As the music progressed into its second half, Mu Yiran would occasionally meet Shi Youxi's gaze whenever she looked up.
It was as if he had been staring at her the whole time.
I hope Shi Youxi didn't hear those comments just now...
Mu Yiran was a little troubled. How should she tell Shi Youxi about this later?
This kid clearly promised her he wouldn't shout in front of others.
Why is everything going out of control today?
It's really hard to figure out what teenage boys are thinking.
Thinking this, Mu Yiran took out her phone, opened a certain red app, and scrolled through the posts she had liked and saved. All the posts that scrolled down were:
How to get along with teenage boys? What to do if your younger brother is being extremely difficult during puberty? What's going on in the head of a 15-year-old boy?...
Mu Yiran flipped through the pages, picked one out, and quickly glanced at it.
It feels pretty good!
Mu Yiran nodded in agreement, deciding to have a soul-searching conversation with Shi Youxi later, following the methods shared above.
…
Students and parents alike were immersed in the stirring yet sorrowful music.
No one could take their eyes off Shi Youxi.
"666, the president is really strong!" Lingkeng Silent Seal clapped.
Even though he had already won the gold medal in the National Youth Cello Competition and his skills had been recognized by renowned domestic musicians, at this moment he had to admit that Shi Youxi's cello skills were superior to his.
Although Shi Youxi was not playing a particularly difficult piece.
But that kind of ease and composure in controlling the melody is something that people of the same age can't match.
What's more, the president is two years younger than me!
Moreover, according to his understanding, the president had not played the cello for a long time, and in just a short period of training recently, he had easily surpassed him, who had been training diligently for ten years.
But Lingkeng had no complaints.
People like them are very clear about the difference between talent and hard work; a little talent can be worth ninety-nine percent of hard work.
He admired Shi Youxi's talent, but that was all. It only motivated him to practice harder, nothing more.
He will not complain about the injustice of nature.
After all, his persistent efforts can be considered a talent, can't they?
Ling Keng patted his heart as he heard the parents around him urging their children to learn the cello, and he even heard someone mention his name.
He's gone from "that guy who plays the cello" to "he's also really good at playing the cello in Lingkeng!"
Ling Keng inexplicably felt as if he had benefited from the president's influence, and suddenly became much more handsome!
He shook his head and gestured with his chin toward Lin Zhi beside him, his round face clearly saying, "Did you hear that? I'm awesome too!"
Lin Zhi couldn't understand these elegant musical instruments, so all she could do was exclaim, "Holy crap, awesome, that's amazing!"
While praising her, he glanced at Ling Keng's round, white face.
"Why does the president look so sophisticated when he plays the cello, but when you do it, it looks like you're just a street performer?!"
"........"
"Tch...you just like the president's face!" Ling Keng pouted, then sadly took a big bite of pudding.
While everyone else's high tables were laden with exquisite dishes, Lin Zhi's table was filled with delicate plates.
Everything was looted by Lingkeng.
Lin Zhi: "...Tsk."
"If you like the president's face so much, why don't you choose him as your dance partner? Why did you come to me?" Ling Keng felt wronged. If Lin Zhi disliked him, why did she still drag him to dance?
I love bullying him!
Lin Zhi grinned: "Is it that I don't want to!"
It makes me so angry!
Just like following a celebrity.
In Lin Zhi's eyes, Shi Youxi was like a flower on a high mountain, beautiful on her own.
But that's just how it is!
Lin Zhichao looked to the side with dissatisfaction, while Chen Tingting and Jia Jingwen excitedly waved to Bai Yuning by the stage.
Bai Yuning, who had been standing there like a pillar, finally began to look lively.
His eyes were fixed hesitantly on Shi Youxi in the center of the stage.
Beautiful flowers always attract bees and butterflies.
But in Lin Zhi's opinion, Bai Yuning doesn't even qualify as a butterfly!
Moreover, she now strongly suspects that Bai Yuning's relationship with the president was all a fabrication by Bai Yuning herself.
How dare this innocent-looking girl dance with her idol!
"It's almost over, it'll start as soon as the music starts!" Alyssa Chia excitedly took out her phone, ready to take a picture of Bai Yu Ning and Shi You Xi.
The students around them were already standing with their dance partners.
Jingyi School has a very free atmosphere, and these kinds of activities are very flexible with no complicated procedures, so there are no positions for waltzing.
But because Bai Yuning had already discussed it with her sisters beforehand, she was going to dance with Shi Youxi, so she definitely had to be in the center of the stage!
