After military training, Pei Xi officially joined the studio.
She brought her own laptop and digital display, and would come directly over after finishing her daytime classes.
Jiang Shuyu's newly bought table and chairs are very comfortable. Since the seats are by the window, Pei Xi also bought a few succulent plants and kept them on the windowsill.
One of the varieties is called Bear's Paw, with thick, fleshy leaves that resemble bear paws, and red claw-like tips on the leaves that turn even redder when exposed to sunlight.
Another variety is called Lithops. The plant is round, like a pebble, but there is a gap between the leaves from which yellow or white flowers will bloom.
Several potted succulents are arranged in a row on the windowsill, pleasing to the eye and seemingly adding a touch of life to the room.
The new air conditioner has a high capacity; it cools the room quickly after being turned on, and it's also very quiet.
Overall, the work environment is quite good.
Moreover, every time she was drawing, she would look up and see Jiang Cheng's profile.
The first time she saw Jiang Cheng at work, his eyes were focused and serious, just like when he was shooting a ball from the free-throw line on the court.
Sometimes he would notice her stealing glances. When she looked over, the seriousness in his eyes would vanish instantly, and he would blink, his Adam's apple bob twice, and then he would give a helpless smile.
This would make Pei Xi smile smugly, then look away.
However, it only happens a few times a day.
She is very serious about her work.
This was her first job, and the novelty, combined with Jiang Cheng's influence, kept her highly motivated every day.
I usually go back to the dormitory around curfew every day.
As a result, Jiang Cheng took on the exclusive task of driving her home from get off work.
Every day, the two of them mingled with the young couples saying goodbye downstairs in the dormitory building. Once, the dormitory supervisor standing at the door even praised them, saying that the two girls were so beautiful and well-matched.
Pei Xi smiled and replied with a thank you.
Then, ignoring Jiang Cheng's surprised expression, she waved to him and quickly ran into the building.
Everyone in the dorm knew that Pei Xi had taken on drawing jobs for a game studio, and they marveled at how she could earn money while still in school, saying it was incredibly impressive.
Pei Xi thought to herself that she also felt quite capable.
She also thought to herself, "They've never met Jiang Cheng, so they don't know how formidable he is."
However, she knew, and that was enough for her to know.
Since the start of the semester, Pei Xi's mind has been preoccupied with nothing but the knowledge he learns in class and his thoughts on drawing.
The contract gave her a lot of freedom. She was responsible for designing everything, from game characters and scenes to interfaces, icons, and various props, and was required to have a childlike and cute style with bright colors.
There are currently four game characters available for players to choose from within the game.
Since everything was original, it took Pei Xi about a week to draw the basic character portrait. She was waiting for the client to confirm or make changes before she could add color and complete the other attack animation frames.
Pei Xi had no classes that afternoon, so he arrived at the studio early. Jiang Shuyu wasn't there; only Jiang Cheng was there.
She turned on her computer and digital monitor, made a few edits with a pen, and Jiang Cheng poured himself a glass of water. As he passed by her, she called out to him, "Boss."
Jiang Cheng's hand trembled, and the water in the cup almost spilled.
Then he looked down and saw her tilting her head back, grinning at him.
She did it on purpose.
Jiang Cheng smiled helplessly, "What's the matter?"
Pei Xi slid her chair aside to make room and said to him, "Brother Jiang isn't here. Could you take a look and see if there's anything I need to change about my character's image?"
Jiang Cheng wanted to say that he knew nothing about the aesthetics of painting, but after hesitating for a moment, he just nodded.
So he put down his water glass, walked over, and stood next to Pei Xi.
He was so tall that he had to put his hands on the edge of the table and bend over to look at Pei Xi's computer screen.
The screen displays an anthropomorphic image of a large dog.
It retains two large, erect ears and a fluffy tail, has bright and resolute eyes, and two canine teeth around its mouth, resembling a young boy who has just begun to take human form, possessing both cuteness and handsomeness.
Pei Xi took a pen and dragged the screen, showing him every detail from head to toe.
Then he looked up at Jiang Cheng.
She asked, "Do you have any comments? I can make changes anytime."
Jiang Cheng shook his head. "No."
Pei Xi remained silent.
On her first job, she encountered a very easy-going client.
But she doesn't need to be so easy to talk to.
She frowned and said seriously, "Please don't treat me differently. If you have any questions, just ask. This is a very serious matter."
Jiang Cheng paused, then emphasized, "...Really not."
Pei Xi looked at him quietly, her expression clearly showing disbelief.
Jiang Cheng looked away, coughed lightly, and casually asked, "What kind of dog is this?"
“German Shepherd,” Pei Xi replied.
Jiang Cheng then asked, "Why a German Shepherd?"
Pei Xi grunted, rested his chin on his hand holding the pen, thought for two seconds, and replied, "I just feel that these kinds of dogs, which look fierce and unapproachable, are actually very obedient, very loyal, and have a very good temperament."
Jiang Cheng was taken aback.
He then heard Pei Xi say, "That's why I like it so much."
He looked down at Pei Xi, whose eyes were bright and smiling as she quietly watched him.
His posture was as if he were pulling her into his arms.
The two looked into each other's eyes, neither of them speaking, and the room fell silent for a moment.
Jiang Cheng then realized that he and Pei Xi were so close that he could see the fine downy hairs on her face clearly.
Not to mention eyelashes, eyes, nose, and mouth.
Pei Xi felt his gaze lingering on her face. His expression remained unchanged, but his eyes darkened, and his breath on her ear grew increasingly hot.
Suddenly, images of the idol dramas she had watched popped into her mind.
Generally speaking, in TV dramas, this kind of distance and this kind of atmosphere are common.
These are all signs that a kiss is about to happen.
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