A New Su Jing

Li Hua's eyes widened with surprise. "Wait a second—are you saying you're going to be an artist now? That explains everything! No wonder you've changed so much. You're practically radiating artist-in-the-making vibes!"

Su Jing responded with a soft smile, her gaze carrying a newfound serenity. She seemed like a completely different person from the Su Jing of the past.

"I wouldn't go that far," she said modestly. "Just because I'm learning doesn't mean I'll end up a painter. I'm taking it one step at a time. Back in school, my teachers used to say I had a natural talent for drawing—whatever I sketched always came to life. I didn't think much of it then, but now I realize this is something I should've paid attention to all along. Learning, growing... it's all about enriching my soul."

She paused, reflecting on the whirlwind of change she'd experienced over the past few months. Traveling through the northern cities had been eye-opening.