Chapter 6
Chang Li rested her head on her hand, completely outlining the shape of her fist, yet she was not very satisfied: "It's okay, I suppose"
A meal of Changli pear
Chang Li spent the entire night contemplating the content of the graffiti wall
Isn't it too concentrated today?
Fan Hui: Ah ah ah ah ah ah! Hurry hurry hurry, stop drawing! Your uncle is calling you home for dinner!
When she was young and just starting to learn painting, she had the same teacher as Chang Li, who had high expectations for Chang Li at that time
Li Qin sat in the last row, looked up and saw Chang Li, then smiled, running out through the back door, while the classroom erupted in cheers.
Chang Li took out a wet tissue from the bag beside her, and slowly wiped with one finger at a time: "Indeed."
Mother
The woman in the afterglow of the setting sun has an exquisite makeup, carrying a Hermes calfskin Birkin bag, standing upright in high heels in front of a Porsche, making a dramatically glamorous entrance
Her painting is swift, with strikingly bright and vivid contrasting colors, bold yet harmonious
Although Chang Li's performance in academic subjects is not strong, she has always been passionate about painting. She truly loves to paint and has been praised by many teachers for her intelligence and talent.
Then I will finalize the draft today, and you can call some classmates to come and draw together
However, the art community has a relatively thick barrier with the outside world. How remarkable Chang Li is in this regard, and the extent to which many people have high expectations for her future, remains unclear to those around her
She turned around
What are you doing here?" The woman finally spoke.
Chang Li frowned, handing the watercolor pencil in his hand to Li Qin as he walked towards the woman
In the first year of high school, when there were no separate classes for liberal arts and sciences, Chang Li and Li Qin were in the same class. At that time, Li Qin had given her a love letter, and after Chang Li rejected him, although Li Qin never mentioned feelings of affection again, he continued to treat her very well
The other two heads nearby immediately leaned in as well
She is beautiful, likely due to being exposed to art from a young age and raised in a wealthy environment. At this age, her temperament is equally exceptional, and there have been quite a few people who confessed their feelings to her in the past
After Chang Li finished drawing with her fist, she jumped down from the ladder and encountered the ninth boy who came to ask for her contact information
... ...
In their view, isn't it just painting? What achievements could there possibly be
The next morning during the long break, she went to Class 1 of the third year to find Li Qin, and Chang Li asked a boy outside to help her call.
In the afternoon after school, Chang Li invited Meng Qingju to go to the Starbucks across from the school to draw. Fan Hui, having nothing to do, decided to join them.
When I first started painting as a child, I quickly won my first award. After that, everything went smoothly; I studied, participated in competitions, and won prizes, gradually gaining some recognition in this circle.
Xu Ningqing has a cocktail party to attend this evening
Chang Li paused for a moment, finding it difficult to articulate: "Ah, you have come, haven't you? Wasn't it supposed to be a call to the parents?"
Finally, after discussing with Li Qin, the first idea for Chang Li was decided upon
She gathered the sheets of drawing paper on the table into a stack and ran outside, hailing a taxi to go home
Her fingers were long, bony, and dry, while her leaning body allowed her to catch a faint scent of tobacco, which, after being warmed by body heat, lost its sharp and unpleasant odor, leaving only a hint of gentle intimacy, akin to a thick and warm sweater in winter
Such a grand and conspicuous project, everyone did not rush home after school, but instead gathered around to watch them draw.
The result ran back to open the door, only to find that no one was there
While it is true that one can express their grievances, in this world, one must not neglect handsome men and eel rice. Chang Li still finished her meal, patted her stuffed belly, and took the opportunity, while Xu Ningqing was not at home, to let the pancake out of the bedroom for some activity, while she herself continued to embrace her unfinished artwork.
She was panting, her chest rising and falling, gazing eagerly at the continuously ascending floor numbers
The woman let out a very light scoff, and her action was quite natural, resembling that of a certain socialite or wealthy lady who looks down on ordinary people: "Is it really so that one is treated like a monkey for others' amusement?"
Just as she was about to speak, a cold and serious voice suddenly came from behind: "—Chang Li."
Scorching heat | On a hot summer day, by the time she ran into the elevator and pressed the button, she was already drenched in sweat, with large droplets cascading down to her slender chin.
Dog man
Chang Li exhibited remarkable efficiency and enthusiasm in her painting. After completing her work that evening, she began her next project the following day after school
This is already the seventh boy who has come to ask for her contact information since she started drawing after school, and there were also two who previously handed her love letters
One minute later, Chang Li sat alone, gazing at the eel rice and salmon on the table
Li Qin, as the president of the student council, is fully responsible for implementing this matter
The woman stepped forward, suddenly leaning slightly to whisper in her ear, her expression unchanged: "Your father took that little bastard back."
Forget it. Chang Li waved her hand and made a gesture as if cutting her throat, "Our class teacher has been keeping an eye on me lately, and I really don't want to have my parents called again"
Li Qin urged, "So do you want it or not"
Although she also caught the moment when the man's expression changed, her heart skipped a beat, and the next second, the man raised his hand and pinched her face
"By the way, how did your uncle come to school yesterday?" Meng Qingju suddenly asked
Class monitor! Someone is looking for you! That boy looks extremely excited, and Chang Li feels that his spittle could splash onto the faces of the students in the front row
"He doesn't seem like someone who is willing to take care of children." Meng Qingju gave her a suggestive wink, "Young lady, we get along quite well."
