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

I discussed with Ye Luojia how to arrange a meeting between the junior girl and the painter.

It happened to coincide with the opening of the Binhai City Art Exhibition, and Xu Zhimu also spent some money to sponsor it. After all, the brand had to be established, and some things related to the name and reputation also had to be done.

In order to avoid being criticized in the future, you can also take this opportunity to build relationships. Since ancient times, officials and businessmen have not been separated... I can't say too much.

I plan to invite the painter introduced by Mr. Qin to come over. When the time comes, I will introduce him naturally, so as not to make the junior girl nervous.

And it can be justified in name.

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

Feed her until she is full.

Originally, he was talking about going out with An Xiaomi, but during this period, Xu Zhimu still planned to settle down with the junior girl here first.

And it’s almost June.

The summer vacation for college students is extremely long, and the junior high school girl will definitely go back to her hometown to live for a while. During that period of time, she will have a lot of time to go out with An Xiaomi.

Of course, An Xiaomi still groaned unhappily for a long time and made many requests.

Xu Zhimu accepted them all with a smile.

Anyway, he knows An Xiaomi's depth.

I feel that the picture quality...the fighting ability is not as good as Ye Luojia's.

Even following a junior high school girl is a bit worse. After all, the young girl An Xiaomi's body is like a flower that has just bloomed.

Extraordinarily delicate and beautiful.

During the last few days of vacation, Xu Zhimu didn't go anywhere, he just stayed with his junior sister.

Although Liu Ningqing didn't know that a well-known painter had taken a liking to her work.

But facing this city-level art exhibition, Liu Ningqing was extremely nervous. After all, this time was different from the small fights in school.

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

Of course, Liu Ningqing can also get many, many rewards, and the bonus this time is hundreds of thousands!

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 difficult it is to live without money.

She knew how she felt when she was hungry and could only eat one steamed bun, when she was thirsty she could only drink well water, and when she was too poor to buy shampoo, she could only wash her hair with washing powder, which almost burned her hair...

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

Because with money, grandparents no longer have to be reluctant to eat meat during the Chinese New Year, and they no longer dare to go to the hospital when they are sick.

Xiao Wu doesn't have to worry about school fees, nor does he have to wear old clothes that have been sewn and mended over and over again.

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

The most important thing is... I can finally help him, even if this little money is still nothing to him.

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

Secretly save a small treasury for him, and if he gets married... spend your own money to let him marry you.

…

Amid the expectation and anxiety of the junior high school students, at the end of May, the Binhai City art exhibition was finally held as scheduled.

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

Tens of thousands of people were bustling and bustling, and the art museum was packed with people.

The painting has been prepared in advance by senior representatives of Binhai University.

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

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

Xu Zhimu also went over and smiled.

"But... I heard that many famous painters are coming..."

Liu Ningqing clasped her little hands. In the past, competitions were held between schools. This was the first time she competed on the same stage with people from all walks of life.

"There is no level in art. Careful works will always impress those who really understand you. That is enough. You are my boss lady, so you have some confidence, okay?"

Xu Zhimu smiled and rubbed her head.

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

You are my greatest confidence.

I drove to the school, followed by An Xiaomi and Bai Yaya, and Wang Ningning and the others also took a taxi there.

"Come on Qingqing! You will win today!"

"Hehe, of course it's okay for Qingqing, let's just wait for the applause."

Several girls acted as the atmosphere group, which finally calmed down Liu Ningqing's nervousness.

All the way to the entrance of the art museum.

The art museum is decorated in a very high-end and elegant style, and there are many people coming and going, even wearing formal clothes.

It really feels like the common people in ancient times met the nobles. All I can say is that art... most of the time is indeed the exclusive domain of the rich.

Liu Ningqing is wearing the white dress Xu's mother gave her today.

It’s not that I want to dress up beautifully, but that I want to accept the honors that may come with Xu’s mother’s feelings.

However, she was still a little nervous.

Xu Zhimu went up and held her little hand, and the warmth made Liu Ningqing feel at ease.

"Let's go."

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

Competitors participating in the competition have their own identity badges and dedicated resting places.

