Huayu: Starting with binding the front desk

The two searched several classes before finally finding their glasses in the first-year art class.

After buying the stationery again, on the way back to class, younger students kept cheering them on.

Suddenly, a classmate from some class shouted, "Wang Zhe, when are you and Zhang Jingyi going to officially announce your relationship?"

Her shout caused an uproar throughout the entire floor. Zhang Jingyi felt incredibly embarrassed and ran away, abandoning Wang Zhe.

Wang Zhe didn't care at all and walked slowly. Although he was a reborn person, this was a rare opportunity to show off in front of others, so he had to show off a bit.

He walked the entire school building back to his classroom, which was only a short walk away.

Back in the classroom, Zhang Jingyi's face was still as red as a cherry. She propped her face up with one hand and stared blankly out the window.

Wang Zhe reached out and poked her in the back: "Are you angry? These little brats are just joking around."

"You're only a year older than them, yet you call them little brats."

Zhang Jingyi gently shook her head and explained, "I'm not angry."

"If you're not angry, who are you trying to impress with that sour face?" Wang Zhe shrugged helplessly.

Zhang Jingyi suddenly turned around and glared at him: "This is for you, Wang Dui Dui."

Wang Zhe felt that she was acting strangely today. Was she on her period? Why was she so irritable?

He reached out to tug at her hair, but she shook him off.

"Wang Zhe, I have a question for you."

Wang Zhe awkwardly withdrew his hand; he knew he couldn't afford to offend a woman like this.

"If you don't want to answer a question, I have the right to remain silent."

  

Why don't you want me to sign with Qinghe?

Zhang Jingyi actually wanted to ask a different question, but she gave up before she could say it. There were other classmates in the classroom, and it wasn't the right time to say such things.

Wang Zhe was taken aback; he knew that wasn't what Zhang Jingyi wanted to ask.

Zhang Jingyi did not sign with Qinghe because she listened to Wang Zhe. It wasn't that she didn't want to, but that Wang Zhe didn't want her to sign with Qinghe.

"It's very simple. Signing with Zhou Xun now is more suitable for you than joining Qinghe. There aren't enough resources to go around right now."

"Just do as I said, stay under Zhou Xun's command for now, and come over later when Qinghe has developed."

Wang Zhe continued to use this excuse, but only he knew the real reason.

He paused, looked at her, and asked, "That's not what you wanted to ask, is it?"

"Let's talk about it later. I don't want to ask now."

Zhang Jingyi's voice was muffled. After she finished speaking, she turned back to the front and continued to prop her chin up as she looked out the window.

Wang Zhe's fingers wrapped around the ends of her hair again, without asking why.

Just then, two girls on the stage shouted towards them, "Wang Zhe, come up on stage and sing a song!"

Wang Zhe didn't refuse; it was the day before the college entrance exam, a time to relax.

For many of those present, Wang Zhe will most likely never cross paths with them again after the college entrance examination.

As for Changsha, the place where he grew up, he probably won't return there much anymore, except for recording TV programs.

Xu Ying has already resigned from her job at the TV station, and Wang Zhe had a new sister in March of this year. The whole family moved to Shanghai, but he stayed here because of the college entrance examination.

He went up to the podium and sang "The Wind Rises," but after only a couple of lines, the whole class joined in the singing.

Zhang Jingyi sat in her seat, staring at him intently.

She made up her mind that she would make things clear after the college entrance examination.

Even if I am rejected, I will not regret it.

The college entrance examination ended on June 9th.

When the class organized a graduation dinner, Wang Zhe didn't try to get special treatment and joined in.

As the lunch gathering was nearing its end, a guy looked at him and asked, "How about we go to karaoke later? Wang Zhe, are you coming? We probably won't see each other again."

"Okay..." Wang Zhe had just nodded when Zhang Jingyi, who was sitting next to him, kicked him silently under the table.

Wang Zhe turned his head in confusion: "Why did you kick me?"

"You forgot? We're going to the ancient Kaifu Temple this afternoon to fulfill our vows." Zhang Jingyi looked at him, her smile steady.

