Time flew by, and the Chinese New Year holiday came to an end. Wei Chen returned to his work post.
Chen Li stayed at home taking care of Qiuqiu, living a leisurely life. However, with too much free time on his hands, occasionally Chen Li would daydream, always thinking about doing something. At these times, he would hand Qiuqiu over to Fang Yun and spend a few hours in the studio.
While tidying up the room once, Chen Li came across a document lying in the drawer-a letter of employment handed to him by Chen Yunlan before the New Year. Q University of Fine Arts intended to hire him as a teacher.
Nearly a month had passed, and Chen Li hadn't made a decision yet. Seeing the letter again, he paused for a moment, then placed it back in the drawer.
In the evening, when Wei Chen finished work and returned home, Chen Li was still in the studio painting. Wei Chen took Qiuqiu from Fang Yun's hands and went to find Chen Li.
Surprisingly, Chen Li wasn't painting but staring blankly at the evening glow outside on the balcony, lost in thought. Wei Chen approached, and Chen Li didn't notice until Wei Chen stood beside him. Qiuqiu leaped over wanting Chen Li to hold it, and only then did Chen Li react.
He reached out and took Qiuqiu, smiling at Wei Chen. "Achen, you're back."
"Yeah," Wei Chen nodded, reaching out to ruffle Chen Li's hair. "What were you thinking about just now?"
Chen Li had never hidden anything from Wei Chen, so this time he shared his thoughts openly. "I don't know what's gotten into me lately. I want to find something to do, but I don't know what."
During the worst of his autism, Chen Li had shut himself away from the world, not letting anyone in. He didn't want to go out until Wei Chen appeared, slowly unlocking his heart. More people who cared about him began to show up, making him aware of other emotions. His once dark life gradually filled with colors, becoming more vibrant.
Most people appreciated his art, and through his paintings, he began to recognize his own worth. Before, Chen Li had wanted nothing more than to isolate himself from the crowd, creating his own solitary world. But now, after connecting with people and starting to accept them, during idle times, Chen Li found himself wanting to return to the midst of the crowd.
Wei Chen undoubtedly understood Chen Li. He put his arm around Chen Li's shoulder and said, "Li Li, how about this? Q University will start classes in a few days. You can go there to audit, like before. It doesn't matter what classes, just follow your interests."
Wei Chen remembered Q University sending an employment offer to Chen Li but also understood Chen Li's concerns. That's why he hadn't suggested Chen Li accept the teaching position at Q University's School of Fine Arts.
With Chen Li's current abilities, teaching undergraduates at Q University's School of Fine Arts would indeed be well within his capability. However, Chen Li didn't have that much confidence in himself.
Instead of letting Chen Li, who felt uncertain, take up the role of a teacher, it seemed better to have him return to Q University to audit courses. Regardless of the subject or specialty, it would not only broaden Chen Li's knowledge but also allow him to observe how other teachers conducted their classes.
Listening to Wei Chen's suggestion, Chen Li considered it seriously, his face showing genuine contemplation. He found it quite reasonable and felt a bit excited.
Despite this excitement, Chen Li had some concerns. He looked up at Wei Chen, his face displaying conflicting emotions. "If I go to attend classes, who will take care of Qiuqiu?"
In a few days, Fang Yun would take Wei Wei to study abroad, and both Wei Chen and he would be away. Who would take care of Qiuqiu then? The reason Chen Li hadn't returned to Q University to continue his studies was to wait until Qiuqiu was a little older before returning himself.
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The Sweetest Marriage (2)
RomanceContinuation of "The Sweetest Marriage" chapters 201 to 398 (+2 extras)