It was already past ten o'clock when we came back from the dance.

Now the university management is not as strict as it was later. Boys can freely enter and exit the girls' dormitory and stay overnight. As long as it is not outrageous, the counselor basically doesn't care. Lu Xiaolin is alone, and Anna is worried about letting her go back alone so late, so she let her stay in her dormitory at night. There is an older sister in the dormitory that she can go out tonight and she can sleep just in her bed. She refused to sleep, so she squeezed into Anna's bed. The two of them slept in the bed, muttering and whispering for a long time in the quilt before going to bed. Until the lights were turned off late at night, everyone in the dormitory was asleep, fearing that others would affect their sleep, Lu Xiaolin was also sleepy, so she stopped.

Lu Xiaolin, who was on the same pillow, quickly fell asleep. Listening to her breathing, Anna was not sleepy at all. Thinking about where Lu Zhongjun was now and what he was doing, and recalling the scene when she met Li Mei when she first came.

Such a girl in her prime ended her youthful life because of the disappointment of the unfaithful man. Now this unfaithful man not only continues to go to his university and has a girlfriend, but also looks like he is going to study abroad, and his bright future is waiting for him ahead.

The so-called enemy is narrow. Although she is not Li Mei, she has lived under the name of Li Mei for so long. Now that she has met this scum, if she doesn't do anything to tear off the hypocritical mask of this gentle scum, she will be really sorry for the identity of Li Mei who she borrowed and used for so long.

The next day was Sunday. Unable to resist Lu Xiaolin's enthusiasm, Anna followed her out for a day. When she came back, Lu Xiaolin said she would take her to her house to meet her father, and first as her friend. Anna declined. Seeing that she didn't go, Lu Xiaolin had to give up. The two agreed to meet again next time they had time, and they broke up and went back to school.

Another week passed in a blink of an eye, and another weekend came.

During this week, Anna received three letters from Zhu Jianbin. The letter did not write anything else, it was just a poem. At the end of the letter, she was given a few words to praise her, or a few thoughts about life. At the end of the last letter, she reminded her not to forget to participate in the weekend's poetry club activities, saying that she was looking forward to her arrival very much.

If you hadn't already known his true face, just looking at these letters, Zhu Jianbin gave people the feeling that he was very talented and gentle. The poems were indeed good, and even the words that compliment her were quite ingenious. Sometimes they were combined with a few ancient poems, and sometimes they quoted foreign poems. In short, it can not only achieve the purpose of praising and expressing one's admiration, but it will not make people feel embarrassed.

When it was time, Anna followed others' example and went over. When she arrived at the venue, there were already many people inside. She stood at the door and looked around. Zhu Jianbin, who had been paying attention to the movements at the door, saw her. His eyes lit up, and he spoke to the officer next to him, immediately greeted her with a smile, and warmly greeted her to take her seat.

Now poetry is now popular, and the poets invited by the event are also very famous. The entire event was held very successfully. The lecture was like a bead, and after the end, many students squeezed to the rostrum to invite the poet to sign their own autographs.

Anna closed the notebook, looked at Zhu Jianbin, and turned around and left.

Sure enough, Zhu Jianbin quickly chased after him and asked Anna why she didn't sign the autograph. Anna said that there were too many people and couldn't squeeze in. Zhu Jianbin said that if she wanted it, she could take it for her to sign it separately for the poet.

Anna handed him the notebook.

Zhu Jianbin asked her to wait for a while and turned back. Sure enough, he ran back shortly after, saying that not only did he get the signature, but he also asked the poet to write a separate message to her on the title page of the notebook.

Anna showed a very surprised expression and thanked him repeatedly.

Zhu Jianbin looked at her and said, "You don't have to be polite, it's just a trivial matter. I met this poet very early and I have a good relationship. I can introduce you to you if I have the opportunity in the future."

Anna thanked him again. After that, she turned around and wanted to leave.

"Class Ana!" Zhu Jianbin chased after him, "I have two concert tickets to the People's Concert Hall tomorrow night. I think you should like the concert. If you have time, can you enjoy it with me?"

Anna stopped and smiled and said, "Actually tomorrow is my birthday. I am not familiar with the place in Beijing and I am a little lonely alone. If you have time, can you have a meal with me?"

Zhu Jianbin showed surprise and nodded immediately.

"I am so honored that Ana! I can't ask for anything! Where do you want to eat, I'll treat you!"

“I heard that Maxim restaurant is very famous. Can I go there?”

Anna smiled.

...

Maxim Restaurant has been open for less than two years. When it was just opened, the news even appeared on the news broadcast of CCTV that day. Frenchman Pierre Cardin and China spent millions of dollars to air the full set of high-end Western restaurants that were open at 3 Royal Avenue in Paris, which was extremely luxurious and led a generation of gorgeous decorations to No. 2 West Street, Chongwenmen, Beijing. At this time, when Chinese people earn only a few dozen yuan a month, this Western restaurant is nowhere to be reached in the eyes of ordinary people. Most of the people who go in for dinner were foreigners, and the rest were all identifiable. Many ordinary citizens only dared to come to the door and quietly peek inside and look curiously.

Zhu Jianbin naturally knew about Maxim Restaurant, but never thought of going in for a meal. Hearing Anna suddenly mentioned this, he was immediately embarrassed.

He was about to study abroad, and naturally he had secretly learned and imitated the etiquette of the Western dining table. But Maxim's restaurant was not something he could afford. It is said that it would cost 5 yuan to drink a cup of coffee, and a 10% service fee. If you had a meal, you wouldn't be able to get it if you didn't have one or two hundred yuan.

"It's inconvenient, right? I'll just say it. Then forget it."

Anna turned around and was about to leave.

"Wait a moment!"

Zhu Jianbin gritted his teeth and called Anna.

