Chapter 37

As usual, after the performance, which was one of the few days without practice, the production team very humanely arranged a party for them.

The entire activity was left entirely to the students themselves, allowing them to do whatever they wanted without any interference from the production team. The staff immediately cheered after announcing this rule, but had to remind them, "It will still be recorded, so take it easy."

Feng Zhuo immediately went to find Jiang Shiyu after hearing this. He didn't know what to do, so he just followed Jiang Shiyu. This man always had his own ideas.

The child's eyes were full of anticipation: "Xiao Yu, what are we going to do tomorrow?"

Jiang Shiyu was thinking carefully when he accidentally glanced at the calendar on the wall. His first reaction was that the date was familiar and he must have seen it somewhere.

He was lost in thought as to where he had seen her before. Suddenly, he heard someone say that his birthday was coming soon. He suddenly realized that he had seen her on Zheng Yanye's ID card.

The date on his ID card was the day they came together for the show.

Tomorrow is Zheng Yanye’s birthday.

He was determined to give Zheng Yanye a surprise, and he secretly conspired with Feng Zhuo and a few others. Zheng Yanye had just returned from the canteen after buying something, and stood quietly behind him, putting ice cream on his face, watching Jiang Shiyu shiver from the cold.

"Zheng Yan and you!" Jiang Shiyu glared at him.

The other party helped him tear open the package without any apology: "What are you talking about? Why are you so engrossed? I just called you and you ignored me."

Jiang Shiyu suddenly felt nervous for no reason: "Didn't you hear it?"

"No." Zheng Yan also answered succinctly, "You guys were sneaking around and it was obvious you were trying to cause trouble. The noise was too quiet for me to hear."

Jiang Shiyu stared at him without blinking, and Zheng Yan also had a frank look on his face, so he couldn't see any flaws.

"Eat it quickly, or it will melt."

"Okay." Jiang Shiyu took the ice cream and thought quietly as he followed Zheng Yanye. Zheng Yanye probably really didn't hear it. His surprise plan couldn't fail, okay?

*

Although it was a party, there was still a talent show segment. Everyone still maintained the same grouping as the second performance, but they made secondary creations for the performance version. Without the pressure and restraint on the stage, the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable.

The order was completely opposite to the performance stage. Jiang Shiyu and his friends were the last ones this time, which was exactly what he wanted.

There were two more groups before them and some changed the English song into a drama, and some changed the group dance into a relay. Everyone was better at making things happen than the other, and they did it in the most entertaining way, making the whole audience laugh.

Their group simply turned the stage into a magic show.

When Zheng Yan heard this, a dazed look appeared on his face, a rare occurrence. He looked at Feng Zhuo, who was confident, with suspicion: "Are you really capable of this? Don't tell me you played too many cards as a kid and think you're a member of the Magic Pirates, okay?"

Feng Zhuo: ...Where's the gentleness you promised? You're still as sharp-tongued as ever. But thinking of the task Jiang Shiyu had given him, he stared at Zheng Yanye with a serious expression and nodded, "Don't judge a person by their appearance."

Zheng Yan was about to say something, afraid that this person would ask him to perform a scene, which would expose his true identity. He immediately decided to blame it all on Jiang Shiyu: "Xiaoyu said it was interesting, and he didn't doubt me."

"Don't you believe Jiang Shiyu?"

"...Of course I believe it."

Zheng Yanye: "So what is our arrangement?"

Feng Zhuo: "The arrangement is for you..." He was interrupted by Luo Wenxi halfway through his words. Luo Wenxi patted Feng Zhuo's colander with a fake smile and took over his mess: "You just need to listen to Jiang Shiyu."

Zheng Yanye: "...Okay." He always had a feeling that these people were going to cause trouble. Although they were trying hard to pretend nothing had happened, they were so deliberate that it was hard not to think that it was something related to him.

Some guesses flashed through his mind quickly, and he couldn't help but smile.

If it's what I think, Jiang Shiyu must have worked really hard.

*

Finally, it was their turn. Everyone had been performing normally in the early stages, but during a special performance in the latter half, the lights suddenly dimmed, and there were several screams from the audience. Zheng Yan was still thinking this was a magic trick when suddenly, in the darkness, a pair of hands covered his eyes.

It was Jiang Shiyu.

She whispered softly into his ear, "Brother, close your eyes."

Zheng Yanye's actions were faster than his brain's reaction. The next second, sequined ribbons fell from the sky, and the lights came on again in front of him. A group of people surrounded him. Jiang Shiyu, who was at the front, was holding an egg yolk pie with a lollipop on it.

