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Chapter 1117
Chapter 1117
?Chapter 1117: 512 Green Water_1 Chapter 1117: 512 Green Water_1 Catherine Liam gently urged: “Charlotte, speak up.
This is a good opportunity for you to show off.”
Charlotte Aria remained calm, showing no intention of drawing attention.
She soothingly said: “Mother, be patient.”
Catherine became silent.
“The painting may depict a lotus, but in fact, the focus is on the woman in the boat.
Her graceful and shy demeanor, combined with the vibrant red of her dress, is mirrored in the lotus flower.
The profound meaning within the painting is mutual longing.”
The crowd turned to the source of the voice.
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A woman slightly raised her chin, with her bright face shimmering luminously under the light, dazzling the eyes.
In her beautiful large eyes, there was an innate pride and a hidden sense of dark despair.
The crowd gasped.
It was Brenda Lopez.
Upon closer reflection and looking at the painting again, it did indeed seem to have that implication.
Georgia Kiley glanced at Brenda Lopez and smirked, “Those who never experienced love are spared the pain until they are hurt by it, then they will surely understand…”
What we see reflects our inner thoughts; as they say, there are a thousand thoughts in a human heart, and ten thousand things in the world, only the heart can understand them all.
Esther expressed her surprise: “I didn’t know the young lady had such a side.”
Seraphina Parker chuckled: “When the young lady was younger, she also studied under Madam Aria for a few days.
It seems that she hasn’t forgotten all that she learned.”
The auctioneer chuckled: “The bright red bead of longing firmly sits in one’s heart, does the young madam realize it?
She clearly has sentiments.”
However, it was obvious that her interpretation did not meet the mark.
Brenda Lopez snapped, “To hell with longing!”
Commotion filled the hall.
Nana Breezent rolled her eyes, “Such a show-off.”
Aubree Groove looked at the painting, a small smile on her lips.
Kelly Martinez noticed, leaned towards Aubree Groove and asked, “You know what it is, don’t you?”
Aubree Groove wet her finger with tea water, lightly writing a character on the table.
Just as she wrote, a clear voice rang out, “Effulgent buds teem on lush stems, warmth seeps into a cold marsh, and displays dazzling beauty.
If it had not bloomed into the world, how could it endure the nourishment of rain and dew?”
Nana was surprised to see the young girl by her side.
The auctioneer’s eyes lit up slightly, saying to the beautiful young lady with a smile, “Miss Aria has a pure heart, filled with kindness.
The poem fits perfectly.”
Georgia Kiley raised an eyebrow at Charlotte Aria and said, “Mr.
Aria, you’ve raised a good daughter.”
A look of pride was evident on Matthew Aria’s face, he responded humbly: “You flatter us, Master.”
Even the typically reserved Cello Cook revealed a hint of approval in his eyes.
Just as the last syllable of Charlotte Aria’s words fell, the final stroke of Aubree Groove was completed.
A faint cloud traced out, its path ethereal, it was indeed a ‘sympathy’ character.
Kelly Martinez blinked her eyes, sighing regretfully: “What a pity, the market price for this painting is at least fifty million, and it’s now going for cheap to that girl.”
Aubree Groove shook her head with a smile.
The water mark evaporated quickly, and the handwritten characters dissipated like smoke, as if they had never appeared before.
Charlotte Aria stood up, before the many gazes, and softly said: “My knowledge is limited, and I have but superficially demonstrated what I know, which might have made everyone laugh.”
“Miss Aria, with her elegance and scholarly aura, ought not to belittle herself,” the auctioneer praised.
He took off the painting and handed it to Charlotte Aria: “Just as a fine horse deserves a fine saddle, this lotus painting deserves a beauty.
In this world, it is most likely that only Miss Aria is befitting to own such a painting of lotus.
Don’t let a pearl gather dust.”
Charlotte Aria solemnly accepted: “It’s an honor to accept this.”
“‘Already cognizant of the great universe, yet still cherishing the green of the grass,’ Miss Aria has great aspirations, so don’t belittle yourself.”
Previously, those who had taken the lead at such auctions were respected old artists, whose appreciation of and perceptivity towards art that surpassed ordinary people due to their life experiences.
This was completely natural.
However, this time, the lead was taken by a teenaged girl, which was enough to surprise everyone.
Conversations buzzed around the room, and knowing she was the granddaughter of Madam Aria, they commented, “out of the blue comes something even better.”
The art circle has found its successor.
Charlotte Aria accepted the painting gracefully.
“Then I will humbly accept.
Please convey my thanks to your boss.”
The auctioneer said, “Miss Aria, we have a rule at our auction house.
If you want to take away a treasure, you have to leave a treasure.
Would Miss Aria be willing to leave something?”
Charlotte Aria had become acquainted with this auction house’s rules early on, so she was prepared.
She smiled slightly, “Currently, I am still a student.
Everything I have was given to me by my family.
It’s not my intention to give away something that was given to me.”
“I’ve heard that Miss Aria has excellent calligraphy skills.
Could you perhaps leave us a piece of your calligraphy?
Who knows, it may become a priceless treasure in the future?” The auctioneer suggested.