After the villain in the whole family read my mind, his character fell apart

She doesn't care, she's used to it.

But by then I'm afraid the shopkeeper will be scolded as well.

The shopkeeper naturally knew this, but the other party was a generous man, and if the painting did not satisfy him...

And the most amazing thing in their shop is this girl's painting skills.

"It's okay, just go ahead. At worst, I can say that it was me who insisted you come, and I'll just take the blame."

He's used to it.

The girl pursed her lips and said, "I'm sorry, shopkeeper. I've caused you trouble."

The shopkeeper would help her try to persuade those people every time, but those people would not accept it at all. They would rather use painters with worse painting skills than her.

The shopkeeper had to pay with no more smiles and received more beatings than he deserved for her.

Tears glistened in the girl's eyes. "If not, I'd better leave the shop!"

She really didn't want to trouble the shopkeeper anymore.

The shopkeeper patted her on the shoulder and said, "Chu Ling, you know what? You didn't cause me any trouble. If I lose you, my shop will be in trouble!"

"Many female customers specifically asked you to paint them!"

"Did you forget it?"

"You don't have to change yourself for those narrow-minded people. Your strength is here, and our shop appreciates people with strength like you!"

The shopkeeper doesn't have the idea that "women can't be painters". As long as the talent is strong enough, he will hire you.

"Besides, maybe starting from today is a good start?"

"Perhaps today's guests are different from the usual guests?"

When Chu Ling heard him say this, hope ignited in her heart. She also hoped that one day, she would be recognized, the kind of recognition that "it turns out you are so strong."

"it is good!"

"Sorry for your trouble!"

Chu Ling decided to give it a try.

The shopkeeper said, "Go and prepare some things you need for painting. I'll go check on the customers first."

"Okay!" Chu Ling went to prepare obediently.

The shopkeeper turned around and went up to the second-floor wing. He knocked on the door without any hesitation. When he heard someone shouting "Come in", he pushed the door open and walked in.

"Master, I want to ask, do you have any requirements for the painter?"

When asked this question, Yuchi Duanyi didn't know how to answer him. How could he not have any requests?

"Of course there are requirements."

The shopkeeper's heart tightened, and he continued to say, "You must find someone who is strong enough to paint my face vividly, and you must keep your mouth shut. You must not tell anyone that you saw me today and painted my portrait!!"

The shopkeeper cautiously probed, "What about gender?"

Yuchi Duanyi:...

what?

Is there something wrong with his ears?

"Gender doesn't matter, as long as he's a human being." He couldn't just find a pig to hold the paintbrush and paint for him, could he?

Thinking of that scene, Yuchi Duan also shuddered.

The shopkeeper heaved a sigh of relief, "Okay, I'll arrange it for you right away!"

"I'm sure you'll be satisfied with this painting skill!"

The shopkeeper walked out and saw Chu Ling coming over. Chu Ling saw him coming out of the guest room and swallowed nervously, "Shopkeeper, what did the guest say?"

"It doesn't matter what gender you are!" The shopkeeper lowered his voice, his eyes full of smiles, "Look!"

“There are still such guests.”

"Customers only want good painting skills. Your chance is right in front of you. Come on!"

"Oh, right!" The shopkeeper suddenly remembered an important thing, "You must not tell anyone about the portrait you drew for the customer today! This was the customer's request!"

"Okay!" Chu Ling felt relieved. She walked over with brisk steps and knocked on the door. When she heard a voice coming from inside, she pushed the door open and walked in.

Seeing someone coming in, Yuchi Duanyi said, "Please sit down first. Do you need me to prepare anything?"

Chu Ling: He really doesn’t care that she is a girl.

Very good!

Chu Ling laid out the things one by one, "No need to prepare anything, what kind of painting do you want to do?"

He hoped that this wouldn't be told to anyone, but it couldn't be a portrait of him stripping, right?

Chu Ling's face turned slightly red and she felt a little embarrassed.

"Just help me draw my head!"

"Especially these red pimples on my face, they must be drawn clearly!"

Yuchi Duanyi took off his veil and looked at the red pimples on his face. Chu Ling was stunned for a moment. No, it turns out that men can also get pimples on their faces?

She always thought it wouldn't happen.

There is still so much. What did you put on your face?

Chu Ling complained in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face, "Okay."

"I'll help you draw it right now. Please keep doing it like this."

Yuchi Duanyi nodded, not even daring to move his eyes.

Chu Ling: ...

"The eyeballs can still move."

"If you are tired, just tell me and I will stop writing so you can rest for a while."

Yuchi Duanyi quickly shook his head, "No, I don't need to rest, you just help me paint, how many hours will it take?"

"If it's just the face painting, it will only take half an hour to an hour."

"Row."

Yuchi Duanyi: Fortunately, fortunately, it should be able to be delivered today.

hateful!

With such a face, he can't sleep with his wife today.

Yuchi Duan also felt aggrieved whenever he thought about it.

Chu Ling took the brush and helped him paint attentively. It took half an hour to finish the painting. She showed it to him and said, "Take a look. If there is anything you are not satisfied with, I can help you modify it."

Yuchi Duanyi took it and took a look, and was shocked by his own ugliness. Fortunately, he did not show this face in front of his wife, otherwise he would definitely fall out of favor!

"Thank you. Sure."

Yuchi Duan also saw that her painting was very good and detailed, "How much money?"

Chu Ling hesitated for a moment, but still spoke, "Ten taels of silver."

Would he think she was asking for too much?

Yuchi Duanyi directly stuffed a gold ingot into her hand and said, "No need to change."

"I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

He put on his veil and left with the portrait.

Come in a hurry, go in a hurry.

When the shopkeeper saw him leave, he immediately came to find Chu Ling, "How is it? Is the customer satisfied?"

Chu Ling nodded, "He was very satisfied. I said I only needed ten taels of silver, and he gave me a gold ingot..."

Chu Ling handed him the gold ingot and said, "Boss, this is for you!"

"I don't want it!" The shopkeeper returned it to her, "This is what you earned by painting. I told you that I won't take this money from you. What's more, this guest gave me a gold ingot when he came in."

Chu Ling:!!!

"This guest is really rich!"

"So you can take it with confidence!" The shopkeeper smiled, "You have many places in your family that need money."

Thinking of her father and mother who were not in good health at home, Chu Ling did not hesitate to say, "Then I will accept it."

"Thank you for giving me such a good opportunity."

She went back to buy some things and gave them to the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper waved his hand and said, "You have helped me create a lot of business. I should be the one thanking you."

"Okay, stop being so polite. We have accomplished something for each other."

"Don't say you want to leave the shop next time, or I'll be really sad!"

"Yes!" Chu Ling smiled happily.

……

Yuchi Duanyi returned to his room and handed the painter and a letter to Gui, "That's all. Please help me deliver it to Imperial Doctor An."

The ghost took it, took a look, and said, "Don't say it!"

"The painting is really realistic. I'll leave first."

The ghost took the thing, turned around and disappeared.

Yuchi Duanyi was sitting on a stool, worrying about how to meet his wife later. Just as he finished thinking about it, Zong Wanfeng's voice came from outside, "Duanyi, are you awake?"