embrace the moon

-6:00 AM-

Painting Boat Hall: After several months of rest, the painting boat hall has reopened its doors to continue.At [-] o'clock this morning, the opening ceremony was publicly announced by the "Art Today" platform.

As soon as the news came out, everyone was surprised.

When Gu Yu woke up, he saw this kind of news, but he didn't know it.

Previously, he was the one who took care of the official account of Huazhoutang. After his grandfather left, Huazhoutang dispersed, and he became busy too.Later, the account was taken away by Yi Xianghan, saying that it was a commemoration, and he has not made any public remarks since then.

Who knew that such a thing would be done today, which really surprised him.

What are you talking about?What's the opening?Grandpa is gone, who will be the pillar of the painting boat hall?How capable are these young people to support an entire team?

He contacted Yi Xianghan in a hurry, but he didn't answer him.Jian Qiao poked his head out from under the quilt, looked at him docilely, "what's the matter?"

Gu Yu hurriedly pointed to the mobile phone, the corners of his eyes and brows were full of confusion, looking like he wanted to be pinched. "Look on the Internet, I don't know if it's Yi Xianghan's message saying that the Painting Boat Hall will be reopened, why don't I know anything..."

This side is still in a hurry, sending messages and calling all the time, but the side is leisurely, with a playful face, calmly watching him in a daze, clutching the quilt with his fingertips, not knowing what he is thinking.

Gu Yu didn't get through the phone, looked at him, and was taken aback for a moment when he saw his calm demeanor. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Seeing his frowning brows, furrowed eyebrows, anxious eyes, muttering mouth... Jian Qiao couldn't hold back the more he watched, and always wanted to raise his hand and pinch his cheek hard until it was pinched. After a few red marks, it's good to give up.

He restrained himself desperately, clutched the quilt hard, still staring at him intently, and suddenly said, "Don't worry."

"Of course I'm anxious, what's your attitude?" Gu Yu was a little annoyed, seeing his laid-back look made him even angrier, and he suddenly reacted, "You know?"

Jian Qiao loosened his grip on the quilt, and stood up neatly to change his clothes. "Probably know. They want to keep the Painting Boat Hall going, and they asked me to ask if you would like to treat this place as the Painting Boat Hall like before."

Gu Yu was taken aback, "Of course I would, when did you ask?"

"Probably...a few months ago," Jian Qiao replied, "I know you will definitely agree, so it doesn't matter when you ask."

At ten o'clock in the morning, the live broadcast on the "Art Today" platform came as scheduled.

The host chatted for more than ten minutes, nothing more than a daily appreciation or something.After nagging for quite a while, when Gu Yu was almost scratching his head and scratching his head, he finally started the opening interview of Huazhou Hall.

The number of people watching the live broadcast started to increase from this moment, and it was hard to tell if they really cared or just watched the excitement.The camera cuts to a clean and bright room, where the host sits on a sofa on one side and begins to talk about the conversation.

Gu Yu's heart suddenly calmed down, and he clasped his hands obediently, staring at the screen motionless and holding his breath.

He recognized this host, the one who called Lao Chen at the cultural and creative competition.This time, she came to host the opening of the Painting Boat Hall again.

Why is she always on their side?

The camera panned to the other side, even his breathing suddenly stopped, and his eyes widened to watch carefully.

That is……

Yi Xianghan is deserted.

And Uncle Huai Ling.

how come?He must have misread it, how could it be Lao Chen.Gu Yu couldn't believe it, rubbed his eyes, and stared at the man's figure carefully.

Although he is wearing a mask, he can still be seen at a glance. His innate special aura can be distinguished at a glance.This is Lao Chen, Chen Huailing, the artist whose one or two remarks in public are rare.

When the host introduced this guy as "Old Chen, a benchmark for young artists in China", he could feel the entire screen suddenly go quiet for a second or two, with no sound, no comments, and even few barrages.

Immediately afterwards, countless comments suddenly appeared, rushing up like a torrent bursting a bank in an instant, covering everyone's face on the screen.

Gu Yu turned off the comments, his mind went blank.The host led everyone to recall Gu Qianfan's many proud works in his life, and talked about his journey of founding Huazhoutang.Until the end, interview the people present one by one.

"I was destitute and desperate. Master gave me faith and redemption. He is kind to me. I will leave this kindness in the painting boat hall and pass it down from generation to generation just like Master." Leng Qing said.

"I was going to write silently as an unknown junior, and people began to see my works after 35 years or even after my death. But Gu Qianfan, my master, let me and my classmates get their own in advance. The comfort and glory earned by my hands. I will always thank him and will always protect everything he loves." Yi Xianghan said.

