PNB Chapter 93, The Plan to Defeat the Cat Who Steals Fish is Officially Launched!
Chapter 93, The Plan to Defeat the Cat Who Steals Fish is Officially Launched!
"I never expected that Yan Xi would be a contracted artist with Yin Fu Entertainment."
"Yeah, yeah, with such a nasty personality, ignoring everyone, how can she be a star?"
"Just because you're pretty doesn't mean you're amazing! Many celebrities are mean and sarcastic in private, but that doesn't stop them from acting cute and considerate in front of their fans. Besides, some people actually think that having a bad personality is 'energetic' or 'arrogant'."
"This world is a giant game of deception."
"Didn't they say that Yinfu Entertainment only signs magical girls? Could it be...?"
"This has already been debunked. Some of the artists under Yinfu Entertainment are magical girls, but it's not only magical girls who can become artists under Yinfu Entertainment."
"To be fair, while Yan Xi is quite pretty, I'd say she's not the best in our Seventh Academy, is she?"
"So who do you think is prettier?"
"For example... Zhong Ai? She always had an outstanding temperament, and she seems to have become more cheerful these past few days."
"You have a boyfriend, right?"
"Who's that lucky?"
Under the blazing sun, the middle-aged female teacher, disregarding her image, fanned herself with her hand and paced back and forth impatiently, staring longingly at the end of the path, waiting for Jiang Fei to return.
The other students who were brought in to fill the space held up banners that read "Welcome," but they weren't as eager to see the students. They were just chatting and gossiping in a lively atmosphere.
Shen Caihua was sullen; it was the first time Yan Xi had yelled at her.
What happened to Lulu?
She was more worried than upset, but Yan Xi wouldn't say anything. Even if she wanted to help, she didn't know what she could do.
Suddenly, the chatter in the crowd abruptly stopped without warning.
Shen Caihua looked up and saw Chu Junzhuo walking towards them from a distance.
"Chu... Chu classmate!" Seeing her crush approach, Shen Caihua immediately stood up straight, raised her hand and greeted him somewhat awkwardly, stammering, "Um... my condolences."
Chu Junzhuo stopped and gave her a flawless smile: "Yes, thank you for your concern."
It is said that Chu Junzhuo's relatives all perished in the magical disaster a week ago.
His younger brother, his father, and his young stepmother... none of them escaped.
Shen Caihua still feels it's all a bit unreal. When the disaster happened, she talked to Shen Lianjing and thought she was a very gentle and kind older sister who spoke softly. How could she have disappeared in the blink of an eye?
The other students around her clearly didn't share her sense of profound sadness, as if they were in another world.
The way they looked at Chu Junzhuo was filled with a secret excitement and fervor.
Because Chu Junzhuo has now become the male protagonist template that only appears in novels.
Handsome, young and rich, orphaned.
It's almost exactly like that superhero movie where the parents died in an alley.
According to gossip websites, after inheriting the Chu family business, this young man, barely twenty years old, became the youngest super-rich man in Yincheng, holding billions of assets without any restrictions. Most importantly, he is still single!
There were countless girls who originally liked Chu Junzhuo.
Now, they've completely gone mad!
If we could take advantage of his vulnerability after losing all his family members, when he is at his most lonely and vulnerable, wouldn't we be able to directly achieve a leap in social class and become a winner in life?
Many people were flirting with him, and many plotted to get close to him, but Shen Caihua was completely inconspicuous among them.
Seeing Chu Junzhuo suddenly become the center of attention, Shen Caihua sighed.
The distance between her and her crush didn't shrink after they got to know each other; instead, the disparity in their social status made them seem increasingly unattainable.
The only thing left was the team invitation he had sent her before everything happened.
Because of that invitation, she and Yan Xi were able to infiltrate the training team for the Seventh Academy's ten-school joint performance.
Chu Junzhuo outshone those who tried to strike up a conversation or get close to Shen Caihua and walked towards her.
"Student Shen."
"Just call me Caihua!"
Shen Caihua was surprised to be spoken to, so she quickly perked up and even her voice became sharp.
"Caihua," Chu Junzhuo smiled at her and asked, "Where's Yanxi?"
"she……"
As Shen Caihua was thinking of what to say, she caught a glimpse of Jiang Fei and Yan Xi approaching from a distance, side by side.
Chu Junzhuo noticed this scene and turned around to look at it as well.
"Sorry to keep everyone waiting!"
Jiang Feiren hadn't even arrived yet when her hearty and generous laughter already drifted over.
