School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert-Chapter 400 - : Being Insulted
Chapter 400: Chapter 400: Being Insulted
“Impossible!” Li Haonan shook his head.
“Then you can go and ask Director Zhao for an explanation!” Jiang Xiaoqing huffed coldly.
Li Haonan felt a surge of dejection, but gritted his teeth and said, “Even if the guest was personally appointed by Director Zhao, I refuse to let this go. Kid, you humiliated me today, and I won’t let you off the hook. Just wait and see!”
Having said that, Li Haonan turned and bolted out of the room.
Inside the makeup room, everyone was in shock.
“What are you standing around for?” Jiang Xiaoqing glared at the bunch of them, then said, “Hurry up and do Xiao Han’s makeup. Do you not want to work here anymore?”
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The makeup director was startled and quickly bowed his head to begin working. Xiao Han took his seat in the chair again, smiling as he said, “The reason I didn’t leave was, first, to show respect for Director Zhao, and second… to show respect for Principal Chen.”
After speaking, Xiao Han sat down.
Jiang Xiaoqing smiled. Li Haonan’s behavior had indeed disappointed her; a full-grown man with not a shred of magnanimity, not even as composed as Xiao Han’s performance. This allowed Jiang Xiaoqing to see through Li Haonan more clearly and also gave her a better understanding of Xiao Han.
“Hurry up and do Xiao Han’s makeup!” Jiang Xiaoqing shot a glance at the makeup director.
Although the makeup director was extremely reluctant inside, he had to earnestly lower his head and carefully do Xiao Han’s makeup. After all, Xiao Han was a guest personally invited by Director Zhao, which was not the same as other programs. No one dared to slight Director Zhao’s face. The makeup director was an insignificant character at the TV station; if you didn’t want to work there, plenty of others did. So, if you wanted to stay on, you had to obediently follow orders.
Jiang Xiaoqing fetched a bottle of hot drink for Xiao Han and handed it to him, “Here you go!”
“Thank you!” Xiao Han’s fondness for Jiang Xiaoqing increased.
Xiao Han opened the lid and took a gentle sip.
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Li Haonan, seething with anger, stormed toward Director Zhao’s office. Currently, Li Haonan was quite popular at the TV station. At least Director Zhao was willing to give him some face. Thus, banking on his clout at the TV station, he barged into Director Zhao’s office in a fury.
“Li Haonan, what is this…” Director Zhao frowned.
“Director, a guy named Xiao Han has come to our station,” Li Haonan said through clenched teeth. “This brat dared to slander me, you’ve got to back me up!”
“Why would he slander you?” Director Zhao asked, puzzled.
“He… he fabricated accusations, maligning me maliciously!” Li Haonan raged, “You’ve got to judge this for me. For the New Year’s Eve show recording, it’s either him or me. You have to deal with this. This guy is too wicked, relying on the fact that you invited him, he’s even started throwing his weight around in the makeup room!”
“Really? Such a thing happened?” Director Zhao was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up and said, “Come on, let’s go have a look!”
As soon as Director Zhao heard that Xiao Han had arrived, he didn’t bother to judge for Li Haonan, but hustled outside. At first, Li Haonan was somewhat surprised, but seeing Director Zhao leave, he also hurried out.
Inside the makeup room. Silence reigned. Jiang Xiaoqing sat there. The makeup director didn’t dare to act out and continued to lower his head, working on Xiao Han’s makeup.
There were more than a dozen groups involved in this recording session, coming and going, yet the room remained eerily silent, unusually quiet. The quieter it was, the more unnerving it felt to those getting their makeup done inside, as if the silence was somewhat terrifying.
It wasn’t long before Xiao Han spoke up, “Where’s the guy who sells his ass?”
“Who are you talking about?” Jiang Xiaoqing was taken aback, not having been present when Xiao Han and Li Haonan had argued. Therefore, Xiao Han’s sudden remark caught her off guard. Jiang Xiaoqing looked at Xiao Han, curious.
“Oh, that Li Haonan!” Xiao Han said with a smile.
Pff…
Upon hearing that, Jiang Xiaoqing suddenly spat out her mouthful of hot drink and exclaimed in shock, “You… you… No wonder Li Haonan looked ready to fight you to the death. So that’s how you insulted him. You are really too much.”
“But it’s the truth!” Xiao Han said with an indifferent smile.
“Sigh, I know some of his story too,” Jiang Xiaoqing glanced at Xiao Han and then said, “Still, you can’t bring up such things in public. I know what kind of person he is, but after all, he’s the TV station’s darling, even the director gives him some face. You’re new here; you should have given him some respect. You can’t just slap someone’s face as soon as you arrive.”
“Why do I need to give him face when dealing with this kind of person?” Xiao Han snorted coldly, then said, “In your TV station, he might be something. But in my eyes, what is he really?”
Hiss…
Everyone drew in a sharp breath.
At that moment, Li Haonan and Director Zhao pushed the door open and heard Xiao Han’s words loud and clear.
