Chapter 1
As an art student, one should be a bit unrestrained and love freedom. Let the red hair be red hair, this is what Meng Qingju thought yesterday
The thunderstorm has just passed, the road is still wet, and there is a sticky smell in the air. Chang Li wrinkled her nose slightly, and her voice sounded muffled as she said, "I don't recognize it."
Chang Li silently clenched her fists a little tighter, lowering her gaze
She stood at the edge of the stage, gazing straight at the man in the last row
At that moment, she seemed quite flustered, and Chang Li pondered that she might still have some charm, because as soon as the award ceremony concluded, Meng Qingju directly pulled her into an embrace and asked, "Which handsome young man were you looking at just now?"
Chang Li raised her eyes and glanced at her, unable to help but let out a chuckle, exclaiming "Ah"
Meng Qingju: "... ..."
She believes that a man should be like a solitary moon in the sky, distant and unattainable, cool and bright, hanging high in the firmament
Um. Chang Lixiu's delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed, "I just heard the organizers say backstage that it seems there is a special prize set up this year"
Meng Qingju was also taken aback, and suddenly struck by inspiration, shouted loudly with her dazzling red hair: "Isn't he the one you fell in love with at first sight!"
in the "Billionaire Women Passionate Night Chat Group"
Meng Qingju shouted loudly with her head of red hair, shaking her head vigorously. Her messy red hair stuck to her face, making her truly resemble a red-haired Tibetan mastiff this time
There is still an unremoved watermark above: Terrifying Demon King, on the brink of extinction
Chang Li heard a sound, her spine stiffened, and she slowly turned her head to look over.
Meng Qingju let out a soft "hmph," bit her lip, and said pitifully, "Alright, I will dye it back tomorrow"
Chang Li smiled and corrected her: "It is handsome older brother."
In the height of summer, a thunderstorm is imminent. Pedestrians and vehicles on the road are hurrying home in a rush, while the art gallery is brightly lit and filled with people, hosting an award ceremony.
Chang Li helped lift the suitcase and couldn't help but glance over again
A man is leaning against a car, his white shirt casually tucked halfway into the waistband of his black trousers. The light shines down, revealing the subtle outline of his excellent physique with broad shoulders and a narrow waist.
Meng Qing was taken aback
Immediately after, I heard my name. Grand Prize
Chang Li held a cup of drink, biting on a colorful straw, moving slightly as if her whole body were boneless, slowly turning her head to look.
A man in a white shirt and black pants is leaning against the wall, speaking softly on the phone. His brows and eyes are lowered, and it is unclear what he is saying. His peach blossom eyes are slightly raised, and his thin lips curve into a casual and nonchalant arc.
A snarling red-haired Tibetan mastiff
Xu Ningqing lowered her eyes, let out a light laugh, tilted her head to the other side, clearly indicating her refusal
Urban congestion creates disturbances, with neon lights and taillights reflecting off each other in the evening, casting a hazy hue over the city
She has received numerous awards, but she is lazy, and her acceptance speeches are always quite similar, often memorized by Chang Li as she watches from the audience
With a cigarette pinched between his fingers, Xu Ningqing took a puff, the ember at the tip flaring brightly. He exhaled a cloud of smoke and tapped the cigarette against the holder.
The action of Chang Li biting the straw has stopped
Xu Ningqing had just gotten up to go to the bathroom, and as she passed behind them, she heard the girl haughtily mumbling, "That man is completely like the one described in 'A Love for Lotus'!"
Meng Qingju widened her eyes in surprise: "Last time? You know her?"
Li Huan displayed a humble smile, nodding to those around her, her gaze subtly sweeping towards Chang Li's direction
Meng Qingju was taken aback for a moment, but soon her curiosity was piqued. In the past, it was always her who was infatuated everywhere; when had she ever seen Chang Li actively compliment someone on their handsomeness
Then I heard Chang Li beside me supporting her head and laughing again
The sycophant and the contrarian exist in an instant
Just after stepping off the stage, I indeed heard the host announce that there is another special prize this year, awarded to only one individual, which is the sole first place winner of this competition
Chang Li was holding the trophy as she walked outside, looking around, but there was no sign of any men: "He can't be a student, the last time I saw him he was wearing a tie."
Ten minutes later, the award ceremony for the "Jinghui Art Competition" has finally reached its halfway point. There are a total of four first prizes, three of which have already been announced, leaving one remaining.
