Chapter 288: Chapter 283: I Don’t Want to Be a Part of Your Play

Ji Qilin just smiled lightly, without responding.

Lin Shisheng didn’t expect him to respond. In her previous life, she had clung to life for a few extra years, only to find out that someone had forcibly taken Ji Qilin from the rental home. In trying to stop them, her heightened emotions caused her heart condition to erupt, and she died that day without rescuing Ji Qilin from their grasp.

How could she not have regrets?

She thought that as long as she took her medicine properly, her illness could be cured.

With a heart full of secrets, she followed him into the grand staircase classroom of Imperial City Academy.

The place was like a stadium, with two levels that could accommodate over forty thousand people. Right at the front was a large stage–the school had spent a fortune on stage beauty, making the scene look dreamy and fantastical. The three front rows were reserved for the parents with some means.

The Ji Family always took center stage no matter where they were.

As soon as Ji Lingyun walked in, he attracted a lot of attention; young girls stole glances at him, after all, a mature and outstanding man is the most charming.

Ji Qilin came in with a smile, even cheerfully greeting his junior schoolmates, much more approachable than Ji Lingyun. That’s why Ji Tian’s second brother was the dreamy prince in these naive girls’ hearts.

Their gaze then shifted to Quan Ke, who was also a prominent figure in the school back in the day, not less famous than Ji Qilin. It was said that they had been at odds since their student days, and they were hardly ever seen together. This time, it was quite unusual.

Quan Ke had a grim expression throughout; she hadn’t wanted to come, but, unusually, Quan Jingyou, who normally just watched the show, was partaking in the program this year. With no one in her family available, they commanded her to come support her brother.

Sitting in the Quan Family’s spot with a sour face, she said nothing the whole time, her presence deterring many who wanted to greet her.

Many in the audience eyed Ji Lingyun enviously. To collaborate with the Ji Family was like filling bags with money; Ji Lingyun had a unique and sharp vision. Any industry he touched turned to gold, and he was quietly surpassing the Bai Family, no, perhaps he had already surpassed them, becoming the leading force in Capital City.

In recent years, the Bai Family had been on the decline; if it weren’t for Old Sir Bai still being alive, the balance of power in Capital City might have really shifted. But this was just maintaining a facade of peace–they all guessed that if Old Sir Bai were to pass on, the superficial harmony between the two families would likely come to an end.

For their businesses, choosing the right side was crucial, as their fates were intertwined–prospering and failing together.

Ji Qilin sat beside him, while Ji Lingyun was looking down at his phone, responding to messages.

Ji Qilin glanced over and asked with a laugh, “When are you planning to bring the ‘new sister-in-law’ into the public eye?”

Their voices weren’t loud, just enough for Ji Lingyun to hear.

He seldom discussed his private life, so Ji Qilin became curious after seeing him inactive for several days. With Ji Lingyun’s decisive ways, he should have brought her to meet the family the day after their discussion.

Ji Lingyun’s lips pursed, his handsome face cold, his brows slightly furrowed, seemingly puzzled, “She said she’s not ready yet. She’s afraid that mom and dad won’t like her background and wants to wait a bit longer.”

Ji Qilin laughed lightly, “Brother, I think you’re the one who’s been blinded. I know some things; do you want to listen?”

Ji Lingyun’s eyes suddenly sharpened, “Little brother, this is my affair. Don’t interfere.”

Seeing that Ji Qilin seemed a little angry, Ji Qilin raised his hands in a gesture of surrender, “Alright, alright, I won’t interfere. Continue as you please, but it will be funny if you end up being swindled out of everything.”

Perhaps Ji Lingyun was aware, too, but he had placed a halo around the person he liked, choosing to overlook many details and feign peace.

Bubbles always burst one day. He hoped for him to turn danger into safety.

Ji Lingyun’s gaze sank, his thoughts lingering for a long time.

He had always been a clever businessman but not a good lover.

He knew what Wen Jiangxue wanted.

But he didn’t want to give it.

Isn’t everything fine now? Just relying on him.

He would marry her, and they would be together forever.

The melodious piano sound on stage drew his attention back, and when he thought it was his younger sister, he realized it was Gong Dongxi.

She was playing Chopin in a pure white princess dress.

Backstage

Ji Tian put on a wig, their drama was incredibly melodramatic, put together by their entertainment committee member who wore thick glasses, because she loved to watch campus youth dramas full of angst, so she scripted this one.

What was strange was that it was unanimously approved by a complete vote, without a single dissenting voice.

Gong Dongxi was also excited to play the lead role.

Of course, she no longer mentioned her idea to have Bai Tingyu play the male lead.

Because since Shen Zhiyi transferred, he’d become gloomy and taciturn.

That layer of adoration called admiration just shattered with a snap, Gong Dongxi was deeply disappointed in him, to be so downhearted over a woman with bad intentions, as if he had lost the whole world.

Ji Tian was quite pleased with this.

See, this love-brain had finally come to his senses.

Hadn’t he finally grown a brain?

Following this trend, the irritating stumbling block between the male and female leads should also vanish, right?

The aura of the malicious supporting female character on her should also be gone, right? That sort of plot where she ends up marrying an old man wouldn’t fall to her lot, right?

The female lead has run off to who knows where.

Ji Tian was very satisfied; this plot had been rewritten to shreds.

King of Competition saw her looking too smug and timely reminded her, “Host, don’t let your guard down, even if the plot has gone off track, Lord of Heaven might use an irresistible force to bring it back in a new form as long as it hasn’t blended into all worlds, then you mustn’t drop your vigilance for a day.”

Ji Tian frowned, “Is it that powerful? Can it still manipulate the plot?”

King of Competition nodded, “Yes, after all, this world was created by it.”

Under the control of the master, to bring the story back to square one, meant indirectly altering it in another form to show everyone’s conclusion.

Ji Tian took a deep breath, hesitated, and said uncertainly, “King of Competition, do you remember when I fell and went unconscious? I feel like I had a very long dream, but I can’t remember anything after waking up.”

King of Competition was also perplexed, “Ah? Then I’m not clear on that, I can’t know the deep thoughts of the Host, nor can I see through your dreams, so in front of me, you do have privacy. But if you’re going to privately fret, give me a heads up so I can go offline; I don’t want to be part of your play with the villain.”

Ji Tian: “…”

She didn’t need it to log off; Ji Tian forcefully made it go offline.

“Ji Tian, are you ready? Our play is about to begin.”

In the time she was lost in thought, their showtime had arrived.

The emcee’s enthusiastic voice rang out from outside, “Please welcome Class One with their performance, ‘The Indestructible Youth of Mary Sue’.”