Who Would Fall in Love After Being Reborn?

Chapter 266: Overwhelming Presence!



TL: Etude Translations

“Director, when is Jiang Qin coming over?”

Gu Chunlei looked at her wristwatch and replied, “Probably in about half an hour.”

Chu Siqi let out a sound of acknowledgment, observing the busy reporters and cameramen around her, feeling her breath grow heavier.

After the college entrance examination, Jiang Qin had gradually become an icon, receiving endless praise and applause, leaving Chu Siqi with a lingering regret of having missed out on a good match.

However, these glories were still confined within the school and hadn’t gained widespread recognition. She always thought that was it, that he wouldn’t shine any brighter, but she hadn’t realized that it was her own perception’s limit, not Jiang Qin’s.

He had stimulated the entire consumption of Linchuan City, reviving the largest mall in the city area.

Chu Siqi knew that after this interview, Jiang Qin would no longer be just a college student; he had left everyone far behind.

She couldn’t fathom what that meant, only feeling that he had become like a star, impossibly distant yet too dazzling to ignore.

But his opponent was Feng Nanshu. Who would win?

Chu Siqi kept forcing herself to accept reality, not to harbor any false hopes, but she couldn’t help being captivated by his brilliance.

If she had no chance at all, it would be fine, but the most tormenting part was that Chu Siqi had once had a chance. That was what truly pained her.

She then realized that everyone was the same, all like moths drawn to a flame, knowing it’s scorching yet irresistibly attracted to it.

Chu Siqi’s attraction was mixed with great fear, as she had lost all sense of superiority in front of Jiang Qin, becoming an unpleasant presence.

Unsure of how to handle herself, her mood was constantly fluctuating.

“Siqi, there’s still half an hour left, do you want to go out for a walk with me?” Yao Junjie suddenly offered.

Chu Siqi returned to her senses and gently shook her head, “No, it’s not that long, I’ll just wait here.”

“If you want to go out, just go,” Gu Chunlei suggested, “I was young once too. You don’t need to be so formal with me. After all, love is part of college life. Moreover, there are a lot of people here today, we don’t need to help.”

Gu Chunlei, being relatively young at thirty, had more open-minded views and was somewhat gossipy. Knowing Yao Junjie’s interest in Chu Siqi, she didn’t mind giving him a push. 𝘳

Chu Siqi hurriedly waved her hand to clarify, “I’m not in love, Director, don’t joke about me.”

“Still single? It seems Yao needs to work harder, our station’s belle isn’t easy to chase,” the Director teased.

Yao Junjie smiled and nodded, “Then I’ll try harder.”

Gu Chunlei looked at Chu Siqi curiously, “Siqi, what kind of guy do you like? Let me help you find someone. We might not have other perks at the broadcast station, but finding a handsome guy is no problem.”

“Director, that’s not fair. I’m in the middle of pursuing her. What if you introduce her to someone else?” Yao Junjie protested.

“If Siqi isn’t interested in you, I’ll find her someone else, then find someone for you.”

“That won’t do. I’ve set my sights on someone and can’t just switch easily.”

Chu Siqi couldn’t help but interject, “Director, please stop joking. I’m not planning on dating in college.”

Gu Chunlei pursed her lips, “Not experiencing love in college can be a regret. Especially when you enter society, it’s hard to find such pure love as in your student days.”

“Maybe I’ll consider it later.”

Gu Chunlei looked at her carefully, “You seem very restless today, even your forehead is furrowed.”

Chu Siqi maintained a composed smile, “I’ve got a bit of a cold, feeling a bit dizzy.”

Yao Junjie suddenly offered his milk tea, “Maybe you have low blood sugar. Try some milk tea, it might help.”

“Sorry, Yao, I… never liked sweet drinks.”

“This is a new flavor, quite hard to get. It sells out by the afternoon.”

Chu Siqi glanced at the milk tea cup’s design, “It’s not about the flavor, I just don’t like this brand. Don’t buy it next time.”

“Then I’ll buy you a different one next time.”

Yao Junjie didn’t mind, looking around to find the other boys from the broadcast station glaring at him. He smiled slightly, hands in his pockets, appearing utterly unbothered by any competition.

Chu Siqi doesn’t want to date?

No problem. As long as there’s no worthy opponent around, it’s just a matter of time before she agrees to be his girlfriend.

Who else could she choose? Surely not the boys from the broadcast station who only dared to watch from a distance?

Just then, two girls rushed in through the door, Wang Huiru and Si Huiying.

