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Chapter 166 - 147: 【Unrequited Love】

Chapter 166: Chapter 147: 【Unrequited Love】

At eight o’clock, the auditorium that could accommodate eight thousand people was almost full. The main lights of the auditorium turned off one by one, gradually dimming from bright to dark until it was completely engulfed in darkness.

Suddenly, the scene quieted the originally noisy auditorium. Everyone, including Ye Fan, knew the evening was about to begin, and they all turned their attention to the stage illuminated by the spotlight.

Shortly after, under the gaze of the audience, the stage lights brightened, and four hosts slowly walked onto the stage.

"Tonight, Su Liuli looks so beautiful, just like a fairy descending to earth."

In front of Ye Fan, a male student’s gaze seemed to have a tracker installed, always moving with Su Liuli’s steps, and he was muttering to himself.

Simultaneously, other male students from the business management major saw Su Liuli appear and all were starry-eyed, their admiration and adoration unhidden in their gaze, while the female students revealed expressions of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

Not only them, but even Ye Fan, who had once spent day and night with Su Liuli, couldn’t help but be dazzled.

Tonight, Su Liuli wore a trailing white evening gown, her flowing long hair elegantly done up, the tight-fitted gown accentuating her curvaceous figure to perfection. Although she wasn’t revealing skin like the host beside her, she attracted the gaze of most of the male students present.

Under the spotlight, she stood on stage with her head held high and chest out, not donning a smile like the other three hosts, but instead, she unusually displayed a serene expression.

At this moment, she seemed like a fairy untainted by worldly matters, radiating a sanctified aura all around.

Hmm?

Despite being hundreds of meters away, Ye Fan still clearly noticed Su Liuli’s unusual expression and subtly felt that sanctified aura emanating from her.

This faint, familiar aura gave Ye Fan a sense of déjà vu.

Years ago, when the Buddhist Supreme Bodhi Wuyin visited Chu Xuanji, Ye Fan had the fortune to meet Bodhi Wuyin.

At that time, Bodhi Wuyin appeared like a legendary female bodhisattva, noble and sanctified, leaving a deep impression on Ye Fan!

Could it be... could it be that the one who gave Su Liuli the "Amitabha Sutra" back then was really the Buddhist Supreme Bodhi Wuyin?

Noticing the aura emanating from Su Liuli at this moment, resembling that of the Buddhist Supreme Bodhi Wuyin, Ye Fan couldn’t help but silently question himself.

"Respected leaders, guests, teachers, and students, good evening to all!"

As Ye Fan pondered, the man in the black tuxedo, with a radiant smile, slowly delivered the opening speech, his voice full of magnetic charm.

"Clap clap..."

As soon as the male host finished speaking, a thunderous applause erupted in the venue.

"Without the winds of autumn, the geese fly high; without the snow of winter, the warmth is still mixed with cold; as time swiftly passes, the stars shift; in this golden autumn season, we welcome the annual freshman welcoming party at Dong Hai University!"

"Today, from all corners, we gather here at Dong University, united in our theme to ’embrace virtue, pursue learning, and relentlessly strive for self-improvement.’ Tonight, let us cheer together and wish for a brighter tomorrow for Dong University!"

"Next, please welcome Principal Zhou to declare the start of the party."

The applause subsided, including Su Liuli among the three hosts who spoke in turn, where Su Liuli managed a smile when she spoke, though it seemed a bit forced.

At the same time, her gaze unconsciously swept across the auditorium, seemingly searching through the vast crowd for that familiar figure.

"Next, I declare, the welcome party officially begins!"

Seconds later, the lights shone on the person sitting in the front row center of the stage, whom the host mentioned as Principal Zhou. He stood up, picked up the wireless microphone that had been prepared earlier, turned around, looked around, and began to speak with confidence.

"Whoosh!"

As Principal Zhou’s voice faded, the stage lights changed dramatically, with streams of light-made flames cascading down like a waterfall from above the stage, brilliantly exquisite.

"Awoo..."

The spectacular light show and novel opening instantly ignited the students’ passion, causing them to cheer involuntarily, some even stood up, waving their arms and shouting excitedly.

When the last laser flame vanished, the auditorium fell silent again, and cheerful music started, signaling the official start of the welcome party as sixteen girls in red dance dresses appeared from both sides of the stage.

"Sister Liuli, did you see big brother?"

Meanwhile, as Su Liuli and the other four hosts returned backstage, Situ Ruoshui approached her immediately and quietly asked Su Liuli.

Tonight, she was dressed in a white anime outfit, a cosplay look, with her spectacular Holy Maiden Summit prominently displayed, her legs revealed under a short skirt, paired with a pair of white boots—she looked like the female protagonist from a game, sexy yet adorable.

"With so many people, how could I see him?"

Su Liuli replied with a smile and playfully poked Situ Ruoshui’s head, looking much more composed than she had that afternoon.

"Sister Liuli, I’m so nervous!" Mentioning Ye Fan made Situ Ruoshui’s little heart race uncontrollably.

Su Liuli couldn’t help but laugh, "It’s just that guy coming to watch your performance, what’s there to be nervous about."

"I..."

Situ Ruoshui subconsciously wanted to say something, but swallowed her words, her pretty little face flushing red.

"Okay, take a deep breath and calm your nerves, I’m going to make the announcement."

