yes……

A letter?

Oh no, it seems not.

It's a painting.

A painting of her?

Wait, there seems to be more than one.

It's a comic book series.

From that day over a year ago...

From the day she "came back".

It also started from the day “he” came back.

That child wanted to draw their memories.

Just the two of them.

He was expressing gratitude.

Cartoon comic in black and white.

Li Qiao flipped through two pages, the corners of his mouth slightly raised. What a cute kid.

The little guy’s painting skills are pretty good, and his works are very lifelike. Even if he can’t find a job in the future, he can support himself with this “skill”.

Thinking of this, Li Qiao made himself laugh.

She lowered her eyes and gently touched the figure in the painting. She would keep this thoughtful gift carefully.

Children will grow up to be excellent adults and the problem of “not being able to find a job” will not be an option.

Well, I hope so.

——

The academic exchange meeting was held in a large auditorium in City C. It was very formal, with everyone in suits and ties. Li Qiao, who seemed more casual, seemed a bit out of place.

But she didn't care much about it. The person who invited her didn't ask her to dress formally, but just told her to wear whatever she wanted.

The focus is not on clothing, but on "communication".

Li Qiao had participated in this kind of exchange activities before. There were indeed some very good people there. Some of the guidance from senior veterans would benefit you a lot, but some would not.

I hope it won’t turn into a “reality show” where everyone brags about each other.

You can bring your family members, but few do, so Li Qiao still feels "out of place".

As long as you don't care too much about what others think, you will be extremely strong.

Just like now...

Li Qiao was holding a child on each side. People coming and going in the corridor seemed very curious about why she brought her children here.

Li Qiao didn't want to take them to the communication center because the art exhibition was in the southwest corner of this floor and she wanted to send them there.

Caius was there too, following behind. He had a heavy bag on his back, which contained a camera, snacks, water, and some other essential supplies...

He learned it from the Internet.

A must-have checklist for going out with kids.

He has recently been very interested in learning parenting knowledge online and seems to have found a new interest.

Perhaps, in time, he will become an excellent parenting blogger, or...education blogger.

"Why are you here?"

When we were almost at the art exhibition, a surprised voice came from behind.

He is a middle-aged man wearing glasses and has an elegant temperament.

His eyes fell on Caius, who seemed to be very surprised to see him here.

Caius also saw him, and was stunned for a moment. After a moment's pause, he smiled and said, "Why can't I be here?"

The middle-aged man is called Yu Zhi, and he is his boss.

Yes, his current boss.

Yu Zhi is a subordinate of Yu Rufeng's father. As you can tell from their surnames, they are relatives.

"Your friend?" Li Qiao, who was walking in front, asked him with a sidelong glance.

"If you have something to do, I can take them in first."

"No, I'm fine." Caius glanced at Yu Zhi: "Anything else? Sorry, I'm busy and don't have time to chat."

Yu Zhi looked helpless. He glanced at Li Qiao and inadvertently met the gazes of the two children.

He paused, and the next second he raised a gentle smile, "Good boy, I've heard of you." He clicked his tongue in his heart, they really looked alike.

It's like they were carved from the same mold.

Caius is a good employee. He doesn't ask for salary and always completes the tasks assigned to him perfectly. Oh, maybe he is a perfectionist.

Just too lazy.

He often doesn't come to work and is just there in name only.

Yu Zhi knew what he was "busy" about, but he didn't quite understand why, as a man, he had to stay at home to take care of the children? Is this interesting?

If both of them have careers to attend to, can't they hire a nanny?

He also has children, but he doesn't understand Caius's behavior.

I wouldn't say something like that at this time. I just mentioned it: "I don't have anything else to do. I haven't seen you for a long time. If you're free, you can consider coming to work."

Caius was about to say, "I don't need to go to work."

However, when he lowered his head, he met two pairs of innocent and clear big eyes.

He changed his tone: "Okay, I'll go." When I have time.

He was just a figurehead, why should he go to work?

After a few perfunctory words, Caius smiled and walked around her. He came to Li Qiao and assured her, "I will take good care of them. You can go to the exchange meeting without worry."

Li Qiao looked at the time and it was almost time, so he waved goodbye to them and said, "I'll be going first, see you later."

After she left, Yu Zhi didn't leave yet.

Caius saw him coming and the corners of his mouth twitched.

"what are you up to?"

"I'm here to see the art exhibition, aren't you?" Yu Zhi smiled. "Come on, young man, bring your children and let's go in together."

No, Caius did not want to join him.

I just don't want to waste any more time, so I have to go in with him. It doesn't matter, we can just separate after we get in.

There are many works in the art exhibition. Because it is an international exhibition, it includes works by many well-known painters. Quietly appreciating these exquisite works makes people feel spiritually settled.

For a man who does things as he pleases, Caius threw Yu Zhi away as soon as he entered. Yu Zhi only turned his head and saw nothing in front of him. He shook his head and smiled helplessly.

By this time, Caius had taken the child to a faraway place, far away from him.

Little Li Yao patted his arm and muttered, "Dad is rude..."

Caius touched his nose. "Impolite? Are you talking about me?"

I have never seen such a thing in my life. This was the first time the word "impolite" was said to his face, and it actually came from his child.

"Yes! You are rude!" The little guy puffed out his chest, "You should say 'goodbye' to your uncle."

"Okay, you were right to teach me a lesson. I'll make it up to him next time I see him."

Little Li Yao scratched his head, huh?

What are you talking about?

Before he could turn the corner, Caius put his finger to his mouth and said, "Shh! Be good, we need to be quiet."

Little Li Yao: “…” He was a little angry, but he didn’t know why.

A smile flashed in Caius' eyes as he took them to see the paintings.

Some people may like people who are very similar to themselves.

Isn't this a manifestation of narcissism?

Caius felt an indescribable sense of pride.

Because his two children, like him, like painting and appreciating beauty.

He likes both children.

When they grow up, they will become better and freer people than him.

It's like a blank piece of drawing paper, which, through careful care and painting, eventually becomes the best and unique painting in the world.

It will become his best work.