Classmate Li Zhuangsheng doesn’t want to be reborn

Chapter 715 Interview
"How many brothers-in-law can I have?" Hu Mengke smiled. "Just one brother-in-law."

The girl looked utterly astonished: "He's your own sister's..."

Hu Mengke nodded in agreement: "Yes... Oh right, brother-in-law, let me introduce you. She's my classmate, her name is Mengmeng!"

"Hello, Mengmeng."

Li Zhuangsheng habitually reached out his hand. Meng Meng hesitated for a moment, then gently squeezed it before immediately letting go.

She looked Li Zhuangsheng up and down. Although he didn't have any brand-name clothes, his outfit was alright. However, the rather ridiculous helmet on his head made him look a bit out of place... Of course, this was quite common; he was just an ordinary country bumpkin.

But this country bumpkin is actually Hu Mengdie's boyfriend? That's Hu Mengdie, with millions of fans! Every smile and frown of hers exudes charm, and the men who like her could circle Nanjing hand in hand! Her boyfriend, even if he doesn't wear a full set of LV and GUCCL, must at least be wearing Air Jordans, right?
And he's just someone who rides an electric scooter! Even if I don't expect him to drive a Ferrari, a Maserati or a Porsche would be fine! Good heavens, what kind of taste does this beautiful woman have? How could she fall for such an ordinary person? She's so love-struck!

"You, you're really Hu Mengdie's boyfriend?" Meng Mengyou persisted.

"Well, I guess so." Li Zhuangsheng glanced at Hu Mengke.

Hu Mengdie is, after all, a major internet celebrity, even a star, so Li Zhuangsheng felt he needed to be cautious when faced with this question from an outsider. If Hu Mengke hadn't been so direct, he probably wouldn't have answered that way.

Meng Meng felt that this world was too crazy.

"How did you two meet?"

Meng Meng was utterly astonished; these must be people from two different worlds!

"We went to the same high school."

"All right……"

How foolish! This beautiful lady is so infatuated. She should have dumped this old man as soon as possible and gone to find someone better!
Li Zhuangsheng calmly looked at Meng Meng, whose partner was still a high school student and didn't have much guile; many of her expressions were directly revealed on her face.

Li Zhuangsheng could roughly guess what Meng Meng was thinking at that moment, nothing more than a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung.

However, he was neither annoyed nor angry, and felt nothing at all. He just looked at Hu Mengke and smiled: "Why did you two come out today? I remember your school is quite strict, isn't it?"

"The first and second years of high school were strict, but it's better now; we can go out on weekends," Hu Mengke said cheerfully. "Recently, I heard that a big-budget film crew in Nanjing is looking for people, so I scheduled an audition with Mengmeng. I'll see if I can get a small role, and it'll be good experience!"

"Oh...you mean that 'Eternal Heroes'?"

"Yes, brother-in-law, you know about this too?"

Li Zhuangsheng raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, "Of course I know, after all, I'm an investor." Hu Mengdie must have known about this, but it seems she hadn't mentioned it to Hu Mengke.

It's normal that it wasn't mentioned, since the production team hasn't started filming yet and they haven't even found all the actors.

Li Zhuangsheng initially wanted to directly state his relationship with the production team, but then he thought, what kind of expression would the other party have if they saw him sitting in the main seat during the interview? A mischievous thought arose in his mind.

“I’ve heard about it too. That drama should be perfect for you, after all, you’re still the Star Wish Little Witch!” Li Zhuangsheng said with a smile.

At this moment, Li Zhuangsheng thought to himself, since Hu Mengke had this idea, why didn't Hu Mengdie tell him? If Hu Mengdie knew what Hu Mengke was thinking, she would definitely explain it to Hu Mengke and to him... unless Hu Mengke didn't tell Hu Mengdie about it.

"Oh, that was just a minor villain, not some kind of Star Wish Little Witch at all!" Hu Mengke stomped her foot lightly, giving him a playful glare. "Besides, it happened a long time ago, brother-in-law, please don't bring it up!"

Meng Meng glanced at Hu Mengke, wondering why she was so close to this person. In the two years she'd known her, she'd never seen Hu Mengke speak to a guy in such a tone! Li Zhuangsheng chuckled twice: "Then you can go now. The film crew's hotel is just ahead. Good luck with your auditions!"

Hu Mengke nodded and then added, "Be careful on the road, don't get distracted while riding. And don't get kidnapped by any more bad women!"

"Don't worry, I'm not that unlucky!" Li Zhuangsheng laughed twice.

After saying that, he waved, got on his electric scooter, and rode away.

"Is he really your brother-in-law?" Meng Meng patted Hu Mengke on the shoulder as Li Zhuangsheng walked away.

"Ah."

Hu Mengke looked away from Li Zhuangsheng's back and nodded slightly.

"Wow, your sister is such a nice person..." Meng Meng clicked her tongue.

Hu Mengke tilted her head and glanced at the other person.

“Your sister’s a celebrity now, and she still didn’t dump him!” Meng Meng continued, then sighed heavily, “It’s such a pity, a rich and handsome guy like her isn’t someone you can just find anywhere!”

"Isn't he a tall, rich, and handsome guy?"

"Why are you being silly too?" Meng Meng looked at Hu Mengke in surprise, but didn't seem to care. She said confidently, "But I'm serious, those two are obviously from different worlds. They definitely won't end up together!"

Hu Mengke thought to himself, "He's the owner of Zhuang Sheng Xun Die, you know Zhuang Sheng and Die? They're the fruit of their love! The one that produced 'Huabiao Qiannian' (a book about ancient Chinese architecture), and you're still collecting their cards!"
However, he disliked Meng Meng's disdain for Li Zhuangsheng, so he lost interest and didn't bother to say anything.

How could these two not end up together?

“We can’t be together…” Hu Mengke murmured.

It would be nice if that were true.

Meng Meng nodded vigorously: "If I were him, I'd just leave. If he truly loved your sister, he shouldn't have stopped her from going to someone better! That would be so selfish!"

Hu Mengke frowned and glanced at her watch: "Let's go, the interview is about to start."

“I feel like you definitely have a better chance than me. If you really get selected, don’t forget to mention me to the director!” Meng Meng affectionately took Hu Mengke’s arm.

"Mmm," Hu Mengke replied absentmindedly.

Actually, she wasn't very confident. Although she knew her looks were a big advantage, she was still just a high school student and didn't have much confidence in her acting skills. The most likely outcome was that she'd get some minor, decorative supporting roles.

Of course, even so, it would be great. I'm just afraid of facing the legendary unspoken rules... If only I could talk to Hu Mengdie, she's been on TV shows and should know some people.

Besides, she's so famous online now; with her recommendation, things might go better. Maybe the director will give her some good roles out of respect for her.

But why not tell her...? As long as she mentions it, Hu Mengdie will definitely do her best to help her. Hasn't that been the case all these years?

(End of this chapter)