Chapter 76

Perhaps it was just a coincidence, or perhaps it was just a chance encounter. Jinyi and Wen Zhengyou always managed to surprise each other. Wen Zhengyou thought she would refuse to collaborate, and he could then sing something else instead of "Love Song." However, Jinyi agreed the next day.

And when Jinyi was about to find a way to make Wen Zhengyou show his true singing ability the next day, he volunteered to sing. The result... was even more unexpected than she had imagined.

"I stand there listening to the wind, it appears in this dream. Memories won't return, but I can feel him calling your name."

Wen Zhengyou held the microphone and sang this "Love Song." Jinyi slightly opened her mouth, and her fair, tender hands involuntarily followed the rhythm, clapping along.

But those eyes, which usually squinted at anything, were now wide open, staring at him in a trance. She didn't move for a moment. She really, really overestimated Wen Zhengyou. It was true.

After her voice had seemingly stunned Wen Zhengyou that day, she thought her singing skills had surprised him. But today, when he volunteered to sing to let her understand her collaborator, she was the one who was stunned. For some reason, she had never felt such a deep emotional impact from the original singer.

Of course, this feeling was not exaggerated to the point that he sang better than the original singer, Kim Geon-mo. It was just that for a classmate like herself, even a trainee, but a real person around her and not a star on stage, his vocal techniques and, most importantly, the inner emotions he expressed were so precise. It subtly transcended the realm of singing skills.

He was narrating, pouring out his heart. Telling a story to the audience through his voice. Using notes to condense emotions and convey them to others, he was really strong. When Wen Zhengyou finished singing, the echo seemed to linger in the air. But this made Jinyi pout her lips slightly, very discreetly, without the transfer student, still immersed in his own singing, noticing.

Singing so well, why did he have that expression that day? It seemed like he was afraid to sing and was worried about embarrassing himself. Looking at the senior students and classmates who had already started clapping, Jinyi lowered her head and quietly clapped. Especially now, she had to show her support in front of the senior student who was looking at her with a somewhat disdainful gaze.

"Thank you, thank you all." Finally, the song was over, and Wen Zhengyou was very satisfied with his performance.

Looking at the clapping classmates and the playful Liu Shangmin who was offering flowers, Wen Zhengyou couldn't help but look at Jinyi.

She probably didn't notice, right? His voice was already at its limit. If it went a little higher, it would break, and it could even affect his vocal cords during the voice change period.

During the singing, Wen Zhengyou wasn't really so immersed in himself that he ignored the outside world. He kept looking at Jinyi, who seemed to be in resonance. But now that he had finished, she was frowning and looking down. Had she really noticed?

Song Huirin smiled and glanced at Jinyi, then walked forward with a smile. "Zhengyou, I think you should sing solo. 'Love Song' is originally a male song. Now that the program has been selected and rehearsed, I believe they won't really insist on collaborating with you. If they don't, they won't perform the program."

Liu Shangmin looked at Jinyi. "Hey, junior, what do you think?"

Jinyi stood up instinctively, lowered her head, and said, "I... I don't mind. Not collaborating is fine, I... I don't mind."

Wen Zhengyou frowned slightly. "Senior Shangmin, thank you for your concern about my program. If you support me so much, how is your own program's rehearsal going?"

Liu Shangmin was taken aback and instinctively replied, "I don't have a program?"

Wen Zhengyou looked surprised and said with a sad expression to Song Huirin, "Senior, you see? This is the Senior Shangmin who always takes care of me and cares for me. But at the critical moment, she just talks and leaves the hard work to others. I... I'm really sad."

The classmates behind him joined in, and Song Huirin crossed her arms and giggled. Liu Shangmin looked awkward and couldn't find the words to say, pointing at Wen Zhengyou.

Jinyi couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh softly. Liu Shangmin found an outlet for her frustration. She glared at Jinyi with a cold face. "What are you laughing at? With Zhengyou's singing skills, do you still have the nerve to call this a collaboration? Get out and perform on your own. Zhengyou is performing for the first time on stage; don't drag him down."

