chsdbacks Chapter 190: Gold, a Returnee from Overseas Studies!
Chapter 190: Gold, a Returnee from Overseas Studies!
Jiang Bai chuckled and handed over the leave slip:
"The teacher is wise."
"Isn't this all to bring honor to our school? We're recording in Kyoto tonight, and the schedule is tight and the task is heavy, so I'd like to ask for leave from my afternoon classes."
In the past, Lao Zhang would have asked all sorts of questions and wouldn't have even allowed people to take the day before a holiday.
But now...
Ever since he learned that Jiang Baizhi, who had driven the entire school and even the entire internet crazy, was this rough-looking guy in front of him, Lao Zhang's mentality had completely collapsed and was being rebuilt.
He not only doesn't object now, but he also has a strange sense of excitement, like "I'm cultivating an international superstar" and "I've obtained core secrets."
"OK!"
Old Zhang picked up a pen, and with a flourish, signed his name on the leave slip.
The action was so swift and decisive, without even asking what class was scheduled for the afternoon.
After signing, Old Zhang handed the leave slip to Jiang Bai and casually asked out of curiosity:
"By the way, what song are you planning to sing this time?"
"Is it one of those lullabies? Or one of those upbeat, bouncy songs?"
Jiang Bai took the leave slip and mysteriously shook his head:
"I'm not jumping anymore."
"This time I'll sing a slow song, a sweet song."
"A sweet song?"
Old Zhang frowned, his face bearing the expression of an "elderly person looking at their phone on the subway":
"Like the sweetness of 'Love You'?"
"Sure, that's what you young people like."
"But to be honest, although 'Love You' is not bad, I get tired of listening to it after a few times at my age."
"If you're going to write songs, you have to go for the kind that's popular and you won't get tired of listening to them even after a thousand listens."
Jiang Bai couldn't help but smile as he looked at Old Zhang's earnest advice.
"Teacher, this time is different."
"This sweetness is the kind... the kind of sweetness that someone your age would also enjoy."
"Classic, retro, and tender as water."
"I guarantee you'll never get tired of it, and you'll want to listen to it again and again."
"cut--"
Old Zhang curled his lip in disdain:
Don't try to fool me.
"I'm almost fifty, how could I possibly like your sweet songs, you fake girl?"
Although he said that, Old Zhang still stood up, patted Jiang Bai on the shoulder, and earnestly gave him some advice:
Go ahead, be careful.
"Like I said, don't give yourself away!"
"Go for it! Bring the championship back to our class!"
"Alright! Mission accomplished!"
Jiang Bai saluted, took the leave slip, and left happily.
.......
I just stepped out of the office building.
They bumped right into Su Ze and his two friends who were on their way to class.
Seeing Jiang Bai dragging his suitcase with a "I'm going on vacation" expression on his face, the trio's eyes instantly welled up with tears.
"Holy crap! The third one!"
Su Ze rushed up and looked at the sick leave slip in Jiang Bai's hand:
"You actually managed to get leave?!"
"This is tutoring week! How did you manage to convince that devilish Old Zhang?"
Jiang Bai shrugged, a Versailles-like expression on his face:
"It's nothing, I just wanted to say I had some personal business to discuss."
"Old Zhang is a good person, very reasonable."
"Understanding my foot!"
Gu Dapeng looked aggrieved:
"I went to ask for leave this morning, saying my aunt was visiting and I wanted to take the day off early to entertain her, but Lao Zhang just told me to get lost, saying that unless my aunt could cover my class!"
Lin Le was also unconvinced:
"I told Lao Zhang I was going to participate in a programming competition, and he said I was going to an internet cafe to play games. He almost confiscated my computer."
The three exchanged a glance, and a malicious thought crossed their minds.
"No way! Why should the third brother be allowed to leave?"
"Let's give it a try!"
"Just say... just say we're taking my brother-in-law to the airport!"
The trio strode confidently into the office.
Less than ten seconds.
From inside came Old Zhang's signature roar:
"roll!!!"
"Get back to class, all of you!"
