Chapter 0034 Jealousy
When talking about unattractive men in the entertainment industry, we can't help but mention the handsome men in the sports world; the country certainly has a keen eye.
Hao Jing counted on her fingers the tall, handsome, fair-skinned guys over 180cm in height from the swimming and tennis teams.
It's August now, during the Olympic Games. The national team has achieved outstanding results. Among the athletes, besides those who have won the championship, there are also those with eye-catching appearances. As soon as they step onto the field, they attract countless cameras and generate a lot of online discussion. Some have even become so well-known that I've heard of them.
"Those handsome athletes, while not as good as Chen Yan, are absolutely no match for the ugly men in period dramas and talent shows!"
Following that, Hao Jing mentioned Zhao Nanyue, the figure skating star who has recently been trending on social media.
"She's so beautiful, and she has such a sexy, wild beauty. Those perfect shoulders and long legs, I wonder if she has an ounce of fat on her? Her figure is amazing..."
"I'm said to have a powerful background; he's a true winner in life!"
...
Ruyi looked at the high-definition photos of Zhao Nanyue on the field that Hao Jing showed her. Zhao Nanyue had her hair slicked back, her skull was full and round, one leg was raised high, her muscles were firm and smooth, and her arms were outstretched. The irregular sky-blue gauze hem swayed in a beautiful arc, like a gorgeous and noble peacock.
A distant scene suddenly flashed into Ruyi's mind, gradually becoming clearer as her memory deepened.
Zhao Nanyue, dressed in a purple tuxedo, silently smoked in the direction of Chen Yan, her posture both dashing and alluring...
She became the focus of the dance floor, skillfully mastering various dance moves with confidence and flair...
She told Chen Yan, "We're the same kind of people. I know better than anyone that you're just playing around..."
She smiled at Hao Jing and nodded in agreement; Hao Jing was indeed very beautiful.
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Chen Yan got off work early today, which was unusual for him. Knowing that Ruyi and Hao Jing were eating out, he drove over to pick them up.
He arrived at the restaurant, and the two of them had almost finished. Chen Yan took Ruyi's small bag with one hand and put his arm around her waist with the other, saying to Hao Jing, "Shall I take you back to school?"
Hao Jing was flattered and waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "How could I possibly accept that?"
Ruyi ignored her and forcibly pulled her into the car, then sat with her in the back, and the two chatted on their phones.
Hao Shanya: [Great! I never thought I'd have Chen Yan as my driver one day. I'm only doing this because of you, sister! (evil grin)]
Hao Shanya: [It's been years, you've changed so much! You've even learned to please your girlfriend's best friend now. Is this still the same arrogant and haughty Chen Yan?]
Hao Shanya: [I want to take back what I said badly about him. Perhaps we can still get to know Chen Yan better...]
After dropping Hao Jing off at school, Ruyi voluntarily switched to the passenger seat. Chen Yan glanced at her, a smile playing on his lips, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Isn't this great? No matter where you are in Lancheng, as long as you get off work early, I can pick you up. This is what a normal relationship should be like."
"If you were still in Jingzhou, would I be able to see you every day? Would you have a free driver to serve you?"
Ruyi glanced at him: "Don't act innocent after getting the benefit. Didn't you force me to do this?"
Chen Yan chuckled.
Ruyi asked casually, "Have you watched the Olympics?"
Chen Yan, focused on driving, casually replied, "Where would I find the time?" When he has free time, he only watches the NBA and the World Cup.
"Zhao Nanyue won the world championship this year, it's trending on social media, didn't you see?"
"I don't usually check my phone, so I don't know about trending topics. But I do know she won the championship." The entertainment circle was buzzing with excitement. The elders were constantly talking about Zhao Nanyue's contributions to the country to encourage the younger generation. He was so tired of hearing it that it was impossible for him not to know. The Zhao family even sent out invitations to a celebratory banquet, but he wasn't interested and was too busy, so he didn't go.
