Chapter 128 - Don’t Let One’s Fertile Waters Flow Into Another’s Field (1/2)

When Wu Tong arrived at home, her parents returned home from work. They had just prepared dinner and seeing her come home was a very pleasant surprise. When Wu Tong told them of Liang Qing wanting to be her godmother after doing an apprenticeship with her in Hong Kong, they were even more surprised.

Wu Tong’s parents certainly knew who their daughter’s idol—Liang Qing—was. They also knew what kind of presence she had in the art industry. Although they weren’t in the field themselves, they were still close.

Wu Tong’s mother worked at the Shanghai theatre. She had previously been an actress, the kind that received awards, but eventually, she retired to work behind the scenes to lead her own team. She had quite an impact on the film industry.

Wu Tong’s father was a collector and an antique connoisseur. He was very well known amongst people from that circle and was also a writer as well.

It could be said that they were social elites. If that weren’t the case, Wu Tong wouldn’t have been able to become a student under professor Hu Hang at the HuaXia Art Academy when she was in middle school. It was not an ordinary teacher-student relationship, but one between a master and a disciple.

Wu Tong was extremely talented in Chinese painting, but based on talent alone, it was impossible to become a formal student studying under Hu Hang.

Between people, there was more to relationships than just high class and low. There was always a saying in a “social circle”; the quote “Among the people whom I interact with, none is a person of ignorance” described just that.

And Wu Tong had chosen Hu Hang to be her mentor instead of Liang Qing because her father and Hu Hang had known each other for several years and because it was too difficult to knock on Liang Qing’s door. Not to mention, Liang Qing had a strange personality… Plus at the time, Wu Tong didn’t even know who Liang Qing was. With this contrast, it went without saying that Wu Tong ended up choosing her family friend as her mentor.

Decades ago it was already hard to get mentorship from Liang Qing. Now, it was even harder. In terms of influence and popularity, Liang Qing could beat Hu Hang by a long shot.

Otherwise, how could Liang Qing alone host two solo exhibitions at the Hong Kong Global Ink painting exhibition, while Hu Hang did not even have half an exhibit? Her two exhibitions were mixed into the main event hall, too.

But most importantly, Wu Tong adored Liang Qing!

Therefore, as soon as her parents heard of this, they agreed without any hesitation. Even if Wu Tong didn’t ask for their blessing, they had no thought of prohibiting her.

Would they become taken for granted?

Whatever taboo it was that condemned godparents could go rot in a corner!

In comparison, Wu Tong was the calm one. She waited until her parents nodded in agreement before calling Liang Qing in front of her parents.

…

Dubai, on some construction site.

“I’m finished up here, let’s head back. You’re so stubborn too. It’s noon, and the sun is blazing, but you had to follow me to the construction site. Look how much dust there is.”

Meng Chuan approached her and fixed the hard hat on her head. Curiously, he looked at Liang Qing, who had an ecstatic look on her face after receiving a phone call. “What happened? Why are you so happy?”

“I have a goddaughter now.”

Liang Qing and Meng Chuan headed outside and got on the private car the construction unit had provided them. Once inside, she told him about what happened between her and Wu Tong.

“You’re telling me you are taking the girl little Fan has a crush on as your goddaughter?” Meng Chuan was stunned when he heard this. “And little Fan doesn’t know? And this girl called Wu Tong also doesn’t know that you’re his mother?”

Seeing Liang Qing nod, Meng Chuan smiled bitterly. “Then how are you going to deal with Fan?”

“I just won’t answer his calls.” Liang Qing smiled.

Meng Chuan thought about it then courageously said, “After all, Fan has never been in a relationship before. I think you should take the initiative to explain it to the girl, as well as Fan.”

“Why should I have to explain it?” Liang Qing said. “First of all, I asked her to be my goddaughter because I really like this child. It has nothing to do with how Meng Fan feels about her. Second… think about it, me taking her as my goddaughter has no impact on Meng Fan trying to pursue her. One is my son, the other is my goddaughter, they have no blood relationship with each other no matter what legal perspective you look at it from. They could even get married, let alone just date! What’s that saying called again? “Don’t let one’s own fertile water flow into another’s field.” I got to keep the goodies within the family. Besides, I’ve created an opportunity for Fan.”

Meng Chuan cringed. “Are you not worried that your involvement will affect the development between those two kids?”

“They’re all kids with vision. How can they be so easily affected? Don’t worry, everything is within my control. You think I’d troll my own son?”