Xia Jiujiu didn't know what to say. After all, she only mentioned his second uncle when Jiang Huaian mentioned his grandfather's death, so she speculated that Jiang Yan was related to Jiang Chunshui's death. But she was also afraid that she would misunderstand Jiang Huai'an. If she misunderstood a good person because of this, the gain would outweigh the loss.
She nodded and suddenly caught a key word: "Gu Lan's mother is in your second uncle's company?"
"You're not here," she sniffed, "I can hardly continue drawing."
"You have a heart."
At night, the family returned home panting with a pile of brochures.
Xia Jiujiu understood what He Linlin meant. Painting was just a hobby, but she still had to rely on Xia Jie and rent.
She looked down at the water glass in front of her, not daring to look back at all, and whispered: "I like to paint with you, Yang Wei, and Shen Sui as a group. I don't like to be alone."
Xia Jiujiu thought for a while and made up his mind.
He Linlin and Xia Yuanbao were both not highly educated, and they had never had high expectations for Xia Jiujiu. They had heard a lot of gossip about how to buy a school, but they didn't know much about the serious college entrance examination information.
"My mother came to talk to me today," Gu Lan said calmly: "She said that a big boss found her boss and wanted to sign a contract with me to cooperate. She understands a lot now. Not only does she have a job, but she also has friends. Friends took her to play Weibo, WeChat, Taobao, and even watch live videos.”
Jiang Huai'an smiled and served her some food: "Don't think about such complicated things, you idiot. If you sign the terms, I will ask my second uncle to find Gu Lan's mother tomorrow."
She followed Xia Jiujiu into the house. As soon as she entered the room, warmth hit her face, softening her expression that was frozen in the cold wind.
After hearing this, He Linlin became unhappy: "Mom also supports you."
When he returned to his room, he received a message from Xia Jiujiu and asked cautiously: "Am I really going to be an art candidate?"
Gu Lan's hand was very cold, holding it as if it were cold jade.
The identity of an adopted son is inherently sensitive, and it would be too hurtful to really say it.
As she said that, Gu Lan couldn't help but laugh. Her eyes fell on Xia Jiujiu, with gratitude in her eyes: "Big boss," she said with a smile in her voice, "very rich, aren't you?"
Jiang Huaian nodded and put the contract on Jiang Yan's desk. Jiang Yan held up the contract and looked at it for a while, then nodded and said, "Okay, I'll sign the contract tomorrow."
After making the decision, the Xia family spent a day driving to visit all the winter vacation closed training classes.
Jiang Chun|Shui has fallen asleep.
After hearing these words, Xia Jiujiu nodded and just said: "Don't worry."
Xia Jiujiu poured hot water for Gu Lan and asked curiously: "Why did you come all of a sudden?"
Jiang Huaian never had the courage to say those words. For a smart person like Jiang Yan, as long as he mentioned the company a little bit, he would probably understand what he was thinking.
Hearing that she was going to winter camp, Xia Yuanbao and He Linlin hesitated for a moment. He Linlin said cautiously: "But, I heard that the food in this kind of full-time training school is not very good?"
Xia Jiujiu thought for a while and just said: "Your second uncle, you still have to be more careful."
After hearing this, Gu Lan's expression gradually softened, and Xia Jiujiu's voice was muffled, as if she might cry at any time.
Xia tweeted: "..."
"She came back today with the contract and she was very happy. She apologized to me and told me to promise the big boss that the royalties were very generous."
Jiang Huaian returned to Jiang's house with the contract, and Jiang Yan was reading the contract in the study. Jiang Huaian knocked on the door and walked in, politely saying: "Second uncle, good evening."
She was wearing a beige sweater and a long camel-colored windbreaker. She was leaning on the tree trunk, lowering her head and scrolling through her mobile phone.
"I didn't lie to you, I need you very much."
She seemed to have been waiting for a long time, and there was a chill on her clothes. Xia Jiujiu was very happy to see her. Gu Lan hadn't taken the initiative to talk to her for a long time. She said excitedly: "Why are you here? Say hello to me first. Have you been waiting for a long time? Is it cold? Let's go. ," Xia Jiujiu took Gu Lan's hand and said, "Let's go to my house first."
Xia Jiujiu said with a serious face: "I'm not kidding you, I'm serious. Starting today, I'm going to find a place to learn painting."
"Where are you going?"
Xia Yuanbao also said: "Dad also supports you very much!"
"Why should I be wary of my second uncle?" Jiang Huaian smiled, thought for a while and said, "Have you heard those rumors outside? Although my second uncle is adopted, he has a very good character. My grandfather said before that he would He doesn't want to inherit his property, saying that he just wants to be a teacher. Now he manages the companies under my name. If he wants to take action, there will be more opportunities, but he still lets me go back every day. Look after your own company.”
