Chapter 80: Speak out & Dumb

  Lyu looked at Rori's announcement of the first topic, and his mood was still quite strange. It has to be said that since his debut, he has developed surprisingly smoothly due to various reasons. In fact, now looking at the stage where he stood not long ago, there are new people like Kyoko, it feels like a long time has passed.

  But actually, there wasn't much time at all.

  Although it is unknown why, the fact that President Takarada let him be a judge is true. Now he looks at Kyoko on stage and always feels a subtle feeling.

  That day, Kyoko was waiting for him outside, actually wanting to share her own joy and happiness with him.

  Because on that day, Kyoko was at home when she heard someone knocking on the door. She thought it was Ritsu and didn't look through the peephole before opening the door directly, but it wasn't actually Ritsu.

  Unexpectedly, the person outside the door was Bu Shang.

  He looked slightly different from before, and Kyoko fell silent for a moment before speaking sarcastically.

  "What's up, big star? Got something to do with your former 'maid'? Let me tell you, now you're nothing in my eyes, just a target for revenge. Seeing you reminds me of the painful memories from before. Come to think of it, I should even thank you, if not for you, I wouldn't have discovered that I like this acting job. But apart from that, you're useless."

  He didn't say a word, but his mouth was slightly open. He couldn't speak for half a day. Jingzi was impatient and wanted to close the door, but it was blocked.

  Kyoko furrowed her brow, "Do you think I don't dare to shut the door directly? Anyway, it won't be me who gets caught in the middle." She was about to close the door when Noboru still didn't want to let go and finally spoke up.

  "I'm not... I came today to say sorry... Actually, I didn't mean it that way, I just... just..."

  Slightly surprised, he immediately regained his expressionless face.

  "I forgive you."

  Before he could say anything in surprise, Kyoko smiled and spoke again.

  "Did you think I'd say something like that? Don't be ridiculous."

  He stared at the unfamiliar Kyoko in shock, the Kyoko he knew wasn't like this, she used to speak with caution and always put him first, that was the Kyoko in his memory.

  And is this girl with a scornful and mocking face really the Kyoko who had always been single-mindedly devoted to her own back?

  He was still somewhat stunned and also brought a hint of being at a loss.

  Kyoko looked at him calmly. "Since you already know that you're not right, I don't want to get entangled with you anymore. Anyway, I don't need you now, and I think you don't need me either."

  It's clear that he still wants to retort, but Kyoko didn't give him the chance to speak, bluntly saying. "The current me is no longer the past me. Even if you don't regret it now, you will definitely regret it later. I will stand at the highest point of your dreams, because now that's also my dream. You absolutely can't beat me."

  Looking at the confident and positive Jingzi in front of her, Nobu still felt a sense of unfamiliarity and confusion, but it was undeniable that the current Jingzi had an attractiveness that was several times stronger than before, just like a pupa that would transform into a butterfly after undergoing metamorphosis.

  With dazzling charm.

  Who gave Kyoko such power? Without her even realizing it.

  Who made Kyoko undergo such an astonishing transformation?

  Kyoko was originally talented, and Shou knew that, of course. Moreover, Kyoko worked harder than anyone else. He always thought that such a Kyoko could only be seen by himself, and it would be best if he was the only one to see her in the future as well.

  But it's clear now that someone else can see it too.

  Kyoko's heart was filled with an indescribable sense of relief, and the amount of resentment she had accumulated over time was matched only by the amount of pleasure she felt upon hearing Nohara's words.

  But at the same time, hatred became unimportant. Because she no longer had the idea of declaring war on Bu Nao Shang, her opponent had no intention of fighting, and she didn't need to dwell on past events anymore.

  It would be better if they never met again, thinking so, Kyoko felt a sense of relief in her heart.

  Then Kyoko quickly closed the door. Shou didn't knock again.

  Now is the time to move towards your dreams.

  Ritsu was genuinely happy for Kyoko, as he had always believed that everyone should live for themselves. It wasn't that giving up oneself was bad, but rather that one shouldn't do so unilaterally, especially when the person she was doing it for didn't deserve it.

