(ED: Interpretation of the title: True beauty isn't in the preserved perfection of the past, but in the bold, dangerous act of destroying it or burning down ideals we’re told to worship is more powerful — and beautiful — than worshipping them blindly.)

Holy crap!

Lu Xing was dumbfounded.

Looking at Chi Yueshan, who had been slapped into his arms, Lu Xing's head was buzzing!

No, sis.

Are you sick?!

What are you blocking in front of me for!

Lu Xing helped Chi Yueshan, who was in his arms, to stand up, a feeling of impatience rising in his heart.

Fuck.

I owe another favor.

I hate owing favors the most!

A debt of money is easy to repay, but a debt of gratitude is so damn hard to repay!

It would have been better if that slap had hit my face!

Lu Xing glanced at Chi Yueshan's face. Song Junzhu had been really angry just now, and she had used a lot of force.

It had only been a short while, but Chi Yueshan's face was already a little red and swollen.

Chi Yueshan relied on her face to make a living. If there was a problem with this face, Lu Xing's debt would be even harder to repay.

"Give me your brother's number. I'll have him take you to the hospital."

Auntie Wen and Nannan were still waiting for him in the private box.

Now was Auntie Wen's client service time. He couldn't possibly leave her!

And–

Lu Xing glanced at Chi Yueshan in his arms.

Don't think he didn't know. If Chi Yueshan hadn't suddenly rushed out, Song Junzhu would have long since been pacified.

This black-bellied woman did it on purpose!

Hearing Lu Xing ask for Chi Shui, a look of astonishment flashed in Chi Yueshan's eyes.

Lu Xing is even more ruthless than she had imagined.

Ruthless, is it?

Heh.

I like it even more!

Chi Yueshan leaned against Lu Xing's chest, her head lowered, her long hair falling by the side of her face. She shook her head gently.

"Don't, don't look at me. I don't look good right now."

Breathe in—exhale—breathe in—exhale—breathe in—exhale—

Lu Xing's mind went numb.

Sister!

It's already come to this, and you're still playing the green tea here?

Are you really not worried about your face!

"What, haven't you acted out enough of your sweet nothings? I think today's performance shouldn't have been Beating the Dragon Robe, but The Case of the Beheaded Husband." 

(TL: A famous opera about a man who abandons his wife for a princess, and is eventually executed for his crimes.)

Song Junzhu looked coldly at Lu Xing and Chi Yueshan in front of her, a mocking smile on her lips.

So ridiculous.

Every internal thought she had before was now like a boomerang, coming right back and stabbing her!

Good, good, good.

Lu Xing and Chi Yueshan are being all sweet. What does that make her?

The third party in a TV drama who breaks up a family?

Chi Yueshan leaned softly against Lu Xing's side, secretly grabbing Lu Xing's hand and placing it on her waist, and explained.

"No, it's not like that."

"Junzhu, you've misunderstood."

Holy f*ck!

The moment the name "Junzhu" came out, Lu Xing's eyes widened, several big words flashing in his mind—

Song Junzhu and Chi Yueshan know each other!

No!

Last time when Chi Yueshan botched her performance, these two didn't know each other. How do they know each other now!

Chi Yueshan covered her face and let out a self-deprecating laugh.

"Junzhu, you've really misunderstood."

"The person I told you about, the one I hurt, is Xing-xing."

"I came to find him today just to apologize."

"I cried, I made a scene, but Xing-xing didn't soften up and forgive me at all. He said he has someone in his heart."

Chi Yueshan's brain only failed to work when facing Lu Xing.

But when facing others...

She was never lacking in the ability to trick people.

Now, Song Junzhu probably hasn't realized that she likes Lu Xing, right?

Chi Yueshan laughed inwardly.

Seeing that there was someone in the world even more foolish than her, she felt much better.

Chi Yueshan tugged at the water stain on her skirt and said in a low voice.

"These are my tears."

"It's not what you think."

Boom!

At first, Song Junzhu was listening coldly. But the more she listened, the more something felt wrong.

When she heard Chi Yueshan say that Lu Xing had someone in his heart, she was completely stunned.

What?

Lu Xing rejected Chi Yueshan's plea for reconciliation?

Lu Xing said... he has someone in his heart?

Lu Xing was dumbfounded. For the first time, he experienced the feeling of being carried.

Holy f*ck!

Sis Chi! You're a real carry!

