Chapter 74：Unexpected journalist

Li Weijie didn't expect it to be Su Keko. He hurriedly lowered his voice and said, "Oh, it's you. I'm busy right now. I'll call you back later."

His cautious tone made Su Keko suspicious. "Huh? Could there really be a girl with you right now?"

Li Weijie replied simply, "There is indeed a girl with me, but it's not what you're thinking. Let's leave it at that. I'll call you later." And he hung up the phone.

On the other end of the line, Su Keko sat up on her bed, lost in thought.

"Your girlfriend's call?" From Li Weijie's expression, Chu Ling'er had already guessed that it was a girl's call. She asked tentatively in a soft voice.

Li Weijie smiled faintly, "She's not my girlfriend, just a good friend in City A."

Chu Ling'er looked at him intently and chuckled, "Ah, I thought you were an honest person, but it turns out you're a player too. You have a girlfriend in City A and you're not clear with Liu Shihan here in City H."

"Hey, what are you saying?" Li Weijie couldn't help but frown. 

"Never mind whether I have a girlfriend or not, how can you say that about me and Shihan? Why can't we be clear about our relationship? Anyway, if you're willing to help with Shihan's matter, then help. If not, forget it. People can manage without help, you know? I'm going back."

He stood up and walked towards the door.

"Hey, are you angry? Or are you in a hurry to call and explain?" Chu Ling'er couldn't help but smile and followed him. "I was just saying it casually."

"Say whatever you want." Li Weijie turned around and sneered, "Besides, you're not likely to like me. There's no possibility between us. In this regard, why should I care about your opinion, right? Goodnight."

Seeing Li Weijie's confident departure, Chu Ling'er felt a sense of loss. In her heart, she thought, yes, maybe Li Weijie and Liu Shihan are just friends. 

Even if he has a girlfriend and is interested in Shihan, it's not my concern. In a few days, we might not even have a chance to meet again. Why think so much?

After returning to her room, Li Weijie made a phone call to Su Keko.

"Keko, sorry about that. I was just helping a friend with something." Li Weijie spoke gently.

"Helping... with something? What kind of thing?"

Listening to her strange tone, Li Weijie couldn't help but laugh. "Alright, little girl, stop overthinking and get some sleep."

"If you don't explain clearly, I can't sleep, sigh... Who made you someone else's boyfriend? Even though you're not that charming, she still worries, hehe..."

Su Keko sounded a bit mournful, but then she couldn't help but laugh.

"Hehe, I'm just a fake boyfriend, right? But be careful not to fall for me. Isn't it? Goodnight." Li Weijie joked.

"Fine, I'll tell you. I was just helping a friend with something, but you're not one to believe, are you?" Because it was inconvenient to reveal Chu Ling'er's identity, he could only explain vaguely.

"Really? You're that honest?" Su Keko sounded like a cat that wouldn't eat fish.

"Miss, if I really had a date with another girl, or if you think I was doing something in the room with another girl, would I call you so soon?" Li Weijie laughed slyly.

"Go! You're shameless. I won't talk to you anymore." Su Keko blushed and hung up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, she couldn't fall asleep for a long time. 

Why am I so concerned about him when he's only been gone for a few days? 

Why am I worried that he might have another woman? 

Could it be that I've really fallen for him?

After thinking for a long time, unable to determine the answer in her heart, Su Keko gave herself an excuse: I'm just concerned about him, like how friends care for each other, and not because I like him.

...

Today is the final day of the competition. The schedule is as follows: in the morning, the top three contestants will showcase their hairstyle creations with temporary models hired by the organizers. 

Then the judges will evaluate and score them individually. In the afternoon, the judges will review the overall performance and decide the first, second, and third places.

Li Weijie is now sitting in the judges' seat, accustomed to the atmosphere. With two contestants eliminated, the competition becomes a bit more relaxed.

For these three contestants, unless they are determined to win first place, they shouldn't feel too much pressure. Even if their performance is the worst, there's still a third place. 

But then again, the gap between first and second place is already substantial, and third place doesn't receive much attention unless, like the previous Li Weijie, they are eager for fame and recognition.

Liu Shihan, who didn't pursue a career in high-end modeling, is undoubtedly the best among the five models in terms of overall condition. She has an advantage in all aspects compared to other models. That's why she was selected as one of the finalists. 

A good model can enhance and add points to a hairstyling creation!

Everything is going as usual, except that there are more people in the audience today. 

Besides more enthusiasts attending the event, there are also several local salon and hairdressing salon owners present. There are also a few unsuccessful local newspaper journalists.

As the competition is coming to an end, Li Weijie suddenly feels someone staring at him. He looks towards the audience and quickly spots two beautiful figures in the back row!

Chu Ling'er is still wearing a cap, tea-colored glasses, and her hair hanging down to cover her face, while Lai Yayan is dressed similarly. It's hard to see their faces clearly, but their outstanding figures and charisma make them stand out in the crowd. 

However, they obviously don't want to draw attention, so they sit inconspicuously in the back corner.

The distance is not close, and with the thick tea-colored sunglasses in between, Li Weijie doesn't know who is looking at him. But he still gives them a smile with his eyes. He is very surprised, how did they come here? 

Did Liu Shihan tell them the address?

When Li Weijie looked over, Lai Yayan unexpectedly gave him a thumbs up!

This gesture made Li Weijie feel quite pleased. It seems that this unfriendly girl who thought I was bragging finally believes in my identity.

Before Li Weijie could feel too proud, Lai Yayan's fist suddenly turned in another direction, and her thumbs up turned upside down!

This gesture made Li Weijie cry and laugh, but the two beauties couldn't help but smile.

Focusing his attention on the competition, Li Weijie quickly regained his professional judge's demeanor and didn't look at the two beautiful women below anymore.

The competition is about to end, and the three contestants are concentrated on completing the final steps with full concentration. 

At this moment, a group of journalists bursts in through the main entrance!

The unexpected arrival of the journalists surprised everyone. 

Everyone's attention, including the contestants who were focused on their hairstyling and couldn't move, turned towards the journalists.

The journalists walked briskly while their eyes looked around.

Li Weijie, Chu Ling'er, and Lai Yayan couldn't help but feel anxious. Who recognized them?