Qiao Xi thought that her style was already mature. Even if she took Han Ye as her master, it would be very difficult for her to change her original style. In that case, there was not much of a difference regardless of whether she became his apprentice. Moreover, in the circle of painters, many people only took in apprentices for the sake of their reputation. She could not bring greater benefits and reputation to Han Ye.
âAs long as you want to be his apprentice, Iâll fulfill your wish.â Gu Zhengâs eyes burned.
Hearing Gu Zhengâs words, Qiao Xi shook her head and refused. âNo need.â
A trace of surprise flashed through Gu Zhengâs eyes. Then, he heard Qiao Xi say, âSenior Han Ye should already be over 50 years old and have taken in many apprentices. Why should I take him as my master at my age? Moreover, heâs old and definitely wonât have the energy to teach me. If I donât disturb him, perhaps he might be able to live for a few more years.
âAlthough I admire Han Ye a lot, I canât harm him!â
Qiao Xi smiled lightly. âGu Zheng, what do you think?â
The corners of Gu Zhengâs mouth twitched slightly. Did she mean that it was not that she did not want to acknowledge him as her master but that Han Ye was old and his health was not good, so he would not be able to live for long?
The air instantly fell silent, and Gu Zhengâs eyes narrowed. If Qiao Xi knew that he was Han Ye, what would her reaction be?
It was better not to tell her first. She would be even more surprised when she realized it herself.
â¦
A few days later.
Li Xingâer called. âQiao Xi, itâs my birthday tomorrow. Iâve already booked a seat at Fragrance Hotel. You must come and support me!â
Qiao Xi agreed. However, after hanging up, Gu Yao asked in surprise, âLi Xingâerâs birthday?â
âThatâs right!â
âWhy didnât you tell me?! I havenât prepared a gift yet! Thereâs only one day left. What can I buy?!â Gu Yao suddenly panicked, then looked at Qiao Xi with sorrow in his eyes. âShe didnât even tell me itâs her birthday! She doesnât treat me as a friend!â
Qiao Xi raised her eyebrows. âDo you know each other?ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âNonsense!â Gu Yao said firmly, âOf course, we know each other! Previously, during the design competition, we even complained about Yao Mengqing together. After that, we became friends. Later on, she even asked me about the president of ZR, but I didnât tell her that the person is Gu Zheng.â
At the mention of Gu Zheng, Gu Yao instantly gasped. âF*ck! Could it be that she has fallen for the president of ZR?! Thatâs awkward!â
Qiao Xi: ââ¦â
The atmosphere instantly became heavy. Qiao Xi was silent for a short while before asking, âWhat did she say?â
Gu Yao hurriedly picked up his phone and opened Li Xingâerâs WeChat conversation to show Qiao Xi the chat history. âThatâs all we talked about. I didnât reveal the identity of the president of ZR at all. Qiao Xi, donât worry. If she tries to snatch Gu Zheng from you, Iâll definitely help you!â
Qiao Xi glanced at the chat history. It showed:
Li Xingâer: [Gu Yao, when did you meet the president of ZR? When did you confirm your relationship?]
Gu Yao: [Weâve known each other since we were young! What relationship? Of course, itâs been confirmed since we were born!]
Li Xingâer sent a shy emoji, then said: [Wow! You two are childhood sweethearts! You actually knew each other since you were young. Has he always been so good to you?]
Gu Yao complained with a face full of sorrow: [Heâs been so outstanding since I was young, while I was a fool. He even forced me to study. If I failed, he would punish me. Hence, even though Iâm a good-for-nothing, my results back then were still quite good because he didnât allow me to perform badly! Heâs only a few years older than me, but he supervised my studies like he was my parent. Iâm on the brink of tears just telling you this!]
Li Xingâer: [What else did he do?]
Gu Yao: [Actually, heâs really good to me. When I was young, I didnât quite understand why he wanted to sleep with me. After I grew up, I understood. He has a lot of responsibilities to shoulder, but he never said anything. He just gritted his teeth and endured it. Even if he was covered in injuries, he still insisted on protecting me. Now that Iâve grown up, Iâll protect him too!]
Li Xingâer seemed to have heard a shocking secret and got excited: [Youâve been sleeping together since you were young! Hehehe⦠How does he treat you?]
Gu Yao: [Of course, heâs good to me! Heâs the person I love the most! If it werenât for him, I donât know what I wouldâve become. Heâs my savior! He even said before that even if he had to lose his life, he wanted me to live a peaceful life. Who wouldnât love such a man?! Actually, Iâm willing to give up my life for him!]