Chapter 7: Sleeping Beauty's Last Glow
Before Sheng Baili traveled through time into the book, she was just an 18-year-old female college student studying acting. Unfortunately, she was hit by a truck at the school gate just after she entered her freshman year and became a vegetable.
She was an orphan and extremely poor. The money for hospitalization, surgery, infusions and injections was all donated by classmates and teachers in the school, which allowed her to live for another month.
But Sheng Baili felt that she didn't have long to live. Her soul was gradually separated from her body. She could clearly see the people who came to visit her every day and her own body, but she couldn't move her body at all.
On this day, Sheng Baili could feel that the atmosphere in the ward was particularly low. The counselor sat by her side, wiping away tears, and several roommates stood neatly around the bed, looking at her sadly.
"Teacher, did the doctor say there is really no possibility of him waking up?" roommate A said sadly.
"Is it because you don't have enough money? Ren Ming said he can cover all the expenses, teacher..."
The instructor wiped the tears from her eyes and said, "It's not about the money. Hey... You're a good kid, and a big director just came to you and said he wants you to play the leading role. You're supposed to be famous. Tell me, what's going on..."
The counselor sighed repeatedly, and told the roommates to say whatever they wanted to say now while their hearts were still beating.
On the hospital bed, the girl's face was pale and bloodless. Because of the long-term infusion, the back of her hands were blue and purple. Her thin body looked fragile, and her cheeks were sunken. She wore a breathing mask and a tube was inserted into her nostrils, like a lifeless doll.
Roommate B: "Big star, even though you are not famous yet, you will always be the most beautiful big star in my heart. I will work hard to help you realize your dream of becoming an actor."
Roommate C: "Beauty is short-lived. Lili was so pretty, but she left before she even had a romantic relationship. Next time you go to the underworld, you should date more handsome men."
Roommate A: "I will take good care of your cat for you, don't worry."
......
Sheng Baili knew that the only one who missed her was her roommate A, whose soul was looking at her with tears in his eyes. She wanted to move her fingers and open her mouth to say the last words, but no matter how hard she tried, the body on the hospital bed did not respond, so Sheng Baili had to give up.
As for the fact that the big director her instructor mentioned wanted her to act in a movie, Sheng Baili didn't feel sorry at all. Her acting skills were really average, and she was able to enter this art academy only because of her beauty.
The so-called No. 1 female lead is just a resource given to her by her suitor, the rich second-generation Ren Ming.
If Sheng Baili accepted the resources he provided, it meant that she had to accept his pursuit and live off him from then on.
But Ren Ming, as a second-generation rich man, is too ugly. A college student cannot abandon his bottom line for money.
Just as Sheng Baili was looking back on his boring and poor first half of life, Ren Ming arrived.
"Hello, teacher. I'm Ren Ming. I just heard the doctor's news and rushed over here... Can I talk to Bai Li alone for a few words?"
So the counselor and roommates left, and they considerately closed the door before leaving.
What did Ren Ming want to say? Sheng Baili's soul floated in the air, looking at the rich second generation who had been clinging to him for more than a year and still refused to give up.
Hold on to it, hold on to it. If you don’t like it, you don’t like it. A forced melon is not sweet.
Buddy, you should find someone you like as soon as possible.
Sheng Baili thought he wanted to tell him something in private, but he didn't expect that this man actually reached out and took off his oxygen mask, bent down and leaned over!
What are you going to do?
Sheng Baili was horrified as she watched the face getting closer and closer, actually trying to force a kiss on her.
Damn, I'm not dead yet. It's illegal for sharks to do this, and neither is JS!
I'm not Sleeping Beauty. I won't wake up if you kiss me. Besides, you're not a prince, are you?
This is intolerable!
At that moment, Sheng Baili's body burst out with great energy. She suddenly opened her eyes, and with all her strength, she stretched out her hand and pushed the person in front of her away.
At the last moment before closing his eyes, Sheng Baili saw an expression of shock and surprise on Ren Ming's face.
Then the final burst of energy ended and she died.
.......
When I woke up again, I had already entered the book, and the Haicha system appeared in my mind.
[Host host! ] Haicha’s voice suddenly became excited.
[The system detected that the male protagonist's favorability has just increased! ]
Sheng Baili:?
What did she just do?
Sheng Baili: [Is this true? Lu Zhouyan just rejected me, saying that he needed a beautiful and smart fiancée. Isn't he being shady? 】
Haicha: [It can’t be wrong, the male lead’s favorability has indeed increased, a full +2! ]
Sheng Baili: [Total favorability now]
Haicha: [Uh...] Its voice, which was high and proud just now, suddenly became quiet, and it said "0" hesitantly.
Sheng Baili: “….”
It turned out to be negative before.
Haicha: [Host, don't be discouraged! The male protagonist's two points of favorability are hard-won, host, keep up the good work! ]
[Now we can unlock the new story background. Host, which one do you want to hear? Currently there are two options: 'The hero's life story' and 'Your life story'. ]
Sheng Baili: "Choose the protagonist's background."
