Chapter 598 - 239 Years in the Mountains (Part 2)_2
Master Xuan Tian knew that Mr. Yu Shan appreciated talent, so he said, "Not at all. This female benefactor has a benevolent heart; she is a person favored by the heavens."
This was the first time Mr. Yu Shan had heard such a statement, "Favored? Is being unable to predict one’s fate considered favor from the heavens?" Mr. Yu Shan thought Master Xuan Tian was deceiving him.
Master Xuan Tian nodded and said, "It is indeed heaven’s favor towards her. Not being able to see her fate proves that her life is in her own hands. It is often said that fate is predetermined, but isn’t a predetermined life boring? Wouldn’t you agree?"
Mr. Yu Shan laughed heartily, "You are right, I was previously caught in a delusion." People always believe in fate, so they like to have their fortunes told. In reality, fate is always in one’s own hands, otherwise, how would the saying ’man can conquer destiny’ exist!
Master Xuan Tian had grown accustomed to Mr. Yu Shan’s manner. The two chatted for a while longer before Master Xuan Tian took his leave.
Mr. Yu Shan entered the studio and looked deeply at Yueyao.
Yueyao put down her paintbrush and asked, "Sir, what’s the matter?"
Mr. Yu Shan smiled and shook his head, "Have you finished the painting?"
Yueyao shook her head, "Not yet. Sir, I always struggle with painting the rain." Yueyao had previously painted only still life and now found it difficult to capture the dynamics of such scenes.
Mr. Yu Shan smiled. It was far better for Yueyao to acknowledge her weakness and work around it rather than blunder forward blindly. Knowing her weaknesses and exploiting her strengths were fundamental qualities of a great painter. After all, even great painters were not perfect; they always had their weaknesses.