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Chapter 165, Section 164: Lin, How Could You Be So Bad? (6K)

When Zhang Jingyi came to her senses again, she heard light footsteps outside the door.

She suddenly got up from the sofa and hid behind the gray curtains.

After completing these actions, she frowned slightly.

When did I become so childish?
She actually thought of scaring Lin Shaobai?!
Forget it, we've come this far, wouldn't it be a waste to back out now?
A few seconds later, Lin Shaobai opened the door and came in as usual.

The room was brightly lit, but no one was there.
At this time of day, Zhang Jingyi would usually be either reading in her study or watching TV.

But the study is dark right now, the TV is on... and no one's here.

"What about people?"

Lin Shaobai gasped and stopped in his tracks.

The scene was so strange, with a hint of eeriness.

I clearly told Zhang Jingyi to wait at home, so why did she disappear after I came in?

He took a few steps forward and happened to notice that the curtains in the distance moved slightly.

At first glance, he thought the curtains were moving because he thought it was a hallucination.

Why are the curtains moving?
It's not really haunted.

"Zhang Jingyi?"

Lin Shaobai placed the things he had bought on the coffee table, and looked around again, finding the gray curtains still quite suspicious.

Only the gray curtain on the far right is a little bulkier than the others...

They've hidden someone...

Okay, even without lifting the lid, we know that Zhang Jingyi is hidden inside!
Lin Shaobai hadn't even gone over yet, but just imagining Zhang Jingyi hiding inside, waiting to scare him, made him laugh without any temper.

Who would have thought that Zhang would be so childish as to hide behind the curtains and scare people?

Having known her for so long, whether at school or at home, I've never seen her still have this habit.

The mischievous and clever Senior Sister Zhou Ye would do that, but Zhang Jingyi... it's hard to imagine.

Lin Shaobai originally thought of quickly opening the curtains to end this prank, but then he thought that since she was hiding inside, why not tease her a little?
"Ahem! Why do I suddenly need to go to the toilet?"

Lin Shaobai deliberately turned up the volume, then went into the bathroom and stayed there for more than ten minutes.

He was leisurely playing games inside, while Zhang Jingyi was hiding behind the curtains, suffering terribly.

"How much longer is he going to be in the bathroom?"

Why don't you ever contact me?

"Could it be that he found out I was gone, but he wasn't worried about me at all?"

How much longer do I have to stay like this?

Zhang Jingyi slowly raised her head and looked at the ceiling. Wrapped in the curtains, she felt a little short of breath.

About ten minutes later, Zhang Jingyi couldn't wait any longer.

She just wanted to play a prank on Lin Shaobai, but the longer it went on, the more she felt like she was torturing herself.

She carefully opened the curtains, but just then heard the sound of the toilet flushing, which startled her so much that she quickly pulled the curtains back shut.

I've already persevered this far, and I'm really not willing to give up until I scare someone.

Zhang Jingyi has returned to her previous state of preparing to scare people.

After washing his hands, Lin Shaobai deliberately slowed down as he approached Zhang Jingyi.

Zhang Jingyi heard even the slightest sound.

Now the two were separated only by gray curtains. Zhang Jingyi held her breath and quieted down; she could even hear her own heartbeat.

The thumps pounded against his chest again and again.

Even though he couldn't see the expression on her face, Lin Shaobai knew that Zhang Jingyi was very nervous.

It seems this girl isn't quite used to playing pranks to scare people.

"Ahem. I wonder where Zhang Jingyi went? I've searched the whole house but can't find her anywhere."

Lin Shaobai pretended to be nonchalant as he spoke.

Hearing his words, Zhang Jingyi, who was hiding behind the curtains, knew that she had been exposed.

He even hid behind the curtains like an idiot...

Oh, how silly.

I'm so stupid.

How could you be so stupid?

Zhang Jingyi couldn't help but sigh to herself.

If neither of them takes the initiative, the stalemate will continue. After thinking for a while, Lin Shaobai finally decided to open the curtains.

