Instructor Ruo Lin watched Xun Er and Xiao Yao approach, a smile appearing on her face as she said gently:
"Why have you two lovebirds come over? Don't tell me you want to perform onstage too? If you do, the Vice Principal and the others will definitely agree. After all, having the top five students from the selection competition perform for them would make them cheer themselves hoarse for you. Especially someone like Xun Er, a goddess of the Outer Academy—who knows, the cheers might be even louder than they are now."
Xun Er gazed tenderly at Xiao Yao beside her with her autumn-water eyes, then said sweetly, "Instructor Ruo Lin, Xiao Yao and I would also like to perform onstage. We'll be heading to the Inner Academy soon, so we want to leave ourselves with a memorable experience. Could you please help us sign up?"
"No need to sign up. Once those kids onstage finish singing, it'll be your turn. Those little brats definitely won't object. What I say goes!"
Hearing their conversation, Hu Gan walked over. Stroking his white beard with his right hand, he looked at the two of them and smiled faintly.
A girl dressed in red popped out from behind Hu Gan. Smiling brightly, she said, "Xun Er, you have this kind of talent too? That's really surprising! You've already got those boys completely smitten. If your performance is even more outstanding, then wouldn't that mean..."
"Hehe, no matter how exceptional Xun Er is, she's still mine. You needn't trouble yourself over her." Xiao Yao looked at Xun Er affectionately and smiled.
"Xiao Yao, Xun Er, you two should get ready. It'll soon be time for you to go onstage."
At that moment, Hu Gan noticed that the students onstage had all stopped and were