ECG -Chapter 87 Borrowing Flowers to Offer to Buddha

After Yang Qianyi heard him out, she felt so ashamed that she wished there was a crack in the ground she could crawl into.

This was actually an artist under her own company. No wonder Ma Shasha had ended up in this state. That woman was simply an idiot!

“Lin Hao, I’m really sorry. This matter is my fault. Something happened at home, so I didn’t have time to tell you…” After that, she told Lin Hao about Ma Shasha’s situation.

Two years ago, Ma Shasha had gotten involved in a scandal with a wealthy businessman in Yanjing. As a result, the man’s wife caught her at a shopping mall and beat her up badly. The incident had caused a huge uproar, and the two major brand endorsements she had were terminated.

The most ridiculous thing was that this woman actually lost her mind and went to cause trouble at that wealthy businessman’s company.

After that, her original image as a pure and youthful idol was completely ruined, and her career prospects became bleak.

In order to protect the company’s image, Qin Ruoyun had no choice but to step in and settle the matter for her. She even used her connections to delete all the negative news online…

This was also why Phantom Entertainment no longer wanted to invest any more effort into her.

After listening, Lin Hao chuckled lightly. “President Yang, when Ma Shasha’s contract expires, make sure you don’t renew it. Also, I suggest you have her find a top-tier hospital as soon as possible and get her brain checked properly.”

“Lin Hao, I apologize to you!” Yang Qianyi apologized again.

“Don’t, President Yang. I was just joking!” Lin Hao continued, “That’s all then. My final exams are coming up soon, and I really don’t have much time. Let’s just work with these three first and see how it goes. If the results are good, we’ll talk about next year!”

Yang Qianyi nodded. “Okay, we’ll contact each other if anything comes up!”

As soon as Yang Qianyi hung up, her phone rang again. She picked it up and saw that it was Ma Shasha.

“President Yang, hello! I saw that Lin Hao. He’s way too arrogant, I—”

Yang Qianyi immediately shouted into the phone, “You what? Reflect on yourself first!”

After saying that, she angrily hung up.

Yang Qianyi’s voice was very loud, and Xiao Ying, who was sitting beside Ma Shasha, heard everything.

“Sister Shasha, then should I book a ticket back?” she asked cautiously.

“Did your brain get water in it? Book what ticket? We’re already here. We might as well stay and have fun for a few days!” Ma Shasha was also full of anger, and she took it all out on Xiao Ying.

……

After finally dealing with all these matters, that evening Lin Hao carried a freshly slaughtered small chicken he had bought from the market and went to Fan Gang’s house.

Fan Gang had just finished getting dressed and was about to leave. When he opened the door, he saw him.

“Oh? The great talent Lin is here to deliver a gift?” Fan Gang glanced at the little chicken in his hand and joked.

Lin Hao chuckled. “Of course. I wouldn’t dare come empty-handed. I’m afraid you’d beat me and throw me out. Are you heading out?”

“Let’s go. I was just worrying about what to bring anyway. I’ll use the gift you gave me to show my respect to that old man!” Fan Gang said, then locked the door without explaining where they were going.

Lin Hao didn’t ask any questions. He followed him downstairs, and when he saw Fan Gang leave the building entrance without going to get his car, he realized they were probably heading to Dean Li Bohan’s house.

“Finished with your work?” Fan Gang raised the collar of his wool coat to keep the cold wind from blowing down his neck.

“Yeah, finally finished! In another half a month, I’ll have exams again!”

Fan Gang glanced at him with some dissatisfaction. “For this final assessment, can you play something with some difficulty and give me something to be proud of? Every time I see that scheming look on your face, I just want to kick your butt!”

This kid had always performed in a perfectly ordinary way in several exams. And the things he played—what were they even?

It had caused many teachers to gossip behind his back. If it weren’t for the campus singer competition some time ago, where the songs this kid wrote and composed won awards, those colleagues still wouldn’t know how much they would mock him for having misjudged their own judgment.

“Mm-hmm, this time in the final exam I’ll make all the teachers shocked and bring honor to you, Old Master!” Lin Hao agreed very readily.

Fan Gang’s eyes shifted. “Wait, that’s not right. Didn’t you say you wanted to keep a low profile and just finish four years of college? Tell me, what are you planning?”

Lin Hao grinned. “I knew nothing could escape your sharp eyes, Old Master!”

“Stop flattering me! Hurry up and say it!”

“Teacher, I want to study another major too.” Lin Hao put away his smile and became serious.

Fan Gang was stunned. “What do you mean?”

