It fell from his fingertips

The temperature at the beach is getting higher and higher. Even though it's winter, the sunshine feels warm and cozy.

The cool sea breeze felt wonderful on my skin.

Zhou Jinbai took Tang Luoqing's hand, kissed it, and then answered the question: "Because... I was almost done with work at the company this morning, and I remembered you said you were coming to see the sea today, so I came to take a look. As I looked at you, I couldn't help but want to draw you. Luoqing, this is the first time I've picked up a paintbrush in nine years. I originally thought I would be very rusty, or even not know where to start, but looking at you, I was suddenly inspired."

Tang Luoqing's doubts were answered after hearing these words.

She threw herself into Zhou Jinbai's arms, her gaze fixed on the painting not far away. She couldn't help but say, "I thought it would be a very long time before I saw you paint again, Zhou Jinbai. After we both finish our work, come with me back to my hometown, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jinbai's lips curled into a smile: "Alright, it would be my honor."

The hometown that Tang Luoqing mentioned is her grandmother's house, her home, the place where she lived for more than 20 years, and the place that holds the most beautiful memories in her heart.

In the past, Zhou Jinbai could only secretly ask someone to help him, or drive a long way to the village entrance alone, where he and Tang Luoqing would stay in different places but look at the same sky.

Now, he is also someone invited by Tang Luoqing.

The two returned to the hotel from the beach at noon. They went to the tenth floor of the hotel for a buffet lunch and then went back to their hotel room together.

Under the warm sun, Zhou Jinbai slowly unbuttoned the woman's shirt in his arms, revealing pink lace.

Sweating profusely, feeling as if floating on clouds.

Another month passed, and Tang Luoqing had almost finished all her work. It was almost Chinese New Year, and the clients were very generous with their payments, even giving her a lot of freebies, including cushions and mugs.

She arranged her things in the house, and looking at the growing number of belongings, many of which were Zhou Jinbai's, she felt exceptionally happy.

During this time, she also went back to her grandmother's house with Zhou Jinbai. Unfortunately, Zhou Jinbai had some work to deal with at the last minute, so she couldn't stay overnight and didn't see the stars.

After tidying up all the surroundings, Tang Luoqing nestled on the sofa. She had only rested for a short while when Shen Baiyan called.

Shen Baiyan had taken an early holiday, so she came to visit Tang Luoqing.

"This time I'll finally get to see your CEO Zhou, right? Oh, and I also want to introduce someone to you."

Upon hearing Shen Baiyan's words, Tang Luoqing keenly sensed something and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Is something going on?"

"Um."

Shen Baiyan frankly admitted, "I met a fool, and I found him quite interesting, so I'm considering developing a relationship with him."

Tang Luoqing was taken aback: "Are you serious?"

Tang Luoqing had always thought that Shen Baiyan might never have anyone she liked again in her life, or that she would never meet someone she was willing to open her heart to. She never expected that such a day would come.

Tang Luoqing was genuinely happy for her best friend, but she was also worried that this person might be her friend's second scumbag first love.

My best friend said, "Seriously, are you free tonight? Why don't you bring them out to meet you?"

Tang Luoqing immediately agreed.

After hanging up the phone, Tang Luoqing called Zhou Jinbai and told him where they wanted to have dinner that evening. After Zhou Jinbai got off work, he drove to pick up Tang Luoqing, and the two went to a private restaurant together.

The private restaurant was arranged in advance by Zhou Jinbai. The location was quiet despite the bustling city, and the second-floor windows offered a direct view of the sea. The scenery was beautiful, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone in, falling on Tang Luoqing's face, making the fine hairs on her fair skin clearly visible.

"nervous?"

Zhou Jinbai glanced at Tang Luoqing's hand, which was clenched tightly under the table, then raised his other hand to gently stroke the stray hairs by her ear, asking with concern, "Are you worried that your best friend will meet the wrong person, or are you worried that I, as her boyfriend, won't satisfy her?"

Tang Luoqing nodded, feeling a pang of sadness. "Could you do me a favor? When you see that person later, please observe him carefully and see what he's really like. I'm afraid Bai Yan will be deceived again."

Zhou Jinbai nodded knowingly: "Okay, don't worry, I'll have someone investigate thoroughly if necessary."

Tang Luoqing was relieved to hear this.

At this moment, the door to the private room was opened, and Tang Luoqing involuntarily looked towards the door. The next moment, she widened her eyes in surprise.

The man Shen Baiyan led in by the hand, whom she claimed was a fool, was actually... Lu Yu?

"Luo Qing? Jin Bai, what are you doing here?"

Lu Yu clearly hadn't expected to run into two familiar people here.

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Shen Baiyan looked curiously at Tang Luoqing, then at Lu Yu: "You two know each other?"

Lu Yu took the initiative to speak: "Let's get to know each other. Do you remember I told you that our company signed a particularly talented illustrator, Luo Qing? So... your best friend is Luo Qing?"

Now everyone understands.

The new person Shen Baiyan was going to introduce was Lu Yu, and Lu Yu and Zhou Jinbai were good friends.

The atmosphere among them immediately relaxed. Tang Luoqing looked at Shen Baiyan and asked in surprise, "How did you two meet?"

Shen Baiyan glanced at Lu Yu and began to explain frankly, "This guy fell in love with me at first sight in a bar, and then he started waiting for me in bars I'd been to. After waiting for me several times, he finally caught me and started pursuing me relentlessly. I thought he was a decent person, so I considered getting together with him. That's how it is. I just didn't expect that you guys would know each other. What a small world."

While Tang Luoqing wholeheartedly agreed, she suddenly recalled something and asked Lu Yu, "Once before, we agreed to go to Grandpa Lu's place together, but you suddenly said you had something very important to do. It wasn't to go and intercept Bai Yan, was it?"

Although Tang Luoqing and Lu Yu hadn't met that many times, it was still about ten or eight times. Only that one time, the usually composed CEO Lu suddenly left. Coincidentally, after that period, Shen Baiyan sent Tang Luoqing a message saying that she had to go to Beijing on a business trip, but she was in a hurry and had to go back that day, so she couldn't meet up with her. With this connection, it's hard not to guess what was going on.

Lu Yu scratched the back of his head and chuckled, "Yes, but I was too late that time. By the time I got there, Bai Yan had already left. It was such a pity."

"Congratulations, your wish has now come true."

Shen Baiyan unceremoniously raised a glass of beverage and toasted Lu Yu.

Lu Yu chuckled, clinked glasses with Shen Baiyan, and then downed his drink in one gulp.

The next meal was much more relaxed; the four of us ate together, and afterwards we went to a riverside bar.

As they walked up to the second floor, Shen Baiyan looked at Zhou Jinbai walking ahead, then suddenly grabbed Tang Luoqing beside her, as if she had just remembered something. She lowered her voice and whispered in Tang Luoqing's ear, "I remember now, do you remember me saying before that I met someone very handsome, someone more suitable for you than Zhou Yanchen? That person... seems to be your Zhou Jinbai."