Chapter 152 Junior Students
The gorgeous sky came into view, and the inexplicable guilt in Ren Limeng's heart gradually eased. She gently pulled Yan Fangshu's arm and said with heartfelt emotion, "What a beautiful sky."
Following Ren Limeng's voice, everyone subconsciously looked up, and in an instant their eyes were also imprinted with the sunset sky. As the breeze brushed past their ears, all the restlessness in their hearts was soothed, as if nature was giving everyone a gentle hug.
The camera crew immediately came back to their senses and hastily arranged a special camera position to capture the natural beauty of the moment. Shen Xingzhi seemed to be attracted by the photographer's movements. He tilted his head slightly, and in his deep eyes, apart from the magnificent warm orange sunset, there was only Ren Limeng, whose hair was slowly lifted by the breeze under the dreamlike light.
Ren Limeng tilted her head slightly, her eyebrows curved, her sparkling eyes more dazzling and charming than the rosy clouds in the sky, and her dimpled smile seemed to blow silently into Shen Xingzhi's heart along with the breeze on her face.
The ice in Chen Xingzhi's eyes seemed to be quietly melted by the colorful clouds, and his thin lips gently lifted up, outlining a very faint but very warm smile, with indelible tenderness between his eyebrows.
There are many differences between Ren Limeng and us when we meet again, but fortunately, all the changes and growth have not erased her bright eyes and white teeth.
Chen Xingzhi stood there, in a trance, and suddenly it seemed as if she was back in college. After they finished rehearsing the hosting process late at night, on the way back to the dormitory, exhausted, she would still excitedly point out to everyone the cat lazily napping in the flowers beside the greenway, happily taking out her mobile phone and quietly recording all the beautiful things.
The afterglow of the setting sun spreads across the sky, and the sunset glow that spreads all over the sky is the best background.
In the drama school, the square was already filled with excited student teams, looking at the rostrum under the sunset, anticipating the arrival of the guests from "Mountains and Seas".
"Teacher Qi, are those people on the playground part of our activity? Not everyone in our school is participating, right?"
As Ren Limeng and her group walked into the school gate, Yan Fangshu immediately noticed the dense crowd of people in the assembly square in front of them. While asking, she stretched out her hand and pointed at Ren Limeng and Shen Xingzhi with some shock.
Before leaving in the afternoon, Ren Limeng and Qi Yunxi had agreed to go to a senior class for a two-hour exchange. Yan Fangshu couldn't believe that the number of people suddenly increased from dozens to hundreds. Was the entire school together?
"...I think...everyone might be quite enthusiastic."
Qi Yunxi subconsciously glanced at Chen Xingzhi beside Ren Limeng, and looked at the enthusiastic leaders of the drama school, Principal Cao, who was coming towards them with smiles on their faces. In the end, she could only utter an explanation with an exclamation.
"Li Meng, it seems everyone was very interested in your performance yesterday. Your performance yesterday was indeed amazing."
"Does Brother Xingzhi like it too?"
Her mouth was faster than her brain. When she heard Shen Xingzhi's voice, Ren Limeng subconsciously asked politely. Before Shen Xingzhi could answer, Ren Limeng, who reacted immediately, continued to speak with a smile.
"Brother Xingzhi, are you shy? You have so many fans in our school, and everyone wants to meet you. I really want to thank you again on behalf of all the younger students. I didn't expect you to take the time out of your busy schedule to come over!"
Ren Limeng teased with a smile, her tone very sincere. As an alumnus of the drama school, her speech at this moment completely represented the school, not Shen Xingzhi's teammates.
Chen Xingzhi lazily raised his eyes and glanced at Ren Limeng, who was always mindful of keeping a distance. "Limeng, then perhaps everyone should thank you first. I am honored to be able to come to your alma mater."
The two of them had clearly agreed to cooperate last night, but after a night's sleep, Ren Limeng's attitude immediately changed, becoming hot and cold. Chen Xingzhi saw it all and smiled secretly without getting annoyed.
Did she think that he hadn't noticed her secretly avoiding him all morning?
Or are you deceiving yourself and thinking that nothing happened?
Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. No matter what her intentions are, he will never let her go.
"I'm sure everyone's getting impatient. Teacher Qi, what's the procedure at school? Let's hurry over!"
Ren Limeng smiled slowly and did not respond. She turned her head to look at Qi Yunxi who had taken the lead in meeting the principal and his group, and walked over quickly.
When Ren Limeng and Shen Xing came on stage, the exchange presentation that had been finalized was more like a small meeting. Amid the cheers from the students below, which grew louder and louder, the dean of studies who was maintaining order frowned slightly and said "quiet" over and over again, trying to calm his students down and not act like they had never seen such a big scene before.
Although, the last centenary celebration of the drama school was not as sensational as this one.
Even without mentioning the paparazzi photos that have quietly become a hot topic, the fans who have gathered at the school gate without being noticed have already surrounded the entire school gate.
Drama schools have always only trained Huangmei Opera actors, and the fame of opera actors on the stage is never on the same level as the stars under the spotlight. This is a well-known fact, although... no one is willing to accept it.
"Hello everyone! I'm Ren Limeng, a guest on "Shan Hai" and a 2020 graduate of our school. Long time no see!"
As the host, Ren Limeng made a great impression as soon as she came on stage. With a smile and a microphone, she dominated the atmosphere of the entire venue and unconsciously attracted the attention of everyone present.
