Classmate Li Zhuangsheng doesn’t want to be reborn

Chapter 720 Wuyi
"Only you?"

Li Xiuyu entered, his eyes slightly puzzled as he walked into the office.

"Ah, yes." Li Zhuangsheng tried his best to remain calm.

Li Xiuyu's eyes swept across Li Zhuangsheng's face, then glanced indifferently at the desk.

"Oh, I see." Li Xiuyu laughed inexplicably.

"What's wrong?" Li Zhuangsheng pretended to be stupid.

“I’m fine now, let’s go home,” Li Xiuyu said.

"Oh, okay, then you go wait for me in the car. The animation team has a few files they need me to look at, it'll be quick." Li Zhuang clicked the mouse pretending to be serious.

"Okay." Li Xiuyu nodded, then suddenly asked, "Hey, have you seen any mice?"

"Is there a rat in the company?"

"Yeah, what a huge rat! I wonder which ditch it crawled out of... I saw her come in, but where did she go?"

Li Zhuangsheng's expression changed slightly; he knew that Li Xiuyu had seen through him.

It hurts, it hurts... Don't bite, don't bite...

"You really didn't see the mouse?" Li Xiuyu asked, his eyes wide.

"I didn't see it!" Li Zhuangsheng shook his head in anguish. "Go to the car... and wait for me!"

"If you didn't see it, then forget it." Li Xiuyu sighed. "That rat is sneaky, shameless, and capable of anything! You'd better be careful."

"Li Xiuyu!" Li Zhuangsheng screamed, "Please, stop talking, get out..."

If you keep talking, the Li family line will end because of you!
"Alright, alright, I'm leaving now~" Li Xiuyu turned around with a smile, pretending to leave, but turned back with a smile when he reached the door. "Oh right, I've been reading the Book of Songs recently, and there's a poem about rats in it. What's it called again? 'Look at the rat, it has skin; but man has no manners. If man has no manners, what is the point of living?'"

Li Zhuangsheng clenched his fists, his face was pale, and he gasped for breath.

"...I didn't insult you!"

As soon as Li Xiuyu closed the door, Li Zhuangsheng immediately dragged Hu Mengdie out, his face contorted with pain.

You shouldn't take your anger out on me!

Hu Mengdie stood up with a cold expression, suddenly kissed Li Zhuangsheng on the lips, and then wiped her mouth.

Not a word was spoken.

"Ouch..." Li Zhuangsheng curled up and cried out in pain, "Don't pay attention to her, she's just mean-spirited, just pretend you didn't hear her!"

"You think I'm shameless?" Hu Mengdie's tone was icy. "Yes, you are quite shameless. I definitely won't do it again!"

"No... why are you angry with me..." Li Zhuangsheng rubbed his hands painfully, and the pain subsided slightly.

"Why didn't you say anything when she insulted me!"

"Give me a chance to speak!"

Li Zhuangsheng sighed, thinking to himself, "I haven't even opened my mouth yet and you've already bitten me. How can I possibly say anything!"

"Hmph!" Hu Mengdie snorted coldly and quickly left the office. "Hey, have you thought about moving?" Li Zhuangsheng called out from behind her.

Hu Mengdie glanced at her coldly, without any reaction.

Today, I really tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead. Li Xiuyu, you bastard... you deliberately tricked your brother! Li Zhuangsheng lay on the table for a while before he was finally able to stand up and limp away.

Many more days passed, and Hu Mengdie, of course, didn't move. But Hu Mengke, on the other hand, asked the school for a long leave of absence, citing filming as the reason. Since the film crew provided a certificate, the school readily approved it.

After leaving school, Hu Mengke lived with Hu Mengdie. The production team hired teachers from the Shanghai Theatre Academy and Nanjing University of the Arts to coach the young actors, and Hu Mengke, as the female lead, naturally received the most attention; she was reportedly very busy every day.

As time went by, most of the roles were already in place, but some important roles still couldn't be finalized, especially the most crucial male lead. Director Zhu and Assistant Director Hou had their eyes on many actors, but their performances consistently failed to gain Li Zhuangsheng's approval, leaving the two quite frustrated.

Everything is ready now, except for the final push. Therefore, they specifically sought out Hu Mengke, hoping he could persuade Li Zhuangsheng not to be too picky about casting the lead role.

What young movie star is there in this world?
After another day of interviews, Li Zhuangsheng had a rare meal with the Hu Mengdie sisters.

Hu Mengke's condition didn't change much. Looking at the two sisters, Li Zhuangsheng felt they looked more and more alike. Actually, they didn't look very similar; unless they were twins, sisters rarely looked so alike.

However, Hu Mengke's words and actions are indeed resembling those of Hu Mengdie... as if, imitating her?

"Brother-in-law, did you tell my sister on me?" Hu Mengke said with a smile, her voice tinged with a hint of teasing.

"What did I complain about?" Li Zhuangsheng tilted his head.

Hu Mengke raised her head: "Did you tell my sister that I'm in a relationship?"

Li Zhuangsheng quickly denied it: "Hey, hey, hey, I didn't say that. I just told your sister that you seemed a little down, like you broke up with your boyfriend or something happened. Hu Mengdie, don't tell anyone!"

Hu Mengdie looked up and smiled: "How did I complain about you? I just asked Mengke about it after hearing what you said. Didn't you tell me to take care of her?"

"Yes, so what's going on?" Seeing this, Li Zhuangsheng stopped hiding his intentions and asked with concern, "Mengke, there are no outsiders here today, just the three of us. If anything happens, just tell me. Although I, your brother-in-law, am not all-powerful, I can definitely help you!"

"Brother-in-law—what's wrong?" Hu Mengke chuckled, looking at Li Zhuangsheng tilting his head. "Why are you always so worried about me! I'm fine. I'm not dating anyone, no classmates are bullying me, and no teachers are bullying me. Only my sister sometimes bullies me. Are you going to avenge me?"

"This... how could I dare?" Li Zhuangsheng laughed as well. "There's nothing I can do if your sister bullies you."

Hu Mengke shook his head and sighed, "Brother-in-law, you're actually afraid of your wife? I'm really disappointed in you. If I were as rich as you, I'd divorce her in a heartbeat if she dared to glare at me!"

Hu Mengdie frowned and slapped Hu Mengke: "Eat your food and stop talking nonsense!"

"How could I dare? Your sister is the real boss of Zhuang Sheng Xun Die now," Li Zhuang Sheng joked. "If she wanted to, she could sideline me and kick me out of the company in a heartbeat!"

"I don't have that ability," Hu Mengdie teased. "But kicking you out of the company would actually suit your wishes, wouldn't it? Anyway, your mind isn't on Zhuangzi seeking butterflies anymore!"

"It's a little sour," Hu Mengke said with a smile.

“She’s blaming me; she’s been thinking about ‘Eternal Heroes’ lately,” Li Zhuangsheng said with a smile.

Hu Mengke then seized the opportunity to ask, "Oh, by the way, brother-in-law, when will our drama start filming?"

Li Zhuangsheng sighed: "Well, the key is that we haven't found the right lead actor yet."

Hu Mengke blinked: "If this drags on any longer, we might not be able to start filming until winter. I heard all the leather cases are already finished. How about you lower your requirements a little?"

(End of this chapter)