The younger generation, starting from where the wind blows...

Chapter 155 Xie Zhiyao: Have I become a husky?

Cheng Pei-pei and Yu Tu were both shocked.

They were the first people in the audience to recognize Qiao Jingjing.

Soon, people around began to inquire about who the singing girl was, and Qiao Jingjing's identity quickly spread.

After all, she was the most beautiful school beauty who recently became an internet sensation, so many people are familiar with her.

Jane looked at Lin Shaotao, who was standing beside her speechless, and teased him, "Are you completely convinced now?"

It was previously said that Yang Muyi revealed the song he was going to sing during rehearsals, which reduced everyone's anticipation.

It turns out they had a trick up their sleeve.

The effect is surprisingly good.

This time, Lin Shaotao didn't continue to be stubborn.

He was truly impressed, and he was genuinely angry.

I'm angry at myself for being careless.

It's one thing for Old Boys to hire outside help, but even Yang Muye hired outside help.

Lin Shaotao hadn't expected this.

While Cheng Pei-pei was still staring blankly at Qiao Jingjing, who had suddenly appeared on stage, she received a text message on her phone.

It was sent by Xia Qing.

Without even looking, it's obvious they're going to question Qiao Jingjing about what happened.

Although Cheng Pei-pei had previously discovered some clues, such as Qiao Jingjing avoiding Xia Qing and Yu Tu despite wearing makeup.

But she genuinely didn't know that Qiao Jingjing would be performing on stage.

The phone was recording a video, so Zheng Peipei couldn't reply to Xia Qing's text message immediately.

Xia Qing didn't expect to get an answer from Zheng Peipei. After changing back into her host's clothes, she found Cheng Feng backstage.

Since Qiao Jingjing was already on stage, Cheng Feng had nothing to hide:
"That's right, I'm the one who brought her here. Mu Ye wanted to find a girl to sing a duet with him, and he had very high requirements. She had to be pretty and have a sweet voice. After looking around, I found that Qiao Jingjing was the most suitable."

"Couldn't you have told me beforehand?"

"Only Mu Ye, Qiao Jingjing, and I know about this. Even Lao Hu, Xiao He, and Si Yi are unaware of it. It's all to give everyone a surprise."

After hearing Cheng Feng's explanation, Xia Qing was speechless.

What might have been a pleasant surprise for others was a complete shock for Qiao Jingjing.

Yu Tu was sitting in the audience.

What would Yu Tu think if he saw Qiao Jingjing?
Cheng Feng looked at Xia Qing, who seemed anxious and agitated, and said, "I have to say, you're really lacking in confidence. Qiao Jingjing only sang one song on stage, or rather, only half a song, and that's including the chorus parts. And how many times have you been on stage tonight?"

Xia Qing was too lazy to argue with Cheng Feng.

Can this be the same?

She went on stage only to announce the program, while Qiao Jingjing went on stage to sing.

Although Xia Qing just sang "Little Apple" on stage, can an eleven-person chorus be the same as a duet?

When Xia Qing sang "Little Apple," she couldn't be sure that Yu Tu's gaze would be on her the whole time.

Now that Qiao Jingjing is on stage, Xia Qing is certain that Yu Tu's gaze will be firmly fixed on Qiao Jingjing.

Just as Xia Qing had guessed, from the moment Qiao Jingjing appeared, Yu Tu had no eyes for anyone else.

At this point, the song has reached its final chorus.

Yang Muyi and Qiao Jingjing turned to face each other and began to sing a duet.

Seeing this, Yu Tucai looked away from Qiao Jingjing with a complicated expression.

No one wants to see a girl who once liked them "showing affection" with another guy.

Even if the two are just performing on stage, and only interacting face-to-face with eye contact, without even holding hands.

But the lyrics the two sang at that moment still made Yu Tu feel a pang of heartache.

"All the fantasies I once had about the future are now too distant."

"But how do you want me to say goodbye, the way you remember me?"

……

"That's the beach I've always wanted to take you to."

"Let's torture each other for a while."

How shall we meet again?

After singing this line, Yang Muyi handed the stage to Qiao Jingjing and then handed the microphone to the audience.

The meaning isn't very clear, but I hope everyone can sing the last line together.

Qiao Jingjing's gaze also involuntarily turned to where Yu Tu was.

It has to be said that this song perfectly captures her feelings about confessing her crush on the way to the college entrance exam.

Finally, amidst the grand chorus of the audience, Qiao Jingjing sang her final farewell from the bottom of her heart:

"I want to take you to the beach on a sunny day."

But this "you" is no longer Yu Tu.

The moment she put down the microphone, Qiao Jingjing suddenly felt a lump in her throat.

Amid cheers and applause, the performance came to a successful conclusion.

Qiao Jingjing, along with the Barbarian Band, bowed to the audience in gratitude.

While clapping vigorously, Yao Wei turned to Xie Zhiyao and asked:
"Is the girl in this song as beautiful as Qiao Jingjing?"

"what?"

Xie Zhiyao was stunned.

Yao Wei looked at Xie Zhiyao with a strange expression.

