Chapter 101: When Shi Xi Did Not Come, He Even Thought of Not Holding This Banquet
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Leng Qiankun took a deep breath and pretended not to hear Tao Yuxuan’s advice.
If Tao Yuxuan had not suggested setting off the fireworks, why would he personally set it up and get caught?
Speaking of the source, wasn’t it Tao Yuxuan’s fault?
Forget it, since Shi Xi Xi liked it, he did not mind.
“The cruise ship will set sail next week. There will be a banquet on the cruise ship.” Leng Qiankun looked at Shi Xi. “These are the invitations.”
Although he had three invitations, he only looked at Shi Xi.
“I don’t have time. I have a program recording this Friday. I’ll probably be busy for a while.” Shi Xi picked up an invitation and said, “I’ll get Shi Xu to attend.”
Anyway, he just wanted more people!
Leng Qiankun instantly lost the mood.
If Shi Xi didn’t come, he even thought of not holding the banquet.
Tao Yuxuan looked at the invitation card and asked, “Is this the cruise ship you bought from abroad? It’s quite a lot of money, right?”
Leng Qiankun said weakly, “Yes.”
Ning Yu also took an invitation card. She didn’t say whether she would go or not.
......
However, since she was willing to accept the invitation card, it meant that there was a high probability that she would go.
Seeing her actions, the corners of Leng Qiankun’s mouth curled up, and his eyes were cold.
Heh, even if Shi Xi did not go, he would still teach this Ning Yu a good lesson!
“I heard that this cruise ship was custom-made by you from the Royal Caribbean. It can’t be similar to those ordinary cruise ships, right?” Tao Yuxuan asked excitedly. She had always been very interested in eating, drinking, and having fun.
“It won’t be worse than the Voyager,” Leng Qiankun said. “You’ll know when the time comes.”
Tao Yuxuan shook Shi Xi’s arm. “What program are you participating in? Come on this cruise ship with me!”
Shi Xi: “The cruise ship doesn’t know how to run. I can go anytime. If I don’t participate in the program, I’ll miss this opportunity!”
Tao Yuxuan: “…”
The few of them sat at the Leng Residence for a while before leaving.
However, everyone was heading in different directions. Shi Xi was going to the dance studio, while Tao Yuxuan was going home.
Meanwhile, Ning Yu got into Cheng Yue’s car and listened to the movements of the Leng Residence.
It was a bug that she had secretly planted when she was at Leng Qiankun’s residence.
However, the sound came intermittently.
“The cruise ship will be buzzing next week.”
“Don’t worry, the trade is done.”
There was a lot of noise behind them, and they couldn’t listen to it anymore.
“The Leng family has anti-eavesdropping equipment.” Cheng Yue adjusted it a few times and pursed her lips. “It seems that we can’t get any information from Leng Qiankun.”
“See you on the cruise next week. Trade.” Ning Yu looked at the invitation in her hand and said, “Will they trade at the banquet?”
Cheng Yue was surprised. “There are so many people. How dare they?”
Ning Yu’s eyes were cold. “It’s dark under the lights. The more people there are, the more advantageous it will be for them to trade. Besides, the cruise ship sets off from the seaside. If it enters international waters, it won’t be regulated.”
Cheng Yue said, “I’ll get someone to prepare it now. When the time comes, we’ll sneak into the banquet.”
“Okay.” Ning Yu put away the invitation, leaned back in her chair, and closed her eyes.
..
In the dance studio.
Shi Xi had just entered the dance studio when the dance teacher chuckled and said, “Happy birthday, Shi Xi.”
“Thank you.” Shi Xi’s eyes curved as she asked curiously, “Teacher, how did you know my birthday?”
Even though it was her birthday yesterday, how did her teacher know?
“You’re already on the trending searches. Of course I know.” The dance teacher threw an apple over and said, “Forget about the cake, I’ll give you an apple.”
Shi Xi took the apple and said, “Thanks.”
As usual, Shi Xi followed the dance teacher to practice.
