Chapter 66: Boredom
It was past three in the afternoon in the college auditorium, and the two-day event was nearing its end. On stage, Lin Yao and three other members of her team had just finished presenting their case business plans. Seated in the first row were several professors, college leaders, and representatives from sponsoring companies, who would provide scoring and timely evaluation of the projects. A middle-aged male professor stood up, took the microphone, and lavished praise on the group. "This presentation has clear strengths. I was surprised by its focus on CSR, and the implementation plan has an international perspective..." Lin Yao and the other three stood in a row on the stage, listening intently to his comments. It was terrifying. When she faced someone like the professor, her mind would conjure up images of Pei Yifeng. Glancing down at the audience, she saw Lin Yuxun, who had disappeared yesterday afternoon, looking up from his seat in the corner of the last row. She quickly shifted her gaze back to the professor. By the time the micro-film competition was over, quite a few people had already left. They were all female students, getting their makeup and hair done to prepare for the dinner. Those who needed to socialize and post on social media took it very seriously. Lin Yao wanted to leave too. It wasn't that she was in a hurry to put on makeup; she couldn't bear to watch the scheming villainous second female lead she was playing on screen. "You're doing pretty well selling buildings." As the person sitting next to her left, Lin Yuxun came over and sat down, his tone teasing. "Does your group give you credits for people like you?" She didn't want to be polite with him. He said nonchalantly, "No, then. I'll find you a place tonight for dinner and a drink to celebrate the start of school." He even mentioned drinking. She'd already been furious; if she drank with him again, she wouldn't be called Lin Yao anymore. "I need credits. If you don't, it won't be easy to join us. I have a group activity tonight." The department head, who was giving his closing remarks, emphasized his tone, concluding, "The future is here. Artificial intelligence, green transformation, global reconstruction... I hope you'll have a successful three-year learning experience. You'll hone your business acumen through case studies and discussions, and broaden your life perspectives through the excitement of cross-disciplinary exchanges. I wish you all the best in precious classmate friendships and hope we'll meet again at the top!" As for classmate friendships, the working professionals rushed to the hotel, and the group's attention suddenly dispersed. No one thought to help her, and she didn't have time to ask for help. She gathered the pile of things at her feet: the group certificates, trophies, and props for the evening's activities. After her work as a mover, she was done with this chore. "Take my car." He helped her pack, taking the bag she had left on the chair. "Aren't you not going?" "There's no food to eat, so why would I hang out with you?" Unfortunately, someone unintentionally interrupted his plan. A female classmate walked to the door and...
At around 3:00 p.m., in the college auditorium, the two-day event was nearing its end. Lin Yao and three other people in the group had just finished their case business plan presentation on the stage.
Sitting in the first row are several professors, college leaders, and some representatives from sponsoring companies, who will score and provide timely evaluations for the evaluation projects.
A middle-aged male professor stood up, took the microphone, and gave high praise to the group. "This presentation has very clear strengths. I was surprised to see it use CSR as a starting point. The implementation plan has an international perspective..."
Lin, Yao and the other three stood in a row on the platform, listening attentively to his comments.
It was like a death sentence. Whenever she faced people like the professor, Pei Yifeng would appear in her mind.
Glancing at the audience, she saw Lin Yuxun, who had disappeared yesterday afternoon, sitting in the corner seat of the last row looking at her.
She quickly turned her gaze back to the professor.
By the time the micro-film competition was over, quite a few people had already left the venue. They were all female students, getting their makeup and hair done to prepare for the dinner. Those who wanted to socialize and post on social media took it very seriously.
Lin Yao also wanted to leave. It wasn't that she was in a hurry to put on makeup, but she couldn't bear to see the scheming villain second female lead played by her on the screen.
"You're selling properties quite well."
As soon as the person sitting next to her left, Lin Yuxun came over and sat down with a teasing tone.
"Will your group give credits to someone like you?" She was no longer polite to him.
He said nonchalantly, "If you don't want to give it to me, then don't give it to me. I'll find a place tonight to treat you to a meal and have a drink to celebrate the start of school." He even mentioned drinking. She was already furious. If she drank with him again, she would no longer be called Lin Yao.
"I need credits. If you don't need credits, it will be hard to hang out with me. I have group activities tonight."
The head of the academy, who was delivering his concluding remarks, emphasized the topic, saying, "The future is here. Artificial intelligence, green transformation, global reconstruction... I hope you will have a successful three-year learning experience. You will hone your business acumen through case studies and discussions, and broaden your life through cross-disciplinary exchanges. I wish you all valuable friendships and hope we'll meet at the top!"
