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Chapter 267 Three Girls, One Show
Liu Qingqing was silent for a moment, then said softly, "Zhiyuan, I'm not trying to put pressure on you."
Although I am Yunxi's stepmother, I am not much older than her. We are more like sisters than mother and daughter.
I know very well what she thinks and what she loves.
I just hope you are all doing well and can find true happiness.
Yunxi's feelings are sincere and have been tempered by time.
But relationships involve two people, and ultimately, how things turn out depends on yourselves.
Wu Zhiyuan listened quietly.
Liu Qingqing continued, "Zhiyuan, Yunxi didn't ask me to be a mediator."
I only took the opportunity to talk to you because I saw that she was suffering.
I'm not saying this to get an immediate answer from you.
I just want you to know clearly that there is such a girl, silently and steadfastly waiting for you and watching over you.
She doesn't want you to make any promises right away. She just hopes that you won't easily push away her feelings or the possible connection between you because of those concerns.
Give her a chance, and give yourself a chance too, to feel, to understand, and to see if there's a possibility of walking side by side on the road ahead.
Wu Zhiyuan finally spoke: "Teacher Liu, thank you for your frankness."
Yunxi is an exceptionally good girl. She is intelligent, beautiful, gentle, sensible, kind, and pure. I think it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that all the best words in the world to describe a girl are applied to her.
I feel very grateful and lucky to have won Yunxi's favor.
Wu Zhiyuan paused, then changed the subject: "But precisely because she is so wonderful, and because she is still in college, her life is just beginning, and there are countless wonderful possibilities in the future, I feel that we need to take this relationship more seriously."
Teacher Liu, you're right. She's not a child; she has her own judgment.
But the world changes very quickly, and people's thoughts and ideas, especially those of students in university who are absorbing knowledge and broadening their horizons, may change as they gain more knowledge and experience.
This doesn't mean she's fickle, but rather it's a natural part of growing up.
What I can promise now is to cherish her feelings and treat her with the utmost sincerity and respect.
I will no longer use my sister as an excuse to push her away, but I cannot give her a definite answer or make promises that go beyond our current relationship when everything is still uncertain. That would be irresponsible of me.
I believe that people who are destined to be together will eventually come together, no matter how many twists and turns they go through.
If we ultimately fail to stand side by side, perhaps it's because our fate wasn't meant to be, or perhaps destiny has other, better arrangements in store.
But at least, on this journey where fate guided us to meet and get to know each other, I will treat her sincerely, care for her, and also seriously examine my own heart.
If one day we both feel the time is right and our hearts are firm enough, then the choice we make will stand the test of time.
Wu Zhiyuan spoke very frankly, and Liu Qingqing nodded repeatedly.
"Zhiyuan, being cautious is the right thing to do. The fact that you think this way shows that you truly care about Yunxi, and it's not just a momentary impulse."
When it comes to matters of the heart, you really can't rush things or force them.
It's already very good that you can promise to treat people sincerely, without evasion or disrespect.
The rest is up to time and fate.
Liu Qingqing stood up and smiled, "Alright, let's go see how their paintings are doing."
Liu Qingqing walked ahead, her beautiful figure captivating.
Wu Zhiyuan lamented that the Creator was too unfair, why did He concentrate so many advantages on one person?
Liu Qingqing is beautiful, multi-talented, and an excellent cook. Moreover, she doesn't have the arrogance of an official's wife and is very approachable.
Moreover, she is very kind. After Wang Feifei drowned in Qinglong Lake, Liu Qingqing performed CPR and artificial respiration on her without hesitation.
When the two returned to the vicinity of the waterfall, the three girls were engrossed in their own creative world.
Xu Yunxi paints oil paintings.
In the picture, the Thousand-Foot Cliff Waterfall hangs down like a silver ribbon, and the water mist reflects a faint rainbow in the sunlight. The nearby stream is crystal clear, with a few pebbles smoothed by the water flow dotting the water.
Her expression was focused, as if her whole being had merged with the landscape.
Wei Wei chose watercolor.
The properties of watercolor allowed her to capture the fleeting changes in light and shadow in the mountains.
Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled patterns on the water's surface; the distant mountain ranges appear and disappear in the thin mist.