“I want to study film and television acting!”

Fan Gang didn’t say anything. He kept walking until they entered the entrance of Li Bohan’s building. Then he lowered his coat collar.

“Getting a double degree is definitely not possible. There has never been such a precedent.”

Lin Hao hurriedly said, “No need, teacher. I just want to squeeze out some time to attend a few classes in the drama department. I’d like you to help introduce me to a teacher.”

“Just attend classes?”

Lin Hao nodded.

Only then did Fan Gang relax, “No problem. I’ll definitely introduce you to a good teacher, hehe!”

Lin Hao thought his smile seemed a little sinister, but he didn’t think too much about it. This matter was settled!

“What do you mean? Are you planning to act in the future?” Fan Gang finally reacted. “No way! You’re giving up being a good pianist to act in dramas? What are you thinking?”

When Lin Hao heard that things were about to go wrong, he quickly said, “No, no, teacher, don’t misunderstand. I just think having more skills never hurts. I’ve almost finished reading all the books you gave me, and many of the current courses are a little too basic for me. So I wanted to learn something else as well!”

“Really?”

Lin Hao immediately raised his hand and said with a serious expression, “Absolutely true!”

Fan Gang thought for a moment, then sighed. “You kid… sometimes I really can’t figure you out. Fine, let’s leave it at that.”

When Li Bohai opened the door, he was stunned for a moment. Lin Hao respectfully bent down and greeted him.

“Hello, Dean!”

“Oh, it’s Lin Hao. Come in, come in!” Although Li Bohai’s face was still serious, there was clearly a hint of a smile between his brows.

Fan Gang reached out and took the plastic bag from Lin Hao’s hand. He waved at Li Bohai and then slipped inside while saying, “I didn’t come empty-handed, you know!”

Li Bohai looked at Lin Hao and asked, “What kind of behavior is your teacher displaying?”

Lin Hao smiled. “Borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha.”

After hearing that, Li Bohai burst into laughter. This really was a clever little fellow.

Li Bohai’s wife, Zhou Wenyin, came out of the kitchen. Lin Hao hurriedly stepped forward and greeted her.

“Hello, Auntie.”

Zhou Wenyin’s face was full of smiles. “I’ve been hearing Old Fan talk about you all this time. I finally get to see you in person today. You’re quite handsome!”

“Student Lin was being rude. I was just too timid and didn’t dare come visit all this time!”

Zhou Wenyin laughed. “If you ask me, it’s just because Old Fan is narrow-minded. He was afraid my Old Li would steal his precious student away!”

She praised him a few more times before returning to the kitchen to continue working. The chicken Lin Hao brought was obviously too late to stew now, so she could only put it into the refrigerator.

Lin Hao took the teapot from Li Bohai’s hands and began brewing tea and pouring water.

He skillfully prepared the tea, poured cups for the two of them, and then quietly listened as they chatted.

After a while, Li Bohai pointed at an upright piano in the corner and said to Lin Hao, “I’ve always heard Old Fan say that you play the piano very well, but the other teachers say your playing is only average. You’ve got me confused. Can you perform a piece today?”

Lin Hao looked toward Fan Gang.

Fan Gang rolled his eyes. “Why are you looking at me? If you want to keep a low profile, then don’t play! If you want to show off a little, there’s no one else here anyway!”

Hearing this, Lin Hao stood up with a grin and said to Li Bohai, “Dean, then I’ll just play a random piece.”

Li Bohai’s face tightened. “How can you just play something random? Don’t try to fool me!”

Lin Hao thought this dean was actually quite interesting. He probably had a close relationship with Fan Gang, which was why he didn’t treat himself like an outsider.

He sat down in front of the piano. After thinking for a moment, he said, “Dean, the day I transferred departments, I played Flight of the Bumblebee. Today, I’ll switch to another piece!”

Fan Gang’s face was full of smiles. Having his student make him proud in front of an old friend was truly a very pleasant thing.

Li Bohai said, “Play the one you’re best at!”

Lin Hao nodded. “Then I’ll perform Hungarian Rhapsody for the two teachers.”

Li Bohai glanced at Fan Gang, and Fan Gang shook his head, meaning he had never heard of this piece.

Both of them immediately became excited.

Could this be another original piano piece?

Lin Hao straightened his back, and his entire temperament instantly changed. His hands rested on the keys…

A deep and powerful introduction sounded. The opening was slow, with a very free and casual rhythm.

Zhou Wenyin brought out all the dishes, then also stood behind Lin Hao.