Li Ran’s anger surged, boiling up uncontrollably.
Was there something wrong with Bai Weiwei’s head?
This was outside the plotline. Even if she wanted to add scenes, this was not how you did it. Couldn’t she leave him even a bit of private space?
“I already said it, you got the wrong person that day. That person wasn’t…”
His voice abruptly stopped.
Damn it. He had been so annoyed by Bai Weiwei that his mind went blank. Now it was basically a confession without being asked. He had completely exposed himself…
Li Ran hurriedly tried to fix it, “Well, Professor Bai, right? Even though I would like to, but…”
“I knew it! The master who played the xiao was you!” On the other end of the phone, her sweet voice was filled with excitement.
Who played the xiao? Who played the xiao?
You are the one playing it every day!
What the hell is wrong with you!
On the other side, Bai Weiwei quietly clenched her fist.
Before this, she had actually been worried that the xiao master might be someone else who just happened to look exactly like Li Ran.
Now, it was confirmed. It was Li Ran.
He had hidden it really well.
“So, for the freshman welcome party, are you going on stage to play the xiao?”
Li Ran fell silent.
However, thinking about it, in a few days when the plotline of the welcome party unfolded, he did indeed need to go on stage and play a violin piece.
Then he would be humiliated by Lin Ming.
Last time, Li Ran did not have the qualification to go on stage. His approach had been to go directly to the venue, randomly pick a performer, knock them unconscious, and drag them away, then take their place on stage.
Now, with the performance slot given by Bai Weiwei, there was no need to go through all that trouble.
“Is Mu Bingxuan also participating in a performance?”
Mu Bingxuan?
Right, Bai Weiwei suddenly remembered that Li Ran was Mu Bingxuan’s devoted follower.
As expected, she found Mu Bingxuan’s name on the performer list.
“Mu Bingxuan is indeed participating. Her program is a violin and piano duet.”
Bai Weiwei paused for a moment, then added, “However, Mu Bingxuan already has a partner.”
Li Ran asked, “Is her partner named Lin Ming?”
Bai Weiwei replied, “Uh, yes.”
It was said that Li Ran paid close attention to everything about Mu Bingxuan. The list had only been released for less than an hour, yet Li Ran already knew.
For a moment, Bai Weiwei even felt a bit envious of Mu Bingxuan.
Sigh, what a fortunate woman.
The plotline matched perfectly. Li Ran nodded.
“Since Bingxuan is also participating, then fine, sign me up as well.”
Bai Weiwei asked, “Then should I register you for a xiao performance?”
“Xiao? That will not do.”
Li Ran said, “What I am best at is the violin. Register me for a violin performance.”
The violin was his strongest skill?
Bai Weiwei’s eyes lit up.
She had not expected that Li Ran’s best skill was not the xiao, but the violin.
His xiao playing was already at a master level, so what level would his violin be at?
After hanging up the phone, Li Ran continued sipping his Lafite.
Why play the violin?
Simple. The author wrote it that way.
One thing he needed to be careful about was that when he played the violin later, he must not overshadow the protagonist. Using one tenth of his ability would be enough.
That would make it easier for Lin Ming to humiliate him afterward.
For Li Ran, who possessed god level musical skills and god level acting skills, this was not a problem at all.
After reviewing the upcoming plotline in his mind and confirming that nothing was missing, Li Ran returned to his leisurely life.
Meanwhile, at Magic Capital University, Bai Weiwei submitted the final performance list for the freshman welcome party.
As for Li Ran being on the list, the reviewing teachers were somewhat surprised, but no one raised any objections.
After all, the Li Family was the benefactor of Magic Capital University. It was just letting Li Ran perform one program at the welcome party. What was the big deal?
As the program list for the welcome party was announced, it caused quite a stir among the students.
“Damn, Mu goddess is on the list! And it is a violin and piano duet of ‘Castle in the Sky’!”
“Really? Then we have to grab good seats early!”
“I will bring my camera. I have to take some close up photos of the goddess!”
“Who is this Lin Ming? How can he perform a duet with Mu goddess?”
“No idea. Seems like a freshman from this year?”
