Arbors intertwined

Carrying the still warm breakfast, Mu Zixin walked upstairs slowly and stopped at the door of Qiao Ran's house for a while.

Calculating that it was almost time, Mu Zixin raised her hand to knock on the door, but suddenly realized that Qiao Ran couldn't hear the knock, so she took out her phone and pressed it.

Before she could press send, the door suddenly opened. Mu Zixin looked up in surprise, and met Qiao Ran who was also surprised inside the door. Greeting with a smile, "Morning, Qiao Ran."

Qiao Ran didn't miss the unfinished text messages on the cell phone that was still on, knowing that Mu Zixin was going to send a text message to inform her that she had arrived, so she couldn't help smiling, and turned to let Mu Zixin enter the room.

Mu Zixin changed her shoes naturally, and put the breakfast she brought on the table: "Have you eaten yet? I brought soy milk and fried dough sticks, but I don't know if you like it."

In fact, Qiao Ran had just woken up not long ago, and came to open the door just after washing up, unexpectedly, Mu Zixin was already outside.

[Thanks. ] Qiao Ran gestured to pour water, but was stopped by Mu Zixin, who dragged her to sit down at the dining table.

"I just ate it, and I'm not thirsty yet, so hurry up and eat." Mu Zixin sat down opposite Qiao Ran, and said while taking out the soy milk and fried dough sticks and handing them to Qiao Ran.

Being "served" by Mu Zixin earnestly, although Qiao Ran felt a little awkward, she still accepted it.

The deep-fried dough sticks were still steaming, and the rich aroma stimulated the taste buds, and Qiao Ran's newly awakened appetite also started to whet.

Taking advantage of Qiao Ran's breakfast, Mu Zixin continued to imprint Qiao Ran's dormitory in his mind without wasting time.

After a while, Qiao Ran finished drinking the soy milk, threw the packaging bag into the trash can, washed his hands and rinsed his mouth.

Mu Zixin had already taken out the contract and put it on the table, but what she said was not serious: "I saw your text message in the morning, didn't you go to bed after three o'clock?"

Qiao Ran nodded, pursed her lips and thought about it, then turned to another door.

That door, Mu Zixin has always wanted to see the scene behind the door, but it was still difficult to speak.

After all, from the layout point of view, the bedroom should be behind that door.

But now, Qiao Ran unexpectedly opened the door, and beckoned Mu Zixin to go over.

Mu Zixin suppressed the secret joy in her heart, and walked over with the contract with some doubts: "This is it?"

The door was fully opened, and the scene inside was displayed in front of Mu Zixin, which was far from what she expected.

There is no bed, no wardrobe behind the door, just an old easel - which looks like it has been used for many years, and some painting tools, which look like they are often used, old but neat.

Here, it is like a small studio, although it is a little more crowded than the studio in the X Academy building, but everything is complete.

A heavy curtain hung across the studio, blocking the view behind the curtain.

It seems that Qiao Ran used curtains to divide the small bedroom into two. The inside is the bedroom—or it should be said that it is just a place to sleep, and the outside is the studio.

The moment she saw this room, Mu Zixin couldn't help thinking of taking Qiao Ran home and opening a comfortable studio in her room.

Unfortunately, she can't, at least not yet.

While Mu Zixin was annoyed at her slow progress, Qiao Ran had already stepped aside and lifted the covering curtain there.

One painting after another was displayed in front of Mu Zixin.

On the other side of the table, there was an unframed oil painting spread out, the color on it was not completely dry, it looked like the one Qiao Ran painted last night.

[I wonder when the gallery will open?Time is tight, and I can't draw a few new works. Here are some works I have accumulated in the past. You can choose them. ]

This is what Qiao Ran just wrote down, explaining what she meant to Mu Zixin.

After agreeing to sign the contract with Mu Zixin, Qiao Ran began to prepare the paintings. If a gallery does not have enough works for people to choose from, once the customers do not have a good impression, the possibility of coming back is almost zero.

Mu Zixin raised her head and looked at Qiao Ran carefully, her eyes were slightly black and she looked haggard.

