My girlfriend was reborn.

Chapter 145 This is my boyfriend
August 30th.

Ningjiang University, Building 3, Room 303.

The curtains were drawn back, and the faint morning light shone through the window, casting a golden glow on the classroom.

Several cameras were set up on one side of the classroom facing the corridor, and the production crew was busy adjusting the equipment. According to the requirements of the variety show, they would be filming the scene of the guests meeting for the first time this morning.

Everyone received a different arrival time, creating a first-come, first-served effect.

For example, Zhou Heming's time is 9:00, while Lu Bai's time is 9:30.

However, the production team made them go to a designated place more than half an hour in advance for simple makeup.

The guests this time were all freshmen, eighteen-year-old boys and girls with faces full of collagen, who hardly needed any makeup. However, considering the camera's powerful ability to capture details, the makeup artists still did some simple touch-ups to prevent them from showing their dark circles from staying up late and pimples caused by internal heat in front of the camera.

Another thing is to change your clothes.

Variety shows require even specific brands for things like water, so naturally, the production team also needs to provide the clothes.

"nervous?"

In the temporary dressing room converted from a borrowed classroom, the makeup artist asked Zhou Heming a question.

"Fortunately."

Zhou Heming changed into a beige T-shirt, with a gray shirt over it, shorts, and shoes from a certain sports brand. The whole outfit was sponsored by this brand, and the tags were clearly visible.

Is this program pre-recorded or broadcast live?

He asked again.

"Most of the content is pre-recorded and edited, but we will start to arrange live broadcasts in the middle of the program, such as selling products."

The makeup artist tidied Zhou Heming's eyebrows and gave him a more energetic hairstyle, making him look quite presentable.

Although Zhou Heming is not exactly handsome, his appearance has improved a lot after this makeover. His original gloomy feeling has turned into a faint sense of melancholy, and he looks like he has a story to tell.

"That's good, that way if I say something wrong, it can be cut out."

Zhou Heming responded.

"Don't worry, our editors are amazing. They can cut out not only what you said, but also things you didn't say."

"?"

Is this the legendary "three cuts and one cut" technique?
Seeing Zhou Heming's wary look, the makeup artist smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

"Just kidding. I don't usually do that unless some things are really inappropriate and can't be completely deleted. Even if I were to do that, I would ask for your permission first."

Zhou Heming nodded.

When it was almost time, he walked out of the dressing room.

So far, he hasn't met any guests other than Lu Bai, and he doesn't even know which number he is.

As soon as he stepped out of the dressing room, he was led upstairs by staff.

Meanwhile, the cameraman began filming.

Upon arriving at the classroom door, Zhou Heming straightened his clothes slightly before stepping into the classroom.

There were no other students inside.

Only the filming crew.

It seems he was the first to arrive.

The staff gestured for him to write his name on the blackboard. Zhou Heming breathed a sigh of relief and wrote his name down.

Subconsciously, Zhou Heming sat in the first row by the window, a place he often sat in the secret base.

Not knowing what to do, Zhou Heming took out his phone.

The phone was also from the sponsor, so they gave him a brand-new model. Zhou Heming fiddled with it for a while and then heard footsteps coming from the classroom door.

Looking up, he immediately saw a very familiar girl standing at the door, her long hair tied into a ponytail with a panda headband.

Cheng Shuangjiang.

She had obviously changed into the clothes provided by the production team: a sweet-style faux two-piece denim dress with red and white plaid patterns on the neckline and sleeves. The waistline was cinched, outlining her slender waist, and the skirt also had the same red plaid lace trim, revealing her fair and slender legs. She wore lace socks and loafers, looking like an approachable girl next door.

Zhou Heming noticed that she was wearing the bracelet called "Hope" and the necklace around her neck.

He searched for it when he had nothing to do in the morning, and found that the necklace was called "The Little Prince".

In some mysterious way, Zhou Heming left Cheng Shuangjiang with the one that was most suitable for her.

Why are you coughing?

Zhou Heming was about to blurt out his doubts, but halfway through, he remembered that they were recording a program and immediately shut up.

But the cameraman and assistant director in charge of filming immediately captured the moment.

"Quickly, give Zhou Heming a close-up and look at the expression on his face."

For seasoned veterans like them who film variety shows every day and have met countless people, Zhou Heming's reaction was all too obvious, which means that there must be a story between them!

