At ten o'clock, the guests arrived as promised, and when they entered the living room, they happened to see Tian Tian sitting on the bay window and painting. The soft sunlight sprinkled on Tian Tian's body through the thin screen window, adding a faint halo to her, the delicate porcelain-like skin of the Oriental, Tian Tian's delicate facial features, and her intoxicated expression when painting made several guests can't help but relax their steps.

Only then did they understand why, when they came in, the housekeeper's wife reminded them to move gently, lest they disturb the mistress painting.

After half an hour, Tian Tian stopped writing with a smile, she stretched her waist widely, and turned her head to see the guest who had been sitting on the side: "Ah! I'm sorry! I...... It's rude! After speaking, she hurriedly came down from the bay window: "I'm sorry! Keep your guests waiting! ”

Seeing Tian Tian's appearance, the middle-aged guest who came with Ling Fei shook his head with a smile: "Seeing Madame, I finally understand why you can draw such a beautiful picture!" Because Madame, you are a beautiful being in yourself. ”

Being praised by the guests like this, Tian Tian just smiled and nodded in thanks, and then stretched out his hand: "Hello, my name is Tian Tian!" You can also call me Lady Dragon. ”

“TIAN——TIAN？” After addressing Tian Tian with an inaccurate pronunciation, the guest also stretched out his hand and shook it gently: "You can call me Publius." Publius Cicero. ”

"Mr. Cicero, please be seated!" After retracting her hand with a smile, Tian Tian stretched out her hand and invited Publius to sit down, now that she was not familiar with this guest, she would not be rude to call him by his name.

For Tian Tian's title, Publius was not surprised, he just smiled, and then sat down. At this time, Aunt Xiao also sent tea and various snacks.

"Madame Dragon, can you ...... Take a look at the picture you just painted? I don't know why, but when I watched you draw just now, I felt that your expression was very happy. ”

Tian Tian smiled and said to Aunt Xiao: "Aunt Xiao, please excuse me!" She had placed her sketchbook on the bay window, and she had just sat down now, but she couldn't walk over to it with her stomach up.

Aunt Xiao walked over and took the sketchbook and handed it to Tian Tian: "You guys talk first, I'll go prepare lunch." ”

After nodding his head and thanking him, Tian Tian handed the sketchbook to Publius, on a four-page sketchbook, four hands of different sizes were drawn, the hand on the left with slightly darker skin was obviously a man's hand, and the one on the right was a slightly slender hand, each of the two hands stretched out their thumbs and index fingers, and then touched together to form a heart, which is not unusual, because there are many people who like to do this now, but what makes Publius feel new is that in the heart shape formed by the merger of these two hands, there are also two hands that are clenched into small fists, Because it means that the roots are close to each other, it also forms a small heart shape: "This is ......"

Tian Tian smiled and reached out to stroke his belly: "These are my children!" I'm pregnant with twins. This painting is the first family photo of our family, right? ”

No wonder Tian Tian's expression just now was so happy, such a life is the happiest moment for any woman, right? has the most distressed husband, and the soon-to-be-born child. That's why Tian Tian is overflowing with an aura of happiness.

Publius returned the sketchbook to Tian Tian and congratulated with a smile: "Congratulations, Lady Dragon!" I think you must have a husband who loves you very much, and you will have a pair of very lovely children in the future. ”

Smiling and touching his stomach, Tian Tian nodded: "I think so too!" ”

At this time, Long Zeting also came down from the study on the second floor: "Ah, the guests are here?" ”

Seeing Long Zeting appear, Publius stood up: "Mr. Long? ”

Long Zeting nodded and said to Publius, "Welcome!" After speaking, he came over and kissed Tian Tian's face: "I sent those eight boxes of books away!" Also, Ah Zi told me that the house is done, and she is now looking for someone to design it, and is ready to transform that house into the most suitable house for your work. ”

Tian Tian also kissed Long Zeting back: "Thank you!" ”

"Silly Nizi!" After sitting next to Tian Tian, Long Zeting naturally saw the painting on Tian Tian's sketchbook, he looked at it with a smile and said, "This painting, hang it in the new room!" ”

"If you don't mind, I'd like to incorporate this picture into the upcoming catalogue!" Publius suddenly spoke: "I think that as long as you see this painting, you can feel the happiness of the dragon lady." ”

Purbrius said this, Tian Tian smiled a little embarrassedly: "What kind of painting to choose, as well as some conditions for publication, my assistant will come to discuss with you later, as you can see, now I am really not suitable to discuss these brain-consuming things, in a few days, the baby will be born, I have no energy to deal with these things, I can only hand it over to my assistant." ”

"It's natural, but I really hope that if this thing is negotiated, this painting can be incorporated into it."