She remembered her movements quickly and could learn an average dance every day. After these few days of training, her physical strength was much better than before.
At least it wasn’t like the first day, where she couldn’t get up after practicing.
Now, she could at least sit.
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Chapter 102: We Won’t Be Participating In the Same Program
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
‘I’ll sit and eat an apple while watching Pei Jie dance.’
Pei Jie would come half an hour early every day. When Shi Xi was resting, she would watch Pei Jie dance for a while.
She had heard of Pei Jie’s name from her dance teacher many times, and she had also searched for him in private.
Pei Jie was a member of a male band in a small company. However, the small company did not have many resources and kept recruiting people to sign contracts. They would then waste their time to earn their termination fees.
The small company did not even have a proper dance class. Pei Jie would work to earn money before coming back to learn dance.
The dance teacher praised Pei Jie endlessly.
Shi Xi chewed on an apple as she watched Pei Jie’s movements. She thought to herself that he was just so-so.
It was just that the dance was a little smoother, the movements were a little better, and the control was a little stronger.
How could he compare to her?
Shi Xi took another bite of the apple hatefully.
“Oh right, Shi Xi, can you help Pei Jie take a look at this dance?” The dance teacher stopped moving and said with a smile, “Pei Jie has an interview to attend. See if there’s anything else he needs to improve on this dance.”
“There’s no need.”
“There’s no need.”
......
The two of them spoke at the same time.
The dance teacher looked at the two of them.
Pei Jie pursed his lips and turned his head away from Shi Xi.
Shi Xi smiled faintly and said, “I’ve seen it just now. It’s very good. There’s no need to improve it.”
The dance teacher said, “Haha, Pei Jie and I are both men. We just want you to help us see if there’s anything greasy in the dance moves. After all, boys and girls have different perceptions of each other.”
In the past, there were often moves where the crotch was pushed up against the floor. They thought it was s*xy, but the female fans were shouting about how greasy it was.
Shi Xi coughed and praised, “It’s not greasy. It’s very handsome!”
Hearing Shi Xi’s praise, Pei Jie looked at her and said in a muffled voice, “Thank you.”
Seeing that the atmosphere between the two of them had improved, the dance teacher said, “Both of you are going to participate in the show. You might have to interact with each other in the entertainment industry in the future. Why don’t you add her on WeChat? It’ll be easier to contact her in the future.”
“There’s no need for that. She and I won’t be participating in the same show,” Pei Jie said first.
Ever since Shi Xi arrived, she had never been treated with such disdain. Her eyes were smiling. “I don’t think we’ll be participating in the same show either.”
She was going to participate in [Star Idol]. They were all girls. How could she possibly meet Pei Jie?
Unless Pei Jie became a dance teacher?
However, with his unknown fame, he wasn’t qualified to be a dance instructor.
Pei Jie looked at the smile on Shi Xi’s face and said, “Teacher, let’s continue practicing.”
Shi Xi stood up and smiled politely. There wasn’t a single mistake in her smile. “Thank you for the apple, Teacher. I’ve already rested well. See you next time.”
“Alright, see you next time.” The dance instructor watched Shi Xi leave. He turned around to look at the disappointing Pei Jie and felt even angrier.
“You brat, I’ve already helped you set the stage, but you don’t even know how to cherish it!” the dance teacher said in frustration. “Having more friends means more opportunities. Shi Xi is so famous. So why don’t you practice dancing with her and be friends with her?”
Pei Jie said plainly, “She’s very popular, so she doesn’t need a friend like me.”
The dance teacher was exasperated. “Shi Xi has a good personality and is talented, and her personality isn’t as bad as what the Internet says. Yesterday was her birthday, and you were in the same dance studio as her. What’s wrong with saying happy birthday?
“Even if you don’t want to be friends with her, you don’t have to make her angry, right? Can’t you change your personality?”
Pei Jie didn’t say anything. He lowered his eyes, and the strands of hair on his forehead hid the emotions in his eyes.
