Rebirth after the college entrance examination

Chapter 198 The Game of the Brave
During their fourth meeting, Guo Xiaochuan explained his purpose.

"Okay, actually I know you. We're the same age, from the same province, and I also studied music. When I was in school, you were the most popular student."

But it really was a coincidence. I had just received an investment, or rather, my studio was acquired by a big boss who wanted to promote his girlfriend and leave everything else to me to manage.

The moment I saw you, I wanted to sign you. Don't worry, if you agree, you'll be the only artist under the company besides the boss's girlfriend.

I'll do everything I can to package it for you.

Upon hearing this, Jing Yun did not immediately respond, nor did she turn and leave as usual.

She wasn't stupid. When Guo Xiaochuan gave her his business card that day, she went online to check it out and found out that the company was indeed an entertainment company that had only been established for a few months.

The owner of this company is the same owner of Guolan Weibo, which has recently caused a great stir in China.

It's true that they are very capable.

Seeing that she was thinking, Guo Xiaochuan knew that things were going well, so he didn't urge her.

The restaurant seemed to have run out of Cantonese albums, so they switched to a light music compilation. Every song was great, but also quite obscure. Guo Xiaochuan, who has a considerable eye for music, was quite surprised and asked Jing Yun about the origin of the CD.

Jing Yun came to her senses and said, "Qi Jiaojiao collected them herself from all over the world. Please sit down, I'll buy you a drink."

Guo Xiaochuan was amused.

Before long, Jing Yun brought over two glasses of beer with thick, fine foam.

"Try it, it's not expensive, but it's an Australian specialty, and locals love to drink it."

Guo Xiaochuan took a sip; the ginger flavor was strong. "Wow, that's good."

Jing Yun curled the corners of her lips: "Bentabao is ginger beer."

When Guo Xiaochuan first saw her smile, it was like the moon appearing after the clouds had parted, and he was stunned.

Jing Yun brushed a strand of hair aside, held the tall beer glass in both hands, lowered her eyes and said, "I have people targeting me in China, which will affect your company."

Guo Xiaochuan shook his head with a smile: "Back then, our little circle also speculated that you probably offended someone. But it doesn't matter, my boss now has a lot of people flattering him, yes, all because of Weibo. What he fears most is someone secretly sabotaging him."

Seeing Jing Yun hesitate, he added, "No matter who it is."

Still not saying anything?

Guo Xiaochuan recalled Xia An's killer line on the phone and immediately blurted it out.

"If the fire in your heart has been extinguished, why wander here?"

Jing Yun stared at him in surprise.

Yes, if she had no desire to pursue her dreams, why would she have exiled herself to this continent isolated by the sea?

She had the best starting point, the best talent, and even got to see the scenery from a high place. How could she be willing to be completely crushed into dust?

Guo Xiaochuan: "You will unconsciously tap your fingers to the beat when you hear good music, and you will be attracted by the way I play the piano. Of course, it is the music that attracts you. I guess you have even tried to control yourself from touching instruments in recent years. But there is still a light in your eyes. I am also a musician, and I can see it these days."

The beer is finished.

Jing Yun said, "Let me think about it one more night."

……

On January 19, students at Binhai University officially began their summer vacation.

The orchestra that went to the provincial capital for rehearsals was all brought back by bus. They had to take a makeup exam for their final professional courses the next day, and then they had to leave again.

Xia An returned to school and met Le Ning.

Le Ning smiled and said to him, "It seems I'm getting in thanks to you. The program was approved, and I'll be performing on the provincial Spring Festival Gala on the 29th of the twelfth lunar month."

Xia An put his arm around her on a bench in the playground and congratulated her.

Le Ning said, "But the program needs to be rearranged, and the Dongshan Conservatory of Music choir needs to be incorporated."

Xia An asked, "Like a concert?"

Le Ning said, "Yes, that kind of thing. So time is very tight. After the exam tomorrow, we will all go to the dormitory of the provincial music academy. We will have to rush to rehearse during the rest of the time."

There's exactly one month left until Chinese New Year, it's really tight.

