translated_Chapter 63

63: Studying in France

“Yes, I’ve sacrificed many years for your hobby.”

“It was your choice. If you don’t want to take over, you can give it to another family or sell it,” Qiu Ci said, trying not to look at the gilded notice on the table.

Qiu Shi shook her head, “No, little brother, Father’s shares must be in our hands, otherwise, what will happen in the future?”

“You don’t want to give up material comforts, nor spiritual love? You want everything,” Qiu Ci said, looking at the woman.

“What’s wrong with that? Haven’t you enjoyed these things? Don’t think you live such a simple life. Do you know that art class of yours, if a regular person were running it, it would be enough for a family of four to starve to death five times over.”

“I’m not doing it to make money.”

“You’re so noble, you don’t do it for money. Without Louis, what would you be? A weed from the orphanage?” Qiu Shi’s words became increasingly harsh.

“How are you any different? Qiu Shi, have you developed a sense of superiority from being in this circle for so long?”

“I want you to be like me, to study finance, to work.”

“I’m not going.”

“Whether you go or not, I’m cutting off your funds unless you go to Paris, in which case I’ll give you pocket money.”

Qiu Ci almost couldn’t catch his breath, “Is it really necessary, Qiu Shi?”

“It is necessary.” Qiu Shi’s eyes were firm, “Good little brother, just think of it as doing it for me. I promised her it would only be for three or four years, but don’t worry, I’ll pave the way for you. When the time comes, you can have as many students as you want, and support as many people as you want.”

Qiu Ci’s gaze landed on the notice, the school name written in light, italicized Italian script, “I don’t want to go.”

Qiu Shi chuckled inwardly. Her brother only responded to tough love. “I said, just think of it as doing it for me. I won’t completely let go then. We two will inherit Father’s business together. Louis and I will both be your backing.”

Qiu Ci picked up the notice, “Are you really in love with Tsukimi Rin? It’s been quite a while, hasn’t it?”

“Four years,” Qiu Shi said, a curve forming on her lips, “Do you know what she does?”

“Lawyer?” Qiu Ci guessed, as there were many related books at their house that year.

Qiu Shi shook her head, “She studied law in college, but now she’s a private investigator. She always wanted to be a private investigator and even left home because of it…” Talking about this, Qiu Shi had endless things to say.

Qiu Ci listened, his right hand trembling slightly.

“So that she can continue to be a detective in the future, I can’t give up the financial industry. Even if I step down, you have to take over. A private detective isn’t a stable profession.”

“That’s great, you’re considering the future for both of you.”

“Yes.” Qiu Shi felt she had convinced Qiu Ci, “Resolve your current matters as soon as possible.”

“I have one more condition.” Qiu Ci wanted to hold onto the art studio until the end, “After I leave, will you continue to invest in the studio?”

Qiu Shi was in a good mood and didn’t want to refuse him, “Alright, find an agent then.”

After simply finding a person in charge, Qiu Ci said goodbye to his students.

In the corner, a half-finished sketch had the owner’s name “Jing Yueming” written in the upper right corner.

Su Yuyang told him that he missed that kid by only ten minutes last time.

This time, Qiu Ci decided to wait for him a while.

He waited until eight in the evening, and all the students had left.

Everyone knew that this might be the last time they saw Teacher Qiu, and they all said a lot of farewells and thanks.

Qiu Ci also received abstract children’s paintings from these sketching and painting masters.

It seemed he wouldn’t be able to wait for that kid today.

Qiu Ci wrote a note and clipped it to his drawing board.

Then, thinking that other children might feel unfairly treated, he clipped notes to everyone’s drawing boards.

He turned off the lights and locked the door for the last time.

His teaching career had ended abruptly.

But even if he didn’t paint or run classes, he could still do many things.

The next day, Jing Yueming came in, wiping away tears.

Little Jun, the idle king, enthusiastically asked him what was wrong.

Jing Yueming choked, “My mom is leaving, and my dad is going back to our hometown, and he has to take me with him… I’m packing my things…”

Little Jun, who was older than everyone else, handed a tissue to this elementary school student, no, middle school student, “It’s okay, it’s okay, you can come back after school starts.”

“I’ll have to go to middle school in my hometown when school starts…”

“Work hard, and get into the capital, we all believe in you, don’t cry, don’t cry, Teacher Qiu left you a note, go and see it.”

Jing Yueming wiped his nose and gently picked up the note.

“It’s a pity I haven’t met you yet. You’re very talented and hardworking. If we are destined, I’ll wait for you in a more magnificent future.” At the end, a small firework was drawn to set the mood.

Jing Yueming wanted to cry even more.

…

Su Yuyang, upon learning that he was going to France, also came along, all clingy.

He was studying makeup at an academy. This guy was actually still a kid.

He was only fifteen or sixteen when he sold cosmetics at his own counter.

Amidst the dull courses, Qiu Ci would take time to go to fashion shows.

He participated in clubs and competitions.

It was also his first time attending university.

He taught himself clothing design knowledge and participated in some fashion competitions.

He also kept an eye on these competitions.

There were too many talented people.

From forty-year-olds to fourteen-year-old designers.

Qiu Shi would call from time to time to urge him.

“How haven’t you graduated yet?” Qiu Shi seemed a little anxious. In fact, Qiu Shi had been urging him like this for the past three years.

Qiu Ci had roughly guessed that it was probably because she had argued with Tsukimi Rin, “I’ve been recommended for postgraduate studies, so there’s still at least two years.”

“Are you being recommended or are you extending your studies? I heard that you’ve been doing clothing design and always skipping classes. It’s only been a few years since I left you alone, and you’ve become so daring. If you participate in these things and don’t study properly, then you can forget about running that art class.”

“Have you been doing well? Dating?” Qiu Ci snorted coldly. His sister wasn’t dating for the sake of dating. His sister was just too lonely when she went to Japan. He hadn’t seen her be that affectionate after returning to China.

There would soon be a youth fashion competition in China, and submissions had to be made offline.

Calculating the days, it would soon be around the Spring Festival.

Qiu Ci decided to go back and take a look, submit his work, and celebrate the New Year with Su Yuyang, but not find Qiu Shi.

Su Yuyang had returned to China after studying for two years, as this guy wasn’t suitable for school life.

He took the money and started his own business at home.

Su Yuyang even thoughtfully told him that Ai La was also there, “Come on over, and give your sister a surprise, it’s been several years since you’ve seen each other, right?”

The accompanying picture was taken a few days ago when the club opened and Qiu Shi came to support it with everyone. It was estimated that this group of young people would be playing together tonight as well.

In the photo, Qiu Shi was chatting happily with a girl in a white dress, with some ambiguity in their interactions.