Chapter 1216 "Heart Shadow Link" (54)

Chapter 1216 "Heart Shadow Link" (5-4)

Luo Mingxin listened blankly, in a trance.

He was born in Guangxi Province, and finally got into Jingyue University with the best score in the province. After entering the university, the colorful college life dazzled his eyes. He envied and yearned. The "little literary youth who is a little interested in music and performance" in his heart finally jumped out in this free and vibrant soil.

He was nervous and expectant, and tried to learn musical instruments, socialize more, and join the drama club. The seniors who came to promote his career praised him for his regular features and standard appearance, which was very suitable for standing on the stage to perform. He was dizzy and couldn't help but be moved. Later, Liao Jingchen, an elite senior who he never thought of, took the initiative to find him and expressed his willingness to pair up with him. Such a lucky situation was almost a dream start for a freshman who had just arrived and was unfamiliar with the place.

The past days were also like a dream. Luo Mingxin did not waste time. He actively participated in club activities after studying. He mastered basic music theory, and several basic strumming and finger-picking techniques were enough for him to show off in front of relatives and friends. He signed up for many activities such as the Rising Star Show, and even won the third prize in a competition. When he walked on the street, he was greeted by strangers with a smile.

Among all the growth and changes, his biggest change is actually his body shape and temperament. Not long ago, the big brother from the north in the dormitory sighed and said that he is now like a different person from when he first moved into the dormitory, "more stylish".

And who is the person who helped him transform to this point and can be called a mentor? Without a doubt, it was Liao Jingchen sitting in front of him, the senior he envied and respected from the bottom of his heart.

Luo Mingxin knew his own strengths and weaknesses. If it weren't for Liao Jingchen's care and encouragement, he would definitely still be the dark-skinned, shy and timid, rustic small town test-taker. But now, he is already a well-known figure among the freshmen. He did not fall behind in the important watershed of life, and followed Liao Jingchen on a road he had never thought of.

——He even really fell in love with acting. The superficial and naive idea of ​​"wanting to show off in front of everyone" in the past gradually became profound and mature during this period of practice, becoming a positive emotion that combines vanity and love, making him feel happy and pleased with every progress, and gaining an unparalleled sense of accomplishment.

Luo Mingxin faced Liao Jingchen, just like the protagonist of a growth novel facing the old man with a golden finger that he started with.

Without Liao Jingchen, there would be no him today. It can even be said that Liao Jingchen created everything for him.

When Luo Mingxin received Liao Jingchen's message today, he was still thinking that he must go to their old rehearsal place later to show his senior the drama clips he had practiced repeatedly recently.

He started from the most simple point of view: he is the senior's apprentice. If he can't make some achievements, it will show that the senior is not good enough and can't teach people. Therefore, even for the sake of the senior, he must win the male lead of the drama club's annual stage play to make the senior proud.

Luo Mingxin carried his parents' expectations in this way, turned pressure into motivation, and successfully entered Jingyue University.

He has his own small ambitions, but his temperament is still simple. He only thinks about repaying Liao Jingchen's teaching and dedication with grades.

But unexpectedly, Liao Jingchen did not go to their old place this time, but took him to the coffee shop.

Then he said to him with apology and incomparable seriousness that he also wanted to participate in the casting competition for the male lead.

Luo Mingxin was stunned.

He knew better than anyone that Liao Jingchen's attainments in drama were very high, otherwise how could he bring such an ordinary seedling to such a brilliant performance. In just a few months, when the drama club mentions the candidates for the male lead, the most popular one is Wu Xingyang, the mainstay of the drama club, but... but how can the apprentice take precedence over the master?

Liao Jingchen's joining will inevitably mean Luo Mingxin's elimination.

"Brother Liao, I..."

Luo Mingxin opened his mouth, not knowing how to interpret his current emotions.

Was he betrayed?

What a joke, he owed his achievements to his senior. If his senior hadn't helped him correct his posture and practice his lines, his timid appearance would have made people laugh just standing on the stage, let alone performing the role with confidence?

Then, is it a regret?

Maybe.

After all, he really tossed and turned countless nights, grinning and imagining that when the president of the drama club officially announced the list of male leads, he would be the first to report the good news to Liao Jingchen, and then wait for his compliment with a smile, or the same warm encouragement as always.

Luo Mingxin pursed his lips.

He felt that he should not show his depression and grievance now (Liao Jingchen also taught him many principles of dealing with people), which was not polite, but made him look like a greedy and ungrateful wolf - after all, how could Liao Jingchen let him down?

Moreover, the senior had already opened his heart to this extent, and since Luo Mingxin met him, he had never seen him so humble and embarrassed.

He had no reason not to forgive Liao Jingchen.

Luo Mingxin blinked his eyes, and now he became the guilty party.

