The next morning, Xiao Xiao was woken up by the noise downstairs.

When the aunt went upstairs to wake her up, the door was opened and not closed, and the voice in the living room on the first floor was so loud that it drove away all her sleepy insects.

She casually put on a dress and got out of bed barefoot to check. I noticed that there were a lot of people in the house, and I couldn't help but be surprised. However, what shocked her was that the words she brought back yesterday were being appreciated at this moment.

If she remembers correctly, she put that painting in the bedroom yesterday, why does it appear in the living room now?

Who the hell got into her room and got something?

Although she was eager, she still did not forget to wash and change clothes, and when everything was done, she hurried downstairs, and everyone had finished commenting on her paintings.

She stood in front of everyone, looking at her painting being placed on the desk at this time, her expression a little unnatural.

At this time, the people sitting in the living room are all elders in the community, and they are old man Xiao's chess friends on weekdays, even if she has any dissatisfaction, it is not easy to attack.

She turned her head to look at Old Man Xiao, leaned forward and asked in a low voice, "Grandpa, why did my painting appear here?" ”

"When I went out for a walk this morning, I saw it here, and I thought it was Shihan's girl, but when I opened it, I didn't expect it to be my precious granddaughter. This is a really good drawing! So just call these old guys over and have a look. ”

Old Man Xiao looked extremely excited when he said this, but the smile on his face became more and more happy, which shows how happy he was to see Xiao Xiao's paintings again.

"Xiaoxiao's work, Grandma Zhang hasn't seen it for a long time. Grandma Zhang is happy to see your good works at this time. ”

Most of the people here grew up watching her, and everyone saw her performance on the road of painting back then.

When everyone thought that she could no longer paint good paintings, one of her creations was placed in front of everyone.

"Uncles and aunts, eat some fruit."

Hou Keqing saw the maid wash the fruit out, and hurriedly beckoned everyone over.

Xiao Xiao watched everyone pass, hurriedly walked to Hou Keqing's side, pulled the person aside, and asked in a low voice, "Mom, did you take down my painting?" ”

"Say what? I only saw it when I went downstairs. ”

Xiao Xiao watched Hou Keqing walk over and talk to those grandparents about her previous paintings, and the smile on her face looked like it came from the heart, not against her will.

She sat and watched the crowd in front of her, wondering who had gone into her room to paint it.

But this conjecture was not over, and when she got up late, she felt the hunger in her stomach, and hurriedly got up and ran into the kitchen to pick up the breakfast that the maid had left for her.

While she was having a good meal, she noticed someone entering the kitchen.

She looked up, and was about to ignore it after seeing that it was Hou Shihan, but she didn't expect the other party to take the initiative to come forward and chat with her.

"I didn't expect that your painting skills have not regressed, but are above me."

Faced with Hou Shihan's words, Xiao Xiao opened his mouth in surprise, and the egg in his mouth almost fell.

This embarrassing scene made Xiao Xiao quickly turn her head, she didn't fall into the well like Hou Shihan, but stepped forward and handed Xiao Xiao a meal paper and a glass of milk.

Xiao Xiao looked at the thing in front of him, and hesitated to take it, Hou Shihan said with a smile: "Take it, it's not poisoned or drugged." ”

Xiao Xiao, who hesitated for a while, finally took it and took a sip of milk to hide his embarrassment.

"You took down my painting from my room?" She was sure.

She couldn't imagine anyone else who would enter her room without consent to get something.

The smile on Hou Shihan's face became even stronger when she was asked, she pulled the high stool to the side and sat down, and replied with great certainty: "It's me, but you didn't notice that the effect of your painting is very good?" ”

Xiao Xiao, who heard this, couldn't help but glance at her, his face full of displeasure.

What does it mean to be good? She drew the picture and didn't think about taking it out to get the attention of others.

Hou Shihan saw that Xiao Xiao did not speak, and was not as aggressive as before, but resolved it with a smile.

Her expression changed, and Xiao Xiao was secretly paying attention. She forgot when Hou Shihan's attitude towards her changed one hundred and eighty degrees.

In the past, if she didn't reply to Hou Shihan's words, Hou Shihan would jump to her feet in a hurry, but this time she was smiling indifferently.

"I took it, and I didn't enter your room once or twice anyway."

Xiao Xiao didn't expect her to admit it so generously, and she didn't forget to fight back in surprise: "Yes, you're just an arrogant guy who doesn't know how to respect others, and I can't expect you to change, right?" ”

Hou Shihan smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment." ”

"You're really underwhelmed!" Xiao Xiao couldn't help but wave her fist at her, but this time she didn't feel the atmosphere at all in her heart, but felt that Hou Shihan at this time was a little cute.

Hou Shihan raised his eyebrows and said, "If your paintings are not done all year round, there is no way to paint them with the original foundation alone." ”

"You can see that I don't have to hide it, it's not something to hide anyway." Xiao Xiao smiled and shrugged.

Hou Shihan looked at her and asked seriously: "So, do you plan to hide your shining points?" Instead of taking it and regaining your aunt's attention? ”

I don't know if it's Xiao Xiao's illusion, but under Hou Shihan's serious expression, there is still a trace of jealousy.

Are you jealous that she is excellent?

Xiao Xiao couldn't help laughing, put the empty milk cup aside, passed by Hou Shihan, and walked out of the kitchen.

It feels pretty good to be praised by the person I used to hate the most.

Thinking of this, Xiao Xiao couldn't help but laugh out loud. But when she thought about it, did she really want to throw away what she was best at because of Hou Shihan's existence?

When Xiao Xiao finished breakfast and walked out of the kitchen, the grandparents outside had already left, and Hou Keqing was left alone in the living room reading the magazine.

"Full?" Hou Keqing saw her come out and raised her hand to ask her to come and sit.

Xiao Xiao nodded, so he had no choice but to step forward.

"Mom apologizes to you for yesterday's incident." Hou Keqing said apologetically.

It's just that her apology came and went quickly, and she took Xiao Xiao's hand and began to make arrangements for her next.

It can be roughly summed up in one sentence, and that is to ask her to redraw in order to take her place.

She looked at Hou Keqing, who had been talking, and finally couldn't help it and interjected.

"Mom, what about my cousin?"

When she asked this, she was waiting for Hou Keqing to give an answer.

Hou Keqing thought about it seriously, and finally said helplessly: "You also know your cousin's qualifications, she is not as good as you in terms of creation." ”

Because Hou Keqing was facing the door when she was talking to her, she didn't notice Hou Shihan who was standing at the door at this time and heard all their conversation.

She looked at Hou Shihan, and the loss and sadness on the other party's face were all real.

At this moment, not only did she not feel happy, but she sympathized with Hou Shihan.