Chapter 60

I had just finished preparing the competition draft, and it turned out even better than expected.

I was quite satisfied with it and was about to show it to Colin when my phone rang.

“Colin, I was just about to call you. The draft is ready. Do you want to take a look?” I asked.

“It seems that we think alike, Lulu,” he remarked, his voice carrying a touch of charm, much like the comforting warmth of nighttime light.

I pursed my lips, pondering why Colin appeared somewhat flirtatious.

But no, that couldn’t be right.

He had watched me grow up and had always treated me like a sister. I had to be overthinking.

“So, Colin, why are you calling me so late?” I asked.

“Do you want to take on a project? It’s a great opportunity,” he said.

“Do tell me, but I’m not sure if I can do it.”

“A classmate of mine is looking to create a photo album to commemorate his grandparents‘ 50th

wedding anniversary.

“He intends to capture their decades of memories and present them to his grandparents on the exact day. It’s a high–stakes project with a tight timeline, so he’s offering a good sum.”

“How much?” I asked.

relocating to the north, I had come to appreciate the straightforwardness and conciseness of the

“150 thousand dollars.”

What?

His classmate was

into an independent young woman. It

was just an ordinary college student. Could I truly meet

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confidence was

Colin swiftly reassured me, “You’re amazing, Lulu. You’ll do a

much confidence in

don’t you take on this generous offer yourself?”

enjoy working on these lovey–dovey things,” he

that reason

You can concentrate

can begin working on this project. The deadline for the artwork extends beyond New

he reminded me, “Weren’t

a precious treasure and headed to the research

it was late, and there was nowhere to

to visit the research institute was partly due to my strong admiration for

wall on its side.

appeared as a dazzling beacon under

intoxicating beauty.

in the agricultural economics department managed to keep

the rose–covered wall, I reached the front gate of the research institute, where Colin was

a deep breath and felt every part of my body relax, as though

many students preferred, not just

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