Advance Bravely - Chapter 81
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Chapter 81

Translator:

Yes guys, I've heard about the new regulations that CNSA announced regarding webdramas in China. People have been asking me whether I was alright or what not... To say that I am disappointed is an understatement. I have been reading many of your comments about your fear that AB won't be broadcast, or even more extreme, banned! Guys...calm down...I mean, we haven't heard anything from the production team yet, there has been no official announcement, all we have is the supposedly draft of "new rules" floating around on the Internet. I have faith in the production team, faith in Chai Jidan for not letting us down. Just think about this logically, who would spend tons of money on completing a project only to not air it? Chai Jidan and the team will find some way around this I'm sure. Don't worry you guys, don't stop believing!

In fact, the reason why we have been away for so long is because my friends just finished their 1 week summer holiday and now are studying their arses off (again) to prepare for the National English Olympic at the end of this year. We are sorry for the inconvenience. (They spent their one free week translating for you guys! The marathon week remember? ;) )

Here's a video to lighten up our mood!

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The next morning, Wang Shuang brought in a pile of useless documents, put on some gorgeous makeup and went to Yuan Zong's company.

At that time, all trainees were outside, practicing transporting heavy objects. Level 5, level 6 wind blew violently, a mixture of sand and snow wounded up, the wind was so strong that they couldn't open their eyes. Wang Shuang, on the other hand, wore only a thin overcoat and sexy leggings, standing in the northeastern wind, which make her seem so fragile and pitiful.

Yuan Zong gave an order, the trainees quickly began practice.

Having finished the mission, a group of female students ran inside where they stood in line, waving their chapped hands in front of a heater and chatted enthusiastically.

"What's with her coming here again? In this kind of weather?"

"Nothing's the matter. If I wore such pretty clothes like that, I wouldn't mind running around in this frigid weather either."

"To be honest, I don't like this girl. The first time seeing her was okay, but the more I look, the less I like her."

"Hey, look, she's coming this way."

Everyone simultaneously looked through the window.

Wang Shuang, shivering with cold, went beside Yuan Zong, saying out loud, "it's so cold!"

Maybe Yuan Zong didn't hear it because of the strong wind, or maybe he wasn't paying attention to her. When a trainee dropped his sack, Yuan Zong jutted is finger out, speaking in a tone as cold as the freezing wind.

"What are you looking at?!"

His shout was such that Wang Shuang instinctively took two steps back.

At that very moment, Shi Tianbiao came up to Wang Shuang and covered her in a cotton military jacket. When she turned around, Wang Shuang saw a deformed glowering face, and silently shouted out "Mama!". But because of the rules of etiquette, she still thanked him.

At the same time, in the training room... some were slapping their thighs, some were stomping, some even hit the heater, a bunch of ladies laughed uncontrollably.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha..."

''Oh my chest, this is too much, good job trainer Shi!"

Wang Shuang completely ignored everyone's look, she continued to stand outside and waited until the last group of students has finished their mission. She thought she could finally walk inside with Yuan Zong, but unexpectedly, two cars rolled up.

That exact second when Wang Shuang saw the television station's logo, her heart skipped a beat, this can't be the person I am waiting for, can it? But it wasn't until their faces became clearer did Wang Shuang came to realization, this isn't right, the person I am looking for is from the Internet's news agency, not the TV station!

The car doors swung opened and group of five people confidently walked towards Yuan Zong.

"Director Zong, we are from the TV station, due to a recommendation from a close friend, we are here to invite you to participate in a show..."

Wang Shuang's heart dropped.

After hearing what's the purpose for these people's presence, Yuan Zong indicated with his arm.

"Please come in."

After entering the training arena, these people wasted no time. Other than Yuan Zong and the vice producer who's leaving to discuss further details, the rest started to fuss about the preparation. The main cameraman and his co- cameraman discussed possible locations for shooting, the person in charge of equipments and the manager talked about what could be used in the background, the costume manager on the other hand led trainees into the change room...

