Almighty painter

Chapter 666: True Warriors (Part )

Shengzi has indeed always understood her mother very well.

Mrs. Sakai is really the kind of person who has a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

Her words are as poisonous as a knife, and she is so cunning that she wants to rush up to you and stab you in the heart at any time. If you are a bit sensitive, you may burst into tears after talking to her for a few words.

Sometimes.

Aunt Blonde is actually a very soft-hearted person.

On the day she left Yangon, Mona told Katsuko Sakai that she was born in a hot air balloon.

She was a person floating in the clouds, so when she made choices in the past, she didn't feel the weight of life. Naturally, she could behave elegantly and calmly without shedding a single tear.

In Xihe Hall, Brother Hao was also telling Baldy that people only reveal their true colors when they are under the heavy pressure of pain.

The filter of fate will act like a sieve, automatically filtering out the truly brave and those who pretend to be brave.

Mona, brother Hao.

They were all people who desperately tried to climb up by grabbing the vines hanging from the sky, the only difference was that Miss Sandenu was still grabbing the vines made of peas and trying to climb up. But Brother Hao had already "made it" many, many years ago, reached the end, and lived in a palace floating in the clouds.

Therefore, although they were speaking to different people in different environments, the life insights they expressed were, in a sense, very similar.

When people are pushed to the brink of the cliff of fate, they will suddenly appear completely different from before.

No one could have imagined it.

Uncle Sakai, who was always amiable, mild, soft and chubby, and who had always been optimistic about his daughter and Gu Weijing being together, rarely showed the demeanor of a Japanese patriarch and decisively sent Miss Sakai away. He did not communicate with his daughter at all, and sent her away from this place of trouble in the fastest and most straightforward way.

Instead it was Aunt Sakai.

She used to dislike Gu Weijing so much, thinking that such a "nobody" was not worthy of her daughter. She was always finding fault with Gu Weijing, making three rules for him, and trying every possible way to match Komatsu Taro with her daughter.

This arrogant woman wants to arrange every step of her life in an orderly manner and give her daughter only the best life.

now.

But she actually said to her husband - forget it.

I know I shouldn’t get involved in these troubles. I know Shengzi is going to participate in an art exhibition. I know our family is going to sign a contract with a big gallery. I know Gagosian is talking to you, and Metz is talking to you. Ota Art Gallery and Tokyo Gallery are talking to you. I know you are planning to set up a plan to enter the art clothing market and make a lot of money. I know…

I know, I know all these things.

but.

forget it.

Forget it.

These things may not be that important. Even if you can't buy a private island in the Pacific Ocean to sunbathe your belly, it's also nice to go to Bali or Phuket with your family to sunbathe your belly.

Although I have always disliked Gu Weijing, although I have always felt that he is not worthy of my baby, although his family background is not good enough, although he is not handsome enough, although he is involved in such a large number of troublesome and frustrating things, although...

Although I still think he is not good enough.

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If we don't help him, who else can help him?
Even if you don't like it at first, after looking at it for a while, you will find it quite cute.

It is not necessarily necessary to be handsome or not.

Even if you married a handsome man with a body fat percentage of 12%, eight-pack abdominal muscles, a samurai-like strong and upright appearance and a poet-like sad temperament when you were young, there is no guarantee that twenty years later, he would eat donuts and yakitori every day, strive to cross over to the sumo circle, and become a fat man who collapses on the floor after doing a set of aerobics, twisting his body and groaning.

Maybe he is still not good enough, but Xiao Gu is a good boy.

On this rainy night, outside the door of Gu's calligraphy and painting shop, Uncle Sakai and Aunt Blonde showed two very complex sides of their characters.

Maybe you can say that.

Human nature is so twisted, so convoluted, and so complicated.

Like tonight.

My aunt actually never said anything.

She did not force Gu Weijing to find Brother Hao, nor did she let her nephew go to save her daughter... She might have been thinking in her heart, "A check for three million dollars + Gu Lin in exchange for a painting of yours? This is a huge pie in the sky, how could you not agree? Are you still a human being if you don't agree! That's your sister! We have raised you up in vain! You are an ungrateful bastard."

"Save Gu Lin, please, please save Gu Lin, please."

Maybe she thought so in her heart, maybe she didn't.

But my aunt didn't say it.

When Gu Weijing was telling this story, he was prepared for his aunt to rush over and pull him to save Gu Lin.

Just like what Hao said -

Beg first, if you don’t respond, she will kowtow to you, if you still don’t respond, she will find ways to threaten you.

