"As long as you like it." Shui Yiyao felt relieved.
Although she was very confident in her work, Ao Li had seen so many things and received so many gifts that he might not approve of it.
Ao Li stroked the golden pearl.
This golden pearl is almost fully carved, with the claws and teeth of a giant dragon sharp in the golden sun and thick clouds.
The dragon's body is covered in fine scales, yet there's no trace of unnecessary carving, and the scales flow naturally. Though as thin as an ant's hair, the scales are neither rigid nor abrupt, overlapping layers creating a sense of depth. Two auspicious cloud patterns adorn the dragon's underside, adding to its extraordinary presence.
Next to the through holes on the beads is a hollow cloud pattern. The overall design is very natural and ingenious.
Ao Li touched the bead. Although it was covered with carved patterns, it still felt smooth and jade-like. It was not uncomfortable at all.
It seems that this bead is not a sculpture, but is born like this.
Because Jiang Luo wanted to learn jade carving, he had previously learned about the basics of jade carving in order to investigate the jade carving techniques of various families.
Beads like this are not only difficult to carve, but also difficult to polish. Because they are small, like dragon whiskers, as thin as hair, they can easily be broken during grinding and polishing.
Jade carvers and polishers are often two different professions, and only veteran jade carvers are also proficient in polishing.
But he knew that Shui Yiyao did it all by herself.
Moreover, she did a very good job of polishing. This bead is small and the carving is hollowed out. Polishing the hollowed-out part is bound to be difficult and may not be completely polished, leaving obvious rough carving marks. However, this bead did not have this problem at all, which shows that a lot of effort was put into it.
The brilliance is restrained, with a warm luster. It is not a traditional bright luster.
Stunning but not eye-catching.
"It's very beautiful." Ao Li held the bead in his palm and looked at Shui Yiyao with a gentle expression: "Thank you."
Shui Yiyao was a little embarrassed: "Why thank you? I should be thanking you."
She looked up at Ao Li, and seeing the genuine admiration in his eyes, she smiled. "If you have anything else you want carved in the future, come to me. I'll give you a friendly price. Free is also fine."
Ao Li held the bead and looked into her eyes: "I couldn't like it more."
Shui Yiyao: "I've troubled you for so long, this little token of my appreciation is only due."
Ao Li smiled silently and said nothing.
He knew the meaning of Shui Yiyao's gift. It was a give-and-take thing, and he didn't want to owe anyone a favor.
It’s just two meals.
Ao Li squeezed the golden bead into his palm and nodded, "I'll wait for you outside. Once you're done packing, I'll move your luggage for you later. Now I'll take you home first."
He looked at the rack next to him: "That's where the clothes are."
Shui Yiyao nodded: "Okay."
Ao Li turned and walked out the door.
Watching his figure disappear outside the door, Shui Yiyao looked at her legs.
She had been wearing a long skirt before coming to the institute, and because the weather was a bit cold, she wore a windbreaker.
After she got into the pool, she was only wearing her skirt, and Ao Li placed her windbreaker on the shelf next to her.
Her white trench coat is still hanging on the rack.
There were several pieces of clothing hanging next to the windbreaker, all covered with dust covers.
It was prepared for her by Ao Li.
Shui Yiyao supported herself on the edge of the pool with both hands and got out of the water nimbly.
She wrung her hair under the water and tied it up.
My skirt is wet, change it and go out.
She looked at her legs and took two steps.
After five days, her legs finally returned.
I'm actually a little uncomfortable with this. I'm used to the tail, but it's like it's not her leg anymore.
She moved her toes and saw the hideous scar on her ankle. It was indeed her leg.
She took two steps on the spot to get used to it.
After taking seven or eight smooth steps and no longer having to move her hands and feet in a clumsy manner, she walked towards the clothes rack in the corner.
She unpacked all the clothes hanging there, making them a complete set inside and out.
Ao Li bought it for her.
She opened the dust cover and the clothes inside were obviously new, but there was no tag. She didn't know how much they were worth, otherwise she could give them to him.
I'll ask later.
She took off her wet clothes and started to change.
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After a while, Shui Yiyao put on her clothes, put on her bag, and went out.
Ao Li was standing outside the door.
Seeing Shui Yiyao coming out, he paused and walked towards her.
Shui Yiyao came over and said, "Dean Ao, your clothes are nice. How much are they? I'll transfer them to you."
The clothes were similar in style to hers, a black miniskirt and a white windbreaker.
I was probably afraid she wouldn't like it, so I picked a similar style on purpose.
Ao Li: "I don't want your money."
Shui Yiyao: "Then... shall I buy you some clothes too?"
Ao Li: "No need, this is for you."
Shui Yiyao: "It's a give and take, I'll give you one too. When is your birthday?"
"...I'm giving it to you voluntarily." Ao Li said. Seeing Shui Yiyao wanted to say something else, he slowly added: "I want to pursue you, so you don't have to pay it back."
Shui Yiyao: "Then I am willing to return it..."
She paused halfway through her words and looked at Ao Li: "?"
Ao Li: "Pursuit."
Shui Yiyao's faint smile faded as she looked at him, "Why are you suddenly talking about this? Is it because of the engagement?"
Ao Li and the original owner were engaged, she remembered it, always remembered it.
But she never thought about putting it into practice.
It was agreed at the beginning that she and the original owner would trade freely, she would help the original owner to make the mermaids prosperous, and the ownership of this body would belong to her.
As for the rest, such as the marriage contract, she had no obligation to fulfill it.
Ao Li shook his head: "It's not because of the engagement."
"Why is that?" Shui Yiyao was puzzled.
