Chapter 101: Chapter 101 Won’t Give Up_1
The two of them went to the small restaurant next door and ordered two ho-cooked dishes, plus a portion of tomato and egg soup, and a large bowl of rice.
“Eat more, you’re too thin!” Chen Cuihua said while she was serving herself rice. “My son is just like you, picky about his food, he won’t eat this and he won’t eat that.”
“Sister Chen, I’m not picky.” Considering her family’s condition, she didn’t have the luxury to be picky. “Thank you!”
“You’re welco!”
While waiting for their al, Chen Cuihua asked: “I heard from Little Mi that you draw portraits in the park?”
“Yes! But unfortunately, business isn’t good.” She masked her disappointnt with an cheerful smile. “Don’t worry, I won’t give up easily. I believe I can make money!”
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“Is your family very poor?” Chen Cuihua had wanted to ask this question for a couple of days, noticing the girl dressed plainly and working to earn money at a young age.
If it weren’t for fear of hurting her pride, she would have asked sooner.
“Yes!” Nan Fei answered simply, with a calm expression, not taking it to heart. She had long realized that poverty was not scary or shaful, it was only shaful to fear poverty and not strive to overco it.
“That’s why I’m working hard to earn money!” She said, finishing with a laugh. She playfully added: “I want to go to the best university, and make the most money.”
“Ha ha ha… That’s ambitious!” Chen Cuihua also laughed. She had thought from the first glance that this girl was different, her eyes were too clear and bright.
She knew what she wanted, and her current poverty was only temporary. So Chen Cuihua was happy to befriend her, plus she found the girl enchanting. Just looking at her face could whet her appetite.
Complinted by Chen Cuihua, Nan Fei beca a little embarrassed, her beautiful face showing a hint of shyness.
“My husband is a clothing manufacturer. The design sketches you draw are pretty good! If they use them, I’ll pay you.”
“Sure!” Nan Fei was confident in her work. “But today’s is a gift for you, no charge! If you want more in the future, I’ll have to charge.”
“Deal!”
“I am quite expensive, though! Because it’s worth it.” This was Nan Fei’s bottom line. She was willing to give, but she would not undersell her commissioned work.
“Alright!” Chen Cuihua was straightforward and hearty. “You know, I partnered with a friend to open a clothing factory, and we’re currently struggling with the design styles. Let’s go to the factory for a look after we’ve finished our al.”
After pondering for a mont, Nan Fei accepted the offer. Her sketching paper was used up and she couldn’t continue drawing for business. She didn’t dare spend a penny carelessly. It would be better to take a look at the factory to see if there’s a way to make money there.
If all else fails, she could work there temporarily for half a month and buy so supplies to sell back ho.
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Today was Saturday, and the Citizen Square was busier than usual. People were coming and going in the park, and those who passed by an outdoor chair couldn’t help but take a second look.
“Enough, don’t embarrass yourself by sitting on the ground, don’t you see that everyone passing by is looking at you?” Dai Jinhai pleaded with a look of disgust.
“Don’t you know I’m thinking?” Mr. Mi perford a posture of deep thought. “Tell , don’t I seem to have more inspiration sitting on the ground to paint?”
“I don’t know about inspiration, but I’m sure you’ll catch a cold.”
Mr. Mi gave Dai Jinhai a look, stood up from the ground, and placed his painting board on the chair. He looked around and saw that as the sun shone brighter, the person that his granddaughter ntioned who painted in the park was nowhere in sight.
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