Before entering the door.

Gu Weijing thought that such a scene would definitely appear in front of him.

But no.

His aunt never gave him any orders, never mentioned it from beginning to end.

She didn't throw a tantrum.

She didn't say "please", but just hugged the pillow, buried her head in it, and cried quietly, saying "why".

And grandpa.

Grandpa said that he wanted to let Gu Weijing go, but when Gu Tongxiang tried to stand up, combed his hair and tied his tie, he looked at his grandson through the dressing mirror, and the three words "please" were in his eyes.

It was a silent, sad plea.

When he said that he was going to Xihe Club to find Brother Hao, deep down in his heart, he might have been trying to force his grandson to go find Brother Hao by doing this.

Gu Weijing understood it.

Actually.

Kazunari Sakai also understood it.

He even understood it earlier than Gu Weijing.

Kazunari Sakai may not know much about the complex relationships within Gu Weijing's family, but he is a great painter and a top artist who has painted portrait models all his life.

He is good at drawing young ladies, but he is not only good at drawing young ladies, and he is not only obsessed with those slender legs and long hair.

After all, these are just superficial.

The reason why Kazunari Sakai has been able to reach where he is today is that 20 or 30 years ago, his wife stood on the rooftop of an abandoned high-rise building in Osaka, holding her high heels, looking at him with her back to the neon lights of the city.

The air current made her long hair flutter in the wind.

The moment his wife's eyes met, Sakai Kazunari seemed to have experienced a cycle of life and death, and from then on he had a heart with seven orifices and six desires.

The truly top-notch figure paintings focus on the bone structure and even the heart.

To use the terms used in oriental Chinese painting.

The appearance of skin, bones and heart are the three different levels of depicting form, meaning and spirit.

And use the evaluation criteria in the system panel.

It is the difference between having feelings in one's heart, working hard, writing brilliantly and even becoming a saint.

The moment Kazunari Sakai saw Gu Tongxiang and Gu Weijing looking at each other, he understood everything and the final outcome of the matter.

That's why he expressed such emotion to Awang in his arms.

Because Kazunari Sakai understood everything, he didn't even look at Tongxiang and directly called Gu Weijing out, hoping that the two of them could talk in private and make a break between him and Shengzi.

Everyone has two sides, and it may not matter which is true and which is false, or which side is real and which side is pretended.

Uncle Sakai's kindness, his kindness and appreciation for Gu Weijing were never fake.

His care for Shengzi may not be less than that for his wife.

Just maybe.

Just like what Kazunari Sakai said to his daughter when he was secretly eating cookies while watching the live broadcast of the European Art Conference at home.

"Katsuko, you are very attractive, so why do you want to transform yourself into Miss Elena?"

"She is an imposing queen, and you are just my little girl, my little princess. Only when a person has endured a lot of hardships that others don't know about can he or she force himself or herself to become a queen. But to be a princess, you just need to be beautiful and happy."

In Uncle Sakai's eyes, it was probably because he attached too much importance to his daughter.

So he understood.

Some things are bitter, and Shengzi doesn't need to eat them.

Similarly, it might not be the old man Gu who had been partial to his grandson for eighteen years, but tonight, he suddenly stopped loving Gu Weijing.

Just like what he said to Gu Weijing.

"She is my granddaughter. For the Sutra, you are my grandson and she is my granddaughter."

Gu Tongxiang has been talking about carrying on the family business and reviving the family reputation all his life, and he said with certainty that when that day comes, even if he dies, he will die happily.

But it has finally happened today.

He found that he was only one step away from his goal, but this step might require Gu Lin.

The old man regretted it.

When people get old, they will feel that family inheritance and family reputation may not be that important.

Whether the Gu family can produce a great painter is actually not that important.

It is even impossible to tell who is right, who is wrong, and who owes whom.

For an old man.

When your grandchildren come back and are healthy and around you, that is the most important thing in the world, and perhaps the only important thing.

If the price of restoring the Gu family's reputation is his life, he might be able to die happily.

But if it's a granddaughter.

Gu Tongxiang will not change.

He has always been a domineering oriental patriarch.
Whoever you want to hate or blame, just blame him.

Heaven, earth, human relations, seven emotions and six desires.

Loved ones are separated, enemies are met, what one desires cannot be obtained, and the five elements are burning fiercely.

Who can explain the truth behind this?
……

"What's the point of contacting the embassy? They haven't attacked us. Besides, the situation is getting more and more chaotic. Who cares what you say? Haven't I contacted the government officials? We all know it's useless."