The junior girl represents Binhai University, and her position is quite high.

"Exclusive seat for painter Liu Da!"

The girls saw Liu Ningqing's name written on the name tag on the seat, and they all laughed and coaxed.

Liu Ningqing's pretty face turned red, and she looked up at Xu Zhimu, who was smiling.

"This is proof of your hard work, go ahead, we will always be here to cheer you on."

Xu Zhimu pinched her pink cheeks and spoke softly.

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

Being able to have a place here is actually quite remarkable for a college student.

Liu Ningqing also secretly encouraged herself.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Come on, Sister Ningqing!"

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

Wang Ningning and others took the lead in making noises, which made Liu Ningqing blush. She raised her head and glanced at Xu Zhimu again, and finally went to her seat and sat down.

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

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

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

But Xu Zhimu has long been used to it. He looked at the guest seats, and the little girl was a little restless at the moment.

Still nervous.

Only when Liu Ningqing turned her eyes and saw Xu Zhimu did she feel slightly relieved.

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

Xu Zhimu went to the backstage first. Ye Luojia did not come today, but asked the female secretary to come.

Along the way, we received the painter recommended by Mr. Qin.

This was the second time Xu Zhimu saw him.

She is a middle-aged woman who looks to be in her fifties. She has white hair but is dressed very dignifiedly.

It has a sense of being a noble lady with cultural connotations in old Shanghai.

This painter is called Man Jianghong.

He is also quite famous in the painting world, and one of his works has been sold for a maximum price of 50 million.

You know, the verb art is often valuable only after the painter dies.

If such a sky-high price could be achieved during his lifetime, it proves that he has truly reached the pinnacle of an industry.

"Hello, Mr. Man."

Xu Zhimu called out the honorific and bowed to say hello.

"Xu Zhimu, right? I often hear Qin Lin mention you. You are indeed a talented person."

Man Jianghong also smiled and nodded. Although she was already in her fifties, her calm and dignified speech made people feel particularly close to her, but at the same time, she felt that there was a layer of distance between her.

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

"Mr. Man is overly complimentary."

Xu Zhimu smiled and chatted with her.

In fact, Xu Zhimu had originally thought of having this big shot come to Binhai from Kyoto just to see the junior sister's paintings.

Will such a move make this big shot have some thoughts in his heart, but she didn't expect that she learned that Liu Ningqing was preparing new paintings to participate in the exhibition.

She actually offered not to disturb Liu Ningqing's painting, so as not to ruin her mood, but continued to act as a judge for the art exhibition.

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

After all, Mr. Man and Mr. Qin are both senior figures in Kyoto's literary and artistic circles with both virtue and art.

With my current grades and seniority, those who usually want to visit me have almost crossed the threshold.

Not to mention coming all the way to watch a young man paint.

Xu Zhimu admires this persistence in art.

…

The guests have basically arrived.

"Dear distinguished guests, please take special care..."

After the nationally unified opening speech, the exhibition conference officially began.

On the stage, each of the judges also appeared. When Man Jianghong appeared on the stage, the host specially introduced her.

Many people in the audience were immediately in an uproar.

"Is it the Kyoto painter Man Jianghong?"

"It seems true. This is a master-level figure whose painting is worth fifty million. This exhibition is so grand!"

Liu Ningqing listened a little blankly. She actually didn't know much about some famous writers, but she only had some impression of the name Man Jianghong.

Her oil paintings often depict rural themes in mountainous areas, so she also found some painters who were good at rural themes, and sometimes copied some of them.

Among them are several paintings, and the artist's name is Man Jianghong.

And there is another very powerful thing.

Fifty million!

A painting costs 50 million. When Liu Ningqing looked at the middle-aged woman with good temperament who appeared on the stage, she felt as if she had met an idol.

Man Jianghong also glanced slightly at the audience, and her eyes lit up slightly when she saw Liu Ningqing.

I never thought that someone who could draw such a simple and rich rural atmosphere would be such a beautiful little girl.

…

This time, professional judges and live audiences voted together.

