At 3 a.m., the landmines in front of the station

It's a sense of powerlessness that you can never surpass in terms of looks and temperament, and even with post-natal improvements, it's impossible to erase that gap.

Jiang Nai pursed her lips, then suddenly looked to her right and asked Yi Xiang, "Who do you think is more beautiful, me or her?"

"she."

"!? Then, between her and Ari, who is more beautiful?"

“Ari”.

Yi Xiang answered instantly.

"why?"

"Because the women on stage possess a seductive, mature beauty, while Ari embodies an 'authoritative beauty' that is flawless in every way."

"Authoritative beauty..."

"Yes, it's that his facial features are so perfect that they give off an air of authority, without any intention of favoring his teammates."

Yi Xiang is the most impartial member of the team, and his evaluations of things are never too subjective, a point that Jiang Nai acknowledges.

"It's a pity that Sister Ari didn't come, otherwise we could have compared the differences between them on the spot," Jiang Nai said with regret.

"She's been busy drawing lately, and seems even busier than before. Today, she said a designer came to her door to discuss a collaboration... that's why she's been busy."

"Designer?"

“Mmm,” Miya nodded. “Last night I asked her if she was coming to support UU, and she said she had an important meeting that she had to attend… So I asked who she was meeting, and Ari said it was a talented international student who designed a complete set of uniforms for a band she cares about. I didn’t ask any further questions about anything else.”

The kitten has recently won the goddess's favor, so she usually answers all the questions the kitten asks, just like she would her daughter.

"As expected? Anyone who gets received by Ari must be no ordinary player. But what about the team uniform design you mentioned..."

Jiang Nai immediately made a connection to something.

...

...

"Infinite Cafe".

Ari sat by the window, scrutinizing the beauty before him with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"You're saying you're the designer who designed the 'Seven Colors' team uniforms, and that you designed six sets all by yourself?"

"Yes, Miss Ari."

Bai Qiao sat gracefully opposite the goddess, though she appeared somewhat reserved.

Ever since the idea of ​​finding the strongest artist in Tenkai to join forces came to mind yesterday, Bai Qiao immediately took action.

She couldn't wait a second longer; she wanted to become stronger and better.

And without a doubt, looking across the entire Tianhai (a fictional city in Taiwan), who is the most famous painter?

Judging from reputation on online order-taking platforms, if Ari Goddess says she's second, no one dares to claim to be first.

Therefore, on a whim, she sent a private message to the goddess Ari—

Hello, Ms. Ari. I am Bai Qiao, an international student who returned from Australia. Although it is presumptuous of me, I would like to sincerely invite you to meet and discuss design-related knowledge.

My recent works include a replica of Ms. He Feixun's "Heartfelt" maid outfit, a complete set of visual kei band uniforms for the band "Seven Colors," and my graduation project portfolio, which received an SSS rating... I will send them to you one by one in a compressed file for your review. If you are interested, we can meet at your designated location tomorrow. Looking forward to your reply.

She initially thought the chances of getting a reply were slim, and she even considered contacting the second-ranked artist, "ID: Want to Defeat the Great Demon King Yari".

To everyone's surprise, Ari replied instantly: 【Seven Colors? Is it that minefield team? If so, let's meet at the Infinity Cafe tomorrow.】

This is the whole story.

Now, the two women are sitting at the same table, facing each other and sizing each other up.

Ari was astonished by the sheer deadly power of the white chocolate, which in some respects was able to steadily suppress him.

Bai Qiao wondered why the number one artist in Tianhai was also almost the number one in appearance.

If the better a person is at drawing, the more beautiful they are, then does that mean they have any flaws?

Does this kind of woman have any weaknesses?

No. Her focus was on "seven colors," not my other works. Therefore, she must be interested in "seven colors." In other words, she's interested in the young master.

As the soon-to-be head maid of the manor, Bai Qiao had long since learned from Ise-nee that she had a keen eye for human relationships.

Seeing how beautiful the goddess looked, she wondered how she could learn from her while preventing her from interfering in the young master's life.

My biggest advantage is that I can live next to the young master, taking care of his room and cleaning up after him right up close. No one else, no matter how beautiful or wealthy, can do that. So today, I just need to let her get what she wants. Hmm.

She established her negotiation strategy and immediately forced a smile onto her face.

Seeing her wary demeanor, Ari couldn't help but understand the nature of her relationship with Su Che.

Without revealing his true feelings, he said, "I've carefully reviewed your previous works, and I personally think they're quite unique. Especially that visual kei stage outfit worn by a male performer. I'd like to know, what inspired the design of that outfit—?"

"...Oh, that one?"

