"Ann, are you participating in this year's Biennale?"

A red-haired girl casually asked Anne.

Her name is Elena, and she is Anne's roommate, and both are studying art.

However, Anne leaned towards classicism, while Elena was exclusively interested in surrealism.

The two have different painting styles and concepts, but their personalities are relatively similar, and they are both otaku girls who don't like to talk or socialize.

On weekdays, I like to squat in the corner and draw my favorite paintings.

Of course, the two are not completely devoid of social interactions, such as gatherings in their respective circles, or art exhibitions and art exhibitions, the two of them will still participate together.

With the feeling, the two will also sit together, discuss art, discuss techniques, and occasionally have disputes because of different ideas.

After the dispute, there was a new round of practice and speculation, the two urged each other, made progress together, lived together for four years, and they had already become friends.

"Participate!"

Anne had been silent for four years, and felt that it was time for a blockbuster.

Because, during this time, Anne clearly felt that An's mother called her more and more frequently, and her tone became more and more impatient.

She knew that her "mediocrity" in the past few years had slowly made An's mother feel anxious and even have a sense of crisis.

And once An's father and mother felt uneasy, they began to use their own way to arrange the future path for their daughter!

For example, let her go back to China and find a stable job.

Another example, let her go on a blind date and find a suitable partner to marry!

These are also the parents' "good for you", but Anne really doesn't need it.

And her plan has been carried out in an orderly manner, and participating in the Venice Biennale and getting the opportunity to become famous is the most important part of her plan!

"You've finally figured it out?"

Elena was a little surprised, she just asked casually, and thought she would get the same answer as in previous years: no participation!

This is where Elena doubts the most.

Ming Ming'an's paintings are so good that two years ago, she was successfully signed to a large gallery with a painting.

Over the years, there may not have been much fame, but in their circle, "An" is still famous.

A painting can sell for 100,000 euros, which is already more than most painters.

Moreover, the price of "An" paintings is still rising, and some art investment brokers are very optimistic about "An".

I think she is just one chance away, if her reputation is more resounding, the price of her paintings can be at least ten times higher!

And with the strength of "An", she has no shortage of opportunities to soar, but she has always refused to take the initiative.

"It's not that I've figured it out, but the time has come!"

Anne smiled and shrugged, and she didn't explain much in the face of Elena's puzzled gaze.

She believed that An's father and mother couldn't sit still.

As soon as these months, as soon as next year at the latest, they will definitely take action.

Sure enough, the next year, just as Anne arrived in Venice to participate in the Biennale, she received a call from Anne's father.

"Shishi, come back quickly, your mother is sick!"

In the telephone receiver, An's father's anxious voice came out, and the background sound was very mixed, and if you listen carefully, it seems to be in the hospital.

"What's wrong with my mom?

Anne had already guessed something in her mind, but she still feigned panic and said, "Does it matter? No, it won't be, it's just—" What kind of terminal illness.

"Heart disease! Your mother has been flustered lately, and when she came to the hospital for a check-up today, the doctor said that her heart is not very good, and she may need surgery!"

Father An said vaguely. He did not explicitly state the cause of An's mother's illness, but only said something "maybe" and "maybe".

However, when he said this, it was a bit serious to hear it in the ears of others.

If you have a heart problem, you have to have surgery!

This—This must be a big problem.

"Dad, I, I'm going to book a plane ticket home. You, you take good care of my mother, don't worry, I, I'll go back!"

Anne behaved in a way that was a young, unexperienced girl, her voice trembling and her speech stumbling.

"Uh-huh, Shishi, come back quickly. Your mother misses you, lying on the hospital bed, and always nagging about you. ”

When Father An heard that his daughter was coming back, he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart and continued, "Let's put the school matter aside for a while." It still matters if your mother's illness is still there. Anyway, I'm about to graduate, and the school shouldn't be so unkind!"

"I know, I know, I know. Anne said in a loud voice, her tone becoming more and more urgent.

"Don't worry too much. Your mother has been successfully admitted to the hospital, and there may be a consultation in two days. When the doctor is diagnosed and gives advice, we will decide how to treat it next!"

Father An said slowly, he was also afraid that his daughter would be too anxious and there would be any accidents on the way.

"Okay, okay, I know. Anne snapped.

Although Father An couldn't see his daughter's appearance, listening to the voice, he could speculate that his daughter must be nodding desperately.

Well, his family is a filial daughter.

In the first twenty years, the only rebellion was to drop out of school to study art.

In addition, she has never disobeyed her parents, even if she is rebellious, after the incident, she sincerely apologized!

An's father and mother can forgive their daughter, in addition to the fact that her daughter helped them save face, but also because of her attitude.

An's father told his daughter a few more words, and then hung up the phone.

In the ward, An's mother was wearing a hospital gown and was sitting on the hospital bed leisurely nibbling on apples.

Seeing that he hung up the phone, he couldn't care about the apple scum in his mouth, so he asked urgently, "What did Shishi say?"

"I'll be right back, of course!"

Father An smiled and said, "Our daughter, don't you know yet, how well-behaved and sensible she is." It's also filial piety to us, and when I hear that you're sick, the sound becomes wrong. She must have been terrified!"

In the end, Father An was a little unbearable.

coaxed her daughter for no reason, and scared her enough, a little bit sorry for her!

"Well, we can't do it. If she doesn't, she'll be able to come back?"

Mother An also sighed, and said helplessly, "I pretended to be sick and tricked her to come back, not because I was afraid that she would stay outside and be ambitious and unwilling to come back?

They have a daughter.

If the daughter, like some children who go abroad, never returns, and directly gets married and has children abroad, then who should they count on?

Raising children to prevent old age, they don't expect their daughters to support them, but when they are old, they always hope that their children can be by their side.

Instead of dying at home, no one knows.

That kind of scene makes me feel bleak when I think about it.

Also, if her daughter settles down abroad, if she has a bad life and is wronged in the future, there will be no one to help her.

It's still good in China, even if their daughter gets married and has children, they can still take care of one or two.

For the sake of the child, for her good, even if she may be complained by the child, Mother An is willing!