Chapter 90: Was Still Fine, But Sheng Yan Would Still Be Engaged To You
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Tao Yuxuan was the most shocked and quickly said, “Mr. Sloke, did you make a mistake? Today is Shi Xi’s birthday. Aren’t you here to celebrate her birthday?”
Shi Xi: “…”
She had already pretended that she did not exist. Why did Tao Yuxuan still want to embarrass her with her?!
“I’m here to look for Teacher Ning Yu,” Sloke said seriously, “Because I know that Teacher Ning Yu is here, I put down the concert to look for Teacher Ning Yu so that I can get her guidance!”
Tao Yuxuan’s face was filled with disbelief. “How is that possible? Ning Yu doesn’t even know how to play the piano!”
“What I asked Teacher Ning Yu to teach me is not the piano,” Sloke said with yearning. “I once heard teacher Ning Yu play the guqin, and the sound was beautiful and moving. “I traveled to China, but I never found a moving piece that could be played like Teacher Ning Yu, so I specially invited Teacher Ning Yu. But I didn’t expect that she wouldn’t come, so I had no choice but to personally invite her.”
Ning Yu held her forehead helplessly. “I’ll look for you tomorrow. We’re having a banquet today.”
Sloke said disdainfully, “It’s fine if you don’t want to attend such a boring banquet.”
Shi Xi took a deep breath and pretended that she wasn’t the one who was embarrassed. She smiled and said, “Today is Sister Ning Yu’s and my birthday banquet. Sister Ning Yu and I have the same birthday.”
The smile on Sloke’s face froze, and the corner of his mouth twitched awkwardly.
However, Shi Xi wanted to continue to embarrass him. She asked, “What gift did Mr. Sloke bring?”
After saying that, Shi Xi felt that she had learned something bad.
This was clearly the exclusive line of a vicious female supporting role!
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Why was she so skilled!!?
As expected, she was still evil in her bones.
She clearly knew that Sloke did not bring any gifts, yet she still made him feel embarrassed.
Sloke raised his hands and touched the pockets of his shirt.
Then he touched the pockets of his waist.
Then he touched the pockets of his pants.
Then he touched the pockets behind his pants.
He spread his hands.
He did not bring anything.
Sloke looked at Shi Xi.
Shi Xi looked at Sloke.
Sloke looked at his empty hands.
“Let me play a piano piece for the two beautiful ladies!” Sloke looked at his hands and finally remembered the skills he relied on to survive.
Just now, Shi Xi had played the piano, but it had not been accepted yet.
Everyone made way for Sloke.
“To actually hear Mr. Sloke play the piano, what a fortune!”
“I heard that his concert tickets have been sold for more than 10,000 yuan! One ticket is hard to get!”
“It’s such an honor to be able to hear Mr. Sloke’s performance up close!”
The crowd discussed animatedly as they circled around the piano.
After Sloke touched the piano, he skillfully played his specialty, [Field Minor Melody].
The lively music made people feel extremely comfortable. Listening to the pleasant music, it was as if they were really walking in the woods. The sounds of birds chirping and the fragrance of flowers filled their ears. The plants were lush and the streams flowed.
As the sound of the piano fell, everyone applauded.
“As expected of a master-level pianist!”
“It’s really nice, although I don’t understand it.”
“I think Shi Xi played better just now.”
“It must be that Mr. Sloke plays better! What are you talking about?!”
After the performance of Sloke, he stood up politely and accepted the praise with a smile.
Shi Xi also applauded. Not bad, not bad. The bystanders who said they wanted to listen to Sloke play just now, your wish has been fulfilled.
Thank me!
“What’s there to be arrogant about? I think your playing is much better than his!” Tao Yuxuan walked to Shi Xi’s side sourly and whispered.
“Of course, my playing is better.” Shi Xi smiled. “I’ll play it for you in the future.”
Tao Yuxuan nodded. Seeing that there were people surrounding Ning Yu, she snorted and said, “What’s there to be proud of about a phoenix that can’t fly?”
