Chapter 123 - 121: The Tsundere Is Only Sweet Now

Chapter 123: Chapter 121: The Tsundere Is Only Sweet Now

’Another highly talented student who isn’t training with a team but has a private teacher?’

’It was the same with the taekwondo competition last time...’

’Exactly the same.’

Although Jiang Jingshi found it unlikely—after all, even if Zhengran was an all-rounder, could he really be *this* versatile?

’Mentoring one girl, you could say it’s for a hobby. But mentoring two...’

’And they both happen to have such a connection to me.’

Jiang Jingshi looked at the team leader. "Do you know that boy’s name? Do you have any information on him?"

"That... I wouldn’t know, President Jiang. I only heard about this secondhand. But I have indeed heard Jiang Xueli sing. Her talent is quite impressive."

The leader then added:

"Oh, right, President Jiang. Besides Jiang Xueli, because you spent the money to hire some famous singers as judges this time, it seems word got out in the province. Another team has entered the competition. They’re called ’New Star.’ I hear their background is mysterious, and they’re very strong."

"New Star?" Jiang Jingshi wasn’t concerned about that. The only person on her mind right now was Lin Zhengran; her curiosity was focused almost entirely on him.

’It was one thing for her younger sister to lose to him—she was still young. But as the older sister, even though she didn’t care that much about winning or losing, if she invested so much money only to keep losing... it just didn’t sit right.’

"Alright. In any case, for the competition on the fifth and sixth, I want you all to do your best. Give it your all and don’t get complacent. There are two categories this time: one song with the theme of ’Void Spirit,’ and one original composition of your choice. Each of you will prepare two songs. Did you all get that?"

Everyone on the team nodded. "Yes, President Jiang."

Jiang Jingshi pulled out her phone, glanced at the time, then stood up and walked out of the large office. "Meeting adjourned."

The sound of her high heels made everyone a little nervous. Seeing her leave, they all breathed a collective sigh of relief.

After all, though Jiang Jingshi usually spoke in a gentle and soft-spoken manner, her way of getting things done was a world apart from her speaking style.

Whether talking business or training students, she was extremely serious. Her word was law, and she showed no mercy when punishing mistakes.

This sharpness hidden beneath a gentle exterior was perhaps Jiang Jingshi’s most unique trait.

Furthermore, despite having the mighty Jiang Group behind her, she could have simply taken over the family business or chosen a life of frivolity after coming of age.

Instead, Jiang Jingshi had relied on her unique business talent and keen instincts to earn a substantial amount of capital in other fields over the past few years, and had even helped the company secure numerous investments.

As a result, this "young miss" was quite famous within the Jiang Group.

She just never expected Lin Zhengran to appear out of nowhere and dampen her enthusiasm for making money recently.

Back in the Rolls-Royce waiting outside.

The driver sat in the driver’s seat, waiting silently as long as Jiang Jingshi didn’t speak.

The woman sat in the back, her legs crossed. The black stockings tracing the perfect, smooth curve of her calves and ankles were exceptionally alluring.

She found a certain someone’s WeChat ID and added him using an alternate account.

A smile touched her lips, which were painted with a light shade of lipstick.

The friend request note read: Your fiancée

Meanwhile, Lin Zhengran, who was in his bedroom searching for something online on his phone, saw the friend request.

Plenty of female students, both younger and older, tried to add Lin Zhengran, so his phone would get friend requests from time to time, but he usually ignored them.

But today, because of what his grandfather had said, Lin Zhengran actually picked up his phone when the notification popped up. The moment he saw that one word—"fiancée"—

he froze for a second.

’Fiancée?’

’What the hell is this "fiancée" business... First of all, a childhood betrothal isn’t the same thing as being an official fiancé or fiancée. Besides, isn’t my betrothed Jiang Qian?’

’Would she send a note like this?’

Lin Zhengran clicked "Accept."

In the car, Jiang Jingshi bit her lip, a playful "older sister teasing her younger brother" expression on her face as she typed with feigned seriousness:

"Hello, you must be Sir Lin’s grandson, right? I’m your fiancée. My surname is Jiang. You don’t have to tell me your name; let’s maintain a little mystery."

On the other end, Lin Zhengran was completely baffled.

"Hello. I’m free on the evenings of the second, third, and fourth. I might be a little busy on the evening of the fifth, so I’m not sure if I’ll be free. I’m completely unavailable on the sixth and seventh. You pick a time for us to meet," Lin Zhengran replied, getting straight to the point.

Jiang Jingshi thought to herself, ’He’s really direct when he chats.’ She sent another message: "Why the rush to set a date? Since this is a blind date, shouldn’t we at least get to know each other a little first?"

Lin Zhengran: "This isn’t really a blind date... it’s just a meeting. I assume you think so, too, right? We’ll meet once, and that’ll be the end of it."

Jiang Jingshi replied:

"Who says I want it to end after one meeting? Actually, I am genuinely looking for a boyfriend. My family has been pushing me for a long time to meet men I don’t like. They’re all sons of business magnates, but that’s not my type. The boyfriend I want to find is someone I can truly like and admire."

After a minute, Lin Zhengran replied: "..."

Lin Zhengran: "Nice."

Jiang Jingshi found even Zhengran’s ellipsis amusing, but his "Nice." made her actually snort with laughter in the car.

’But if I keep talking, I might give myself away, and he might guess it’s me. A little teasing is enough for today. The actual meeting will be the most interesting part.’

"Let’s just talk about the meeting. By the way, why are the times you suggested all in the evening? Aren’t we supposed to be on a date for the whole day?"

Lin Zhengran: "Let’s just meet in the evening first and see how it goes. Besides, I have things to do during this National Day holiday. I really can’t spare any time during the day."

When Jiang Jingshi saw his message about being busy during the day, she thought, ’It seems my hunch was right. The so-called teacher behind Jiang Xueli must be Lin Zhengran...’