He has always had excellent grades and received a first-class scholarship every academic year, with 100 yuan each time, and most of it is still stored. He originally planned to use it to customize clothing and other uses before going abroad. Now he meets such a beautiful woman he likes, and the other party seems to be a bit of that to him. If he feels sorry for the money and makes her underestimate him for missing the opportunity, it will not only be a shame to lose face, but it will also be a pity.

"No problem. I will invite you to Maxim's restaurant for dinner tomorrow night to celebrate your birthday!" Zhu Jianbin smiled generously.

Anna showed surprise again, smiling.

"Is that so good! I've heard the name of this restaurant for a long time, and finally I have the chance to go in and have a meal! Thank you, Lord!"

At such a beautiful woman who looked up to him with admiration, Zhu Jianbin suddenly stopped feeling sorry for money.

Isn’t it just one or two hundred yuan? Compared to being favored by such a rare beauty, what is money? Besides, he has a girlfriend who can provide him with financial support.

...

The next day, Anna dressed up carefully, put down her long hair, applied a little powdery lipstick, wore high fashion bought from Wangfujing Shopping Mall, wore high heels, and brought things to Maxim Restaurant in advance.

Thirty years later, Maxim Restaurant opened ten branches around the world. When Anna was studying in Paris, she liked the artistic atmosphere of the restaurant there and often went to party with classmates and friends. Now, the second Maxim Restaurant in Beijing, now, the world's second Maxim Restaurant, is more intense as the aristocratic and artistic style that comes to her face is more intense than the one after thirty years later. The interior is not only beautifully decorated, but also has a strong artistic atmosphere everywhere. There is even a human painting on the restaurant mural. It is said that when it was opened, the Chinese side specially asked the Beijing Cultural Bureau and the Public Security Bureau for this painting, and finally got the decision of a deputy prime minister to keep it as it was.

When Anna arrived, there was no customer inside. The dinner business had not started. She went straight to the front desk and asked the waiter in neat Western-style waitresses for a more hidden seat. After booking the seat, she really liked the decoration inside, so she slowly walked along the corridor. After a poster of the seven-piece rock band members that are still unknown, she finally stopped in front of a carpet. While looking at it, she suddenly heard a voice coming from behind: "Miss, do you like this carpet?"

He is a mellow and gentle woman with a voice.

Anna turned around and saw a woman in her forties and fifties. She had black hair neatly wrapped around her head, with heavy makeup, big red lipstick, and the suit she wore was probably a rare high-end customization in China now.

Time has left traces on this woman, but when she stood there with a smile on her face, she exuded a strong artist temperament, just like the hostess of a French salon.

"This is Madame Song, our restaurant general manager."

The waiter introduced it.

This woman graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts and was approved by the Prime Minister in the 1950s to become the first person to go abroad due to marriage. In the early 1980s, she returned to China and became the representative of Pier Cardin Company in China. She was called Madame Song by people in the circle. In most Chinese people, she still can't tell what fashion is, high-end clothing and high-end customization are now undoubtedly the godmother-level figure who has led the fashion in Beijing.

Due to the estrangement of the times, Anna has never heard of this lady's name, but she must be an ordinary person to become the general manager of Maxim Restaurant.

"Yes, Madame," Anna responded with a smile, "this wall-mounted tapestries have a strong Master Marin Valbanov style, but strangely, I can't find any signatures related to him."

Ms. Song laughed, her eyes shining slightly.

"You have a good vision. You are right. This tapestry is a work by Marin. He painted it for me when the restaurant opened. He is also my husband. He has a Chinese name called Wanman."

“OMG!”

Anna couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice.

Valbanov died in Beijing in the late 1980s. Like most artists, once they die, their value and evaluation immediately rose.

When she was studying modern art in France, the professor highly praised Valbanov. Influenced by her, Anna was also familiar with Valbanov's works and liked that strong personal style.

I never thought that I would meet this Chinese wife of this master of art here!

"Miss, do you know my husband, too?"

Anna's reaction surprised Ms. Song.

Today she happened to have something to do when she came to the restaurant. When she came out, she saw the young lady standing at the front of her husband's work and checked it out. On a whim, she walked over and talked. Unexpectedly, the other party could not only recognize the work, but also seemed to be quite familiar with her husband. It was inevitable that she was a little surprised. Although Valbanov was very famous in the modern art circle abroad, most people in China had never even heard of his name.

"Oh yes! Of course I know!" Anna said, "He is a Bulgarian and has been living and creating in Paris for a long time. He is known as the fighter of modern wall hanging art and a pioneer of modern wall hanging art. Not only do I like it, but our professors also highly value his works!"

"Have you been abroad?"

"Yes, my name is Anna. I have lived and studied in the United States and Paris."

To Ms. Song, who is all in the foreign style, Anna naturally doesn't have to worry about it, and said to the truth.

Ms. Song looked at Anna with a slightly surprised look. "It's over." She finally smiled, "Thank you for admiring my husband's works so much. Next weekend I will hold a small clothing press conference here, and all the friends present are there. My husband will come at that time. If you are interested, you are welcome to attend. This is my business card."

Ms. Song took out a business card from her bag and handed it over.

Anna took it with both hands.

"Thank you for inviting me, it's a great honor. I will definitely come at that time."

Ms. Song nodded: "Just report my name when you arrive, I will come out to pick you up." After telling Anna her name, she glanced at the restaurant, "Are you here to have dinner with your friends?"

"Yes. It's okay in the afternoon, so come early." Anna said.

Ms. Song nodded and ordered the waiter to send Anna a cup of coffee and keep it in her account.

"Then I'll leave first, and look forward to seeing you next week, Miss Anna. I wish you a happy evening meal."

"Thank you Madame!"
Chapter completed!