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Chapter 555 - 545: Kids Make Choices

Chapter 555: Chapter 545: Kids Make Choices

Jiang Lingxi tapped the table with the tip of the brush that hadn’t been dipped in ink yet, "Go frame it."

"Okay."

Shen Chuyue watched her cousin obediently take the painting to the framing table on the side and couldn’t help but blink.

She was tempted to capture this scene and post it in the family group chat to let the rest of the Shen Family see their now obedient and somewhat meek cousin.

Her hand was already on the phone in her pocket, but in the end, she didn’t take it out.

She was even more timid.

She didn’t dare!

Jiang Lingxi quickly sketched a fluffy little panda gnawing on bamboo, put down her brush, and rubbed her wrist.

This panda was the most frequently drawn among the many little animals she painted tonight, not only because it was easy to draw, but also because she found it increasingly captivating the more she painted.

She was even considering drawing all the remaining pieces as pandas.

The model was right here, it was Zaizai.

Shen Chuyue counted beside her, "That’s already eleven. Sister-in-law, how many are you planning to draw? And why is it all different kinds of little animals?"

Although the little animals were vividly depicted, she was still eager to see something like "Bibo Wanxiang," but unfortunately, it hadn’t appeared yet.

"I’m aiming for fifty because I enjoy painting them."

"Huh?" Shen Chuyue gaped, "If I recall correctly, there are only a hundred winning spots, and you’re covering half the prizes yourself? Isn’t that too much of a burden?"

"I requested it myself."

Shen Chuyue was silent for a moment, recalling what happened last night before Director Wei mentioned the lottery, then suddenly understood.

She couldn’t help but glance at her cousin still dedicatedly framing on the next table.

She thought her cousin was just helping his wife, not realizing he had his own reasons too!

"I never expected your favorite things to paint were little animals. I always thought it was landscapes. Also, if I’m not mistaken, historically, there was someone who loved to paint various little animals—it’s the Empress Yuan Zhao you’re playing this time. What a delightful coincidence!"

These words made Jiang Lingxi pause mid-drink and stopped Shen Yunqing mid-framing.

Shen Chuyue looked up to see not only her sister-in-law but also her cousin at the next table looking at her, "Did I say something wrong?"

"No," Jiang Lingxi shook her head, paused, and then smiled, "Indeed, it’s quite the coincidence."

She painted a few more, and then Xia Zhi couldn’t help but knock on the door, reminding them it was late.

Shen Chuyue quickly requested to stay over, watching her sister-in-law walk back to the room with her cousin, as she hugged the framed paintings to the guest room herself.

Before sleep, she deliberated whether to hang her paintings at home or in her office and ultimately decided to hang them in the office.

At home, she could only appreciate them alone, but in the office, she could also show them off.

She truly was a clever little one.

However, she seemed to have forgotten something.

No worries, she’ll think about it tomorrow.

Late night.

Director Hua, tasked with the responsibility of selecting photos, was still in front of the computer, fighting through hundreds of photos with coffee at hand.

She hadn’t realized during the daytime shoot that there were so many photos, only hearing the shutter click non-stop, until she got the memory card and saw the number of photos.

She almost lost her calm!

She had been selecting until the early hours, rubbing her sore eyes, barely maintaining focus on the two photos side by side on the computer screen.

She suddenly let out a groan.

She truly couldn’t choose!

Yet human joy and sorrow aren’t mutually understood; the protagonist of the photos and her top boss had already drifted into sweet dreams.

The next morning.

Jiang Lingxi came out of the room to find Shen Chuyue already sitting in the dining room having breakfast.

"Up so early?"

"Got to work today, need to put the spokesperson’s promo photos up on major platforms. Wait," Shen Chuyue suddenly widened her eyes, "I remember what I forgot before bed last night!"

Jiang Lingxi thanked Xia Zhi for bringing her breakfast and casually asked, "What’s that?"

"I asked Director Hua to pick out photos and forgot to ask if she finished. But it’s fine, I’ll check when I get back to the office."

"Alright, anything I need to do?"

"When the account posts them, just share them with your account, sister-in-law."

"Okay."

"Hey, where’s my big cousin? Don’t tell me he’s still lazing in bed?"

Jiang Lingxi looked behind her, "Here he comes!"

Shen Chuyue instinctively turned to look and, seeing who it was, bolted up like a spring, pastry still in hand, "Cousin, sister-in-law, I’m off, take your time eating."

She left in a flash, only soon to return, sneaking back along the wall, "Forgot my paintings."

Once Shen Chuyue was far, Jiang Lingxi asked, "How’s Wu Jue doing?"

"An exploration team has already gone over, he’s withdrawing."

"All cleaned up?"

"Yes."

"What about that Taisei, and the little creatures in the Underground Tomb..."

"The Buddhist teachings emphasize letting things take their course; Wu Jue didn’t disturb them. It may make the news."

"Like, ’Unexpected huge Underground Tomb found in the heart of Liangchuan Desert? Largest recorded Taisei ever?’"

"Approximately."

"Then Changcang Sect should have given up by now. Honestly, I’ve always suspected that Wu Hua’s true purpose at the ancient tomb was that little guide who showed us the way. Even the Taisei was a decoy."

"Not falling into Wu Hua’s hands is the best outcome for it."

Jiang Lingxi felt a bit relieved. She had considered bringing the little creature out and keeping it in the basement. Though it would be a bit troublesome, it wasn’t impossible. Even without freedom, it could at least survive.

But she knew nothing about such beings, fearing her good intentions might backfire that way.

"If found by the exploration team, will it be used for research?"

"Depends on the research. If the research is not benevolent, I’ll find a way to intervene."

Jiang Lingxi patted his hand.

Meanwhile.

Just back at the Shanyue Zhiheng headquarters, Shen Chuyue hadn’t even decided where to hang her cat paintings when Director Hua, bearing dark circles, came looking for her.

She felt a twinge of guilt.

"Director Hua, you’ve worked hard, please sit. How’s the photo selection coming along?"

Director Hua was coaxed into sitting on the sofa, feeling embarrassed and handed over the tablet in her hand.

"I finally narrowed it down to two photos. I really don’t know which one to choose. President Shen, can you help me decide?"

"Sure, let me see."

Shen Chuyue took the tablet and looked closely.

A few seconds later, "This, uh..." Faced with her subordinate’s eager gaze, she quietly took out her phone, "Hold on a moment."

Jiang Lingxi received Shen Chuyue’s message while continuing her work from last night, painting.

She had calculated that if she didn’t get tied up with unexpected tasks today, she could finish the remaining thirty-plus paintings.

Upon hearing the message alert, she was sketching lines, "Yunqing, help me see who sent the message."

Shen Yunqing followed the instruction, picked up the phone, unlocked it, and saw two grand images in splendid attire.

His gaze lingered on the screen for a while before checking Shen Chuyue’s message.

"These are the photos taken yesterday, narrowed down to two choices, Chuyue doesn’t know which is better. She wants your opinion."

Jiang Lingxi gave the little deer in her drawing its eyes and turned her head, "Let me see."

"Nice, captured me beautifully."

Shen Yunqing: "..."

"But why choose just one? Can’t we use both?"