Stardust in the Moonlight: Little Wildcat, Don't Try to Run Away

Chapter 281 Lost

"I just clarified the issue that everyone was confused about this afternoon. Her work is indeed caused by her inability to control her hands. That's all." Hazel said in a serious voice.

"Of course you can verify it, but what you are doing is publicly attacking a young man with dreams. I can't agree with your approach." Ji Lingfeng's tone was also tough.

"Really? That depends on how she sees it. It won't hurt for her to realize her problem as soon as possible. Your painting style is mostly freehand, and without a solid foundation, people will eventually question you. Ling Feng, I know you know each other, so you will care about her, but the outside world won't."

"I am very grateful that you can correct her problem, but I hope that you are giving advice to the younger generation as a senior. Since you know that Rongyue and I are familiar with each other, you must also know that your student has some grudges against Rongyue. I just hope that you can treat everyone fairly in art."

Both of them were silent. Rongyue thought it would be better not to escalate the conflict. She glanced at Ji Lingfeng and turned away.

Before leaving the campus, Rongyue saw Mo Chen waiting at the door.

Rongyue quickened her pace, looked at Mo Chen smiling at her with his arms open, and threw herself into Mo Chen's arms.

"Are you tired? Why do you feel so tired?" Mo Chen hugged Rongyue, and the two of them walked leisurely on the way home.

"I'm hungry. What delicious food should I make today..." Rongyue looked up at Mo Chen. She had tried her best to adjust her mood, but Mo Chen could still sense it.

"Everything is ready. I'll make it for you when we get home." Mo Chen smiled and pinched Rongyue's face.

Rongyue went into the studio as soon as she got home.

After Mo Chen finished cooking, he saw Rong Yue sitting in front of the canvas, carefully painting lines at the door of the studio.

"Great artist, it's time for dinner." Mo Chen knocked on the door.

Rongyue put down her pen and went to the restaurant with Mo Chen.

Mo Chen watched Rong Yue sit down. She seemed to hesitate for a moment while looking at the tableware, but still picked up the chopsticks. She picked up the celery two or three times before she could barely pick it up.

Mo Chen looked at Rongyue's hand and put the celery into Rongyue's bowl.

After the moon melts, put down your chopsticks and use a spoon instead.

The two of them ate in silence.

Rongyue's cell phone rang. Rongyue picked up the phone and saw that it was Ji Lingfeng's name.

Mo Chen also saw it.

Rongyue glanced at Mo Chen.

"I'll take a call first."

Mo Chen nodded.

"Hello, senior." Rongyue answered the phone.

Ji Lingfeng: "Rongyue, what are you doing?"

Rongyue: "I'm eating."

Ji Lingfeng seemed to smile: "Oh, that's okay, I was worried that you would always draw straight lines when you go back."

Rongyue also smiled: "You are right, I was drawing before dinner..."

Ji Lingfeng: "There were so many people around just now that I couldn't say much. You don't have to care too much about other people's behavior and opinions. Just stick to your own heart. Hazel doesn't mean that you have to draw that straight line. Don't be extreme."

Rongyue knew very well how cold and aloof Ji Lingfeng was. He never cared about trivial matters other than art. But today, he had a serious argument with another senior for her. Rongyue could certainly feel what it meant.

Rongyue was grateful that he could still come to comfort her.

Rongyue: "Senior, I heard the argument between you and Hazel when I left today. Thank you very much. I have never encountered a situation like today. If you were not here, I really don’t know what to do."

Ji Lingfeng: "You are not in China anymore. You have Teacher Xu and others to protect you. The more people you meet in the future, the more problems will arise. This is normal. When I first became famous, I also encountered a lot of controversy. You will get used to it. As I said before, insist on expressing yourself and don't care too much about other things. At the very least, you still have me as your senior! How can I ignore you?"

Rongyue's eyes suddenly felt a little sore and she was silent for a while.

Ji Lingfeng: "I'm relieved to hear that you're okay. Eat well and stop worrying about that straight line. Although I don't agree with Hazel's approach, her intentions are good. The seniors today also mentioned the problems with your painting techniques. You have to consciously control the pros and cons of it, but this takes time. You can't rush it, you know."

"Yeah!" Rongyue responded.

Ji Lingfeng: "Come on."

Rongyue: "I will. Thank you, Senior."

