Jin Ye cleared his throat, and unusually became incoherent.
I also think there's something wrong with the paint, but the painting itself is beautiful.
Zi Xi lowered her head and remained silent for a moment, then picked up her tablet and hesitated for a while before typing.
Jin Ye was stunned, not expecting her to mention the painting.
He had expected Zixi to see fear, anger, or at least regret for having lost her virginity to someone like him the previous night.
What happened between us...
It's not entirely because of the paint, is it?
Zi Xi continued typing.
Looking into her earnest eyes, Jin Ye's inner turmoil strangely subsided.
He reached out and gently stroked her cheek, finding the gesture natural and familiar, as if he had done it countless times before.
"It's not entirely because of the pigments; the pigments are just a catalyst."
He frankly admitted it, his voice soft.
Light shone through the crack in the door into the studio, revealing its chaotic state.
"This painting is very valuable, but I will not sell it."
Zi Xi began to tidy up the art supplies scattered all over the floor.
Jin Ye stared at the completed work and suddenly announced his decision.
Zi Xi looked up at him.
"Never for sale, it will always be ours."
He spoke firmly, as if making an oath.
Zi Xi writes in Jin Ye's hand.
You weren't planning to make a move on me all along, were you? But next time you can just confess your love directly; no need for special paint~
Jin Ye felt the soft fingers sliding in his hand and suddenly laughed.
The genuine, relaxed, and untroubled laughter lasted for more than ten minutes, echoing in the art studio for a long time.
I never expected this old-fashioned little mute to be so narcissistic!
Perhaps the drugged paint he used last night was just an excuse for him to do what he had long wanted to do.
Now, the parties involved feel that the excuse is no longer needed.
From that day on, Jin Ye began to openly pay attention to Bai Zixi's preferences.
She has a preference for certain types of tea, music, and books.
He would subtly prepare items she might need.
A soft blanket, the picture book she had mentioned, and the candy she had glanced at a few more times.
One afternoon, Zi Xi coughed because of a slight cold.
The next day, a high-end air purifier and a complete tea set appeared in the studio.
This includes various herbal teas that soothe the throat.
What are these? Are you planning to renovate your art studio?
Zi Xi looked at the newly acquired items in surprise and typed on the tablet.
"...The studio is too dry, which is not good for the preservation of oil paintings."
Jin Ye was adjusting the new equipment without even looking up.
But the company didn't say that Mr. [name] hates any change in his environment...
Zi Xi wondered, looking at Jin Ye clumsily fiddling with the tea set with a puzzled expression.
It seems the information provided by the company is not very detailed.
Jin Ye paused slightly, her ears turning red, but she didn't explain anything further.
Explanations are just cover-ups; it's better to say nothing at all.
Gradually, Jin Ye began to learn about Bai Zixi's background.
She comes from an ordinary family and came abroad to study thanks to her outstanding talent and scholarships.
To make ends meet, she worked multiple part-time jobs until she became his exclusive model, at which point her financial situation improved.
Getting to know someone he's interested in little by little is much more exciting for him than controlling her completely.
"I heard you're renting a place outside of school. Why aren't you living in the dorms?"
During a break, Jin Ye asked casually.
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