Of course, the votes of professional judges will definitely account for more weight.

One by one, the paintings were lifted off the canvas, revealing their true colors.

Everyone who can come to participate today is an outstanding painter.

And those who can be selected to take the stage are the best among them.

The paintings are displayed one by one, and there are countless various materials, the most common are landscapes, and some portraits of celebrities...

Liu Ningqing has been watching nervously, fearing that hers was not selected or that her votes were too low.

"The next work is "The Busy Farmer" by Ms. Liu Ningqing, a representative from Binhai University!"

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

"It's Qingqing's painting!"

In the audience, several girls watched excitedly.

Liu Ningqing watched her works being placed on the exhibition stand, receiving everyone's gaze, and her heart was beating uneasily.

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

Because her paintings all use earthy earthy yellow as the main color.

The main characters appearing in the picture are a pair of farmers feeding each other water and wiping sweat in the mountains.

The prototypes of these two old people are the elementary school girl's grandma. The wrinkles on their faces are clearly visible, and even the beads of sweat falling down are lifelike in the hot season.

As for the old man, there was a green cornfield, and a pair of young people were cuddling in the field.

The shadows overlap with the two old men in front, as if time and space are alternating.

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

"Tsk tsk tsk, isn't this the scene when we went to Qingqing's hometown last year?"

"The ones behind you are Boss Xu and Qingqing, I know you two did nothing good in the cornfield!"

Wang Ningning started coaxing.

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

Wang Ningning stopped talking immediately, blushing and feeling a little guilty.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! And this painting also caused some discussion among the crowd.

There are those who like it and there are those who are against it.

It is too exaggerated to say that there is such a poor place in China and that it is unhygienic for two old people to drink water directly from the dirt in their hands...

But the appearance of this work is indeed like a breath of fresh air among all the flowers and flowers.

Man Jianghong looked at the painting and felt more and more satisfied, feeling that she had indeed seen the right person.

This kind of painting skills is not top-notch, but the meticulous observation is so meticulous that 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 one understand how realistic this painting is.

In the expert seats, there was a lot of discussion about this work, but for the first time, Man Jianghong scored a perfect standing vote.

Some experts who were hesitating also voted.

Finally, all the paintings are displayed one by one.

The host got the final data.

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

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

There was a burst of applause, but mixed with some boos.

"Well...it's true again, the winner is always determined..."

"This painting was drawn exactly according to the wishes of the mayor of Binhai City. It's really outrageous. It's the same as the last essay competition, "My City x Father"."

Waiting for the second place to be announced, this is a landscape painting, and the winner is also a well-known coastal painter, so 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 and clear, and he announced the winning works and Liu Ningqing's name.

Wang Ningning and other girls took the lead in cheering.

Liu Ningqing also listened blankly. After being stunned for a long time, she finally came to her senses and slowly climbed to the center of the booth.

At this moment, under the spotlight, with the eyes of thousands of people watching, Liu Ningqing, dressed in a white dress, looked like a fairy who had fallen into the mortal world.

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

But the paintings around her are more realistic and even difficult than most others.

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

Strong visual contrast, just like in the painting.

The dry, dull earth-yellow land has given birth to green mountains and plains, and a rich harvest of food...

What is ugly and what is beautiful.

Soil and flowers, dedication and growth, are like the alternation of time, allowing people to get a glimpse of the artistic conception they want to express.

Many people think this ranking is a bit low.

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

Man Jianghong presented the award in person, and when she saw Liu Ningqing up close, she was even more surprised. She could see in this girl's eyes the tough and stubborn look of someone who had endured hardship.

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

"Liu Ningqing, congratulations and thank you for bringing such an excellent work. I would like to chat with you privately if I have time. Do you have time?"

Man Jianghong said it directly, although she smiled appreciatively and kindly.

But for Liu Ningqing, it was like meeting her idol. She was even more excited than she was when she won the two hundred thousand.

But she was also extremely nervous at the same time. She hesitated and couldn't speak, and subconsciously glanced at the crowd.

Just in time to meet Xu Zhimu's encouraging smile.

