Time flew by, and the day of Jiang Cheng University's School Anniversary arrived.
At nine in the morning, Jiang Cheng arrived at the Studio.
It was already packed with people. He casually found a seat in a corner at the back and listened to the discussions around him.
"I heard Campus Belle Li will be singing a love song duet with a guy this time. Is that true?"
"I heard that too. I'm so jealous!"
"And Senior Bai will be performing too. She's our school's musical prodigy..."
Backstage at the Studio,
Li Shiyao stared nervously at her phone screen. Only after seeing the photo Lin Yingying had sent did she finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Thank goodness Senior had come, or all her preparations these past few days would have been for nothing.
This confession had to succeed!
Li Shiyao silently prayed, clenching her fists to cheer herself on.
"Shiyao, don't be nervous. I've got everything under control."
With that sickeningly sweet tone, there was no need to guess—it was the Protagonist, Ye Bufan.
"Classmate Ye, we're not close!"
Li Shiyao turned around and coldly looked at Ye Bufan, whose lips were curled up in a somewhat perverse smile. Disgust showed on her face.
If it hadn't been arranged by the school, she would never have wanted to partner with that ugly freak. It would have been great if Senior Jiang Cheng had partnered with her instead.
Ye Bufan's smile froze. Watching Li Shiyao's departing figure, he took a deep breath.
It was fine. Women having a bit of a temper was perfectly normal, especially pretty ones!
Elsewhere, Jiang Cheng was idly scrolling through his phone when a delighted voice suddenly rang out.
"Jiang Cheng, you're here!"
Looking up, he saw Bai Weiwei in Hanfu walking toward him, looking like a fairy stepped out of a painting.
"Bai Weiwei, shouldn't you be getting ready to go onstage?"
"I happened to pass by and suddenly saw you."
Bai Weiwei looked at Jiang Cheng with a sweet smile, her eyes as tender as water.
Heh-heh.
Yeah right, like I'd believe that!
Taking such a huge detour and calling it passing by?
"What a coincidence," Jiang Cheng said with an awkward laugh.
"Jiang Cheng, will you cheer for me?"
Bai Weiwei suddenly asked, her face full of expectation as her eyelashes fluttered.
Jiang Cheng cleared his throat and nodded.
Bai Weiwei was delighted by his answer and left contentedly.
The lights suddenly dimmed.
Everyone stared intently at the stage. The instant Bai Weiwei appeared, they all held their breath.
They were immersed in her performance and still had not recovered even after the piece ended.
Next came the main event. Li Shiyao and Ye Bufan took the stage together.
Li Shiyao wore a short skirt today, exposing her long, fair legs. Every smile and frown radiated youthful beauty.
"Goddess, look at me!"
"So this is the guy duetting with Campus Belle Li? He really looks like he was put together at random."
"Did this guy stay up all night jerking off? He looks so weak."
The crowd threw out one remark after another, making Ye Bufan's face turn green with anger.
They're just jealous that I can share the stage with Shiyao. Sour grapes!
Heh-heh, clowns!
Ye Bufan's mood immediately brightened, and he gave the crowd a faint smile.
Jiang Cheng looked at Ye Bufan's pale, sickly face, his expression turning strange.
What happened to you, my Protagonist?
You were rosy-cheeked just a few days ago. Why do you look like you're at death's door today? Anyone who didn't know better would think your days were numbered.
Just then,
Jiang Cheng felt someone pat his shoulder. Turning around, he saw Bai Weiwei.
"Jiang Cheng, how was my performance just now?"
Bai Weiwei clasped her hands behind her back, like a student waiting for her teacher's praise.
"It was alright."
Jiang Cheng answered casually. "But qipao suits you better."
Bai Weiwei's face flushed. Seemingly thinking of something, she spoke softly.
"I can wear one for you to see."
"Huh?"
Jiang Cheng dug at his ear.
"Ah? It's nothing. The program's starting."
Bai Weiwei pointed at the stage, then sat down beside Jiang Cheng.
While everyone else's attention was focused on Li Shiyao, Jiang Cheng restlessly watched Ye Bufan.
His heart thumped wildly. He had a feeling something was about to happen!
"Jiang Cheng, are you looking at Junior Li?"
Bai Weiwei fixed her autumn-bright eyes on Jiang Cheng, feeling sour inside.
Jiang Cheng rolled his eyes. "Would you believe me if I said I was looking at Ye Bufan?"
"Mm-hmm, I believe you!"
Bai Weiwei nodded firmly. "I'll believe anything you say."
Uh...
Jiang Cheng rubbed his forehead. This girl was so foolish she was kind of adorable.
Luckily she had met him. Otherwise, someone could sell her off, and she'd still help them count the money.
For Brother Bai's sake, it was necessary to teach her a lesson!
"Ahem. Remember, don't believe everything people tell you. What if you meet a bad person? By then, you won't even have a place to cry."
Jiang Cheng deliberately put on a fierce expression. "Especially someone as pretty as you, understand?"
Bai Weiwei blinked her lovely eyes, then burst out laughing.
Looking at Jiang Cheng's serious expression, she silently added in her heart,
I only believe you!
Hey! What are you laughing at?
Do you know how embarrassing that is for me?
Jiang Cheng stroked his chin. Was he not fierce enough?
Onstage,
Li Shiyao sang while looking in Jiang Cheng's direction, her eyes filled with love.
As for Ye Bufan, his gaze remained fixed on Li Shiyao.
It had to be said that the Protagonist was quite a good singer.
He somehow managed to turn a sweet love song into something that sounded like the lament of a lonely housewife.
No one else could match him in that regard.
When the song ended, Li Shiyao had not once given Ye Bufan a proper look.
This made Ye Bufan feel extremely depressed, and he began doubting his own charm.
That shouldn't be possible!
Those two girls even praised me last night, saying I had a burly build and a dashing air.
Why was I suddenly not attractive to Li Shiyao?
At that moment,
Li Shiyao, having just finished her performance, suddenly gave a deep bow toward the audience.
Everyone present was astonished and curious.
With a smile, she said,
"Everyone, I'd like to take this opportunity to express my feelings to someone."
Her voice was not loud, but every person heard it clearly, causing an uproar.
"What! Did I hear that right? Campus Belle Li is confessing to someone?"
"My goddess has been taken by some pig."
"Who is it? I'll duel you!"
Many boys who admired Li Shiyao wailed in despair, unable to believe it.
Jiang Cheng was also slightly stunned, then looked at Ye Bufan with admiration.
As expected of the Protagonist. Even though he's gotten weaker, his charm hasn't faded at all~
Onstage, Ye Bufan was so touched that tears nearly welled up in his eyes.
No wonder Shiyao had not dared meet his gaze just now. She must have been afraid she couldn't control her emotions.
Women really did say one thing and mean another!
But he would not reduce his love for her because of that.
Ye Bufan's eyes shone brightly, and a gentle smile appeared on his lips.
Shiyao, say it boldly!
Under everyone's curious gazes,
Li Shiyao's eyes landed on a seat in the back corner, love flowing through them.
Why is this girl looking over here?
Isn't Ye Bufan standing right beside her?
A hundred thousand questions instantly sprang into Jiang Cheng's mind.
Then Li Shiyao slowly spoke.
"Senior Jiang Cheng, I like you!"
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