“What’s there to be proud of?” Shi Xi said sincerely, “Alright, today is our birthday. Don’t say too much.”
She didn’t want to be slapped in the face again.
If only this was a game so she could sell her teammates without hesitation.
“It’s obviously your birthday!” Tao Yuxuan couldn’t stand Ning Yu and said, “Fortunately, Sheng Yan will still be engaged to you.”
Shi Xi: …Please, shut up!
“There will be a surprise later. Just wait and see!” Tao Yuxuan whispered to Shi Xi.
“Why don’t we cancel the surprise?” Shi Xi thought that the probability was not a surprise, but a shock.
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Chapter 91: Gone Before They Could Enjoy Themselves
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Don’t worry, it’s definitely a surprise! Leng Qiankun went to prepare it!” Tao Yuxuan said mysteriously.
“Then I’m even more worried!” Shi Xi felt that something was missing.
So it turned out that Leng Qiankun was missing!
Shi Xi asked, “What surprise did you guys prepare?”
Tao Yuxuan comforted, “It’s a surprise, just wait and see!”
Shi Xi: …Who could be at ease with that?!
Tao Yuxuan alone was enough to make things difficult.
And then there was Leng Qiankun.
But Tao Yuxuan kept her mouth shut. No matter how much Shi Xi asked, she would not say anything.
Shi Xi had no choice but to ask the system, “Do you know what kind of surprise Tao Yuxuan prepared?”
The system said sarcastically, [Yo, you’re thinking of me now? You knew to buy insurance when the car crashed into a tree, and you knew to buy the stock when it rose. When you need me, you know to ask me?]
Shi Xi: “Or what?”
The system was so angry that it almost crashed.
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“Hurry up, what are Tao Yuxuan and Leng Qiankun doing?” Shi Xi urged.
The system checked and said, [They are not courting death, they are indeed preparing a surprise for you. Just you wait and see.]
Just you wait and see.
These words did not look like a surprise at all.
These kinds of words could only cause trouble, and when others said harsh words, they would say, “This won’t happen!” Just you wait and see! See if I won’t kill you!
Who would be happy to hear such words?
Shi Xi sighed.
The system said awkwardly, [It’s not that I didn’t want to tell you. If I tell you about this in advance, you wouldn’t feel surprised.]
Shi Xi said, “Alright, alright. The female supporting role is just a face slap.”
She accepted her fate, QAQ
The system said awkwardly again, [Well, happy host’s birthday.]
Even though they often quarreled, they still needed to have the blessings they needed.
“Thank you, little system!” Shi Xi giggled. “Do you have any gifts?”
The system replied coldly, [No.]
Shi Xi sighed. “You’re really useless!”
System: […]
Just as Shi Xi was chatting with the system, Tao Yuxuan thought that Shi Xi was unhappy and went up to comfort her. “Ning Yu scored 720, isn’t that the same as Yanjin University? Xi Xi, don’t be angry.”
Shi Xi glanced at her. “I’m not angry.”
‘I was just thinking what kind of tricks you guys are up to.’
At this moment, there was a loud bang at the door.
Boom! Boom!
The fireworks lit up the entire night sky.
Everyone looked up and saw the magnificent fireworks.
“Look, look!” Tao Yuxuan quickly pulled Shi Xi up and whispered, “Wait, that’s not right. The time isn’t up yet. Why is it earlier?”
Shi Xi looked up at the gorgeous fireworks and felt a little better. She asked, “Is this the surprise that you guys prepared?”
Tao Yuxuan asked, “What… did you… say?”
The fireworks were too loud, covering their voices.
“I said, did you guys prepare the fireworks?” Shi Xi asked loudly.
Tao Yuxuan nodded vigorously. “Yes!”
When the others heard that, they began to admire the fireworks.
But there were only a few of them and the fireworks were gone.
Shi Xi looked at Tao Yuxuan.
No way? There were only a few of them?
Not even five minutes!
The others were not satisfied with what they saw either.
Fireworks needed to be grand in order to look good!
