Chapter 1222 — Shen Yushu's False Accusation
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Gu Mengyao and Shen Yushu knew the truth as well, and naturally played along with Feng Xiaoxiao's charade.
"I see — then it's a relief that nothing's wrong." Gu Mengyao nodded. "Shall we order more blood-nourishing dishes today, then?"
"Mm... let's drop it. Shall we talk about something else?" Feng Xiaoxiao did not want the conversation drifting toward her illness; that would make her a little unhappy.
During class Wei Zhao had already slipped a text message to Tang Zhi, Gu Mengyao, and Shen Yushu, telling them of Feng Xiaoxiao's wish. So Gu Mengyao, without a moment's hesitation, steered the talk toward the star Xu Shilan.
"I hear Xu Shilan has put out a new single?" Gu Mengyao asked, feigning casualness.
"Oh, I think so — the entertainment channel ran something on it yesterday." Shen Yushu thought a moment and replied.
"Is that so? I hadn't heard. I was busy all day yesterday and never got round to the television." Tang Zhi turned instead to Feng Xiaoxiao. "Xiaoxiao, come to think of it — do you like Xu Shilan?"
"Like her? Of course I do!" The moment the topic turned to Xu Shilan, Feng Xiaoxiao came alive. "I'm her fan — I own every single album she's ever released!"
"Really? Little Shu and I feel the same!" Gu Mengyao said happily. "So have you joined Xu Shilan's fan club?"
"No. The fan club runs its events only in the big cities — never anything out here — and joining would just mean throwing the membership fee away." Feng Xiaoxiao shook her head.
"That's true. Xu Shilan has never held an event or a concert in Songshan City — it really is a bit of a shame." Tang Zhi nodded.
"Yes. I've always wanted to see her in concert, but I've never had the chance." Feng Xiaoxiao too sounded a little disappointed.
"Why don't we go to another city the next time Xu Shilan puts on a concert? Travel is easy enough these days — a short flight and we're there before you know it." Gu Mengyao suggested.
"That's right — we can call it a trip, and have Brother Arrow come along with us!" Shen Yushu echoed.
"That..." Feng Xiaoxiao's heart wavered. In truth she very much wanted to go, but she had her misgivings. "I wouldn't mind — I'm not expecting to do well in my studies anyway. But you all have to study! The college entrance exam is right around the corner; if we go off travelling now, you'll fall behind on your work!"
Feng Xiaoxiao's misgivings were not without reason. She did not know how many days she had left, so whether she could get into university was the last thing she cared about. Tang Zhi, Gu Mengyao, and Shen Yushu, however, were another matter. It was plain to see how hard they worked at their studies; they surely meant to get into a good university. To drag them off to a concert at a time like this — would that not be ruining them?
"Oh, a little homework is nothing to a genius like Shu — and anyway, you have to balance study with rest!" Shen Yushu said, not caring in the least. "Isn't that right, Sister Yaoyao?"
"Mm..." Gu Mengyao smiled ruefully. "If it really comes to that, and my exam results aren't good enough, I'll just have to let my father pull a few strings." Given the Gu family's present wealth and influence, that would be no great difficulty — but it would be a very different feeling from getting in on her own.
Still, Gu Mengyao felt no regret. Human life was the most precious thing of all. Feng Xiaoxiao might be gone at any moment, and she could not let her leave this world carrying a regret — that was precisely why Gu Mengyao had made the suggestion.
"I don't care either way. If I don't get into university, I'll just make Wei Zhao pay for it — he's a big boss now." Tang Zhi cracked a joke to lighten the mood.
"Exactly! If we don't get in, we'll be depending entirely on Brother Arrow! You too, Xiaoxiao — you'll have to rely on him!" Shen Yushu said.
"All right then — it's settled!" Feng Xiaoxiao nodded. Everyone had said as much; if she kept being coy now, she would seem ungrateful.