Chapter 8 (8)

At first, Co Quan Da came up with the idea of organizing an exhibition of the works of the Co family at this gallery, but both father and son unanimously opposed it. After that, I don't know how Co Quan Da convinced his father, but the only condition Co Trong Minh gave was that Co Quan Dao's work must account for one-third or more. Co Quan Dao knew his father wanted to guide him, but inside he did not want to receive this kind of guidance. These past few years, the only thing he wanted to do was to get rid of his father's drawing style and get as far away as possible.

"How can you just ignore everything like that? Don't forget, this exhibition room was left to you by your mother, I'm just managing it for you." Co Quan Da was not happy and said, "Even though at first you shamelessly forced me to bring out my work, I still couldn't really stand by and watch you work so hard alone. These past few days you've become so much older." It's been so much, my skin is completely dry." Over the past few years, Co Quan Dao has often left his paintings unfinished, and the more he paints, the more gloomy he becomes. At that time, she said she had to take the risk of doing a painting exhibition to force Co Quan Dao to reveal his status, forcing him out of a state of insecurity after a long period of depression. Originally firmly disagreed, but after hearing that, her father agreed without hesitation. She knew that even though he said he had escaped from this mortal world, his father still worried about Co Quan Dao in his heart. Seeing his sister angry, Co Quan Dao just bowed his head and drank tea without speaking. His grandfather was a rich businessman in Singapore. Even though he had many children, his mother was the only daughter, so she was always cherished like a precious gem in her hand. Every painting exam cost a lot of money to invite a teacher. good at giving advice. While traveling back home, his mother met Co Trong Minh, who revealed his talent in the world of painting. As soon as the actor met, he fell in love, writing an anecdote in the world of writers and artists. Who would have thought that his mother was constrained by the nature of an adventurous and windy actor, and the traditional education the family received from childhood had constrained his mother. All her life she tried to maintain a kind of false image that the couple still cherished. each other as guests, using this kind of false pretenses to deceive their children, their parents, their brothers, and even their husbands. Until she committed suicide due to depression, Co Trong Minh was both terrified and regretful, but it was all too late. This exhibition room was built by her grandfather. The original intention was for her daughter, who loves calligraphy, to admire it every time she rests. Unexpectedly, it ended up becoming a life-saving straw to help her mother escape reality. and close yourself inside. Especially after her children grew up, she put almost all of her energy into it, so she was also very famous in the world of calligraphy and painting. After his mother passed away, the exhibition hall was named after him. He didn't like doing business, so he was still in charge of Co Quan Da. Co Quan Da did not follow family tradition. She studied economic management at university, and her exhibition room also developed very well. He knows that his sister is actually only devoted to her mother, otherwise a family like theirs would have many antique paintings, her father's works, her mother's legacy, and company shares in the house. The money from my uncles that my grandfather gave me, even if I spend it for many generations, it won't be gone. A girl like you doesn't need to work so hard. "Okay, okay, don't look down anymore. You shouldn't be so angry, I'm Co Quan Dao, if those female fans of mine knew you were bullying me, they definitely wouldn't forgive you." Co Quan Da smiled and took the cup from his brother's hand to get more water. She herself didn't know why. It was clear that her brother was much older than her, but in her heart she always felt sorry for him. Since childhood, every time she played, he would quietly draw, every time her body was covered in sweat and mud, he would still be clean and fragrant. She knew he had cried silently many times, but in front of his mother, he always maintained a calm smile. In the past, she always thought that if he were not her brother, she would definitely love him more madly than the girls who secretly loved him, because of his talent, because of his gentleness. him, even for his suffering. Then she realized that perhaps he really wasn't her own brother. One day when she was 17 years old, her father took her to a woman's funeral. He told her that the person lying in the coffin was her biological mother. During the funeral, she suddenly couldn't help but think about whether she was her father's biological child after all. In this house, although her father was often not home, her mother and brother always loved her so much that she never had any doubts about her bloodline. However, the truth confused her. She quickly wanted to prove to this mother and daughter that she and they were not unrelated. She forced her father to do a paternity test, but her father hesitated. Because her father hesitated, she became more confused and impatient. In the end, she forced her too much, so her father finally agreed. That was the first time she saw her mother angry with her father, and the only time. The mother, who was always beautiful and elegant at that time, was not even dressed properly, so she ran down the stairs and gave her father a slap in the face: "Tieu Da is the child of our Co family, no need to prove it. My child." Raised by myself from a young age, I have proven that it is more than enough." She sobbed in her mother's arms, and from then on insisted on being her daughter, Co Quan Dao's younger sister. Such a tolerant and honest mother and brother is a blessing that others may not be able to have even if they practice for many generations. Co Quan Da sat down on the sofa next to Co Quan Dao and reached out to help his brother fix some tangled hair. The thing she can't forgive herself the most in this life is her mother's suicide. At that time, she and A Thich were in the midst of their passionate love. While her mother was taking a nap, she hid in the room to make porridge and called, but unexpectedly her mother jumped down from upstairs. Standing in front of her mother's remains, looking at Co Quan Dao with a calm exterior but clearly showing despair and collapse in her eyes, she used her lifelong happiness to swear to take good care of her brother on her mother's behalf. That same day, she and A Thich made an agreement. Before her sister-in-law entered the door, the two decided not to get married. Now she has seen the dawn, because this painting exhibition Co Quan Dao has regained her interest and confidence. It's okay to draw new ones, it's okay to complete unfinished ones, after all, we've taken a big step forward. What more could you ask for? Mom in heaven will also be very happy. "Brother, you must have been very tired the past few days, drawing day and night, right? Do you need to go out to relieve your sadness?"