"It has nothing to do with the engagement." Ao Li said each word seriously, "Because you are Chengyu. Because you are braver than anyone else, because you are strong, because you are smart, because you are righteous, because you are incomparably lovely. In short, it is not because of the engagement."
After he finished speaking, he saw Shui Yiyao's confusion turn into surprise, and then to confusion. He said, "You are still young, it's normal that you don't understand."
Shui Yiyao looked at him: "I..."
Ao Li smiled again: "If I pursue you for a few more years, you will understand."
Shui Yiyao looked at him, and he looked into her eyes, with soft eyes and a warm smile.
Ao Li walked towards the car in front of the door: "Let's go. I'll take you home."
Ao Li walked over, opened the passenger door, and looked at Shui Yiyao who was still standing at the door: "Come here."
Shui Yiyao moved towards the car.
She lowered her head and sat in the passenger seat, and Ao Li helped her close the door.
Ao Li sat in the driver's seat.
"You don't have to rush to figure it out." Ao Li glanced at her and started the driveway: "We still have plenty of time. No rush."
Shui Yiyao was a little confused. She wanted to respond, but she didn't know what to say. She stammered, "You have to think it through..."
Ao Li: "I know very well."
His voice was firm: "I like you, Chengyu."
“Is this the legendary internet-famous Ferris wheel?”
Shui Yiyao suddenly turned her head and looked at the scenery outside the window. Outside the window was a very eye-catching Ferris wheel, only in black and white.
Shui Yiyao avoided the question and pretended not to hear it. Even she herself felt that the excuse she made was poor.
There was no way, for now she could only see the biggest thing outside, which was the Ferris wheel.
However, this Ferris wheel is indeed very popular on the Internet because of its mystery.
Shui Yiyao began to talk about what she had seen: "It is said that this was built by a wealthy man for his beloved son. It is said that although the wealthy man and the child's mother were not married, they had a tragic love story."
"Many people come here specifically to take photos because the Ferris wheel looks so beautiful when it slowly spins, as if it turns into a portrait, supposedly a portrait of the child's mother. Everyone calls it the Ferris wheel of love, but few have ever taken photos of it spinning. The wealthy man's beloved son doesn't like riding Ferris wheels, so it's been left unused."
"The photos I've seen aren't this clear. We can see the Ferris wheel pretty close from here."
Ao Li looked at her, the smile in his eyes becoming more and more obvious.
She may not realize it herself, but she starts talking a lot when she gets nervous. This happened during live broadcasts. When people asked about their relationship, she started explaining her White Tara. It's the same now, she started explaining the internet-famous Ferris wheel.
So... cute.
Ao Li nodded: "The rich man's beloved son really doesn't like riding Ferris wheels. He loves jade carving."
Shui Yiyao looked at Ao Li: "Ah? What a coincidence?"
"This is my estate."
Shui Yiyao was stunned for a moment, her face flushed: "Oh, so..."
Coming out of Ao Li's place, this must be Ao Li's manor. So, the legendary wealthy man was Ao Li? And the wealthy man's beloved son... was Jiang Luo? So, he'd spread gossip about him in front of Ao Li?
Shame. So shameful.
"There's no tragic love story. Jiang Luo's parents were very loving, and we were friends. They died while developing a seawater purifier, and I adopted Jiang Luo."
"But..." Ao Li paused: "I did promise myself that I would only have him as my child."
He explained slowly, his voice low, "My life was planned. Lead the Sea Nation well and hand it over intact to Ao Yun. Teach Jiang Luo well and make him a man of integrity like his parents."
"I don't need a partner, and I don't need children."
He thought so, and he did so. He even made a will. If he hadn't met Shui Yiyao, he would never have planned to pursue anyone in his life.
His voice was no longer heavy: "Because I never thought I would meet you."
"But now I've encountered it. So my thoughts have changed."
Ao Li finished speaking seriously, then added: "These matters are my own business, I have explained everything to you clearly. I will solve any remaining problems."
Shui Yiyao kept looking at the Ferris wheel outside the window and didn't dare to look back.
My face is hot.
Ao Li looked at her, then at the Ferris wheel: "If you want to take a ride, you can go anytime, even now."
Shui Yiyao quickly shook her head: "No, you're already an adult."
"You're not big. I think you're still small."
"Giant baby? He's still young at 24."
"Isn't it only the 23rd? It's only the 24th next week."
That’s right, the original owner will be twenty-four next week.
But the original owner is the original owner, and she is herself. She turned twenty-four last month.
Shui Yiyao was silent for a while, and the heat on her face slowly subsided.
"Yes, I'm twenty-three now... but twenty-three isn't young anymore."
Ao Li: "Even at twenty-four, she's still a little princess."
·
Shui Yiyao didn't know how she got home.
When she got home, she sat alone at her workstation for a while.
Ao Li sent him to the doorstep and left without coming in.
Shui Yiyao sat for a while, then she let out a long sigh, got up, went to the bathroom, and washed her face to calm herself down.
Ao Li said he wanted to pursue her? This was too sudden.
She blushed all the way. She had never been so embarrassed before.
She looked in the mirror.
She was stunned for a moment, then reached out to touch the mirror.
Actually... it's not difficult to understand why I like this face.
As a jade carver, she has seen many exquisite things, both natural and artificial. But she still likes this face.
So it’s not surprising that Ao Li likes it.
Suddenly, her cell phone rang. It was a WeChat message.
She glanced down and opened the message.
-Ao Li: [Web link - To prevent pneumoconiosis, jade carvers need to wear masks. Masks are recommended! -Ao Li: You don't seem to wear a mask very often. Remember to wear one.
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