Su Banxia set up her easel on a large rock by the stream, half-squatting and half-standing, holding a palette in one hand and wielding a paintbrush in the other, humming a little tune.
"Oh dear, no matter how I mix the green, it just doesn't look right!" she muttered. "The green of the mountains and forests is alive; it has light, shadow, and the misty green of water vapor. What I've mixed looks like spinach soup!"
Xu Yunxi chimed in, "Try adding less yellow, more blue, and a touch of ochre. The green in the mountains isn't a pure, vibrant green; it has a grayish and warm undertone."
Following the suggestion, Su Banxia adjusted the colors, her eyes lighting up as she looked at the newly mixed colors. "Yunxi, you're amazing! No wonder you have the best sense of color in our department!"
As she got into the painting, Su Banxia spontaneously added a few simple little birds to the corner of the picture, standing on branches with their heads tilted, looking adorable.
"Banxia, is that a cartoon bird you drew?" Wei Wei glanced at it and couldn't help but laugh.
"Art originates from life, but transcends it!" Su Banxia said confidently. "I just think it would be wonderful if there were a few happy little birds in these mountains, singing every day and enjoying the scenery!"
She suddenly noticed that Wu Zhiyuan was walking towards her and said with a grin, "What do you think, should we draw Yunxi's lover in the picture?"
"A live model right in front of me, what a great opportunity!"
Xu Yunxi blushed: "Stop fooling around..."
"Who's making a fuss? This is an artistic creation!" Su Banxia began to sketch the outline of a human figure on the drawing paper. "Just draw a person standing by the stream looking at the scenery. What a wonderful artistic conception! I've already thought of a title—'Looking at the Green Mountains'."
She moved quickly, sketching out the figure of a man with just a few strokes.
"How is it?" Su Banxia proudly showed off.
Xu Yunxi glanced at the painting and noticed that although the figure in the painting was only in profile, it had a resemblance to Wu Zhiyuan. She said softly, "It's quite similar."
Upon hearing this, Su Banxia became even more excited and called out to Wu Zhiyuan and Liu Qingqing, who were walking over, "Secretary Wu, Teacher Liu, come and see!"
I have created a painting titled "Looking at the Green Mountains," please review it, leaders!
Wu Zhiyuan and Liu Qingqing walked over and smiled when they saw Su Banxia's painting.
Liu Qingqing examined it carefully: "It's very well drawn. The posture of the back view is very natural, and it blends well with the environment."
But this profile looks kind of familiar...
Su Banxia chuckled and gestured towards Wu Zhiyuan with her lip: "Inspiration comes from life!"
Secretary Wu looked so inspired by the scenery just now, so I casually sketched it. Secretary Wu, you don't mind, do you?
Wu Zhiyuan looked at the painting, then at Su Banxia's sly smile, and nodded, saying, "It's very well painted. It's my honor to be included in your painting."
"See? See?" Su Banxia winked at Xu Yunxi, "Secretary Wu said it's good!"
Xu Yunxi's face turned even redder. She lowered her head and pretended to be focused on adjusting the colors, but secretly glanced at Wu Zhiyuan out of the corner of her eye.
Wu Zhiyuan checked the time: "Is it about time? Let's go to the county town. There's a food street there, and also an ancient town."
Liu Qingqing suddenly remembered something: "Zhiyuan, can we go take a look at that ancient stage you mentioned last time?"
Wu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Of course."
Everyone chatted and laughed as they packed their things and walked back the way they came.
Xu Yunxi walked beside Wu Zhiyuan and asked, "Brother Zhiyuan, will these drawings help promote Qingshan Gorge?"
"Of course," Wu Zhiyuan said affirmatively. "Art has a different perspective than photography; it's more emotional and has more warmth."
Your paintings allow those who haven't been here to experience the ethereal beauty of Qingshan Mountain; this is the best form of advertising.
Su Banxia leaned closer and giggled, "Yunxi, you're so concerned about Qingshan's publicity, does that mean you already consider yourself Qingshan's wife?"
"Su Banxia!" Xu Yunxi chased after her, trying to hit her, but the two girls ran forward laughing and joking.
Liu Qingqing and Wu Zhiyuan walked behind, looking at the lively figures of the young people, and smiled at each other.