To find the most beautiful background for a photograph of Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing, He Wenjie and Xu Hongdou spent the next few days returning late and leaving early, visiting many places until they finally agreed that the rice paddies at sunrise were the most breathtaking. The morning sun symbolized a fresh start; whether it was Xu Hongdou, Chen Nanxing, or even He Wenjie, it seemed everyone was in need of a new beginning.
With the background chosen, He Wenjie was ready to start painting. Consequently, everyone in the courtyard was treated to a heartwarming sight: He Wenjie set up his easel in a corner of the second-floor terrace, while Xu Hongdou sat quietly beside him, watching him paint. This scene added a sweet atmosphere to the entire courtyard, and those who had been curious about what He Wenjie was painting simply didn't have the heart to disturb them.
Because of the special significance behind the artwork, He Wenjie painted with intense concentration, and naturally, progress was slow. Midway through, as she sat watching him work, Xu Hongdou's eyelids began to droop. After a brief struggle against sleep, He Wenjie felt Xu Hongdou's head drop onto his shoulder. Fortunately, the chair she was sitting in had a high back, otherwise she surely would have toppled over.
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