Chapter 242: Senior Student Ziyi, I Want to Cry
The music began, soft and soothing. The piano notes, as clear as a stream, gently seeped into people’s hearts.
Amidst the tranquility, Lu Ziyi’s voice, as pure as the piano melody, rang out.
“I can follow behind you, like a shadow chasing light in a dream. I can wait at this crossroads, whether you pass by or not…”
The stage lights dimmed, with only a single spotlight illuminating Lu Ziyi, making the cool, aloof young man appear even more serene.
This young man, who seemed to embody the perfect handsomeness and cool indifference buried in every girl’s heart, emerged from within, standing under the faint spotlight, singing beautifully. His heart remained tightly tethered to him.
The moment Lu Ziyi opened his mouth, Ye Chuxiao’s heart settled. It wasn’t as bad as she had imagined. She wasn’t a professional teacher and couldn’t articulate many technicalities; she thought it sounded good simply because she liked his voice.
She liked his voice, so everything sounded pleasant.
Ye Chuxiao’s gaze was fixed on Lu Ziyi. He stood in the soft light, appearing unreal, as if in a dream. Separated by reality and fantasy, unable to touch him, it made her feel sad and inexplicably heartbroken.
“If you are a distant galaxy, so dazzling it makes one want to cry, I am the one chasing your eyes, always gazing at the night sky when I’m lonely…”
“Look at me, such a tiny me, because of you I have dreams to pursue. Perhaps you won’t stop for me, then let me stand behind you…”
“Some love is like a torrential downpour, yet we still believe in the rainbow!”
Lu Ziyi’s singing gradually ceased, and the music slowly ended. The entire auditorium remained silent.
Ye Chuxiao’s heart ached faintly.
Bai Qianqian said with desolation, “My maiden heart! I feel like I’m about to cry.”
Xu Luoxi and An Xiazhi also looked at Ye Chuxiao with teary eyes.
Ye Chuxiao bit her lip. “Does looking at me help? Am I any better than you? I want to… burst into tears. I don’t think I can resist anymore!”
Lu Ziyi waited on stage for the three judges’ comments. However, the three judges leaned closer, discussing something in hushed but fervent tones.
Everyone’s hearts were in their throats, wanting to hear what the judges would say about Lu Ziyi after their high praise for Lin Chusheng.
However, after a heated debate, they said nothing and signaled the host to invite the next contestant.
The students in the auditorium were bewildered. Among the thirty contestants, Lu Ziyi’s singing wasn’t bad. Did the judges simply ignore him?
Ye Chuxiao felt even more anxious than before Lu Ziyi had sung. She watched him bow to the judges in the audience before turning to head backstage.
Xu Luoxi comforted her, “Xiaoxiao, don’t worry. Perhaps the judges felt he was so perfect there was nothing to say.”
Thinking of a less self-deceiving possibility, wouldn’t the judges feel quite speechless?
After Lin Chusheng finished singing earlier, the judges thought it was good; at least they gave him affirmation!
With three more contestants to go, Ye Chuxiao already felt bored and listless.
After the rehearsal, Ye Chuxiao wanted to go backstage to find Lu Ziyi and Lin Chusheng. Bai Qianqian, Xu Luoxi, and An Xiazhi followed closely.
In the crowd backstage, Ye Chuxiao called out, “Brother Chusheng, Senior Student Ziyi.”
Lin Chusheng and Lu Ziyi exchanged a glance from the corners of their eyes, then, acting as if nothing had happened, walked towards Ye Chuxiao.
