Reborn in 1979: I Raised a Fortune with Four Daughters

Chapter 310 Long Time No See

He would occasionally glance in the direction of Zhao Laidi, his eyes revealing an undisguised attention and appreciation.

Zhao Laidi lowered her head slightly, her paintbrush moving across the canvas with fluid grace. Her focused and attentive demeanor made it seem as if the whole world consisted only of her and the painting before her.

Su Jinnian observed quietly, and before he knew it, a vivid and lifelike portrait of Zhao Laidi focused on painting was gradually taking shape under his brush.

As the last stroke was completed, Su Jinnian gently put down her paintbrush, took a deep breath, and then nervously got up and walked towards Zhao Laidi.

His cheeks were slightly flushed, as if he were hiding some secret, and he slowly handed the scroll in his hand to Zhao Laidi.

Zhao Laidi was taken aback at first, then curiously reached out her hands to take the scroll and carefully unfolded it.

In an instant, a lifelike version of myself leaps off the page.

In the painting, she is focused and beautiful, blending seamlessly with the surrounding scenery.

Zhao Laidi's eyes widened in disbelief; she was deeply impressed by Su Jinnian's superb painting skills.

After a long while, Zhao Laidi finally came to her senses, looked up at Su Jinnian, her eyes filled with surprise and emotion.

At this moment, Su Jinnian seemed to be encouraged as well, and he mustered up his courage to say:

“Laidi, this painting is for you. From my perspective, you blend perfectly with this scenery. It’s so beautiful and captivating that I couldn’t help but want to capture this beautiful moment with my paintbrush.”

After hearing these words, Zhao Laidi was stunned again, but only for a moment. She smiled and nodded to Su Jinnian, and said softly:

"Su Jinnian, thank you. I really like this painting and will definitely treasure it."

As she spoke, she examined the painting in her hands once more, growing more and more fond of it, and her heart was filled with gratitude for Su Jinnian.

Upon hearing Zhao Laidi's response, Su Jinnian's face broke into a bright smile, and he happily said:

"As long as you're happy!" A warm and beautiful atmosphere filled the air between them, a feeling that was truly captivating...

Since then, Su Jinnian has frequently created opportunities to meet Zhao Laidi on campus and in the art club.

Su Jinnian silently protected Zhao Laidi, and Zhao Laidi gradually got used to having such a warm friend by her side. Their friendship continued to grow on campus, and Zhao Laidi continued to happily enjoy her university life.

Time flies, and a semester is almost over.

Time flies, and the winter vacation is just around the corner.

However, for Chen Runping, this year is destined to be different from the past.

Due to his important mission, he had to give up his vacation and stay at his post, unable to return to his hometown to spend the Spring Festival with his family.

Despite this, Chen Runping always kept his family at home in his heart.

He carefully packed up various local delicacies and products and sent them to Zhao Zhaodi's home early on, so that they could taste the delicious food from afar.

Not only that, he also sent all the subsidies he received this semester to Zhao Zhaodi to express his longing for her.

In addition, the thoughtful Chen Runping specially asked his comrades to help him select a beautiful scarf and mail it to Zhao Zhaodi.

He knew the harshness of winter and hoped that this scarf, like his embrace, would bring Zhao Zhaodi a touch of warmth.

At the same time, filled with remorse, he wrote a heartfelt letter to Zhao Zhaodi, explaining why he could not return home to be with her and sincerely expressing his deepest apologies.

After receiving Chen Runping's gift and letter, the understanding Zhao Zhaodi immediately wrote him a reply.

Her words were full of understanding and care. She told Chen Runping to complete the mission assigned by the army with peace of mind and not to feel guilty for not being able to go home.

At the same time, the thoughtful Zhao Zhaodi also sent Ye Wentao several boxes of fragrant ham sausages and various snacks unique to Beijing, hoping that Chen Runping and his comrades could feel the strong festive atmosphere of the New Year even though they were far away from home, and spend a happy and peaceful New Year together.

When the New Year holiday arrived in Country M, Ye Wentao couldn't wait to embark on his journey home.

At this moment, snowflakes are falling heavily across the country, and the world is covered in a blanket of white.

Considering the deep snow on the roads and the inconvenience of travel, Zhao Zhaodi decided not to go home for the time being, but instead chose to stay in the school dormitory.

Upon learning this news, Ye Wentao immediately went to Zhao Zhaodi's school after getting off the plane.

Along the way, he was both excited and eager, wishing he could fly to the girl he secretly loved in an instant.

In the depths of winter, pure white snowflakes drift down from the sky, like countless little elves dancing gracefully in the air.

He stood quietly downstairs at the girls' dormitory, letting the crystal-clear snowflakes fall gently onto his shoulders, hair, and cheeks. He was oblivious to the biting cold, his gaze fixed on the dormitory entrance, eagerly awaiting the appearance of that familiar figure—Zhao Zhaodi.

At this moment, Zhao Zhaodi returned to her dormitory after class and was sitting by the window, staring blankly at the snow scene outside.

Suddenly, a figure caught her eye, and upon closer inspection, it was Ye Wentao!

Her heart skipped a beat, and she was surprised.

She hesitated for a moment, unsure whether she should go down to see him.

However, in the end, her emotions prevailed over her reason. She hurriedly put on a thick coat and quickly went downstairs.

When Zhao Zhaodi approached Ye Wentao, he greeted her with a smile:

"Zhao Di, it's been a long time."

His smile was like the warm sun in winter, warm and bright, and his eyes were filled with deep longing.

Zhao Zhaodi looked at Ye Wentao in front of her and asked softly:

"Why are you here? When did you get back?"

Ye Wentao answered gently:

“We’re on holiday for the New Year. As soon as I got home, I couldn’t wait to come to school and visit you, and of course I wanted to come see you too.”

As he spoke, he carefully took out an exquisite gift from behind his back and handed it to Zhao Zhaodi.

"This is for you."

Zhao Zhaodi instinctively wanted to refuse, but before she could speak, Ye Wentao quickly said:

"Don't refuse, it's just a small token of friendship."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhaodi could no longer refuse and could only accept the gift with a blush.

"Let's go to the cafeteria for a meal. I really miss the food there."

Ye Wentao extended a warm invitation.

"I've already eaten."

Zhao Zhaodi parted her lips slightly and declined.

Upon hearing this, Ye Wentao's expression changed slightly, and he said urgently: