After We Broke Up, She Started Pursuing Me [Entertainment Industry] 21

Chapter 21

The phone screen was instantly turned off, blocking Shi Hua’s prying gaze.

Zhou Jinsi cleared her throat twice, looked at Shi Hua who had appeared behind her at some point, and said faintly, “What is it? Is there something you need?”

Shi Hua blinked, not understanding why the teacher was avoiding her question. She had a gut feeling that the relationship between her teacher and her older sister was indeed not quite normal.

She leaned forward and placed the book in front of Zhou Jinsi. Tucked inside was the practice test Zhou Jinsi had given her last time.

“Teacher, this is the test you gave me last time. I figured out the last question. Take a look.”

“Okay.”

This question was actually beyond the scope of the curriculum for a third-year high school student, but if Shi Hua could get it right, she would naturally be very pleased. After all, she was her student.

Zhou Jinsi picked up a red pen, her pen tip tracing over the lines of text as she roughly reviewed the question, then carefully examined Shi Hua’s steps.

As she looked, she made some annotations on the side. Shi Hua bent over, her gaze following the elegant, flowing handwriting.

Suddenly, the phone on the side lit up. Shi Hua subconsciously glanced at it.

She didn’t see the content clearly, but she did see the two-character contact name: Shi Qin.

The screen lit up from time to time. Zhou Jinsi was focused on solving the problem, while Shi Hua’s gaze was irresistibly drawn to it.

“Look, this question…”

Just as Zhou Jinsi looked up to explain to Shi Hua, she saw her quickly retract her gaze from the side and look at her, pursing her lips.

Zhou Jinsi paused, then subconsciously glanced to the side as well. She didn’t notice anything unusual.

The next second, just as she was about to turn her head back, the screen lit up again.

[Shi Qin]
: Want to come with me?

Zhou Jinsi froze for a moment, then quickly flipped her phone face down on the desk. She turned her head, looked up, and met Shi Hua’s somewhat curious eyes.

A pure and innocent young person, her thoughts written all over her face.

If she were to find out that her teacher was her sister’s ex…

Some strange thoughts flashed through Zhou Jinsi’s mind, but she quickly suppressed them.

She folded the test paper, gestured for Shi Hua to come closer, took out a piece of scratch paper, and seriously explained the entire problem-solving process to her.

She had only made one mistake, which led to a deviation in the answer, but Shi Hua was gifted, and as soon as Zhou Jinsi explained it, her mind immediately grasped it.

After a long moment, once Shi Hua had left with her test paper, Zhou Jinsi finally retracted her gaze and silently picked up her phone.

Shi Qin had sent her several messages in a row.

: Did you get the invitation from the school?
: This weekend is the school’s 20th anniversary.
: I want to go back and take a look.
: Want to come with me?

Only then did Zhou Jinsi remember that Lin Qi had mentioned this to her a few days ago.

Jinnan University held a grand anniversary celebration every ten years. To celebrate, not only would the school be completely renovated, but they would also specially invite a large number of alumni to “come home” and visit, with the goal of boosting the school’s reputation.

When Lin Qi had invited her, Zhou Jinsi was still considering it, unsure if she had other plans for the weekend. A day later, she got busy and completely forgot about it.

The result was that she never replied, and Lin Qi ended up going with Dong Xiao, who was in the same class as them.

She’s already made plans with someone, so it wouldn’t be too strange for me to agree to go with Shi Qin now, right…

After a moment’s hesitation, and only a brief, futile internal struggle, Zhou Jinsi agreed.

The other party replied in a second.

: By the way, I think I might have left a lipstick in your car. I’ve been looking for it for a long time.
: So, I’ll have to trouble Teacher Zhou to come and pick me up when the time comes.
: [Covering mouth and laughing emoji]

Zhou Jinsi: …

Meanwhile, in an apartment on the other side of town, a stereo in the corner of the living room was playing a popular English song, the melody cheerful and light.

Shi Qin had just stepped out of the bathroom, drying her hair with a towel, and was even humming along to the music.

“Ding-dong~”

A notification sound came from the phone on the sofa.

Shi Qin sat down, opened a can of cocktail, picked up her phone, and looked. Her almond-shaped eyes curved, a faint smile on her lips.

[Blockhead Zhou Xiao Si]
: Okay.
: Where should I pick you up?

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The weekend was supposed to be a beautiful day, but the weather didn’t cooperate. By the time Zhou Jinsi left the house, a light, continuous rain had already started to fall.

By the time she followed the familiar navigation to the building downstairs from Shi Qin’s apartment, the rain had gotten heavier, and the weather was a bit gloomy and cold.

Zhou Jinsi rolled down the car window and looked to the side.

A woman holding a black umbrella was walking toward her through the rain and mist.

The umbrella covered her face, making it impossible to see her features. She was dressed in a youthful, simple style, but her beautiful curves were still accentuated.

Some people don’t even need to show their face; just by looking at their figure and presence, one can roughly imagine whether their appearance is outstanding or not.

Shi Qin reached the car, closed her umbrella, and sat in the passenger seat. Zhou Jinsi looked her over for a few moments.

Bare-faced, wearing a mask. Perhaps because she was attending the school’s anniversary, she was very appropriately dressed in a “college girl” outfit—simple yet stylish.

The car started. As Shi Qin folded her umbrella, she said with a hint of deeper meaning, “I hear Teacher Zhou has been quite interested in my TV dramas lately.”

Zhou Jinsi paused, then immediately realized that Shi Hua had probably told her.

She replied, “I came across some clips on Weibo when I was taking a break.”

