This humble Taoist priest wants to take the college entrance exam.

Chapter 247 The Taoist Master Went to a Different Class
Due to the time constraints of a skit, the script is quite short and concise, focusing on humor and a high density of jokes.

Many lines and jokes don't seem funny when you just read the script, but they become hilarious when combined with the atmosphere on set and the actors' exaggerated expressions.

Chen Shi'an had never written a script before, but he had made a special effort to learn about it during this period. With Wen Zhixia's original draft, he made some minor modifications to it.

There weren't many changes to be made, and Chen Shi'an finished revising the script in the afternoon, which took only one Chinese class period.

"Squad leader, take a look and see what you think of this version?"

Lin Mengqiu took the notebook from his hand and looked down to read it.

[Character: Lin Mengqiu - A high school student at Yunqi No.1 High School in 2023, class monitor, good at summarizing, calm, and often seriously reveals a joke...]
Looking at the new character design Chen Shi'an created for her, the girl blinked and then looked at the rest of the plot.

Although she and Fanren Chan had roughly equal screen time, at least the balance between the characters wasn't as messed up as in the original version, where even Xu Zihan, her deskmate from 30 years ago, had a few lines.

"can."

Lin Mengqiu nodded, finally satisfied.

"Okay, I'll take it over and show it to the others later."

During the break between classes, Chen Shi'an showed the revised script to Qiu Yufu and Xu Zihan, who were standing nearby.

Zihan was both excited and touched!
"Master Dao! We're deskmates?! You're really taking good care of me!"

"Um... Zihan, do your best!"

"That's for sure!"

Xu Zihan is quite satisfied with his role. He has the opportunity to appear on screen throughout the entire film, doesn't have to memorize many lines, and most importantly, it showcases his excellent quality of loving to learn!

Just by going up on stage and hanging around, you can get souvenirs and prizes. When will it be my turn to have such a good deal?

It's true that Master Dao is considerate of his buddies!

After showing the revised script to Xu Zihan and Qiu Yufu, Chen Shian then took it to Wen Zhixia.

With a little time left during the break, Chen Shi'an went up the stairs to the fourth floor and arrived at the corridor outside Class 11's classroom.

Wen Zhixia often visits other classes, but this is the first time Chen Shi'an has come upstairs to visit other classes.

As a big celebrity at school, he was recognized wherever he went.

"Master Dao, what are you doing up here?"

"Chen Shi'an, are you looking for our Zhizhi?" He Yeye and Shen Yatong asked as they returned from the restroom together.

"Ah."

"Then we'll go call her for you!"

"It's okay, I saw her."

Class 11 recently changed seats, and Wen Zhixia, like Lin Mengqiu, is now sitting in the first group by the corridor window.

Chen Shi'an spotted her immediately, her back to the window, chattering away with her deskmate Xiao Yan.

It was unclear what they were talking about, but the two girls seemed to be having a great time. Wen Zhixia's chair was spun sideways, with her little legs resting on the chair's crossbar. She hugged her legs and curled up into a ball, covering her mouth and giggling when she got to the parts she was talking about.

Chen Shi'an quietly walked over.

Her window was open, and Yao Jingyan, who was sitting in front of her, could see Chen Shi'an outside the window at a glance.

"Know, know, know, know, know...! Your family... Chen Shi'an came up to find you!"

"what?"

Seeing Xiaoyan's serious expression, Wen Zhixia was not quite convinced, but she still turned her head back.

Looking out the window, there was nothing there; there was no sign of any Taoist priest.

"Oh! Xiaoyan, you lied to me again!"

"Really! He hid behind the wall! Look, look...! He's come out again!"

Only by using the 'Taoist priest' could Wen Zhixia be fooled twice. The girl couldn't help but turn around again, but the window behind her was still empty, and she couldn't see even a hair of a Taoist priest.

"Aaaaah! You dared to lie to me! I'll scratch you to death!"

"Really! Zhizhi! You have to believe me! Really! I'd be a dog if I lied to you!"

"You're a dog anyway."

"Look again! Look again! He really is standing by the window!"

"Trying to lie to me a third time?"

"Wow, it really is..."

Xiaoyan was exhausted, having been inexplicably drawn into the two's hide-and-seek game.

Seeing how convincingly Xiaoyan acted this time, Wen Zhixia finally couldn't help but turn around and look a third time—

In her field of vision, Chen Shi'an appeared as if by magic outside the corridor window of Class 11, looking at her with an expression that seemed unable to suppress his laughter.

The afternoon sun slanted into the classroom from behind him, casting a halo around his school uniform and profile.

Their eyes met, and Wen Zhixia was stunned for a while before exclaiming in surprise:

"Taoist priest! What are you doing up here!"

"Just now."

"Xiaoyan kept lying to me that you were here! I didn't expect you to actually come!"

"Yes, I just arrived."

"I knew Xiaoyan was lying to me."

Xiaoyan: "???"

Hello! !

You'd rather believe I'm lying to you than believe your Taoist priest is deliberately hiding to tease you, right?!
The chair that was originally facing Xiaoyan suddenly turned 180 degrees with a series of clicks. Wen Zhixia happily turned the chair around and leaned against the window to talk to the Taoist priest outside.

"Taoist priest, what brings you here?"

"I'm showing you the script."

"...Huh? You fixed it so quickly!"

"Okay, take it and have Xiaoyan and the others take a look. The class monitor, Yufu, and Zihan have all seen it and think it's fine."

