When we returned to Yuxi, it was already dark and everyone was very tired. After saying hello to each other, we went back to the dormitory. Of course, Xue Bin, Yang Qinghong and his girlfriend got out of the car when they got to the city center.
Chang Yu is destined to be alone in the dormitory tonight.
After returning to the dormitory and taking a shower, he turned on his phone and found that Chai Ning had sent him a message.
"Is it fun?"
This is the message from Chai Ning.
Yu Chang was a little surprised, and quickly looked at the Moments of several people who went there today, only to find that it was Fang Lin's Moments that exposed his information. Although it was just a back view, people familiar with it would definitely recognize it.
Chai Ning is the department director of the Medical and Health Ministry, and Fang Lin is her subordinate. It is normal for her to have Fang Lin's WeChat account.
"Sister Ning, have you eaten?"
"without."
Yu Chang was shocked. Today is Chai Ning's birthday. Is there no one to accompany her, not even a companion to eat with?
Based on the person Chai Ning is in life, she should have no shortage of friends, but given her height, she may lack a true close friend.
"What to eat?"
"In no mood."
"I know Master Zhang very well in the cafeteria. Can you ask him to order you a bowl of noodles?"
After about five minutes, Chai Ning replied: "This suggestion seems good."
When Yu Chang went to the canteen, Master Zhang had already cleaned the canteen and was getting ready to get off work. Yu Chang stepped forward and handed a cigarette and said, "Master Zhang, are you ready to get off work?"
"Chang Yu? Why are you here?"
Although Yu Chang was often away on business trips and rarely returned to the company, Master Zhang in the cafeteria remembered him during the first Spring Festival. The cafeteria started working on the seventh day of the lunar month. There were fewer people at that time, and there were more comrades from the engineering department in charge of construction, and Master Zhang was the chief executive I remembered at that time.
"There is a friend who hasn't eaten yet. Can Master Zhang help me with a bowl of noodles, or can I do it myself?"
"Ahem, what's the matter? Whenever your friend comes, I'll be there right away."
Yu Chang didn't know how long it would take for Chai Ning to get here, because he didn't know where she lived, so he quickly said: "Master Zhang, don't worry, let's smoke a cigarette first."
Ten minutes later, Chai Ning arrived, indicating that the journey was not too far.
She didn't put on makeup today. She probably just put on some lipstick and eyebrows before going out, but it didn't affect her youthfulness at all.
She was wearing a pink girl's casual outfit. It was the first time that Yu Chang had seen her dressed up like this, and he felt instantly pleasing to the eye.
"Oh, Mr. Yu, the friend you mentioned turned out to be Director Chai. You should have told me earlier." Master Zhang stood up quickly, and then said: "You guys chat, I will go downstairs."
Master Zhang has been working in Daoxuan's cafeteria for almost ten years. He is very familiar with everyone in the company. He is a simple and kind man and has a high reputation among the employees.
"Master Zhang, please use less noodles, thank you!"
"Okay!"
"Do you need to add two eggs? It's for beauty!" Yu Chang added.
When Chai Ning heard this, the corners of her mouth revealed a charming curve, she raised her head, fully exposing her beautiful cheeks to her eyes, and said, "Do I still need beauty treatments?"
Yu Chang laughed, turned away his eyes, and said, "That's not necessary."
A bowl of braised beef noodles tasted no worse than the restaurants outside. Chai Ning chewed it carefully and ate it with relish, and finally drank two sips of the soup.
Watching Chai Ning eat noodles is a kind of enjoyment, as if appreciating a smart work of art.
"What are you looking at? You want to eat too?" Chai Ning didn't even raise her head, but she could accurately tell that Yu Chang was looking at her.
Yu Chang's mouth twitched and he quickly changed his gaze. Did she grow her eyes to her head? Otherwise, how do you know I'm looking at her?
"I've eaten, and I'm still full now." Yu Chang explained.
"If you want to smoke, just smoke."
"Sister Ning, don't you like others smoking in front of you?"
Chai Ning doesn't like the smell of cigarettes, so she hates others smoking in front of her, even General Manager Zhang Tian.
"Others can't, but you can barely do it."
Yu Chang was slightly startled, what did she mean? Zhang Tian can’t do it, but he can?
What does this mean? She doesn't hate herself, doesn't hate herself for smoking, and doesn't hate herself for smoking in front of her?
"Reluctantly? Then when can we remove 'reluctantly'?"
Chai Ning did not answer. After Yu Chang noticed that the roots of Chai Ning's ears were slightly red, he suddenly realized that what he just said had an ambiguous flavor, so he changed the topic.
In the end, Yu Chang held back and did not smoke in front of Chai Ning. The value of a man is sometimes reflected in his ability to do what others cannot and endure what others cannot tolerate. I can still tolerate my dependence on nicotine for the time being.
"How about it? Master Zhang's appearance is not bad!"
"Yeah, it smells pretty good."
"Would you like some vinegar?"
"No, I don't like it."
After eating the noodles, Chai Ning wiped his red lips and said, "It's done, let's go!"
After saying hello to Master Zhang, the two walked out of the cafeteria. The cool breeze blew on their faces, which was very cool. Compared with the scorching sun at noon, maybe night is where they belong.
"After dinner, let's take a walk?" Yu Chang suggested.
He guessed that Chai Ning must have been bored at home all day today. But regarding the walk, Chai Ning couldn't let Chai Ning speak first. After all, she needed to take care of her thin face.
