Chapter 80 Just Be Yourself
"By the way, regarding 'Love in the Apocalypse,' I've reached an agreement with them. We can continue to use our image, but," Ji Bei said seriously, "we cannot add any negative elements to our image!"
"Um."
“However, this can’t go on forever. This morning, a subordinate told me that we look a lot like the characters in ‘Love in the Apocalypse.’ That game is quite popular among girls lately. What if all those girls fall for me if things continue like this? My heart only belongs to Lin Shuang…” Ji Bei rambled on, “So… when are you planning to be honest with Jiang Luo?”
Looking out the window, He Ziyan calmly stated, "I plan to confess my feelings to Luo Luo today first, and then decide on the next step."
"A confession?!" Ji Bei was shocked.
He Ziyan: "Yes. Let her know I like her, and start pursuing her directly, like you did."
"Actually, I..." and Lin Shuang haven't made much progress either.
The words were on the tip of his tongue, but Ji Bei didn't say them.
At the press conference, Jiang Luo showed concern for He Ziyan, which suggests that Jiang Luo may also have feelings for He Ziyan.
Perhaps this is a good opportunity to break through.
Without considering his own success or failure, Ji Bei decided to encourage He Ziyan, "Keep it up!"
He Ziyan nodded.
The car continued on its way until it disappeared at the end of the long street.
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Tianmen Residential Area. The residential area where Jiang Luo lives.
On the trail, a beautiful figure was running at high speed.
In the early spring evening, the sky was filled with orange glow, like a spilled palette of paint.
The air was a bit chilly, but the person who arrived was wearing a long dress, the hem of which fluttered in the breeze, seemingly unaffected by the cold.
"Why are you waiting for me at the door?" Jiang Luo, who had run all the way here, stopped in front of He Ziyan, out of breath.
He Ziyan raised his hand to pat her back to help her catch her breath, but stopped, withdrew his hand, and smiled helplessly and affectionately, "Luo Luo, I'm right here. You don't need to run away anymore."
"I..." I was afraid you'd be worried.
Jiang Luo didn't say it aloud.
She must be a cold and aloof person.
Aloof people shouldn't be in such a rush.
She licked her dry lips, stood up straight, and composed herself.
Before she could speak, He Ziyan saw through her change: "Luo Luo, this isn't a variety show, you don't need to play a cold and aloof role."
The words contained a strange power that made Jiang Luo's tense nerves relax. "Hmm?" came the soft, sweet voice at the end.
With her hands behind her back, she tilted her head and looked at him, "How do you know I'm not aloof?"
"Are you?" He Ziyan asked in return.
It wasn't a sharp, confrontational approach, nor even a hint of force; it was a gentle, playful response to her fun.
Jiang Luo pursed her lips and thought for a moment, then shook her head decisively: "That's definitely not it."
"Luo Luo, just be yourself."
The evening breeze carried He Ziyan's voice, and Jiang Luo was startled.
He Ziyan added, "If your job requires you to play a role, then... just be yourself in front of me."
His words were like aged wine, making Jiang Luo linger and become intoxicated.
It was a strange feeling, like falling into the sea, being softly enveloped, with no way to struggle.
"Luo Luo, let's go," He Ziyan said again.
Jiang Luo nodded: "Mm!"
The car was parked by the roadside. He Ziyan walked ahead and opened the car door for Jiang Luo first.
"hello."
As soon as Jiang Luo entered, she heard a greeting coming from the driver's seat.
She was stunned.
There is one more person.
It is Jibei.
Uh, I thought it was just her and He Ziyan.
Is it fashionable to bring a friend on a date now?
The car door closed.
He Ziyan walked around the back of the car, came to the other side of the back row, and got in.
Looking at him, Jiang Luo leaned closer and whispered, "Don't you... need to sit in the passenger seat?"
Influenced by this, He Ziyan also lowered his voice: "Why?"
The two of them were acting suspiciously.
Ji Bei glanced at the rearview mirror inside the car.
"Because you have to be with him, sitting in the back makes you look heavy..." (This is a sarcastic, inappropriate comment.)
Does this imply that she is a "pervert"?
After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Luo said, "It makes you seem overly important."
