After Switching Bodies, the Mad Overbearing CEO Takes Over the Entertainment Industry-Chapter 131 - I Want to Be Closer to You
Chapter 131 -131 I Want to Be Closer to You
An entire morning had passed, and Ji Tian did nothing in her classes except pay attention in biology.
She occasionally took out her phone to answer some questions, and after only about fifty, she had already moved up from the ninetieth thousand ranks to the eightieth thousand.
At noon, she went to the cafeteria for lunch, dragging Chuyi along to find Qin Jiangsheng, who could only use his left hand due to an injury to his right. Chuyi quickly grabbed hold of Ji Tian, pale-faced, “Tiantian! Why are you looking for him? I heard he fights people and he’s got a mental issue.”
Ji Tian: “???”
“Who spread that?”
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Chuyi blushed awkwardly, “I heard it from others… And he doesn’t talk at all on the show, he just looks gloomy.”
Ji Tian kept a straight face, “Chuyi, you can’t just listen to rumors. You’ve never even met him, so how do you know he’s not a good person? You can’t just write him off like that; it’s wrong. He’s not sick; he’s healthy. He doesn’t lash out unless provoked; he’s easy to get along with.”
Chuyi was conflicted, but remembered how Qin Jiangsheng was distant towards everyone but Ji Tian on the show; well… she decided to listen to Tiantian.
“I’m sorry, that was too presumptuous of me,” she said, her cheeks puffed up with a look of aggrieved innocence.
Qin Jiangsheng had no friends at school, and Ji Tian could easily guess who was behind the rumors.
And yet he was still the male lead, with such a petty disposition.
Qin Jiangsheng’s birth was not his fault, and it was unfair that the world harbored all this malice toward him.
It was as if they were forcing him to become someone unrecognizable, pushing him to a ruthless extreme, destined to be rejected by everyone.
Screw destiny, she resolved to help Qin Jiangsheng, this tender young angel, thrive towards the light.
She sat directly across from Qin Jiangsheng; he glanced up at her, then at Chuyi who averted her gaze, and continued eating quietly.
Ji Tian found a topic, “Qin Jiangsheng, could you actually try on this midterm exam instead of just turning in a blank paper?”
Qin Jiangsheng swallowed his food before asking, “Why?”
“Because those who improve their scores can move up a grade. Even though I know moving up to the first class might be hard for you, I still want to be closer to you,” Ji Tian smiled, gesturing with her fingers.
“The first class is just one floor away from the eighth class. You’re so smart; if you just pay attention, you could definitely match Bai Tingyu.”
Qin Jiangsheng’s lips thinned, only one thought in his mind: “I want to be closer to you.”
His eyes, tea-colored, fluttered lightly as he slowly said, “Okay.”
So was this him agreeing to study harder?
She nodded happily, thinking they still had a year and a half left in their senior year, then said, “I’ll be waiting for you in the first class.”
It was better to give him a goal to strive for than to let him continue as he was.
Seeing the casual interaction between the two, Chuyi finally felt that Qin Jiangsheng was not as frightening as the rumors suggested.
She relaxed and found a topic to lighten the mood.
She mentioned the study platform and how the school had started betting pools.
Bets were being placed on who would secure a $100,000 scholarship.
She excitedly showed her phone to Ji Tian, “It’s mainly between Shen Zhiyi and Bai Tingyu. Shen Zhiyi said in a live stream that she’d surpass the Academic God within half a month.”
It took Ji Tian a moment to remember who this ‘Academic God’ Chuyi referred to.
There were many names listed, and Ji Tian raised an eyebrow slightly, “The odds are that high?”
Chuyi nodded, “Everyone’s backing Shen Zhiyi, it’s practically guaranteed. I’m going to wait and see before I place any bets.”
And the ‘Milk Disliker,’ who was currently MIA, wasn’t getting any attention; people were even doubting if the Academic God had retired.
Ji Tian didn’t advertise that she had registered an account; instead, she simply remarked, “Hopefully, she can have the last laugh.”
Qin Jiangsheng ate quietly, his gaze contemplative.
After school that afternoon.
Ji Tian planned to go to the bank to get a card, then check on Li Hongjin.
Just as she left the school, she saw Qin Jiangsheng’s personal driver come to pick him up.
His driver dressed flamboyantly and wore sunglasses, his eyes roaming over the high school girls, clearly not a decent man.