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Chapter 103: Billion Points of Interest
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Eh, I didn’t mean to criticize you.” The dance teacher sighed when he saw Pei Jie’s expression. “Continue practicing your dance.”
“I didn’t want to make her angry.” Pei Jie pursed his lips and said, “The next time I see her, I will apologize to her.”
The dance teacher said, “She won’t be coming.”
Pei Jie was surprised.
“Her classes are over,” the dance teacher said. “How about I push her WeChat to you and you tell her?”
Pei Jie clenched his fists and shook his head. “No need. I don’t think she wants to add me either.”
“Is that because she doesn’t want to add you? You’re the one who said that you don’t want to add her first!” The dance teacher got even angrier as he spoke. “There are so many people who want to be friends with Shi Xi, but they can’t get close to her. You don’t even take the chance when you have the chance!”
Pei Jie pursed his lips. “Isn’t this avoiding suspicion?”
“Forget it, forget it. Let’s continue practicing.” The dance teacher was afraid that if he continued, he would be angered to death by Pei Jie.
He deserved to not be popular!
He thought about how cute Shi Xi’s smiling face was.
He deserved to see Shi Xi gain 8 million fans overnight!
Then, he saw Pei Jie practicing his dance expressionlessly.
......
He deserved it!!!
Shi Xi had signed up for a total of ten classes. After today, she was going to prepare to record [Star Idol].
She only told Tao Yuxuan that she was going to record the program, not [Star Idol]. She was afraid that Tao Yuxuan would be reluctant to part with her and hold a farewell party for her.
Shi Xi finally figured out the pattern.
As long as it was a banquet, something would definitely happen.
After filling in her request to go to Haicheng University, Shi Xi was happy that she would stay away from the plot for the next four years.
However, when she saw that her recording location was in Yanjing, she was immediately upset.
“Only [Star Idol] was recorded in Yanjing. Most of the other variety shows are recorded in Haicheng,” Han Chuan said. “I’ll help you with the script in the future, and I’ll try my best to help you with the filming location in Feng City.”
“It’s okay, I’m not picky.” Shi Xi sighed. Seeing that there was still time, she said, “I’ll go dye my hair.”
There were more than a hundred girls, and she wanted to stand out from the rest by relying on her hair color!
“What color?” Han Chuan frowned slightly.
“Pink.” This was the color that Shi Xi had wanted to dye for a long time.
Han Chuan was silent for a moment. He did not say anything good or bad. “Aren’t the daughters of famous families very strict?” How could they dye their hair casually?
“I’m not going to a bar or nightclub. I’m just dying my hair,” Shi Xi said weakly.
That was true.
While there was still time, Shi Xi went to her previous shop again to dye her hair pink.
Tony knew that Shi Xi was popular now, so he put more effort into her and said, “Do you want to dye it? The top is pink, and the bottom gradually turns blue-purple. Or from the top to the bottom, layer by layer, it looks especially good.”
Shi Xi looked at the picture that Tony gave her and thought that it was even more three-dimensional than two-dimensional.
But it was indeed garish and very beautiful!
Shi Xi was a little tempted.
“Next time. Dye it pink first this time.” Shi Xi was firm in her initial stance.
Tony had no choice but to dye Shi Xi’s hair pink.
Shi Xi’s hair was originally curly. After dyeing it pink, her long curly pink hair scattered, reflecting her snow-white complexion.
“Not bad.” Shi Xi handed the card to Tony and said, “Pay the bill.”
She had charged quite a lot of money last time.
Tony smiled and said, “You have brought a lot of business to our shop. This time, we won’t charge you.”
“Next time, if you have highlights or gradual changes, come to me and I won’t charge you!”
The last time Shi Xi came to their shop to dye her green hair, it directly led to the sales in their shop doubling that month.
Looking at the results of Shi Xi’s hair dyeing this time, it was estimated that this month’s sales would also double.
Tony thought, ‘Beautiful is good. They can pull off any color.’
