Chapter 31 Summer Solstice This is a courtesy that belongs only to Xia Huanming.
The martial arts teacher was delighted to have found a good assistant teacher. He looked at Xia Huanming with shining eyes and said, "Come on, come on."
Chen Xing, who was standing next to him, was also happy that the captain had such a good opportunity. He pushed his arm and urged him, "Hurry up, go!"
Xia Huanming: “…”
Sometimes I really want to pinch Chen Xing’s face and ask him why his cleverness doesn’t work at this time, and why he can’t see that I came on stage for him?
But it was useless to say anything now. Xia Huanming could only take a step forward and serve as a demonstrator honestly.
"Okay, everyone, watch Xia Huanming do it." The martial arts teacher first performed a set of simple wrist flower movements and signaled Xia Huanming to start demonstrating.
Xia Huanming repeated his martial arts teacher's movements expressionlessly, thinking to himself: What bad luck.
This is actually not the worst thing.
When they were teaching the second part of sword swinging, the people in the first row would always swing their swords, either hitting Xia Huanming's calf or his arm.
Looking at the first row, Chen Xing performed the best.
I was not very skilled at the first few moves, but as I practiced I became more fluent and now I can do sword flowers very smoothly.
"How is it?" Chen Xing asked him with his mouth.
Xia Huanming nodded with satisfaction.
As expected of the person he likes, she has a strong learning ability.
Just as he felt relieved, a sword flew to his feet again.
The contestant whose sword slipped away said "Sorry" and picked it up awkwardly.
The martial arts teacher couldn't stand it anymore, so he asked Xia Huanming to turn his back to them so that the damage would be less.
As a result, Xia Huanming just turned around.
“Boom!”
He was hit hard on the back of his head with a stick, and the sound was so loud that the practice room suddenly became quiet.
Xia Huanming: “…”
Martial arts teacher: “…”
Xia Huanming slowly picked up the sword, holding back his anger, his face gloomy: "Whose is it? Whose is it? How did you manage to throw the sword so high?"
Xia Huanming's back was like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, and a suffocating feeling of oppression filled half of the classroom.
It would be fine if Xia Huanming wasn't angry. Once he gets angry, he becomes extremely oppressive. Just a glance is intimidating, like a criminal on the verge of violence. The pressure he emanates from his body makes people dare not look directly at him.
Because he clenched his hand too tightly, the blue veins on the back of his hand climbed upwards like vines, as if he was about to throw the sword out in the next second and kill some unlucky guy.
The contestants took a step back silently.
Although the martial arts teacher was full of muscles, he was also worried about Xia Huanming's low mood, so he came over to persuade him: "Uh, Xia Huanming, everyone makes mistakes, don't be so angry."
Xia Huanming replied coldly: "You said it was a mistake to throw it so high? Why do I feel like it was intentional?"
Although the martial arts teacher's words were unreasonable, he continued to persuade them: "Okay, they already know their mistakes, so let's not be so aggressive, okay?"
"Aggressive? How many times have you said this?" Xia Huanming laughed in anger, "Can't even hold a sword properly? You might as well not..."
At this time, Chen Xing slowly raised his hand and apologized sincerely: "I'm sorry, I just wanted to try to see if I could combine the two, but I flew too high."
Everyone looked at Chen Xing with admiration.
In this situation, Chen Xing was still able to apologize so calmly. His ability to withstand pressure is really strong.
Everyone held their breath, waiting to see how Xia Huanming would go crazy after he found the witness.
The camera was also pointed in this direction, and the staff began to plan the topic in their minds.
#First practice room dispute#
#Xia Huanming fights within the group#
#Xia Huanming and Chen Xing argue#
Isn’t this the breaking point?!
As it turned out, Xia Huanming was not angry as they had expected. Instead, he walked a few steps to Chen Xing, handed the sword to Chen Xing, and returned to his original position without saying a word.
Xia Huanming: "Go on."
Everyone: “……?”