If there were only a few of them, it would not be satisfying to watch!
Tao Yuxuan looked a little embarrassed. “I’ll make a call and ask!”
They had clearly prepared a lot!
Why did it only last for three minutes?
As expected, a man’s way of doing things was exactly the same as a man’s way of doing… things. It was extremely unreliable, and he talked so much about it that it was stunning for a long time. In the end, it only lasted for three minutes.
It was gone before it was satisfied.
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Chapter 92: Why Don’t You Go To Yanjing University? Is It Because You Don’t Like It?
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Shi Xi was relieved to know that Tao Yuxuan and Leng Qiankun’s surprise was to set off fireworks.
She hoped that this kind of surprise would not harm others and benefit instead.
She prayed that Tao Yuxuan would provoke the female protagonist less.
Just as Tao Yuxuan was making a phone call, an old man in a suit walked in. No, a middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man was wearing a suit and glasses. He looked very cultured. He hurried in. The female assistant behind him jogged to catch up.
“Eh? This person looks familiar. Is he from Feng City?”
“He seems to be from outside. Is he here to celebrate Shi Xi’s birthday?”
Shi Xi heard this guess and immediately stood up straight. The alarm went off.
As long as there was such a sound, it was impossible that it was to celebrate her birthday.
It was more like a face slap!
“Eh? Isn’t this Principal Li?” Principal Feng’s eyes lit up as he strode forward and reached out to befriend him. “Why is Principal Li so free to come to Feng City?”
“Xiao Feng,” the middle-aged man called Principal Li smiled and said in a low voice, “I’m here to look for someone.”
He Zhenming’s eyes lit up. “That’s Principal Li of Yanjing University. Isn’t he in Yanjing? Why is he here?”
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Principal Feng was the principal of No. 1 High School. He could send at least one or two students to Yanjing University every year. Moreover, Principal Feng was originally a student of Yanjing University. He recognized Principal Li the moment he saw him.
He Zhenming, who was guarding No. 13 High School, thought for a while before he recognized Principal Li.
But after he said that, everyone else also knew the identity of this old man, oh no, the middle-aged man.
“So it’s the principal of Yanjing University!”
“Why is he here?”
“Could it be –”
“He definitely didn’t come to celebrate Shi Xi’s birthday. The Shi family has nothing to do with the principal of Yanjing University.” Shi Xi said to Tao Yuxuan, “My big brother didn’t go to Yanjing University.”
Tao Yuxuan: “…Why did you suddenly say that?”
“Oh, I was afraid that you would also say that principal of Yanjing University was here to celebrate my birthday.” Shi Xi coughed.
She didn’t want to be slapped in the face again.
“But, why didn’t Shi Xu go to Yanjing University?” Tao Yuxuan asked, “Is it because he doesn’t like it?”
“Yan City is too far from Feng City, so I chose Haicheng University.” Shi Xu had unknowingly walked behind the two of them and explained.
“I didn’t expect Big Brother Shi to be so homesick.” Tao Yuxuan thought for a while and said, “Haicheng is indeed closer, so it’s more convenient to return to Feng City.”
Shi Xu suggested, “Xi Xi, why don’t you apply for Haicheng University as well? I’ll get a familiar tutor to take care of you there.”
Tao Yuxuan nodded. “Sure! Feng City is so close to Haicheng, so you can come back often.”
“Let me think about it. Didn’t Professor Yan just ask me to apply for her Literature Department?” Shi Xi smiled awkwardly.
She wanted to go further away!
However, If Ning Yu went to Yanjing University, she would also go — she had to hit the plot points.
If she went to Haicheng University, she would probably have to return to Feng City every week — waiting to be cheated to death by Tao Yuxuan.
Shi Xi wondered if she should visit a foreign university, or go to Harbin? Inner Mongolia?
Just as Shi Xi was thinking, President Li had already found Ning Yu on the other side. He said with great energy, “Student Ning Yu!”
Ning Yu: “…What’s the matter?”
