Fourth stroke

Accustomed to looking up, I did not expect his bending down. However, when I gradually became accustomed to meeting him at eye level, that person turned and left again

Having scheduled the time, Gao Fei was about to get busy. On Thursday, she brought along two other assistants, while An Yanran stayed in the studio to handle miscellaneous tasks

A pair of warm hands grasped her shoulders, gently lifting her up with just the right amount of softness. Dazed, she looked up and instantly found herself caught in those clear, gentle eyes.

The early summer of the plum rain season, while not excessively hot, is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, making one feel sticky upon returning from outside. She took a shower, changed into a pullover T-shirt suitable for painting, and entered the studio

Due to his solid foundation and outstanding talent, shortly after the start of the semester, he was transferred by the professor to the second studio for special instruction.

In the past two weeks, every time he came to the studio, she skillfully found ways to avoid him. She did not want to provoke Gao Fei too early or too directly

Later, he assisted her, who was limping, to the infirmary. He noticed her sketchbook and realized that she was a junior from the same department

The continuous duty for two months has had some effect, he does not know her, but he is aware of her

Is that person above foolish? Do you think we men accept anyone? We are quite selective, you know

Go upstairs to history, to history, to history !

Apologies! After holding back for a long time, she could only manage to utter these two words, while instinctively wanting to give way to the other person. However, due to poor visibility, she stepped on a small stone, causing her to lose her balance and slip, resulting in a hard fall that left her feeling dizzy and seeing stars.

From nothing to something, from gain to loss, such feelings are something she does not wish to experience a second time in her lifetime

I believe that a certain degree of ambiguity possesses aesthetic appeal; it is necessary to leave some fabric, as being completely bare resembles the ugliness of a frozen chicken

This is not a justification for you to make decisions unilaterally

An Yanran still remembers the thrill of that glance, with a concerned gaze reflecting the silly expression on her face, her eyes filled with astonishment, slowly revealing a faint smile, "Is it you?"

Is that so? The tone seems to have seeped into the ice shards

A voice devoid of warmth came through the phone, "Explain."

The other assistants maintained a neutral attitude towards her, engaging in very little conversation. An Yanran was content with her leisurely pace, attending only to the tasks that needed to be done each day

She composed herself and walked to the side, whispering, "I didn't mean to act without consulting you first; it's just that, as you know, you rushed me out so quickly that I didn't have the chance to speak up."

Cough cough... An Yanran choked a couple of times. When she went to the gallery in the morning to resign and asked her boss not to inform someone so soon, the other party had clearly agreed without hesitation

For a long time, she enjoyed starting from that page, flipping through it page by page, like a naive child gazing at her own written records and drawings, smiling inexplicably, occasionally feeling a faint melancholy, but mostly experiencing an uncontrollable pounding of her heart

This location is considered relatively prosperous, hence the prices are somewhat high. The apartment she rented is only 30 square meters, but the layout is very compact. The landlord has a unique design, dividing the narrow and elongated space into three sections: front, middle, and back.

This kind of leisurely life is what An Yanran has always yearned for but has never been able to achieve

Her heart raced intensely, the pain in her arms and legs seemed to have faded away, yet the warmth transmitted from the hands gripping her shoulders remained distinctly clear

This wandering lasted for one year. During this year, she traveled through various countries in Europe and Southeast Asia, even spending the New Year with her parents abroad as a makeshift celebration.

Looking back now, it is indeed true that all first loves share the same foolishness. One believes oneself to be unique, convinced that there is no one better than him, and that there is no feeling more precious than this. At that time, even if it meant continuing to love him in silence, simply being a friend with whom I could share my thoughts would have been a source of comfort.

As the workday was coming to an end, she was the only one left in the office of the studio. The ringtone from the phone on the desk, which belonged to Gao Fei who had forgotten to take it with her, indicated an incoming call from Guan You.

After that day, Guan You did not call her again, but he would occasionally come to the studio, always bringing one or two friends with him. Although Gao Fei had a proud personality, she did not hesitate to engage in the necessary social interactions.

