Because of his work, Lan Tian has many opportunities to travel all over the country and meet people from thousands of families. This also gives him the opportunity to see many precious and rare objects, calligraphy and paintings, jewelry, etc.
As long as he finds something that catches his eye, Lan Tian will buy it all.
Ever since Lan Xiaolan was born, no matter what festival it was, big or small, he would take Lan Xiaolan to the Bai family to give gifts in person.
No matter how much the Bai family rejected and hated him, no matter how coldly others spoke to him, he didn't care.
At first, whenever the Bai family's servants and retainers saw Lan Tian, they would pick up their tools and be on guard against him like a thief, fearing that he would do something wrong.
Later, Lan Tian came more often, and as time went on, everyone became less wary of him.
He is humble, polite and generous to everyone.
The years, like a whetstone, have made the contours of his face more mature and steady. Not only do people like him more, but they also respect him more.
As Lan Xiaolan grew up day by day, she changed from a babbling baby to a little girl who could walk unsteadily.
Lan Xiaolan always wore the most expensive and beautiful dress in the family, and Bai Ruozhu would carefully dress her up beautifully every time before letting her daughter visit the Bai family.
When Lan Xiaolan was about 4 or 5 years old, she would always carry a small bamboo basket filled with snacks and biscuits made by her mother.
She always shared her happiness with everyone in the Bai family, and affectionately called each of them brother, sister, uncle and aunt.
Although everyone in the Bai family was forbidden by Mr. Bai's order to have any contact with Lan Tian's family, as time went by, everyone came to like and respect the father and daughter more and more.
Rumors will eventually stop at the wise. After a few years, no one in the Bai family will bother them again.
However, every time, Lan Tian would only bring his daughter to the door of the Bai family's gate, then gently put down the gift and leave.
Not letting them enter the Bai family’s gate is the last bottom line that Mr. Bai adheres to.
When Lan Xiaolan grew up a little, the principal of a school in the county town found Lan Tian and Bai Ruozhu.
The principal had an unreasonable request for Bai Ruozhu.
The principal told them that their county was the poorest and most remote place in the province, with very poor conditions, so naturally no one would be willing to set foot here.
There are not many people here who are willing to condescend to be rural teachers, let alone art and music teachers.
"Mrs. Lan's paintings are particularly good. She is well-known in our county. And I heard that Mrs. Lan can also play the piano."
Bai Ruozhu nodded.
She was the eldest daughter of a jewelry family like the Bai family, so she was naturally proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
"I have a request that is difficult to express. I wonder if Mrs. Lan would be willing to come to our school and teach art and music lessons to the children."
"There are only a handful of artistic talents like this in our entire county. I'm really ashamed that I can't find the right person."
"But Ruozhu's health isn't very good. I'm afraid he won't be able to stand for long periods of time in class."
Lan Tian frowned, full of worry.
"You can rest assured about this. Our school's conditions are limited, and we can only arrange two classes a week at the moment."
"Mrs. Lan can sit through the class, it's okay. If you really can't support it, you can stop the class at any time."
"But……"
Bai Ruozhu tugged at Lan Tian's clothes and said coquettishly, "It's okay. I actually want to try it too."
"I've been staying at home all these years, and it's really boring. I also want to go out and see the children. It makes me happy."
Hearing his wife say that she was happy, Lan Tian's heart seemed to melt.
Of course he knew that Bai Ruozhu was in poor health, but the doctor also said that a happy mood would be very beneficial to her illness.
Lan Tian knew that he didn't have much time left with his wife, so he was willing to do anything to make her happy.
Finally, Lan Tian nodded in agreement.
The principal was so happy that he slammed the table and stood up, smiling like a child.
"It's just that, regarding the salary..."
"It's okay, it's just a small matter. And I'm willing to donate a music and painting classroom in the school for the children to learn."
The principal had heard of Lan Tian's name before he came. Everyone in several counties in the city knew him and they all praised him highly.
It is said that Lan Tian is an honest and kind person. He married the daughter of the Bai family, and then started from scratch through his own efforts. He is a well-known and successful construction entrepreneur in their county.
Seeing it today, I can see that it really lives up to its reputation.
"I only have one condition. I'll ask my driver to pick up my wife from now on. As long as she comes back safely, that's all that matters."
The principal nodded in agreement. The whole school was instantly brightened up by the fact that Bai Ruozhu could come to his school to be a teacher.
In this way, Bai Ruozhu was upgraded from Mrs. Lan to the respected Teacher Bai.
Although Bai Ruozhu is thin and her face always looks pale and weak, she loves to laugh. Every time she teaches children, she smiles happily.
She always liked to appear in front of the children wearing all kinds of beautiful floral long dresses. Whenever the breeze blew through the soft hem of her skirt, it was as gentle as if it was gently caressing the earth.
Each of her steps was filled with a light rhythm, as if she was dancing with nature.
The sunlight shone on her through the gaps in the leaves, creating mottled light and shadows, making her look as beautiful as a fairy descending to earth.
The children all like to sit around her, listen to her sing and learn how to draw from her, their eyes full of curiosity and yearning.
As time went by, more and more children came here to study, but the classrooms were always limited and could not accommodate so many children.
In addition to teaching children, Bai Ruozhu also selects some local young people around 20 years old. As long as they are willing to stay in the school as art or music teachers, Bai Ruozhu will teach them free of charge.
In addition to being the children's teacher, Bai Ruozhu has become the teacher's teacher.
Bai Ruozhu is now busy outside more often. Although his body is more tired and hard-working, he is really happy in his heart.
Lan Tian was very worried about her. He started with regular checkups and later had a personal doctor follow her everywhere.
Every review and every piece of data is as heavy as a 10,000-ton boulder.
On the day Bai Ruozhu gave birth, the doctor predicted that she only had three years to live.
But Lan Tian refused to give up. With his firm belief and determination to never give up, Bai Ruozhu lived for a full nine years.
However, that year, the Spring Festival had just ended and the school had just entered the new semester that spring.
The warm spring light spread into the classroom as usual, gently covering Bai Ruozhu's fingers as she played the piano swiftly.
Suddenly there was a loud "bang" sound, Bai Ruozhu vomited a mouthful of blood, and completely fainted on the piano.
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