Jin Tiancheng's words instantly struck a chord with countless viewers online.
Wu Xinyou stared at him for a while, a little surprised, yet not all that surprised.
Then she slowly stood, walked over, and reached out to take the painting.
"Thank you, Teacher Jin."
A weight lifted from Jin Tiancheng's heart, and his tone grew lighter.
"Open it and have a look."
Wu Xinyou lowered her head, tore off the wrapping, and unrolled the long paper tube.
It was a half-length portrait of him.
In the painting, he sat on a ridge between fields, with endless farmland and a clear blue sky behind him.
His head was turned slightly, his gaze resting on Xie Lin and Lu Ye laughing and playing nearby. Bathed in sunlight, he looked especially gentle.
Only his eyes held a hint of melancholy.
[Oh my god, this is so well painted.]
[He captured Youyou's whole aura. That's incredible.]
[Jin really loves him so much. He didn't even miss the look in Youyou's eyes.]
[A dozen Alphas like this, please!!!]
[...]
Wu Xinyou's lips parted slightly. She stared at it for a long while, her eyes beginning to grow hot, even her heartbeat quickening considerably.
Was this what I looked like through other people's eyes?
"Thank you. It's beautifully painted. I love it."
His voice trembled as he carefully rolled up the painting.
Then he went back, picked up his gift box beside his seat, and held it out to Jin Tiancheng.
"As it happens, my gift is for you too, Teacher Jin. I was worried you wouldn't like it, but now it seems..."
"Don't tell me."
Jin Tiancheng hastily cut him off and practically snatched it into his hands.
"I'll open it myself."
He removed the wrapping, took out the box inside, and opened it.
It