The school beauty is aloof? Whatever, she has a younger sister.

Chapter 190 That's My Daughter Too
"You sang really well."

As soon as Zhang Muchen stepped off the stage, he was greeted with approving glances backstage.

Classmates, whether they knew him or not, all nodded at him.

"Thank you, thank you," Zhang Muchen replied with a smile as he slung the guitar over his shoulder.

He turned around, and Chu Jiuli walked towards him.

"It's a very good song."

Chu Youting, who was standing to the side, also said softly, "It sounds... nice."

Zhang Muchen raised an eyebrow.

He usually took other people's praise as mere politeness, but when it came from Chu Jiuli, a person who was very sparing with words, he felt very pleased.

There are also small pomelos.

I love listening to whatever this soft and sweet girl says.

"I feel pretty good today, let's keep it up when we collaborate later."

Chu Jiuli nodded slightly.

Their next program, "The Sea of ​​Stars," is number eight. They've only just started their fourth program so far, and there's still a break to go.

"Shishi posted a video in the group chat," Chu Jiuli suddenly said.

She clicked on the video in the group chat, and Zhang Muchen immediately appeared on the screen, singing and playing an instrument on stage. At the same time, his familiar voice rang out from the phone's speaker, carrying a touch of stage reverberation, giving it a unique flavor.

Zhang Muchen leaned over for a look: "Tsk, Bro's logistics are really top-notch."

He immediately pulled out his phone and looked at the group messages; Wang Shishi was constantly refreshing the screen.

[Dude, you sang amazingly!]

【Jiuli, Youting, keep it up!】

I'll also record your shows in super HD!

In the audience, Mei Yinglan glanced at the stage while holding the program, then leaned closer to Zhang Beifang and whispered, "Beifang, how many acts is this?"

"This is the sixth one, I guess."

Mei Yinglan's eyes lit up immediately: "Then our son will be on the next show."

Zhang Beifang smiled and said, "You've been restless since the fifth performance. Don't worry, he sang two songs this time, which is a great honor for you."

Mei Yinglan smiled and said, "Our son has really shown his talent this time. I wish his grades could be this easy to manage as well."

"Stop it! You think you can have all the good things by yourself? Wouldn't that make our son a man of both literary and martial talents?"

Mei Yinglan spat at him and punched his thigh: "All you do is protect him, you don't teach him anything good!"

The two started bickering again.

Sitting to the side, Chu Jie listened to the couple's petty squabbles, his gaze shifting slightly. He lowered his head, unlocked his phone, and the screen still displayed the same family photo of the four of them.

He silently stroked the screen, thinking to himself, "How many years has it been since we last argued?"

As his fingertips traced his wife's smiling face, a faint ripple appeared in his eyes.

At that moment, the host's voice suddenly rang out on stage, drawing everyone's attention back:

[Next, please welcome Zhang Muchen and Chu Jiuli from Class 9 of Grade 11 to perform a chorus of "The Sea of ​​Stars"]

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience erupted in excitement.

"it is good!"

"School beauty!"

"Jiu Li!!!"

Applause, whistles, and cheers erupted one after another.

Mei Yinglan was startled and turned to look at the group of students sitting on the far right: "Oh my god, are they cheering for our son?"

Looking at the excited boys, Zhang Beifang touched his face: "They probably aren't here for my son."

He leaned close to Mei Yinglan's ear and whispered, "It must be Xiao Chu, that girl is too beautiful."

Just then, the stage lights dimmed. The audience fell silent instantly, all eyes turning to the front.

A spotlight slowly illuminated the stage, extending from the left side of the center.

Zhang Muchen stood on the left side of the stage with a guitar slung over his shoulder.

His makeup was light, and his features appeared even more defined under the lights, making him look energetic and refreshed.

To his right, Chu Jiuli stood there, aloof and cold.

Her eyebrows were sharply defined, and her eyeliner was slightly upturned. Her lips were a light mauve, not bright, but extremely striking.

The backdrop on the stage slowly lit up with star patterns, and the intro began. 【I wish I could become a fixed star】

The buzzing that protects the seabed

Chu Jiuli's voice was clear and pure, like a star falling into the sea, creating ripples.

At that moment, Chu Jie in the audience seemed to have been struck by lightning.

He looked up, his gaze fixed on his daughter on the stage.

He recognized the familiar melody and lyrics; it was his wife's favorite song.

She used to love playing this song on repeat, humming it softly while standing in the kitchen or by the window.

【It's my dream it's magic】

[Light up your heart]

How far is it from your eyes?

Don't stop as you walk through the crowds.

While there's still hope~

Chu Jie felt a slight dryness in his throat and a soreness in the tip of his nose.

He got it.

My daughter specifically chose this song to sing to herself and her wife at the New Year's Eve party.

As the song reached its chorus, Zhang Muchen began strumming his guitar.

[Zhang Muchen] Will our love be blown away by the wind to the sea?

[Never coming back~ (Chu Jiuli's harmonies)]

[(Zhang Muchen) Every time you walk towards me, you tell me about the stars and the sea]

[Ugh~ (Chu Jiuli's harmony)]

In the audience, Zhang Beifang leisurely enjoyed the duet performance by his son and the school beauty.

As he listened, he turned to look at Chu Jie, who seemed somewhat moved, mistakenly believing that the other was touched by his son's talent.

"Hey buddy, my son sang pretty well, didn't he?"

Chu Jie's eyes were still red, and his voice was slightly hoarse: "Hmm...very good."

"The girl who sang with my son was also good. Her voice was so clear and beautiful," Zhang Beifang praised.

"Dude, did you know? The girl on stage is said to be the school beauty of No. 1 High School."

Chu Jie turned his head and glanced at Zhang Beifang.

Zhang Beifang, oblivious to the shift in atmosphere, continued chuckling to himself, "Besides, they're in the same class. Maybe after they work together—you know, young people, who knows, something might spark—"

“That’s my daughter,” Chu Jie interrupted.

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Zhang Beifang's smile froze on his face.

On stage, Zhang Muchen and Chu Jiuli stood in front of a star-studded backdrop, and the last note of their duet slowly faded away.

The two waved gently to the audience, then turned and slowly walked off the stage.

The stage lights then dimmed, and enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

Before the applause had subsided, the host had already returned to the stage, his smile undiminished, and announced the next program:
[Next, please welcome Zhang Muchen from Class 9 of Grade 11 and Chu Youting from Class 4 of Grade 11 to perform a duet of "Sui".]

There was a brief silence in the audience, followed by a soft murmur.

"Huh? Didn't Zhang Muchen just finish singing?"

"Yeah, this is the third one already, right?"

Is this guy putting on a concert?

However, as the stage lights came on again, all the noise gradually subsided.

In the center of the light, Zhang Muchen stood still, with Chu Youting, who was wearing glasses and looked slightly nervous, beside her.

In the audience, Zhang Beifang sat quietly, admiring the new duo.

Suddenly, Chu Jie slowly reached out and patted his leg.

"She's my daughter too."

Zhang Beifang: "."

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(End of this chapter)