Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!
Chapter 369 - 275. Heroine Not Afraid of Death_2

Chapter 369: 275. Heroine Not Afraid of Death_2

In fact, participating in activities was indeed the best opportunity for new students to expand their social circle and meet more like-minded peers of the same age.

After this competition, although Guan Yongyi’s life remained as usual, her reputation among classmates had already begun to change.

After truly interacting with her, rumors that she was aloof, cold-natured, privileged, and hard to approach gradually fell apart on their own.

In everyday life, whether it was online group chats or offline school activities, everyone naturally formed a close group.

So, when Tian Shiyao, who also came from the Cantonese Area, set up her computer with snacks on her table, ready to enjoy the concert online, she was absolutely shocked to find that her recent competition teammate had become a guest singer.

Her heart was like ten thousand mammoths running endlessly.

That has to be Guan Yongyi on stage, right?

Singing so beautifully, oh my god!

This unique voice, this iconic short hair, these bold brows and eyes, this explosively full emotion!

For a moment, the guest on stage was rivaling the idol, which she believed yet dared not to.

The camera zoomed out and then zoomed in.

Finally, she saw the girl’s expression clearly.

[Yao Yao, what’s going on? Explain.]

Another teammate immediately replied.

[There’s only half a song left, see for yourselves!]

[link.com]

...

The same reaction was also occurring amongst Guan Yongyi’s high school, and even junior high school classmates.

The song ended quickly, and she returned to her seat, then continued to dance joyfully with the idol until the concert finished.

"Did you have fun tonight?"

The crowd surged towards the exit, and Guan Yongyi walked shoulder to shoulder with Lu Jincheng, step by step.

"It feels... so strange."

Her voice was already a bit hoarse, but her eyes couldn’t hide her excitement.

"At that moment, I was incredibly happy, but now I feel a little bit of loss."

"Didn’t sing enough on stage?"

"Of course not!"

Guan Guan turned her head and gave him a white look, pursing her lips into a thin line.

Cheering and singing with tens of thousands of people, forgetting worries, and gathering joy was indeed a rare experience.

Not to mention the chance to cross mountains and seas, weave through crowds, keep the heart pounding, and rush towards each other with an idol, feeling the resonance with millions of people.

However, when the concert ended and the lights turned on, looking at the fallen confetti everywhere and the empty stage, the celebration of this faraway fantasy world away from reality was over, leaving only the cool emptiness with the lights gone.

Such a stark contrast made it hard for anyone to come to grips with.

"Give me back my phone. You recorded it all just now, right?"

The short-haired girl patted Lu Jincheng’s arm.

The tall man was the perfect cameraman.

"Mmm, don’t worry, it’s high-definition."

When Guan Yongyi shifted her focus back to herself, she found her phone filled with a whole screen of private messages.

"..."

"What’s wrong? Why that look?"

As they walked out of the venue towards the parking area, Mr. Lu immediately noticed something was off.

"The concert was live-streamed, and now screenshots and videos from just now have been posted in the class group."

"What am I supposed to do?"

Guan Yongyi looked despondent, opened the car door, sat in the passenger seat, and sighed deeply towards the sunroof.

"It’s fine, you sang so well, it doesn’t hurt to let everyone see."

What she didn’t expect was Lu Jincheng’s utterly nonchalant response, even his tone was casual.

"???"

Guan Guan sat upright, turned her head, and grabbed his collar, pulling it close to herself.

"Are you an idiot?"

"My classmates can recognize me, what if it’s turned into video clips?"

"What if she sees it when it’s posted online?"

"I was supposed to be on a business trip in Hang City, how could I appear at a concert in Yangcheng!"

"Have you thought it through at all?"

She rattled off, her voice could not be loud at this moment, but her entanglement and anxiety were still evident.

"..."

Lu Jincheng didn’t refute immediately but looked at her with a profound gaze.

From top to bottom.

From her eyes to her cheeks.

From her slender fingers to her rosy lips.

"Stop playing dead! Say something!"

Guan Yongyi looked down to avoid his burning gaze, unable to help but slap the man lightly.

Lu Jincheng remained silent.

He stretched out his arm, drew Guan Guan into his embrace, his chin resting against her delicate cheek, his earlobe just touching the changing temperature of her breath.

