One is surnamed Song and the other is surnamed Lin. How could Lin Jinran be Song Langqing's sister?
Moreover, she had never even heard that Song Langqing had a sister.
Teacher Li widened her eyes and sized him up and down with a skeptical look. "What's your relationship with each other?"
Was it really just a coincidence that they, a pair of siblings, were chosen to be the hosts of the New Year's Eve party together?
"Lin Jinran is indeed my sister, but she's not my biological sister. She's the daughter of my mother's friend."
I see. Teacher Li questioned him again. "Shouldn't you be in evening self - study at this time? What are you doing here? Let me tell you, Song Langqing, I won't cover for you. If your homeroom teacher finds out, you're on your own."
Song Langqing grinned and tried to change the subject. "I think my sister did a pretty good job. She can practice the script with me next time."
"No. She's a newbie and there are still many things she needs to pay attention to. The New Year's Eve party is not a small event. All the teachers and students in the school will be there." Teacher Li gave Song Langqing a hard knock on the head. "Do you think she's like you, who has received professional training?"
"Go back right away. If your homeroom teacher comes looking for me, I won't spare you. I definitely won't help you excuse the charge of skipping class."
Song Langqing covered his head and looked pitiful. "Come on, I just came to see my sister's performance. Don't worry. I'll just talk to her for a few minutes and then leave. My homeroom teacher won't find out."
Teacher Li gave him another look, snorted, and said nothing, temporarily giving her consent.
Song Langqing was overjoyed, almost jumping up to the sky.
He took out his phone, found a good angle, and openly filmed a part of Lin Jinran's hosting video, then sent it to his mother.
He said proudly, [Look, Lin Jie and I are hosting the New Year's Eve party together.]
Aunt Ying: [Take good care of your sister. Don't let her get too tired.]
Song Langqing: [Got it!]
The ten - minute hosting passed in a blink of an eye. She stopped speaking reluctantly. When she lowered her head, she saw Song Langqing next to Teacher Li and was slightly stunned.
Song Langqing was an extrovert who could get along well with anyone.
He raised both hands and waved cheerfully. "Sister, it's me, Song Langqing. We met a few days ago!"
Lin Jinran put down the microphone and walked down. First, she greeted, "Teacher Li." Then she looked at Song Langqing and asked curiously, "Why are you here? It's not time for us to practice the script yet."
"He sneaked out just to see you." Teacher Li gave Song Langqing a cold look.
Song Langqing simply ignored it and complained. "Sister, you don't know how far the senior three teaching building is from the senior one teaching building. It's really hard for me to see you on normal days. So when I saw this opportunity, I came right away."
"Come on, Teacher Song. Don't worry. I'll just talk for a few minutes and then leave. I'm not a thief. I won't do anything bad."
Song Langqing always had a lot to say.
Teacher Li wasn't angry. She just shook her head helplessly and walked to the side, leaving them some private space.
"What do you want to talk to me about?" Lin Jinran asked with a smile.
"Can't I come to see you if there's nothing to do? Sister, I've finished all my homework. That's why I sneaked out to see you."
Song Langqing shook his head, as if to say, "Look, sister. I finished my homework just to come and see you."
"Really? Since you're here, why not stay and practice the script with me." Lin Jinran turned around and went to tell Teacher Li.
Song Langqing, standing behind her, was dumbfounded and almost cried.
No way, sister. Are you that eager to learn? You seize every minute. Your little brother just came here for fun.
He saw Lin Jinran talking to Teacher Li. Teacher Li was smiling so hard that her face was all wrinkled. She nodded repeatedly and glanced at Song Langqing from time to time.
A chill ran down Song Langqing's back.
After they finished discussing, Teacher Li walked over with a smile and said earnestly, "Langqing, just now Lin Jinran told me that since you have hosting experience and have studied broadcasting professionally, you can teach her from now on. I'll just come and check on your progress from time to time."
"Yes, Teacher Li is usually very busy. We don't want to bother her. Langqing, I'll have to trouble you. Please give me more advice in the future." Lin Jinran gave a sly smile.
Song Langqing never expected this outcome. The task was arduous and he felt a great deal of pressure.
He wiped the non - existent cold sweat off his forehead and politely refused. "You're being too polite, sister. But would it be... inappropriate for me to teach you?"
"Don't worry. Teacher Li's office is in this stadium. It's very easy for her to come and check on us. There's no need to trouble Teacher Li so much. I believe you can teach me well."
The girl in front of him had a pair of curved eyebrows. The lights in the stadium shone on her, making her look light and clear. She seemed to be glowing, extremely bright.
"Okay then." Song Langqing had no choice but to take on this difficult task.
Time passed quickly. In a blink of an eye, it was December. The weather got colder and many students put on thick sweaters.
Under Song Langqing's guidance, Lin Jinran became more and more mature and steady in hosting. Teacher Li praised her constantly.
At another grade meeting, Teacher Li recommended Lin Jinran to be the host of this event to exercise herself.
Early in the morning, the sky was gray. The senior three students were arriving at the playground one after another. Lin Jinran and Song Langqing were standing under the playground podium, wrapping their clothes tightly and looking at the gradually forming queues.
Teacher Li was afraid that something might go wrong, so she specifically asked Song Langqing to go with Lin Jinran and say hello to the grade director.
"Lin Jinran, don't mess things up at the grade meeting later." The grade director's face darkened when he recalled the last incident. He warned her.
Lin Jinran smiled brightly, slightly raising her chin and looking directly at him. "Don't worry, Director. I definitely won't let you down. Besides, I'm just a small host. I'm only responsible for hosting. I won't steal the limelight."
"Yes, Director. You can trust Lin Jinran. She definitely won't let you down. On the contrary, she'll complete the task perfectly and make you amazed."
Lin Jinran slapped the hosting script on Song Langqing's head and scolded with a smile, "Come on, Song Langqing. Don't flatter me. Be careful or I'll beat you up and tell Aunt Ying."
"Don't, don't tell my mom. Otherwise, she'll cut my pocket money." Song Langqing immediately jumped to the side, staying far away from Lin Jinran.
Not far away, Lu Youchuan, standing at the front of the queue, tugged at Su Qinian, pointed in the direction next to the podium, and murmured, "Isn't that Lin Jinran? Who's that boy next to her? They seem to be flirting."
Su Qinian slowly looked over.