Chapter 50

TangShi had a little blog run by Linlin with occasional artist-update videos of her painting. The last posting had been her farewell to China as she ventured to California. She hadn’t updated it since because she didn’t want to share her failures and sadness with her art fans or admit she had given up on her dream.

No one knew her real name or how she looked so no one would connect her to the public TangShi Lei, the new girlfriend of Leng’s heir. He had recognized TangShi’s painting and knew it was an Alice Lin.

“I did go, but my personal life had some changes, and I had to return unexpectedly.” She answered soberly, making it clear she didn’t want to expand on the details.

“She was granted a full scholarship because of her talent and is so heartbroken having to abandon it and come home. She’s not ready to give up studying and really wants to be here.” Linlin intervened, pressing the point that TangShi was dedicated to furthering her art. Hoping he could see that b