They don't actually think I like them, do they?

018. You're the one who truly loves learning! (Bonus chapter for monthly pass winners)

Qiao Qiao's words were like a sharp sword, piercing Cen Sisi's heart.

Yes, Yan Yuli is a goddess, how can I compare to her?

Seemingly sensing that Cen Sisi's shoulders were trembling, Qiao Qiao turned her head and stared at Cen Sisi.

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"

"No."

Qiao Qiao patted Cen Sisi's head and said with a smile,

"Sisi is also very beautiful, with blonde hair and blue eyes, a completely different type of beauty. However, in terms of temperament, you are really far behind."

"But there's one thing you're much better at than her."

Cen Sisi looked at Qiao Qiao with a puzzled expression.

"I'm even envious of your breasts." Qiao Qiao pinched Cen Sisi's breasts.

"..."

After saying that, Qiao Qiao continued to sigh:

"So, this is what Lin Han meant by having something to resolve. Those two are really something. Others might not know, but they've only known each other for less than a week, right? And they're already so close. It's all thanks to you, Sisi. If you hadn't treated Lin Han like that before, he wouldn't have found a girl as outstanding as Yan Yuli... Hey, Sisi, where are you going??"

.......

"So, senior, where are we going?"

After getting in the car and fastening his seatbelt, seeing that Yan Yuli didn't react for a long time, Lin Han finally couldn't help but ask.

"Filming an advertisement."

"Why did you include me in your commercial shoot?" Lin Han was surprised.

"is it not OK?"

Yan Yuli said in a nonchalant tone,

"You're also a member of my studio, is there any problem with you coming with me?"

Where is your agent?

"Luo Xi is away on a business trip. I've been thinking about it, and you're the only one who can be of any use."

She could have said, "Only you are trustworthy," but instead she said, "Only you are somewhat useful." I was so upset I almost cried.

“But am I the ‘on-campus assistant’? You said that things outside of school are not my responsibility.”

Lin Han continued relentlessly, saying that he always felt like he was being exploited by unscrupulous capitalists.

"So, are you going or not? I can let you off the bus right now."

"go with!"

Yan Yuli sighed, her tone softening slightly:

"This filming is going to be tough, and there might be some unexpected troubles. If I get into trouble at school, you'll have to be the one to help me out."

Lin Han nodded thoughtfully.

That makes sense; it really does concern me.

But it's just shooting an advertisement, what trouble could there be?

Is this some kind of revealing swimsuit ad?

Classic scenes such as female celebrities being "blacklisted" and threatened with the production of explicit films—this type of "blockbuster" is simply too classic!

Lin Han could even mentally fill in the keywords!

[Sian] High-value goddess of otaku Yan Yuli swimsuit with her three points restrained, Zhong Chui's pink and tender little... [MP4/1120MB]

It shouldn't be that bad!

After all, Yan Yuli's agency owner is her mother, who has an obsessive demand for Yan Yuli's public image and would never accept such an advertisement.

"Speaking of which, the college entrance exam is coming up soon, why are you still taking on gigs?"

"It was handled by the company. I'm just an artist; I have no say in the matter."

"Which round of review are you in for your class?"

This time, it was Yan Yuli's turn to look at Lin Han in surprise, her face clearly saying: What's wrong with you?　

He actually started talking to me about studying in this kind of setting!

“The third round,” Yan Yuli said.

"So fast? We've only just started our second round!"

Lin Han suddenly became excited, and then he grabbed Yan Yuli and began to seriously discuss with her the progress of her humanities review.

"My geography mock exam results weren't very good, even though I always felt like I had studied very well," Yan Yuli said, expressing her recent worries.

Lin Han became even more energetic:

"Hey! It's not your fault. The geography mock exam at our school was inhuman. Those multiple-choice questions were worth four points each; getting two wrong was a death sentence. The materials were things no normal person would ever see. Every now and then, a tornado would blow me across the Baltic Sea to a research station to feed the polar bears. And the options were so neat and fair, you couldn't possibly choose the one with three short and one long options. The answer key even had the modus operandi of 'O. Henry.' And the physical geography section, with its salt lakes, phytoplankton, Antarctic ice sheets, and Lake Baikal, made me want to cry..."

Seeing Lin Han talking non-stop like he was rapping, Yan Yuli burst out laughing.

Lin Han was stunned.

"what happened?"

"No no."

Yan Yuli quickly covered her mouth, trying to maintain her image, but she just couldn't stop talking.

"What you said is so true. I always thought you loved doing problems, but it turns out you hate them too."

Lin Han was dumbfounded.

"How did you get the idea that I particularly love doing math problems?"

Lin Han thought to himself that he didn't seem like a bookworm!

He was just doing what every senior high school student should do. I can understand calling him a "test king," but I can't understand why he says he loves doing test questions.