As for variety shows, frankly speaking, people just watch them for gossip.

Now, a natural hotspot is right in front of us; we really need to seize it.

"Uh, I need to go up and write my name."

Zhou Heming, being the first to arrive, was tasked with informing the following guests what to do.

"Okay~"

Cheng Shuangjiang walked to the blackboard, looked at Zhou Heming's name, smiled, and then neatly wrote her own name below Zhou Heming's name.

The two names were placed side by side, one above the other.

Good morning! Have a happy day today!

After finishing writing, Cheng Shuangjiang walked straight down and greeted Zhou Heming in front of the camera.

Zhou Heming glanced at the lens.

The cameraman and assistant director both had expressions of detached amusement.

Seriously, have some professional ethics! What are you doing eating melons at a time like this?
Zhou Heming forced himself to return the greeting.

"Good morning."

Cheng Shuangjiang sat down at the table next to Zhou Heming without any hesitation.

"W-why are you here?"

Zhou Heming figured that since they knew each other anyway, he figured he might as well just ask them directly.

He had no idea that Cheng Shuangjiang would participate in this variety show; he had never heard of it during the summer vacation.

"As I mentioned before, Ningjiang Entertainment contacted me first. While the school offered me a scholarship, they also had me sign with Ningjiang Entertainment to make it easier for me to participate in concerts and such in the future. There's a program here, so they let me participate and get some exposure~"

Cheng Shuangjiang wore an expression that seemed perfectly natural.

It seems like there's nothing wrong with it?
Not only actors need to sign agency agreements, but musicians do too. If Cheng Shuangjiang really wants to develop her career in piano performance, then she will inevitably have to sign with an agency.

For example, Du Danping is signed with Ningjiang Entertainment, and his wife seems to be one of the major shareholders of Ningjiang Entertainment.

Therefore, Ningjiang University and Ningjiang Entertainment are actually investing in Cheng Shuangjiang in a disguised way.

Indeed, every gift of fate comes with a hidden price tag.

However, Ningjiang Entertainment probably didn't expect that the variety show, which was originally meant to give Cheng Shuangjiang a job, would now actually increase the opportunities for Cheng Shuangjiang and Zhou Heming to spend time together.

"After all, this is a variety show about teaching in rural areas, so it's suitable for students with good grades to participate."

Cheng Shuangjiang continued, glancing at the camera lens unintentionally.

"Great! The camera work is excellent, the lighting is superb, it's practically a promotional photo!"

The assistant director immediately directed the cameramen to shoot simultaneously from multiple camera positions.

At the same time, I was amazed at how beautiful this girl was. Even with just a little light makeup, her looks were stunning. It's a real shame she's not an actress.

"Speaking of which, how much do you know about this variety show?"

Due to the production team's requirements, Zhou Heming didn't receive much information about the program. Apart from knowing that it was about teaching in rural areas, with three men and three women going to Altay in Northwest China, there was nothing more to know.

"I don't know either. Maybe someone will tell us later?"

Cheng Shuangjiang tilted her head.

"Ah He, if you choose to be a teacher, you should teach Chinese, right?"

".I think so."

Zhou Heming scratched his head.

Did she just call out "Ahe" so sweetly?

He could even feel the gossipy gazes of the production crew.

"how about you?"

Oh well, I'll reveal my relationship with Lu Bai later to promote the web series anyway, so I'll just take it one step at a time for now.

Zhou Heming, who had already given up on treatment, asked Cheng Shuangjiang a question in return.

"Could it be mathematics?"

Cheng Shuangjiang smiled and continued.

"For volunteer teachers, the specific content taught may not be so important, but what needs to be demonstrated is probably more crucial, right?"

"for example?"

Zhou Heming was completely baffled.

"Just like."

Just as Cheng Shuangjiang was about to speak, footsteps came from the classroom door.

"Hello everyone, my name is Liu Xunzhu, and I am a freshman in the law school."

He was a tall, thin boy, about 1.85 meters tall, wearing glasses. Zhou Heming felt that he had a certain air of authority, perhaps because of the stereotype he gave after introducing himself.

"Write your name on the blackboard."

Zhou Heming faithfully pointed to the blackboard, just like a human-machine interface.

Liu Xunzhu glanced at it, then wrote his name in a bold, flowing handwriting in the middle of the blackboard before sitting down two rows behind Zhou Heming.

