The consequence of staying up all night was that Ruan Youning was completely confused the next day.
She wanted to cry but had no tears. Which young couple stayed up late doing shameless things just to read novels?
Although she was yawning profusely, she still insisted on going to the studio.
She gained a lot from this all-nighter, and she already had a general direction in mind regarding the characters and style of the male and female protagonists of the novel.
Although she was just going to participate briefly, she didn't want to go casually without making any preparations.
In the next few days, Ruan Youning worked step by step, reviewing the drawings and conceiving new characters. He was busy but very fulfilling.
On Saturday morning, Song Shijing drove to the studio with Ruan Youning. Zhao Xin and Zhang Yue were waiting at the door early.
After a brief chat, the group of people drove to the Convention and Exhibition Center in Yancheng.
After arriving at the convention and exhibition center, I looked around and saw a dark crowd of people lining up one by one to verify their identities.
Ruan Youning was secretly surprised. It seemed that this project was not easy to get.
Zhao Xin and Zhang Yue were obviously a little nervous, and they whispered to cheer each other up.
Several people quickly got out of the car and lined up in the long queue.
Song Shijing quietly accompanied the queue.
Although the queue was long, the identity verification process was very fast. After waiting in line for more than ten minutes, Ruan Youning and his party arrived.
"Ning Ning, come on." Song Shijing encouraged softly.
Ruan Youning nodded vigorously and followed the flow of people inside.
Looking at the crowd of people around him, Ruan Youning couldn't help but think of going to Beijing to take the exam in ancient times. Then he smiled secretly. In fact, it was no different from going to Beijing to take the exam.
Ancient people sought fame and power, while modern people seek financial gain. In the final analysis, the purpose is quite the same.
She glanced around again to see where the bathroom was. With a casual glance, she saw a somewhat familiar person.
Um?
Ruan Youning felt a trace of surprise in his heart, and when he looked again, he found that he didn't look familiar anymore.
Before she had time to think about anything, she was informed to enter Room A in the East District.
There were a lot of people, and which room they entered was completely random. Zhao Xin and Zhang Yue were also randomly assigned to other rooms.
After Ruan Youning entered the room, she immediately saw a computer placed on each independent table. It seemed that there was nothing to choose from. She thought about it and found a seat at random to sit down.
After sitting down, she carefully looked at her surroundings.
This is obviously a living room, and the equipment and furnishings in the room are very standard for meetings and speeches.
There was only an electronic screen on the podium at the front, and the requirements for this project were simply written.
There is no time limit, you can leave at any time after painting, but you have to wait for the results at the exhibition center.
Ruan Youning took a quick look and found that except for this, the other requirements were similar to those posted on the official website.
The surrounding seats are gradually filling up. Enter your ID number and name, and click on the designated painting software.
And this exam, which is not an exam, has officially begun.
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Painting is a real thing. Ruan Youning submitted the information and it was already two o'clock in the afternoon when she left the room. But before she left, there were still many people in the room immersed in painting.
Ruan Youning couldn't help but hold her forehead. Is she a little too Buddhist? Is it a little too casual?
Song Shijing had been waiting in the lobby for a long time, and he saw Ruan Youning as soon as he came out.
"Ning Ning, are you hungry? Let's go eat first." He asked warmly.
Ruan Youning nodded in response and glanced around the hall.
There were only a few people in the huge hall, and there were no figures of Zhao Xin and Zhang Yue.
It seems like she really came out a little early.
Touching his nose, Ruan Youning couldn't help but ask: "Ajing, did I come out a little early?"
Song Shijing chuckled, "They were too late."
It’s the same in any industry, hard work is not as good as talent. Obviously, Ruan Youning is a talented painter.
After waiting for a while, Zhao Xin came out with a sad face and it looked like she was not ideal.
A few minutes later, Zhang Yue also appeared. Her face was solemn, indicating that the pressure had not yet eased.
When everyone arrived, Song Shijing took a few people to eat.
Because we were not allowed to leave the convention and exhibition center, this meal could only be had here.
The first to fifth floors of the Convention and Exhibition Center are the reception rooms, but the sixth to tenth floors are all kinds of food, and the tenth floor and above are places for leisure and entertainment. There is a lot to eat and play.
Ruan Youning and others came out early, just after lunch, so there were not many people in the restaurant.
It was almost four o'clock after the meal, and people began to enter the restaurant one after another. Most of them came here to have a meal and rest after submitting their information.
Song Shijing had the foresight to book two separate lounges in advance.
After eating and drinking, they went to the lounge.
Naturally, Ruan Youning and Song Shijing share a room, and Zhao Xin and Zhang Yue share a room.
The bed in the lounge was very comfortable. Ruan Youning fell asleep soon after lying on it.
"Ajing, I'm going to sleep for a while. Remember to wake me up when your phone rings..." She said vaguely and fell asleep.
She had been tired recently, and Song Shijing saw it all. He gently closed the curtains, allowing her to sleep peacefully.
