After I Reincarnated and Became Famous in Showbiz, the Jerks Started Feeling Regretful - Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Her Vulgar Nature

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

At this moment, she saw a familiar figure from the corner of her eye.

Ming Dai’s desire to enter the banquet had the upper hand. She shouted faster than her brain,

“Yunzhi!”

There was a hint of rebuke mixed in with the intimacy. It was as if time had moved back to the time when the two of them were still together. At that time, she was also like this. Whenever she complained, it was more like she was acting spoiled. Zhou Yunzhi would look at her helplessly, dotingly and patiently…

The man looked up when he heard the voice. He was wearing a suit and had a tall, straight figure. He was handsome and elegant, with an aura as clear as a god. The rock was like a pine on a rock, and he was as solemn as the wind between bamboos.

But at this moment, he gazed at her with an unfamiliar and cold look.

That kind of alienation was like a basin of cold water being poured on Ming Dai, making her tremble all over.

Ming Dai endured the awkwardness and forced a bright smile at him. She said in a familiar tone,

“What took you so long? There’s something wrong with my invitation. Looks like I can only go in with you.”

As she spoke, she took two steps towards Zhou Yunzhi. Her snow-white arm naturally wrapped around his arm.

Under the watchful eyes of the security personnel and reporters, no one knew how nervous Ming Dai was.

Ming Dai could almost imagine that if Zhou Yunzhi shook her off and said that he didn’t know her, it would be equivalent to throwing her remaining dignity on the ground and crushing it. The situation would definitely be a hundred times worse than now.

Fortunately, Zhou Yunzhi still retained his upbringing from a prestigious family and did not choose to shake off Ming Dai’s hand in front of everyone.

At the same time, he did not lower his head to look at Ming Dai, nor did he respond to her words. He directly handed over his invitation letter.

The security guard wanted to say something, but when he scanned the invitation with the machine and saw the golden word “VIP” appear on the computer screen, his attitude changed.

“Professor Zhou, please come in!”

This enthusiasm was worlds apart from the way he treated Ming Dai.

Zhou Yunzhi looked straight ahead and moved his long legs that were wrapped in his suit pants.

Ming Dai, who was almost unable to react in time, was pulled forward by his hard arm.

Just like that, the two of them stepped into the grand villa’s main entrance under the “regretful” gazes of the reporters.

Stepping inside, the air was as warm as spring. The corridor leading to the main hall was deserted.

Ming Dai’s tense expression eased a little. She looked up and was about to thank Zhou Yunzhi.

Zhou Yunzhi had already quickly let go of her, as if she was a virus that he could not wait to avoid.

Ming Dai’s hand froze in mid-air. Before the flowers on her face could bloom, they were frozen by the coldness in the blink of an eye.

“I’m sorry.”

Zhou Yunzhi was indifferent. His attitude towards her was not much different from how he treated the security guard outside the door.

It was hard to imagine that three years ago, they were incomparably intimate and always stuck together.

Zhou Yunzhi was Ming Dai’s ex-boyfriend and the youngest director of Yan University. He was also a well-known genius on scientific research in the industry.

He should have enjoyed all the praises, but because he was dating her, he was constantly disturbed by the media.

Their relationship inevitably cooled down during this process.

In the end, Zhou Yunzhi, who could not bear it any longer, broke up with her.

Ming Dai felt guilty towards him.

She had poor grades and had never gone to university, so she always had respect for a scientist like Zhou Yunzhi who had contributed to the country.

When Zhou Yunzhi’s annoyed gaze landed on her, Ming Dai repeated,

“I’m really sorry.”

“If you’re sorry, don’t do anything to embarrass yourself.”

This time, Zhou Yunzhi spoke.

“What?”

“Why did you come to this banquet? Even if you did something wrong, are you unwilling to admit your mistake and give up this glory?”

Zhou Yunzhi’s cold gaze seemed to have seen through her flesh and blood and seen through her vulgar nature.

