I am the devil, I only know how to trade.

All the words can be summed up in one sentence: It's good to be rich.

Chapter 211 A Meeting Too Late

Soon, the two arrived at the floor where the art exhibition was being held.

"This is a work by the master Shiina Mashiro. It is said that those who truly understand this painting feel as if they are immersed in the deep sea." Yui Yuigahama introduced, "Master Shiina was only fifteen years old at the time and was still in high school. She was a first-year high school student this year. Her painting talent was exceptionally outstanding, and her paintings were highly praised worldwide. She was even described as a 'girl who fell from the sky to earth'."

"First year of high school? A prodigy." Luo Feng was somewhat surprised.

He was a world-class painter in his first year of high school? That's interesting.

Drawing is quite different from scientific research. If an elementary school student can solve a problem that even a PhD student can't, it's probably not a matter of talent, but rather a matter of connections. After all, some labs aren't about talent; it's about age and experience that prevent you from getting in.

He could understand why someone could become a civil servant after only elementary school, since having a powerful father meant he could do whatever he wanted.

However, paintings are inevitably created on-site, either by onlookers or by having their creation process filmed.

To be able to paint to this level when there's no way to fake it, one has to say, this person is a true genius.

Art is a difficult thing to define. Even if she is a genius, she has probably been painting for at least ten years and is a natural-born painter.

"Yeah, I think that's a bit outrageous too." Yui Yuigahama muttered to herself, "What was I doing in high school...?"

She feels that way now: comparing yourself to others is a recipe for disaster.

When she first saw this person's information, her first thought was, "This is unscientific..."

Although Shiina Mashiro is a world-class illustrator, that doesn't mean everyone should know it.

Let alone Shiina Mashiro, if you ask an ordinary person to name a few well-known contemporary painters, most of them wouldn't know. After all, for most people, the famous painters are those from the past, and the modern painters they know are probably their art teachers.

If art teachers are frequently sick and don't teach, you probably can't even name a single artist...

Young people know more about cartoonists than illustrators.

"Achieving this much at this age isn't outrageous. There are many young people in history who have accomplished a great deal," Luo Feng said. "Don't compare yourself to them, because we are making history just like them. This is the present; who knows if we'll be remembered in history in the future?"

"Maybe you're right, but it's impossible for me..." Yui Yuigahama felt that making a name for herself in history was absolutely out of the question for her.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. Do you even know how to appreciate this kind of thing?" Luo Feng asked Yui Yuigahama.

"No..." Yui Yuigahama lowered her head and whispered.

"I don't know how either," Luo Feng said. "For me, painting is just a matter of two things: good-looking and bad-looking. I have a Mona Lisa hanging in my house, which is a copy by some master. I can't see any difference between it and the original."

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama was taken aback. "You don't know how either?"

"Well, there aren't that many people who truly know how to appreciate it," Luo Feng said, shrugging.

The Mona Lisa he has is definitely the real deal, it's just that it wasn't painted by Leonardo da Vinci from this world.

"I thought you'd give me your critique," Yui Yuigahama said, covering her mouth with a laugh.

“Don’t assume that rich people have to know everything,” Luo Feng said. “Actually, if I weren’t with you, I would have used this time to go to a pet store and look at pet dogs and toys.”

"Huh? You like dogs too?" Yui Yuigahama asked, somewhat surprised. "What kind do you like?"

"I don't like ordinary country dogs or dachshunds, the kind that are too fussy," Luo Feng said.

Yui Yuigahama thought that Luo Feng would like the kind of person who is very powerful, but she didn't expect him to be so down-to-earth.

"Hmm... I feel like you're quite special. You're clearly very rich, but the things you like are no different from ours." Yui Yuigahama felt that Luo Feng was much more approachable.

"What should rich people like?" Luo Feng laughed. "Don't be fooled by the high taste that some people pretend to have. In reality, we are all just ordinary people."

"So what do you like about sausages?" Yui Yuigahama asked.

"She walks cutely, is easy to train, has a good temperament, and is relatively easy to take care of." Luo Feng pointed to a chair nearby: "Shall we sit over there and chat?"

“Okay.” Yui Yuigahama didn’t really like talking about paintings either, and she was afraid of neglecting Luo Feng.

Soon, the two sat down and started chatting while looking at the dog.

As they chatted, Yui Yuigahama realized that the two of them really hit it off.

For example, Luo Feng's pioneering ideas about cuisine were quite impactful and provided Yui Yuigahama with a lot of inspiration.

He said that there's nothing wrong with liking to create, and that he himself enjoys creating.

Before Yui Yuigahama said she liked cooking, Luo Feng told a lot of embarrassing stories about when he first started cooking, but now the things he makes are surprisingly delicious, all thanks to years of making terrible dishes.

When Yui Yuigahama heard Luo Feng say this, she was suddenly wide awake. She felt that all she needed to do to become a culinary master was to have a little inspiration.

Then, she shared her embarrassing cooking experiences with Luo Feng.