When it came to Lao Chen, he only had a few words, but they sounded full of emotion, "This is the future of Chinese painting, and it is worth looking forward to."

At the end of the live broadcast, Gu Yu stared at the still screen, resting his head on his lap, suddenly his nose sore, and he sighed softly.

Jian Qiao next to him didn't speak, but reached out and patted him on the back.Gu Yu turned his head and met his eyes, and the two laughed at the same time.

If grandpa sees the current scene, he should be very happy.He may not have imagined that his disciples were so sincere that his life's work would be passed down from generation to generation.

In July, the heat is hot.The first major event for the re-opening of the Painting Boat Hall was that several people considered whether to exhibit the paintings left by the old man to Gu Yu, so as to formally bid farewell to those who have always admired and loved him.

Everyone agreed, only Gu Yu and Jian Qiao remained silent.Those paintings are certainly good, but he hoped that grandpa could leave more in the hearts of the world in the end.

But in the scroll, he is not the only one.And his parents, their departure, their appearance, and their family today.

Maybe grandpa never thought of showing these to others, after all, this is the growth process of his little treasure.Had this been made public, it would have been obvious that the paintings were of his family.

But when he looked up, he saw the expectant eyes of others... Everyone was waiting for his agreement.

So Gu Yu went to Gu Tianbai's company to ask for his opinion. After all, in those works, this unqualified father was truly portrayed.Of course, there was also his not-so-qualified mother, and Lele who didn't know all about it.

If the media saw these works, wouldn't they want to write everything about them indiscriminately like defaming him?What about Gu Tianbai's company reputation?What should Lele do? Has he been questioned since he was a child?

This is the first time he has come to Gu Tianbai's company. It is a bright and elegant high-rise office building.The windows inside are bright and clean, and the staff are all dressed in neat and tidy overalls, walking in a hurry.Some business people come out together, one compliments the other and laughs.A gust of cold wind blew out from the glass door that had opened automatically, and the elegant scent of perfume wafted in the air.

He paused, hesitated for a while, and walked in.It is true that he does not want to see Gu Tianbai, but he is going abroad, and he does not know when he will come back.Even if you don't say goodbye, let me know.Chasing them away like that last time made him feel embarrassed at the moment. He always felt that he was rude, but he also felt unforgivable.

When the front desk saw him coming, he immediately greeted him with a smile, "Hi sir, who do you want to contact? Do you have an appointment?"

"I'm looking for Gu Tianbai, but I don't have an appointment." Gu Yu replied.

The receptionist looked at him with a flash of surprise, and then smiled immediately: "I'll contact Mr. Gu's secretary immediately, sir, wait a moment."

He nodded and stood quietly in front of the stage, neither speaking nor urging.The receptionist dialed the phone, got up soon and apologized and said with a smile: "I'm sorry sir, although Mr. Gu didn't socialize today, he went shopping alone. I don't know when he will be back. I have some free time at noon the day after tomorrow. Would you like to make an appointment?"

"Shopping?" Gu Yu frowned, "Is he going in person?"

"Yes. Mr. Gu is rarely free, and the secretary said that he is going to buy some daily necessities. He is also a family-oriented person."

Gu family?Gu Yu sneered in his heart, what kind of cold joke made one's hair stand on end.

He thought for a while, then suddenly asked, "Is Mr. Gu's entertainment important?"

The front desk probably didn't expect him to ask such a question, and replied without thinking: "It's important. If it's an unimportant entertainment, he won't go there in person."

"Then...has he pushed any business?" Gu Yu asked again.

"Sir, you are joking, the company needs to eat. If Mr. Gu promotes a big deal, there will be problems throughout the company," the receptionist said, chatting a few gossips, "I heard that there is a social gathering that has been planned for a long time. That night, Mr. Gu said nothing but refused to go, causing the directors to rush into the office and have a big fight with him. Mr. Gu also lost a lot of money. Everyone couldn't figure out why he would suddenly turn his back on him."

The front desk was smiling, and wanted to ask him if he wanted to make an appointment, but Gu Yu was taken aback, and quickly asked, "When?"

"At noon the day after tomorrow, do you think it's suitable?"

"No." Gu Yu blinked his eyes, unable to see any expression, he just asked persistently, "When did you just say that?"

"Oh, last autumn, I don't remember the exact time, anyway, it rained a lot that day..."

"There is no need to make an appointment," Gu Yu took a step back, "Thank you."