"So you are Zhou Heming and she is Cheng Shuangjiang?"

Upon seeing the names on the blackboard, Liu Xunzhu sized up the two of them.

"Yes, I'm from the Faculty of Arts, and she's from the Faculty of Science?"

Zhou Heming was unsure whether the Science Academician Class was affiliated with the College of Science.

"Oh! It feels like the opposite of what I expected. You look like you studied science, and she looks like she studied humanities."

Liu Xunzhu chuckled. His gaze didn't linger on Cheng Shuangjiang, although the young man was indeed taken aback when he first saw her.

"Sorry, this might be a bit stereotypical. Don't mind it. I just think you two have a very special and composed demeanor, unlike people your age."

He offered an explanation and then continued the conversation.

Have you ever been to Northwest China before?

Zhou Heming and Cheng Shuangjiang both shook their heads.

"I went there once when I was in elementary school, but I don't remember much. I only remember it being very dry. I wonder what the environment is like this time."

Liu Xunzhu began to speak with an air of experience.

Zhou Heming felt that this classmate was probably the kind who had been a class monitor or class officer since childhood, and whose family was relatively well-off, and who would take him to social events to teach him how to conduct himself in society.

For example, he used slightly offensive language to describe his first impression of the two people, then quickly apologized and turned it into praise, then swiftly changed the topic, allowing him to control the pace of the conversation.

The so-called "real-life" person might be someone like this.

As Liu Xunzhu was speaking, another person arrived at the door.

She was a young woman with long, slightly wavy hair, wearing a cheongsam-like dress that made her look mature and charming.

Zhou Heming looked over and felt that the face looked somewhat familiar, but he couldn't quite place it.

"Hello everyone, I am Ji Yanshi, from the School of Film and Television."

The pretty girl greeted the three of them.

Oh.

Yes, it's the one that Asa took the photos for.

Zhou Heming remembered.

Looking at it this way, I recognize two of the three girls.

This variety show probably won't be able to include any romantic subplots.

Zhou Heming observed a moment of silence for the program team.

After being reminded to write her name, Ji Yanshi glanced at the blackboard but didn't rush to write. Instead, she looked at Zhou Heming and Cheng Shuangjiang.

"So, you are Cheng Shuangjiang, and he is Zhou Heming?"

They accurately guessed the names of the two people.

Cheng Shuangjiang is easy to understand; it's obviously a girl's name. How did she manage to distinguish herself from another boy?

Zhou Heming was secretly puzzled.

"You're Liu Xunzhu, right?"

"You guessed perfectly!"

Liu Xunzhu snapped his fingers.

Ji Yan smiled, revealing a sweet smile like a female celebrity. She then picked up a piece of chalk and wrote her name in a slightly off-center spot.

He then glanced at the classroom and sat down in the seat behind Cheng Shuangjiang.

"We were just talking about the weather in Northwest China. Sandstorms are common this time of year, so hopefully we won't encounter one."

Liu Xunzhu is once again preparing to become the host of the topic.

"Really? But I've heard that the environment in Altay is very good, with abundant water and grass. It shouldn't be like that, right?"

Ji Yanshi quickly picked up the conversation and started chatting with Liu Xunzhu.

Zhou Heming and Cheng Shuangjiang acted as the atmosphere-setter, occasionally chiming in with a few words.

He found.

When facing strangers, Cheng Shuangjiang is indeed still very aloof, a clear difference.

Now it's hard for the production team not to make the audience think too much.

Soon, the third boy arrived.

"Good morning everyone, my name is Xiang Yunlang, a freshman in the School of Computer Science. I hope to become good friends with you all."

The boy was about the same height as Zhou Heming, but he had obviously worked out; his skin was a bit dark, he had short hair, and he looked very cheerful.

Upon seeing the names on the blackboard, without anyone prompting him, he picked up the chalk and neatly wrote his own name a little distance above Liu Xunzhu's. He then sat down at the table next to Cheng Shuangjiang, in the first row in the middle of the classroom.

Does he seem like a very confident person, or the opposite?
Zhou Heming secretly conducted human observations.

At the same time, I thought that Lu Bai should be the last one.

He noticed that Xiang Yunlang's gaze lingered longer when it swept over Cheng Shuangjiang and Ji Yanshi, which was normal, but Xiang Yunlang seemed to pay more attention to Ji Yanshi.

