Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1603 - 1600: Looking Down on Others

The assistant walked out, saw Lin Tian, and clearly paused for a moment before asking in surprise, "Is it you?"

"You still remember me?" Lin Tian replied with a smile. Back then, they only met once and didn’t even know each other’s names.

"I remember. You’re even more handsome than those male celebrities." The little girl said the latter part in a quieter voice, her face slightly reddened.

Although her voice was soft, Yang Lin and Xiao Manxuan both heard it. The two women stared at him with meaningful looks, and Yang Lin even directly said, "Junior, you’re quite something, even wooing girls in the entertainment industry."

Before Lin Tian could explain, the assistant little girl quickly waved her hand, "Don’t misunderstand, he just asked for a small favor at the airport, it was just a chance encounter."

"Let me officially introduce myself; I’m Lin Tian. Thank you very much for your help last time." Lin Tian extended his hand for a formal introduction, while also helping her out of the awkward situation.

The assistant little girl gave Lin Tian a grateful look and shook his hand briefly, "I’m Tian Xiaotian."

"Xiao Tian..." Lin Tian almost called her Little Tiantian; the name was so catchy, but thankfully he stopped in time, "Are you here to convey Bitong’s orders?"

"Yes, Assistant Tian, if you have any further requirements for the evening event, feel free to raise them. If I can’t resolve them, I’ll find a teacher to help," Yang Lin said dutifully. Hearing this, Lin Tian guessed she was responsible for backstage coordination.

Tian Xiaotian glanced at the three of them, then said with difficulty, "Miss Bitong said it’s too hot here and asked to fix the air conditioning as soon as possible. If it’s not possible, then... trim the program so we can leave early."

Trim the program; the temper of big celebrities is indeed big, Lin Tian sneered inwardly.

Yang Lin also didn’t look pleased but patiently explained, "Assistant Tian, I just asked the maintenance technician, and the air conditioning can’t be repaired before the event. Luckily, the air conditioning in the front hall is operational. So perhaps have Miss Bitong wait in the car first. There’s air conditioning in the car, and she can return for her headlining performance."

"No, there are too many fans outside. Miss Bitong thinks staying in the car is unsafe," Tian Xiaotian shook her head.

"So, Miss Bitong is insisting on trimming the program?" Yang Lin frowned.

Tian Xiaotian nodded uncomfortably. Yang Lin patiently explained, "Although this welcoming party isn’t a grand concert, every program here represents the students’ hard work and effort. Suddenly trimming the program would be unfair to them. Could you go back and talk to Bitong, and ask her to be a little patient?"

"This..." Tian Xiaotian looked troubled, her mouth moved as if trying to say something, but she was embarrassed to speak.

Lin Tian’s keen eyes instantly noticed. Tian Xiaotian surely had other words from Bitong to convey, but they might be harsh, and this kind-hearted little girl couldn’t bring herself to say them.

"Assistant Tian, did Bitong ask you to convey something? Just say it, repeat her exact words," Lin Tian reminded.

"Sister Bitong said..." Tian Xiaotian hesitated a few times before saying, "She said some programs could be completely cut, like the large solo singing with dancing. The student lead singer lacks experience and can’t control the overall rhythm."

"And those instrumental solos, like the flute, guitar, especially the guqin solo, require very professional standards. If not, the performance is just a mess. Students playing instruments are mainly for fun without quality, such programs can be cut, there’s no need to waste everyone’s time." Toward the end, Tian Xiaotian’s voice naturally lowered.

Listening to the earlier parts, Lin Tian remained calm, but when he heard the latter, his expression immediately turned cold. No wonder Tian Xiaotian felt embarrassed to convey; the words were indeed too harsh.

He could imagine Bitong’s arrogant and disdainful look towards the students’ performance while saying these words, but she should consider that she herself once walked the student path.

Senior Yang Lin’s face looked worse than his; she was infuriated. On the other hand, Xiao Manxuan, that little girl, appeared indifferent, seemingly not caring about Bitong’s evaluation.

"You seem to see through it," Lin Tian glanced at her and smiled helplessly.

"I know my own level; why care about the opinions of an outsider?" Xia Manxuan laughed, full of confidence. Yes, Bitong might be professional in acting, but she’s a layperson in guqin playing. Lin Tian gave the little girl a thumbs up.

"Assistant Tian, I hope you can go back and persuade Miss Bitong once more. Compared to filming in the wild, I think this place is much better," Yang Lin didn’t compromise with the big-star, showing a commendable spirit, something Lin Tian greatly admired. Though this senior might be a bit wild, her spirit was admirable.

Tian Xiaotian hesitated before continuing, "Sister Bitong said if the air conditioning can’t be fixed, the program must be trimmed. If you can’t handle this matter, let your in-charge teacher come; that’s Sister Bitong’s final decision."

Yang Lin deeply frowned, her face darkening, "Miss Bitong’s words are over the line..."

Simply because there’s no air conditioning, demanding a shortened wait time by trimming the program while questioning capability, Yang Lin’s temper finally snapped, ready to personally argue with Bitong.

Lin Tian reached out to stop her, calmly saying, "Let me handle it."

"You?" Yang Lin looked at Lin Tian with skepticism, "Junior, you don’t even have a work badge. She’s bound to kick you out; you might not even get to see her."

Lin Tian didn’t respond to her but looked at Tian Xiaotian, "Assistant Tian, lead the way."

Tian Xiaotian hesitated but didn’t refuse, leading Lin Tian toward the dressing area, while other classmates inside watched him in surprise. They’d heard the conversation just now, sharing Yang Lin’s thoughts—could a freshman sway a big celebrity?

At the screen’s exterior, the bodyguards indeed blocked Lin Tian, but Tian Xiaotian explained, "He’s the head of the student council."

Lin Tian was instantly embarrassed; several lies from the little girl. But this worked; the bodyguards opened the path for Lin Tian as everyone in the dressing room watched him move behind the screen.

"Your friend is not only handsome but calm and composed; he’s really not your boyfriend?" Yang Lin looked toward Xiao Manxuan, joking.

Xiao Manxuan blushed, arguing, "No... no. He’s still single; you can have him."

"Don’t regret it then. I wouldn’t mind a romantic love story with Junior," Yang Lin laughed.

By then, Lin Tian had already walked inside the screen. Bitong was sitting on a chair, blowing a fan and drinking a chilled icy fruit juice while the table was piled with fresh fruits; indeed, the celebrity’s treatment was way better than outside.

Bitong glanced at Lin Tian, probably not recognizing him, then asked Tian Xiaotian, "Who is he? Why did you bring him here; is the program trimming settled?"