Didn't you say you grew up wearing open-crotch pants with Yang Muyi? You don't even know that?

After guessing Yao Wei's thoughts, Xie Zhiyao explained helplessly:

"If I told you that he had never been in a relationship during his college entrance exam, would you believe me?"

Yao Wei stared wide-eyed, speechless for a long time.

At this moment, the six hosts, along with all the people involved in tonight's performance backstage, came onto the stage together.

Lin Shaotao also went up, and he went up with a mission.

Just now, Ji Donglai sent someone to tell me that the principal is going up to give a concluding speech.

Afterwards, the school leaders present went on stage to take a group photo with everyone.

The principal's speech was brief, only mentioning two performances at the gala.

One is the cover version of "The Lone Warrior" sung by Lin Shaotao and two others, which is based on the song "The Lone Warrior" by Lin Shaotao and two others.

The principal said the singing was good, but also mentioned that venting emotions is fine, but he hoped that everyone would not regard failing a course as a heroic thing.

Strong people never complain about their environment; they look for the reasons within themselves.

The other one is "Little Apple" by Old Boys and Sisters Who Make Waves.

The principal acknowledged the song's innovative performance style, but also subtly reminded young people that while it's okay to let loose occasionally, they shouldn't let loose all the time.

He didn't mention Yang Muye or the song "Want to Go to the Seaside" during his speech, but he did chat with Yang Muye for a few minutes during the handshake.

The main question was about Cainiao Post Station.

He then joked that everyone now calls Yanjing University of Economics and Business a "celebrity university," putting a lot of pressure on him as the university's president.

Yang Muye should not only focus on making the school "famous," but also take the time to do some "real business."

After all, no matter how many internet celebrities emerge, the school can't use that as a political achievement.

But if you can incubate a startup "unicorn" company, that's a real achievement.

Seeing Yang Muye and the principal shake hands and chat for so long, Lin Shaotao and Xu Yao, who were standing to the side, were filled with envy.

This scene also caught the attention of many observant people.

During the final group photo, Yang Muyi was arranged by the teachers from the school's publicity department to stand in the center position with the school leaders.

After the school leaders left, Yang Muyi was not idle either, and was pulled around to take photos with everyone.

First, Cheng Feng and Wu Di pulled me aside and took a few pictures.

Afterwards, the "Sisters Who Make Waves" chased away the "Old Boys" and surrounded Yang Muyi, taking a few more photos.

Finally, I took a picture with the four female hosts: Xu Hongdou, Yang Zixi, Zhu Suosuo, and Xia Qing.

There were so many people who wanted to take photos on stage that Chen Xiaozheng, who was in charge of photography, couldn't handle it all by himself. In the end, Yang Muyi also picked up his camera and helped everyone take photos.

First, I took a few pictures of the Xu Hongdou and Xu Hongmi sisters.

Later, Liu Guiqin and Xu Jianguo joined in, and the sisters' photo became a family portrait.

After finishing, Yang Muyi took another picture of Ma Siyi, Xia Fenghua, Xie Wanghe, and Chen Rui.

Before they could even put the camera down, Qiao Jingjing came over, hoping Yang Muyi would take a picture of them too.

Yang Muyi turned his head and saw that Zheng Peipei and Yu Tu had also come onto the stage at some point and were standing with Xia Qing.

After Qiao Jingjing returned, she stood to Xia Qing's right, with Zheng Peipei beside her.

Yu Tu stood to Xia Qing's left. Yang Muyi had just raised his camera, the lens pointed at the four of them.

Yu Tu suddenly said he was not going to film anymore and walked to the side.

Yang Muye moved the camera to the side and took two separate photos of Xia Qing, Qiao Jingjing, and Zheng Peipei.

Zoom in on the photo on the camera screen.

Qiao Jingjing has a sweet smile.

Cheng Pei-pei smiled brightly.

Only Xia Qing's smile looked somewhat unnatural.

After Yang Muyi showed the camera to Qiao Jingjing, Qiao Jingjing suggested that the three of them take another picture.

Xia Qing shook her head and said no need.

Qiao Jingjing could only regretfully give up.

Just as Yang Muyi retrieved his camera, Zhu Suosuo walked over.

"Have you finished taking pictures here? Take a couple for me, Nan Sun, and Xiao He too."

Yang Muye took his camera and followed Zhu Suosuo to the side, where he took a few pictures of the two women.

Zhu Suosuo's heavy makeup is striking and bold, while Jiang Nansun's light makeup is elegant and serene.

These two together are truly a feast for the eyes and produce great photos.

Yang Muye just snapped a few photos casually, without really directing them to pose, and the photos still turned out breathtakingly beautiful.

After Xiaohe joined them, Yang Muye took a few more pictures of the three of them.

By this time, everyone on stage had taken their group photos.

Just as Yang Muyi was about to return the camera to Chen Xiaozheng, a familiar voice rang out.

"Shall we take a picture together?"

Turning around, I saw that it was Xie Zhiyao and Yao Wei.

"The three of us together?"

Yang Muye asked.

"No, you two take the photos, I'll be your photographer."

Yao Wei took the camera from Yang Muyi and briefly learned how to operate it.

