Chapter 102 Interview
Chapter 102 Interview
That day, Song Yafei went out and didn't return to the villa until the early hours of the morning.
Every day after that, no matter how late, she would come back.
It seems like another barrier has been created between us. Neither of us has mentioned it again, and we've kept quiet.
But I've become increasingly busy.
Since the last exhibition, the studio has taken on a lot of design work, and I also got a design from Professor Xie for a big boss.
For a while, I was constantly shuttling between my home and the studio, and Lin Qiuran would pick me up and drop me off in his car.
He also had another task: to take me to the hospital for a follow-up examination when the time came.
The design industry is about to host a global competition, and our studio has been invited.
Professor Xie thought this was a good opportunity and gave the two competition slots to me and Jiang Yi respectively.
When the news spread, many people came to interview us.
I don't like these things, but Professor Xie and Jiang Yi think it's a good thing for the studio.
So an interview was arranged.
When the interview began, I was quickly recognized.
"Mr. Zhang, what is your relationship with President Song of the Song Group?"
My relationship with Song Yafei can be easily discovered with a little investigation, since we have never chosen to hide it.
I won't deny it either, "Yes, I am President Song's husband."
The man continued, "In all these years, I've never heard of such a high level of expertise in this field. Does Mr. Song like your design?"
His words were tinged with sarcasm.
In their eyes, I was probably just like Yu Chengliang, someone Song Yafei built up with her money.
I was a little unhappy, but I still maintained a faint smile on my face.
"I'm sorry, I'm not being interviewed today as Song Yafei's husband, but as a designer."
Jiang Yi, a senior student standing next to the reporter, interrupted, "Please remember, fellow reporters, today's interviews will only accept questions related to design. Please do not ask any other questions."
At the last exhibition, Jiang Yi noticed that there were problems in my marriage with Song Yafei.
He noticed my predicament earlier, and he was trying to help me.
Jiang Yi's warning also made the other reporters more restrained.
After the interview ended, many beautiful young women surrounded him.
"Teacher Zhang, I really like your painting, it's fantastic!"
Another girl chimed in, "Yes, the use of color, the lines, and the layout are all exquisite!"
"..."
They were all in the prime of their lives, chattering away. Despite their noise in front of so many people, I didn't find it annoying at all.
They probably share a common language.
I was in a good mood today, so I couldn't help but say a few more words: "You will all master the skills in the future. The important thing is the expression of emotions."
"With experience, emotions change, and what is presented will be different. I believe you will do even better in the future."
Everyone nodded as if they understood, but one of the girls, who had probably seen my paintings before, seemed confused.
“Teacher Zhang, please forgive my bluntness, but from your paintings I can sense your distress, as if you are surrounded by something invisible, struggling desperately but unable to break free.”
Is it your emotions that are causing you distress?
I was taken aback; it was rare for someone to see through my thoughts so easily.
But I'm also happy that someone spoke my mind.
While they worried about whether they had been too forward, I smiled.
"Being troubled by love is a problem that everyone faces, and teachers are just ordinary people too. But I hope that in the future, when you are in love, you will first be yourself, love yourself first, and then love others."
After saying this, the girls wanted to say something more, but Jiang Yi, the senior student, simply kicked them out.
They probably didn't want to embarrass me.
After they left, Jiang Yi felt a little embarrassed. "Tian, please don't mind them. I didn't expect them to be so abrupt today."
I think it's fine.
I shook my head. "Senior, don't worry about such a small thing. They're not people you can control."
"However, I don't want to continue with what happened after that. I'll leave this to you and the professor. Once we have a direction for the design, I'll contact you again."
Jiang Yi nodded. "Okay, you can go back and rest."
……
During the interview, I got busy, while Lin Qiuran went back and forth between the studio and the villa to help me with the handover of work.
As the weather gradually turned colder, the scenery along the roadside also became increasingly desolate.
I started to focus on design and stopped paying attention to things outside.
Sometimes when Song Yafei came back, I was still in the study; other times, I was already asleep.
My schedule was in disarray, but during this time, there was a rare period without any entanglements, and Song Yafei didn't interrupt me while I was working.
They finally got a period of rest and adjustment.
But as time went on, Lin Qiuran couldn't stand me continuing like this. She felt that I would grow mold if I continued like this.
One morning, while I was still awake and busy designing, Lin Qiuran actually pulled me out of the house.
They took me to wash my face, cut my hair, shaved my beard, and then took me to a park.
In early autumn, the park is still dotted with some plants, and the sun isn't too hot; it feels warm and comfortable against your skin.
Lin Qiuran led me to Wu Qian and her child.
Compared to the last time I saw her, Wu Qian's belly had grown even bigger, making her look like she was about to give birth.
They had already spread a picnic blanket on the grass, and Wu Qian sat on it with the child, with two or three baskets beside them. Some food and drinks were also laid out on the blanket.
When the child saw us, he ran over on his short legs and went straight into Lin Qiuran's arms.
Lin Qiuran held the child and teased him, making the child giggle and laugh non-stop, very happy.
The surrounding area was full of families like this, probably all on an autumn outing, couples with children, bringing some food and toys.
When Wu Qian saw me, she tried to get up, but I stopped her. "Sit down quickly, be careful of your health."
That huge belly was a bit scary to look at.
Wu Qian, ever the coquettish one, smiled and said, "Brother Zhang, come sit down too. Have some fun with us today, relax, enjoy the breeze and sunshine outside. It's very comfortable."
The child ran over and surrounded me, saying, "Uncle Zhang, Mom said you're very tired, but sunbathing makes you feel less tired and more comfortable."
Yes, it's very comfortable.
It's been a long time since I've felt this way; it's a rare moment of relaxation for both body and mind.
Basking in the sun, the warm sunshine makes you feel lazy, and it's as if all your worries have disappeared.
Surrounded by such a joyful atmosphere, all worries are instantly driven away.
A happy family, with children playing around them – this is probably what it looks like. It's truly a scene of happiness that makes people envious.
Unfortunately, I won't have one.
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