Is this a real person?

But I don't understand where the danger lies—she's in China, and you're in another country.

I think you forgot to upload the pic?

She’s charging people to teach them how to draw, so maybe she’s trying to turn you into a client

What did you talk about? I also often chat privately with others on Reddit, and it makes me happy that just a few words can help someone. I'm also Chinese, living in China.

Hold on, was the first message: "我们已相互关注，开始聊天吧[偷笑"

Because I have noticed that rednote send this automatically once you and the other account have started to follow each other. So if you got that, it's just a normal behavior of the app. Nothing much to worry about, those conversations never last, ime. 

Just avoid any topics that are of a sensitive or serious nature and you will be fine. Keep it light and fun—this is at the heart of rednote. I talk to lots of people but I immediately stop engaging if someone brings up politics or religion or anything that could be considered controversial.