Chapter 153 Good Things

"This level is no worse than Meixiang's group of professional actors."

The teacher next to the dean of studies couldn't help but look at the podium with emotion. Whether it was the hosting just now or the performance now, Ren Limeng did a great job, so good that it was shocking.

“What a pity.”

No matter how many thoughts were put together, it seemed that only this regret remained. Listening to the unanimous comments from the people around him, Qi Yunxi's complicated gaze fell on Ren Limeng, who had lively eyes on the stage.

Qi Yunxi was silent for a long time until Ren Limeng reached the climax of her performance. Her clear and melodious singing voice was familiar yet unfamiliar, and her touching performance attracted the admiration and praise of everyone in the audience.

She finally said, "Look at it from another angle. Li Meng hasn't forgotten what she learned from Huangmei Opera. Even after changing careers, she's still willing to promote Huangmei Opera and let more people pay attention to it. Isn't that great?"

Whether coming to the drama school or going to the Huangmei Opera Museum, it should not be a must-see option for the "Shan Hai" program. They only received the reception notice these two days. Qi Yunxi guessed that this afternoon's recording was not the choice of the "Shan Hai" program team, but Ren Limeng's idea.

As for the sudden arrival of the big star Chen Xingzhi, Qi Yunxi saw all his performances in the afternoon. Qi Yunxi could also see that Chen Xingzhi should have come for Ren Limeng, but there was no doubt that he also brought "huge traffic" to the drama school and the museum. Qi Yunxi was very grateful to Chen Xingzhi and Ren Limeng, and she was very pleased to have a student like Ren Limeng.

"Many students in drama schools have been learning drama since they were young. It's great that they can persist despite such hardships. When they grow up and see a wider world, they will have more choices. Think about it, it's a good thing."

Qi Yunxi looked at Ren Limeng, who was being recorded on the screen of her mobile phone, with burning eyes. The corners of her mouth rose more and more uncontrollably until a proud arc was formed.

"I now feel that regardless of whether our students choose to stick with Huangmei Opera or not, even if many of them change careers, as long as they can shine and forge ahead on their own path, that's great. Nothing is in vain. The trials and tribulations they've gone through while learning the opera, and the elegance and character they've learned, will surely shine again at some point in the future."

"Teacher Qi, why are you suddenly so valuable?"

The Dean of Studies beside him could sense the mixed emotions in Qi Yunxi's tone. He smiled and nodded in agreement, "Indeed, any profession should have both entry and exit. Ren Limeng can continue to shine on the stage, even as a host. She is the pride of our drama school! And of course, she is also your beloved disciple!"

Ren Limeng was unaware of this little episode. After performing the interactive version of "The Female Prime Minister" on stage, in response to the enthusiastic cheers of her fellow students below the stage, Ren Limeng performed a series of classic Huangmei Opera works on the spot.

Even though Ren Limeng herself modestly said repeatedly that "I'm sorry for the poor performance", the random and effortless lyrics and movements were still wonderful enough. The thunderous applause from the audience was enough to explain everything, and it was also recorded faithfully by the camera.

"Xingzhi, thank you for coming today. Li Meng, Fang Shu, you are welcome to come back if you have the chance."

At around seven o'clock, Qi Yunxi and a group of leaders from the drama school reluctantly saw off Ren Limeng and her group who had just finished their performance to a business car. Ren Limeng and her group were preparing to return to Meixiang Theater. Team leader Chen Xingzhi had arranged a performance at the Meixiang Theater at eight o'clock in the evening.

Everyone kept chatting before getting on the bus. After Qi Yunxi finished speaking, her eyes couldn't help but fall on Ren Limeng. She finally couldn't help but hugged Ren Limeng again, "Limeng, you're great. I...we are all proud of you."

Over the years, Qi Yunxi has been in frequent contact with Ren Limeng's parents and is very familiar with the disputes in Ren Limeng's family. She understands that it is not easy for Ren Limeng's parents to raise their children and can imagine Ren Limeng's pain, but there are many things that outsiders cannot say much about or persuade. All Qi Yunxi can do is hug Ren Limeng again with heartache.

"......thank you."

Ren Limeng was slightly startled, having heard Qi Yunxi's implication. In front of the camera, she simply smiled, burrowing deeper into her teacher's embrace, and said gently yet firmly, "I'm very satisfied with my current situation. I'm very grateful for your guidance and the training you've given me along the way. Without you all, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Shen Xingzhi noticed that Ren Limeng smiled beautifully, and her curved eyebrows were not only polite but also no longer distant.

He quietly waited for Ren Limeng and Qi Yunxi to calm down. When Ren Limeng was about to get in the car, Shen Xingzhi took a large paper bag from his assistant Xiao Yang and casually handed it to Qi Yunxi who happened to be next to the car.

"Teacher Qi, I came in a hurry this time. This is a little gift from me. Please help distribute it to the younger students."

During the recording process, the guests can only use the program funds. The staff of the program team on the side looked at the bulging paper bag with some hesitation, guessing that it might be a gift that Chen Xingzhi asked his assistant to buy at his own expense, and hesitated whether to step forward to persuade and stop it.

"so much?"

Qi Yunxi lowered her head and took the paper bag. Seeing what was inside, she couldn't help but exclaimed. Her surprised tone completely dispelled the complicated emotions just now. "This gift is too valuable. Xingzhi, I thank you on behalf of everyone! Thank you for your trouble!..."