Seeing Situ Ruoshui’s bashful demeanor, Su Liuli understood that her feelings for Ye Fan were no shallow matter; she sighed internally but didn’t show her true feelings on her face.

With Su Liuli’s announcement done, the second act of the evening commenced, a comedy sketch performed by four that continued to draw laughter from the audience.

After the sketch, a handsome boy sang a Cantonese song "Red Sun," igniting the lively atmosphere of the evening further.

At nine o’clock, when the eight art department girls concluded their fashion show performance, the atmosphere of the evening reached its climax, filling the large auditorium with applause and cheers.

Just as the audience’s excitement peaked, the male host in a black evening suit walked onto the stage with a smile.

This time, instead of proceeding directly to the next act, he smilingly asked, "This year, a national champion has come to Dong University. Does anyone know who she is?"

"Situ Ruoshui!"

As soon as the male host’s voice faded, the originally quiet auditorium exploded like a hot pot, with shouts erupting from all corners as some of Situ Ruoshui’s admirers even stood up, screaming their lungs out.

With deafening cheers ringing in his ears, Ye Fan couldn’t help but sigh internally at how incredibly popular Situ Ruoshui was at Dong University, almost beyond belief.

Meanwhile, sitting on the western side of the third row, Zhang Jianren and four of Lu Wen’s cronies quietly picked up the fragrant blue roses, stealthily approaching the stage amid the roaring cheers.

Seeing this, Lu Wen smirked proudly and began to rise slowly from his seat, preparing to take the stage.

"Congratulations, you got it right!"

Onstage, the male host interacted with a smile before suddenly raising his voice, "Now, please welcome with your applause and cheers, the national ’League of Legends’ championship team captain, Situ Ruoshui, to perform the theme song from ’League of Legends’ titled ’Numb’!"

"Ah——"

"Clap clap!"

"Goddess Ruoshui!"

"Goddess of Otaku!"

In an instant, the atmosphere at the evening party boiled over. The boys who admired Situ Ruoshui stood up from their seats like they were on steroids, waving their arms excitedly and clapping and shouting loudly.

They were welcoming their goddess’s entry in such a manner!

Amidst the overwhelming applause and cheers, Situ Ruoshui, dressed in a cosplay outfit, appeared from one side of the stage and walked slowly toward the center.

Seeing Situ Ruoshui appear, whether it was her admirers or other audience members, everyone paused their clapping and shouting, giving the stage over to Situ Ruoshui.

For a moment, Situ Ruoshui became the sole focus of the entire venue, with everyone’s eyes fixed on her.

Facing all those gazes, Situ Ruoshui was painfully aware that Ye Fan was watching her, feeling her heart race to a terrifying point as if it was about to leap out of her throat, her cheeks flushed with nervousness.

"Huff... huff... huff..."

Feeling nervous, she followed the method Sister Liuli had taught her and took three deep breaths.

"Can I... Can I say something before I sing?"

After taking deep breaths, Situ Ruoshui felt a bit less nervous; however, instead of cueing the music to start, she timidly asked.

"Pfft——"

As her words rang in everyone’s ears, the entire audience, looking at Situ Ruoshui’s slightly scared and adorable demeanor, burst out laughing.

Even the school leaders and sponsors sitting on the main stage couldn’t help but suppress their chuckles.

Seeing this, Situ Ruoshui seemed to feel a bit silly herself, blushing with embarrassment and then attempted to locate Ye Fan in the crowd just as Sister Liuli had done, only to see a sea of faces.

Having no other choice, Situ Ruoshui withdrew her gaze and summoned up her courage to say, "Before I sing, I especially want to thank someone for coming to watch my performance."

Rustle——

As soon as Situ Ruoshui spoke, the quiet auditorium buzzed with whispers.

Who is Situ Ruoshui thanking?

Almost everyone asked themselves internally.

Lu Wen hadn’t disappeared.

When he heard Situ Ruoshui’s words, his face was immediately overtaken by an emotion called excitement!

Excited, yes!

He knew very well that at Dong University, besides being close to Su Liuli, Situ Ruoshui was closest to him.

And Su Liuli was the host of tonight’s welcome party!

In such a circumstance, he subconsciously thought that Situ Ruoshui was referring to him!

"I also want to thank him for once guarding me like a War God."

As the auditorium quieted down again, Situ Ruoshui spoke once more, her mind flashed back to the day Ye Fan had descended like a War God and rescued her from Qiao Bazhi and his group. Her face was filled with gratitude, "Now, I dedicate the ’League of Legends’ theme song ’Numb’ to my big brother and also to every audience member present!"

Big Brother?

Guarded like a War God?

If Lu Wen initially subconsciously thought he was the person Situ Ruoshui wanted to thank, at this moment, he was certain it was him!

On one hand, every time Situ Ruoshui saw him, she called him Brother Lu, and on the other hand, he had driven away those suitors who chased after Situ Ruoshui again and again, just like a War God.

With this realization, Lu Wen was so excited he almost wished he could jump onto the stage and give Situ Ruoshui a couple of kisses.

And led by Zhang Jianren, the four cronies all looked at him with admiring eyes as if saying: Brother Wen is awesome!

Beyond that, the audience members who had looked at Lu Wen were now also directing their gaze his way, their eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred!

"Silly girl."

At the emergency exit, Ye Fan felt a warmth in his heart.

He was no longer alone. (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation ticket and monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)