Chapter 1663: Fulfilling the Promise of That Year

Jiang Motian nodded, indicating she liked it.

Jiang Baobao then said, "Then let's try it on."

The two of them took a formal dress and left.

Meanwhile, Li Moning held her phone, tilting her head as she watched the two of them, completely bewildered.

Does something feel not quite right?

In the end, Jiang Motian bought the blue formal dress.

This dress was simple and elegant; there was nothing to find fault with.

Yet it also lacked any highlights.

Li Moning didn't interject with any more comments; her round eyes occasionally looked at her sister, and occasionally at her mother.

Finally, when Jiang Motian went to the restroom, Li Moning couldn't hold back and asked her mother about the situation: "Did something happen that I don't know about?"

"Nothing much happened, it's just that the designer you mentioned... is the younger sister of your sister's classmate."

The younger sister of an ordinary classmate wouldn't be enough to make both of them change their expressions.

Could it be...

Li Moning widened her eyes and asked, "Is it that classmate who already passed away!?"

"Mm."

This answer made Li Moning gasp.

Then she immediately felt annoyed and muttered, "Look at what I've done!"

Everyone was happy just a moment ago, but now, she must have caused her sister to recall sad memories!

Seeing Li Moning hanging her head, feeling very self-reproachful, Jiang Baobao said, "You didn't know, there's no need to blame yourself, and besides..."

Jiang Baobao paused for a moment, then said meaningfully, "Since Tiantian has returned, some things must still be faced."

"Face what? Could she still find trouble for my sister? The things from back then weren't my sister's fault..."

Li Moning's emotions were a bit agitated.

But Jiang Baobao tugged at her wrist, signaling Li Moning not to say any more.

On the other side, Jiang Motian walked out of the restroom.

She was just about to call for her mother and sister, but discovered that both of them were staring at her... smiling.

Jiang Motian looked down at herself, then asked, "Is there something strange about me?"

Li Moning hurriedly denied it, "No, it's perfect!"

"Then why are you both smiling so... deliberately?"

Hearing this, the mother and daughter both put away their smiles.

Oh no, now it's even more deliberate!

Jiang Motian didn't ask further, but she discovered something in her heart.

Jiang Baobao was ultimately more composed; she opened her mouth and changed the subject: "It's very hot today, let me treat you two to ice cream!"

"Okay, I want to eat matcha ice cream with little chocolate beans sprinkled on top!"

Mentioning food, Li Moning responded immediately.

Jiang Motian was not interested in ice cream.

But to avoid being a killjoy, she curled her lips and did not voice any objections.

One week later—

The art competition's award ceremony was held in Ireland.

When Jiang Motian was in university, she had come to this country for travel.

This is a country with a lot of local character.

But compared to rediscovering the beauty of this country, she was looking forward more to having her work hung in the Meishuguan in Dublin after the award ceremony.

This was a promise she made to someone back then.

Now she had done it.

It could also be considered... making up for a regret from back then.

However, when Jiang Motian saw her winning work hanging in the Meishuguan...

Her smile was somewhat stiff.

There was no other reason.

It was only because that pair of eyes in the painting had frequently appeared in her dreams recently!

Dreams are uncontrollable; Jiang Motian could only feel secretly annoyed when she woke up.

But at this moment... she could choose not to look at that painting!

Jiang Motian coldly lowered her eyes and kept her distance from the work.

There were reporters interviewing on-site.

He came over with a camera and said to Jiang Motian, "Miss Jiang, let me take a photo of you and your work."

This was a very normal request.

Who would have thought, Jiang Motian refused, saying: "Better not, you can take a photo of me alone, or take a photo of the work, either is fine."

"Ah? Why is that?"

"I'm worried that if you take a photo of me and the painting together, the people looking at the photo won't know whether to look at me or the painting."

This slightly arrogant remark was said by Jiang Motian in a joking tone, and it didn't seem awkward at all.

It even made others smile.

And...

What Jiang Motian said was true.

Today, Jiang Motian was wearing that blue evening gown.

The deep blue set off her skin, making it look snow-white.

The tailored fit perfectly showcased her figure.

And those priceless jewels made Jiang Motian appear extraordinarily elegant.

A woman like this standing there was a perfect painting.

Even more captivating than a real painting.

The reporter accepted Jiang Motian's suggestion and decided to take a solo photo of her.

However, at this moment, a staff member approached Jiang Motian and said to her, "Miss Jiang, your painting has been reserved."

This news made Jiang Motian freeze.

When she won the award, the organizing committee had asked Jiang Motian if she would agree if someone wanted to collect her winning piece.

Jiang Motian hadn't intended to keep the painting anyway, so she had agreed.

But she hadn't expected... it would be so soon!

The people around who heard this news were also taken aback.

This... the exhibition hadn't even started for half an hour yet.

And it was already reserved?

Jiang Motian's popularity was evident!

After their surprise, the crowd looked at Jiang Motian with smiles.

They felt this beautiful painter had a promising future.

But Jiang Motian wasn't very happy; she asked the staff member, "May I ask for the other party's name?"

"The other party did not leave a name; it is anonymous."

Anonymous...

If it were the Li Family wanting to collect it, they naturally wouldn't be anonymous.

Then...

Could it be you, Xie Wanyi!

Jiang Motian turned around and began searching all around.

But she didn't see the person she was hoping for, and in the end, she just withdrew her gaze in disappointment.

However, what Jiang Motian didn't know was that in a corner not far away, a man wearing sunglasses was watching her every move.

Xie Wanyi knew Jiang Motian had won the award.

He had flown over specifically to attend her award ceremony.

But he could sense from Jiang Motian's attitude toward that painting... that she was still angry with him.

Heh, shouldn't she be angry?

Jiang Motian probably never wanted to see him again in her life.

Xie Wanyi smiled self-deprecatingly, then pushed through the crowd and walked out of the Meishuguan.

The distance between him and Jiang Motian was growing further and further.

Yet, his chest felt increasingly stifled.

Leaving Ireland, Xie Wanyi returned directly to the headquarters of Wuyou Hall.

Xie Wanyi had no other property, so he lived here.

His room was simple, with pitifully few belongings.

So when there was an extra person in the room, Xie Wanyi noticed it instantly.

The white, chubby middle-aged man sitting in the room at this moment was the West Hall Master.

As soon as the West Hall Master saw Xie Wanyi, he narrowed his eyes: "You're young, after all; your wounds heal fast, and you can still go out and have fun."

In Wuyou Hall, failing a mission meant receiving punishment.

Even the number one Task Catcher on the leaderboard was no exception.

In reality, Xie Wanyi's wounds had not fully healed.

But he didn't explain; he leaned over and sat opposite the West Hall Master, asking first, "Do you have business with me?"

The West Hall Master didn't say it directly.

Instead, he started finding fault: "You junior, what kind of attitude is that? Don't you know you should stand when speaking to an elder!"

"An elder?"