"Aren't you a good student praised by all the teachers? Your grades have always been in the top three of the grade. Actually, I had heard about you before the birthday party."

"It's just a path chosen out of necessity to get ahead in the exam-oriented education system. Who likes this stuff anyway!"

Lin Han chuckled as he looked at Yan Yuli.

Compared to her usual signature child star smile, Yan Yuli's smile at this moment seemed more like a genuine expression of emotion.

Yan Yuli used to be aloof, which always made Lin Han feel distant from her.

but now,

The way she covered her mouth and laughed was both ethereal and adorable.

"But you, your academic qualifications are not important to you at all. You even chose to repeat a year. You are the good student who loves learning, aren't you?" Lin Han turned the tables.

“I didn’t! I was forced by my mother!” Yan Yuli retorted.

"But you're much more like a top student than I am, okay?"

"It's all just a persona."

"..."

The two of them went back and forth, each accusing the other of being a good student, afraid of being associated with the student who loved doing practice problems.

If the principal of No. 7 Middle School saw this scene, he would probably faint from anger.

As the vehicle arrived at its destination, the men in black from the van in front opened the car door for Yan Yuli.

The girl's expression returned to her signature smile as she got out of the car.

Lin Han also got out of the car with Yan Yuli.

In front of me stood a towering skyscraper, quite impressive.

A large group of people in suits stood at the door, welcoming their arrival.

"Welcome, Ms. Yan Yuli!" said the general manager who was leading the group.

Everyone applauded together.

Hello, Teacher Yan Yuli!

"Hello, seniors."

Yan Yuli bowed in return to each greeting, a smile always on her face.

Then, Yan Yuli stepped forward and shook hands with the general manager.

"Thank you for your hard work, Ms. Yan Yuli. You came straight here after school."

"No, no, I will have to rely on the guidance of my seniors later."

The entertainment industry in this world is so particular about etiquette...

Lin Han, who was watching the melon seed from the side, seemed to be deep in thought.

"Let me introduce you. This is Mr. Gu Chen, the male lead of this film. He will be acting opposite you in a scene later," the general manager said.

A middle-aged man with a stubble beard cheerfully extended his hand to Yan Yuli.

019. Yan Yuli's Troubles

Wait a minute, what male lead and female lead?

Lin Han immediately realized what was happening.

Is Yan Yuli going to play boyfriend and girlfriend with this older man in the advertisement?

Lin Han glanced at the uncle named Gu Chen again: his unkempt beard and hair, and his sharp eyebrows made him look fierce. He could easily pass for a gang leader.

The most outrageous thing is that he was wearing a floral shirt on his upper body!

Isn't this just pure Japanese organized crime?!

Lin Han glanced at Yan Yuli in her school uniform again, watching her shake hands with the older man.

The scene looks so incongruous, it easily conjures up some rather unpleasant scenarios in one's mind...

It wasn't that Lin Han was maliciously speculating about this uncle, but rather that there was something wrong with the two of them being paired up as the male and female leads!

Yan Yuli has just shed the label of "child star", and immediately she is paired with such a mature and greasy uncle. Although it seems reasonable and there is nothing wrong with it, it still feels very strange no matter how you look at it!

This is similar to how people watch AI-generated face-swapped movies. They're essentially replacing the actress's face with Kanna Hashimoto's in a pornographic film, enjoying Kanna Hashimoto's naked body, and experiencing a superior viewing experience—a pleasure they can't get even if they pay money.

But when it comes to you, you watch a normal TV series and insist on replacing the female lead's face with that of Yui Hatano, because you like seeing her dressed up and looking so serious.

It's not illegal, but it's sick.

Just then, Yan Yuli turned around and gave Lin Han a wink.

Lin Han stepped forward, and Yan Yuli smiled and said to the two of them:

"This is my assistant, Lin Han."

Upon seeing that the visitor was a high school student of similar age to Yan Yuli, the two were taken aback, but since the visitor was from Yan Yuli's studio, they didn't ask any further questions.

"Nice to meet you!"

Lin Han shook hands with the two people in turn.

The group then walked into the building.

Along the way, Yan Yuli finally gave Lin Han a complete introduction to today's filming.

The company they visited was a food company called "Shangjia".

The product that Yan Yuli will be endorsing is Shangjia's new beverage, a peach soda called "Le Tao".

This soda is targeted at young people who like a fresh and clean aesthetic, so its branding includes the following labels: youth, vitality, and the feeling of being in love.

Shangjia Company quickly thought of Yan Yuli, the child star who had recently been widely discussed due to her "birthday party" trending on social media.

Everyone is saying that Yan Yuli has grown up and become a beautiful young woman, especially when she wears black stockings, she looks so youthful.