Chang Li has been studying art courses in Shanghai during her second year of high school, and now she has returned just before the start of her third year to catch up on cultural subjects in preparation for the college entrance examination. The Chang family's business is now headquartered in Shanghai, and upon her return, they have an empty villa, which she finds too far from the school, so she is temporarily staying in a hotel
Chang Li's calm response: "I deserve it."
Other students nearby also turned to look in the direction of the sound
The young girl is truly beautiful, appearing both well-behaved and endearing. Her features are youthful, with delicate facial features. Now, holding a trophy in her hand, she gazes down at the audience with a beaming smile. Her dress reaches her knees, revealing a slender, fair leg, looking both elegant and appropriate.
The young girl seemed genuinely embarrassed and indignant, her face flushed crimson, a mix of anger and shame evident. Her black hair was smooth and voluminous, accentuating her fair skin.
Chang Li was standing at the airport entrance, staring intently at the man, oblivious to the road, when her suitcase suddenly slipped down the steps with a thud
For today's award ceremony, Meng Qingju specially went to get her hair done yesterday. She originally just wanted to have her bangs cut, but as a result of being persuaded by the hairstylist, she ended up with a head of dazzling red hair
The two individuals exchanged glances from a distance.
Who is it, which school are you from
Fan Hui said: "My type! A dashing rogue! A refined scoundrel!"
She suddenly recalled that man
Seeing that he did not speak, the woman said: "Mr. Xu?"
Chang Li Ergen blushed and quickly covered Meng Qingju's mouth, denying with a flushed face: "How is that possible! My taste is not that poor! That man is completely a lover of Lian!"
The man stood behind her, looking down at her from a height. The light cast a mottled reflection of his smooth and resolute features, and the corners of his lips curled into a subtle arc as he watched her slowly raise her eyebrows.
"Where have you been sweet?" Meng Qingju questioned.
Today, Meng Qingju is still showcasing her beauty!
Meng Qingju, like her, is an art student, while Fan Hui is following the regular college entrance examination path
Lying down, I stirred the creamy mushroom pasta with a fork and took a small bite
She has a good personality and many friends, but her closest relationships are only with Meng Qingju and Fan Hui
The handsome guy was just looking at us, wasn't he!" Fan Hui exclaimed, slapping her thigh
As soon as Chang Li saw her today, he couldn't stop laughing, which was quite embarrassing
Chang Li has been drawing since elementary school and believes that this man possesses a perfect golden ratio physique, and his peach blossom eyes are more beautiful than any pair of eyes she has ever drawn
At that moment, upon turning my head, I saw three little girls gazing eagerly in this direction. The one in the middle looked somewhat familiar, her bright eyes blinking away, and even from this distance, I could see her long, curled eyelashes. With her black hair cascading over her shoulders, she appeared very well-behaved and endearing
At five o'clock in the evening, the colorful panes of the oil painting gallery reflected the gradually darkening sky outside
"Alright!" Fan Hui slapped her thigh again, and then suddenly realized, turning her head in a daze to look over, "... Ah?"
She found it strange and immediately exited the friend circle, where there was a red circle with a "3" in the information section
However, it was only two seconds before and after, the man was the first to look away, tugged at his loose tie, opened the car door, and sat inside
After finishing a serving of pasta, Chang Li simply tidied up a bit before heading out
It must be you! It has to be you! Meng Qingju appeared to be even more anxious than Chang Li.
Chang Li: `` ... ... ''
Chang Li did not elaborate, as she had won first place in this competition. That evening, everyone made plans to go out together. She first returned to the hotel to properly place the trophy in the glass cabinet.
Chang Li was seated in the second row, on the left side. She appeared somewhat lazy, with her palm supporting her face, and her slender, fair fingers tapping gently on her cheek. In her other hand, she held a mobile phone, her thumb scrolling upwards as she reviewed the previous messages in the group chat.
Hurry up! Get ready! The first prize is about to be announced! Meng Qingju came down from the stage holding a second prize certificate.
Meng Qingju rolled her eyes: "Why are you also laughing at me with Li Li? Is it not good-looking? Huh? Is it not good-looking? I think it's quite cool!"
It appears somewhat flawed, yet carries an air of nonchalance.
Then continued to lower the head and tap away on the phone.
