Chapter 46
The flight from Yuncheng to Beijing takes only two hours, but this time it was just the two of them. Ning Wensong had been asleep since boarding the plane, and she only opened her mouth to drink water after Chen Che coaxed her.
The weather in Beijing is drier than in Yuncheng. They could feel it from the air. As soon as they entered Beijing, the sky was cloudless and the sun was not glaring.
In this environment, Ning Wensong showed no signs of waking up; it was as if she was making up for the sleep she had missed in the past few days.
Chen Che worked tirelessly and without complaint. After getting off the plane, he carried her on his back and slowly walked towards the airport exit. He had arranged for a hotel and a car to pick them up.
This is the final, and he won't let any uncertainties affect Ning Wensong.
If you do everything yourself, nothing will go wrong.
To be honest, after getting on the bus, Chen Che's only thought was how bad the traffic was. What should have been an hour's journey had been stretched to almost three hours.
When Ning Wensong woke up groggily, she was still in the car. A little confused, she asked uncertainly, "Is it just now that people outside have just gotten on the bus?"
She felt refreshed after waking up, and even stretched as she spoke.
Shen Che smiled helplessly and pinched Ning Wensong's little face. "We've been on the bus for three hours now, and we should be almost at the hotel."
"Wow, no wonder I'm so hungry..." Ning Wensong looked shocked, and at the same time his stomach growled.
She stepped out of Chen Che's arms, looked up at the window, and exclaimed, "Wow, the weather here is so nice!"
Ning Wensong even had a fleeting urge to turn into a kitten and roll around on the grass.
"How was your rest? We'll have dinner when we get to the hotel, then go back to review the outfits and familiarize ourselves with the competition procedures." Shen Che looked at the schedule listed on his phone, feeling a little nervous. Time had flown by so quickly; the competition was tomorrow.
Ning Wensong nodded obediently, his gaze still fixed on the scenery outside the window; the scenery of Beijing was truly breathtaking.
After getting through the traffic jam, the speed picked up, and we arrived at the hotel in no time. The driver was very responsible and helped them with their luggage.
The hotel that Chen Che stayed at was luxurious and also very safe, with guards at the elevator entrance on every floor.
Suddenly, a cell phone rang in the corridor. Ning Wensong struggled to take out her phone; Shen Che had dressed her in too many layers, making it difficult for her to move.
She opened her phone, looked at the contact name on the screen, and answered the call with some surprise, "Zimei, why are you calling me?"
Ning Wensong's soft voice excited the person on the other end of the phone for a while. "Ah Song, can I call you that? I saw the news about the Moe Creation Competition, and I'm here to cheer you on!"
"Hehe, thank you! I didn't expect you to still be paying attention to me. I will definitely work hard! Strive to win the championship!" Ning Wensong's voice became even sweeter after hearing her words. She was in an extremely good mood. After thinking for a while, she added, "Zimei! Next time you bring your cat to see me, I'll make it for you for free!"
Zimei cheered on the other end of the phone and continued her effusive praise.
"......"
Shen Che packed his things alone in the room, hung up his clothes, and agreed to Ning Wensong's trip, with Beijing as the first stop.
He listened to the conversation between the two in the living room, and the corners of his mouth slowly turned up. Ning Wensong should no longer be nervous now, but he didn't expect Zimei to call.
She met only very good people in this world.
After finishing her conversation with Zimei, Ning Wensong pounced on Chen Che like a little fox, her face beaming. "That's great! I feel so confident now!"
Chen Che hugged her waist tightly and lowered his head to give her a few simple kisses.
"Hehe." Ning Wensong laughed and buried her head in his chest.
The two cuddled and cuddled in the room for a while before preparing to go out for dinner, but there were always obstacles in their way.
Just then, the phone rang again. Ning Wensong answered it blankly, "Hello, Niannian, what's wrong?"
The call was from Gu Nian. She had already returned to school and was calling to encourage him since the competition was tomorrow. "Little Songsong, hehe, are you nervous?"
"I'm fine, I'm in a great mood right now. Your call made me even happier, it's like you all came to watch my match."