Jinyi's face turned pale, and she bit her lip, looking at Wen Zhengyou. She bowed slightly and turned to leave.

Suddenly, a hand grabbed Jinyi, and she trembled, turning to see only a back.

Wen Zhengyou squinted at Liu Shangmin, still smiling, but all the classmates could feel that the atmosphere had changed.

"Senior Shangmin, thank you for your concern. But I think only I can truly appreciate Jinyi's singing skills in the whole school, except for the music teacher. After all, I'm the only trainee, and it's normal for you to misunderstand her abilities."

Liu Shangmin's face turned sour, and she opened her mouth to say something but was stopped by Song Huirin's glance. She turned her head and huffed, saying nothing.

Seeing that Liu Shangmin was silent, Wen Zhengyou turned to Jinyi with a smile, released her arm, and turned with a squinting, smug look. "Everyone, although it's indeed unfair compared to you, I've already found my best partner. I hope your programs aren't too bad. When compared to mine, it will be like heaven and earth, making everyone avoid me in the future. That would be too hurtful, wouldn't it?"

The girls giggled, and the boys were stunned, looking at each other and giving Wen Zhengyou the middle finger.

"Hey! You're so full of yourself, Wen Zhengyou!"

"Don't underestimate us! We'll practice hard and surprise you."

"We'll find a place to practice. If we get looked down upon, I'll really avoid him!"

"Go practice, go practice!"

Wen Zhengyou chuckled, watching the classmates he had provoked leave the activity room to find a place to practice. After all, with so many people, the activity room was too small for anyone to practice well, so they might as well find a balcony or an open space.

Now, only a few people were left in the room. Jinyi saw that the atmosphere seemed a bit awkward, and it seemed to be because of her.

She stood up to say goodbye but was stopped again by Wen Zhengyou. "Wait, we still need to practice the duet. We need to consider everything that needs attention. After this, I might not have much time, so let's focus on ourselves while they are just starting to practice."

Jinyi looked at Song Huirin and Liu Shangmin, lowering her head and fidgeting with her fingers.

Liu Shangmin sneered. "What? Do you think we're in the way?"

Jinyi quickly said, "No, Senior, I didn't mean that."

Wen Zhengyou frowned. "Senior Shangmin, I feel like you're targeting Jinyi. If it's still about her being late last time, let's clear it up today. You always... "

"Jinyi!" Liu Shangmin interrupted Wen Zhengyou with a shout.

Wen Zhengyou looked surprised and then smiled again. "What? Is Senior going to scold me?"

Song Huirin frowned. "Enough. You both should talk less."

Turning to look at Wen Zhengyou, Song Huirin glared at him. "Hey, Shangmin is your senior, and she's doing this for your good. Who taught you to talk to your senior like that?"

Wen Zhengyou turned to say something, but Song Huirin waved her hand to stop him, looking at Liu Shangmin. "And you. Although Zhengyou is a junior, he is ultimately the vice president of the arts club. The principal entrusted him with the school anniversary event. You always interfere with his work. Is that right?"

Liu Shangmin's eyes widened, pointing at her nose. "Are you saying I'm wrong? Didn't you see his attitude just now? When I scolded the junior, he actually stood up for her?!"

Song Huirin was about to say something when a loud bang startled everyone. Jinyi, who had been looking down, was frightened and took a few steps back, her small body trembling.

Wen Zhengyou squinted and slammed a guitar heavily in front of Liu Shangmin. "It's my fault. I offended the senior."

He then bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle. "Senior, scold me... I can even kneel if you want."

"You!" Liu Shangmin stared at the bowing Wen Zhengyou, too angry to speak.

Song Huirin looked at Wen Zhengyou, then at the timid Jinyi, and couldn't help but be lost in thought.

(I got up early today, so I'm posting earlier. Do you still have the votes and favorites I promised? zzangO(∩_∩)O)

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