Song of the Day

After carefully examining Wang Tingsi's drawing on the desk for a while, Chu Lian frowned and rolled it up. It wasn't that she disliked the drawing, but rather the message it seemed to convey, which made her furrow her brows. It seemed Wang Tingsi truly harbored secrets she wasn't aware of.

However, it didn't matter. As long as he didn't provoke her again, it was fine. After all, she was destined to become the master of a crystal palace. Men were unnecessary distractions, so they should all keep their distance. Otherwise, she would make them experience all kinds of blows, both physical and emotional.

Ayase, lounging on her sofa and swirling a glass of red wine, couldn't help but facepalm. Here she was, indulging in another bout of chūnibyō. But this behavior indicated that she had grown accustomed to her new identity, so Ayase decided to ignore it.

Her lips curved into a seductive smile that could topple nations. She gently swirled the wine glass, then raised it to her lips, taking a delicate sip before drinking it all in one go. The taste of virgin blood mixed with red wine was unexpectedly good.

Looking at the two rolled-up drawings in her backpack, Chu Lian felt a sigh rising. What a mess. Forget it, no point in dwelling on these things. There was just one more class before the activity period.

By then, the classmates who were chosen for the performance would definitely go to the designated activity room to practice, and they would find out if Bai Tiange was suitable for the lead singer position.

The third period was math, a subject she could never muster interest in. Chu Lian zoned out through the entire class, thinking, "Want me to learn science? No way! As for exams, I'll deal with them when they come..."

As soon as the bell rang, she saw most of the students packing up and heading downstairs in groups. She knew they were going to their class's exclusive activity room to watch the band's practice. Not wanting to lag behind, she quickly ensured she hadn't forgotten anything, slung her backpack over her shoulder, and followed them out.

Just outside the classroom, she saw Li Xiuer standing there with her guitar, and beside her was Liuli Nana with her own guitar.

Li Xiuer stepped forward and grabbed her hand. After a moment's hesitation, Liuli Nana took her other hand. Both girls smiled at her, leaving her somewhat puzzled.

"Well, I knew you didn't bring your guitar, so I went to the club to get mine. It wouldn't be good if you didn't have one for practice. As for Nana, she wants to join us too," Li Xiuer said, playfully winking at her. It seemed she didn't mind Liuli Nana joining them; they must have already become quite familiar with each other.

Chu Lian glanced at Liuli Nana, who had an adorable smile and a hint of expectation in her eyes, indicating her desire to integrate into her circle. Whatever her reasons were, they didn't matter for now. Since she wanted to get closer, Chu Lian decided to give it a chance and see how it went.

With that thought, she gently squeezed Liuli Nana's hand, showing a sweet smile. "Thank you for lending me your guitar this morning, Nana. I hope we can become good friends."

Liuli Nana returned the smile and softly replied, "This is the second time Chu Lian has thanked Nana. I'm so happy."

Li Xiuer chimed in, "Although Nana is Japanese, she has been exposed to Chinese education since she was young. The Japanese part was only taught by her mother, so in a way, she's half Chinese."

"Yes, yes, yes. Not only Nana's parents but Nana herself loves Chinese culture. The vast classical culture, the fascinating ghost stories, the grand historical records—these are all things Nana could study for a hundred years and never fully learn," Liuli Nana said with a face full of longing, clearly showing her genuine love for Chinese culture.

"Hey, don't forget, we need to go to the activity room. Don't just chat," Chu Lian reminded them, gently squeezing the two girls' hands.

"Oh, I almost forgot. Nana, let's chat while we walk. We don't want to be late," Li Xiuer exclaimed, covering her lips with her hand.

"Okay, let me lead the way..." Chu Lian, already knowing where their class's activity room was, volunteered to lead. Holding Li Xiuer and Liuli Nana's hands, she walked ahead.

They had already spent quite a bit of time, and the others had mostly gone ahead. The three of them, trailing behind, couldn't see the people in front and had to find their way on their own. However, with the three lolis chatting together, made the relatively short walk less dull, even if their chatter didn't rival that of three aunties.

Clear, bell-like laughter occasionally rang out from one of the three, sometimes all three laughed together. The scene of the three cute, lively lolis walking and laughing together was heartwarming to anyone who saw it. After all, who doesn't like adorable things? Especially cute lolis.

The short journey passed quickly with their laughter, and in no time, they arrived at the activity room. Opening the door, they found that everyone was already prepared. The non-band members were sitting around, with Cai Ya and Bai Tiange standing in the center, Lux Lyle with her bass behind them, Zhang Feng at the drum set, and Wang Tingsi at the synthesizer. The seven-person band was only missing Chu Lian and Liuli Nana.

To be honest, Chu Lian was quite surprised to learn that Lux Lyle played the bass. She had imagined this royal princess-like foreign girl playing the piano or violin, not the bass. But then, who says a princess can't like the bass? Perhaps she played other instruments too.

Of course, she knew Wang Tingsi played the synthesizer and was aware of his high skill level, so it wasn't surprising. But Zhang Feng, who seemed introverted and quiet with good writing skills, actually played the drums, a highly expressive and passionate instrument. It just goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover.

After entering, Li Xiuer naturally took the guitar she was carrying and handed it to Chu Lian, giving her an encouraging gesture. Then she smiled, lightly ran to the side, and stood there quietly waiting for their performance.

Chu Lian and Liuli Nana walked to an empty space not far away, put down their guitar cases, opened them, took out the guitars, and strapped them on. They then each stood not far from Cai Ya and Bai Tiange.

Sheet music wasn't a problem for them. Although not everyone had a strong memory, remembering the relatively simple sheet music didn't take too long. However, to prevent mistakes, everyone except Chu Lian had a sheet of music and lyrics in front of them.

Standing with others to perform for the first time made Chu Lian a bit nervous. But when she saw Bai Tiange trembling slightly, she took a deep breath. Not for any specific reason, but just to prove that she and Ayase's choice wasn't wrong, she was determined to make this first band collaboration a success.

After a moment of silence, without anyone leading, Chu Lian's fingers suddenly plucked the guitar strings softly, producing a low guitar sound. Her strumming acted like a fuse, and soon everyone started playing. The prelude was completed with some chaotic coordination, and as they reached the part where the lyrics began, everyone held their breath, eager to hear if Bai Tiange could truly prove himself.

This was a chance to prove himself, not to be missed...

"Because I dreamed of you leaving, I woke up from my crying..." The deep, slightly husky voice resonated, astonishing everyone listening. His voice was incredibly suitable for this song. After singing this line, there was no longer any doubt about his qualification to be the lead singer for this song.

"I knew it, he could do it..." Chu Lian's lips curved into a gentle smile. Trust, indeed, was a wonderful feeling.

"As the night wind blows past the window, can you feel my love..." The performance continued, though rough and the band's coordination somewhat messy, it was already enough to satisfy everyone...