Chapter 50 Chapter 50 Inspiration Muse He is more famous than them...
"Just consider it a thank you for finding the hairpin for me." Xu Qinghu looked up at Gu Jingchen and said softly, "At least I can't leave you alone when you're in a bad mood."
Her expression was honest, without any hidden or ambiguous meaning, as if she really just wanted to make him happy.
Gu Jingchen came back to his senses and looked at her delicate and beautiful face. Her eyes were clear and gentle, and under the bright moonlight, her whole body seemed to be glowing.
Gu Jingchen thought of their only date, which was a rare relaxing moment after he came to the cabin.
Even though he had dated Qiao Wanshu before, it was still different.
Qiao Wanshu's personality is too cold, so she doesn't care too much about his thoughts. Although it seems warm and harmonious when they get along, in fact, he is the one looking for topics, and Qiao Wanshu only needs to respond.
Just like now, he was waiting for her to come back in the garden. Even if they didn't say a few words after she got off the car, he wanted to find an opportunity to get close to her and let her know his feelings.
If Xu Qinghu didn't show up tonight, he would probably continue waiting.
However, it just happened that Xu Qinghu appeared. Looking at her clear eyes, Gu Jingchen was stunned for a moment.
He knew he should stay in the garden and wait for Qiao Wanshu to come back, but everyone gets tired sometimes.
Especially since Qiao Wanshu never really chose him from the beginning to the end, and even wrote someone else's name on the date card...
"What's wrong?" Seeing that he was still silent, Xu Qinghu subconsciously said, "If you're tired, I won't bother you anymore."
After saying that, she shook the crystal hairpin in her hand and said, "Thank you so much for what you did just now."
Looking at her smiling eyes as beautiful as the crescent moon, Gu Jingchen's eyes moved slightly: "It would be great if you are willing to go out for a walk with me."
There was a gentle smile on his lips, as if the person who had been thinking so many things just now was not himself.
"Okay." The smile in Xu Qinghu's eyes suddenly deepened. She lowered her head and pointed at the slippers on her feet, "Just don't go too far."
Gu Jingchen asked, "Do you want to change your shoes?"
Xu Qinghu thought about it and decided to go back and change into a pair of comfortable flat shoes.
Under the moonlight, the two opened the garden door and walked out quietly.
Summer nights are cool and the breeze is gentle, mixed with the unique moisture of grass, trees and lakes.
Outside the lawn in front of the cottage, there is a lotus pond of medium size. Every morning when you wake up, you can stand on the balcony and see the faintly blooming lotus flowers, pink and white, so beautiful.
Unfortunately, everyone is very busy with work and rarely pays attention to the scenery here.
[What just happened?]
Only after Xu Qinghu and Gu Jingchen walked out of the cabin did the audience in the live broadcast room suddenly react.
[Is Xu Qinghu inviting Teacher Gu? Is it appropriate for a man and a woman to go out for a walk in the middle of the night?]
[She's trying to steal my boyfriend!]
Soon people started flooding the screen with messages.
Seeing Qiao Wanshu and He Shengnian go out on a date, she wants to take advantage of the situation to attract Gu Jingchen's attention. As someone who has been through this, I've seen this kind of trick many times.
[I had originally had a change of heart towards Xu Qinghu, but I never expected her to do something so disgusting. She can't live without a man, right?]
I've never seen a guest with such a low self-esteem. Her face makes me want to vomit. Can she please get out of the dating show?
[She always wants to compare herself to Qiao Qiao, but she doesn't even look at her own family background. Is she worthy? She can't even compare to Qiao Qiao by a finger!]
But this time, not everyone was criticizing Xu Qinghu, many people also spoke up for her.
[What's wrong? Is Qiao Wanshu's name written on Gu Jingchen? He's not even allowed to hang out with the other female guests? You Qiao fans, stop being so ridiculous.]
[Don't say Xu Qinghu just wanted to thank Gu Jingchen. Even if she really had other ideas, so what? Are Qiao Wanshu and Gu Jingchen going together? Only she and He Shengnian are allowed to watch the play, while Gu Jingchen has to sit on the bench?]
If Qiao Wanshu dares to lock horns with Gu Jingchen after she returns, I'll admire her. If she can't, then you idiots should shut up!
I really want to know what age group Qiao Wanshu's fans are. It seems their intellectual development is not fully developed, which makes people anxious.
[The more I read the comments, the more annoyed I get. I hope Xu Qinghu snatches Gu Jingchen away and gives you haters a good slap in the face!]
The barrage of comments was noisy, but the atmosphere between Xu Qinghu and Gu Jingchen was very relaxed.
The two of them talked as they walked, sharing interesting things that happened in their daily lives, without any of the awkwardness or discomfort they had imagined.
Soon they reached the lake, but it was too late and all the lotus flowers were in the process of nocturnal movement, with their petals folded up.
