In the past few days, Xu Zhimu first took the time to go to Kyoto.

I discussed with Ye Luojia the opportunity to arrange a meeting between the junior sister and the painter.

Just in time for the opening of the art exhibition in Binhai City, Xu Zhimu also paid some money to sponsor it, after all, the brand has to be played, and some famous things must also be done.

So as not to be criticized in the future, you can also take this opportunity to have a relationship, and since ancient times, officials and businessmen have not been separated...... I can't say more.

I am going to invite the painter introduced by Mr. Qin to come over, and when the time comes, I will introduce it naturally, so as not to make the junior sister nervous.

And nominally, it can be justified.

Of course, Xu Zhimu finally fulfilled his promise and cooked nutritious, delicious and high-protein meals for Ye Luojialian several times.

Feed her to her full.

Originally, he said that he was going out to play with An Xiaomi, but during this time, Xu Zhimu still planned to settle the junior sister here first.

And it's almost June.

The summer vacation of college students is extraordinarily long, and the elementary school sister will definitely go back to her hometown to live for a while, and there will be a lot of time to go out with An Xiaomi during that time.

Of course, An Xiaomi still hummed unhappily for a long time, and made a lot of requests.

Xu Zhimu accepted them one by one with a smile.

Anyway, he knew the depth of An Xiaomi.

Feel the picture quality... The combat effectiveness is not as good as Ye Luojia.

It's a little bit worse to follow the junior sister, after all, An Xiaomi's girl's body is like a flower bone that has just bloomed.

Extraordinarily delicate and beautiful.

In the last few days of the holiday, Xu Zhimu didn't go anywhere, so he concentrated on accompanying the junior sister.

Although Liu Ningqing didn't know that there were already well-known painters who had taken a fancy to her works.

But in the face of this city-level art exhibition, Liu Ningqing was also very nervous, after all, this time was different from the petty fights in the school.

At that time, there will be many powerful and powerful people, and some particularly famous seniors in the industry will come.

Of course, for Liu Ningqing, there are still a lot of rewards, and the bonuses are hundreds of thousands this time!

Liu Ningqing doesn't like money, but everything that can help the people she likes is inseparable from money.

And she knows better than anyone how hard it is to live without money.

She knew that she could only eat one steamed bun when she was hungry all day, that she could only drink well water when she was thirsty, and that she could not even afford shampoo if she was poor, so she could only wash her hair with laundry detergent, and her hair was almost burned......

So, she doesn't like money, but she also needs it more than anyone else.

Because of the money, grandparents don't have to eat meat during the New Year, and they don't dare to go to the hospital when they are sick.

Xiao Wu doesn't have to worry about tuition, and he doesn't have to wear old clothes that have been sewn and sewn and mended.

His father didn't have to dare to go home for three years because of guilt.

And most importantly...... I can finally help him, even if this money is still nothing to him.

But at the very least, I can finally help him little by little.

Secretly save him a small coffer, if he gets married...... Just spend your own money and let him marry him.

……

In the expectation and apprehension of the primary school sister, at the end of May, the exhibition in Binhai City was finally held as scheduled.

This time, the venue was held at an art gallery in the center of the city, and people from all walks of life came.

Tens of thousands of people were lively, crowding the art museum.

The paintings have been prepared by the high-level representatives of the Litto-Knotice University in advance.

Although she has been looking forward to this day, Liu Ning got up early this morning and has been walking around the room nervously.

"There's no need to be so nervous, believe in your own strength."

Xu Zhimu also went over and smiled.

"But... I've heard that a lot of famous painters have come......"

Liu Ningqing held her little hands, it used to be a competition between schools, but this was the first time she competed with people from all walks of life on the same stage.

"There is no high or low in art, and your works will always impress those who really understand you, that's enough, but you're my boss, a little confident, okay?"

Xu Zhimu smiled and rubbed her head.

Liu Ningqing's eyes also had some more confidence, and she jumped and kissed him slightly.

You are my greatest confidence.

drove to the school, and by the way, An Xiaomi, Bai Yaya, and Wang Ningning also took a taxi together.

