Chapter 232: Chapter 232: The Dress Has Gone Missing
Miss Zheng and Sheng Tang’s mom were having a pleasant conversation.
There were still two hours until the New Year’s performance. Students participating in the show only needed to arrive an hour in advance.
The other students, along with their parents, were walking around and sightseeing, accompanied by Sheng Tang and Jiang Baocu.
Although Huishi High School didn’t have many students, it occupied a large area. In the land-scarce S City, such an extravagant campus was a bit over the top.
The school had various landscapes: rockeries, ponds, gazebos, and small experimental gardens. Rows of towering ancient trees created a serene pathway.
Along with the exterior landscapes, the internal educational facilities were also very complete.
Sheng Tang’s parents had attended parent-teacher meetings before, but had never toured the school in such detail. Last year, Sheng Tang didn’t even participate in the New Year’s performance, let alone invite her parents.
This was her younger brother’s first visit.
He sincerely exclaimed, "Sis, your school is even more beautiful than the Geological University."
Everyone laughed.
Sheng Tang patted his head.
With one hour left, she said to Jiang Baocu, "You take them around first. I’m going to put on makeup."
Jiang Baocu agreed, "Uncle, Auntie, we just need to go fifteen minutes early; otherwise, we’ll just be waiting. The library is up ahead, it’s open today, let’s go have a look."
The library building was also impressive, with five floors, including study rooms, a library, and even a meditation room.
At the moment, many parents were also visiting, making it quite lively, and it was actually better than the library at the Geological University.
Sheng Tang’s mother worked in a library, and upon seeing this, she sighed inwardly, "No wonder the tuition is so expensive at this school."
While they were enjoying their tour, problems were brewing backstage for Sheng Tang.
Her dress had gone missing.
All the girls participating in the performance were among the prettiest in the school.
To be considered pretty, a girl must never be associated with being fat, so Sheng Tang’s dress was unique, with no possible replacement.
The backstage was in complete chaos.
Qin Lin was storming around furiously.
Normally, he had a bad temper, and now that something had gone wrong at the last minute, it brought out the worst in him. He was swearing loudly backstage.
"How can a dress go missing? Why don’t you lose your faces too? What’s the point of having them?"
"Was it deliberate? Your parents are here today, sitting in the audience to see your irresponsible selves?"
One girl was brought to tears by his scolding.
The others didn’t dare to say anything.
Then, he turned his anger towards Sheng Tang, "If you were a bit slimmer, you could just wear something else. Now what, should you go on stage in your school uniform?"
"You’re a young lady, and on such a big occasion like New Year’s, you’re still wearing your school uniform to the event. Have you no shame?"
Under her down jacket, Sheng Tang was wearing her school uniform and sneakers. She looked at the angry "big cat" in front of her in frustration, "I’m not naked, how am I shameless?"
Qin Lin:"..."
"With that temper of yours, why do they still let you organize big events over and over?" Sheng Tang retorted.
Qin Lin:"..."
Senior Brother Qin was so angry he was almost exploding.
He was about to blow up like a pufferfish, poking Sheng Tang intensely, seemingly unaware that he was prodding a young lady, "Come up with a solution! If you dare wear your uniform on stage, I’ll kill you!"
Sheng Tang:"..."
The two girls in charge of logistics secretly stifled their laughter, their eyes filled with glee.
They were looking forward to seeing Sheng Tang embarrass herself today.
With only an hour to go, and her song set to play fifth, there was no time for her to buy or fetch another dress.
Qin Lin, in his rage, was practically spitting in her face.
As she turned around, she locked eyes with Gu Jiahui.
His smiling eyes cast a cold glint in her direction.
Sheng Tang found it rather speechless, could he not be happy unless making trouble for her?
Truly asking for a beating.
Sheng Tang briskly walked out from backstage and made a phone call.