“Director, did… did you hear that!” Li Haonan was fuming, then said, “Look at this… this kid is so arrogant, so rampant!”
“Xiao Han, is it really you?” Director Zhao walked over excitedly, shaking Xiao Han’s hand, and then said, “I can’t believe it’s really you who came. Haha, I believe with your performance, this evening’s show will definitely be very brilliant!”
“You flatter me, Director,” Xiao Han said modestly, shaking his head, “I’ve just done what I should do. It’s nothing special.”
“You’re too modest, my boy,” Director Zhao laughed, “I just heard you were here, and at first, I couldn’t believe it, but now I do.”
“Haha…” Upon hearing this, Xiao Han burst into laughter and then said, “Director Zhao, your words have taken me by surprise!”
The dozens of people on the side were stunned. This young man managed to receive such attention from Director Zhao. It was somewhat incomprehensible. What was even more baffling was, just who was this young man? Even Li Haonan was somewhat taken aback.
“Director, this…” Li Haonan stammered.
“Haonan, this is Xiao Han!” Director Zhao smiled, “He’s the main act we are promoting for the New Year’s Eve show. Likewise, he’s our key performance this time. As the host, you should learn a lot from him. Xiao Han may be young, but his understanding of Chinese culture is profound!”
“Ah?” Li Haonan was stunned.
The people around were exclaiming in surprise, realizing that Xiao Han was so highly regarded by Director Zhao. They all seemed incredibly astonished and shocked.
“Alright, I know a bit about what’s going on between you guys!” Director Zhao laughed, “Haonan, you’re quite a bit older than Xiao Han, and you should show some grace. As for Xiao Han… try to hold back a bit. Haonan has high popularity in the TV station, it’s natural for him to be a bit proud, so, don’t stoop to his level.”
“Yes!” Xiao Han nodded. Director Zhao was a cultured person, and he had a good relationship with Principal Chen. If there were a few people he respected the most in this new life, Principal Li Hengzhong would be one, and Principal Chen Aiguo would be another.
However, Li Haonan couldn’t swallow this humiliation, as his inner shame had been exposed. How could he take this bitter feeling lying down? Thus, he decided he would have his revenge on Xiao Han in the future, determined to teach Xiao Han a lesson. On the surface, Li Haonan nodded slightly, “Fine, since the Director has spoken, I won’t stoop to his level.”
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Although it was just a rehearsal, it was also the recording of the program.
Any TV station’s New Year’s Eve show is usually pre-recorded, then when the time comes, they can broadcast a complete edited video of the show as soon as it’s time.
There had been a little interlude between Xiao Han and Li Haonan, but this interlude was destined not to end so easily.
Soon, it was time to start recording on location.
Li Haonan and Jiang Xiaoqing were the hosts of the program, along with several others. The stage at the Provincial TV Station was magnificent, the setting luxurious, and the lights dazzling. Moreover, tickets for the recording had been sold to the public, totaling a thousand tickets. The ticket revenue of several hundred thousand yuan had at least recouped the cost of the program. The Provincial TV Station’s program recordings typically involved actors who participated for free, except for some big-name stars who were costly to hire, while other minor actors only needed to be provided with food and lodging.
“Xiao Han, your performance is in the middle!” Jiang Xiaoqing checked the program schedule, then said, “So, you still have an hour to prepare. We’ve prepared the Guzheng and costumes, and once your act is ready to start, the stage will be immediately arranged according to your requirements. So, you don’t have to worry.”
“Mm!” Xiao Han nodded.
After changing into a robe of Hanfu in the backstage rest area, Xiao Han’s entire demeanor became elegant and poised. Aside from his short, fine hair, every aspect of him truly bore the charm of an ancient figure, with a subtle air of nostalgia in his mannerisms.
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Because of the conflict between Xiao Han and Li Haonan, practically no one in the TV station dared to interact with Xiao Han. However, Xiao Han was quite content to be left to his own devices. Sitting alone in a corner, with his eyes closed, suddenly, a faint fragrance wafted by him. This scent was strangely familiar to him. He quickly opened his eyes, only to see a figure that astonished him, a figure that made his heart churn. The girl he had longed for day and night, whom he had seen only from behind but never her face, now appeared before him once again.
“It’s her…” Xiao Han’s heart was tumultuous.
“Liu Yiyi!” Suddenly, Xiao Han called out loudly.
“Hm?” The girl turned her head in response, and the smile upon that glance was shocking, exciting, causing a turbulent stir in the heart. With a smile that could dazzle all other beauty in the court, her hair lightly swept up, her eyes carrying a spring-like tenderness, her skin soft and smooth as polished jade, her small cherry lips naturally red and dripping with allure. Strands of hair brushed her cheeks softly with the wind, adding an extra touch of enticing charm, while her lively eyes playfully shifted, revealing a cheeky and mischievous air. Clad in a light green long dress, with a waist small enough to encircle with one hand, her beauty was flawless, ethereal as if she did not partake in the mundane world.
