After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows-Chapter 116: Actually, A Bit of a Billionaire

Soon, the premonition came true.

"Looks like I don’t need to guide you on the guqin. What about the guzheng?"

As Jiang Lingxi sat down in front of the guzheng, Cheng Wan saw almost the exact same process as before.

Except the instrument was different, and the piece was different too.

She picked up the flute not far from her hand, raising an eyebrow, "This one, don’t tell me you know it too?"

Jiang Lingxi had just removed the picks fixed on her fingers and looked at the bamboo flute extended towards her, "I know a little."

Cheng Wan: "..."

"Pipa?"

"This one I really only know a tiny bit."

Cheng Wan: "..."

She’s almost forgetting what the words ’know a little’ mean!

You probably mean you know a billion, not a bit!

Not to mention Cheng Wan’s shock watching Jiang Lingxi go through one instrument after another, Lu Zhengzheng in the classroom was completely thrilled.

She kept recording videos, thankful she bought a phone with enough storage.

It’s a pity she couldn’t share these videos, but she could watch them with Sister Tong instead.

She was enjoying herself when the alarm she set earlier went off.

Quickly turning it off, she looked at Jiang Lingxi, who seemed ready to try the erhu as well, "Sister Xixi, Teacher Cheng, it’s lunchtime. Shall we break for lunch and rest a bit, and continue the class in the afternoon?"

Hearing the time, Cheng Wan almost instinctively breathed a sigh of relief.

Once that breath was out, her expression froze.

Were the roles reversed?

Usually, when she called a break in her classes with artists, it was those being taught who secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Never did she think she’d want to do that while teaching.

This feeling is novel and makes her mood a bit complex.

"Then let’s take a break and continue at two in the afternoon."

It’s a good time to adjust her thoughts and reorganize her original lesson plan.

Who’d have thought the student would finish a two-day course in just a morning this time?

Don’t ask, just know my heart is a bit tired.

After leaving the classroom and returning to the break room, as soon as they sat down, Tong Yue rushed in.

The first thing she asked was, "How was it? How did the learning go this morning? Teacher Cheng, was Xixi being obedient?"

Jiang Lingxi took the hand cream Lu Zhengzheng handed over, applied it, and nodded, "It was alright, quite relaxed."

"That’s because Teacher Cheng is considerate of it being your first day, taking it step by step," Tong Yue said, noticing the somewhat silent Cheng Wan.

Then she called out, "Teacher Cheng?"

Cheng Wan snapped back to reality, glanced at Jiang Lingxi, who looked at ease, and after a pause, said, "Miss Jiang is a very good student."

So good that after half a day of teaching, she felt a bit insecure about herself.

"That’s great, that’s great." Tong Yue beamed.

It seemed like she alone achieved the most satisfactory world!

Enthusiastically, she said, "Shall I treat Teacher Cheng to lunch at the downstairs restaurant?"

"No need," Cheng Wan quickly waved her hand, "I have some personal matters to attend to, but I’ll be back after lunch to continue the class by two."

If they had lunch together, Jiang Lingxi would join too, which would be a good chance to teach dining etiquette.

However, though clashing to admit, she really didn’t want to face this student right now.

She was glad the student was talented and quick to learn, but if it seemed there was nothing to teach, the frustration was quite strong.

She needed some time to recover herself.

After seeing Cheng Wan off at the company entrance, without the need to dine out, the remaining three opted for the company cafeteria.

Halfway through eating, Tong Yue suddenly smacked her forehead, "Right, Xixi, I almost forgot to tell you something."

Jiang Lingxi took a bite of her ribs, looked up, "What is it?"

"Just this morning while you were in class, Mr. Shen’s assistant called asking for your contact information."

Jiang Lingxi paused in picking up her food, "It was Shen Yunqing who wanted it, right?"

She couldn’t believe that He Assistant would want her contact for no reason, so someone must have instructed him.

It seemed Shen Yunqing didn’t have her contact info either.

Even score!

But now the other party took the initiative to ask for it.

She’s slightly ahead.

Tong Yue listened to her directly call Mr. Shen by name and recalled last night’s meal between the couple. Surely, they had a little tiff?

"You two..."

Before she could finish, Jiang Lingxi’s phone on the table buzzed.

She glanced at it, seeing a new friend request on the screen.

With a note: "I am Shen Yunqing."

The profile picture was the default system one, clearly showing it was a new registration.

Jiang Lingxi raised her eyebrows but didn’t immediately accept.

Soon another message appeared below the note: "Are you busy? Please accept."

Jiang Lingxi was about to ignore and turn it off, still a bit mad.

But before the screen timed out, looking at the name, she enigmatically accepted the verification.

On the other end of the phone.

Seeing his master finally pick up the chopsticks to eat, Xia Zhi understood it must mean Her Majesty approved the friend request.

"It feels like Your Majesty is more approachable than before,"

"It’s more laid-back," Shen Yunqing said with a slight smile, "After all, there’s not as much weight to bear now."

Xia Zhi nodded, "It would be nice to stay this relaxed, Your Majesty used to be too tired."

"It will be."

Even if... he’ll always stand behind Her Majesty until he completely leaves this world.

"Aren’t you sending Her Majesty another message?"

"She’s probably eating too at this hour, and I’m satisfied she accepted. I won’t disturb her meal."

After waiting a bit without receiving any messages, Jiang Lingxi turned off her phone and slipped it back into her pocket.

So little patience in just two minutes, huh!

She’d be a little dog if she talks to him again!

*

After lunch and a short rest in the lounge, it was time for the afternoon class.

Cheng Wan spent the midday reflecting on the morning’s teaching mistakes, realizing she couldn’t let the student take the lead.

So she gritted her teeth and brought out her best skills early.

Although costume dramas emphasize etiquette more than modern dramas, what’s most important is the acting skills complemented by the etiquette.

This was exactly what Jiang Lingxi lacked the most.

But after a whole afternoon of teaching, Cheng Wan couldn’t help but feel secretly amazed.

She had met many students with acting talent over the years, even some who were naturally talented at acting, shining especially under the camera with some polishing.

However, a student with average acting talent, who could learn quickly under her guidance and never make the same mistake twice, she’d never encountered before.

Initially, she and Tong Yue planned a five-day intensive acting training, but at this point, she couldn’t help but wonder if she wouldn’t have anything left to teach within three days?