"Come on! Win today! ”

"Hehe, of course Qingqing is fine, let's wait for the applause."

Several girls acted as an atmosphere group, which finally calmed Liu Ningqing's nervous heart.

All the way to the door of the art museum.

The decoration of the art museum is very high-end, coming and going, and there are even many people wearing dresses.

There is really a feeling that the ancient commoners have seen the aristocracy, and they can only talk about art...... Most of the time, it's really for the rich

Liu Ningqing was wearing the white dress given to her by Mother Xu today.

It's not that I want to dress up beautifully, but I want to take Mother Xu's heart and accept the honor that may appear together.

It's just that she is still a little nervous.

Xu Zhimu went up to hold her little hand, and the warm temperature made Liu Ningqing's heart suddenly feel a little settled.

"Let's go."

Xu Zhimu said softly, Liu Ningqing also nodded, followed his steps, and walked into the art museum.

Each contestant has his or her own identity badge and a special place to rest.

The junior sister is from Binhai University, and her position is quite high.

"Exclusive seat for Yanagi Dai painter!"

The girls looked at the name plate on the seat with Liu Ningqing's name written on it, and they all smiled and coaxed.

Liu Ningqingqiao's face was slightly red, and she looked up at Xu Zhimu who was smiling.

"It's proof of your hard work, go ahead, we'll keep you cheering for you here."

Xu Zhimu pinched her pink cheeks and said softly.

Liu Ningqing looked at him deeply, and finally looked at the seat with his name written on it.

To have a place here is actually quite remarkable for college students.

Liu Ningqing also secretly poked and poked herself up.

"Sister Ning Qing, come on!"

"Qingqing, we will always be your solid harem group!"

Wang Ningning and a few people took the lead in coaxing, and Liu Ningqing, who listened, blushed, looked up at Xu Zhimu again, and finally went to his seat and sat down.

Several people also went to the audience and found seats to sit in rows.

Xiaomi on the left, Yaya on the right, Xu Zhimu in the middle, two girls, one young and smart, and the other cute and cute.

Many people couldn't help but cast their eyes and looked at Xu Zhimu with envy.

But Xu Zhimu has long been used to it, and his eyes are looking at the guest seat, and he is a little restless at the moment.

I'm still nervous.

Only when Liu Ningqing also turned her eyes and saw Xu Zhimu would she settle down slightly.

As people entered, the guests also entered the venue one after another.

Xu Zhimu went backstage first, Ye Luojia didn't come over today, but asked the female secretary to come.

Received the painter recommended by Old Man Qin all the way.

Xu Zhimu This is the second time I have seen me.

It is a middle-aged woman who looks like she is in her fifties, with gorgeous hair, but she is very dignified and dressed in a dignified manner.

There is a sense of old Shanghai with cultural connotations, and the sense of a noble lady is immediate.

This painter is called Manjianghong.

It is also quite famous in the painting world, and the highest price of a painting has been sold for 50 million.

You must know that the verb of a work of art is often valued only after the death of the painter.

If such a sky-high price can be auctioned before his death, it proves that he has really reached the peak of an industry.

"Hello Mr. Man."

Xu Zhimu shouted out the honorific title and bowed to say hello.

"Xu Zhimu, right, I often hear Qin Lin mention you, and you are really a talent."

Man Jianghong also smiled and nodded, although she was in her fifties, the calm and dignified words made people feel very close, and at the same time felt a layer of distance.

This is not a temperament that can be cultivated simply by having money.

"Mr. Man is overrated."

Xu Zhimu smiled and chatted with her.

In fact, Xu Zhimu originally wanted to let this big man come to the coast from Kyoto, just to see the paintings of the junior sister.

Will such a move make this big man have an idea in his heart, but she didn't expect to learn that Liu Ningqing was preparing a new painting to participate in the exhibition.

She even offered not to disturb Liu Ningqing's painting, so as not to destroy her state of mind, but continued to act as a judge of the exhibition.

This saved Xu Zhimu a lot of tongues, and he secretly admired it in his heart.

