Ai Xiaoxing looked utterly incredulous. "You can write a whole song right now? Including the lyrics and the melody?"
Xu Yi nodded as though it were obvious. "What's the problem?"
Ai Xiaoxing stood there, stunned, unable to say a word for a long while.
After all, the many hit songs she knew of had taken months or even years to finish.
"Xu Yi, there's no need to rush. Quality matters most."
Xu Yi smiled. "So after all that, you were worried the quality wouldn't be any good."
"No, that's not it."
"Quit yapping. When I'm done, I'll give you a good slap in the face."
Negative Emotion Points +50
The Campus Belle really fell silent, quietly watching Xu Yi write the lyrics and compose the music.
People always said a man was at his most handsome when he was focused. The Campus Belle had scoffed at that before.
Now, watching Xu Yi, she couldn't help but admit it was true.
His long eyelashes, high nose bridge, sharp brows and bright eyes... He also had an exceptionally carefree, bold, and confident air about him.
The Campus Belle gradually found herself staring at him in a daze.
"Why do you keep staring at me? Is there a flower on my face?"
"N-no... I was just daydreaming. I happened to be looking this way." Ai Xiaoxing quickly lowered her head.
Heh~ She's probably jealous of my good looks. What a lowlife!
Negative Emotion Points +100
After Xu Yi gave her a thorough dressing-down, Ai Xiaoxing settled down quite a bit.
But she still kept glancing at Xu Yi from time to time.
Municipal Party Committee Office Building~
"Good morning, Secretary."
"Thanks for all your hard work, Secretary."
Fang Tang beamed as he replied to the employees one by one. They were pretending to pass by, when they had actually come over specifically to greet him.
Only when he reached his office door did the corners of his mouth droop. He took off his glasses and wearily rubbed the bridge of his nose.
People said it was a good position, but who could understand the toil that came with it?
Maybe he wouldn't be so tired if he climbed a little higher.
As Municipal Party Secretary, he had to deal with a great many messy matters every day.
But the one thing that comforted him was that his child's essay had won first prize.
"My Municipal Party Secretary Father~"
Especially the last sentence had warmed his heart.
"Only later did I understand that Secretary wasn't just a title, but a responsibility. He had to protect not only our little family, but also the countless homes across the whole city."
The moment he pushed open the door, he froze, his mind going blank.
Someone was sitting in the chair that was supposed to be his.
The Discipline Inspection Commission was here?!
Who put money in my refrigerator?
No, there's no money in the refrigerator.
Still, what am I worried about? I haven't taken any bribes.
Fang Tang's mind raced with all sorts of thoughts. At last, he slowly exhaled and stepped inside, ready to handle the situation calmly.
But when he got closer and noticed the military uniform, he was dumbfounded.
Someone from the military? What were they doing here?
"Little Fang, you're here." The voice sounded a little old, but was still strong and steady.
Fang Tang stared at the three stars on the shoulder insignia, his pupils trembling.
"Y-you came to see me without giving me a heads-up. I could have prepared to welcome you."
"No need. I'm just here to see the child of one of my soldiers."
Fang Tang understood at once. The old general had come to lend the boy his support.
If the boy was capable enough, they could promote him steadily.
After all, connections with the military could help his prospects in the future.
"May I ask which department that child currently works in, General Zhang?"
"He doesn't work anywhere. He's still a student."
Fang Tang couldn't help freezing for a moment. He marveled inwardly at how far-sighted bigshots were.
The boy was still a student, and the general was already paving the way for him.
Zhang Mu seemed to see what he was thinking. He said slowly, "Don't misunderstand. I have no right to interfere with what the child wants to do in the future.
"I heard he hasn't been doing too well, so I came to see how he was getting on. After all, his father died in the line of duty. We can't let a hero shed blood and tears, can we?"
Fang Tang smiled and played along, but he felt a little uneasy inside.
If you wanted to see the boy, you could have gone to see him directly. Why come to my office?
There was clearly more to those words than met the eye.
Still, he assured him, "Please rest easy, General Zhang. We won't let a hero's child suffer. Especially not while I'm in office."
"How old is the child now? Which school does he attend? What's his name? I'll have someone arrange a visit."
Zhang Mu shook his head. "No need to trouble your people with a trip. The child is livestreaming right now. We can take a look at how he's doing from here."
Fang Tang froze again, but Zhang Mu had already taken out his military phone, so he didn't say anything more.
But as soon as the video opened, both men froze.
A handsome young man and a beautiful young woman were sitting together. Their looks were enough to put a whole host of celebrities to shame.
"What are they doing?"
"Xu Yi is writing a song for the girl."
"Huh? The boy is so talented?" Fang Tang asked, looking a little surprised.
Zhang Mu smiled sincerely for the first time. "Of course. Just look at whose soldier... whose child he is..."
Zhang Mu's expression suddenly fell. "That child... he really is just like his father..."
Xu Yi put down his pen and rolled his wrists a few times.
"Done."
The Campus Belle put down her old Beijing chicken wrap, wiped her mouth, and eyed him skeptically.
"So soon? You really wrote a whole song?"
When she picked up the paper and read it closely, she froze on the spot.
Her gaze lingered on it, unable to move away.
Star Moon Myth? What a beautiful name..."
"The most beautiful scenery in my life was meeting you."
"Amid the endless sea of people, I gazed quietly at you, both a stranger and someone familiar."
"..."
"Where will you be a thousand years from now, and what scenery will surround you?"
"Our story may not have been beautiful, but it was so hard to forget."
"If we'd had the courage to be together back then, would our ending have been different?"
"..."
Ai Xiaoxing covered her mouth, her pupils contracting again and again.
"S-so beautiful... These lyrics are beautiful."
"What a tragic love story..."
"From just one song, I can see a love story that spans a thousand years."
The Campus Belle's delicate body trembled faintly. Tears trickled down her tender cheeks.
It was obvious that the lyrics had moved her.
After all, people were always sensual creatures.
"Xu Yi, Xu Yi."
"Huh? I'm not used to you not calling me 'bro'."
"Are you a genius?"
Xu Yi shook his head. "Actually, I didn't write this song."
"Huh?"
Xu Yi took a deep breath, intending to come clean. After all, he still had a conscience. "Actually... my second personality wrote it."
As he spoke, he suddenly covered his right eye and said in a cold voice, "Amaterasu!"
Pfft~
Ai Xiaoxing burst out laughing. Everyone else in the restaurant was immediately transfixed by the sight.
"Xu Yi, you're so childish."
Look, the beauty's laughing~
I can't take it, the beauty's smiling at a guy.
Right after that, Ai Xiaoxing raised both hands above her head. "Planetary Devastation!"
Xu Yi: "Abstract Sister's being abstract again."
Campus Belle: "..."
Negative Emotion Points +100
Is the streamer completely immune to romance or something?
I just tried the streamer's method to make Little Mei smile, but she called me a clown. Boohoohoo...
If Campus Belle weren't so abstract, her looks would be worth five more points.
Zhang Mu looked at Fang Tang with a puzzled expression. "What is this 'Ama Te Si La' thing?"
Fang Tang's mouth twitched. How could he possibly understand young people's stuff?
"General Fang, I guess it's the name of some electric car. Though it could be an electric scooter, too."
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