The front desk hadn't realized why it suddenly turned to the appointment, he had already turned around and walked out the door quickly.

It was hot outside, and Gu Yu was upset, so he bought a popsicle, sat in a shaded place and gnawed it slowly, wondering if he should wait for Gu Tianbai to come back.

God always tricks people.Who would not want to see their biological father for the last time?In such a sudden anxious moment, even the president of the company, who has always been calm and calm, will panic all of a sudden.

Gu Yu thought, maybe at the last moment, if the doctor asked him "do you still need medicine to stay awake", he said "yes", and if he stayed for two more hours, maybe Gu Tianbai would be able to see his grandfather for the last time.

But the father and son never saw each other.

Is it his fault?

Gu Yu didn't want to see Gu Tianbai, so he didn't even ask him to send him back to his hometown for burial in the end.

But he is grandpa's own son.Could it be that he is the only one who is sad, but Gu Tianbai is not sad?

Gu Yu felt a little uncomfortable, got up and threw the half-eaten popsicle into the trash can.

Maybe...was he really doing something wrong?

A gust of wind blew on the street, rustling the leaves beside the road, and the heat subsided a little.Pedestrians were still in a hurry, passing him one by one.Gu Yu thought for a long time and decided to leave.

When he was about to leave, he turned around and saw a familiar car parked on the side of the road, baking in the sun.Gu Yu was startled, and when he was hesitating whether to go there, a young man, probably a secretary, walked out of the office building, stood by the car, and knocked on the window respectfully.

The car door opened, and the figure he was looking forward to stepped out of the car.

Gu Tianbai went around to the other side, opened the passenger door, took out several beautifully wrapped pockets, and handed them to the secretary.When he opened the back door again, the secretary hurriedly said, "Mr. Gu, let me get it."

"Here I come, don't break it," Gu Tianbai went in again and brought out several bags, all of them exquisite, beautiful, high-end and luxurious, "I'll send you the location, you can call a car to take it there."

"Alright Mr. Gu, are you interested in buying so many things today?" The secretary smiled.

"It's for my child, I haven't been with him for a long time," Gu Qianfan said, got into the car, lowered the window, "I have to go see Director Wang, and arrange my schedule after you're done."

"Okay." The secretary replied.

The windows went up, then down again quickly. "Throw away all the bags and boxes outside, and buy a few ordinary gift bags." Gu Tianbai ordered.

Gu Yu took a step forward, but before he had the courage to run over, the car had already started and drove away.

He walked in silence until he came to a neighborhood.The sun has gradually weakened, and it is not as scorching and hot as in the afternoon. The breeze blows the street trees, and the branches and leaves sway with the wind.The smell of food wafts out of the peaceful neighborhood again, making people salivate from afar.

"Brother!" A childish voice suddenly came out from behind him, almost bursting with excitement.

Gu Yu turned his head to look, and there were two more calls, and he saw a child sitting in the gazebo.Lele was sitting in the pavilion holding a thick children's dinosaur science book, and when he saw him turn his head, he jumped down happily, without noticing that he fell into the mud.Gu Yu rushed over to pick him up, Lele quickly picked up the book and put it next to the toy, looking at him with a smile.

Gu Yu patted the dust off his body, "Lele, why are you here alone?"

"Mom is chatting with the aunts over there." Lele pointed with her little hand and pulled him to read the book. "But brother, I don't know many words in the book you gave me. I will be in the first grade next semester. I can recognize a lot of words when my mother speaks."

"Yes, you are the best." Gu Yu rubbed his head.

"No, brother is the best. Mom said that brother has always been No.1, but why didn't I get the little red flower? I also want to be as smart as brother." Lele raised his head to look at him, and picked up the The bully who is always with you.

Gu Yu mentioned Lele, hugged him and sat down, just as his butt was touching the bench, he suddenly thought of something, this scene is so familiar... Hey, isn't this what Guan Xiaoli said, "You hug Lele, Lele hugs the dinosaur, The dinosaur is holding a dinosaur egg, and the egg is holding a dinosaur" boring matryoshka.

...Ah, I miss Guan Xiaoli a little bit, how is he doing?

Gu Yu shook his head to recall his thoughts, played with Lele for a while, and walked into the garden alone.

A few women sit together and gossip about their parents, and everyone is busy knitting.Gu Yu saw Tian Yunpei at a glance, he stopped and looked at them not far away, not knowing what excuse he could use to walk over.

"Xiaotian, your sweater is too big, the sleeves are so long, your son is so small." A woman said.

