The rosy light was warm and welcoming.
The painting didn’t seem to have anything special about it, but a single glance made one feel incredibly comfortable, exceptionally so! It was as though all the sullenness in one’s heart had dispersed in an instant. And upon turning to see Aunt Lee’s radiant smile, one felt certain that staying here would be wonderful!
As for why Aunt Lee’s smile was so radiant, one only needed to see the densely packed guest register in her hand to understand!
Uncle Lee had also told him that there were indeed many astonishing things in this world.
Like the matter with the two paintings at the front and back of the guesthouse.
It was hard to explain why, but when the "Prosperity in Bloom" painting was hung there, the guesthouse was really quiet, with many guests leaving shortly after arrival.
However, since the Welcoming Pine was put up, the business truly began to boom.
His daughter and son-in-law were kept so busy every day, yet they were so happy that they couldn’t stop smiling.
They even told him that whenever they sat at the front desk without much to do, they would gaze at the painting on the opposite wall. It made them feel broad-minded and in very good spirits. Sometimes, the annoyance caused by difficult guests dissipated just like that.
Uncle Lee’s family found it all quite magical.
They had been wanting to find Chiang Xiao because the new hotel in the provincial capital had finished renovations and was set to open in October. They wanted to commission Chiang Xiao to paint another work for them.
Just another painting like the Welcoming Pine would do.
In the future, the painting of the Welcoming Pine would become a symbol for their hotel chain, no matter how many they opened, they would hang the same one!
But, after sending a telegram to Peace Town, there had been no reply.
These past few days, Uncle Lee was quite anxious and had even sent his son-in-law to make a trip to Peace Town in person. However, the news was that Chiang Xiao had gone to visit some relatives and had traveled far, with no known return date.
This was the excuse Chiang Xiao had agreed upon with the Ge Dejun family. Since Hu Xibing had already told Mend Xinian as much, they decided to use this reason. Everyone looking for her would get the same answer.
Of course, at that time, she never expected that someone would actually be looking for her.
She was initially thinking of giving an excuse to Zou Xiaoling and the people from the school.
Uncle Lee hadn’t been able to find Chiang Xiao for several nights, and his sleep had been restless. Now, suddenly hearing that this painting might be by Chiang Xiao, how could he not be excited?
He sprang up and walked briskly towards the painting.
Long Zhenghua, who was beside the painting, quickly stopped him, "Big Master, these paintings will be hung in the gallery after the award ceremony. Could you take a closer look then?"
"I won’t touch it, I just want to see the signature," Uncle Lee said hurriedly.
He could recognize Chiang Xiao’s signature. Chiang Xiao had told him that she didn’t use a seal, but signed her name herself. Moreover, her handwriting was very beautiful, especially when she wrote her name, Xiao Chiang, as beautiful as she was.
"Sure, Big Master, have a look then."
Uncle Lee leaned in to take a closer look and indeed saw the familiar signature of Xiao Chiang, which made him excited instantly.
"I’ll buy this painting, I’m buying it!"
He said so with a booming voice.
His voice immediately drew everyone’s attention and cameras were focused on him.
"Big Master, we haven’t yet made contact with the creator of this painting, so we’re not in a position to sell it," Long said, taken aback at first, then quickly forced a smile.
Another person wants to buy this painting?