86 Choir Competition (1/2)
”Sorry, I'm late. I had to pick up a call.”
Xiao Luo walked over and apologized to the crowd that had gathered. He was very apologetic because the entire class had been waiting for him for more than ten minutes.
”It's okay, Hero Luo. We don't have anything to do, anyway. Once in a while, it's good to breathe the fresh air here at the back of the mountain. Besides, idle chit-chat isn't a bad way to spend some time, either.”
”Exactly. Just ignore what the stupid pig said. He will make trouble with you even if there isn't any, just like those celebrities on the internet with ulterior motives.”
”No matter how late Hero Luo shows up, we're all always willing to wait for him. Hehe…”
The girls from the English Department had spoken. It was clear they did not care whether or not Xiao Luo wasted their time.
Compared to the rest of the girls, An Huanhuan, who had just learned about Xiao Luo's imminent departure, had fallen quiet. She was not as lively as usual.
As for Chu Yue, who had only recently returned to class, her attitude toward Xiao Luo had also shifted drastically. Ever since she'd last seen Xiao Luo a few days ago and received that shock, when she saw him now, her uneasy heart felt settled. Xiao Luo provided her with an infinite sense of security.
”The black outfit on Pretentious D*ck makes him look so handsome!” whispered Chu Yue under her breath as she took out the lollipop from her mouth.
She was dressed in a white pleated dress. Her short, jet-black hair rested neatly on her shoulders. Her delicate face was eggshell white, and her eyes bloomed like flowers. With her sharp nose and slightly red-tinted lips, her charm could cause a person's heart to shudder.
”Ah?”
When Bai Ling, who was next to Chu Yue, heard this, her pretty face suddenly revealed a stunned expression. It was hard for her to accept that she'd just heard Chu Yue sing Xiao Luo's praises. She asked, ”Young Mistress Chu, did you just say that Xiao Luo is handsome?”
”When did I ever say that Xiao Luo is handsome? You must be hallucinating.”
Chu Yue did not dare look directly in Bai Ling's eyes because she had a guilty conscience. To cover up her uneasiness, she deliberately put the lollipop back into her mouth.
Hallucinations? Could it be?
Bai Ling began to doubt her own ears. After all, to hear something like 'Xiao Luo is very handsome' come out of Chu Yue's mouth would be entirely out of the ordinary.
”Quiet down, everyone. Let's listen to Xiao Luo!” Huang Ruoran commanded suddenly, quieting the girls down.
Xiao Luo coughed and took one step forward, saying, ”Actually, I don't have much to teach you. If everyone just performs as per usual tomorrow, it will be enough.”
”Hero Luo, Qiu Liang from the Measurement and Control Department will surely have to run around naked! We definitely sing better than their class now,” said one girl confidently.
”Confidence is a good thing. Keep it up!” Xiao Luo said, chuckling lightly.
After that, the choir practiced as usual. They sang the song 'Yellow River' five or six times. Once they'd done an excellent job every time, Xiao Luo dismissed them. What they'd accomplished was sufficient, and there was no longer a need for practice. All they had to do was wait for tomorrow's competition to start.
”Pretentious D*ck!” Chu Yue called out, stopping Xiao Luo just as he was about to leave.
”Do you need anything?” Xiao Luo said, stopping and turning to look at her.
”This is for you!”
Chu Yue stuffed a box of imported lollipops into Xiao Luo's arms. Then, like a frightened bunny, she panicked and shyly pulled Bai Ling away, blushing. She turned back to glance in Xiao Luo's direction while leaving, and she noticed tension and anxiety that she could not express.
”Whoa! What's up with that situation?”
Zhu Xiaofei was stunned and came over, glancing at the lollipops in Xiao Luo's hands. ”Sweet Caroline Vampire Loving Lollipop from America! Each box costs 999. The fact that Princess Yue gave you something like that means that she likes you. Brother Luo, my dear Brother Luo, you have somehow quietly managed to capture the heart of Huaye's campus belle. If news of this spreads, do you know how many boys at Huaye will be heartbroken?”
Ding Kai was also shocked and unable to put his reaction into words. ”There is such a big gap in our popularity now that I don't think I can even see Brother Luo's back from where I stand!”