Chapter 4
weekend.
The recording of the cypress crane doll that Tang Chi asked someone to buy for Yu Xia has arrived.
When Yu Xia received the logistics information, she didn't even bother editing the video she was working on. She quickly changed her clothes and rushed to the courier station.
After bringing the doll recording home, Yu Xia first laid a white cloth on the table, and then solemnly placed the box on it.
Then, with a holy and devout expression, she clasped her hands together and carefully untied the pink bow tied to the box.
The bow is made of silk, feels very smooth to the touch, is tied beautifully, and is also easy to untie; it comes off with a gentle pull.
At this point, Yu Xia was a little nervous and hadn't dared to open the box yet.
The Baihe doll recording blind box comes in seven designs, each featuring a chibi version of a different character Baihe has voiced. Each design has a unique color and character outfit.
Correspondingly, the audio recording for each doll corresponds to the lines of that character.
Yu Xia wanted the mint green one the most, the one that Bai He paired with Liao Jia.
This role is also of great significance to Yu Xia.
Please, please, it has to be Liao Jia.
Yu Xia took a deep breath, mentally prepared herself, and then, as if going to her death heroically, closed her eyes and, without giving herself any time to react, swiftly opened the box.
One second, two seconds.
Yu Xia cautiously opened one eye, saw nothing, and then cautiously opened the other. Her heart pounded as she searched for an angle to peer inside.
Upon seeing a hint of green, Yu Xia immediately opened her eyes wide.
Wow!
It really is mint green!
Yu Xia was overjoyed, even a little incredulous at her luck—she'd hit the jackpot on her very first try!
That's incredible!
What's this called?
That's what you call strength!
Yu Xia took the doll out of the blind box with a heart full of excitement.
The doll is very cute.
It is a recreation based on the style of the characters in the drama.
Wearing a brown vest and a retro plaid beret, with light-colored gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose, he looked meticulous, just like the character Bai Hepei.
Yu Xia gently pressed the doll's belly, and the doll's mouth immediately opened, letting out a warm and clear voice.
There is no one better than you in this world.
These are classic lines from the drama, and coupled with Bai He's gentle voice, they made Yu Xia feel incredibly comfortable, almost like being whispered a love confession in her ear.
Press it again, and the message changes again.
May everything go smoothly for you, and may all your wishes come true. Good night and sweet dreams.
It's a blessing message recorded using the character's voice.
Press again.
Don't wallow in self-pity; believe in yourself, you are the best.
My God, how could there be such a great invention?
Yu Xia was completely captivated by the voice and utterly won over.
She pressed the button several more times, listening to the three sentences about ten times, before hanging the doll on the backpack she was going to carry that day.
As she was leaving, she picked up her phone, which reminded Yu Xia of the fellow fan of Bai she had met a couple of days ago.
Although she has liked Bai He for a long time, she has not yet added any fellow fans online.
Speaking of which, this Bai netizen was Yu Xia's first online friend who shared the same interests.
Yu Xia felt a little embarrassed when she thought about what happened that day. She had mistaken someone's gender and excitedly ran over to call them "sister."
I'm afraid I might have startled them. Luckily, they didn't mind. Otherwise, they might have thought I was crazy.
Thinking about this, Yu Xia felt a little ashamed towards that online friend.
How about we ease things off a bit?
But what should I post?
Out of the corner of my eye, I suddenly noticed the doll keychain on my bag.
A flash of inspiration.
Hmm? How about I post this?
Since the other person also likes Baihe as much as I do, this doll should be a good starting point for conversation.
After all, no fan could resist the temptation of rare merchandise, especially when it comes from the voice of Teacher Bai He.
Thinking this, Yu Xia took a picture of the doll she had just received today and sent it to the other party.
【Summer】：(Image in JPG format)
【Summer】: Sister, I received Baihe's doll recording today! It's super cute, and the voice is so nice.
[Summer]: I'll tell you!
As she spoke, Yu Xia recorded all three voice messages and sent them over.
Now, fellow fans should be very happy!
Yu Xia put away her phone, thinking happily.
—
Yu Xia left the house with her bag on her back after sending the message.
She has other things to do today.
She was going to deliver her artwork to the studio that had previously commissioned her; it was also the last order she had taken.
Two days ago, when her landlady came to collect the rent, Yu Xia realized that due to a month of not making ends meet, the number of people in her bank account was already in dire straits.
If I send the manuscript over today and pay the remaining balance, I can barely make it through this month.
The weather in the northern part of the city is very hot.
When I went outside, the sun was blazing overhead.
Yu Xia rolled her eyes in exasperation.
I wish a Hou Yi could shoot it down!
It's even hotter than the southern part of the city.
This is terrible.
Yu Xia squinted as she looked at the navigation route on her phone.
Although she has been in Beicheng for more than half a year, she is still not very familiar with Beicheng.
This is all due to her homebody nature; she goes out so often that you can count the number of times she goes out on your fingers.
