Editor Zhang really liked his drawing of A Yu.
He said she was full of life, as if she really existed...
His reply was followed by a long string of ellipses.
It seemed Editor Zhang couldn't think of a better way to describe her just then.
He scrolled down.
Then he saw what came next—like a monster.
A monster...?
Indeed, A Yu had an inexplicable, eerie air about her that made her seem somewhat inhuman.
But a monster...?
The man figured Editor Zhang must have been reading too many monster stories.
After all, the website was currently holding an art contest themed around strange tales of monsters.
He was entering it too.
For an obscure artist like him, entering contests was an effective way to raise his profile.
He told Editor Zhang that he'd based the drawing on a real person, and Editor Zhang was astonished.
He asked if he could meet A Yu, explaining that the website was planning an offline event and hoped she could attend as a guest.
She'd definitely make a big splash.
The man's work would be exhibited there too.
The man hesitated for a while, then agreed.
He'd thought about asking A Yu what she thought.
But he didn't have her contact information.
He could only wait for her to come find him the next time it rained.
He checked the weather forecast. The next rain wasn't expected for another two days.
Too long.
If he let this chance slip by, it would be hard to get another.
He thought A Yu would probably be willing.
After all, people who liked "eccentric outfits" were usually happy to show off what made them special.
This was a good opportunity.
Even if A Yu wasn't interested, she could turn it down in person later.
He'd