Wensoft, feeling relieved after leaving with her small bag, even felt quite cheerful, and even felt that the weather looked much brighter now, especially when she thought of Lin Qinghan's shocked expression just now, she couldn't help but smirk, wanting to laugh out loud.
She had wanted to hit him for a long time.
If Lin Qinghan had stayed far away from her, that would have been fine.
But this dog of a man seems to always appear before her at the wrong times, saying things she doesn't want to hear.
Now do you regret it?
Where were you when I needed you before?
He's even learned to act pitiful, how shameless! She should have gone earlier today, watched Grandpa give him a good beating, it would be best to knock some sense into him, so he would stop causing things she didn't want to see.
Does he think divorce is a game? He thinks he can come back whenever he wants?
"Ruansoft sister!"
Not far away, Xiaomai's arm-waving manner could be heard.
Hearing the voice, Ruansoft lifted her face and waved back, suppressing her thoughts, she walked over, and gently said, "Why are you waiting here? Didn't I ask you to go upstairs first?" She had given Xiaomai a copy of the house access card and keys before.
"I just went to buy fried chicken and soda!"
Xiaomai waved the things she was carrying in front of her, laughed, and said, "Nacy sister said you've been working hard recently, and you have another variety show to attend soon, so you can relax today." But the main reason is that the variety show will be officially announced today!
This is Ruansoft's first job.
She didn't know how well the netizens would accept and approve her work. In such a tense moment, only happy things could counteract the tension brought by work!
She just wanted to take someone upstairs.
Xiaomai's eyes glanced at a Maybach not far away. Although this neighborhood was upscale, cars like Maybach were still rare. She'd been here so many times and this was the first time she'd seen this car.
Then, she saw the license plate, Lin A.88888, why does it look so familiar?
She felt like she had seen it somewhere before?
Ruansoft had already swiped access, seeing Xiaomai standing still, she looked back, somewhat surprised, "What's wrong?"
"Ah?"
Xiaomai came back to her senses, shook her head, and said, "Nothing." She went over, hugged Ruansoft's arm, and sweetly said, "Let's go upstairs quickly, watch a drama and eat fried chicken."
Ruansoft wasn't greedy for food.
Habit becomes natural, especially the habits formed in Lin's family for more than ten years. She didn't have much desire for food, just a taste was enough, no need to be obsessed. However, seeing Xiaomai so happy, she didn't dampen her spirits, responding with a smile, "Sure."
The two went upstairs.
Xiaomai put the things she bought on the table in front of the sofa, and skillfully found two glasses, poured the cola.
By the time Ruansoft came out in a comfortable home outfit, Xiaomai had already set it up. The smell of fried chicken wafted into her nostrils, and she was also enticed to eat a bit, tied her hair casually into a ponytail with a headband, then, like Xiaomai, sat cross-legged on the carpet.
A variety show called "One Percent" was playing on TV, it was a girl group talent show.
At this point, Xiaomai was staring at the TV, or rather at Ji Yan in the teacher's chair on the TV, taking a bite of fried chicken and saying, "Wuwuwu, Yan Shencan, so handsome, ah ah, he's looking over here." Seeing her like this, Ruansoft couldn't help but want to laugh.
Shaking her head, she also put on gloves and started eating the fried chicken, her eyes glancing over to the variety show.
She had watched a few episodes with Xiaomai before and knew this was a variety show Ji Yan had filmed a few months back. He was invited to be a mentor, and as the youngest mentor, he was known for his aloof personality and sharp-tongued remarks.
He wouldn't go easy just because the other person was a girl.
In his eyes, there was no distinction between male and female. Since you came to the talent show, since you came for your dream, either practice well or get out.
Just then, a dance segment ended, and a pre-recorded video from a few days ago continued.
In the video—
The recording time was 2 a.m. Ji Yan was in black, covered in sweat from just finishing a dance, even his hair was wet. Across from him were seven girls, two of whom had already cried because they couldn't hold on.
The other five girls, although tired, were still comforting the two crying girls.
Except Ji Yan.
He was bent over, hands on his knees, still panting, his gaze icy as he looked at the two crying girls. Then, he spoke, "Have you cried enough? If not, continue, if you haven't cried enough, get out and pack your things and go home early."
"And you guys."
He looked at the other five girls, his voice cold, "Why so empty, why aren't you reviewing your mistakes?" These girls were not very old, and they had never heard such harsh words.