Normally, I might go downstairs to throw out the trash or pick up a package, but that's about it. My travels are mostly limited to Yunping District. Once I leave that area, it's like a country bumpkin visiting the big city – completely overwhelmed and unable to function without navigation. I even once had the audacity of taking the wrong bus and then driving for over an hour, only to find myself further and further from my destination.
So this time Yu Xia was smarter. She repeatedly checked the bus route on the bus stop sign, and only after confirming that there were no problems did she finally feel relieved and stand there to wait.
Originally, Yu Xia didn't need to deliver it personally; she could have just sent it by courier. However, since she had been doing live streaming and hadn't been out for a long time, and considering it was the last piece of artwork for this studio, and they were in the same city, she decided to deliver it herself.
Moreover, she felt a connection with this studio. When the studio approached her, they were drawn to her creativity and found it very interesting. They sent her a private message asking if she could take on projects, saying that their studio had a theme that matched her art style perfectly.
Yu Xia was quite surprised at the time, because it was one of the few studios that had come to her for commissions. And when Yu Xia tactfully explained that because her work was hand-drawn, the turnaround time would be slow and she might not be able to meet their requirements, they readily agreed that it was no problem and that she could take her time drawing as long as it was finished; they could wait.
Furthermore, they were worried that Yu Xia would refuse, so they sent a long message praising Yu Xia's paintings and expressing how well they suited them. Their sincere and earnest tone was enough to convey their goodwill.
Yu Xia was initially worried that her drawing speed was too slow to meet the other party's requirements and that she might delay them. But since the other party had already put it that way, Yu Xia had no more concerns and naturally accepted their invitation.
The first collaboration between the two parties went very well. The other party was very satisfied with Yu Xia's finished images, so they commissioned Yu Xia to create cover images for the entire series afterward, and the two parties collaborated several times in this way.
This is the final finished image in the series requested by the other party.
At least someone likes her painting so much, which makes Yu Xia feel extremely honored, and a smile unconsciously appears on her lips.
Just then, the bus arrived at the stop. She touched her backpack and boarded the bus.
The studio is located in Jinhai District, which is in the city center and quite far from Yunping District.
Yu Xia changed buses twice and spent more than an hour, her butt aching from sitting so long, before finally arriving at her destination.
—Yu Bai.
Without needing to look closely, it was immediately noticeable: the tall signboard stood prominently at the top, far away.
Stepping inside, the cool breeze from the air conditioner relieved much of the summer heat.
This White Studio lives up to its name; its overall decor is clean, elegant, and simple, making it very comfortable to look at.
This is Yu Xia's first time here, and she's not very familiar with the place yet.
"Hello, is this Yu Bai Studio?" Yu Xia walked towards the front desk.
"Yes," the receptionist replied with an impeccably professional smile, "how can I help you?"
"I'm Summer, here to deliver the artwork from last time," Yu Xia introduced herself.
It must have been discussed beforehand, because as soon as Yu Xia's name was mentioned, the front desk staff immediately looked like they had just realized what was going on.
"Please wait a moment." She then made a phone call in front of Yu Xia.
Two minutes later, the call ended, and she smiled slightly at Yu Xia: "Mrs. Summer, Director Fu is waiting for you on the twelfth floor. You can just give him your painting."
As she spoke, she thoughtfully pointed to the direction of the elevator for Yu Xia: "The elevator is 50 meters to your right, around the corner."
"Thank you." Yu Xia smiled back at her.
"You're welcome."
Following the directions from the receptionist, Yu Xia quickly found the elevator.
The elevator happened to be stopped on this floor, and Yu Xia pressed the button, causing the elevator doors to open directly.
She boarded it.
The twelfth floor should be the location for offices and meetings.
Yu Xia had just stepped out of the elevator when she bumped into the conference room door being pushed open, and a large group of people walking out of it.
A quick glance revealed people of similar height walking out, carrying water cups and document bags. Their voices were still somewhat noisy, suggesting they were discussing something, and it looked like they had just finished a meeting.
The group was dressed uniformly in shirts and black suit pants, a typical class uniform look. But there was one exception among them.
Yu Xia noticed the man walking at the very front.
The man was wearing a charcoal gray polo shirt, with wispy bangs falling across his forehead. He tilted his head, listening to what the person next to him was saying. His expression was relaxed, and his gait had a lazy feel to it. He looked very casual and relaxed, which made him stand out from the crowd.
He wore slim-fit trousers, which made his legs look long and straight. Yu Xia, being an art student, was especially sensitive to human anatomy. With just one glance, she was certain that the man's physique perfectly matched the standards of a comic book: broad shoulders and long legs. He was a perfect clothes hanger; he looked like a model just by standing there. He was a very suitable subject for practice.
Before she could react, the man walking in front of her suddenly stopped and looked up at her without warning.
The moment their eyes met, the man paused, his expression showing a hint of surprise.
Yu Xia also paused.
The moment I saw that face.
A voice, like thunder, resounded in my heart.
Holy crap, so handsome.
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