Chapter 526: Chapter 524: Public Display of Affection

"That’s right, that’s right. She must be thinking about how to kick him off the stage."

The thought of the Student Council President being kicked off stage by a first-year girl at the Welcoming Gala... The mere idea was thrilling.

Everyone was getting excited just thinking about it.

"Whoa~"

Some who loved a good spectacle started to hoot and holler from the audience.

Others were more worried, hoping the new campus belle wouldn’t be so disrespectful. If there are any grievances, they should be directed at the student who wanted to hear her sing. The Student Council President is innocent.

Wei Shuyu was one of the few in the know. She was extremely excited to see Lin Xi get on stage for a duet with Xue Yang. What could be more exciting than shipping a couple live?

Si Wen pouted and muttered, "This Wang Yiran, always causing trouble. He really gave this crowd a free show."

The host had also heard about the new campus belle’s "legendary feats," and when Lin Xi stood up, she recognized her. Isn’t this the young miss of the Lin Corporation? Please don’t let her actually come up here and kick someone off the stage. That would be impossible to control. I have to think of a contingency plan right now.

Under Xue Yang’s affectionate gaze, Lin Xi gracefully walked toward him.

She wore a flowing white dress, its hem fluttering gently in the breeze.

Xue Yang, dressed in a black suit, stood in the center of the stage, his gentle gaze fixed on Lin Xi.

Lin Xi approached him with a sweet smile on her face. She gently took Xue Yang’s hand, and the two exchanged a smile as a sweet atmosphere spread throughout the entire venue.

"Whoa, am I seeing things? Or is there something going on between those two?"

"Look at the way their gazes are so charged. There’s no way there’s nothing between them."

"For sure. If I’m wrong, I’ll chop off my own head and kick it like a ball."

"..."

Dude, you don’t have to go that far.

The anticipated kicking scene never happened. Instead, the audience was treated to a public display of affection.

But the young men and women, in the throes of adolescence, were even more thrilled by this kind of display.

The excited buzz in the crowd erupted once again.

Xue Yang and Lin Xi chose a popular song, "A Captivating Smile," to sing for everyone.

The familiar melody began, instantly evoking a yearning for beautiful romance in everyone’s hearts.

Xue Yang held Lin Xi’s hand, pouring all his emotion into the lyrics.

Xue Yang: "I always tell you my wishes so nonchalantly, and give you a look that speaks a thousand words. In this world, people are always busy searching for treasure, but they miss the fleeting sun and the world’s many wonders."

"..."

Lin Xi: "The gentle wind blows, midsummer has yet to end, a bicycle bell rings on the tree-lined path... so this is what love looks like."

Duet: "I’ll admit your smile is captivating, unforgettable from the first glance. You say your love is deep as the sea, but that’s a claim I dare not make. The greatest romance is simply watching the sunset by your side; you are where my heart is. I want to travel the world with you, enjoying the scenery in sun and rain, I want to lay out paper and pen with you and write the Chapters of our future..."

At the center of the stage, the spotlight cast long shadows behind Xue Yang and Lin Xi, making them seem as if they were in a world of their own.

The light melody of their voices flowed like a babbling brook, delicate yet powerful. Woven together, their voices became a harmony that resonated between heaven and earth. In the duet, their voices soared high and then dipped low, at times as gentle as a breeze and at others as mighty as thunder. Each note seemed meticulously arranged, both distinct and perfectly harmonized.

The audience held their breath, their hearts rising and falling with the song. They could feel the sincere emotion the two on stage had poured into every single note. The air was filled with the power of the song; each melodic turn seemed to pluck at their heartstrings, creating a deep sense of resonance.

As the song progressed, Xue Yang and Lin Xi’s eyes met, their gazes revealing a deep affection and mutual understanding. This silent communication allowed everyone present to feel the extraordinary connection between them.

At the song’s climax, the audience couldn’t help but sway gently to the rhythm. The power of the music made the entire auditorium come alive.

Finally, their duet drew to a close amid thunderous applause, leaving the audience with a deep sense of emotional fulfillment as the sound echoed through the hall.

Once the song was over, everyone was still immersed in the beautiful music, unable to snap back to reality for a long time. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Cao Xinrou and Liu Shiqi hugged each other. "Ah, how can they be so perfect for each other?"

Si Wen’s expression remained indifferent.

However, a closer look would reveal a hint of surprise. She was astonished.

She was well aware of Lin Xi’s singing talent; she had been trained by world-renowned masters since childhood. What she hadn’t expected was that Xue Yang’s singing was also this good.

This is insane. Absolutely insane.

Seeing the crowd’s reaction, Wang Yiran regretted trying to put Xue Yang on the spot. Damn it. How did I end up giving him a chance to shine? It was the same at the school gate; he effortlessly dismantled all my plans. Is there anything this guy can’t do?

「Backstage」

Cai Keke’s face was pale.

She trembled and took a few steps back, clearly having suffered a massive blow.

Xue Yang’s singing had indeed moved her deeply. But if it had been a solo, she might not have been so devastated.

A male-female duet.

And they had captured the very essence of the song...

"Keke..." Cen Xue steadied her, concern showing in her eyes. Cai Keke’s feelings for Xue Yang have become an obsession. But... it’s all pointless.

"Leave me alone. I want to be alone."

Cen Xue sighed, thinking to herself, Xue Yang’s girlfriend is so beautiful and talented, how can you possibly compete? Unless he’s blind. But is that really possible?

Unable to bear the sight of the perfectly harmonious pair on stage any longer, Wang Yiran stormed out of the event in a huff.

The host was also taken aback. I heard that the heiress of the Lin Corporation is engaged to some little-known poor boy. Could that person be Xue Yang? But Xue Yang isn’t exactly little-known. Still, that’s probably none of my business. None of my fears for tonight came to pass, and for me as the host, that’s the best possible outcome.

And so, the Welcoming Gala came to a truly perfect end.

After the gala ended, Xue Yang went backstage to help with the cleanup. Lin Xi and Si Wen sat on a bench outside the gymnasium, waiting for him. During that time, quite a few boys came over to try and strike up a conversation, but they all left empty-handed.

By the time everything was done, it was already past midnight.

"Let’s go, we’re heading home," Xue Yang said.

The three of them started walking toward the school exit.

"Look, isn’t that the Student Council President and the Freshman Campus Belle? Why are they walking together? Don’t tell me... they’re dating?"

"Ah... I totally ship it."

"Careful now, if you ship everything in sight, you’ll overdose on sweetness. Besides, there’s another person with them, can’t you see?"

"..."

Only then did everyone notice Si Wen walking with them. She was some distance away, and with Xue Yang and Lin Xi being so dazzling, it was easy to overlook her. That’s why no one had seen her at first.

"Ah, in a friendship of three, is there always one person who’s the outsider?"

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