The atmosphere backstage suddenly froze to the extreme. You could even hear the heartbeat of those around you.
Originally, Shen Jianyi had the idea of changing into another evening dress. But after hearing what Ding Jiajia said, she immediately lost that thought.
"I'm not changing."
The woman turned around and was about to leave. Anyway, she was going on stage first. What the others wore later was none of her business.
Ding Jiajia was so angry that sparks shot from her eyes. Her facial features contorted, and she stared at Shen Jianyi with gritted teeth.
Just as Shen Jianyi was about to go on stage, Lan Xi suddenly spoke up, "Classmate Jianyi, this is a specially prepared performance costume. I have another evening dress. Can you make do with it for now?"
Now Lan Xi's attitude towards her had changed completely compared to the beginning. Before, her words were so unpleasant, but now she was so polite.
However, Shen Jianyi wasn't the kind of person who could be easily appeased with just a few words. She turned her head and was about to leave.
She heard Lan Xi speaking to Ding Jiajia in a hurry from behind, "Hurry up and apologize. You dare to offend anyone. If it weren't for that dress, you wouldn't be able to go on stage."
Hearing this, Ding Jiajia was startled. Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly walked in front of Shen Jianyi, bowing deeply, "I'm sorry, Classmate Shen Jianyi. I was blind and offended you."
"And then?"
Ding Jiajia's mind couldn't keep up. She didn't understand what this meant. She looked up in confusion, "What?"
"Do you think an apology is enough?"
She was at a loss and trembled all over. Ding Jiajia thought she hadn't done anything wrong. She had just said a few unpleasant words.
Shen Jianyi curled her red lips. Her fair skin was so white that it was almost translucent under the light. But it was this beautiful woman whose words made people feel panicked.
Seeing her keep pressing, the teacher in charge came up to persuade, "Classmate Jianyi, why don't you wear the dress Classmate Lan Xi prepared first? Didn't Ding Jiajia already apologize? There's no need to keep making things difficult, right?"
"Does the teacher think I'm making things difficult for my classmate?"
With just this short sentence, the teacher in charge didn't know how to answer.
In the end, Shen Jianyi didn't dwell on it too much, considering that she needed to find a model.
Speaking of models, the most suitable candidate was Lan Xi. She was beautiful and had good temperament, very suitable to be the heroine of a youth literary work.
Shen Jianyi came to Lan Xi's side and whispered in her ear, "I'd like to discuss something with you. Come with me?"
Lan Xi subconsciously became vigilant. Shen Jianyi was like a devil. The things she said must be difficult.
But for this well - prepared program, she had no choice but to follow. She couldn't let the program fail to perform. That would really be a great loss.
The lounge was extremely quiet.
The two pushed the door and entered. There was no one in the room. Lan Xi first helped her find the evening dress. It was a long red body - hugging dress that was very demanding on one's figure.
Shen Jianyi took it. She didn't really like this color. But if Lan Xi would agree, she could wear it.
The two looked at each other. Lan Xi whispered, "What do you want to talk to me about?"
"I'd like to invite you to be a model for our company." Shen Jianyi got straight to the point. She never liked to beat around the bush.
Hearing this, Lan Xi took two steps back, looking extremely surprised. Obviously, she didn't want to be a model.
After a few seconds of silence.
Lan Xi twitched the corner of her lips and said in disbelief, "Are you serious? You should know my identity. My father is a well - known figure in the business circle. As his daughter, how could I possibly be a model for you?"
When Shen Jianyi had the idea of targeting Lan Xi, she had already guessed this would be the result.
She looked back, her dark pupils staring at the girl. The latter subconsciously trembled, and her voice weakened, "Can I not go...?"
Shen Jianyi didn't say a word.
She knew that Olin was now a quite well - known brand. Some of the company's models had gone into the entertainment circle. But... if she went, her father would probably break her legs.
Just when she was so conflicted, Lan Xi suddenly thought of the daughter of the family's nanny. She had a pure appearance and medium - level temperament, and should meet Shen Jianyi's standards.
She immediately took out her phone from her bag and eagerly handed it over, "Classmate Jianyi, do you think she'll do?"
Shen Jianyi checked with a glimmer of hope. She had looked at all the schoolgirls from beginning to end. Some were dressed gaudily, while others didn't have the right temperament. Only Lan Xi caught her eye. After all, she was the school beauty of Tsinghua University.
When she saw the girl on Lan Xi's phone screen, she was stunned for a moment. Although this girl wasn't wearing any famous - brand clothes and wasn't wearing makeup, from her delicate facial features, it could be seen that her looks were definitely no less than Lan Xi's.
Moreover, the moment Shen Jianyi saw her, she had the image of the heroine of a youth literary drama in mind.
She nodded in satisfaction, curling her red lips, "She'll do."
Since Lan Xi had helped her find such a model, Shen Jianyi didn't need to make things difficult for her anymore. She quickly changed out of the evening dress and put on the red long dress.
Just as she finished changing, Shen Jiayu had been waiting impatiently outside. He ran to the lounge to find her.
She opened the door of the dressing room, wearing red high - heels, stepping lightly on the ground, making a clicking sound.
The woman had an excellent figure. Her fair skin was so smooth that it seemed as if it would break with a touch, just like a freshly peeled egg. Although she wasn't wearing a very eye - catching makeup, she was unforgettable at first sight.
Shen Jiayu stood still on the spot, as if he had been paused. His breathing became very light. He admitted that the current Shen Jianyi had directly touched the softest part of his heart, making him feel a tingly sensation.
When he saw the woman walking towards him, Shen Jiayu immediately stood up. His eyes never left the woman. His voice somehow became hoarse, "Classmate Jianyi, it's our turn. Are you... okay?"
Shen Jianyi wasn't really sure if she was okay. She composed herself. Now she could only give it a try. As for the final result, she could only take it one step at a time.
The two stood backstage. The teacher in charge asked them to hold hands and go on stage together. Shen Jianyi hesitated, worried that someone with a hidden agenda might see them.
The boy standing beside her had already reached out his hand. Out of politeness, Shen Jianyi gently held his wrist, which also met the teacher's requirement.
In the audience.
Everyone had heard that Shen Jiayu had returned to school just for the art performance. Those college students who had originally been unwilling to participate rushed over and crowded in the front.
When they saw Shen Jiayu in a black suit, accompanied by a woman in a red evening dress, those college students couldn't smile anymore. They all frowned.
One of them felt jealous, "Who is that woman? Why does she get to perform with Shen Jiayu?"