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Chapter 25 — Strategy
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After Chu Rou left, Rong Xun smiled at Chu Feng, “This cake is quite big. Go back and divide it.”
“En.” Seeing that he was not going to continue walking, Chu Feng went back with him. After hesitating for a moment, Chu Feng asked, “What do you think of Chu Rou?”
Rong Xun looked up at him and didn't think much about why he asked. He said with a smile, “She’s very good, has a good character and is lovely.”
“Does it meet your requirements for a girlfriend?” Chu Feng wanted to know what Rong Xun thought of Chu Rou.
Rong Xun was stunned and stopped in place. The smile on his face also converged, and his expression was a little sad and said, “I... Don't like girls…”
Chu Feng patted his forehead with chagrin. He just thought about Chu Rou and ignored Rong Xun's sexual orientation. It really shouldn't be.
“Sorry, I shouldn't ask that.” Chu Feng immediately apologized to him. He wasn't going to hide anything from Rong Xun about Chu Rou. “Rong Xun, I always thought Chu Rou might like you. It's the kind of love between men and women.”
“Ah?” Rong Xun never thought about this, “Are you thinking too much?”
If there was no last life, perhaps Chu Feng would not think about this, but when he thought of the last life, Chu Rou grabbed his clothes and asked him to return Rong Xun to her. He didn't dare to take it lightly at all. He really couldn't give Rong Xun to Chu Rou. Chu Rou would have her own happiness, and the happiness Rong Xun wanted was all on him alone. He couldn't shirk responsibility and didn't want to shirk responsibility at all.
“Let me talk to her sometime.” It was better to say it earlier. In fact, girls were better at hiding their worries than boys. Chu Feng really didn't want to stand on the opposite side of the ice with Chu Rou.
Rong Xun thought for a moment, shook his head and said, “You'd better not talk about it. Whether she liked me or not, it's very embarrassing for girls. Especially, you're still her brother, you often meet her. It's not good.”
Chu Feng thought about how to do it best, but he couldn't think of any results for the moment.
“Like this,” Rong Xun suggested, “if she really told me, I'll tell her I don't like girls.”
“How can this work?” Chu Feng frowned. Chu Feng was not ready to say anything about Rong Xun's sexual orientation for the time being.
“This is the best way, and it is also a fact. Chu Rou is not a talkative girl, and I believe she can keep it a secret.” Rong Xun smiled at him. “If you have a chance, tell her that I have someone I like, so that she can be prepared. Maybe she will give up when she hears this.”
Chu Feng thought for a moment, sighed and said, “Forget it, she needs to know our relationship sooner or later. I will introduce you to her as my boyfriend and ask her to stop thinking as soon as possible. It's good for her and us. Just like you said, Chu Rou is not a talkative person. I also believe she can keep it a secret and understand us.”
“Is that all right?” Rong Xun was surprised by Chu Feng's decision. He really didn't expect Chu Feng to introduce himself to Chu Rou so soon. In fact, he was happy, but he was somewhat nervous. After all, it was Chu Feng's sister. It felt a little different from seeing his parents.
“As long as you don't object. If we can bring her to our side, it will be easier for me to tell my parents about us in the future.” Chu Feng smiled. He thought his new strategy was good. Chu Rou was not a stubborn girl, instead she was very sensible and easy to communicate with. Therefore, if Chu Rou could understand them and stand on their side, the pressure from home would be much less for him.
They would settle the matter like this for the time being. Then it depended on when Chu Rou was free to have dinner together.
During recess, Rong Xun went back to the bathroom. When he was about to reach the classroom, he was suddenly stopped. Rong Xun took a closer look, it was no one else who stopped him, it was Qi Huina who confessed to Feng on campus yesterday.
Rong Xun stepped back slightly and asked, “What can I do for you?”
Qi Huina looked at Rong Xun a few times, then took out a pink and blue envelope and said, “Please give this to Chu Feng for me.”
Rong Xun blinked and said, “Didn't Chu Feng tell you clearly yesterday?”
Qi Huina almost couldn’t hold her frown and said, “How could that be? There were too many people that day. He was just embarrassed.”
Rong Xun was not stupid. He knew that this Qi Huina's excuse was not to give up. However, Qi Huina looked for the wrong person this time. In any case, he would not help her forward this letter.
“Sorry, you'd better give it to him yourself.” Rong Xun said and wanted to leave.
“Hey, what do you mean?” Qi Huina grabbed his sleeve and said, “Aren't you at the same table with Chu Feng? It's just a little help, right? Besides, I'm not chasing you. What's the matter with asking you to do me a little favor?”
Rong Xun turned to look at him, took his sleeve out of her hand, slowly sorted out his words, and said, “I think I understand Chu Feng's meaning correctly, so I can't help you.” He was crazy to help Qi Huina send a love letter. He hadn't written a love letter himself!
Qi Huina saw that he couldn't make sense with him. With limited time between classes, she didn't get entangled with him. Instead, she asked, “Is it true that Chu Feng said there was someone he liked?”
“It’s true.” Rong Xun replied without hesitation.
“Who is it?” Qi Huina's eyes were burning for a moment.
“No comment.” Qi Huina was his rival in love. How could he talk more than a few words to her?
“You…” Qi Huina was so angry that she couldn't speak.
“"Rong Xun, why are you standing in the corridor?” Seeing that Rong Xun had not come back, Chu Feng came out to find him. As a result, as soon as he went out, he saw Rong Xun standing in the corridor, opposite the girl he met only yesterday. At dinner yesterday, I heard Si Xian say that the girl seemed to be Qi Huina.
Hearing Chu Feng's voice, Qi Huina immediately showed a beautiful smile.