The moment his fingertips touched the curtain, Zhang Jingyi jumped out, bent her hands into the shape of tiger claws, and pretended to be very fierce.

"Roar!"

Zhang Jingyi is so cute!

Lin Shaobai didn't speak. He put his hands behind his back and looked down at her with a loving gaze, a smile involuntarily spreading across his face.

After making that frightening gesture for about five seconds, Zhang Jingyi silently withdrew her hand and nervously rubbed the corner of her clothes in front of her.

"I knew you'd already figured out I was hiding behind the curtains."

"..."

"Do you think I'm stupid now?"

"..."

"I knew I shouldn't have played this kind of prank; I'm not good at playing pranks."

"..."

"I also worry that you might find my personality boring, so I'm thinking..."

Zhang Jingyi lowered her head as she spoke, looking incredibly shy.

If she were to go back to the time before Lin Shaobai opened the door, she definitely wouldn't do such a foolish thing.

Not only were they not scared, but they also made a fool of themselves.

You try so hard to scare people, but they just look at you like you're a clown...

It's so shameful!

"Okay, can you say something? Even just cough. Your silence is making me feel awkward."

Zhang Jingyi kept her head down, her voice soft, like a little rabbit that had been bullied.

"You..."

Lin Shaobai looked at Zhang Jingyi, his eyes sparkling with an undisguised smile.

He kept recalling the entire process from when he entered the room until he exposed Zhang Jingyi's prank, and later he realized that Zhang was really adorably silly.

Lin Shaobai shook his head, a low chuckle escaping his throat: "Yes, indeed, I feel that you now..."

Zhang Jingyi didn't dare to look up: "I'm pretty stupid right now, aren't I?"

"It's quite cute."

"Ok?"

Zhang Jingyi was surprised by Lin Shaobai's words. She looked up in disbelief, blinking her bright eyes.

"What did you say?"

"Tsk. Look at you, you've suddenly become a little smarter again. Do you want me to praise you again?"

"you……"

"I said I didn't think your behavior was stupid or dumb at all. On the contrary, I think you're cute."

Lin Shaobai smiled.

Zhang Jingyi blushed instantly when she heard Lin Shaobai praise her.

"I...I just wanted to scare you."

"I know. But it didn't work out, tsk tsk, looks like I still need more practice."

"exercise?"

Zhang Jingyi was puzzled.

"By 'training,' I mean just scaring me a lot."

"..." Zhang Jingyi pursed her lips, but finally couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Is there such a saying?"

"Of course, another thing is that you don't need to worry about being boring or anything like that. I've never thought you were boring. People have different personalities, and you don't have to change yourself to fit others."

After saying that, Lin Shaobai pulled Zhang Jingyi into his arms: "Did you understand?"

"Mmm." Zhang Jingyi slowly reached out and wrapped her arms around Lin Shaobai's waist, hugging him tightly.

"Shaobai, thank you."

A short while later, Zhang suddenly said this.

And just like that, without any warning, this sentence came out.

Zhang Jingyi seems to always like to thank people.

"Thanking me again?"

"Ah...that's it..."

Seeing Lin Shaobai's helplessness, Zhang Jingyi felt at a loss. After thinking for a long time, she decided to hold Lin Shaobai's hand tightly: "Shaobai, I just want to say what's on my mind. Don't find me annoying."

"You're annoying?"

Lin Shaobai pretended to be thinking again; he especially enjoyed teasing the honest Zhang Jingyi.

"Um... don't find me annoying."

"What if I start to dislike you someday?"

Lin Shaobai was joking.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jingyi's pupils seemed to dim slightly, but she forced herself to remain calm and continued to hold Lin Shaobai's hand.

Lin Shaobai felt the pressure on his hand gradually increase; perhaps the joke he had just made had gone a bit too far.

"Um, that, Zhang Jingyi..."

"If one day you despise me," Zhang Jingyi's eyelashes trembled slightly, and up close you could see the shadows beneath them.

"Then just complain about it."

"Um???"

Lin Shaobai was full of questions; he hadn't expected the answer to be so simple and straightforward.

That actually fits Zhang Jingyi's thought process.

