180: Unexpected situation

Everyone looked toward the source of the voice, where an old man dressed in a green robe with white hair and beard and piercing eyes was walking over.

This person was indeed the honorary director of the Kyoto Museum, Sheng Xinghuai.

Although he had retired long ago and only held a nominal position at the Kyoto Museum,

he was one of the most prominent figures in the Cultural Relics Circle.

He had participated in the preparation and construction of the Kyoto Museum and had even single-handedly brought a large number of precious cultural relics to the museum.

Thus, Master Wang Wenyuan could be said to be the leading figure of the Kyoto Museum.

Master Wang Wenyuan was browsing the news in his office, waiting for Qin Yun to visit.

But when the appointed time arrived, he saw that Qin Yun had not yet come.

Having sat in his chair for a long time, he wanted to stand up and stretch his body.

So he went directly to the hall, only to find Sheng Xinghuai arrogantly trying to drive the young man out with a forceful attitude.

Anger immediately surged from the depths of his heart.

"How many times have I told you not to treat guests with such a condescending attitude!"

"We are service providers, here to serve the people. Hurry up and apologize!"

Wang Wenyuan walked up to Sheng Xinghuai and scolded him harshly.

Everyone else around lowered their heads in shame, and Sheng Xinghuai had a look of remorse on his face.

"Yes, I know I was wrong."

Sheng Xinghuai bowed slightly and admitted his mistake very sincerely.

Then he ran over to Qin Yun, his face now showing a hint of impatience: "I'm sorry, I was wrong."

"What did you do wrong?" Qin Yun said coldly.

"I shouldn't have looked down on you. Because I was in a hurry with official business, I tried to drive you away without clarifying things."

With Master Wang Wenyuan present, Sheng Xinghuai hated the young man in front of him to death, but after hesitating for a moment, he spoke very reluctantly.

A young man with no background was actually putting on airs after he had sincerely apologized.

Truly damn him!

But there was nothing he could do now; he would find an opportunity to deal with this kid properly later.

"Well said, but I've decided not to accept your apology."

Qin Yun shook his head and said indifferently.

How could things be so easy, glossing over everything with a few insincere apologies?

If you do something wrong, you must bear the proper consequences.

Sheng Xinghuai was dumbfounded, standing before Qin Yun, not knowing whether to stay or leave.

He was overwhelmed with shame and fuming with rage!

A big figure like me apologizes to a small figure like you, and you actually don't accept it.

If it weren't for Wang Wenyuan's presence, he would have already had someone take action.

The people around were very surprised.

They admitted that Sheng Xinghuai had acted poorly.

But for the young man to dare to toy with Sheng Xinghuai was a bit too reckless!

The more Wang Wenyuan looked, the more familiar this person seemed.

How did this young man look a bit like the Qin Yun on the internet?

Seeing Julia by his side, he immediately understood.

Having a foreign girlfriend—wasn't this exactly the Qin Yun he had been looking forward to?

"May I ask if you are Mr. Qin?"

After figuring it out, Wang Wenyuan walked up to Qin Yun with an excited expression.

He proactively extended his right hand.

Everyone who saw this was dumbfounded.

Just what was the identity of this the young man?

Why would Wang Wenyuan take the initiative to shake hands with this person?

No matter how many big figures or Tycoons met Master Wang, Wang Wenyuan was always indifferent, always communicating as equals.

Why was he so enthusiastic toward the young man today?

What on earth was going on?

Everyone's mind was a complete mess.

Toward Master Wang Wenyuan, Qin Yun was much more respectful.

What these condescending fellows did had nothing to do with Wang Wenyuan.

Not to mention that Wang Wenyuan had dedicated his life to the cause of Xia Country's cultural relics; he was someone Qin Yun greatly admired.

"It's me. I'm truly embarrassed to have troubled you to come down and welcome a junior like me."

After quickly shaking hands with Wang Wenyuan, Qin Yun said with a smile.

