Translator: _Min_
The world chat erupted into spirited discussion.
Si Fuqing paid no attention.
She ducked into a clump of bushes to hide.
With a soft âding,â Ji Xingzhi logged in.
[JI]: Youâve just logged in and already caused such a stir.
[JI]: Even when youâre not in the martial world, legends of you persist there.
[JI]: Truly worthy of you, NINE the god.
[NINE]: Get lost, quickly.
Sitting before the screen, JI Xingzhi opted to go invisible.
Best to lay low; heâd get a thrashing if he ever returned to their homeland.
JI Xingzhi pondered.
He had yet to even see what his big brother looked like.
The next morning, the class rosters were released.
Li Jingchenâs class and the vocal mentorâs class, remained unchanged.
Lin Qingyan, however, was called over by the director and planner.
âTeacher. Lin, since fewer trainees chose you and Ms. Si only needs six,â the producer flicked ash from his cigarette, âyour class remains the same as last time. This should make your life easier.â
Lin Qingyanâs smile stiffened as she said, âFewer chose me?â
A quick glance told her that most of her original students had filled in Si Fuqingâs name.
Lin Qingyan clenched her palm, inhaling deeply, âI understand. Iâll do my best to train them.â
The producer waved her off.
Yet Lin Qingyan couldnât swallow her pride.
In just two episodes , a mere half a month, the tables had dramatically turned.
The woman she once used to step on was now looking down at her.
And she had to rely on Si Fuqingâs grace.
Fury swelled in Lin Qingyanâs chest. She barely contained it as she returned to the training building.
Si Fuqing was just coming upstairs.
Si Fuqing initially ignored her but paused at the mention of âYu.â She tilted her head ever so slightly.
âEven the young master of the Yu family came to you, who canât you seduce?â Lin Qingyan pressed, her nails piercing her palm, âI didnât expect you to hid everything so well, just waiting for the right time to use it against me.â
Si Fuqing casually tossed the soda can she was holding and gave Lin Qingyan a thorough once-over.
Ah, she didnât mean her boss.
She had initially thought Lin Qingyan had developed a clairvoyant eye or something.
Subsequently, she leisurely gathered up the pull-tab can.
Si Fuqing twirled the empty cola can in her hand but didnât drink.
Instead, she aimed it at Lin Qingyanâs head. Lin Qingyan stepped back, both startled and angry, âWhat are you trying to do, Si Fuqing? There are cameras here!â
âCameras?â Si Fuqing glanced around, intrigued, âIf I were really afraid of them, I wouldâve disabled all the cameras here already.â
âHow about this,â she began, âYou tell me. Do you think Iâd be afraid of the camera positioned at your three oâclock, or the one directly above our heads?
Oh, right, thereâs one over here too.â
Lin Qingyanâs face shifted from anger to utter shock and fear.
So the training base was riddled with cameras everywhere.
Aside from a few obvious ones, the rest were well-concealed, designed to capture candid moments.
Even the director and the producer couldnât accurately pinpoint all the camera locations. How did Si Fuqing know?!
âRelax, something as delightful as cokeâI wouldnât waste it on you,â Si Fuqing twirled the pull-tab can in her hand, âItâs empty.â
Only then did Lin Qingyan let her guard down.
But before she could fully relax, a sudden âbangâ resounded.
The can whizzed past, grazing her hair, and landed with a âthudâ right in the stairway trash bin.
Lin Qingyanâs legs gave way, and she collapsed onto the ground.
Her face was ashen, and her body trembled.
Si Fuqing retracted her foot, put her hands in her pockets, and walked past Lin Qingyan as if nothing had happened. âThatâs all.â
In Dance Room 2, Xie Yu turned his head.
He watched Si Fuqingâs retreating figure, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
Xu Xiyun shivered, âBrother Xie, do you think Teacher Si has had training? The way she just kicked that can, I think she could easily kick my head off.â
âWhether sheâs trained or not remains to be seen,â Xie Yu wiped the sweat off his body, âAs for kicking your head off, that would be a piece of cake.â
Xu Xiyun.?
On the other side, the Zuo residence.
Zuo Tianfeng had just finished a business call.
The negotiations hadnât gone well, and he was rather annoyed.
Just then, the front door swung open.
Already annoyed, Zuo Tianfeng was about to lose his temper. But when he looked up, he froze, âMom?! Why are you back?â
âIf I hadnât come back, who knows what else could have happened!â The elder Mrs. Zuo started coughing heavily as soon as she spoke, almost gasping for air.
âMom, I didnât intentionally keep things from you,â Zuo Tianfeng hurriedly helped her catch her breath, managing a bitter smile. âDad passed away so suddenly, and you were having surgery. I was afraid you might alsoââ The elder Mrs. Zuo finally caught her breath. murmuring. âIndeed. who would
have thought⦠who would have thoughtâ¦â
âMom, with Dad gone, you must take good care of yourself,â Zuo Tianfeng helped her sit down on the sofa. âThe fourth brother is also sick and in the hospital; we canât afford any more incidents.â
âWhat? Your younger brother is sick?â Mrs. Zuoâs pupils narrowed. âWhen did this happen?â
Zuo Tianfeng sighed, âJust a few days ago, suddenly admitted to the hospital. The doctors said itâs due to excessive indulgence; he might not make it through the year.â
The elder Mrs. Zuo clutched her heart and slowly exhaled, âWhat about Si
Fuqing? Why isnât she here? Is she recording a show?â
âDonât worry, Mom,â Zuo Tianfeng smiled, âEven though Dad left her some inheritance, Iâve already bought back the shares of Yuelan Jewelry and Jingcheng Real Estate. Si Fuqing has tactfully left and hasnât returned to the Zuo family.â
âJust watch; even though that illegitimate child Si Fuqing received 2 billion, sheâll have to cough it up soon. She wonât take a single advantage from the Zuo family.â
âNo way!â Mrs. Zuo suddenly became agitated, âWe absolutely cannot let her leave the Zuo family!â
Zuo Tianfeng was taken aback, not quite understanding, âMom, what are you saying?â
He had finally managed to drive away Si Fuqing, the harbinger of bad luck, and now she has to be brought back?
This must be a joke.
The elder Mrs. Zuo wasnât as indulgent as Mr. Zuo had been toward Si Fuqing. Had she lost her mind?
âI said, she must stay in the Zuo family! No reason needed!â Mrs. Zuo started coughing again, âI remember Zonghe was quite fond of her; letâs have them
engaged.. â