Just like how many times accidents don't allow you to explain in detail, in the courtyard, before Will could finish his words with an embarrassed look on his face, a voice came, and a series of harsh roars from far to near enveloped the scene and echoed around him. Hearing the sound, he felt threatening. I and the little boy looked back and looked outside the guardrail gate together. In our field of vision, dust was flying on the road in the distance. Soon, a motor tractor stopped and stalled as it passed the farm gate.
As the smoke dissipated after the engine was stopped, a person jumped out of the tractor. A middle-aged fat man wearing chest-high overalls walked slowly towards the farm.
As mentioned above, the person who came here is indeed a fat man, and the first impression this big fat man gives others seems to be fat. He should be around thirty-seven or eighteen years old. Even so, his appearance is quite kind, especially It’s the round face paired with the bald head that makes him look quite happy at first glance.
According to Will's guess, the fat man is most likely Father Tom, who is on his way back from delivering goods to the town.
"Hey! Tom, your mother called me just now and asked me if you went to town with me. So you are here!"
Sure enough, Will guessed it right. Although the fat man looked a little confused when he saw Will, he still scolded his son as soon as he saw Tom.
"By the way Tom, the gentleman standing next to you is..."
Of course, if the words he just said to his son were only the opening words of the meeting, then when the fat man walked into the courtyard and came to Will, the topic naturally shifted to Will. After all, the place was remote and empty for a long time. , Zhang Sheng’s face came and he had to say hello no matter what.
"Dad, this is Will. We just met. He is our new neighbor because he has bought this farm."
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The key to describing whether a child is smart and lively is reaction, and Tom obviously meets this standard. When the fat man asked Fang Luo, Tom took the initiative to introduce Will to his father.
As the saying goes, distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. This sentence is not only applicable to country Z, but also applies to any country, including the United States. Most Americans communicate with each other casually. Even though people in big cities are relatively indifferent to each other, in the In a sparsely populated area like the West, neighbor relations are completely opposite. Both parties tend to get along harmoniously and help each other. How much more so in a remote place with only two farms within a few dozen miles? Once an emergency occurs, neighbors will definitely come in handy, and for this reason, most Americans in the West who know the importance of neighbors know what to do now.
The standard answer is undoubtedly a polite handshake and mutual courtesy.
"Hello Will, my name is Gray James. Nice to meet you. My naughty cockroach didn't cause you any trouble, right? Tom always likes to come here to play alone when he has nothing to do recently."
"Hello James, your son is very cute. Just as little Tom stated, I did buy this farm and just moved here today. I am also very happy to see you as my only neighbor, but I haven't had time yet. Cleaning the room, so..."
As the saying goes, Taoists always have moments of embarrassment and helplessness. Since the newly moved house is dirty and messy, Will really wanted to invite the father and son in front of him to visit and chat with each other, but when he thought about the state of the home, Will still smiled bitterly and stated the truth. He was a little embarrassed and shrugged repeatedly, but the middle-aged fat man named James didn't care at all. He waved his hand to indicate that it was okay, then turned his head to look at his son, and finally gave serious instructions in a tone similar to that of an officer giving orders to soldiers: "Listen up, Soldier Tom! I will give you an order. From now on, you will be responsible for helping our new neighbor, Mr. Will, clean the room. After cleaning, remember to invite Mr. Will to our house for dinner in the evening!"
"As you command, sir!"
Americans generally interact more casually with each other. In addition to casual interactions, the customs are also very similar to those in country Z. In China, when you receive an invitation to a meal from others, you will naturally not agree on the spot according to etiquette, but will first be polite. Refuse, regardless of whether you really want to go or not. Instinctively refusing is undoubtedly a matter of basic politeness. However, in the United States, it is just the opposite. When Americans, especially Americans from the West, invite you to their homes, remember not to refuse politely first, otherwise The other person will think that you look down on him. Unless you really want to offend him, generally speaking, the best way to respond is to agree happily.
Will was undoubtedly an out-and-out American. When he saw his only neighbor extending an invitation to him, he nodded and accepted with a smile on his face. Sure enough, seeing his new neighbor accept the invitation without hesitation, the fat man As expected, he beamed with joy. After nodding his head in satisfaction, he said goodbye and drove away. Before leaving, he still did not forget to remind his son to help him.