  Kyoko, who had gotten rid of her previous resentment and hatred, was different from before. Her face only had a relaxed expression, and the feeling of being optimistic and open-minded after letting go made the girl who was already striving to improve herself appear even more radiant and full of life, without leaving any trace of gloom.

  Lü knew that such a Jingzi would never have the same performance as in the original work. In other words, from here on out, the plot will go in a completely different direction.

  But Ritsu didn't think that was a bad thing, because Kyoko had talent and effort to begin with. A girl like her, who possessed both qualities, didn't need to take so many detours.

  She could have done better from the start and would also think of ways to find opportunities for Jingzi, so that Jingzi can develop even better.

  Moreover, the feelings between Kyoko and Tunka Ren can also start better. Anyway, Tunka Ren has already fallen in love with Kyoko at first sight, so if she thinks of a way to build a bridge, things will probably develop faster.

  Atsushi is a very good person. If he really likes someone, he will definitely be wholehearted and sincere. I believe that if Kyoko and Atsushi are together, they will live happily ever after.

  Although a certain god's personality is quite eccentric, this cannot deny the fact that he is indeed very gentle.

  It's rare to see someone with a promising future like this. As he thought about it, Lu Yu had a black line, and he felt that he looked like a matchmaker...

  No, this must be an illusion.

  Lv Jianjue refused to admit that he had the potential to be a matchmaker, but he indeed needed to shift his distracted thoughts back. Because, the first question on stage was already half completed.

  Feeling a bit unqualified, Lu Li silently reflected for a moment before starting to carefully read the following content.

  I don't know what to say, the actress on stage is really unbearable. It's not that she looks bad, on the contrary, she's actually one of the better-looking ones here. But her acting skills are really questionable, and I have no idea how she was selected during the audition process.

  Kinichi noticed her from the beginning, not because he knew who she was, but because she seemed excellent in every aspect. He forgot the specific content, but Kinichi's performance didn't seem to go smoothly either.

  For someone with talent, Ritsu thinks it's not bad to lend a hand, so Ritsu has already started planning when to talk to Nana and see if there are any scripts that suit Kyoko and Kotonami.

  It seems like they might become good friends too, but Lu wasn't so sure about that.

  Lü had just discovered that the topic had also been changed. It was not the topic he had in mind, but rather to portray a person's reaction after receiving a phone call about a lost love.

  It seems similar to what it originally was, but is actually different.

  Some laws have black lines thinking that their own butterfly wings won't be blown up so big, obviously didn't do anything, why even the topic was changed.

  When it was Kyoko's turn, Ritsu noticed that Tonari no Hana had a slight stiffness on one side, which then relaxed again.

  It's quite amusing, Ryota thought that the great god was unexpectedly a pure romantic, but when Kyoko was about to perform, he became so nervous, it seems he really likes her.

  There was no smile on the face of Dun He Lian, but a mysterious expression with an inexplicable meaning. But it was absolutely not because he liked him.

  Before Jingzi, some people had a big quarrel over the phone, some asked why, and others cried out in grief.

  However, Kyoko didn't make any big movements, only when she picked up the phone, her eyes first sparkled with surprise, then slightly widened in astonishment, followed by a long silence.

  After hanging up the phone, Kyoko didn't immediately show much sadness, but instead fell into a daze, her face pale and bewildered with a hint of confusion, as if she hadn't yet reacted to what had just happened in those few short seconds.

  By the time she finally came to her senses, Kyoko's eyes drooped slightly, and a hint of melancholy appeared on her face. Then, dense nostalgia and incomprehension emerged, carrying intense emotions that scattered in all directions.

  When Jingzi's performance ended, some contestants were just slightly surprised or sneered at it. Is this kind of flat performance also considered a performance?

  Qin Nan's eyes slightly lifted, and a strong desire for battle appeared in his eyes after finding an opponent.

  Lauri's face still wore its usual smiling expression, and his thoughts were unreadable.