That’s it?
The photographer felt that there would be another reversal, so he continued to focus the camera on Xia Huanming.
The martial arts teacher also felt that there was a reversal, and asked Xia Huanming who had started practicing again: "Um, are you okay? You don't say anything?"
Xia Huanming turned around and looked at the martial arts teacher: "What should I say?"
The martial arts teacher pointed at Chen Xing and said, "Like... criticize him a little?"
Xia Huanming frowned: "Teacher, he already knows his mistake. Can we stop being so aggressive?"
Martial arts teacher: “?”
Why does this sound so familiar?
“Hahahaha——” Zhang Jinan next to him couldn’t help it and laughed softly with his hand covering his mouth.
When he smiled, the atmosphere suddenly relaxed, and several contestants also broke down and laughed.
Zhang Jinan walked over to the confused martial arts teacher and said, "Since he said it's okay, then it's okay. Wei Ge, just ignore it and continue with the class."
The martial arts teacher looked at Xia Huanming, then at Chen Xing, and finally nodded: "Okay."
There were sporadic laughs from the people around.
Chen Xing didn't think about what everyone was laughing at. His eyes stayed on Xia Huanming's thick black hair.
Does it hurt? That sound just now was quite loud.
Is it because you want to give him face that you didn't say anything?
Chen Xing couldn't help but clench the sword in his hand.
"Okay, let's continue." The martial arts teacher clapped his hands to get everyone's attention back.
Chen Xing could only practice seriously.
As the course was drawing to a close, the martial arts teacher revealed that starting from the second term, the instructors would have a chance to personally visit the crew to observe, which was great news for the contestants. Who wouldn’t want to be coached one-on-one by them?
Everyone cheered and chatted happily.
Qi Yinrui found it strange that the person next to him didn't show much movement.
In the past, Chen Xing should have jumped up by now, but today he just held the wooden sword and stared at something in a daze.
He looked over and understood immediately. He smiled and said, "I thought you would be very happy, but you didn't seem to react. Are you still worried about Xia Huanming's head?"
Chen Xing came back to his senses immediately after hearing the words "Xia Huanming" and said embarrassedly, "How did you know I was thinking about this?"
"I have eyes to see," Qi Yinrui smiled and pointed at his eyes, "but you don't have to worry about Xia Huanming getting angry. Look at how he acted before. If he was really angry, he wouldn't speak up for you."
"I'm not afraid that he will be angry, I'm worried about whether I hurt him." Chen Xing frowned and gripped the wooden sword tighter.
"Then I don't understand why you bother," Qi Yinrui stretched out his hand and touched Chen Xing's furrowed brows, "He is not without a mouth. If it really hurts, he will tell you."
Qi Yinrui's words made Chen Xing understand. He nodded and said, "That's right. I'll ask him when the time comes. Thank you, Master Rui, for enlightening your disciple." After saying that, he bowed.
Qi Yinrui's eyes seemed to be narrowed with joy. He suddenly thought of what he said yesterday and reminded Chen Xing: "I'll call you this afternoon and ask you to come over. Freshly baked food tastes better."
Chen Xing understood immediately and nodded: "Okay, okay, thank you Brother Rui."
When the class was over, Chen Xing returned the wooden sword and turned to look for Xia Huanming in the crowd. As a result, Zhao Xingyu, who had just returned halfway through, put his arm around his shoulder and asked about the class.
He could only watch Xia Huanming return to the corner and high-five the other two team members.
Chen Xing pursed his lips. Well, we can only talk about it when we get back.
After chatting with Zhao Xingyu, the program team came to find someone to do the follow-up interview.
This time the program team selected ten people, and both Chen Xing and Xia Huanming were selected, but their time and rooms were completely different, so they couldn't talk to each other.
When it was Chen Xing's turn, Xia Huanming had already finished the interview and disappeared long ago.
The interviewing staff saw Chen Xing looking around and thought he was nervous, so they comforted him: "It's okay, it's just a few simple questions, we won't edit it badly."
