Chapter Ch67 - [Extra: The Drama Queen] Our RanRan does good deeds and doesnt leave his name.
Translator: reiyu; Editor: GlitteryPanda
After the Spring Festival vacation ended, the students started the next semester, Year Two.
At eight in the morning on the first day of school, all the students and teachers gathered outside the school hall and waited for the school opening ceremony to start.
The indolent, relaxing vacation time had just ended, and most of the students were still in a lazy mood. Some had played all day and all night during the vacation and still hadnt corrected their sleep schedule. w.a.n.g Zhuo, who had played video games late into the night, leaned on He Hao, his eyes closed as he dozed off. He Hao good-temperedly stood firm and let him lean on him, one arm around w.a.n.g Zhuos waist to help him keep his balance.
Lin Feiran stood straight in the haphazard line, gaze pa.s.sing over the nodding heads in front of him and landing on Gu Kaifeng who was at the beginning of the line. Throughout vacation, Gu Kaifeng had worn everyday clothes. Looking at him back in school uniform, Lin Feiran even thought it novel and exciting. Gu Kaifengs school uniform must have been tailored; it perfectly accentuated the lines of his body, the proportionate and straight shoulders, the slender waist, the long and straight legs, a small strip of his pale neck showing between the dark uniform collar and his black hair Lin Feiran couldnt tear his eyes away from Gu Kaifengs good-looking silhouette, his throat going dry.
They hadnt spent the night together in more than a fortnight. Thinking of the things he could do with Gu Kaifeng when they returned to the dorm things that made his face go red and his heart beat fastLin Feirans gaze became heated.
Almost like a s.e.xual hara.s.ser!
The girl standing beside Gu Kaifeng turned and glanced around behind her, seemingly aimlessly. Then she lightly touched Gu Kaifeng, who had both hands stuck in his pocket, who turned with a careless air to listen to what she had to say. The girl seemed very excited, her lips moving quickly. As Gu Kaifeng listened to her, his eyebrows lifted in an elegant curve. Lin Feiran was a little upset as he watched, but then Gu Kaifeng turned around sharply and met Lin Feirans hungry gaze that looked like he wanted to strip Gu Kaifeng bare!
Lin Feiran was shocked. He coughed awkwardly and in a split second returned to his coy, chilly manner.
Gu Kaifeng lifted an eyebrow and showed a suggestive yet gentle smile and the girls turned in unison to look at Lin Feiran, who innocently opened his eyes wide and faked turning back alongside them and looking around.
Gu Kaifeng couldnt hold back a laugh. The girls watched Lin Feiran excitedly with gazes that seemed to see through everything:
Mrs. School Beau! There was no mistake!
After the a.s.sembly, the students filed in an orderly manner into the hall and sat down. The various school leaders and student representatives began their speeches, long and boring. Lin Feiran listened for a while, then asked Ms. Zheng for leave to go to the washroom.
He did his business in the toilet, then stood in front of the mirror was.h.i.+ng his hands. He looked up and saw the pretty girls ghost who had scared him in the mirror backstage during the Arts Festival.
The pretty girls ghost looked down and pretended to wash her hands, too. As she washed them, she suddenly looked over at Lin Feiran, then she opened her eyes wide and gasped, as if she had been shocked.
Lin Feiran:
They hadnt seen each other for so long and she still acted so much!
Im not afraid of you. Lin Feiran quirked one corner of his mouth.
The pretty girls ghost deflated like a balloon. She narrowed her eyes and her diaphragm inflated. She didnt look happy.
You have to observe the changes in people. Lin Feirans eyes flashed and he half-jokingly started explaining to the ghost. For example, Ive grown up from a scaredy-cat to an especially strong Man of Steel. Im not afraid of anything in heaven or on earth.
The ghosts tone was grave. Dont make yourself out to be more than you are.
Lin Feiran was about to reply when Gu Kaifeng suddenly entered. Lin Feirans eyes lit up instantly as he saw him, as if water pooled in the depths of his eyes.
Whats the matter, baby? Zoning out in front of the mirror? Gu Kaifeng asked gently.
Lin Feiran glanced at the mirror and said, In the mirror theres a
The pale face of the girls ghost in the mirror suddenly flushed red. She made two fists and put them in front of her chin, twisting back and forth in a lovestruck manner and cutting Lin Feiran off. She whined, Eh eh eh, my husbands so handsome, I cant take it!
Lin Feiran glared at the mirror and angrily said, Thats my husband!
Yeah. The girls lovestruck expression faded and she said matter-of-factly, I was imitating you.
Lin Feirans lips twisted. I wasnt like that, all right?
With one glance at Lin Feiran, Gu Kaifeng knew that there was probably a ghost in the mirror. He activated his Yin-Yang eyes and glanced into the mirror, where the girls ghost was holding her face and turning back and forth, complaining, Why doesnt my husband hug me? I think of him so much. b.a.s.t.a.r.d, so terrible.
Gu Kaifeng:
Lin Feiran looked at the girls ghost with a complicated expression and yelled, Cut, cut cut cut!
The girls ghost let out a heh. Was my acting of you good?
Lin Feiran said coldly, Go get your box lunch, and you dont need to come back tomorrow.
Gu Kaifeng now understood the situation and he laughed softly. Shes imitating you?
Is that anything like me?! Lin Feiran hopped and yelled.
