Hidden talent

After the meal, everyone got quite drunk.

Xu Li, too, seemed a bit drunk.

Someone, suddenly remembering what happened last night, pulled Xu Li into drinking with them.

Xu Li was in high spirits today and accepted all drinks offered.

He would drink with each person who came, and then go around the table toasting everyone one by one.

As the meal was drawing to a close, someone casually mentioned going to karaoke, prompting a group of people to laugh and scold, "You're always stuck in those private rooms, haven't you had enough of the noise yet!"

The man replied, "Is it really the same? Listening to others sing is not the same as singing myself. I haven't had a chance to really belt out my songs these past few days, so I'm feeling a bit restless!"

"Now that you mention it, I'm starting to feel like going out and yelling too."

Some people nearby echoed this sentiment, and everyone turned to ask Zhou Ji.

Zhou Ji wasn't one to spoil the fun, and seeing that everyone wanted to go, he readily agreed: "Sure, let's all let loose and shout a few lines."

A group of people started cheering again.

Hu Hei sat down next to Zhou Junchang and patted him on the shoulder: "Are you going?"

The brothers all know that Zhou Jun often doesn't like to participate in these kinds of activities, so no one would think much of it if he didn't go.

Seeing that Zhou Junchang didn't seem to be in a very high mood today, Hu Hei asked him about it.

"If you don't want to go, just tell the boss. It's no big deal. Or I can talk to the boss for you."

Zhou Junchang hadn't rested well and had originally planned not to go, but when he looked up, he suddenly met Xu Li's gaze.

Xu Li gently swirled her wine glass in one hand, looking at Zhou Junchang with ill intent.

Then, she brought the cup to her lips, and as she slightly raised her chin, her fair and slender neck was revealed.

Xu Liwei took a sip of wine, a slight curve appearing in her throat.

He looked at Zhou Junchang with a playful expression.

Then I saw Xu Li saying something, but no sound came out.

Zhou Jun swallowed hard, and his throat moved.

Xu Li made very little noise, so Zhou Ji, who was sitting next to Xu Li, didn't notice, nor did Hu Hei, who was sitting next to Zhou Junchang.

Then Xu Li continued drinking, no longer looking at him.

Zhou Junchang looked at Xu Li's slightly parted red lips, and only he saw what Xu Li said.

"Why don't you dare to go?"

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A group of people went to a karaoke bar and booked two large private rooms.

Hu Hei, who was standing next to Zhou Junchang, was still saying, "If you want to go back, then go back. I'll talk to the boss."

Zhou Junchang shook his head: "No need, it's fine."

Commander Zhou wasn't afraid of Zhou Ji, but rather...

Zhou Junchang thought of Xu Li's smug expression on the table earlier.

Zhou Junchang knew that Xu Li was deliberately provoking him. He wasn't usually easily provoked, but for some reason, he still came this time.

A group of people entered the private room and requested songs from all over the country, shouting that everyone had to sing a song today, and Zhou Ji couldn't be left out either.

Zhou Ji smiled and agreed.

Xu Li sang along with them, cheering after each person finished singing. Anyone who didn't know better would think it was a concert.

There's no particular style to singing with a group of people; they just shout a few lines, and they really do shout a few lines.

But they're all brothers, so no matter how we sing, there are always people cheering us on after each song.

Zhou Junchang sat to the side as usual, cracking sunflower seeds in his hand.

I don't know how the microphone ended up in Zhou Junchang's place.

Zhou Junchang originally didn't want to accept, but a group of people pressed him, saying that no one who came today was allowed to leave and everyone had to sing a song.

Xu Li, sitting to the side watching the fun with amusement, said, "Sing a song, don't be such a spoilsport."

Zhou Junchang knew that Zhou Ji had agreed to their request, and he couldn't very well refuse.

Zhou Junchang took the microphone and gestured to the guy next to the karaoke machine to select a song.

Zhou Jun rarely listens to music. This kind of cultural activity is too out of place for him, and besides, he doesn't usually have the time for it.

What song are you going to sing?

The brothers around him were all a little curious. Zhou Junchang rarely came to such occasions, let alone sang. Everyone pricked up their ears to hear what song Zhou Junchang was going to sing.

"A Letter on a Winter Night".

A group of people seemed a little surprised to hear this, and teased with laughter, "Why are you so literary? Do you usually listen to such artsy people in private?"

Zhou Junchang didn't answer, focusing on listening to the accompaniment.

The original singer of this song was a female singer, because her voice can be heard in the opening accompaniment.

Then a group of people heard a deep voice coming from the microphone. Although it was sung by a girl, Zhou Junchang's voice did not sound out of place.

Please don't forget

I will wait where I am.

Waiting for you to sing me a song

Singing of the reluctance in my heart

Having happiness with you

I will remember everything.

Zhou Junchang didn't stand up; he just stayed on the sofa and gently held the microphone to his lips.

He casually twirled the microphone between his fingers and sang.

His voice was deep and resonant, and as he sang this song, it seemed as if he were telling a poignant story.

No one made any noise or disturbance as before; they just listened quietly.

Xu Li looked at Zhou Junchang through the crowd. He didn't look at the teleprompter, so he seemed to be very familiar with the song.

Xu Li just stared at his unfathomable eyes as he continued singing:

A letter I wrote to you on a winter night

Don't forget the one you love.

Forget she once shone in your time.

No matter how far or near you are

All of these are lucky things

"Having someone to miss means you won't be sad."

When the song ended, the group of people were almost stunned.

Zhou Ji was the first to applaud, saying, "You sang well."

His words seemed to awaken everyone from their reverie, and they exclaimed in admiration, "Jun Chang, you've been hiding your true abilities!"