After all, this Mr. Man and Mr. Qin are both old-timers in the Kyoto literary and artistic circles.

With this achievement and seniority, those who usually want to visit the door are about to break the threshold.

Not to mention the fact that he came all the way to see a young man paint.

This insistence on art made Xu Zhimu admire.

……

The guests have basically arrived.

"Distinguished guests, especially lead ......"

After the opening speech of the national unity, the exhibition officially began.

On the stage, one by one the judges also came on the stage, and when Manjianghong appeared, the host specially introduced it.

Many people in the audience were in an uproar.

"Is it the Kyoto painter Mane Hong?"

"It seems to be true, this is a master-level figure whose painting is worth 50 million, this exhibition is such a big row!"

Liu Ningqing listened a little dumbfounded, she actually didn't know much about some famous writers, but she only had some impressions of the name Manjianghong.

Her oil paintings often depict rural subjects in mountainous areas, so she also went to some painters who are good at rural subjects, and sometimes copied some of them.

Among them are a few paintings, and the name of the painter is Manjianghong.

And there's one more powerful thing.

Fifty million!

A painting is 50 million, Liu Ningqing looked at the middle-aged woman with a good temperament who appeared on the stage, and there was also a feeling of seeing an idol in her eyes.

And Man Jianghong's eyes also glanced at the audience, and when he saw Liu Ningqing, his eyes also lit up slightly.

I didn't expect to be able to paint such a simple and strong local atmosphere, but it turned out to be such a beautiful little girl.

……

This time, the professional judges and the audience voted together.

Of course, the voting ratio of professional judges is definitely heavier.

One by one, the canvas was lifted and the true colors were revealed.

The people who can come to participate today are the best of the painters.

And what can be selected to go on stage is one of the boutiques.

The paintings are displayed from a variety of sources, most of which are landscapes and portraits of some celebrities......

Liu Ningqing has been watching nervously, for fear that she will not be selected, or the votes will be too low.

"The next work, represented by Binhai University, is the work of Ms. Liu Ningqing, "Busy Farming"!"

With the host's words, a painting was pushed up and the curtain was lifted.

"It's a clear painting!"

In the audience, several girls watched excitedly.

Liu Ningqing watched her works being placed on the booth to meet everyone's gaze, and her heart was beating uncalmly.

And the content of the painting also stands out among the colorful paintings.

Because her paintings are all based on the earthy yellow as the main color.

The main characters in the picture are a pair of peasants who feed each other water and wipe their sweat in the mountains.

The prototype of these two old people is the grandmother and grandfather of the primary sister, the wrinkles on their faces are clearly visible, and even the beads of sweat that fall are vivid in the hot season.

The old man's is even a green cornfield, and a pair of young people are snuggling in the field.

and the two old men in front of him formed an overlap of shadows and shadows, as if alternating time and space.

And the prototype of this pair of young people......

"Tut-tut, isn't this the scene when we went to Qingqing's hometown last year."

"The ones behind are Boss Xu and Qingqing, I know that you two didn't do a good job in the cornfield!"

Wang Ningning coaxed.

Xu Zhimu said with a smile: "Didn't you and Chen Wei also leave the cornfield for a long time?" ”

Wang Ningning suddenly stopped talking, blushing and feeling a little weak.

And this painting also caused some discussion in the crowd.

There are those who like it, and there are those who oppose it.

It is too exaggerated to say that there is such a poor place in the country, and the two old people drink water directly from the soil in one hand......

But the appearance of this work, in the midst of all the flowers, is indeed like a clear stream.

Man Jianghong looked at this painting, and became more and more satisfied, feeling that he really didn't see the wrong person.

This kind of painting skill is not top-notch, but if you don't have personal experience, you won't understand these details at all.

Only by coming from the lowest level of hardship can you understand how realistic this painting is.

In the expert seat, there was also a lot of discussion about this work, but this was the first time that Man Jianghong directly scored a full score standing ticket.

Some experts who were hesitating also followed the vote.

In the end, all the paintings are displayed one by one.

The moderator got the final data.

Liu Ningqing nervously clasped her hands, watching and listening to the host's announcement.