"Okay, I'll look at it later." Wen Zhixia took the script from Chen Shi'an, then handed it to Xiao Yan to read first, while she herself was busy talking to Chen Shi'an, who rarely came upstairs.

After all, this was the first time Chen Shi'an had come to visit her in her class outside of class hours. It was a strange feeling to see him in her own class, and many classmates were giving her ambiguous looks, which made the girl's heart pound.

Unfortunately, the break between classes was short, and we had only been chatting for a short while when the bell rang to signal the start of class.

"Class is starting, let's go."

"Okay, goodbye, Taoist priest."

Chen Shi'an went downstairs, and Wen Zhixia reluctantly turned her head to look in the direction he went.

"Hey, stop looking! If you don't know better, you might as well transfer to Class 5!"

"You just lied to me, I'll tickle you to death..."

"Hehehe... I really didn't! It's your Taoist priest who's hiding! You know, you'll believe me!"

……

Chen Shi'an returned to his seat, still smelling of cicadas.

Lin Mengqiu gave him a resentful look.

Dislike it.

It would be better to put a lock on every floor from now on!
However, the class monitor couldn't help but look forward to it, thinking that it was Saturday and tomorrow was the day Chen Shi'an and she had agreed to go out together.

The last class on Saturday is English.

Lin Mengqiu handed him a note.

Chen Shi'an picked up the note and looked at it. It contained a sentence written in English:
[Would you like to come over for dinner tonight?]
Almost every Saturday, Lin Mengqiu would invite him to dinner, and Chen Shi'an would usually accept without hesitation if he had nothing else to do.

Just then, Xiao Zhi was summoned home by her mother, and Sister Wanyin was still setting up her stall, so Chen Shi'an picked up his pen and wrote in reply:
[Okay, the cured meat I made earlier is ready to eat. I'll go back and get some to take with me and cook it.]
[good]
Is Uncle Lin home tonight?
[He's not here, so it'll just be the two of us eating.]
[What dish would the class monitor like to eat?]
[Cured pork]
How about we make some cured pork rice?
[good]
Lin Mengqiu put the note away and hid it in the table. After hearing what he said, she felt a little hungry for cured pork rice again.

……

After a whole class of cravings, I suddenly felt quite hungry after the last English class.

Fortunately, Ms. Ye never extends class time; as soon as the bell rings, everyone in the class rushes out.

Since he was going home to get the cured meat anyway, and Wen Zhixia was also going home, Chen Shi'an waited for her for a while and then brought her two pieces of cured meat to take back for Uncle Wen and Aunt Lan to try.

Before long, Wen Zhixia, carrying large and small bags, came running from the stairwell.

"Hey! Taoist priest, you're still waiting for me? I'm going home today!"

"Yes, I'll get you two pieces of cured meat to take back with you later."

“That’s great! My parents love cured meat the most, they’ll definitely like it.”

After Wen Zhixia arrived, the three of them walked together out of the campus.

Wen Zhixia glanced at Lin Mengqiu over Chen Shi'an's side without making a sound.

Lin Mengqiu ignored her, but looked like she was in high spirits, and even took the time to appreciate the sunset as she walked.

This ice cube spirit...!
Wen Zhixia knew perfectly well that the ice spirit had invited her to the haunted house tomorrow.

They're definitely up to no good, and might even try to take advantage of the situation by hugging and groping you.
She didn't believe this ice-cold person was that bold. It was definitely a wise choice to bring the exhaust fan home with her luggage this time, so she wouldn't be so angry at herself on social media tomorrow...

"By the way, have you finished reading the script for 'Little Cicada'? What do you think of the changes?"

"Hmm, that's alright. Let's rehearse like this when we have time."

"it is good."

"By the way, Taoist priest, the cup you gave me last time has arrived. Let me show you!"

Lin Mengqiu perked up her ears.

"Really? So fast?"

Chen Shi'an helped her carry her things. Wen Zhixia opened her schoolbag, took out a box, and then opened it to take out a beautiful ceramic cup.

It was during that day when they were doing pottery together that Chen Shi'an helped her make that Hello Kitty cup.

The shop helped with the coloring, then fired it and sent it over.

Lin Mengqiu couldn't help but tilt her head and stare at the cup in Wen Zhixia's hand, feeling extremely envious.

Seeing the Ice Cube Spirit's expression, Wen Zhixia became even more smug.

"Beautiful, isn't it!"

"Hmm, not bad. The coloring and firing by the shop are slightly flawed. It's a pity we can't set up a kiln here, otherwise I could fire it for you."

"Oh, with your choice, I feel it's already perfect!"

"Then why did you bring this cup with you when you went home?"

"I'll use it to drink water from now on."

“×××××!”

Drink up, drink up, drink up!

Drinking so much water every day, you wake up in the middle of winter to pee, and in your haste you can't find any slippers, so you have to walk barefoot on the floor and freeze your toes!

Lin Mengqiu muttered to herself, then turned her head away, refusing to look at the cup again, lest she be bothered by the annoying cicada.

Come outside the school.

Chen Shi'an pushed his bicycle, with two girls standing beside him.

"Then you guys wait here for me for a while, I'll go back and get some cured meat."

"I'll go with you." *2
The two girls spoke in unison, and not to be outdone, they both reached out and put their hands on the back of his bicycle.

Chen Shi'an was afraid of them, so he quickly said, "No need, I can make the trip myself. You two just wait for me here."

Chen Shi'an quickly rode off on his bicycle.

Lin Mengqiu and Wen Zhixia remained standing in the same spot.

"Humph."

The two girls glanced at each other, then looked away.

(End of this chapter)