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Xia Xiaomu stood outside the gate, waited anxiously for a while, and then saw Xie Wen rushing out.

She was still dragging slippers on her feet, wearing long clothes and trousers that were easy to move, and wearing a one-piece apron, which was still stained with oil paint.

This look should be exactly like painting.

Xia Xiaomu hurriedly apologized to him: "I'm sorry to bother you, Professor Xie."

Xie Wen opened the door and asked him to come in: "Don't bother, don't bother, I have nothing to do."

It was getting dark, and Xie Wen's crooked eyes, smiling, were particularly bright under the light of the gate. She looked at the picture frame Xia Xiaomu was holding in her arms and asked, "Is the work on display ready? It's cold outside, so go inside and tell me."

Xia Xiaomu came to ask questions, because she was afraid of disturbing Xie Wen, so she was more observant.Looking carefully at Xie Wen, not only was she not impatient, but she received him so kindly.

He breathed a sigh of relief, and followed Xie Wen to the house: "I probably finished the painting, I want to ask you if there is any problem, and I also want to hear your opinion."

Xie Wen couldn't stop nodding, her smiling eyes sparkled brightly: "Yeah, okay, just ask if you have anything in the future, I'll be at home at night."

And hesitantly asked: "Do you still have my phone? You can also call me, or send me a message."

After the Qingjun Cup ended, Xie Wen gave Xia Xiaomu a business card of her own.Thinking that Professor Xie was just being polite to him, Xia Xiaomu didn't contact her.

Judging by the expression on her face, it seemed that she really wanted to connect with her.

Professor Xie is so kind.

Xia Xiaomu smiled and nodded: "Yes, I have it all the time."

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The reason why Xie Wen has settled in the Ying family for many years is that she is more used to European-style houses. The decoration of the house is also pure European-style. There is a big fireplace next to the wall, and there is a blazing flame burning, which looks very warm.

There was a fat orange cat nestled above the fireplace. When Xia Xiaomu came in, the orange cat opened its eyes and stared lazily at him. It curled its tail and closed its eyes again.

The corners are filled with flower pots and flower stands, planted with orchids, pothos, and some succulents.There is a whole row of narcissus leaning on the window sill, and the fragrance of narcissus is flowing in the hall.

Contrary to the cold and clean style of Lu Jinghan's house, the house is elegant and warm everywhere.

The studio is on the first floor. After Xia Xiaomu followed Xie Wen in, she stopped at the door, her heart sank:

---- Xie Weiwan is also there!

Yes, this is her aunt's house.

And Xie Wen seems to live alone, such a big family needs someone to accompany her.

Xia Xiaomu bit her head and walked in: "Hello, senior."

Xie Weiwan, who was drawing, glanced at him, and replied bluntly, "Hello."

He turned his head and continued to draw.

Xie Wen didn't have time to care about the dark flames between them, she hurriedly took down the work she was painting from her easel, and stood aside: "Come on, Xiao Mu, put your drawing card on."

Xia Xiaomu hugged the painting and said, "I'm so sorry, I still need to occupy your easel."

"It's okay, you do it first, I'll make you tea."

Before Xia Xiaomu could say no, Xie Wen had already ran out of the room.

After Xie Weiwan was left in the room, Xia Xiaomu immediately noticed the cold gaze towards her, subconsciously turned her head, and met Xie Weiwan's cold eyes.

The first two times when she confronted Xie Weiwan head-on, she always smiled proudly.

And this is... angry?

The closer it is to New Year's Day, the closer it is to Lu Jinghan and Xie Weiwan's engagement in the novel.Although Xia Xiaomu decided to trust Lu Jinghan, it was impossible not to worry.

Looking at Xie Weiwan's current appearance, it should be a matter of engagement.

Xia Xiaomu felt relieved.

It's not just because I like Lu Jinghan that I feel at ease.

He didn't believe that Xie Weiwan would love Lu Jinghan and was willing to get engaged to him. In the novel, Xie Weiwan only used and betrayed Lu Jinghan.

Brother Jing Han is such a good person, he shouldn't be ruined by such a woman.

Xia Xiaomu ignored Xie Weiwan's hostility, carefully adjusted the easel, and fixed "Sunrise" on it.

Xie Weiwan glanced at Xia Xiaomu's work, and tightened her hand holding the brush.

Although Xia Xiaomu did it unintentionally, the painting in front of her is a huge irony to Xie Weiwan now.

The two men watched the sunrise together, so he and Lu Jinghan were the only ones.There are only two people between the sky and the earth, and the morning sun has a layer of love pink, the meaning of which is obvious.

What are you trying to show off!

Even if Lu Jinghan doesn't get engaged to herself, but with your status as Xia Xiaomu, can you be worthy of a young master from a wealthy family like Lu Jinghan?

Even if Lu Jinghan really likes you, it's no wonder that Grandpa Lu and Lu's elders can accept you, a poor boy who doesn't know where you came from.

The studio fell into silence, only the paintbrush in Xie Weiwan's hand fell heavily on the palette, making a "brushing" sound.

Fortunately, Xie Wen came back soon, followed by a middle-aged aunt, who should be the family's helper.She held a tray in her hand with several cups on it.

Xie Wen asked him with a smile on her face: "I don't know what Xiao Mu likes to drink. I thought I didn't make tea for you at night. This is grapefruit tea, barley tea, jujube tea, and some scented tea. I don't like it, there is juice and milk in the refrigerator, I'm going to pour it for you."

This is... too thoughtful.

Her enthusiasm made Xia Xiaomu a little overwhelmed,

He waved his hands again and again: "Let me drink grapefruit tea. I'm really sorry to trouble you. I've already caused you trouble by asking you for advice so late."

"Don't say that, it's really no trouble, you sit down and drink tea while it's hot, and I'll take a look at your paintings."