Uncle Sakai shook his head.

"People don't want to provoke Katsuko, they just don't want to deal with international disputes. But even if they do, given the other party's local power, they may not really care that much. To them, some things are just unnecessary, not that they are that afraid of us." Sakai Kazunari looked at his wife who was still standing motionless by the car.

"Oh." He couldn't help but sigh heavily again.

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"Adrienne, it's not that I don't help him, nor that I care much about money."

Kazunari Sakai called his wife's name.

"You know, it's never about money."

"The gangsters are willing to pay three million dollars for a painting. How could I be reluctant to part with the one million dollars?" Kazunari Sakai looked into his wife's eyes and said with a helpless smile: "I offered to write him a check for one million dollars. But Gu Weijing refused."

"Gu Weijing is a good kid. He has his own ideas, and he doesn't want us to be associated with this matter."

Uncle Sakai said softly.

He held his wife's hand and said, "It might be good for both children if we separate now. At least... it's a temporary separation."

Mrs. Sakai seemed finally persuaded.

After all, there are still some things in the world that cannot be stepped on by the blonde aunt's high heels.

She muttered something and took a step to get into the car.

Suddenly, Mrs. Sakai stood up again and faced the young man standing under the eaves of the door.

"Do you have your checkbook?"

she asked softly.

"Oh, oh, oh. Yes, yes." Kazunari Sakai obediently took out a checkbook from his arms and handed it to his wife like a treasure.

"What's the use of giving it to me? I can't sign it." Mrs. Sakai frowned in dissatisfaction.

"Write me a check for a million dollars," she commanded.

Uncle Sakai didn't say anything. He took a pen from the car, obediently signed a large foreign currency check from Mizuho Bank, tore it off and handed it to his wife.

The blonde aunt took the check, walked over in her high heels, and handed it to Gu Weijing without saying a word.

"Thank you for your kindness, but..."

Gu Weijing saw the check, smiled and said softly.

"Take it."

Mrs. Sakai said in a commanding tone, and she placed the check on the dry windowsill on the side with a "pop".

"Use it if you like."

"This check will expire in ten days. I know you have your own plans, but if money can solve your problem, don't be shy or show off. This is a loan from you, and you can pay it back later."

Finished speaking.

Mrs. Sakai walked back without looking back, shook her hair, and got into the car.

"Thank you."

Gu Weijing did not chase after her and try to be pretentious in returning the money. He just bowed deeply to the blonde aunt's back.

Uncle Sakai looked at Gu Weijing and sighed for the umpteenth time that night.

He shook his belly as a greeting, then followed his wife and got into the car.

The black Mercedes started.

Drive away quietly.

Gu Weijing watched the red taillights of the Mercedes-Benz disappear around the corner of the Yangon River embankment.

He collected the check from the windowsill.

Turned and walked into the house.

"Gu Lin will be fine."

Gu Weijing walked into the room and said to his grandfather and aunt, "I'm going to make a phone call."

He met his grandfather's worried eyes and shook his head calmly, "Don't worry, Grandpa, life will go on as usual. I won't go looking for Brother Hao. There are other ways to solve this problem. I also know some people in Yangon who can talk to Brother Hao."
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『Time: Early morning of June 2023.6.26, 』

"Time remaining until departure of flight to Singapore: +110 hours, 30 minutes and 26 seconds"

"Flight number WY063. We will first fly to Dubai for a transfer, and then fly directly to London tomorrow."

Although it was early in the morning, Yangon International Airport was still bustling with traffic.

Times are bad now.

Many people are trying to find ways to leave Myanmar. The airport hall is full of people with families and suitcases looking for their flight numbers on the digital display screen.

Among the hurrying crowd, Gu Weijing and his family did not seem particularly noticeable.

However, Gu Lin, who was standing between Gu Weijing and Gu Tongxiang, and was carrying a schoolbag and a suitcase, looked pale and haggard.

"There, take off at 5:36 p.m."

Gu Weijing pointed to a line of flight information on the screen.

"Yes, yes, let's go line up to go through customs now." Gu Tongxiang held on to the corner of Gu Lin's clothes tightly. He looked as if he was afraid that if he let go, his granddaughter would be snatched away from him again.

"this time."

Gu Tongxiang pursed his lips, thousands of words stuck in his throat, not knowing how to say them, and in the end he just sighed softly.

"I really have to thank Mr. Chen Shenglin. If it weren't for him, if it weren't for him...if it weren't for him, I really don't know what I would do this time."