  Lü thinks, Jingzi is decorated very well.

  Acting is a matter of subtlety, not necessarily about being loud or showy. On the contrary, those who truly know how to act pay attention to every simple detail.

  Details determine success or failure. This sentence also applies in the entertainment industry.

  After Jingzi finished performing, she raised her head and met Lv's gaze. Seeing Lv nod slightly and reveal a faint smile, she felt at ease.

  Judging from Lü's reaction to himself, he should be doing well.

  Qin Nan's performance was indeed outstanding, and she also showed amazing memory in the next game.

  Ritsu wasn't worried at all that Kyoko's performance wouldn't make the cut, he was certain that as long as President Takada watched it seriously, Kyoko would definitely be selected.

  Of course, Qinnan Zoujiang is no exception.

  The last game was thought to be just a simple show of skills, and at first, Rolly-Potato also introduced it that way.

  But obviously, the president has started his own unconventional move again.

  "Well, everyone has done a great job. The final question is to choose one of the two people next to me and have them act as your opponent."

  "I'll be watching from the sidelines, so do your best!"

  Lü and Dun He Lian stared at Luo Li-Bao Tian simultaneously, being played by this move of striking first and reporting later, they were simply out of patience.

  Lü felt that President Bao had deliberately called him over to be a judge with ulterior motives.

  It has indeed come true now.

  The law is utterly helpless in the face of this fait accompli, and although Tōka Kurenai didn't show it, she must be thinking the same thing.

  Kyoko didn't have a big reaction, it has to be said that her mental quality is very good.

  Looking at Kyoko, Ritsu indicated that Kyoko could choose him and he would cooperate with her as much as possible.

  It's clear that Kyoko also thinks so, and this is actually very advantageous for Kyoko. Lü has acted with Kyoko at home before, so the two are already quite familiar with each other, and they have coordinated many times and are very tacit.

  The two people's eye contact was clear as day to Hanae Ren who was watching from the side. He looked at them with a cold face, not saying a word.

  After starting, it's just choosing first and dividing into two groups.

  Choosing Dunhe Lian is a group, choosing Lv is a group, so it can save time and come one by one.

  Lü originally thought that he and Dun He would be at a disadvantage when paired together for the selection, but unexpectedly, the number of people on both sides was roughly the same.

  Law felt extremely surprised and her mouth slightly opened wide, then thinking it would ruin her image, she quickly closed it.

  Yu Guang has been watching Lü's Dun He Lian, whose mouth corners habitually curled up with a faint smile, and then seemed to think of something, his eyes darkened, and he pursed his lips.

  The smile disappeared without a trace.

  Because they all came to perform randomly, the performances were all over the place. I couldn't help but laugh at the sight of a certain man in front of me who was posing like a weak willow swaying in the wind, and I almost burst out laughing.

  Rory saw that Lyu was struggling and timely called a halt.

  When it came to Kyoko, the two of them performed a scene that was a huge success. Because they didn't perform anything new, but rather one from "Original Sin" before.

  The tacit understanding between the two people is astonishing and can't help but be admired, while the other male lead of "Original Sin" looks at their interaction with a gloomy face.

  Such tacit understanding is obviously not the first time they have acted together.

  Thinking of the many times they had acted together, and possibly even in the same play as "Original Sin", Tōnaga Hiren's expression turned slightly dark, his face clouded with uncertainty.

  It's clear that Kyoko's performance was a huge success. And after Ritsu's finally ended, I thought we'd have to wait for a long time, but I didn't expect Tonari no Kaoru to finish in such a short amount of time.

  Ritsu watched Honekawa with a faint frown, who was clearly distracted and somewhat oppressed on stage. He didn't know what was wrong with him. If he could see it for himself, President Takada would definitely be able to see it too.

  He had been worried that President Bao Tian would be dissatisfied with this, but instead saw Luo Li-Bao Tian let out a slight sigh, his expression calm.

  Touched by the head of the law firm, Toda decides to ask Atsuko and Kyoko about what's going on after being told that she is not his girlfriend.

