novelraw Chapter 22 My sister isn't feeling well, can you help her massage her?
Chapter 22 My sister isn't feeling well, can you help her massage her?
(Don't worry about the details; I know what the Central Academy of Drama's acting textbook is about, I can only guess...)
Liu Hongmei asked a series of questions, many of which were professional knowledge from books, making it difficult for laymen to guess correctly.
However, He Xi answered fluently from beginning to end.
Moreover, the content is exactly the same as what is said in the book.
Clearly, in the past hour or so, he has indeed memorized this 100-page textbook.
"My God, you're a genius!"
The content is 100 pages long, and an average person wouldn't be able to finish reading it in an hour.
He Xi memorized the whole thing, a performance that made Liu Hongmei feel an urge to crack open his skull and see if it was a brain or a CPU inside.
He Xi smiled calmly.
"It's nothing, it's easy."
The world that's open is just that simple and boring.
Praise System!
Liu Hongmei was shocked for a long time before she finally calmed down.
"I never expected you to be so talented at learning theoretical knowledge."
"With such a good memory, it's a waste to use it for acting. You should go to a research institute to do research."
He Xi shrugged.
[High-energy time] is indeed more suitable for scientific research.
The problem is, this is entertainment news.
Moreover, the high-energy moments can only be seen from female celebrities. Once they leave the entertainment industry, their charm disappears. If they really go to a research institute, they can only be studied by others.
"I originally thought that after filming you would go back to Hong Kong Island, and that a month or so wouldn't be enough time for you to learn too much about acting."
"Now I'm starting to worry that in a few days I won't have anything left to teach you."
"After all, opportunities to earn foreign exchange certificates are rare!"
Liu Hongmei spoke with a look of regret on her face.
The regret wasn't that I couldn't earn foreign exchange certificates, but that I couldn't keep giving He Xi lessons.
Liu Hongmei also knew that He Xi had come from Hong Kong and could not stay on the mainland forever.
So the two of them are bound to separate sooner or later, and it is very likely that they will never have the chance to meet again.
Their separation was inevitable; having even a short period of time alone together in their lives was already a gift from fate.
Overthinking is pointless; cherishing the present moment is the most important thing.
"It's getting late, let's end today's class here."
Liu Hongmei packed up the books, and just as He Xi was about to take her leave, she spoke again.
"Do people from Hong Kong Island all have the habit of eating late-night snacks?"
"We also have some good late-night snacks outside of school. Shall I take you there?"
It is located right next to Nanluoguxiang outside the Central Academy of Drama campus.
Nanluoguxiang was first built during the Yuan Dynasty and has witnessed the prosperity of the old northern capital for hundreds of years.
Commercial development had not yet begun at this time, and there were only a few scattered old shop signs.
However, while it has less noise, it has gained a lot of historical depth and weight.
Walking inside evoked many associations for He Xi that spanned hundreds of years.
Did the ancients, hundreds of years ago, simply stroll through this alley, have a late-night snack, then go back for a good night's sleep, and upon waking, head straight to the battlefield, and then...?
He became a famous international student, leaving his mark on history!
Liu Hongmei, standing to the side, gently rubbed her stomach while muttering to herself.
"Oh no, I'm going to gain weight again."
"Sigh, I'm not going to eat starting tomorrow. I think I'll lose weight if I starve myself for a few days."
Her voice wasn't loud, but He Xi, with her sharp ears and eyes, heard it and immediately laughed.
"Sister Mei, I misjudged the portion sizes and accidentally ordered too much."
"However, we can't skip meals just for the sake of beauty, as that would harm our health."
There are many ways to digest an overeaten meal.
"You can do what I do, exercise more, or use some massage techniques to help promote digestion."
Liu Hongmei immediately raised an eyebrow.
She naturally knew about things like exercising to lose weight.
However, that requires perseverance and, more importantly, time.
Not everyone can run forward despite the cold stares and ridicule, just to lose a couple of ounces of fat.
In contrast, he was more interested in the massage techniques that He Xi mentioned later, which promoted digestion.
"Ah Xi, is that massage and manipulation technique you mentioned, the one that helps with digestion, difficult?"
He Xi smiled and shook her head.
"No, what's wrong? You want to...?"
He was about to say, "If you want to learn, I'll teach you."
Liu Hongmei, on the other side, nodded vigorously.
"Um, could you give me a massage?"
[Ding! Quest triggered: 'Help actress Liu Hongmei massage her abdomen to promote digestion.' Accept?]
"hiss!"
He Xi's eyes widened immediately.
Originally, he wanted to teach Liu Hongmei how to massage and acupressure so she could do it herself at home.
But to my surprise, all they wanted was fish.
Moreover, they even threw a task at me in return.
Such a good thing is something He Xi, a good person in the entertainment industry, would naturally not refuse.
"Alright, since you've put it that way, Sister Mei, how can I refuse?"
"And it's true that I ordered too much food, which is why you're feeling so uncomfortable, Sister Mei."
"It's my duty to help you solve this problem, Sister Mei."
"Let's go, let's find a secluded spot to get it done."
"what?"
Liu Hongmei was suddenly a little confused.
Late at night, find a secluded place and press it?
Where should I press?
He Xi shrugged helplessly.
"I can't just give you a massage on the street, even though there aren't many people around, it's still inconvenient."
Liu Hongmei nodded in agreement.
"Yes, it's not very convenient here, so..."
"Come to my place!"
Liu Hongmei blushed immediately after she finished speaking.
She wasn't a casual woman; she was simply attracted by He Xi's handsomeness, amazed by his talent, and captivated by his charm, plus the wind was too noisy tonight.
Then, without thinking, I blurted out something.
However, Liu Hongmei does not regret speaking out.
I'm almost thirty, and soon I'll be an old maid.
Before finding an honest man to spend the rest of her life with, she just wanted to indulge in a wild and unrestrained period of life.
If she could leave something behind, she wouldn't mind being a single mother...
He Xi was somewhat taken aback.
Just find any secluded corner; there's no need to go directly to your home.
However, since Sense had already spoken, he certainly couldn't refuse.
"Oh well!"
To make commuting easier, Liu Hongmei lives near the Central Academy of Drama.
It's a ten-minute walk for the two of them to reach her place.
It's a small apartment with one bedroom, one living room, and one bathroom, but the decor is very cozy.
With a click, the door closed.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly began to become subtle.
However, Liu Hongmei is not Zhong Liti; she will not intentionally dribble and bump into people.
Instead, He Xi sat down on the sofa first.
"Sister Mei, come here, let's begin!"
"Is it okay to do it on the sofa?"
Liu Hongmei frowned slightly, feeling inexplicably regretful.