Chapter 298 (plus a small chapter)

298:

The World Championships, an international sporting event held every four years, has attracted much attention since its inception.

For so many years, the Chinese people have been hoping that the World Championships could be held on their home turf, but it has always fallen just short.

This time, the World Championship has finally come to our doorstep. It's impossible for the Chinese people not to be excited. So much so that even before the date of the World Championship, the streets and alleys were already filled with mascots and related signs to welcome the World Championship.

Even Ye Qingxi's homeroom teacher said when assigning summer homework: "One of this year's summer homework assignments is for everyone to remember to watch the World Championship opening ceremony on July 16th, and then write down your favorite program and explain why you like it?"

The students are about to enter the third grade, and it's time for them to learn how to write compositions. So, the teacher wants them to write some on their own first. There's no need for any specific format or writing techniques; as long as they can express themselves clearly, that's fine.

Then, she can also use this opportunity to talk to everyone about how to write an essay.

Ye Qingxi, sitting below the podium: ? ? ?

Oh no, now the whole class will see him.

He had originally thought that, given the age of his classmates, they probably wouldn't be very interested in the World Championships, and it would be good if half of the class could even watch it.

Now it's great, not only do we have to read, but we also have to write.

Ye Qingxi could even imagine how his classmates would write it—My favorite program is "Us" because one of the singers of this song is my classmate Ye Qingxi.

It's not that he's narcissistic, but rather that he's genuinely quite popular in class.

Before, when he came back from recording a variety show, people would come up to him for autographs and photos. Now that he's on stage at the opening ceremony of the World Championship, these people definitely won't let him off the hook.

Ye Qingxi: ...I'm already worrying about his next semester.

However, Ye Qingxi soon discovered in despair that this assignment was not unique to their class; every grade and every class in the entire school had it!

Qin Cheng and the others had also been assigned homework, but they had already started writing essays, so Qin Cheng would really have to write an essay and hand it in.

Ye Qingxi: ...He wouldn't also write that my favorite show is "Us", would he?

Given his brother's personality, it seems quite possible.

Ye Qingxi sighed silently to herself, feeling that she would probably become a celebrity in the whole school again when the next semester started!

It's even more popular than last time!

Hopefully, their principal won't make him stand on the stage and sing "We" solo, otherwise he'll really be embarrassed!

After finally getting out of school, Ye Qingxi got into Mu Shaowu's car. Not long after leaving the school, he received a call from Grandpa Feng.

The old man, now retired and at home, naturally wouldn't miss such a grand event as the World Championship. He called Ye Qingxi this time to ask her, "Do you want to watch the opening ceremony of the World Championship? Are you going? If not, your great-grandfather will take you!"

Mr. Feng felt it was very necessary for the children to experience this world-class event in person.

It can not only broaden his horizons, but also cultivate his patriotism and lofty aspirations.

Therefore, the first thing that came to mind when Grandpa Feng decided to go was Ye Qingxi.

Ye Qingxi: ...Oh, how should I tell you, Great-Grandpa? Not only are we going, but we're also going to watch my performance from the audience!

Ye Qingxi scratched his head, thinking that he should tell Grandpa Feng about this.

Since Grandpa Feng hadn't mentioned it before, he hadn't brought it up himself either.

Now that the opening ceremony is getting closer, the old man has personally invited him to attend. If he continues to keep it a secret, it would seem like he's not treating the old man like a proper great-grandfather.

So Ye Qingxi said somewhat shyly, "Great-Grandpa, our family is going."

Grandpa Feng guessed correctly. If the Mu family didn't have the means to attend such a grand event, that would be fine. But if they did, they would naturally take their children to broaden their horizons.

"Then I'll come find you."

"Okay," Ye Qingxi said softly, "and one more thing..."

"What?" Old Master Feng asked in confusion.

Ye Qingxi: ...

Ye Qingxi said in a low voice, "Also, I should be singing at the opening ceremony, so you probably won't be able to find me, you'll only be able to find my dad and the others."

Grandpa Feng: ? ? ?

Grandpa Feng: !!!

Grandpa Feng almost thought he was hallucinating!

"What did you say? You're going to sing at the opening ceremony?!"

"Mm." Ye Qingxi nodded.

"The World Championship opening ceremony?!"

"Mm," Ye Qingxi replied again.

"No, how did you end up at the opening ceremony?" Old Master Feng could hardly believe it.

Ye Qingxi: That's a long story.

So Ye Qingxi gave a brief explanation.

Old Master Feng never dreamed that he would have such an opportunity and strength, and was momentarily stunned.

That's how well she sang!

To be selected by a music industry legend and directly featured in the opening ceremony of the world competition!

This kid is amazing!

Fortunately, he acted first and became Ye Qingxi's great-great-grandfather early on; otherwise, he probably wouldn't have been able to become a great-great-grandfather after the World Championship!

Grandpa Feng couldn't help but feel relieved.

"Xiao Xi, wait for me, Great-Grandpa will be there tomorrow!"

Ye Qingxi: ? ? ?

No, how did we get here?

"Great-Grandpa, the World Championship opening ceremony is still two weeks away!" he reminded him.

"I know, of course I had to go ahead and cheer you on!" Old Master Feng laughed heartily. "In all these years, no one from our Feng family has ever stood on the stage of such a national competition. Now that you're on it, even though you don't have the surname Feng, you are my great-great-grandson, which is my honor. Of course, I had to go there as soon as possible."

Ye Qingxi was both amused and exasperated. "Alright then, please be careful."

"Of course! Great-Grandpa will be sitting in the audience applauding you!"

"Okay." Ye Qingxi couldn't help but smile.

After hanging up the phone, Grandpa Feng went to pack his luggage, making a phone call to his useless grandson while packing.

"What have you been up to lately? Still working on that movie? Never mind the movie, Xiaoxi's going to the World Championship opening ceremony, you need to come and record her! Make sure it's well documented!"

"Now, all you're good for is to be a walking camera for our Xiaoxi," Old Master Feng said disdainfully.