The rehearsal room wasn't very lively, but all the students who were going to perform in the Empress script came to rehearse, to ensure that the performance would go smoothly in more than half a month.
Shen Linyue had also read the script, and there were no magical characters with the characteristics of gods of light or darkness in it.
So when Jiang Zhixing, dressed in a white robe, appeared together with He Xiao, who was wearing a black robe, she felt something was amiss.
"What do you mean? Are you playing the Black and White Duo?" Shen Linyue asked.
He Xiao pursed his lips, his cold gaze sweeping over Jiang Zhixing as he approached, signaling that he could explain.
Jiang Zhixing received He Xiao's gaze, curled his lips into a cold sneer, and said indifferently, "Two important figures were added at the last minute."
Shen Linyue: ...Don't think I didn't see the exchange between you two.
She really wanted to ask He Xiao, "Don't you hate Jiang Zhixing? What's the meaning behind your ambiguous relationship?"
"The new script will be delivered to you soon, take a look yourself." Before leaving, Jiang Zhixing's gaze fell on He Xiao with an ambiguous meaning: "If someone hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have thought of this."
Jiang Zhixing left after saying this, while Shen Linyue was full of questions.
"Did you ask Jiang Zhixing to add this scene?" She looked at the black-robed youth in front of her. Not to mention, with his cold expression, he immediately gave off the feeling of a dark mage, so handsome that it made one's eyes sparkle.
Su Xiao, whose cheeks were flushed, was the best evidence of this.
He Xiao frowned, glanced coldly at Jiang Zhixing's back before saying, "I only gave him some advice."
Then, at Jiang Zhixing's suggestion, he reluctantly accepted the role, but he was still very unhappy about it.
Shen Linyue understood perfectly well what this hypocritical little fellow was thinking.
A smile quickly appeared in her eyes, but she suppressed it, exuding an air of complete indifference.
"Oh, I see. Okay." Shen Linyue took Su Xiao's hand and turned to leave, preparing to audition. She had never acted before.
He Xiao: ?
What kind of ridiculous reaction is this?! He's already put on an act for her, shouldn't she be moved and make up with him?
However, the girl didn't seem to think that way. She left without any hesitation, completely disregarding him.
He Xiao pursed his lips, his whole demeanor chillingly cold.
Shen Linyue walked towards the teacher who taught them acting and received the new script.
He Xiao and Jiang Zhixing played a crucial role in driving the plot forward, and they filled in some plot holes in the script.
As soon as she finished reading, He Xiao walked over with a sullen face and squeezed out of Su Xiao's place.
Su Xiao: "..." The slight flutter in her heart just now vanished without a trace.
"I have a very important scene with you, come and listen." He Xiao glanced at her and then looked away, his displeasure practically written all over his face.
Shen Linyue was overjoyed, but her expression remained largely unchanged. "Oh, I really should study hard. Keep it up."
He Xiao: ...
His face looked even worse.
...
The week ended quickly, and they had to rush to the school anniversary activities, gathering in the rehearsal room every Saturday and Sunday afternoon to rehearse.
There are only six main characters, so organizing them isn't difficult. Of course, during the actual performance, many students will also play various NPCs, such as soldiers.
What truly impressed her was He Xiao. From the beginning, he was a stumbling teenager who always complained about how cringeworthy and childish his lines were, but now he speaks them fluently. Fortunately, he wears a wide-brimmed hat throughout the series, so his face isn't visible; you can just hear his voice.
The girl's voice was naturally gifted, and after being guided by the acting teacher, when she delivered her lines, it was as if a wizard was standing in front of her, brainwashing her.
After a performance, it was Jiang Zhixing and Su Xiao's turn.
Who would have thought that a TV series would unexpectedly bring the male and female leads together?
Shen Linyue sometimes couldn't help but marvel at the power of the script.
"He's such a hypocrite." A disdainful voice rang out from above: "Just looking at his saintly face makes me want to vomit."
Shen Linyue withdrew her gaze from the future young couple and looked at He Xiao: "I think he acted very well."
He Xiao paused, somewhat angry, but his attitude softened quickly when he met her calm gaze, though he remained unconvinced.
“I’m pretty good too, why don’t you praise me?” He looked at her earnestly, like a puppy begging for mercy.
Shen Linyue almost reached out to rub it. She rubbed her restless fingers together and turned her head away, saying, "Don't you know why I praised you? You've already distanced yourself from me. Are you trying to get slapped in the face by getting so close to me now?"
He Xiao remained silent, his lips moved slightly, and his head drooped.
Just as he was about to explain, the little girl in front of him ran towards Su Xiao.
He Xiao felt even more disappointed.
"Oh, you've been abandoned," Jiang Zhixing's voice came.
He Xiao glanced at him coldly and said, "I advise you to stay away from me. I'm in a bad mood right now and might impulsively find someone to beat me up."
Jiang Zhixing curled his lips and met his gaze without fear: "I'm really curious, why do people always willingly protect someone as simple-minded as you?"
He Xiao pursed his lips, his eyes turning cold, and retorted, "Yes, because I'm upright and honest, and I never do anything underhanded. I'm much better than some of those shady characters."
The two disliked each other and parted on bad terms.
...
On Sunday morning, Li Yanxi came to the villa as usual to tutor the two of them.
He Xiao didn't fall asleep once during this tutoring session. He even forced himself to stay awake and took notes. Shen Linyue looked at his changes thoughtfully.
Is this guy trying to impress her?
Shen Linyue had long known that the little guy was starting to take the initiative to make peace, for example, the milk tea and small cakes that suddenly appeared on her table, she knew without a doubt that they were placed there by He Xiao.
However, she didn't show any interest in playing with He Xiao; she simply wanted to give him the cold shoulder.
After the two-hour class ended, Shen Linyue glanced at He Xiao's notes before getting up and going to Li Yanxi's side.
"Teacher Li, may I ask where you are from?" Shen Linyue asked, looking up at Li Yanxi, who was a head taller than her, with her bright little face.
As He Xiao packed up his textbooks, he watched Shen Linyue get close to Li Yanxi, and a warning bell rang in his heart.
The embarrassing scene from last time was still floating in his mind. This time, he was more composed than before, following behind the two without making a sound, but his deep, dark, and oppressive gaze remained fixed on Li Yanxi.
It was as if he would be thrown out if he said a single wrong word.
Li Yanxi: ……
“Um… my hometown is in Nanshi.” Li Yanxi tried to ignore He Xiao’s gaze and said calmly.
I don't quite understand where this young master's inexplicable hostility comes from.
Shen Linyue's eyes lit up: "You're also from Nanshi? What a coincidence..."
Before she could finish speaking, she felt He Xiao's gaze on her and quickly changed the subject, saying, "My mother is also from Nanshi. I've always been very interested in my mother's hometown since I was a child."
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