“I have heard of Lin Ming. He is the freshman who beat up Li Ran’s bodyguards last time.”
“I heard he performed exceptionally well during military training. He did 200 push ups in a row without even catching his breath. Even the instructor was impressed!”
“That is true. In this year’s training, Lin Ming stood out the most and was named the number one model trainee!”
At this moment, a boy suddenly shouted in shock, almost jumping up.
“Damn! Damn!”
“Zhang San, did you get electrocuted?”
“Having a seizure?” his companions looked at him in confusion.
Zhang San pointed at the program list with trembling fingers, “He… he is also on the list!”
“Who?”
Everyone followed his finger and looked at the list.
Instantly, a chorus of shocked exclamations erupted.
The name “Li Ran” stood out strikingly on the program list.
“Li Ran? That playboy from the Li Family?!”
“Damn, is there a mistake on the list?”
“Why is Li Ran participating in a performance?”
“This is ridiculous. My saxophone did not even get approved, yet Li Ran got in?” A talented music student shouted indignantly, feeling it was unfair.
“Inside job. This is definitely an inside job!”
In many people’s eyes, Li Ran was just an ignorant rich playboy.
Aside from money, he had nothing worth mentioning.
And someone like him was actually on the program list?
For a moment, many people sighed, this is the power of capital.
Although many looked down on Li Ran, they could not deny it.
At the moment they saw the list, they felt jealous.
Of course, there were exceptions.
Overestimating yourself.
He had been worrying about not having a chance to regain his dignity. He did not expect Li Ran to also be on the performance list.
Perfect. He had walked right into his trap.
At the welcome party, he would make Li Ran understand just how big the gap between a useless playboy and himself truly was.
He would make Mu Bingxuan see clearly who was more outstanding, who was the one truly worthy of her.
Lin Ming turned around and walked toward the music room.
…
Music room.
Mu Bingxuan put down her violin and looked at Lin Ming with undisguised disgust.
“Lin Ming, what are you doing here?”
“Senior Mu, the performance list is out. Look, should we practice in advance so we do not make mistakes on stage?”
This opportunity to perform a duet with Mu Bingxuan was something Lin Ming had earned through his outstanding performance during military training.
A chance to be alone with the campus goddess.
How could he not seize it?
A bright, sunny smile appeared on Lin Ming’s face.
As long as Mu Bingxuan gave him a chance to interact, he would show her just how outstanding he was.
He, Lin Ming, was definitely not comparable to someone like Li Ran, who relied only on his background.
Mu Bingxuan looked at him coldly, “I have already made myself clear. Before going on stage, we will practice separately and not disturb each other. When we perform, we will just coordinate then.”
If it were not for the teacher’s requirement, she would never have agreed to perform with Lin Ming.
Looking at Lin Ming’s fake smile, her disgust deepened.
If only Li Ran were the one performing with her…
Lin Ming looked troubled, “But coordination requires time to build. I think…”
Mu Bingxuan cut him off directly, “If Lin Ming feels it is difficult and cannot do it, then of course I will not force you. I will speak to the teacher and apply to change partners.”
Yes, she would go to the school and request to change her partner to Li Ran.
Lin Ming was stunned.
He had thought he could use practice as an excuse to get closer to Mu Bingxuan, to open her heart little by little.
But he failed again.
Mu Bingxuan did not leave him any opening at all.
Lin Ming forced an awkward smile, “No, no need to talk to the teacher. I think I can do it.”
Mu Bingxuan looked at him suspiciously, “You really can?”
How annoying. This Lin Ming was like a piece of sticky plaster, impossible to shake off.
Lin Ming quickly said, “I guarantee it will be fine.”
It did not matter that Mu Bingxuan looked down on him.
At the welcome party, he would amaze everyone and stun the entire audience.
At that time, Mu Bingxuan would definitely see him in a new light.
Thinking this, Lin Ming felt his motivation surge again.
“Alright then. You can practice slowly. I will head back first.”
Seeing how shameless Lin Ming was, Mu Bingxuan could only sigh helplessly.
There was nothing she could do against someone like him.
She packed up her violin and left.
Time passed.
In the blink of an eye, the day of the freshman welcome party arrived.