When the Side Character Gets a System and Travels through Difference Worlds-Chapter 93: Chi Mo 47

Just as the two were about to start arguing, Teacher Wen coughed, and Wu You immediately fell silent.

Tan You couldn’t be bothered to spend more time with someone who drained her energy. "If there’s nothing else, shouldn’t we be heading to the theater?"

Teacher Wen, of course, didn’t press the matter. "This was the main reason I called everyone to the troupe this morning. You all should head to the theater. The director and I will handle the follow-up regarding Wang Hui."

Wu You linked her arm through Tan You’s. "I’ll go with you all."

Tan You glanced at her. "Not going home to rest?"

Wu You pouted. "I don’t want to go back. I’ll just feel worse if I do. I’m in a wheelchair for the next few days anyway, so wherever you go, I’m going."

Tan You was indifferent. "Whatever makes you happy, but I don’t have time to take care of you."

"Don’t worry, I can take care of myself." Seeing that Tan You wasn’t trying to send her away, Wu You’s mood brightened a little, and she began pushing her wheelchair around, following Tan You.

Gao Jing saw her struggling a bit and couldn’t bear to watch. "Let me help you. By the way, you were really something else last night."

Wu You recognized Gao Jing and the others, and she didn’t refuse the kind offer. "But even if I get some satisfaction, I’ve still missed my chance to perform on this leg of the tour."

Lin Meng said, "Then just focus on recovering. The next stop is S City. By the time you perform then, everyone will be even more excited to see you."

Zhou Wenwen added, "After this whole incident, even more people will be curious about your performance, so you have to focus on getting better."

Wu You thought about it and agreed. "That’s true. I saw the doctor yesterday..."

Gao Jing and Wu You hit it off. Both had somewhat fiery tempers, so naturally, they found common ground. After Gao Jing told Wu You about all the dirty tricks people pull behind the scenes, a chill ran down Wu You’s spine, and she became much more wary of others.

Tan You: "..."

’Fine, whatever makes you happy.’

The first stop of the tour lasted three days, and by the end, Tan You couldn’t help but feel exhausted. If it were just dancing, it would only be physical exertion. But after every performance, a constant stream of flowers and gifts would be sent backstage, and Tan You found it endlessly annoying.

’She understood what they were implying, but it was precisely because she understood that she felt so mentally drained. These people only saw her on stage. How much did they really know about the real Chi Mo?’

Regardless of what Tan You thought, once the tour had begun, there was no stopping midway. She had also continued to manage Chi Mo’s personal social media account. After the tour started, the account was no longer just for posting finished dance videos; she gradually started adding more daily life content.

There were clips of rehearsals with her colleagues from the troupe, group dinners, and occasional daily training sessions. These videos might not have generated the same massive popularity as her earlier ones, but it was because of these short clips that people came to see that Chi Mo was just an ordinary person.

She just had a different job from most people.

The year flew by in a flurry of activity, and soon it was the end of the year. The tour wasn’t over yet, but everyone had a few days off. No matter how much Tan You wanted to avoid meeting Chi Mo’s parents, she had to go back for this major holiday of family reunion.

Before, she could still use the excuse that the dance troupe was too busy, but now, there was no way to get out of it.

’Thankfully, she had seen all of Chi Mo’s memories, so she probably wouldn’t blow her cover the moment they met, right? Speaking of which, she hadn’t messed anything up when dealing with Chi Mo’s dad last time, had she?’

Reviewing her past actions, Tan You gradually felt more at ease. To prevent anyone from noticing the differences between her and Chi Mo, she had been consciously imitating Chi Mo’s mannerisms ever since she arrived.

’Aside from being a little quieter and a little colder, Tan You didn’t think there was much difference between her and Chi Mo the rest of the time.’

Things went just as Tan You had predicted. After spending two days at Chi Mo’s parents’ house, Tan You felt it wasn’t so bad. At least she could hold a conversation with the couple, though she didn’t act cute and cling to her mom at every turn like Chi Mo used to.

Chi Mo’s dad and mom didn’t think much of it, simply assuming that Chi Mo had become more mature and composed recently.

Soon, it was New Year’s Eve. Tan You sat in the Chi family’s living room, completely absorbed in the book she was holding. Her phone, sitting beside her, rang a few times, but it didn’t seem to affect her at all.

Chi Mo’s dad glanced at her. "Someone’s trying to reach you. Aren’t you going to look?"

Tan You pinched the bridge of her nose and casually pushed the phone toward her dad. "If you’re curious, look for yourself."

Chi Mo’s dad got a little excited. "You’re really letting me look?"

Tan You was nonchalant. "Go ahead."

’She didn’t even have to think to know who it was. This kind of thing had become especially common since she’d gained some fame. Nowadays, Tan You frequently received all sorts of friend requests and invitations for dinner or a drive.’

Chi Mo’s dad and mom curiously huddled together to look at Chi Mo’s phone, whispering to each other, clearly very intrigued by the messages.

"This young man is quite persistent. He messages our Bubble almost every day."

"And this one, look at his social media feed. This huge villa, and a swimming pool... He’s a rich kid."

Chi Mo’s dad said, "A rich kid? Forget it. We’re a humble family. It’s not a good match."

Chi Mo’s mom shot him a look. "I never said it was a good match! I was just pointing out what I saw. Isn’t he just showing off on his feed? The type that loves to show off isn’t suitable. One should be more low-key."

Chi Mo’s dad, ever good-natured: "..."

Suddenly, the living room fell silent. It was unclear what the two had seen, but Tan You sensed the shift. She put down her book and looked at the couple, her gaze perfectly calm. "What’s wrong? You were both so excited just a moment ago."

Chi Mo’s mom cleared her throat. "Chi Mo, are you still in contact with Zheng Chen?"

Tan You was baffled. "Who? Oh, him? No contact. Why? Don’t tell me he’s still messaging me?"

Chi Mo’s mom cautiously pushed the phone over. "Here. He’s asking you to go see the fireworks with him tonight."

"No need," Tan You said, picking her book up again. "Just delete and block him. Of course, if you’re not happy about it, you can also call and chew him out."

Chi Mo’s mom asked tentatively, "You’re really letting me handle it?"

"Mhm," Tan You replied without looking up. "Marriage is a fortress besieged. Those who are inside want to get out, and those who are outside want to get in. But not everyone wants to walk into that same fortress. At least, I don’t."

Chi Mo’s dad mulled over her words. "Those are some profound words. You’ve changed a lot recently."

Tan You’s heart skipped a beat, but her expression remained calm. "It’s not like I’m completely illiterate. I do read a book now and then. After stumbling so badly before, I’m not about to fall in the same place twice."

Chi Mo’s mom brightened up. "Then I’ll take care of it for you?"

Tan You waved her hand dismissively. Chi Mo’s mom didn’t hesitate, immediately dialing Zheng Chen’s number.

Ever since sending the message, Zheng Chen had been on pins and needles. He never would have dreamed that Chi Mo would become so dazzling. He had been completely stunned when he first saw her videos.

Even though Chi Mo had always been beautiful, Zheng Chen felt that now, she was like a completely different person compared to before.