  Those who chose Dunhe Lian soon regretted it, and Dunhe Daren's mood was clearly bad today, and he got into a conflict.

  You can't say that Da Shen's acting is bad, it's just that he didn't act as a good person.

  The crowd who ate dumb loss was bombed clean and spotless with tears of despair.

  The noisy selection show has finally come to an end after all this time.

  Ritsu originally wanted to introduce Kyoko and Atsushi formally, but Kyoko still had a part-time job to work on to earn rent, and Ritsu didn't want to interfere with her making money. Anyway, there was still plenty of time, so it wasn't urgent at this moment. Having thought it through, Ritsu decided that for today, she would just make things clear, and wait for another opportunity to arrange a formal meeting later on.

  The very optimistic lawyer had no idea he was completely wrong about the direction.

  Kyoko hastily left, and Ritsu stopped Tonari no Kaoru who was about to go out.

  "Mr. Dunhe, I have something to say to you."

  Dun He looked at Lv calmly and said, "What is it, say it now."

  Lv looked around hesitantly. After all, it involved someone that Dun He Lian liked, and she couldn't just say it here, what if someone with ulterior motives overheard...

  Then he thought for a moment and asked tentatively.

  "Can I go to your place? It's inconvenient here."

  "It's... about what happened that day, there are some things I want to clarify."

  Dun He Lian's eyes were deep and solemn as she looked at Lv for a while, just when Lv thought he was going to be rejected, she nodded slightly.

  "Good."

  After finishing speaking, Dunhe Lian walked out, and Lv hurriedly followed up.

  Roury leaned against the table, watching the two people leave, and shook his head slightly.

  Ritsu called Nana and explained the situation before getting into Tonari's car. The two didn't say much on the way, and they arrived at Tonari's apartment in silence.

  After closing the door, Dunhe Lian leaned against the table and said faintly.

  "Go on."

  For some reason, Lu felt a bit tense. He shook his head and threw out this strange thought, then spoke up.

  "Hmm, how should I put it... Kyoko, she's the girl you saw that day, isn't my girlfriend... We're just ordinary friends."

  After finishing speaking, Lü Xiao raised his head carefully to look at Dun He's reaction. He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he always felt that there was a hint of joy in those eyes, and his face also relaxed slightly.

  Tōga's voice softened slightly as he reached for a cup and turned on the thermos switch.

  "So I can take it that you want me to continue?"

  The law does not err on the side of mercy."Of course."

  The handsome man's face was slightly stunned, and then a hint of a smile appeared on his face.

  But then Ryuuto's next words made Tonari's expression fade away completely.

  "Jingzi is a good girl, you won't regret your choice."

  The law that was expected to receive a response did not get one. With a puzzled expression, he raised his head, and in Dunhe Lian's dark eyes, the joy slowly dissipated, replaced by shallow self-mockery and dullness.

  "Hmm." The man's slightly lowered eyelashes blocked his deep eyes, making it impossible to discern his emotions.

  His voice was cold and detached, with an inexplicable fatigue seeping through.

  "If that's all you're going to say, then leave now."

  Some were at a loss, Lu didn't know where the problem lay, as he had just explained it to Dun He Lian and her expression had already improved, but...

  "Uh, I mean, Kyoko she..."

  "That's enough." Dung Ha Lian's voice was low and muffled, he raised his eyes to quietly gaze at Rui, repeating it once more.

  "That's enough."

  She pursed her lips and didn't say another word, but a faint look of puzzlement appeared on her face.

  Dunhe Lian's face was calm and serene as she gazed at Lv for a moment, then the corners of her mouth slightly curled up, but there was no smile.

  "If you really want to know," said Tonari no Kaibutsu's Hana slowly taking a step closer to Ritsu.

  "So be it, as you wish."

  Before Ritsu could react, Tonari no Kaibutsu had already closed in to a hair's breadth away. She leaned in slightly and pressed her lips against his.

  Lü's eyes suddenly widened and he violently pushed him away.

