Bian Yan had come up with a terrible idea. To avoid being the first one assigned cleaning duty when school started, the three of them made their already unbearable singing even worse.
After a round of torturing one another with their ear-piercing howls, Yu Nian finally admitted defeat. He needed to step outside and recover.
Once outside, Yu Nian noticed the server stationed at the end of the hallway glance at him with a complicated look.
We're done for, Yu Nian thought. Our voices must be famous now. We'll probably be debuting as a group tomorrow.
They had booked a small private room without a bathroom, so Yu Nian took the opportunity to make a trip to the public restroom.
While washing his hands afterward, he sensed someone standing beside him. He looked up and jumped.
Why was it him again...
He lowered his head and pretended not to recognize him, intending to leave.
But the man beside him called out, "Nian Nian..."
The sight of him ruined the good mood Yu Nian had been in all day.
Qin Yu's eyes were red, and he reeked of alcohol. "Nian Nian, am I imagining things? How could you be here in front of me?"
Yu Nian answered dismissively, "Yes, yes, you're imagining things. You're drunk and you've got the wrong person."
Qin Yu choked up. He wiped his face and leaned back against the wall, his eyes filled with deep sorrow and longing. "Nian Nian, my brother knows about us now. He gave me a scolding, but not because I like men. He said he doesn't care who I like. He just wants me to take my relationships seriously and be responsible."
"I didn't know my brother would be so understanding. If I'd known, I would've told everyone about you and