Chapter 109 Portrait, a strange cycle
Unlike Liu Xie, the captain of the third brigade, who looked awe-inspiring and intimidating, Wang Yu appeared to be extremely low-key and humble within the Ji Division, with few words and a gentle personality.
Not only does he have outstanding work ability and is both civil and military, he is also taciturn, does not strive for fame and fortune, is emotionally stable, and has someone to protect him from behind.
It can be said that Wang Yu combines almost all the qualities of being popular.
In the Ji Division, Wang Yu maintains a harmonious relationship with almost everyone.
Even people like Gou Xin who are dissatisfied with Liu Xie can still have a pleasant conversation with Wang Yu when they meet him on weekdays.
Wang Yu always responds to everyone with his neither humble nor arrogant attitude. Although it is not enthusiastic, it is hard to be annoying, and he has an inexplicable and trustworthy temperament.
"Wang Yu, can you draw a portrait for me?" Liu Yang walked into the portrait room with a hint of expectation in his voice.
When Wang Yu works on weekdays, he will carefully draw portraits of criminal suspects based on confessions and descriptions. In his spare time, he will also draw sketches for the members of the Police Department.
Because his paintings are very good and very vivid, basically, most of the team members in the Ji Division have asked him for help, hoping to have a portrait of themselves.
Others might find it troublesome. After all, painting a portrait is not only time-consuming but also energy-consuming.
But Wang Yu never refuses. He refuses every request. And every time he picks up the brush, he devotes himself to painting with heart and heart, never perfunctory.
This also made every team member who came for his portrait very grateful and satisfied. As a result, more team members came to see Wang Yu for his portrait, and some even came to him to have his portrait drawn more than once.
For example, Liu Yang, a member of the first team, came to see Wang Yu’s portrait for the third time.
"Okay." Wang Yu nodded towards Liu Yang.
Although there was no smile on Wang Yu's face, his words were extremely brief, with only one word in response.
Although there was no smile on his face and his words were as concise as one word, when his fingers lightly grasped the brush, his focused movements revealed a sincere enthusiasm that transcended his smile. .
And as he puts pen to paper, every line he draws conveys emotions that are more heart-warming than any words. It is a kind of intimacy that needs no words but is profound.
At least, that's what Liu Yang thinks. In his heart, Wang Yu is not just an iconographer in the Ji Department, but a "close friend + colleague".
This view is not unique. Many people in the Jisi who asked Wang Yu to draw portraits more than once also quietly placed him in the softest place in their hearts.
"It's so lifelike. I can't explain why, but I always feel that your paintings are closer to the real me than any photos. Sometimes when I look in the mirror, I feel that I don't look like myself in the mirror, and the characters in your paintings This is my true appearance, this skill is really superb!"
Liu Yang took the portrait, rolled it up gently, and kept uttering praises.
He continued excitedly: "I must frame this painting properly and hang it on the bedside so that I can see it every day."
Although it seems to be just a portrait, But for some reason, Liu Yang feels like crying every time he receives a portrait painted by Wang Yu.
It seems that this painting is priceless and contains profound meaning that cannot be measured by money. For Wang Yu, it carries extraordinary emotions and value.
Liu Yang didn't know that many people in the Jisi had similar feelings to him, and they all felt sincere gratitude to Wang Yu.
Wang Yu put down his painting brush and did not show much emotion in response to Liu Yang's praise.
His eyes were slightly hollow, staring quietly at Liu Yang's excited and smiling face, but in his mind, another shriveled, withered, and lost face emerged uncontrollably. The "dead face" of the luster of life.
Wang Yu gently withdrew his gaze. He knew in his heart that his painting skills were not at the level of uncanny craftsmanship.
The reason why they think the painting is vivid and lifelike is simply because he incorporated a trace of reality into the painting.
It's like some girls retouch themselves on photos. They use retouching to make their facial features look more refined and their skin color to be smoother and smoother.
Wang Yu's "modification" is a different approach. He makes the faces of the characters in the portraits slightly rough, the facial features a bit shriveled, and the eyes showing a bit of deadness.
