My skill tree increases every day.

"I didn't expect you to be so capable."

"It's alright, there are even more amazing ones out there."

"Really."

"How about it, want to give it a try?"

"Then come on over, I'm ready."

"..."

Su Wanqing hadn't expected that Lin Yu was actually quite capable.

It was much more impressive than she had imagined.

Su Wanqing initially thought Lin Yu was just joking, and that after she finished singing, he would just say a few random things. She would simply agree with him and that would be it.

But Su Wanqing never expected that Lin Yu really had such a skill.

After a brief warm-up, Su Wanqing sang a song that she was quite good at.

This is one of the songs Su Wanqing prepared for the preliminary round.

She was still quite confident.

Su Wanqing originally wanted to show off a little in front of Lin Yu, but unexpectedly, Lin Yu found out a lot of faults.

"...Well, that's about it. If you pay close attention to what I said and practice more, you'll definitely improve."

After commenting on Su Wanqing's performance, Lin Yu briefly listed a few areas that could be easily improved in a short period of time.

That felt great. We're both teaching students, but for some reason, teaching Su Wanqing was much more comfortable than teaching Liu Yiyuan.

Perhaps it's because teachers can't teach their own children.

Having witnessed Lin Yu's level of professionalism, Su Wanqing began to look at him with new respect.

How much more is there about Lin Yu that I don't know? Su Wanqing wondered.

"I didn't expect you to actually have this skill. I thought you were just bragging."

I love telling the truth.

"Shall we do it again?"

"Come on, I'm watching."

Su Wanqing relaxed a little, took a few deep breaths, and sang it again. This time, she paid special attention to the parts Lin Yu had mentioned.

After singing the last line, Su Wanqing stopped and looked at Lin Yu with some anticipation.

I haven't felt this way in a long time. When was the last time I felt this way? I think it was back in elementary school, right?

Su Wanqing thought to herself.

This feeling of anticipating the teacher's praise.

Under Su Wanqing's expectant gaze, Lin Yu remained silent for a couple of seconds.

To Su Wanqing, that expressionless face seemed to indicate that he was deep in thought.

How can I put it more tactfully?

Lin Yu remained silent for a long time, which made Su Wanqing suddenly a little nervous.

Was there something I did wrong this time? Did I sing even worse than before?

I was definitely paying attention.

"Not bad. Much better than before." After a few seconds of hesitation, under Su Wanqing's increasingly tense gaze, Lin Yu finally spoke.

"call--"

Su Wanqing breathed a long sigh of relief.

"but……"

No matter what you say, adding "however" after it will make people feel nervous.

Lin Yu changed the subject, and Su Wanqing became nervous again.

"...Overall it's pretty good, but there's still a lot of room for improvement."

What bad habits does Lin Yu have! Why does he even breathe so heavily when he talks!

Su Wanqing took a deep breath, then another, and then yet another.

"Can't you just say it all at once?"

"I'm done talking."

Lin Yu spread his hands.

"Alright, considering you gave me a lot of useful advice."

"It's nothing, no need to thank me."

Having finished one thing, Su Wanqing relaxed a little, sat down on a stool, and began to rest with her eyes half-closed.

Lin Yu looked at Su Wanqing, who was leaning back in her chair pretending to be asleep. Her white dress reached her ankles, revealing a pair of shiny leather shoes, making her look youthful and beautiful.

Looking at Su Wanqing, Lin Yu suddenly thought of something.

There was something that had been weighing on Lin Yu's mind for a long time. He had wanted to tell her when he asked her for favors last time, but he was worried about the people around them and whether it might affect Su Wanqing, so he hadn't said it.

This time it's just the two of them, so there won't be any negative impact.

This is such a good opportunity, I must make things clear to her!

"Su Wanqing, there's something I've always wanted to tell you."

"Huh? Why are you suddenly like this?"

Lin Yu's tone suddenly became serious, which made Su Wanqing very uncomfortable.

"If I don't say it, I might keep thinking about it."

Lin Yu stood up and slowly walked towards Su Wanqing.

He's getting closer... what is he trying to say? Could it be...?

Su Wanqing suddenly felt hot, as if her head was on fire.

For no apparent reason, a familiar heartbeat echoed in Su Wanqing's mind.

It sounds just like what I heard at the pub that day.

"What...are you trying to say?"

Lin Yu looked at her with a serious expression.

"Su Wanqing,"

"I've wanted to ask you this for a long time."

"If you're a judge, why are you allowed to participate in the competition? Isn't there some kind of shady dealing involved?"

Huh? That's it?

Is this all you're going to say, putting on this face?

"What are you doing? Ouch!"

Lin Yu couldn't dodge this time, and his calf took a solid hit.

Su Wanqing was sitting in the chair and didn't need to adjust her center of gravity at all, so this time when she lifted her foot, there was no forward sway.

Of course, it could also be due to her improved footwork.

That kick was both fast and accurate.

Lin Yu felt a sharp pain in his shinbone and couldn't help but bend over and rub his calf.

"We wouldn't pull any stunts!"

Su Wanqing spoke angrily, her tone full of resentment towards Lin Yu.

"Besides, we're just helping out during the preliminary rounds; the judges for the main competition definitely won't be chosen from among the applicants."

As she spoke, she glared at Lin Yu again.

She seemed somewhat angry about Lin Yu's distrust.

"That's the key point. You could have easily rigged the preliminary selection! Quietly weed out the high-level candidates and only kept those who were inferior to you."

"you!"

Su Wanqing angrily raised her foot again.

Because Lin Yu was still squatting, the delicate leather shoes brushed past Lin Yu's face, and the skirt hem lifted up, revealing half of her fair calves.

Su Wanqing still retained some rationality and did not kick Lin Yu in the face, but merely swayed in front of him.

Although she really wanted to shove her foot into Lin Yu's nonsensical mouth.

"Stop talking nonsense! I'm going to get angry if you keep doing this!"

Su Wanqing was genuinely angry.

Anyone would feel resentful if a friend doubted them so casually.

In all honesty, Su Wanqing never had any intention of doing anything underhanded during the audition.

Except for the time Lin Yu came to see her...

But that time we didn't violate the rules of the preliminary selection!

"Okay, okay, it was just a joke!"

"Don't be angry! I'll train you again next time, as an apology."

Lin Yu also felt a little regretful.

It's always like this; they always do things on a whim.

See, you've said the wrong thing again.