"Qiao Ran, I will make proper arrangements for the opening and the exhibits. You can paint according to your usual rhythm. You don't have to prolong your working hours every day. It's not good for your health." Mu Zixin felt distressed and annoyed I didn't explain the specific details to Qiao Ran earlier, which made Qiao Ran worry about her gallery and stayed up late every day painting.

Qiao Ran shook her head with a smile, and quickly wrote down her answer.

[There is no big problem with this level, and it was often the case when I was rushing to defend my works in the past. ]

"I don't agree with that." Mu Zixin was very firm on this point, "To be a woman, you have to be good to yourself first, and then other things. Qiao Ran, there is no need to worry about the gallery, let alone you. With so many previous works, are you afraid that you won’t be able to pick them out? You are the painter recommended by my gallery, and I expect the gallery to grow with you in the future, you have to take good care of yourself.”

After talking a long list, Mu Zixin paused and thought about it again, as if she had decided on something: "Well, I will check in on time in the future, and they say that eleven o'clock in the evening is the best time for detoxification, so you have to do it at 10:30." Put everything down and get ready for bed!"

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Qiao Ran looked at Mu Zixin with a strange expression.

Mu Zixin felt a sudden sense of nervousness in her heart, but her face was natural, full of usual independence and publicity: "Why? Can't it? I think this must be added to the contract. The artists in our gallery must take good care of themselves. body and health!"

Qiao Ran seemed to think about it for a while, and wrote it down.

[However, 10:30 is too early, and you may not be able to do this yourself, so go to bed. ]

The sentence was written on the notebook and Qiao Ran handed it over with both hands. Mu Zixin glanced at Qiao Ran who was frowning slightly. The serious and troubled look made Mu Zixin inexplicably think that Qiao Ran was acting like a baby.

Is this kidding? !

It seems very cute feeling.

Mu Zixin felt that her ears felt a little hot.

She looked away and made a look of consideration: "Well...how about it, at twelve o'clock, if you go to bed before twelve o'clock, you can send me a text message to tell me. If you don't receive the text message, I will be on time at twelve o'clock remind you."

Seeing Mu Zixin's final decision, Qiao Ran always felt that there was something wrong with this development.

So, isn't it too intimate?Daily text greetings?

However, looking at Mu Zixin who spoke the truth clearly and logically, she seemed to be completely unaware of this point. If she refused specifically for this reason, she would appear to be too indifferent.

No matter what, Qiao Ran still unconsciously favored Mu Zixin emotionally. She liked this friend very much, and she didn't want the two of them to be no longer as comfortable and relaxed as they are now because of her estrangement.

Silence is tacit consent, Mu Zixin felt a little proud when he saw that Qiao Ran didn't refuse immediately.

She immediately pulled Qiao Ran back to the table, and showed her the contract: "This is the terms of the contract, Qiao Ran, please see if there is anything else you want to discuss or add. If there is no problem, fill in your information here, Let's sign it!"

Qiao Ran looked carefully.

The terms of the contract were not much different from what she had known before, but in some respects it gave her more benefits.It can be seen that Mu Zixin specially gave her preferential treatment, not only in terms of money, but also opportunities to participate in various subsequent competitions, sign up for related activities, and go abroad for exchanges.

Qiao Ran had no objection.

Seeing Qiao Ran fill in the pen, Mu Zixin felt relieved.

No matter what, at least this paper contract made them have a binding relationship.

She watched Qiao Ran happily fill in her information bit by bit.

After Qiao Ran filled it out, Mu Zixin took the contract and signed his name: "Now I still need to apply for the official seal, and I will give you your copy of the contract after it is printed in two days."

For the formulaic explanation, Qiao Ran nodded to express his understanding.

Mu Zixin smiled: "Speaking of which, Qiao Ran, your birthday is coming soon, let me celebrate your birthday!" When Qiao Ran filled out the information just now, Mu Zixin had already kept these in mind.

Qiao Ran was taken aback for a moment, then shook her head in embarrassment.

[Thank you, but my sister will be back in two days, and she has made an appointment to celebrate her birthday together. ]