Li Wei really felt the so-called popular reputation. In addition to Ma Huai, there were also some boys who appeared from nowhere and circled around her like flies.
Li Wei was so annoyed that one day she said to her suitor in the cafeteria: "I'm not interested in boys." Those boys gradually quit and the world became quiet.
The boys have dispersed, but rumors about Li Wei are gradually increasing.
"Have you heard that Li Wei, the broadcasting major, is said to be gay?"
"No wonder you don't like men."
…
Those who are clean will be clean by themselves, and it is difficult for Li Wei to pay attention to these rumors. She is still immersed in doing her own things, and she has no time to care about what others say. Even so, it still alarmed her counselor.
Teacher Zeng talked to her: "Li Wei, you are now considered a semi-public figure. You should pay attention to the impact of your actions."
Li Wei was confused and asked puzzledly: "Teacher Zeng, what did I do wrong?"
Teacher Zeng thought about the rumors carefully, and then thought about Li Wei's daily study and life. He didn't do anything out of the ordinary, and neither boys nor girls had any unusual interactions. So where did these words come from
"You just need to pay more attention to your words and deeds. If you don't, you'll be encouraged. If you do, you'll change it."
Li Wei's circle is not large, and he is a loner most of the time. Everyone also calls her the cold goddess in private.
In the blink of an eye, everyone received good news in May. The government announced that weekends would be implemented from May 1st, and the weekend would be extended from one and a half days to two days. This news made people from all walks of life extremely happy.
For Li Wei, it doesn't make much difference whether the weekend is one day or two days. She has to teach those children. Fortunately, now that the running-in period has passed, the two parties are getting along fairly harmoniously.
As soon as she received her salary that day, Director Fang said to her, "Shiyun asked you to go to her home. She said she sent a driver to pick you up."
Such an instigation of troops and mass action? Li Wei felt that it would be the same if he was riding a bike to catch the bus alive. The driver of the Tang family arrived at the Children's Palace to pick up Li Wei. Director Fang got on the bus with Li Wei.
They arrived at the Tang family's villa. In addition to Tang Shiyun at home, her father Tang Ze also came over. So Director Fang went to meet his brother-in-law
The first time Li Wei met Tang Shiyun's capable father, a gentle middle-aged man in his early forties. His hair was well-groomed and neatly trimmed. However, he still had some Mediterranean baldness, and his belly was a little bulging due to his age. His skin was well maintained despite his chubby body, and his words were extremely gentle. He didn't make people feel greasy, but full of bookish air, like an elegant businessman.
Li Wei greeted Tang Ze politely, and Tang Ze said with a smile on his face: "It's rare for Shiyun to bring friends to the house. We, Shiyun, think highly of you, and we ask you to take good care of you in the future."
Li Wei said gently: "Uncle Tang, you are too polite."
Tang Shiyun came over and took Li Wei's arm and said to her, "Let's talk upstairs."
Tang Shiyun's room was always spotless, and Li Wei consciously sat on the sofa. Tang Shiyun sent an invitation to her: "My dad is going to hold an art exhibition for me. I would like to ask you to paint two paintings and participate in the exhibition together."
"Art exhibition? Personal exhibition?"
Tang Shiyun nodded and smiled: "Yes. I picked more than twenty paintings myself, but I always felt that it was not enough. So, how about asking you to draw two paintings and participate together? I discussed it with my dad, and he said that I would take it myself. Idea. Li Wei, this is a good opportunity. Maybe you can sell one or two paintings and get a reputation. Dad said that he also invited TV stations and newspapers to report on him. The road is wide and you can always find a way.”
The father is paving the way for his daughter. Is it appropriate for her to step in like this? Tang Shiyun sincerely invited him, but Li Wei agreed to Tang Shiyun's invitation after much consideration, saying that he was willing to paint two paintings and exhibit them together.
What to draw and how to draw became difficult. She couldn't overshadow Tang Shiyun, but she couldn't ruin the exhibition by being too perfunctory. She is just a foil. She spent the next week conceiving what to paint, and then spent half a month completing the two paintings. It was sent to a framing shop for framing, and finally delivered to Tang Shiyun.
Tang Shiyun looked at it and saw that one of the "Hibiscus and Golden Pheasants" was imitated by predecessors, and the other was of Taihu Lake, which she had visited before, using landscape colors that were simple and elegant, but somewhat interesting.
"Having these two paintings of yours adds a lot to my painting exhibition."
"Thank you for accepting my painting."
"Why are we still talking about these things?" Tang Shiyun remembered something again and said to Li Wei: "If you like to imitate the paintings of predecessors, you must also have studied ancient paintings. My dad happens to have a large collection of self-proclaimed paintings. It’s an authentic work by a famous person, why don’t you help me identify it, okay?”
Let her do the appraisal? There were many precious collections in her father's study when she was still in Shangshu Mansion. She lived in Daqi for twenty years and had seen countless famous people's calligraphy and paintings. It was not difficult to identify them. After all, she still knows the characteristics of everyone.
"Okay, it's an honor to be able to read the treasures." Li Wei agreed.
Tang Shiyun's personal painting exhibition. As a father, Tang Zeke spent a lot of effort to find the city art museum through connections and agreed to give the exhibition two days, and confirmed the location. Then came the publicity, using the local news media, and reporting one after another. However, The posture is sufficient.
On the day of the official exhibition on June 20, many literati came to support it, and it also attracted the attention of the calligraphy and painting association. Two paintings were sold on the first day, and one on the second day.
Although not many works were sold, Tang Shiyun's reputation as an intellectual and talented woman was widely known.
It seems that no matter what era you are in, it is an honor to have a strong father. Although her father was only a fourth-rank imperial official in her previous life, she had an uncle who was a minister, and the family had never been stingy with her cultivation. When he arrived here, Li Minghua was just an ordinary farmer without much education. His greatest advantages were his honesty, down-to-earthness and diligence. You can't rely on your father, you can only rely on yourself.
Li Wei's painting was hanging in the corner and no one cared about it. She took her painting back a little lonely and planned to hang it in the bedroom. Tang Ze said: "The hibiscus you painted is interesting, why don't I buy it."
Is this consolation? Li smiled and said, "Uncle Tang, you don't have to pity me. It's not something you can get away with. You should keep it yourself."
"You are too arrogant to belittle yourself. I really think your painting is good. I will pay you one thousand and sell it to me."
Li Wei looked at Tang Ze in disbelief, and Tang Shiyun pushed her: "My dad is serious."
In the end, Li Wei sold the painting "Hibiscus and Golden Pheasant".
There are only two updates today, please support!
(End of chapter)