Old Harden, can you handle having your vision-shifting abilities on all the time?

After listening, Professor Feng nodded and said, "Mr. Xu's ability to have this idea shows that you have high standards for yourself."

Traditional Chinese painting and porcelain painting do have many similarities, especially in the use of lines, the control of ink, and the expression of spirit and rhythm.

If you'd like to learn it systematically, I can help you.

She paused, glanced at Li Yuting sitting next to her, and said, "I've been having Yuting practice her basic skills recently, and she practices in the studio every afternoon."

Although she is young, she has a solid foundation and can teach some basic things without any problem. One-on-one teaching can also solidify her basic skills.

How about this, let Yuting teach you the basics for a while first, so you can solidify your fundamental skills in lines, composition, and ink application.

I'll then fill in any gaps in your knowledge and provide targeted explanations of techniques related to porcelain painting.

Li Yuting was clearly surprised by Professor Feng's arrangement, and after a moment of stunned silence, a bright smile immediately appeared on her face.

He said with a grin, "Then you'll have to call me Teacher Li, Brother Xu."

As she spoke, she winked at Xu Xing.

Xu Xing thought about it and felt that this arrangement was indeed good.

He had seen Li Yuting's basic skills before. The ink and wash figure painting she had done for herself at Liuyu Meadow was quite outstanding in terms of both lines and spirit. She would be a good fit to teach him the basic techniques of traditional Chinese painting from the beginning.

Moreover, having Li Yuting teach is more flexible in terms of time, and it avoids having to trouble Professor Feng, an elderly gentleman, every time.

Xu Xing nodded and said, "Then I'll trouble Professor Feng to make the arrangements."

Professor Feng smiled and waved his hand, saying, "It's no trouble at all. I'm more than happy to be of help to Mr. Xu."

She then looked at Li Yuting and instructed her, "Yuting, since you're going to teach Mr. Xu, you have to take it seriously. Start with the most basic lines, and don't aim too high, understand?"

Li Yuting patted her chest and said, "I know, teacher, don't worry, I will definitely teach Brother Xu well!"

The three chatted for a while longer before the dishes were served one after another.

The meal was a great success, and Professor Feng was increasingly pleased with Xu Xing, his words carrying the air of a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law.

After all, Li Yuting was her last disciple, so she could be considered part of her family.

After the meal, Professor Feng got up to take his leave.

Li Yuting saw her to the door, and Professor Feng took her hand and whispered a word of advice: "Be careful, don't cause any deaths."

Li Yuting blushed instantly, but quickly replied with a smile, "Don't worry, teacher, I've prepared the necessary tools. Besides, I'm in my safe period these days, and if all else fails, I can just take medication afterwards."

Professor Feng rolled his eyes at her: "Whatever you want, just don't forget that painting is your dream."

Li Yuting made an OK sign: "Understood!"

Professor Feng then left with peace of mind.

After she walked away, Li Yuting turned around, looked at Xu Xing standing at the door, took three steps in two to walk up to Xu Xing, and directly hugged his arm.

She looked up at him and said sweetly, "Brother Xu, let's go, let's go get a room!"

Xu Xing was taken aback by her bluntness: "So direct?"

"Of course!"

Li Yuting said coquettishly, "Who wouldn't want that at this age? It's just that I haven't met the right person yet. If Professor Feng hadn't been keeping an eye on me these past few days, I would have sneaked out to find you long ago."

Xu Xing naturally wouldn't refuse the request of a beautiful young woman, so the two found a nearby five-star hotel and booked an executive suite.

The room was on the 36th floor, and the floor-to-ceiling windows offered a dazzling night view of Chang'an, with thousands of lights shining like an inverted Milky Way.

As soon as Li Yuting entered the room, she kicked off her shoes and stepped barefoot onto the soft carpet, turning around to look around the room.

He exclaimed in admiration, "Wow, this room is really nice! But Brother Xu, aren't you spending a bit too much?"

