Chapter 375 Three Stooges
Although Liu Qingshan’s azalea is not neat, every branch, every flower, and even every leaf on the azalea is full of life and sunshine.
At first glance, what you see is not a gorgeous blooming azalea, but a spring with beautiful mountains, a breeze summer, a mountain, and a flowing water.
In its random form, the splendor of life and the colorful colors are presented in the most perfect and healthiest way.
If those neat works of famous masters are beauties on the assembly line, then Liu Qingshan’s azaleas are the village girl with extraordinary spiritual energy in the mountains.
The village girl who doesn't eat fireworks may be a bit rustic, a little bad at dressing up, and even a little sloppy. Her rolled-up trousers, her cheeks stained with new mud, and her hair holding leaves are blatantly showing her identity to people - a small village girl who has never seen the world.
However, her agile expression, her eyes as clear as high water spring water, her delicate nose, her small and rosy mouth, and her smooth and delicate cheeks without any powder are all unreplicable beauty in this world.
Even the top plastic surgeon cannot replicate her every frown and smile.
Even the most powerful painter cannot draw the stars in her eyes and the spring breeze in her smile.
The moment He Feng saw the azalea, he felt like he saw a fairy, as if the azaleas swaying in the wind were his lover in his previous life and his bond in this life.
Just by watching it from photos and videos, he can feel this way. He knows very well that if he sees the real thing, he will definitely be shocked to the point where he can't speak.
He confidently told his superiors about his feelings, hoping that Liu Qingshan's representative of azaleas could participate in the exhibition. Then the superiors held a meeting to solicit everyone's opinions.
However, for his personal reasons, these unrepeatable azaleas were rejected.
He Feng felt very uncomfortable. He thought that after telling Liu Qingshan this bad news, Liu Qingshan would be unhappy, but unexpectedly, Liu Qingshan comforted him instead.
He thought that he could not disappoint Liu Qingshan.
He also comforted Liu Qingshan and said, "Qingshan, it's okay. I won't blame myself. Don't feel uncomfortable. Let's think of a way. I will definitely let your azalea appear at the flower show."
"Ah? Is there any other way? Didn't you say you must have a business license to participate in the competition?"
"The solutions are all figured out by people. As long as you don't give up, there will be a way. You can wait for my news."
He Feng's words were filled with fighting spirit to make Liu Qingshan feel much more comfortable in his heart.
Although I don’t know what the future will be, Liu Qingshan was quite moved to see He Feng working so hard to let his azalea appear at the flower exhibition.
He said a little embarrassedly: "Well, He Feng, I think about it, why do you have to let my flowers attend the flower exhibition?"
"How to say, I don't know if you have ever felt this way. When you go to dinner and find a good restaurant, you will have the idea of telling everyone and letting everyone taste it. Or, when you accidentally discover a very unpopular but very good-looking movie, you will also want to share it with others so that they can also feel the charm of this movie."
Liu Qingshan seemed to understand a little.
Just like when he found delicious wild honey, he wanted to tell everyone that he could also taste the wild honey.
He had no doubts in his heart now, just wait for the good news from He Feng with peace of mind.
However, the wait was a bit long, and after another three days, He Feng sent him a message.
"Qingshan, everything is done. Tomorrow morning, you will directly bring the best pot of azaleas in your home to the city."
Liu Qingshan happened to have lunch at home when he received the news.
He originally thought that after lunch, he had to go into the mountain to dig azaleas. But as soon as He Feng's news came, his plan would have to be changed immediately.
He threw away the bowls and chopsticks with joy, stared at his phone with his eyes firmly, and listened to He Feng's words again.
That's right, He Feng did say he wanted to pull an azalea to the city tomorrow.
And it is the best one to pull.
So, is there any conclusion to attend the flower exhibition?
Liu Qingshan was very excited. At this time, He Feng said again: "I have arranged the matter for the flower exhibition. Tomorrow, you just need to bring your best pot of azaleas."