Old Man Gu’s eyes were still a little red.

"Yes, Boss Chen helped a lot. Maybe this is what is called a noble person." Gu Weijing echoed his grandfather's tone, "He has always admired me and said he would fly to Singapore to see my art exhibition. When the time comes, if there is a chance, maybe you can express your gratitude to him in person."

"It should be, it should be, it should be." Gu Tongxiang nodded continuously, feeling grateful for their good luck and Chen Shenglin's power in Yangon.

He had heard of the other person's name before. He was a local tycoon in Yangon and one of the most famous industrialists.

But Gu Tongxiang still underestimated the opponent's power.

It can actually make someone like Brother Hao give in a little.

but.

This is not something difficult to understand. Chen Shenglin is not only very successful in the political circle, but any of his factories has tens of thousands of employees. Except for the female workers, most of them are young and middle-aged men.

At the social level, it is also a force that cannot be underestimated.

In the old-fashioned Hong Kong movies he liked to watch, such as "The Bund", when the big factory owners spoke, the leaders of the Green Gang and the Hongmen had to give them some face.

The so-called people who are well-connected to both the black and white worlds probably refer to people like Chen Shenglin.

What Gu Tongxiang didn't expect was that his grandson Gu Weijing could even hire someone like Boss Chen.

Gu Lin returned home around three or four in the morning, not long after Gu Weijing called Boss Chen.

The aunt rushed forward and slapped Gu Lin in the face. She probably wanted to scold Gu Lin for something, but seeing her daughter's haggard appearance, she didn't say anything fierce in the end, but just hugged her and cried.

Gu Lin also hugged his mother and cried.

She looked terrible.

Hungry, tired, frightened, his face a little dirty, he hadn't eaten for more than 24 hours, and he only drank a few sips of water before being sent back.

But... apart from the shock, she didn't look too seriously injured.

This is probably a blessing in disguise.

After some discussion... no need for discussion, Yangon was indeed not suitable for them to stay any longer. After a very brief discussion, Gu Weijing made the final decision... Although my sister looked very tired, haggard and withered, now was indeed not a good time to deal with any psychological problems.

All arrangements remain as usual.

The family packed their luggage immediately. Gu Lin had a simple meal, took a shower, and then rushed to the airport to prepare to board a flight to England.

"How about I stay and wait for two days, then I'll go with you?"

At the customs checkpoint, Gu Weijing put down his backpack and handed it to Gu Tongxiang. Gu Tongxiang hesitated for a moment and tried to persuade him again.

"No, please don't make trouble here."

Gu Weijing couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"You know how hard it is to buy international flights nowadays. I got it from Singapore, and you got the invitation letter from the Ma Shi Gallery. If they suddenly change their minds, I don't know how long it will take to buy a ticket again."

"If we can leave one day earlier now, we'd better leave one day earlier."

The young man hung the backpack straps on his grandfather's arms.

"Anyway, I'll just wait here for a few days and leave soon."

Gu Weijing said.

Gu Tongxiang looked at his grandson, then at his daughter-in-law and granddaughter who were waiting on the other side, and finally nodded.

After last night.

The grandson vaguely had the intention of being the head of the family, and it seemed difficult for the old man to disagree with what he said.

Gu Tongxiang put on his briefcase and walked towards the customs gate.

When passing the customs.

There were some minor setbacks.

I don’t know if it triggers a stress response to the small space.

Awang is very disobedient.

It meowed and seemed very reluctant to go into the pet shipping box on the side. It bared its teeth and claws and made cat punches. It bit my aunt's wrist and scratched old man Gu with its claws, making him cry.

Obviously, this is the most greedy cat, but this time, even the people around him trying to comfort him with cat food couldn't calm him down. As a result, the customs quarantine personnel nearby took Awang's vaccination instructions and read them again and again.

"Oh my god, this cat is having a hysterical fit."

My aunt wanted to pick up the cat and forced it into the cage.

As a result, King Awang turned his head and bit his arm hard again.

Awang is heavy to begin with.

The aunt felt pain and couldn't hold the cat down, so she let go. After Awang escaped, he didn't run far away, but trotted forward two steps, sat in front of Gu Weijing, tilted his head, facing the light, and stared at him with his ginger vertical pupils.

Gu Weijing also stared at Awang.

He pointed to a hauling box on the side.

Awang sat still.

He stretched out his hand, and this time, Awang jumped into his arms obediently, rubbing his chest with his round head.

(End of this chapter)