“I’m here to hope that you can apply to Yanjing University.” President Li waved his hand, and the female assistant behind him opened the box. Inside was 200,000 cash. “This is your admission bonus, and there will be various subsidies. As long as you agree to come to Yanjing University, any conditions can be negotiated!”
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Chapter 93: The Matter of Scholars, Can It Be Called Robbery?
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“F*ck! The principal of Yanjing University personally invited them? Isn’t this too amazing?!”
“I heard that Ning Yu went to No. 13 High School. I didn’t expect her to be the top scorer in science.”
“Shi Xi is also from No. 1 High School. At this time, she can only watch from the side.”
Shi Xi listened from the side with an expression that said, ‘You guys really talk a lot.’
Ning Yu did well in her exams. She was happy to begin with.
Why did she need you guys to compete from the side?
What kind of university did you guys get into?
“Wait! Li Guanqi! You old fart! You’re here to steal my students again!” An old man ran over from the entrance. Oh, no, a middle-aged man.
Shi Xu introduced from the side, “This is the principal of Haicheng University, Du Heng, Principal Du.”
“Those who don’t know it is Xi Xi’s birthday would think that the principals are having a meeting here!” Tao Yuxuan said sourly, “Isn’t she just a top scorer in science? What’s so good about her?”
Shi Xi: …Today is also Ning Yu’s birthday.
After Du Heng came in, he also offered generous conditions and even stepped on President Li. “This old fogey only knows how to rob people every day. He only has a heart of money!”
President Li was so angry that he almost vomited blood. “Du Heng, why didn’t you say that you were secretly robbing the students that wanted to report to our Yanjing University? If we didn’t go faster, that student would have been taken away by you!”
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Du Heng said lazily, “How can the matters of scholars be called robbing? That’s called fighting! To think that you’re the principal of Yanjing University. Your literary literacy isn’t good enough!”
“Ning Yu, little friend, it’s better for you to come to our Haicheng University. You can be an exchange student with a salary from a foreign university. You can study at any university you want!”
President Li covered his heart.
The assistant behind him quickly poured him a quick-acting heart-saving pill.
Du Heng continued to stab him in the heart. “Look, what kind of results can you achieve by following this easily angered old man? Why don’t you follow me? Haicheng University has many projects.”
Principal Li, the pawn, enjoying his life… still alive.
The two principals fighting over Ning Yu made everyone envious. They were all envious that the Shi family’s parents had a good daughter.
The Shi family’s parents were also surprised by this sudden surprise. They did not know what to do.
Fortunately, the two of them were used to big scenes. Back then, the timing was so outstanding that they were proud of it. At this moment, they properly displayed humility. “It’s nothing, it’s Ning Yu who has worked hard.”
Some jealous people started to stir up trouble. “The two principals are fighting over Ning Yu, and no one cares about Shi Xi anymore. Sigh, Shi Xi is so pitiful.”
Hearing that, Shi Xi looked over.
She didn’t remember the name, but vaguely remembered that she was the daughter of a small company’s boss.
“Are you blind? Can’t you see that Big Brother Shi and I are accompanying Xi Xi?” Tao Yuxuan stood in front of Shi Xi, her tone fierce. “Xi Xi got 666 points, and she is still free to choose from Yanjing and Haicheng University!”
Tao Yuxuan’s voice attracted the attention of the two principals.
“666 points? Arts or science?”
“Ning Yu, is this girl your friend?”
Ning Yu replied, “She’s my sister, Shi Xi. She studied arts.”
When Shi Xi saw that the two principals had noticed her, she smiled faintly. “Hello, Principal Li. Hello, Principal du.”
Principal Li seemed to be deep in thought. “666 points in arts. It’s a little dangerous to report to Yanjing University’s popular majors.”
Shi Xi: …If you don’t say anything, no one will treat you as a mute.
Du Heng laughed and invited Shi Xi. “You’re Shi Xu’s sister, right? Do you want to come to Haicheng University? It’s close to home and you can go home every week. When Shi Xu was in university back then, he would go home every week.”
