336 Delicacies of Beijing

“Hurry up and check out them. I ordered Beijing’s specialties so that you can strive.” Guan Lei’s pleasure bled into his voice.

Shen Xi picked up her telephone and eyed Guan Lei with a raised forehead. “You appear to know Beijing fairly nicely.”

Guan Lei was caught off guard by Shen Xi’s incisive assertion however shortly recovered. “I’ve been to Beijing a couple of occasions, however I wouldn’t say I’m aware of the world.”

Whereas it was plain that he was making up an excuse, Guan Lei didn’t assume he was mendacity. Due to his enemies, he seldom stayed in Beijing. He spent most of his time in Hai Metropolis or numerous different places.

Shen Xi was not one to pry, so she selected to play dumb and went together with Guan Lei’s clarification.

“You’ve ordered an excessive amount of. I’ll need to ask my cousin and Zhao Yuan to assist with this a lot meals…” Shen Xi was about to textual content her good buddy and Zheng Huai, when Guan Lei stopped her.

“You don’t want to try this. Zhao Yuan isn’t poor; she will eat no matter she desires. Your cousin isn’t round both, so he wouldn’t be capable to assist.” This was his non-public time with Xixi. How may he let anybody else come between them?

“Why does it really feel like you already know this place just like the again of your hand regardless of being miles away?” Shen Xi idly raised what was on her thoughts as she savored the delicacies.

“That’s as a result of I’ve superpowers!” Guan Lei mentioned severely, not a touch of disgrace on his face.

Shen Xi couldn’t stifle her snort earlier than it escaped her lips. Guan Lei, then again, heaved a sigh of aid.

It didn’t take a lot for him to notice Shen Xi’s poor temper earlier that day.

“Have you ever eaten?” Shen Xi requested.

“Sure. I had a lot to eat with my grandmother. We had braised shark’s fin, and the mugwort was scrumptious too…” Guan Lei listed a number of nutritious meals objects.

The 2 of them chatted amicably. Although the contents of their dialog had been nothing extraordinary, it carried the heat of their friendship.

The one factor that Guan Lei was sad about was his incapability to see Shen Xi eat any of the meals he had ordered for her.

The subsequent morning, Shen Xi adopted her instructor to the venue internet hosting the competitors. It was a low-key however charming artwork gallery.

The instructor in cost rallied the crew and led them in a gaggle cheer. After which, Shen Xi adopted the competitors employees to her seat.

She was ushered to a small cubicle with all of the instruments she would want for her craft. Shen Xi politely thanked the employees member who had led her there earlier than taking her seat and planning what she would do.

The portray didn’t take her too lengthy to finish, and she or he set it apart to let the paint dry. The judges can be making their rounds quickly, however the outcomes would solely be launched later within the afternoon.

Jiang Xue, who had simply entered the artwork gallery, did a double take as she handed by the doorways. Was that Shen Xi?

Jiang Xue shook her head to clear her ideas. Her instructor had mentioned she can be round to watch the Nationwide Excessive College Portray Competitors. The Rong Metropolis Cup was a preliminary spherical to weed out these unworthy of collaborating within the current competitors. Solely the highest three contestants of the Rong Metropolis Cup would be capable to take part on this competitors.

Jiang Xue felt like kicking herself. How may she have forgotten?

“Grasp, could I comply with you round later to take a look?” Jiang Xue instantly requested Xue Liu.

Xue Liu shook her head. “I’m afraid not. I’m not a decide at present; I can solely go in to take a look. You’ll have to attend exterior. Is there one thing in your thoughts?”

Xue Liu’s phrases left Jiang Xue no room for argument, so she stored her ideas to herself. That didn’t cease her from feeling sad for not getting her manner. If she may enter, there was a great probability she would discover Shen Xi’s portray. It will have been laughably straightforward to wreck her portray and get her eradicated.

Ultimately, Jiang Xue determined to set her plans apart; it was only a small artwork competitors. There would at all times be different alternatives. It was not worthwhile kicking up a fuss on this scenario.

Apart from, Shen Xi’s work had been barely satisfactory in Rong Metropolis; how may they stand out in a nationwide competitors?

Xue Liu adopted the judges, assessing the work on show. She solely made her ideas recognized every now and then.

When Shen Xi acquired phrase that she can be transferring on to the semi-finals, she shared the outcomes with Guan Lei and garnered his reward. “Superb! I knew you possibly can do it.”

Shen Xi laughed, touched by Guan Lei’s glowing confidence. “I’m glad you think about me, however don’t say issues like that the place folks can hear; it’s embarrassing!”

Guan Lei shrugged, totally unapologetic. “I’ll be effective. I’m fairly thick-skinned, you already know? I’m not afraid of what others may say.”

Shen Xi sighed in defeat. The Guan Lei she first obtained to know was not like this. Now, he was a shameless ruffian.

The second day of the competitors was the identical, besides that Shen Xi was led to a distinct cubicle this time. She completed her portray in document time and went purchasing with Zhao Yuan whereas ready for the outcomes.