But few people dared to try pink or green!
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Chapter 104: A Man’s Words. She Didn’t Believe a Single Bit
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Shi Xi looked at her card and said regretfully, “Then I can’t use the money I have here?”
The smile on Tony’s face froze.
He had never expected Shi Xi to say such a thing.
“Can I use it?” Shi Xi asked again.
Tony: “...When you’re done, you can use this card to continue spending.”
Shi Xi looked at Tony.
Tony thought to himself, ‘You’re the one who forced me to tell the truth.’
“Alright, looks like this card of mine is useless,” Shi Xi muttered to herself and kept the card. She was thinking of giving it to Tao Yuxuan so that it could display its final value.
How could that be possible?
She would be so famous that the universe would explode.
Hehe.
After dying her hair and coming out, Shi Xi prepared to take a taxi home.
It was time to pack up and go to Yanjing.
......
Just as she was waiting for an online ride, a skinny and shifty-eyed man came forward and quietly took an item. He said in a low voice, “Sister, I have a good item! The original price is 188,000 for the pink diamond bracelet. I’ll sell it to you today at 180!”
Shi Xi turned her head and saw this familiar person.
Back then, she had forgotten to bargain and spent 18 yuan to buy a large magnet from this person!
“You’re here to cheat me again?” Shi Xi thought of how her magnet had sucked on Mother Sheng’s bracelet and her face turned ugly.
“How can you call this a scam when you’re willing to buy it?” The skinny man was anxious. He sized Shi Xi up and recognized her. “You’re the girl who bought my magnet last time!”
Shi Xi’s looks were too outstanding. Moreover, Shi Xi’s green hair had left a deep impression on people last time. They wouldn’t be able to forget it even if they wanted to.
Shi Xi gritted her teeth. “Last time, you said that it was a good item that was found in Emperor Qin’s tomb.”
The skinny man said seriously, “I didn’t earn any money from you last time. That iron ring was sold for 20 yuan!”
Shi Xi: “...”
She didn’t believe a single punctuation mark of the man’s words!
“Look at this pink diamond bracelet. It came in from abroad! The market price is 188,000 yuan. We can be considered fated. 180,000. Forget it, I’ll sell it to you for 100 yuan.” The skinny man sounded like he was making friends.
Shi Xi looked at the bracelet on his hand.
It was wrapped in a cheap transparent plastic bag. On the silver bracelet was a string of sparkling pink water diamonds. One could tell at a glance that it was fake.
However, it was pretty good-looking.
Shi Xi took a look and asked, “Are you selling it for 10 yuan?”
The skinny man looked conflicted. “At least 20 yuan!”
“15 yuan.”
“This is the QR code.” The skinny man took out a QR code.
Shi Xi: “...”
Even though he had bargained back and forth, it still seemed expensive?
After paying, the skinny man stuffed the item into Shi Xi’s hands and said, “Your car seems to have arrived.”
Shi Xi turned around and saw that the taxi had indeed come, so she got into the car first.
After getting into the car, Shi Xi took out the bracelet that he had spent a huge sum of 15 yuan on.
Just as she was about to open the bag and put it on, Shi Xi saw that there was a label on the bag.
[Pink diamond bracelet, 10 yuan]
There was even a small line of words at the bottom: Yiwu Product.
Shi Xi: “...”
Did she dye her hair and have her IQ drop as a result?
Shi Xi hated wearing the bracelet.
Just as she put on the bracelet, the car suddenly made a turn. The biggest pink diamond on the bracelet hit the car door.
Kacha.
The pink diamond fell off.
Shi Xi picked up the pink diamond with heartache.
10 yuan bracelet, 9 yuan spent on this pink diamond!
Although it looked fake in the blurry plastic, the bracelet was worthless if the diamond fell off!
Sob, sob, sob.
Shi Xi had no choice but to put the bracelet and the diamond back into the plastic bag that she had not thrown away in time.
The next time she saw that scrawny little liar, she must return this thing!
