Chapter 69: Eye Contact
No one would know the beginning of that legend. At this moment, the story belonged to that girl.
After Yu Linna found a new sustenance, she also knew which direction she should develop in. Having walked for so long, she finally discovered she was bound to acting by fate. Perhaps this was destiny.
Since she had decided to develop in this circle, she would strive forward and do her best. In the past, she only wanted to eat her fill. Now it was different; now she wanted to find her roots. The world was so big; she would eventually find her bloodline. Before that, the first thing she had to do was become famous.
Nangong Ying also said that people from Orange River would come looking for her. At that time, Orange River would sign her as an artist under their banner to cultivate. As long as Yu Linna seized the opportunity, she would have a chance to debut; she could become an actress.
Although this road was long, it was at least an opportunity. She would cherish it well.
But before that, the first thing she had to do was finish the English competition. Since agreeing to participate in the city’s English competition, Yu Linna spent time practicing English every day. Although her English was very good, for the competition, she still forced herself to adapt to the competition’s routines. Moreover, the English teacher guided her tirelessly every day, hoping she could bring back a good result.
And Yu Linna lived up to expectations. Representing the entire school, she sang triumphantly all the way, demonstrating incredibly strong strength. Elimination rounds, advancement rounds, semi-finals, pre-finals – all without pressure, basically crushing all opponents. In the end, the participating contestants were complaining, saying that the City Middle School had hired a foreigner to compete, which didn’t comply with the rules.
“Classmate Yu, you performed very well. With a little more effort, you can reach the finals. You’ve already secured a spot in the top three. You must strive!”
The English teacher was really satisfied with Yu Linna’s performance. In previous years, students participating struggled greatly when they reached the most intense championship and runner-up competition. But even when Yu Linna reached the pre-finals, she looked very relaxed, showing no signs of strain.
Her state was enough to show that she had the ability to enter the top three and had great hope of winning the championship, fulfilling the school’s long-cherished wish for many years.
Therefore, the English teacher absolutely could not be careless, must ensure Yu Linna was in the best state, and smoothly win the championship.
“Okay, I will work hard.”
On the surface, Yu Linna was very relaxed, yes, but it didn’t mean she wasn’t working hard. In fact, reaching this step, she had also consumed a lot, but to continue standing in this competition, she couldn’t show any weakness.
Soon, the pre-finals were approaching. Yu Linna prepared to go to the competition venue. The venue was at the exhibition center in the city center. The central stage could accommodate the contestants’ competition. A circular audience seating surrounded the stage. A row of judges sat on the stage; they would score the participating students, and the final score would be based on the scores given by the judges from all sides.
The girl walked down this corridor and suddenly saw that long black hair drifting past her eyes. That girl’s long legs made people stare straight, the black thigh-high stockings sparking infinite imagination. Her slender waist like a water snake captivated many men, and her exquisitely beautiful face made people even more prone to fantasies.
“Hmm? You’re here.”
Ye Zhiyun glanced back at her and said lightly.
Encountering her here was actually expected. Ye Zhiyun had seen the list before the competition and knew Yu Linna would participate. She wasn’t surprised at all to meet Yu Linna here. She knew early on that the two would meet.
“You’re also here to compete?”
Yu Linna seemed still not to have reacted, her cute face filled with surprise.
Seeing this look made one want to pinch her face. Truly cute.
“Yes, unfortunately, we both seem to be favorites for the championship. I believe it will be an exciting match.”
Although Ye Zhiyun said this, she also knew that this kind of competition couldn’t be called very exciting.
And the reason Ye Zhiyun represented the Experimental Middle School to compete was, on the one hand, her English level was very high, and on the other hand, she had flown all over the world since childhood, her foreign language ability formidable. Her participating in this kind of competition was not unimaginable at all.
If there weren’t Yu Linna this year, then the champion would likely be Ye Zhiyun without a doubt, because she also won the championship last year.
Although she wasn’t very interested in this award.
“Ye Zhiyun, you didn’t even tell me you were competing.”
“It wouldn’t be interesting if I told you. Good things are always saved for last. Or perhaps, you think you will lose to me?”
“…I won’t lose.”
When it came to prize money, Yu Linna wouldn’t admit defeat. She didn’t think she was worse than Ye Zhiyun. Although Ye Zhiyun had seen more than her and had been abroad, her English ability wasn’t bad either. She believed she could win.
“Then I’ll be waiting.”
She smiled lightly.
It was incredible. Just being with this blonde girl, no matter how slow time passed, she would feel every second was happy. Actually, she didn’t care at all what honor this award could bring her. She just wanted to possess this moment.
Yu Linna walked past her, heading straight towards the competition stage, leaving only a small, slender back view. At this moment, Ye Zhiyun’s smile faded.
