Chapter 191: Alone
The more I think about it, the more upset I feel.
Lin Qiu drank the water in the cup, then exhaled heavily and made up his mind to be better to himself.
Looking at the sky, Lin Qiu remembered that his daughter had not returned from sketching yet, so he put the cup away and decided to go look for her.
Lin Qiu met many boys and girls carrying drawing boards along the way. When he arrived at the edge of Nanhu Lake, he found that Wang Shan was not at the place where he had sketched at noon.
Looking around, he found a group of people gathered at the other end of the painted bridge, so Lin Qiu slowly moved over.
Sure enough, Wang Shan was sitting in the middle of the crowd, talking to a middle-aged man who looked like a teacher.
Lin Qiu did not go forward to disturb them. He stood quietly behind the crowd, watching his daughter communicate with others with ease.
Although I couldn't hear clearly what Wang Shan said, I could see the approval in the middle-aged man's eyes.
Wang Shan suddenly caught a glimpse of Lin Qiu's figure, talked to the middle-aged man for a few words, and then walked out of the crowd carrying an easel, paints, brushes and other materials.
"Mom, why didn't you call me? Have you been waiting for a long time?" Wang Shan thought Lin Qiu had been waiting for a long time, and spoke with some annoyance.
Lin Qiu took the easel from his daughter and said with a smile: "I just arrived not long ago. What are you talking about? You look so happy."
At this point, Wang Shan excitedly grabbed Lin Qiu's hand, "Mom, do you know? The one just now was Mr. Sun from Yourenyuan, who passed by Lu Xun Fine Arts School. He knows Mr. Guo. I met him at the art exhibition last time."
"Really? What a coincidence." Lin Qiu was also surprised.
"We were also surprised. Teacher Sun brought two of his juniors here to sketch today. When he saw me by the South Lake, he came over to say hello to me and even gave me some guidance! I feel so lucky!" Wang Shan danced with joy as she talked about what happened in the afternoon, her clear eyes emitting a dazzling light.
It can be seen that Wang Shan was really happy today. She chattered all the way and was completely different from her usual calm and composed appearance.
Lin Qiu was also very happy to see her lively daughter. "Did Teacher Sun say how long she would stay here?"
"Teacher Sun said that we would stay in Hongcun for three days, then go to Xidi, and then to Wuyuan. He also said that if I had any questions during my stay in Huizhou, I could go to him."
"Teacher Sun is such a good person!" Lin Qiu didn't expect there would be such an unexpected surprise.
I originally thought that Wang Shan could only rely on her own understanding for this sketching, but I didn't expect that she could also receive guidance from a master like Teacher Sun, which is a priceless gift.
"Shanshan, ask Teacher Sun if it's convenient for you to have dinner together tomorrow."
Wang Shan nodded and jumped into the inn.
She is so happy today!
After dinner in the evening, Wang Shan wanted to continue painting, but Lin Qiu forcibly dragged her outside for a walk on the pretext of relaxing her muscles.
When we walked to the edge of Yuezhao, the lights of the surrounding buildings were lit up. The pink walls, black tiles and horse-head walls were reflected in the lake, and the shadows of the lights rippled in the pool, creating a magnificent scenery.
Seeing such a beautiful scenery, Wang Shan looked at Lin Qiu with gratitude.
Thanks to my mother, I can see the picturesque night view of Hongcun.
From then on, whether in Hongcun or Xidi, Wang Shan followed Teacher Guo and his two students.
Lin Qiu no longer has to worry about his daughter's safety and has more time to enjoy the trip.
Compared to Hongcun, which is like a graceful water town in the south of the Yangtze River, Lin Qiu prefers another ancient village that is like a paradise on earth - Xidi.
This is an ancient village with a long history and unique culture. Many exquisite ancient buildings are preserved here. They are scattered among the green mountains and waters, as if telling stories of the past.
Lin Qiu was walking alone on the stone road of Xidi, carrying a camera on his back, and time seemed to be flowing backwards.
The ancient streets, quaint houses and elegant courtyards all show the traces of time. Every detail contains the wisdom and aesthetics of the ancients, making people intoxicated in this rich historical atmosphere.
An old farmer returning from work, children laughing in the alley, the sunset at dusk, the curling smoke from cooking, the lotus flowers blooming in the pond...they are all great materials for taking photos. Just press the shutter and you'll take a beautiful landscape photo.
Tired of walking, Lin Qiu found a teahouse by the stream, ordered a cup of fragrant tea, listened to the sound of gurgling water, and watched the sunlight shining on the roof. Everything was so peaceful and comfortable.
Lin Qiu felt extremely relaxed physically and mentally.
No need to busy yourself with work, no need to worry about family, just like that, you don’t need to think about anything, just stay quietly and be comfortable.
Here, she can temporarily not be a wife, a daughter, or even a mother occasionally.
She could finally be just herself.
She even hopes that she will have the chance to go out alone again in the future.
Lin Qiu and her daughter felt like fish in water on this trip, and could even say that they were reluctant to leave.
This was a tough time for Wang Xiuren, who had to stay at home alone, hoping his wife and daughter would return home soon.
Every day when he came home from get off work and saw the empty house, he felt like a lonely person. He had no motivation to do anything and everything he ate tasted like chewing wax.
The happiest time of Wang Xiuren's day is the phone time every night.
He was like a nagging woman on the phone, reporting to Lin Qiu about his daily diet, daily life and what was happening around him.
Lin Qiu shared with him the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan, the Hui-style buildings with white walls, black tiles and horse-head walls, the unique Huizhou cuisine, and the simplicity of the Huizhou people.
After hearing this, Wang Xiuren wished he could grow a pair of wings and fly to Huizhou to reunite with his wife and daughter.
He made up his mind to go with them next time there was a work stoppage. He didn't feel so sad about being apart when they were together.
If Wang Xiuren had a higher level of literary attainments, he would know this sentence: If you have never experienced lovesickness in your life, then once you do, you will suffer from it.
The day after Teacher Sun left Xidi for Wuyuan, Lin Qiu and her daughter also started packing their luggage.
After packing their luggage, the mother and daughter went to the street to buy souvenirs, intending to bring back Huizhou's specialties to share with relatives and friends.
After dinner in the evening, Lin Qiu and Wang Shan walked hand in hand and experienced the bustling night market in Xidi before leaving. Finally, they asked passers-by to help them take a group photo.
The next day, the mother and daughter sat in a taxi and looked at the scenery outside the window reluctantly.
"I really want to stay here forever!" Wang Shan put her face against the car window and sighed deeply.
"It's unlikely that we can stay here. Let's try to come again next time!" Lin Qiu touched his daughter's hair.
"Then I'd better bring my dad with me next time!" Wang Shan couldn't help but frowned when she thought of her father's daily phone calls. "If my father hadn't urged me, I would have wanted to go to Wuyuan with Teacher Sun."
"Okay! I have to bring it with me, otherwise I can't stand another barrage of phone calls like the past two days." Lin Qiu couldn't help but complain.
Wang Xiuren had no idea that his wife and daughter were complaining about him. He bought two bouquets of flowers from the flower shop and drove hurriedly to the airport.
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