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Chapter 105: The Only Fate of This Thing Was the Trash Can
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
When she returned to the Shi family home, Shi Xi had just stepped into the living room when she saw Xie Yunzhou sitting on the sofa.
“Why are you here?” Shi Xi asked in puzzlement.
She remembered that the Shi family and Xie Yunzhou didn’t have much interaction.
Xie Yunzhou hadn’t even been invited to her previous birthday banquet.
He still came uninvited.
“Waiting for Shi Xu.” Xie Yunzhou couldn’t help but look at Shi Xi’s hair. “You dyed your hair again?”
This time, Shi Xi had dyed her hair with cherry blossom powder. There was even some gold in the middle that glittered under the sunlight, making her look even more dazzling.
Her skin was already white, and with the pink color, it made her look even whiter than snow.
“Yeah, do I look good?” Shi Xi flipped her hair, and there was a smile in her eyes. “I even got a card. If you want to dye your hair… Ahem, I didn’t say anything just now.”
Halfway through her sentence, Shi Xi hurriedly stopped.
She could dye her own hair, but how could the big boss villain step into the endless abyss of hair dye?
The president never dyed his hair.
“It looks good.” Xie Yunzhou did not delve into what Shi Xi had said and said, “The hair color from before also looks good.”
......
No matter what, it looked good.
Hearing the praise, Shi Xi said happily, “Thank you.”
Even her displeasure from being cheated of money was swept away.
When she thought of being cheated of money, the smile on Shi Xi’s face froze again. She asked the maid, “Do you have glue?”
The maid said, “Water? The lawn outside has already been watered today.”
Shi Xi took out her broken bracelet and said, “I mean, the glue that sticks things.”
The maid said, “…I’ll go get it right away.”
“Okay.” Shi Xi sat down on the sofa while waiting for the maid to take a break. She then instructed, “Right, serve the guests tea.”
Xie Yunzhou: “I’ve already drunk two cups of tea.”
Shi Xi: “Then you’ve been waiting for quite a while?”
Xie Yunzhou: “…Shi Xu met a traffic jam on the road.”
“I see.” Shi Xi took out a box of snacks from under the table in the living room and said, “Do you want some?”
Xie Yunzhou looked at the small snacks on it and was silent for a moment. “Thank you, but there’s no need.”
Shi Xi had no choice but to eat a cotton candy for herself.
“What do you want to stick?” Xie Yunzhou asked.
“This.” Shi Xi held the cotton candy in one hand and picked up the plastic bag with the other hand and handed it to Xie Yunzhou.
Xie Yunzhou took it and fell into deep thought.
He couldn’t think of any reason why this thing needed to be glued together.
The only place this thing belonged to was the trash can.
Xie Yunzhou asked, “Who gave this bracelet to you?”
Other than having a special meaning, he couldn’t think of any other possibilities.
Shi Xi said, “I just bought it.”
Xie Yunzhou fell into deep thought again and saw the price on it.
It dropped the diamond right after she bought it. It really matched well with the trash can.
“Do you like this bracelet very much?” Xie Yunzhou asked.
“It’s alright.” Shi Xi didn’t like it very much either. She only dyed her hair pink and felt that this thing matched the color of her hair very well.
She had a momentary impulse and bought it impulsively.
At this moment, the maid brought the glue that was used to glue the shoes over.
“This bracelet needs special glue to be glued properly.” Xie Yunzhou put away the bracelet. “I’ll help you glue it properly before returning it to you.”
When Shi Xi heard that, she said, “It’s too troublesome. This bracelet isn’t expensive either. It’s fine if it’s lost.”
It was just that she felt a little indignant that she had been cheated of money.
“It’s fine. I’m not the one who’s going to glue it.” Xie Yunzhou put away the bracelet.
For such a matter, if he gave an order, someone would naturally help him do it.
When Shi Xi saw that he had already stuffed his bracelet into his pocket, she could only say “Thank you.”
She couldn’t reach into his pocket and pull it back, could she?
There was no way.