Chapter 91

Munan made Huang Ying's face look awkward. Huang Ying originally thought that since Munan asked such detailed questions, he must know the Believers band, but she didn't expect him to start mocking the band!

"Don't talk nonsense, do you even know the Believers band? You call them trash." Xue Zhong, with his shiny bald head reflecting the backstage lights, said this with a very glaring look.

"I don't know them, but Yuanyuan does."

"Which Yuanyuan?"

Chen Pan, the lead singer of the Big Buddha band, walked over and asked.

"That's Pang Yuanyuan, the girlfriend from Guangzhou that Dabeinew met."

The "Dabeinew" in Munan's mouth is actually Sun Xuefeng, the lead singer of another band at Dongyi University called Rainbow. And Pang Yuanyuan is Bi Yonggang's ex-girlfriend.

"How did Pang Yuanyuan know about the Believers band?" Xue Zhong asked.

"Before she was with Dabeinew, she was with a guy who was in the Believers band. According to Pang Yuanyuan, the Believers band is just a newly formed, super amateur band, not even as good as Rainbow."

"Really? Even worse than Rainbow!" Chen Pan was quite surprised. In his view, Rainbow was already a pretty bad band. If the Believers band was even worse than Rainbow, could it even be called a band?

"If they're even worse than Rainbow, then this band is really weak." Xue Zhong said, glancing at Huang Ying with a look of helplessness and sympathy.

Huang Ying tried to explain, "The Believers band is really good, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"There's no mistake. As far as I know, there are only two bands in the Art and Design Department: one is the Believers, and the other is an all-girl band. You said the band is from the Art and Design Department, right? If so, there's no mistake."

"But their level is really great! How can they be bad?" Huang Ying couldn't understand why they looked down on the Believers band.

Lang Bin sighed and advised, "Huang Ying, don't argue. You've never been in a band, so you can't tell the difference in skill. Don't take the risk this time."

"But... but..." Huang Ying was so upset she almost cried.

Yuan Yue, feeling sorry for her, said, "I'll go check with the sound engineer. Your music file is taking too long to convert, right? I'll ask if he can speed it up."

"It can't be sped up. I watched for a while, and he tried several times. It's estimated to take over 40 minutes."

Wen Shasha said helplessly, "It seems the heavens aren't helping. Just bear with it, Ying. Next time our club has a performance, you'll be the first to go."

"Really, can't I perform?" Huang Ying asked Wen Shasha pitifully.

Wen Shasha sighed, "Next time."

"Ah..." Huang Ying was immediately dejected.

Wen Shasha and the others looked at Huang Ying and felt sad. They all knew how hard she had been practicing.

This art student had only been learning sand painting for half a year but had fallen deeply in love with it. She often came to the sand painting club to practice when she had free time.

She was one of the most frequent visitors to the sand painting club in the past half year.

Her sand painting skills were improving rapidly.

For this performance, Huang Ying had been practicing day and night, demanding perfection in every detail. But it ended up like this, and Wen Shasha and the others felt sorry for her.

Bai Ge brought Zhang Hao and others to the backstage.

Seeing Huang Ying's face, which looked as bitter as eating a bitter melon, Bai Ge asked, "What's wrong? Did you talk to your club president?"

"Our club president is worried I'll make a mistake and doesn't recommend I do a live accompaniment performance."

"You've practiced so much, you won't make a mistake. You need to have confidence in yourself!" Bai Ge encouraged her.

Huang Ying felt very uncomfortable. She was confident in herself, but the Big Buddha band and Wen Shasha didn't have confidence in the Believers band. She didn't know how to tell Bai Ge and the others.

Li He had developed a liking for this slim girl after getting to know her. Song Peng also liked Huang Ying. Although she wasn't as beautiful as the club president Wen Shasha, she was still a very attractive girl at Dongyi University, with a gentle and serene demeanor that made boys want to protect her.

Li He and Song Peng were now actively encouraging Huang Ying, even offering to talk to Wen Shasha on her behalf to give her the performance opportunity.

"Don't go. Sister Shasha has already decided to skip my performance tonight."

"Why not!" Li He said indignantly, "You've practiced so much, was it all for nothing?"

Song Peng added, "It's the sound engineer's fault, not yours. Why shouldn't you perform? Brother Hao, let's go talk to her."

Zhang Hao, who had been pinching his nose with a tissue, finally blew his nose and threw the used tissue into the trash can. He led the way to find Wen Shasha.

Wen Shasha was discussing the performance details with the Big Buddha band. Seeing the group of handsome guys from the visual arts department with Huang Ying and Bai Ge, she frowned, guessing what they were here for.

Zhang Hao was about to ask why Wen Shasha didn't let Huang Ying perform, but Bai Ge pulled him aside, stopping him from speaking.

Bai Ge asked, "Sister Shasha, I heard Huang Ying's performance was canceled?"

Wen Shasha knew Bai Ge, who had helped the sand painting club before.

She said softly, "Yes, there were some issues with the music. We'll give Huang Ying the first chance next time. We've seen her hard work, and we feel sorry for her not being able to perform this time."

Li He spoke up, "Beautiful club president, can't you give Huang Ying a chance this time instead of waiting for the next performance?"

Song Peng added, "Huang Ying has worked hard on this performance. Even with live accompaniment, she won't make a mistake!"

Encouraged by her friends, Huang Ying's eyes lit up with hope, looking at Wen Shasha pleadingly.

Wen Shasha, feeling conflicted, was about to speak when Munan, annoyed, said, "Please, stop causing trouble. It's a waste of time! Sister Shasha didn't want to say it, but I will: your band's level is too low. Sister Shasha isn't doubting Huang Ying's sand painting skills; she's doubting your live accompaniment skills. She's afraid you'll drag her down."

