Cheng Qing's voice, as clear as a spring and as melodious as jade, suddenly broke through the silence. The three students were all startled, and then turned around to look at their teacher, who had his arms crossed behind him.
Losi jumped up in surprise: "Teacher Cheng!!!"
Wearing a long knitted coat, Cheng Qing looked more scholarly and refined.
"Teacher Cheng!!!" The other two also reacted and showed surprise.
Cheng Qing smiled at the three of them, but because of her illness, her smile seemed to reveal her frailty.
"I remember saying yesterday that we were going cycling today?" A smile was written on her face, and her eyes were as warm as the autumn sun. The helplessness hidden at the corner of her mouth could not stop her from saying these cruel words.
Losi: "..."
Liu Suoyu: "..."
Lin Shandie: "..."
The barrage of comments started flooding when Cheng Qing appeared, and the comments from the Leon Lai CP fans were quickly drowned out by these welcome messages.
Welcome, Teacher Cheng!!!
Welcome, Teacher Cheng!!!
Welcome, Teacher Cheng!!!
Ahhhhhh, Teacher Cheng is so awesome!
Why is Teacher Cheng sick?
[Hahaha, as soon as the teacher arrived, Losi, who was so arrogant just now, became obedient.]
Hahaha, I noticed that too.
Hearing that she was going out to exercise again, Losi muttered, "She's sick and still so dedicated."
Cheng Qing smiled and shook his head: "It's my duty."
When Kong Mingyan and the others saw her come down, they laughed and teased her, "If you're sick, you should rest!"
Cheng Qing: "That won't do. If our team loses, I'll be in big trouble."
Everyone laughed. Cheng Qing looked at the three students and said, "Although it's only for a few days, this kind of training can still be helpful."
Liu Suoyu put her hands behind her head and said, "There are no bicycles. The director didn't prepare any."
Cheng Qing said in a calm and measured tone, "Really? That's good. I remember there are shared bikes about a kilometer away from here. You can go there and borrow them."
The three students gasped in unison, and Liu Suoyu looked at Cheng Qing with blank eyes: "...Teacher, you are so cruel."
Losi immediately deflated and lay there sprawled out: "I don't want to run away!"
Cheng Qing walked to her side, half-squatted down and looked at her with a smile: "Sweetie, after you've finished running, I'll help you cook when you come back."
Losi turned her head away: "No need, you're sick, I won't ask you to do anything!"
[Ahhhhh, the princess cares so much about Teacher Cheng!]
[I'll bow down in respect to that look.]
[I heard they're planning to release some behind-the-scenes footage to promote this week's episode.]
Why would the official website need to specifically mention such behind-the-scenes information?
[Anyway, I'll just wait here, sob sob sob, there are still 3 days until the next broadcast. I'm going to see a lot of hidden footage again!]
Why is the live stream only 3 hours a day? Can't I get a VIP subscription for the rest? Are you looking down on me?!
[Exactly, I can pay to watch it!!!]
[Please, investors, take a look at us! We've already become easy targets for exploitation!!!]
[Please harvest!!!]
After finishing her sentence, Luo Xi looked at Cheng Qing suspiciously and asked, "You're not planning to come out with us, are you? Didn't Director Kong give you a day off?"
After hearing Luo Xi's words, Cheng Qing simply asked, "Do you want me to accompany you?"
Losi certainly didn't want her to come along, but she couldn't help complaining, "Why weren't you so agreeable last night? You even chased me away."
[Last night? ??? Rushing? ???]
So what did my teacher, Ms. Cheng, say last night?
[This is probably just a joke between couples! If she really offended the princess, would she still talk to her?]
Do you look down on our Teacher Cheng? Even if you really offend her, we can make up for it!!!
Yes, that's exactly how I witnessed it.
Teacher Cheng is amazing!!!
Cheng Qing smiled helplessly, reached out and patted her head, saying, "Yes! I have to apologize to you properly."
Losi laughed: "You're teasing me again."
Cheng Qing reassured her, "I'm not teasing you, I'm just concerned about you. You're all alone, so stay close to them."
Upon hearing this, Losi turned her head away: "Hmph, I'm not a child, why should I follow them?"
Cheng Qing: "I'm not worried that you can't handle it alone, I'm worried that you'll get lost."
Losi: "..."
Hahaha, this is hilarious!
[Lossie, that little directionally challenged girl, might actually be right.]
I can already imagine her calling Teacher Cheng for help.
[Aaaaaaah, please leave Losie alone! I want to see her make a phone call.]
Cheng Qing, unaware of the malicious intent behind the comments, clapped his hands and said, "Let's go! It'll only take an hour to ride."
Liu Suoyu was shocked: "One hour!!!"