Shi Xu said helplessly, “Principal Du, why are you talking about me again?”
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Chapter 94: Men Are Reliable, Sows Can Climb Trees
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Persuade your sister to come to Haicheng University!” Du Heng began to beat around the bush. “A family should be neat and tidy. How nice.”
Shi Xi: …That’s not how the idiom is used.
Shi Xi’s eyes curved as she said politely, “Thank you, Principal Du. I will consider it.”
She still wanted to dominate the entertainment industry, so she wouldn’t think too far ahead.
Haicheng University was pretty good.
Ning Yu said from the side, “Thank you, Principal Du, for your invitation. I have already thought about going to Yanjing University.”
She was already preparing to apply to Yanjing University.
Shi Xi thought to herself, ‘Then I’ll apply to Haicheng University myself.’
The further away from Ning Yu, the safer it would be.
“Wait, little system, which school do I apply to? It won’t affect the plot, right?” Shi Xi asked the system quietly, afraid that she would make the wrong decision.
The system: [It won’t affect you. As long as you’re happy. You can apply to Inner Mongolia University, or Harbin.]
Shi Xi: “Then I’ll choose Haicheng University.”
Ning Yu went to Yanjing University, and she went to Haicheng University.
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How perfect!
At this moment, Shi Xi had never thought about how regretful her decision would be in the future.
When Ning Yu said that she wanted to go to Yanjing University, Principal Li was happy, and Du Heng was unhappy.
“Oh right, did you set off the fireworks just now?” Du Heng suddenly asked.
Principal Li smiled happily. “Yes.”
Du Heng said disdainfully, “You’re sick.”
“This is to congratulate Ning Yu, the top scorer in the science department. What do you know?” Principal Li was not angry even though he had been rebuked, and his face was full of smiles.
When Shi Xi heard this from the side, she looked at Tao Yuxuan. “Didn’t you prepare a surprise for me?”
The others also whispered to each other, “I thought it was for Shi Xi, but it turns out that it was the principal of Yanjing University who gave it to Ning Yu!”
“Eh, it seems that Shi Xi will fall out of favor in the future. Don’t you see that Mr. Shi and Mrs. Shi are surrounding Ning Yu?”
“Ning Yu was the top scorer in the Science exams, and the two principals are jealous of her. What does Shi Xi count as?”
Shi Xi: I count as a beauty.
Hearing the surrounding words, Shi Xi stared at Tao Yuxuan.
Most of the slaps were aimed at Shi Xi.
No matter how good Shi Xi’s attitude was, she could not take it anymore.
She knew that these two were unreliable!
Tao Yuxuan raised her phone. “It’s not my problem, it’s Leng Qiankun’s problem! He said to leave everything to him!”
Shi Xi took a deep breath. “A man can be relied on, but a sow can climb a tree.”
Tao Yuxuan felt the same. “That’s right!”
As soon as she said that, Shi Xi felt something fall from the sky and float past the tip of her nose.
“Is it raining?” Shi Xi reached out to catch the thing. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a red rose petal.
Shi Xi: …It’s not raining. She’s blind.
“Where did the petal come from?” Tao Yuxuan looked over in surprise.
Then, more and more petals fell from the sky.
Bright red rose petals fell from the sky, forming a beautiful and stunning rose rain.
“It’s so beautiful!”
“Wow, is this specially made for the banquet? It’s so romantic!”
“I’m not even surprised to hear that someone’s going to propose in the next second!”
“Quick, take a photo! Take a photo!”
Shi Xi looked up and saw a helicopter in the sky!
And those petals were all falling from the helicopter.
“It’s a helicopter! Are they here to sprinkle the petals?”
“Of course. I guess someone will propose soon.”
“Don’t tell me Sheng Yan is going to propose to Shi Xi?”
The crowd whispered and looked enviously at the main character of the party: Shi Xi.
The girl was wearing a gorgeous gown and an exquisite crown. She raised her head slightly in the rose rain. Her eyes were pure and clear, like a lost elven princess.
