You are unlucky and I am tough

Chapter 279 I'm looking forward to the day when you become the top scholar

Lin Zelan came here today to familiarize herself with the venue and rehearse. After singing once, she went backstage, leaving the stage for other members of the troupe to rehearse.

He took off his costume and changed back into a red and black ink-stained shirt. His expression returned to his usual indifferent look, but after this song, Zhu Shaoyuan looked at him with even more passion.

"Thank you, Master, Brother Wei." Zhu Shaoyuan was in a very good mood. "I wonder when you will open. I can send someone to make a reservation in advance."

"June 5th." Xie Zhiyou cupped his hands. "I wish Young Master will come. I will definitely leave the best Tingyu Pavilion for you."

"That's not necessary."

Zhu Shaoyuan waved his hands quickly, and glanced at Lin Zelan, whose smile had become even gentler. "Just sit in the lobby and show your support to Brother Lan."

Xie Zhiyou understood and agreed with a smile.

Now many people in the city know that when Master Zhu was assassinated before, Lin Zelan blocked the knife for him and almost lost his life.

Therefore, the two have become friends for life and death.

Of course, there were also careful people who, seeing that the two were too close, guessed that there was some other relationship. After all, Lin Zelan's face was so enchanting.

But it was just speculation, and no one dared to openly spread rumors about the prefect's son.

Cheng Shuang, who was in the know, had a look of a bystander on her face, her eyes darting back and forth between the two of them.

Wei Qinglang poked her back with his hand, reminding her to be more restrained.

After poking him a few times, Cheng Shuang glared at him in anger, then reached out and twisted his arm.

"Mrs. Cheng, are you going back to the village soon? Can you take me with you?" Lin Zelan suddenly looked at her and asked.

Cheng Shuang quickly let go of her hand. "Of course, but we have something else to do. It won't take long. If Master Lan doesn't mind, you can go."

Today is the end of the month. I have to go to Fu Ya Zhai to settle the money for May. I can go home after getting the money.

As for Cheng Guqiu, we can just send someone to pick him up in the afternoon.

"Brother Cheng and Madam Cheng, please go ahead and do your thing. I will just take Zelan back." Zhu Shaoyuan said.

Lin Zelan looked up and said calmly, "Are you not going back to the academy?"

"That's all right. I've already asked for leave from the teacher today." Zhu Shaoyuan turned to Zhao Xiuwen and the other two and asked, "Would you brothers like to visit Chengjia Village together?"

A scholar immediately responded, "Since Master Zhu has invited me, how can I not go?"

Lin Zelan lowered her eyes and said, "It's up to you. Let's go."

Here it comes, here it comes again.

When Lin Zelan faced Young Master Zhu, the faint sense of death on his body always made Cheng Shuang feel that he would secretly roll his eyes as soon as he turned around.

If she was just a little confused at the beginning, the changes in Lin Zelan's mood when Zhu Shaoyuan came to her house twice later made her almost conclude that Lin Zelan didn't like him.

And according to his observation, Zhu Shaoyuan seemed to know that Lin Zelan was somewhat resistant to him, and he didn't know what kind of tug-of-war game the two were playing.

The carriage was parked on the opposite bank, and the group walked across the plank road and got on the carriage one after another.

Zhao Xiuwen and the other two scholars were in the same car with Zhu Yongsi, so Lin Zelan naturally got into Zhu Shaoyuan's car.

"I'll give you something." Zhu Shaoyuan opened the box on the carriage, took out a box and put it in Lin Zelan's hand.

Lin Zelan held the box with an indifferent expression. She didn't ask what was in it and had no intention of opening it.

Zhu Shaoyuan didn't care and said gently, "Open it and take a look?"

He opened it and found a cotton-plastic doll inside. Judging from its appearance, style and clothing, it was made according to his own model.

Zhu Shaoyuan said, "Not long ago, I heard from a classmate that a peddler couple came to the city and made extremely lifelike cotton figurines. So I drew your portrait and found the peddler and asked them to make one based on the portrait. Do you think it looks like you?"

Lin Zelan picked it up and looked at it. "It's okay."

The craftsmanship of the person who made it is truly amazing, he even managed to reproduce some of the expression.

"If you like it, how about asking them to make one for you in a few days, just like the costume you wore on the stage today?"

"Just do what you like. Why ask me?" Lin Zelan put the things back and closed the box.

"I have to ask you for the gift I give you."

"If I say I don't like you, then I won't send you off?"

"From the tone of your voice, are you still angry with me?"

Zhu Shaoyuan moved closer. "I didn't mean to hide my martial arts from you, but if I hadn't, how would I have known that you cared so much about me?"

Lin Zelan looked at him. "What if I said I didn't think anything at the time, and that I was just kind and acted out of human instinct?"

"Whatever you say," Zhu Shaoyuan said. "I know you're worried and don't dare trust me. Why don't you wait a few more months until I win the provincial examination? Then I'll ask my father to remove you from the lower class, freeing you from the discrimination and restrictions that come with your lower class status."

"Then you can buy your own property and no longer have to live in the theater. Or if you don't want to sing anymore, that's fine. From now on, you can sing for me alone."

Zhu Shaoyuan's words were sincere and heartfelt. He had been a calm and composed person since he was a child, but he was still a young man after all, and could not hide the true feelings in his eyes.

Lin Zelan looked at him without any emotion, only making plans.

He lowered his eyes and said calmly, "Before the examination, you said you would take first place. What happened? Now that you are so confident, how can you guarantee that I won't be disappointed?"

Zhu Shaoyuan was stunned for a moment, then grabbed his hand and said, "Zelan, Zhao Xiuwen is indeed very talented, but now that I have told you my decision, I will definitely go all out for you."

"The last time I visited you, I asked Madam Cheng, and she said it would take time for your health to recover. I've already made arrangements with the Baixiyuan Theatre and told them you still need time to recuperate. After the three days of the Taibai Tower opening, you should stay in the village and recuperate while you await the results of my provincial examination."

Because of these last few words, Lin Zelan couldn't help but take her hand back.

He could continue to stay in Chengjia Village, which was exactly what he wanted. He and Zhao Xiuwen had found a new way to pass messages to each other, which was more convenient in the village.

Lin Zelan curled the corners of her lips and said, "Okay, I'm looking forward to the day when you become the top scorer."