Chapter 61 - A Shocking Encounter, Personally Welcome

In front of the exhibition hall where prosperity and art interweave, a symphony of fate is quietly playing. If Xia Liuli had known that Zhao Ti was a man who hated evil but had compassion, she might have sought his protection earlier in a weak manner, hoping to become his disciple earlier. After all, if the Du family knew that she had become Zhao Ti's disciple, perhaps the threshold of marriage would have been opened to her earlier. However, it is not too late to wake up at this moment. "I do!" Xia Liuli's heart was full of spring flowers, but she remained reserved on her face and said humbly, "It's just that I'm afraid that my mediocre talent will tarnish your reputation." Zhao Ti smiled heartily and patted her shoulder gently, with a gleam of trust in her eyes: "You don't need to be modest. I, Zhao Ti, have always been accurate in judging people. Your paintings are unique in style. Although they are a little immature, they will surely make waves in the Chinese and even world painting circles in the future." "Thank you, Master!" Xia Liuli was happy and immediately changed her words. The name of master and apprentice was determined from then on. At the same time, outside the exhibition, Xia Zhuozhuo was standing quietly, like a white lotus isolated from the world. After she sent a text message to Si Shenxing, she began to savor the Future Realm Building in front of her. This building was her masterpiece when she was eighteen years old. Now that she saw it with her own eyes, she couldn't help but have thousands of thoughts in her heart. However, at this moment, a familiar voice broke her contemplation: "Isn't this the seventh young lady of the Xia family? She also got a ticket to enter?" As soon as these words came out, they immediately attracted the attention of the people around. Everyone cast curious eyes, and saw a girl with extraordinary temperament standing on the edge of the red carpet. She was not wearing a gorgeous skirt, but a well-cut white women's suit. She wore a silk white shirt under the suit, with a slightly open neckline, revealing her delicate collarbone, and a diamond pendant sparkled in the sun. The lower body was a pair of straight white trousers, outlining her slender legs. A breeze blew, and the hem of the suit swayed gently, as if even the air was shocked by her momentum. She stood there, like a queen in control of the overall situation, and without saying much, she had attracted everyone's attention. Especially those who had previously belittled Xia Zhuozhuo because of Xia Liuli's excellence were all stunned at this moment. "Didn't they say that this Miss Seven was brought back from the countryside? How come she has such an outstanding temperament?" "She is much prettier than the one just now... She doesn't look like she grew up in the countryside at all." There were many praises, but there were always people who were jealous and tried to find her flaws: "What do you mean by outstanding temperament? It's obvious that clothes make the man. Girls don't wear skirts but suits. I don't know if it's to cover up the flaws of their figures!" However, their attack soon came to nothing. Because, in the sunlight, Xia Zhuozhuo's skin was crystal clear, like solidified fat, and she looked even more beautiful without makeup. No matter whether it was a man or a woman, they couldn't find any trace of makeup on her face. Attacking her appearance failed, so they began to look for other attack points. But Xia Zhuozhuo had long been accustomed to these rumors. She just smiled faintly and continued to admire the building she designed herself. At this moment, a handsome man like a god slowly walked out of the exhibition gate surrounded by bodyguards. He seemed to have his own aura, and the girls around him exclaimed as soon as he appeared. "Is this Mr. Si? Everyone says he is handsome, but when I saw him today, I was really shocked!" "What? This is Mr. Si? Damn, he can make a living with his face!" "Everyone says that the eldest son of the Si family is more handsome than a star, but when this second son appears, the eldest son of the Si family has been robbed of all his limelight!" "Shh! Keep your voice down, talking about the Si family, are you going to die?" A reminder instantly lowered the discussion at the scene. But everyone's curiosity became even stronger. What was Si Shenxing doing at this time? Was he coming out to greet someone? What kind of identity could make Si Shenxing go out to greet him in person? Everyone guessed, but no one knew the answer. At this moment, Xia Zhuozhuo saw Si Shenxing. She frowned and was about to step over, but was blocked by the crowded crowd. Everyone wanted to get as close to Si Shenxing as possible. After all, those who could get the invitation to this exhibition were either rich or noble. But in front of the exhibition held by the Si family, everyone was equal, and everyone wanted to seize this rare opportunity. Xia Zhuozhuo couldn't get through, and was thinking about whether to call Si Shenxing and ask him to send someone to take her through the side door. At this moment, Si Shenxing seemed to see her and began to walk in her direction. As soon as he moved, the bodyguards immediately began to make way for him. Soon, the road in front of Xia Zhuozhuo was cleared. Si Shenxing walked up to her and said apologetically, "Have you been waiting for a long time? I just met an unlucky person and didn't see the message you sent in time, so I was delayed for two minutes." His voice was gentle and magnetic, as if it could soothe all the irritability in people's hearts. Xia Zhuozhuo looked at him, and a warm current surged in her heart. She smiled and said, "It's okay, I just arrived too." However, their conversation was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. The originally noisy scene became silent as Si Shenxing spoke. Everyone's eyes were as big as copper bells. They couldn't believe their eyes-the person Si Shenxing greeted was actually the seventh lady that the Xia family brought back from the countryside? Many people couldn't help rubbing their eyes, but after taking their hands away, they still saw the girl with extraordinary temperament standing side by side with Si Shenxing. At this moment, they finally understood a truth: in this world, some people's brilliance cannot be covered up, no matter where she comes from, no matter what she has experienced. And Xia Zhuozhuo is such a radiant girl. She proved her worth with her talent and tenacity. And Si Shenxing's personal greeting added a strong color to her life. In this exhibition, Xia Zhuozhuo not only won Zhao Ti's favor and the title of master and apprentice, but also made Si Shenxing, a man who was once out of reach, stop for her. All of this seemed to tell her: the wheel of fate has begun to turn, and she is the one chosen by fate. And the starting point of all this was just an accidental opportunity, a stage for her to show herself. She conquered everyone and her own destiny with her own strength and charm. From then on, Xia Zhuozhuo's name will stand in the art hall of China and even the world like the building she designed with her own hands, becoming a legend. But Si Shenxing's eyes, which are often like a cold pond, are staring at Xia Zhuozhuo with a smile, a touch of tenderness that is rare to see. When did Si Shenxing show such an expression? Never! "It's just the right time, I just arrived." Xia Zhuozhuo felt that everyone's eyes were like torches, and Si Shenxing appeared, and the focus was even greater. She couldn't bear to be the target of public criticism, so she was speechless and moved forward resolutely. But in the eyes of others, this move was undoubtedly a disrespect for Si Shenxing.