Almighty painter

Chapter 307 Hope to travel with a couple

Tony looked at the screen with tearful eyes, and the light and shadow on the screen illuminated his slightly wrinkled face.

In the sketch, he is getting older day by day, and his clothes and appearance gradually merge with his current self.

The last drawing sent by Detective Cat stayed in the bedroom of the ranch. The subject was a photo taken three months ago. He was standing in front of the porch wearing a thin sweater, with a small, old and mottled house at his feet.

That was Amy's old cattery - a small craft he made with the help of a servant using wood, duck feathers and an old mailbox when he was a child.

Exactly 30 years ago.

He stared at the screen as if staring at a dream from 30 years ago, and the light from the TV flickered slightly in his eyes.

Dr. Jin Anqing was staring closely at Tony.

Mr. Sloth said that a person can only awaken when he faces his soul.

There is no precise medical definition in psychology that can define what is such a vague and literary rhetoric as "awakening."

however,
Judging from Dr. King's experience, it is when someone makes up their mind to make a major change in their life.

Eyes are always interesting.

He met a director of a local best-selling drama. After experiencing so many years of glamorous entertainment and a long affair, he realized that what he loved most was still his wife who was on the verge of divorce, and he was determined to save his marriage at all costs.

At that moment, the director's eyes, which had been anesthetized by years of alcohol and "leaf", were frighteningly bright.

Dr. Jin Anqing read the faith and hope of giving everything to keep good things.

So after the session, he called another psychotherapist in the western suburbs of Auckland to share the news.

The other party is the director's wife's psychiatrist. He and Dr. King happen to know each other well and are in the same industry supervision group.

As the couple's psychiatrists, they will communicate with each other to a certain extent and discuss their judgment on the director's marital status.

"He won't succeed."

After listening to Jin Anqing's narration on the phone, the director's psychiatrist concluded in a very calm tone.

"Why? This time is different. I can see that he is really determined. And their family income is very good. The director is a decent upper-class person with excellent performance and a good income. There is no external pressure, as long as he is willing to do it If he wants to make a change, why can’t we wish him success?”

Dr. King asked strangely.

Generally speaking in the industry, a couple has been on the verge of marriage for a long time, has been entangled for a long time and has not divorced, and both parties are undergoing psychological counseling to adjust their status.

There is a good chance that this marriage can be saved.

At least somewhere in the hearts of husband and wife, there is attachment to each other and the good past.

"No, I'm not wishing him success, it's not a good thing for my client. And, this time is different. Misha finally figured out that her husband is a scumbag. She has decided to get rid of this A life of struggle.”

"She wants to get away from it all and start a new life."

"Are you sure this isn't an angry comment?"

"Misha is desperate and fed up. She told me with her eyes." The other party said softly on the phone. "Looking into those eyes that were so sad that they gave up hope, I understood her determination."

"Doctor, the love affair is over and gone forever. His wife will never look back. If the director is determined to be a good husband, he may be able to have a successful marriage and grow old with another girl. However, no It will be Misha." The colleague said firmly.

Dr. Jin Anqing wanted to judge whether Tony had reached the "awakening" level mentioned by Mr. Sloth through his eyes.

If you are "awakened", what kind of expression will you show at this moment?

Like the director, he understood that Amy was always by his side and rekindled his desire for life.

Or is it like his wife Misha, who recognizes that the deceased is gone and irretrievable, and must muster the courage to start a new life no matter how beautiful the past memories are?
Dr. King looked Tony straight in the eye for a long moment.

He found that he seemed a little undecided.

It seems to be both, it seems to be somewhere in between, and it seems to be neither.

Detective Cat's drawings undoubtedly had a great impact on Tony's mind, and there was something surging under his gray pupils.

It is by no means a single thought that purely wants to save or get rid of. Countless thoughts are intertwined like countless torrents.

suddenly.

The eyes of this 41-year-old mentally retarded child were so complicated that Dr. Jin couldn't understand them.

Perhaps for Tony, the awakening can be summed up in an equally vague literary term, that is...

hope.

