After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 235: No Comparability

Chapter 235: Chapter 235: No Comparability

After sending the master back to rest, Yuan Mulin got into his own car, instructed the driver to drive, and hesitated for a moment in the back seat before taking out his phone and dialing his junior sister’s number.

The call was quickly answered, and a muffled voice came through the receiver, "Second Senior Brother, what’s up?"

"Still upset?"

"No!"

"I just asked the master, and he has no intention of taking Miss Jiang as a disciple."

"Really, you’re not just saying that to comfort me, are you? Master has never been so kind and amiable to me before. Today at dinner, all his attention was on Jiang Lingxi. I felt it didn’t even matter if I was there or not."

Facing her closest Second Senior Brother, Guan Ying couldn’t help but vent her grievances.

"Of course it’s true. When have I ever lied to you? Miss Jiang helped defeat Zhang Linxi, so it’s only right for the master to be polite and enthusiastic toward her. But you shouldn’t throw a tantrum in front of the master when there are outsiders present."

The words "polite" and "outsider" finally made Guan Ying feel a lot more at ease.

"Alright, alright, I know I was wrong. First thing tomorrow morning, I’ll visit the master to chat and play chess to cheer him up. Satisfied?"

"Also, the master really appreciates Miss Jiang. Next time you see her, don’t act up like today. Be more cordial."

Guan Ying replied perfunctorily and quickly hung up the phone.

She still couldn’t beat Zhang Linxi in Go, but Jiang Lingxi managed it easily, and since they were about the same age, she really couldn’t treat Jiang Lingxi with a normal heart.

"This girl..." Looking at the phone that had been hung up, Yuan Mulin shook his head with a bitter smile.

Spoiled rotten!

*

In the business car back to the hotel.

Lu Zhengzheng was also talking to Jiang Lingxi about Guan Ying.

"Sister Xixi, Master Shi and his second disciple Mr. Yuan are both nice, but that little disciple of his, I feel, just doesn’t know how to behave."

"In the broadcasting studio, when you were on stage playing against Zhang Linxi, I was sitting next to that Guan Ying. When you won against Zhang Linxi, she seemed rather unhappy."

"And during dinner in the cafeteria, when Master Shi was talking to you, Mr. Yuan was listening and chiming in a bit, but she just kept her head down playing with her phone, and when called, she looked impatient. So rude, I really don’t know how Master Shi took her as a disciple!"

Seeing her indignant expression, Jiang Lingxi couldn’t help but laugh, "Do you really think I’m universally beloved?"

"Absolutely!"

"The only one I’m actually close with is Master Shi," Jiang Lingxi said lightly. "As for his two disciples, just don’t worry about them."

Even Lu Zhengzheng could sense the hostility from Guan Ying towards her, so how could she not feel it?

But she truly didn’t care much and was too lazy to mind.

Guan Ying’s pride came from her talent in Go, but to her, that talent was utterly insignificant.

Having never cared in the first place, why would she start now?

Seeing that Lu Zhengzheng still seemed a bit indignant on her behalf, she added, "Guan Ying with her personality, she’s bound to stumble sooner or later."

Coincidentally, just as Master Shi got home, before going to bed, he chatted with his old wife, saying something similar to what Jiang Lingxi said, "Xiao Ying, I noticed her high talent in Go back then. She’s young and a girl, so inevitably, I spoiled her more than the other disciples. But today... with her personality, she’s bound to suffer a big loss sooner or later!"

"What are you worried about at this age? Let kids face setbacks and learn from them; they’ll know to change."

"Let’s hope so."

*

After some counsel, Lu Zhengzheng finally was no longer fuming over Guan Ying.

Jiang Lingxi took a call from Xu Ling’an.

"Hm, we’re on the way. We should be at the hotel in about half an hour. Get some rest early, tomorrow the crew is filming in Wanchao Street, we’ll have to wake up even earlier than usual."

After Jiang Lingxi hung up, Lu Zhengzheng quietly remarked, "An’an is even younger than Guan Ying, yet she’s a top scorer from the college entrance exam sought after by a top university, and I’ve never seen An’an prideful. I bet Guan Ying doesn’t want to play Go against you because she’s afraid of losing to you."

Jiang Lingxi listened and simply replied, "Don’t compare her to An’an."

Lu Zhengzheng froze for a moment, then nodded fervently, "I just said the wrong thing. There’s indeed no need to compare her to An’an."

Back at the hotel, Lu Zhengzheng put down her bag and headed straight to the bathroom, planning to fill the tub for a bath to help Sister Xixi relieve fatigue. However, when she reached the tub, she found it already filled.

She quickly turned and went out, "Sister Xixi, the water in the tub..."

Jiang Lingxi picked up a glass of sweet milk and glanced at the note pressed under the cup. She opened the lid, took a sip, and replied, "An’an was here earlier, she filled the tub. Look, she prepared sweet milk for you too."

Tasting the sweet milk, Lu Zhengzheng felt a sudden sense of crisis.

The rain in Imperial City lasted all night. After finishing her sweet milk and soaking in a comfortable warm bath, Jiang Lingxi slept soundly, listening to the pitter-patter of rain outside.

Even when awakened by her phone alarm at dawn, her spirits remained high.

"The weather is really nice today."

"After such heavy rain, it finally doesn’t feel as hot as the past few days."

"Just in time for these two days of mostly outdoor scenes, no need to worry about heatstroke."

Before heading to shoot in Wanchao Street, makeup and styling needed to be done in advance. By the time they were ready to leave, the sky had fully brightened.

Cars carrying crew members and equipment set off grandly, heading towards the morning light.

As Jiang Lingxi was about to board with her headpiece secured, she was called by He Zhu, who jogged over.

"Miss Jiang, Mr. Shen requests your presence." Sensing the gazes around, he quickly added, "To run through the scenes on the way."

Jiang Lingxi turned to wave at Lu Zhengzheng and Xu Ling’an behind her, "You two get in the car, we’ll meet up at Wanchao Street."

She knew in her heart that there was no need to run through scenes with Shen Yunqing; he probably had another reason for calling her over.

If it involved what Wu Jue was investigating, it wouldn’t be suitable for Lu Zhengzheng and Xu Ling’an to overhear.

Watching the two obediently board the car, Jiang Lingxi turned to follow He Zhu onto the RV.

Technically, she was the only one entering the carriage, as He Zhu, after inviting her, went around to the front cabin to drive.

The cool weather meant no need for air conditioning in the RV; instead, the sunroof was opened. As the vehicle began moving, a gentle breeze blew in through the sunroof.

Jiang Lingxi no longer needed to be particularly cautious with her headpiece. She could even jump around the cabin without worry.

But as she took a good look at Shen Yunqing’s costume today, she couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

Today’s look for her was a white brocade robe, dressed as a wealthy young master for an incognito visit.

Shen Yunqing was playing her attendant, so naturally, he wasn’t in a purple official’s robe but in a sleek and professional black guard’s uniform. Yet this guard outfit was vastly different from the bulk costumes given to extras, as it was worn by the male lead.

Compared to the billowing sleeves and grandeur of the official and brocade robes, this black guard uniform with dark patterns, which accentuated the figure, showcased Shen Yunqing’s broad shoulders and narrow waist perfectly.

And paired with that face...

Why hadn’t she thought of having this guy serve as a personal guard in her past life?

Not to mention anything else, at least it’s pleasing to the eye!

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