Gu Nian got angry at this point, "If only the organizers could allow more people to watch live, right now we can only watch the live stream, only Chen Che can watch live... But it's okay, I'll be in the live stream room the whole time tomorrow, we're with you!"
Ning Wensong smiled happily, gave the phone two kisses, and successfully elicited a squeal from Gu Nian, "I know, I love you..."
Shen Che waited patiently for them to talk for a long time before she finally hung up and slowly said, "I hope you won't call again. Call later. I need to eat now, or my stomach will feel uncomfortable."
"Okay, okay! Let's go, let's go!" Ning Wensong smiled and pulled his arm upstairs. The hotel here also provides catering services, but what's special is that every table is in a private room, which is very private.
The two ordered some mild-tasting food and ate slowly, while Ning Wensong kept reviewing the details of the dish in her mind.
It was almost five o'clock, and surprisingly, she didn't feel anxious at all; instead, she felt full of energy.
After she finished eating, Chen Che took her hand and led her back to the room. "Baby, you need to go to bed early tonight. You need to rest after practicing for three hours."
To be in the best condition tomorrow, go to bed early and get up early.
Ning Wensong nodded; she was determined to make the most of those three hours.
She asked Chen Che to bring out the tools, and then began to practice the techniques for each tool in the air. After that, she gradually practiced refining the shape of each area and defining the zoning.
Thanks to the practice of the past few days, Ning Wensong has now completely memorized this look, and she will remember the subject and origin of the look for a lifetime.
Three hours passed in the blink of an eye. She stared blankly at the table. They hadn't done any background checks on the people from the other region; they simply believed that individual skill was king. And she was already looking forward to what would happen after the competition.
Shen Che stayed by her side for three hours. Just as he was about to get up and tell Ning Wensong to go to sleep, his phone rang again. Hearing the familiar voice, Shen Che's eyelids twitched.
"Hey, Xiao Li? What's up?"
"Song, I thought about it for a long time. I was afraid of bothering you by calling, but I also wanted to say hello, so I called anyway. How are you feeling? Everyone in the hospital is watching the live stream!"
Ning Wensong nestled in Shen Che's arms with a smile, muttering, "I feel great! You all called me, and I feel surrounded by love. I'll win the championship tomorrow and show you!"
Xiao Li was relieved and boldly said, "If you win the championship, Hein and I will give you lots of gifts! That will make you feel even happier!"
"Hahaha, okay, okay, I'm hanging up now, Chen Che is urging me to go to sleep!" Ning Wensong is now full of survival instinct.
She cupped Shen Che's face in her hands and showered him with kisses, turning even the most sour face into one filled with longing.
Chen Che couldn't hold back any longer. He laughed and picked her up in his arms, carrying her into the bathroom. "Okay, I'm not angry. I just want you to go to sleep early."
He blinked, looking completely innocent.
Ning Wensong was overjoyed and couldn't help but say, "Chen Che, I'm so happy. Everyone I've met since I came home has been so nice."
She was so happy she was almost lost in the moment.
"Baby, this is what you deserve, you are worthy of it..."
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The nights in Beijing have a unique charm that constantly lulls people to sleep.
Pigeons occasionally flit across the sky.
A round wheel slowly rose in the east, its light shining down, becoming warm sunlight when it reached the glass window.
Ning Wensong was awakened by the sun. She opened her eyes a crack, just as the alarm clock went off. She lay in bed for another minute before she was fully awake.
She propped herself up and sat up, then smiled and pinched his nose when she saw that Chen Che was still asleep. "Lazy cat, wake up!"
When Shen Che opened his eyes, she was scared again and jumped out of the car to wash up.
He was left only with a helpless look at her retreating figure.
The match was in two hours, and they still had time to have breakfast. Chen Che took her to the nearby match venue, where they ate breakfast and got used to the surroundings.
Ning Wensong was munching on a brown sugar steamed bun, looking around. Suddenly her eyes lit up, and she pointed to a spot not far away. "Chen Che, there's a small garden over there. Let's go for a stroll after the competition. I vaguely think I see some small flowers there!"