"It's okay, it's okay, I just love being your driver!" Ji Bei couldn't hold back any longer and turned around. "Passengers, buckle up! Driver Ji is about to set off!"
Jiang Luo was embarrassed.
What exactly is He Ziyan thinking?
Or perhaps... this isn't a date for him?
Was it really just taking her to ride the Ferris wheel...?
Hmph. A man's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea.
With Jibei around, the journey won't be boring.
Along the way, Ji Bei kept chattering away.
At first, Jiang Luo was a little reserved, but she opened up as they chatted and started talking back and forth with him.
He Ziyan didn't say much, mostly just glancing sideways at Jiang Luo, and occasionally turning on the spare water in the car to moisten Jiang Luo's throat during their conversation.
Amidst the chatter, the group arrived at the amusement park.
It was a small amusement park by the scenic river, with few facilities; the only attraction was the large Ferris wheel.
The amusement park is located in the city center, and it's crowded even in the evening.
Most of them were students and young couples, coming in pairs.
As a responsible driver, Ji Bei dropped them off at the amusement park entrance and then said, "It looks pretty bright inside, so we probably don't need any more light bulbs. I'll go park the car and wait for you there."
"Ah...is this not a good idea?" Jiang Luo asked hesitantly.
He Ziyan replied, "No."
Ji Bei smiled, not minding at all, "You guys go have fun. I really enjoy being your driver; I'll take you back later."
Jiang Luo: "..."
The entrance was packed with people, and students with backpacks could be seen everywhere, exuding youthful energy.
"Let me tell you, I just had tutoring, and the teacher's lectures were so boring they made me want to sleep..."
"Who says otherwise? When will we get a handsome male teacher...?"
...
The girls at the front of the line were chatting loudly.
Jiang Luo unconsciously listened to a few sentences.
It's all about youthful energy.
They are full of youthful vigor, which is enviable.
"Are you spacing out?" He Ziyan asked.
To avoid being discovered eavesdropping, Jiang Luo kept glancing at the girl in front of her, slowly leaning closer and whispering, "I'm eavesdropping."
A scorching breath blew in, from the tips of my ears to my heart, and an electric current surged through my blood.
It feels tingly and numb.
The two were so close that Jiang Luo's forearm could even unintentionally brush against He Ziyan's shoulder.
She sprayed perfume, the scent of jasmine, light and delicate, like a thin rope leading him into a jasmine garden.
The rich fragrance cleansed his consciousness.
Gurgle.
His throat bobbed.
He Ziyan trembled and froze.
Beside him, his fingertips were moving slightly.
His gaze was fixed on Jiang Luo's smooth forehead, and he couldn't look away.
Receiving no response, Jiang Luo looked up and, in the lingering sunlight, saw He Ziyan's flushed cheeks and earlobes that were red to the point of bleeding.
Too close.
She took a step back, pursed her lips, smiled apologetically, and then pointed ahead with feigned composure: "They've moved. Let's move forward."
"Hmm." He Ziyan regained consciousness and followed.
Turning to face Jiang Luo directly, He Ziyan asked again, "What did you just say?"
Jiang Luo shrugged. "It's nothing."
"Let me tell you, I've recently become a fan of that Yama-Romance couple, they're quite sweet, but the live stream is no longer airing, there are only photos and behind-the-scenes clips afterward, sigh."
"Is the 'Yanluo CP'... the one with Jiang Luo?"
Upon hearing her name called, Jiang Luo took a step forward.
She wore a mask and sunglasses, not afraid of being recognized.
"Yes, Jiang Luo."
"I used to really like her Frostfall CP, both of the older sisters were so cool."
"Huh? That Lin Shuang has some scandals... I saw some posts from gossip accounts before..."
"All marketing accounts are scams. You actually believe what they post?"
What are the scandals surrounding Lin Shuang?
What kind of scandal?
Scandalous material?
Jiang Luo suddenly wondered if this so-called scandal was related to Lin Shuang's unease.
Unfortunately, the two girls didn't continue their conversation and instead started talking about other shows.
Jiang Luo silently made a note of it, planning to search for it carefully when she got back.
"Luo Luo, were you like this when you were in school?" He Ziyan asked. "I would go out with friends after tutoring on weekends."
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