Wang Shuang stood like a statue in her spot watching those staff run from place to place, such racket made just for preparations can only come from famous TV stations, she wanted to dig a hole to crawl in herself. The documents in her hands that she had strenuously begged for suddenly seemed cheap; as they couldn't be stuffed into her handbag, Wang Shuang silently disposed them.

At that very same moment, a woman who was just as crazy as Wang Shuang was standing in front of Xia Yao's police department. Every time someone entered, she would grab their arms or tap their shoulder and say, "Could you please find officer Xia for me."

So, every ten minutes, Xia Yao's doors would be knocked on.

"Xia Yao, you've got a beauty waiting for you outside."

"Hey monk Xia, a stunning lady is calling for you to leave priesthood."

"Yao-er [1], come out quick, a goddess has arrived."

([1] Translated, it would mean "Little demon" but I though that leaving it like this would explain why they call Xia Yao "Yao-er". Yao here means "demon" and it also sounds like "Yao" in Xia Yao. That's why in some of the conversations that GongJun and Xu Feng have with each other on Weibo, Xufeng would call JunJun "Yao-er" (little demon))

Having had enough of the constant disturbance, Xia Yao had no choice but to head out into freezing winds.

"What do you want?"

Yuan Ru blew into her cold palms, her flushed cheeks were the epitome of beauty.

"About that day..."

Xia Yao exclaimed, "If you came here to talk about that day then you should leave."

"I know my way was a bit rude, but in dealing with thin skinned people like you, always trying to make concessions is not going to work, intricately indicating my intentions may hurt you even more."

Yuan Ru's reasoning was unarguable, however, such words can only be put into action by her brother.

Xia Yao didn't want to talk nonsense with Yuan Ru anymore, the longer they stayed here, the more time is lost.

"Let me get this straight for you, the fact that I am unable to get it up is untrue, I only said so to escape from your grasp."

Yuan Ru dazed off, confusion and utter shock was written all over her face.

Truthfully, Xia Yao felt a tiny wave of pity for the girl, either way she is still Yuan Zong's darling baby sister, this news must have destroyed her self-confidence.

After the disbelief has passed, Yuan Ru's voice still held a certain shakiness to it.

"You...are you for real?"

Xia Yao gritted his teeth and grunted yes.

Right now, Xia Yao was mentally well-prepared, no matter how Yuan Ru explodes, as long as she doesn't go overboard, he will be a gentleman and have patience, just for this to end once and for all.

Yuan Ru took a step forward and slapped Xia Yao on the chest.

Then her eyes sparkled, in them were unconstrained happiness, laughter unceremoniously escaped her lips.

"Oh my gosh, so you're not ill right?"

Xia Yao, "..."

Just as he was about to flee, Yuan Ru's phone rang. (Flee? Seriously? XD)

"Hello? Wang Shuang!"

When he heard the name "Wang Shuang", Xia Yao automatically stopped.

"What? The TV station came? So, what should you do now?"

Wang Shuang's voice weakened, "What can I do now? End it."

Yuan Ru stood in the wind for a moment of thought, that crease between her brows was quickly gone with the breeze.

"I feel that this is nothing bad, think of it. You have prepared so many things, put in so much effort, yet the outcome is now rejection. That means he owes you a favor! What about it? You can use this chance to ask him to treat you to a meal! After that, I'll add a word here and there by saying dinner in a restaurant isn't sincere enough, and make him prepare a meal for you himself."

Wang Shuang's voice on the line suddenly sounded hyped up, "Yeah, why didn't I think of that?"

"Wait until you come to my house for dinner, I'll try my best to get him drunk, then you two will..." Yuan Ru revealed a lascivious grin, "No, I have to hurry and get two bottles of strong alcohol, ahaha ahaha..."

Having said so, Yuan Ru rapidly left, she even blew Xia Yao a kiss before her departure. This is a match made in heaven, a match made in heaven! Xia Yao was left standing alone in the cold wind, with his facial expression as gloomy as the sky upon him, showing no sign of sunlight.