(ED: Calling a person real carry is saying that the person is a reliable and skilled teammate, often carrying the team to victory. It's a common expression in gaming and online communities, often used to praise someone who is performing exceptionally well and taking responsibility for the team's success.)

Song Junzhu, who had been in a rage just now, quickly cooled down and looked at Lu Xing in silence.

She seemed to have... misunderstood Lu Xing again.

"I'm sorry, Professor Song. I have to take Miss Chi to have her face looked at first."

Lu Xing said this to Song Junzhu in a tone calmer than ever before.

After saying that...

He held Chi Yueshan's soft shoulder and slowly walked past Song Junzhu.

A second before they brushed past each other, Lu Xing said in a low voice.

"Professor Song."

"Your hand was scratched by the hairpin. Remember to disinfect and bandage it when you get back."

Lu Xing paused for a moment, then said.

"I'm sorry for making you angry today."

"Goodbye, Professor Song."

Song Junzhu abruptly lowered her head and looked at her fingertips in astonishment.

The slap just now.

Although Chi Yueshan's hairpin had broken, her own hand had also been scratched.

In the grip of anger, she hadn't even felt the pain in her hand, but Lu Xing had noticed.

Song Junzhu turned around stiffly.

Lu Xing helped Chi Yueshan walk to the broken hairpin.

He took out a tissue from his pocket, bent down, and carefully wrapped the hairpin in it, then properly put it in his pocket.

After doing all this, Lu Xing left the corridor with Chi Yueshan.

He didn't look back at Song Junzhu once.

At the moment the two were about to disappear around the corner, Chi Yueshan turned her head and met Song Junzhu's gaze.

Chi Yueshan tightened her arm around Lu Xing's neck, a victor's smile on her lips.

She knew that Song Junzhu didn't like her from the first meeting.

Coincidentally.

She also didn't like Song Junzhu from the first meeting.

And now she liked her even less.

Thankfully.

Thankfully, Song Junzhu was even slower than her.

Aiya.

Chi Yueshan suddenly felt a little regretful.

If she hadn't blocked that slap for Lu Xing, would Lu Xing have given up on Song Junzhu?

But then again...

She still wanted to leave a little mark in Lu Xing's heart.

Hiss.

After completely losing sight of Song Junzhu, the corner of Chi Yueshan's mouth, which she had been holding up in pain, could finally fall.

"Chi Yueshan, you're crazy."

Lu Xing let go of his hand supporting Chi Yueshan and looked at her with calm eyes.

"You deliberately made Song Junzhu misunderstand, you deliberately provoked Song Junzhu, and you deliberately stood in front of me."

"I thought I had made myself clear enough to you."

The warm embrace suddenly disappeared. Chi Yueshan leaned against the cold wall with some regret.

"Is Song Junzhu also your client?"

"She's been coaxed very well by you. She's always thought you were deeply in love with her."

There was not a trace of fluctuation in Lu Xing's eyes.

"Weren't you the same once?"

Chi Yueshan was stunned. After a moment, she laughed.

She tilted her head back, stared at Lu Xing with extreme seriousness, and said word by word.

"But I regret it now."

More beautiful than the Mona Lisa is a burning Mona Lisa.

More beautiful than a beauty is a wounded, broken beauty.

Lu Xing had to admit, Chi Yueshan really had a good face. Looking at it more could prolong one's life.

"Call your brother. I have to go."

Lu Xing didn't engage and turned to leave directly.

Smack.

Chi Yueshan tightly grabbed Lu Xing's wrist.

Years of basic opera skills, the ability to convey emotion with a glance, were all used at this very moment.

She stared into Lu Xing's eyes, held his hand, and gently placed it on her own face, saying delicately.

"It hurts here."

"What do you want?"

"Promise me one request."

Lu Xing gritted his molars. Song Junzhu's slap was really ruthless. Even now, Chi Yueshan's face was still hot.

"Say it."

Chi Yueshan blinked at him. "I haven't thought of it yet."

Lu Xing pulled his hand away, glanced at the time. He had to rush back to Auntie Wen's private box.

"It had better be within my ability. Oh, right. Giving you money is not an option."

Chi Yueshan was taken aback for a moment, then gave Lu Xing a delicate glare.

"I'm not a whore. What would I do with your money?"

Lu Xing also smiled.

"But I am."

Chi Yueshan was speechless.

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