And these words didn't come from someone else, but from their mentor. They had trained for several days and practiced until so late, now the seven girls were on the verge of breaking down, and now they were being reprimanded like this, all seven of them were breaking down.
There were tears and blame.
They all said that Ji Yan was not good, that he didn't care at all, "Other mentors are strict too, but they care about their members, only you, you never care about us, you're like a robot, cold as ice."
"We know we have to work hard, but we really can't take it anymore."
"Why can't you be gentle, at least, don't say such cold words to us when we're breaking down."
It was a standoff between the mentor and the students. Several of the girls had red eyes, and Ruansoft thought that if there were bullet comments, there would probably be a group of people scolding Ji Yan.
She continued to eat the fried chicken, her eyes glancing at Ji Yan, wanting to see how he would respond.
Ji Yan didn't speak immediately. He looked at them, waiting for them to finish speaking, "From what I know, all seven of you came to this stage to chase your dreams. When you first entered, your ratings weren't high."
His blunt words made the girls' faces flush white and red.
"Because of your hard work, step by step, you have made it to this point. Now, as the show is coming to a close, fewer and fewer people are left. Everyone is gritting their teeth, pushing forward with all their might."
"It's not just you who's working hard. In the next few classes, wouldn't you say everyone is practicing until three or four in the morning every day?"
"A girl's tears are precious, but in this show, even in this circle, they are useless. Tears won't bring you any help. With this time, you might as well practice your dance a few more times, make more perfect points, review a few more times."
"Don't waste your own time, and don't waste others' time."
"Even if you put in the effort but don't succeed, at least you won't have to regret why you wasted all your time on tears."
This speech made Wensoft somewhat change her impression of Jiyuan. That cold and aloof kid, although his words were a bit harsh, they made sense.
A girl's tears are indeed precious, but in many things, they are truly useless.
At the same time, it also served as a warning to her—there are countless people working harder than her in this circle. To continue moving forward, the effort she's putting in now is far from enough.
"Ah!"
Xiaomai suddenly exclaimed.
Wensoft was taken aback, she could barely hold the fried chicken in her hand, and helplessly looked at Xiaomai, "Why the surprise, what's wrong with your family Yan?"
"It's not Yan, it's time for the official announcement!" Xiaomai said to her.
Variety show announcement.
Her first job.
Wensoft was initially not feeling much, but under Xiaomai's emotional influence, she became nervous.
Xiaomai paused the variety show and started to psychologically prepare herself by repeatedly taking deep breaths. She took out her phone and opened the variety show's official account, scrolling through it with narrowed eyes.
The variety show is called "Creative Travel" and is a 15-day travel variety show.
During these fifteen days, they cannot bring a manager or assistant. With very limited living expenses, in unfamiliar places, and even in countries where the language is not understood, they will embark on a unique backpacking journey.
There are a total of five participants in the show. Apart from Wensoft, there's Jiyuan from the same company. As for the other three, besides Sulan Lan, one is a three-time Gold Actress and the most famous actress in the country, Xu Yan. The other is called Zhuyue.
Although Zhuyue is young, she entered the entertainment industry at a very young age, she can compose and write lyrics and is the strongest female singer among female singers, with each album consistently ranking in the top three on the best-selling charts.
The official announcements for the other four participants have already been made, and the comments below are very positive. Especially for Jiyuan, the comments are rising at a rate of over ten thousand per minute—
"Oh my god, Jiyuan is actually participating in a travel variety show?! This is unbelievable! Can I finally see a Jiyuan I've never seen before? I heard that this kind of variety show has cameras from all angles, even in the bedroom!"
"Ah ah ah, I'm dead, I'm really dead. I was scolding Tianyi a few days ago, saying that there's been no news of Jiyuan recently, I didn't expect this big move! Tianyi, daddy, I love you, thank you for letting Jiyuan take part in this kind of variety show, sob, I can finally see you again, my child."
"Annoying, why is Sulan Lan here again? Can't she be beautiful on her own?"
"Friend upstairs, she has broken her leg, how can she be beautiful on her own? I just hope the production team does a good job and doesn't cut randomly. If they ruin Jiyuan, I'll blow up the production team directly."
"Thank goodness, there's no such thing as the sunflower goddess, otherwise, with Sulan Lan here, if there's one more, our Jiyuan might really be sucked dry."
"So, who is the last one? According to the current announcement, I'm quite looking forward to this show."