Shi Qin raised an eyebrow, her tone lilting. “Oh?”

“So, does Teacher Zhou think my acting is okay?”

Zhou Jinsi thought back. Her expressions were vivid and natural, not abrupt or overly exaggerated. From the perspective of an ordinary audience member, it was naturally very good.

But just as she was about to answer, Shi Qin added with a half-smile, “That kiss scene was faked with camera angles. A faked one is definitely not as good as a real one.”

At this moment, Zhou Jinsi was driving, her eyes fixed on the road ahead, looking extremely focused, but her mind was already elsewhere.

How could that child have been so specific? She even mentioned which clip I was watching…

When she didn’t reply, Shi Qin continued on her own, “An actor’s kissing skills are sometimes considered part of their acting ability. A good kiss scene can make the audience more emotionally invested and immersed in the story.”

“So…” After fastening the strap on her umbrella, Shi Qin placed it aside, her eyes fixed on Zhou Jinsi.

With a smile in her eyes and a light, shallow voice, she repeated her earlier question, “Teacher Zhou, do you think my skills… are up to par?”

“After all, you’re the only one who has experienced it…”

These words were spoken lightly, but they burned in Zhou Jinsi’s ears.

She was so embarrassed she didn’t know what to say to sound proper. A wave of heat rushed up from below, and her face, against her will, turned red.

Shi Qin always loved to tease her like this, and as it happened, Zhou Jinsi’s personality was indeed completely under her control.

Seeing Zhou Jinsi habitually press her lips together and say nothing, Shi Qin’s heart filled with delight. She leaned closer and said mischievously, “I personally think I’m pretty good. After all, Teacher Zhou, you were very passionate that day.”

“You were about to… turn, the, tables, on, me.”

Shi Qin’s voice was clear and mellow, her tone deliberately drawn out, like a soft feather brushing against Zhou Jinsi’s heart again and again, both ticklish and tantalizing.

“But it’s okay. I also really like this proactive Teacher Zhou. Next time we have a chance, we can have another… in-depth exchange.”

Zhou Jinsi’s expression had managed to remain normal, but hearing this, she completely lost her composure. Her face flushed red, yet she hated her inability to refute Shi Qin’s words.

Shame and indignation were unbearable.

All she could do was press harder on the accelerator, and the car’s speed instantly picked up, racing down the road.

Beside her, Shi Qin, successful in her teasing, turned her face away, biting her lip, her body shaking with laughter.

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Today was a day of continuous rain. Although the rain wasn’t heavy, it kept starting and stopping, covering the road in a hazy mist.

But even so, it didn’t dampen the enthusiastic atmosphere of Jinnan University’s anniversary celebration in the slightest. A red banner hung specially at the school gate: Warmly Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Our School’s Founding, Welcoming All Alumni to Celebrate Together.

Zhou Jinsi looked at the red banner and the familiar yet somewhat strange school gate, a wave of emotion washing over her.

The car was parked near the entrance. Although it was still early, seeing the several rows of cars parked in front of the school gate, she knew that many former students had come back this time. It was another grand occasion.

Zhou Jinsi got out of the car with an umbrella and walked to the passenger side to open the door for Shi Qin. Shi Qin got up and smoothed her hair, her movements light and graceful. Zhou Jinsi caught the familiar, elegant scent of rose and her heart stirred.

While Shi Qin was still getting ready, Zhou Jinsi took the initiative to hold the umbrella for her. One umbrella covered them both. Her face was cool and clean. For convenience today, she had worn her silver-rimmed glasses, which made her look even more stern and ascetic.

She was tall and slender, standing next to Shi Qin like a wall, blocking the occasional glances from passersby, but she herself could see very clearly.

The moment Shi Qin looked up, she saw this person calmly looking at her. The second their eyes met, Zhou Jinsi froze, blinked, and lowered her feathered lashes.

She had expected to hear another round of teasing jokes, but Shi Qin just curved her lips and gave her a gentle smile, a very clean and pure smile.

This version of Shi Qin made Zhou Jinsi a little unaccustomed. For a moment, she was stunned, her knuckles on the umbrella handle tightening.

“Zhou Jinsi?”

A voice broke the somewhat amorous atmosphere that existed between them at that moment.

Zhou Jinsi looked in the direction of the voice and met Lin Qi’s slightly surprised eyes.

The moment Shi Qin heard the voice, she raised her umbrella, turned slightly to the side, and put on her mask. But even with her quick movements, Lin Qi still saw her face.

Aha! She had been wondering why Zhou Jinsi hadn’t replied for several days.

So she had a date.

And she had the nerve to say they weren’t in contact.

Lin Qi cast a gossipy glance at Zhou Jinsi, the meaning unmistakable. Zhou Jinsi just frowned slightly in response.

Dong Xiao, who was with her, caught up and walked to her side. At first, she didn’t recognize Zhou Jinsi. It was only after Lin Qi introduced them that she gave a simple greeting.

Then, Dong Xiao’s gaze shifted to the girl standing next to Zhou Jinsi.

Her umbrella was held very low, hiding her face, which made Dong Xiao a little curious. She asked Lin Qi, “Who’s that?”

Lin Qi, who was in the know, quickly found an excuse and led Dong Xiao into the school gate first. Zhou Jinsi’s gaze followed their figures until they were far away, and only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.

At that moment, the phone in her pocket vibrated. Zhou Jinsi took it out to look.

In the next second, she couldn’t help but frown.

[Lin Qi]
: YOU! DITCHED! YOUR! FRIEND! FOR! A! GIRL