“Matron Li, normally you do not socialise with people in the martial arts community. What made you invite me here? And you even told me to bring Han Han with me as well,” asked Lao Lao. He could not help but be surprised because Matron Li did not really socialise with anybody. Why did she want to see him and Yi Han?
“This has something to do with the boy named Bai Zhe. I owe him. And he is under the Lis’ protection. The conflict between him and Yi Han—let the two of them resolve it by themselves. You and I will not get involved with it. That’s the reason why I called you here today,” said Li Zhou Ma.
“I agree. Let the children handle the matter of revenge themselves. Are you satisfied?” asked Lao Lao.
“Mm-hmm. Another thing. From my investigation, Bai Zhe was invited by Chen Feng to work in the entertainment industry. If Yi Han wants to compete with Bai Zhe, there are many ways to do so, whether it involves education or work,” said Matron Li.
“I don’t understand at all. Why do you have to put yourself out for him? Is your debt of gratitude to him that great?” Lao Lao rested his chin on his hands, which were interlocked in front of him, and then narrowed his eyes at Li Zhou Ma.
“Well, he saved my life. That’s the reason why my family and I owe him. So, take good care of your student. Another thing, Bai Zhe is now the adopted grandson of Xi Lua, the owner of the number one real estate company in our country. Yi Han, remember this, though your father is powerful, his power cannot compare with that of Xi Lua’s and his friend, Meng Dong’s. Don’t do anything that gets your father in trouble, understood?” said Li Zhou Ma.
“I…I understand, ma’am.” Yi Han clenched his fists tight. Had he really lost to Bai Zhe in every way, whether it was combat, work, or even the power that supported him? Who could accept that?
“Remember this, Yi Han. I’m warning you. The martial arts community has its own rules. Fights, apart from the fights that are arranged by the Sun Moon Trade Association, are regarded as against the rules. Last time, Lao Lao helped you to cover it up. But if there is a next time, the punishment will be death,” said Li Zhou Ma.
“Master, I…I am sorry.” Yi Han finally understood why his master had been that furious.
“That’s enough discussion for today. I have to excuse myself. Lao Lao, take care of your student. I will help cover this up, too. But if people know about it, prepare to arrange your student’s funeral.” Li Zhou Ma left after she finished speaking. Lao Lao could only comfort Yi Han, who had just realised that what he had done could have led to his death. Yes, he was more scared of death than of not getting his revenge.
As for Bai Zhe, he went to the LSA training centre again after school to study acting. But, today, other than his teacher, Feng, he met Chen Feng as well. In class, Chen Feng made him try expressing various types of emotions, which Bai Zhe could do excellently. Chen Feng was pleased and excused himself.
After class, Feng asked him to stay in the classroom. Alice, who had noticed that Bai Zhe was still there, asked to stay and keep him company.
“Bai Zhe, are you really a new agency recruit? Your acting is like that of as a professional actor,” said Alice.
“It’s not that good. I’ve just met many people, so I just remember their expressions,” Bai Zhe explained.
“But Mr. Feng is very pleased with you. I can tell that you are going to be successful at being an actor,” she said, encouraging Bai Zhe.
“How can you be so sure? Have you been in this business for a long time?”
“I’m a singer. But a sitcom came in, so I have to learn acting.” She explained the reason why she had to take the acting class.
“Oh? You are a singer? When I’m free, I will buy your songs and listen to them.” Bai Zhe was interested in Alice’s job. There was no harm to having a look, right?
Alice beamed after she heard that. She then took a paper and pen to sign her autograph and give it to Bai Zhe.
“All right, Bai Zhe. I've discussed this with Mr. Dong and Ms. Liu. Starting tomorrow, you are going to be moved to Mr. Dong’s intermediate acting class because I don’t have anything else to teach you in this class,” said Mr. Feng.
“Understood, sir. Thank you so much for teaching me these last two days.” Bai Zhe thanked Mr. Feng and bowed to him before leaving the room, followed by Alice.
“Bai Zhe, do you want to grab a bite with me?” Alice issued the invitation to him while trying to walk fast so she could keep up with Bai Zhe’s pace.
“No, I have to go home, and I have classes tomorrow,” said Bai Zhe.
“Really? That’s too bad.” Alice was disappointed. She wanted to get to know Bai Zhe because she thought Bai Zhe would definitely be a famous celebrity in the future.
“Qing Qing, you’re still here?” Bai Zhe paused when he saw a familiar woman still carrying around files to deliver to staff in different departments.
“Yes. There are still documents that I have to deliver to everyone here. Are you going home?” asked Meng Qing Qing.
“Yes, I have classes tomorrow, so I need to hurry back,” answered Bai Zhe.
While the two were talking, Alice felt like she had been abandoned and kept out of the conversation, so she had to quickly do something.
“Qing Qing, don’t you have to continue delivering the documents? The staff might all go home,” said Alice.
“Oh, that’s right. Talk to you later. I’m off.” Meng Qing Qing stopped the conversation and continued her document delivery immediately.
Though Bai Zhe kept a straight face on the outside, inside, he was displeased that Alice had interrupted his conversation with Qing Qing, lowering the chances of him meeting Qing Qing.
‘This wench Alice, you interrupted my conversation with Qing Qing. I’ll get you. Hehehe.’ Bai Zhe brought out a laxative that he had made. It was a different one from the one he had used with his parents. This one is in the experimental stage. Thus, it had violent diarrhoea as a side effect. Of course, he swiftly placed the medicine in a candy wrapper. Then, he took out the candy, and unwrapped it to eat it; he handed one of them to Alice, which she definitely accepted and ate immediately.
“I’m off now, Alice.” Bai Zhe said goodbye without turning back to Alice. His face had a smile.
Alice waved at him happily. After that, she did not come to the LSA training centre for 2 to 3 days because of severe diarrhoea, for which the doctor could not find a cause.
One good thing about it was that her skin looked much better, so modelling jobs came in nonstop to the point her manager cancelled her sitcom shooting and focused on modelling instead. This made it so the girl never came back to the LSA training centre again.
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Yi Han: Senior, I’ve been down on my luck recently.
Senior: Should you go make merit? Maybe everything will get better.
Yi Han: What kind of merit should I make?
Senior: Giving away money…
Yi Han: To poor people?
Senior: No, to strippers. They are all juicy. Interested?
Yi Han: Sure thing. When should we go?
Lao Lao: After you make merit with me, Han Han.
Yi Han: Nooooo. Brother, help meeee!!!