Chapter 36: The Pool

Chapter 36

Sheng Xiran left the training camp at the resort.

She couldn't understand how Bai Yin, who was clearly the least favored daughter in the Su family and just a country bumpkin, could possess such remarkable talent.

She probably never would.

With Sheng Xiran gone, no one dared to create trouble, and the training camp became quiet for a long time.

Bai Yin still came to the classroom every day, leaving last and using the rare training time to improve herself.

Cangxing Media spared no effort in training their artists. All the teachers were well-known masters, including veteran artists who had been famous in the industry for years, generously imparting their knowledge to the artists.

In the middle of the second month, their vocal coach, Chen Jingye, was brought in by their agent, Sun Lili, causing excitement among all the artists.

Chen Jingye was a top-rated singer, with millions of fans and incredible popularity. He had previously played in a band, with a bold and wild personality that many people adored.

Such a superstar was coming to teach at their training camp.

The resources of Cangxing Media were truly remarkable!

When Bai Yin's college roommate, Xia Qiaoxi, learned that Chen Jingye was coming, she immediately called her to offer her congratulations.

"Hey, baby! I miss you so much! How are you? Has anyone been bullying you? Wah, Sun Lili is a total airhead and won't be able to protect you. I'm going to be transferred to the northern city next month and will have to come to your rescue then. Wait for me, okay?"

Xia Qiaoxi was a first-class fashion designer in China. In college, she could easily win international awards with her casual sketches. She truly possessed an exceptional talent.

However, her only weakness was Chen Jingye. She was his super crazy fan and even failed her final exams in pursuit of attending his concert.

Nevertheless, after graduation, she successfully became the chief designer at a top international luxury fashion company.

"Has Sun Lili told you about Chen Jingye?"

Xia Qiaoxi said, "Enough about that! I'm calling to check on you."

"Do you want an autograph?"

"Ah! I love you, sis! Kisses, mwah!"

Thinking back to the college years when Xia Qiaoxi stood in front of her to protect her, Bai Yin couldn't help but smile.

Like Sun Lili, Xia Qiaoxi was also one of her best friends.

"How many autographs do you need?"

"Not too many. 1200 is enough."

"..."

Bai Yin exclaimed, "Do you think he's coming just to sign for me? 1200 autographs are enough to reach the sky!"

"Okay, how about 120?"

"Maximum one autograph."

"Then I want a signed picture of him with abs at the swimming pool!!!"

"Don't push it. Chen Jingye is here to teach us, so where do you want me to go to get his pool abs photo?"

Xia Qiaoxi laughed and said, "Isn't the resort you're staying at equipped with an indoor swimming pool? Our brother is a swimming enthusiast. He'll definitely go to the pool and even have a pool party. You can use an instant camera to take his photo, and he'll sign it on the spot. Perfect!"

"..."

The plan was truly detailed.

"I can sneak into the pool and improvise," Bai Yin said helplessly. "But I can't guarantee success."

"Girl, I believe in you. There's nothing you can't achieve, even taking down men like Chen Huaixiao and making them your loyal followers," Xia Qiaoxi teased.

"He's not my loyal follower, thank you very much."

"Then what is he?"

Bai Yin thought for a moment and said, "A minister under my skirt."

"Ha!"

The phrase "minister under my skirt" sounded exciting to Bai Yin, so she changed Chen Huaixiao's nickname from "chx" to "minister under my skirt."

On the green path in the early morning, the artists were doing their daily physical training, including weight-bearing running.

During the mid-point break, Qiao Yan handed Bai Yin a thermos filled with warm water, warning her, "After exercising, don't drink cold water. This one contains warm water."

Bai Yin hesitated, but Qiao Yan quickly explained, "This is a new thermos. My thermos is a separate one."

Pointing toward the black thermos on the table, he said, "Lily prepared this for you. She was afraid you wouldn't want to carry something heavy, so I put it in my backpack."

"Thank you for having thoughtfulness, both of you," Bai Yin said, taking the water bottle from Qiao Yan.

Qiao Yan saw the sweat on her forehead, so he used a tissue to wipe it off.

At that moment, a sharp and piercing car horn sounded.

Bai Yin and Qiao Yan instinctively covered their ears, frowning.

Several cool black cars zoomed past on the road beside the green space, with a Maybach leading the way.

Bai Yin clearly saw Chen Huaixiao sitting in the car with his dignified suit, cold and noble profile, and straight gaze. As the car passed by her, it caused a gust of wind, blowing her hair around.

Without a doubt, the shrill car horn came from Chen Huaixiao's vehicle.

Bai Yin rubbed her ears and grumbled at the passing car. Nearby, some artists whispered and exclaimed excitedly, "That was Chen Jingye in the last car!"

"Oh my god, he's here!"

"Wow! Our idol will soon come to teach us singing! I can't wait to see him!"

"Well, we still have to wait. Chen Jingye is the kind of person who would go hiking and camping for days after the singing class," someone commented.

The next day, Bai Yin received a high-definition instant photo from the stargazing girl Xia Qiaoxi, along with a note, "Brother's autographed abs in exchange for a set of my top-level private-design custom clothing!"