After the two hung up the phone, Rongyue looked at the phone. It was as if Ji Lingfeng in her previous impression had suddenly become a different person. He had shed the immaturity and arrogance he had in school and became much more mature and warm.

Mo Chen could actually hear Ji Lingfeng's voice clearly, and Rongyue had no intention of hiding from him. He observed Rongyue's expression from time to time, and when he saw her hang up the phone, he put a few celery pieces into Rongyue's bowl.

"You had a bad day? What happened?"

“…Indeed…it wasn’t very smooth…” Rongyue sighed and picked up the food to eat. “But…it’s not a big deal. I can handle it, don’t worry…” Rongyue looked at Mo Chen and smiled.

Mo Chen looked at Rongyue and wanted to continue asking, but hesitated and didn't ask, fearing that she would be unhappy. There was so little he could do to help her with artistic matters. He certainly had the ability to easily push Rongyue to any height she wanted, but he knew that Rongyue didn't want that.

However, listening to Ji Lingfeng's words of comforting Rongyue, he felt jealous again. He was also very annoyed that he was so petty towards Rongyue. He himself felt that he was inexplicable, but that was his true feeling.

midnight.

Mo Chen woke up and found that Rongyue was not there. He saw a faint light coming out of Rongyue's studio, so he got up and walked to the door of Rongyue's studio.

Rongyue was sitting in front of the canvas, with a night light emitting a faint orange light beside her.

Rongyue sat there quietly, turning her left wrist.

Mo Chen walked behind Rong Yue.

Rongyue looked up at Mo Chen.

Mo Chen sat behind Rong Yue and held her in his arms, holding her left hand. "What's wrong with your hand..."

Rongyue shrank her hand uncomfortably, "Numb..."

Mo Chen massaged Rongyue's hands with both hands. "When did you get up? Why didn't you wake me up?"

Rongyue leaned into Mo Chen's arms and said, "I had a nightmare... I couldn't fall asleep after waking up... I came here to draw so as not to wake you up..."

Mo Chen looked at what Rongyue was painting on the canvas. It seemed different from usual. The brushwork was much messier and it was difficult to see the structure.

"Are you putting too much pressure on yourself?"

Rongyue was silent for a while.

"The competition topic will be announced tomorrow... I'm not sure if I can do it..."

"What was your reason for painting in the first place?" Mo Chen's voice was gentle.

"…At first, it was because I wouldn’t be bored when I was alone, and then…I felt more and more that painting could immerse myself in my own world…I could express myself without words or contact with others. Painting is the only thing I can control well, and I can be said to be very good at it…Looking at my own works makes me feel very accomplished and happy…"

"After that... it seems that painting has been given a lot of value, not only for myself, but also for others..." Rongyue sighed, "Maybe this is the only thing I can do well... I also want to do it well... I don't want to disappoint anyone, and I don't want to be disappointed in myself..."

Mo Chen hugged Rongyue tightly and said, "You haven't let anyone down. Everyone believes in you. How can you still doubt yourself? Besides, in my eyes, my Rongyue is the best. You can't doubt yourself, otherwise you are questioning me!"

Rongyue raised her eyes and looked at Mo Chen.

"I don't accept any doubts!"

Rongyue couldn't help laughing when she saw Mo Chen's domineering and childish look, and her mood became much better.

"If you can't sleep... I'll take you to see the sunrise. I know a place where the sunrise is particularly beautiful."

Rongyue turned around and looked at Mo Chen with joy.

"Want to go?"

Rongyue nodded quickly.

Mo Chen raised his hand and tapped his lips, asking for reward.

Rongyue smiled, stood up and kissed Mo Chen.

Mo Chen deepened the kiss until Rong Yue struggled out of the gap. "Aren't you going to... take me to see the sunrise?"

Mo Chen panted and stared at Rongyue. He regretted this suggestion a little.

Rongyue bit her lip and said, "I'll give you a little sweetness first, and then when we see the sunrise..." Rongyue looked at Mo Chen meaningfully.

Mo Chen raised his eyebrows, seeming to be very interested in what she said.

"When the time comes... don't regret it! Otherwise..."

Rongyue kissed Mo Chen and interrupted him, "Even if I regret it at that time... can I run away... huh? Cunning Mr. Fox..."

Mo Chen looked at Rongyue and smiled. He stood up and pulled Rongyue up. Sharing the beautiful scenery with a beautiful woman was such a pleasure. Just thinking about it was enough to make his blood boil. He didn't want to delay for a moment.