"The first place in this exhibition is the work "The Most Beautiful Coast" ......"

There was a round of applause, but there were some boos.

"......Shh Sure enough, it is the case that the winner is always predetermined......"

"This painting is completely painted according to the meaning of the mayor of Binhai City, it's really outrageous, and the last time there was an essay competition, "My City x Father" is the same."

Waiting for the announcement of the second prize, this is a landscape painting, and the winner of the award is also a well-known painter of the coast, but there is not much controversy.

"The third place will be announced below, the work "Busy Farmer", congratulations to Ms. Liu Ningqing!"

The host's voice was loud, after saying the award-winning works and Liu Ningqing's name.

Wang Ningning and several girls took the lead in cheering.

Liu Ningqing also listened blankly, and was stunned for a long time before finally reacting, and slowly ascended to the center of the booth.

At this moment, under the spotlight, the eyes of these ten thousand people are watching, and Liu Ningqing, who is dressed in a white dress, is like a fairy who has fallen into the mortal world.

Such a girl should have painted some delicate flowers, or painted a fascinating fairy tale world.

But the paintings around her are more realistic than most people, even hard.

The portraits of two old men with wrinkles and shabby clothes, and a beautiful and dreamy girl in a white dress, stood side by side.

The strong visual contrast is just like in the painting.

The dry, dull earth-yellow earth gave birth to the verdant green of the mountains and the abundant grain......

What is ugly, what is beautiful.

Soil and flowers, devotion and growth, like the alternation of time, let people peek into the artistic conception they want to express.

This ranking, many people still feel that it is a bit low.

But Liu Ningqing is already very satisfied, because even if he is the third place, there will be a cash reward of 200,000 yuan.

Man Jianghong presented the award in person, looking at Liu Ningqing up close, she was even more surprised in her heart, she could see that in this girl's eyes, she belonged to a person who had suffered hardships, that kind of tenacious and stubborn demeanor.

Such a beautiful girl has suffered so much, but it is precisely these hardships that can achieve such a profound meaning of the painting.

"Liu Ningqing, congratulations, thank you for bringing such an excellent work, I want to talk to you when I have time in private, do you think you have time?"

Man Jianghong spoke directly, although she smiled and admired kindness.

But for Liu Ningqing, it was like seeing an idol, and she was even happier than winning the 200,000 yuan.

But at the same time, she was nervous, she couldn't speak, and her eyes subconsciously glanced at the crowd.

Just met Xu Zhimu's encouraging smile.

Suddenly, her heart settled down, she took a deep breath and nodded heavily: "Xie... Thank you. ”

"No thanks, you can go directly to the backstage to find me in a while, I'll wait for you in the lounge."

Man Jianghong looked at the girl in front of her, the more she looked at it, the more she liked it, and nodded with a smile.

……

The award ceremony is over.

Liu Ningqing sat in her position, her head was still a little dizzy, thinking about meeting for a while, she was a little excited.

In the seat next to the elementary sister, there is a man with pigtails, who looks like an artist.

He had been paying attention since he entered the arena and had been paying attention to the girl next to him in his seat.

He looked at the girl's face, and suddenly felt shocked, and suddenly his mind turned and spoke.

"Hello, my name is Ji Dongyang, I work at the Binhai Literature and Art Newspaper Center, I haven't seen you before, is it the first time I've come?"

As soon as this man opened his mouth, he gave him his title as leader.

It's not the first time he's come to an art exhibition, and he's often met some female college students who pursue art.

Of course, most of the road of art is actually the integration of resources, and it is difficult for a person to go through without a relationship.

So he can often fool some female college students who chase their dreams.

Liu Ningqing heard the sound, but subconsciously turned his head to look in the direction of the sound source.

But when he saw the girl in front of him, this person's saliva was about to drip down.

This girl is definitely the prettiest he's ever seen! In the past, those female college students compared to her were like heaven and earth!

The earnest gaze in his eyes was even greater.

But Liu Ningqing just glanced at him, turned his head again, and continued to watch the canvas-covered canvas drawing boards on the booth being lifted up the booth.

