**Chapter 8: Singing Together on Stage**
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**Chapter 8: Singing Together on Stage**
Luoye was stunned.
The audience was stunned.
The host was also stunned.
Subaizhou stood on stage expressionlessly.
This was the freshman welcome party. An invitation from a freshman. Logically speaking, it would be acceptable to agree, and refusing might have a negative impact.
But this was Subaizhou. Agreeing to something like this? What a joke.
Just as the host thought Subaizhou would refuse, she said flatly, "Fine."
Hearing that, the host was a bit surprised.
He had already thought of how to smooth things over, but he hadn't expected Subaizhou to agree.
Wangdachui nudged Luoye.
Luoye was dumbfounded.
"Are you serious, Hammer Bro?"
"Why are you being so wishy-washy, Wild kid? I've given you the chance. Go!"
Luoye was forcibly pulled to his feet by Wangdachui.
Then, reluctantly, he walked onto the stage.
Seeing the puzzled eyes of the audience staring at him, Luoye couldn't help feeling nervous. He looked very shy, his whole demeanor a bit green.
The host handed another microphone to Luoye.
"What songs do you know?"
Subaizhou asked in her cool voice.
Her presence was strong.
Subaizhou on stage was very intimidating. Luoye felt like he wasn't good enough for her. He spoke weakly, afraid to say anything.
"Wh-whatever."
Heh... little stutterer.
Subaizhou secretly smiled to herself, then said, "Since it's a duet, let's do a simple one: 'A Little Sweet.'"
A Little Sweet?
Luoye was stunned.
Luoye remained silent. In the audience, Wangdachui was going crazy, desperately signaling him with his eyes to agree quickly.
Seeing this, Luoye suddenly found it a bit amusing, and even his nervousness faded quite a bit.
"Okay!"
In the audience, Wangdachui was the first to shout and applaud. Driven by him, countless audience members hesitantly joined in.
Many of them hadn't heard of the "Rainy Day" sung during military training. Although the video of Luoye singing had been posted on the confession wall and gained some fame, the promotion wasn't very large. Even Wangdachui had been gambling on whether Subaizhou had heard it—but he had guessed right.
After hearing Subaizhou's heavenly voice, the audience all thought no one could sing on stage with her.
Their gazes toward Luoye now carried some skepticism.
Under the host's arrangement, the instrumental for "A Little Sweet" began.
The first verse was for the male voice. Luoye took a deep breath.
Then he closed his eyes.
The memory of meeting the fairy senior surfaced in his mind, and Luoye's mood gradually relaxed.
When he opened his eyes again, his gaze was full of tenderness.
Since it was a love song, he had to sing it immersively.
He turned to look at Subaizhou and slowly opened his mouth.
"Pick an apple, waiting for you to pass by my door"
"Put it in your hand to quench your thirst"
Seeing the tender look in Luoye's eyes at that moment, Subaizhou's heart stirred slightly.
This kid really had a way with singing.
"Like Coke in summer, like cocoa in winter"
"You're the right person at the right time"
As they sang to each other, though Subaizhou's expression remained unchanged, her eyes were no longer as cold as before compared to earlier.
Luoye wouldn't let go of the chance to perform on stage with the fairy senior.
This time, he would give it his all, using his full ability.
And the audience had long since shifted from skepticism to enjoyment.
Looking closely, Luoye was a little handsome, with a shy personality—a typical innocent young guy.
Everyone listened earnestly to the song the two were singing on stage.
"I don't know why, my wounds haven't healed yet"
"You just burst into my heart"
"With the most romantic chorus"
"You gently harmonize"
"Your eyes firm in our choice"
...
The performance ended.
The audience erupted in even more thunderous applause than before.
The host walked onto the stage, took the microphone from Luoye's hand, and said excitedly, "I didn't expect to hear such a performance at the welcome party. Thank you, Subaizhou, and thank you, this freshman, for making this welcome party even more meaningful."
"I hope everyone's college life is rich and colorful, and I wish you all success in your studies."
"This concludes the freshman welcome party. Please leave in an orderly manner."
After leaving the welcome party venue, Wangdachui put his arm around Luoye's shoulder.
"How was it, Wild kid? What did it feel like singing on stage with Goddess Su?"
Luoye didn't hesitate. "An honor."
"Then..." Wangdachui grinned slyly. "Your Hammer Bro gave you this opportunity. Aren't you going to show some appreciation?"
"A week's worth of breakfast?"
"A month."
"No way. Two weeks max."
"Deal."
Seeing Wangdachui's triumphant expression, Luoye's face darkened.
He had been taken advantage of...
But thinking back to Wangdachui standing up at the welcome party, Luoye felt a warmth in his heart.
Wangdachui might usually be perverted and sleazy, but when it mattered most, he stepped up without hesitation.
National good roommate: Wangdachui.
Back in the dorm, Shenqiao was still playing games on his bed.
"Not bad, you two."
Shenqiao exclaimed in admiration. "The video of Luoye and Subaizhou's duet is going viral in the school groups and on the confession wall."
"People are saying you're a perfect match."
Wangdachui leaned close to Luoye, grinning slyly. "Wild kid, are you really interested in Subaizhou?"
"No."
Luoye's expression changed, and he denied it without hesitation.
Seeing this, Shenqiao and Wangdachui exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.
This kid couldn't lie.
"Wild kid, if you like her, just go for it. Dad supports you."
Wangdachui said. "But if you really end up with Subaizhou, I think every guy on campus will want to kill you. Of course, I don't think Subaizhou would ever go for you."
"Not that I'm looking down on you, bro. She's called the ice-cold goddess for a reason. She might not even be interested in males."
"What are you talking about?"
Lihaoyang walked in, looking very pleased.
"Holy crap, your face is all flushed. Did you go on a date?"
Lihaoyang smiled innocently. "Liubingxin invited me to eat at the cafeteria."
"What? Liubingxin?"
Wangdachui looked at Lihaoyang as if he had been screwed by a dog.
"Bingxin likes me. Why would she ask you?"
Hearing that, Luoye and Shenqiao were speechless.
Liubingxin, a long-legged loli, was 170 cm tall. At the same height, girls look taller. If Wangdachui walked with Liubingxin, she might even be taller than him.
Now look at their Haoyang—a muscle man with a long-legged loli. Wasn't that only natural?
"I didn't expect Coach to seem kind of simple on the surface, but when it comes to dating, he's way ahead of us," Luoye marveled.
"Don't talk nonsense. I went to the office to do something for the counselor. Liubingxin happened to be there too, so we just grabbed a meal."
"Oh, just grabbed a meal~"
The three of them spoke with sarcastic tones, their faces full of skepticism.
"Enough, enough. Let's play some games."
"Let's go."
"Luoye, you in?"
"Absolutely."
As he opened his phone, Luoye suddenly remembered he hadn't checked WeChat in a long time. He glanced at it and saw several unread messages.
From Xuxiaojia:
"Is that muscle guy pretending to be a senior in your dorm?"
"I saw him at the cafeteria last time when you were there. He's the acting class monitor, right?"
"The muscle guy is so handsome!"
"Hey, Luoye, I heard you sang during military training."
"Luoye, what are you doing?"
...
"You really don't check messages? I don't believe you. You're just ignoring me."
"...Really not replying. I'm done."
Luoye looked confused for a moment.
Who was this again? He hadn't memorized everyone in his class yet.
But soon, the corner of Luoye's mouth twitched. He finally remembered.
How could he have forgotten that chatterbox?
- Writer
