Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed-Chapter 382 - 165: Little Fish’s Sad Diary, TV Interview
As word spread among the informed readers, it took only moments for the entire plaza, with its hundreds of fans, to learn about the situation.
"Holy crap, what a scoop! Xia Hua isn't just a novelist, he's also a singer?"
"He's not just a singer; he's a musical genius who writes his own lyrics, composes the music, and performs! I've listened to 'Natural Beauty' several times. It's really good, I absolutely love it."
"'Love Confession Balloon' was written by Xia Hua too? I just learned that song yesterday and successfully confessed to my girlfriend with it! She even asked me who sang it and said she wants to go to his concert with me."
"Enough talk! Let's all shout together and get this place fired up! Let's get Xia Hua to sing a song live!"
"Yeah, forget the books! Let's get Xia Hua to sing for us! We can turn this book signing into a concert!"
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Watching from the crowd, his university classmates Liu Jia, Wu Hao, and Wang Jierong were all dumbfounded when they heard the news from the people next to them.
Liu Jia couldn't help but curse, "Holy shit, no way! 'Love Confession Balloon' was written by Li Yuan? Isn't it sung by a girl? And 'Natural Beauty'! I was just listening to it yesterday morning, and I thought the voice sounded familiar, but I never expected it was Yuan's. Then who's the girl singing with Yuan? Is she that incredibly beautiful girl in the Hanfu?"
A series of questions from Liu Jia left his face a mask of confusion.
Wu Hao was equally dumbfounded, staring at the frenziedly shouting fans. He was completely floored by his admiration for Li Yuan. He couldn't help but mutter, "Damn it, I'm calling foul! I suspect Yuan is using cheat codes. This is just insane! It's like he's from a different world than us. We're all freshmen, so how is he so ridiculously good? It's beyond imagination."
Looking at the charming and extraordinary Li Yuan on stage, Xu Ziqiang was consumed by envy. I should try writing online novels too, he secretly resolved. It's a shame Yuan is so rarely in the dorm. I never get a chance to ask him for pointers.
Wang Jierong listened to the roaring cheers, having also just discovered that Li Yuan could not only write novels but also songs. Amidst her shock, a bold idea suddenly formed in her mind. Since 'Love Confession Balloon' was written by Li Yuan and sung by a girl, that must mean their relationship is very unusual. Could it be that she, just like the girl from Xia University's Finance Academy, is another one of Li Yuan's girlfriends from a different school? The more Wang Jierong thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. She had just heard that Li Yuan had even sung a duet with that girl at Ji University's welcome party. Only a fool would believe they weren't intimately involved.
So, Li Yuan isn't just two-timing; he might be three-timing or even four-timing? In that case, adding me to the mix shouldn't be a problem, right? My chances are even better now!
Overwhelmed by the deafening cheers, Fang Yanni tugged at Wang Jierong's arm, her eyes wide. "Rongrong, Li Yuan is really incredible. He's overflowing with talent."
Wang Jierong nodded, her eyes fixed on the sunny, cheerful, and stylishly handsome Li Yuan on stage. She replied with a radiant smile, "Of course he is. This is the man Wang Jierong has set her sights on."
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On stage, Wu Wenhui, Zheng Kaimo, Fang Jueqing, and the others felt a strange sensation as they listened to the cheers from the crowd. This was supposed to be our company's book signing event. How is it turning into a concert?
However, as a company executive who had seen his share of major events, Wu Wenhui cleverly picked up the microphone and began with a smile.
"Good morning, dear readers and friends."
"I've heard your shouts, and the electrifying atmosphere is making me a little nervous. To be honest, I also just found out that Xia Hua is not only an excellent writer but also possesses such profound musical talent."
As Wu Wenhui spoke, the shouting from the crowd gradually died down, and all eyes turned to Li Yuan in anticipation.
"Since everyone is so eager, let's turn the stage over to Xia Hua. Please give your warmest round of applause to welcome this year's hottest bestselling author on the web, Life Like Summer Flowers!"
The moment Wu Wenhui finished speaking, the plaza erupted in thunderous applause.
Li Yuan took a step forward and raised the microphone. He looked out at the dense crowd of nearly five or six hundred book fans and curious onlookers, a sudden wave of nervousness washing over him. Across two lifetimes, this was his first time speaking in front of so many people. I'm even more nervous than I was during my civil service interview in my past life.
Li Yuan began to speak slowly. "I'm overwhelmed by your applause and feel deeply humbled."
As he spoke, the audience immediately fell silent. Hundreds of pairs of eyes watched him, waiting expectantly for his speech.
"Whether it's writing novels or writing songs, these are just personal hobbies. There are many book fans here today who are more talented and capable than I am. Regardless, I must express my heartfelt gratitude to all the readers present today, and to all the other fans who couldn't be here but have always supported Xia Hua. Thank you for your support along this journey. It has given an ordinary freshman like me the chance to stand on this stage and meet all of you. Thank you so, so much!
"In our lives, from the time we learn to talk as infants, through ten years of diligent study, to the point where we enter university or join the workforce, we all, more or less, face various hardships and challenges..."