There was a chair next to the easel. Xie Wen was standing and looking at the painting. Xia Xiaomu must be too embarrassed to sit on it. Holding a hot grapefruit tea, she also stood beside her and looked at it.

Xie Wen looked carefully and seriously, her smiling face became solemn, her brows were slightly furrowed, and she hugged her arms from time to time, with the back of her hand resting on her chin, as if she was thinking.

Xia Xiaomu's heart became more and more uncertain, he asked tentatively: "If there is any problem, you can criticize as much as you want, and I can accept it."

Xie Wen pondered for a long time before she said: "As far as this painting is concerned, the color is handled just right, the expressive force is very strong, the space composition is also in place, and the orientation and layering are also very skillful. It's a perfect piece of work."

Xia Xiaomu heard this, and knew that before giving the whip, he stuffed the candy first.

I am more convinced that there is something wrong with this painting.

Sure enough, Xie Wen looked at Xia Xiaomu's eyes and became cautious, and her tone of voice began to hesitate: "The value of a work is not only limited to the painting skill and technique, but also the social value and meaning it contains, as well as the painter's own personality. value."

She paused, and continued: "Especially when evaluating the works of young painters, they pay more attention to the implication of paintings. Just like your Qingjunbei's work "Time and Space" and "sunshine" in Qingshan Art Museum, it can make people At first glance, one will feel awe of nature, and its implication can resonate with the viewers, leaving a deep impression on people, and the viewers can't help but ask who the painter is."

"This picture..." Xie Wen was a little embarrassed, and swallowed back what she wanted to say.

She understood the meaning of Xia Xiaomu's painting.She wanted to persuade Xia Xiaomu that if there were no two people sitting side by side in the painting, or if there was only one person sitting from the back, the effect would be better in the exhibition.

But what Xia Xiaomu drew should be him and Lu Jinghan.Xie Wen had roughly guessed the relationship between Xia Xiaomu and Lu Jinghan.

Some words are held in my heart, and I want to say them, but I feel that I am not qualified.

He was even more afraid of being hated and alienated by Xia Xiaomu if he said it out.

Xia Xiaomu's face gradually became hot.

The implication in the painting is that the relationship between him and Lu Jinghan is like the sun rising in the vast world, full of hope and vitality, and it also implies that nothing in the world can stop their love from beginning.

Let Xie Wen see the meaning of this, just like secretly falling in love and having an affair and being discovered by the teachers and elders, Xia Xiaomu wanted to hide in shame.

At the same time, I also understood what Xie Wen meant.

In a large-scale art exhibition like this, how could an unknown boy's self-love and petty works show his edge and stand out from the crowd.

Who would be willing to buy a sour love painting by an unknown person and hang it at home for appreciation.

The unknown painter would not attract too many viewers, so it is even more important to show the kind of works that can leave a deep impression at a glance and arouse physical and mental resonance.

Xia Xiaomu was annoyed. After all, she hadn't thought enough about it. She didn't expect the audience's acceptance of the theme of the work, which lowered the artistic value of the work.

Fortunately, Xie Wen reminded herself.

He was ashamed and blushed again: "I understand what Professor Xie means. It is indeed my inconsideration, which makes you laugh."

When Xie Wen said those words just now, she was very nervous. Seeing Xia Xiaomu's depression now, she was even more worried, and persuaded him softly:

"Don't be unhappy. I didn't mean to deny you. On the contrary, your painting is really good. Whether it is the use of skills or the processing of colors, it is very outstanding."

Xia Xiaomu hurriedly shook her head: "No, I'm not unhappy, I really appreciate you pointing out the problem for me, there is still a week before the exhibition, how about I rush to draw another one, and I'll show it to you when it's finished, okay ?"

Xie Wen nodded: "If you have thought about the subject matter, or if you need me to give you some advice, you can ask me anytime, and you can also send me a message, and I will definitely get back to you when I see it."

Xie Weiwan heard the conversation between the two from the beginning to the end. She was not at all happy because Xie Wen rejected Xia Xiaomu's painting.

She saw that her aunt, who had always been confident, arrogant and free and easy, spoke with joy that she had never seen before in front of Xia Xiaomu.

When pointing out opinions to Xia Xiaomu, he was cautious and nervous, as cautious as if he was afraid of making him unhappy.

Is this just because of Xia Xiaomu's talent? !

For Xie Weiwan, Xie Wen has always been admired. Her aunt is not only gentle and beautiful, but also smart and talented. Her father and uncle are all inferior to her aunt in terms of painting skills.

Moreover, Xie Wen had enjoyed a high reputation internationally at a young age, and her name was the glory of the entire Xie family.

But since she met Xia Xiaomu in the auditorium, she praised him several times at home.He even gave him a valuable recommendation for next week's art exhibition.

Why Xia Xiaomu!

First in the cafeteria, when he rejected Lu Jinghan, Xia Xiaomu came over and shamelessly begged for food.At that time, she only had contempt in her heart.

Then she learned that a work by a student named Xia Xiaomu was hung in the Qingshan Art Museum by Grandpa Lu.

On that day, Lu Jinghan, who had been chasing after him to make a relationship agreement, turned down his initiative indifferently.He also took the cake and went to the western restaurant next door to find Xia Xiaomu. The two sat together intimately and chatted happily.

After that, it was Xia Xiaomu's overwhelming victory in the Qingjun Cup, and my aunt praised him very much.

Losing to him step by step, the people who should have been around him are also more intimate and more than protective to him.

The fire of jealousy in Xie Weiwan's heart burned to the extreme: What on earth is Xia Xiaomu doing!

Why can I get my aunt's favor.

Why can Lu Jinghan be so protective of him, and force himself to go to Grandpa Lu to propose an end to the engagement.