Xu Xing inserted the room card into the power outlet, and the indoor lights turned on, the warm yellow light adding a touch of coziness to the entire space.

He said, "Today is a special case, how can this be considered an expense?"

Li Yuting tilted her head and looked at him mischievously, asking, "What's the special situation?"

Xu Xing didn't answer, he just looked at her and smiled.

Li Yuting felt a little embarrassed by his gaze, her face flushing slightly, but she retorted sharply, "Brother Xu, why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"

"have."

Xu walked two steps closer, reached out and gently pinched her cheek, saying, "A peach blossom."

"Hate!"

Li Yuting slapped his hand away and ran towards the bedroom.

"I'm going to take a shower first, you wait here!"

She ran into the bathroom and closed the door; soon, the sound of running water could be heard.

Xu Xing stood in the living room, listening to the sound of water, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.

A short while later, the bathroom door opened, and Li Yuting, wrapped in a bath towel, poked her head out. Her wet hair was still dripping wet, and she said in a sweet voice, "Brother Xu, I forgot to bring a change of clothes..."

Xu Xing's lips twitched, and he said, "I wasn't prepared either. Why don't you just come out wrapped in a bath towel?"

"That would be so embarrassing."

Li Yuting said she was sorry, but she walked out with her chin held high, like a proud little swan.

The bath towel wasn't wrapped tightly, revealing a large expanse of fair shoulders and collarbone. Water droplets dripped from the ends of her hair, sparkling under the light.

She walked up to Xu Xing, looked up at him, her eyes filled with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation: "Brother Xu, is it good?"

Xu Xing reached out and put his arm around her waist, pulling her into his embrace.

The bath towel was very soft, and through that thin layer of fabric, he could feel the temperature of her body and her heartbeat.

"That's so beautiful!"

He said in a low voice.

Li Yuting bit her lower lip and said, "Then what are you waiting for? Go take a shower."

Xu Xing gave her a light slap and said, "If you had done this earlier, I would have just dragged you into the shower with me."

After saying that, he let go of her and went straight into the bathroom.

The starlight of Chang'an that night witnessed the union of the two.

……

Noon the next day.

Sunlight streamed through the gap in the slightly open curtains, casting a golden beam of light onto the bedroom floor.

Li Yuting slowly woke up and found herself lying in Xu Xing's arms, curled up like a kitten.

She blinked, recalling everything from last night, and a smile appeared on her lips.

"woke up?"

Xu Xing's voice came from above.

"Um……"

Li Yuting buried her face in his chest and asked in a muffled voice, "What time is it?"

It's almost midnight.

Li Yuting rubbed her lower back, then wrapped her arms around his neck, leaning against him and muttering, "Now I'm finally not just a theorist anymore, but a combination of theorist and practitioner. I've become stronger!"

Xu Xing chuckled at her words: "The theoretical school? You've studied that before?"

"Of course!"

Li Yuting said confidently, "I'm an art student. We've studied human anatomy and such. Although I haven't practiced it, my theoretical knowledge is still very solid!"

She leaned close to Xu Xing's ear and whispered a few words.

After listening, Xu Xing raised an eyebrow: "Are you sure?"

"Sure!"

Li Yuting said with a grin, "I think that's the most comfortable way."

Looking at her frank and matter-of-fact manner, Xu Xing felt a strange sensation.

Unlike Lin Wan's mature, capable, and all-encompassing style, Li Yuting is like a flame—passionate, straightforward, and unabashed in expressing her likes and desires.

She doesn't feign modesty or play hard to get; she likes what she likes and wants what she wants. This frankness makes Xu Xing feel very comfortable.

"Okay, I'll try it next time."

He leaned down and kissed her forehead, saying, "Get up now, it's time for lunch."

"No, lie down a little longer."

Li Yuting clung to him like a koala, refusing to move, and muttered, "I feel like my legs aren't mine anymore. You have to take me to wash up."

"Okay, I'll take care of it."

Xu Xing rolled out of bed, picked her up, and carried her into the bathroom.