"Heroine fears not death so why worry

You won’t lose your courage and taste~"

He sang softly into Guan Yongyi’s ear.

"Haven’t you already figured it out?"

"Why ask me."

...

Tonight’s events made Mr. Lu understand a truth.

Rebirth was merely foreknowledge, not omnipotence.

No one could control everything from beginning to end, especially the most complex of emotions.

Unless the heroine was an inhuman, label-like vase, merely a ridiculous fantasy in urban novels.

The changes in the human heart spun like a top, ceaseless in its motion.

He realized he had underestimated the passion and determination hidden beneath Guan Yongyi’s mask.

Seeing a concert was meant to be a supremely romantic event, coincidentally perfect for a girl’s interests.

But the subsequent developments had caught him off guard.

When Guan Guan excitedly waved her glow stick and sang along, he smiled and did the same.

When Guan Guan tearfully reddened her eyes with emotion, he smiled and handed her a tissue.

When Guan Guan reflexively picked up the back half of the lyrics, he smiled and moved a couple of steps into the shadows.

When Guan Guan was led by hand to the front of the stage by the diva...

He could no longer smile.

Because at that moment, Lu Jincheng knew all too well.

Interaction was almost an essential part of every concert; fans who were not good at it or were shy would naturally gesture to decline.

After all, there was always another lucky audience member.

The only reason Guan Yongyi stood under the spotlight was that she wanted to sing.

She was not content.

Thinking about it, she was right, she sang what was inherently hers.

Lu Jincheng could hear it, the pride of preferring death as a shattered jewel rather than survival as an intact tile.

He could hear the Heroine who gave up right and wrong, choosing to be with the devil.

Why would she consent to hide forever?

Public exposure or a broken relationship, she actually knew the possible consequences very well.

That’s why, when Guan Yongyi later probed his attitude, Mr. Lu hesitated to say a single word.

What do you want me to say?

How could I even start?

If there ever was a battle between deities, it’s best to stand far away.

Maintaining impartiality was difficult enough already.

At this moment, he was somewhat curious about how Zhou Sinin would react when she saw the widespread clips and videos of her best friend, and how Guan Yongyi would explain it.

...

...

Guan Yongyi obviously wasn’t in the mood to explain tonight.

After briefly testing Lu Jincheng’s attitude, she quickly returned to her cheerful state within a few minutes.

They left the concert venue around ten in the evening.

On the way back to Hang City, Guan Yongyi received a call from home.

"Mom just said she wants me to plan a trip with her during winter break for both families to go abroad together."

"Oh?"

"It’s so annoying! Originally I wanted to invite you to Yangcheng for the New Year if there weren’t any other plans."

Guan Yongyi pouted, somewhat helplessly: "My family and her mom are only free during the New Year, so we’ve been traveling together during the winter break in recent years."

"Have a good time, the holiday is long and it’s not like you won’t come back."

The driver laughed silently without taking his eyes off the road.

"But..."

She had only started to speak when Zhou Sinin’s call also came in.

"Hello? Baby."

"No, no, I’m not in a meeting, I wasn’t very busy today, just went out to clear my head."

They happened to stop at a red light, and the man’s gaze swept over, causing Guan Yongyi to stick out her tongue.

Zhou Sinin was clearly oblivious at the moment.

"Did you hear from auntie? Yes, Mom also just called me."

"Anywhere is fine, you decide."

"It’s okay, you know I don’t mind, I’ll go along with whatever you want."

"Alright, alright, rest early, bye~"

The call didn’t last very long.

Tonight, Zhou Sinin seemed to be focused on travel planning, even the frequency of messages sent to Lu Jincheng reduced.

...

Hang City Kempinski Hotel, top floor suite.

Drip.

Inserting the card key, powering up, the room’s lights all blazed on in an instant, dazzlingly luxurious.

Central air conditioning set to a comfortably moist temperature, bright yet unglaring romantic lighting, clean and opulent sleeping furniture, vibrant and luxurious bathroom, the white and soft bed and pillows...

And the moonlight from the Huangpu River peeking through gaps in the floor-to-ceiling curtains.

Quiet yet captivating.

Guan Yongyi closed the door behind her, turning on the "Do Not Disturb" light.

She turned to look at the room’s decor, hung up her coat, and walked around the suite.

Finally, the short-haired young woman pointed at the red wine in the corner.

"How about a drink?"