  Dun He's eyes sparkled with a hint of self-mockery as he took a few steps back, his face pale. His lips were pursed into a thin line, and he simply stared at Lv, his eyes devoid of surprise, only a long-standing dullness.

  He pulled at the corners of his mouth, but there was no hint of a smile in his eyes.

  "Now that you've got your answer."

  "Then leave."

  Lü stood still, his whole body stiff, and looked at Shang Dunhe with eyes that showed no emotion but were calm, his legs as if filled with lead, unable to move.

  He knew he should turn around and leave now.

  But he also knew that once they really parted ways, it would be a permanent goodbye.

  Never see again...

  Why is it that when I think about never seeing this person again in the future, I feel a bit stifled.

  But Lü was very clear that he should leave.

  He won't be staying in this world for too long. Judging from his current progress, the tasks given by the system probably won't take too much time to complete either.

  At most two years.

  What can be done in two years?

  Rather than making another mistake, it's better to leave thoroughly now and exit this person's line of sight.

  Such a decision is the best choice for both of them.

  The meeting was a bit dull and uncomfortable, but he was also wide awake.

  He can't make the same mistake again as before. That's not only his own burden, but also will bring unavoidable pain to the man.

  You will leave, and it won't be long. How can such feelings begin again?

  Thinking of Llewellyn, his determination became even more resolute.

  Dunhe Lian looked at the motionless Lyu, even though she was warning herself, but a small glimmer of hope still rose up irrepressibly.

  Maybe he's also hesitant. Tōka Renn had heard from Ritsu that he already has a lover.

  But judging from his words, they should have parted ways and may never meet again.

  It's precisely because of this that one will gradually develop feelings that shouldn't be had in the process of interacting with each other.

  But if both people are willing, then what's wrong with it?

  But Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun was destined for disappointment.

  He only saw the young man dazed for a long time before finally lifting his head, but his eyes did not look at him but turned to another place.

  "He said, 'I'm sorry.'"

  Huh.

  Sorry.

  Dun He Lian slightly raised the stiff corners of his mouth, just as he saw the young man turn around and walk out of the room.

  Crack.

  The sound of the door closing was unusually clear in the quiet room.

  The law does not turn back.

  The man in the room stared at the closed door without moving for a very long time.

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  Recently, Ryu had a lot of work, when Nana heard him say that he still wanted to arrange his schedule a bit more, a hint of visible surprise appeared on his usually serious and expressionless face.

  "Are you sure?"

  How can he be uncertain?

  The current situation, the longer you stay here, the more anxious you will become. Speeding up the process a bit can make yourself have no time to think about these things, and on the other hand, having a busy schedule can also make your career go faster - in the entertainment industry, those who work hard are always able to get better development.

  He wants to work harder than anyone else and reach his goal as soon as possible. That way, he can leave this place.

  As long as he's gone, Tonari no Kaibutsu will of course soon forget him and fall in love with a girl like Kyoko.

  Lü believed so and hoped that gentle person could get their own happiness.

  Happiness is something that law can never provide.

  Because of his departure, once it starts, there will be no outcome.

  But just as he was thinking this way, without warning, the long-absent system reappeared.

  Lü Yu's ears were ringing as he listened to a certain System Lord ramble on and on about some useless yet eerie things, leaving Lü speechless.

  Lü finally couldn't help but interrupt the system, saying directly.

  "Get to the point."

  "You! You're giving me orders again? I'm the system, the one who decides your fate... Uh, fine. The point is..."

  A certain system lord who was very good at adapting to the situation and recognizing the mood successfully shut his mouth under the darkening face of the law, quickly said.

  "This system has appeared, which definitely means there is a new task. The new task is about 'Moon Eclipse'."

  "What's 'Moonless Night'?" Lü Wei furrowed his brow slightly, what did this have to do with TV dramas?

  Tunghai Lian will play the male lead in this drama.

  As soon as I heard this sentence, I knew something was going to go wrong. Before I could even prepare myself mentally, I heard the system say...

  "The mission of this system is to make you think of every possible way to become the heroine of this play."

