Sun Fu drove Wang Gang back home. Because he lived in a courtyard in an alley and it was difficult to drive in, Sun Fu parked the car at the entrance of the alley and walked in with Wang Gang.
Liu Ruomiao was sulking and sitting alone in the car.
Wang Gang originally didn't want the Sun Mansion to give him a gift and give him a chance to coax his fiancée, but the Sun Mansion insisted on sending it away, as if he had something to say.
Sun Fu didn't say anything along the way. It wasn't until the two of them walked into the house that Sun Fu said:
"I'm sorry, Miaomiao is not sensible. Don't be surprised."
Wang Gang shook his head and said with a smile: "I don't think it's strange, but you should pay more attention. Before the wedding, the bride's mood fluctuates greatly, so she needs to be coaxed."
Sun Fu sighed: "Don't worry about the car, I really can't have it."
"Okay! It's just a car. With our relationship, what do you care about?" Wang Gang patted Sun Fu on the shoulder and said:
"What I just said is true. Without you, my paintings are worthless. If you hadn't secretly entered my paintings into the competition, I wouldn't be as successful as I am now."
"That's different." Sun Fu said seriously: "I have been able to gain a foothold in the capital and buy cars and houses all these years because of your support. I will always remember this, and I can no longer accept gifts from you."
"We brothers, what are we arguing about?" Wang Gang punched Sun Fu and said.
Sun Fu also laughed, but he knew in his heart that Wang Gang had many friends who grew up in the welfare home, and most of them had drifted away. Only he could maintain friendship because he knew how to advance and retreat.
Wang Gang treats him as a friend, but he cannot treat Wang Gang as a cash machine, otherwise no matter how good the friendship is, it will fade away.
Moreover, as long as Wang Gang's reputation remains, his Sun family will be the number one figure in the capital's art circle, and will receive a lot of benefits.
Liu Ruomiao is too young and doesn't understand the world's inner world. She only looks at the immediate interests, which is really stupid.
Sun Fu thought to himself that if he had the opportunity, he would tell his fiancée not to focus on immediate interests all day long.
"If you really want to give me a gift, just wrap a big red envelope and cash it directly!" The Sun family finally compromised, but the bottom line was that the amount of the red envelope should not exceed 100,000 yuan.
Wang Gang had no choice but to agree and send him out personally.
"Before I get married, I invite friends from the former welfare home to get together. Will you come?" Standing at the door, Sun Fu turned around and said to Wang Gang.
"Okay, I haven't seen my old friend for a long time. When the time comes, you can send me a message and I will go by myself." Wang Gang thought for a while and said.
Ever since he became famous, his friends from the welfare home always wanted to get close to him, but they actually wanted to get benefits. Wang Gang had a clear conscience and would hide away if he could.
But sometimes, human nature cannot be avoided, and the Sun family's face must be given.
After Sun Mansion left, Wang Gang went back to his house to rest. There was nothing to clean up at home. Sun Mansion had already made arrangements in advance.
This courtyard house was bought by Wang Gang after he became famous. The original price was not exaggerated and it cost tens of millions.
He doesn't buy a building, not because he likes the appreciation space of the courtyard house, but because he needs a studio with a quiet environment.
This house is in the deepest part of the alley, and it is difficult for cars to get in. Not only is it remote, but the surrounding market atmosphere is strong, and it is very convenient for living and eating.
Most of his neighbors are old people. Wang Gang looks young, but his mental age is already at the level of an old monster, so he is more adaptable to living here.
When he is not painting, he likes to play chess with his neighbors and chat freely.
Sun's wedding was held five days later in a five-star hotel. As the best man, Wang Gang didn't have many things to do, but he had a lot to do.
The Sun Mansion had already sent him the wedding procedures, along with a photo of the bridesmaids.
Sun Mansion did not lie, Liu Ruomiao's friend was indeed beautiful, Sun Mansion's intention was obvious.
Wang Gang couldn't help but think of Xu Hongdou.
"Oh, let nature take its course!"
Wang Gang sighed and took out a painting from the space. If Xu Hongdou were here, he would definitely recognize that the person in the painting was himself.
Wang Gang had only finished half of the painting, but Xu Hongdou's temperament was already vivid on the paper. After Wang Gang finished the painting, he was going to give it to Xu Hongdou, which was worthy of their acquaintance.
The next day, Wang Gang bought some fruit supplements and went alone to the orphanage where he grew up to visit the old director.
The old director's name is Mei Fang. She is sixty-five years old this year. She has dedicated her life to the orphanage. She is unmarried and childless, but she treats all the children in the orphanage as her own.
In the early years of the orphanage, the operation of the orphanage was difficult, and Director Mei had to ensure that the children were fed even if she did not eat.