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Ruan Youning didn't sleep deeply this time. She just fell asleep for a while, then she opened her eyes in a daze, and her eyes were completely dark.
Um? Didn't Ah Jing leave a night light?
She half-closed her eyes and fumbled to turn on the light next to the bed. I touched it several times, but all came up empty.
Um? What about the light switch? She remembered that there was a lamp beside the bed.
Ruan Youning was stunned for a moment, and then she remembered that she was on the bed in the lounge. After all, the layout outside was different from the layout at home, so she was somewhat used to it.
She thought this and turned to touch her mobile phone.
With the light of her mobile phone, she quickly got up and turned on the light.
As soon as the dazzling light came on, Ruan Youning couldn't help but close her eyes. After getting used to it, she opened her eyes.
As soon as he opened his eyes, Ruan Youning suddenly widened his eyes and couldn't believe the scene in front of him.
Where is this place? !
Half of the glass was broken, the wardrobe was full of scratches, the walls were stained, and even stained with dark red blood. The bed she had just been lying on was far from shabby, but it was also full of scratches.
This, this obviously looks like it has been vandalized or even hacked with a knife!
This is definitely not a place she is familiar with!
Ruan Youning couldn't help but breathe harder. She almost thought she was still dreaming, and pinched herself hard. The pain was so strong.
Isn't this a dream? !
Or is she lucidly dreaming?
Ruan Youning couldn't help but swallowed a mouthful of saliva. She stood there blankly, feeling cold sweat break out on her whole back.
The strong wind blew in through the half-broken window, whistling, and even the chandelier was swaying. The pale light suddenly illuminated this scene, which was indescribably terrifying and indescribably weird.
This must be a dream, this must be a dream.
Ruan Youning came up with this idea instinctively, and she muttered it silently, trying to suppress the fear in her heart.
On the desk near the window, a book was blown loudly. As the wind became stronger and stronger, the book was finally rolled up and landed at Ruan Youning's feet with a clatter.
this……
Ruan Youning lowered her head, and before she could make a move, the book automatically revealed the first page.
Ruan Youning has very good eyesight, and she could tell at a glance that someone had drawn a picture on this page with a pencil.
Through the densely packed characters, it can still be seen that the artist has excellent painting skills.
Who painted it? Is it me?
Ruan Youning had this question in her mind. She bent down slightly and couldn't help but pick up the book.
After flipping through page after page, Ruan Youning quickly discovered that this was not her style. Although the characters on each page are different and the drawing methods are different, this is not her style of painting.
Her painting style will change due to the requirements of Party A, but the overall style conveyed is very prosperous.
And the painting style of this entire book is too...too dark?
Ruan Youning was unsure of the words to use and resisted instinctively deep in his heart.
After she finished flipping through, she remembered that maybe she should look at the first page of the book to see if there was a name written on it.
With this thought in mind, she turned the book to the first page.
Before I had time to read the words on the first page, there was a loud kicking of the door behind me. With a clang, the door was hit hard against the wall and slowly bounced back.
Ruan Youning was startled and turned around sharply.
As soon as she turned around, there was a scolding voice from a man: "Draw, draw, Tiantian knows how to draw! What's the use of drawing!? Hurry up and cook! If you don't think about how to share the family affairs every day, you know it's useless. The stuff! You’re a bitch who only knows how to eat but not how to poop!”
Ruan Youning was completely stunned by the scolding. She had no idea who the visitor was and why he was scolding her with such dirty words.
Before she had time to see the man's face clearly, the man kicked the door a few times. He seemed to be still upset. He couldn't stop cursing, as if nothing could satisfy him.
Ruan Youning was at a loss. After she was stunned for a few seconds, she felt that she should go to the living room.
And her lack of movement for a long time was considered disobedient to men.
The man gasped and kicked Ruan Youning on the waist. He used so much force in this kick that Ruan Youning was kicked to the ground before he could even cry out the pain.
What followed was the man's punches and kicks.
Ruan Youning had never been beaten like this before. She couldn't bear the overwhelming punches and kicks. She cried out in pain, but all she got was more severe beatings from the man.
This is completely a one-sided beating and being beaten.
Ruan Youning was covered in injuries, his whole body was beaten to the point of weakness, his brain was in pain and dizzy, and he could barely see clearly from the corner of his left eye.
"Stop fighting..." she begged subconsciously.
The man cursed, punched and kicked him, but still seemed to be upset and dragged Ruan Youning, who was already unconscious, towards the window.
What he wants to do is self-evident.
After Ruan Youning realized this, his whole body was already suspended in the air.
ah! ! ! ! ! ! !
After a strong feeling of weightlessness and a scream, Ruan Youning opened his eyes suddenly, and what he saw was also black!
A wave of cold sweat swept across his body instantly, and Ruan Youning's heart beat violently, faster and faster, almost jumping out of his chest.
Is this reality? Or is she still dreaming?
For no reason, this somewhat horrifying idea popped into my head.