Approaching, she heard Qu Rong teasing, “Young master, the girls at your school just aren’t spicy enough.”
Qin Jiangsheng looked at him expressionlessly, “If you want spicy, go to a bar.”
“Are you going? Shall we go together?”
“I…”
“No way!” Ji Tian directly interrupted Qin Jiangsheng’s next words.
Great, the Bai Family sent a scumbag to corrupt Qin Jiangsheng.
She glared angrily at Qu Rong, “He’s still a child! How can you lead him astray? Go home, go home now, and don’t make me say it twice!”
Qu Rong: “…”
He gave Qin Jiangsheng a look: What’s going on, bro? She’s boldly taking charge over you?
Qin Jiangsheng: “…”
He said coldly, “I didn’t even want to go. If you don’t want to be fired, do as she says.”
Qu Rong: “…”
Shouldn’t you be telling her to get lost at this point?
Feeling Ji Tian’s angry stare, he felt a bit embarrassed and thought of a lame excuse, “I was just kidding, the bar doesn’t even allow minors…”
“Let’s go, young master. I’ll take you home.”
Ji Tian was still not reassured, “Send me your location when you get home. If he dares take you somewhere else, he’s dead!”
After watching Qin Jiangsheng’s car drive away, Ji Tian had Uncle Zhou take her to the bank.
As he drove away, Qu Rong was still puzzled, “Young Master Qin, I think something’s off with her.”
Qin Jiangsheng’s brow twitched slightly: “Elaborate.”
“She…” Qu Rong made a weird face: “Does she have a thing for you? Don’t fall for it, these wealthy family daughters are bad news. They love to play with emotions. With my years of being dumped, she’s definitely another love scammer!”
Qin Jiangsheng scoffed, his eyes slightly darkened: “Do you think that’s possible?”
Qu Rong thought for a moment, realizing Ji Tian was the target he was supposed to help Bai Tingyu woo. He instantly felt relieved: “That’s good then. Think of a way to get them engaged. It’ll be good to report back to Ninth Young Master.”
Speaking of Mo Jiu, his gaze fell: “Qu Rong, how long have we known each other?”
“Huh? Three years. If it wasn’t for you introducing me to Jiu, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
His Adam’s apple moved slightly, thinking of Ji Tian, he eventually asked, “If one day, I became enemies with Jiu, whose side would you take?”
Qu Rong, without thinking, laughed heartlessly and denied the possibility: “How could that be? In the whole organization, you’re the least likely to betray Jiu. He said you’re his successor; after he retires, the whole organization will be managed by you. Hang in there for ten more years, and you’ll make it big.”
Qin Jiangsheng’s lips curled sarcastically: “Successor? If you say so.”
Qu Rong didn’t notice his tone and focused on driving.
Meanwhile, after Ji Tian got her new card, she sent the number directly to Quan Jingyou with a message: [One million, lessons start tomorrow.]
Within a minute, the money was transferred.
Quan Jingyou immediately responded: [Sister Tian, my esports dream is counting on you.]
[Sure thing.]
Having her own money was exhilarating; it was freely accessible funds. She had finally achieved financial independence.
As the car stopped in the middle of nowhere, Uncle Zhou was a bit unsure, “Miss, are you sure your friend lives in such a deserted place?”
Ji Tian stepped out of the car and saw a thatched cottage not far away, somewhat unsure herself: “Wait here for me, I’ll go check it out.”
From the cottage flowed a high-pitched mountain song, accompanied by hums. Li Hongjin was lying on a lounge chair, thoroughly enjoying himself. Hearing the noise, he immediately opened his eyes: “Good disciple, you finally came.”
Ji Tian looked around at the drafty spots: “Why are you staying in such a place? Weren’t you planning to drive away that unfilial grandson?!”
Li Hongjin, enraged at the mention, “Right, I was preparing to drive him away, but he drove me out first. I had no choice!”
Ji Tian squinted skeptically: “Aren’t you his master? And you should be calling me ‘Grandma.’ You’re not lying to me, are you?”
Li Hongjin coughed guiltily, being unreasonable though right: “I am… But I disappeared for decades, left the medical scene at its peak. Now, how many people remember me, those old buddies probably are all gone.”
“If it weren’t for my vow to never treat anyone again, he wouldn’t have been so arrogant to drive me out, that unfilial grandson! So, good disciple, the task of making my name great falls to you.”
Ji Tian felt scammed and even had evidence to prove it.
