Zhu Mingqi also visited Chen Mian's studio and talked with Chen Mian about the content of the paintings.
Finally, they found a painting turned upside down in the corner.
The artistic conception of this painting is also beautiful.
Amidst the vast expanse of snow, a girl gazed into the distance, where a shimmering mass of light and shadow could be vaguely discerned as a person.
This painting is the only one here with a name; it's called "Looking Out".
It looks very sour and astringent.
As Zhu Mingqi admired the painting, Chen Mian subconsciously glanced at Liang Shi.
Zhu Mingqi asked, "What are the people in this painting looking at?"
"I'll let her have her own thoughts," Chen Mian said.
Having likely found a kindred spirit, Chen Mian did not hold back her knowledge.
She went to the next room and brought out two more paintings, one titled "Chase" and the other "Let Go".
It's clear that these three paintings are from the same series.
Liang Shi understood at this moment.
The person who painted this is Chen Mian, Liang Wanwan, and also one of the countless people who love but cannot have the one they desire.
Zhu Mingqi was surprised. After understanding the three paintings, she offered 1.5 million to buy them. Chen Mian shook his head and said that he would paint another one for Zhu Mingqi for free, but he intended to give the other three paintings to someone else.
Zhu Mingqi did not insist.
Because they were having a pleasant conversation and it was almost lunchtime, Zhu Mingqi said she would treat them to something to eat.
Chen Mian glanced at Liang Shi, and neither of them refused.
As Liang Shi was about to leave, Chen Mian packed up the three paintings and handed them to Liang Shi, asking her to give them to Liang Wanwan at an appropriate time.
Liang Shi: "..."
really.
Later, Liang Shi happened to be filming abroad and brought these three paintings to Liang Wanwan.
On the day she received the three paintings, Liang Wanwan wept uncontrollably in a foreign land.
After drinking too much, Liang Wanwan shouted at the rooftop, "Chen Mian, I give up."
"I will never like you again."
"You must be happy, Chen Mian."
Of course, that's a story for another time.
At that moment, Liang Shi put the painting into the car, and then got into Zhu Mingqi's car with Chen Mian.
Liang Shi was relatively quiet in the car because Zhu Mingqi and Chen Mian were talking about art, which was not a topic she could join in on.
However, Zhu Mingqi then changed the subject, "Ashi, you and Xiaoxue are quite familiar with each other, right?"
After a slight pause, he said, "I'll call you Ah Shi, you don't mind, do you?"
"I don't mind." Liang Shi put away his phone and said with an awkward smile, "You still remember what happened that day?"
If you really think about it, accompanying Gu Yixue into that hall and watching her act out absurdly could be considered one of the bravest things Liang Shi did in his lifetime.
Zhu Mingqi nodded: "Of course, it gave me quite a fright at the time."
Liang Shi chuckled lightly: "Sorry."
“It’s okay, it’s not your fault.” Zhu Mingqi started chatting with her about everyday things. “I don’t understand these kids either. My eldest daughter’s wedding was delayed for so long, and then when it finally happened, something like that happened. Her father got sick that very night.”
Liang Shi: "...Oh, this."
“It has nothing to do with you,” Zhu Mingqi said. “But compared to her, I do like Xiaoxue more. It seems my eldest son also likes Xiaoxue more. Gu Chunmian, that girl, is not a good person.”
Liang Shi listened silently, not daring to express his opinion.
She didn't know much about Gu Chunmian to begin with, and knew very little about the relationship between Gu Yixue and Shen Fenghe. When she bravely stormed the wedding with Gu Yixue, it was only out of friendship.
Moreover, it wasn't exactly a case of bride kidnapping.
That can only be called finding a bargain at best.
"I've said too much again." Zhu Mingqi belatedly voiced her thoughts, and smiled helplessly: "Old people don't usually have much social life, but when they chat with young people, they always talk a lot."
"It's alright." Liang Shi chuckled. "Go ahead and tell me, I'm listening."
Zhu Mingqi looked at her again, and said with regret, "Xiao Liang, it would be so much better if you weren't married."
Liang Shi: "?"