Back to the schoolmates, the social workers were in a hurry to get to the hotel, and the group immediately lost sight of her. No one thought to help her, and she didn't have time to ask for help. She gathered up the pile of things at her feet: the group certificates, trophies, and props needed for the evening's activities. After she finished her work as a mover, she was done with this annoying task.
"Take my car." He helped her pack and took the bag she had left on the chair.
"Aren't you going?"
"I have no food to eat, so I'll just hang out with you."
Unfortunately, someone accidentally ruined his performance. A female classmate in the same group walked to the door and turned back to call her, "Lin Yao, do you have a car? If not, take my car!"
"Okay, okay." She responded and took the bag back from his hand. "No need to bother Lin."
Long Weihe received the hotel address she sent him in the morning, and planned to wait for Qian Duoduo and Shi Shi to finish their skateboarding class and then take them to the hotel restaurant for dinner, and then take them home to play after dinner, fulfilling Shi Shi's request to play together.
The two children were quite happy to follow her out. Aunt Xu also came along and asked Long Wei to help her with her work, while she was responsible for taking care of the two children.
Long Weihe settled them in the restaurant and went to find Lin Yao.
The dressing room on one side of the hotel's grand banquet hall was crowded with female classmates. Lin Yao bumped into her and ran to the bathroom to change clothes.
"It's too expensive for you to make a special trip." Lin Yao hurriedly put the bag on the sink and took out a pair of high heels that could match the black evening dress and prepared to put them on.
"What do you mean by a trip? I took a lot of money and went to several places this morning." Long Weihe pulled out clothes from his hanging bag and showed them to her. "How is it? Surprise!"
It wasn't the black one she wanted, but a mint green dress, long, with thin straps, and made of soft satin fabric.
Lin Yao hurriedly took it and looked at both sides. The straps were too thin, the front tube top had large pleats, and the back was tied with a ribbon. The fabric felt smooth and thin.
She was frightened. "This is too exaggerated. I can't wear it. I can't wear it."
"Of course you can't wear it. I've prepared breast stickers for you and bought you a pair of matching shoes. I've run so hard, you try it on and show me." She took out a pair of beige high heels from another box.
The two of them changed in the cubicle. Long Weihe tied a row of ribbons on her back and pushed her out to look in the mirror.
"Super beautiful, and the size is just right. Your male classmates will be fascinated by her." Long Weihe pulled her around, looked her up and down, and smiled with satisfaction.
Lin Yao has a small frame and looks slim, but she actually has flesh and can support some parts of her body.
"Really?" She herself could not see the beauty, but only the exposure. Most of her back was exposed, and her long hair was no longer covering it. The tube top was also low. She pulled the front part up, and she could still reveal some of her figure.
At this time, several female classmates came in. She took a look and saw that they were all exposed, but they didn't feel uncomfortable at all. They all said that she was very beautiful and fairy-like, so she reluctantly accepted it.
Long Weihe couldn't stand her shyness. "Hurry up and put on your makeup. I'll help you with your hair. I'll leave after you're done."
It took half an hour to finish, and the two hurried out. Qian Duoduo called Long Weihe, saying that the meal was almost over and asked when she would come over.
Lin Yao was not used to the clothes and felt a little uncomfortable walking.
Most people crowded around the backdrop in the hallway, lining up for photos. Those who knew her exclaimed from a distance, "Lin Yao, you are so beautiful!"
A bunch of people looked at her.
She really stood out in the crowd.
The mint green suited her perfectly, accentuating her delicate and fair complexion. Long Weihe was quite skilled, styling her hair into a gentle, low bun and applying makeup that was natural and appropriate. She looked completely different from the impulsive Lin Yao these people had seen these past few days.
"Team leader, you're making a big move! I almost didn't recognize you. Take a group photo and be in the center position." Someone in the group said.
"You guys take the photo first." She said shyly.
She accompanied Long Weihe to the end of the corridor, thinking they were going to the elevator, and bumped into Lin Yuxun.
No matter how hard he tried, he still came.
He looked up and down at Lin Yao, then at Long Weihe, and recognized the person who slapped him.
Long Weihe felt like he had seen this person somewhere before.
"Would you like to introduce yourself?" he asked the stunned Lin Yao.
"Oh, this is my classmate Lin Yuxun, and this is Long Weihe, my partner." She introduced them casually.
Long Weihe saw that the two of them were clearly not normal. She thought about where she had seen him before, and suddenly realized that she remembered the slap. They really were classmates.
Lin Yao hadn't mentioned a single word to her. She quickly brought up the previous misunderstanding and other matters. She sensed something odd about the two of them and asked tentatively, "Are you classmates familiar?"
"Very familiar." he replied.
