It's past ten o'clock when the prom comes back.

Now the university is not as strict as it was later. Boys are free to come and go in and out of the girls' dormitories, and stay overnight or something. As long as it's not too outrageous, the counselor basically doesn't ask. Lu Xiaolin was alone, and Anna didn't worry about letting her go back alone so late, so she let her live in her bedroom at night. There is an eldest sister in the bedroom who will not return tonight, which was just right for Lu Xiaolin to sleep. She refused to sleep, so she had to squeeze into Anna's bed. The two slept in the same bed, and muttered and whispered for a long time in the bed before going to bed, until the lights went out late at night, and everyone in the same bedroom slept, for fear of affecting others' sleep, Lu Xiaolin was also sleepy, so he stopped.

Lu Xiaolin, who was on the same pillow, quickly fell asleep. Listening to the sound of her breathing, Anna didn't feel sleepy at all. Thinking about where Lu Zhongjun is now and what he is doing, he recalls the scene when he first came to meet Li Mei.

Such a girl in the mood for love ended her young life because of the disappointment of the negative man. Now this negative man not only continues to go to his college and has a girlfriend, but also looks like he is going to study abroad, and a bright future awaits him.

The so-called narrow road is narrow. Although she is not Li Mei, she has lived in the name of Li Mei for so long. Now that she has met this scumbag, if she doesn't do something to tear off the hypocritical mask of this Sven scum, she will really be sorry for the identity of Li Mei that she has borrowed for so long.

The next day was Sunday. couldn't resist Lu Xiaolin's enthusiasm, Anna went out with her for a day. When she came back, Lu Xiaolin said that she would take her to her house to meet her father, first as her friend. Anna politely declined. Seeing that she didn't go, Lu Xiaolin had no choice but to give up. The two made an appointment to meet again next time they were free, and they broke up and went back to school.

Another week has passed in the blink of an eye, and it's another weekend.

During the week, Anna received three letters from Zhu Jianbin . There was nothing else written in the letter, just poetry, and at the end of the letter were a few words of praise for her, or a few exclamations about life. At the end of the last letter, he reminded her not to forget to participate in the poetry club activities on the weekend, saying that he was very much looking forward to her arrival.

If it weren't for the fact that he already knew his true face, just looking at these letters, Zhu Jianbin would give people the feeling that he was very talented and gentle as jade. The poetry is really good, and even the words that compliment her are quite ingenious. Sometimes chimeric with a few lines of ancient poetry, sometimes quoting foreign poetry. In short, it can achieve the purpose of complimenting and expressing one's admiration without making people feel embarrassed.

When the time came, Anna followed the example of others and took a notebook to the past. When I arrived at the venue, there were already a lot of people inside. She stood at the door and looked around, Zhu Jianbin, who had been paying attention to the movement in the direction of the door, saw her, his eyes lit up, and he said hello to the officer on the side, and immediately greeted her with a smile on his face and warmly beckoned her to take a seat.

Poetry is now popular, and the poets invited to the event are also very famous. The whole event was a great success. The lecture was full of witty words, and after the lecture, many students crowded to the rostrum and competed to ask the poet to sign autographs for themselves.

Anna closed her notebook, glanced at Zhu Jianbin and turned to leave.

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

Anna handed him the notebook.

Zhu Jianbin asked her to wait and turned back. Sure enough, after a while, he ran back and said that not only had he got the autograph, but also asked the poet to write a separate message to her on the title page of his notebook.

Anna looked very surprised and thanked him repeatedly.

Zhu Jianbin looked at her and said, "You're welcome, it's just a trivial matter." I have known this poet for a long time, and we have a good relationship. I will have the opportunity to introduce you to each other in the future. ”

Anna thanked him again. When it's over, turn around and leave.

"Anna!" Zhu Jianbin chased after him, "I have two tickets for the concert at the People's Concert Hall tomorrow night, I think you should like the concert." If you have time, can you come with me?"

Anna stopped and smiled, "Actually, tomorrow is my birthday." I came to Beijing to live in an unfamiliar place, and I was a little lonely. If you are free, can you have a meal with me?"

Zhu Jianbin showed surprise and nodded immediately.

"It's an honor, Anna-sama, I can't ask for it! Where do you want to eat, I'm in for a treat!"

"I've heard that Maxim's restaurant is famous, can I go there?"

Anna said with a smile.

……

It's been less than two years since Maxim's restaurant opened. At that time, when it first opened, the news even appeared on CCTV's news broadcast that day. The Frenchman Pierre Cardin and the Chinese side spent millions of dollars to parachute the luxuriously decorated and luxuriously decorated high-end Western restaurant at No. 3 Royal Avenue in Paris to No. 2 Chongwenmen West Street in Beijing. At this time, when the monthly income of the Chinese people was only a few tens of yuan, this Western restaurant was tantamount to unattainable in the eyes of ordinary people. Many ordinary citizens only dared to come to the door and quietly peek in to look curiously.

Zhu Jianbin naturally knew about Maxim's restaurant, but he never thought of going in to eat. Hearing Anna suddenly mention this, she was immediately embarrassed.

He is about to study abroad, and he has naturally secretly learned and imitated the etiquette of the western table. But Maxim's restaurant is not something he can afford, it is said that it costs 5 yuan to come in and drink a cup of coffee, plus a 10% service charge. If you have a meal, you won't be able to get it without one or two hundred yuan.