"That's a good idea. Where to go?"
Yu Chang thought for a while: "Let's go to Praying Lake, there are few people there."
Chai Ning nodded and said, "Okay. Can you drive?"
"It can be done, but the technology is not good."
Chai Ning threw the keys to Zhang Yu, opened the car door, and sat in the back seat.
"Don't worry, the damage will be mine."
Chai Ning has always been obsessive about her belongings, including her car, and will not let others touch it, but why would she take the initiative to let herself drive her car?
Yu Chang couldn't figure it out, but he didn't think too much, opened the car door and got in.
The Pixiu pendant had been hung on the rearview mirror by Chai Ning, and the fragrance in the car changed from jasmine to osmanthus.
"It turns out that Sister Ning also likes osmanthus. It seems that our tastes are quite similar."
Chai Ning responded with a faint smile.
Yu Chang's driver's license was taken when he was in college, and he encountered cars a few times. His driving skills were not good, but he drove fairly smoothly.
A quarter of an hour later, Praying Lake arrived.
After parking the car, the two of them walked towards the lake, looking at the sparkling lake surface under the yellowish light, with the cool breeze blowing on their faces, which made people feel refreshed.
"I heard that you studied fine arts in college?" Chai Ning asked while walking on the sidewalk by the lake.
"Well, Chinese painting and calligraphy in the art major." Yu Chang answered truthfully.
"So you are good at painting?"
"It's not bad. If you don't do sales and work in art, you should be able to make a living."
"There is a stall in front of you, let's go take a look."
After Chai Ning finished speaking, he walked out first.
In 2013, the trend of setting up roadside stalls and paintings on Douyin had not yet taken off, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.
In the direction Chai Ning went, a girl who looked like a college student was setting up a stall for painting. Chai Ning walked up and said, "How much do you charge for portraits?"
"Hello, sister, it costs 200 yuan to frame a portrait."
Yu Chang watched from a distance, wondering what kind of medicine Chai Ning was selling in the gourd.
"Okay, 200 is 200, but I don't want you to paint. I just want to borrow your paints and tools, and let the guy behind me paint for me, okay?"
Yu Chang was shocked, it turned out that Chai Ning had this plan.
"Of course." The girl glanced at Yu Chang doubtfully and then said.
"Is that okay?" Chai Ning turned around and glanced at Yu Chang behind him and asked.
"Of course, it's an honor."
After saying that, Yu Chang came to the girl, picked up the paint, set up the painting easel, and laid out special painting paper. Seeing that the girl was still staring at him, Yu Chang turned around and said with a smile: "I also majored in art in college."
"Sister Ning, portraits are very tiring. You have to keep the same posture for a long time, so you have to think carefully."
"Come on." Chai Ning struck a pose, with burning eyes and starry eyes, looking in the direction of Yu Chang, presenting his best and most beautiful side in front of Yu Chang's eyes.
Taking a long breath, Yu Chang picked up the pen and began to draw lines and design outlines.
Yu Chang's major is Chinese painting and calligraphy, but that doesn't mean he can't do oil painting.
The writing is delicate, but not sloppy at all. It can be seen that Yu Chang's professional skills are quite solid.
The evening breeze blew, ruffling my black hair, but it moved my heart.
An hour later, a character drawing was finally completed. Yu let out a sigh of relief and said, "That's it, Sister Ning."
"Is this enough? I thought it would take a long time!"
"The spirit, form, and meaning are all ready. Next, I need to add color embellishments and perfect the details. It will take about an hour. If Sister Ning feels bored, you can walk around, but pay attention to safety."
Chai Ning nodded, controlled his curiosity, and did not immediately step forward to check Yu Chang's painting. Instead, he walked towards the lake, enjoying the sound of the water rolling and hitting the shore.
After hundreds of repetitions, a lifelike picture of a girl appears on the paper.
Come alive, like yourself in the mirror.
When Chai Ning took a look, his starry eyes shone with surprise.
"Am I that beautiful?" Chai Ning asked, looking at the framed portrait in Yu Chang's hand.
Yu Chang smiled but did not answer. He packed up the paints and other tools and returned them to the little girl. He took out 200 yuan from his bag and handed it to her, saying, "Thank you."
"Brother, you don't have to pay so much. I'll just charge you 100 yuan. I didn't expect you to be so good at painting. You made your already beautiful sister look more fresh and refined, free from the mundane world."
The girl's words were very helpful to Chai Ning. Looking at his portrait, Chai Ning couldn't put it down, and the corners of his mouth inadvertently outlined the brilliance of a girl.
"Thank you, I'm very happy today. I like your gift very much." Chai Ning said sincerely after delivering Chai Ning to his door.
Originally, Chai Ning wanted to send Yu Chang back first, but at Yu Chang's insistence, he sent her back first. Then Yu Chang prepared to walk back.
"Sister Ning, are you still polite to me? This is not like you."
Chai Ning smiled and said without saying anything more, "Let's go. You'd better take a taxi when you go back, don't walk."
Seeing Chai Ning hugging his portrait and disappearing into the night, Yu let out a sigh of relief, turned around, and disappeared from the same place.
Today is Chai Ning's birthday, but Yu Chang never said "Happy Birthday" from beginning to end, but he knew that Chai Ning was happy tonight.
The gift given by Yu Chang may not be the best, but it is definitely her favorite.
