Outside the half-open window, the big trees on both sides of the street have grown fresh green leaves, and the breeze brings bursts of refreshing coolness.
Zhou Yunwan listened carefully to Shen Yanli telling her the plot of the entire novel. His voice was clean and gentle, and he spoke slowly and fascinatingly, making people fall into the plot unconsciously and unable to extricate themselves.
Unfortunately, the author did not spend much time on the role of the dancer she was going to interview for in the entire book, so she probably wouldn't appear for too long in the play. But then again, it makes sense that a newcomer like her wouldn't be allowed to try out such an important role.
But Sheng wins because of the strong contrast of this character and her dual identity. On the surface, she is the top dancer in the dance hall, but in fact she is an informant of the underground party. She roams in the upper class society to obtain intelligence. She died heroically during a mission while saving the male protagonist.
The story line of the whole novel is very long, and the drama probably only took a part of it to perform. The dancer appeared in the early stage, although very briefly, but her positive image of not hesitating to die for her compatriots left a deep impression on readers.
As Zhou Yunwan listened, she became more and more determined to get this role. This character was both brave and tenacious, which was her favorite type of character. If she played the role well, perhaps she would be able to get more opportunities in the future.
Chen Yanli looked at her leaning against the window in deep thought, and couldn't help but remember that she had mentioned before that she wanted to apply for the Beijing Drama Academy. Now it seems that she was not just impulsive, but had already made plans and was really interested in this aspect.
“I don’t know if I will be selected.”
The breeze blew Zhou Yunwan's hair. She sighed softly, and a trace of worry flashed in her beautiful eyes that reflected the sunset.
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Seeing this, Shen Yanli naturally held her fingertips lightly, the force was very light, but it gave people an inexplicable sense of security.
His Adam's apple moved slightly, and he comforted her softly, "I believe you, you can do it."
Zhou Yunwan, who was originally in self-doubt, had her heartbeat slowed down. Feeling the warmth from her fingertips, she turned her head to look at Shen Yanli beside her. The affirmation and encouragement in his eyes were like a strong warm current that rushed into her chest.
Zhou Yunwan was moved, and shook his hand back, then smiled and said, "I'll do my best."
If you want to know the result, you have to try it first, right?
Perhaps because he saw that she was too nervous, Shen Yanli suggested, “Do you want me to go with you tomorrow?”
It would be nice to have him accompany her. Zhou Yunwan was about to say yes, but then she thought of something and asked subconsciously, "But aren't you going to Huaqing University tomorrow?"
Shen Yanli obviously thought of this, pursed his thin lips, and said: “I can drive you there, and then go to Huaqing.”
Zhou Yunwan thought for a while, then shook her head: "Huaqing and the Art Troupe are in two different directions. It would be too much trouble for you to run back and forth. Let's forget it."
Shen Yanli said softly: “It’s not a bother.”
For him, anything related to her was not a hassle, and having a car to pick her up was much more convenient than taking the crowded bus.
Seeing that he insisted, Zhou Yunwan no longer refused. She changed her mind and thought, he is her boyfriend, why should she be polite to him?
The next morning, after Shen Yanli sent her and Zhao Qingxia to the entrance of the army, he left.
Before leaving, Chen Yanli specifically reminded Zhou Yunwan to remember to contact him after finishing, and if he was done, he would come to pick her up. If not, she would go back to the courtyard with Zhao Qingxia first.
They all lived in the same family compound, and Zhao Qingxia had heard more or less rumors about Shen Yanli, and she also knew a little about his temperament.
Professor Shen has always been cold as ice, with a handsome face that looks as if the words "No Trespassing" are written on it. He speaks and acts in a swift and decisive manner, keeping people at a distance.
Moreover, his image as a lofty lady with high standards who was not interested in women had spread throughout the family compound. Any female comrade who showed interest in him never received a favorable response from him, let alone being gentle with her. He was even reluctant to say a few more words during the conversation.
Over time, no lesbian was willing to get close to him.
Seeing him caring about Zhou Yunwan so earnestly and showing a gentle smile from time to time, Zhao Qingxia couldn't help but be stunned. She really didn't expect that he would show such an expression to a girl.
"You have a really good relationship with Professor Shen, you get along like siblings." Zhao Qingxia couldn't help but sigh.
Seeing her say that, Zhou Yunwan smiled politely and said, "Really?"
"Yes, to be honest, before you came to the family compound, I had never seen Professor Shen be so gentle to anyone. Even his previous blind dates were not so attentive to you."
Zhou Yunwan’s attention was all focused on the phrase “those blind date candidates”, those? some? Does this mean that Chen Yanli had dated many girls before?
She knew that it was inevitable that Chen Yanli was popular among lesbians. He was so handsome and his family was so well-off. Anyone who was not blind could see his good points. But he had actually been on a blind date before? This is the first time I've heard of this.
However, these days, both boys and girls talk about marriage very early. Chen Yanli is already 26 or 27 years old, which is also the age for marriage. The experience of blind dating is nothing, and she doesn't care much about it.
But have you been on many blind dates? Is it his own wish, or the wish of Aunt Guo and Uncle Shen?
However, judging from what Zhao Qingxia said just now, Shen Yanli didn't seem to be interested in those girls, so it was most likely Aunt Guo's wish, and it was understandable that he couldn't persuade his elders to deal with it.
But at the same time, Aunt Guo and Uncle Shen arranged so many girls for him, so they must want a daughter-in-law as soon as possible, right?
As elders, they all hope that their children can get married and start a career as soon as possible, which is understandable. Seeing that Shen Yanli's career was thriving but his family was not settled, his major life events naturally became the object of their concern.
Judging from Shen Yanli’s previous attitude, he was not averse to getting married, and he even mentioned it to her two or three times.
Although he was fooled by her and didn't insist on talking anymore, it was not hard to see that he also wanted to settle down, which was gradually contradictory to what Aunt Guo had told her before, that Shen Yanli was currently devoted to his career...
If Chen Yanli brings up the topic of marriage with her again next time, she can't guarantee that she can play dumb like she did before.
What stands between them is a very realistic problem.
Isn't there a saying that dating without the purpose of getting married is just hooliganism? Although the definition of love cannot be so absolute and one-sided, it does make sense.
After all, there is an age difference between them. If there is no good result in the end, wouldn't it be equivalent to wasting his time and wasting his energy in disguise?
By then, she will become the object of resentment.
Zhou Yunwan curled up her hands at her sides, and her heart was filled with waves.
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