For more than seven months, although that person never allowed her to touch the painting, she had never truly stopped.

Fortunately, she has a boyfriend, Guan You, who won an award abroad

On the bus back to the city, An Yanran used her phone to search the revolutionary question, "How can a woman get a man into bed in a short time"

Examples of entering the studio in advance like this have been rare for several years. Because of this, Guan You, who was already popular among the female students at the academy, became the most popular figure in the department.

Sketching is something that must be practiced daily; the sense of touch, once neglected, will deteriorate.

Men are all beasts, just strip down and pounce directly

Upon entering, to the left is an open kitchen, featuring a clean and tidy induction cooktop that occupies minimal space; in front of the large floor-to-ceiling window in the middle section, a leisure bar counter made of black marble is set up, while to the right against the wall is a sofa and coffee table, creating an activity area. An Yanran is accustomed to having her meals at the bar counter; due to the ample vertical space, the rear of the apartment is divided into two levels. The second floor is enclosed with low glass railings featuring beige handrails, complemented by a delicate and compact beige wooden staircase, showcasing a high level of creativity. An Yanran is accustomed to having her meals at the bar counter; due to the ample vertical space, the rear of the apartment is divided into two levels. The second floor is enclosed with low glass railings featuring beige handrails, complemented by a delicate and compact beige wooden staircase, showcasing a high level of creativity.

The landlord originally intended to add another room above, but after An Yanan moved in, she relocated the tatami bed from downstairs to upstairs and converted the downstairs bedroom, which is adjacent to the window, into a workspace for practicing painting and storing miscellaneous items. Since the bathroom is right next to the downstairs bedroom, painting is very convenient even in a small space

This studio has just started its operations, and everything is still not on track; currently, it is in a state of financial shortfall. Given Gao Fei's current reputation in the art world, it can only be considered as a novice.

In the words of my roommate, Xiaoru, if she had planted a mushroom, it would have sprouted by now. How can she be so oblivious to the situation with - the picture - and the book! If she truly likes him, she needs to be proactive and bold. With so many girls in the department who are fond of him, if she continues to hesitate, Guan You will eventually be taken away by someone else

However, for the time being, she is not prepared to confront him directly. This weekend, she wants to spend some quiet time and take the opportunity to think carefully about how to explain this matter to the important figure.

The apartment is located on the far left side of the building. On the left side, in addition to the small balcony that comes with the entrance, there are three floor-to-ceiling windows, providing excellent natural light. Coupled with beige wooden decorations and large areas of frosted glass, the sense of space in the apartment is greatly enhanced, making it feel far from cramped.

Frozen Chicken

"Wait a moment, don't hang up so quickly. I have something to tell you. Can you come out for a moment?"

You had better take responsibility for your own decisions. The call was hung up, and An Yanran let out a sigh of relief

An Yanran rubbed her forehead, seemingly recalling that she had said something similar before, and the facts proved that such assurances were mostly empty. She held her phone, her voice softening by fifty percent once again, "Really, this time it is absolutely true, teacher..."

The world is vast, and she has indulged her heart, having no intention of returning. Regarding her lifestyle, which is both affluent and leisurely, her classmates and friends feel more jealousy than envy, and there is much gossip behind her back. Xiaoru is too lazy to deal with them and has simply gradually severed her connections with them.

Over the past two weeks, I have taken on several small orders similar to murals

Nice? Or Kyoto? Could it be that she has gone to the Southern Hemisphere? Xiao Ru is a rich girl; she studied painting purely to satisfy the vanity of her nouveau riche parents.

As for the people upstairs, I do not know about others, but I welcome all who come. Please hurry and bring it to my door

Please! Does the chicken breast have such abundance?

Currently, apart from the award-winning "Rushing Flow," most of the works in the studio are post-production pieces by Gao Fei. While they cannot be said to be poor, they are also not particularly striking. However, art is subjective, and there are very few people who truly understand the field among those who are solely engaged in business. The situation regarding You Huhang is relatively good.