"You can see the buildings on the other side from here," Gu Jingchen said with a look of surprise, "I didn't even notice before that the lights on the other side are so bright."
"You're just too busy," Xu Qinghu said, "You can see this scene from the balcony."
"I'm quite busy indeed," Gu Jingchen laughed. "I've been preparing for a fashion show lately and rarely have time to relax."
"What style of exhibition?" Xu Qinghu asked curiously.
When talking about his career, Gu Jingchen's tone became more relaxed. He explained with a smile: "The theme this time is related to animal and floral elements, and it also incorporates traditional Chinese style and embroidery designs. It's a new attempt for me... I hope to show all the ideas I want to express..."
Xu Qinghu listened quietly as he gently and earnestly introduced the fashion show. Then he asked, "Can I go over and see it?"
At this point, she paused and explained, "You said it very well. I really want to see your work with my own eyes."
There was something like anticipation and admiration in her eyes.
No one doesn't like this kind of look, which is better than any words.
Gu Jingchen suddenly came to his senses and realized that he had said a lot tonight. Even when he was facing Qiao Wanshu, he had never been so talkative.
After a brief pause, he said softly, "Of course, I'll give you the ticket then."
"I really envy you for being so accomplished in your field," Xu Qinghu said, looking at the tall buildings not far away. "I hope I can be like you in the future and become very..."
She paused for a few seconds, as if unable to find the right words.
"Very what?" Gu Jingchen lowered his voice as he looked at her fair and clean profile.
"Special?" Xu Qinghu glanced at him sideways and said with a smile, "There's no class atmosphere at all. Instead, he seems to be at ease."
Looking at the light flowing in her eyes, Gu Jingchen's eyes moved slightly, as if he finally saw her appearance clearly.
Her overly gorgeous facial features, amidst the interplay of moonlight and tree shadows, exude a bright and mysterious aura. Only her pair of peach blossom eyes are bright and clear, as if she were a night elf walking out of the shadows.
Beautiful, vivid, and sparkling.
The moment he locked eyes with Xu Qinghu, countless inspirations about her flooded Gu Jingchen's mind. What kind of clothes should she wear, what kind of hairstyle should she have, what kind of accessories should she wear... If she were his model, he would definitely let her open or close the show...
The sudden brainstorming made Gu Jingchen fall silent as he looked at Xu Qinghu, but his eyes were frighteningly bright.
Perhaps he himself did not expect that just by taking a casual walk, he would have so much curiosity and inspiration about Xu Qinghu.
Designers always follow their muse.
Maybe the other person can only bring you fleeting inspiration, which is an ambition that many people find difficult to capture.
In the silent silence, Gu Jingchen's heart seemed to skip a beat.
"What's wrong?" Xu Qinghu showed a puzzled expression again.
Gu Jingchen avoided her gaze and looked back at the lotus pond. "If you really love your current job, you will find fun in it."
"Is that so?" Xu Qinghu said thoughtfully, "I thought you couldn't turn a hobby into a career?"
"It depends on the person." Gu Jingchen looked at her again, "As long as you like it, you can try it."
His eyes were still gentle, but a little more obscure.
Xu Qinghu was about to speak when she realized her arm was a little sore. She looked down and saw several mosquito bites. She blinked and was completely stunned. "Teacher Gu, chatting with you is too expensive."
She showed her hand to Gu Jingchen, and almost jumped up and ran away, saying with a bitter face: "I will never go out for a walk so late again."
Looking at the glaring red marks on Su Bai's arm, Gu Jingchen was stunned for a few seconds. "Sorry, I should have brought some mosquito repellent patches. I didn't think too much about it."
Xu Qinghu was not angry, but said with a bitter resentment, "Then let's go back quickly. If it's any later, I'll really become a mosquito buffet."
Perhaps it was because her expression was too cute that Gu Jingchen actually laughed out loud. He immediately said, "I'll prepare some ice for you when we get back."
Xu Qinghu's skin was too white. Not only was there no spot on her face, but her hands and face were also delicate and clean. The mosquitoes covering her body looked a little shocking.
The two walked back along the way they came. The atmosphere was more harmonious than before, and there was even a hint of closeness.
[Although, Xu Qinghu is naturally attracted to mosquitoes. Seeing her so miserable is simply hilarious.]
[I guess I was so engrossed in the conversation just now that I didn't notice the mosquitoes around me. Xu Qinghu is really pitiful.]
[This shows that she and Gu Jingchen actually have a lot to talk about. Even I was surprised that Gu Jingchen would talk to her about his work. Apart from Xu Qinghu, he never talked about this with anyone else.]
[+1, I think they are a good match. It would be great if they could continue to keep in touch.]
[This is the consequence of being a green tea girl. Even mosquitoes want to bite her. And you still want to continue to have contact with her? You’re dreaming!]