Two hours later, in the living room of the farm house...
"Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!"
"Hey, Tom, come on!"
With a series of panting and a series of sweat-wiping movements, after scanning the newly renovated room with a satisfied look, Will took out two bottles of Coke from the refrigerator, first threw one to Tom, and then unscrewed the bottle cap. Drinking with head thrown back.
"Gudu, Gudu..."
As an aside, as a new farmer, Will is not the kind of person who has no common sense about life. Although he has long been informed that the living facilities in his new home are basically complete, he does not know whether there is food in the home. To be prepared, when he drove here, he had already stuffed a lot of food and daily necessities into the trunk. For example, this Coke was at least an indispensable part of Will's life. Yes, Will was. Coke lover.
After drinking the soda, wiping off the sweat, he sat back on the sofa comfortably. However, just when Will was planning to take a rest while continuing to look at the interior of the house where he would live for a long time from today on, opposite him, someone just as busy as he was After finishing, Tom did not choose to relax like him. Instead, he continued to work after taking a few sips of the drink in his hand. He just walked to a small stool opposite the coffee table and sat down quietly. Then, the one he had stuffed before The boy took out the drawing paper that had been put into his trouser pocket and began to look at it, just as he did in the yard at first.
After watching for a moment, Tom moved. Now that he was fully focused on the painting, he habitually reached into his pocket and finally took out three items.
A pencil for sketching, a pencil knife, and a white eraser. .
Next, Tom began to create, using those simple tools to process and modify the paintings while lying on the coffee table.
Tom's actions were undoubtedly seen by Will opposite him. To be honest, Will was supportive of children's different hobbies. Although he did not have children himself and did not even have a girlfriend yet, this did not mean that he would not Understand empathy. It is obvious that as a highly educated master, the man knows how to think or look at problems from the perspective of a child. After all, he is also a child. At the same time, he also knows a lot about the various hobbies of children, and some are obsessed with them. Some are obsessed with video games, some are obsessed with sports, some are obsessed with various snacks, and some are simply obsessed with certain things, etc. They seem to be all kinds of different, but the hobby of the little boy in front of him is actually relatively rare.
Painting is one of the major categories of art. It is also an artistic creation that can only be carried out by calming down. From another perspective, painting is a creative project that requires strong imagination. In Will's personal eyes, whether the paintings are good-looking or not is not the point. The point is that the person who paints must have the ability to imagine wildly. If he has to choose the type of painting that he appreciates most, then the realistic style paintings will be rejected first. The abstract style of painting represented by Picasso has become the most imaginative benchmark. The reason is that abstract paintings often incorporate hidden charms into the paintings to express the author's thoughts and make everyone who views the paintings feel at ease. It is amazing that different understandings emerge in each heart, and this is also the greatest charm of painting. There is no doubt that Tom belongs to the few children who can not only calm down and create with peace of mind, but also have rich imagination.
only……
At this moment, when Zai saw the faceless man in a suit in the painting, for some reason, the inexplicable chill that had appeared in his heart two hours ago suddenly emerged again.
The hairless head, the astonishingly long limbs, and the body structure that was considered weird no matter how you looked at it, made the man feel a little uncomfortable. He felt inexplicable. If he had to force an explanation, he would probably just It can be described as baffling.
Yes, it is inexplicable, difficult to express, without any sign or reason. In other words, this feeling itself belongs to the instinctive fear that arises when human beings encounter the unknown. For example, when a person accidentally discovers something he has never seen before, What are the consequences of passing a deformed creature? The consequences will inevitably be panic and difficulty in self-control. The bold ones will stop cautiously and observe curiously, while the timid ones will just ignore it and scream and run away. Simply speaking, it can be understood that fear comes from sensory reception, and the most effective and direct sensory system in the human body is It is undoubtedly the eyes. As mentioned above, if the perception is limited to the field of vision, then most people will undoubtedly only be afraid of things that look scary. Although the explanation is clear, the blame lies in this point. It's obviously just an ordinary black and white sketch, and the painting is obviously just a person whose appearance is slightly mixed with some abstract styles, but...
But it was this faceless man in a suit made of semi-abstract sketches that made Will feel a real sense of fear!
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