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Chapter 95: Sorry, I Only Saw Shi Xi
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Sheng Yan prepared it?” Tao Yuxuan guessed in a low voice.
“No,” Shi Xi replied with certainty.
“How do you know?” Tao Yuxuan glanced over the field and saw Sheng Yan blocking the cup, afraid that the petals would fall into his cup.
Tao Yuxuan: …Drag him away.
Shi Xi: “There’s a word written on the helicopter.”
“What word?” Tao Yuxuan was a little short-sighted and couldn’t see the words on the helicopter clearly. She narrowed her eyes, wanting to read it.
“Xie.” Shi Xi thought, ‘Could it be Xie Yunzhou?’
“Xie? Someone from the Xie family?” Tao Yuxuan asked in confusion, “Is there anyone from the Xie family coming today?”
Shi Xi: “I don’t know. I didn’t see it.”
Beside him, Shi Xu said, “The Xie family wasn’t invited. No one from the Xie family is coming today.”
The majestic rain of petals lasted for a full ten minutes. Everyone walked out from their initial shock. Those who loved beauty even began to take photos as a memento.
The rain of roses was getting smaller and smaller.
The helicopter was also nowhere to be seen.
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Just as everyone snapped out of their daze from the rain of roses, the sound of fireworks was heard from the horizon:
Boom! Boom!
The fireworks that filled the sky suddenly bloomed and formed two words:
[Shi Xi]
The name formed by the fireworks dispersed and the next group of fireworks bloomed and formed another row of words:
[Happy Birthday]
Following that, the fireworks bloomed and formed various shapes.
The entire sky was as bright as day.
“Wow! It’s prepared for Shi Xi!”
“So beautiful!”
“It’s so romantic and beautiful. Who prepared this?”
“It’s either Shi Xu or Sheng Yan. Anyway, it’s prepared for Shi Xi. I’m so envious. I wish I had such a brother or fiancé.”
Tao Yuxuan said softly, “These fireworks were clearly prepared by Leng Qiankun and me!”
Shi Xi looked up at the fireworks. “Thank you.”
“Hmm?”
Shi Xi smiled. “Thank you. Leng Qiankun as well.”
Although she was unreliable most of the time, she had put in a lot of effort in her preparation. She really liked it.
Tao Yuxuan looked at the girl beside her and blushed. “No, you don’t have to thank me. As long as you like it.”
Everyone was looking up at the fireworks, but those with distracting thoughts were taking this time to look at the person they liked.
No matter how beautiful the fireworks were, they could not compare to the smile of the person they loved.
The girl’s eyes were as bright as the stars, stunning and bright.
The fireworks were set for a full twenty minutes. Each round was of different shapes and colors. But they were even more beautiful than the fireworks.
After the fireworks ended, many people rubbed their necks and marveled at what they saw today.
“You like watching fireworks?” Xie Yunzhou’s voice suddenly sounded from behind Shi Xi.
“Ah?” Shi Xi was focused on watching the fireworks. She didn’t expect to see someone behind her.
She didn’t expect that it would be Xie Yunzhou.
“When did you come?” Shi Xi asked in surprise.
“Just now.” Xie Yunzhou didn’t say that he had been here for a while. He just kept looking at Shi Xi.
“Did you arrange that rain of roses?” Shi Xi asked him.
“Yes.” Xie Yunzhou nodded. “Happy birthday.”
He wanted to give Shi Xi a different birthday present. Jewelry and bags were too tacky. He had already given her the house, but the car… Shi Xi didn’t have a driver’s license yet.
Then, he would give Shi Xi a shower of roses.
In the future, whenever Shi Xi saw flowers, she would think of this shower of roses.
“Do you like it?” Xie Yunzhou asked Shi Xi.
Shi Xu’s hand pressed on Xie Yunzhou’s shoulder, and his smile was gentle. “Young Master Xie, did you not see that there was someone beside Shi Xi?”
Xie Yunzhou was slightly startled. He recognized that it was Shi Xi’s brother and said, “I’m sorry, I only saw Shi Xi.”