"We've never met before, so why do you think I'm an outstanding person?"
Eddie smiled and said, "Miss is not a professional painter, yet she can create such beautiful works. This shows that Miss is both talented and beautiful."
"Thanks."
"I was just telling the truth."
Eddie was a gentleman; he quietly watched Ji Zhinan create, showing no unusual behavior.
When Ji Zhinan finished drawing, Eddie's eyes lit up, and he clapped and cheered.
"Perfect! This is absolutely perfect."
“Miss, your painting style is very similar to that of one of my favorite painters. I used to just admire Chinese culture, but I was too busy to visit. It wasn't until I saw her paintings more than half a year ago that I finally decided to fly to China and witness its beauty with my own eyes.”
When Eddie talked about his favorite painter, his excitement didn't diminish, especially when he mentioned his uncle.
"She is a relatively unknown painter in your country. To date, only two of her works have been circulated outside the country, one of which is in my uncle's collection. My uncle says that she is a very promising young woman. Although her paintings are not very valuable now, with the passage of time, one day her works will definitely be priceless!"
“I also believe in her abilities. As a painter whom my uncle thinks highly of, she has a promising future.”
Ji Zhinan smiled but remained silent.
Taking a pen out of the bag, Ji Zhinan wrote an English word in the corner of the painting.
south.
Turning his head, he saw Eddie staring intently at his painting.
She asked, "You like it a lot?"
“Yes.” Eddie nodded without hesitation and admitted, “As I just told you, the painter that my uncle and I both admire only has two works, one of which is ‘The Sea of Stars,’ which is themed around the sea. I went to great lengths to get it, but in the end, it was bought by a noblewoman from North America, which has been my regret ever since.”
"So when I came to China this time, the first place that came to my mind was H City. I heard that the beaches in H City are the most beautiful in China."
Ji Zhinan thought for a moment, then took the painting off the easel and gave it to him.
Eddie looked surprised: "Miss?"
"Since you like it, I'll give it to you, as long as Mr. Eddie doesn't mind how bad my drawing is."
"But this was drawn with great effort by Miss..."
"It's nothing. I just saw the sea and was inspired to draw it. You can take it if you like."
Eddie quickly and carefully took the painting: "Then I shall respectfully accept your offer."
His gaze fell on Ji Zhinan's signature: "South, Nan?"
Ji Zhinan looked at him: "Is there a problem?"
"It's nothing." Eddie put the painting away and smiled. "I just think it's a coincidence because the name of the painter I like also has the character 'Nan' in it."
"Is that so?" Ji Zhinan curled his lips.
"yes."
Although I've only known Mr. Eddie for a short time, my first impression of him is quite good.
Recalling his earlier rudeness, Ji Zhinan extended his hand, saying, "I was a bit impolite just now. It's fate that we met. Hello, Mr. Eddie, my name is Ji Zhinan, please take care of me."
"..."
Eddie didn't shake hands with her, but looked at Ji Zhinan with a shocked expression.
Ji Zhinan frowned, not understanding what he had said wrong or why the man was looking at him like that.
After a long while, Eddie slowly spoke, word by word: "You mean, your name is... Zhi Nan?"
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