The young man's name was Zhu Zhiwen. He had been an art student, specializing in oil painting, and he was exceptionally talented. While in school, he had made a name for himself and was highly regarded by many teachers and leaders at the academy. His parents had been successful in business, with a modest family fortune, making him quite the second-generation wealthy individual. He drove a small BMW, which turned many of his classmates green with envy, and he was always surrounded by admirers.
Cheng Xi's encounter with Zhu Zhiwen was sheer romance. That morning, feeling down, she wandered about Xiangshan, occasionally pausing to gaze at the distant scenery. Zhu Zhiwen happened to be practicing his sketching in Xiangshan when he saw Cheng Xi and was instantly struck by her beauty. He quietly captured her likeness with his brush on paper and finally mustered the courage to approach her and invite her to be his model.
