Pictures of pomegranates

Chapter 42 Xuanzang's Journey to the West
"What's the detailed explanation??" Xie Kangnian asked.

Cat Woman picked up the tortoise shell, looked at it for a while and then said: "Soldiers are forced to use soldiers because of the dangers of war. However, using soldiers can solve conflicts smoothly and without hindrance, because those who follow the situation have a reputation, so It can turn evil into good. In other words, Xi Xi, if everything goes with the flow, man can conquer nature!"

"Man can conquer nature. This is in line with the saying in "The Picture of Durian" that one can change one's fate against the will of heaven. But if this thing reappears, some people will find Xixi. Will something happen to her?" Xie Kangnian continued to ask.
Mao Po said: "The top of the hexagram is water, and the two rivers are connected. The two waters communicate, and the upper and lower are harmonious. It means friends helping each other, joy and joy. When paired with joy, it also upholds the virtue of strength, embraces the gentle posture on the outside, and walks firmly. The right path leads the people upward. With Xi Xi, she can turn danger into good luck, and she will be fine within half a year!"

"What about us? Is it possible to change our fate?" Wen Bo asked

The cat lady sighed: "God's will is unpredictable. We still don't understand the cause and effect of "The Pomegranate Picture", so we can only follow the trend. Maybe there will be a new opportunity in half a year!"

"As long as it doesn't change the fate of Xixi in a hurry, those people will definitely not notice it, not to mention that it hasn't woken up yet. Maybe Xixi is just a carrier, not its real owner. We are too afraid that she will be like her mother. Same, are you scaring yourself?" Wen Bo tried to comfort everyone.

Xie Kangnian sighed: "Xi Xi just told me that she saw Han Yu's poem in the album, and he should be the new owner. When Xuanzang traveled to the west, everyone knew that he brought Buddhism back from India, but no one knew that he also brought it with him I replied to this "Picture of a Pomegranate" drawn with a mirage. So Han Yu, who knew it well, wrote that in May, the pomegranate blossoms illuminate the eyes, and the children can be seen in the branches. It's a pity that there are no carriages and horses here, and the moss is upside down and the crimson flowers are falling! Alas, there are so many secrets in this world, who would have thought that "The Pomegranate Picture" is just the beginning!"

"Yeah, it's just the beginning! Alas..."

After that night, Xie Rouxi never saw Uncle Wen and Mao Po again at home in Xiangdao, and her grandfather never mentioned the "Picture of Pomegranates".The lives of the grandfather and grandson have returned to their former peace. In addition to telling Xie Rouxi not to let others see the birthmark, Xie Kangnian also supports Xie Rouxi to go out more and meet friends of the same age.

However, what Tse Kang-nien calls friends of the same age only refers to the children from rich and powerful families in Hong Kong.It's just that Xie Rouxi has no interest in making friends and is too lazy to participate in social activities. Staying at home is her daily routine, which gives Xie Kangnian a bit of a headache.

So, on the opening day of Yiyi Gallery in Xiangdao, Xie Kangnian insisted on taking Xie Rouxi to support the proprietress Zhao Yiyi.This Zhao Yiyi has some connection with Xie Kangnian. She was once a poor student at the University of Hong Kong supported by Xie Kangnian. Because of her outstanding performance and hard work, she received the special scholarship established by Xie Kangnian at the University of Hong Kong.

Zhao Yiyi relied on the funding from this scholarship to study for a Ph.D. in financial management, and later applied to study for a postdoctoral degree in the United States.Before going to the United States, she went to West City to visit Xie Kangnian and thanked him for his academic help.While studying in the United States, she would always report her situation to Xie Kangnian from time to time. She was considered to be the closest to Xie Kangnian among the students he had sponsored.

After graduation, Zhao Yiyi married an equally outstanding PhD classmate as he wished. After working together on Wall Street for several years, the two earned enough wealth to be free.Then, they returned to Xiangdao where they grew up. Zhao Yiyi, who liked art very much, opened a very high-end Yiyi Gallery and specially invited his benefactor Xie Kang to cut the ribbon and open it.

Although Zhao Yiyi has not been back to Xiang Island for a long time, she has excellent social skills and has long been familiar with the upper class people on Xiang Island.After today's ribbon-cutting, young people naturally lined up. Xie Kangnian wanted Xie Rouxi to participate, so he insisted on her participation.

As a granddaughter, Xie Rouxi couldn't resist her grandfather's insistence, so they went to Yiyi Gallery to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony there.After the ceremony, the crowd was casually sightseeing in the gallery. Amidst the bustle of greetings, Xie Rouxi unexpectedly saw a painting she had painted. It was hanging in a very eye-catching place in the gallery, and the price below it was 300. Ten thousand yuan.

Seeing this, Xie Rouxi asked Xie Kangnian in a low voice: "Grandpa, am I right? That sunset is my painting. How come the author is Zhao Xi? Is the 300 million RMB mark correct?"

"That's right, it's your painting. Grandpa gave you a pen name to prevent anyone from using it to get close to you. Grandpa still thinks it lacks a label." Xie Kangnian whispered in a low voice. "Oh, that's not enough? Why didn't grandpa tell me about selling the paintings?"

"I want to give you a surprise. I'm going to tell you. You will definitely disagree. Look at how good your painting is. Everyone should see your talent!"

Grandpa's answer stunned Xie Rouxi. The painting titled "Sunset" depicts the sea level at sunset in the distance. It was inspired by the evening when Xie Kangnian untied Xie Rouxi's heart knot.The whole picture has warm tones and a perfect composition. When Xie Rouxi painted it, she hoped that it would make her always remember what her grandfather said, just like the sea at sunset is always full of life.

"Xixi, you have to have confidence in yourself. You are really talented in painting. I believe this painting will definitely be waiting for someone to appreciate it!" Zhao Yi smiled and dismissed the guests around him, and whispered to me Sun and Sun were talking.

Xie Kangnian continued to whisper: "Yes, I believe Xi Xi. If it hadn't been your first painting for sale, grandpa wouldn't have agreed to bid such a low price, and I don't know which lucky person would be able to buy this painting."

Xie Rouxi said a little embarrassedly: "Grandpa, Sister Yiyi, stop joking and take it down quickly. I feel very embarrassed!"

"Hahaha, others don't know that Zhao Xi is you and Xie Rouxi. You have to have confidence in yourself. When your painting is sold, I will order a new painting from you!" Zhao Yiyi said with a smile.

"Sister Yiyi, stop joking. Just don't embarrass your gallery. I didn't expect so many guests. Will there be enough staff for the opening of the new gallery? This gallery is not small. It needs a few very knowledgeable people to provide services to the guests. Just introduce the work!" Xie Rouxi asked softly.

Having said this, Zhao Yiyi frowned slightly and sighed softly: "You are right, I am worried about this matter. There is not enough manpower now, and I am working hard to recruit people. I want to find people who are knowledgeable and reliable." not easy!"

"Oh, I have a ready candidate. Would Boss Zhao want to hear about it?" Xie Kangnian said with a smile.

"Thank you for the recommendation, that's great. Who is it?"

Xie Kangnian glanced at Xie Rouxi and said, "Oh, it's my Xixi. Let her study more with you and practice painting when there are no guests. She can't always stay with an old man like me."

"Of course she can, Xixi, are you willing?" Zhao Yiyi asked hurriedly.

(End of this chapter)