"If you don't like me, then so be it."

"Hey……"

"Yes, I'm not wrong. Since you've already had that thought, I guess nothing I do can change it."

Zhang Jingyi's smile was somewhat bitter as she held Lin Shaobai's hand tightly, unwilling to let go.

"If that day ever comes, I just hope you can slow down. Slow down in disliking me..."

As Zhang Jingyi spoke, she seemed on the verge of tears.

Even though it was just a joke, she seemed to be imagining what life would be like afterward.

Lin Shaobai quickly patted her head: "I was just joking, don't take it too seriously."

"So it was just a joke..."

Zhang Jingyi's voice deepened.

"Yeah, don't take it too seriously, I was just joking."

Seeing that Zhang Jingyi was still absent-minded, Lin Shaobai reached out and pinched her cheek: "Hey! Why do you seem so out of it? I already said that what I said just now was a joke."

"..."

Seeing that Zhang Jingyi was still the same, Lin Shaobai immediately picked her up in his arms.

"Eh?!"

Zhang Jingyi was startled by the sudden action and couldn't help but hug Lin Shaobai's neck and exclaim in surprise, her face flushing red.

Lin Shaobai's arms steadily supported Zhang Jingyi's back and knees as he looked at her and smiled, "Tsk, our classmate Zhang should be feeling a bit more energetic now."

After feeling Lin Shaobai's warm breath, Zhang Jingyi felt her heart was about to jump out of her chest, and she even forgot how to breathe.

"Huh? Don't talk?"

Lin Shaobai lowered his head, and Zhang Jingyi shyly quickly said, "Yes. You look energetic. You look so energetic."

"I suggest we do something that will make us more energetic."

"what?"

After Lin Shaobai whispered two words in Zhang Jingyi's ear, he received two small punches from her that were [super shy but full of love and desire].

"Kobayashi, aren't you ashamed?"

……

……

……

A few days later, Lin Shaobai, along with several close staff members and Zhang Jingyi, took a plane to an overseas island.

First, he wanted to film on a small overseas island with relatively few people, and then he went to Pakistan to shoot the music video.

Most people assumed Lin Shaobai was just going to work.

Only those on the inside knew that he had a girlfriend, Zhang Jingyi, hidden among this group. Don't let Zhang Jingyi's introverted personality fool you; she might seem like a homebody who doesn't like socializing and spends all her time at home. She actually loves going outdoors.

Whenever she has time, she travels and explores different places by plane or train.

Zhang loves nature immensely, appreciating the healing and tranquility it brings to the soul.

If she could, she would like to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city and all the gossip and trouble.

But that's just a dream; reality is cruel.

She still needs to earn money and make a living.

I still have responsibilities to bear; I can't just abandon everything and run off to live in the mountains.

While Lin Shaobai and his crew were filming at the beach, Zhang Jingyi was taking a walk alone on the island.

This island is small, but it boasts breathtaking natural beauty.

Because without excessive promotion, it certainly can't compare to those popular and trendy islands.

This kind of traffic is perfect for top celebrities like Lin Shaobai who have extremely high popularity.

As the sun slowly sets, it paints the sky orange.

Zhang Jingyi was a little tired from walking, so she sat down on the beach, her figure blending into the scenery where the sea and sky met.

The sea breeze blew through her long black hair and skirt, making her look as beautiful as a painting.

"Sure enough, after staying in the city for too long, you need to come to a place like this to take a break."

Zhang Jingyi looked into the distance and said.

The only slight complaint was that Lin Shaobai was very busy.

Even after arriving on the island, he still had to record a scene first to prepare for his music video.

"A mojito for my love~"

Zhang Jingyi had heard Lin Shaobai's new song before and couldn't help but hum the most famous lyric.

"What was he thinking? To be able to write this song... Shao Bai is really amazing."

Who's stronger?

"Mom!"

Zhang Jingyi was surprised to hear Lin Shaobai's voice suddenly coming from behind her.

Their unpredictable appearances terrified her!
I was so startled that I even jumped up!

