A Child Can Be Taught

Tang Zhi Chu was also guiding Chen Si Yang.

In reality, his relationship with Chen Si Yang was much more complex than what everyone saw.

Did they like each other? No, it was far more stable than just liking each other.

Simple affection might lead to arguments, petty tantrums, or silent treatment, but were the two of them simply fond of each other?

They weren't, which was why they could remain calm and not lose their composure.

Thus, what everyone saw was a tense confrontation, a scene of intense rivalry.

Even Zhou Yun was subtly overshadowed by Chen Si Yang.

Zhou Yun shrugged. She knew she wouldn't gain any advantage today because the situation wasn't something she and Chen Si Yang could control; it was Tang Zhi Chu.

Whoever Tang Zhi Chu favored would appear to be the winner.

Under the table, Zhou Yun suddenly kicked Tang Zhi Chu and then stood up.

"If you don't want to eat, then don't. I'll just consider it controlling my diet. Whoever eats last cleans up!"

After saying that, Zhou Yun got up and left the kitchen.

Jiang Lan wanted to clear the other bowls and containers, but Tang Zhi Chu stopped her. "Sister Lan, you should go rest too. I'll do it."

Jiang Lan glanced at Chen Si Yang and Tang Zhi Chu, then said, "Alright, I'll leave it to you then."

Jiang Lan stood up, and Huang Ze Jun followed suit, still unable to comprehend.

This was a dating reality show, with so many cameras around. Didn't Chen Si Yang and Zhou Yun care about their reputation?

After everyone else had left, Tang Zhi Chu slowly stood up.

Seeing that Tang Zhi Chu's posture was a bit off, Chen Si Yang asked, "What's wrong?"

Tang Zhi Chu said with a bitter expression, "I went hiking. From two to five, she was relentless and didn't let me rest at all. I feel like my legs are shot."

Chen Si Yang was still quite calm. Tang Zhi Chu's appearance didn't seem faked, so she asked, "Hiking?"

"Yeah."

"Little Yun is a professional. Did you guys just go hiking for fun?"

Tang Zhi Chu nodded. "Yeah, I'm exhausted."

Chen Si Yang seemed to recall something, and her gaze softened. "Then you sit down. I'll clean up."

"Let's do it together."

Cleaning up wasn't complicated today; it was all takeout. They just needed to dump the leftovers and wash a few bowls and chopsticks.

While washing the dishes, Tang Zhi Chu suddenly said, "You take your time. I'm going to get something."

"What is it?"

"You'll know when I bring it down."

Tang Zhi Chu hobbled out of the kitchen and went upstairs.

Chen Si Yang stared blankly at Tang Zhi Chu's retreating back.

In the past few days, Chen Si Yang had done many things, actively contacted many old friends, and even interviewed for the second season of Realm of Painting.

She told He Jin that she had indeed made mistakes in the past and shouldn't have rejected the unwritten rules of this circle.

The old Chen Si Yang always felt that as long as her professional skills were the best, opportunities would come.

It was like a girl group survival show; back then, she just had to do her best, and then everyone would notice.

Chen Si Yang always believed that strict self-discipline was enough; when the time is right, opportunities will naturally arise.

Now, she felt she had been too stubborn, just like this time. He Jin, with his experience from the first season, could speak to the director. After recommending her to the director, she smoothly got an interview.

The director was very satisfied. Although the role she interviewed for was minor, it was an important step.

She got this entirely without any agent's intervention.

Perhaps this was what people called "connections" or "social skills," but it wasn't the kind of connections Chen Si Yang had imagined. It just required a slight adjustment.

First, you had to take that step yourself. If you don't express your own thoughts, how can you expect to be hit by a windfall?

Chen Si Yang thought her change was her gradually taking control of her own life. However, He Jin jokingly said that Chen Si Yang might have changed because of a man.

This gave Chen Si Yang more to think about.

It was precisely because of these thoughts that she could calmly face today's situation.

She came to the dating reality show feeling lost, hoping to break through her limitations.

And her change truly began after dating Tang Zhi Chu. It wasn't a drastic transformation, but this change made Chen Si Yang feel that she had a much clearer understanding of many things compared to before.

Just as Chen Si Yang was lost in thought, Tang Zhi Chu came back in.

Tang Zhi Chu walked up to Chen Si Yang, holding a black beret in his hand.

"I didn't see you wear that hat last time. Here's a black one this time. Fisherman hats are indeed cool, but they give off a rather distant vibe. It's fine when you're with us, but at the company?" Tang Zhi Chu handed the hat to Chen Si Yang.

"This hat allows your entire face to be visible. It not only doesn't give a distant feeling but also adds a touch of cuteness. Think about it yourself, which one should you wear?"

Chen Si Yang pinched the hat in her hand and whispered, "Thank you."

Tang Zhi Chu nudged Chen Si Yang with his arm, just like before, as if to say, "Don't be so formal."

Then Tang Zhi Chu continued tidying up.

A moment later, Chen Si Yang spoke again, "For the sake of the hat, I'll forgive you."

Tang Zhi Chu turned his head, "What did you say?"

"Nothing!"

Late at night, after taking a shower, Tang Zhi Chu lay on his bed and began to review.

There shouldn't be any slip-ups, right?

No need to worry about Zhou Yun; she'd figure it out herself, and might even thank me. Did choosing Yang Jia Xing have this effect?

Chen Si Yang prepared a gift, so rationally, she wouldn't hold a grudge. Emotionally, she wouldn't either, right?

Just then, someone knocked on the door.

Tang Zhi Chu got up.

He opened the door to find Chen Si Yang standing there in a white pajama set.

Under the light, Chen Si Yang's skin was as white as snow. "This is for you. I added sea salt."

Chen Si Yang held a basin, from which white steam was rising.

Tang Zhi Chu took it.

"Soaking your feet should make you feel much better. I'll head back to my room then."

"Thank you."

Chen Si Yang smiled and returned to her room. As she reached the doorway, she turned back and whispered goodnight.

Tang Zhi Chu shook his head, not in amazement or confusion, but in satisfaction.

Hmph, little Chen has really grown.

I said I was bullied by Zhou Yun on the mountain climb, but wasn't that because you were being bullied?

See, the hot water is here.

A promising student indeed.

The next day, Tang Zhi Chu went downstairs at eight o'clock, his legs still a little sore.

When he woke up this morning, Tang Zhi Chu made a decision: he really needed to start working out.

It wasn't because Zhou Yun looked down on him, but because it involved physical strength and breath control.

This would be helpful for singing. In his past life, Tang Zhi Chu's brief singing career only allowed him to be a guest at others' concerts.

He wouldn't even be able to hold a concert in this life, would he?

Going downstairs, he saw everyone gathered together and thought to himself, Why is everyone here today?

"Morning!" Tang Zhi Chu called out loudly from the stairs.

"Morning!"

"Morning, Old Tang!"

"Good morning!"

As Tang Zhi Chu walked closer, he noticed a piano had appeared in the villa!

"Whoa, whose is this?" Tang Zhi Chu's eyes widened as he looked towards Huang Ze Jun and Yang Jia Xing.

Is someone about to pull out another big move?

Huang Ze Jun shook his head. "It's probably from the production crew. I heard noises last night, so they must have brought a piano over."

Tang Zhi Chu asked with some suspicion, "Can you guys play?"

Jiang Lan nodded. "I can play a little, but I haven't touched a piano in a long time."

Chen Si Yang chimed in, "I can play a little too."