Shen Che followed her hand and looked over, nodding in surprise. His eyesight allowed him to see further; the flowers over there weren't even from this season, yet they were still blooming.
But now is not the time to watch. He stared at Ning Wensong's cheeks and said, "You eat your fill. Let's go inside and take a look. I've brought all the tools, so you don't have to worry about anything."
"Okay!" She quickly finished the steamed bun in her hand, pulled Chen Che and walked into the venue. As soon as they entered, she exclaimed, "Wow, this place is so beautiful!"
The interior of the venue is mainly white and blue, and the walls are covered with inspirational quotes from past champions. Ning Wensong felt the artistic atmosphere as he stood here. There are not many viewing spots, only a few seats and the judges' table in front.
Ning Wensong tugged at Chen Che's clothes, forcing him to bend over, her voice very soft, "I almost forgot when you turned into a cat. Are you turning here? Won't you notice?"
She was looking around nervously as she spoke, and seemed a little scared.
Shen Che patted her hand reassuringly and said in a low voice, "It's okay, nothing will happen. I'll use a trick in the bathroom later, no one will notice. Now I'll go put your tools on the shelf over there, you can take them yourself later."
After saying that, he walked over and put it away, then came back and took Ning Wensong's hand to walk to the restroom.
Chen Che looked around and, taking advantage of the absence of others, went inside, transformed into a cat, and then swaggered out.
"I can't carry you." Ning Wensong said innocently, after all, Shen Che's original form was really big, so he could only let him walk on his own.
The venue suddenly became much more crowded. Ning Wensong glanced at the time; it would officially start in an hour. The staff had already begun setting up the live streaming equipment. Security checks were required before entering the competition venue.
Ning Wensong obediently took the tools and stood in line, while Chen Che nestled intimately at her feet.
People were coming and going around her, and the queue was getting longer and longer. Only now did Ning Wensong feel a sense of urgency. She kept replaying the steps for creating the look in her mind.
"All participants, please proceed through security to enter the venue. Each location is marked with your name. Once you find your spot, please remain still and wait for the announcement to begin the competition..."
Ning Wensong entered the venue quickly after being at the front of the line. She found her seat, which was in the first row, directly facing the judges' panel.
After she had arranged the tools on the table, she whispered to Chen Che, who had just jumped onto the table, "It's a bit stressful here..."
She looked around and saw that there were only a dozen or so people in the final, making the venue seem very empty.
Chen Che licked his paws, pretending to be a real cat, but actually speaking between licking his paws, "Don't be afraid, this position will get the judges' attention, it's actually a good position, you will definitely win the championship!"
The two used various objects as cover to whisper to each other until the broadcast started.
"The match begins!"
As the broadcast ended, the live stream started, and the influx of countless netizens nearly caused the network to crash.
"Hello everyone, we meet again!"
"Hey there again! Let's guess who's in first place this time!"
"No doubt about it, it's Ning Wensong. I wonder what kind of look she's getting this time. I'm so curious..."
"Ning Wensong is number one!!!"
The comments in the live stream had no effect on people in real life. The moment the broadcast ended, Ning Wensong picked up her tools and began to build in her usual order, first locating the zones and then building them one by one.
She was completely focused, her eyes not glancing around at all. On the contrary, some contestants who were participating in the finals for the first time couldn't help but look at how others were doing when they first started. Their anxiety was reflected in their work.
Ning Wensong mouthed something, and Shen Che immediately understood what she meant. He obediently turned around and lifted his leg so that she could operate more easily.
After practicing day and night many times, Ning Wensong's skill in styling has greatly improved. She styling in the order of face to legs and finally body, and the people in the live broadcast room jokingly said that this was the most enjoyable to watch.
When the Big Dipper shape appeared on camera, people were amazed. When the shapes on the legs and the dreamlike meteor shower on the body appeared one after another, the live broadcast room was overwhelmed. They were once again shocked by Ning Wensong's creativity.
"This is the best-looking design since the inception of the Moe Creation Competition, bar none!"