Was it because they recognized the actor's identity?
Since Liu Xunzhu came in, he has looked at Ji Yanshi about three times as often as he has looked at Cheng Shuangjiang.

Zhou Heming glanced at the two girls from left to right.

He felt that, purely in terms of looks, Cheng Shuangjiang was the winner.

With her temperament and other factors combined, Cheng Shuangjiang was a huge winner.

Ji Yanshi's only redeeming quality is his mature attire, which is more eye-catching for a boy his age.

Cheng Shuangjiang's demure, ponytail-wearing, denim-dress-clad look might not be immediately striking.

In terms of clothing and appearance, Ji Yanshi has at most a 50% advantage.

So, do guys prefer Ji Yanshi's type?
Zhou Heming didn't understand.

"If you're going to teach in a rural area, do you have to go to the village or work in the fields?"

The group started chatting again, and Ji Yanshi said with some concern.

"My physical condition isn't very good, so I might suffer a lot."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Heming subconsciously glanced at Cheng Shuangjiang's arm.

If there were any really strenuous tasks, Cheng Shuangjiang probably wouldn't be able to handle the hardship.

Noticing Zhou Heming's gaze, Cheng Shuang returned the smile.

This scene was naturally captured by the photographer.

“There’s usually not much heavy work to do this season, and we’re going there to teach children, so we won’t be made to work in the fields all the time.”

Xiang Yunlang immediately explained.

"If it happens to be autumn, it's really busy. When I was in school, I had to ask for leave to go back and help out."

Did you live in the countryside before?

Ji Yanshi immediately inquired.

"Yes, I was here until junior high school, and then I went to high school in the city."

Xiang Yunlang was very frank.

"That's why I signed up for this program. I hope to help children in those backward and impoverished areas so that they can also receive an education, see a wider world, study hard, and get out of the desert."

Such positive energy.

Zhou Heming couldn't help but sigh.

"But actually I think we should just focus on teaching. As for taking them to see the wider world, that would be superfluous and just add unnecessary trouble for the children."

Liu Xunzhu raised a different opinion.

“They were living well in their hometown, but we suddenly went to tell them that they were actually living in poverty and hardship, that the outside world was much wider than they thought, and that most people were doing better than them. Isn’t that a bit cruel?”

“But if they don’t go out, they will be trapped in the fields for the rest of their lives.”

Xiang Yunlang was taken aback, then argued.

The production team was clearly happy to see this clash, and the camera immediately locked onto the two of them.

"Zhou Heming, what do you think?"

Liu Xunzhu looked towards Zhou Heming.

"I?"

Zhou Heming pondered the two people's opinions.

Just as he was about to express his thoughts, a bright voice came from the doorway.

"Good morning, everyone. I'm Lu Bai, a freshman at the Film Academy."

Lu Bai wore a blue plaid dress, paired with a navy blue suit vest and matching tie, black calf socks, leather shoes, and a dark beret, a preppy look.

She had just finished greeting everyone when she noticed Cheng Shuangjiang in the classroom. After a slight pause, she walked to the podium, picked up the chalk, and wrote her name next to Zhou Heming's.

Then, he patted the chalk dust off his hands.

He walked straight to Zhou Heming's side and sat down with him.

All of a sudden.

Whether it was the two who had just been arguing, Ji Yan sizing up the two boys, or the production crew who were just watching the drama unfold, everyone's attention was drawn to the two of them.

Something's up!!!
It has a gossipy vibe to it.

"You two"

Ji Yanshi's gaze immediately darted back and forth between the two of them with curiosity.

Actually, we are dating.

Lu Bai answered generously and directly, and then took Zhou Heming's arm.

"This is my boyfriend."

The official announcement segment, which was originally scheduled to begin midway through the program, was moved up to the very beginning.

"What? When did you start talking? Did you two already know each other?"

Ji Yanshi's eyes immediately lit up.

No girl can resist gossip, especially about love.

"I really didn't expect this."

Liu Xunzhu was speechless. Although this was not a serious dating reality show, the show must have had some considerations in mind. But she never expected that these two would be locked together.

Xiang Yunlang didn't speak, but seemed a little dazed, as if he was still thinking about how to respond to the argument between the two of them.

Only Cheng Shuangjiang, who had been listening silently, casually glanced at the name on the blackboard.

The distance between "Lu Bai" and "Zhou Heming" is indeed closer than that between "Cheng Shuangjiang".

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