Immediately, her heart settled down. She took a deep breath and nodded heavily: "Thank you... thank you."

"You're welcome. You can go to the backstage to find me later. I'll wait for you in the lounge."

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

…

The award ceremony is over.

Liu Ningqing was sitting in her seat, her head still a little dizzy, and she was a little excited thinking about meeting her later.

Sitting next to the junior girl was a man with pigtails who looked like an artist.

From the moment he entered the venue and saw the girl next to his seat, he had been paying attention.

When he looked at this girl's face, he felt astonished, and his mind suddenly turned around and he said.

"Hello, my name is Ji Dongyang. I work at the Binhai Literature and Art News Center. I haven't seen you before. Is this your first time here?"

As soon as this man opened his mouth, he revealed his leadership title.

This was not his first time attending an art exhibition, and he often met representatives of female college students pursuing art.

Of course, most of the art path is actually the integration of resources, and it is difficult for one person to follow it without connections.

Therefore, he can often deceive some female college students who have "unappreciated talents" and pursue their dreams.

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

But when he saw the girl in front of him, his saliva was almost dripping.

This girl is definitely the most beautiful one he has ever seen! Compared with her, those female college students in the past were like heaven and earth!

The attentive look in his eyes became even more intense.

But Liu Ningqing just glanced at him, turned her head, and continued to watch the panels covered with canvas being carried up to the booth.

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

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

The representative of Binhai University immediately extended his hand: "This classmate, please meet me. I am the editor-in-chief of Binhai Literature and Art Newspaper. It is a pleasure to meet you."

The man looked at the other person's small, white and jade-like hands, and suddenly became interested. He took out a business card, stretched out his hand and wanted to shake her hand.

But Liu Ningqing glanced at him and just said "oh" lightly.

He ignored him at all and turned his head again.

He also moved the stool a little further away from him.

man:……

He was about to say something, but suddenly a pair of hands stretched out and held his hand together.

It's just that the touch of these hands is not what I imagined, but a bit rough.

He was stunned for a moment, then looked up and saw a handsome face looking at him with a smile on his face.

The hands that the two people were holding together were suddenly squeezed hard by him.

"Nice to meet you."

Xu Zhimu said with a smile, but the man felt as if his hand was clamped by pliers. He grinned in pain and could not easily let go, but it was difficult to show it in front of a beautiful woman.

He could only say in a bad tone: "Who are you? Do I know you?"

Xu Zhimu looked at him, and finally laughed, neither salty nor bland.

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

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

"Anything else you want to ask now?"

Xu Zhimu declared his sovereignty in front of everyone.

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

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

"I, I still want to meet someone..."

Liu Ningqing calmed down for a moment, her eyes shining brightly.

"Huh? Who are you going to meet? You feel more excited than meeting me?"

Xu Zhimu asked knowingly and even felt a little jealous.

Seeing his expression, Liu Ningqing felt sweet in her heart. She blushed and said, "Yes, it's the senior who just gave me the award. She said... she wanted to have a chat with me..."

"Why are I talking to you? Could it be that I have fallen in love with you and want to treat you as my daughter-in-law?"

Xu Zhimu deliberately teased her with a straight face.

"No way!"

Liu Ningqing also pursed her lips and gave him a slap, then slightly tapped her toes and whispered in Xu Zhimu's ear: "I will only recognize one mother-in-law in my life..."

"Who is it?"

Xu Zhimu couldn't help laughing when he saw it.

"Your mother..."

Liu Ningqing's shy voice sounded like a mosquito.

Xu Zhimu looked at the girl in front of him who he liked so much that he wanted to pursue her even after a lifetime. He couldn't help lowering his head and kissed her in front of everyone.

"Then I will also be your mother."

Xu Zhimu whispered in her ear, gently and affectionately.

"Qingqing, you looked really beautiful standing on the stage just now. I saved the photo. When I get home, my mother will be very happy and proud when she sees you wearing the dress she bought for you and standing on the stage with thousands of people.

of."

Xu Zhimu spoke every word, and everything flowed in her heart like honey.

