Volume 7: Frost Chapter 30: Painting
The earthworm twisted its body into a circle and burrowed into the soil.
Jiang Mo stood up.
He stood on the rock, looking out. The sound of the mountain waves came and went, drumming in his ears from far to near. The fog had risen. The moonlight melted the fog, shrouded the mountains, and floated in the light and shadow of the distant city.
He turned around, holding the unicorn in one hand and hooking his finger in the direction of the research institute with the other hand.
The mountain breeze blew his hair and the corner of his pajamas.
He tilted his head and bit his fingers.
Chirp.
The clear sound of birds chirping rang in my ears.
A coal tit flew across the night sky through the smoke-like clouds, and the next moment, a pink light spot chased after the coal tit. The little boy rode a unicorn and chased the coal tit, playing wantonly in the illusory and beautiful night.
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After Jiang You and Tang Butian returned to the dormitory, Jiang You still called Sun Yu and Guan Nuo to play cards. Sun Yu got used to sleeping late after practicing the health-preserving techniques, so when he saw the message sent by Jiang You in the group, he responded immediately. Guan Nuo didn't want to go at first, but after knowing that Tang Butian was there, he went too.
The four of them played cards in Jiang You’s dormitory for half the night, and only dispersed when the sky gradually brightened.
Tang Butian and Guan Nuo will stay in the mountains for a few more days.
Jiang You and Sun Yu went down the mountain after lunch.
Jiang You returned to the bug house.
Jiujiu stood above the bird's nest and cooed a few times.
At this time, a young couple was sitting in the store writing postcards. As they were writing, their heads touched each other.
Jiang You went to the kitchen first. He took out a bottle of salted pineapple-flavored soda from the refrigerator, opened the cap and took a sip. When he came out with the bottle, the young couple had already paid the bill at the counter.
After they left, Jiang You asked Lin Yu: "Is Jiang Mo up yet?"
Lin Yu walked out from behind the counter and said, "He got up. He went downstairs and walked around in the yard this morning. Then he stayed in the room all the time. He didn't eat breakfast or lunch. I don't know if he wants to eat..."
Jiang You said nonchalantly, "The child is picky about food. I'll educate him later."
"Is everything going well for you?" Lin Yu asked.
"It's okay, just a little tired, and my knees hurt."
Lin Yu looked at Jiang You's dark circles and said, "Do you want to go to sleep for a while?"
"Well, I'm going to catch up on some sleep. I'm glad you're here."
Having said that, Jiang You went upstairs.
After taking a shower and changing his clothes, he went to Jiang Mo's room first.
As soon as he opened the door, a ball of spider silk hit him in the face. Jiang Mo was sitting on the bed and smiling at him.
Jiang You kicked the door shut, pulled off the spider silk, rushed to the bed in two or three steps, and picked up Jiang Mo.
He tapped Jiang Mo's forehead and said, "Tell me, what did you do last night?"
Jiang Mo turned his head and looked out the window.
"Didn't I tell you to sleep well?"
"You even ordered Jiujiu to follow me. Are you planning to cause trouble?"
Jiang Mo rolled his eyes.
Jiang You threw Jiang Mo back onto the bed.
He kicked off his slippers and lay down on it.
Jiang Mo kicked him in the stomach twice but failed to move him, so he sat aside with his knees hugged in anger.
Jiang You put his hands behind his head and asked, "Did you enjoy the fight yesterday?"
Jiang Mo turned his head away from him.
"Your friend is so motivated, how come you can only fight?"
Jiang Mo stretched out his leg and kicked him hard.
"Ahhhh, it hurts, it really hurts," Jiang You turned over, he looked at Jiang Mo and asked, "What does the newly born primate look like?"
Jiang Mo blinked.
"Is it ugly?" Jiang You said with some disappointment. "Yes, it's obvious that those researchers have no aesthetic taste."
Jiang You held the thin cup in his arms and closed his eyes. "I'm going to take a nap. I'm so sleepy."
Jiang Mo looked at him with a frown. After a while, he turned around, looked out the window, and counted the clouds.
The snoring started.
Ginger hit the mattress.
Jiang You opened his eyes a little, "How about I make you a flying carpet? You can lie down and float around."
Jiang Mo nodded with his back to Jiang You.
"It's settled." After saying that, Jiang You closed his eyes and fell asleep again.
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Jiang You slept for more than two hours.
After going downstairs, he saw three or two customers buying postcards in the store, and one of them even ordered a drink.
Seeing Lin Yu busy collecting money, Jiang You went to the kitchen to make drinks.
After all the customers left, he asked, "Does business seem to be good recently?"
Lin Yu said: "It's OK these two days. Our store has a good location."
"Thanks a lot."
Jiang You sat for a while, and then another young couple came in holding hands, so he said hello to Lin Yu and said he wanted to go out for a walk.
He felt hot after walking on the street for a while, so he went into a dessert shop, packed three banana boats, and took them to Guanghe Bookstore.
Xiao Liu saw him and said, "Brother Jiang."
"Hey," Jiang You responded, "It's hot, I bought some cold drinks."
Jiang You took out a banana boat and handed it to Xiao Liu.
"Brother Jiang, you are too polite," Xiao Liu took it with a smile, and then she said, "Sister Nan is in the warehouse at the back."
Jiang You looked towards the rest area. There were two rows of easels near the window. There were three or four people sitting there painting. There was also a person who looked like a teacher walking around them, stopping from time to time to give instructions.
At this time, Chen Nan also walked out of the warehouse. She was wearing a pair of yellow plastic gloves and her hair was a little messy. When she saw Jiang You, she took off her gloves and put them on the counter, then walked up to him while combing her hair.
"What is this?" Jiang You looked in the direction of the easel.
"It was Xiao Liu who came up with this idea," Chen Nan whispered, "The teacher gave free instruction on painting, and the paint and canvas were all prepared by the teacher. If you want to take the painting home after you finish it, you have to pay for it."
"That's equivalent to renting you a place?" Jiang You asked.
"Yes."
Jiang You and Chen Nan walked to the other side of the rest area and sat down.
Jiang You ate a cold drink while looking at the situation by the window. He said softly, "Why do I feel that this teacher has been drawing all the time?"
"Of course it is. If the painting is not good, how can I take it back?"
Jiang You lowered his head and took two sips of cold drink. He said, "I want to paint a picture too."
"Can you draw?"
"Of course. My son can hold an art exhibition. How good do you think I am at painting?"
"I want to see how good you are."
"Very impressive. I can do everything except driving a Gundam."
"It's just nonsense."
Jiang You slowly finished eating the banana boat. After a short break, he walked to the painting area and found an empty seat to sit down. After refusing the teacher's guidance, he took the paintbrush and stared at the blank canvas for a while.
The sunset glowed.
The deep, honey-like sunset shone onto his hands through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the bookstore.
The brush is flying.
Colors are layered on the canvas.
Chen Nan walked behind Jiang You and was stunned when she saw the painting on the canvas.
It's the sea.
In the center of the sea is a dry black rock. The waves are hitting it, as if they will destroy it in the next moment.
"Is it impressive?" Jiang You turned to look at Chen Nan.
" sharp."
Jiang You raised his hand and continued painting, "When I finish, I'll buy it for you."
"Really?" Chen Nan was very happy. "Then I must get a frame to put it in."