Haicha: "Aren't you curious about your own?"
Sheng Baili shrugged: "A son-biased mother, an invisible father, a blood-sucking brother, a broken home...are there any new tricks?"
Haicha: “….”
[Okay, we are loading the 'hero's background' for you. ]
Five minutes later, Sheng Baili had gone through all the plots about the male protagonist's life experience in her mind.
Lu Zhouyan is 25 years old this year. Although the Lu family is currently headed by Mr. Lu, among all the young people in the Lu family, Lu Zhouyan is the most capable and smart. He can be cheerful and talkative in social situations, and can also be decisive and easy-going in the business world.
Mr. Lu also intends to hand over such a large group to Lu Zhouyan to manage.
However, the plot of the book is too ridiculous. Lu Zhouyan, who has been pampered for more than 20 years, is not actually a child of Lu's bloodline!
From a proud son of heaven to a fake young master with an illegitimate reputation, Lu Zhouyan has experienced contempt, ridicule, and insults.
His engagement with Ji Susu was unilaterally cancelled by the Ji family, his position as the group president was revoked by a collective vote of the board of directors, all the people who wanted to make friends with him and please him in the past disappeared, and he no longer had a place in the family.
Finally, Lu Zhouyan started his own business. With his outstanding skills and unique management ideas, he became a dazzling new technology elite in City S in just one year. However, after Master Zhen took office as president, the performance of Lu Group went from bad to worse and it was no longer as glorious as before.
What a bloody story about a rich family's true or false young master...
[Host, come on! Every time the male lead's favorability improves, we will have the opportunity to unlock new plots! It will also be helpful for us to plan for the future. 】
At the banquet, Lu's mother stood on a high platform, holding a valuable diamond-encrusted microphone in her hand: "Welcome everyone to Mr. Lu Tonghui's birthday party. Thank you all for coming."
The people in the audience, who were dressed in expensive clothes, clapped their hands spontaneously, and Sheng Baili followed suit.
After the applause, Lu's mother paused and announced the good news to the community: "In addition, there is another good news I want to share with everyone."
"The engagement date for my son Lu Zhouyan and Miss Ji Susu has been set. It will be on the 21st of next month. Everyone is welcome to attend the engagement ceremony for the two children."
The whole place was shocked when the news came out. After all, given Lu Zhouyan's status, there were many families who wanted to get close to him over the years, but Lu Zhouyan had never been involved in any love affairs. Now he is engaged?
But being engaged to Ji Susu can be considered a good match. The Ji family has grown stronger in recent years. Although it is still far from being as powerful as the Lu family, it also has a place in S City.
Sheng Baili listened to the thunderous applause coming from all around him. This time he did not applaud. Instead, he covered his mouth with his hands and yawned.
Don't worry, Lu Zhouyan's engagement was broken off after a month anyway.
Not far away, Sheng Baili saw Ji Susu casting a provocative look at him. The corners of his eyes were slightly raised, one side of his lips was curled up high, and he was gently shaking the scarlet wine in his hand, looking very proud.
Haicha: [Host, we have been provoked!]
Sheng Baili: [I know.]
Haicha: [Shouldn’t we do something? The host can tolerate this, but the system can’t!] The voice has already started to ignite.
Sheng Baili: ".......Wait."
[What are you going to do?] Haicha rubbed his hands excitedly, waiting for his host's revenge battle.
Sheng Baili didn't say anything. She glanced at the wine glass that had just been filled with wine and quietly reached over to it.
【Host, you don’t mean to...】
Before he could finish his words, Sheng Baili casually picked up the new wine glass that had just been filled with wine and drank it all, leaving no drop for Ji Susu.
Sheng Baili: [I've already seen it, there's only one glass of this brand of wine left. Ji Susu loves it so much, so I'll try it for her, hehehe.]
Haicha: “….”
Prospect.
Sheng Baili drank the wine in one gulp and burped. This was the first glass of wine she had ever drunk in her life. She took a sip to see if she felt tipsy.
She put down her wine glass and was about to leave when Ji Susu, who had come with Shan Shan, grabbed her wrist.
"You drank my wine," Ji Susu asked anxiously.
"Huh?" Sheng Baili blinked innocently and said nonsense: "No, I saw a small black bug in the wine glass and wanted to pour it out..."
"Don't be angry, I'll pour you another glass." Sheng Baili's words were sincere, and you could faintly hear the uneasiness and guilt of doing something wrong.
She acted like a weak little white flower. Haicha gave her a thumbs up in her heart.
After hearing her answer, Ji Susu calmed down and smiled meaningfully.
"Really?" she said, "Then you better be careful, this wine is very strong."
"Waitress girl."
The tail note is a bit long, and it sounds strangely intimate, which is quite odd.