"Juniors, you're so enthusiastic! Did you know I was coming back? ... or... did you come to see someone else?"
Ren Limeng looked left and right, then slowly paced around the podium. Her jealous, coquettish tone instantly captured the attention of the entire square, causing the students below to unconsciously retort, "Look at you! Senior Limeng!"
"Look at me, you said~ I don't care, this is my alma mater, you can't just look at Brother Xingzhi."
Ren Limeng raised her head, the smile in her eyes seemed to be a continuation of the endless sunset, "However, as a senior sister, I naturally want to seek benefits for everyone! Let's applaud and welcome Shen Xingzhi!"
The fluctuating tone was controlled just right, instantly pushing the atmosphere of the whole audience to a higher point. Ren Limeng looked at Shen Xingzhi who was slowly coming onto the stage, and took the initiative to stand a little to the side, showing the coordination and demeanor of a professional host.
"Hello, junior students."
He had always been deliberately addressing her in a friendly way, as if Chen Xingzhi was not only Ren Limeng's senior at university, but also naturally integrating into Ren Limeng's past. Looking at all the students below the stage, Chen Xingzhi's cold eyes were tinged with warmth, and a slight curl of his lips was enough to compete with all the splendor when he looked up.
With his clear and moving voice, Chen Xingzhi sang five songs in a row. His frequent and active interactions ignited the entire audience again, and Yan Fangshu, who was watching from the audience, couldn't help but sigh in Ren Limeng's ear, "Mengmeng, Chen Xingzhi's dedication is worthy of a solo concert, right?"
"Fangfang, what's wrong with you today?"
The cameras of the "Mountains and Seas" program crew were all focused on Chen Xingzhi on the stage. Ren Limeng subconsciously clenched the microphone in her hand, listening to Yan Fangshu's words that were interrupted, with a helpless and inquiring tone.
"...It's nothing, I'm just worried that you might be blinded by the light. I take back what I said about Han Tai a few days ago. I now feel that... Chen Xingzhi is the most suitable one for you, the only choice, a match made in heaven!"
“Fangfang, are you afraid that Shen Xingzhi’s fans will stop eating me?”
"Mengmeng, don't worry, you have to trust Chen Xingzhi! Besides... there are us CP fans! 'Ren Woxing' will always support you! We are always ready to escort you to the official announcement!"
“Did Shen Xingzhi buy you cosmetics?”
"ah?"
"I'm really curious, what kind of bribe could make your attitude change 360 degrees and make you want to sell me to Shen Xingzhi directly? Fangfang, he didn't put a curse on you, did he?"
Ren Limeng teased Yan Fangshu with a faint smile, her eyes swept over Chen Xingzhi who was singing seriously on the stage, and then slowly looked at Yan Fangshu, with casual words, not taking Yan Fangshu's repeated "Amway" seriously.
Whether it was Han Tai or Shen Xingzhi, they were just chatting among sisters, and it was not an atmosphere for discussing serious matters.
“…Okay, okay, I don’t care about you. Anyway, if you find someone who is not as good as Shen Xingzhi, I will not let him enter my house.”
Yan Fangshu's eyes flickered for a moment, and then she quickly raised her head with a smile. Her sonorous and powerful words almost drowned out Shen Xingzhi's clear and melodious singing.
"...Everyone, please don't be reluctant to leave. Senior, please come up and give us a round of applause. Let's thank Brother Xingzhi again for his wonderful performance!"
When Ren Limeng came on stage again, she was already preparing to host the show. Her deliberately lively and vivid hosting style was humorous and approachable, which perfectly matched the campus atmosphere. All the teachers and students in the audience could not help but follow Ren Limeng's rhythm, and she had quietly mobilized the emotions of the whole audience.
"It seems like everyone really misses Brother Xingzhi. Of course, I believe my juniors are also looking forward to my performance..."
Originally, according to the idea of the school and Ren Limeng, out of respect and attention to Shen Xingzhi, a popular star, Ren Limeng's presentation would be placed first in the whole process, with Shen Xingzhi as the finale. The theme of the whole event was not the excerpt and character presentation of "The Female Prime Minister" that Ren Limeng and Qi Yunxi had planned.
However, Chen Xingzhi insisted that this meeting was an exchange of operas and he should not take the spotlight, so he finally gave more time to Ren Limeng, making Ren Limeng the undisputed protagonist of the entire stage.
Even though the schedule was tight and she didn't have a stage appearance, after Ren Limeng finished the hosting speech and looked up again, her clear eyes had changed instantly. Just her gentle and melodious singing was enough to make everyone feel the atmosphere of Huangmei Opera and instantly immersed themselves in the story of Feng Suzhen, the protagonist of "The Female Prime Minister".
From light leaps to graceful landings, and during pauses in the lyrics, all her movements were coordinated smoothly. Ren Limeng's seamless performance even made people unconsciously ignore the microphone she held firmly in her right hand. She was so perfect that she seemed like a natural-born opera actor.
"Has Ren Limeng really never been on stage in all these years? The rhythm and control are so precise!"
At the side of the stage, the headmaster's nonchalant posture gradually straightened up. He asked Qi Yunxi beside him in disbelief, staring at Ren Limeng who was performing with both form and spirit, and what came to his mind was still her effortless hosting just now.
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