This sentence was like a fierce medicine, which made Liu Qingshan finally cheered: "Haha, that's great."
"What's so good?" Wu Cuimei looked at the stupid son in confusion and said, "What's so happy about it? I won't eat anymore?"
Although I really want to share this joy with my mother, the matter has not been fully achieved, so Liu Qingshan thinks it is better not to say it first, so as not to be happy for the whole family.
So he made up a kind lie and said, "Haha, that's right. A friend of mine who used to work on the construction site found a partner. He chased him for a long time and finally got it. He was about to get married and called me to have a wedding."
Upon hearing this, Wu Cuimei couldn't help but say happily: "This is indeed a great joy. Qingshan, look, your friends have found a partner and got married, so you have to hurry up, do you know?"
Liu Qingshan:...
I really want to slap myself, why do you say that? Isn’t it good to say something? Why do you want to find a partner for Mao?
Wu Cuimei continued to teach, "Qingshan, although you are still young, I tell you, the sooner you get married, the better. Think about it, if you get married now, your child can go to elementary school in six or seven years. At that time, you will be over thirty years old. How great it is, in another twenty years, your child can get married again, and at that time you are only forty-five or six years old, and you are still young."
Liu Qingshan:...
After hearing what my mother said, Liu Qingshan cleaned the rice in the bowl and hurried out: "Mom, I won't tell you so much. I'm going to fill a pot of stone flowers and send it to him as a gift tomorrow."
"Use stone flowers as a gift?"
"Yes, he just likes flowers and plants, just like me."
Liu Qingshan didn't say much, and just made a few excuses and came to the yard to start choosing azaleas.
There are many stone flowers in the yard now and their appearance varies. It is quite difficult to choose the most beautiful pot of azaleas.
Finally, after picking and looking at the azaleas and contacting He Feng for analysis, we selected a thick plant in the yard with many buds and buds waiting to bloom.
After choosing, you will nail the wooden rack to pack it.
The next morning, Liu Qingshan took the azaleas with him as agreed and went out early. After arriving in the city, he found him according to the location of He Fengfa.
After arriving, I found out that the destination was a pretty large flower shop.
As soon as He Feng saw Liu Qingshan, he immediately came forward enthusiastically: "I didn't expect you to be so early."
Today, He Feng wears casual clothes, but he exudes nobility all over his body.
Liu Qingshan thought to himself, He Feng is really a second-generation official.
However, if he is a second-generation official, then his colleagues should have too little time to curry favor with him. How could he go against him everywhere?
Liu Qingshan had nothing to do, but said with the same enthusiasm: "Haha, I just want to come early, so we can set off early."
"Don't worry, everything is arranged." He Feng took Liu Qingshan into the flower shop.
The layout of this flower shop is not like an ordinary flower shop.
Ordinary flower shops wish they could fill every corner of the shop with flowers, crowded, but this flower shop was not that crowded, but instead there were bonsai here and pots of flowers there, decorating this large shop with orderly arrangements.
In addition to green plants, there are also some uniquely shaped stones and antiques in the store.
A middle-aged man in the same casual dress sat behind a tree-root tea table. When he saw two young people walking in, he immediately stood up and greeted, "Come on, have a cup of tea first, don't worry."
After saying that, he poured a few cups of tea from the purple clay teapot on the tree root tea table.
He Feng introduced: "Qingshan, let me introduce you to you. This is our famous local craftsman. Many of his bonsai have won awards from major flower exhibitions."
"Haha, that's been a matter of many years ago. Why did you mention it?" the man smiled, "Little handsome guy, don't listen to He Feng's bragging. Compared with your azaleas, my bonsai is simply not worth mentioning."
Seeing that the other party was humble, Liu Qingshan did not dare to be complacent. He said humbly: "Where are, I am a layman for these bonsai flowers and so on. I hope you will give me more advice in the future."
"Haha, it's easy to say, come on, let's have a cup of tea and take a break, and then set off later."
From the chat, I learned that this man, who seemed to be about forty years old, was named Wu Shi, and he was indeed a famous artist.