Seeing her wistful look, Xia An smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll come visit you in the provincial capital after I'm done here."

Le Ning leaned on his shoulder, and the two remained silent for a while, focusing on enjoying the unusually quiet snow-covered campus. Usually bustling with people, such tranquility was rare. Le Ning looked up and asked, "What's the deal with that 'Sister Dafa' online?"

Xia Anzhen couldn't help but laugh.

"Da Fa Jie" is the young girl who spray-painted the Range Rover last night. Her exact name is unknown, but netizens say she's incredibly awesome. So overnight, with her personal appearance and Xia An's backstage intervention, she and her nickname "Da Fa Jie" both became trending topics.

It was the first news story about an ordinary person to trend on Weibo, marking a significant milestone.

Xia An gave a brief explanation, which left Le Ning feeling both helpless and amused.

Finally, I asked him, "Why do you have to create hype for yourself? This kind of thing is... a bit too exaggerated."

Looking at the snow-covered playground, Xia An said, "This world isn't inherently black and white. Although core socialist values ​​advocate that everyone should follow various high moral standards and virtues, the pursuit of fame and fortune is a universal value. It's just that some people dare to do it openly, while most only dare to think about it secretly."

Therefore, the emergence of this kind of news, or rather the emergence of the internet, will inevitably expose the illusion of morality sooner or later.

Weibo is a catalyst for this phenomenon.

Le Ning was still staring intently at him, and Xia An smiled:
"Times have changed. If everyone continues to insist on the hypocritical idea of ​​'finding joy in poverty,' we will only fall back into poverty together."

In the future… no, actually it's always been the shameless ones who enjoy the world first.

Le Ning then asked, "What are you planning to do in the end? If this phenomenon is deliberately publicized, won't wealthy people be afraid to go out in the future?"

Xia An shook his head. "I encourage everyone to pursue wealth and status, but it must be acquired ethically. Just wait and see, let's establish a rule based on this first."

Le Ning shook her head. She noticed a bitter smile in Xia An's eyes and realized his change; he had started talking about righteousness.

Are you doing something that allows you to help others when you're wealthy?

"How could that be? My biggest wish is for my wife, children, and a warm bed."

Le Ning quickly kissed him on the cheek, making no attempt to hide the desire in her eyes.

"You need to study tonight, or you'll definitely fail. When you get back to Dongshan, come find me at the music academy."

Xia An nodded.

At this moment, Guo Xiaochuan sent a text message: [Jing Yun has resigned and will return to China before the New Year.]

Le Ning saw the screen in his arms and asked, "And who is Jing Yun?"

Xia An sighed and told him about Xiaowan Entertainment's plans.

Hearing him openly say that he wanted to promote Zuo You, Le Ning really couldn't describe the feeling in her heart.

It's obvious they're playing the field...

Shameless? Boastful?

Le Ning gave him a cold look and said, "I'll sign up to participate too, just you wait!"

"That's good, one should become famous as early as possible."

Seeing him laughing loudly, Le Ning spat and pinched his arm.

What else can I do? Unless the feelings fade and he disappears one day, I can only let him bully me.

There was a time when she envied Zuo You. Because they were in the same junior high and high school, she spent a long time observing Zuo You, but she didn't think there was anything remarkable about her.

Later, it was Tang Wan.

Compared to Tang Wan, Le Ning realized that neither she nor Zuo You could be considered women anymore.

Through close interaction, Le Ning saw Tang Wan's gentle and graceful nature, as well as her genuine personality—boldly crying, laughing, and seeking love.

In comparison, both she and Zuo You were far too cautious.

Therefore, rather than saying that Xia An changed Le Ning's attitude towards this relationship, it would be more accurate to say that Tang Wan was the instigator.

She learned some of the qualities that women should truly possess from Tang Wan.

Snowflakes danced in the wind on the treetops. Le Ning stared blankly at the ice crystals, thinking: Perhaps it's difficult for Da Fa Jie, herself, Zuo You, Tang Wan, or even Xia An herself to truly have love.

After all, it's a game for the brave; cowards shouldn't touch it.

(End of this chapter)