A crowd of people around her turned their gazes towards her
... ...
Meng Qingju first took a photo of her certificate to post on her social media, then adjusted her little dress and swept her hair back.
It is said that men with such peach blossom eyes are destined to attract a multitude of ill-fated romances, yet his smile never reaches his eyes. His every gesture is languid and carefree, exuding an air of aloofness.
A girl on the right rear side stood up, wearing a light V-neck floral dress from MiuMiu, elegantly and beautifully dressed, raising her chin like a swan looking down upon the world.
"School starts in a couple of days. What are you planning to do, you red-haired Tibetan Mastiff?" Fan Hui asked.
Thus, he simply left the stage after saying, "Thank you all"
Five four three two one, she murmured
It has always been the case that others would request Chang Li's contact information, and even then, it was not guaranteed that they would obtain it. Today, taking the initiative to ask for it is simply remarkable
... ...
Chang Li looked on, her heart racing with two sudden beats
"Damn, Li Huan is deliberately looking over here!" Meng Qingju frowned and said, "No, why is it her? Aren't you the one competing?!"
She leaned in a bit sneakily, her voice sweet yet tinged with a hint of excitement, "Shall I help you ask for a contact number?"
Xu Ningqing gazed in that direction for a moment, and the three heads swiftly turned back.
She tilted her head and blinked: "Isn't it sweet?"
"Mr. Xu, you have had so much to drink, let me take you home later," a woman leaned beside Xu Ningqing, her voice sweet and delicate, as a slit in her cheongsam revealed large areas of her fair and delicate skin.
The celebration for her winning the special prize and Meng Qing receiving the second prize took place at a jazz bar
She saw him for the first time at the airport, just two days ago, as she had been studying oil painting in the Magic City and had just flown back to Beijing right before the start of the school term. As she walked out of the airport, she saw him.
She tilted her head and blinked her eyes, her first reaction being how coincidental it was, truly a case of fate bringing them together from a thousand miles away. Her second reaction was what a piece of junk this was, shattering all the adjectives in her mind related to the moon, the unattainable, and the coldness.
On the Love of Lotus
The man seems to have heard the commotion here
Chang Li covered her face with both hands, her almond-shaped eyes curved: "It is beautiful, but if you let Old Liu see it when school starts, you will be beaten into a red-braised lion's head."
Chang Li smiled, her almond-shaped eyes curved like crescent moons, with a slight inward curl and an outward flick, resembling a little fox. Her jet-black hair was neatly tucked behind her ears, and a small curl was formed at her chest, presenting a unique kind of obedience.
Xu Ningqing smiled with amusement
Meng Qingju looked at the picture sent by Chang Li and rolled her eyes dramatically
The heart said, I will directly give you a horn, so you can shout, and it won't be over until everyone in this bar hears it
This is the first time setting up a special prize
Meng Qingju also clapped and said: "Yes!!! He is really handsome!!! My sister is willing to raise funds for him to debut!!!"
After taking a shower, her long hair was damp, and beneath the loose long T-shirt, two slender and straight legs were exposed. Chang Li shuffled in her slippers to bring the meal that had just been delivered to the bed
Xu Ningqing slightly raised his eyes, said nothing, bent down to take a cigarette, and the woman immediately understood and lit it for him
Chang Li: `` ... ... ''
I spit! Meng Qingju scolded her, "Look at what you are saying, and then look at your WeChat name. Do you even deserve it?"
Chang Li was embraced and shaken several times by the "Red-haired Tibetan Mastiff" before stepping onto the stage
Sweet Pear
The host finally built up the suspense on stage before announcing: "And so, the final winner of the first prize is contestant number 32, the 18-year-old young painter, Li Huan!"
Heh
Chang Li was also quite nervous, as the Jinghui Award holds significant prestige in the field of fine arts, and she naturally wanted to win the award
Suddenly catching sight of a figure, she paused, her gaze fixed, momentarily lost in thought, and forgot where she had just left off in her speech
Chang Li: `` ... ... ''
Li Huan took the stage to deliver an acceptance speech
Three people were sitting together chatting when Fan Hui suddenly pulled on Chang Li's arm, half of her face hidden under Chang Li's shoulder: "Li Li! There's a handsome guy over there!"
When Chang Li arrived, there were already many people present
Sweet Pear: Chibi Maruko-chan envies with starry eyes