"yes."
Xia Jiujiu looked at Jiang Huaian's words on the screen, and after a long time, he finally made a decision.
Although this life in front of a rice insect sounds pretty good
So Jiang Huaian finally just said: "It's nothing, I just want to remind my second uncle to go to bed early and not to be too tired."
When she heard Xia Jiujiu running over, she straightened up, put her hands in her pockets, and looked at Xia Jiujiu quietly.
When Jiang Yan heard Jiang Huaian's words, he raised his head and knew what Jiang Huaian was doing. He smiled and said, "Is it because of what you said before? Have you brought the contract?"
"That's okay," Gu Lan looked at her back with a tone of helplessness and joy: "With the help of money, I'm back."
"Art student..." Xia Yuanbao nodded, and then immediately began to praise: "What an art student! Girls have great temperament when learning to paint!"
"I plan to take the art exam."
She didn't look back, turned her back to Gu Lan, and spoke in a dumb voice.
Hearing this, the whole family was silent for a while, and the atmosphere was a little solemn. Xia Jiujiu was about to find N reasons to convince her parents, but He Linlin spoke first: "What is the art exam? Are you taking the art exam?"
Jiang Huaian, Song Zhe, and Wu Yi have been friends since childhood. Xia Jiujiu can also understand that Jiang Huaian protects Song Zhe.
Jiang Huaian replied decisively.
He is in poor health now and goes to bed very early every day. Even if he injects expensive imported medicines on time and in the right amount every day, Jiang Chunshui's health has not improved. Everything in the house, big and small, now falls on Jiang Yan. He was not idle to begin with, but now he is even busier.
"Yes, it's good to be an art student," He Linlin quickly added: "From now on, the work will be easy, so you can just draw, you don't have to go to work. From now on, your parents will buy you several storefronts and give you some company shares. Leave the money to God, collect rent and dividends, paint some paintings, find a good partner, and your life will be easy, and you don’t have to look at anyone’s face!”
Gu Lan did not refuse her, lowered her head and followed her into the house.
During breakfast the next morning, Xia Jiujiu announced the news to the whole family.
Before Jiang Huaian came, he originally wanted to talk to Jiang Yan about the company, and he took Xia Jiujiu's words to heart. However, now facing Jiang Yan, who had been sincerely helping him, he felt that his thoughts were a bit dirty.
As soon as he arrived at the door of his house, Xia Jiujiu noticed someone standing at the door of his house. She quickly stopped the car, got out of the car, and hurried to the door.
Xia Juan saw what Xia Jiujiu meant and hurriedly said: "Mom, please stop making trouble. This is a critical moment in my sister's life! I support you, sister, go ahead!"
Jiang Huaian sent her back. After watching Xia Jiujiu enter the house, Jiang Huaian slowly stopped smiling.
"Thank you, uncle." Jiang Huaian spoke sincerely, and Jiang Yan smiled and said, "It's a good thing that you care about your classmates, and I should support you. It's too late now, you should go back to bed first."
He pursed his lips, Jiang Yan raised his head and said, "Is there anything else?"
She calmly replied: "Okay."
"The sisterhood between you and me will be as strong as the RMB."
Jiang Yan nodded, smiled and thanked him. Jiang Huaian didn't say anything more. After saying goodbye to Jiang Yan, he walked out on his own.
"Well," Jiang Huaian nodded: "What's wrong?"
Xia Jiujiu was a little amused and nodded: "Yes, it's an art exam. I want to be an art student."
It's Gu Lan.
Xia Jiujiu looked back at her. Gu Lan's eyes were bright and gentle under the light.
When Xia Jiujiu heard the long-lost teasing laughter, her eyes couldn't help but feel a little sour.
It's not that he didn't understand Xia Jiujiu's reminder. Such a reminder would not be groundless. He knew that Xia Jiujiu had his own reasons, but after all, he was unwilling to let outsiders interfere too much with his own affairs.
When Jiang Yan spoke, he kept looking at Jiang Huaian. His temperament was calm and peaceful, very similar to Jiang Huaian's father.
Her foundation is not good. Compared with those who started learning painting a long time ago, she is not even a little bit behind. It may not be particularly obvious when drawing comics, but compared with academics, the difference is huge.
"I want to go to a full-time winter camp to learn painting."
Xia Jiujiu nodded and said seriously: "Sure enough, it's still Tianjuan, you understand me."
It’s time now, why worry about food!
The couple looked at each other and said cautiously: "Hua Hua, is there anything we need to discuss?"
Xia Jiujiu responded, took out a pen from his schoolbag, and wrote his name on the contract.
Xia Jiujiu understood that this blessing was a competition for favor, so she hurriedly kissed He Linlin, then kissed Xia Yuanbao, and then said: "Mom and dad are also very good!"