However, it's different for art majors such as calligraphy, oil painting, and traditional Chinese painting. Selling their works for money too early is criticized, with people feeling that their works are tainted by money, too commercial, and lack artistic value.
After arguing for a while, the waiter brought over the dishes they had ordered.
Although we haven't started eating yet, the color, presentation, and aroma are already very appealing. The roast duck is roasted to a bright red and glossy finish, still sizzling with heat, making it look incredibly appetizing.
The chicken slices with egg white and the prawns were also beautifully presented, and the fresh mushrooms and bok choy were vibrant green, making them very appetizing.
Ji Xia chuckled and said, "Alright, we're here to eat today. Why fight to the death over this when there's so much delicious food to eat?"
"Pfft, who has time to argue with you to the death?"
Rong Ruoshi and Jiang Qingci chuckled a few times and urged everyone to start eating, thus putting the matter to rest.
Lin Chen felt that with good food and beautiful women, something seemed to be missing. After thinking for a moment, he waved to the waiter and ordered two bottles of wine.
Ji Xia frowned: "Mr. Lin, are you driving? It's not good to drive after drinking, is it?"
"Don't worry, I can hold my liquor well. I can drink a bottle or two of beer, or even two jin of liquor, without batting an eye."
"Even if you have a high alcohol tolerance, it's not good to drink and drive. Mr. Lin, forgive my bluntness, but drunk driving can easily cause traffic accidents, which is a very dangerous thing for you and others."
Lin Chen not only didn't find her question presumptuous, but was actually quite pleased.
What does this mean? It means that she still cares about him quite a bit, and even if she only considers him a friend, he's happy about it.
Upon hearing this, Ji Xia looked even more worried. It's common sense that you shouldn't drink and drive. When you're under the influence of alcohol, your reaction time will be slowed down, making it easier to cause a traffic accident.
However, in this era, there is not much emphasis on drunk driving and traffic safety. After all, there are still relatively few car owners, and most people are not aware of the dangers of drunk driving.
Seeing that he was determined to do things his own way, Ji Xia gave Jiang Qingci a wink, signaling her to try and persuade him.
Rong Ruoshi shook her head at her and chuckled, "This roast duck is really good, and the pancakes are so chewy, thin, and without any tears. You should try some—"
Without saying a word, she handed the wrapped duck skin to Ji Xia: "Eat your food, Mr. Lin knows what he's doing."
Jiang Qingci also tried to dissuade him. Although Lin Chen wanted to drink, seeing Ji Xia's unhappy expression, he suppressed his thoughts and poured half a glass, pleading with a smile, "Just half a glass, I won't drink any more."
Rong Ruoshi gave Ji Xia a wink, signaling her to stop. He's not her man, why bother with so much?
Ji Xia secretly grumbled to herself. She didn't care about other men; she was just worried about getting into an accident because she was going to ride in his car later.
She's lived a good life and doesn't want to have it ruined by someone else.
However, while eating, she said to Liu Yujuan, "I heard there's a night market here at night, with lots of stalls selling clothes. Take us out for a stroll, just to find some inspiration?"
Make an excuse to leave, take a detour, and then take the bus back. That way, you won't have to worry about getting hurt by drunk driving.
Liu Yujuan agreed immediately, finding Ji Xia's method very suitable.
After all, she grew up in the countryside as a village head and had never had the chance to see any fashion. It was only because Ji Xia lent her a lot of fashion magazines that she gained some knowledge.
Lin Chen raised his lips slightly: "Student Ji, Student Liu, if you want to gain some social practice experience, I think I can help you."
"You'll help? What kind of help can you offer?"
Lin Chen shrugged and smiled gently at Jiang Qingci: "As you know, I run a clothing wholesale business in Beijing. There are many clothing factories in Beijing, Shanghai, and the south, including Jiangnan, that do business with us."
"If you two are interested, I can introduce you to a part-time job at a clothing factory. You can work on weekends and attend classes during the week. This will not only give you work experience but also allow you to earn some pocket money."
Ji Xia shook her head: "No need, thank you. I'm used to creating freely, and I have connections."
"And what about you, Liu? I heard your financial situation isn't great. Shall I introduce you to someone?" Lin Chen extended an olive branch to Liu Yujuan.
Liu Yujuan shook her head shyly: "No need, thank you, I also like being free."
If Ji Xia hadn't introduced her to this opportunity, she might have been attracted.
But now, with the connections Ji Xia has made, she doesn't need to go to work at all and can create anywhere.
As for wages, she earned 150 yuan in half a month this time. Liu Yujuan didn't believe that working in the factory for four days a month would pay more than what Ji Xia gave her.
As for making money, she believes she will get better and better at painting, and she doesn't have high expectations. Earning one or two hundred yuan a semester is enough for her to live comfortably, and she can also meet her needs for art supplies such as brushes, ink, paper, and paints.
Lin Chen was somewhat disappointed, but knowing that Ji Xia was working for Chen Jing, the chances of winning her over were slim.
However, Liu Yujuan didn't have a wealthy suitor. She would ask Jiang Qingci to help her make connections another day, and perhaps that would persuade her to agree.
Aside from Lin Chen, who was harboring ulterior motives, the four girls enjoyed their meal quite a bit.
Jiang Qingci kept praising the food as she ate: "The chef at this restaurant is great. Not only is the roast duck delicious, but the hibiscus chicken is also very tasty, and the seafood is excellent too."
"The vegetarian dishes are also quite good. Next time we make money, let's come over and celebrate again," Ji Xia said.
Jiang Qingci chuckled upon hearing this: "Only the two of you in the dorm are making money now. Looks like we'll have to rely on you if we want to eat something good."
Ji Xia couldn't help but chuckle a few times, glancing meaningfully at Lin Chen: "With a partner as capable as you, you're still worried about not having enough money for a fancy meal."
Jiang Qingci, who was holding a roasted duck leg, took a big bite after hearing this and said confidently, "He's my cousin, who said he's my boyfriend?"
Lin Chen was also taken aback when he heard this: "What? Girlfriend? No, no, Qingci is my sister. My mother and her mother are cousins. She promised to let me take care of her."
Ji Xia and Liu Yujuan exchanged a glance, smiled, and changed the subject.
Having finished eating, Lin Chen excused himself to go to the restroom and left.
Ji Xia wiped her hands with a handkerchief and said to Jiang Qingci and Rong Ruoshi, "Yu Juan and I are planning to go to the night market and then take the bus back later. What are your plans? Are you going to ride back in his car?"
Rong Ruoshi thought for a moment and said, "I'll go with you. Anyway, it's been a long time since I've been home. We can take the bus home later and go back to school early tomorrow morning."
"Then what am I supposed to do? Are you three just going to leave me all alone?" Jiang Qingci said with some dissatisfaction.
Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the door. Xie An pushed the door open and glanced at everyone: "Ji Xia, what a coincidence, you're here too? Where's A Jing? Are you the only ones who went shopping?"
As he spoke, he gave Ji Xia a wink. Ji Xia was suspicious. Why was this young master here too? Why did he want to spend time with a few girls for no reason? What was he up to?
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