Chapter 4: Mars hits the Earth 1
Ever since I found out about the relationship between Luo Zihan and Shen Jingyu, I’ve felt an invisible pressure every time I enter and leave the Platinum Hall.
In fact, Shen Jingyu is not a student of Dijing College, but as Luo Zihan's girlfriend, she often comes to visit Luo Zihan. Her other identity is the mysterious president of the Dijing College Comics Club. This was originally a secret, but she told me the truth. In this way, Shen Jingyu brought me more questions.
Why? Why would she do that?
Why did she pretend not to know me in front of Luo Zihan? Then, did Luo Zihan know that Shen Jingyu was the president of the Dijing College Comics Club?
Too many questions piled up in my heart, but I couldn’t figure them out and couldn’t find the answers.
I secretly asked Sister Shang Mei what kind of girl Shen Jingyu was. Sister Shang Mei only told me one sentence, which is still deeply engraved in my mind.
"Qianqian, don't get too close to Jingyu. The girls from the Shen family are not simple."
This, this... Is Sister Shang Mei reminding me to be careful of Shen Jingyu?
Speaking of which, I just think Shen Jingyu is very mysterious and her actions are a little weird, nothing else.
She should be a girl with an easy-going personality, always with a calm smile on her face, and seems to be easy to get along with. However, Sister Shang Mei knows Shen Jingyu better than I do, and she must have her own reasons for saying that.
But what to do?
Should I accept Shen Jingyu's invitation to create my own comics? I was confused, just like a thick fog suddenly appeared in front of my eyes, making it difficult for me to see the direction to move forward.
As the sun sets, the warm and bright light dyes the sky red.
I walked into the Platinum Hall with heavy steps and a worried look on my face. I even forgot to say hello to the two guards of the Platinum Hall.
C "Miss Qianqian, are you feeling unwell?"
The kind guard asked me respectfully.
I smiled awkwardly and said gratefully, "Thank you! Thank you for your concern. I am in great health, eating well, sleeping well, and nothing is wrong."
"Indeed, you look more energetic now."
I smiled and made a face at the guard, not wanting to make them worry anymore.
No way? Is the expression on my face really that haggard and miserable? Even the guard at the door could see through my frustration. Then, Luo Zihan with his sharp eyes must be no exception!
I took a deep breath, looked up at the gorgeous ceiling of the Platinum Hall, clenched my hands tightly, and reminded myself that I must cheer up.
"Yao Qianqian, being dejected is not your personality. Come on!"
Then, I took quick steps, walked up the white marble spiral staircase, and headed straight to the study in the Platinum Hall.
When I opened the door, as expected, I saw Luo Zihan at a glance.
He sat quietly by the window, his dark brown hair gently touching his face, and his delicate facial lines were so perfect that I could not help but be intoxicated by him. The afterglow of the setting sun fell around him, creating a star-like bright light. When he looked up at me, his dark and deep eyes seemed to bloom with beautiful colors like fireworks.
I just stood there stupidly, forgetting to look away, staring at him intently.
At this moment, the beautiful boy bathing in the sun no longer had his usual coldness and indifference. Instead, he looked elegant and peaceful, as beautiful as a breathtaking watercolor painting.
"What's the matter?"
Luo Zihan spoke lightly, frowned slightly, and looked at me silently.
I immediately realized my gaffe, quickly shook my head, and replied, "Uh, no, nothing. I brought the homework assigned by the teacher, and I want to ask you two questions, and then we can review it later, okay?"
Luo Zihan didn't say much. He walked straight to the desk and sat down slowly.
"Where's your homework? Show it to me."
"Here." I quickly put down my schoolbag, took out my homework book, flipped open the inside page, pointed to one of the questions and said, "I thought of a few formulas, but I don't know which one to use to solve it."
Luo Zihan looked at the question, then looked up at me, his thin lips slowly raised and he let out a low laugh.
"What's the matter? Did I solve the problem wrong?"
I opened my eyes wide, somewhat confused.
Luo Zihan stared at me meaningfully, and said word by word: "Yao Qianqian, you have made great progress during this period. Keep working hard. A few days ago, when you encountered similar questions, you didn't even think of using the formula and answered them casually, which was very troublesome."
Look, is he praising me or making fun of me? Hearing the first half of the sentence, I suddenly felt happy and relieved, but the second half of the sentence undoubtedly dealt me a heavy blow.
