r18novel The next few groups will take the stage in Chapter 76.
The next few groups will take the stage in Chapter 76.
Today, Teacher Yan wore a fitted white shirt with a black A-line skirt. The shirt was buttoned up neatly, but her figure was too tall, and the fabric in front of her chest was stretched bulging, with a slight gap between the buttons.
Her A-line skirt accentuated her rounded, full hips, and a glimpse of her shapely calves clad in flesh-colored stockings peeked out from beneath the hem. Black stilettos clicked rhythmically on the floor. She exuded a capable air, with sharp eyes; she was clearly not someone to be fooled.
"Today's lesson is a two-person impromptu scenario exercise."
Teacher Yan placed the lesson plan on the podium and glanced at the whole class.
"You'll work in pairs. I'll give you a random scenario and character relationships, three minutes to prepare, and three minutes to perform. It will test your on-the-spot reactions, character portrayal, and teamwork."
A commotion broke out in the classroom. Everyone started looking for partners.
Xiao Zhao immediately looked at Shen Li, her peach blossom eyes watery, her gaze filled with three parts expectation, three parts grievance, and four parts "Why did you run away again?"
Shen Li pretended not to see and moved her buttocks closer to Jiang Li.
"Jiang Li, shall we be a team?"
Jiang Li glanced at him and nodded.
Xiao Zhao's smile froze for 0.3 seconds, then she turned around and looked for another boy as if nothing had happened.
The boy was flattered and blushed.
Shen Li chuckled inwardly… Sister Xiao Zhao, your “fish-raising” trick won’t work on me. I’m a slippery eel, you can’t catch me.
Teacher Yan began assigning questions randomly. When it was Shen Li and Jiang Li's turn, she glanced at them and a slight smile played on her lips:
"Shen Li, Jiang Li. Your scenario is... a gym. Character relationship: Jiang Li is a fitness instructor, and Shen Li is a newbie who's just started working out. Core conflict: Shen Li doesn't know anything but is extremely proud, and Jiang Li sees through this but wants to save face for him. Get ready, three minutes."
Shen Li was secretly pleased.
This question, isn't it tailor-made for him? He's been tortured to the point of ecstasy by Fang Ying lately, it's an unforgettable experience!
This role is a natural fit for him!
Three minutes later, the two entered the game.
Shen Li instantly got into character. He stood in the "gym"... which was actually just an open space in the middle of the classroom... looking around, his eyes filled with three parts novelty, three parts nervousness, and four parts feigned composure as if to say, "What haven't I seen before?"
He walked up to a virtual machine, looked it over, and then... made a completely wrong and absurd move.
The whole class burst into laughter.
Jiang Li walked over. He stepped into the role of "fitness coach," but unlike the usually cold and taciturn Jiang Li, his eyes now held a hint of professional patience and a suppressed laugh.
Standing next to Shen Li, she reached out and gently placed her hand on his shoulder.
"Sir, this instrument... isn't used like this." Jiang Li's voice was a little softer than usual, but still crisp and efficient.
Shen Li turned around, her face bearing that stubborn "I can do anything" expression: "I know, I just...tested its load-bearing capacity. This thing doesn't look very sturdy."
The audience laughed again.
Jiang Li's lips twitched, but he tried hard to hold it in.
She reached out, grasped Shen Li's wrist, and moved his hand from the wrong position to the right one. His hand was dry and warm, the pressure neither too light nor too heavy, carrying a professional precision.
"Grip here. Keep your back straight. Engage your core."
As Jiang Li spoke, he gently pressed Shen Li's back with his palm to help him adjust his posture.
The touch, even through the thin T-shirt, clearly revealed the warmth and pressure of the palm. Shen Li jolted from the pressure... not feigning it, but genuinely feeling a bit itchy.
"Then, slowly pull back. Feel the muscles in your back engage." Jiang Li's voice was right next to my ear.
Shen Li gritted her teeth, pretended to pull, and then... deliberately made an exaggerated expression of pain, and fell forward.
"No, no! I can't move it! Is this thing broken?" he said with an air of self-righteousness.
Jiang Li finally couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.
That smile melted the iceberg and made spring flowers bloom, leaving the whole class stunned. Jiang Li was usually so aloof, but this smile created a huge contrast, doubling its impact.
"Sir, you just... only excreted five kilograms."
Jiang Li stopped laughing and resumed her professional expression, but a hint of amusement lingered in her eyes. "You only inserted one counterweight. One counterweight weighs five kilograms."
A crack finally appeared on Shen Li's "I can do anything" expression.
He looked down at the virtual counterweight, then looked up at Jiang Li, his lips moved, and then... he cleared his throat and straightened his non-existent collar.
"I...I'm warming up. Let me get used to it. The equipment here feels a bit different from the ones I use in the US."
The whole class burst into laughter. Jing Yang slapped his thigh with laughter, Yang Yi laughed so hard he was lying on the table, and even Yun Yiyi in the corner had a slight smile on her face.
"Cut." Teacher Yan called out, a rare smile of approval appearing on her face.
"Very good. Shen Li, you brought this 'stubbornly proud' rookie to life. Every reaction is logically consistent with the character, and the transition from feigning composure to making excuses is natural. Especially the last line, 'The feel is different from the one in America,' was a stroke of genius."
She paused, then looked at Jiang Li.
"Jiang Li, you handled the restraint and suppressed laughter very well. The coach's patience and subtle helplessness were both conveyed. That last laugh was perfectly timed, giving the character both professionalism and humanity."
Jiang Li nodded.
Shen Li stepped off the stage with a smug look on her face, thinking to herself: This performance has secured my participation grade. Moreover, my chemistry with Jiang Li has improved even further; in the future, if we need a partner professionally, she will be the first choice.
The next few groups took the stage one after another.
Jingyang and Li Fei drew the theme "A chance encounter at the bookstore... Jingyang is a homebody who has a crush on Li Fei, and Li Fei is an aloof and artistic goddess."
Jing Yang vividly portrayed a nervous, awkward, stuttering, and evasive nerd, especially capturing the cowardly nature of wanting to strike up a conversation but not daring to—he nailed it perfectly.
Li Fei's portrayal of a cold, artistic goddess was spot-on; the sense of detachment, like "I know you're watching me, but I'm pretending not to," was incredibly convincing.
Teacher Yan commented, "The relationships between the characters are clear, but Jingyang's nervousness is a bit one-dimensional. You could add one or two more moments of bravery."
Xiao Zhao and a male partner drew the theme "Bar pickup... Xiao Zhao is a charming and sophisticated older woman, and the male partner is a shy and obedient boy."
As Xiao Zhao stood there, her full breasts, encased in a tank top, leaned slightly forward. Her peach blossom eyes were watery, her red lips parted slightly, and her voice was soft and slightly husky: "Little brother, all alone?"
Her gaze, her figure, her aura—she completely stunned the boy, making him forget his lines and blush as red as a boiled shrimp.
The whole class burst into laughter. Teacher Yan commented, "Xiao Zhao's character portrayal is very well done, but he should pay attention to leaving space for his co-stars and not overshadowing them."
Yun Yiyi and another girl drew the image of "hospital corridor...both of them are family members waiting for their loved ones to have surgery".