But Chu Feng didn't even look at her. He said to Rong Xun, “Come in, we have class right away.”
“En.” Rong Xun ignored Qi Huina and walked quickly to Chu Feng. They entered the classroom together.
Qi Huina's unappreciated smile instantly cooled down, she clenched her teeth tightly, and it seemed that you could hear the sound of her teeth grinding. When the preparatory bell rang, Qi Huina couldn't stay any longer. She whispered “Rong Xun, let's see”, and then flung her hair and left.
The innocent Rong Xun didn't know that he had been hated by Qi Huina.
“Why is that woman looking for you?” Chu Feng asked in a low voice before the teacher came.
“Want me to send her love letter.” facing Chu Feng, Rong Xun also showed his lovely side and said, “I won't send them for her. I'm not cupid, but I also care about other people's love.”
Chu Feng was amused by him. He came closer and whispered, “You can. When I buy you a pair of small wings and small bows and arrows, you wear them naked and take the bows and arrows. They should be very similar.”
Rong Xun blushed and turned away his head to ignore him—who wanted to be buttnaked?! But-if Chu Feng liked it, take it himself ! He was not like that!
At noon, Song Xin called Chu Feng.
“Did you bother your meal?” Song Xin asked with a smile. Obviously, she was in a good mood.
“No, I've just finished. I'm going to the classroom,” Chu Feng said.
“I heard from your sister yesterday that you did very well in the monthly exam. Why didn't you tell me?” Song Xin smiled.
“It's just a monthly exam.” Chu Feng's psychological age had already passed the stage of asking for praise from his parents for a good score.
“You,” Song Xin's tone was somewhat helpless. “Don't work too hard. Pay attention to your health. I'm going out to film next week. Take good care of yourself so I can rest assured.”
“I know, don't worry.” Chu Feng knew that his mother wouldn't stay at home for a long time. Filming was the center of his mother's life.
“How did Rong Xun do in the exam?” Song Xin asked about Rong Xun's grades.
“It was great, he’s the third in class and the seventh in grade.” Chu Feng smiled.
Rong Xun looked up at him when he heard that he was talking about himself.
Song Xin said happily, “That's good. I'll be relieved if his studies aren’t delayed. I don't have time for a while. When I'm free next time, you must invite Rong Xun to have dinner at home.”
Chu Feng replied, “En, I know.”
“En, I have something to discuss with you.” Song Xin praised Chu Feng's achievements and had something serious to talk to him about.
“You say.” Chu Feng listened carefully.
“The advertisement you filmed has a very good response. Many businesses are asking about you and asking you for contact information. I helped you deal with it and didn't give them a letter,” Song Xin said “I've discussed it with your father. I'm going to shoot the film soon. You may not care too much. You need someone to take care of your future affairs. Whether you want to continue shooting advertisements or have other plans, we can arrange an agent for you. If you don't have any opinions, your father wants you to sign the company directly. It's all for your own good, all aspects. It's also familiar, so it won't go wrong. What do you think?”
Chu Feng didn't sign his own family company because he had a bad relationship with his father. Although he got along well in the circle, he also suffered losses several times. Later, when he entered the entertainment circle, he would have to sign with an agent. It would be better for his future development to run in good aspects earlier.
“Okay. But I still have to focus on my studies. I have to choose my own advertising this year.” He didn't want his agent to pick jobs for him and delay his study.
“Don't worry. Your father cares more about your grades than you. He will find you a reliable agent.” Song Xin smiled.
“That’s good, then just like this.” Chu Feng had no opinion.
“Well, it's settled. Your father will inform you about the signing.” It was estimated that she had been filming in other places.
“Okay,” Chu Feng said, “You should pay attention to your health when you go out to shoot. Don't work too hard.”
“En, mom knows. Okay, I won't bother you. Call me whenever you need anything.” Song Xin's mobile phone was turned on 24 hours, not for others, but for her two children. She could be contacted at any time if they want to find her.
“Okay.” Chu Feng hung up after answering.
“Do you want to shoot another advertisement?” Rong Xun asked him. Just now he heard the word “advertisement” from Chu Feng's conversation.
Chu Feng smiled and didn't hide it. He said, “It's not advertising. My mother asked me if I wanted to sign an agent. In this way, a special person is responsible for my acting. After all, she is also busy. It's impossible to help me manage these all the time.”
“Oh.” Rong Xun nodded and didn't ask much. When Chu Feng took an advertisement before, he was worried about whether there would be any change between them. But now it seemed that there had been no change except that many people in the school would pay special attention to Chu Feng. Therefore, even if Chu Feng took another advertisement, he had nothing to worry about and naturally didn't ask.
At this time, Rong Xun's cell phone rang and it was a text message. Rong Xun took it out and looked at it, then showed a big smile and said, “My payment has been sent. Didn't you say you were going out to celebrate this weekend? It's my treat!”
Chu Feng wanted to say no, but he didn't want to spoil Rong Xun's happiness, so he smiled and nodded, “okay.”
Rong Xun smiled, his eyes curved and his face was satisfied. In Chu Feng's eyes, he couldn't help feeling even though cupid's little wings could not be bought, but he could buy Rong Xun a set of plush white pajamas to wear. It must be very cute, wrapped like a kitten!
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Footnotes:
ice — 破冰, to break the ice / groundbreaking (in relations)
you often meet her — 低头不见抬头见, It is synonymous with looking down and looking up, a colloquial saying used to describe the idiom that often meets two people. Source.
Translator's Notes:
I will be revising the chapter 1-8 recently and move it here in otakutl. But don't worry, I will pause in between revision and post a chapter or two before I post all chapters from 1-8.
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