A pampered young lady from a prestigious family, pampered by her childhood sweetheart, a CEO.

"If you like it, then I will help you unconditionally and trust you. I will also find ways to make up for the weight you lost, as long as you are happy."

As long as you're happy.

Wen Qing was suddenly startled, her eyes welling up with tears.

He is Chen Li, the one who has always given her boundless confidence and a sense of security.

He is like a clear spring, quietly rising from the bottom, powerful yet with gentle ripples. He contains the strength accumulated beneath the earth, but unlike the turbulent sea, he nourishes her little by little.

"Ali, do you think I'm a particularly unqualified girlfriend? I can't be like other girlfriends, eating with you, playing games with you, watching movies with you, and even our holidays are spent with you through a screen."

As Wen Qingyue spoke, a surge of emotion welled up within her. She sniffled, and when she looked up, her eyes were red and brimming with tears.

“Qingqing…”

Chen Li didn't want to go against his conscience, so he hugged her and gently patted her back. "You're right, I do get unhappy. I envy other people who have girlfriends by their side, and I envy them who can contact each other anytime, anywhere. Sometimes, when I go back to school and pass by the dormitory building, I always think of you when I see couples being all lovey-dovey."

Wen Qing slowed down her sobbing.

"But my Qingqing is so good, so passionate about her dreams, and has sacrificed so much for them. How could I bear to clip your wings and bind you to my side? My Qingqing should spread her wings and soar in the higher sky. My Qingqing was born to enjoy all the most beautiful blessings in the world."

A tear fell onto Chen Li's shoulder.

Miss Wen is undoubtedly the most beloved daughter of the family. She is the only girl and the darling of her grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts and uncles. So many people have given her so much love.

Only Chen Li told her that she was born to enjoy all the best blessings in the world. Even when he learned that she wanted to be an actress, it was Chen Li who alone withstood all the dissenting voices from her family, resolutely supported her, believed in her, and even took on all the pressure of resistance for her.

“Ali…”

"Qingqing, don't feel burdened. You have your dreams, and I have people I want to protect. Actually, we're doing very well now. While you're pursuing your dreams, I'm also gradually taking over the company. This period of taking over the company will be very busy, and I'm even worried that I won't be able to take care of you when I'm busy. But things are fine now. We both have our own things to do."

Even now, Chen Li is still trying to comfort her.

"Don't cry. Your peach blossom makeup looks so beautiful tonight. Did you do it yourself? You like to add a small black dot at the corner of your eye after you finish your makeup. If I'm not mistaken, that's a mole you did on purpose."

“You always wore this makeup before.”

Chen Li gently patted her shoulder, finally calming her down, and then gently took a tissue from the side and wiped away her tears.

"I'm so happy to have seen such a beautiful Qingqing today. I just don't know if Qingqing can take off her makeup now. It's getting late, and I'm worried that wearing makeup for so long might not be good for your skin."

From beginning to end, every word he said and every action he took was out of concern for her; he was always standing in her shoes, speaking up for her from her perspective.

"You're so good to me, so incredibly good. I even worry about what I'll do without you in the future. Humans are such dependent creatures."

"Then I will always stay by Qingqing's side, watch her win all the awards she deserves, watch her stand on the world stage, watch her interpret one great role after another, and stay by her side forever."

Chen Li stepped back a little, facing her directly. His dark eyes, like melting snow, shimmered with tender spring water. He said with utmost sincerity, "Qingqing, I am honored to be liked by you."

Her heart pounded harder and harder, as if someone had thrown a boulder into her chest, creating ripples.

"Chen Li, I love you so much too."

Chen Li's smile widened, and the two touched foreheads. His smile was both doting and heartwarming. "I love you so much, Qingqing."

Even when he says "I love you," he says it twice as much.

"Ah Li, when I win the Best Actress award, will you propose to me? When I achieve my dream, I also want to achieve my biggest dream in life: I want to marry you."

It felt as if countless soft, warm waves enveloped Chen Li, leaving him with a bittersweet feeling that rendered him speechless.

After a while, Chen Li kissed him.

Confused, Wen Qing heard him say, "Okay, I will come to marry you with a thousand stars in my eyes."

Wen Qing smiled slightly. He was the one for her in this life, and once she decided on him, it could only be him.

……

……

The next morning, Xu Shuli was woken up by a barrage of phone calls on her cell phone.

In a daze, she reached for her phone, and after a few minutes of waking up, she picked it up, glanced at the message, and answered the call.

"Shuli, my dear Yaoyao, you're so amazing! You're the smartest girl I've ever met—beautiful, capable, and so competent!"

Xu Shuli "..."

Before her brain had fully processed what was happening, Xu Shuli was immediately bombarded with compliments upon answering the phone, leaving her momentarily stunned.

"Sister Mei, what good news has happened? Is it worth you feeding me so many rainbow candies first thing in the morning?"

"I was so happy I almost forgot about this time. You're probably still not awake. Do you remember the artwork you uploaded last time? You passed the preliminary round of the Qingya Cup Painting Competition. Do you know how strict their selection criteria are? They only select a few out of 10 applicants..."

Even through the screen, you could feel Mei-jie's joy and excitement. Her voice, which seemed to pierce the screen, was so powerful that Xu Shu-li held it a little further away, finding it both funny and exciting.

"I haven't received this news yet. Thank you so much, Sister Mei, for coming to deliver this good news to me so early in the morning."

"What's this? You're the one who's worked so hard. I can't even begin to describe how excited I am that you've passed this preliminary round. Mr. Jiang will be incredibly excited too. This is a great opportunity for you to gradually build your reputation. If you pass the preliminary round and then make it to the finals, your name will be firmly established. Then you can participate in the National Painting Competition..."

Mei Jie became more and more excited as she spoke, as if she could become the nation's top master of traditional Chinese painting after the next competition.

"Shuli, you are the most talented and inspired painter I have ever met. I have really not seen many painters as young as you. If Mr. Jiang had not strongly recommended you to me, I might not have achieved such outstanding results today."