He heard "Happy Birthday!" one after another.

"Happy birthday, Yan Ye." Jiang Shiyu smiled and placed the cake in front of him. He also handed him a thick stack of paper. "Although it's very simple, everyone has written birthday wishes for you."

Luo Wenxi joked, "Although it may not be the most expensive birthday for our prince, it can still be considered the most special birthday."

He said meaningfully, "Even the lollipops used as candles are flavored like your favorite strawberry."

How come this person still remembers what happened in the restaurant?

But he had to admit that Luo Wenxi was right. He had never received so many blessings from so many people at once. Although many of them were just casual acquaintances who nodded in agreement, the sincerity of their blessings was always flawless.

Although many people may separate after the ranking is announced tomorrow, the moment frozen at this moment is definitely not forever.

Zheng Yan has always felt that he is isolated from this show. He came here just for Jiang Shiyu, which is true, but now, he began to feel a sense of belonging here.

He flipped open the top one. Jiang Shiyu's handwriting was neat and square, as elegant as he was. It read: "Happy birthday, brother. I hope you'll always be this handsome."

There is also a kitten's expression drawn on the back.

He almost laughed out loud. Jiang Shiyu's train of thought was always so cute.

Jiang Shiyu quietly observed Zheng Yanye's expression. In fact, he had a lot to say, but those words were too cliché. He hoped that Zheng Yanye would be happy, that all his wishes would be fulfilled, that he would always be loved and that he would always have the ability to love.

He greedily took advantage of Zheng Yanye's birthday to make a wish that they would always love each other.

I hope they can have this day every year.

But he didn't want to tell Zheng Yan about this.

This is his secret alone.

*

After the performance, everyone gathered to play various multiplayer games. Werewolf was being played at the long table, while Draw and Guess took up the entire blackboard. Feng Zhuo had already found the props and was pulling them together to play the King's Game.

Feng Zhuo's original words were: "We can play games on those game show variety shows, so we should take this opportunity to get to know each other better. The King's Game is the eternal god in times like this, okay!"

He looked at Jiang Shiyu pitifully: "Xiaoyu, don't you want to get to know more about other people? For example, the one next to you..."

Jiang Shiyu: "Okay, I agree."

He immediately turned to Zheng Yanye with a smile: "Don't you have anything you are curious about, such as Jiang Shiyu..."

Zheng Yan also said succinctly: "Play."

"They like straightforward people like us." He said as he shuffled the cards, "Whoever draws the king card can designate others to do things."

"Everyone, remember not to do anything too explosive." He winked. "The production team may not help us edit it."

In the first round, Jiang Shiyu drew the Six of Hearts, while the King chose the Three of Spades. Feng Zhuo himself took the lead and was asked to perform a girl group dance. He stood in the middle of the hall and began his performance. His courage was commendable, but his dance was terrible. It was completely unrelated to the original version and the whole audience laughed wildly.

"I'm dancing like this on purpose for everyone's amusement," he explained seriously, unable to suppress his own laughter. He touched the tip of his nose awkwardly, "Hurry up, next round! It can't be me this time, can it?"

The lucky winner this time was Sui Yi, who was asked to choose the most handsome person on the spot and give a 300-word explanation.

"Three hundred words?!" Sui Yi exclaimed exaggeratedly, "Is this a test of your ability to make up stories on the spot?" He looked around, and everyone's face was filled with anticipation of choosing me. Tan Jiujiu was even about to jump up with his teeth bared.

"I choose myself." Sui Yi said matter-of-factly, "As for the three hundred-word explanation, do you want to hear me brag?"

"No, no, next one." Feng Zhuo started the process again, "How did you take advantage of this loophole?"

Having escaped punishment for two rounds in a row, Jiang Shiyu had a feeling that it was his turn this time. Luo Wenxi smiled harmlessly and ordered the Three of Diamonds and the Four of Clubs.

He turned over his cards, and it was indeed him, the desperate three of diamonds. He looked around: Who can I hold?

His princess was even more desperate. Zheng Yan also turned over a Four of Clubs. Looking at the Three of Diamonds, he fell into deep thought: My wife wants to carry me like a princess. This is not right.

Feng Zhuo fell to the ground laughing when he saw the cards. Their golden flower Xiaoyu was going to princess-carry Zheng Yanye. If it were switched, this would be a very normal and beautiful scene, but the other way around it just makes people laugh.

I can only say congratulations to Brother Yu and Sister Zheng, you guys got it for real!