A whirlwind marriage with a high-ranking official: Lights out, don't force me to take the initi

After lunch, Ye Wenxi couldn't wait to take out her newly bought colored pencils.

The cover design was redrawn formally and carefully colored.

Considering that the Spring Festival is approaching, this is most likely a gift box prepared for the Spring Festival.

She drew another candidate design, making adjustments to the font, color scheme, and decorative elements, so that the two versions each had their own emphasis, but were both festive and beautiful.

She was fairly satisfied with the two completed color drafts.

The style is not too avant-garde and conforms to the aesthetic framework of the present era.

However, it has novel features in its layout and color scheme, so it is not dull.

She took out another piece of paper and neatly wrote a letter of self-recommendation.

They explained their willingness to cooperate long-term and attached their initial ideas.

She hesitated for a moment before writing down the Lu family's contact address and phone number.

After everything was settled, she suddenly remembered... she forgot to buy envelopes and stamps!

She got up, went to Lu Weihua's room, and gently knocked on the door.

"Wei Hua, are you there?"

The door was opened almost immediately, and Lu Weihua poked his head out with curiosity on his face.

"Second sister-in-law, what's the matter?" She still insisted on using this form of address.

"I'd like to ask if you have any envelopes and stamps? I'd like to send in a submission."

"Yes! You finished drawing so quickly?" Lu Weihua's eyes lit up in surprise, and he stepped aside to let her pass.

"Come in quickly, I have everything here!"

They heard Ye Wenxi mention during breakfast that he was preparing the gift box cover design for the food factory.

When the two returned from shopping, Lu Weihua saw the pile of newly bought art supplies in the house and assumed that his sister-in-law was just starting out and practicing.

How come it's finished in just one afternoon?

She took the two sketches Ye Wenxi handed her, using the most ordinary white paper she had given her.

The moment it was unfolded, Lu Weihua's eyes widened.

A lively and festive atmosphere of the New Year is immediately apparent.

The main element is a full, rounded pastry outline that seems to exude fragrance, simplified into an auspicious pattern.

The background is a large area of ​​warm red, but the delicate texture is outlined with colored pencils of different shades, like brocade or auspicious clouds.

The most remarkable thing is the font; the title font is not the stiff printed font that was common at the time.

Instead, it features slightly rounded handwritten artistic lettering, cleverly incorporating small embellishments of wheat ears or auspicious patterns between the strokes, making it both festive and unique.

The other one is a revised version, which shows that it was added later and the color scheme was adjusted.

The main color scheme has been changed to a more subdued red and gold combination, and the pattern is also simpler and more modern. They even made two versions as options!

This quality...is so much better than those covers commonly found on the market!

Especially these novel designs, which gave her a refreshing feeling that she had never seen before.

This second sister-in-law really has the ability; she can definitely make a living off this!

"Mom! Sister-in-law! Come and see!"

Lu Weihua was so excited that his voice rose eight octaves, and he rushed downstairs with the sketch in his hand.

"Look at what my second sister-in-law drew! It's so beautiful!"

"Hey, Wei Hua!" Ye Wenxi didn't expect her to react so strongly, and quickly reached out to stop her.

But Lu Weihua had already dashed downstairs like a gust of wind, carrying the two sheets of drawing paper like a treasure, heading towards the living room.

"Second sister-in-law, I didn't expect you to have this skill!" Lu Weihua shouted as he ran, his voice full of excitement.

Liu Xiuyun and Li Shufen came over from the living room upon hearing the noise.

Curious, he took the two design drafts from Lu Weihua.

"Oh my! This was drawn by Wenxi?" Li Shufen took it and her eyes lit up.

Li Shufen is the principal of a primary school for children of military personnel. She has seen many propaganda posters and artworks and has a good eye for them.

She only glanced at it, but she already knew what to expect.

The composition, color scheme, and typography are even more ingenious and innovative than those of many professional graphic designers.

The quality is quite good.

Liu Xiuyun nodded repeatedly in praise, "It's really well drawn! It's festive and elegant, and it's so pleasing to the eye!"

She smiled, but a little worried inside.

So capable? First aid skills, design knowledge, clear thinking, and very organized in speech and action...

She doesn't look like a country girl who only went to school for a few years and was abused since childhood.

She already had her husband contact them today, and the people conducting the background check should have already gone with them to retrieve their files and verify the information.

But we won't have any definite news until tomorrow at the earliest.

Liu Xiuyun's feelings were extremely complicated at this moment.

On the one hand, the nerve of "suspicion" was taut, fearing that his guess would come true.

On the other hand, looking at the artistic sketch in front of me, I couldn't help but feel a sense of joy.

If this daughter-in-law is truly without problems, putting aside her family background, she's actually quite good!

He has his own opinions, wants to go to university, and also has this real skill.

Based on this design, as long as the people at the food factory aren't blind, they'll almost certainly choose it.

Then she can ask her family to help her find some stable jobs, and she'll soon have a steady income.

Liu Xiuyun held the sketch in her hand, pondering it intently, while maintaining a friendly smile on her face.

Ye Wenxi stood in the middle praising them, feeling a little embarrassed.

Completely unaware that her mother-in-law, Liu Xiuyun, was experiencing a turmoil of emotions.

"Second sister-in-law, wait here! I'll get you the envelope and stamp right away!"

Lu Weihua rushed back to his room.

Sister-in-law Li Shufen also enthusiastically said, "Wenxi, I know someone at the Second Food Company. I'll ask around for you. If they need any design work, I'll help you make the connection."

"Thank you so much, sister-in-law," Ye Wenxi said sincerely, feeling a warm glow in her heart.

She quickly and carefully put the design draft and self-recommendation letter into an envelope and affixed an eight-cent stamp.

I put on my new dark gray coat and got ready to go out to deliver mail.

Just a few steps out of the Lu family's small building, he bumped into Lu Weidong, who was returning from running errands.

The two met at the door, and in that instant their eyes locked, they both recalled the awkward yet passionate scene on the bus yesterday.

Their eyes darted away, and the air fell silent for a moment.

"Is it... all done?" Ye Wenxi spoke first, breaking the delicate silence.

"Mm." Lu Weidong nodded, his voice steady.

"We've already made arrangements and obtained temporary identification and an explanation of the situation. Once the marriage certificate is issued, we can officially register our household registration in the area where the military unit is located."

Upon hearing this, Ye Wenxi was overjoyed, and her brows relaxed: "That's wonderful!"

"Are you going out?" Lu Weidong looked at the envelope in her hand.

"Yes, the design draft is finished, I'm thinking of sending it out."

"I'll go with you," he replied almost immediately.

Then, as if to explain the overly quick response, he added, "You don't know where the mailbox is."

Ye Wenxi nodded: "Okay."

The two then walked side by side along the quiet and tidy road leading out of the residential compound.

Suddenly, a woman's voice came from behind, trembling slightly, yet forcefully suppressed:

"Brother Weidong".

The two turned around at the sound.

A few steps away stood Xu Miao.

Her face was frighteningly pale, with dark circles under her eyes, but her eyes were as red as a rabbit's.

He stared intently at Ye Wenxi.

His eyes were filled with ice, and contained undisguised hatred and anger.

Ye Wenxi's heart skipped a beat.

The visitor is not good.