Dangerous Aesthetics

"O...Olivan?"

"Go and tidy up the studio." Olivan left after saying these words.

Tidy up the studio again?

David lay flat on the bed and didn't want to move.

Olivan walked to the door and added, "Come up within 10 minutes."

Another meaning is that if you don't come up within 10 minutes, you will be at your own risk.

With a sad face, David quickly brushed his teeth, washed his face, changed his clothes, and went to the studio on the third floor to stand by.

Oliwen was sitting in the center of the studio at this time, his eyes were completely focused on the drawing board in front of him, as if he had just sketched a draft with a pencil.

"Wipe the window sill clean."

Wipe clean means that there should not be a speck of dust.

David sighed and started working with a rag.

Half an hour later, the window sill was wiped, and David was sure it was spotless. He sat on the window sill and yawned.

"Pull the curtains."

"Huh?" David was stunned for a while. Except for landscape sketches, ordinary painters rarely use natural light, but David still did it. "What else do you want to do?"

I really don’t understand, isn’t it necessary to concentrate on painting?Doesn't that guy Olivan think he's an eyesore wandering around in the studio?

"Go and bring up the mineral water in the kitchen."

Anyway, they want to use me as a coolie.David swayed down and brought up the mineral water.

"Sit there." Means to be on call at all times.

"Sitting here is boring."

"Then go to the study and fetch a book to read."

David was depressed.

He sat on the window sill holding a book about seventeenth-century literature, casually flipped through a few pages, and then squinted at Olivan.

The other party was focused on the drawing board. Although his face could not be seen, David could imagine the traces on the canvas from the swaying arc of his arm.

The only sound in the room was the sound of paintbrushes.

David got up slowly and came behind Olivan.

He couldn't help but widen his eyes. The whole canvas was filled with warm colors. If it weren't for the brush strokes, David could hardly believe that this was Oliwen's work.

Such a full color breaks away from the slightly sharp and thought-provoking style of Oliwen's metaphors. It seems to show all the bright things in his heart without any scruples. It is like the air blooming with brilliance. I can't catch it either.

Oliwen lowered his head occasionally, the brush was turning on the seasoning plate, his eyelids drooped slightly, brewing thoughts.

The painting was only finished with the base color, and Olivan stood up, staring at the painting, "Clean up the paint on the floor."

David blinked: "Stop drawing?"

Oliwen didn't speak, just took off the coat he used for painting and walked out.

"This guy...can't he suddenly lose his inspiration?" David felt extremely regretful when he thought that the end of this painting might be the same as the one in the morning.

A few days later, Horton's physical examination report came out. The diagnosis results of the two hospitals were the same, that is, systemic visceral failure. David couldn't remember the name of the disease, but it was a long list anyway.

According to Neo's diagnosis, Holden must replace the organs in his body if he wants to survive.

Today is David's show time.

He had to take a bouquet of flowers to Kanfei Hospital to visit Holden who was seriously ill.

Before entering the ward, the nurse took the bunch of flowers away, saying that the pollen might infect Mr. Horton.

David almost didn't smile in his heart, especially when he saw the healthy Holden lying on the hospital bed with a white and miserable appearance, beside the bed was a beeping instrument, and his pitiful eyes, it seemed It's like being terminally ill.

"Mr. Hovland...I didn't expect you to come to see me."

I heard from Neo that since the business of Horton's family was taken over by Ivan?After Horton's younger brother took control, his power in the family plummeted and he was left out in the cold. Over the years, he has tried his best to keep his upper-class face. Now that he is seriously ill, he hopes that the heir of the current family, that is, his nephew, can get some money To him, and was mocked by the other party.

After David sat down, he said with a concerned expression, "Mr. Horton, I didn't know you were so seriously ill. Today I came to visit my friend who I thought had just had a kidney transplant. Wait for this to match his kidney. But I only found out today that you are hospitalized, and I heard that you need an organ transplant just like him... I wonder if you are already on the waiting list for organ transplants?"

"He...had he waited six years for a kidney?" Horton had a look of despair in his eyes, "Then what should I do..."

"I heard that you are also going to have a kidney transplant. I think you might as well talk to the dean here to see if he can help you advance your name. For example...donate a little money to the hospital."