Ming Dai instinctively defended herself. “I didn’t do it. I…”

Zhou Yunzhi looked away impatiently. “You don’t have to explain these things to me. It has nothing to do with me.”

Ming Dai recalled that when they were dating, Zhou Yunzhi always looked at her as if she was a childish, clumsy, and ignorant child. He tolerated her from top to bottom, and that knowledgeable and powerful look made her look humble and insignificant.

He was concerned about the students’ studies, the progress of the experiment, and the future of the industry… but he couldn’t be bothered to listen to the trivial matters of her being ostracized during filming. He thought it was a waste of time.

In the past, Ming Dai would feel wronged.

Now she no longer felt that way.

She thanked Zhou Yunzhi sincerely.

“Anyway, thanks for bringing me in.”

“You’re thinking too much. I didn’t refuse. I just don’t want to become a topic of entertainment news.”

Zhou Yunzhi flicked his sleeves as if he was brushing away some inconspicuous dust.

Ming Dai was the dust on his body.

Even if it had left a mark in his glorious life, it was only a fleeting moment.

“Yunzhi?”

Ming Dai felt Zhou Yunzhi’s aura soften almost instantly.

She looked to the other side curiously—

It was a lady who was about the same age as Zhou Yunzhi. She was not considered beautiful, and her facial features were only delicate. Only her eyes were bright and dazzling.

Her skin was a light wheat color, and her exposed arms were covered with smooth thin muscles. It was obvious that she worked out all year round and exuded a strong vitality. She was healthy and vigorous.

However, the most attractive thing about her was her strong sense of self-confidence. She was always calm and at ease, as if there was no problem in the world that she could not solve.

She looked very much like Zhou Yunzhi.

Ming Dai had some guesses about the identity of the person who came and took half a step back.

The other party had already strode over and glanced at Ming Dai. She did not hide her amazement.

However, she only nodded slightly at Ming Dai and quickly said to Zhou Yunzhi, “Congratulations on your research results being featured in this highlight issue of ‘Science’. Coincidentally, my grandma is here. She wants to talk to you face to face about this thesis.”

Zhou Yunzhi raised his eyebrows in surprise. “Didn’t you say that she’s not feeling well today and couldn’t come?”

“Which is why I can’t stay too long. I’m leaving in half an hour.”

Zhou Yunzhi immediately wanted to rush in.

She was the one who grabbed Zhou Yunzhi first.

“Your friend’s still here.”

Zhou Yunzhi seemed to have just remembered Ming Dai’s existence. He glanced at Ming Dai and explained,

“She’s not a friend. She’s just someone I knew in the past. There was a problem with the invitation and she asked me to bring her in… Professor Sun’s matter is more important. Let’s go.”

Ming Dai rarely saw Zhou Yunzhi being this good-tempered and patient with anyone, so she couldn’t help but take half a step back silently.

At this moment, a hand reached out to her.

“Yunzhi doesn’t know how to speak properly. Don’t take it to heart. Hello, I’m Zhao Xian, Yunzhi’s girlfriend.”

Ming Dai looked up and saw Zhao Xian grinning at her.

“Oh… Oh!” Ming Dai was slow by half a beat and quickly grabbed the other party’s hand. “Hello, my name is Ming Dai.”

Zhou Yunzhi’s patience was completely exhausted. He knocked on the dial with his finger and said, “Time is of the essence.”

Zhao Xian ignored him and said goodbye to Ming Dai. She politely invited her for a meal next time.

When they turned around to leave, Zhao Xian habitually reached out to hold Zhou Yunzhi’s arm.

Unlike the resistance and stiffness he had when Ming Dai held onto him, Zhou Yunzhi naturally bent his arms and there was an indescribable gentleness in his actions.

As they walked, they conversed in low voices. Occasionally, bits and pieces of words would drift over. To Ming Dai, they were ancient greek, creating a gap between her and them.

Ming Dai puffed up her cheeks as she watched the two of them leave intimately.

How compatible.

She thought.