Zhang Jingyi, like a little girl, clutched her chest and took three steps back, almost falling, but Lin Shaobai caught her just in time.

“I said, this is what you call an effective way to scare people. Think about last time, you didn’t even scare anyone and you just made yourself feel exhausted.”

Lin Shaobai let go of Zhang Jingyi's hand once she was steady, and couldn't help but tease her about her failed prank last time.

Zhang Jingyi patted her clothes, a little embarrassed: "What happened last time was a mistake. Next time I will definitely scare you."

"Are you just trying to scare me all the time? Let's try something else."

"What kind of game is this? Don't use such strange terminology!"

"Oh. Then try to toy with me in a different way."

"Isn't that a stranger way of putting it?!"

Zhang Jingyi said, blushing.

Lin Shaobai just liked teasing her, a serious and honest person.

"Okay, okay, then I'll be serious. Let's not scare people anymore. How old are you? Still playing these tricks? How childish!" he joked.

"Um...no."

Zhang Jingyi has a stubborn streak.

"Not yet?"

"I have to scare you, otherwise I'll feel a little resentful."

"How come you're so competitive even in such weird places? Is your academic ambition being misdirected?"

“You didn’t use the wrong one,” Zhang Jingyi said again.

"Alright. Let's change the subject. Tell me, who's better?"

“You.” Zhang Jingyi stretched out her hand, pointed her index finger at Lin Shaobai’s face, and continued calmly, “You’re amazing.”

Lin Shaobai countered, "What's so great about it?"

"I think you're really amazing that you can still write such a beautiful song while you're so busy filming. You're a very talented person."

At this moment, Zhang Jingyi honestly didn't think about any other possibilities.

It was simply a matter of expressing one's thoughts.

But she also felt something was off after seeing Lin Shaobai's strange smile.

"Why...why are you laughing like that? Your smile is making me...making me..."

"How do you like it?"

Lin Shaobai took a step forward.

"Seeing this makes me think about other things."

"Then let's think about other possibilities."

"You...you..."

Zhang Jingyi recalled the scene of the two of them "fighting" at night.

My mind is completely pixelated; non-members are prohibited from watching!

In the setting sun, her little face appeared even redder.

"You... Hmph."

Zhang Jingyi felt that her shyness had reached its limit, and once this limit was reached, it would trigger her hidden proud and arrogant personality.

"I won't tell you."

"Cough cough."

Lin Shaobai shrugged helplessly.

"Sigh, if you don't want to talk about it, then don't. It's not like I can't hear you. After all, as long as you're with me... you'll talk."

"..."

Zhang Jingyi paused, her breath catching in her throat, as if remembering something.

Her mouth opened and closed repeatedly.

I wanted to say something, but when I tried to organize my thoughts, I couldn't say anything at all.

In the end, he could only turn around and head towards the sea.

The waves crashed against the shore, and the setting sun cast its golden rays upon her; at that moment, time seemed to stand still.

Lin Shaobai stood behind and looked on, feeling very comfortable with the scene before him.

A sense of ease and comfort emanating from within.

I've been filming for the past few months and haven't had many opportunities to relax at the beach like this.

"I've noticed that you're getting worse and worse, Lin."

Zhang Jingyi tucked her wind-blown hair behind her ear and said abruptly.

"What did you say?"

Lin Shaobai didn't hear what she said clearly, so he took a few steps forward and asked again.

"Hey Lin, you're getting naughtier and naughtier! Why do you like teasing people so much?"

"Haven't I always been like this? Haven't we already interacted since the beginning of the semester? You should have known back then, Zhang, classmate."

"...At that time, I didn't know you very well."

Zhang Jingyi said honestly.

As long as she doesn't smile, she exudes the air of a serious, studious class leader.

Looking at Zhang Jingyi's photos from her student days, you'll find that she was the kind of student teachers always thought was a good student.

She has a cute appearance, but her personality is not weak; there is always a rare determination in her eyes.

She excels in academics and sports, is also beautiful, and often hosts events, making her quite popular at school.

She's practically a heroine from a novel.