No one urged her regarding the books, and she continued to practice until it grew dark. The rain outside had long since stopped, and the gray sky gradually became infused with the colorful glow of the streetlights. At dusk, looking down from the seventeenth floor, the entire city transformed into a sea of light

It turns out that he actually knows her

The oil painting department is divided into four studios, each with a different focus. The second studio emphasizes the integration of the European realist painting heritage with Chinese artistic traditions, particularly focusing on the research and development of color, while also demanding innovation and artistic expressiveness

Nowadays, girls are constantly on diets, becoming as thin as bamboo poles, and their chests are almost like chicken breasts, hahaha

Indeed, on Monday, while filling out employment information at the Gaofei Studio, that person called.

Xiao Ru's phone calls and gifts serve as her alternative form of emotional support

On another Saturday night, having not spent a weekend in the city for a long time, I find myself somewhat disoriented by this noise that was once so familiar.

You are truly foolish! Which man does not think with his lower body? How could one let such an opportunity slip away!

However, today—she paused, picked up her phone, and answered it

In the past two years, the only old friend she has kept in touch with is An Yanran. Wherever she goes, she always calls her, completely disregarding the time difference on this side. Before moving on to the next city, she would buy a gift along with a postcard to send.

As a result, she was laughing uncontrollably in the car

Both individuals belong to the oil painting department. She has just entered the school and is a first-year student in the foundation department. Guan You is one year older than her and is undergoing basic oil painting training in preparation for entering the oil painting studio next semester

If there is nothing else, I will hang up first. Anyanran's tone was淡冷, yet a faint smile lingered at the corners of her lips, unseen by the other party

She had barely taken a few bites of the instant noodles when her phone rang again. It was an unfamiliar number, one that had messaged her before. She knew who it was and understood the intention behind the call. When she agreed to become Gao Fei's assistant at her studio, she had anticipated that the days to come would lead her into a complicated entanglement.

Only eggs remain in the refrigerator. She took some instant noodles and is cooking them. Xiaoru called from m.hetushu.com, saying, "Baby, guess where I am"

She is not one to argue or defend herself, lacking the eloquence of a silver-tongued speaker; at that time, she relied entirely on her sheer determination while being close to Guan You

Xiao Ran?" The other party was taken aback

After being provoked, An Yanran finally mustered the courage to confront Guan You at the bottom of the boys' dormitory. It was an autumn night; she held a sketchbook, her head lowered, still saying nothing. She simply stood there, directly in front of him, as that slender figure appeared.

An Yanran's residence in the city is very close to the gallery, separated by only two streets, located on the seventeenth floor of the White Collar Apartment Building

She seized the opportunity to present the album, expressing her intentions. Thus, they became acquainted. That day, which she referred to as her lucky day, was recorded in her thick diary sketchbook

He went left, and she went left as well; he went right, and she went right too. In the end, he could no longer hold back, "Classmate?" Her gentle and elegant voice carried a hint of inquiry

During her three years at school, the days spent in a haze far outnumbered those spent in earnest study. In her senior year, she was sent to Italy by two elderly individuals under the pretext of studying abroad. For someone who was both independent and carefree, being away from her parents was a blessing; after all, her family was wealthy. She completed her final year at a foreign academy and then set off on her wandering journey, carrying her easel and camera.

In the first few days of her new job, Gao Fei did not make things overly difficult for her. Although the salary was lower than before, it was still considered reasonable compared to others in the same industry

... ...

Every day, there are girls who come up with various excuses to hold books or albums in order to seek out Guan You, and An Yanran is one of this large group. She has set a record of reporting in every day for two consecutive months without having spoken a single word to the male lead.

Hello, Miss Gao forgot to bring her phone. If you have any matters, I can take a message for you

I just feel that being a studio assistant is more suitable for me at the moment than working in a gallery. Rest assured, I promise I won't cause you any trouble. Just this once, please agree to me, okay? She leaned against the glass window, keeping an eye on the people passing by in the corridor while softening her tone.

Someone was sent back to the city early