She was a little nervous to see if her paintings were in them, but unfortunately they were covered with cloth and couldn't see them at all.

The man on the side felt that he was being ignored directly, and he looked at the identity card of the girl in front of him again.

The representative of Binhai University, he immediately stretched out his hand again: "This classmate, get to know me, I am the editor-in-chief of Binhai Literature and Art Daily, and I am glad to meet you." ”

The man looked at the other party's little hand as white as jade, and his heart suddenly became happy, took out a business card, stretched out his hand and wanted to shake hands with her.

But Liu Ningqing glanced at him, and just let out a surging "oh".

Ignoring him at all, he turned his head again.

He moved his stool a little farther away from him.

Man:......

He was about to say something, when suddenly a pair of hands reached out and shook his hand.

It's just that these hands are not the touch of imagination, but a little rough.

He was stunned for a moment, looked up, and found a handsome face, looking at him with a smile at the moment.

The hands of the two people holding together were suddenly pinched hard by him.

"I'm glad I will."

Xu Zhimu said with a smile, but the man felt that his hand seemed to be caught by pliers, and it was not easy to let go of the painful grinning, but it was not easy to show it in front of the beauty.

can only say in an unkind tone: "Who are you, do I know you?" ”

Xu Zhimu looked at him, and finally laughed without saltiness.

Looking at the junior sister, who was a little anxious at the moment, he directly lifted the junior sister's chin, and then kissed her pink cheek directly under the gaze of many people.

Liu Ningqing was stunned, but her pretty face was soon dyed red by the red glow.

"Is there anything else you want to ask now?"

Xu Zhimu declared his sovereignty in front of everyone.

The man's face was blue, and many people around him were pointing at him, he glared at Xu Zhimu angrily, lowered his head and hurriedly left.

Xu Zhimu smiled and took the hand of the junior sister and patted her head: "Let's go, our Liu University painter." ”

"I, I'm going to see someone else......"

Liu Ningqing calmed down her emotions a little, and her eyes were shining.

"Huh? Who are you going to meet, it's more exciting than seeing me? ”

Xu Zhimu asked knowingly, and even felt a little jealous.

Liu Ningqing looked at his expression, and her heart was also sweet and greasy, and she blushed and said, "Yes, it's the senior who gave me the award just now, she said... Want to talk to me......"

"What are I talking to you about? Could it be that he has taken a fancy to you and wants to treat you as a daughter-in-law? ”

Xu Zhimu deliberately teased her with a straight face.

"Not really!"

Liu Ningqing also pursed her lips and hammered him, then nodded her toes slightly, and said softly in Xu Zhimu's ear: "I will only recognize one mother-in-law in my life......"

"Who?"

Xu Zhimu couldn't help but smile when he saw it.

"Your mother..."

Liu Ningqing's shy voice was like a mosquito.

Xu Zhimu looked at the girl in front of him who he liked to chase after him even after a lifetime, he couldn't help but lower his head and kissed her in front of everyone.

"Then it's your mom too."

Xu Zhimu whispered in her ear, gentle and affectionate.

"Qingqing, you looked really beautiful standing on the stage just now, I saved the photo, and when I go home, my mother will be very happy and proud to see you standing on the stage of 10,000 people wearing the dress she bought for you."

Xu Zhimu said word by word, all of which flowed in her heart like honey.

Liu Ningqing couldn't help but stand on tiptoe again, and kissed him deeply regardless of how many eyes around her.

"Let's go, sprinkle dog food again, I guess we won't be able to go out today."

Xu Zhimu smiled and took her little hand and began to walk towards the backstage.

Wang Ningning and the girls had resentful expressions on their faces, thinking that you also knew that you were too much dog food!

Liu Ningqing lowered her head in shame and went all the way to the lounge backstage.

Xu Zhimu stood at the door, looked at the somewhat nervous junior sister and said, "Qingqing, since the seniors are willing to see you, you should behave well, go." ”

Liu Ningqing stood at the door and hesitated for a long time.

She knows that on this road, if she can meet a famous teacher, she will really not be too far away from her dream.