Chen Xing realized that he had caused the other party to misunderstand him, so he quickly put on his clothes and said, "Okay, let's get started."
The staff first asked Chen Xing about his recent situation, such as his mental journey during the first episode of filming, how he felt about facing new challenges in the second episode, and what he wanted to say to his future self.
Chen Xing answered fluently, crossing his hands in a very relaxed manner, leaning lightly on his thighs, his knuckles slender, and the shadows cast by the protrusions of his wrist bones.
Chen Xing in the camera looks very dignified and has a good temperament. The light casts a faint blue shadow on his eye sockets; when he lowers his eyes, his thick eyelashes cast a shadow on his eyelids.
In addition to his face, his outfit is also a plus.
He was wearing a water blue trench coat, a white shirt with a stand-up collar that gave off a satin sheen, and a pair of sky blue trousers that were lighter than the trench coat. His whole body was filled with gentle colors.
The staff member asked the last question, which was newly added: "I heard that there was a small accident in the class today."
Chen Xing nodded: "Yes."
The staff member asked again: "How did you feel at that time? I saw that you were not afraid of contestant Xia Huanming getting angry at all. Or were you actually a little scared, but didn't show it?"
Chen Xing lowered his eyes, loosened his hands, and tapped his thigh with his fingers.
After thinking for a moment, he looked at the staff and said, "I'm not scared, I'm just worried about whether he has a headache. I feel sorry for him."
The staff member nodded and asked, "It seems that you have a good relationship."
"Well, there might have been some distance before, but we've talked it out recently and our relationship is definitely getting better."
Chen Xing smiled faintly, and his gaze shifted towards the camera, as if penetrating the mirror and falling on a more distant place - he could see the golden sunlight spreading over the valley, the pond surrounded by primroses, and the two men standing by the pond.
Xia Huanming was originally sitting on the same bench, but he unexpectedly ran into Zhang Jinan. He could only stand up and greet him politely: "Teacher Zhang."
Zhang Jin'an patted his shoulder calmly and said, "How is it, Xia Huanming? You've been here for more than ten days. Do you feel that you have made any progress?"
Zhang Jinan and Chen Xing should be the same type of people, very friendly to everyone, so they were able to become familiar with each other so quickly.
Moreover, Zhang Jinan and his girlfriend are so loving, and his care for Chen Xing is just like a mentor takes care of his student.
As Xia Huanming thought about this, the unhappiness in his heart faded a little, and he replied, "A little bit."
"Is it just a little bit?" Zhang Jin'an laughed heartily, "Director Yu said that you are in a much better state now than in your first performance. In addition to you, he also praised the other people in your group, especially Chen Xing, who was unexpectedly good. I heard from Shen Miao's group that he memorized his lines very quickly and has a good memory."
Xia Huanming was a little "allergic" to compliments, but when he heard the name Chen Xing, he immediately stopped being irritated and blurted out, "Yes, he not only has a good memory, but also a strong learning ability. He speaks very directly and is very smart, and he works very hard. Although his rhythm when speaking the lines is a little off, his performance is not noticeable, he has a strong ability to withstand pressure, and he is very talented."
After Xia Huanming finished speaking, Zhang Jinan was obviously stunned for a moment, and then he laughed: "This is the first time I hear you talk so much, it seems that you have a good relationship with him."
Xia Huanming then realized that he had accidentally said too much and replied calmly: "Yes, he and I are friends."
Zhang Jinan patted Xia Huanming on the shoulder and said, "That's great. I feel relieved that you have a good relationship with him. I have always felt that your personalities complement each other, so I put you in the same team because I want you to communicate and learn more with people like him."
With just this one sentence, Zhang Jin'an was no longer just a mentor in Xia Huanming's heart, but also a matchmaker.
I heard netizens say a while ago that "If you want to fall in love, you should go to Zhang Jin'an's super topic, it works all the time." After reading it today, I think it might really be true?