Xia Qiaoxi went crazy, "Ahhhh!"

Chen Jingye hadn't even seen her yet, and she hung up the call in embarrassment!

Chen Jingye still had a happy smile on his face, "Your friend is cute. Go ahead and take the photo."

Bai Yin thanked him again and picked up the Polaroid camera, pressing the shutter button while Chen Jingye cooperated with various poses.

With a "click," the Polaroid camera in Bai Yin's hand was snatched away by the man behind her.

She turned around and saw Chen Huaixiao's handsome and cold face.

Chen Jingye's white trendy hair was very eye-catching, but when Chen Huaixiao came over, everyone's attention shifted to him.

Compared to Chen Jingye, Chen Huaixiao's aura was too strong.

He pulled out the Polaroid photo and his indifferent gaze swept over the image of the man Choi's upper body, curling his lips in a cold smile.

"Taking a picture of me, the celebrity?"

"Yeah! Give it to me!"

Bai Yin tried to snatch the photo from him, but Chen Huaixiao's beautiful fingertips tilted slightly upwards, preventing her from reaching it.

"Chen Jingye's photo cannot be leaked out," Chen Huaixiao pushed away the woman who was clinging to him to grab the photo, and emphasized each word: "This one is confiscated."

Bai Yin was so angry that her little face turned red. She glanced at Chen Jingye.

Chen Jingye shook his head, "Nothing to be done. My boss is here and he doesn't allow it, so we can't take the photo."

Bai Yin knew Chen Huaixiao was definitely going to spoil her plans. This man was so sleepless that he couldn't even sleep after taking melatonin!

Bai Yin stood up, but Chen Huaixiao sat down on another lounge chair and said casually, "Waiter, come here."

She turned her head and looked at him unwillingly.

"What are you looking at, aren't you a waiter?"

Chen Jingye also looked at Bai Yin with a hint of confusion in his eyes.

Bai Yin had not given up on his swimming photo. She couldn't let Chen Jingye be suspicious, so she had to play the role of a respectful service staff: "Mr. Chen, what can I do for you?"

Chen Huaixiao reclined his lounge chair and said, "Put on some sunscreen for me."

"..."

Chen Jingye looked up at the stars and said with a twitch of his mouth, "Brother, it's midnight now."

Chen Huaixiao glared at the small bottle next to him, "What's that?"

Chen Jingye quickly handed over the bottle, "Body lotion."

"Just use that."

Bai Yin was speechless, so she squeezed the body lotion into her palm and rubbed it on his chest and abdomen.

His muscles were almost perfect, even Chen Jingye, who frequented the gym, felt inferior when looking at his cousin's physique.

Bai Yin's hands, rubbing the sunscreen on him, were very restless. Chen Huaixiao occasionally glanced at her, and she would smile seductively as if trying to provoke him, but this man had strong self-control and could endure it.

Chen Jingye had not realized the undercurrents between them and asked, "Cousin, I heard that you got married. Why doesn't your wife come and visit us?"

Bai Yin was surprised to learn that Chen Jingye was Chen Huaixiao's cousin.

Chen Huaixiao's tone was plain, "She is very ugly and doesn't want to see people."

"I don't care about her looks," Chen Huaixiao repeated what he had said to Bai Yin: "As long as the taste is right."

Chen Jingye laughed, "So you're still keeping your marriage a secret. Your wife is too good at hiding it."

It's rare to find a woman who married Chen Huaixiao and didn't shout it out to the world. Instead, she covered it up.

Chen Huaixiao looked at Bai Yin and smiled coldly, "It's not that she's good at hiding, she's just afraid I'll block her path."

"I heard from Grandpa that you weren't happy about coming to the wedding," said Chen Jingye. "Since it's a forced marriage, when are you planning to get a divorce?"

Chen Huaixiao looked down and saw the marks from her nails on his arm.

"I have no plans for a divorce."

"Really? You mean it?" asked Chen Jingye.

Chen Huaixiao replied, "If we get divorced, she'll take half of our post-marital assets."

"Didn't you sign a prenuptial agreement with her?"

"No, we didn't."

"But what if Qin Yao comes back in the future?" asked Bai Yin, her hand suddenly stopping.

She didn't care about anything else he said before, but this one sentence hit a nerve.

Chen Huaixiao noticed the pressure of her nails digging into his skin. "Who is Qin?" he asked.

"Qin Yao! Have you forgotten your first love?"

"If you don't mention it, I forget. Also, she's not my first love," Chen Huaixiao said, seeing Bai Yin's well-manicured nails already digging into his flesh, almost drawing blood.

After a moment of silence, Chen Huaixiao was about to say something when Bai Yin stood up and left without looking back.

Chen Jingye noticed the blood on his brother's arm and exclaimed, "Wow, bro, your arm is bleeding! This masseuse must have been too intense!"

Chen Huaixiao grabbed a tissue to wipe off the blood and said to his brother in annoyance, "Why did you have to bring her up?"

"I was just joking," Chen Jingye muttered. "But, seriously, you're not getting divorced?"

"No way."

Chen Huaixiao then picked up the white blanket and left.