On the first day of school, the school beauty in black stockings took me to a hotel.

"Slap, slap, slap..."

Teacher Xu Yao was the first to applaud.

Immediately afterwards, Du Ningxuan clapped enthusiastically, her eyes shining brightly, and she looked at Liu Yu with even more joy.

"Great! You sang so well! Liu Yu, you...you've really given me a huge surprise!"

She originally thought she was just a good-looking freshman, but she didn't expect her to be so professional!

The pitch, the rhythm, the emotional expression, and the guitar arrangement and playing skills are absolutely on par with some contestants in campus singing competitions!

Du Ningxuan also walked over, her high heels clicking.

She looked up at Liu Yu with a bright smile: "Junior, you're a hidden talent! You sang so well, I got goosebumps."

Liu Yu was a little embarrassed by the praise and touched his nose: "Thank you, teacher, thank you, senior."

"Don't call me 'senior sister,' just call me 'Sister Ningxuan,'" Du Ningxuan said naturally, then turned to Xu Yao, "Teacher Xu, this program is a must-see! And I think it can be placed very late in the program."

Teacher Xu Yao nodded; she thought so too.

She hesitated for a moment, then said to Liu Yu, "Liu Yu, let me discuss this with Minister Du."

She called Du Ningxuan aside, and the two spoke in hushed tones for a few moments, glancing at Liu Yu from time to time.

Liu Yu stood on the stage, waiting quietly.

After a while, the two returned.

Teacher Xu Yao looked at Liu Yu and said solemnly, "Liu Yu, we all agree that your performance was of very high quality. Therefore, we have decided to adjust the order of the performances and put your guitar performance as the last act of the entire evening, as the grand finale. What do you think?"

The grand finale!

Liu Yu was stunned for a moment.

He had expected the show to be retained, but he never imagined it would be given such an important position.

The final performance of a gala is usually the most important.

"I...I'm fine." Liu Yu nodded, feeling a little excited.

"Great! Then get ready. As for your clothes... have you prepared anything?"

"Yes, teacher."

"Okay. Also, we need to take some promotional photos for posters and WeChat official account posts." Teacher Xu Yao pointed to the side of the stage, "Xiao Wang, take Liu Yu to take some photos. We need to highlight his guitar playing and singing, and make sure he looks handsome in them."

The male officer named Xiao Wang quickly responded, "Okay, Teacher Xu! Liu Yu, please come with me."

Liu Yu, carrying his guitar, followed Xiao Wang to the adjacent photography area.

As she passed by Du Ningxuan, she suddenly said, "Junior, let's add each other on WeChat. I'll send you the details about the rehearsal schedule and stage rehearsals so we can communicate more easily."

She took out her phone, displayed the QR code, and looked at Liu Yu with a smile.

Liu Yu hesitated for a moment.

He felt that Du Ningxuan's gaze was a bit...too enthusiastic.

But adding each other on WeChat does seem to facilitate work communication, so there's no reason to refuse.

"Okay." He took out his phone, scanned the QR code, and sent a friend request.

Du Ningxuan accepted the request instantly and then sent a cute cat emoji.

[Du Ningxuan: [Cat greeting.jpg]]

[Du Ningxuan: Junior, please guide me in the future! You play the guitar really well, I hope to learn from you sometime!]

Liu Yu politely shook hands, and then Xiao Wang pulled him away to take a picture.

The photo shoot was simple. The photographer had Liu Yu hold a guitar, pose for a few times while playing and singing, and then took a few side profile and close-up shots.

Although Liu Yu is not a professional model, she has a great appearance and figure, and looks good in any photo.

After taking the photos, Liu Yu said goodbye to teachers Xu Yao and Du Ningxuan and left the student activity center.

Stepping out of the building, the afternoon sun was still shining brightly.

Liu Yu took out his phone and saw that Du Ningxuan had sent another message.

[Du Ningxuan: Junior, I forgot to mention earlier, you're really captivating when you sing! Looking forward to your performance at the gala! Go for it! [Fist pump]]

He simply replied "Thank you, senior" and then closed the chat window.

Back in dormitory 216, before I even entered, I could hear Du Peng wailing inside.

"Oh no, it's already 3 PM and our boss still isn't back. Our act is definitely going to be cut! I knew it! The competition at the welcome party is fierce. Looks alone aren't enough; you need talent too… Our boss is handsome, but what if he sings off-key?"

Li Ning: "Don't jinx it. Maybe the boss was kept behind for individual coaching."

Zhang Chunli: "Based on past data, the probability of an individual's performance being eliminated is around 60%, but the leader's appearance can be weighted..."

Liu Yu pushed the door open and went in without saying a word.

The dormitory fell silent instantly.

Three pairs of eyes turned to look at him simultaneously.

Du Peng was the first to rush over, patting Liu Yu on the shoulder: "Boss, it's okay! It's just a welcome party! If you don't want to go, you don't have to! We don't care! There will be plenty of opportunities in the future! Come on, let me treat you to milk tea to soothe your wounded heart!"

