The girl definitely did not expect Qin Xiong to be able to draw such a beautiful painting. If one looked at it carefully, there would be a kind of breathtaking beauty.
The colors of reality and magic.
She took a deep breath and calmed down. She turned around and handed the sketchbook to Qin Xiong. She asked with a smile, "Can I have this painting?"
Qin Xiong did not hesitate to carefully tear down the painting, then rolled it up and handed it to the girl. The girl smiled and handed him 5 euros …
Qin Xiong took the 5 euro note in shock. The girl smiled at him for the last time and waved goodbye.
Looking at her back, Qin Xiong finally understood what was going on.
It turned out that she thought of him as a street painter!
And he also suddenly understood why the girl frowned and thought for a second when she turned around for the second time.
Maybe it was a kind of pity.
After all, she did not know how good Qin Xiong's painting skills were.
And Qin Xiong had a bit of a homeless person's deja vu.
The 5 euros was enough for a homeless person's food expenses in Amsterdam for a day. If he was frugal, two days would be enough.
Of course, accommodation was impossible. European accommodation was generally more expensive, equivalent to five or even ten times the daily food expenses.
Qin Xiong looked down at the note in his hand for a long time and could not help but sigh. What a kind girl.
When he raised his head again, the girl had already disappeared. Suddenly, he felt a strong sense of loss in his heart.
No matter how beautiful the surrounding scenery was, no matter how lively the bustling city was, it seemed to be overshadowed.
Qin Xiong put away the sketchbook, carried his shoulder bag, and walked back to Wardle Street.
He returned to the apartment, lying on the bed and staring blankly at the ceiling, recalling the girl's appearance over and over in his mind.
He suddenly sat up, took out the sketchbook again, and began to draw the girl's appearance in his memory.
The first, the second, the third …
Qin Xiong did not get tired of drawing one and continued to draw the next. It was as if he was separating the girl's continuous movements in his memory into static, different angles, different movements, and different expressions.
Knock, knock, knock.
There was a knock on the door. Qin Xiong went to open the door. Freddy walked in and said, "Have you had dinner? You came back early, but you didn't go downstairs to eat. Uh, this, this is …? "
Only then did Qin Xiong realize that there were countless paintings scattered on the floor in his room.
Freddy picked up a few and admired them. When he saw that all the paintings were about a beautiful and gentle girl, an ambiguous smile appeared on his face.
"Qin Xiong, who is she?"
"I don't know."
"What's her name?"
"I don't know."
"Is she a celebrity?"
"I don't think so. We met by chance on the street."
Freddy suddenly shouted at Qin Xiong, "Are you kidding me? Did he? Was he still a man? Since you like her! So he took the initiative and asked her what her name was! Ask for her contact information! Pursue her! "
Qin Xiong stood by the window and leaned against the wall. He looked away and whispered, "Who said I like her …"
His voice was very small, like a child denying.
Freddy laughed and scolded, "This is what I hate most about you Chinese people. Men are reserved, women are reserved. What's wrong with that? Be bold and take the initiative! If you like someone, fight for it and express it! Whether you like her or not, it's useless to lie to me. The most important thing is whether you are lying to yourself. "
Freddy would be happy for Qin Xiong's current state.
He had new friends and a new social circle. There should be a girl he liked!
He even felt that Qin Xiong, who was already 18 years old, was too late.
When they went downstairs to eat, Freddy hugged Qin Xiong and said with a smile, "Next time you see her, remember to take the initiative."
Qin Xiong was silent, but he was looking forward to it. Next time, will there be a next time?
In the vast sea of people, what is the probability of two strangers meeting again?
What was the probability of meeting him again?
.....
During the FIFA match day, Qin Xiong stayed in the club to strengthen his combat ability in the rain environment.
His teammates from the youth team came to train with him on time every day. Qin Xiong quickly adapted to such an environment, and his confidence kept rising.