"Luo Zihan, why are you so awkward?" I looked at him and complained aggrievedly, "Really! Would your tongue get tied if you praised me more? Why did you have to belittle me in the end?"
Luo Zihan was slightly startled, his brows slightly furrowed, and soft waves flowed in his beautiful black eyes, quiet, faint, without too many ups and downs, but with a fascinating magic.
"Okay, I'll pay attention next time."
Huh? He, he didn't lose his temper and refute me?
I raised my hand and rubbed my eyes, afraid that I had seen the wrong person, until I met his cold gaze and the moment our eyes met, I smiled as if relieved.
"Luo Zihan, you are becoming more and more humane!"
As soon as I said this, I immediately regretted it. I can imagine how Luo Zihan would react.
As expected, he gave me a cold look without hesitation, his thin lips tightened, and his cold face gradually lost its warmth.
"Yao Qianqian, are you mocking me?"
"No!" I quickly raised my right hand and swore to the sky, "Luo Zihan, I definitely didn't mean to mock you! When I first met you, I misunderstood you too deeply. After spending these days together, I found that... in fact, you are a person who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. You are smart, wise, calm, careful, responsible, and a friend that people can rely on."
C "Friend?" He looked up at me, as if seeking confirmation of something.
I raised the corners of my lips, smiled and nodded: "Yes! Luo Zihan, I already regard you as a friend. What about you? Do you think I am stupid and unworthy of being your friend?"
"No, I never thought of it that way."
His eyes were as clear as water, with a faint smile flowing around his thin lips. His dark brown hair fluttered gently, making his angular face look even more heroic.
"Luo Zihan..."
My throat tightened and I didn't know what to say.
He slowly looked away, lowered his eyelids, and whispered, "Okay, hurry up and study."
I nodded obediently, quickly picked up the paper, pen and textbook, walked around the desk, sat next to Luo Zihan, and listened carefully to his explanation of the questions.
At such a close distance, I could clearly see his long eyelashes as dense as seaweed, feel his warm and gentle breath, and the minty scent wafting from his hair.
Time seemed to pass very slowly. The study was silent, with only Luo Zihan's deep and magnetic voice echoing in my ears. Unexpectedly, I was distracted several times during the class, always a little absent-minded. But I didn't know why, as if my brain had lost control and was running wild with random thoughts.
"Yao Qianqian?"
"Yao Qianqian?"
"Yao Qianqian!"
Luo Zihan's hand suddenly fell on my shoulder and patted me hard.
"Huh? You..." I looked at him in shock, then gradually came to my senses. "You, what did you say?"
Luo Zihan frowned slightly, a hint of helplessness flashed across his deep black eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Your study state is not very good today, did you encounter something?"
"No, nothing."
I shook my head eagerly and glanced at him guiltily.
Luo Zihan put down the pen in his hand, pushed away the textbook on the table, patted my shoulder again, and said lightly: "Let's stop here today. If you can't concentrate on studying, no matter how many questions I explain, it will be a waste of time."
"sorry……"
Me, I also want to study hard and listen to his lectures carefully, but... damn it!
What's wrong with me?
"Luo Zihan, I didn't mean to be careless. I hope you..."
"It's okay." He stood up, looked out the window at the gradually darkening sky, and said quietly, "It's still early anyway, would you like to stay at the Platinum Hall and have dinner with me?"
Uh? What?
I, did I hear it right? Luo Zihan actually, actually took the initiative to invite me to have dinner with him!
I looked at him in disbelief, and suddenly I felt a light and illusory feeling, so hazy, as if I was walking in a colorful dream, and I was afraid that the dream would be shattered if I was not careful.
"Luo Zihan, I..."
"Don't want to?" He interrupted me coldly, his dark pupils filled with a thin layer of coldness, "Yao Qianqian, you insisted on treating me to dinner last time, I... I'm just returning the favor this time! If you don't accept, then..."
"Who said I don't accept it?" I raised my head, chuckled and blinked, "Luo Zihan, since you want to treat me to a meal, I will unceremoniously choose what I like to eat."
He pushed up his glasses, his eyes gradually softened: "Whatever you want!"
"Oh, that's great!" I shouted happily, and said while packing my schoolbag, "Luo Zihan, is the chef at Platinum Hall an all-rounder? I want to eat French food, Vietnamese food, and..."
“Ding Ling Ling…”
My cell phone rang, and it was a ringtone that belonged exclusively to Min Hyuk.