The more I look at Xu Qinghu, the more disgusted I feel. She doesn't think Teacher Gu will develop feelings for her this way, does she? Go to hell, scheming girl!
[Upstairs, all curses will rebound upon you.]
The two walked briskly and soon arrived at the door of the cabin. At this time, most of the guests in the cabin were asleep, but He Shengnian and Qiao Wanshu had not returned yet.
Gu Jingchen pushed open the garden door, looked at the mud on Xu Qinghu's shoes, and said in a low voice: "Wait here, I'll get some wet wipes."
"Okay." Xu Qinghu walked to the swing and sat down, tapping the mosquito bites on his body with his hand, his expression still full of annoyance.
But he didn't notice the slender figure standing on the balcony behind him.
Du Yanting was wearing a white shirt with his arms resting on the railing. He had noticed the movement when Xu Qinghu and Gu Jingchen went out, and watched them leave and come back with boredom.
He lowered his eyes to look at Xu Qinghu. The girl was gently swinging on the swing, and her skirt rose and fell slowly, just like a monster born in the moonlight.
Or is she just a demon that can only deceive people?
Du Yanting tapped the railing lightly with his slender fingertips, making an extremely subtle sound.
But Xu Qinghu was very perceptive. He turned around immediately and when he saw Du Yanting, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. "Boss Du, you're still awake?"
Before he finished speaking, Du Yanting raised his index finger to his lips, with a nonchalant smile in his eyes.
The next moment, Gu Jingchen pushed the door open and came out.
Xu Qinghu's eyelashes moved slightly, and he ignored Du Yanting.
The reason why he kept haunting her was simply to observe whether she and Gu Jingchen could increase the popularity of the show when they got along.
There's no such thing as something that won't be done without profit.
"I also brought some ice," Gu Jingchen took out some wet wipes and sat down next to Xu Qinghu. "I'll clean your shoes. You take care of the mosquito bites first."
He has a gentle gaze and is polite and considerate to all opposite sexes.
In the cabin, both Wen Ruoxi and Ruan Xiaoyu had a good impression of him.
But this gentleness is just his disguise, just like putting a coat on a beast will make it docile.
"Okay." Xu Qinghu also smiled.
Looking at his serious expression and careful movements, the smile on Xu Qinghu's face gradually faded, and an extremely cold look appeared in his eyes.
Whenever Xu Qinghu looked into Gu Jingchen's eyes, he would recall the plot in the novel where he wavered between himself and Qiao Wanshu, and how he used the cold shoulder to clear himself at the end of the show, and even said in his confession that he regretted ever meeting her...
It was clearly he who was fickle, but after leaving the show, his life and career were not affected at all. Only she paid a heavy price.
From beginning to end, Gu Jingchen never spoke up for her, but continued to work as a designer and lived a glamorous life.
If He Shengnian and Du Yanting openly value family background, then Gu Jingchen secretly desires class advancement.
Although he seems gentle and elegant, he actually wants more from Qiao Wanshu.
Otherwise, he could have gone upstairs to rest, so why did he have to wait in the garden for Qiao Wanshu to come back and express his true feelings?
If you want to get something, you have to pay more in advance.
Gu Jingchen understood this principle, and she understood it too.
On the other side, the play that He Shengnian and Qiao Wanshu were watching was also coming to an end.
The actress who played the nightingale in a gray long dress sacrificed her life without hesitation so that the young student could get a red rose and dance with the professor's daughter on a cold winter day. She let the sharp thorns of the rose pierce her heart, trying to awaken the rose tree sealed by ice and snow and make it bloom a red rose as bright as blood.
Nightingale's face turned pale, and an ominous cloud covered his eyes. He finally fell to the ground and lost his breath.
In the hymn of death, the rose finally bloomed completely.
It is as red as a pigeon's feet and more beautiful than the coral on the seabed.
There were a few sobs all around.
Qiao Wanshu's eyes turned slightly red, and she seemed to be moved by the plot. She turned around and looked at He Shengnian.
The man had a calm expression, just staring at the stage, with no obvious preference shown.
Qiao Wanshu wanted to ask him what he thought about Nightingale's death, but she didn't speak suddenly.
At the end of the play, the young student, mocked by the professor's daughter, discarded the rose that the nightingale had nurtured at the cost of its life and laughed at the fictitious nature of love. The story finally ended.
He will never know how precious the crushed rose represents.
When the actors came out hand in hand to take their curtain call, Qiao Wanshu whispered, "I think Nightingale is really stupid."
He Shengnian turned around, and Qiao Wanshu's eyes moistened as he said, "If she knew that the true meaning of love she had sacrificed her life for had such an outcome, she would probably be very sad."
He Shengnian didn't respond, but just looked at her.
"But she definitely won't regret it." Qiao Wanshu said slowly, "Sincerity is precious, but in this world, sincerity is witnessed every moment, isn't it?"
She looked into He Shengnian's eyes.
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