Im not like that! Im a super Man of Steel! The girls ghost in the mirror also put her hands on her waist and hopped. Hmph.
Gu Kaifeng caught hold of Lin Feirans waist with one arm and pulled him into a hug, then gave the girls ghost in the mirror a thumbs-up. He praised her, Very in-character.
The girls ghost said in satisfaction, Exactly, exactly. We old acting bones can not only mimic the outward appearance of our characters, but were also good at discerning our characters inner worlds. Thats the only way we can make the characters we depict come alive.
Gu Kaifeng: You discern flawlessly.
The human and ghost knew that they understood each other!
The girls ghost looked at Gu Kaifeng for a moment longer, then gave a wily smile and rubbed her hands together. She stuck out the tip of her tongue and licked her lower lip, then ogled Lin Feiran: Adorable. I want to f.u.c.k him.
Lin Feiran:
The girls ghost pointed at Gu Kaifeng. This time its you Im imitating.
Gu Kaifeng:
Werent you going to the toilet? Go. Embarra.s.sed, Lin Feiran pushed Gu Kaifeng.
Not going. Gu Kaifeng smiled. I came to look for you. Lets wait in the corridor for a while and go back after the ceremony is over.
The girls ghost had also emerged from the mirror. She wore an old period costume, her features beautiful and sharp. Aside from the sharp contrast of her pale white face and bright red lips, which made one feel a little uncomfortable, she could really be considered a beauty.
Lin Feiran watched her warily and walked with Gu Kaifeng to the deserted corridor. The girls ghost followed them.
Two humans and a ghost stood in the dark corridor and Lin Feiran asked, Before, you were a
Xiqu
actor?(tn
The girls ghost stuck out a finger and wagged it back and forth. No.
Lin Feiran: Then?
The girls ghost didnt reply directly. Her bright red lips lifted in a proud smile, her eyes s.h.i.+ning, and she said with unconcealable pride: My master is a famous Peking opera master. If I say his name, youll surely know him.
Who is he? Gu Kaifeng asked.
The girls ghost gravely cleared her throat and enunciated, My masters name is Shen Fengsheng.
Really? Lin Feiran opened his eyes wide and said with some emotion, Ive heard of him. Hes really famous.
Gu Kaifeng thought a moment and asked, Sounds familiar. The one who crossdresses as a female lead?
Right. Lin Feiran nodded. I dont quite get it either, but Ive heard his name and seen photos of him.
Shen Fengsheng was a Peking opera actor born during the
Republic of China period
, an actor who crossdressed to take female roles. It was said that in his youth his androgynous beauty was unparalleled. Lin Feiran had seen a photo of him as a youth. He was indeed a rare beauty with an elegant manner; he was beautiful, but not seductive, like a cold peach blossom.
You called him master. Lin Feiran emphasized the word and said thoughtfully, Then youre his
Maid?
The girls ghost twirled lightly in front of Lin Feiran, and as she did so the hem of her costume lifted gently. After twirling, the girl excitedly threw apart her arms to show off her costume. Im the costume he most commonly wore.
Lin Feiran:
Gu Kaifeng said in surprise, Youre not a ghost?
Of course not. The girls ghosts sharp chin lifted slightly and she said proudly, My masters talent is unparalleled, and he is full of spiritual energy. He wore me for months and years, and I received a lot of his spiritual energy. Gradually, I gained consciousness You can consider me a costume spirit.
Lin Feiran came to a realization. No wonder
No wonder she loved acting so much!
The two of them had seen many ghosts and were open to the idea of something becoming a spirit. They met each others eyes and Lin Feiran turned to look at the girls ghost. His eyes narrowed craftily and said, A costume becoming a spirit, so how bout I call you a Drama Queen?
It was a popular internet term, but the ghost couldnt go on the internet, so she didnt catch the meaning. But looking at Lin Feirans expression, she could guess the gist of it. Her elegant forehead furrowed, her eyes flashed intelligently, and she exchanged a crafty smile with Lin Feiran. Drama Queen? That cant be anything good.
Lin Feiran held back a smile and said, Thats what Ill call you then, Big Sister Drama Queen.
The actress spirit was about to rebut him when Gu Kaifeng suddenly mediated: You said you gained consciousness because you had the spiritual energy of your master. Then did the other things your master use also become spirits?
Lin Feiran couldnt help thinking of Shen Fengshengs daily necessities all becoming spirits and couldnt hold back a snort of laughter.
The actress spirit seemed to have guessed the scenario Lin Feiran was imagining. She pursed her lips in a smile and said, Of course not. If all the things my master used became spirits, wouldnt that go against form? After a pause, she explained proudly, Of all the costumes, my master liked me best. The love he had for me was the key to my consciousness forming. No matter how close all the other things were to my master or how much he used them, theres no use. He didnt like them.
Do you have any unfulfilled wishes we can help you fulfil? Lin Feiran asked out of habit.
Wishes those, I do have. The theatrical spirit looked them over playfully and asked, What did you ask that for? We dont know each other. Are you willing to help me?
Gu Kaifeng patted Lin Feirans shoulder lightly and gave praise. Thats right, our RanRan has learned from
Lei Feng
. Hes caring and becomes happy when he helps ghosts. He does good deeds and doesnt leave his name
Lin Feirans face went hot. No, I dont