Upon hearing this, Ruyi felt a little uneasy. If she hadn't seen it trending on social media, how would she have known about Ruyi's victory? She must have been secretly following her...
Ruyi then asked, "Hao Jing likes her. Are you familiar with her? Could you help me get an autographed photo?"
Chen Yan thought about it and decided that he could do it for Ruyi's sake. Although he had offended Zhao Nanyue by not attending the Zhao family's celebration banquet last time, it shouldn't be a big problem if a middleman intervened.
He nodded, but this nod was only in response to Ruyi's request for an autographed photo. However, in Ruyi's eyes, it seemed more like an answer to the previous question: Can you just get an autographed photo if you're not familiar with someone?
Ruyi silently fumed while looking out the car window.
Chen Yan wasn't interested in whether Zhao Nanyue won the championship. What he cared about was whether he should invite Professor Dai and her future senior classmates to dinner when Ruyi started school in two weeks.
Ruyi glared at him unhappily and snorted coldly: "Stop worrying about things that don't concern you. Do you think Professor Dai is like you? He's devoted to scientific research and teaching, unlike you money-grubbing merchants who always try to corrupt him with food and drink. You're utterly vulgar!"
She rattled off a string of words, then buried her head in her phone, her lips unconsciously pouting slightly, as if she'd been provoked by someone.
Chen Yan asked curiously, "Why are you suddenly getting angry? Are you about to get your period?"
Ruyi looked up and glared at him: "Are you insulting me?"
Chen Yan was both amused and exasperated. Don't women all have periods? Is this considered cursing? What's wrong with you?
He pulled over to the side of the road. Xu Ruyi rarely lost her temper for no reason, but this time it was inexplicable, and he had to smooth things over for her.
He carefully recalled the conversation between the two of them in the car after Hao Jing left, and as he realized what it meant, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.
"Oh, I see. Are you jealous?"
Ruyi suddenly raised her voice, "Don't talk nonsense!"
The guilty frown on his face was so vivid, Chen Yan said smugly, "Then why do you keep bringing up that unrelated Zhao Nanyue for no reason?"
"How is she irrelevant? Aren't you very familiar with her?" Ruyi realized her mistake after saying that, and blushed instantly.
Chen Yan gently pinched her cheek and laughed, "Still saying you're not jealous?" He then picked up his phone and pressed the shutter button twice, pointing it at Ruyi's face.
Ruyi covered her face in alarm, "What are you doing?"
"Hmph, I'm taking this picture to commemorate the first time you've been jealous of me, so I can use it as evidence in court later~"
"I already said I didn't!" How can someone be so bored?
Chen Yan finished joking, unbuckled his seatbelt, turned around, and explained carefully to Ruyi, "It's true, that Zhao Nanyue, I can count the number of times I've seen her in the past few years on one hand. If you hadn't mentioned her, I would have almost forgotten she existed. I don't usually pay any attention to her."
"But her victory this time is big news in the industry. My family is saying it. I'm not deaf, of course I know."
"After she won the championship, she held a banquet, and it was my dad who went. I was too lazy to go."
"As for autographed photos, although I'm not familiar with her, we're still in the same industry, so what's so difficult about getting an autographed photo?"
After listening, Ruyi raised her chin and muttered, "Why are you saying so much? I'm not interested..."
"Oh? Do you still want her autographed photo?" Chen Yan asked with a knowing smile.
Hao Jing's appreciation of Zhao Nanyue's beauty does not mean she is a fan. The autographed photo was just a pretext, and she has now gloriously completed her mission.
Ruyi said, "If you want it, take it. What's it to me? Hurry up and drive, or the traffic police will give you a ticket." After she finished speaking, she turned her face to the window and chuckled.
But she forgot that it was dark, and the clear reflection of faces in the car window completely betrayed her.
Chen Yan slowly started the car and "kindly" reminded him: "Hey, you, please keep your mouth shut a little."
Ruyi glared at him angrily; the petty man had gotten his way, how despicable…
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