sovbooks Chapter 40: No One Wants to Give Up
Chapter 40: No One Wants to Give Up
Huang Shengyi.
This is certainly not a coincidence.
Her roommate's phone call just now clearly conveyed the news that "the junior brought a girl to the Beijing Film Academy".
Huang Shengyi changed her clothes, touched up her makeup, and rushed over.
The speed and efficiency were comparable to when her junior classmate partnered with her to sing "The Fairy Couple".
However, she appeared very composed on her face.
With a generous smile and a natural gait, he exuded an air of "Oh, what a coincidence that I just happened to be passing by."
When Lin Hao saw her, his heart was completely numb.
What was bound to happen has finally happened.
Yang Mi, Liu Yifei, and Huang Shengyi.
The three of them are together now.
He could only offer a helpless greeting.
"Oh... what a coincidence, senior."
Yang Mi muttered something to herself.
"Hehe, senior."
Although the sound wasn't loud, given Yang Mi's ability to control her volume, those who needed to hear it definitely did.
Huang Shengyi certainly heard it.
But she didn't even raise an eyebrow.
Her gaze swept across Yang Mi's face, then landed on Liu Yifei, before she revealed a perfectly composed smile.
"It's Yang Mi and Consort Yi! I've seen your dramas, but I've never had a chance to meet you."
Her tone was warm, her demeanor was graceful, and her smile was impeccable.
"I didn't expect you all to know the junior. His friend is my friend too~ You're here for the anniversary celebration too, right? The event doesn't start until 10 o'clock, there's still a while, shall I show you around first?"
Luo Luo generous.
Warm and hospitable.
Watertight.
Two words popped into Lin Hao's mind: green tea.
It's not meant to be derogatory; it's purely a technical evaluation.
Huang Shengyi's actions were reasonable, well-founded, and respectable.
You can't find a single thing she said wrong.
You say she had a bad attitude? She was smiling like a flower.
But it was precisely within this impeccable enthusiasm that a message was accurately conveyed.
"I'm very familiar with my junior classmates, so this is my home turf."
Yang Mi scoffed.
"If you want to shop, Haozi can shop by himself. I'm not going."
As soon as she said those words, Yang Mi cursed herself inwardly for being impulsive.
But the words have already been spoken, and there's no going back.
Huang Shengyi smiled, a hint of smugness hidden in her smile.
"Hey, Yang Mi, did something happen that caused you to misunderstand me? Or is there a role you didn't like? Roles are roles, don't take it seriously, little sister."
This statement is extremely well-reasoned.
On the surface, he was concerned about why Yang Mi had a problem with her.
It's actually an implication that you're being unfriendly because you're jealous.
The phrase "a role is a role" serves as a reminder to everyone present that I co-starred with my junior in "The Fairy Couple," that I was his partner, and that our relationship had a legitimate reason.
As Liu Yifei watched this scene, the confusion in her large eyes slowly faded.
Although she was only seventeen years old, she had been working on film sets for several years and had developed a knack for reading people.
Both of them are interested in Lin Hao, and they're currently competing against each other.
Judging from the current situation, Yang Mi is at a disadvantage.
Huang Shengyi had the advantage of being on home turf and also the advantage of having "worked together" before. She spoke flawlessly, and every word she uttered added points to her own reputation.
Yang Mi was swayed by her emotions, and the more impatient she became, the more petty she appeared.
Liu Yifei thought for a moment.
She has worked with Yang Mi and Lin Hao, but has little interaction with Huang Shengyi.
Emotionally speaking, she would naturally side with Yang Mi.
Moreover... she didn't really like Huang Shengyi's way of speaking just now, which "seemed harmless but actually made every word sound forceful."
This reminded her of some uncomfortable scenes on set.
So, Liu Yifei quietly leaned close to Yang Mi's ear and whispered something.
Yang Mi's expression changed in that instant.
Impatience turned into sudden enlightenment.
She suddenly realized that the more unhappy she appeared and the more she gave Lin Hao the cold shoulder, the more difficult things would become for him.
It is a fact that Lin Hao and Huang Shengyi have worked together.
If you ask Lin Hao to choose between the two people, he's not stupid; he won't choose either.
If Yang Mi continues to speak coldly and sarcastically to Huang Shengyi, Lin Hao will only think that this girl is so unreasonable.
Then, I actually felt sympathy for Huang Shengyi.
Wouldn't that be counterproductive?
Yang Mi's mind raced for a moment before she was about to speak.
and many more.
She turned her head and looked at Liu Yifei.
The reminder this young lady just gave me... was so accurate!
Where did a seventeen-year-old girl learn this kind of skill?
She became her own strategist?
Something's not right!
Could it be that Liu Yifei also has feelings for Lin Hao...?
But now is not the time to think about these things.
Huang Shengyi was still standing opposite, smiling and waiting.
Yang Mi took a deep breath and did something that surprised everyone present.
She reached out and naturally took Lin Hao's arm.
Then Huang Shengyi gave him a bright smile.
"Oh! I got too caught up in the role, sorry Sister Shengyi!" Her tone changed completely, becoming as enthusiastic as if she were a different person. "Haozi and I grew up together and are both planning to take the entrance exam for the Beijing Film Academy. This is my first time here, so you and Yifei have to show us around properly."
That was a brilliant move.
By taking Lin Hao's arm, she was declaring, "My relationship with him is closer than yours."
Apologizing with enthusiasm is a way of recovering from a previous lapse in composure and regaining the moral high ground.
Mentioning "growing up together" emphasizes that "my connection with him is much deeper than yours."
The final line, "You have to show us around," was the killer line, instantly downgrading Huang Shengyi's role from "love rival" to "tour guide."
Huang Shengyi's smile froze for about 0.3 seconds.
But she is Huang Shengyi after all, and her recovery speed is extremely fast.
"Okay! Let's go then. I'll take you to see the teaching building first."
She turned around with a smile and actually took on the role of tour guide.
He showed no anger, no embarrassment, and his tone remained unchanged.
It was as if the previous exchange had never happened.
Four people—no, three girls and a man with his arm linked with hers—walked towards the teaching building.
The reactions of the Beijing Film Academy students who happened to be passing by were quite interesting.
"Holy crap...who is that kid? Three beautiful women with him?"
"Isn't that Huang Shengyi? The two next to her are pretty too!"
"Damn, I've been a student at Beijing Film Academy for four years, and I've never managed to get even one, let alone three."
"They're just lucky, you should accept that."
"It's not a matter of good fortune. Look at their face, and then look at yours."
"...Thank you, no need to look anymore."
Snowflakes were falling in a flurry.
In the snow-covered campus of Beijing Film Academy, four figures walked slowly through the white world.
From a distance, the scene is indeed quite beautiful.
But only Lin Hao himself knew.
The arm he was holding was almost bleeding from Yang Mi's pinching.