There's never a time when these two arch-enemies don't argue.
Jiang Zhixing looked at He Xiao quietly for two seconds, then looked away and said in a low voice, "I just want to ask you, are you really not going to participate in the role of the new emperor?"
He Xiao leaned back in his chair, lazily lifting his eyelids to look at him mockingly: "You didn't tamper with the stage this time, did you? You've been trying to persuade me to participate time and time again."
He thought it was quite possible. Jiang Zhixing wasn't a kind-hearted person. Once he was humiliated by him, he wouldn't bother with him anymore. If he wanted revenge, he would do it in other ways.
With that thought, He Xiao sat up straight, his eyes sharpening: "If you dare to tamper with anything on this stage, I will not let you off easily."
Lin Yue wanted to participate in this performance, so he wouldn't let anything go wrong.
Jiang Zhixing gave him a cold look. "Do you think everyone is as brainless as you? If you want revenge, I'm looking forward to it."
The boys' cold, sharp gazes met; if looks could be hurtful, they could pierce countless holes in both of them.
"You'd better be," He Xiao said, withdrawing his gaze.
Jiang Zhixing wanted to leave immediately, but after thinking for a moment, he explained his purpose: "I came to ask you just to confirm whether you really refused to act. After all, the decision to let you participate was made by the whole class through a vote. Also, this role is a bit dangerous and not very suitable for your aunt."
After saying this, Jiang Zhixing didn't bother to look at He Xiao again and turned to leave.
He Xiao's eyelids trembled slightly, his mind still replaying Jiang Zhixing's words. Had he changed his ways? Was he now concerned about their safety?
It's like a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken—it's all ill-intentioned.
After thinking it over, he took out the plot sheet from under the table and checked it over.
...
Shen Linyue returned with two leave slips, looking quite pleased with herself. He Xiao was lounging on the railing, his black backpack slung over one shoulder, staring intently at something.
She leaned closer to look and saw the bolded title, "An Empress of a Generation." Yes, the name was that tacky.
"Didn't you say you threw away all your orders?" Shen Linyue asked curiously.
Upon hearing her voice, He Xiao instinctively wanted to hide what he was holding, but then realized that doing so would be rather abrupt.
He quickly calmed down, put away the order form, glanced at her casually, and said, "I asked someone else for it. Didn't you want to participate in this program? I have to help you check it out."
Shen Linyue raised an eyebrow, her smile deepening as her beautiful eyes brightened: "Is that really all?"
He Xiao nodded: "Of course, you are my aunt after all, I can't let you be in danger, and Jiang Zhixing is not a trustworthy person."
"Oh, so what's the title? What do you think of the script?" Shen Linyue asked.
He Xiao commented indifferently, "Boring, melodramatic."
Thankfully, he refused; it would have been more painful for him to act in such a scene than to die.
This character was ruthless in the early stages, but later he actually became soft-hearted towards a woman! This is really unsettling; women really do affect a person's sword-drawing speed!
Shen Linyue smiled without saying a word, then raised her little head and said, "So that's what you're thinking. How about this, no one can play the younger brother of this character, why don't you give it a try?"
He Xiao looked at her coldly: "Is the leave slip ready?"
Shen Linyue blinked and nodded, then picked it up and waved it in front of him: "Of course, the teacher signed it without even asking why it was the two of us who asked for leave."
He Xiao curled his lips, about to say that she was making a fuss, but then he turned around and left: "Boring, let's go."
Shen Linyue was slightly taken aback and chased after him, saying urgently, "You still haven't answered my last question!"
"Don't even dream about it," the boy coldly uttered.
From afar, one could almost hear the girl humming in dissatisfaction.
After the two figures completely disappeared into the corridor, Jiang Zhixing, who was still in the classroom, came out. His expressionless face and cold eyes made him inscrutable.
After a long while, he took out his phone and made a call.
...
The boy took her by taxi all the way to downtown Taipei.
It wasn't surprising that Shen Linyue had come by Sunday, but after getting off the bus, the boy went straight into a high-end club.
"What are we doing here?" Shen Linyue asked.
He Xiao had already taken out his membership card and placed it on the front desk. Hearing this, he lowered his eyes and said, "Just follow along, let this little country bumpkin broaden his horizons."
Shen Linyue: ?
Who are you calling a country bumpkin?
Soon, led by staff, the two passed through a series of doors and took an elevator to the top floor.
A huge, luxurious restaurant came into view.
Shen Linyue again: ?
Is this what you call broadening her horizons?
He Xiao seemed to see her speechless explanation: "Eat something first to fill your stomach, then I'll take you out to play later."
Shen Linyue understood and, without further doubt, followed the waiter into one of the private rooms.
When Shen Linyue saw the four-figure lobster on the menu, she paused for a moment. Seeing He Xiao ordering so skillfully, she knew that this guy was a regular customer.
“I’ve been here a few times, and the lobster risotto here is pretty good. I’d like you to try it too.” He Xiao pondered for a moment and then added, “To celebrate the end of our monthly exams, you can go to the hot springs or get a massage after you eat.”
This is a place he chose after considering all factors, and it's quite suitable for girls.
He Xiao had never been so considerate to anyone before; Lin Yue was the only one he had ever been so attentive to.
Shen Linyue hadn't expected him to have this hidden meaning. After her initial surprise, a warm feeling appeared in her eyes: "Ah Xiao is so kind, thank you."
He Xiao pursed his lips, suppressing his smile, and then said to the waiter beside him, "Also, please add one of your most popular desserts, and one serving of Pu'er milk tea as well."
"Okay, please wait a moment."
After the waiter left, Shen Linyue pondered and said, "Pu'er tea can be used to make milk tea? Have you ever tried it?"
“I’ve never tried it before. If there’s an audience, someone will definitely buy it. Don’t you like milk tea? Give it a try. If you don’t like it, just throw it away,” He Xiao said calmly.
Shen Linyue pointed at the price list: "Oh, 699 per serving, just throw it away like that?"
Yes, just one cup costs 699.
He Xiao didn't care at all: "Anyway, I have Lao He's black card, what's the rush?"
Oh, the New Year's money he saves every year is enough for her to drink hundreds of servings of this milk tea.
Shen Linyue thought about it and agreed, and a sweet smile returned to her face.
He Liyu is really working hard. He goes on business trips to earn money, while she and He Xiao spend it outside. Hehe, then let's treat him to a meal too, so we won't feel guilty.
After dinner, Shen Linyue didn't go straight to the hot springs for a massage. Instead, she followed He Xiao downstairs to the entertainment center.
It's a real entertainment center, filled with all sorts of games you can play. He Xiao said there's also a shooting club in the back, and lots of clubs in total.
"Your hand hasn't fully recovered yet, you're not allowed to play with guns," Shen Linyue said, grabbing He Xiao.
He Xiao paused slightly, looked down at her, and even showed her his movable left arm.
"I've almost fully recovered, and I think I can get the cast removed this weekend."
Shen Linyue's expression was serious: "Even removing the cast depends on what the doctor says. Do you think you know more than the doctor?"
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