What Shen Wei is most focused on now is Zhao Jie's learning progress. This child is certified by the System as a local genius.
He is currently taking supplementary lessons from Su Jun as well.
Apparently, Professor Liu has also been paying close attention to him.
He specifically sought out Su Jun to ask how the child has been learning recently.
Su Jun is quite conscientious and responsible.
It was under his guidance that He Lingfeng made remarkable progress at the beginning.
Su Jun said, "Zhao Jie does not learn as quickly as He Lingfeng, but once he has learned something, he grasps it firmly. His learning is exceptionally solid."
No one else can match He Lingfeng's ability to complete an entire grade's worth of knowledge points in just one hour.
If this were told to his classmates, they would not believe it.
Although Zhao Jie's learning progress is slower than He Lingfeng's, it is still faster than other children.
Su Jun also remarked with a hint of awe, "Before meeting He Lingfeng and Zhao Jie, I was considered highly praised from a young age, but now I realize that there are always greater people and even greater heights."
Shen Wei smiled and said, "I can rest assured leaving him in your care. If any teaching materials or anything else need to be purchased, go ahead and buy them first, then submit the receipts to the accountant for reimbursement."
Su Jun replied, "Understood."
He still hopes to create another miracle like He Lingfeng.
Su Jun truly marvels that encountering someone like He Lingfeng in a lifetime is already considered an eye-opening experience.
Yet, he has now encountered two such individuals.
He is immensely excited.
After chatting with Su Jun for a while and making the necessary arrangements, Shen Wei started to leave but noticed a timid little child peeking at her from the corner.
As soon as Shen Wei approached, the little one immediately hid, leaving only a corner of their clothes visible.
It was Mu Zhixing.
Shen Wei approached and said, "Why are you here?"
At that moment, Mu Zhixing was holding a painting she had just completed - a wall of hibiscus flowers.
Upon seeing Shen Wei, she shyly handed the painting to her.
Shen Wei was pleasantly surprised. True to her talent as a painting prodigy, she had captured the floral shapes remarkably well after only learning for a short time. The colors she used were also vibrant and striking.
Shen Wei pinched the little one's cheeks affectionately. The child was shy.
In her previous home, Mu Zhixing held a low status.
Not only was she beaten and scolded by her mother, but she was also humiliated by her younger sister.
After coming here, every teacher has treated her kindly, an immense kindness the little one had never experienced before.
Being introverted by nature, she could not easily change right away.
She expressed all her thoughts through painting.
Since Qi Zhong started mentoring her, her painting skills have soared.
The calligraphy teacher has also been cultivating her at the same time.
Calligraphy and painting are inseparable.
Proficiency in calligraphy promotes better line work in painting.
Therefore, her foundation is solid, and each painting she creates is more beautiful than the last.
This hibiscus wall painting is vibrant in color, exquisite in brushwork, and it's hard to imagine that it was created by a child.
Mu Zhixing has always been mature for her age, aware that she has nothing exceptional to offer, so she spent a long time on this painting.
Moreover, she was born with an innate sense of perspective.
Just by observing the shape of the flowers, she could paint an entire wall of them.
It's as if the heavens aren't just giving her a meal, but force-feeding her.
Shen Wei loves this painting.
When Mu Zhixing becomes famous, each of her paintings will be worth over millions. They will have more collectible value than antiques.
What surprised Shen Wei the most is that this painting is an original creation by Mu Zhixing.
Seeing that Shen Wei liked it, the little one smiled and ran off.
Shen Wei took the painting back to her office. After walking a few steps, she saw the painting teacher, Qi Zhong.
"So this painting was for you!" he said in a sour tone. "She spent a very long time on this painting."
Even with his professional eye, he was very fond of it.
More importantly, the painting radiated vitality.
Previously, the child liked to paint oceans and planets, all in beautiful shades of blue.
But the education expert Weng Lan said this child showed tendencies of autism.
Loneliness made her feel safe.
However, starting with this painting, the little one seemed to have truly emerged from the gloom and into the sunshine.
Both the artistic value of this painting and the story behind its creation are remarkable.
Qi Zhong collects all of Mu Zhixing's paintings.
He wanted this one too.
He didn't expect her to give it to Shen Wei.
As an artist himself, Qi Zhong knows that such an immersive and uninhibited creative experience is a rare opportunity for anyone.
He couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy.
Previously, when teaching Mu Zhixing, he only saw that the child had a talent for painting.
As someone so focused on his craft, he was completely unaware of the child's original family situation.
It was only by chance that he heard about it from the calligraphy teacher.
Qi Zhong was almost infuriated.
He could hardly bear to imagine what the child would have faced if Shen Wei hadn't rescued her from that cruel birth mother and stepfather with disturbing tendencies.
To Shen Wei, Qi Zhong is grateful.
Years ago, it was because of a student's issue that Qi Zhong suffered a major career setback.
It's hard to say whether he regretted it later or not.
But if it were Mu Zhixing's case, he would have done the same thing.
His personality simply cannot tolerate any slight injustice.
Coupled with his protectiveness, seeing his own students being mistreated would be even more painful than being mistreated himself.
Furthermore, Qi Zhong had previously suffered a major setback in life due to a student-related incident, so he deeply resonates with and approves of Shen Wei's actions to stand up for her students, as they are kindred spirits.
The only difference is that Qi Zhong's actions were too extreme back then, ruining his prospects.
Apparently, even after such a major incident, Mu Zhixing's birth mother still hasn't divorced this stepfather.
Fortunately, the law is fair and just, and this man has been arrested.
He lost his job, and now he has no choice but to face issues like moving homes.
Because no one wants to be in the same neighborhood as someone like him.
Qi Zhong has developed a closer relationship with Mu Zhixing.
This child may have developed a deep psychological scar from the trauma inflicted by her stepfather.
She has an innate aversion to men and is much more comfortable with women.
She especially adores Shen Wei.
Sometimes, a single word of praise from Shen Wei can make the little girl jump around gleefully all day.
His care for his disciple has touched Qi Zhong's heart, and he has come to respect Shen Wei even more as a teacher.
Qi Zhong said to Shen Wei, "Could you let me scan this painting first?"
He collects Mu Zhixing's paintings and plans to publish a collection for her in the future.
Shen Wei agreed. He carefully took the painting to scan it.
Afterwards, he repeatedly reminded Shen Wei to preserve it properly.
He repeated himself so many times that it almost became rude, but he couldn't help it.