"Ha...haha..." Holden patted the back of David's hand, "Young man, don't you know how many people are waiting for organ transplants in the world... Even if the doctor can advance my name a few places, What's the use?"

David sighed, lowered his head, and looked regretful.

"Moreover... it's not just my kidney that I want to replace. My organs are failing all over my body now. I also need to replace my liver and heart..." Holden looked at the ceiling, confused, "If... I can buy matching organs from the black market , maybe I will be saved!"

"Mr. Horton! Are you crazy?" David lowered his voice, "Organs on the black market are so expensive, I don't need to tell you that you should know, it's not only illegal but you may not be able to afford it!"

At this moment, a young girl walked in, and David instantly recognized her as the Janet he met at the charity gala.

Janet was also a little surprised when she saw David, "Mr. Hovland...I didn't expect you to know my grandfather."

"My Janet, my little angel, sit down quickly, grandpa misses you very much." Horton held out his hand to Janet.

David didn't expect that a well-behaved girl like Janet was Holden's granddaughter?

"Grandpa, how are you doing now?" Janet kissed Holden's face, and the two exchanged a few words.

In order not to disturb Holden's rest, Janet and David left together.

In the corridor of the hospital, Janet told David that she was ready to sell the famous paintings that Holden had collected for many years.Although she wanted to do her best to save her grandfather, her uncle, who was Holden's nephew, told him not to take care of Holden's affairs.

Although the blood relationship in a famous family may be replaced by money interests, Janet still feels that her cousin is too ruthless. She said that she knows very well that Holden may not live long, but she will still do her best. save him.Janet plans to leave New York and the family after Holden dies.

"Jenette, I think you already know that your grandfather needs a full body transplant...that would be a huge price unless...unless he has a "Smiling Mona Lisa" in his collection... now You are in urgent need of money, and your grandfather's collection cannot be sold for a good price in a short time..."

"These are not important. Living is the most important thing." Janet smiled lightly, and at that moment David suddenly felt guilty.

Neo's voice rang through the communicator.

"David, I know you have a crush on this filial and kind-hearted lady, but I have to remind you that if you tell her the truth, Olivier will really send you to prison."

David curled his lips, thinking: I'm not so soft-hearted, okay!

However, he has foreshadowed Janet, reminding Holden that if he wants to get enough money to treat himself, he must sell the "Girl with a Pearl Earring".

David can temporarily leave the stage, and the next thing will be handed over to Neo.

Holden will get a piece of information from Neo, that is, an underground organ reselling organization can provide Holden with the organs he needs, but the price of these organs will be at least ten times higher than the normal way.

In the past few days, David didn't stay in the villa anymore, because he didn't want to be his little brother in Olivan's studio and experience that "art of silence".

Carrying his sports bag, David went to the fitness center where Neo had applied for his membership to sweat.

After half an hour on the treadmill, David got a call from Holden.

David naturally guessed the content and purpose of the call.That is, Horton wants to sell his art collection. He knows that as an art appraiser, David should know many collectors. He hopes that through David, these works of art can be sold at a good price, and in return, David can 5.00% of the selling price will be commissioned.

To be honest, this reward is very generous, and David naturally has no way to refuse.

David told Neo the good news, and Neo forged an invitation letter from a high-end art association and sent it to many collectors. David acted as an agent to sell Holden's collection go out.

However, it is disappointing that the "Girl with a Pearl Earring" is not included in these paintings. It seems that Neo has to put a little more pressure on Holden.

"Ah, I really don't know what kind of magical power that painting has, which makes Holden refuse to give up that painting even if he dies..."

During dinner, David scratched his hair in annoyance.He just wanted Holden to take out the painting and let this matter be settled as soon as possible.

"Hehe, I can understand Horton's thoughts. To be honest, I personally appreciate this painting more than the Mona Lisa in the Louvre." Neo seemed to think of something, and looked at the silent Olivan, "You Didn't you also copy "Girl with a Pearl Earring"? Let David have a look and improve his aesthetic."

"Have you copied it too?" David looked at Olivan. Although Neo had said many times that the paintings Olivan copied were difficult to distinguish between real and fake, David had not seen the world masterpieces he imitated with his own eyes.

"Want to see it?" Olivan raised his head, and his smile was so gentle that David froze on the spot.