Chapter 99 Liang Zhan: In the end, I bore the brunt of everything.

"Laugh It Off" is a gentle yet cool song, mainly about a carefree attitude towards life. When faced with adversity, just laugh it off; after all, life isn't always perfect. Don't dwell on broken dreams, don't be obsessed with past happiness, and don't worry about life's gains and losses.

"A Smile and It's Over" expresses an optimistic and confident attitude towards life, which perfectly suits Pang Ying right now.

She liked it very much after watching it and couldn't wait to ask Shi Shi, "Can I borrow your recording studio?"

"Of course!"

The group arrived at the recording studio together. Pang Ying, as a former diva, possessed undeniable talent. Coupled with her emotionally expressive nature, she brought the song to life. Stepping out of the studio, she grabbed her manager's shoulder and excitedly exclaimed, "This is my song!"

The agent was a little embarrassed; he hadn't expected it to be finalized so quickly, and he hadn't even prepared. However, the song was indeed very good. It seems the saying online that anything produced by Shi Shi is guaranteed to be a masterpiece is no exaggeration!

Looking at the lyrics, Pang Ying felt that Shi Shi was her confidante. She pulled Shi Shi aside and chatted for a long time. Friendships between women always develop quickly. Before leaving, the two exchanged contact information and made plans to meet again.

After leaving TuMing, her agent told her, "You've finally been smart this time. She's very talented in creative work. It will be very beneficial for you to be on good terms with her."

Pang Ying rolled her eyes at her: "I'm friends with her not because of her talent, but because of her character. From her crossover with Yuezhi Voice to now, has she ever exploited Fu Zhixu? She doesn't use her own wounds to gain sympathy or profit. She has backbone. Moreover, songs best reflect one's inner world. She's ambitious and has aspirations. She's worth befriending."

The agent nodded. Although Pang Ying was love-struck and not particularly bright, she was loyal and kept her word. Such a personality might lead to a career slump, but it wouldn't cause her reputation to collapse. Working with her was reassuring.

Perhaps fate couldn't bear to see her life going too smoothly. It had to throw a curveball at her. Bai Jing called.

"Shi Shi, it's your sister Bai Jing. What have you been up to lately?"

"What could a busybody like you be doing? I've been wanting to call you, Sister Jing, for a while now, to ask you out. I was afraid you'd be too busy, so I didn't dare call. Luckily, you haven't forgotten me." As for why they were calling, they both knew perfectly well. Zuo Min's matter wasn't going to be so easily forgotten.

Bai Jing admired Shi Shi; more than half a month had passed. She thought a girl Shi Shi's age wouldn't be able to hold back so easily. She thought Shi Shi would call her and keep asking. Unexpectedly, Shi Shi acted as if nothing had happened. She was incredibly composed.

If it were someone else, they might have brushed it off, after all, Shi Shi's 'status' couldn't compare to hers. But Bai Jing wouldn't do that. She would never look down on someone just because they weren't as good as herself. You know, the entertainment industry changes faster than turning the pages of a book; who knows when someone might suddenly rise to prominence?

"Zuo Min has been dismissed; her file shows it as a termination. I don't know what's wrong with that girl; she's usually so cheerful, but suddenly she's kept her mouth shut like this."

Being fired by Kyoto TV meant she definitely couldn't continue in this industry. Shi Shi understood what Bai Jing meant; it was simply that the person behind her had spent a 'huge sum'. She wasn't disappointed by the result; she was just a nobody, and this was already pretty good.

"Oh, I've already forgotten about those unhappy things. We didn't lose anything, so let's not talk about it anymore." Bai Jing knew that this matter was over. Shi Shi, too lazy to keep up the pleasantries, hung up the phone.

All troubles stem from a lack of self-strength. Instead of wasting energy on them, it's better to strengthen yourself.

After spending the whole day at the company, Shi Shi didn't feel tired at all. On the contrary, she was full of fighting spirit. Eating sweets can change one's mood, so Shi Shi asked Aunt Sun to bake some small cakes before preparing to drive home.

Halfway through the drive, Shi Shi received a call from Bao Yiting.

"Sister, I'm in dire need of help! Can I stay at your place for the night?"

"Of course! Should I pick you up now, or send you my location?"

Bao Yiting kissed the phone twice: "You're the best! You don't need to pick me up. I have some things to do, I'll come over after I'm done."

"Okay!" After hanging up the phone, Shi Shi felt a little strange. Although they were both in Kyoto, the Bao family was very strict. They almost never allowed her to stay out overnight. During the class reunion, the Bao family only stayed one night with Shi Shi, and they called two or three times to check up on her.

Shi Shi suppressed her curiosity and planned to ask later.

Because both of them have to work, Shi Shi and Fu Yingzhou have an unspoken agreement to have long phone conversations after dinner. Although they also contact each other during the day, it's mostly just sending messages.

Shi Shi had just finished dinner when her green pop-up notification went off. She was delighted to see it. The screen displayed a video from Lao Niu.

After the call connected, Lao Niu's handsome face appeared on the screen.

Good evening, Brother Niu!

Fu Yingzhou not only couldn't handle Shi Shi's mischievousness, but he also played along quite well. "Hello, little grass." Or rather, he was enjoying it too.

Seeing that Fu Yingzhou's cheeks were flushed on the screen, Shi Shi asked curiously, "Have you been drinking?"

"I drank, but I'm not drunk."

"Drunk people all say they're not drunk!"

"That's because they're stubborn. I'm different; I'm the most agreeable. I'm going back tomorrow, and Brother Niu approves that you should have a good taste."

"Shameless!"

"Would you like to try the cow face? It tastes amazing."

After a few more words, Shi Shi realized that Fu Yingzhou was really drunk. Normally he's just a quiet, reserved guy! But today he's saying all sorts of things! He's talking about trying this and that! Such lewd talk would get him banned even in a foreign restaurant!

"Is someone taking care of you?" she asked, a little worried. This piece of Tang Sanzang's flesh was so tempting; she didn't want it to fall into the hands of a demon. She hadn't had enough yet!

Fu Yingzhou turned his phone camera around, and Shi Shi realized that he was speaking in the hotel lobby! Fortunately, his spot was relatively empty, and there was no one around.

"Liang Zhan went to the door to see the guests off, I'm waiting for him." She looked like a well-behaved child. The old cow instantly transformed into a calf.

"Go back and have some warm milk later. Go to bed early, okay? Be careful you don't have a headache tomorrow."

Fu Yingzhou held his phone in one hand and rested the other on his knee, nodding obediently with a determined look in his eyes, as if he were about to join the Party. As if simply nodding wasn't enough, he rambled on, "Go to sleep early, drink warm milk before bed, I'm the best listener. Can I get a kiss as a reward?"

At this moment, Fu Yingzhou's camera had been switched to front-facing mode. Shi Shi didn't see Liang Zhan, who had already returned. She kissed the screen.

Fu Yingzhou, having gotten his wish, held the phone in both hands and, imitating Shi Shi, kissed the screen passionately.

Liang Zhan: I shouldn't be in the car, I shouldn't be here!

Help! My eyes are dirty!