Chapter 243: Love Rival Makes Another Move
“Xiaoxiao!”
Lu Ziyi and Lin Chusheng stood in front of Ye Chuxiao, calling out in unison, both looking at her with doting eyes.
Ye Chuxiao somewhat regretted coming backstage. Whenever these two guys were by her side simultaneously, it made her feel… her heart was so heavy, the atmosphere so oppressive.
Bai Qianqian, Xu Luoxi, and An Xiazhi, however, noticed nothing and cheerfully called out, “Senior Student Ziyi, Senior Student Chusheng.”
At this moment, someone called out, “Student Lu Ziyi, the judges would like to speak with you.”
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw the host leading three judges over.
Ye Chuxiao felt uneasy. Earlier, after Senior Student Ziyi finished singing, the judges hadn’t commented. Now that they were coming, they wouldn’t ask him to withdraw from the competition, would they?
One of the male teachers, around forty years old with an elegant temperament, said, “Lu Ziyi, you sang very well!”
Ye Chuxiao seemed even happier than Lu Ziyi.
“However—” the tall and elegant female teacher beside him continued.
Ye Chuxiao clutched her little heart, wanting to cry but having no tears. Teachers, please don’t always use this routine, okay? Can you just get rid of the word “however,” please?
All the students still backstage looked towards the judges and Lu Ziyi.
The host appropriately introduced the tall and elegant female teacher: “This is Teacher Liu from the Art Academy. She has very rich stage experience.”
“Hello, Teacher Liu!” Lu Ziyi greeted politely.
Teacher Liu smiled gently and said, “Lu Ziyi, you sang very well, with great sincerity, and it was very moving. All three of us judges felt that you imbued this song with a rich narrative, making you seem like a person with many stories.
“However, during your performance of this song, the stage presentation was a bit too simple. We feel it could be more substantial, and the expressiveness could be stronger.
“We are greatly anticipating a perfect, full, and soul-stirring performance. Do you have any personal thoughts? Do you have any other talents that could make your performance more profound?”
Lu Ziyi’s gaze swept over Ye Chuxiao, and he said, “I can play the violin. I can re-arrange the music, add violin accompaniment, and then add piano accompaniment, so the violin and piano can echo each other.”
The three judges exchanged glances, intending to discuss the feasibility.
Lin Chusheng’s handsome eyes deepened, and he spoke, “Judges, I believe Ziyi’s performance would be better with movement than stillness. The song Ziyi chose is quite serene. Adding live instrumental performance won’t change it much.
“Instead, why not add backup dancers? The melody of this song is gentle and very suitable for girls to perform a graceful and enchanting modern dance.
“This song best expresses the words ‘moving emotion,’ entwining with the heart and being very touching. And graceful dance moves can enhance the visual effect, and if Ziyi interacts a little with the dancers, it would be even better.”
“Oh!” Teacher Liu felt a sense of sudden enlightenment. “Lin Chusheng’s suggestion is excellent!”
Of course, it was excellent! Under everyone’s gaze, Lin Chusheng and Lu Ziyi’s peripheral vision clashed fiercely.
Lin Chusheng was a smart person; he could clearly see the trap Lu Ziyi had set for him, making him choose “The Light Chaser” for the finals, instead of “Under the Paris Sky,” which was suitable for a confession to Xiaoxiao.
Lu Ziyi himself had chosen “The Light Chaser,” a song that easily touches people’s hearts.
Wasn’t he going for a tender route? Then let him be even more tender, performing a deeply affectionate love story with another girl on stage!
