The Substitute Bride: Indulged by the Obsessive CEO

Chapter 240: Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder;

Something A Singleton Won’t Understand

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Tang Beibei looked at Ruan Qi’s expression and knew that she was still hung up about Song Zhou, so she tried to help.

“Qiqi, if you really can’t let him go, you must try fighting for him.”

“Song Zhou isn’t married yet. He has never rejected you in his actions. Nothing is set in stone. Why do you imprison and limit yourself?”

Ruan Qi looked at her blankly. “Beibei, I don’t know why, but when I’m with you, 1 feel like my entire body is filled with energy. I can always see endless possibilities when I’m with you.”

Tang Beibei smiled brightly. “That’s good. Life is full of ups and downs.

Without the downs, the ups would mean nothing. Keep hope alive. You’ll never know when it will surprise you.”

Ruan Qi shrug her shoulders like she was trying to shake off the goosebumps on her body.

“Stop. You are giving me goosebumps. I’m not used to you quoting motivational posters all of a sudden.”

But she continued with a smile, “But you’re a top student and what you say is always right. I believe you.”

The two besties picked up their pace and saw Song Zhou carrying a big bag, with Jiang Jingchen walking behind him.

Jiang Jingchen was still wearing a black mask, but he had changed into a new set of clothes. He was wearing a dark brown sweater with an unbuttoned black trench coat and tan trousers. The color combination made his straight, long legs look very prominent.

Every girl who walked by couldn’t help but do a double take on him. Even with half his face hidden, he cut a striking figure that made people look.

His noble temperament was undeniable. His height alone would make him stand out in the crowd.

Sensing that his wife was looking at him, he raised his eyebrows, stood still, and opened his arms.

Tang Beibei, who was standing not far away, was also a little surprised to see her husband. When she saw him open his arms, the corners of her mouth curled up.

She saw his light, dazzling and resplendent.

She could not help but feel happy when she looked at him.

She subconsciously quickened her pace and dashed into the man’s arms.

The man hugged her, wrapping his trench coat around her, and lowered his head to rub his cheek against hers.

“Feeling cold?”

“Yes, I’m cold.”

It was windy today, and the winter wind felt like knife cuts on one’s cheeks, bitingly cold.

Jiang Jingchen looked down at her lips, which were a little dry. It was a pity that he was wearing a mask and couldn’t kiss her.

He took out a mask from his pocket and put it on her. “If you’re cold, wear a mask.”

The two of them held hands and were about to walk off when they saw Ruan Qi and Song Zhou staring at them. Tang Beibei cleared her throat and said, “Intimacy between husband and wife means we are in love. What’s so strange about that?”

Ruan Qi looked away but could not help but grumble, “You guys have only been apart for a few hours and you’re already so clingy. Tsk.”

Jiang Jingchen replied frankly, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder. It’s not something singletons like you will understand. I don’t blame you for your under exposure.”

Ruan Qi and Song Zhou were both speechless.

After going indoors, Song Zhou opened the bag and took out two sets of costumes that he had prepared for the girls.

Song Zhou explained, “These costumes will make you feel more immersive. Try them on. If you don’t like them, I’ll find you another set.”

Ruan Qi looked at the costumes. They were playing pixies and needed to look modern. The costumes that Song Zhou had prepared for them were modified Han period costumes made of tulle, which suited their theme quite well.

The only downside was that it felt really cold to wear them.

The two of them changed into their costumes and put on their down jackets. Only then did they feel much better.

“Beibei, Ruan Qi.”

Fu Jin came to find the girls and saw Song Zhou and Jiang Jingchen. He was stunned and stopped in his tracks.

Seeing that Fu Jin didn’t say anything, Jiang Jingchen spoke first, “Is it time already? Can 1 go in and watch?”

Fu Jin chuckled, “Strictly speaking, no, because you guys are outsiders. Many of the performances in today’s auditions are original works, so we have to keep things confidential. However, you are Beibei’s family. If you want to go in, I’ll let you in.”

Fu Jin’s words had always been flawless, but Jiang Jingchen wasn’t stupid and could sense his faint hostility.

However, he did not expose Fu Jin. He had to give Fu Jin face since his wife was part of his dance troupe.

The few of them went into the auditorium and heard someone singing. The auditions had already begun.

It was very quiet below the stage. Fu Jin took out some forms and Ruan Qi glanced at them curiously.

“Fu Jin, are you a judge?”

“Yes, I have voting rights. Whether a performance will be picked depends on the number of votes it gets. Performances with the lowest votes will be eliminated.”

Ruan Qi and Tang Beibei looked at each other. This was the first time they heard that Fu Jin was a judge. No wonder he had such high expectations of them.

However, on second thought, they were already nervous before they went on stage while their peer was already a judge. They couldn’t be envious of such a difference.

A-University was filled with talented students. Not only were the students good at their studies, but they were also good at literature and the arts.

Every performance that went on stage was remarkable and this made the students who were waiting their turns really nervous.

Fu Jin gave the girls their number to go on stage. They were 15th in line.

Before they went on stage, Fu Jin said worriedly, “Beibei, if you’re not prepared, you can do the dance from last time. That dance shouldn’t be a problem for this audition too.”

Tang Beibei smiled. “None of us were happy with that dance. We couldn’t possibly do that again here. If we end up losing, we’ll just work harder, practice more and wait for our next opportunity to go on stage. Qiqi, what do you think?”

“Hmm… We are already going to war. Stop saying depressing things. That will just boost others’ morale and lower ours.” Ruan Qi puffed out her chest in a bluff.

Song Zhou was so tickled that he couldn’t hold it in anymore and laughed out loud. Ruan Qi was so angry that she kicked him.

Song Zhou quickly stopped laughing and made an inviting gesture. “Little warrior, after you to war, please.”

Ruan Qi took a deep breath. She actually didn’t have much confidence so she grabbed Tang Beibei and walked up together.

“Die early, reincarnate early. Let’s go!”

This sentence rendered the others speechless.

Tang Beibei, who was quite nervous, was so amused that she laughed too.

The three of them went on stage and Jiang Jingchen sat in the audience. When the music started, the audience quieted down.

On stage, Song Zhou, who was in a suit, was nodding off at a desk, holding a book.

“Is it true that there are treasures in books?”

His voice was clear and carried a hint of a young man’s longing.

Then, he put down the book and lay his head on the table, like he had fallen asleep.

Meanwhile, the music started and a spotlight shone on the two girls on stage.

They were lying on the floor, moving like snakes. They were twisting and turning, playing and laughing freely.

The music was mixed with the sounds of birds chirping and young girls laughing. It sounded like a large forest where all things grew freely.

The music created a paradise where two young pixies were moving freely under the sun. The flexibility in their waists and limbs made the audience marvel.

Girls who danced had waists like ropes. They could be straight or bent; they could wrap around like climbers or become blades capable of killing without bloodshed..