Jiang Yixing followed the gaze and was stunned the moment she saw He Mang.
How could it be him??
He Mang no longer has the short hair he had in school. Now a director, he has grown his hair long, and his handsome face is covered by large black-rimmed glasses. Others can only see the beard that has grown on his chin and his straight nose.
The moment the two looked at each other, Jiang Yixing felt as if he had been transported back to his high school and college days.
If there was any color in Jiang Yixing's impoverished life before leaving the 21st century, it must have been He Mang.
Jiang Yixing was always an ordinary, well-behaved student, neither rebellious nor particularly outstanding, except for his face.
Even though she had the face of a school beauty, He Mang still didn't like her.
During the winter break between the first and second semesters of her senior year, Jiang Yixing met He Mang at a tutoring center. At that time, He Mang had short hair, wore her school uniform loosely, and had pierced ears with several dazzling black beads that instantly caught Jiang Yixing's attention.
Jiang Yixing made many inquiries before learning that He Mang was a student at the Film Academy who worked part-time at an educational institution on weekends.
Therefore, Jiang Yixing hastily changed his goal to the Film Academy in City B.
Everyone in their senior year of high school is busy, and no one has time to date. Jiang Yixing thought, no rush, there will be plenty of time to meet people in college.
As the saying goes, hard work pays off, and both He Mang and Jiang Yixing were admitted to the Film Academy. Jiang Yixing is in the Acting Department, and He Mang is in the Directing Department.
As soon as the new semester started, Jiang Yixing couldn't wait to confess his feelings to He Mang.
Jiang Yixing still remembers the scene: she was standing opposite He Mang, surrounded by classmates who were cheering her on.
She was nervous, but looking at He Mang's face, which was even more handsome than in high school, she still mustered up her courage.
"I like you, would you... like to give it a try with me?"
"Wow----"
The surrounding jeers completely drowned out He Mang's answer.
Jiang Yixing tiptoed closer to He Mang.
Seeing his mouth open and close, and a hint of a smile in his eyes, she said, "Sure."
And so, the two embraced in a warm atmosphere, beginning their courtship.
However, this period of time lasted less than half a month. Before Jiang Yixing and He Mang could even go from being acquainted to being close, He Mang broke up with her.
Jiang Yixing recalled that she was confused at the time. She asked why, and He Mang only replied, "I don't like it that much."
This was even a beautified excuse. It took Jiang Yixing three years to finally understand that He Mang simply didn't like her.
No wonder she started dating someone else within a week of breaking up. Jiang Yixing's fantasy of first love was shattered by reality, and she ended her first relationship in a daze. It took her entire remaining college years to mature. Looking back on that short and boring relationship, she realized that love might not be about mutual affection, but rather about finding the right atmosphere and giving it a try.
But even running into an ex-boyfriend on the street can trigger comparisons, let alone in the current situation.
Jiang Yixing suppressed her subtle displeasure and comforted herself, "You're already a mature woman over three hundred years old. You can't argue with He Mang, who's only in her twenties."
Jiang Yixing smiled at He Mang's gaze, and together with Li Yuxiang walked to the center of the room, bowed to the interviewers, and said, "Hello, interviewers."
"My name is Jiang Yixing."
She is dignified and poised.
Li Yuxiang then followed up, "Hello everyone, I am Li Yuxiang."
He Mang scrutinized the graceful Jiang Yixing, her eyebrows, hidden beneath her hair, slightly twitching. Was this still Jiang Yixing?
His memory of Jiang Yixing was still that of a slightly shy, very pretty junior schoolgirl.
Actually, he didn't like this type of girl at all, but it just so happened that he was single. He Mang, who had never lacked women around him, was also dazzled by Jiang Yixing's face. When he came to his senses, he realized that he had already agreed to be with the girl in front of him.
After spending half a month together, He Mang once again confirmed that he really had no feelings for Jiang Yixing. He had never liked girls like that—clean, innocent, and full of energy. He preferred mature, sophisticated women, not cute little girls.
He Mang wasn't one to compromise herself in relationships; she made a clean break and immediately broke up with him. Looking back at her actions, He Mang couldn't help but feel a little guilty. Was she really the legendary scumbag?
Fortunately, Jiang Yixing behaved very normally, so normally that it was as if he didn't recognize himself.
As He Mang breathed a sigh of relief, his male pride began to stir again.
Doesn't she mind at all?
Both of them remained completely calm. He Mang waved his hand, signaling the staff to bring them the script.
The two played the same roles and storylines. Li Yuxiang glanced at Jiang Yixing, only to see her intently focused on the paper, not giving her a second glance.
Li Yuxiang calmed down; the next step was crucial, and she needed to seize the opportunity.
They were given only 10 minutes to think before the two actors began their performance.
He Mang pointed and said, "You go first."
Li Yuxiang was slightly taken aback, glanced at Jiang Yixing, and stepped forward, saying, "Okay."
Li Yuxiang quickly got into character. This wasn't her first time acting, so she was very familiar with this kind of situation.
She sat down on the ground, burying her face in her hands. Suddenly, she raised her head, a hint of confusion in her eyes. She blinked, observing the world around her.
Suddenly, a fragrance wafted over, and she raised her arm, trying to trace its source. A smooth arc flowed from her arm to her body; her elegant demeanor, honed from a young age through ballet training, was innate.
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