Xiaomai scanned through these comments, anxiously waiting for the next announcement.
"Ding—"
Wensoft's phone suddenly displayed a notification, fearing that the comments under the announcement would be harsh, Xiaomai quickly snatched the phone and told her, "Sister Soft, don't look at it first, let me check."
Wensoft looked at her helplessly, in fact, she didn't need to do this. Her inner world was not that fragile. But since Xiaomai insisted, she went along with it. Unable to watch the show, and unable to read the comments, she could only slowly eat the fried chicken and sip her soda, feeling very relaxed.
However, unlike her relaxed attitude, Xiaomai, the teenage girl from the fan circle, seemed very busy. She opened Weibo and also contacted Xia Tian and a few other Sunflower Girls through her phone, sending a notice, "[Sisters, it's time to get to work! Remember, this is the goddess's first time participating in a job. We need to be friendly, peaceful, and guiding. Don't argue with the haters, don't attract negativity, most importantly, thank the production team, thank the company, and praise the seniors who are participating in the variety show together]"
A series of "Received"s followed.
She breathed a sigh of relief and joined the battle herself.
Three minutes had passed since the official announcement was made, and unlike the comments for the other participants, the comments here were not as friendly.
"??? Am I blind? Just a while ago, I was glad that a certain someone wasn't there, so Tianyi intends to let this person who has always been draining our Jiyuan's blood participate?"
"Wow, the goddess is actually going to be on a variety show, so happy!"
"Wow, Jiyuan, Sulan Lan, Wensoft, these three together, the production team is playing, regardless, the show's popularity has increased. I just wonder if this nice travel variety show will turn into a drama?"
"Haha, such a good game, either Tianyi is playing, or what you can say is, they just can't let our Jiyuan be beautiful on her own?"
Fortunately, after the Sunflower Girls and Nacy's selected people joined, the comments slowly began to turn around, and even many passersby expressed [expectation].
Xiaomai let out a breath and saw that the comments were no longer so negative, then returned the phone to Wensoft and wiped the sweat from her forehead, "Sister Soft, you can forward it now."
Wensoft handed her a tissue and looked at her, speaking sincerely, "Thank you for your hard work."
"Not hard, not hard," Xiaomai waved her hand with a smiling face. What is this? When she was countering the haters for Jiyuan before, she didn't sleep for three days and three nights! Now, this is a small matter, not worth being flustered about!
***
At that moment, in the hospital.
After leaving Wensoft's residential area, Lin Qinghan did not return to the company, but went to Zheng Xu's place.
Zheng Xu is a private doctor, and when he saw Lin Qinghan coming over, he was surprised. But when he saw the wounds on him, he couldn't help but laugh heartlessly as he applied medicine, saying, "The old man is quite fierce, huh."
"But-"
He pointed at the wounds on Lin Qinghan's arm that were different from the others. "These surely weren't caused by the old man, right?"
Lin Qinghan had been expressionless since he entered the hospital and leaned against the chair. It was only after hearing this that he looked over and saw the obvious buckles printed on his arm. His eyes paused briefly, suddenly recalling how soft he was when he had just attacked him.
Like an irritated little cat.
Extending his sharp claws to scratch him, once successful, he would run away with a smug smile, then stand in a safe place, revealing a pair of dazzling eyes staring at him as if to say "serves you right."
After years of interacting with Soft, this was the first time Lin Qinghan had seen him being so aggressive.
Gone was the previous gentleness.
She was now lively and captivating.
His slender fingers reached the wounds, and his usually cold and thin eyes were now filled with tenderness. There was no anger, instead, he pursed his lips and said, "Soft did it?" ???
Zheng Xu stopped his movements and looked at Lin Qinghan in surprise. Why did he feel that the tone was so strange? How could he be so cheerful after getting beaten? Lin Qinghan was truly one of a kind. He looked at Lin Qinghan, bewildered, and after a while, uttered a few words, "Lin Qinghan, do you have a tendency for masochism?"
Lin Qinghan suppressed his smile, raised his eyelids, and gave a cold glance, with a very indifferent tone, "I don't mind if you can't get out of bed for a month."
"No, no, no."
Zheng Xu surrendered, "I was just kidding."
Originally, he wanted to inquire and ask about his relationship with Soft, but to his surprise, Lin Qinghan heard a "ding" and took out his phone to check. His eyes sparkled with countless gossipy signals. Lin Guban even knew about such things in pursuit of his wife. Quite the player—