Huh? Apprentice? What apprentice?! Ning Xixi is totally confused.
Ji Qing sees her dazed cute appearance and laughs, "Mr. Gu saw your work and wants to take you as his apprentice. It so happens that he knew we are acquainted, so he asked to arrange a eting for you two. You might not know who Mr. Gu is, but perhaps you’ve heard of his other na—Cang Qiao?"
Ning Xixi is shocked!
Mr. Cang Qiao! Oh my god, is this man in front of the most prestigious and popular Mr. Cang Qiao in China’s art scene?!
He possesses both inherent talent and diligence, excelling in both traditional Chinese and oil painting, and he is profoundly adept. He has won nurous awards both dostically and internationally, and any of his works can sell for an astronomical price.
He’s also Ning Xixi’s idol, no, it should be said, he’s the idol of everyone in China studying art!
Ning Xixi, seeing her idol like a total fangirl, speaks excitedly and jumbled, "Ca...Cang Qiao, sir, could you give an autograph? Oh, can I take a photo with you? Am I dreaming?"
Ji Qing can’t help but chuckle, "Xixi, he’s talking about taking you as an apprentice, and you’re still thinking about autographs and photos?"
Gu Chengzheng also smiles, raising an eyebrow: "You’re a good kid. It’s clear to see, you have talent in drawing and design, I’d like to hire you as my apprentice. Would you like that?"
Happiness ca so suddenly, Ning Xixi pinched her own cheek.
Ouch, it hurts!
It’s real! Everything is real!
"I...I...I... I would!" Ning Xixi nods eagerly, like a pecking chicken.
Following Ji Qing’s instruction, Ning Xixi respectfully offered a cup of tea to Gu Chengzheng, perford an ancient ritual, and thus smoothly completed her apprenticeship.
Ji Qing jokes, "Xixi, Mr. Gu has only taken three apprentices in his life, and you are one of them!"
Ning Xixi: ...Oh my god!
Having taken such an apprentice, Gu Chengzheng is very pleased, "I heard you’re on sumr vacation? This sumr, co to Jiangcheng, I’ll teach you personally."
Ning Xixi, overwheld with honor, "Personally... teach ?"
"Of course, my apprentices are my responsibility," Gu Chengzheng grows more fond of her the more he looks at her.
"Mmm! Yes, Mr. Cang Qiao...no, Master, I will definitely work hard!"
...
After chatting with Gu Chengzheng for an afternoon, Ning Xixi feels reluctant to leave and returns to her room.
At the desk, Ji Yebai is still busy. Seeing her return, he beckons Ning Xixi, "Erxi, co here."
Ning Xixi walks over, he pulls her to sit on his lap, undeterred by her blushing face, pulling her closer, his warm breath spraying on Ning Xixi’s pale face.
"What’s next on the agenda? How about, this sumr, young master shows you around the world?"
His tone is lighthearted, but Ning Xixi sees the deep-seated fatigue he’s trying to mask.
She tenderly touches his handso face, "Don’t always think about , take so ti to rest yourself! Every day you have to accompany and you’re busy with work, you’re not made of iron..."
"Feeling sorry for ?" The young master is in a very good mood.
Humph, this Ning little piggy finally knows how to care for her husband!
"Erm... Right, there’s sothing I need to tell you, I have taken Mr. Gu Chengzheng as my master, I will be going to Jiangcheng to study painting during the next holidays..."
Before she finishes, Ji Yebai cuts her off, his face that was full of smiles now clouded with storm, his eyes dark, "So, you decided without discussing with , just planning to leave behind?"
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