“I’ve been wanting to introduce you to my second daughter for a while now,” Zhu Mingqi said.
Liang Shi: "?"
Liang Shi coughed softly, accidentally choking on his own saliva, and began to cough violently.
Zhu Mingqi was startled.
"Are you alright?" Zhu Mingqi immediately apologized: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it, and I didn't mean to ask you to get a divorce. I was just expressing my affection for you, please don't misunderstand."
Liang Shi: "..."
After a long while, Liang finally calmed down, but his face was flushed from coughing.
Zhu Mingqi said helplessly, "I just like you so much. I felt an instant connection with you the moment I saw you. How can a young girl be so beautiful?"
Liang Shi: "..."
She looked at Zhu Mingqi.
Zhu Mingqi's admiration was genuine; she truly liked her very much.
Liang Shi smiled politely: "Thank you for your kind offer."
"Just don't think I'm being offensive," Zhu Mingqi said. "Now that you're married, I definitely wish you and your loved one a long and happy marriage."
Liang Shi nodded: "Thank you."
She was at a loss for words.
"As for my second daughter," Zhu Mingqi shook her head, "she's too stubborn, just like her father. She's completely love-struck and doesn't resemble me at all. She can't be with you; it's because she's not lucky."
Liang Shi: "...?"
Is Shen Hui still love-struck?
Okay, a little bit.
but……
"You still don't know?" Liang Shi asked tentatively.
"What?" Zhu Mingqi asked.
Liang Shi immediately waved his hand: "No...it's nothing."
It seems they are unaware of Shen Hui and Zhao Xuning's affair.
"What exactly happened?" Her attitude piqued Zhu Mingqi's curiosity. "You're stammering, is it related to Ahui?"
Liang Shi still didn't say, "You'll find out when the time comes."
Praying for Zhao Xuning online.
Zhu Mingqi laughed and said, "So mysterious."
We arrived at the restaurant while chatting and laughing.
Zhu Mingqi brought them to a high-end restaurant where you would have to spend at least a million yuan to gain recognition, but the service and food were truly excellent.
It's clear that Zhu Mingqi genuinely likes them and is very generous with her gifts.
The meal was very enjoyable.
Although Zhu Mingqi always jokingly refers to herself as an old woman, she has insightful views and her own ideas when talking about art with Chen Mian, and she can also talk eloquently about film and television with Liang Shi.
Liang Shi was surprised that she knew so much, but she waved her hand dismissively: "The old lady has nothing to do all day long, except look at paintings and watch movies and TV dramas. She's too lazy to go out, so that's all she has to do."
Liang Shi and Chen Mian both liked her very much.
After finishing his meal, Liang Shi's phone rang.
It was Zhao Xuning calling, asking where she was.
“At Tianxiangju,” Liang Shi said.
"Eating so lavishly?" Zhao Xuning asked in surprise, "With Xu Qingzhu?"
"No," Liang Shi coughed softly, "it's with someone you wouldn't expect."
Zhao Xuning was still in the recovery period, so she didn't ask any more questions, only telling her to come to the hospital later.
"Okay." Liang adapted.
When he hung up the phone and returned to the private room, he happened to pass by Zhu Mingqi. He glanced at her briefly, but stopped and turned to stare at her hair.
Zhu Mingqi looked up and asked, "What's wrong?"
Liang Shi answered instinctively, "I saw a white hair."
Zhu Mingqi was taken aback: "Huh?"
Liang Shi: "Perhaps I misread it."
"Take another look." Zhu Mingqi fiddled with her hair, so Liang Shi had no choice but to get up and walk over. As he bent down, he saw the white hair, which stood out conspicuously among the thick black hair.
Liang Shi asked her if she wanted it pulled out.
Zhu Mingqi immediately said, "Pull it out."
Liang Shi gently pressed one hand on her head, and with the other hand, he pinched the hair and quickly pulled it out.
Despite trying her best to avoid causing her pain, Zhu Mingqi still gasped.
It only hurt for a moment.
Liang Shi showed her the white hair, then returned to his seat and threw the hair into the trash can.