They weren’t members of the broadcast station and it was their first time here. Wang Huiru came to see an old classmate, while Si Huiying was dragged along.

Upon entering room 101, they intended to call Chu Siqi out, but were taken aback by the large setup they encountered.

Again, there were TV crews, newspaper reporters, financial journalists, and professional photographers adjusting their equipment. Several young and attractive female journalists in high heels were touching up their makeup, creating an atmosphere akin to a celebrity meet-and-greet.

Si Huiying gaped in astonishment, “Is the principal having an affair, or is the school haunted?”

“It’s because Jiang Qin is coming,” Wang Huiru explained softly.

“?”

Just then, the sound of footsteps echoed through the empty hallway, and a tall figure entered everyone’s view.

The man was dressed in a sharp suit, with deep-set eyes and a meticulously styled hairdo, exuding a clean and crisp charm. His youthful arrogance was evident but not overbearing.

His posture resembled that of a young CEO from a TV drama, with a non-exaggerated stride that seemed to command attention, powerful and dynamic.

Jiang Qin fit this scene perfectly, with his expressions and movements nearly flawless. Just his walk down the corridor was confident and compelling.

This wasn’t just because of his outstanding demeanor; he had long emulated Daniel Wu, acquiring a certain charm of his own.

Thus, confidence is key. When you believe you are Daniel Wu, even if you aren’t, you can still exude a certain charisma. And Jiang Qin had no doubt that he was more handsome than Daniel Wu.

“Is that really you, Jiang Qin?” Si Huiying recognized him, her mouth agape.

Jiang Qin paused, and after a moment, recognized Si Huiying, “What Jiang Qin? Please, call me Ancestor.”

“?????”

Si Huiying pursed her lips, bewildered.

In her mind, Jiang Qin had always been the man contended for by Chu Siqi and Hong Yan. She never understood what was so special about him to warrant such rivalry between two heavenly beauties.

You could say he was handsome, but only above average, not to the extent of a male god. And as for wealth, Chu Siqi had mentioned he came from an ordinary family.

It wasn’t until his rise on Zhihu and group buying platforms at the school that she began to realize Jiang Qin’s excellence wasn’t in his looks or background, but in himself – a treasure. His worth as a male god far surpassed those just with good looks.

Those so-called male gods based solely on looks were incomparable to him. Her initial inability to see this was simply due to her shortsightedness.

Especially now, facing the famous Jiang Qin, Si Huiying felt like she was in a different world, overwhelmed by his dazzling aura, almost suffocating.

The man she once berated in public as a scoundrel had now become such a figure.

With this thought, Si Huiying couldn’t help but glance at Chu Siqi, noticing her proud roommate, who resembled a swan, bowing her head.

“Jiang, long time no see!” Dong Min from Linchuan Youth Newspaper waved to him.

“Dong Miss, it’s been a while,” Jiang Qin responded.

He walked to the center of the interview area, responding to greetings while being led by Director Gu to the sofa prepared for him.

Although it was a joint interview with several media outlets, Linchuan TV and Linchuan Daily still needed to change hosts, indicating a potentially lengthy interview process.

Several stunning female reporters approached Jiang Qin, squatting in front of him to discuss the key points and details of the upcoming interview.

“Usually, these reporters are quite arrogant. Scenes like this, where others stand while they squat, are usually reserved for city leaders. Jiang Qin really has a lot of clout, probably due to a directive from higher-ups,” Gu Chunlei commented, arms crossed.

Hearing this, everyone in the room had their own thoughts.

Wang Huiru felt happy for her old classmate but worried about Chu Siqi’s mental state. Si Huiying delved deeper into the past rivalry over Jiang Qin.

Chu Siqi bit her lip with little reaction, while Yao Junjie appeared bored, thinking of ways to ask Chu Siqi out.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

After a while, the equipment on the scene was ready, Jiang Qin sat up straight, smiling at the camera. The room fell silent, giving the setting a serene atmosphere.

“Jiang, are you ready? We’re about to start the interview,” a reporter announced.

“Let’s begin,” Jiang Qin replied, sitting up straight.

The first to interview him was Min Rou from Linchuan TV. She observed Jiang Qin and suddenly suggested, “Jiang, could you unbutton your shirt a bit, loosen your collar, so it doesn’t look too serious?”

“Uh, no thank you, Miss Min. I’ll keep it buttoned, it’s more comfortable for me,” Jiang Qin discreetly declined, not wanting to reveal the marks left by Feng Nanshu on his neck.

“Alright then, let’s start. Jiang, please tell us about the group buying platform.”


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