Seeing the eager anticipation on Bai Yuning's face, Chen Tingting curled her lips in disdain. She turned her head and saw Mo Yifan, but to her surprise, he wasn't looking at Bai Yuning; instead, he was looking elsewhere.
"What are you doing? Come here, it's time to dance." Chen Tingting stood next to Mo Yifan and whispered. If it weren't for her pride, she wouldn't dance with Mo Yifan!
But this is for the best.
When Lin's mother sees the video, she will think that she has cultivated a good relationship with Mo Yifan.
"Tingting, who is your dance partner?" Alyssa Chia turned around and was taken aback when she saw Mo Yifan standing with Chen Tingting.
Chen Tingting brushed her hair aside, afraid that Mo Yifan would say that she had approached him first, so she spoke first: "Mo Yifan asked me to dance with him."
"ah?"
No way...
Everyone in the school knows that Mo Yifan likes Bai Yuning. Didn't the two of them have a big fight in the meeting room before over Yuning?
Although Mo Yifan is a playboy, he is at least good-looking. In addition, he is the third young master of Mo Sheng Film Industry, so he is not short of all kinds of women. There are also different levels in school. Students from ordinary families, seeing that Shi Youxi cannot catch up with him, all set their sights on Mo Yifan.
After all, he's more adept at playing the game, and his chances of success are much higher than Shi Youxi's. Following him would also bring many benefits.
Alyssa Chia was once one of them, so when she learned that Mo Yifan also liked Bai Yuning, she didn't say anything, but she was very envious.
She thought Mo Yifan would simply not dance, after all, given his status, no one would think he was down on his luck if he didn't have a dance partner, they would just think he was picky and unconventional.
Nearby, many girls who had originally wanted to compete for the dance in the last minute were discouraged when they heard that Mo Yifan was going to dance with Chen Tingting. Their eyes were filled with sourness and envy as they looked at Chen Tingting.
Chen Tingting felt the gazes on her from all around and unconsciously straightened her shoulders and back.
Yes! This is the look she wanted!
It wasn't because she was standing next to Bai Yuning that she received attention.
Thinking this, she reached out and hooked her arm around Mo Yifan's, half-dragging the dazed Mo Yifan forward.
Bai Yuning had no time to pay attention to the undercurrent of competition, because the person they desired and pursued most was hers!
She lifted her skirt, preparing to walk over when Shi Youxi got up to thank her.
The boy put away his bow, slowly stood up to thank the crowd, and Mu Yiran was the first to react and applaud. The applause then spread throughout the entire concert hall.
No announcements are needed; the stage spotlights shift and change.
The entire stage lit up, and soft music began to play—the prelude to the waltz.
Bai Yuning was a little nervous and stood frozen in place.
She suddenly didn't want to go there anymore.
She wanted Shi Youxi to take the initiative to come over and invite her!
A few meters away, Alyssa Chia turned on her camera, took the classmate who was recording nearby, and walked to the center. She pointed the camera at the two people in the center and called out, "Shi Youxi, hurry up and invite your dance partner!"
Bai Yuning smiled reservedly, extremely satisfied with Jia Jingwen's shout. Following her heart's desire, she suddenly glanced at Cheng Ran.
A look of extreme smugness.
Shi Youxi finally moved. He took two long strides and walked straight ahead without even looking to his side.
Alyssa Chia was taken aback. "Shi Youxi, Yu Ning is behind you—"
Upon hearing this, Shi Youxi glanced sideways at Bai Yuning, who was glaring at him, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips.
That smile sent a chill down Bai Yuning's spine!
"Senior!"
Shi Youxi didn't stop walking. He met Mu Yiran's "You brat! You want to cause trouble again?!" look, and a big smile spread across his face.
However, in the next instant, a white, plump sea cucumber blocked Shi Youxi's path.
"Senior!" Bai Yuning was flustered, but she forced a smile. "You're my dance partner, we're supposed to lead the dance in the middle..."
"Get out of the way."
"...What?" Bai Yuning's arms began to tremble. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Jia Jingwen looking at her in disbelief, and the gazes of everyone around her felt like sharp blades.
Don't!
Don't say it!
You said you wanted to dance with me!
Say I'm your dance partner!
Shi Youxi's gaze fell coldly on her, and he sneered.
I said move aside.
You're blocking my dance partner.
"..."
He ruthlessly pushed her shoulder away, causing Bai Yuning to twist her heel, step on her own skirt, and stumble and fall onto the wooden floor.
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