When the FIFA match day was about to end, Qin Xiong gave himself two days off to rest and relax.
Kaaarhus invited Qin Xiong to go out and play. Deheus, Zeller, Louis and the others would also go out together.
Mid-October.
The Amsterdam Marathon was held.
This race, which had a history of nearly 30 years, was very popular. It was a sport for the common people.
Qin Xiong was originally excited to participate when he heard the introduction from Kaaarhus, a local. However, Kaaarhus told him that the registration period had ended. Only Kaaarhus, Deheus, and Zeller, these three locals, had registered. Louis, who came to the Netherlands to study, also felt very regretful. He did not know in advance that there would be such an event in Amsterdam.
It could be said that Amsterdam was an open and lively city. There were controversial marijuana and red light districts, but there were many positive activities every month. If you were not an office worker or student, you would not be lonely every month from January to December. There would be all kinds of activities waiting for you to participate in and enjoy the fun.
Perhaps this was where the charm of Amsterdam lay. Only when one truly integrated into the city would one understand the arrogant catchphrase that the locals used to say.
"God created the world, the Dutch created the Netherlands."
The marathon was held in the periphery of the city center. The starting and ending points were in the stadium. It officially started at 9: 30 am. This common race was listed as a silver medal race in international track and field events. Common was reflected in the fact that anyone could participate. However, the extraordinary part was that it would also attract experts to participate. This year, more than 10,000 foreigners had signed up. Of course, not everyone was a marathon professional. Some were here for tourism, and when they caught up, they participated in the race for entertainment.
There were more than 30,000 participants in the race. Inside and outside the stadium, there was a sea of people since early morning. It was very lively.
Fortunately, Qin Xiong came here after meeting up with his friends. Otherwise, he might not have been able to find everyone.
Deheus and Zeller were going to participate. Many of their girlfriends and schoolmates had come. Many people from the same university were also participating.
"Hehe, fortunately you are not participating. Otherwise, I would definitely not be able to outrun you."
Before they were ready to start, Zeller joked with Qin Xiong. Qin Xiong laughed it off.
He looked at the race introduction for today's marathon. It was not too scary. Those who ran fast could definitely finish in two and a half hours. Those who ran slow could return to the finish line in four or five hours.
After the guns were fired, the crowd surged out of the stadium like a flood. Qin Xiong was attracted by the spectacular scene. He waved with Louisel and cheered for their friends.
They did not follow the long-distance team. There were entertainment programs around the stadium to enjoy.
Louisel was attracted by a local band. Qin Xiong walked around casually.
In the unfamiliar crowd, Qin Xiong walked casually.
More than a week had passed.
He did not see the girl again.
This did not make the impression of the girl fade in his mind. Instead, it became clearer.
He, who had never regretted anything, suddenly had such emotions.
Perhaps it was as Freddy had said.
He should have boldly gotten to know her the first time they met so that the two strangers could connect.
Just as he was feeling sorrowful and resentful, he inadvertently turned his head and was stunned.
Outside the stadium, there were performances, souvenirs, and other goods for sale.
Qin Xiong saw a stall selling drinks. Standing there and selling drinks to customers with a smile, it was the girl that he yearned for day and night!
Compared to the demure look she had when she passed by that day, she looked more energetic today. She was very polite to every customer. Her signature smile could affect one's mood and convey happiness just by looking at her from afar.
She would wipe the sweat on her face from time to time. It was obvious that she was tired, but she did not show any signs of irritation.
Qin Xiong was like a coward. Not only did he not go forward, but he also took a few steps back. He relied on the endless flow of people to block and conceal his existence. He stared at the girl from a distance.
Three minutes later, he began to struggle.
Should he listen to Freddy's suggestion and go up to her?
But how should he say it?
Qin Xiong was going crazy. He was afraid that if he missed this opportunity, God might not give him another chance to meet this girl next time.
At this moment, his eyes suddenly became sharp.
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