Chapter 146: Mountains and Green Birds

On a clear afternoon, the painting "Mountains and Green Birds" in Chushuang's studio was finally completed. When I stamped it with the cinnabar seal carved by myself, the sense of accomplishment in my heart was incomparable.

After admiring it for a while, Chushuang took some photos and sent them to her grandfather.

After seeing it, Mr. Shen called me immediately and said, "I haven't seen you paint landscapes for a long time. I was worried that your brushwork was not good enough. It seems that I was worrying too much."

"Grandpa, do you think this is okay?"

The old man's hearty laughter came over, "You are better than your father. You have the demeanor of your grandfather when he was young. You are worthy of being the child I raised."

Layers of ultramarine-colored green mountains occupy a large section of the painting. The colors are bold, and the brushstrokes are unrestrained yet gentle. At first glance, one can see the stunning blue background. At another glance, the hazy mountains in the distance seem to be shrouded in a veil, exuding an indescribable ethereal charm.

Looking at the two bluebirds in the picture again, they are graceful and bright in color, leisurely flying among the mountains, making the mountains look spiritual.

Shen Hongru admired it several times and said with satisfaction: "It is a beauty that reaches the eyes at first glance, and it still retains its charm when you look at it again. It has both beauty and charm. It is a rare good work. Are you going to keep this painting for yourself or sell it? If you want to sell it, you might as well sell it to grandpa."

Hatsushimo chuckled, "I can't bear to sell it. I spent so much energy on it. I want to keep it at home. If Grandpa likes it, I will draw another one for you later."

"Forget it, I'm just kidding. I'm not such an old man who would force anyone to do anything."

As soon as Sheng Ting returned home, Chu Shuang took him to the studio.

In the past, the studio was secretive and he was not allowed to come in, but today it was unusual and he was a little curious about what was inside.

Walking to the easel covered with silk cloth, Hatsushimo smiled softly and said, "I spent several months to complete this work. I'm giving it to you."

Sheng Ting lowered his eyes to look at her. She had a smile on her face and the corners of her eyes couldn't stop rising, making her look a little complacent.

"Send it to me?"

She nodded seriously. "I have never known what gift to give you. I think you don't need anything, so I will draw a picture for you. Please open it and take a look."

Sheng Ting lifted the silk cloth as instructed, and a beautiful blue-green painting came into view.

As he scanned the painting inch by inch, the look in his eyes became increasingly profound.

"Did you use the ultramarine I bought for you earlier?"

"Yes, I used the paint you bought."

Looking at the distant mountains, Sheng Ting said slowly and calmly: "The green mountains are covered with distant indigo, and the white clouds flow freely in the sky. Madam Sheng's paintings are always beautiful."

Being praised, Chushuang felt sweet inside, but she still said a few humble words, "It's all because of the beautiful pigments you bought, the ultramarine blue that made this painting a success."

"So you've been coming to the studio so often these past few months just to paint this picture?"

"Yeah." Hatsushimo nodded. "What do you think of these two bluebirds?"

Looking at the pair of bluebirds that looked a bit like phoenixes, Sheng Ting asked, "The bluebirds in the Classic of Mountains and Seas?"

Legend has it that the Blue Bird is the predecessor of the Phoenix and is also the messenger of the Queen Mother of the West. It is a divine bird that represents auspiciousness.

Seeing that he knew, Chu Shuang was slightly surprised, "I was thinking of introducing you to him. Mr. Sheng knows a lot."

Sheng Ting glanced at her with a gentle look, and pulled her into his arms, "It must have taken a lot of your energy, right?"

"Fortunately, I also enjoy the process of painting."

It turns out that she often went to the studio to prepare for this.

The man stroked her forehead with his chin, and said in a low and mellow voice, "Mrs. Sheng is very accomplished in art. I have found a treasure."

Feeling the man's cool breath, Chu Shuang's ears turned red. "Do you like this gift?"