Chapter 496
My feelings of admiration for him grew deeper. After bidding goodbye to Ansley, I went to look for
Christopher with a joyful heart. I had barely taken a couple of steps when I heard Remington asking
him, “Master, can you really tell a person’s character through a painting? When will I be able to do
that?”
“Nonsense!” Ansley stroked his beard like a mischievous old man, then he winked and said, “I’m not a
deity of wisdom. How can I tell an artist’s character by looking at her art? That Crystal was obviously up
to no good as she was giving an elderly man like me seductive looks. I certainly won’t help her. As for
thisdy, she is a friend of yours and you are my buddy. Of course, I stand by you. Come on, I’ve kept
a bottle of good wine. Let’s go and enjoy it.”
When I heard this, I nearly stumbled and fell. I had thought that he had the wisdom of the gods! It
turned out that he was just down to earth.
After a while, Christopher and I went on to admire the paintings of other artists. I noticed him standing
in front of one piece for a long time. It was a painting of a beautiful girl, whose genitals were obscured
by a fig leave. So, I asked, “Are you standing there, waiting for the leave to fall?”
“I believe many have stood right here waiting. I’m not the first to do so,” Christopher replied solemnly as
if what I said was true.
Suddenly, a journalist came toward us holding a microphone. “Excuse me, deardy from afar, are you
the author of ‘Moonlight Heaven’?”
“Yes, I am!” I cleared my throat as I changed my facial expression from being yful with Christopher
just now to something more serious.
“It has been said that you are able to take part in this exhibition and gain praise from Ansley because of
your connections with Remington. Is this true?”
I was speechless for a moment. He hade to find fault. I narrowed my eyes and nced at the
reporting, replying to him in an icy tone. “I heard that your country is governed by strictws.
Defamation is considered a serious crime. Do you think the courts would take action if I sue you for
defamation?
“Certainly not. There is much emphasis on freedom of speech in our country. Ms. Tanner, since you
have risen in the ranks in the field of art because of personal rtions, why are you afraid of being
talked about?”
The journalist was undaunted by my cold tone and icy demeanor. On the contrary, he used my words
against me. “The ce where your painting now hangs was originally upied by Jonah Deere’s work.
However, after his work was reced by yours, he was out of the art exhibition. Consequently, he was
so upset, he attempted suicide. Fortunately, he was discovered on time and his life was saved. What is
yourment on this?”
After being framed by Monica and Crystal, I was really numb to this kind of usation. I kept calm and
said quietly, “Are you saying that you question Ansley’s authority? Do you think that a brilliant wise man
like him can easily be bought by others? Or do you think that a great artist like him can still sumb to
bribery?”
I pointed at the wall at will. It was Mr. Ansley’s painting. “This piece titled, ‘Hope’ is one of Mr. Ainsley’s
collection. Someone once wanted to pay more than 300 million to purchase the painting but he was not
willing to part with it. Do you think Ansley is short of money?”
“Of course Ansley, the great master, is not short of money, but he values his friends very much. Since
Remington is the only friend he has made in recent years, you, as his girlfriend, can be helped along by
means of special favors. ording to the words of your country, it is basically a matter of course.” The
reporter was a little speechless when questioned by me, so he began to make wild usations.
Pfft! I almost choked on my own saliva, so I patted my chest and looked at Christopher who was
smiling at me. He hugged me in front of the reporter and asked with a smile: “Dear, when did you
be Remington’s girlfriend? Howe I don’t know? As your husband, I am rather amused.”
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