However, that happened before he was thirty years old. Later, as he grew older and his imagination gradually became scarce, he began his reclusive life.
His works have never won any awards.
From his words, you can feel that he has some regrets.
He Feng comforted: "It's okay, as the saying goes, three cobblers, Zhuge Liang, this time we can work together, and the azaleas in Qingshan will definitely win the award."
"Yes, yes." Liu Qingshan didn't know how to comfort people, so he followed He Feng's words.
He Feng smiled and said, "Haha, you are really not humble."
"Hehe, you all think I can win the award, so why are I humble?"
"However, it's not the time to be happy." He Feng said, "This flower exhibition is a relatively large flower exhibition in our South China region. Many famous craftsmen and celebrities will participate. Whether you can win the award depends entirely on luck."
"Why rely on luck?" Liu Qingshan said inexplicably.
"You don't have the strength, so why don't you rely on luck?"
Liu Qingshan:...
"If I had known whether I could win the award was only by luck, I would have brought a few more pots of azaleas. In this way, the chance of winning the award would be higher." Liu Qingshan said with some regret.
"Haha, you are stupid. Things are precious because they are rare. Do you understand? If you bring several pots of beautiful azaleas at once, I can guarantee that your chances of winning are zero."
"Don't hit people like this." Wu Shi smiled, "The rhododendrons in the green mountains are beautifully wild and have natural shapes. It is still possible to win awards. It depends on the judges of this session."
After drinking tea and taking a break, the three of them prepared to go on a trip.
Although the journey to Huashang is not far away, it takes about three hours to go on the highway.
On the way, looking at the scenery passing by on both sides of the expressway, Wu Shi was in a complicated mood and couldn't help complaining to He Feng: "He Feng, I regret it a little now. I shouldn't have listened to you."
"Why?" He Feng sat in the passenger seat, turned his head to look at Wu Shike who was struggling behind and said, "What do you regret?"
"Oh, I haven't participated in this kind of flower exhibition competition for more than ten years. Now, in the eyes of my colleagues, I am just an ordinary flower shop owner. I participated in this kind of large flower exhibition as a self-employed person. In the eyes of our colleagues, I am simply overestimating my abilities. You don't know what they said in the WeChat group. Oh, I really shouldn't listen to you. I've become their joke now, and they all have to wait to see me make a fool of me. You really hurt me."
"Haha, it turns out that it's because of this." He Feng couldn't help but smile when he saw Wu Shi's eyebrows were squeezed with his wrinkled eyes, "Don't worry, I can definitely make you proud this time."
"It's so light, everyone is attracted by their own eyes. It's better to think about how you should explain if you meet your colleague at the flower show." Wu Shi said.
Liu Qingshan then remembered that He Feng was an employee of the largest flower and tree company in the city, and said, "Yes, He Feng, it seems that your company has also participated in this flower exhibition. Then you didn't go with them? If they see you with us, will it have any impact on you?"
Although Liu Qingshan has never been in a big company, he thought that as long as there is a place where there is a profit, there will definitely be competition. Once there is competition and interests, people's hearts will be no longer old.
If He Feng’s colleagues saw He Feng helping outsiders attend the flower exhibition, they might have to target He Feng behind his back.
He Feng smiled very reluctantly and said, "Hey, I don't rely on them for my salary. I just want to say whatever they want, just don't pay attention to them. In short, Qingshan, just keep a calm mind and take good care of your azaleas. You don't have to worry about anything else."
He Feng's words are true, and Liu Qingshan really doesn't have to worry about anything.
After arriving at the destination, you don’t have to worry about the hotel you stay in or the place to eat. He Feng not only prepared it in advance, but also paid in advance.
This made Liu Qingshan very embarrassed.
While the three of them were having a meal in a high-end restaurant, Liu Qingshan lowered his body slightly and said, "He Feng, this place looks very expensive. How much did you give it? I'll transfer it to you on WeChat."
Chapter completed!