Cheng Qing: "It's okay, 40 minutes is fine too. I'll do my best!"
The three of them were immediately dejected, but they could only drag their heavy steps out the door.
Cheng Qing was worried that they would slack off, so she instructed them: "If you don't sweat after exercising, I'll pretend you didn't run at all."
Liu Suoyu shouted, "This is outrageous! What am I supposed to do if I don't sweat easily?"
Cheng Qing, of course, didn't believe him: "After returning the car, you still have to run a kilometer back. You're human, you'll sweat. Don't worry."
Liu Suoyu: "..." I almost forgot about that.
Teacher Cheng is so cunning!!! But I love her so much!!!
Me too, I love Teacher Cheng's domineering presence.
After seeing the three students off at the villa, the camera naturally switched to the three groups of students. Cheng Qing then turned to go upstairs, as she felt that ordinary people were not worth recording.
As they passed by the teahouse, Kong Mingyan called out to them, "Teacher Cheng, come here and have a chat."
Cheng Qing didn't think much of it. After getting up and walking around, she felt much more energetic. She went over and sat down. Kong Mingyan poured her a cup of tea, and Cheng Qing thanked him.
"Does Teacher Cheng have any plans for the future?" Kong Mingyan asked, glancing up slightly at Cheng Qing as he brewed tea, observing her expression.
Cheng Qing assumed the director just wanted to chat, so she went along with his topic and said, "I don't have any plans. I'll just go back to being a teacher."
Kong Mingyan laughed heartily: "Actually, you're quite talented. Take your singing, for example; it's nothing short of amazing. In the past two days, quite a few people have come to me wanting to buy that song. Why are you thinking of going back to being a teacher? It's such a waste of your talent."
Cheng Qing knew her own limitations, and ultimately, the song had absolutely nothing to do with her. Not one to be shameless, Cheng Qing simply smiled and said, "That song really has nothing to do with me."
Kong Mingyan raised an eyebrow: "Oh? Then who is the creator?"
Cheng Qing gave an awkward smile: "..." I really can't explain it.
Kong Mingyan wasn't there to talk about songs, and since Cheng Qing didn't want to discuss it, he didn't delve into it. Instead, he changed the subject and asked Cheng Qing, "Have you never thought about developing a career in this industry?"
Cheng Qing was taken aback: "This circle?"
Kong Mingyan: "The entertainment industry."
This time it was Cheng Qing's turn to laugh: "No." Her answer was crisp and clear: "I know my own limitations. Singing is just a hobby, I have absolutely no acting skills, and I'm not a student in that field. As for looks, there are plenty of them in this industry, and my major is just average. There's really nothing worth showing off."
Upon hearing this, Kong Mingyan asked curiously, "What school did you graduate from?"
Cheng Qing paused for a moment before replying, "Academy of Fine Arts."
Kong Mingyan: "..." So you ended up becoming a fencing instructor? What kind of cause and effect is that?
Cheng Qing: "..."
For some reason, the two fell silent for a moment, but Kong Mingyan couldn't help but ask, "So why did you become a fencing instructor?"
Cheng Qing: "Interest".
Kong Mingyan didn't think much of it, believing that interest was the key to everything.
He then praised her, saying, "You underestimate yourself. The entertainment industry is a strange place. Sometimes, who becomes popular and who doesn't is like praying to gods and Buddhas—it's a mystery, and you can't predict it."
Cheng Qing, however, remained calm and took a very relaxed view of whether or not she would become famous: "It doesn't matter whether I become famous or not. I just want the people I care about and like to be healthy and happy. A person's life is only a few decades long. Being well-fed, clothed, and free from illness is the greatest blessing."
Kong Mingyan admired her indifference to fame and fortune after hearing this.
But my purpose in seeking out Cheng Qing today was to test the waters.
He finally spoke up, saying, "If we have to postpone the invitation, I wonder if you'll have the time?" He paused, then added, "Would our program have the honor of doing so?"
Cheng Qing was taken aback, frowned slightly, and asked uncertainly, "You mean... renew the contract?"
Author's Note:
I'll add more chapters tonight if I can still write, otherwise there won't be any. No need to wait! (づ￣ 3￣)づ
Chapter 37
When Cheng Qing asked so bluntly, Kong Mingyan smiled and nodded.
"The higher-ups are interested, but it's not finalized yet. If they decide to renew your contract, your subsequent shows will have to be changed. But I still think you should clear your schedule now so we can schedule you later. If they really want to renew your contract for next week, it should be confirmed soon." Although Kong Mingyan said this, it was clear that it was almost certain, otherwise he wouldn't have personally spoken to Cheng Qing.
Cheng Qing didn't quite understand: "Continue me? That means I'm the only one?"