From their initial incompatibility, their initial bickering, to the current harmony, thinking back carefully, it was truly an incredible path. She thought she and she were naturally incompatible, absolutely impossible to have a good relationship. Who knew they would actually have a day where they became friends?
Ye Zhiyun wouldn’t hold back. She knew the best respect for Yu Linna was to go all out.
And in the subsequent competition, Yu Linna lived up to expectations, successfully advancing, obtaining the ticket to the championship and runner-up match, competing against Ye Zhiyun. Although the two knew each other, and could be considered friends, at this moment they represented their respective schools; they both had to give their all.
“Now, we enter the final stage of this competition, the grand final! Please welcome the contestants!”
Applause erupted, music played, and the venue was surrounded by students’ shouts. The two girls representing their respective schools walked onto the stage. Both had looks belonging to the beauty level. Perhaps because Yu Linna looked younger, she gave an impression of immaturity, but standing next to Ye Zhiyun, she wasn’t overshadowed.
Throughout the entire competition, the audience’s eyes were fixed on these two. No choice, both had high looks, making it impossible not to look. This competition was called an English competition, but everyone felt it was more like a beauty pageant.
“The contestant on the left is Yu Linna from City First High School!”
“The contestant on the right is Ye Zhiyun from City Experimental Middle School!”
After introducing the two competing girls, the audience cheered.
Contestants who could represent their schools in the championship and runner-up match were one in ten thousand. Many people participated each year, but few truly brought back the champion’s throne. The champion’s throne changed hands every year, but it wasn’t something anyone could sit on just because they wanted to.
Yu Linna and Ye Zhiyun stood on the stage, competing for their respective schools. This was also an honor.
Especially Yu Linna, that conspicuous blonde hair caused a stir among the audience. Her obvious mixed-race appearance made many suspect she violated the competition rules. After all, a foreigner participating in a domestic English competition was inherently unfair. If the judges hadn’t repeatedly stated that Yu Linna was not a foreigner, the audience might have gotten emotional.
As soon as the competition began, everyone was drawn in. Both Yu Linna and Ye Zhiyun showed solid foundations, handling spoken English with ease, completely fluent. Because Ye Zhiyun had experience living abroad, her English level was quite high. Although it had declined somewhat after years of not speaking, dealing with this kind of competition was still no problem. On the contrary, Yu Linna was steadily suppressed from the beginning.
Seeing Yu Linna struggling, Ye Zhiyun smiled, relaxing her guard at this moment.
Unexpectedly, the next second Yu Linna counterattacked. She started clinging to Ye Zhiyun, attacking relentlessly, catching her off guard. Although Yu Linna had no experience living abroad, she believed that since her body flowed with some foreign blood, at least her English level couldn’t be too bad.
In the end, the person with the highest score was Yu Linna.
Ye Zhiyun narrowly lost to her.
However, Ye Zhiyun wasn’t disappointed or angry because of this, but very calm.
In this uneventful competition, Yu Linna finally won the championship for her school that hadn’t been won for many years. And she won this trophy right in front of the Experimental Middle School. The English teacher was overjoyed.
But the happiest one was Yu Linna, because the champion of this competition came with prize money. She suddenly received a generous amount of prize money; how could she not be happy? For a girl who loved money as much as her life, nothing was more important than money.
“Congratulations.”
Ye Zhiyun was very calm, without a trace of dissatisfaction after defeat. She was a proud person, not allowing herself to fail. But if it was Yu Linna, she could accept it calmly. Because, compared to this award, she cared more about this person.
“Thank you! Don’t worry, I’ll pay you back the money soon!”
“…….Okay, I’ll be waiting.”
Ye Zhiyun was stunned for a moment, but still smiled.
This child, so thick-skinned when mooching food and drinks, yet so stubborn on this point. Perhaps this was the inherent character of poor children?
Anyway, this competition also came to an end. Yu Linna fulfilled her wish and won the championship. The school would definitely reward her too. As for what reward, that wasn’t clear, but getting something was always good.
Ye Zhiyun gathered her mood, planning to go back directly after the competition. She had actually been quite busy recently. The newly invested movie was about to be released, and she had to attend the premiere. Also, she needed to find new investment partners for cooperation, start the next collaboration. Participating in the English competition was also squeezed out of her busy schedule.
But being able to have a fair competition with Yu Linna here actually made her quite happy.
“Yu Linna, are you free later? Let’s go eat.”
“Okay, your treat?”
“No problem. Tell me, where do you want to go? I can afford anywhere.”
“Hehe, then I won’t be polite~”
As long as at this moment, she could exist, nothing else was hoped for. Simple, peaceful days are the happiest.
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