What's going on? Min Hyuk called me during dinner time?
C Oops! Could it be that he made a mess in the kitchen when he was cooking at home?
I hurriedly took out my phone and pressed the answer button. Inadvertently, I caught a glimpse of Luo Zihan's expression from the corner of my eye. He didn't seem very happy.
"Min Hyuk hyung!"
"Qianqian, I'm at the gate of Dijing College."
What?
I sighed helplessly and held the phone tightly. I wanted to throw it directly at Minhe's head to wake up his stupid brain that I didn't know what he was thinking!
"Didn't I tell you to be aware of your identity and not come here casually?"
"But... Qianqian, I want to see you." Minhe's voice was a little hurried, and there were faint noises and clamors coming from the phone. "I received a call from the company and I have to leave to shoot a commercial tonight, so we won't be able to meet this weekend. Qianqian, I was stopped at the gate of your school, and then... a student recognized me, and now it's a bit chaotic here. I have to leave immediately, but I really want to take a good look at you!"
I could hear the disappointment and regret in Minhek's voice, and my body couldn't help but tremble, and my heart ached. In fact, I didn't want to see him either.
"Min Hyuk, I'm going to see you right now! You, you have to wait for me."
I hung up the phone in a hurry, my eyes were slightly moist and my nose was sore. I grabbed my schoolbag and ran out.
"flourishing!"
Luo Zihan suddenly raised his hand and grabbed my arm.
"What happened?"
I looked up at him, my vision became increasingly blurry, and my eyes were unknowingly filled with tears.
Luo Zihan slowly approached me, patted my shoulder, and whispered: "Tell me what happened, maybe I can help you."
"Luo Zihan, Luo Zihan..."
I was as anxious as a helpless child. I grabbed his hand and told him what Minhek had encountered.
After hearing what I said, Luo Zihan slowly frowned and stared at me calmly: "I'm a little surprised. I didn't expect you to be a fan."
"No, no, Min Hyuk..."
"A willful star like him will probably only cause trouble for the agency." Luo Zihan turned his back to me, walked to the large desk, dialed the intercom, and ordered in a deep voice, "Go deal with the chaos at the school gate immediately, and bring the troublesome star to Platinum Hall!"
Is this how Luo Zihan gives orders?
I looked at him silently, and suddenly an ominous premonition arose in my heart. I didn't know whether it came from Luo Zihan's invisible threat or from Brother Minhe's stubborn longing for him.
The last rays of sunset faded away, and the dark night fell quietly.
I paced back and forth in the reception room of Platinum Hall, feeling anxious, and kept looking up at the door.
However, the silver door was tightly closed, and the figure I was expecting never appeared. Luo Zihan sat leisurely on the sofa, looking down at the information on his laptop. Occasionally, he would pick up the hot coffee on the table and take a few sips; occasionally, he would look up at me, as if thinking about something, but when our eyes met, he would quickly look away and continue with the work at hand.
"Luo Zihan, can you ask..."
"No!" He turned off the computer, stretched out his hand and pulled me to sit next to him, and said lightly, "Yao Qianqian, if you believe me, just wait here patiently, and the willful star you want to meet... He is fine and will come to Platinum Hall soon. Don't you think you have more urgent things to consider now?"
Uh? Something more urgent? What?
I blinked in confusion and looked at Luo Zihan in bewilderment.
"You, what do you mean?"
Luo Zihan sighed helplessly, his brows tightly furrowed, and his eyes became increasingly deep and complicated.
"Yao Qianqian, you have such a simple mind! Whether you are a fan or something else, anyway, that guy was brought to the Platinum Hall in public, and no one knew that the person who wanted to see him was you..."
"so what?"
I still didn’t understand what Luo Zihan meant, and I became more and more confused.
C He suddenly smiled, the slight curve was elegant and perfect, but cold as ice. Such an indifferent smile made me feel a little scared, and also a little heartbroken.
"Yao Qianqian, didn't you understand? This incident might become the headline of entertainment newspapers tomorrow morning. The media who don't know the truth will definitely conclude that the guy is related to the owner of the Platinum Hall."
Ah! I finally understand!
Luo Zihan agreed to my request and sent someone to help Brother Minhe. In this way, everyone would mistakenly think that Brother Minhe's coming to Dijing College was related to the "Four Major Families".
Damn it!
Why did I think of this only now? Compared to Luo Zihan, my reaction was really too slow!
