novelaction Chapter 1249 Seeing how filial you are, I'll make an exception this time.
Chapter 1249 Seeing how filial you are, I'll make an exception this time.
Early the next morning.
Shen Qing opened her eyes and got out of bed.
She knew that she had a heavy workload and limited time today.
The old man's birthday banquet was the day after tomorrow, so she had to prepare the painting within a day.
She doesn't know what's going on with Master Dong Xian yet, so she needs to go there as soon as possible.
Shen Qing finished getting ready and changed her clothes before going downstairs.
I saw Sister Zhang busy downstairs.
"Good morning, Sister Zhang."
"Madam, why are you up so early today?"
"I have something important to do today, so please take An'an and Kang'an to school today!"
"I understand, madam."
Shen Qing picked up her bag and was about to leave.
Sister Zhang said, "Madam, won't you eat something before you leave? The food will be ready soon."
"No."
After saying that, Shen Qing walked away.
She drove to Master Dong Xian's old residence.
Master Dong Xian's old residence is quite a distance from the Yan family villa; one is in the east of the city, and the other is in the west. It takes about forty minutes to drive there.
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Shen Qing was very nervous the whole way.
She wasn't sure if Master Dong Xian would see her, and even less sure if he would paint a picture for her if he did.
So she was just taking a gamble.
Shen Qing soon arrived at Master Dong Xian's doorstep.
The ancient buildings give people a sense of unfamiliarity.
The gate was tightly closed.
Shen Qing stopped the car and walked over.
I breathed a sigh of relief.
Then he knocked on the door.
After a while.
A man in his forties or fifties walked out.
"็ Hello Who are you?"
"Is Master Dong Xian here?"
"You're looking for Master Dong Xian?"
"Yes."
"I'm sorry, our master said he doesn't see guests. Please leave!"
"Excuse me, I am a member of the Yan family. Please tell Master Dong Xian that I have something very important to discuss with him."
"Are you a member of the Yan family?"
"Yes."
"Alright then, wait a moment."
The butler entered the house.
"Master, someone outside wants to see you."
"I won't see him. I said I won't see anyone. Let him go!"
"Master, that person said he was from the Yan family."
"The Yan family?"
"Yes."
"Could it be the famous Yan family of Kyoto?"
"It should be, I think that woman was dressed very richly."
"woman?"
"Yes."
"Women of the Yan family? What women are there in the Yan family? Could it be a daughter-in-law of the Yan family?"
"I'm not sure either. Should I let her in?"
"First, ask her who she is in the Yan family. It's best if she's not just using the Yan family as a front. If she really is a daughter-in-law of the Yan family, then let her in!"
"Okay, Master."
The butler went out again.
Upon seeing Shen Qing, he said, "Hello, may I ask your relationship with the Yan family?"
“I am Yan Bei’s wife,” Shen Qing said.
I've heard of Yan Bei, this famous butler. Yan Bei is a member of the Yan family.
"Alright, please come in!"
Shen Qing followed the butler inside.
The corridor of the old house is decorated with many paintings by the master Dong Xian.
Each picture is captivating and evocative.
Walk into the large living room.
The butler said, "Please wait a moment while I inform the master."
"Ok."
Shen Qing looked around.
The entire room was decorated in an old-fashioned style.
It is clear that Master Dong Xian is quite old.
After a while.
Master Dong Xian came out.
Sure enough, the master looked to be in his sixties or seventies, with his hair and a wisp of white beard on his chin.
Shen Qing quickly said, "Master Dong Xian, hello. I apologize for bothering you again."
Master Dong Xian sat down. He looked at Shen Qing and asked, "You said you're from the Yan family?"
"Yes, Master Dong Xian. I've come to you this time because I want you to paint a picture for me."
"Painting?"
"Yes, my father-in-law's 66th birthday is in one day. I know he likes to paint, so I would like you to paint a picture for me as a gift."
Master Dong Xian curled the corners of his lips. "I did hear that the Yan family is holding a birthday banquet in a day. So, you're the Yan family's daughter-in-law?"
"Yes, Master Dong Xian, my name is Shen Qing."
Master Dong Xian nodded.
"Do you know that I no longer paint for people? So your coming here is pointless."
“Master Dong Xian, could you please help me? I won’t let you help me for nothing; I will reward you.”
"Compensation? It's really not important to me."
“I know Master Dong Xian. I can give you anything you want. I just ask that you help me this time.”
Master Dong Xian sighed, "If I wanted something, I would just tell you directly. I just don't want to paint anymore."
Shen Qing thought to herself. Since she was able to get in, it meant she had already taken the first step.
She continued, "Master, I've come to you sincerely because I want you to paint a picture for me. I know that in the whole country, only your paintings can meet my father-in-law's standards. I also know how skilled you are at painting. Please help me this time!"
"Are you really asking for a painting for your father-in-law?"
"Yes, Master. My father-in-law is not young anymore, and I just want to give him a meaningful gift for his 66th birthday. I think your painting is meaningful."
Master Dong Xian stood up and said, “Seeing how filial you are, I will make an exception this time. I can paint one for you.”
"That's wonderful, thank you, Master." Shen Qing smiled.
Even the butler standing nearby was puzzled. So many people had come to the master seeking his services before, but he had refused to paint for them. He wondered how this woman had managed to persuade him.
Master Dong Xian said, "I can paint for you, but I have one more request."
"What are your requirements? Master, please tell me."
"I can paint, but I won't sign my name."
No signature? Then how would anyone know it was Master Dong Xian's technique?
"Master, why did you make this request?" Shen Qing asked.
“Miss Shen, if you don’t agree, I might not even be able to paint for you.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Qing immediately agreed, "Okay, Master, I agree with what you said. As long as you are willing to paint for me, that's fine."
Since it's a painting by Master Dong Xian himself, it shouldn't be a problem even if it's not signed. High-quality paintings are easily recognizable even without a signature; those who painted them can tell the difference.
As long as it's painted by Master Dong Xian himself, that's fine.
It's already quite an achievement to have Master Dong Xian paint for us.
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