Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1345: The Game Can’t Stop

"Don’t fall in love with me. My orientation is quite normal; I like guys," Meng Shuqing said playfully.

Jian Xing rolled her eyes wildly, scratching her purposely tied-up hair, circling around Meng Shuqing and saying, "Lili is probably going to be furious later."

"Well, I actually need to thank her."

Meng Shuqing tugged at her clothes. She wasn’t someone who liked to hog the spotlight, but she still had quite a few gowns. The clothes her mom sewed were the most beautiful, like this white dress, personally tailored by Tang Yue.

The upper part had a lace hollow design with floral patterns, her jade-like skin faintly visible. The lower part had a wide hem, and as she walked, the skirt fluttered. Meng Shuqing was already tall, and standing there, she exuded an ethereal aura.

Meng Shuqing’s hair, black as silk, wasn’t tied up but fell down her back, which was completely different from her usual casual sporty style.

If someone from the Taekwondo club saw Meng Shuqing, their eyeballs would definitely pop out. This wasn’t the same person as the female Asura who trained them on the field.

"Do you want to tie up your hair?"

Jian Xing asked, although she thought it looked nice as it was, she wondered if tying it up would make it look more elegant.

"Then just tie it casually."

Meng Shuqing casually tied it into a princess hairstyle and asked, "How is it?"

Jian Xing: "..."

Granny Meng, could you be any more casual?

"Come, let me retie it." Jian Xing really couldn’t stand it.

"I’m playing the piano, not entering a beauty contest."

Meng Shuqing didn’t mind whether her hair was tied or not, she didn’t care.

Anyway, it wouldn’t affect her playing the piano.

Jian Xing wouldn’t relent, she tied Meng Shuqing’s hair nicely, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "Although you look good without makeup, it’s best to put some on for the stage."

Jian Xing loved makeup, so she started applying various cosmetics on Meng Shuqing’s face.

Meng Shuqing sat on a chair, initially sitting obediently, but soon got restless, saying, "Xingxing, just do a quick job, what are you doing?"

It had been over half an hour, and Jian Xing was still applying things on her face.

"Don’t rush!"

Jian Xing glared at her and said, "Haste makes waste. If I draw your eyebrows thick later, don’t complain."

Jian Xing worked meticulously, as if sculpting a piece of art, carefully applying makeup on Meng Shuqing.

"Is it done yet?"

They weren’t doing the makeup behind the stage and had no mirror, so Meng Shuqing could only watch anxiously and pester her continuously.

"Almost."

"Is it done yet?"

"One more minute."

Jian Xing, annoyed by Meng Shuqing’s urging, checked the final look once again, then applied the lipstick, enhancing her beauty compared to before.

Jian Xing said with satisfaction, "My hands have cast magic, from today onwards, your position as the school beauty is well-deserved!"

Meng Shuqing’s mouth twitched, saying, "So you mean, without makeup, I can’t be the school beauty?"

Although she wasn’t interested in being the school beauty, she didn’t like Jian Xing’s remark.

Was it that only with makeup she was beautiful, without it she wasn’t?

Meng Shuqing touched her own face, still very satisfied, taking after her mom Tang Yue, especially those big, round, lively eyes, even she liked to admire them.

"Hee hee, Granny Meng, you’re beautiful no matter what." Jian Xing looked at Meng Shuqing satisfied, glanced outside at the bustling scene, and said, "Let’s go, let’s head out; it must be lively outside."

"Okay." Meng Shuqing checked the time; her performance was scheduled early.

"Wait here, I’ll go see when your performance is up." Jian Xing instructed Meng Shuqing not to leave. After all the effort she put into the makeup, it would be disheartening if it got ruined.

"Okay."

Meng Shuqing obeyed and took out her phone to play games, since there was still time, she might as well enjoy a game.

When Jian Xing returned, she saw this scene.

"Ahem."

Jian Xing cleared her throat and said, "Chenchen, your makeup and the way you’re playing a game just now, really..."

Who knows where Meng Shuqing found a chair, leaning leisurely while gaming, the sharp gaze and the ladylike appearance were worlds apart.

"What?"

Meng Shuqing raised an eyebrow; the screen showed she had already won a game. She asked, "Xingxing, when’s my performance?"

"Your turn is in three performances; let’s head to the backstage." Jian Xing had just checked the schedule specifically.

Each performance was about five minutes, maybe even less, so in three would be about fifteen minutes.

"Let’s have another round."

Meng Shuqing wasn’t in a hurry at all.

Backstage, Lili, dressed and made up, couldn’t spot Meng Shuqing after a glance. She raised her eyebrows, wondering if Meng Shuqing wouldn’t come because she couldn’t play the piano.

"Lili, she’s here, but not backstage." Huang Ziyue whispered in her ear.

Lili asked casually, "What is she wearing then?"

"Didn’t see, only saw Jian Xing with her."

Huang Ziyue had just glimpsed Jian Xing but hadn’t yet seen Meng Shuqing.

But with the makeup artists all backstage, would Meng Shuqing do her own makeup?

Though many people now knew how to do makeup, to perform on stage, you really relied on professional makeup artists.

"Ha, seems like she gave up." Lili’s mouth curled slightly.

About to be Meng Shuqing’s turn soon, yet she hadn’t shown up, perhaps she wouldn’t perform?

That would really be embarrassing.

That’s what Lili thought to herself.

"Next performance, Meng Shuqing’s piano, Meng Shuqing."

The host called loudly, but Meng Shuqing wasn’t there.

Lili scanned the busy backstage, with no sign of Meng Shuqing.

"Over here." Jian Xing heard the call, immediately pulling Meng Shuqing towards the backstage.

Meng Shuqing hadn’t even put down her phone and said, "Almost, almost won."

Meng Shuqing was playing a game while being dragged by Jian Xing.

Won!

"Meng Shuqing, your performance is next; you’re ready, right?" The host asked, visibly shocked upon seeing Jian Xing escorting Meng Shuqing out!

Though the host knew Meng Shuqing’s looks from her photos circulated on the school forum, seeing her in person was overwhelmingly stunning.

Lili looked at Meng Shuqing in shock.