Chu Junzhuo stepped forward, bowed slightly, and greeted her politely, "President Jiang."
"Um."
Jiang Fei clearly recognized him, but her attitude was indifferent, and she only gave a bland response.
Yan Xi took this opportunity to return to Shen Caihua's side.
"Lulu, what did Senior Jiang call you to do?" Shen Caihua asked in a low voice.
Yan Xi pursed her lips, organizing her thoughts for a moment before answering succinctly, "She recently encountered some emotional setbacks and was in a bad mood. I felt sorry for her, so I just gave her some advice."
Shen Caihua was stunned.
Aren't you the one who's in a bad mood? How come it's the other way around?
Before she could ask any further questions, Jiang Fei, accompanied by the middle-aged female teacher, stood before the crowd and began to speak.
"Hello everyone, fellow juniors. I am Jiang Fei. Six years ago, I was a member of the Seventh Academy, just like you."
As soon as she spoke, the surroundings fell silent.
Yan Xi stood in the crowd looking at her and had to admit that even though she was a loser, Jiang Fei's aura could still leave a deep impression.
"As you all know, this year's joint performance of ten schools will be co-sponsored by Yinfu Entertainment and Xianmeng Group. It is no exaggeration to say that this is the largest and most watched performance in history. We have also prepared generous rewards for the winners together with Xianmeng Group."
"Therefore, I am honored to be invited back to my alma mater to see all of you outstanding students. As a member of the Seventh Academy, I sincerely hope that you will achieve great results in the ten-school joint performance."
Clap clap clap.
There was enthusiastic applause.
Yan Xi clapped along with the crowd, but then noticed that Jiang Fei suddenly glanced in her direction, a mischievous smile flashing across her face.
Could it be that she's holding a grudge because I just mocked her for being a "loser"?
Is the abbot really that petty?
"I think many of you here know me and have heard my name since Yinfu Entertainment was founded." Jiang Fei suddenly changed the subject. "When I was in school, I was just an ordinary bad student. I was aloof, mischievous, and many people were afraid of me."
"You might not believe it, but I also participated in the joint performance of ten schools back then, and Teacher Zheng was also my instructor."
Jiang Fei smiled at the middle-aged female teacher.
"Teacher Zheng scolded me quite a bit back then." She imitated the tone of a middle-aged female teacher, "You are the worst class I've ever taught! I absolutely will not allow any bad apples in my team!"
The crowd burst into laughter.
Teacher Zheng was not angry at all; instead, she smiled happily and showed no sign of embarrassment.
It seems that this is something she is very proud of.
"but……"
Jiang Fei's tone turned serious. "Even a 'bad student' like me, who was once hated for not living up to expectations, can achieve some commendable success through hard work. If I can do it, so can you! There are no bad kids in the world, only unpolished gems! This ten-school joint performance will be the beginning of your transformation, from ugly ducklings to shining swans!"
What was supposed to be a passionate speech suddenly made Yan Xi, as an audience member, feel a pang of unease.
"Therefore, I hereby solemnly announce that the Seventh Academy's 'Ugly Duckling Transformation Project,' fully sponsored by me personally, is officially launched today!"
Jiang Fei extended her hand, "Let's give a round of applause to our heroine of this sponsorship—Yan Xi!"
A dead silence.
This time there was no applause, only bewildered stares.
The students looked at each other, all puzzled, some practically wearing the words "behind-the-scenes manipulation" on their faces.
clap clap.
In the awkward silence, only one person clapped loudly.
Chu Junzhuo.
With him taking the lead, the others clapped intermittently, and the applause rang out sporadically.
Jiang Fei, with an arrogant expression that seemed to say "I am the mastermind, so what can you do about it?", smiled and looked at the petrified girl in the crowd, inviting her, "Now, please come to my side, Yan Xi."
Yan Xi braced herself and pretended to be flattered as she walked to Jiang Fei's side.
"Thank you, Senior Jiang, for choosing me and giving me this valuable opportunity..."
She made polite remarks, but glanced sideways at Jiang Fei.
"Using your position for personal revenge, is that it?"
Jiang Fei smiled broadly and held her hand tightly, the two like close sisters.
At the same time, she responded with her eyes.
No, it doesn't.
"Although you didn't agree to join, I still need to inform you: this is a crucial part of the plan to defeat the 'fish-stealing cat'! Cooperate fully!"
"You don't want to be eating at the doorstep when he marries his mistress, do you?"
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