CHAPTER 70: CHAPTER 70: ORPHANAGE FRIENDS ADOPTED BY A WEALTHY FAMILY VIBES

This service quality is so high, Brother Cheng is all smiles, waving at everyone.

"I’ll head off first, I’ll be waiting for you in the lounge."

Mu Qiu and the others unconsciously follow along, leaning against the door to admire the car’s sleek lines, their eyes filled with envy.

Li Yang waves his hand dismally: "Brother Cheng, I think you should go directly to the restaurant and wait for us there. I don’t think I’ll be back until then."

Guan Yu leans beside him, nodding along, "Yeah, we’re probably a lost cause. Brother Cheng, wait in the lounge for Brother Huai and Shu Ran, they have a better chance."

The two who were named, Shu Ran finally raised a grateful and praised smile, while Shi Yuhuai stiffened all over.

"...I can’t act either."

Guan Yu glanced back at him, "Well, that’s it for us. The four of us should prepare for our demise here."

Shu Ran smiled then, tucking her slightly messy hair behind her ear, saying, "Actually, my acting isn’t that good either. Brother Cheng is the real talent. I guess I’ll be staying here longer with you guys too."

"But at least you’ve acted before. If we’re close later on, you need to guide us a bit; I really don’t want to get scolded by the teachers."

"Honestly, it’s not particularly hard, you just need to analyze the character’s personality and pretend to be her, that’s basically it."

With the scent wafting around the courtyard, Mu Qiu felt as though she was immersed in a tea garden.

This was exactly when Shi Yuhuai was needed most.

She sneakily glanced back at Shi Yuhuai, deducing from his Adam’s apple bobbing and the almost imperceptible attempt to speak, that he probably couldn’t stand the fragrance even more than she could and was ready to explode.

"It’s easy to say but not easy to perform," he seemed to be earnestly seeking Shu Ran’s advice, "Can you help analyze my character? If I pass sooner, I’ll let the teacher know you helped me."

Shu Ran:...Damn, no need for me.

The topic ended awkwardly with a series of stumbling comments. Mu Qiu tried her best to hold back her laughter, waving at Cheng Zhirang, who was already in the car preparing to leave.

"Brother Cheng, while we’re not there, enjoy the VIP lounge for us, okay! Try the snacks!"

Guan Yu quickly popped her head out too: "Brother Cheng! If possible, could you stash some delicious food in your pocket for us?"

Cheng Zhirang rolled down the car window, gestured an "okay" sign, then sat back, toying with the dark green brooch, eyes lowered.

The side profile, handsome, gradually melted into the dark car window. Sitting inside, Cheng Zhirang seemed to have his temperament grounded, as if this kind of car was made to match someone of his air.

The black car drove off, and the five people leaning against the door turned their heads in unison, their eyes tracking the car as it vanished from sight.

"Isn’t it like that feeling when a kid from the orphanage gets adopted by a rich family?"

Li Yang hesitated, looked at the departing car, then at them: "...It really is a bit like that."

Mu Qiu found the topic intriguing and joined in eagerly, "I think it’s more like the Crown Prince lost among commoners being finally recognized, and we’re the commoners."

Shi Yuhuai could only marvel at their imagination.

The audience was quite impressed too.

[Cheng Zhirang’s vibe, unreal]

[I can imagine a 10,000-word novel now, the Gentle CEO Fell in Love with Me]

[Ceftriaxone! Someone give the sister in the front a shot of ceftriaxone!]

[This sponsorship is fancy, as expected of Changtong]

[I can’t believe it, but I think Guan Yu and Mu Qiu are both right!]

[Just by sitting in a car, they can imagine a drama, truly the author who just recovered from a mental breakdown seeking the meaning of life]

[Hahaha, speaking of which, the five of them do look like orphans left behind!]

[I came for Yangyang, how did I get dazzled by Cheng Zhirang instead!]

[Oranges! Raise the banners!]

[Li Yang! You’re the stage’s little prince! Mom didn’t tell you to stay in the orphanage...ahem, I’m not mom]

[Brother Long Legs standing there doesn’t look like an orphanage resident]

[More like the orphanage director?]

[...]

The director’s small loudspeaker sounded again: "Now, the remaining guests will head to their respective movie character plot locations to complete the plot with the teachers."

"We have invited Chen Xi from the Hai City Art College performing arts department, Cui Hua from the Yun City Film Academy performing arts department, Lin Ling from the Hai City Drama Academy broadcasting and hosting department, and several students from the Hai City Drama Academy."

After a perfunctory introduction, several staff members in black suits and sunglasses came over. Saying "Let’s go," they grabbed their hands and led them out.

Mu Qiu was startled, instinctively gripping the door, "Hey, hey, hey, so direct?"

"Not just direct, this is blatant discrimination! Inhumane!" Guan Yu desperately clung to the doorframe, "Can’t they offer better service? If there’s no car, at least we could walk the red carpet with white gloves, right?"

Shu Ran and Li Yang were obedient, following along straight away. Only Shi Yuhuai, being pulled along, walked like on a runway, took long strides to reach Guan Yu, dropping a few words.

"Stop struggling."

"...Oh."

The time spent in "remedial training" and the time spent relaxing in the lounge munching on snacks and listening to music were different.

The former felt like a minute was half an hour, while the latter, half an hour seemed like a minute.

Cheng Zhirang stayed in the lounge for an hour, as agreed, he got a small bag and packed some tasty things, then with the concierge’s guidance, headed to the restaurant for dinner.

He walked through twisting corridors as if it were a red carpet event, nodding politely to the concierge and staff he passed, the little floral snack bag in his hand not at all detracting from his demeanor.

The dining area was in a small private room of the restaurant, a round table, with only six sets of bowls and chopsticks.

It seemed that only the guests would eat, and they’d be filmed during the meal, unlike the previous episode.

Cheng Zhirang chose a seat to the side and waited for a while.

A few minutes later, chatter and lively noise came from outside the room.

Cheng Zhirang looked up, unconsciously breaking into a gentle smile. He found that being with somewhat noisy people, his emotions became much more animated.

"Wow! It’s all carbs to replenish energy!"

"Brother Cheng, didn’t I say you’d be waiting for us here?"

Guan Yu, pale but excited in tone, casually pulled out a chair and sat down. Li Yang followed, panting heavily, grimacing while rubbing his shoulder, also finding a seat.

"Sister Guan Yu, why are you so pale?"

Cheng Zhirang looked over too and immediately recognized: "Did you put on makeup again?"

"Yes!" Guan Yu used a tissue to dab at her dry-looking lips, "I was just lying in a pile of mess, pretending to be sick, but I can’t match the sick look with my vitality, so the teacher told me the first step was to look like I was actually ill."

"Makes sense, can’t be all lively and jumpy while being sick. What about Li Yang?"

"Me?" Li Yang let out a long sigh, "Performed the last scene, holding a gun, my hand was shaking. The teacher kept saying my posture was wrong, kept correcting me, and now I, a dancer, don’t even know how to control my limbs."

Guan Yu laughed mercilessly.