Tian Yunpei straightened the sweater she knitted, "I have more than one son, this is for my boss."

"Hey, you still have a big one?" The other lady was very interested, "Why haven't I seen it before?"

"He has been living with his grandparents, and now he has graduated from college and is about to go to graduate school." There was pride in her tone that couldn't be hidden, like joy jumping inside.

"Such a big kid, who still wears the sweaters knitted by his mother? You can knit two for Lele now that he is young and doesn't know beauty or ugliness."

"That's different. I haven't knitted a sweater for my boss for a long time. My eldest son is very promising. He went abroad for an exam. I heard that it's very cold there. Let's make two for him. I don't know if he wants it. We had a quarrel the first time we met. But as long as he is capable, I can rest assured that my family Lele can be half as good as him in learning." Tian Yunpei said.

"Whether his grades are good or not, he is your son. You will have to rely on Lele in the future. Otherwise, your eldest son has never lived with you, so what if he is promising? Could it be that he still remembers you when he grows up? "

There was silence for a while, and then he sighed, "It doesn't matter if he remembers it or not, but can I not remember the meat that fell from my body? He is good everywhere, handsome, and willing to endure hardships, but he just refuses to accept it." I take care of it. Every time Lele is disobedient, I scare him and say that you are going to become a little villain like a brother... "

As soon as the topic of children's rebellion came up, several mothers talked endlessly, sharing their unlucky children at home.They are all the same cute, but there are thousands of rebellious ones.A mountain is taller than a mountain, and a child is more bearish than a child.

Gu Yu turned around and kicked the stone depressedly.What luck, I just heard this passage.

"Ah, this part is scattered, I have to tear it down and re-weave it when I go back," Tian Yunpei said as she got up, "It's getting late, I'll..."

"Brother!" Lele's voice came out, "Why doesn't Mommy go home and cook?"

When Gu Yu turned his head, the eyes of several women were all staring at him.Seeing him, Tian Yunpei hurriedly hid the wool in her hands behind her back, walked towards him, and looked at him in surprise, "Xiaobao, why are you here?"

Gu Yu took a step back, cleared his throat, looked at the non-existent birds in the sky, and said with difficulty, "...Mom."

Tian Yunpei was taken aback for a moment, and then he forgot to hide the wool in his hand, and hurriedly grabbed him, overjoyed, "Hey, hey! Good boy, go, I'll cook for you."

Gu Yu was dragged by her for a while, and after a while she still pulled out her hand uncomfortably, "I won't eat, I don't trouble you."

"What's the trouble, no trouble!"

"...I came here to say that I'm going to study abroad, and you should know it too," Gu Yu casually stroked the hem of his short-sleeved shirt, "Let's have a meal as a family, and call Gu Tian... My Father."

"Hey, good, good!" Gu Ma nodded, "When? Tonight?"

Gu Yu thought for a while: "It's noon the day after tomorrow."

Gu Yu returned to the painting boat hall when all the dishes on the table were cold.Jian Qiao lay on the table, got up and prepared to heat up the dishes before serving them.

"Someone sent a lot of things this afternoon. Check to see if it's yours." Jian Qiao put down the plate and pointed to a large pile of bags on the sofa, all of which were packed in simple monochrome kraft paper pockets.

Gu Yu was stunned.

It turned out that he was the "child in the family" that Gu Tianbai said.

It is true that Gu Tianbai has not been with him for a long time, 15 years have passed.

He opened the bag and took a look. It was mostly practical things, and there were even two expensive down jackets.Gu Yu was speechless, took out a jacket and put it on his body, and squeezed the soft down.

Suddenly being thrown from behind, Gu Yu smiled, turned around and hugged Jian Qiao.

"It's summer, why are you wearing such thick clothes?" Jian Qiao rubbed his shoulders, "It's so soft."

"... I heard that winter in Moscow will be very cold." Gu Yu took off his clothes, walked to the dinner table and sat down. He had no appetite and his mind was in a mess.

"That's right, I'll buy you a few thick ones to keep you super warm." Jian Qiao handed the chopsticks to him, the food on the table was emitting "second-hand smoke" that wasn't so fresh, "See you today Are your parents already? Have they agreed to exhibit the paintings? Yi Xianghan is still waiting for your reply."

Gu Yu buried his head in a mouthful of white rice, chewed it tastelessly, and after a long time, looked at Jian Qiao, and said in a low voice, "Jian Qiao, what if I disagree?"

Jian Qiao also looked at him, with gentle eyes and a warm face, and smiled at him for a long time.