Inside the hospital, Xiao Li nervously watched the screen, her heart pounding with every stab Ning Wensong made. Fortunately, everything was going according to plan.
In a university classroom, Gu Nian was secretly watching the live stream while biting her finger. Ning Wensong's progress was nearing its end, and her next move shocked everyone. She braided her long hair into small braids to create connections between the stars. When Gu Nian saw this, she almost screamed. She excitedly shook her roommate and said, "Did you see that! This look, this person!"
As Ning Wensong finished, she sensed a spiritual force, as if many relatives and friends were blessing her. A happy smile spread across her face as she lowered her head and continued to carefully finish the last star.
When styling, she usually gets completely absorbed in it, ignoring everything else. Only when she notices that the contestants around her are not sticking to their original intentions, and that they are all secretly looking at Ning Wensong, and their confidence is undermined by her styling, resulting in poor styling.
The judges could clearly see the excitement on their faces; some even stood up from their chairs and tried to get closer to watch through the fence of the competition area.
Just as Ning Wensong delivered the final blow, the timing was perfect. She looked up in surprise and said with a smile, "I timed it perfectly!"
Shen Che looked at her smiling face, his eyes filled with infatuation.
The broadcast sounded again, and the judges came down to watch and score up close. There were four of them, and they all came to Ning Wensong first. They looked at Shen Che's cat figure again and again, praising it repeatedly, "Our country has new hope!"
Ning Wensong didn't understand what they meant, so she could only watch them look at other people's works. She noticed that the judges only lingered at the other contestants' works for a short while, then shook their heads and returned to the judges' table to continue their discussion.
Viewers in the live stream cast their votes and shared their thoughts using their real names. Although Ning Wensong couldn't watch it now, people kept heading towards the judges' panel with tablets, leading her to guess that a large number of people would be watching the competition.
As time ticked by, Ning Wensong couldn't help but feel a little anxious.
Shen Che suddenly closed his eyes. He sensed something and said to Ning Wensong with a strange expression, "I just sensed it. Chang Qian committed suicide. I vaguely felt that he died because he had no more fun."
Ning Wensong was stunned upon hearing this, but she didn't feel sorry for such a person. She just blinked innocently and said, "It's good that he's dead. Now the weight on my heart has been lifted. Nothing can hurt us anymore!"
She smiled happily after she finished speaking.
Shen Che finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The announcement came over the loudspeaker: the winner of the competition has now been chosen.
Ning Wensong stared nervously at the judges' panel, silently praying.
"I hereby announce that the first place winner of this year's Creative Creation Competition is—Ning Wensong!" The lead judge announced in a loud voice.
Shen Che's eyes lit up, and he kept gesturing to Ning Wensong, who seemed too excited to react.
"Ahhhhhh!" Ning Wensong came to her senses and a big smile bloomed on her face. Her face became redder and redder, and tears welled up in her eyes.
She picked up Chen Che and spun him around, exclaiming, "How lucky! First place!"
Good fortune didn't stop there. The judge spoke up again, "Because this competition is very special, organizers of international pet styling competitions are here to watch. They just informed me that Ning Wensong will be entering the international competition and representing the country!"
Ning Wensong was completely stunned, and so was the internet.
After the huge surprise, the entire internet went wild.
Ning Wensong was surrounded by people, and countless words of blessing swirl around her ears.
She really did it! She not only realized her dream, but she also took it a step further!
Ning Wensong didn't want to be flattered at that moment. She went back to the table, picked up Chen Che, and ran out, leaving a message in the wind: "I'll be back to collect the award later!"
Outside the venue, the wind howled and the sun shone warmly.
She led Chen Che to the small garden, where Chen Che found a secluded spot and transformed into a human.
The next second, Ning Wensong jumped into his arms, "Chen Che! I love you so much!"
They gazed at each other in the wind, their love growing stronger.
"In this world, I only wanted to harvest a small flower in winter, but you gave me the hope of spring. We will walk to the ends of the earth together, look our best, and become each other's best lovers!"
I will love you forever! I will give you eternal spring!
The End.
October 28, 2025
September 1st - October 28th
My first book.
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