novelraw Chapter 958 - 370: My Sister Was Reborn (Part 14)
Chapter 958 - 370: My Sister Was Reborn (Part 14)
Although their family doesn’t lack money, even if their daughter never works in her life, they could still live comfortably on rental income.
But if she could have a stable job and an income, only then could the couple truly be at ease.
Luckily, He Tiantian doesn’t know about her parents’ humble wish, if she knew, she’d surely be speechless.
Dad, Mom, I’m going to become a great painter.
If it were just about drawing portraits or being a tutor, why would I work hard for over a dozen hours a day?
My original painting skills have already surpassed that level, okay?!
"Tiantian paints so well, surely there won’t be any problem getting into the Central Academy of Fine Arts this time!"
"Yes, yes! The Central Academy of Fine Arts is the best art school in our country, it can even be considered a national-level institution!"
The more He Guotai and his wife thought about it, the happier they became.
However, problems also arose.
At night, the couple lay in bed but couldn’t fall asleep for a long time.
"Honey, if Tiantian really goes to university in the Capital City, she might not be able to take care of herself!"
"Yes, I’m worried about that too. This child, usually, she paints for over a dozen hours a day, and when she’s creating or has a sudden insight, she, she can’t even find time to eat or sleep!"
"...How about we go to the Capital City with her?"
"You can’t, you still have to work. Besides, Xinxin is still here, if we both leave, what about Xinxin?"
This time, it was Tian Shumin who thought of her eldest daughter.
She nestled in her husband’s arms and said softly, "Xinxin is about to start her senior year; she’s preparing for graduate school exams. It’s a very crucial time, the family can’t be without someone."
He Guotai felt a bit of a headache, "Yes, we can’t favor one daughter over the other."
But with the younger daughter, we are indeed uneasy.
"How about this, let me go with her. It’s just accompanying her to study; there are plenty of middle school parents doing this!"
Tian Shumin had obviously been pondering this problem for a while.
So, when she brought it up now, she surprisingly spoke with clarity: "I’ll just rent a place near the school, buy groceries, cook meals, and keep an eye on Tiantian, to make sure she eats and sleeps well..."
"Alright, let’s do it that way for now!"
He Guotai nodded, a decision was thus made.
A couple of days later, He Tiantian was to go to the Capital City to take the Central Academy of Fine Arts’ professional exam.
The He Family practically went in full force.
He Tiantian: ... Oh well, sending her to the exam is her parents’ wish and right, she can’t forcibly take that away as their daughter.
As for He Tianxin, well, she just wanted to take advantage of the winter vacation to have some fun in the Capital City, which is quite normal.
Just as her sister is about to take her graduate school exams, she could go to Yonghe Palace to pray.
Though she didn’t know whether the immortals at Yonghe Palace took care of exam-related matters, sincerity was key.
Just like that, the family went to the Capital City together.
He Tiantian first participated in a painter’s salon organized by Boss Feng, where she met some talented individuals in the circle.
Unfortunately, the teachers from the Central Academy couldn’t attend due to the upcoming art exams.
However, He Tiantian wasn’t looking to take shortcuts anyway.
It’s not that she didn’t want to take shortcuts, but she was confident enough.
Of course, drawing well isn’t everything.
Sometimes, if your style doesn’t fit the requirements of the art school, it’s hard to score high.
Even a real famous painter might not pass the art exams if they took them again.
No way around it, standardized education is full of strict rules.
Even in the arts, there are many rigid requirements and standards.
He Tiantian: ...
She was indeed confident, but not arrogant.
She had vaguely formed her own style, but if required to draw exam-standard assignments, she could do it too.
During the exam, He Tiantian restrained her personality and flair, diligently drawing in an academic style.
But rules are objective, and the foundation of a person is evident with just a stroke of the brush.
Even if He Tiantian drew something that didn’t conform to the style, at most she wouldn’t get full marks, but she wouldn’t fail either.
And when He Tiantian was methodical in her painting, her steady lines and skillful use of color truly impressed the invigilating teachers.
In the large exam hall, the invigilators kept wandering around, but their eyes couldn’t help but linger on He Tiantian’s drawing board.
"What great painting!"
"Yeah, with this level, why is she even taking professional exams? She’s qualified to teach others!"
"... This young girl isn’t that old, but her foundation is so solid! These lines, this composition, you can’t achieve without several years of foundation!"