Title: The OOC Villainess and the White Moonlight Heroine are BFFs
Translator: Little Bamboo Spirit
Chapter 56 - The Female Star and Her Unruly Bodyguard (3)
It was within expectations that UP's magazine's editor-in-chief would repost the most popular submission post, but it was surprising that the other related accounts that weren't originally involved would also participate. It was too surprising that this design came from a newcomer without any experience. Moreover, the final decision came from UP's headquarters' Weibo.
It was just a few words.
[Very talented new designer with a promising future [Thumbs up]]
With these words, the situation completely changed.
During this time, Shi Qingyin was probably in a cold war with Lin Wan and was too busy with work to contact her. Jiang Shuyao was immersed in the flood of praise that she had never experienced before. She almost felt that these compliments couldn't be directed at her.
In fact, that wasn't true. After high school, when she went to study abroad, she often heard enthusiastic compliments in foreign languages. However, at that time, her self-confidence had been destroyed again and again. She only thought that other people's praises were due to cultural differences. She never felt that her performance was amazing. And, after returning home, she rarely heard such profusive praise again.
After becoming a teacher, her monotonous life was busy and routine. She was physically and emotionally exhausted because of Shi Qingyin. She didn't know how long it had been since she picked up a pen to create something.
She didn't expect… She really didn't expect…
When she was preparing lessons in the teachers' office, the young female teacher sitting at the opposite desk from hers kept sneaking looks at her and finally asked, "It shouldn't be a person with the same name as yours, right? You're so amazing!"
Jiang Shuyao didn't know what to say and simply smiled.
This female teacher had been hired a few days ago, so she probably didn't know about her relationship with Shi Qingyin like the other long-time employees. They talked about this topic for a while.
Before their conversation came to an end, the other party suddenly said, "Actually… I've always wanted to ask you something… I hope the question isn't offensive."
Jiang Shuyao blinked. "Huh?"
"With your resume, why did you come here to be a teacher?" The young teacher's face was full of confusion. "Umm, I'm not saying it's bad to be a teacher and educate others. I also like this job, but I just think…"
She thought about it for a while and didn't know how to describe it. After a long time, she uttered a few words that didn't convey her ideas. "I just think… it shouldn't be like this."
It shouldn't be like this. Then, what should it be like?
***
It felt like she had been floating above the clouds during this period. Time felt both long and short. Even after she received the invitation letter from UP's headquarter and got into the car, she still felt dazed.
While Yue Xia was bickering with Yue Qing, who had been drafted into driving them, she leaned against the window. Holding the letter in her hand, she watched the scenery quickly passing through the window.
UP's headquarters was in the heart of the city. It was in the busiest area and surrounded by various business districts. There were fashionably dressed people hastily coming and going everywhere. Their pace of life was frighteningly fast.
Yue Qing slowly stopped the car and said, "We're here."
Jiang Shuyao got off and raised her head to look at the magnificent glass building in front of her. The building reflected the sunlight, but it looked cold as if it wanted people to keep away from it.
She was incompatible with the building. She wasn't worthy.
She suddenly felt the urge to cower.
Was she really worthy of that praise? It was probably just a coincidence. She got lucky, so everyone misunderstood and overestimated her. She'll be exposed soon, and everyone will be disappointed with her…
She wasn't that good. She would rather give up and not go in.
Jiang Shuyao took a deep breath. Just as she was about to say "never mind, let's leave", she felt her lower back being gently pushed.
That warm touch felt like the most intimate encouragement.
Yue Xia's lively voice sounded behind her. "Shuyao, raise your head, hold your chest high, and look forward!"
She was taken aback for a moment, then she instinctively followed Yue Xia's command. She stood up straight and looked back.
Yue Xia was precariously leaning on the car window and gave her a thumbs up without hesitation. She dragged out her e. "You're the beeest!"
Jiang Shuyao's heart trembled. She was stunned.
She looked at the car's front row from her peripheral vision. Yue Qing seemed to have misunderstood her meaning. After hesitating for a moment, he stiffly gave her a thumbs up too. "Yeah."
Jiang Shuyao: "..."
Although it felt a bit exaggerated to say this, at this moment, she regained the courage to move forward.
T/N: I'm going to take a break from the main story and translate some of the extras (that chronologically take place after the main story). Translated chapter part 56 is the final part of raw chapter 20.