Chapter 116: Quick Transmigration: Film & Television Multiverse Chapter 22 Prison Break
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Protagonist:
Lin Hao
The oilfield gala arrived before long, and during that period Cheng Miaomiao and the other two were full of anticipation for the performance, yet also worried they might do poorly.
Lin Hao saw what was on their minds and said with a smile, "Don't worry, we'll work hard together and it'll be fine." So every day he set aside time to help them rehearse.
During rehearsals Lin Hao patiently guided each of their movements. "
Miaomiao, extend this movement a bit more and it'll be more expressive."
Cheng Miaomiao followed Lin Hao's guidance seriously, muttering, "Like this, Lin Hao Ge?"
Lin Hao nodded encouragingly: "Right, just like that, great!"
For every line of lyrics Lin Hao also carefully corrected their pronunciation and rhythm. "Qiumin, the rhythm of this line needs to be a little faster, let's run it again." Hu
Hu Qiumin followed Lin Hao's tempo, practicing over and over, "Hao Ge, I feel much better now, thank you."
Finally, on the day of the gala, the three of them got their wish and stood on stage.
Though it was only a chorus, to them it was an incomparably precious opportunity, a dream they had always held.
They wore smiles, their eyes shining with excitement, and sang every note with the fullest passion.
When the performance ended, warm applause rose from the audience. In the end, the group learned to their surprise that they had won a third-place prize.
Cheng Miaomiao jumped up in excitement, cheering, "We won! We won!"
She excitedly hugged Hu Qiumin, then turned and hugged Lin Hao, "Hao Ge, it's thanks to you that we could stand on stage and even win a prize."
Hu Qiumin's face was flushed with excitement as she took Lin Hao's hand and said, "Right, Hao Ge, you're our greatest contributor. Without you we definitely couldn't have done it."
Lin Hao smiled and said, "This is the result of your own hard work, and I'm happy for you. Look, as long as we put in the effort we'll surely succeed."
The few of them soaked in the joy, as if the whole world had become even more beautiful.
This summer vacation finally came to an end, and the group welcomed the new semester.
On the first day of school everyone was discussing class assignments.
Cheng Miaomiao said excitedly to Lin Hao, "Hao Ge, do you think we'll be in the same class? I really want to be in the same class as you."
Lin Hao smiled and replied, "That's up to luck. But no matter what class we're in, we're still good friends."
When they learned that Lin Hao, Cheng Miaomiao, Hu Qiumin and the others had all been placed in High School Grade 2 Class 1, the three of them were overjoyed.
Cheng Miaomiao jumped up happily: "Great, we can study together again!"
Hu Qiumin also smiled and said, "Right, so lucky."
Li Si had applied to the school for a one-year leave of absence due to health reasons.
Cheng Miaomiao said with some worry, "Hope Li Si gets better soon, we're all waiting for him."
Lin Hao nodded in agreement: "Mm, we should give him more encouragement."
Qiang Xiaowa also transferred into Lin Hao's class just like in the original work, still that cold and aloof, not fond of speaking, and the new Class Teacher Lao Gao appeared on schedule as well.
Meanwhile Yuan Shanqing entered Cheng Yaya's class; although this time no one targeted the Yuan sisters so extremely, still bearing the label of a fraudster's daughter, the classmates still strongly resisted Yuan Shanqing, and no one was willing to be her deskmate.
Fortunately Cheng Yaya stepped up in time and said she was willing to be Yuan Shanqing's deskmate, which temporarily stabilized the situation.
However Yuan Shanqing is now somewhat distant toward Cheng Yaya and the others.
Before the semester started, Lin Hao found a suitable chance and finally told Yuan Shanqing about his reporting of Yuan Yong back then.
Actually Lin Hao had wanted to say it long ago, but kept getting delayed by various matters, and only before school started did he finally muster the courage to speak.
Hearing this, Yuan Shanqing froze instantly, her eyes full of shock and disbelief.
Yuan Shanqing never imagined it was Lin Hao who had reported her father.
Although she knew clearly that Yuan Yong was a piece of trash, had swindled so many people, and had beaten and kicked her since childhood, bringing her countless pain and harm.
But after all he was her biological father, and the blood-is-thicker-than-water parental love made her heart incomparably conflicted at this moment.
She sat there dumbly for a good while before coming back to herself, her voice trembling a little as she said, "Lin Hao, why is it you..."
From then on, when facing Lin Hao and the others, Yuan Shanqing had an invisible barrier in her heart, unconsciously growing somewhat distant toward them.
In school she always deliberately avoided contact with Lin Hao's group, and her eyes held an extra layer of complex emotion.
However, while everything had been more or less normal, right after school started a piece of bad news came: Yuan Yong had escaped from prison.
This news gave Lin Hao a real scare; he truly hadn't expected such a thing could happen. He hurried to the police to ask about the situation. The police also knew he was the one who had reported Yuan Yong, and said gravely, "Yuan Yong confessed he hid money somewhere in the oilfield; he escaped while being escorted back to the oilfield to identify the hiding spot. You must be careful — we don't know whether Yuan Yong is aware you reported him; if he wants to retaliate against you, you'll need to be extra cautious."
Lin Hao frowned and said worriedly, "This is too dangerous, what do we do now?"
The police sighed helplessly: "The police are in full pursuit; we also must be more careful and watch our safety."
Lin Hao worried silently; he knew well Yuan Yong's cunning and danger. At the same time he felt the oilfield's police force was indeed a bit insufficient; otherwise how could Yuan Yong have found an opening?
This day a police car drove straight into the school grounds, the sudden scene instantly drawing the eyes of all teachers and students.
After the police car stopped, several officers got out and headed straight for the school Office, saying they had come to find Yuan Shanqing to understand the situation.
This news spread among the students like a gust of wind, and everyone began speculating. "How did Yuan Shanqing get involved with the police?"
"Heard she's Yuan Yong's accomplice; the police must be here to arrest her." All kinds of discussions rose and fell, the students' eyes full of curiosity and doubt.
Lin Hao also heard the news; he frowned, feeling faintly that things might not be so simple. He worried Yuan Shanqing would suffer unnecessary misunderstanding and harm, so he quickly made his way to the Office.
In the Office, the police were seriously questioning the teachers about the situation. Lin Hao knocked on the Door, and after receiving permission he went in.
As it happened, this officer was the very one who had received Lin Hao's report materials back then. Seeing Lin Hao enter, a trace of unnaturalness flashed across his face. After all, it was because he had not taken Lin Hao's report materials seriously that Yuan Yong got the chance to flee the oilfield. If Lin Hao hadn't been quick-witted and also filed a report with the City Public Security Bureau, Yuan Yong might really have escaped justice. And this time Yuan Yong's prison break happened right under his nose; he knew clearly he would certainly face severe punishment. He glanced at Lin Hao awkwardly, not knowing what to say.
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