"Farewell at the airport? Why don't you just turn into an airplane?!"
"Anyone who dares to ask for leave again will have all their participation points deducted from their final exam score!"
The trio, looking like wilted eggplants, were slunk out after being scolded.
Looking at Jiang Bai, who was standing downstairs laughing so hard his stomach hurt, Su Ze was filled with grief and indignation:
"Double standards!"
"This is blatant double standards!"
"Third brother, did you give Old Zhang a gift? Or do you have something on Old Zhang?"
Jiang Bai suppressed a laugh and patted Su Ze on the shoulder:
"no way."
"This is probably what...personal charisma is."
"Alright, kids, get back to class."
"Dad's gone to conquer the world for you!"
After saying that, Jiang Bai dragged his suitcase and, amidst the envious and jealous gazes of the three, strode out of the school gate with an air of utter disregard for family.
The sunlight shone on my body.
Jiang Bai glanced back at the school, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"It seems..."
"It's not such a bad thing that Lao Zhang knows the truth."
"At least these leave requests are really easy to get approved!"
.......
The plane landed smoothly at Kyoto International Airport.
Jiang Bai, familiar with the route, hailed a taxi and headed straight to the hotel.
Practice makes perfect.
Now, the way he checks into a hotel, draws the curtains, and takes out his equipment is even more efficient than that of a special agent.
"Tonight is the mentor team assessment; it's going to be a battle of gods."
"Since we're going to sing 'Gently Tell You,' the styling has to match!"
Jiang Bai opened the system storage compartment. This time, he didn't take out the forest-style long dress he was tired of wearing, nor did he touch the sailor uniform that was extremely embarrassing.
Instead, they turned their attention to the pile of China-Kyrgyzstan trophies they had won in a lottery a few days earlier.
Retro-style Peter Pan Collar Suspender Dress
British Style Bow-Tie Loafers
【Elegant Pearl Necklace】
"hiss--"
The stage scene of this song instantly flashed into Jiang Bai's mind.
This song is a classic from the 90s, with a strong retro vibe.
And this Peter Pan collar pinafore dress, paired with loafers, and that pearl necklace...
Isn't this the quintessential 90s Hong Kong sweetheart vibe, or a refined young lady from the Republican era who's returned from studying abroad?!
"A perfect match!"
"It's practically tailor-made for this song!"
"This is the one!"
Jiang Bai gritted his teeth and began to change his clothes.
A few minutes later.
Jiang Bai stood in front of the full-length mirror, completely stunned.
The person in the mirror is wearing a finely tailored plaid suspender dress, paired with a white Peter Pan collar blouse with lace trim.
She wore shiny black loafers, revealing a glimpse of her slender ankles.
The double-layered pearl necklace around her neck was the perfect finishing touch, instantly elevating her overall look.
"hiss......."
Jiang Bai touched his face.
"This is way too sweet!"
"This isn't Jiang Bai at all! This is clearly a rich young lady who's returned from studying abroad and stepped right out of a magazine from that era!"
"This aura... it's like Yang Yuying from that era has been reincarnated!"
The thought of singing that sweet song tonight in this state filled Jiang Bai with a strange sense of anticipation and delight.
"Hehe, with this look, won't those judges be completely smitten?"
The girl in the mirror smiled brightly, just as he wished.
however.
Jiang Bai's smile suddenly froze halfway through.
He frowned slightly, looking himself up and down in the mirror.
"wrong."
"It seems like something's missing..."
The clothes are retro and sweet, the shoes are cute and preppy, and the jewelry is elegant and sophisticated.
but.......
My gaze finally settled on the top of my head.
That long, straight, black wig, though flowing and elegant, seemed a bit too casual, not sophisticated or retro enough, when paired with the Peter Pan collar and pinafore dress.
"Hair!"
"The hairstyle is wrong!"
"How can someone with this 'rich young lady' persona have their hair all over the place?"
A sudden inspiration struck Jiang Bai.
"We need to start making this up!"
If it were in the past, he would have been completely clueless.
But now...
hum!
[Advanced Hairstyling Mastery], now activated!