I Dried Out My Silence, Regretting My Impulsiveness

Chapter 27: I Dried Out My Silence, Regretting My Impulsiveness

Lin Qingyue posted the chat history on Weibo.

Fortunately, both the profile picture and nickname had been censored. Aside from Liu Qing, no one would know it was him.

Fortunately, Liu Qing never used Weibo, so he probably would not see it.

"Have you remembered all the key points the teacher covered these past few days?"

Lin Yuan did not forget to help Gu Lianyin study. Otherwise, her grades would gradually fall from second place in the class.

Gu Lianyin answered timidly, "I remembered them all."

She had never slacked off. Besides, with her desk mate, who was excellent at studying, personally tutoring her, how bad could her grades possibly get?

"Lin Qingyue's concert is the day after tomorrow. Are you going to watch it alone, or shall we go together?"

"Together!"

Gu Lianyin answered without even thinking.

"Okay."

During the noon break, after lunch, Lin Yuan and Gu Lianyin were notified that they needed to attend the auditions.

The auditions were being held on the school field, where many people had gathered to watch the excitement.

"I dried out my silence, regretting my impulsiveness. Even if this time..."

Onstage, a male student from one of the second-year classes was singing passionately and obliviously.

Below the stage, a group of people covered their ears, utterly unable to endure his killer singing voice.

"Stop, stop, stop!"

The audition judges could not listen any longer and hurriedly stopped him.

"Brother, are you here to cause trouble?"

All three judges voted against him and eliminated him.

After that, many people took the stage one after another. Their abilities varied wildly, and pitifully few passed.

Still, there were some talented performers among them. Their singing was lovely, making the girls below the stage squeal.

"Next contestant, Gu Lianyin from Class Six, Senior Year."

Looking at the audition list, the judge called out.

"I'm going up!"

Gu Lianyin smiled at Lin Yuan.

"Good luck!" Lin Yuan cheered her on.

Gu Lianyin walked onto the stage and selected a recently popular song.

She really was a capable singer. She stayed on pitch throughout the entire song, and her voice was pleasant and full of emotion.

The judges below the stage exchanged glances and nodded in approval.

Among those who had passed the auditions so far, she was relatively the strongest.

When the song ended, scattered applause rose from below the stage.

"Not bad. I approve."

"You sang very well. I approve too."

"Approved!"

All three judges unanimously passed her.

Gu Lianyin politely gave a slight bow toward the audience, then happily walked off the stage.

"Lin Yuan, did I sing well just now?" As soon as Gu Lianyin came down, she found Lin Yuan and showed off her singing ability, hoping for praise.

Lin Yuan gave her a thumbs-up. "It was so good, I'm almost falling in love with you."

Gu Lianyin instantly blushed.

"Don't you think it's strange to say that to a girl? What do you mean, you're almost falling in love with me? That's so mushy~"

Yet she was very happy inside. Being praised by someone she liked was an incredibly pleasant feeling.

Did that count as an indirect confession?

Hmph. Whether it was or not, that sentence proves our relationship is rock-solid.

Ugh, does Lin Yuan not like me? If he liked me, why wouldn't he pursue me?

Or does he just see me as a good friend...

Thinking about it, Gu Lianyin felt a little dejected.

It was the first time she had ever developed feelings for a boy. Honestly, she did not know what she was supposed to do.

She wanted to understand him and experience his joys, anger, sorrows, and happiness.

The care, attention, happiness, and joy he gave her were like a seed taking root and sprouting under careful nurturing.

Perhaps love was like that seed—something that grew after being planted.

The corners of Lin Yuan's lips lifted slightly.

This silly girl was always overthinking things.

He wanted to pursue Gu Lianyin too—such a cute, lively, and beautiful girl.

But they had not known each other for long. They merely had a good impression of each other, perhaps with just a little bit of liking mixed in.

He felt it was not enough. The timing was not right yet.

Lin Yuan thought it was best to let things take their natural course, until everything fell into place and they were just one step away from breaking through that final barrier.

Then he would confess!

What kind of man made a girl confess first?

"I was praising you for singing well." Lin Yuan smiled gently, his gaze soft.

"Mhm."

Gu Lianyin nodded obediently. Only in front of Lin Yuan was she so well-behaved.

She wondered whether she should stop making herself look ugly. Maybe...

She wondered if she should gather her courage and be brave for her own happiness just once.

She wondered.

Perhaps things were pretty good as they were now.

"Next contestant, Lin Yuan from Class Six, Senior Year!"

Lin Yuan's name was called.

Lin Yuan reflexively walked toward the stage.

Before going onstage, he had spoken with the staff. The song he was going to sing was called "Love Confession Balloon," a song by Jay Chou.

Thanks to Jin Chu for the support. It will all become my motivation.

(End of Chapter)