Chapter 73 The Rabbit's Death and the Fox's Grief

Therefore, Xu Chichi made frequent mistakes during training on Thursday. On that day, the high tension of feeling guilty was far more important than anything else. Her mind was almost completely not on the movements. She was still trying to rationalize the subsequent accidents by using the multiple mistakes, even though everything was clearly well laid out.

Taking advantage of the gaps in training, after secretly confirming repeatedly, Xu Chichi finally found a perfect opportunity. All the shots in the training room could be cleverly blocked by the figures of Yan Baiwei and Li Qingzi. She knocked Ren Limeng down as expected, but Shen Xingzhi appeared where he shouldn't be!

The three of them had clearly planned it out secretly, but Shen Xingzhi's actions were unexpectedly fast. In a panic, Xu Chichi happened to meet Shen Xingzhi's eyes for a moment. The frightening and sharp look made her so nervous that she couldn't breathe.

She couldn't afford to offend Shen Xingzhi, and no one could ignore Shen Xingzhi's dominance towards the program team.

Xu Chichi became a little hesitant, especially when Chen Xingzhi suddenly expressed his special feelings for Ren Limeng so clearly on Friday.

Xu Chichi finally decided to give up her cooperation with Yan Baiwei on Friday afternoon. When they returned to the hotel to pack their luggage, Ren Limeng's warning in her ear was so cold that it made her feel uneasy.

Xu Chichi was very scared at the time, and that feeling of fear was still fresh in her memory these two days, even no less than the superior pressure brought by Shen Xingzhi's identity.

Ren Limeng's eyes were clearly filled with the pain of true love, but when they were close to each other in the embrace, Xu Chichi found that there was such calmness in Ren Limeng's eyes. She stated so coldly and quietly that she had discovered that she and Yan Baiwei were having private dealings. She did not question her contact with Yan Baiwei, nor did she give her any chance to explain herself, as if Ren Limeng did not care about any of their conspiracies or tricks at all, and she was just impatient with her probing.

It was a hot summer day, but Xu Chichi was so frightened that she broke out in a cold sweat. She couldn't figure out Ren Limeng.

Ren Limeng is like the coldest beauty snake. She seems gentle and kind, but she fails to hit the target with one blow and just acts lazily and pretentiously.

Xu Chichi thought of Chen Xingzhi and Ren Limeng. She wanted to cancel the deal with Yan Baiwei, but Yan Baiwei would not let her give up. She used threats and inducements in the hope that she would continue to "get rid of" Ren Limeng.

Until the midterm exam, Xu Chichi was in torment from multiple entanglements. The accidental fall at that time seemed like an opportunity given to her by God. She just wanted to fake a fall to attract attention and to use it to deal with Yan Baiwei. Xu Chichi really didn't dare to bump into Ren Limeng again. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that a calm Ren Limeng was ten thousand times more terrifying than a crazy Yan Baiwei. What's more, behind Ren Limeng, there was most likely Shen Xingzhi. Who of them dared to provoke Shen Xingzhi?

However, man proposes, God disposes. She was injured too badly, just like they hoped Ren Limeng would be injured, and she was unable to perform normally.

Xu Chichi's tears these past two days were not just because of the performance, she had been suffering for too long.

She regretted it very much, as the first stop was the declining point of her career!

Now that the elimination results have been finalized, recalling the painstaking efforts of this week, a hint of self-mockery flashed in Xu Chichi's eyes.

Unlike Yan Baiwei and others who have the support of the four major brokerage companies, she does not have the calm intelligence and composure of Ren Limeng. She returns to the perspective of an observer, reflects on everything, and sees through many obsessions.

She was eliminated and accepted it wholeheartedly.

"Compared to them, I hope you can go further, Ren Limeng. I can see the ambition in your eyes."

Like me, they all hope to overcome the rules and regulations of the entertainment industry and make their own way in a stunning way.

Xu Chichi smiled lightly. She really wanted to see Ren Limeng overpowering everyone. Only in this way could she not blame herself for her defeat. They were all just low-level people in the entertainment industry, and she... was too unwilling to accept this.

Besides, since she was betting that Ren Limeng would become famous, it wouldn't be a bad idea to do her a favor now.

"Sister Chi Chi, there is still a long way to go, and we can all go further."

"certainly."

Hearing Ren Limeng's gentle yet extremely firm voice, Xu Chichi was stunned for a moment, and the smile on the corner of his mouth deepened. They no longer worried about the problems of Yan Baiwei and Li Qingzi.

Xu Chichi already understood Ren Limeng's attitude.

"Ren Limeng, even though you won this time, I won't give up! See you on the next stage! I'll catch up!"

"Sister Chi Chi, thank you, but there's no winning or losing in variety shows. What's important is the process. Let's keep moving forward together!"

Hearing Xu Chichi's high-spirited words, Ren Limeng curled the corners of her mouth slightly, her face calm with a hint of silence, and her heart was filled with an unconcealable trance.

Did she...win?

What did you win?

How can you talk about victory or defeat when you don’t even know why you are able to stay?

Ren Limeng didn't want to think of herself in such an extreme way, but the emotion that filled her heart now was just sadness, very sad, without any so-called joy of victory.

She didn't think that she and Xu Chichi were in a competitive relationship of either one or the other, so naturally there was no such thing as winning or losing.

Coming to "Shan Hai" was an accident, but Ren Limeng decided to seize this opportunity and worked hard with determination and tenacity to fight to the end. She believed that Xu Chichi was the same.

