His words were firm and resounding.
Zheng Bohan's expression faltered for a moment, and he didn't even hear what Shang Yechu was about to say.
“I don’t think a soldier’s death necessarily has to be theatrical or entertaining.” Shang Yechu carefully chose her words. “Soldiers don’t die for people to watch.”
Warriors don't die for show!
Zhang Chen pondered those words, his eyes gradually welling up with tears.
“You’re absolutely right.” Zhang Chen’s tone suddenly became amiable, quite incongruous with his solemn face. “What you’re saying reminds me of my father. He was a cadre in a small village. One year, when Akitsu City was flooded, he went into the water to save people. After pushing the child in the water ashore, he was swept away by the current.”
Zhang Chen took off his glasses and wiped his eyes. "Our family still doesn't know where his body was washed away to... There was only a piece of clothing in his grave. I've always regretted that."
People who take things seriously are often also emotional. Zhang Chen put his glasses back on and slowly said, "After hearing what you said today, I finally understand. Soldiers don't die for show. Even if the way of dying isn't earth-shattering, it doesn't diminish the soldier's glory in the slightest—you're absolutely right."
Shang Yechu was slightly moved and said sincerely, "Your father was also a soldier, and a hero."
Zhang Chen put on his glasses and looked Shang Yechu up and down more carefully: "Thank you. -- You don't seem very healthy. Are you planning to gain weight? Would you be okay with a haircut?"
Shang Yechu had no reason to refuse, and quickly nodded, saying, "Of course, I have the utmost respect for you..."
Shang Yechu and Zhang Chen chatted as if no one else was around, making Wei Xuan's situation extremely awkward. Seeing this, Liu Zihang had to cough and say, "Alright, alright, Lao Zhang, it's getting late. Now that Xiao Yechu's performance is over, shall we head out?"
Zhang Chen frowned. Just then, Wei Xuan stepped forward and said with a smile, "How about we have a simple lunch together? Xiao Ye, you come too." As he spoke, he smiled at Shang Yechu.
It's easy to suspect bribery if Wei Xuan invites the interviewers to dinner alone. Inviting Shang Yechu would make it seem much more legitimate.
Shang Yechu glanced back at Wei Xuan. Just now, in order to put on an act, Shang Yechu had unceremoniously shooed Wei Xuan from the sofa to a corner. The other party should have left long ago, but instead stood in the corner, watching Shang Yechu's performance.
At this moment, the woman remained calm and composed, showing no sign of defeat. Shang Yechu couldn't help but secretly admire her mental fortitude.
"No, thank you." Zheng Bohan suddenly waved his hand, his expression solemn and melancholy. "I have something to do, I'll be leaving now."
After saying this, Zheng Bohan left without any hesitation. Neither Wei Xuan nor Shang Yechu received a single glance from him.
Shang Yechu was quite puzzled. Zheng Bohan's behavior today was too abnormal, almost making Shang Yechu think that she had offended him in some way.
After Zheng Bohan left, Wei Xuan's dinner party naturally fell apart. After all, leaving out the screenwriter would have seemed like an attempt to isolate him.
Wei Xuan smiled politely: "In that case, let's reschedule for another day?"
"Another day, another day," Liu Zihang replied with a smile. "Xiao Ye, you should go back first. We'll let you know the results."
Shang Yechu smiled warmly: "Teachers, could we exchange contact information?"
There was nothing unreasonable about this request. Shang Yechu successfully obtained the contact information of the interviewers, and even added Wei Xuan.
After giving a forced smile and agreeing, Shang Yechu left first. Wei Xuan probably still needed to work things out with Liu Zihang and the others, and Shang Yechu wasn't that naive.
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As she stepped into the glass elevator, the scenery before her seemed to plummet along with her body. Shang Yechu was lost in thought.
Zhang Chen should have already secured that vote. Xu Hanwen is a two-faced man; Shang Yechu really can't figure out what he's thinking. But during their conversation just now, Xu Hanwen frequently sized up Shang Yechu; if he wasn't interested in her, he wouldn't have paid her so much attention.
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