Open Scheme?

Seeing their side laughing so hard, people around them were naturally curious and came over to find out what was happening. After learning everything, other tables also started laughing.

After a long while, Jiang Ruolin and the others finally recovered from their laughter.

One girl at the table, crying with laughter, looked at Liu Shang and said, "Liu Shang, are you planning to laugh us all to death so you can have this table of food and drinks all to yourself?"

On the other side, watching the chaotic situation unfold, Zhou Liang, Tan Feng, and the others couldn't help but frown.

What was supposed to be a great start had turned into this mess.

The effect they had intended, portraying Tan Feng as generous, open-handed, and a true man, was greatly diminished.

At this moment, Tan Feng rubbed his forehead hard. "Zhou Liang, where did you find those two guys?"

Zhou Liang couldn't help but sigh. "Those at that table are all Jiang Ruolin's close friends. It's really hard to get anyone else in there."

"They were only supposed to agree with us. Who knew these two good-for-nothings would go so overboard with their act!"

At this time, the food was served, and everyone began to eat. Every table was filled with laughter and lively conversation.

As expected, Jiang Ruolin, who usually ate very little, served food to Liu Shang beside her. This scene drew kind laughter from everyone.

"Oh, oh, Ruolin is so thoughtful, I'm envious!"

"It's truly unprecedented for our Miss Ruolin to personally serve food to someone else, especially a guy!"

"Ruolin, I bet if you served food to anyone else, you would have blushed and been embarrassed long ago."

"But this one of yours has been calmly enjoying it, he's really thick-skinned!"

After the girl finished speaking, Liu Shang looked up at her and, as usual, said emotionlessly, "When everyone is eating, can you not say things like that?"

As soon as he spoke, the girls at their table burst into laughter again, and two of them almost choked to death.

Fortunately, Jiang Ruolin, who wasn't eating, also laughed and patted Liu Shang's arm twice.

The girl who called Liu Shang thick-skinned was now blushing furiously. While feeling deeply ashamed, she couldn't stop her laughter and could only lower her head, using her hair to hide her embarrassed state.

After a long time, one girl, while suppressing her occasional bursts of laughter, put down her chopsticks and sighed, "Sigh, I don't think I'll be able to eat my fill today..."

"Mmm-hmm, I agree. Especially during meals, we have to be extra careful, otherwise, there's a risk of choking to death."

"Exactly, Ruolin, are the things your guy says so cool even when he's just talking normally?"

"Honestly, eating this meal today, my face is going to be covered in wrinkles from so much laughter."

Seeing the atmosphere on their side becoming more harmonious and enthusiastic, Tan Feng and Zhou Liang's expressions on the other side became increasingly grim.

So, Zhou Liang preemptively deployed his second plan.

"Classmates, I have a suggestion."

"To make the banquet atmosphere even more lively and for everyone to enjoy themselves more while eating and drinking, I propose that each table send out one male compatriot to sing a song for us."

"I'll start by offering a humble performance to break the ice."

Afterward, Zhou Liang sang Andy Lau's "Forget Love Potion," and his singing was quite good, earning applause and cheers from everyone.

Following his suggestion and leading by example, other tables also produced talents, with people coming out to sing one after another.

Within the freshman cohort, there were indeed many talented individuals.

The second to last performer was Tan Feng, whom Zhou Liang had intentionally arranged. The song chosen was an already selected lyrical song, "Without You."

The core meaning of the song was a deep expression of how one couldn't live without the other.

It had to be said that Tan Feng had prepared thoroughly for this song, his enunciation was accurate, and it was very emotional.

However, like most people, he lacked the original authentic flavor of the English song.

Moreover, Mariah Carey's rendition of this song had a slightly melancholic style, which wouldn't have the best effect in the current banquet atmosphere.

After Tan Feng finished his performance and the applause subsided, Zhou Liang's gaze naturally fell on Jiang Ruolin's table.

Up to this point, their table was the only one that hadn't had anyone perform. And unfortunately, Liu Shang was the only guy at this table, leaving no other choice.

"Heh, next, we have this table for the grand finale."

"Since there are no other male classmates, let's welcome Liu Shang to the stage with warm applause!"

"Also, perhaps everyone already knows some very significant news: our beautiful Jiang Ruolin is taken."

"I think those familiar with Jiang Ruolin know that as an academic star, she loves English the most."

"Therefore, I propose that we invite Liu Shang to also sing an English song for our great beauty Jiang."

"Of course, this is just a small suggestion; the final choice rests with Liu Shang himself."

It had to be said that Zhou Liang's few words had placed Liu Shang under the intense scrutiny of everyone.

Even if many people didn't have ambitions for Jiang Ruolin, seeing a beauty taken away by someone else wouldn't be a pleasant experience for any guy.

Amidst the crowd's clamor, Liu Shang, with a smile that showed no discernible emotion, walked onto the stage and took the microphone from Zhou Liang.

During this process, Jiang Ruolin felt a subtle worry because she herself didn't know how well Liu Shang could sing.

"Ruolin, I'm really a bit curious, how is your guy at singing?"

"I guess your guy will be good, Ruolin. Look at how composed he is, he doesn't seem nervous at all!"

"That's not necessarily true. Didn't you hear Zhou Liang? He wants Liu Shang to sing an English song. Under these sudden circumstances, singing an English song isn't exactly easy."

"Haha, Zhou Liang is quite the scoundrel. Look at everyone around egging him on. Right now, no matter how well Liu Shang sings, as long as it's not an English song, they'll probably jeer and mock him."

Facing the speculation and questions from the surrounding girls, Jiang Ruolin, feeling nervous, simply smiled and didn't say much more.

Over on the other side, Zhou Liang quietly gave Tan Feng and the others an OK gesture.

He was confident that with his planning and judgment, Liu Shang would definitely have a hard time with this challenge.

What made him most proud was that this was an open scheme. Even if Jiang Ruolin was displeased, she couldn't say much.

After all, they were classmates gathering for a party, singing songs; it wasn't like they were deliberately targeting anyone.

Even if you, Liu Shang, were to embarrass yourself in front of so many people, fail to sing well, or even be unable to sing an English song, it could only be said that you have great ambition but little talent and are unworthy of Jiang Ruolin!