The group went upstairs together. Once upstairs, Teacher Lu asked Hua Kai to go to his office. There weren't many people in the office at that time. Hua Kai sat down on a stool next to Teacher Lu's desk.
She took out the painting she had brought and unfolded it: "Teacher Lu, I told you before that my family's financial situation isn't very good, so while I was studying, I was also running a business. I co-own a furniture store, mainly selling sofas, beds, and other furniture of our own brand. Of course, you know how important a painting that matches the style of a room is, so my furniture store also sells paintings. I used to paint them myself, but my time, speed, and energy are limited, and I also have other things to do. So I'd like to ask Teacher Lu for help in finding a student or teacher to paint for me. Of course, the price will be quite reasonable, and it doesn't need to be too difficult; the main thing is color matching."
When Teacher Lu heard Hua Kai mention a newly opened furniture store, he asked with some skepticism, "A furniture store? It's not that '1992,' is it?"
Hua Kai smiled and nodded, "That's the one."
Teacher Lu looked at Hua Kai in surprise: "Your family isn't well-off? How come you can open such a big store?"
Hua Kai explained the reasons to Teacher Lu in detail: "I provided the technical aspects, and I was in charge of the design. My friend is rich and has connections, so he was responsible for those. I guess I was lucky to meet such a benefactor."
After listening, Teacher Lu shook his head: "This is not luck. I have been painting for many years and I also understand design. It's not as simple as it sounds. You are a talented child, and your future will be bright."
"Thank you for your trust and recognition, Teacher Lu. Actually, I came to Teacher Lu for help because I hope that some students who are not from well-off families but have talent can work part-time to earn money and realize their dreams."
"Indeed, painting is an expensive subject, but talent is also very important. I hope that all children who love painting can realize their dreams."
"Then I'll leave this to Teacher Lu. Teacher Lu will deliver the finished paintings to the shop regularly, and I won't let the people here lose out on the price."
"I trust you, so it's settled then."
"It's settled then. If Teacher Lu needs anything, she can just come to the school to find me."
"Okay, shall we go and take a look at the art studio?"
"Well, I actually really like the atmosphere in the art studio, but I don't have that much time to paint. I hope that after I go to university, I'll have my own time to do what I like."
"You are the first high school student I've ever met who can run such a big business. I admire you and hope you can realize your dream."
"Thank you, Teacher Lu."
The two returned to the studio, where Teacher Lu asked Hua Kai to paint a picture using his art supplies.
Class is about to start, and Huakai has gone back home.
Guan Rui saw her downstairs: "Hua Kai, I... I have something I want to tell you. Let me walk you down another mile."
Hua Kai said, "No need."
Guan Rui still didn't answer, asking, "Hua Kai, what kind of boy do you like?"
Hua Kai was a little confused by Guan Rui's question: "I..." She wanted to say that she hadn't thought about it, but before she could say it, she thought of Ye Yifan.
Just then, a breeze picked up, and Guan Rui took off his scarf to wrap it around Hua Kai.
Hua Kai realized Guan Rui's feelings for her at this point. She didn't like him, so she decided to cut off all ties with him. There's no gray area in love; it's just a matter of liking or disliking, and this had to be made clear.
She dodged Guan Rui and said, "Guan Rui, I have someone I like. We're good friends, always have been. I'm going back to school." With that, she quickened her pace and headed back to school.
Guan Rui watched Hua Kai's retreating figure. He knew that Hua Kai didn't have his heart, but the sudden appearance of Gu Yan stirred up his unwillingness to give up. So he wanted to try again, but Hua Kai didn't give him a chance at all.
Friend, perhaps we can only be friends in this lifetime? I thought we shared the same interests and both loved painting. I thought Ye Yifan was too different from her. I thought they had nothing in common. Why are they able to do business together?
And Gu Yan, why did he make Hua Kai laugh so happily?
Light snow began to fall. Guan Rui stood in the snow for who knows how long before finally returning to his studio.
These past few days, after evening self-study, Hua Kai has been going back to her rented apartment because she can draw for a while there. She wants to finish the design for Grandpa Ye Yifan as soon as possible so she can focus on preparing for her final exams.
Hua Qingyi has been studying with Hua Kai until very late these past few days. His English level has improved a lot. Now that he doesn't have much work, he reads books every day and has learned the theoretical knowledge very well.
The snow was so heavy that it didn't stop until the next morning, so the first class of the next day was cancelled and everyone went out to shovel snow.
Hua Kai enjoys these group activities and shovels snow with everyone.
Before school ended at noon, Gu Xiaoxue came to find Huakai and said that Ye Yifan's biological mother had come and wanted to see Huakai.
Hua Kai was indeed surprised, because she had heard Ye Yifan say that he didn't have much contact with his biological parents, and his biological parents didn't even know about Ye Yifan's business. His grandfather understood him and didn't want him to have any more worries or troubles. Moreover, Ye Yifan was an adult and his household registration was at his grandfather's house, so these businesses had nothing to do with his biological parents.
Of course, it was also because when Ye Yifan was found, his grandfather insisted on sending back the Fang Nana who had been switched at birth. However, Ye Yifan's biological mother, Xiao He, said that she didn't have a daughter, and that she had raised this daughter for so many years and had developed feelings for her, so she kept both of them, saying that it was like having another daughter in the family.
The old man got angry and took Ye Yifan to his side. The old man was very capable, and his household registration was in his own house. He had said long ago that the house was for Ye Yifan.
Because of this, the old man had a big conflict with his son and daughter-in-law. So Ye Yifan was closest to his grandfather, and the two of them were each other's only support. Although they were not short of money, they lacked the feeling of home.
So now that Ye Yifan's biological mother has come to find her, something's not right. There must be something going on here. Hua Kai felt uneasy.
Gu Xiaoxue was just as confused. He said to Hua Kai, "Don't worry, I just called Brother Fan from another office. Brother Fan will be back today."
Although Hua Kai felt relieved knowing Ye Yifan was back, she was still a little worried because the snow had just stopped: "With such heavy snow, it's dangerous for him to drive. Give him another call and tell him not to worry. If he comes back, he should definitely take the train."
Gu Xiaoxue nodded: "Okay, then I'll take you to my office first, and then I'll call Brother Fan."
Hua Kai agreed, "Okay, tell Ye Yifan not to worry."
Gu Xiaoxue sighed: "I just feel like something's not right."
Hua Kai smiled wryly and said, "Something was wrong to begin with. It's alright, we'll deal with whatever comes our way."
Gu Xiaoxue brought flowers into his office.
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