Chapter 140

Rao Xiaoxiao, one of the school’s recognized beauties, truly possessed stunning beauty. After she entered the conference room, everyone’s attention was immediately drawn to her, and even Zhao Yi paled in comparison.

Zheng Yuyang, who had managed to invite Rao Xiaoxiao, the school beauty, was even more smug than before. He gave up his main seat to the school beauty and sat to the side, flattering Rao Xiaoxiao incessantly.

Rao Xiaoxiao was very polite and grateful for everyone’s praise, but everyone could see that the school beauty’s eyes held “nobility” and “aloofness”.

This did not cause any dissatisfaction among the people; on the contrary, they felt that it was only natural.

The crew’s first meeting ended smoothly amidst everyone’s high spirits. Rao Xiaoxiao, as if just noticing Song Ning and Zhao Yi sitting in the audience, asked:

“Huh? Why are there two more people in that corner over there?”

Zheng Yuyang quickly explained:

“Xiaoxiao, this is Zhao Yi, an actress from our crew, and her boyfriend.”

Zheng Yuyang pointed at Zhao Yi and introduced her, his eyes full of enthusiasm and friendliness, as if he didn’t care at all about how the two of them had embarrassed him before.

“Zhao Yi, come here quickly! Many people would kill to be able to work with Xiao Xiao on a film. You should really learn from her!”

Zhao Yi was indeed at a loss. Although she was somewhat dissatisfied with the student council president because of Zheng Yuyang’s bullying of Song Ning, she only envied Rao Xiaoxiao and longed to appear on screen with her in the short film.

Just as I was hesitating, I heard my boyfriend pat my shapely buttocks and say:

“It’s alright, let’s go!”

After saying that, he took Zhao Yi’s hand and walked over, ignoring Zheng Yuyang who tried to stop him, and stood in front of Rao Xiaoxiao, saying:

“I didn’t expect to run into you here. No wonder you looked so familiar when I saw you last time…”

Song Ning’s words startled Zheng Yuyang. He couldn’t understand the casual tone in Song Ning’s voice, as if he had just met an ordinary friend. He couldn’t help but scold her:

“What nonsense are you talking about! This is Rao Xiaoxiao, the campus belle of the art academy! How could someone like you know her? You…”

He was interrupted by Rao Xiaoxiao halfway through his sentence:

“I never expected to run into you here…”

Rao Xiaoxiao not only didn’t refute Song Ning’s words, but also said to Zhao Yi:

“Do you like the gift I asked your boyfriend to bring you?”

Zhao Yi was completely confused, not understanding when she had received a gift from Rao Xiaoxiao.

“I ran into some trouble a few days ago and lost some things. I’m really sorry. I’ll explain to you when it’s convenient.”

Losing a gift is a breach of trust and a great disrespect to the giver. It could be a big deal or a small one, but Rao Xiaoxiao didn’t blame Song Ning, saying nonchalantly:

“It’s alright, I’ll just prepare a new one.”

The conversation between the two left everyone speechless with astonishment. What was even more unbelievable was that Rao Xiaoxiao’s tone was completely devoid of the aloofness and detachment she had shown before.

Zheng Yuyang felt a burning sensation on his face, as if he had been slapped hard, and said somewhat awkwardly:

“So…so you really do know each other, ha…haha…”

Rao Xiaoxiao ignored Zheng Yuyang. If she hadn’t been asked to do this, she wouldn’t have come to participate in a department’s student union short film. She waved to Song Ning and said:

“Let’s keep in touch! I have other plans, so I won’t chat with you any longer. Bye-bye!”

She waved goodbye to Song Ning and Zhao Yi, then turned and left, leaving everyone in the room dumbfounded.

“Alright, let’s go. This meeting seems to be over.”

Song Ning held his girlfriend’s hand. Zhao Yi, like everyone else, was still in a daze. She couldn’t help but want to ask her boyfriend how he knew this school beauty, but now didn’t seem like the right time.

She was led away from the conference room by Song Ning, and then saw Rao Xiaoxiao drive away in a Smart car. Finally, she couldn’t help but whisper to Song Ning:

“Honey, how do you know Rao Xiaoxiao?”

Song Ning said mysteriously:

“Not only do I know her, but you know her too…”

Zhao Yi was even more confused:

“I…when did I meet her? How come I don’t know?”

Song Ning scratched his nose and said with a hint of helplessness:

“I only found out today. I never expected it to be her, Rao Xiaoxiao, Xiaoxiao, Xiaoxiao… No wonder the photos on her WeChat looked so familiar.”

Zhao Yi racked her brains trying to understand Song Ning’s meaning. She seemed to remember something, but couldn’t quite recall it. She murmured to herself, “I’m thinking about this.”

“Xiaoxiao? Xiaoxiao? A familiar photo?”

When Song Ning saw that his girlfriend still couldn’t remember, he took out his phone and opened WeChat Moments. When Zhao Yi saw a photo, it was as if her memory was finally awakened.

His furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and his eyes widened like saucers in surprise and disbelief.

“How…how could it be her?!?”