“Bai Xiu, I always feel that when I read the script, my emotions aren’t that strong. It’s like I’m reciting the text. Sigh, the Dragon Boat Festival Gala is about to begin…”

Ye Ting had a troubled look on her face, and was complaining to her partner.

Originally, Ye Ting had the inclination to partner with Yan Shen, but Yan Shen didn’t seem to be willing. Instead, he took the initiative to partner with Luo Yu, so she could only settle for Bai Xiu as her partner.

“It’s alright, Ye Ting. After all, we’re not professional hosts. It’s already very good that we can do this,” Bai Xiu comforted her.

“But Yan Shen and Chu Ning cooperate very well. I saw that they don’t even have a script in their hands, and they can speak very smoothly. Sigh, could it be that I’m really not as good as Chu Ning?” Ye Ting sighed, looking a little aggrieved.

Ever since Luo Yu had personally given an explanation on behalf of Chu Ning the day before, no student had any objection to Chu Ning being the host of the Dragon Boat Festival Gala.

“That’s not true, Ye Ting. You have to have confidence in yourself. Your family’s conditions are much better than hers. So what if her grades are good? She’s destined to work for us in the future. It’s just that she can be arrogant in school for a while now.”

“Besides, look at her image. She’s not as good-looking as you. You’re like the moon in the sky, noble and elegant. How can a child from a poor family like her compare? It’s not that I want to say this, but when the time comes, I think everyone’s eyes should be on you.”

Bai Xiu worked hard to please Ye Ting. In his words, Chu Ning’s strengths became weaknesses, while Ye Ting was entirely perfect. However, he only dared to talk about Chu Ning. He didn’t dare to say anything more about Yan Shen.

“Really, Bai Xiu? Am I as good as you say?” Ye Ting’s little face suddenly turned red. She felt that Bai Xiu was exaggerating a little too much.

Seeing Ye Ting’s expression, Bai Xiu became even more enthusiastic. He continued, “Of course. Ye Ting, you’re Jingyuan High’s future school belle. Moreover, there are more and more people supporting you in the school now. I believe that you’ll soon surpass Luo Yu!”

Bai Xiu struck while the iron was hot and worked hard to praise Ye Ting.

“Sigh, but Luo Yu and Chu Ning are so close. How can I alone be better than the two of them?” Ye Ting was still frowning.

“The two of them combined are not as good as you. Ye Ting, you’re the best-looking person in Jingyuan High School’s history. You have to have confidence in yourself!” Bai Xiu had completely thrown caution to the wind.

“Er, Bai Xiu, I’m not that outstanding!”

On the other side, Chu Ning inadvertently caught sight of Ye Ting’s and Bai Xiu’s flirting. She could not help but laugh.

“Huh? What are you laughing at?” Yan Shen was somewhat baffled. The rehearsal was going well. Why did Chu Ning suddenly laugh?

“Nothing, I just saw something fun.” Chu Ning withdrew her gaze, but there was still a faint smile on her face.

“Oh.” Yan Shen nodded.

“You should smile when you have nothing to do. Don’t keep a straight face. No one owes you money.” Chu Ning suggested, looking at the expressionless Yan Shen.

“Okay.” Yan Shen nodded again.

Chu Ning had no words. “Okay, forget I said anything.”

Just as the two were about to rehearse again, Chu Ning’s form teacher, Lin Hao, walked over from afar.

“Chu Ning, come here for a moment. I have something to discuss with you.” A warm smile covered Lin Hao’s face as he waved at Chu Ning.

“No way, you have something to trouble me with again…”

Chu Ning did not want to listen to Lin Hao’s words. Once he opened his mouth, it would definitely be nothing but trouble.

“Chu Ning, I see that when you go on stage to deliver a speech, your ability is almost there. But in other aspects, how about it? Are you interested in performing?” Lin Hao said with a smile.

“What talent? I don’t know. I only know how to study. How can I know anything else?” Chu Ning quickly shook her head.

“Oh? I heard that when you were in the Ye family, you were proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting.” Lin Hao obviously had done enough research before running over to ask Chu Ning.

“Sigh, then why are you asking me when you already know?” Chu Ning said helplessly.

“Aren’t I just asking for your opinion?” Lin Hao said righteously.

“Oh, thank you. You even know to ask for my opinion.” Chu Ning actually couldn’t refuse. Objectively speaking, the school did treat her very well, and this request wasn’t an excessive proposal.

It was just a performance on the stage. “Well, I can play a piano piece.”