Wang Zhe always felt that there was something hidden beneath that smile, and he didn't know when the promise to fulfill the vow had been made.

One female classmate joked, "Are you two together or not? Zhang Jingyi is already controlling Wang Zhe?"

Zhang Jingyi glanced at the person and recognized him as the one who had spoken ill of her. She said firmly, "Wang Zhe is a celebrity now, you'd better not spread rumors."

Seeing her firm attitude, the classmate awkwardly shut his mouth.

She was just a little jealous, wondering why Zhang Jingyi could get so close to Wang Zhe.

Seeing that things were getting out of hand, the class monitor stepped in and said, "Jingyi, don't be angry. We're all classmates, so we definitely won't go around saying things like that. It was just a joke."

"That would be best."

Wang Zhe glanced at Zhang Jingyi and said softly, "Let's go over there now."

In this situation, there's nothing he can say. If it weren't for the fact that he was already famous, he could have retorted like he did when he helped Xiaotian.

Moreover, he didn't want to stay any longer; he was only here today because of their three-year friendship.

However, he still paid the bill before leaving.

On the way to the ancient Kaifu Temple, Wang Zhe asked, "When did you tell me you were coming to fulfill your vow?"

"Just now. What, is that not allowed?" Zhang Jingyi pulled his wrist over and looked at it. The Buddhist prayer beads were still there, but the red string was gone.

She thought to herself: Next time I'll give you one that I knitted myself.

Wang Zhe withdrew his hand and explained, "The red string gets dirty easily, so I didn't wear it."

Zhang Jingyi nodded, then suddenly asked, "Are you going to film a movie this summer?"

There was a movie, and there was also the talent show "The Coming One".

Oh, by the way, the first episode airs tomorrow, remember to watch it.

"understood."

She paused, then asked in a somewhat low voice, "So when are you leaving?"

"Tomorrow morning. I'll go back to Shanghai for a few days first. Come to think of it, I haven't really had a proper look at my sister yet."

Zhang Jingyi felt empty inside; this separation meant they probably wouldn't see each other again until the start of university.

"Do you have any photos? I'd like to see them."

Wang Zhe took out his phone, found the photo Xu Ying had posted, and handed it to her.

Looking at the rosy-cheeked baby on the screen, Zhang Jingyi exclaimed with delight, "So cute! I really want to rub her little face!"

"What's so cute about it? It was all wrinkled and ugly when it was first born."

"All newborns are like that; they'll grow out of it. My brother is like that, and look at your sister, her eyes are just like yours."

Zhang Jingyi stared at the photo, talking much more than usual.

She knew she was just making conversation, or perhaps she was nervous about what she was about to say.

Wang Zhe felt that Zhang Jingyi was acting strangely today, so he reached out and touched her forehead: "You don't have a fever?"

"I'm fine, I'm just a little sad to leave..."

"What, you're already reluctant to part with me?" Wang Zhe's smirk was smug and irritating.

"Who's going to miss you? I'm going to miss my high school life."

The car stopped at that moment, and Zhang Jingyi, without waiting for his reply, quickly opened the door and ran out.

The two first fulfilled their vow in a side hall.

As soon as they stepped out of the palace gate, Zhang Jingyi grabbed Wang Zhe's hand.

"I'm going to find that old monk from last time."

Wang Zhe let her lead him, his brow furrowed in confusion as he asked, "Why are you looking for him?"

He really didn't want to see that monk, and if Zhang Jingyi hadn't dragged him here, he wouldn't have wanted to come to this temple at all.

Zhang Jingyi explained to him, "The master who gave me the Buddhist beads last time told me to go find his senior brother next time I come, the old monk you met. I don't know why."

"So mysterious, are you suddenly thinking of charging now?"

Wang Zhe muttered a complaint, but still let her pull him inside.

The two then arrived at the side door.

Wang Zhe was stunned for a moment. The little monk from last time was standing by the door, as if he had been waiting for a long time.