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

Although he was not a student majoring in cultural relic restoration, he had heard of the reputation of Chengxinzhai Restoration Center.

That's one of the top cultural relic restoration institutions in the country. The people who can become top restorers there are definitely not people he can afford to offend.

Moreover, even the head of his own department speaks highly of Xu Xing, so what right does a mere graduate student like him have to question and provoke him?

Zhang Yifei quietly took two steps back, trying to slip away when no one was paying attention.

But Li Yuting stopped him: "Zhang, didn't you say you wanted to exchange contact information?"

Zhang Yifei paused, then turned around awkwardly.

Li Yuting linked arms with Xu Xing, looking at him with a smile: "Why don't you talk to my boyfriend first? He's quite knowledgeable about traditional Chinese painting too."

Zhang Yifei's face flushed red instantly, and he stammered, unable to speak.

Xu Xing glanced at him, smiled, and said nothing.

He simply put his arm around Li Yuting's shoulder and said gently, "Let's go, I'll treat you and Professor Feng to lunch."

Li Yuting responded sweetly, took his arm, and followed Professor Feng and Chen Mingyuan out of the exhibition hall.

Zhang Yifei stood there, watching the four people's departing figures, and let out a long sigh of relief.

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, secretly relieved that he hadn't said anything offensive.

Otherwise, if he offended someone whom even the director had to treat with utmost respect, his days at the South China Academy of Fine Arts would be far from easy.

The four of them walked out of Teaching Building No. 3, and Professor Feng suggested going to a Cantonese restaurant near the school that she often went to.

"That restaurant makes exceptionally good steamed grouper. Since you've come all this way, you must try it."

Chen Mingyuan replied with a smile, "If it's recommended by my senior sister, it can't be bad."

The group drove to the Cantonese restaurant. The restaurant was small but elegantly decorated. The owner was obviously very familiar with Professor Feng and greeted her warmly, arranging a quiet private room for her.

The dishes were served quickly: steamed grouper, blanched prawns, steamed scallops with garlic and vermicelli, steamed spare ribs with black bean sauce, and baby bok choy in broth...

These are all authentic Cantonese dishes, made with fresh ingredients and light seasonings, preserving the natural flavors of the ingredients.

During the meal, Chen Mingyuan praised Xu Xing highly and frequently raised his glass.

"Mr. Xu, I've watched your restoration video of that Qianlong celestial globe vase at least ten times."

Chen Mingyuan put down his wine glass, his tone tinged with emotion, "Especially the addition of the lotus scroll pattern, the strength and turns of the lines are remarkably similar to the line drawing technique in traditional Chinese painting."

I've been wondering, how did you do that?

Xu Xing smiled and said modestly, "Professor Chen, you flatter me. I only managed to grasp the basics after studying with Professor Feng for half a month."

"Half a month?"

Chen Mingyuan stared wide-eyed at Professor Feng. "Senior, you're not kidding, are you?"

Professor Feng picked up his teacup, took a sip, and smiled, "It really only took half a month in total. However, Mr. Xu is indeed very talented in painting; he understands things very quickly and learns them very well."

Chen Mingyuan remained silent for a long while before shaking his head and exclaiming, "Genius, truly a genius."

Li Yuting sat next to Xu Xing, eating her food while listening to their conversation, occasionally chiming in with a few words; the atmosphere was very harmonious.

The meal took more than an hour, and it was already 4:30 pm when it ended.

Professor Feng glanced at his watch and said to Chen Mingyuan, "Junior brother, it's been several years since we last met. Shall we find a place to sit down and catch up?"

"Great, I also have a lot to talk about with my senior sister."

Chen Mingyuan readily agreed.

Professor Feng then looked at Xu Xing and Li Yuting and said with a smile, "Mr. Xu, Yuting, you young people can make your own arrangements. You don't need to keep us two old folks company."

Li Yuting had been waiting for these words. She immediately took Xu Xing's arm and said with a smile, "Teacher, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of Brother Xu!"

Professor Feng shook his head helplessly at her impatient look, but his eyes held a hint of indulgent smile.

The four parted ways. Professor Feng and Chen Mingyuan went to a nearby teahouse, while Xu Xing was pulled by Li Yuting and went straight back to the hotel.

As soon as she swiped her card to enter, Li Yuting threw the room card onto the cabinet in the entryway and turned to rush into Xu Xing's arms.

"Brother Xu..."

She stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around Xu Xing's neck, and looked up at him, her clear eyes burning with a fire. "I missed you so much..."

Before he could finish speaking, she had already taken the initiative to kiss him.

This kiss carried long-suppressed longing and desire, passionate and urgent.

Xu Xing responded to her kiss, one hand around her slender waist, the other hand slowly sliding down her back.

Li Yuting's body trembled slightly, but she did not back down. Instead, she hugged his neck even tighter.

The two kissed their way from the entryway to the living room, and then from the living room to the bedroom.

Clothes were scattered all over the floor, and moonlight streamed in through the French windows, casting dappled shadows on the floor.

Li Yuting was unusually proactive today, as if she wanted to pour out all the longing and passion she had accumulated over this period of time.

She was no longer the obedient student in front of Professor Feng, but a young woman immersed in love, freely expressing her passion and desire.

Xu Xing responded to her with all his heart, and the two intertwined and merged under the moonlight until they were exhausted.

As night falls, the city lights twinkle outside the window.

Li Yuting lay in Xu Xing's arms, her eyes closed, her breathing even.

Her face still had a flush, and a satisfied smile played on her lips.

Xu Xing held her close, feeling her warm body against his side, and a rare sense of peace welled up in his heart.

He lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead. Just as he was about to close his eyes to sleep, Li Yuting suddenly opened her eyes.

"Brother Xu..."

She looked up at him, her eyes filled with a mixture of coquettishness and longing, "I'm hungry..."

Xu Xing paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Shall we go get something to eat?"

"Um!"

Li Yuting nodded, then sat up and began to get dressed.

The two found a Chaozhou-style congee restaurant near the hotel and ordered a pot of shrimp and crab congee along with several side dishes.

Li Yuting ate with relish, chatting with Xu Xing as she ate, telling him about the interesting things that happened during the exchange competition, Professor Feng's strict requirements for her, and her experiences in Guangzhou over the past few days.

Xu Xing listened quietly, occasionally interjecting a few words. Watching her animated expression, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.

After dinner, Li Yuting returned to the hotel, took a shower, changed into her pajamas, and then snuggled into bed next to Xu Xing.

"Brother Xu, I don't want to sleep yet..."

She spoke softly, her tone slightly coquettish.

Looking at her expression, Xu Xing understood what she meant.

The young girl was at the age where she was already enjoying the taste of love, so how could she be satisfied after not seeing him for so long?

He reached out and pulled her into his arms, then lowered his head and kissed her lips: "Then let's not sleep."

Li Yuting's eyes lit up, and she took the initiative to kiss his lips.