“That’s really sad. I am sure you had good reason though. Look, today is a formality because we have to do a face-to-face interview, but I can already tell you that I know your work, have watched your process videos and want you in our school. My father already saw your portfolio and agrees. I think you are a good fit for what he teaches here. Traditional meets modern Chinese art. I think you and him could learn a lot from each other.” TangShi’s heart elevated to an excited rhythm, blushing, and beaming at the same time and grinned like a child. Her little ray of light and hope which had been extinguished two months ago flickered as it came back to life. “Really? I can come here as a student, just like that?” “You’re work is hardly unknown. Your attention to detail and your precision an

