C101 Reunion
Hearing that I said I was going to my house, Mason was still embarrassed, so I corrected her, "I'm not going to the Ou Family. I have a small apartment at the school's teacher's apartment. I'm the only one living there."
Only then did Mason agree.
By the time the two of us got back to my apartment, it was almost time for afternoon class, and I was a little anxious to make something casual and then rush off to class, whereas Mason was always in the mood for a casual stroll through the rain and the wind. She asked me, "What are you in such a hurry for?"
"I have to go to class now. I still have two big color classes in the afternoon. If I don't, I'm going to be late." I said while preparing the ingredients in a fluster.
"Color class? Then what are you going to attend? I can just teach you. I'm even more familiar with your techniques than your teachers." Mason said.
"Ah, you don't want me to go to class?"
Now, it was finally time for Mason to be shocked. "What's wrong, Zhou Xinyao? Don't tell me you've never skirted classes in your entire life, but I don't have such a friend. Although my grades are still pretty good, it's not rare for me to go out shopping and watching movies with my friends after skipping classes with some good-natured teachers."
After she had entered the design department, her achievements had still been spread around by her juniors. It was said that in her third year, she had already won a national design prize, and her level was already much higher than Gao Xin Lei, who knew how high she was now.
I explained, "That's not it. It's just that I really don't have any reason to not attend classes recently. I'm currently working hard and don't have enough time. I'm afraid that the moment I relax, there will be people who will be overjoyed." In the face of ordinary students, I always pretended to be calm and confident, a rare bitter smile in front of Mason.
"Then you can draw at home. I'll teach you. Do you want me to help you greet the teacher? The teachers in our academy are all very good people." It seems that Mason also cherishes the chance to reunite with me.
I thought about it and decided that it didn't make much of a difference since I was always practicing by myself. I accepted her suggestion and took out my cell phone to contact Lin Qiuhui, asking her to help me pass on the contents of my master's class.
Young girls might prefer to play on cellphones. As soon as I sent the message, I immediately received a reply from her. "Okay, no problem. It's just that, Xin Yao, how did a model like you learn to skip class? What's the matter?"
"Nothing much, it's just that the assistant who taught us today is a good friend of mine. The two of us need to talk about old times together." After replying, I stopped caring about the class and slowed down my cooking. I started chatting with Mason.
"Sigh, actually, I've always wanted to ask you, with how well you painted, I recently realized that your design is also first grade, why did you choose to teach others how to paint after graduation instead of going to a large company to apply. With your level and ability, in less than two years, you should also be a chief designer?" I asked as I cut the saintly fruit for the fruit salad.
"I don't like the competitive pressure and scheming of those large companies. It's better to teach, since I don't have that many unwritten office rules. I just didn't expect that I would still fall for them and end up being my own junior sister."
It could be seen that she could also feel that Gao Xin Lei's actions were on purpose.
I lowered my head, looking a little embarrassed. "Sorry, I apologize to you on behalf of Ou Jia Rui. He was just too cautious."
"It doesn't matter, I can understand. When I was a teacher in that place, I taught many rich and powerful ladies how to paint. They have always paid attention to the protection of their privacy. "If I knew you were his wife, I wouldn't have posted those photos on Weibo even if I was beaten to death." Mason said sincerely.
I said self-deprecatingly, "That's right. Sometimes I wish that I wasn't O'Jia Rui's wife." I could tell that I was dissatisfied and frustrated with my life, but Mason didn't ask. Her high EQ allowed her to keep a good grasp on the measure of friendship.
I continued asking, "In that case, you can open your own studio, accept a few small projects, and then slowly expand your business. I always feel that with your talent, you should have a better life."
"Stupid girl, even if I have such great ambitions, I still need to have so much capital. See my car? I worked at that art training institute with a very high salary for three years to save up. Life by myself is actually much more difficult than I imagined." There was a hint of sadness in her tone.
Neither of us had ever asked about the other's family situation, and we were very pleased with our current situation, as we had been given a bit of privacy as well as a comfortable and intimate relationship.
I said half jokingly and half seriously, "Then after I graduate, how about we open a small studio together? I have some capital at hand, and now you also have to work hard to save some money. When the time comes, we can start a business together?"
"Sure." Mason's tone and expression were very serious. It was clear that she was still full of expectations for that kind of life. Honestly, if you had the ability and the outside world gave you a chance, no one would refuse to strive for a better life.
The two of us chatted about everything, but no one brought up her previous job or Ou Jia Rui in our conversations. Both of us silently agreed that this matter had already turned over, but there was still a knot in my heart. If it hadn't been for me, Mason's comfortable life wouldn't have been broken.
Having seen through my thoughts, Mason even consoled me by saying, "It's okay, don't you see that I've found a job again and I'm living a good life? The teachers at the Academy of Arts all have a good impression of me, so they're willing to offer me such a position at any time."
Even so, B University was still a public school, and I knew very well that my pay and rest would be far worse than the training institute where Mason had been, and I was determined to make up for it in the future.
"But to be honest, I thought you had already left B City. I was sad for a long time and thought that I would not have a chance to see you again in the future."
"That's what I told my boss, because I didn't feel very comfortable being suddenly fired. The boss comforted me and said he could recommend me to his friend for work, so I told him in a moment that I would leave B City tomorrow. Actually, I wouldn't be willing to leave here my whole life."
I muttered to myself, "There must be a reason. Under the influence of the gossips, I directly asked," Do you have some unforgettable past in B City? Let me hear it and ask my sister to advise you. "
Mason mysteriously said, "When the time comes, I'll tell you that I'm from the south. When I first came to B University, I wasn't used to it, but now I'm beginning to like the cold but humid air of this city."
I nodded. "Indeed, B City is a city that people like more and more."
"So you're not a local either." Mason asked.
I calmly replied, "Yes, my boyfriend was working and living here, so I gave up on my trip to A City and applied to be transferred here."
"Was your boyfriend now CEO Ou?" Mason had thought it would be a romantic love story.
"No way, I was pregnant with a child for him, but while he was with me, he was with another girl who was very rich. In order to break up with me, he even lied about his infertility and allowed that third person to bully me all day." I shrugged my shoulders and said in a nonchalant tone.
"And then?" Maysan had basically been shocked out of his mind.
"Afterwards, there were no more unexpected children, and the last contact between us was also gone. After he had caused enough trouble, we no longer contacted each other, and then you saw me now." Being able to speak Lin Qian's name so casually, I knew that even though I hadn't forgiven him and Ou Jingyi, I had already let go of that part of my past.
Although I didn't forgive the two of you, I chose to let myself go.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked you about this."
"It's fine, I don't care about those things anymore." I nudged her with my shoulder, afraid that the leftover flour from the bread I was making would dirty her clothes.
Mason giggled and said, "Although I don't know CEO Ou, but I've seen the news about the two of you, he still cares about you a lot. Let the dog and dog die."
I smiled and skipped the subject.
In order to celebrate our reunion, we didn't have to go to class, so it wasn't urgent. The two of us made a huge table full of food and even took seriously the wine that O'Jia Rui had bought a few days ago and wanted to drink two glasses of it.
When I learned that Mason had not yet been assigned to a teacher's apartment and could only temporarily live in one of the student apartments, I immediately invited her to stay with me.
"No, I'll disturb you if I stay here. I'll be comfortable living alone in the student dormitory." Mason refused.
"Then just treat it as accompanying me. I'm a bit lonely living by myself, okay?" Mason was two years older than me, and I was tugging at her arm in a coquettish gesture.
"It's not impossible for me to live here, but you have to pay half the rent for this house. Otherwise, I would never agree."