Rebirth: He refused to Divorce Again-Chapter 1570: There Is No Rank or Status Before Art

Then Gu Qiaoqiao, holding the box containing the wood carving, walked towards the building of her classroom.

Gu Qiaoqiao walked at a leisurely pace, carrying the box. She hadn’t been at school often, so she didn’t know many classmates, and she had to pass by two other arts department classrooms on her way to her own.

As she got there, she recognized more classmates, and then heard a familiar girl’s voice behind her shouting, "Qiaoqiao, Gu Qiaoqiao, wait for me."

Gu Qiaoqiao turned around with the box in her arms and saw it was Xie Hongli. She was also holding a box. The two girls exchanged glances and shared a little laugh before heading to their classroom with a light step.

Xie Hongli was the classmate Gu Qiaoqiao talked to the most at the Art Academy, although they didn’t interact a lot because, indeed, Gu Qiaoqiao was seldom there.

But now graduation approached. Though they hadn’t had much time together, a deep sense of reluctance developed, and classmates who seldom spoke now nodded and smiled at each other, for soon they would go their separate ways, scattered across the world, perhaps never meeting again in their lifetime. This made them cherish these last moments of graduation more.

After entering the classroom, almost all the classmates were there, sitting in their seats with various works before them: plaster statues, wire artworks, and more...

After all, they studied sculpture.

There were no strict limits on materials that could be used.

However, when Gu Qiaoqiao revealed the camphor wood eagle, the air in the classroom seemed to stop flowing, and everyone held their breath.

This is no exaggeration!

It’s like suddenly seeing a stunning beauty; regardless of gender, that moment takes everyone’s breath away.

This response is natural when encountering something extremely beautiful, where it is impossible to find flaws in it. At that moment, in every eye, the camphor wood eagle seemed so; since the box opened, many imagined the eagle about to spread its wings and take flight.

Especially those eyes, sharp and dominating.

They made people feel as if they dared not speak loudly.

It was truly magical, incredible.

This kind of astonishing spirit from a piece of art, could it be the highest level of mastery the teacher mentioned?

Regardless, Gu Qiaoqiao’s work was the best.

It was no surprise initially either, as Gu Qiaoqiao’s work was outstanding in this school.

Moreover, Gu Qiaoqiao was soon to stay at the school to teach, which wasn’t a secret, and everyone was convinced. Even with a tinge of envy, reality was stronger; there is no hierarchy in art. If a better work existed than Gu Qiaoqiao’s, all admiring eyes would turn to it.

So, Gu Qiaoqiao sincerely accepted her classmates’ praise. Later, the teacher chose some works to place in the school’s exhibit room. Gu Qiaoqiao’s wood carving eagle was placed in the most prominent spot, representing the academy’s success. Future leaders visiting would be astonished, greatly benefiting the Art Academy’s future development.

During lunch, they ate at the cafeteria. After lunch, Gu Qiaoqiao went back to her dormitory to rest. There were originally four roommates, but now two had moved out to rent places outside, leaving a girl named Ying Xue. She wasn’t from the same department, studying Chinese painting instead, and her work was very full of Spiritual Energy. She often sketched outside, seldom in the dorm, so Gu Qiaoqiao was surprised to find her there upon returning.

When Gu Qiaoqiao entered, Ying Xue sat on her bed, holding a drawing board, tears on her face, her eyes blankly staring at the wall, seemingly in her own world.

Gu Qiaoqiao wasn’t familiar with her, merely acquaintances. She knew this girl possessed Spiritual Energy and talent, evident in her paintings, and she was pretty, her eyebrows, in particular, often shrouded in a light mist, adding to her thin figure, giving her a Sister Lin vibe.

Beyond this, Gu Qiaoqiao knew little about her.

Seeing Ying Xue like this, Gu Qiaoqiao hesitated at the doorway, unsure whether to enter. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

After all, unexpectedly coming across someone in such a state is a bit awkward.

Unexpectedly, Ying Xue was very sensitive, immediately sensing someone entered. She hastily looked up, surprised to see Gu Qiaoqiao, then quickly turned away, wiping her tears. Holding her drawing board, she stood up, biting her lip, forcing a smile, quietly saying, "Gu Qiaoqiao, did you have lunch?"

Gu Qiaoqiao slightly smiled, closed the door, given her bed was opposite Ying Xue’s. Gu Qiaoqiao entered without sitting but rather glanced outside, turning back to ask with a smile, "I did. I didn’t see you at the cafeteria; did you eat?"

A bit unfamiliar with each other, Gu Qiaoqiao wasn’t sure what to say, sticking to superficial pleasantries about whether one has eaten.

Ying Xue nodded, "I ate, went early."

Where to go from here, Gu Qiaoqiao smiled, asking, "We’re in the same year, right?"

Gu Qiaoqiao wasn’t embarrassed to ask since the other dorm-mate was from a year below, having shared the dorm with them.

"Yes, same year, I’m graduating too this year."

In this era, families sending children to study art wasn’t easy, but graduates from this academy had reasonable job placement prospects, with many cultural halls and schools hiring. However, Gu Qiaoqiao’s specialty made finding relevant work less easy.

Tears still lingered on the girl’s eyelashes as Gu Qiaoqiao pretended not to notice, sat opposite, removed her coat, hung it up, prepared to nap. She thought the girl wouldn’t speak further, but unexpectedly, Ying Xue quietly said, "Gu Qiaoqiao, I heard from our teacher you’re staying on to teach. That’s truly impressive; I admire you!"

"Oh, I’m flattered; it’s really nothing special. I just know a bit about carving. The academy leaders want to cultivate talent, so I must thank them for this opportunity..."

Now Gu Qiaoqiao was adept at official-sounding speech, whether sincerity or politeness, ensuring it was pleasant to hear.