After the conversation with Yuan Ru, Wang Shuang immediately followed Yuan Zong, making herself look pitiful.

Yuan Zong stood beside the window, gazing outside. The storm was blowing everywhere, the billboard on the rooftop of the house next door was shaken severely by the wind. Because of poor visibility, drivers clearly had to slow down, windshields were covered in dust and sand.

No sooner had Xia Yao gotten off duty than he received a call from Yuan Zong.

"Don't come tonight, the wind is too strong."

Xia Yao clenched his fists, coldly replied, "I didn't even intend to come, you don't need to remind me!"

Then he hung up the phone, with an unintelligible feeling of worry inside.

That evening, mother and son were having dinner while hearing the screech of wind.

Mrs Xia said, "Your father won't come home this Lunar New Year."

Xia Yao's mind was up in cloud nine, so it took him a moment to reply.

"Again?"

"Some kind of important survey team."

Xia Yao continued poking rice in his bowl, which hadn't been eaten for over ten minutes.

"Wait until you come to my house for dinner, I'll try my best to get him drunk, then you two will..."

Xia Yao's mind was suddenly filled with images in which Yuan Zong and Wang Shuang with naked bodies entwined. He felt as if he was choking and couldn't even make himself swallow the rice.

Xia Yao suddenly shot up, he pulled his clothes and bag hanging on the rack at the door, then told his mother while changing his shoes, "Mom, I've just remembered that I forgot something important at the unit, I have to hurry and get it back."

"What's so important that you can't leave it? It's already late..."

Not waiting for Mrs Xia to finish her sentence, Xia Yao has already disappeared outside. She could only call him from afar, "Drive safely!"

At that very moment, Yuan Zong had just set everything onto the table, Wang Shuang was already blushing even when she hadn't sipped any alcohol yet.

Yuan Ru poured a full glass for Yuan Zong, but before she had a chance to open her mouth, Big Myna next to them spoke in advance.

"A special rogue, especially tall, with his big fist, one seven eight two."

Wang Shuang giggled, "Oh my, this myna is so cute."

Big Myna continued, "A special rogue, especially tall, with his big fist, one seven eight two."

As a result, thanks to the Myna's "cheers", the atmosphere was filled with delight. Yuan Zong didn't say much, the talk was mostly between Yuan Ru and Wang Shuang. Having gossiped about the modeling industry, and other people's love life, Yuan Ru then talked about Yuan Zong's childhood stories, making Wang Shuang laugh out loud.

As the atmosphere became warm and cheerful, a big noise came from the door.

The conversation immediately stopped.

"What's going on?" Yuan Ru panicked, "Did the wind blow the door open?"

The truth was proven that this was not just a wind, but a tornado.

Xia Yao stormed in, and, with his clothes covered in dust, aggressively rushed through the living room! Straight to the dining room... When seeing the scene in front of his eyes, without saying a word, he grabbed Yuan Zong's collar, pulled him up by force, then dragged him towards the main door.

Yuan Ru was taken aback, hurriedly yelled, "Hey, what are you doing?"

Xia Yao suddenly burst out.

"He's MINE!"

These words almost made Wang Shuang wet her pants.

Yuan Ru asked Wang Shuang with a confused expression, "Did you just hear what he said?"

"He said Yuan Zong's his."

Yuan Ru swallowed, "Did you hear "brother in law" somewhere in there?"

"No... Not at all."

"..."

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Off screen conversation:

(Written by Ann)

Xia Yao: I may look helpless but I'm a devil in disguise :v, if you touch my man prepare to DIE!!!

Yuan Zong: Ahhh ahhh ahh, you're pulling too hard, my neck is going to break!

MUAHAHAHAAHAHA how did you feel about that chapter!?!?!?! I can't say anything myself =)))), all I know is I have read it again and again and again (especially that last part) and the grin on my face is getting so big it'll split. :v

Love,

Ann