This change is only subtle, not shocking or uncomfortable, but enough to give them a glimpse of their true self in the painting, a hint of their true self that is inadvertently revealed.
It is this subtle stroke that makes them feel that Wang Yu's paintings are unusually attractive, as if through the canvas, they see a more vivid version of themselves.
"To express my gratitude, I must invite you to dinner today." Liu Yang enthusiastically invited, "A good restaurant has opened nearby. Let's go and try it together." Wang Yu shook his head and refused. Well, he never goes out to eat with his colleagues. He can get used to seeing these real but lifeless faces, but he can't eat the exquisite but rotten meals outside.
A trace of disappointment flashed across Liu Yang's face. He sincerely wanted to express his gratitude, but he couldn't seem to find the right opportunity.
Wang Yu's voice broke the silence, and he asked calmly: "Can you help me find someone?"
In the Ji Division, each team member will cultivate some informants outside. It is not only a need for work, but also a capital for their meritorious service and promotion.
Although the identity of the eyeliner is not as strictly confidential as that of an undercover agent, it is not easily revealed to the public unless... the relationship with the other party is extraordinary.
Liu Yang didn't even ask who Wang Yu was looking for, and nodded without hesitation.
After all, this is the first time Wang Yu has asked him for help as a close friend, how could he refuse?
"Tell me, who do you need me to help you find?" Liu Yang asked directly.
Wang Yu took out a wanted list for [Blackface] from the drawer next to him and handed it to Liu Yang.
This is one of the large pile of wanted lists he copied. He has already distributed most of them, and Liu Yang is just one of the many recipients.
To put it bluntly, although Liu Xie can command the third brigade, he cannot command the other two teams.
However, Wang Yu, relying on his accumulated connections and favors, has the ability to mobilize most of the human resources of the Ji Division in one day.
Liu Yang glanced at the wanted list and immediately understood its meaning.
This was the task taken over by the Third Brigade, and he suddenly understood that Wang Yu was helping Captain Liu Xie find his target.
Captain Liu Xie of the Third Battalion and Wang Yu are fellow seniors in the same martial arts school. This is not a secret in the Ji Division.
Although the third brigade was the latest to be established, in terms of combat effectiveness, it is undoubtedly the leader, and no one within the Ji Division dares to question it.
But when it comes to the distribution and tracking capabilities of the eyeliners, we have to mention the First and Second Brigades, which were established earlier and have deeper foundations.
"Okay, I will let you know as soon as there is news." Liu Yang agreed, and he made up his mind to launch his own eyes to search for traces of [Black Face] in the city later.
Wang Yu showed a rare faint smile on his face and said: "Keep it secret!"
Liu Yang grinned back with a more sincere smile: "Don't worry, I will tell you secretly when I find the person. Make sure not to leak any information.”
Liu Yang did not have too much suspicion. He thought that the reason why Wang Yu was so cautious was because he was thinking about Captain Liu Xie and was worried that once the news was leaked, others might take the credit.
As a veteran member of the Ji Division, he has seen a lot of dirty intrigues over the years. He knows how to help people and how to do things, and he guarantees that nothing will go wrong.
Liu Yang left with a smile. After a while, another member of the second brigade walked into the portrait room.
"Wang Yu, can you draw a portrait for me?"
"Okay!"
"This painting is so lifelike and charming. I plan to frame it carefully and hang it beside my bed every night."
"No problem, who do you need me to help you find?"
“Keep it secret.”
“You can rest assured that I will ensure that the news is not leaked.”
The same scene is like a carefully edited video tape, played over and over again. .
One after another, "Liu Yang" stepped into the painting room. Everyone came with full expectations. After admiring Wang Yu's exquisite paintings, they carefully carried the portraits with full satisfaction and cherishment. Leave.
In the painting room, Wang Yu's paintbrush danced busily, recording the appearance of each visitor. The portrait of [Black Face] in the drawer gradually disappeared over time...
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