Chiang Xiao gave him a glance. She didn’t really care who her deskmate was, as long as they didn’t bother her.
Well, this guy really did have good looks, and when he looked at you and spoke to you, he seemed very focused—a natural charismatic presence.
Unfortunately, in her eyes, he was still just a little boy!
The first day of high school life was a big surprise for Chiang Xiao.
Because she had seen her teacher again, and more importantly, she had successfully made an impression on him.
If only she could change her deskmate.
After school, she went to the principal’s office.
She had previously arranged with Principal Fu Mingfeng to meet after school on the first day to have a talk.
Unexpectedly, Liu Guoying was also there.
When he saw Chiang Xiao come in, he furrowed his brows and said to Fu Mingfeng, "Didn’t you say you were bringing me to meet a youngster with a knack for painting?"
Why did he bring this girl from their class?
Could it be that she’s the one they were talking about?
Chiang Xiao’s heart stirred.
Principal Fu Mingfeng had later learned of her painting, and in his letters, he had mentioned that there was a talented young painter named Xiao Chiang from G Province. He always felt it was her.
Chiang Xiao had indeed admitted it.
Now, Fu Mingfeng had called her and Liu Guohua together. Could it be that he also intended to introduce her to a teacher? If that were really the case, she must sincerely thank Principal Fu Mingfeng!
Because she was thinking about how to ask the teacher to take her on again!
"It is her, Chiang Xiao, also known as Xiao Chiang."
"Xiao Chiang? The one who won the first prize?" Liu Guoying looked at Chiang Xiao in utter surprise. Chiang Xiao knew him well and saw the astonishment in his eyes.
She understood where that surprise came from.
Because her current paintings, although more reflective of her own style, had been influenced by Liu Guoying. Therefore, it was natural for Liu Guoying himself to find in her work some of his habits, his style, and his techniques.
And Xiao Chiang, the new star in the art world, was one of the incentives Fu Mingfeng used to "lure" Liu Guoying to teach at Third Middle School.
After hearing Liu Guoying question and explain the mysterious familiarity in Xiao Chiang’s works, Fu Mingfeng had a stroke of inspiration and said Xiao Chiang was at their school, suggesting that if Liu Guoying agreed to teach, he could directly discuss those familiar aspects with Xiao Chiang himself.
However, Liu Guoying had always thought that this Xiao Chiang might be a senior student.
Fu Mingfeng had not disclosed the truth either. Seeing Liu Guoying’s surprised expression now, he felt a mischievous pleasure.
His old friend’s life in the past ten years had indeed been rough, but the man was stubborn and refused to just accept help.
If he could teach at the school, on the one hand, it would provide some psychological stability, and on the other hand, the welfare for teachers at Third Middle School was decent.
Despite several attempts at persuasion that Liu Guoying thought were just causing him trouble, he actually agreed when Xiao Chiang was mentioned.
Fu Mingfeng nodded and said, "That’s right, it’s Xiao Chiang, who was exceptionally approved to join the G Province Painters Association, the author of ’Secluded Valley Orchid.’ Xiao Chiang, greet Teacher Liu again, Teacher Liu is a truly remarkable painter."
Chiang Xiao approached Liu Guohua and bowed to him solemnly, "Teacher."
In this bow, she carried a profound sense of guilt and apology.
When she raised her head, Liu Guoying saw a glimmer of tears in her eyes, causing him to wonder.
Did this girl really feel like crying every time she saw him?
"Did you truly paint that piece yourself?"
"Is it based on a landscape you’ve seen, or did you imagine it out of thin air?"