Later, after Wang Gang became famous, he made many donations in his own name and organized art exhibitions to raise funds. As a result, the situation in the welfare home became much better.
When he came back this time, Wang Gang brought a lot of candies and distributed them to the children before heading to the dean's office.
When Wang Gang arrived, Dean Mei, wearing reading glasses, was busy at his desk and did not notice Wang Gang's arrival.
"Dean." Wang Gang called softly, but the old dean didn't even raise his head.
Wang Gang couldn't help but increase his voice, and the dean seemed to be aware of it.
"Xiao Gang is here!" The dean squinted his eyes and struggled to identify the person, and finally recognized Wang Gang.
"Dean, your cataracts are serious again, why don't you go to the hospital for surgery?"
Wang Gang walked to the dean and squatted down, and found that not only her ears were not very good, but her eyesight was getting worse and worse.
"I can still see, why waste that money!" The old dean touched Wang Gang's face happily and said, "Are you feeling better?"
The old dean also knew about depression. Sun Mansion would not lie to her, and neither would Wang Gang.
"It's much better." Wang Gang said with a hearty smile.
"That's good." The dean smiled kindly.
Wang Gang helped the dean sit on the sofa and presented the gift.
"Come here and bring whatever you want." The dean said dissatisfied, "I'll take the things back later."
"It's just some fruit. If you don't want to eat it, give it to the children." Wang Gang divided the gift into two, handed the fruit to the dean, and put the nutritional supplements behind the sofa.
"You came back to attend my grandson's wedding, right? I remember you are half a year older than him, and my grandson is already married. When will you get married?" the dean asked, holding Wang Gang's hand.
"I'm not in a hurry. We already have a partner and we're still in the stage of getting to know each other."
Dean Mei asked curiously: "What kind of girl? Do you have any photos?"
Wang Gang took out his mobile phone and found Xu Hongdou's photo to show to Dean Mei.
Dean Mei put on her reading glasses, held her cell phone, and squinted her eyes. After several attempts, she finally saw Xu Hongdou's face clearly.
"What a handsome girl." Dean Mei put down the phone with a smile.
Wang Gang frowned and said: "Dean, I will take you to the hospital for a check-up this afternoon. Don't say no to going."
Dean Mei was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but laugh: "These words sound familiar, as if you brats refused to sleep when I was a kid. That's how I sounded."
Wang Gang showed a smile and said: "Dean, you raised me when I was young, and I will raise you when you are old."
Dean Mei's eyes were a little moist when she heard this. Over the years, she has raised as many as eighty children.
Some people grow up and leave the orphanage, never to return.
Some people will come back to visit her old bones.
But there is no one who wants to support her in her old age.
"It's good that you have this heart. I'm not old enough to move, so I need your care." Dean Mei chuckled and said, "I still want to work in the hospital for another twenty years."
Wang Gang shook his head and said: "Dean, you are old and have reached the end of your life. Some things should be left to the people below."
Dean Mei held Wang Gang's hand kindly and said, "I have worked hard all my life. If you let me rest, it would be better to let me die."
"Bah, bah, bah, what's the word for death?" Wang Gang said angrily: "The dean has a bodhisattva heart. Good people will be rewarded and they will live a long life."
"Forget it if you live to be a hundred years old." Dean Mei said openly, "I will live until the day I see you get married and start a business."
"It must be possible." Wang Gang said firmly.
In the afternoon, Wang Gang took Dean Mei to the hospital and had his eyes and ears checked.
The doctor said that her ears were fine, but the cataracts were already serious and it was best to have surgery immediately. After the surgery, she should also pay attention to eye care and not be overtired.
Wang Gang immediately arranged for Dean Mei to be hospitalized.
"I am not going to the hospital today. There are still many things to deal with in the hospital. I will come back to the hospital after I finish handling them." Dean Mei said stubbornly.
"I'll watch over at the welfare home. The only thing you have to do now is to be hospitalized with peace of mind." Wang Gang forcibly dragged Dean Mei to the ward.
"The Sun family is getting married in a few days. I will be the witness. How can I witness the marriage if I am hospitalized for surgery?" Dean Mei said.
"I'll explain it to Sun Mansion, and you can rest assured and recover from your illness."
After Wang Gang settled in Dean Mei, he called Sun Mansion.
Sun Fu rushed to the hospital quickly, and Wang Gang found three scratches on his face.
"Are you having a conflict with Miaomiao?" Wang Gang asked curiously.
"No, a little dispute doesn't matter." Sun Fu touched his cheek awkwardly and changed the subject:
"Dean, are you okay?"
"It's okay, minor cataract surgery. I have arranged her into a single ward. She will be examined tomorrow and the surgery will be done within three days at the earliest. The director may not be able to attend your wedding," Wang Gang said.
