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Xu Xingran hurriedly took a taxi to school.
Her senior, who is also her senior brother, Zhuang Yanqing, called her to say that the teacher’s peach blossom painting was missing.
The teacher urgently needs the painting to participate in a competition.
This peach blossom painting was in her possession, she had put it away.
There are many cabinets in the studio, the keys are in her hands, only she has them.
So she hurriedly took a taxi to school, she had to open it herself.
On the way, she sent a message to Zhuang Yanqing.
【Senior, I’m already in the car, I’ll be at school soon, wait for me to find it.】
Yanqing Senior: 【Okay, take your time, no rush, as long as you deliver the painting to the teacher today, he can go to the competition tomorrow, there’s plenty of time.】
How could Xu Xingran not be in a hurry?
The car stopped at the school gate, she ran straight to the studio.
She arrived at the studio door, panting, Zhuang Yanqing was waiting inside.
His tall figure was elegant and noble.
He gently poured her a glass of water, his eyes filled with a pampering smile.
“I told you not to rush, you still ran so fast, drink some water first.”
Xu Xingran took a sip, then ran to the studio cabinet, took out her keys, and opened the cabinet door.
The peach blossom painting made by the teacher was neatly arranged inside the cabinet.
Xu Xingran carefully took it out.
“Senior, here you go.”
Zhuang Yanqing gently accepted it, his handsome face filled with a smile.
“I’ll take it to the teacher, why don’t you come with me?”
“Sure.”
Since the painting was in her possession, it was better to personally hand it to the teacher.
Zhuang Yanqing drove, and Xu Xingran naturally got into his car, accompanying him to deliver the painting.
“Did you get scolded when you went back yesterday?”
“No.”
Not getting scolded meant she wasn’t scolded.
But she was pestered by He Hansheng for a while.
Just thinking about it made her feel uneasy.
Moreover, her relationship with He Hansheng was something she didn’t like discussing with others.
Even with a close friend like Lu Sisi, she kept things brief.
Her emotions were her own business, personal matters that didn’t need to be shared.
Before, it wasn’t necessary because most people didn’t think highly of their relationship, and anything she said would be ridiculed.
Now, it’s not necessary because she doesn’t want to talk about it.
Zhuang Yanqing also noticed this.
He didn’t ask further.
The teacher’s home was in a residential building next to the school, very close.
Nineth floor.
The two went up together.
The teacher opened the door, seeing them, he warmly welcomed them in.
As soon as they entered, her teacher, Zhuang Mingyue, affectionately took her hand.
“Xu Xingran, you are the teacher’s favorite student, you’ve been away for a year, now you’re back, how are you doing, what are your plans?”
Xu Xingran felt a little guilty.
She actually understood what the teacher meant.
The teacher had a scholarship to study abroad.
She had asked Xu Xingran about this a year ago.
But later, Xu Xingran took a knife for He Hansheng and was recovering for a year.
The matter was left unresolved.
Now it’s brought up again…
She knew the teacher valued her.
But… painting wasn’t her passion.
She loved dancing.
Because He Hansheng didn’t like her dancing, she studied painting in college.
It can only be said that… her talent in painting was also astonishing.
Therefore, she received special attention from the teacher.
Xu Xingran spoke hesitantly, “Teacher, I understand, I’ll give it some serious thought.”
Teacher Zhuang patted her shoulder kindly.
“This is your decision, the teacher doesn’t want to pressure you, but the teacher hopes you will think carefully.”
Xu Xingran nodded obediently.
Zhuang Mingyue glanced at her beloved nephew, who was full of tenderness, then waved to them both.
“Alright, it’s getting late, I won’t keep you for dinner, go ahead and leave, I still need to touch up the painting, prepare for tomorrow’s competition, don’t bother me here.”
Xu Xingran and Zhuang Yanqing bid farewell.
After all this, it was already dinner time.
Xu Xingran remembered that Zhuang Yanqing helped her get out of the police station yesterday.
“Senior, thank you for yesterday, let me treat you to dinner!”
Zhuang Yanqing smiled and agreed.
“Okay! Do you know any good restaurants?”
Xu Xingran thought of the steakhouse she and Lu Sisi loved the most, known for its great reputation and taste, and she was determined to treat Zhuang Yanqing with full sincerity.
“I know a steakhouse with exceptional taste, I guarantee you’ll love it, Senior!”
Zhuang Yanqing looked pleasantly surprised.
“Really? Since you say so, not trying it would definitely be my loss, let’s go, show me around.”
Xu Xingran earnestly raised her thumbs up.
“I promise to satisfy you, Senior! Everyone who has eaten there praises it!”
Zhuang Yanqing considerately opened the passenger door for her.
“Princess, please get in the car.”
Xu Xingran couldn’t help but chuckle.
Getting into the car, fastening her seatbelt, Xu Xingran couldn’t hold back her smile and said, “Senior, your internet speed is quite fast, huh? I couldn’t tell!”
He even knew the popular meme of calling her “Princess.”
Zhuang Yanqing excelled in both academics and character, disciplined and outstanding, a true gentleman.
While others were busy playing on their phones, gaming, or watching videos, he was focused on self-improvement.
Zhuang Yanqing chuckled.
“In your eyes, am I still considered old-fashioned? Just because I don’t openly use video apps doesn’t mean I don’t. After all, I also want to understand the mindset of young people nowadays, to get closer to those I want to connect with.”
As he spoke, his gentle gaze fell upon Xu Xingran.
There was a sparkle in his eyes.
Xu Xingran cleared her throat, feeling the atmosphere becoming ambiguous.
It was as if something was exploding in her heart.
She quickly changed the subject.
“Senior, let’s get going, we might have to wait in line if we’re late.”
Zhuang Yanqing didn’t pay attention to her attempt to change the topic.
He had waited for four years.
Did a little time matter now?
Xu Xingran’s heart raced, she didn’t know if it was her imagination, but she suddenly realized that Zhuang Yanqing liked her?!
She frantically pulled out her phone and quickly sent a message to Lu Sisi.
She told Lu Sisi about Zhuang Yanqing’s words and actions just now.
Finally, she added a line, 【Am I just imagining things?】
Lu Sisi’s message came back quickly!
【You’re so clueless, you mean you’re only realizing now that Zhuang Yanqing likes you? I’ve known for a long time!】
【Sister, accept him, have a normal, sweet relationship! I’ll be the biggest fan of “True Love” CP!】
Xu Xingran’s lips twitched awkwardly.
“True Love”.
Zhuang “Qing”, Xu “Xing” Ran?
Is the CP fandom so poetic?
Xu Xingran quickly replied to her.
【Wait until I break up with He Hansheng, and clear my heart!】