Wen Shasha's heart sank. She glared at Munan, thinking how could he be so blunt! How could he say such things in front of them! This is just stirring up trouble!

Wen Shasha, with one-eighth Ukrainian and one-eighth British heritage, wasn't a typical mixed-race beauty, but her fair skin and cold demeanor gave her a unique charm.

Despite her cold appearance, she was a kind-hearted girl. Those who put their hearts into sand painting were often kind and didn't want to hurt others.

Already feeling unwell from a cold, Zhang Hao was furious at being spoken to like that. He pointed at Munan and asked, "Who are you calling low-level?"

Bai Ge, seeing Zhang Hao about to cause trouble, quickly pulled his hand down, stopping him from pointing rudely.

"Hey, you're getting serious with me now?"

Munan, who had been sitting, stood up and said arrogantly, "We're the Big Buddha band, heard of us? If you think we're low-level, what are you going to do about it?"

"Don't think Dongyi University is only dominated by your Big Buddha band!" Zhang Hao was very upset.

"When did I say Dongyi University is only dominated by our Big Buddha band? But I can confirm that our Big Buddha is much better than your Believers. Brother, if you're not convinced, practice more. When you get better, come back and challenge us. Don't argue with me now; what's the point? Even if you convince me, your band will still be trash, and ours will still be great."

Zhang Hao was so angry he gritted his teeth but couldn't find a comeback. The other members of the Believers band were also frustrated, but the fact was that the Big Buddha band was indeed much better.

Xue Zhong, a kind-hearted person, seeing Munan's arrogance, said, "Why do you always talk so much? Can't you show some mercy?"

"They just don't understand the situation. I'm helping them understand to save time. Sister Shasha didn't want to say it, so I did."

Wen Shasha sighed, quickly explaining to the Believers band, "That's not what I meant. Don't misunderstand. Huang Ying hasn't practiced with live accompaniment, and I'm worried she'll make a mistake..."

Li He angrily interrupted, "We've said it! She's practiced a lot and won't make a mistake! Even if she does, so what? Everyone makes mistakes! Mistakes are a way to gain experience! As the club president, if you never give members the chance to perform, how will they gain experience and improve the club?"

Li He's words touched Wen Shasha.

Munan had put her in a difficult position, and she didn't want to hurt anyone.

If she didn't let Huang Ying perform, it would hurt not only Huang Ying but also the Believers band.

Sighing silently, Wen Shasha asked Huang Ying, "Do you really want to do this performance?"

"If I can, I hope I can perform. I'll do my best and won't make a mistake!"

Wen Shasha hesitated, looking at Lang Bin, who nodded in agreement. Yuan Yue also nodded, supporting Wen Shasha's decision.

"Alright, we'll stick to the original plan. You'll be the 11th performer."

"Great! Thank you, Sister Shasha!"

Huang Ying excitedly thanked Wen Shasha.

"Wait!"

Munan, very unhappy, drew everyone's attention. "Your band wants to borrow our bass, drums, and guitar, right? We can't lend them to you."

The Believers band was furious at this!

Wen Shasha was also surprised, "Why not? Can't you lend them to us?" She looked at Xue Zhong.

Xue Zhong stepped forward, introducing himself, "I'm Xue Zhong, you should know me. I'm the drummer and leader of the Big Buddha band."

Everyone nodded, recognizing Xue Zhong's distinctive bald head.

"We're not deliberately not lending you the instruments. Our performance today is special, and the instruments are already set to a special reverb mode with a low pitch and added effects. Even the guitar is set to a low pitch. We can't lend you the instruments because you won't be able to use them. If we adjust them to normal mode now, and then back to special mode after your performance, we won't have enough time."

The five members of the Believers band looked at Xue Zhong with understanding and helplessness. If that was the reason, they couldn't borrow the instruments.

Wen Shasha asked the Believers, "Does your band not have instruments?"

Bai Ge explained, "We have instruments, but they're in the practice room. Moving them here and adjusting them won't be in time."

"Are you also in the Believers band?"

Wen Shasha, slightly surprised, asked Bai Ge an unrelated question.

"Yes, I'm a new member of the Believers. Because of me, the Believers have become incredibly strong."

"Ha!"

Munan couldn't hold back, covering his mouth and laughing.

Looking up and down at the skinny Bai Ge, he couldn't find any musical elements in her.

Bai Ge didn't have time to argue with this ignorant senior. Her eyes twinkled, and she said happily to Huang Ying, "This song doesn't need drums or bass, just a guitar and my dad's clarinet. I'll ask my dad to bring his old guitar, and we can perform!"

Munan said sarcastically, "Why involve your dad? And an old guitar? Is your dad going to perform too?"

"What's wrong with that? Can't he?"

Seeing the contempt for Lin Zaishan, Bai Ge had to argue, "The song Huang Ying is performing was written by my dad! When he was playing rock, you were still a liquid!"

"Ha!"

It was the Believers band's turn to laugh at Munan.

Wen Shasha also covered her mouth and smiled. She knew "An Unforgettable Day" was written by Bai Ge's dad and was curious about this uncle. What kind of man could create such soulful music?

Munan, blushing and glaring, wanted to argue with Bai Ge but was punched in the chest by Xue Zhong, stopping him from talking.

Arguing with a little girl? What's the point?

Munan was very upset. He had seen people boast before, but never to this extent!

He wanted to see how great this girl's dad really was. If he wasn't great, he would definitely mock him later!

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