Zhou Jun smiled and said, "No."

"When Jun Chang sings like that, it immediately elevates the song to a whole new level. How is the next person supposed to sing it?"

The group laughed, but none of them dared to take the microphone.

Zhou Junchang held the microphone, his gaze fixed on Xu Li.

"Now that I've finished singing, I'll decide who's next."

Since no one dared to go up and sing anymore, it was a way to save face, and everyone agreed.

Xu Li and Zhou Junchang knew it was over the moment their eyes met; just by looking at his eyes, they knew it was definitely going to be bad.

Therefore, when Zhou Junchang made the suggestion, she knew that he would definitely choose her.

Sure enough, the microphone fell on him.

Zhou Junchang handed the microphone to Xu Li and saw what Zhou Junchang was saying.

Zhou Jun often retaliated in the same way that Xu Li did at the dinner table.

The lights in the private room weren't all on, making it somewhat dim.

But Xu Li understood what Zhou Jun often said.

He said, "It's your turn."

When Zhou Junchang handed the microphone to Xu Li, everyone cheered again.

The group understood, after all, Xu Li was the only girl there, and they were all looking forward to having her sing after Zhou Junchang.

Xu Li thought about it a thousand times, but she never expected Zhou Junchang to be so vengeful.

Zhou Junchang sat back down and looked at Xu Li, repeating what Xu Li had just said: "Sing a song, don't be such a spoilsport."

After saying that, he nestled back on the sofa and watched as Xu Li was "besieged" by the crowd.

Xu Li was quite angry with Zhou Junchang. Staring at Zhou Junchang, who was laughing so hard he was shaking on the sofa, she casually drank a glass of wine.

Then I went to the karaoke machine and selected a song.

What song is it?

Most people were curious, and a group of them craned their necks to look at the karaoke machine.

Someone saw it: "Let Us Row Our Boats?"

A group of people listened in disbelief: "Isn't this a children's song? Are we singing this song?"

Xu Li simply took the microphone and said, "What do you know? I'm just thinking about the people after me. Otherwise, if I sing and no one dares to sing, I won't do something that would ruin my reputation by asking me to choose the next person to sing."

Even so, he couldn't resist making a sarcastic remark about Zhou Junchang.

Xu Li deliberately glanced at Zhou Junchang, who, instead of reacting, laughed even harder.

Although it was a children's song, Xu Li sang it with great difficulty.

Let us row our oars

Like... a small boat pushing through the waves

The reflection on the sea... a beautiful white...

..."

Not only did I not remember the lyrics, but I was also off-key.

Before the song was even halfway through, someone in the audience couldn't help but burst out laughing.

But everyone was being very considerate of Xu Li, and they were still trying their best to hold back their laughter, not to the point of bursting into laughter yet.

Xu Li turned off her microphone halfway through her song, saying, "I'm not singing anymore, I'm not singing anymore."

Everyone was very supportive, clapping and cheering when there was a glitch.

Then he teased Xu Li, "You're quite the hidden talent too."

Xu Li glanced at him and said, "I already said I was saving face for the next person."

As expected, after Xu Li sang it, everyone started howling again.

Xu Li didn't return to her seat, but instead walked directly to the person who was still trembling and sat down next to him.

Zhou Jun sank into the soft sofa, knowing that Xu Li was sitting next to him, but he still continued to smile.

Zhou Junchang kept smiling while Xu Li was singing.

While everyone else was trying their best to hold it in, Zhou Junchang was the only one laughing without any attempt to hide it.

He laughed without making a sound, but Xu Li could see that his shoulders were shaking, clearly indicating that he was laughing.

Xu Li thought that a few laughs would be enough, but after singing two or three songs, the people next to her were still laughing.

Someone who didn't know better might think he had epilepsy.

Xu Li couldn't help but click her tongue.

Zhou Junchang looked up and smiled at Xu Li.

Xu Li was a little annoyed: "Should I take you to the hospital?"

Zhou Junchang suppressed a laugh and replied, "No need."

Xu Li began to explain, "I already said, I was just saving face for the next person."

Zhou Jun nodded repeatedly.

"Besides, I just drank so much, my head is a little dizzy, and also, I..."

Xu Li chattered on and on, still making excuses for herself.

Before Xu Li could finish speaking, Zhou Junchang poured her a glass of wine and handed it to her.

It seemed to be telling Xu Li not to bother with pointless explanations, that he already knew everything.

Xu Li looked at Zhou Junchang, gritted her teeth, took the glass, drank the wine in it in one gulp, and then said nothing more.

After that, Xu Li sat next to Zhou Junchang and called out to him every now and then.

In the end, many people couldn't hold on any longer, and even those who were still singing were able to fall asleep.

In the end, Zhou Ji still didn't sing.

A group of people staggered home.

Zhou Jun often looked at Xu Li lying on the sofa, wondering when the man had gotten drunk again.

I just have a headache.

In the end, Zhou Ji asked Zhou Junchang to escort Xu Li back.

Zhou Junchang neither refused nor agreed.

Zhou Ji said, "Let's take Xu Li back to Mingyue Night directly; there are private rooms in the back."

Because these kinds of stores often require overtime work, they usually have places for employees to sleep overnight.

"Um."

Zhou Ji stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, watching Zhou Junchang and Xu Li get into the car. He felt a touch of emotion, followed by a bitter feeling.

It seems I saw something through it.

There was no moon tonight, and Zhou Ji stood alone for quite a while.

No one knows what can be seen in the endless darkness.

There is no moonlight tonight, only the faint glow of streetlights.

Tonight, Zhou Ji doesn't need to care about anything else; he just wants to be alone.

Finally, Zhou Ji paid the bill and went home under the cover of night.