"Miss, may I ask for your contact information?" a boy under the rack asked
The school requires a positive theme, with both text and images, and there is limited space for creative expression. Chang Li plans to write a conventional four-character phrase "Dare to Dream, Dare to Think," with the background featuring a 3D effect of a fist breaking through walls and barriers.
How did you come to find me
Fan Hui, who is sitting opposite, also raises her head with interest
At the time of school and work dismissal, there are not many people at Starbucks. The three of them each ordered a cup of iced mango herbal tea. Chang Li and Meng Qingju sat on one side drawing, while Fan Hui sat opposite writing her homework
Chang Li's school uniform got stained while painting, and her hands were also smeared with various colors of paint, which appeared very conspicuous against her pale white skin
Chang Li immediately replied with "Come back to eat!" followed by three exclamation marks
As the driver drove past the high school, Xu Ningqing, who had originally been half-closing her eyes, slightly opened them and saw a familiar figure
The man rolled down the car window, raised an eyebrow, and said: "Stop the car."
Meng Qingju: What are you still painting for! Go home and pursue love!
If Meng Qingju can be considered to possess some insight, then Chang Li is endowed with an extraordinary talent, demonstrating an intuitive mastery of color and line, bold yet inclusive
The young girl, dressed in a loose-fitting white school uniform, stood on the ladder while Li Qin supported her from below. Earlier, while mixing the paint, she had accidentally stained her clothes, leaving a large patch of mottled color.
She took out her phone and sent a message: I have already returned home, are you not there?
Little one, will you come back for dinner or eat outside
For example, Chang Li's parents
Xu Ningqing replied: I won't be coming back to eat, I ordered takeout from that place we had yesterday, it should be arriving soon
As soon as she finished speaking, the phone beside her vibrated
Chang Li nodded and said, "If that is confirmed, I will head back to the classroom first"
Chang Li smiled and said, "What are you doing? Are you using public resources for personal gain?"
Currently, only sketches are needed; they draw directly on paper with colored pencils
"Hey, wait a moment." Li Qin called out to her, "Do you want to drink milk tea? I am going out this afternoon to buy things for the party, shall I bring you a cup?"
In the second year of high school, Chang Li chose the liberal arts while Li Qin opted for the sciences. During her time studying in Shanghai, Li Qin even sent her snacks.
Meng Qingju tilted her head to take a glance and couldn't help but exclaim: "Indeed, it is the work of a celestial being! The colors you used are simply exquisite!"
I shouldn't have any acne on my face, right
The doorbell rang again the next second
Li Qin smiled and said, "The school has not yet specified a deadline for this matter, so there is no need to rush; you can take your time to draw."
As a result of this matter, Bingbing also received a box of canned fish as a bonus
In the new semester, in order to enhance the unique characteristics of the school and to create an open and inclusive learning environment and educational philosophy, the school plans to create a graffiti wall along the long wall at the west gate.
The girl in the photo has an extremely sweet smile, her beautiful eyes are clear and bright, her hair is somewhat disheveled, with a few strands of hair falling out, illuminated by the setting sun, appearing fluffy. Her hand holding the pen is slender and fair, serious and focused.
Chang Li suddenly recalled the intimate touch from yesterday, and thus she curved her eyes and returned a flirtatious glance, saying, "I also think it was quite nice."
Chang Li was astonished, is there still a confession group now
After a series of intense psychological activities, Chang Li silently took a deep breath, barely calming herself down to continue finishing her dinner
The woman remained silent, standing in place with her delicate brows furrowed as she scrutinized her from head to toe, as if she were observing a beggar
Chang Li: " ... ... "
The wall that needs to be painted with graffiti on the west side of the school is 10 meters wide. If it is solely handled by Chang Li, it would definitely take a long time, so it was decided to divide it into three sections for completion
The road is congested to the point of being impassable at this hour. Chang Li has urged twice, but the driver can only helplessly respond: "Little girl, just take a look at this road; it's not like you can fly over it."
He pinched my face
Later, the car arrived near the apartment, and Chang Li directly got out of the taxi and ran home in a hurry
Li Qin has prepared paint, spray paint, gloves, water-based chalk, and brushes. Chang Li and Meng Qingju together outlined the fists and font contours with black paint.
Chang Li couldn't help but smile: "Drawing, of course, what else?"
Immediately below, there was a flurry of comments expressing, "Who is this divine being? I want to confess my feelings!"
Chang Li was unaware that someone had posted a photo of her painting while standing on a ladder in the school forum. During her second year of high school, she was not at school, so very few of the current first and second-year students have seen her.
Chang Li opened her eyes wide
Oh my! How could he make such ambiguous gestures!
Changli pear
After she moved in with Xu Ningqing, she added him on WeChat, and her note for him was the conventional "Uncle".
The central section is solely managed by Chang Li, while the surrounding two sections consist of one where classmates can freely draw and write, and the other where Chang Li and everyone will collaboratively create content in a more free and casual style
Chang Li was made uncomfortable by the uproar and pulled someone to the corner of the corridor: "It's about the graffiti wall. I've thought of a few proposals; take a look and see which one is feasible"
Chang Li fundamentally did not understand what Xu Ningqing was thinking in her heart