Then I can finally help him in the days to come.

She took a deep breath, looked at Xu Zhimu's smiling eyes, she also clenched her little fist and opened the door.

The two talked for a long, long time.

Xu Zhimu waited, and at noon, the junior sister walked out of the room with bright eyes.

She excitedly told Xu Zhimu that the other party wanted to accept her as an apprentice, and he was the only apprentice.

This is a good thing, Xu Zhimu naturally asked the junior sister to agree.

After that, Xu Zhimu and the junior sister accompanied Man Jianghong all the way to the plane.

The two men stood on the way back and watched the occasional plane fly by in the sky.

The hearts of two people, like airplanes, shuttle freely between the clouds.

June.

School is ready for the holidays.

Xu Zhimu took his junior sister, An Xiaomi, and Bai Yaya back to Zhengcheng together.

When they arrived at home, they ate happily together.

Mother Xu also knew about Liu Ningqing's award, and she also went directly to the photo store to wash out a photo of Liu Ningqing wearing a white dress and hung it at home.

I love it every time I watch it.

After staying at home for a few days, Xu Zhimu took his primary sister back to his hometown.

When the junior sister took out the 200,000 cash she earned in one go, it was a thick pile.

The second elder was also relieved to burst into tears, hid the cash in the cabinet, and watched it in the middle of the night, for fear that it would be lost and stolen.

Or went to the bank again the next day to save it, and the second elder was finally relieved.

In the junior sister's house, Xu Zhimu is not boring, but the time agreed with An Xiaomi is getting closer and closer.

Xu Zhimu thought of finding an excuse to go back first.

One morning.

Xu Zhimu and his junior sister went to a platform on the mountain, and the junior sister has been walking in the mountains every day recently.

The wheat was also ripe in June, and Xu Zhimu recently followed the day to do farm work.

At this time, machines were not yet popular, especially in mountain villages, where they were all hand-cut with a sickle.

There is even a profession called "Maike" here.

Of course, Xu Zhimu is also idle, it is all about fitness, and when he turns around, these lands are contracted out, leaving only a piece of land, so that the old man can have a thought.

The farm work is tiring, and there are some wild boars and other animals in the mountains, so it is very likely that they will come out at night to steal wheat.

Someone also needs to keep vigil here, hollowing out a space in the straw stack, like a simple small house, blocked by plastic sheeting, but it is also quite secretive.

It's a bit of a secret base when I was a kid.

It was dark, and the elementary school sister came to deliver the meal.

In a small space, it looks extra warm.

"You're going to be here alone today......"

Liu Ningqing used to keep watch at night, and sometimes it was quite scary to encounter those things.

"Isn't there rhubarb out there?"

Xu Zhimu pointed to the rhubarb lying on the haystack outside, and the rhubarb must be the first to know when it is a little windy at night.

"Then wouldn't it be cold for you to be here alone?"

Liu Ningqing blinked slightly, and asked again.

This weather, it's definitely not cold, and it's even a little stuffy.

But Xu Zhimu looked at the slight flush on the junior sister's face, and he immediately swallowed his saliva.

"Qingqing, I suddenly feel that the night is really a little scary, and the list is thin, otherwise...... You're going to keep vigil with me tonight too? ”

Liu Ningqing's face was ruddy, and she looked at Xu Zhimu's tanned skin because of the wheat harvest in the past few days, and she was also heartbroken.

Finally, he nodded slightly.

Although it's not good to do too much of that kind of thing... But the reward's... Or give him a little bit.

Xu Zhimu smiled and ate in a hurry.

The stars fall at night, and the sound of crickets can be heard in the field.

The wheat straw stack at the head of the field shook twice from time to time, and one or two wheat stalks fell.

At night, small animals such as sparrows come to steal wheat and ears of wheat.

Rhubarb instantly stunned his ears and ran back and forth in the field to disperse these uninvited guests.

Finally, he returned to the side of the straw stack, and just lay down for a while to drive away the returning birds.

"Woo Woo ......"

Rhubarb is constantly running in the middle of the night.

It's a lot to pay for this home.