bestfiction Chapter 250: Meteor
Chapter 250: Meteor
Chapter 250: Meteor
Upon hearing this, Ji Meiqing looked away uncomfortably. "Hehe, how could I have a son as big as you? What's your name? We've been chatting for so long and I still don't know. Let me introduce myself first. My name is Ji Meiqing." Seeing that he didn't seem to mind her, and remembering the purpose of her visit, Ji Meiqing continued.
"My name is Shen Qing. You must have come here to ask me to draw your portrait, right?"
Ji Meiqing smiled and said, "Yes, I came to you because I wanted you to draw a blueprint for me."
Although Shen Qing talked to her for a long time, it did not change his original intention not to paint. "You should go find someone else. I don't think painting can support me."
Ji Meiqing thought to herself, "I just asked you to come and draw a picture. I didn't expect I would have to give you advice." Suddenly, she had a flash of inspiration and said, "How about I have a way? You can come work for me. I'll provide you with food and lodging and pay you a salary." Ji Meiqing was very good at utilizing talent.
Shen Qing thought it was feasible, and since she didn't want to continue living such a decadent life, she agreed, "Okay."
Seeing that he agreed, Ji Meiqing said to him, "Now that you are part of the restaurant, you should also contribute to the restaurant."
Shen Qing smiled and said, "You really are a businessman, always thinking about profit. Tell me, what do you want me to draw?"
Ji Meiqing explained her maze idea to him. Although Shen Qing was a little confused, he eventually understood and agreed. He said he would go back to the restaurant with Ji Meiqing now. Ji Meiqing asked what about the house. He said they could just rent it out. Ji Meiqing didn't say anything more and went out. As soon as the coachman saw her come out, he immediately stepped forward and said, "Madam, why did you take so long? I almost went in to look for you."
Ji Meiqing replied, "It's alright, this painter is very easy to talk to. I've already acquired him, and he'll be coming back with us in a bit, so let's not go home, let's go to the restaurant instead." The coachman replied, "Yes." Just then, Shen Qing also came out, and he and Ji Meiqing got into the carriage and left together.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, Ji Meiqing settled Shen Qing in. Shen Qing told her that she should ask him for the blueprints in about a week, and not to disturb him in the meantime. Ji Meiqing agreed and hurried home to reassure him.
As soon as she entered the house, she went to find Lu Yu. Lu Yu was eating snacks at the small stone table in the yard. When he saw Ji Meiqing return, he immediately pulled her to sit down. "How was it? I only heard after you left that the painter had a very strange temper. If I had known, I would have asked you to find someone else. Why did you take so long?"
Ji Meiqing took a sip of tea before slowly saying, "Brother Lu, don't worry, there's nothing I can't handle. This time, not only is my maze settled, but I've also brought in a cash cow. I've arranged for Shen Qing to work at the restaurant, and I'll arrange work for him after he finishes his business."
Lu Yu was relieved and peeled an apple for her, saying, "I went out for a while when you weren't home. I met a celestial observer on the street, and I thought it was interesting, so I joined in. He said that we will see a beautiful sight here tonight that we don't usually see."
Ji Meiqing, munching on an apple with her cheeks puffed out, said, "Really? Let's watch it together tonight. It's been a long time since I've been on the roof."
After dinner, the two went up to the rooftop, but this time they didn't bring any alcohol. Ji Meiqing knew her blood pressure was low and she would inevitably get drunk, missing the beautiful view, so she simply didn't bring any. Of course, Lu Yu also missed out on drinking.
The moon is beautiful tonight; it's a lovely day. Ji Meiqing looked at the moon and thought to herself that she used to be so busy that she rarely had the chance to appreciate the moonlight, but now she had more opportunities.
Seeing that she was distracted, Lu Yu asked, "Meiqing, do you feel like there's something on the moon?"
Ji Meiqing snapped out of her daze, looked around, and shook her head. "There's nothing there!"
Lu Yu said, "No, look closely. There's a fairy on there, and more importantly, she looks exactly like you." Lu Yu stared at Ji Meiqing as he spoke.
Ji Meiqing realized his intention and smiled awkwardly, "Is...is that so? Don't tease me."
The two chatted and laughed until Ji Meiqing was so sleepy she was nodding off, and the beautiful scenery the man had described still hadn't arrived. Lu Yu couldn't bear to watch any longer and said to her, "Why don't we go to sleep?"
Ji Meiqing forced her eyes open, and when she couldn't keep them open any longer, she even used her hands to groggily say, "That won't do. You can't give up halfway through anything. Besides, didn't you say that this is something you don't usually see? I don't want to miss it. I'm fine, let's wait a little longer." Lu Yu couldn't persuade her otherwise, so he could only wait with her.
In fact, Ji Meiqing had guessed what this beautiful scene might be. She thought it was most likely a shooting star, which is why she kept waiting. After all, shooting stars are not only beautiful, but you can also make a wish upon one.
Knowing that Ji Meiqing had fallen asleep on Lu Yu's shoulder, Lu Yu vaguely saw streaks of light streaking across the sky, a truly spectacular sight. He immediately woke Ji Meiqing up. Ji Meiqing was initially reluctant to be disturbed, but when she saw what she had been waiting for all night arrive, her sleepiness vanished instantly.
She couldn't help but exclaim, "How spectacular!" Then, snapping out of her daze, she immediately placed Lu Yu's hands together in front of him. "Quick, make a wish! Shooting stars are fleeting." She then closed her own hands and shut her eyes. Only after the shooting star had passed did Ji Meiqing open her eyes. "Luckily, our wait was worthwhile."
Lu Yu remained in the same position, staring at her. "Is this the shooting star you were talking about? How do you know what it's called?"
Ji Meiqing clearly thought for a moment before answering, "Oh, how would I know? Because I saw it when I was at the Ji family home, that's right." Ji Meiqing gave a casual reason. Unexpectedly, Lu Yu actually believed her. "Then what did you wish for just now?" Lu Yu asked again. Ji Meiqing answered this question smoothly again, "I can't tell you that, wishes won't come true if you say them out loud. Okay, okay, I'm so sleepy, let's go downstairs to sleep." Ji Meiqing then yawned to prove that she was really sleepy.
Hearing her say that, Lu Yu didn't say anything more. He used his martial arts to carry her and jump off the roof. Ji Meiqing was about to ask why he didn't pull her down from the ladder when she heard Lu Yu explain, "I was afraid you would fall down the ladder in a daze." Lately, they had become more and more estranged. They could understand each other's thoughts with just a glance.
Ji Meiqing lay motionless in bed, finally able to sleep. She forgot all about the shooting star and soon drifted off to sleep. However, in the latter half of the night, Ji Meiqing began to have nightmares. She dreamt that she had killed Lu Yu and then traveled back in time. She suddenly woke up.