She glanced at Lin Yao, questioning his familiarity, and deliberately said, "I haven't heard Lin Yao mention you, otherwise I should have apologized to you a long time ago. I'm sorry."
"Never mentioned it? Never mentioned the cooperation agreement?" he asked.
Long Weihe was confused and went to see Lin Yao.
"Someone is waiting for me there. There's no time. You go ahead and do your thing. Bye." Lin Yao walked her to the elevator, thinking about going back to explain.
Apparently, she had never mentioned him to her partners, let alone discussed a partnership agreement. He was furious at her tricking him, but he controlled himself.
Lin Yao ignored him and went back to take pictures.
"Hey." Lin Yuxun called her, walked around in front of her and faced her.
"What's wrong?"
He looked her up and down, the words brewing in his throat, his face flushed, he didn't know whether to say it or not.
"Just tell me if you have something to say."
He leaned in and whispered, "There's something wrong with your clothes."
"What's the problem?"
“It’s not pretty.”
He spoke with venom.
She thought he was blind and blushed, "As long as I think it looks good, that's fine."
"Your... that strap at the back is almost loose." He scratched his head.
She became nervous.
"real?"
"Um."
She had no experience wearing this kind of clothing, and she did feel that the shoulder straps were a bit loose and could easily slip off. The group members over there were already standing in the background, urging her to take a group photo, and she was about to move her feet.
"I'm here to help you out."
He quickly took off his black suit jacket and put it directly on her in front of everyone's gaze.
This operation attracted more people's attention.
He put it on her and walked away. She was in a dilemma, neither taking it off nor not taking it off. After a few seconds of hesitation, she chose to keep it on, just to be safe.
Even if she didn't really want to be naked, she still couldn't break out of her psychological comfort zone and couldn't accept being exposed in front of everyone. It would be better if she had a piece of clothing to cover herself.
In various group photos, the female classmates competed with each other in evening gowns, while she wore a loose black men's suit, which covered up her good figure.
Long Weihe finished her meal at the western-style restaurant upstairs and was about to take them back. Qian Duoduo heard that Lin Yao was downstairs and clamored to see the young lady. Shi Shi also said she wanted to follow, so she took them to the banquet hall downstairs to take a look before returning. She was also very curious about what these people were playing.
This group of people haven't started playing yet. They are eating, standing in groups of three or four, toasting and socializing.
She stood at the door and looked out, and saw Lin Yao sitting at a table on the side of the red carpet aisle. Seeing that she was wearing a coat, she immediately called her.
"Where did you get these ugly clothes? Take them off quickly."
"The ribbon at the back is easy to loosen, I'm afraid it will break." She was startled and subconsciously looked outside the door and saw her.
"Are the clothes I, Long Weihe, picked out so low quality? How could I give you something cheap? I tied them well for you, so they won't get loose. Don't worry, you can take them off."
She had put a lot of thought into it, wanting Lin Yao to look stunning. Finding this kind of dress was difficult, so she spent the entire morning running around, choosing from several stores she wasn't satisfied with. Finally, she went to a K11 store that specialized in formal wear and fell in love with it instantly. The price was quite high.
Lin Yao went to see the person who had put the coat on her. He was looking at her.
She made up her mind, put down her phone, took off her clothes and turned off the engine for Long Weihe.
Lin Yuxun took the glass of wine in front of him and drank it. He couldn't stay any longer and went outside to get some fresh air.
When he returned to the banquet hall, the host started to create an atmosphere. Men and women came out in pairs and lined up outside to wait for the fashion show. Lin Yao was also among them.
He did not return to the table where he had just sat. Instead, he leaned against a large column in the corner of the banquet hall and watched her from afar.
A nameless fire is burning.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Giving her the order and agreeing to let her join the company as a partner was already a huge concession and trust. Her words about needing to discuss it with the partners and that the partners were still considering it were all perfunctory. To her, his existence was like air, not worth mentioning.
"Let the team leaders do a fashion show first to liven up the atmosphere!" said the host.
"Team leader, come on! Team leader, come on!" The team members all cheered.
The red carpet from the entrance to the stage was about fifty or sixty meters long. About two hundred people stood on both sides of the red carpet to watch the atmosphere, cheer for their team leaders, and take pictures with their cameras.
Someone shouted Lin Yao, and someone blew a shrill whistle that he listened to.
He saw a man with glasses holding her hand from afar. He couldn't see the red carpet because it was blocked by the cheering onlookers. He did see them when they walked to the center of the stage. The man put his arm around her waist and made a fixed pose for a photo, and the audience cheered.
"Boring!" he blurted out, turned around and walked out the door.
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