In Luo Feng's words, she was a pioneer who dared to explore new frontiers, while those people only knew how to follow the book and could only be mass-produced chefs who cooked according to recipes for their entire lives, and could not compare to Yui Yuigahama at all.

Luo Feng also said that he would let her taste his cooking when he had time, and help her find a direction for her future.

For example, when it comes to singing, Luo Feng doesn't like the so-called classical music, but like her, he likes going to karaoke.

During their first few meetings, the two chatted about everyday things, and Luo Feng gave her the feeling of a very reliable older brother.

Now, she feels like she's met Luo Feng too late in life.

Despite their vastly different social statuses, their hobbies are surprisingly similar.

It wasn't Yui Hima who spoke first, but rather Luo Feng who said it first.

Even an investigation couldn't be this thorough, could it?

Because Yui Yuigahama cares a lot about what others think, she does everything according to what others think, whether it's eating, playing, or shopping, which inadvertently hides her own preferences.

Luo Feng likes things from the bottom of her heart, not things she shows.

Gradually, Yui Yuigahama not only lowered her guard against Luo Feng, but even felt that there wasn't enough time in the day.

"Alright, it should be time for you to get off work, right?" Luo Feng glanced at his watch. "I have to go back now. Here, take this."

As he spoke, he took out a small gift box and placed it in Yui Yuigahama's hand: "I made this ring myself."

"Huh? You went back?" Yui Yuigahama was taken aback.

Chapter 212: The Routine

Yui Yuigahama said, "How did you end up making plans with Yuki? If we hadn't made plans, we could have a meal together later and try some of Luofeng's cooking."

She never imagined that she and Luo Feng would get along so well.

If it weren't for the work-related issues we encountered the last two times, I would have gotten to know him sooner...

It seems that Luo Feng also has a good impression of me.

"Well, I have some things to take care of, I'm not free every day," Luo Feng said with a smile. "See you next time."

"Um..." Yui Yuigahama said somewhat awkwardly, "Could you leave your email address?"

Luo Feng came to see her several times without contacting her in advance, as if he knew her work schedule.

If it were someone like Officer Kisaragi, it would be a stalker or pervert, and they've investigated quite a few cases. But if it were a rich, handsome, and successful guy...

Can you call someone who's rich, handsome, and charming a stalker? That's called caring and being good at creating surprises.

“Sure.” Luo Feng reached out his hand to Yui Yuigahama: “I’ll let you lose for me.”

"Hmm." Yui Yuigahama took out her phone, which had a pretty phone case and an exquisite phone charm.

Unlike Sora Ginko's and Yukino's phones, which are all plain.

Neither of the two cared about such material possessions, but Yui Yuigahama did.

Luo Feng had never seen her in casual clothes, but he could imagine that she was the kind of person who dressed very fashionably.

"Tell me, what would your reaction be if I grabbed your phone and ran away right now?" Luo Feng teased as he typed in his email address.

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama was taken aback.

"Actually, many of them are scammers. They just dress smartly and specifically target naive young girls like you." Luo Feng gently tapped her head with her phone: "Watch out, girl."

"How old are you, still acting like a young girl?" Yui Yuigahama patted Luo Feng on the shoulder.

She just didn't realize what was happening and was fooled by him.

The hotel has excellent security; how could it be possible that he snatched my phone and ran away?

The money he gave the foreman was definitely more than what he paid for this phone.

She herself didn't realize that her relationship with Luo Feng seemed to be getting closer and closer, and it only took a few times.

Actually, the most complicated time for dating is high school, not this period.

Adult relationships are very different from those in high school; adults don't get caught up in the same things that kids struggle with.

In high school, couples could date for several years, but as adults, it's usually about seeing if things are "good enough," having a few meals together, and then deciding on a relationship. After a while, they might just end up going to a hotel together.

Some people have really wild ways of doing things; they might even book a hotel room on the same day.

"Alright." Luo Feng returned the phone to Yui Yuigahama.

"If you have time, can we chat via email?" Yui Yuigahama waved her phone. "You're very busy, aren't you?"

"I might not have time for others." Luo Feng paused for a moment, "I'll reply to you instantly."

Yui Yuigahama blushed slightly.

She was now certain that Luo Feng was indeed interested in her.

So, what does he like about me...?

Could it be that he just wants to pick me up, or is just looking for a woman...?

Yes, with gradual contact, these things can't be hidden.

"Alright, I'm leaving." After saying that, Luo Feng left without any hesitation, leaving Yui Yuigahama still in a daze.

That afternoon, apart from her and Luo Feng, everyone else was discussing paintings. They chatted about random things, didn't move around, and didn't actually go to the art exhibition.

Actually, it would have been better to have a couple of coffees at the hotel restaurant, but she got along so well that she completely forgot about it.

The two of them sitting there did attract a lot of attention. Many people wondered why they were chatting there, but the people involved didn't care, and the security guards wouldn't come to kick them out.

"Oh right, the ring..." Yui Yuigahama opened the gift box that Luo Feng had given her. If it was something too valuable, she would have to return it.

He may be rich, but I can't accept anything too expensive.