After Yang Muye and Xie Zhiyao stood side by side, Yao Wei raised her camera and pointed the lens at the two of them.

"eggplant!"

Xie Zhiyao made a V-sign gesture with his right hand.

Before Yao Wei could press the shutter, Yang Muye told Xie Zhiyao to put his hand down.

This pose for a group photo is so lame.

Xie Zhiyao didn't care and insisted on taking a picture with Yang Muyi in the same pose.

As a result, I regretted it when I looked at the photos with the camera.

The photo shows me making a peace sign, and it really makes me look silly.

This is especially noticeable when standing next to a handsome guy like Yang Muyi.

Xie Zhiyao was about to ask Yao Wei to delete the photo and take a new one for them.

Yang Muye spoke up.

"Your smile looks a lot like a husky's, so let's go with this one."

The camera was returned to Yang Muye's hands, and Xie Zhiyao wanted to delete the photos, but it was too late.

He could only look at Yao Wei with frustration.

Did I really laugh like a husky just now?

"The style is not similar, but the spirit is similar."

Yao Wei covered her mouth and laughed.

She now finally believes that Xie Zhiyao and Yang Muye are definitely best friends who grew up together, even though they were just wearing open-crotch pants.

At that moment, a clear, cold female voice rang out.

"Excuse me, have you finished your conversation?"

Xie Zhiyao and Yao Wei turned around at the same time and found that Xu Hongdou had appeared behind them at some point.

Judging from their demeanor, they clearly weren't there to see the two of them.

After all, we don't know each other.

Yang Muye introduced Xu Hongdou to:
"This is Xie Zhiyao, the village heartthrob of our Yunmiao Village."

Just as Xu Hongdou was about to ask Yang Muye why the village grass wasn't herself, Xie Zhiyao's voice rang out first.

“There are three villagers’ groups in Yunmiao Village. I’m just the village heartthrob of my group, unlike Yang Muye, who is the heartthrob of the entire Yunmiao Village.”

Xu Hongdou nodded in realization, then looked at Yao Wei beside her.

"Then this is——"

"I am Xie Zhiyao's classmate."

Yao Wei was the first to extend her hand.

"Yao Wei".

"Xu Hongdou".

The two women shook hands.

After finishing, Xu Hongdou looked at Xie Zhiyao and said, "You guys are all done talking, right? I need to talk to Yang Muyi about something."

Xie Zhiyao immediately gestured for him to proceed.

A date with a beautiful woman.

Even if Xie Zhiyao and Yang Muye hadn't finished talking, they didn't dare to delay.

In addition, Xie Zhiyao also had a bit of a gossip-loving attitude.

Although Yang Muye and Xu Hongdou seemed to be doing normally, Xie Zhiyao's intuition told him that their relationship was definitely not simple.

Xu Hongdou came to see Yang Muyi for no other reason than to take another look at the photos in the camera.

Yang Muye handed her the camera, but Xu Hongdou complained that it was too heavy.

Since Xu Hongdou didn't know how to use it, she asked Yang Muye to find the photos for her to see.

Yang Muye held up his camera and showed Xu Hongdou the photos on the memory card.

Xu Hongdou raised her hand to smooth her hair and moved her face closer to the camera screen.

From an outsider's perspective, it looks like Xu Hongdou nestled her head into Yang Muye's arms.

Xie Zhiyao, who was standing to the side, secretly took out his phone and tried to take pictures of the two of them, but Yao Wei noticed.

Yao Wei was about to speak when Xie Zhiyao stopped her with a "shh".

"Crack!"

The shutter clicked, and a photo of Xu Hongdou nestled in Yang Muyi's arms was "freshly taken".

Xie Zhiyao proudly showed Yao Wei the results of his secret filming before putting his phone away.

After confirming that neither Xu Hongdou nor Yang Muye on the other side had noticed, Yao Wei whispered to Xie Zhiyao:
Why were you taking pictures of them without their consent?

"Keep the evidence, otherwise how will you get Yang Muyi to delete that photo of me laughing like a husky?"

“The two of them—” Yao Wei glanced curiously at Xu Hongdou, who was still looking at the photos.

"I think they're a good match. If they really do get together in the future, this photo of mine will be the best proof!"

Xie Zhiyao said with a mysterious confidence.

Seeing this, Yao Wei couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

No wonder Yang Muyi mocked him for being like a husky.

Qiuya is getting married, and you're here singing and dancing.

They're really just being ridiculous.

Xu Hongdou originally only wanted to look at photos of herself and her family, but when she saw the camera and so many other group photos, she became very interested in looking at them.

I happened to see that photo of Yang Muyi and Xie Zhiyao together, and I couldn't help but laugh.

Yang Muyi asked Xu Hongdou what she was laughing at.

Xu Hongdou glanced up at Xie Zhiyao across from her, making sure he couldn't hear her, before jokingly saying:
Your friend's smile looks like—

"A dog?"

Yang Muye spoke the rest of the sentence for Xu Hongdou.

It's a husky.

Xu Hongdou specifically corrected him.

They're your best friend, after all; don't say such hurtful things.

(End of this chapter)