Everyone's curious eyes fell on the paper bag at the same time. Even Ren Limeng couldn't help but retract her steps to get on the car and looked at Qi Yunxi. Chen Xingzhi seemed not to want to listen to Qi Yunxi's thanks anymore. He said in a light tone, "It should be. There are so many students in the school who are my fans. It is my honor to sign for everyone. I can't stay for the recording of this show for too long. I will definitely come again when I have the chance."

So it's a signed photo?

Shen Xingzhi's move achieved multiple goals at once.

Ren Limeng immediately reacted and said with a smile, "Brother Xingzhi, it's so happy to be your fan. I'm so lucky to have your autograph. Thank you!"

"I should thank you for bringing me to your alma mater."

Chen Xingzhi's double-entendre words made Ren Limeng's smile froze for a moment, but the arc of her mouth suddenly became wider, and she turned Chen Xingzhi's ambiguous words back to the "right path".

"Then you have to thank the production team first. I didn't expect them to list the museum in the guidebook. This is why I have the opportunity to stop by and take a look. Teacher Qi, let's go first! See you later!"

"Okay... Xingzhi, thank you so much. Li Meng will definitely bring you here to play next time!"

Qi Yunxi felt the restraint in Chen Xingzhi's words, she lowered her eyes, and finally just smiled faintly in front of the camera, without going into details about the autographed photo, and did not let the program crew and Ren Limeng and others know the intentions behind Chen Xingzhi's calm face.

Looking at the big bag of signatures just now, Qi Yunxi suddenly remembered that in the afternoon, when she was walking back to the school from the museum, Shen Xingzhi suddenly asked her how many teachers and students there were in the drama school. She seemed to remember that during Ren Limeng's performance, Shen Xingzhi was always with his assistant.

Everyone thought that Shen Xingzhi was explaining his work, and the program crew avoided recording it to avoid suspicion. Now it seems that while Shen Xingzhi was sitting in the audience watching Ren Limeng's performance, he should have been signing autographs all the time.

Moreover, Shen Xingzhi signed more than just his name. Qi Yunxi quickly glanced at the autographed photo and noticed that there seemed to be other words besides Shen Xingzhi's name on the autographed photo.

After Chen Xingzhi and his group's car left, the people from the drama school who surrounded Qi Yunxi took out a thick stack of autographed photos and discovered that each autographed photo had a simple sketch of opera elements drawn by Chen Xingzhi, or a short message encouraging learning. He was so serious that he didn't look like a top star under the spotlight at all.

Ren Limeng and others who had already returned were completely unaware of this.

After getting on the bus, Ren Limeng and Yan Fangshu communicated silently with their eyes in the back seat. In the quiet atmosphere, the two of them held hands and silently played with each other's arms. Suddenly, they heard the voice of Shen Xingzhi in the front seat.

"Li Meng, ask your friend Yan Fangshu to join you for tonight's activities."

"ah?"

Ren Limeng noticed that Shen Xingzhi's eyes fell on her and Yan Fangshu's handshake, and asked calmly, "Brother Xingzhi, is it okay? If Fangfang comes along for the recording event tonight, wouldn't it be inappropriate?"

Yan Fangshu also looked at Shen Xingzhi. She and Ren Limeng were naturally willing to spend more time together, but they would not lose the basic sense of propriety of adults. They also had to play the appropriate roles in different occasions.

"It's okay. We're going to watch the Qianfang Troupe's performance tonight. It's normal for Yan Fangshu to be a staff member."

"...Okay, thank you, Brother Xingzhi."

"Thank you, Brother Xingzhi!"

Yan Fangshu also expressed her gratitude along with Ren Limeng. She excitedly held Ren Limeng's arm secretly, and her eyes seemed to shift unintentionally between Ren Limeng and Shen Xing. When she saw Ren Limeng, she couldn't help but pinch her skin again.

Ren Limeng felt that the gossip and teasing in Yan Fangshu's eyes could no longer be hidden in front of the camera. She seemed to be asking her to confess quickly so that she would be lenient, so Ren Limeng could only purse her lips.

She...and Shen Xingzhi are in a partnership now, right?

Ren Limeng herself couldn't explain it clearly and didn't know how to explain this simple yet complex relationship to Yan Fangshu.

There were many moments when Ren Limeng felt that she was quite unkind. She took advantage of Shen Xingzhi's interest in her and blatantly used him. But one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer. It was Shen Xingzhi's own fault. Moreover, he had wronged her first. She had wanted to stay away from him many times. Since she couldn't get rid of him, it would be a pity not to use him.

She was never a good person.

What's more...she...had already been paid...for it.

Ren Limeng pursed her lips and smiled faintly at Chen Xingzhi, hiding all her emotions and all her confusion.

Ren Limeng repeatedly reminded herself that she must remember that no matter what Chen Xingzhi wanted, this was all she could give. She could go for his body without giving his heart, but that was all.

She had experienced the consequences of falling in love, and she had only one heart that could not help but repeat the same mistake.

Only career is absolutely reliable. There is no need to worry about it repeatedly or depend on others. If you are determined, there will be results. As long as you are willing to work hard, even if you have to try every possible means, you will definitely get what you want.