Tian Tian turned her head to look at Ling Fei and found that Ling Fei nodded lightly, so she smiled and nodded: "Yes, it's just that I want to keep the original manuscripts of all the paintings, especially this one, my husband said that it will be hung in my study in the future." ”

"Well, this natural! Don't worry! "Honestly, if it were his own, he would be reluctant to give this painting to others, so Publius didn't have much of a problem with that.

Everyone sat together and chatted a little about their feelings about painting, their creative experience, and some painting experiences, and time passed quickly. Just when Aunt Xiao came over to invite everyone to lunch, Publius realized that it was so late, and he quickly got up to say goodbye.

At this time, Long Zeting spoke: "Since it's already this time, why don't you stay and have lunch with us!" Please also try home-cooked Chinese cuisine. ”

If there is anything else, Publius may refuse, but when it comes to Chinese food, I believe that many foreigners can't refuse, and since Long Zeting said so, he also agreed.

For Publius's behavior, Long Zeting and Tian Tian didn't feel that there was anything wrong, anyway, Chinese cuisine is already very famous all over the world, and behavior like Publius is normal.

At the dinner table, Publius noticed that the housekeeper's wife was also sitting at the table, and then he realized that what he thought was the housekeeper's wife was not actually the housekeeper's wife: "Who is this?" ”

"She? In Western parlance, she was my godmother. Tian Tian replied with a smile: "In our China, there is another way of saying it, called a stepmother. ”

“YI——MU？”

"Well, for some reason, she has always loved me like a mother and pampered my existence." Tian Tian looked at Aunt Xiao and said seriously: "I lost my mother at a very young age, it was Mrs. Xiao who has always taken care of me, and in my eyes, she is the same existence as my mother." ”

Hearing Tian Tian say this, Aunt Xiao smiled and shook her head: "Okay, let's eat!" Don't let the guests laugh! ”

"No, no, no! It's a really great feeling, how can I laugh at it? Publius looked at Aunt Xiao very seriously and said, "Madame Xiao, you must be a very great woman, otherwise how could you cultivate such an outstanding woman as Madame Long?" After saying that, Publius raised his glass: "I suggest, a toast to the great Lady Shaw!" ”

Hearing Publius's words, Aunt Xiao's face turned red, but she was no stranger to the etiquette of Western society, even if she was a little embarrassed, she still raised her glass with everyone: "Thank you!" ”

After taking a sip of the juice, Tian Tian smiled and took a sip of the soup: "Mr. Cicero, try it, these dishes are all from my Aunt Xiao's hand, her craftsmanship, even if it is me, I don't sigh to myself!" "I used to learn some cooking skills at home, and then when Tian Tian was wandering outside, she also cooked by herself, but if you compare with Aunt Xiao, who has been doing it for decades, her level is really not half a bit.

After tasting several different dishes, Publius completely disregarded the etiquette of a guest and began to sweep the different dishes on the table like a storm. Fortunately, he still remembered that Tian Tian was a pregnant woman, and there were a few dishes that were obviously prepared for pregnant women, and he didn't stretch out his chopsticks.

After a meal, except for Long Zeting and Tian Tian, who were relatively calm, even Ling Fei was a little embarrassed, and Li Weisheng muttered in a Chinese whisper: "This guy ...... Are you sure it's not the reincarnation of a starving ghost? Looking at his appearance, it is simply domineering. ”

Ling Fei replied in a low voice, "I finally know where his belly came from." Xinhe's belly is so big because there are two babies in it, and his belly is ......" Needless to say, Li Weisheng also understood the meaning.

After eating, it is natural to drink tea. After seeing Tian Tian's somewhat tired expression, Publius reluctantly got up and said goodbye. It's just that I don't know if he is reluctant to talk to Tian Tian or reluctant to talk to the food in this house, the only thing that is certain is that I am afraid that this Mr. Cicero will often visit his home in the future.

For this, Long Zeting has no objection, for him, it is also a good thing that Tian Tian can make friends with the officials on the Greek side, after all, she is staying in the Greek side now, there are many things that cannot be affected by Long Zeting's strength, if he keeps using the power of the mercenary group, it will also attract the attention of some people, this kind of thing is also unwilling to see for Long Zeting.

After sending Publius away, Long Zeting hugged Tian Tian back to the room: "Tired, right?" Get some sleep! ”

Tian Tian smiled and slowly lay down on the bed: "Fortunately, Mr. Cicero is a person who is very good at finding topics, and it is easy to talk to him." It's just that...... He's too good at eating, isn't he? If I guessed correctly, Ah Sheng will definitely ask Aunt Xiao to help him go down this time! ”