  What?! Lu was suspicious of himself mishearing, had the system just said that the female lead?

  The system was quite certain and repeated it again.

  "That's right, it's the heroine. You have to play a male role. However, what must be stated is that the director, Ukifune Kazufumi, is the son of the director of 'Original Sin', Ida Daisuke. And he has always wanted to get rid of his father's great reputation and become a truly famous director in his own right."

  "He is determined to make this film seriously, so if you want to complete this task, it will be very difficult."

  "Although you now have objective fame, cross-dressing has always been a controversial topic. Although it's just one way of interpretation, if done well, it can bring even greater success, but if not, it will lead to huge failure and may be difficult to recover from in the future."

  "So first of all, even if we don't consider the possibility that Xi Wen will agree to take this risk, just talking about your main task, this task will have a huge impact on you."

  Lü calmly thought for a moment and said, "So what are the punishments and rewards for failing or succeeding in this mission?"

  "Succeed and gain the right to choose the next main storyline of the world. Fail and the next generation will be mute."

  "What's wrong?" Lu Weiwei was taken aback for a moment, then thought about it and said very decisively.

  "I choose to abandon the mission."

  The system obviously didn't expect the law to have such a choice, and it actually paused for a moment before reacting, "Player, are you sure? This is equivalent to task failure."

  "I am very sure."

  In fact, Lü didn't think he couldn't complete the task, it's just that once he had to complete the task, it meant he would inevitably have to come into contact with Dun He Lian again.

  And if he really did that, what would Tonari Kanzaki think. That would definitely create an awkward situation for both of them. If that happened, they wouldn't be able to successfully film this movie.

  The consequence is that the negative impact brought about will also put his main task at risk of failure, and once failed, it would be a devastating blow.

  He can't take this risk.

  Looking at the punishment result, there's nothing too serious. The law doesn't care whether you can speak or not, anyway, one generally won't stay in this world for more than ten years. If it really exceeds that, then there's no way, because this task is indeed impossible to complete.

  Putting all that aside, Lv felt that playing a role with a twist was also very difficult to do well. Playing a twisted character is not something that can be achieved overnight, it requires a lot of guidance and practice, and now he simply doesn't have that much time and energy.

  So Yu decided resolutely, anyway there wouldn't be too much loss.

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  Kōichi looked at Ren with concern, he always felt that something was off about Ren lately, as if there was something happening that he didn't know about.

  A tremendous amount of work made Tōnaga Rie look like she was carrying a whole body of fatigue, but it wasn't just fatigue.

  Kōichi also can't say it, but if they keep working like this, Ren's body will definitely not be able to take it.

  He had already persuaded himself, but Lin just responded with a simple "uh-huh" and didn't say anything else, leaving Ryoichi anxious and unsure of what to do next.

  Something flashed through my mind, and I suddenly thought that Lian hadn't sent any text messages for a while. Just a little while ago when there was nothing going on, Lian always paid attention to whether there were any new messages on her phone.

  And during this period of time, I haven't seen Lian's frequent visitor, Lv either.

  Kōichi felt like he had grasped the key point.

  Indeed, there's nothing wrong with this. Lian has been visibly down lately, and Lv hasn't shown up either. Maybe it's because...

  He wiped the sweat off his forehead and wondered how he felt that what he had guessed was actually true.

  Look up and see Lian who has lost a lot of weight from being buried in work, fortunately thought for a moment, secretly made up his mind.

  Lotus likes what kind of person he didn't want to interfere with, whether it's a man or a woman, actually it's not that important, as long as it's someone who is truly liked, then gender becomes insignificant.

  The key is why Lian likes him but doesn't pursue him. Suddenly, he thought of something and put on his gloves, then picked up his phone.

  "Hmm———"

  It's been a long time since then that Lü hasn't received any news.

  The content displayed on the phone made Lü's pupils shrink slightly.

  The author has something to say: The day after tomorrow is the exam, and it's really tiring to study and code so much... Rolling around and selling cute to seek comfort and motivation ~ T^T