The trio rode the school bus and headed straight for the Academy of Fine Arts.

The Metropolis University's Academy of Fine Arts was a world-famous institution and those who were admitted were all the best in the creative circles.

"The Academy of Fine Arts holds an exhibition every quarter.
 Xiangling,
 I recalled that you won the championship every quarter when you studied here in the past.How is the classmate who is often ranked behind you?"

"You mean Pei Ling?
 He went to F Country's Academy of Fine Arts."

Dou Xiangling said to Lisa, "Lili, at the exhibition later, you can look around freely. If you fancy something, you can tell me." Lisa nodded.

They did not have to walk long before they came to a tall, red dome building, which was modeled after a tsar Russian rooftop.

There was a crowd of people walking towards the entrance while engaged in a conversation. The moment the trio appeared, Lisa and Dou Xiangling had immediately become the focus of attention.

"Oh god, isn't that Senior Dou, the goddess of XX? She actually came back?"

"I wonder if Senior Dou will open an exhibition this time around. I love her paintings very much!"

"Me too~"

"Who's that girl standing beside Senior Dou? She's so beautiful!"

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The trio followed along the direction of the crowd and walked in.

There were many who greeted Dou Xiangling along the way, and they could not help but sneak a peek at Lisa.

The interior of the building had a large space, and it was divided into many areas. Each area is only separated by half a wall.

There were already quite a number of people inside. Other than students, there were also contestants, teachers, and professors.

The moment Dou Xiangling entered, she said to Lisa, "Lili, you can take a look around first. I'll go and greet my mentor."

"Ok."

Before she left, she was a little uneasy and so, she said to Qin Yuqiao, "Yuqiao, help me take good care of Lili."

Qin Yuqiao smiled and assured her. "Xiangliang, you can rest assured that I will take good care of Lili."

Only then, did Dou Xiangling feel reassured enough to leave.

Qin Yuqiao had intentions to get closer with Lisa and naturally, she would try her best to express her goodwill.

"Lili let's check out the paintings together. Do you have a certain style you like?"

"No."

The both of them headed over to a corner.

In order to increase her sense of existence before Lisa, Qin Yuqiao acted as a commentator while they walked around. The way she explained was clear and logical.

Lisa suddenly asked her after she heard some of her explanations, "You also major in art?"

Qin Yuqiao was stunned for a moment before she smiled. "No, I major in design, but I have studied art. After all, many aspects in designing require drawing."

Lisa nodded and the both of them continued to walk around.

Lisa looked around for a short while and stopped at a painting.

The name of the painting was 'Gap'. Half of the painting was busy streets, while an old alley was drawn on the other half. In fact, there were not many distinguishing features between the two walkways. The most prominent trait would be the cat standing at the intersection. On the bustling street, the cat's fur was clean and glowing, whereas the cat on the old street alley was dirty.

There was a crowd in front of the painting. Everyone was commenting on it, saying that it was well painted.

Seeing that Lisa was looking at it, she had the thought of wanting to show off in front of her. Therefore, she asked, "Lili, do you like this painting?"

"No."

Lisa walked away after replying.

Qin Yuqiao hastily followed up to her. "Why? I think it's painted pretty well."

She subconsciously wanted to show off as she said, "That painting..."

Lisa suddenly stopped walking and interrupted her. "The finishing touches of that painting should have been on the two cats. However, the painter did not draw out the expressions within their eyes. Both cats' eyes were dull. What's good about it?"

"Erm..."

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Lisa walked out after she said her point. In fact, she was rather fond of paintings on ancient Earth. However, she did not like these types of paintings that were at the beginner level.

Qin Yuqiao hastily rushed over when she saw her leaving. "Why are you leaving?"

"I want to check out the art gallery."

As she said that, Lisa took out her phone and sent Dou Xiangling a message.

Afterwhich, she put away her phone and asked Qin Yuqiao, "Are there any museums that contain famed works in the academy?"

"There is." Qin Yuqiao thought to herself, "You don't even know anything. Can you understand those paintings in the museum?"

She felt that Lisa was talking nonsense when she commented on that painting earlier on.

However, she did not make her thoughts obvious. She then informed her where the museum was located, and Lisa headed there.

When Qin Yuqiao wanted to tag along, her phone suddenly rang.

The call was from Qin Yi. Qin Yuqiao glanced at Lisa who walked ahead and did not follow her. Instead, she stepped aside to answer the phone.

Lisa only discovered Qin Yuqiao had not tagged along after she walked for a while. She paid no attention to it and took out her phone to check the museum's location.

The museum was not far from her, but she still had to take several turns.

Just as she took a turn, she overheard two students' conversation. "I didn't expect the museum to be closed today. I originally wanted to check out XX's painting. I would always make a visit whenever I lack inspiration."

"It can't be helped. Every month, the museum had to be closed for two days for maintenance."

As they talked, they turned and headed somewhere else.

Lisa stopped when she heard the contents of their conversation.

However, she did not wish to return to the exhibition. Using her phone, she checked for the way to the School of Mechanical Engineering.

Just as she was about to leave the Academy of Fine Arts, Qin Yuqiao's voice sounded from behind her. "Lili."

Lisa stopped and looked back at her.

"Aren't you going to the museum to look at the famous paintings? Why are you headed in that direction?"

"The museum is closed today."

Lisa said that and walked away.

Qin Yuqiao hastily said, "Then let's go back to the exhibition hall. Otherwise, Dou Xiangling will be going around looking for us."

"You can give her a call. I wish to check out the other schools."

A trace of displeasure flashed through her eyes. Qin Yuqiao did not wish to walk around on such a hot day. She would rather find a sheltered spot and take a seat.

Lisa glanced at her. "If you don't want to tag along, you can go back. After my cousin is done, just give me a call."

How could Qin Yuqiao allow Lisa to take a stroll alone? She immediately revealed a smile and said, "How could I possibly not want to tag along with you? I just thought that the university is too big and you might complain of being tired later."

"I won't."

Since Lisa had said so, Qin Yuqiao could only follow along.

The two of them walked out of the Academy of Fine Arts and walked towards the main road.

On the way, there weren't that many people around. But whenever they saw Lisa, they would reveal a stunned expression.

Following that, they would softly discuss which school she was from.

After a while, Qin Yuqiao could not help but laugh as she said, "If you were to study here, you would definitely be the campus belle."

Whereas deep down, she thought to herself, "Unfortunately, you will never get a chance to study here."

Lisa could not even be bothered to spare her a glance. Both of them walked for some time and Qin Yuqiao finally asked in a casual tone, "Lili, you've won the championships in the racing competition. Have you ever thought of taking up an endorsement?"

"I don't want to."

"Why not? You would definitely earn a lot of money if you were to take up endorsements."

"I am not short of money."

Just as Qin Yuqiao wanted to persuade her, she heard panting breaths beside her. "My boyfriend said that the robot programming of a robot at the high-tech laboratory building has an error and it ran out and injured people."

"Gosh, then isn't it dangerous for the people outside?"

"That's right. We should hurry and head to the classroom lest we encounter it."