After their confessions were rejected, they regretted it for the rest of their lives.

Why are you making that "life is over" face?

Xia Weichan had feathers plucked from an owl the night before hanging in front of her car.

He watched as Zhou Juzi sat in the car, fastened her seatbelt, and leaned back completely, staring blankly at the roof.

Fine beads of sweat still clung to his face.

It only took three minutes from hanging up the phone after leaving the dormitory to reaching the east gate of the campus.

This guy has exceptionally high physical fitness.

"what?"

Zhou Juzi slightly turned her head to look at Xia Weichan, who was driving beside her. To be fair, his profile was quite pleasing to the eye...

But this wasn't the time to think about that; her peach-blossom eyes narrowed slightly.

"Didn't you hear that too? I told Liang Na the day before yesterday that I didn't want to date during my four years of college."

"Well, now that I've said that, you're... uh, my boyfriend."

"What's wrong? Don't you like this kind of relationship?"

Xia Weichan's sudden words made Zhou Juzi immediately sit up straight, exhale, and her eyes darting around.

"I wouldn't say I hate it... On the contrary, I should thank you for everything you've done... It's just that I'm a little unaccustomed to it."

Hearing the girl's somewhat deliberate voice, Xia Weichan pulled her hand out and handed her a wet wipe that smelled of alcohol.

"Wipe the sweat off your face. Also, be natural when you're with me. We're not in a superior-subordinate relationship. On the contrary, a good guitarist can have a somewhat eccentric personality, but he must never be timid, understand?"

"...Understood."

Don't furrow your brows!

"oh oh!"

......

After driving for more than ten minutes, the car stopped in front of the Kingfisher Performing Arts Company.

Zhou Juzi looked out the car window at the brand-new building that seemed to gleam in the sunlight.

His expression was inevitably somewhat dazed.

She had thought that after that rare opportunity, she wouldn't have another chance to stand in front of an entertainment company anytime soon.

But now...

"Is your leg okay?"

"No! No problem."

Zhou Juzi quickly got out of the passenger seat.

Even now, she still has some inexplicable feelings for Xia Weichan.

It's not so much fear as a natural human instinct to feel awe towards the unknown.

Xia Weichan belongs to that "unknown," and Zhou Juzi cannot understand his behavior.

Xia Weichan looked at the startled girl, then at her legs, and said with a somewhat helpless expression:

"I'm simply asking if you weren't tired after running so far yesterday at noon, walking around on campus, and then running all the way here this morning?"

"I exercise quite a lot normally."

The sudden concern made Zhou Juzi a little embarrassed. She shook her head and patted her thighs with both hands.

"It's alright... thank you for your concern."

And it's somewhat magical.

Being next to Xia Weichan, her morning sleepiness inexplicably disappeared, and even her body felt much lighter...

"That's good. I'm telling you beforehand, the first day might be a bit challenging for you."

"It's okay..."

At that moment, a middle-aged woman in a black shirt walked down the steps. She was well-maintained, and time had left few traces on her face.

"Yo!"

After greeting everyone, Le Yi immediately turned her gaze to Zhou Juzi, looking her up and down before nodding, satisfied with the girl's appearance.

Her gaze returned to Xia Weichan.

"His appearance has been unmatched in recent episodes, and judging from his fingers, he definitely looks like he can play something."

"Who is this?"

The undisguised scrutiny made Zhou Juzi extremely uncomfortable.

"This is the chief trainee officer, who is mainly in charge of selecting trainees," Xia Weichan explained to the girl next to her.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Juzi immediately straightened her back and tried to appear as natural as possible.

She bowed very formally.

"Hello, my name is Zhou Juzi, and I'm a new trainee!"

Le Yi narrowed her eyes and smiled: "Didn't Xia Weichan tell you? Be natural when you meet anyone."

"As I said, newcomers naturally need an adjustment period."

Xia Weichan took a step forward, blocking most of Zhou Juzi's view, and said with utmost seriousness:

"I intend to train her to be as talented as Tsuruo Kurimaki."

"Oh?"

Looking into Xia Weichan's eyes, Le Yi realized that the other woman was really not joking.

"Are you so sure about her talent? Kotsuru is a miracle that is almost impossible to replicate. It not only requires a genius, but also someone like your brother."

"How can we not give it a try?"

"what?"

Looking at Xia Weichan's confident smile, Zhou Juzi felt a little dizzy.

If he were talking about a moderately famous celebrity, I might not have thought he was joking.

Kurumaki Tsuruo?

real or fake?

Her songs were even played on repeat at clothing stalls in the small town.

I just hope Xia Weichan doesn't say such things in front of Kurijuu Tsuruo, otherwise Zhou Juzi feels a little embarrassed for him.

The next moment, Xia Weichan seemed to realize that her words were somewhat inappropriate.

"It doesn't necessarily have to be compared to Tsuruo Kurimaki."

"Phew~" Zhou Juzi let out a sigh of relief.

"Even someone of Ke Yuexuan's height could..."

"..."

Seeing the smile on Xia Weichan's lips, Zhou Juzi's lips parted slightly, but quickly closed...

He's mentally ill.

Yet another person she could never reach.

Ke Yuexuan won the Golden Award for Acting last year, didn't she?

The movies she starred in were so popular back then that Zhou Juzi often heard her classmates discussing the plot and casting.

Even though she has retired now, her popularity has not diminished in the slightest.

He followed silently behind the two of them.

Although Xia Weichan could easily obtain trainee contracts, and might actually have some connections, Zhou Juzi still didn't trust what he said.

Even at her most imaginative and naive, the girl never imagined she would become a nationally renowned figure...

What exactly does Xia Weichan possess that allows him to utter such boastful words while maintaining a calm and confident smile?

It's as if I can really see my future...

"It seems outrageous, doesn't it?"

At this moment, Le Yi, who had been walking alongside Xia Weichan, slowed her pace to be level with Zhou Juzi and whispered something to her:

"He is Xia Weiyu's younger brother. You might not know him if I say that, but if I say that his older brother is the producer of Kurimaki Tsuruo, you should understand."

"Huh?!"

what?

What?

Immediately afterwards, the girl's eye twitched, and for a moment she found it difficult to control her facial expression.

"I thought Xia Weichan had told you about this."

Looking at the other person's reaction, Le Yi asked with some curiosity:

What is your relationship with him?

The sudden question made Zhou Juzi's gaze wander. Looking at Xia Weichan walking ahead, she pursed her lips.

"They're probably... in a romantic relationship."

"Wow?"

This time, it was Le Yi's turn to look a little dazed.

Then, as if she had discovered something interesting, she took two steps to Xia Weichan's side and gave her an aunt-like smile:

"In some ways, you're much better than your brother."

"..."