Xia Huanming was about to be happy, but his heart skipped a beat when he heard Zhang Jinan say the next sentence: "You and Qi Yinrui should have a good relationship. I see you guys often communicate in the classroom. He and Chen Xing also cooperate well in class and mention you from time to time. Did you know each other before?"
Xia Huanming's fingers stiffened for a moment and he shook his head.
It’s Qi Yinrui again.
Without his knowledge, the relationship between Chen Xing and Qi Yinrui has become so good?
Zhang Jinan had no idea what this person was thinking. He was just a mentor who was enthusiastic about taking care of every student. Seeing that the "introverted" student was silent again, he felt that he would be bored if he said more, so he finally asked: "Are you going back now or waiting for someone?"
Xia Huanming answered him: "Take a break."
Zhang Jinan quickly said, "Oh, then I won't bother you anymore. Have a good rest. Goodbye."
After Zhang Jin'an left, Xia Huanming sat down again.
The scent of primrose became even fresher under the sun. He rubbed his nose and opened the group chat.
[Wang Baiyue]: I'm leaving first to catch up with the crew
[Zheng Qi]: Add one, that group has more scenes, urgent urgent urgent
[Zhao Xingyu]: Plus two, Brother Yue, wait for me, I want to get in the car too
[Wang Baiyue]: What a bad luck! I can’t even have a bite of lunch.
[Zheng Qi]: It’s okay, just grab a bite over there
Xia Huanming looked through the chat history and didn't see Chen Xing speaking.
Did he go back, or did he not finish the interview?
He was just thinking about it when the next message came from Chen Xing.
【Chen Xing】: Yeah, the post-interview is finally over
[Wang Baiyue]: Ah? Then what are you going to do? You can only come back alone.
【Chen Xing】: It’s okay, I’ll just walk back slowly.
The setting sun coated everything with gilded gold, and the wisteria hanging from the eaves cast tiny spots of light on the brick wall, like a bunch of grapes scattered by the wind.
Chen Xing leaned against the wall and typed. After sending the message, he returned to the text message page.
Unlike the harmonious atmosphere in the group, these text messages are cold and glaring.
——It's funny. Stop pretending to be a good person. We don't need your charity even if we sell our house.
——What else do you want to act in front of my mother now?
——You've gotten enough attention over the years, haven't you? Don't let me see you contacting my mom again, or you won't be able to come back this year.
After reading all the content, Chen Xing pursed his lips expressionlessly, poked the screen with his thumb, and replied directly.
——I just act, what's wrong? I can make money, can you?
——Didn’t you say you would block me? Why are you looking for me again? You can keep getting anxious. It’s useless anyway.
——If you are disrespectful, I will send this paragraph to the female classmate you have a crush on.
A minute later, the other party was bombarded with text messages.
——？ ？ ？ ？ How do you have her number?
——? ?
——? ? Chen Xing, where are you? ?
——You come out? Where are you???
Chen Xing let out an "Ouch!" He just wanted to trick her, but he didn't expect there would be an unexpected situation.
So what is this kid crazy about?
——You really fell in love too early, you are finished~=w=
——? ? You cheated me? ?
Chen Xing smiled, blocked the other party's phone number when he was most anxious, and reopened WeChat.
Someone replied to the message he sent in the group.
[Xia Huanming]: I'm still here.
When Chen Xing saw the words "I'm still here", a shadow dropped from the sky and covered his mobile phone, accompanied by a familiar breath belonging to Xia Huanming.
Chen Xing looked up.
The spring sun filtered through the flowing golden beads, pouring down like a waterfall. Xia Huanming stood in the shadow against the light, his hair a brilliant platinum. He stood there like a fir tree soaked in morning dew.
However, when this fir tree talked to him, it would bend down slightly and lower its head to make its eyes parallel to his, and its beautiful phoenix eyes would be raised as if smiling.
This is Xia Huanming's unique courtesy.
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