Bai Qiao's pupils contracted, and she immediately became alert.

Just as he was about to fabricate some academic explanation to get by, he realized that this low-level attempt at concealment was like child's play to Ari, and was seen through in an instant.

She continued to press on with a smile:

"The clothes he's wearing fit him perfectly, and his style is a perfect match, as if you've known each other for a long time. It would be impossible to create such a product without studying his body inch by inch. Am I right?"

"...!"

Bai Qiao opened her mouth, unable to refute.

Although I hadn't met the young master in person when I received the assignment, I still vividly remember the countless times I spent designing on those nights looking at his photo and pondering those thoughts.

"Cough, as expected of Miss Ari, it seems there really is nothing that can be hidden from you."

Since the other party is so dangerous, Bai Qiao will stop pretending and choose to lay her cards on the table directly:

"Well, the reason I came to see you today is to ask Miss Ari to help me improve my design skills in the future, because I need to continue to do more and better designs for him."

I know you're exceptionally skilled in high-concept design, far surpassing all other artists in the industry. That's why I've come to you to exchange skills. What I can offer is to help you with some issues on your projects free of charge.

Her offer was very tempting.

It's important to know that in the art world, top artists often lack an assistant who can help them with the basic tasks.

Some top designers even open their own studios and hire people to do most of the work for them, only handling the most crucial steps themselves, thus streamlining and systematizing the commercial order process.

Such assistants are very hard to find, especially for designers of Bai Qiao's caliber.

However, Ari's answer was completely unexpected—

"Really? That's a real shame. I stopped taking outside orders a long time ago. I'm currently focusing on other areas, and as you've probably seen on the platform, I've shut down all order channels. Nobody can book my articles anymore."

"!"

Bai Qiao frowned and objected, "But didn't you upload a new update on social media a while ago, and post a CG image? That was..."

"Yes. I only paint for people I'm interested in. That particular painting was free; it's one of the few I've given away."

"This……"

Bai Qiao hissed, feeling increasingly uneasy as she thought about it, believing there was something fishy going on.

She clearly remembered that the picture uploaded by the goddess seemed to be a portrait of a landmine-themed girl wearing a Rojita outfit.

The character illustration features exquisite clothing, vivid expressions, and an illustration-quality background. It is a masterpiece from any angle, and an artist could never design such a work.

And she actually said that it was a picture given away for free?

Is that correct?

"I see. It seems I've disturbed you. Miss Ari probably doesn't need any more assistants."

Bai Qiao looked disappointed; her trading strategy had encountered a setback.

If you can't learn anything from Ari, then you can only try your luck by looking at other artists who are not as good as Ari.

Although the improvement that others can bring is very limited, compared with the goddess, other women have the advantage of safety.

"Ugh."

At this point in the conversation, she sighed softly, picked up the remaining half-cup of coffee on the table, and was about to finish it before saying goodbye and leaving.

To her surprise, Ari's next words immediately captivated her—

"Although I have no shortage of assistants, I lack some other things."

Before you came, I briefly checked your information and found that you stayed at a hotel for a total of 11 days about two weeks ago.

During that same period, the lead guitarist of the band "Seven Colors," who was also your employer, apparently checked into a hotel at the same time.

At this point, the usually elegant and dignified goddess suddenly turned cold, leaning forward slightly while maintaining her smile. Her icy hands grasped Bai Qiao's soft yet warm wrists, and she extended an olive branch with a sinister air:

"Considering that he is currently the only client for whom I am willing to draw for free, if you can share all the details of what you have done before with me, and help me replicate similar effects in the future, then I can still consider passing on some of the original artist's first-hand design concepts to you."

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Chapter 228 Internal Testing Nana: The Kitten Preparing for Pregnancy

Su Che was unaware of the dangerous deals his maid had made with dangerous people outside in order to grow up.

After finishing his live performance, his plan is to go home and pack his things, and then move to a different venue the next day.

"Thank you all for your support tonight! Special thanks to my two supporting musicians! Su Che, lead guitarist from 'Seven Colors,' and Lingyin, the violinist who came all the way from Japan."

On the stage, UU stood in the center and bowed to the audience.

The performance was a great success. With the support of Su Che and Asai Rin, the audience was very satisfied. There were zero mistakes throughout the performance, making it well worth the ticket price.

As staff dispersed the audience, Su Che followed Lingyin to UU's backstage dressing room to say goodbye.

"Little fan, I'll transfer the money to you when I get back. It's the final payment for the live performance. Please remember to accept it."

"Hmm, how much was it again?"

"7. I gave you 7 before, and you will pay the remaining 7 later."

UU smiled and crossed her legs, speaking with the air of a big boss.