Reborn in the 80s: She Rewrites Life with Radiance-Chapter 83: Love Makes Water Filling

Wang Yuan took Gu Yi on the bus, and after getting off, Gu Yi realized they had arrived at the department store.

But Wang Yuan didn’t take her inside; instead, she led her into a nearby alley.

Seeing Wang Yuan walk in so confidently, Gu Yi couldn’t help but ask.

"Do you often come here to buy things?"

"Yeah, when I was little, my mom brought me here. Later on, when I grew up, I’d come and buy things myself."

Gu Yi thought it made sense. Her mom taught painting, so she would definitely teach her too.

"Did you originally study painting?"

Gu Yi was quite curious.

"No, there’s still no specialized painting courses in middle or high schools. What I can paint, my mom taught me at home. I’m only interested in painting, not at all in studying math or English. I was supposed to take the college entrance exam last year, but I didn’t pass. Since there’s a new fashion design major now, which has lower requirements for cultural subjects, I signed up."

Gu Yi now understood why Wang Yuan’s family seemed well off, yet she still took the exam alongside her.

No wonder she was so happy about passing.

As they talked, they arrived at a store selling art supplies.

Inside the store was just an old granny reading a book with glasses.

As soon as Wang Yuan entered, she began calling out for Granny Liu.

The old granny heard her calling and quickly put down her book.

"Little Yuanyuan is here, are you here to see me?"

Gu Yi knew immediately that Wang Yuan must come here often, or she wouldn’t be so familiar with the granny.

"Granny Liu, I’m mainly here today to bring an older sister to buy art supplies, so please give us a discount."

Wang Yuan quickly linked arms with Gu Yi, standing in front of Granny Liu.

"Alright, Yuanyuan’s friend, what kind of art supplies do you need?"

Granny Liu looked at Gu Yi following Wang Yuan’s introduction.

Gu Yi also quickly greeted Granny Liu.

"I’ve learned some sketching before; this time, I want to apply to the Art College. I heard we might have to take a gouache exam too, so please help me prepare some supplies."

Not knowing what to buy, Gu Yi explained her intention to take the exam to let Granny Liu decide what supplies she needed.

"Do you still have sketching tools?"

"I don’t have any tools with me now; I’ll need to get all new ones."

"Alright, I’ll prepare a set of high-quality tools for you. As Yuanyuan’s friend, they’ll definitely be sufficient for your painting exam. If you pass, you’ll also find them useful later."

"Thank you, Granny!"

Granny Liu busily prepared and packed everything for her. In the end, the total was only 20 yuan, much less than she originally expected for two boxes of supplies.

Even now that prices are low, art supplies aren’t cheap.

"Granny Liu, did you make a mistake with the price? It’s quite a lot of stuff, isn’t the charge a bit low?"

Worried that Granny Liu made a mistake, Gu Yi reminded her.

"You’re Yuanyuan’s friend, so I’m giving you her price. If you find them good, do come again."

Granny Liu responded, smiling kindly.

Gu Yi quickly thanked her, paid, and left with Wang Yuan, each carrying a box.

"Do you think selling at such a low price, Granny Liu can make a profit?"

Curious, Gu Yi asked Wang Yuan.

"She probably can, but certainly not a big profit. She used to be a teacher at the Art College and taught my mom how to paint. This store used to be run by her and her husband. After her husband passed away a few years ago, she couldn’t bear to close it. The store’s building belongs to her family. Most customers are either acquaintances or referred by acquaintances, so Granny Liu sets the prices a bit lower. But the quality is really good; you’ll know it once you use them."

Gu Yi now understood the story behind the store.

"Why don’t you come to my house tomorrow afternoon to learn together? My mom doesn’t have classes, so she can guide us."

"Isn’t that a bit inappropriate?"

Gu Yi truly felt a bit embarrassed. Though she thought she learned well in her past life, she was unsure about painting in front of someone else.

"What’s wrong with that? My mom mentioned it last time too; you should come and learn. It’s alright. The more you learn, the easier the exam will be."

Gu Yi thought, since it’s studying, it doesn’t matter if she paints poorly. It would be embarrassing only if she failed the exam.

"Alright, I’ll come in the afternoon then."

Wang Yuan helped Gu Yi carry the supplies back, and after scheduling the time for tomorrow, she went home.

At half-past five, Gu Yi called Ye Hao.

Ye Hao now had his own office, complete with a phone, so calling was quite convenient.

"Yiyi, what’s up?"

Ye Hao answered and immediately called her name.

"Nothing, are you busy?"

"Not busy now. Did your scores come out?"

Ye Hao thought that was likely the reason for her call.

"Yeah, I passed."

Gu Yi happily shared the good news with Ye Hao.

"I knew my girl is the best. So does this mean I need to wait another half month?"

While Ye Hao was happy for Gu Yi, he realized he wouldn’t see her for a while, which made him sigh.

"Once I finish this exam, I’ll come see you, okay?"

Though she knew Ye Hao was teasing, she couldn’t help softening her voice to coax him.

"I’m teasing you. Focus on your studies. Are you okay with painting, without a background?"

"Speaking of that, I’m feeling incredibly lucky. Let me tell you..."

Gu Yi recounted her encounter with Wang Yuan, meeting Wang Yuan’s mom, and buying art supplies to Ye Hao.

Ye Hao could hear Gu Yi’s good mood through the phone.

"Then you should study hard during this period, and after the exam, we should find a way to thank them."

"Of course, Ye Hao."

"Yes?"

"I love you. Go eat, I’m hanging up."

Gu Yi didn’t wait for Ye Hao’s response before hanging up.

Ye Hao held the phone, stunned for a moment, then his smile spread.

After hanging up, he couldn’t help but keep smiling.

"Wow, spring has arrived."

Upon hearing the voice, Ye Hao quickly suppressed his smile, as if afraid others would learn what happened.

Looking up, he saw it was Li Yifan.

"Just talked to Gu Yi? Go ahead and smile, or you might get sick holding it in."

Ye Hao straightened up and cleared his throat.

"Captain, is there anything you need?"

"Nothing much, just came to call you for dinner. Lost in conversation, huh? It’s getting late, indeed love feeds the soul."

Li Yifan pointed to the time on his watch.

"Sounds a bit jealous. How about finding one yourself, and we can be soul-fed together?"

Passing by Li Yifan, Ye Hao left the remark and ran towards the canteen.

"How different is someone with a lover, even their temperament’s improved. Maybe I should listen to my mom."

Watching Ye Hao’s back, Li Yifan also headed for the canteen with large strides.

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