Liu Ningqing couldn't help but stood up on her tiptoes again, and kissed him deeply regardless of the gazes around her.

"Let's go. If you keep spreading the dog food, we won't be able to go out today."

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

Wang Ningning and the other girls have resentful expressions on their faces. I wonder if you know that you are going too far!

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

Xu Zhimu stood at the door, looked at the nervous junior sister and said, "Qingqing, since senior wants to see you, you should behave well and go."

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

She knew that if she could meet a famous teacher on this road, she would 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, clenched her little fists, and opened the door.

The two chatted for a long time.

Xu Zhimu kept waiting. At noon, the junior girl came out of the room with bright eyes.

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

This was a good thing, and Xu Zhimu naturally made the junior sister agree.

After that, Xu Zhimu and his junior high school sister accompanied Man Jianghong on the plane.

The two of them stood on the way back and looked at the occasional plane flying over the horizon.

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

June.

The school is getting ready for the holidays.

Xu Zhimu took the junior school girls, An Xiaomi, and Bai Yaya back to Zhengcheng.

When we got home, we happily ate together.

Xu's mother also found out about Liu Ningqing's winning of the grand prize, and she went directly to a photo shop to develop a photo of Liu Ningqing in 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 junior sister back to his hometown.

When the elementary school girl took out the two hundred thousand cash she had earned in one breath, there was a thick stack.

The second elder also burst into tears of joy, and hid the cash in the cabinet, guarding it in the middle of the night for fear of losing it or being stolen.

It was only after they went to the bank to deposit money again the next day that the two elders finally felt relieved.

Xu Zhimu was not bored at the elementary school sister's house, but the time agreed with An Xiaomi was getting closer and closer.

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

One morning.

Xu Zhimu and the junior school girl went to a platform on the mountain. The junior school girl has been walking and observing in the mountains every day recently.

The wheat is also ripe in June, and Xu Zhimu has been doing farm work with Tian Tianxia recently.

At this time, machines were not yet popular, especially in mountain villages, where one acre of land was cut by hand with a sickle.

There is even a profession called "Maike" here.

Of course, Xu Zhimu also had nothing to do and thought it was all about fitness. Later, all these lands were contracted out, leaving only a piece of land for the old man to think about.

Farm work is tiring, and there are some wild boars and other animals in the mountains. They may come out to steal wheat at night.

Someone still needs to keep vigil here, carving out a space in the wheat straw, like a simple small house, covered with plastic sheets, which is quite private.

It feels a bit like a secret base when I was a kid.

It was getting dark, and the elementary school girl came over to deliver food.

It seems particularly warm in the small space.

"You have to be here alone today..."

Liu Ningqing used to stay overnight, and sometimes those things she encountered were quite scary.

"Isn't there some rhubarb outside?"

Xu Zhimu pointed to Rhubarb, who was sleeping on the haystack outside. Rhubarb would be the first to know if there was any slight disturbance at night.

"Then will it be cold if you are alone here?"

Liu Ningqing blinked slightly and asked again.

The weather is certainly not cold, it's even a bit muggy.

But when Xu Zhimu saw the slight blush on the junior girl's face, he swallowed his saliva immediately.

"Qingqing, I suddenly feel that it's a bit scary at night, and the list is also thin. Otherwise... you will also stay vigil with me tonight?"

Liu Ningqing's pretty face was rosy, and when she looked at Xu Zhimu's tanned skin from harvesting wheat in recent days, she felt heartbroken.

Finally he nodded slightly.

Although it's not good to do too much of that kind of thing...but you still have to give him a little bit of what deserves a reward.

Xu Zhimu smiled and finished his meal in a hurry.

At night, under the stars, you can still hear the sound of crickets in the fields.

The wheat straw pile at the edge of the field shook twice from time to time, and one or two wheat straws fell.

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

Rhubarb immediately opened its ears and ran back and forth in the fields to drive away these uninvited guests.

Finally, I returned to the side of the wheat straw pile and just lay down for a while before going to drive away the returning birds.

"Woof woof woof..."

Rhubarb keeps running in the middle of the night.

He has paid so much for this home.