"Pandora." Dr. Jin guessed the name of this set of drawings.

Mr. Sloth named this set of drawings "Pandora", probably not only saying that love is the painful punishment of human beings.

According to legend, in Pandora's box given to mankind by the gods, there are undercurrents of war and famine, and plagues and disasters are flying.

After all the bad luck.

The last thing hidden at the bottom of the box is "hope".

Love brings not only pain, but also hope.

"Pandora" is exactly like the fruit of wisdom in the Garden of Eden, and Tony's chaotic and self-deceptive life is just like Adam and Eve before they swallowed the forbidden fruit.

Life, enlightenment, and awakening are inherently painful things just like reading this set of drawings.

But as long as you persevere bravely until the end, hope will fly out of the box.

"It tastes really good."

Dr. Jin nodded slowly.

The charm of art really has something beyond the reach of cold medical forms.

That night, Tony was silent in front of the TV for a long, long time.

He stared at the drawing on the screen for a long time, then lowered his head and stared at the shadow under his feet that was pulled out by the light for a long time.

Tony just stood there without saying a word, like a silent old monk who had fallen into trance and wanted to stand until he was dead.

But even Professor Boggs, who has the weirdest personality, did not jump out and act like a monster. Everyone stayed around quietly, suppressing their excitement and wanting to witness the final result of this magical set of drawings.

"We, everyone... are hungry, let's go eat."

After a long pause, Tony finally turned to look at his father. He placed the old gray stuffed doll in his hands on the table in the living room and shook his head slightly.

This sentence is not both ordinary and ordinary.

It doesn't sound like a viewing experience worthy of such a story-telling drawing written by Detective Cat.

Even in the atmosphere of quiet and solemn expectation, Tony's words seemed a bit nonsensical.

But in an instant,
Jane Arnold closed her eyes, tears streaming down her cheeks.

These simple words fell into the mind of the illustrator, which is no different from Martin Luther King saying "I have a dream" or John F. Kennedy waving his arms to the camera and shouting "We choose to go to the moon" as timeless and harmonious. Great and inspiring (note).

[Note: 'I have a dream' and 'We decided to go to the moon' are both the most classic and familiar speech quotes in Western cultural atmosphere. 】

"Okay, I'll ask the kitchen to do it. We'll make whatever you want to eat." The old man patted his son on the back and said with a choked voice.

I saw the illustrator crying and crying.Everyone present felt a little sour in their hearts.

Fathers in the world, who doesn’t hope that their children will succeed?

Jane Arnold is the most successful illustrator in human history.

He does not expect his son to become a great man, nor does he expect Tony to land on the moon like Armstrong.

Jane Arnold's wealth is enough for Tony to live peacefully for centuries.

He just hopes that the child can take care of himself normally, laugh when he is happy, cry when he is sad, and eat when he is hungry.

that's enough.

The old gentleman is already very satisfied.

Really satisfying.

Everyone filed out of the living room, but Dr. Jin stayed here tonight. After eating supper together, he still had some follow-up treatments to prepare.

"A miraculous painting." Ms. Anya felt that she had seen a great performance.

The assistant is much smarter.

He was a man of action, and Tony's reaction was not that important to him. However, after seeing his employer moved to tears, he had already decided to start licking.

[Ms. Detective Cat, congratulations. Mr. Jane Arnold likes your work very much, and Tony also likes it.Let me tell you something: among the three artists, your work "Pandora" has the best performance.

Let me tell you privately that even the famous Professor Boggs feels inferior to him (don’t tell others).

To be honest, other people find it incredible.But I - I personally am not surprised at all by this news.

The moment I saw the work sent to me, I knew you were the best knife painter in the world.

I love you so much!

It's really beautifully painted.Especially the design of the cat transforming into a shadow is the best plot arrangement I have seen this year.

Great! ! !

I knew that Jane Arnold could not have made a wiser choice in choosing you to invite.

...]

The assistant took out his cell phone from his pocket and knocked on it as he walked without blushing.

The illustration world is a relatively independent niche in the art world.

