NOVPUB"Chen Nan, thank you!"
Niu Kai Xuan was the first to come back to his senses. With tears brimming in his eyes, he looked at Chen Nan, his voice choking with emotion, "You are the last student of my teaching career, and also my proudest student!"
"It was you who brought my teaching career to a perfect conclusion."
"Even if I were to die right now, I would have no regrets."
Chen Nan replied with a wry smile, "Teacher, on such a joyous day, let’s not talk about death. It’s bad luck."
Wang Ru had a kind smile on her face, "Today is a joyous day. Chen Nan, don’t leave later; let’s celebrate at noon."
Chen Nan agreed to Wang Ru’s invitation without hesitation, "Mhmm, then I’ll be troubling the teacher’s wife."
Wang Ru looked at her husband with a glowing face, "Old man, let’s go buy some groceries; we’ll make an exception and let you drink a little at noon."
Niu Kai Xuan hummed in agreement.
Soon Wang Ru was pushing her husband out of the door.
Only Niu Xiangxiu and Chen Nan were left in the house.
After her parents left, Niu Xiangxiu became much more relaxed. After all, when her father was home, his discipline was very strict.
She playfully raised her fist and let it rest on Chen Nan’s chest, saying with a grin, "Not bad, you rascal. Coming back after two years off and still managing to achieve such excellent results, it’s truly impressive. It hasn’t been in vain that I tutored you!"
Chen Nan also showed an intriguing smile, "Sister Xiangxiu’s words are quite true. If it weren’t for your home tutoring, how could I have achieved such results?"
Seeing Chen Nan’s mischievous smile, Niu Xiangxiu couldn’t help but recall the moments when she had tutored him, especially the memories of her massaging her breasts, which suddenly flooded her mind.
For a moment.
A charming blush spread across Niu Xiangxiu’s face, and she felt a fluttering sensation in her heart.
Although she and Chen Nan had not done "that" thing,
The memory of him massaging her breasts ignited an inexplicable thrill and shyness in her heart.
"Ahem!"
She cleared her throat to break the awkward silence, feigning calm, "You came just in time. Come, take a look at the artwork I’ve done. If there’s anything wrong, just point it out, and I’ll make adjustments later."
With that, she gracefully led Chen Nan into her bedroom, her sexy figure swaying gently as she walked.
Her boudoir wasn’t spacious, but the air was filled with a refreshing fragrance that gently teased Chen Nan’s heartstrings.
It ignited a passionate flame in the depths of his heart, burning with an unbearable intensity.
Niu Xiangxiu casually picked up a sketchbook and handed it to Chen Nan.
What was presented in the sketchbook were the works she had exhaustively designed for "National Tea" during this time, reflecting her meticulous thoughts.
Her creative inspiration came from the ancient and mysterious twelve Chinese zodiac signs, rich in cultural heritage.
Under each zodiac theme, there emerged a variety of styles, each artwork vivid and distinct.
Some were designed with an endearing simplicity, like that of an innocent, carefree child, evoking an endless affection in the viewer.
Some were grinning from ear to ear, their radiant and charming smiles seemingly possessing an incredible infectious power, similar to the warm sunshine of spring, capable of dispelling the gloom and sorrow in people’s hearts.
Others displayed a fierce and round-eyed gaze, as if they were deities guarding justice and exerting awe-inspiring power from all directions, full of majesty and strength, commanding one’s respect.
Without exception, each piece of work resembled a brilliantly dazzling artistic star, radiating a unique and glaring light that could instantly capture people’s attention, offering a sudden feeling of enlightenment and refreshment as if bathed in a spring breeze.
From these works, one could clearly perceive the heart and effort Niu Xiangxiu had poured into the creative process.
And her extraordinary, ingenious artistic talent and distinctive design concept.
It was enough to prove that the high salary of fifty thousand yuan was well worth it!
At this moment, Niu Xiangxiu’s heart was full of tension and apprehension.
Because she knew that Chen Nan had hired her as the painter for National Tea ultimately because of their relationship.
Exactly for that reason, she wanted to strive to prove herself, not wanting Chen Nan to be disappointed with her work.
If that were indeed the case, she would feel undeserving of that fifty thousand yuan high salary!
Seeing that Chen Nan was silent, Niu Xiangxiu plucked up her courage and asked nervously, "What do you think of these works?"
Chen Nan, fully focused and staring intently at the paintings in the album, displayed an appreciation and affection in his gaze that he could hardly mask, as if intoxicated.
Upon hearing Niu Xiangxiu’s nervous voice, Chen Nan exclaimed with heartfelt admiration, "Sister Xiangxiu, your works are truly exquisite and extraordinarily crafted!"
"They can be described as divine strokes, ineffably perfect! Without any exaggeration, you have materialized the vision of National Tea’s packaging that I had in my mind."
"If I’m not mistaken, within these zodiac-themed works, you’ve cleverly integrated the changing of the four seasons and the elements of joy and sorrow, right?"
"Such original and ingenious design ideas are really striking and awe-inspiring!"
Upon hearing his words, Niu Xiangxiu nodded vigorously, excitement shining in her beautiful eyes like bright stars, and she exclaimed with emotion, "Only you understand me!"
She had once shown her works to her parents and had shared them with her friends as well.
However, their feedback was nothing more than indifferent and tepid praise of "pretty good."
They had not at all grasped the dedication and effort she had invested in these pieces.
Now.
Chen Nan could discern the hidden themes and deep creative intentions behind the work with just one glance, giving her suddenly a sense of joy and consolation at finding a kindred spirit.
It was as if in the vast sea of humanity, she had finally found someone who could truly understand her artistic soul.
Chen Nan grinned: "Being someone who understands Sister Xiangxiu is the greatest honor of my life."
"Smooth talker!" Niu Xiangxiu said with a blush, "You just happened to understand what these works are trying to express, but how can you really understand me?"
"If you truly understand me, why don’t you talk about some of my other thoughts, like, the direction of my future works."
"If you can say that, then that’s truly understanding me."
Looking at the woman in front of him, with her graceful figure, fair skin, and elegant demeanor, Chen Nan couldn’t help but swallow and asked with a chuckle, "If I could say it, what’s in it for me?"
Looking at Chen Nan’s direct and aggressive gaze.
Niu Xiangxiu couldn’t help but her cheeks turn red and her breathing quickened considerably, she suppressed the nervousness inside her heart: "What kind of reward do you want?"
