Chapter 40 Restoring Paintings and Calligraphy
Memories came flooding back.
When she was a child, when her grandmother was repairing antiques and calligraphy and paintings, she often lay beside the table, watching her grandmother repairing antiques and calligraphy and paintings while listening to her grandmother teaching her restoration knowledge.
The reason why Xu Qingsui felt familiar with the incomplete calligraphy and painting in front of him was that it was one of the many works that his grandmother wanted to restore.
Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. Before grandma could repair the calligraphy and paintings, something unexpected happened to the Xu family.
The family was in great chaos during that period. Grandpa handed over all his collection items to Grandpa Lu, and grandma returned the items that had not yet been restored to their owners.
"If Mrs. Huo trusts me, I'd like to give it a try, is that okay?" Xu Qingsui gently stroked the calligraphy and painting with her hand, just like her grandmother's hand once stroked her head.
"If you are really so confident, then give it a try," said Mrs. Huo.
Yan Xisui on the side was anxious: "Godmother, Xu Qingsui is a liar. Such a good painting can't be ruined in her hands!"
Mrs. Huo patted Yan Xisui's arm and said, "It doesn't matter. Anyway, no one in the restoration industry dares to take over this painting for the time being. Since she is so confident, I would like to take a look."
Mrs. Huo has been in the business world for many years and likes people who are bold and resourceful. She likes Xu Qingsui's bold character very much.
"But Xu Qingsui, I want to remind you that if you mess up, I will never look at you differently from now on, and you will never step into the door of my Huo family again. No matter how much my son likes you, or whether you are married or not, I will never give you face again!"
People who are brave and resourceful and those who are boastful are two different types of people. Mrs. Huo likes people who are brave and resourceful, but she hates people who talk big but do nothing.
"Okay, I'm willing to give it a try!"
A small room has been set up in the collection room, which is filled with various restoration tools and materials specially prepared by Mrs. Huo.
Xu Qingsui walked in. There was no dust inside and everything was neatly arranged. It was obvious that someone was taking care of it.
It can also be seen from here that Mrs. Huo is a senior antique lover. Not only does she cherish all kinds of antiques outside, she also does not treat the restoration room that is almost useless casually.
Xu Qingsui spread out the ancient painting on the table, then prepared important materials needed for restoration, such as rice paper, Hui ink, etc., and then began her restoration work seriously.
A few hours passed in a flash, and before they knew it, a complete ancient painting appeared before the three people.
Yan Xisui watched Xu Qingsui's every move from the side, from gloating at the beginning to jealousy later.
Xu Qingsui picked up the restored ancient painting, turned around and said to Mrs. Huo with a smile: "Madam, maybe my restoration is not so flawless, but I have tried my best to preserve the intact parts of the original painting. If a better restoration master appears one day, it will never affect the second restoration."
Mother Huo was truly amazed by Xu Qingsui's performance. She didn't expect that the person in front of her was not just a talker but had real talent.
Gently touching the restored area, it is found to be perfectly matched with the original painting. Without the use of professional identification tools, even professional appraisers would find it difficult to tell that the painting has been restored.
"Who is your teacher?" Mrs. Huo asked Xu Qingsui.
"My grandmother used to be a restoration master, and I learned from her for a period of time. As for my grandmother's name, I'm sorry, Mrs. Huo, it's not convenient for me to reveal it." Xu Qingsui said modestly.
"So you have such an identity." Mrs. Huo nodded with satisfaction: "Since you have demonstrated your strength, I will fulfill my promise. You will go with me to the collection exhibition tonight."
"Godmother!" Yan Xisui's eyes turned red with anxiety: "You can't take her with you!"
The balance has begun to tilt, and Yan Xisui can clearly feel that something is getting farther and farther away from her, and closer and closer to Xu Qingsui.
She couldn't let this continue to happen, she had to hold on to what belonged to her.
Xu Qingsui, you are not qualified to compete with her!
"Xiaosui, godmother knows that you don't like Xu Qingsui, but the most important thing in life is to keep your word." Mrs. Huo has always been very gentle towards Yan Xisui, but this time she was unusually stern.
Then she softened her tone and said, "You're not feeling well either. You don't need to go to the collection exhibition tonight. Rest well at home. I'll take you to the hospital in two days."
Yan Xisui was immediately so angry that she started to cry: "Godmother, don't you want me anymore?"
"Xiaosui, you have been with your godmother for quite some time, so you should know me well. I always keep my word, so don't say anything more."
Seeing that Mrs. Huo was angry, Yan Xisui suppressed her anger and said sensibly, "Godmother, I was wrong. I just cared too much about you and Brother Lin, so I was blinded by jealousy and behaved inappropriately."
Mother Huo sighed and soothed her in a gentle tone, "Godmother understands."
"Godmother, please take me with you to the collection exhibition tonight. I also want to go out and broaden my horizons."
Seeing that Mrs. Huo was hesitant, Yan Xisui said, "Don't worry, godmother. Even if I don't like Xu Qingsui, I will be careful when I'm out in public. After all, when I'm with you, I also represent the face of the Huo family."
After hearing what Yan Xisui said, Mother Huo nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, then you can go with us."
Then she turned to Xu Qingsui and said, "Ms. Xu, although you have passed my test, you must always remember your identity when you are outside. I don't want you to pretend to be Huo Xilin's wife outside. After all, our Huo family has not recognized you yet."
"Mrs. Huo, I understand."
Even if Huo's mother didn't say it, Xu Qingsui would not go out and publicize the fact that he and Huo Xilin were getting married.
Her marriage to Huo Xilin was fake. The identity of Mrs. Huo might bring her temporary glory, but when the day comes when she and Huo Xilin break up, this identity will bring her endless troubles.
Xu Qingsui has no other family except her younger brother. She has no one to rely on, so she has to take every step more cautiously than others.
"Auntie has prepared lunch. Let's set off after eating." After saying this, Mrs. Huo took Yan Xisui out the door.
Xu Qingsui hung the painting back to its original position and stood there staring at it for a long time. If her grandmother knew that she could now complete the restoration of a painting by herself, she would surely be very pleased.
"My mother didn't make things difficult for you, did she?" Huo Xilin stood behind her at some point.
Xu Qingsui turned her head and for the first time, she was happy from the bottom of her heart. She shook her head: "No."
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