Li Ning also comforted him, saying, "Boss, it's all about participation. You've already done a great job."

Zhang Chunli: "We can put on our own dormitory party, and you can sing for us alone, boss."

Liu Yu put on a somber expression: "I was rejected. Teacher Xu said my performance... was too average, lacked any highlights, and told me to go back and practice more, and try again next year."

Du Peng immediately retorted indignantly, "What! Too ordinary! What kind of taste does Teacher Xu have! Our boss's looks and demeanor are stunning; he'd be a highlight on stage! No way, I'm going to confront Teacher Xu!"

Li Ning grabbed him: "Come on! I'll go with you! Why can't our boss go first!"

Seeing that they were taking it seriously, Liu Yu couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter.

"Hahaha... Just kidding!"

The three of them were stunned.

"Not only did Teacher Xu not criticize me, but she also moved my program to the very last one, making me the grand finale."

Three seconds later.

"Fuck you!!!!!"

Du Peng's roar almost lifted the roof off.

He jumped up, grabbed Liu Yu's shoulders, and shook him wildly: "The grand finale!! Boss, say it again! The grand finale!! The last performance of the entire evening!!"

Li Ning exclaimed in shock, "The final act... isn't that the most important position?!"

Du Peng was so excited his face turned red: "I knew it! I knew my boss was no ordinary person! He has both good looks and talent! He's like Daniel Wu from Tsinghua and Peking University combined with Jacky Cheung!"

Liu Yu felt dizzy from being shaken so much: "Stop, stop, stop! I'm going to throw up if you shake me any more!"

Du Peng let go, but his excitement hadn't diminished at all, and he paced back and forth in the dormitory.

"The grand finale! This is incredible! Boss, you're going to be famous! Absolutely famous! No, I have to spread this news right now! Let everyone know that our 216 dorm leader is the grand finale guest at the welcome party!"

He was about to take out his phone to send a message in the group chat when he said that.

Liu Yu quickly stopped him: "No! Teacher Xu said the program list hasn't been officially announced yet, so it's a secret for now."

"Keep it a secret! How can such explosive news be kept a secret!" Du Peng was so anxious that he scratched his head, but seeing Liu Yu's firm attitude, he had no choice but to give up.

Just then, Liu Yu's phone rang again.

[Tsinghua and Peking University beauty queen with 36D: Hey, what are you doing? Are you done rehearsing yet? [peeking.jpg]]

[Foot massage therapist #36: Just got back to the dorm. Rehearsal's over.]

[Tsinghua and Peking University's 36D Campus Belle: How did it go? Did it go smoothly? Did you get scolded by Teacher Xu? I heard Teacher Xu is very strict; she criticized many programs harshly.]

[Foot massage therapist #36: It's alright. Ms. Xu only said a couple of things.]

[Tsinghua and Peking University campus belle with 36D bust: Just wanted to say a few words! So... did I pass or not? [Worried.jpg]]

[Foot massage therapist #36: I'd say it's passed.]

[Tsinghua and Peking University beauty queen with 36D bust: I guess so! If it's over, it's over; if it's not over, it's not over. What does "I guess so" mean?]

[Foot massage therapist #36: Teacher Xu said...the show is alright, and told me to prepare well.]

[Tsinghua and Peking University beauty queen with 36D: That's good! My eldest son is the best! I'll reward you tonight!]

A reward! Liu Yu's heart skipped a beat.

[Foot Massage Therapist #36: What reward?!]

[Tsinghua and Peking University campus belle with a 36D bust: It's a secret! You'll find out tonight! See you downstairs at the dorm at 8 PM!]

[Foot massage therapist #36: Okay, I'll be waiting for you.]

Liu Yu spent the rest of the afternoon practicing guitar in his dorm room.

Time flew by, and the sky outside the window gradually darkened.

Around eight o'clock, Liu Yu put down his guitar, changed into a clean T-shirt, and ran his fingers through his hair in front of the mirror.

"Hey boss, going on a date?"

"Um."

"Dress smartly! Make 216 look good!"

"I'm gone."

The September nights were already a bit chilly.

A breeze carries the faint, sweet fragrance of osmanthus blossoms from the campus.

When Liu Yu arrived at the dormitory building, it was exactly eight o'clock.

He stood under the streetlight, and a few minutes later, that familiar figure appeared.

Su Wanqing was dressed very simply.

He wore a white hooded sweatshirt, light blue skinny jeans, and white sneakers.

Her hair was tied in a high ponytail, and she had no makeup on, but her skin was so white it glowed under the light, and her features were as delicate as a porcelain doll.

She was carrying a rather large paper shopping bag. When she saw Liu Yu, her eyes immediately curved into crescents, and she quickly walked over.

"I've been waiting for so long!"

"Just arrived. Where's the reward?"

Su Wanqing handed the shopping bag to him, raising her chin: "Here, this is a reward from this princess."