Sheng Baili held the wine tray with a confused look on his face, watching Ji Susu walk away with a swaying gait and twisting her slender waist.
Didn't make her angry
Sheng Baili: [The party should be over now, can I leave now?]
Haicha: [What about the male lead?]
Sheng Baili: [Lu Zhouyan is still his young master, what can happen? I will try again when he becomes a fake young master next month.]
Haicha: [.......Okay.]
Sheng Baili raised her feet and wanted to leave, but then she realized that she was dizzy. It was her first time drinking, so she couldn't possibly get drunk after just one drink.
She followed the route back to the staff locker room, changed out of her maid uniform, and put on a loose white T-shirt and wide knee-length jeans.
Even though the air conditioner was on, Sheng Baili felt inexplicably hot when she was changing clothes.
It comes from the deepest part of the body, and then spreads to the limbs and bones like a heat current, until the fingertips and cheeks are hot.
[Tea, my reaction is that I am drunk]
Haicha didn't understand either, so she analyzed the information she found.
【may be】
Sheng Baili walked along the long and narrow corridor step by step, his steps a little shaky.
The corridor was very quiet, as if no one was around.
Just when Sheng Baili lowered his head and was about to leave, a heavy, rough man's hand pressed down on Sheng Baili's shoulder.
The "little maid" rich young man narrowed his eyes when he saw Sheng Baili's appearance.
Sheng Baili rudely slapped the man's hand away, turned his shoulder, and said impatiently: "Don't touch your father."
Rich boy: “….”
"You have a hot temper, quite powerful." The rich young man stepped forward to block Sheng Baili's way, and said nonchalantly: "Why aren't you with Mr. Lu?"
"Oh, I forgot. I'm engaged to Miss Ji and don't have time to deal with you." The rich young man asked himself and answered.
Sheng Baili didn't want to pay attention to him and tried to move to the right. The man also took a step to the right. Sheng Baili wanted to go left, but the man also blocked his way to the left.
Sheng Baili got angry, turned around and left.
[Tea, no kidding, the bite force of my eyelids is no less than that of an adult giant shark. If anyone gets in my way again, I will bite him to death.]
[Are you so sleepy?] Haicha thought it was a little strange.
Sheng Baili's outfit exudes a youthful vibe. Although the T-shirt and jeans are both loose, the exposed forearms and calves are very thin, with a jade-like white luster, smooth and delicate.
She didn't tie her hair up, and her long, slightly curly hair was scattered, swaying as she walked. Even her hair looked beautiful and had a natural atmosphere.
The rich young man was seduced and became distracted.
Since Mr. Gui Lu is already engaged, this little beauty should have been cut off, right?
He strode forward and wanted to grab Sheng Baili's thin wrist, but Sheng Baili heard his footsteps and actually ran away!
Sheng Baili rushed out of the corridor in one breath with the momentum of the 50-meter physical test.
Then I ran into a tall, solid wall of flesh.
Sheng Baili touched his deformed nose and complained with a frown, "It hurts so much..."
"Who is it? You hurt me." Sheng Baili looked up with some dissatisfaction.
I just happened to meet Lu Zhouyan's eyes, which were half smiling and half smiling.
"I hurt you," Lu Zhouyan said in a very casual tone, "I'm sorry."
Sheng Baili: “….” You deserve a beating.
"But why are you running? You want to sneak out of get off work? Are you just happy to do parkour?" Lu Zhouyan's sly voice came from above, with a hint of subtle malice.
Sheng Baili turned around and pointed at the rich boy behind him, and complained bluntly: "He is pursuing me."
Rich boy: ""
The rich young man gave Lu Zhouyan a flattering smile, and when he saw that the other person still had a gentle expression on his face, he breathed a sigh of relief and just opened his mouth to explain -
Then I saw Lu Zhouyan slightly open his thin lips and silently uttered the word "gun".
"......." The rich young man nodded, bent his waist and turned away without looking back.
Sheng Baili was unaware of this.
The drugged wine gradually took effect. Her face turned slightly red, sweat oozed from her forehead, and her sleepy and lifeless eyes kept opening and closing.
"If he hadn't chased me, I wouldn't have wanted to run. Running is tiring. I've worked all day and I'm so tired that I just want to lie down." Sheng Baili muttered, "It's all his fault for blocking my way. He's like he's sick."
Lu Zhouyan: “….”
"Hey." Lu Zhou stretched out his hand and waved it in front of the man, "What number is this?"
Sheng Baili felt dizzy from his shaking hand, and slapped his hand away, "Stop making trouble, I don't have time to play with you."
Play
Lu Zhouyan lowered his eyes and looked at her for a while, then raised his hand to call the housekeeper who was not far away, "Send this girl to the hospital, she is a little confused, maybe she has taken drugs."
"Okay, Master."
While the butler was instructing the driver and the nurse, Lu Zhouyan raised his bony hand slightly and tapped Sheng Baili on the forehead, "Stupid, you didn't even know you were drugged."
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