Liao Jingchen lowered his eyelids, and the corners of his mouth that were originally pitifully turned down quietly hooked up.

Just now, he had been staring at Luo Mingxin's face, observing his micro-expressions at all times.

When he keenly noticed that the expression on that face changed from surprise to embarrassment, and then to shame, Liao Jingchen knew that he had succeeded.

He was always, always good at doing stuff like this. A little bit of just the right amount of sincerity, a few just right lies, and one or two words of shirk of responsibility that are too clever to be noticed...

In Luo Mingxin's eyes, he was just a good senior who didn't have any intentions and helped others without expecting anything in return. It was because he had been helping Luo Mingxin that he couldn't stop thinking about drama performances.

"It's your fault", "If I hadn't helped you, I wouldn't have fallen into such suffering and torture"... The information hidden behind the words and expressions was like a spider web, firmly locking Luo Mingxin in the center.

Liao Jingchen used a pretense of apology to induce real guilt in Luo Mingxin.

In the end, not only will the other party not feel that he is taking advantage of him from beginning to end, but he will feel sorry for him and be willing to give this opportunity to others.

Negotiate, show weakness, and get your way.

"Jing Chen" in the online game disdains such methods, but in reality Liao Jingchen is well versed in this method and is very handy.

"I'm so sorry."

Liao Jingchen took advantage of the victory and put on a forced smile, "I never thought that going abroad for exchange would come so suddenly and that you would have to make sacrifices for me..."

"Ah, ah, no, no!"

Luo Mingxin was reminded by Liao Jingchen's voice, and immediately came to his senses, waving his hands repeatedly, "Brother Liao, if this is the case, it won't happen!"

He said "uh" twice:

"I think it's okay. I'm only a freshman now. I still have a lot of time in the future. I'm sure I won't miss this opportunity. Haha, it's better to say that this year's stage play is so important to Brother Liao, of course. I have to give priority to your ideas! Besides, you have helped me so much, I believe I can work hard to reach the finals of the casting in the future..."

Everything went as expected. Luo Mingxin was led by Liao Jingchen, and he understood him.

Sure enough, without Liao Jingchen having to say anything, his good disciple took the initiative to find excuses, excuse himself, and at the same time defend him, completely taking away the responsibility for his temporary change of heart.

"Mingxin, thank you."

Liao Jingchen nodded slightly, his face still full of shame, and there was also a touch of emotion and gratitude that was hard to distinguish between true and false.

I have to say that he is indeed better at acting than Luo Mingxin.

Especially when wearing a social mask, Liao Jingchen's acting skills are unparalleled.

"But this is indeed my problem. I disrupted your arrangements and disappointed you, so... let's do this. You see, otherwise..."

Liao Jingchen timely offered compensations that he had prepared long ago. Many of them were just a piece of cake for him, but they were very valuable training opportunities for Luo Mingxin.

Not only does he have a good reputation, but he can also truly learn things and gain experience. No matter how hard he uses his brain, he will not reject this compensation.

Luo Mingxin really didn't refuse. He was very surprised and felt that he owed Liao Jingchen, so he was restless in the private room of the coffee shop.

Liao Jingchen calmed him down easily, allowing the conversation to end naturally in a win-win atmosphere.

Watching Luo Mingxin leave with gentle and encouraging eyes, Liao Jingchen refilled his cup of coffee in a good mood.

The planned change of circumstances has been successfully completed, and everything is ready, except for the final approval from my father...

Liao Jingchen secretly reviewed the situation, and suddenly his expression froze.

He suddenly realized that he was so similar to Liao Hongjing now.

Plan with a purpose in mind, start by selecting the target and quietly weave foreshadowings one after another, then pretend, perform, hibernate, and close the net when the opportunity comes.

Everyone was kept in the dark, no one knew anything about it, and even after the mystery was revealed, they were grateful to him.

Substantial results have been achieved, and the moral high ground has been established. Success and fame have been achieved, and you can retire calmly.

The bottom of the coffee cup clinked against the ceramic cup and saucer.

Liao Jingchen's fingers holding the handle of the cup were trembling, almost making him sick.

With a clang, he put down the coffee cup and leaned back on the sofa.

Closing his eyes, a strong sense of self-loathing surged up from his stomach, passed through his heart, passed through his throat, and finally rushed up to the Tianling Cap.

Liao Jingchen didn't want to face this fact.

But he deeply felt that the blood flowing in his veins was indeed Liao Hongjing's blood.

The so-called dragon begets a dragon, a phoenix begets a phoenix, a mouse's child...

Liao Jingchen almost collapsed and squeezed out a sarcastic laugh from his lips.

What kind of father raises what kind of son, right?

Liao Hongjing is indeed excellent at educating people. He, Liao Jingchen, has already learned how to cultivate his own "Liao Jingchen" even when he is young.

A deep sigh sounded in the private room.

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