Jiang Xu and Gu Li's thrilling trip began in Nancheng.

In the end, it was decided by an invitation letter.

Nancheng, a paradise where art and romance intertwine, is a place where painters unleash their vibrant brushstrokes, singers sing enchanting melodies, and dancers display their graceful movements...

That place is a sacred place for artists.

The invitation was sent by Gu Feng. It had an elegant black background with gilded prints and gorgeous patterns wrapped around the envelope, outlining a distinguished appearance.

Gu Li frowned slightly as she looked at the man in black who handed her the invitation and said, "Did he ask you to give it to me?"

The man in black nodded. "It was the master who asked me to give this to you. He said it's up to you whether you go or not."

Gu Li waved his hand, "Okay, go back." After he finished speaking, he turned around and went inside.

Jiang Xu was making fruit tea powder when he saw Gu Li walk in and waved to her, "It looks pretty good, come and see if you like it."

Gu Li took the invitation and walked towards Jiang Xu. Jiang Xu took the fruit tea that was handed to him, took a sip, and nodded with a bright smile. "It's delicious! What brand is it?" The aroma of fruit mixed with the aroma of tea created a cheerful party in his mouth, and Gu Li quite liked the feeling.

Jiang Xu pointed to the cupboard, "You took it from your cupboard, didn't you know?"

Gu Li looked over, his expression clearly puzzled. "This is mine?" he asked, trying to recall. "I think I just grabbed it when we went to the supermarket earlier, but I forgot about it."

He looked down at the pale orange liquid in the glass and felt it looked familiar. "No, I remember now. I made it and thought it didn't taste good, so I put it away. How come it suddenly tastes good?"

Jiang Xu watched as Gu Li lowered her head and took another bite, seemingly genuinely puzzled, and then asked, "How is it?"

Gu Li looked up at Jiang Xu, and raised the hand holding the invitation to give Jiang Xu a thumbs up, "It tastes really good, Mr. Jiang, you're a true craftsman."

Jiang Xu noticed the black invitation in Gu Li's hand and asked while unscrewing the cap of the fruit tea powder, "An invitation from Nancheng?"

“Hmm,” Gu Li nodded and handed the invitation to Jiang Xu. “That guy gave it to me. Now he’s letting me go. Really…” He didn’t finish his sentence, then smiled and took a sip of fruit tea.

Jiang Xu opened the cabinet and put the fruit tea powder back in its original place. Looking at the arranged fruit tea powder, he called out, "Gu Li," and turned to look at Gu Li. The two looked at each other from a short distance apart. He smiled slightly and said to Gu Li, "I'll go with you."

Gu Li raised an eyebrow. "Of course you have to come with me, my boyfriend."

Nancheng is a place surrounded by water and mountains. On the white walls are free-spirited ink paintings, exquisite fine brush paintings, and even two-dimensional illustrations that collide with each other from different dimensions. A rich and colorful feeling comes together in this city.

As the mist and rain fall, the lingering charm left by the ink and brush entangles everyone in this city, and even passersby will linger for it.

Jiang Xu and Gu Li traveled to their destination by boat. As the oars moved, ripples spread outwards in circles, only to be interrupted by the next stroke before they were fully extended, creating a continuous cycle.

Gu Li watched the tiny ripples on the water and reached out to splash them. As he lifted his hand, water droplets fell, splashing up tiny water droplets and creating a new wave of ripples. He found it quite amusing and splashed the water a couple more times before withdrawing his hand and looking at Jiang Xu. Jiang Xu was also looking at him. He tilted his head and asked, "The water is a bit cool, but it's quite comfortable. Would you like to touch it?"

Jiang Xu nodded, and just as he was about to touch the water, he felt the coolness of water droplets on his face, which landed on his cheeks and neck. He immediately looked at Gu Li, who tilted her head and smiled as if she had successfully played a prank, and asked mischievously, "Did you touch it?"

Jiang Xu's hand secretly ripped through the water. He smiled kindly at Gu Li, nodded, and said, "It feels quite comfortable. Shall I try again for you?"

A splash of water rang out, and water droplets splattered everywhere. Gu Li's face was also covered with a few water droplets, but he still smiled smugly, "Thank you, sir."

As the small boat rocked, the boatman sang a riverside tune, the sound drifting and lingering on the water, floating further and further away.

The two stopped playing around, glancing at the different paintings on the wall from time to time, and at the rippling water from time to time, while leaning against each other watching the drizzle.

"Guests, we've arrived." The boatman brought the boat to shore, towed it to a stop, and gestured to the shore.

Their disembarkation point was the entrance to the art exhibition, and the two of them arrived at their true destination.

The invitation was handed to the designated person in charge, and the two people's mobile phones were tied with red ropes to allow entry. After entering through the fan-shaped door, they entered the spacious exhibition hall.

Most of those who have come here at this moment are invited painters. They are here first to examine their own works, and some will give a special explanation of their paintings after the viewers come in.

The artists' skill levels differed, and the exhibition venues and locations varied accordingly. The large sign in the center featured the word "pear," with introductions to the other artists appearing in progressively smaller sections.

With only the 'pear', everything is unknown.

At that moment, a painter in his forties walked over and beckoned to Jiang Xu and Gu Li, "Don't just focus on that painter who doesn't show himself. I guarantee I can paint better than him."

He said confidently, pointing to the side, "You're here to see the art exhibition, right? Come on, take a look at mine, it'll definitely suit your taste."

Artists have integrity, but integrity is inseparable from survival; desires need material things to be satisfied.

Those who could come to see this art exhibition were all wealthy and powerful people, while Jiang Xu and Gu Li looked too young, like second-generation rich kids who would spend money recklessly for their hobbies.

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