Chapter 223: Chapter 222: Do you want to go with me?
Lu Mian’s voice floated lightly, as if discussing the pleasant weather.
But upon hearing this, the Fat and Skinny brothers’ eyes gleamed brightly, light practically shooting from them. If they weren’t in class, they would have rushed over to hug Lu Mian.
This was bombshell news!
“A book signing? Doesn’t that mean we can meet Ya Qing in person?”
“Not only can we buy the book, but we can also get Ya Qing’s autograph! Ahhh, that’s where the real collectible value is!”
The two brothers excitedly reflected on this, and then…
“Mian bro, how did you find out?”
Lu Mian shrugged, his voice soft, “Just overheard it, an internal book signing, keep it low-key.”
They too wished they could ‘just overhear’ such news!
The brothers had no doubt about what Lu Mian said, their excitement tempered with the need to stay low-key. An internal book signing meant very limited and rare editions, not to mention no public promotion. If they could snag one of those books, their prestige would surpass Bai Fangfei’s by far!
Delighted, the brothers even started teasing Lu Mian.
“So Mian bro, you’re actually quietly paying attention to Ya Qing as well. You really want to read Ya Qing’s works, don’t you!”
“Mian bro, I insist you have to read it! You’ll definitely resonate with the female protagonist!” Shouhao patted his chest, strongly recommending.
Lu Mian rubbed his temples and reluctantly nodded.
Bai Fangfei, sensitive to the trio’s behavior, felt aggrieved seeing their calm demeanor and lack of interest in borrowing her book.
After sitting down, she stood up again, her tone slightly boastful, “Classmates, I won’t be able to lend out this book over the weekend.”
“My uncle works in cultural audio-visual publishing, and this weekend he’ll be discussing an audiobook rights cooperation with Ya Qing.” Having said this, suppressing her excitement and enthusiasm, she announced, “My uncle said he would invite Ya Qing to do an internal book signing for their company’s staff, and he asked me to go along.”
“Wow!” A wave of envious voices filled the classroom.
Su Luo lifted her head from the textbook, glanced at Bai Fangfei, and frowned slightly, seemingly in disagreement.
Shouhao and Cang Xue’s foreheads filled with several question marks.
“Your uncle is going to collaborate with Ya Qing, huh!”
“Audiobook? Is Cang Xue going to be the voice? I feel that only Cang Xue can capture the essence of Ya Qing’s writing…” In the past, Xinnuan used to imitate in the school’s broadcast room, but no matter how much she imitated, it wasn’t the original, it just didn’t have that feel.
“Class president, you must suggest to your uncle that they get Cang Xue to do the voiceover! I beg you!”
“I will.” Bai Fangfei nodded, her vanity satisfied if only for a moment.
Everyone marveled, thinking having a good family background was awesome. Things that others couldn’t obtain, Bai Fangfei could not only get her hands on, but her uncle’s company was even collaborating with the author. Autographs, photos, it was all within reach.
If only they could go with Bai Fangfei.
“Class president, do you need someone to hang on your arm?”
“Class president, do you need someone to carry your bag over the weekend?”
“I can only bring one friend…” Bai Fangfei shook her head, then on a whim, she turned back to look at Lu Mian, “Lu Mian, do you want to come with me?”
Though she seemed kind on the surface, she had her own motives, one of which was to flaunt to Lu Mian, and another was to stir up hostility against her.
Why had Lu Mian suddenly become so popular, even surpassing her status as class president!
Just because she scored full marks? Just because she organized notes for everyone?
This was the perfect opportunity for Lu Mian to come begging to her!