The Queen's Rise to the Top

Chapter 419

After dinner, Gu Beihuai read a book wearing his concept glasses to avoid eye strain.

Although he hated dogs, the food was delicious.

Gong Jin played games on the big TV in the living room, using a PS5 to continue the level he didn't finish last night.

Nan Xiangwan was originally trying her best to select songs to prepare for her stage performance, but when she saw the game screen, she got attracted.

Five minutes later.

Gong Jin and Nan Xiangwan each held a game controller, embarking on co-op play.

Gong Jin: "Slow down! Do you even know how to play?"

Nan Xiangwan didn't speak, just kept her head down playing.

Gong Jin: "Damn! How did you do that? Your hand speed is so fast!"

Nan Xiangwan still didn't speak, continuing to fight the boss.

Gong Jin: "Beat him! Beat him! Beat him! Nan Xiangwan is always a god! Next level, next level! 666666 flying high!"

Nan Xiangwan silently started the next level, pursed her lips and played very seriously.

Gu Beihuai put down his book and looked at the two of them, his expression said it all.

Jealousy!

He never played games, but the little one knew how?

And she even played together with his best friend!

Gu Beihuai felt he was not quite normal?

Previously because of his poor eyesight he couldn't play, and now with glasses, he lost the urge to play.

Could it be that he was old, only 25 years old but with the mentality of an old man.

Gu Beihuai continued reading, listening to the noisy game sound effects around his ears.

He didn't understand any of it at all.

...

That night, the Tianming team took a plane to leave the Imperial Capital.

Everyone was busy, in addition to the team's work, each person also had personal schedules arranged by their management companies.

Especially the team captain Zhu Sha. With Nan Xiangwan about to start school, Huawan Entertainment focused most of their resources on Zhu Sha. She needed to take on many jobs, and her music creation couldn't stop either.

After playing games for three hours, Nan Xiangwan was dragged to her room by Gu Beihuai and forced to sleep.

Gong Jin over there was still quite unhappy, hoping Nan Xiangwan would continue to help him pass levels.

Nan Xiangwan was reluctant: "I haven't eaten supper yet."

Gu Beihuai put on a stern face: "Normal diet. Get up early tomorrow morning. How long has it been since you did morning exercises?"

Nan Xiangwan pouted: "Also didn't miss it that many times."

Gu Beihuai: "Can you beat wild boars now?"

Nan Xiangwan immediately surged with competitiveness!

She would go to sleep now and get up at 5am tomorrow to do morning exercises! Practice it for a whole morning!

Seeing that the little one finally slept, Gu Beihuai closed the bedroom door and looked back at Gong Jin.

Gong Jin was confused: "What? It's my vacation, I can't even play games?"

Gu Beihuai: "Hiking tomorrow morning. You drive."

Gong Jin: "..."

The next morning.

Nan Xiangwan opened her eyes at 5am. After simple washing up she started morning exercises.

First warmed up, then began strength training!

Gong Jin was woken up by Gu Beihuai at 6am. The two went to the kitchen to prepare nutritious breakfast.

Gong Jin: "Can we get takeout? I really don't want to wash dishes again! You cook, you wash!"

Gu Beihuai pulled open a large contraption under the sink: "Don't you know there's a dishwasher?"

Gong Jin: "!!!"

He had washed dishes by hand for an hour yesterday.

At 7, the three of them started eating breakfast.

Nan Xiangwan furiously shoveled food into her mouth, thinking about what else to practice later.

Gu Beihuai scooped her a bowl of porridge: "Digest your food in the car later, then we'll go hiking."

Nan Xiangwan: "Hiking?"

Gu Beihuai smiled and said: "To see the maple leaves, they are very beautiful."

...

Nan Xiangwan's two days in the Imperial Capital were simple. Gu Beihuai didn't take her anywhere random to wander around. He just matched some sightseeing with training activities and exercise.

Especially Xiang Mountain. The whole mountain of red maple leaves uplifted one's mood.

Gong Jin wasn't interested in any of this. He just wanted to go home and play games, or rather, go home and get Nan Xiangwan to play games with him.

Unfortunately with Gu Beihuai's intervention, Nan Xiangwan didn't get to play anymore. During the daytime she was either practicing singing or training her physique.

Two days later, Gu Beihuai bought plane tickets for their return flight to Shang Hai.

Without being snobbish, the three of them just took a taxi straight to the airport, ready to go back.

Mainly because in the imperial capital's public manor apartment, there was no music equipment, making it inconvenient for Nan Xiangwan to practice singing and rehearse for her stage performance.

After finding out the national style theme of China in the 9th issue of The Singer show, Gu Beihuai selected a song for her and gave her some suggestions.

Nan Xiangwan earnestly absorbed and learned it all, determined to show off her skills on stage for the 9th issue.

But the systematic practice required professional dance studios and music rooms, which were not available in the Beijing apartment.

In contrast, apartment 2201 and apartment 2202 in the Ji Manor back home in Shang Hai did have those.

Gu Beihuai entered the industry originally through music. After settling down in Shang Hai, he had set up a full set of facilities at home.

After Nan Xiangwan moved into Ji Manor, Orange Xue and Xiao Dong had also helped her gradually convert a guest room into a music studio, newly layout electronic instruments, large mirrors, dance floors, sound insulation and other equipment.

More so however, Nan Xiangwan missed home.

Shang Hai was near Gusu, that feeling wasn't as intense, but when over a thousand kilometers away in the Imperial Capital, she kept thinking of going back.

On the ride to the airport, she kept looking at her dad and mom's WeChat Moments.

Nan Chao Yang had been rather quiet recently, no big moves, just sharing game screenshots of stuff like 0-7 and 0-9 in his Moments feed. Such a noob!

Gu Beihuai noticed the mood of the person next to him and quietly kept silent.

Gong Jin sat in the passenger seat of the cab with his eyes closed, catching a nap.

It was very quiet in the car. The driver quietly drove. An experienced driver with good skills.

Beijing Capital International Airport had huge passenger volumes. The driver took the car to the terminal building, but before he could find a place to stop...

Bang!

Suddenly a car crashed into them from behind!

That force and speed held not an ounce of deceleration.

The huge impact instantly sent Nan Xiangwan's phone in her hands flying to the front.

Slap!

Hit Gong Jin right on his forehead!

Gong Jin covered his head, almost cursing out loud.

The driver immediately stepped on the brakes and got out to see what was going on.

A burnt smell emanated inside the car. The entire back carriage was sunken in!

It was an extremely violent collision!

The driver was negotiating with the other car's driver. They were arguing loudly.

Gu Beihuai opened the rear door and first pulled Nan Xiangwan out.

Gong Jin cursed and grumbled at the front. He picked up Nan Xiangwan's phone and got out after them.

Just then, the rear door of the car behind also opened. A person walked out from inside.

He had a smile on his face, blatantly sizing up Nan Xiangwan's group without any pretense.

Gu Beihuai frowned, wanting to pull Nan Xiangwan behind himself.

But unexpectedly, he couldn't tug her!

Nan Xiangwan stood there, steady as lead ingots poured into her legs.

Her expression was also sharp, locking eyes with that person.

Gong Jin stood at their sides. Every muscle in his body tense. Although he didn't know what was going on, if anything happened, he would definitely make the first move!

The Fox had already retired from the forces 9 years ago. By now he must have forgotten all those combat skills and techniques. His fighting capabilities wouldn't be up to par.

As for Nan Xiangwan, a newbie soldier who hadn't gone through any systematic training yet, she surely wouldn't know anything.

Gong Jin thought it through already. If something happened he would take the brunt of it!