The bell rang for the end of class. Although Xu Man said everyone could move around freely, all the students chose to stay and watch the drama unfold. Unlike Xu Man, who was slow to receive gossip, they all knew that just two days ago Mu Yuwei had rejected Bai Shinan’s confession. Their relationship was extremely delicate right now.
Mu Yuwei clenched her fists. She suddenly remembered her earlier ridiculous thoughts—was it the water that couldn’t leave the fish, or the fish that couldn’t leave the water?
If she really wanted to stick to her decision, then what she should do now was walk up to the podium by herself and take responsibility, instead of letting Bai Shinan be punished in her place.
On the podium, Bai Shinan walked over to Xu Man in his white school uniform and black pants. At 1.8 meters tall, he was a full head taller than her. His composed expression didn’t look like a high school senior at all—he looked like someone acting in a campus idol drama.
“Teacher, you really set me up this time,” Bai Shinan muttered quietly.
“You brat, I’m giving you a chance to play the hero saving the beauty and you don’t appreciate it.” Xu Man rolled her eyes at him, assuming he was pretending to complain even though he had gained an advantage.
Well, she couldn’t be blamed. The former him would indeed have thanked her for it.
“Fine, just this once, okay? Next time please don’t treat me like a sheep waiting to be sheared,” Bai Shinan reminded her. If it happened again, he’d refuse outright.
“I know, I know. Thank you in advance. What song are you singing this time?” Xu Man asked. She often trained them to improve English pronunciation through English songs.
“Let’s go with ‘What Are Words’.” Bai Shinan pointed casually at one with a ready-made accompaniment, and he had practiced it before.
Xu Man gave him a meaningful look. Little brat, still claiming he wasn’t prepared? This song’s story was touching enough to make even an older single woman like her emotional.
Bai Shinan couldn’t understand Xu Man’s look. Honestly, who learns the background story of every song they sing? If it sounds nice, that’s enough.
The piano intro began, soft and sorrowful. Just listening to it made people’s hearts tighten. It caught Mu Yuwei completely off guard. Even if she didn’t want to admit it, at this moment Bai Shinan was the savior of her story.
anywhere you are, I am near anywhere you go, I’ll be there anytime you whisper my name, you’ll see
……
His slightly hoarse voice blended with the piano. It wasn’t that Bai Shinan’s voice was lacking—it was because he was singing with emotion. He completely captured the affection and regret that the song was meant to convey. New chapters come out on novelping dot com first.
Those who had been ready to laugh at him instantly quieted down once he started singing. They listened silently, as if pulled into the song.
If even the others were like this, then Mu Yuwei was even more overwhelmed. She knew this song was meant for her—
Whether she was there or not, Bai Shinan would always wait for her where they first met. He would wait for her where she needed him. He would wait where she could see him…
Yes, that was exactly what Bai Shinan was like. How could such a good boy be someone she hurt with her own stubbornness? Just because she was sure he wouldn’t leave?
……
i’m forever keeping my angel close
As Bai Shinan finished the last line with a choked tone, Mu Yuwei’s heart shattered. How badly must she have hurt him for him to sing with such heartbreaking sorrow?
Mu Yuwei wiped her tears with the back of her hand and looked at the boy on stage through blurred vision. Luckily… luckily everything was still reversible. She hadn’t done anything truly unforgivable.
Once she became Bai Shinan’s girlfriend, she would make him the happiest boyfriend in the world.
On the podium, Xu Man still looked stunned. Was this brat secretly attending music academy? Compared to last time, he sounded like a completely different person. This level—professional singers were at best on par with him.
“Have you considered becoming a singer?” Xu Man asked. She had a friend in the music industry; if Bai Shinan was interested, she could introduce him.
“Teacher, your way of complimenting people is really unique. Truly worthy of someone educated,” Bai Shinan gave her a thumbs up.
“I’m not joking. I’m serious.” Xu Man slapped his hand away.
“Ah? No, no, I know exactly how good I am.” Bai Shinan waved his hand. His voice was indeed decent, but most of his technique came from what he learned later in life. New chapters come out on novelping(.)com first.
And honestly, he had Mu Yuwei to thank for that. Mu Yuwei had always been obsessed with the idol singer Long Haotian, and he foolishly believed that if he improved his singing enough, she would look at him differently. So he had gone to study vocal music.
But in the end, all he got was Mu Yuwei calling him “Dongshi Imitating Beauty.” Because of that, he subconsciously believed he sang “very average,” at best just “a little bit” better than normal people.
Seeing his refusal, Xu Man didn’t push. With Bai Shinan’s grades, he wasn’t at a stage where he needed to take an alternative path anyway.
“You brat, get off the stage.” Xu Man scolded lightly. If she let him sing another song, none of the girls would be able to focus anymore. He was practically a walking disaster.
“Okay~” Bai Shinan trotted down happily. He had been pushed onto the stage unwillingly; getting off was a relief.
When he returned to his seat, someone was already waiting for him.
“Shinan, I…” Mu Yuwei didn’t want to play some ‘water and fish’ game with Bai Shinan anymore. She just wanted to comfort this boy who made her heart ache.
“You don’t need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank Teacher Xu Man. I only helped because of her. This has nothing to do with you.” Bai Shinan cut her off immediately. Her gratitude meant nothing to him.
“Shinan, I know you’re angry with me…” Mu Yuwei wasn’t surprised by his tone. He was angry with her yet couldn’t let go of her. But the more he was like this, the more it hurt her heart.
“I’m not angry,” Bai Shinan said calmly.
“Alright, you’re not angry. You also don’t like me anymore. To you, I’m just an insignificant stranger now. Is that acceptable?” Mu Yuwei coaxed him patiently. She knew that whatever she said had to follow his lead for now.
Bai Shinan: ???
Since his rebirth, this was the first time he was completely speechless. She already said everything—what the hell was he supposed to say now?