When She Stops Being Dramatic novel Chapter 242

Chapter 242: Chapter 99: Prima of the 1960s Cultural Troupe (38)

After they got home and settled in, He Qingran saw her spacing out and couldn’t help but ask, "Yunyun, what’s wrong? You all performed so well tonight, so why don’t you look happy? Are you missing someone?"

Xia Zhaoyun pursed her lips in a faint smile.

Huo Tianhao had been gone for a while now. Just as he’d promised, he would make a point of calling the post office at noon on the dot every time he arrived in a new place. Before they hung up, they would set a time for their next call.

Even though he was constantly on the road, driving from place to place, he was always punctual to the hour and never once missed a call.

The two of them actually talked more on the phone than they did face-to-face. Even though he could tell her all about it when he got back, he just had to share his experiences from the road with her in the moment.

And Xia Zhaoyun, full of curiosity, would pepper him with one question after another.

Back when she was a Ghost Cultivator, she could only wander within the factory grounds, learning about the outside world through newspapers and high-tech gadgets. In reality, she had always been like the proverbial frog in the well, possessing a limited perspective and an immense longing for the world beyond.

Every one of their calls lasted at least half an hour. The phone bill alone was probably enough to eat up his entire travel subsidy for the month.

What’s more, Huo Tianhao would also buy local specialties wherever he went and mail them to her right after their calls. The first batch of packages had already arrived.

The sweetness of their romance was like a floral fragrance on the summer breeze. Word of it spread far and wide, making everyone burn with envy, jealousy, and resentment.

However, she admitted openly, "I do miss him a bit, but that’s not what I’m worried about."

He Qingran grew tense as well. "Then what is it?"

"Something feels off," Xia Zhaoyun said, pursing her lips. "During the selection, our girls performed a little *too* well. You saw the strained smiles on the faces of Group One, Group Two, and Master Yuan."

At these words, He Qingran couldn’t sit still. She began pacing restlessly around the room.

The backstabbing and intrigue you see in novels and on TV are all inspired by real life. For most people, things might not be so dramatic—just minor tiffs that are quickly forgotten.

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