Perhaps after serving as a student leader for so long, I naturally developed the personality of an "old cadre."

"That's true, we didn't have the same in-depth understanding back then as we do now."

"Yes, now we have a deeper understanding."

"Yes."

A few seconds later, Zhang Jingyi silently repeated what the two had just said, then suddenly realized and said, "Lin Shaobai, you're joking with me again."

"I'm not kidding, I'm telling you the truth, we really have gotten to know each other much better now."

Lin Shaobai could barely suppress the urge to smile.

"You always like to make jokes like this. If you keep doing it, I'm really going to get angry."

"Then I won't open it."

"..."

"Ahem, let me try a different approach."

Lin Shaobai turned to look at the vast, boundless sea: "Girl, looking at this sea, don't you have any thoughts? Confucius said..."

"Alright, alright. You should just go back to normal."

Zhang Jingyi interrupted his refined yet subtly flirtatious tone.

The term "literati" is truly fitting for Lin Shaobai in this context.

"I'm so happy to know someone as cheerful as you. Even though you can be a bit silly at times, I feel so happy when I'm with you. It's like I have no worries."

Zhang Jingyi smiled indulgently.

"Really?"

"Of course it's true, why would I lie to you?"

"Hmm... I accept your praise."

"Then, Lin Shaobai~" Zhang Jingyi's tone suddenly became lively and cute. She tilted her head and looked at Lin Shaobai: "Are you happy with me?"

Lin Shaobai stared at Zhang Jingyi silently for a long time without saying a word.

At this moment, the setting sun cast a red glow on their faces.

"Of course."

After a long pause, Lin Shaobai smiled.

"That's good. I hope that in the future, you will believe that all the memories I have with you are happy and joyful."

Zhang Jingyi said in a gentle tone.

At this moment, Xiao Liu, the assistant who was drinking a beverage not far away, was a little depressed.

Why am I always a single dog watching my boss flaunt his relationship wherever I go?

When will I finally accept the fact that my boss is a heartthrob?

He's both a heartthrob and a money god, how terrifying!
As Assistant Xiao Liu watched Lin Shaobai's retreating figure, he recalled how hard Lin Shaobai had worked while filming.

Xiao Liu has been following Lin Shaobai since 2017.

I have witnessed Lin Shaobai's rise from a singing competition show to becoming a top male star with two hit dramas.

Of course, the success along the way wouldn't have been possible without the support and protection of the boss's parents.

"Sigh, having good parents is more important than anything else. A first-tier, second-tier, or third-tier university is not as good as someone else's household registration certificate."

Assistant Xiao Liu started lamenting about life again.

Fortunately, the boss I work for is good; he often gives out red envelopes or something, and he treats his subordinates very well.

In addition to my salary, I also have some extra income.

Meanwhile, it was evening in China.

Zhou Ye took advantage of the weekend to go back to his maternal grandmother's house.

Unable to sleep, she sat alone in the yard.

A faint warmth and humidity filled the air, and a gentle breeze carried the fragrance of new leaves.

It was already very late, and there were only a few houses with their lights on in the distance.

Zhou Ye raised his head, looked up at the sky, and counted the stars one by one.

Fortunately, my maternal grandmother's house has a yard, so if I can't sleep, I can sit in the yard and count the stars.

"Xiaolin, I miss you. I want to see you."

Zhou Ye looked up at the night sky and said.

"Ah, I miss you so much, I miss you so much, I miss you so much~"

As they were talking, they started singing a tune.

Not only did she sing it, but she sang it in a strangely pleasant way.

Zhou Ye straightened up abruptly: "Isn't my singing pretty good? Why does everyone say I sing badly? Especially Lin Shaobai, who keeps saying my singing is so bad it could kill someone. Even if I'm not as good as him, it's not like I could kill someone with my singing, that's an exaggeration."

After giving himself a pep talk to boost his confidence, he started singing again.

He only quieted down after waking his sleeping grandmother with a voice that sounded like it had been braised in his throat.

"Ono, what's that crow cawing outside?"

(End of this chapter)