Hearing Qin Yun's words, everyone was shocked.

This unremarkable-looking young man who arrived in a taxi was actually the distinguished guest Master Wang Wenyuan had asked them to wait for.

How was this possible?

Master Wang Wenyuan did not show favoritism based on anyone's status.

But this was the distinguished guest Wang Wenyuan spoke of, someone who would be of great help to the museum's cause.

How could it be the young man in front of them?

Even more terrifying was that they actually dared to mock Master Wang's distinguished guest.

Thinking of this, while everyone was curious, they couldn't help but feel a lot of lingering fear.

Sheng Xinghuai was even more astonished; the person he wanted to drive out was actually the distinguished guest he was supposed to receive!

He had completely messed things up!

Not only did he leave a bad impression on Master Wang,

but he also offended the distinguished guest, Qin Yun!

Cold sweat couldn't stop breaking out on his face.

He lowered his head and stared at his toes, muttering in his heart, "Don't see me, don't see me."

How could Qin Yun let Sheng Xinghuai off, who had been so overbearing and dared to drive him out?

"Elder Wang, what should be done about this deputy department head?"

Looking at the dejected and trembling Sheng Xinghuai, Qin Yun felt no pity at all.

This kind of person should just be crushed.

Otherwise, even if he were spared, Sheng Xinghuai would certainly not feel any gratitude afterward.

Wang Wenyuan was easygoing and generous, but that didn't mean he was naive to the ways of the world.

Having climbed through the Cultural Relics Circle for so many years and held high positions, he understood more than anyone.

He just disdained using it on those around him.

"How about this? We'll record a major demerit for Sheng Xinghuai and remove him from his position as deputy department head?"

Although Wang Wenyuan's words were light, they directly announced a death sentence for Sheng Xinghuai.

With a major demerit, even if he were transferred to another position, he would still be affected.

By being removed from his position and losing that layer of skin, Sheng Xinghuai would be nothing.

This was directly crushing Sheng Xinghuai's future!

Those around felt a chill rising from the bottom of their hearts.

They did not doubt Wang Wenyuan's words.

What Master Wang said was ironclad law in the Kyoto Museum; no one would go against Master Wang over such a small matter.

They looked at Sheng Xinghuai with eyes full of sympathy.

To be blind enough to provoke Master Wang's distinguished guest was truly a stroke of terrible luck.

Sheng Xinghuai's heart was like dead ashes, and his mind went blank.

How could a perfectly good future disappear all of a sudden?

Thinking that all of this was because of Qin Yun, he knelt directly before him.

"Please forgive me, I won't dare to do it again."

"As long as you say a good word to Master Wang, I will agree to anything."

Sheng Xinghuai pleaded while kowtowing.

Qin Yun shook his head and walked right past Sheng Xinghuai.

Wang Wenyuan's face turned cold. "Throw this disgraceful thing out!"

The onlookers hurried to drag out Sheng Xinghuai, who was slumped on the ground like a dead dog.

Once Wang Wenyuan said those words, Sheng Xinghuai no longer had any status to speak of.

"Let's go to the office to talk; don't waste any thought on this person."

After saying that, Wang Wenyuan led the two of them to the office upstairs.

He personally poured a cup of tea for Qin Yun and Julia.

He didn't have any condescending attitude; instead, he was very easygoing.

"I'm sorry, my subordinate caused trouble for you."

After taking a sip of tea, Wang Wenyuan smiled helplessly and said apologetically.

Qin Yun quickly shook his head. "Not at all. These are just minor, insignificant matters. Let's talk about business."

Wang Wenyuan's expression turned grave, and he pondered for a long time before speaking.

"I oversimplified the matter of donating antiques in exchange for a dedicated exhibition hall. The discussion agenda has just begun, and the Overseas Exhibition Hall hasn't had time to be renovated yet, so you might have to wait for a while."