With Scholastic Group and Jane Arnold willing to stand behind them, the negative impact of "Oil Painting" magazine is not that important.

This eldest sister is about to take off.

If you don't rush forward with your tongue out at this moment, do you really have to wait for her to take off before licking her!

As long as you build good relationships, these are all golden contacts that can be cashed in in the future.

Under the happy scene, Professor Boggs seemed slightly regretful.

After everyone walked out of the living room, only the professor looked back at the drawing that was still on the TV.

"Maybe... I can't recruit her to be my student, right?"

The old man shook his head regretfully.

"Hmm, at least there are cats."

Boggs wandered around and found little "Amy" under the table who was still reading pictures. He squatted down and took the kitten away.

"It's her loss that she can't be my student, you're right."

Professor Boggs put the cat on his head again and pouted.
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A few time zones away, the sun is still shining in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Walk two roads west from the gate of Dulwich College, and Yangon's largest railway station is located here.

From [-] a.m. to [-] p.m., there is a small train that goes around the city every half hour to various scenic spots around the city.

That kind of antique doorless small train that can fit into the railway museum. Under the black mold stains with a sense of history at the connection between the carriages and the carriages, tourists who are careful enough can even find the "Kururi" from the Japanese occupation era in 1942. "Line Railway Co., Ltd."

Even more ancient than the railways and trains is the Yangon Central Railway Station itself. It was built on the order of the British Governor in the Far East in 1882. It is a genuine product of the Victorian era.

George Orwell served as a privileged British police sergeant near this station and witnessed the bloody colonial past, thus conceived and wrote the novel "Burmese Years".

It feels quite good to use this ancient building as a memorial hall.

As a trade hub for a modern city with a population of millions, it is a bit too inconvenient.

"Passport...NO, NO, Simimasai, not a passport...permission required..."

Under the clear and calm sky, the bearded policeman was chattering to Katsuko Sakai's female bodyguard. It seemed that in order to show his professionalism and internationalization, the bodyguard could speak fluent Burmese. The policeman But he had to add a few stumbling English and Japanese words to his words, and frequently shook his finger at Miss Sakai who looked over.

"is there a problem?"

Katsuko Sakai is carrying a small schoolbag.

She looked at the policeman who was pestering the bodyguard a few meters away, and worriedly turned her head to look at the boy beside her. "I have brought my passport, do I need any special permission to take the train? Do I need to call my mother and ask her to contact the embassy?"

Gu Weijing used his palms to comfort the steaming nose of the aircraft hanging on his chest, and Awang meowed in shock.

Today was his and Ms. Sakai's first weekend trip as a couple in the strict sense, to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens in Yangon.

The road is not far.

Katsuko Sakai suggested that you want to experience a sightseeing train.

According to Google Maps, the scenery along the railway is very good. Walking through dense forests and bridges across rivers, it seems like walking through an impressionist landscape.

And objectively.

This may be one of the oldest old-fashioned locomotive lines still running in Asia. It is difficult to have such a retro experience elsewhere.

To be precise, this is not even retro, but really ancient.

Mrs. Sakai researched the itinerary and found that the Botanical Garden is only a few dozen kilometers away from the center of Yangon. If you go in the morning, you can be back before dinner.

She assessed that there was no risk of a local pig sneaking in the cabbage.

With a wave of her hand, the blond aunt reluctantly approved Shengzi and Gu Weijing's idea of ​​going on a folklore collecting trip together, but Mrs. Sakai, the parent, didn't have to be a light bulb.

Bodyguards are a must, this is completely non-negotiable.

In addition to following the safety precautions, working as a laborer to carry some painting equipment, he can also serve as Mrs. Sakai's spy, tracking and reporting the two's itinerary at any time, to avoid the risk of accidental "fire".

Since it is definitely impossible to live in a world of two.

Gu Weijing extinguished his charming thoughts and asked Uncle Alai to take Jasmine with him. He even took the cat with him, in order to prevent Awang from getting lost.

He hung it on his chest with a pet carrier like a baby.

A couple's trip turns into a thorough outing with the whole family in tow.

(End of this chapter)