"It's inconvenient, isn't it? I'll just talk about it. That's it. ”

Anna turned to leave.

"Wait a minute!"

Zhu Jianbin gritted his teeth and stopped Anna.

His grades have always been very good, and he received a first-class scholarship of 100 yuan each time every academic year, and most of it is still saved. Originally, it was intended to be used for custom clothing and other purposes before going abroad. Now that she meets such a favorite beauty, the other party seems to be a little bit interesting to herself, if she feels sorry for the money and makes her look down on herself and miss the opportunity, not only can she not get over the face, but it is also a pity.

"No problem. Tomorrow night, I will invite you to dinner at Maxim's Restaurant to celebrate your birthday!" Zhu Jianbin smiled generously.

Anna was surprised again, smiling.

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

In the face of such a big beauty who looked up to him with adoring eyes, Zhu Jianbin suddenly stopped worrying about money.

Isn't it just one or two hundred dollars? What's more money than getting the favor of such a rare beauty? What's more, he also has a girlfriend who can provide him with financial support.

……

The next day, Anna dressed up carefully, wore long hair, slightly applied lipstick, wore haute couture bought from Wangfujing Mall, stepped on high heels, brought things, and arrived at Maxim's restaurant in advance.

Thirty years later, Maxim's Restaurant has opened ten branches around the world. When Anna used to study in Paris, she liked the artistic atmosphere of the restaurant there, and often went to party with her classmates and friends. And now in Beijing, the world's second Maxim restaurant, as soon as you enter, the strong aristocratic style and artistic style are more intense than thirty years later. The interior is not only beautifully decorated, but also has a strong artistic atmosphere. There's even a depiction of the human body on the restaurant's mural. It is said that when it was first opened, the Chinese investors specially consulted the Beijing Cultural Bureau and the Public Security Bureau for this painting, and finally got a vice premier's decision to keep it as it was.

When Anna arrived, there wasn't a single guest inside. Dinner did not start either. I went straight to the front desk and asked the waiter in a neat Western-style dress for a more secluded seat. After booking a seat, I really liked the decorations, so I walked slowly down the corridor. After a poster of Cui Jian's plyboard rock band members, which is still unknown, he finally stopped in front of a painting carpet, and when he was looking at it, he suddenly heard a voice behind him: "Miss, do you like this painting carpet?"

It's a mellow and gentle woman's voice.

Anna turned around and saw a woman in her forties and fifties behind her. With black hair neatly coiled behind his head, heavy makeup, red lipstick, and a suit on his body, it should be a rare high-end custom in China.

The years have left their mark on this woman, but when she stands there with a smile on her face, she exudes a strong artistic temperament, like the mistress of a French salon.

"This is Madame Song, the general manager of our restaurant. ”

The waiter introduced.

This lady who graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, was approved by the prime minister in the 50s to become the first woman to go abroad due to marriage, returned to China in the early 80s and became the representative of Pierre Cardin in China, and was known as Madame Song by insiders.

Because of the age gap, Anna had never heard of this lady's name, but to become the general manager of Maxim's restaurant must not be an ordinary person.

"Yes, Madame," replied Anna with a smile, "this tapestry has a strong Maestro Marin Valbanov style, but strangely I can't find any attribution to him." ”

Ms. Song laughed, her eyes shining slightly.

"You have a good eye. You're right, this tapestry is Marin's work. He drew it to me when the restaurant opened. He is also my husband. He has a Chinese name named Wan Man. ”

“OMG！”

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

Valbanov died in Beijing at the end of the eighties. Like most artists, once they die, their value and evaluation immediately rise.

When she was studying modern art in France, her professor admired Valbanov very much, and under his influence, Anna was also familiar with Valbanov's works and liked that strong personal style.

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

"Miss, do you know my husband too?"

Anna's reaction surprised Ms. Song.

Today she happened to come to the restaurant for some business, and when she came out, she saw this young lady standing in front of her husband's work to take a closer look, and on a whim she walked over and talked. I didn't expect that the other party could not only recognize the work, but also seemed to be quite familiar with her husband, so I was a little surprised. Although Valbanov is well-known in foreign modern art circles, the vast majority of people in China have never even heard of his name.

"Oh yes, of course!" said Anna, "he is Bulgarian and has lived in Paris for a long time. He is known as a fighter for modern wall-mounted art and a pioneer of modern wall-mounted art. Not only do I like it, but our professors also admire his work!"

"Have you ever been abroad?"

"Yes, my name is Anna. In the United States, he has lived and studied in Paris. ”

Facing Ms. Song, who is a foreigner, Anna naturally doesn't have any scruples, and says truthfully.

Ms. Song looked at Anna with a slightly surprised look. "It's over. She finally smiled, "Thank you for your admiration for my husband's work." Next weekend I'm going to have a small fashion show here, and all of them will be with some friends from the circle. My husband will come when the time comes. If you are interested, you are welcome to join us. 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 having me, it's a great honor. I'll definitely come then. ”

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

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

Ms. Song nodded and instructed the waiter to bring Anna a cup of coffee and put it in her account.

"Then I'll go first, looking forward to seeing you next week, Miss Anna. Have a nice evening dining. ”

"Thank you Madame!"

After seeing Ms. Song leave, Anna put away the business card that exuded a faint fragrance, sat down in the place she had set, and put the bag on the side.