They are just two guests who also hope to achieve their wishes with the help of "Shan Hai".

We are on the same journey, and even if we don’t feel like we met too late due to mutual appreciation, we still feel a mixture of emotions of sympathy for each other.

After saying that, Ren Limeng walked forward, Xu Chichi lowered her head and smiled, and they both walked to the other side at the same time. They didn't look back, but just walked back to their own way calmly.

It was already nine o'clock in the evening when she left the dressing room. Ren Limeng picked up her cell phone, called a car back to the hotel, and carefully selected dinner, or midnight snack, while walking.

During the recording of the first public performance, the guests could only eat some simple snacks. Some guests even did not drink a drop of water to make the live broadcast look good. Now that the day's work is finally over and the first public performance has been recorded, Ren Limeng wants to reward herself well.

Start with a plate of juicy crayfish and attractively colored skewers.

"Teacher Ren."

When she was about to leave the recording studio, Ren Limeng suddenly heard the voice of Shen Xingzhi's assistant Xiao Yang. Xiao Yang ran towards Ren Limeng who was walking towards the intersection in front with a smile.

Ren Limeng raised her eyes and clenched the phone in her hand. At this moment... she just wanted to escape!

She had no problem with Xiao Yang, she was just too lazy to deal with his boss. Besides, it was already so late, workers also needed to rest!

Finally there is no camera during the recording tonight, can she give it a break?

Ren Limeng seemed not to hear Xiao Yang's call. She silently lowered her head and quickened her pace.

But Xiao Yang was quicker than her, "Teacher Ren, are you going back to the hotel? Brother Xingzhi arranged a car for me to take everyone back."

"Xiao Yang, why are you here? Did you just call me? Sorry, I didn't notice. No, thank you! I've already called a taxi."

Ren Limeng smiled gently and raised the taxi order on her phone.

Showing kindness for no reason

——Either a traitor or a thief.

The second division will begin soon. Since she doesn't want to team up with Shen Xingzhi, she should stay away from him.

"Teacher Ren, Brother Xingzhi has arranged cars for everyone. I just gave Teacher Xu Chichi a ride. He said he just wanted to fulfill his last duty as captain."

Xiao Yang clasped his hands together in a gesture of supplication, his eyes revealing sincerity and anticipation. A hint of worry lingered in his whisper, "Brother Xingzhi has been doing so well since his debut. I didn't expect his performance in the first public performance of 'Shan Hai' to be so disappointing. Sigh!"

Ren Limeng seemed to be hesitant to speak, but in the end she took a deep breath, canceled her order, and followed Xiao Yang.

Xiao Yang was obviously pretending to be pitiful. She had no reason to feel sorry for Chen Xingzhi. It was just a failure in a performance that led to the elimination of someone from the team. She didn't know how many project plans had been rejected by the leaders in the agricultural channel this year. A working person didn't deserve to feel sorry for others.

It’s enough to take care of yourself.

She agreed to Xiao Yang just out of social etiquette. She talked about one team at a time and showed weakness at another. In public, Ren Limeng's remaining sanity could not allow her to be so "ungrateful".

What's more, since Shen Xingzhi is going to have a "farewell", he should arrange a special car. It would be a waste not to enjoy it!

Sitting in the spacious luxury car, the soft and elastic leather chair made Ren Limeng relax instantly, and the steady speed of the car made it so comfortable that Ren Limeng wanted to fall asleep directly.

However, looking at Xiao Yang in the co-pilot seat, Ren Limeng did not lose her last bit of vigilance.

"Brother Xingzhi left first. I just followed the car back to the hotel. Teacher Ren, please don't think too much."

After getting in the car, in the closed and private space, Xiao Yang's tone became more familiar, with some obvious respect, which made Ren Limeng a little unsure, but once the car was locked and the driver started, it was too late even if she wanted to regret it.

What's more, she was not afraid of him. No matter what tricks he used, she had her own countermeasures.

"Xiao Yang, isn't this the way to the hotel?"

Even though the luxury car was comfortable to the core, Ren Limeng did not let down her guard because of the "sugar-coated bullet". She silently looked out the window and then turned on the navigation on her mobile phone.

"...Teacher Ren, Brother Xingzhi said he'd like to treat everyone to a meal. Team 1 of 'Shan Hai' hasn't had it easy. He feels really bad about Teacher Xu Chichi's elimination, so he wants to treat everyone to an apology."

???

Are they friends who have dinner together privately?

When did Shen Xingzhi become so self-reflective?

He blames himself so much for eliminating Xu Chichi. How smooth must he have been these years!

Ren Limeng pursed her lips and tried hard to keep smiling, but the doubt in her eyes grew deeper and deeper. She wanted to test the other team members to verify what Xiao Yang said, but Yan Baiwei, Li Qingzi, and Xu Chichi did not seem to be good communication partners. They did not have much friendship after the show and did not trip each other up. Ren Limeng was thankful for this.

What's more, if Shen Xingzhi really did something naughty, for the sake of her own reputation, Ren Limeng could only find a way to cover it up.

"I want to get off."

Ren Limeng thought for a moment and said decisively, "Xiao Yang, I've already ordered takeout. Please apologize to Shen Xingzhi and me. I won't be going tonight. I'll pay for it then as an apology. I hope everyone has a good time."

When it comes to money, Ren Limeng's heart bleeds, but basic social etiquette forces her to keep smiling.

"Teacher Ren..."

Xiao Yang turned his head and wanted to persuade her again, but when he met Ren Limeng's gentle and resolute eyes, he was left with only pleading eyes.