"Great job! You're really capable!"

Mia let Gu Xinghe stroke her hair, and a bright smile appeared on her face.

Compared to her usual demeanor, Mia is more like a gentle older sister.

At this moment, Mia in front of Gu Xinghe seemed more like an energetic girl looking forward to praise and compliments.

After packing up the easel and other painting tools with Mia, Gu Xinghe carried the full suitcase in his hands.

"hey-hey!"

At that moment, Mia seized the opportunity perfectly and grasped Gu Xinghe's free right hand, which was not carrying the suitcase.

The familiar feel and touch reminded Gu Xinghe of a scene remarkably similar to the one before him—

Also after finishing her work as a street artist, Mia once took his hand and the two strolled together in the square.

But Mia's handshake style was different; she placed four fingers in his palm and her thumb on the back of his hand.

Mia had placed her hand on his forearm and linked arms with his.

The extremely similar yet somewhat different scene left Gu Xinghe feeling somewhat dazed.

But whether it's Mia or Mia, their gentle nature and concern for each other are the same.

In any case, it's really great to have achieved this ending with a perfect completion.

Perhaps because of the joy in his heart, Gu Xinghe's hand holding Mia's palm became more firm and strong.

Mia, who also sensed Gu Xinghe's happiness, smiled and leaned against him in return.

"Oh, by the way, although today's work is finished, there's a surprise waiting for you!"

"What...surprise?"

Gu Xinghe was even thinking at this moment—

Could the so-called "surprise" be that he has to work overtime until dawn on the last day before the end of this game instance?

After all, the scene of working as a painter's assistant that had just ended was still vivid in my mind.

But before Gu Xinghe could ask about the details of the surprise, Mia immediately spoke up.

"After all, I can't always have you all to myself."

Instead of giving a direct and definite answer, Mia seemed to want to leave the task of answering to another consciousness within her body.

But I felt Mia disappearing rapidly and then reappearing in her place.

Gu Xinghe felt that the "straight-line" method, which had been extremely effective against Mia before, was no longer as invincible.

After all, if the "straight ball attack" is too intense, Mia now seems to be able to switch to Mia without hesitation.

This really... made Gu Xinghe feel a little helpless.

"It's a pleasant surprise to be able to visit the art exhibition in advance!"

After Mia appeared, she stopped keeping Xinghe in suspense and directly revealed the surprise.

She placed her arm around his right forearm, took Gu Xinghe's hand, and led him toward the art museum where the exhibition was about to be held.

So, after all these events, tomorrow will finally be the official opening day of the art exhibition.

Right now, Gu Xinghe has also gained the privilege of visiting this highly anticipated art exhibition in advance because of Mia.

After passing through the bustling square, Gu Xinghe arrived at this small art museum, which he had only visited once before.

The last time I visited, there were many security guards and sheriffs busy with the missing painting, "Warm Sunshine."

There were also a large number of on-site setup personnel working, and everyone seemed to be overwhelmed with their own problems.

The interior of the art museum now looks much more spacious and quiet.

Unlike his previous hurried pace, Gu Xinghe now observed the art museum with a more peaceful state of mind.

At that moment, the setting sun's rays slanted through the windows into the art museum.

It was as if a layer of pale golden mist had been draped over the entire space.

At dusk, between day and night, in the ambiguous and gradually dimming light, an art called "Dream" unfolds here.

Judging from the current environment, this art museum seems to perfectly match the theme of the "Dream Art Exhibition".

In such an environment, carefully viewing the art exhibition that is currently open only to the two of them seems to be a unique kind of romance.

At this moment, Gu Xinghe and Mia entered the art museum together and began to immerse themselves in appreciating the various paintings on display.

Although the venue for the art exhibition is only referred to as a small art museum, its total area is not small.

In order to "fill" the entire venue and prevent the art exhibition from appearing too monotonous and simple, the exhibition also took the following steps.

Mia’s paintings were clearly hanging throughout the museum.

However, among these numerous paintings, there were no shoddy works included to make the exhibition seem more impressive or representative of the artists.

Every painting here is incredibly breathtaking.

In one of the oil paintings, a black dragon covered in eye-catching creatures occupies most of the entire canvas.

There is only a tiny black humanoid figure in the lower right corner of the screen.

A majestic and enormous dragon, and humans who appear as insignificant as dust in comparison.

The entire painting seems to exude a profound sense of despair and a heavy feeling of powerlessness in the face of resistance.

besides--

On an erupting volcano, every spark that spews out is a human face with a distinct expression.

On a painting that looks like a landscape, the scenery, upon closer inspection, resembles a pieced-together smiling face.

Beneath the deep blue seabed, a bright orange-yellow flame ignites.

A bright red, dense coral tree planted in the clear, transparent lake water.

The content depicted in these paintings undoubtedly fits perfectly with the theme of the entire "Dream Art Exhibition".

At first glance, it seems bizarre, illogical, and surreal, yet it is a nightmare filled with despair and helplessness.

Later, however, it gradually developed into a beautiful dream, as dreamlike and splendid as a fantasy.

But whether it's a nightmare or a beautiful dream, these paintings are indeed as fantastical and bizarre as real dreams.

Looking at these paintings created by Mia, some with a rather absurd and bizarre style—

Twisted lines, irregular shapes, and various colors smeared haphazardly...

Gu Xinghe felt as if he vaguely sensed something familiar from it.

Although the two have very different painting skills and styles.

But at this moment, Gu Xinghe truly felt that Mia and Mia's painting styles were from the same source and had similarities.