Boss Lu: A reborn life is destined to be without regrets!
Chapter 94 - 86. Let us embrace the splendid new era.

Chapter 94: 86. Let us embrace the splendid new era.

Flowers bunched and brocaded, a sea of people surged.

The annual Nanhu University Freshman Orientation Evening had arrived, and the auditorium buzzed with excitement akin to the New Year festivities.

Freshmen, upperclassmen, audience members, and officials all took their designated seats, with snacks and fruit laid out on the tables.

Colorful flags, balloons, and banners fluttered gently, the auditorium was brightly lit, and everything was brimming with joy.

"Lao Lu, when did you sign up for the orientation evening?"

The freshmen from Management College were seated a bit toward the front in the middle, with Qiang Zhihao clutching a brand-new program, asking curiously.

"Didn’t I ask in our class group?"

"None of you signed up, so I just went for it."

Lu Jincheng pinched his collar, looking exceptionally dashing today.

Being aesthetically normal, he didn’t prepare any outrageous outfit to adorn his face with ghastly white and two big red cheeks—even though he was about to go on stage.

Mr. Lu wouldn’t be able to stand that.

He simply had a stylist tidy up his hair earlier, wore a plain white T-shirt with jeans, had Mou Keyan help trim his eyebrows and apply some foundation, and that was all.

"Lao Lu is awesome, showing courage for the collective honor," Zhang Gaoqiang said as he gave Lu Jincheng a thumbs up.

In his eyes, being able to speak in front of thousands already required immense courage, let alone performing onstage with a steady hand and calm heart.

"What kind of responsibility is this?"

Lu Jincheng smiled, "Lao Zhang, let me tell you, I’ve never been one for moral coercion, and I don’t possess even a sliver of collective honor."

"If I wasn’t interested, no one could persuade me to do it."

"I’m on that list for one reason only, and that’s because I want to sing!"

"..."

This time, it wasn’t just Zhang Gaoqiang who heard Lu Jincheng’s bold statement; nearby classmates also overheard and began to whisper among themselves.

Why isn’t he even pretending a little?

Many people’s personalities are quite twisted, finding it hard to have clear thoughts even in dreams.

When they dream of making a grand stand before others, it’s always like this:

Though they have the capability, they feign indifference to fame and fortune, verbally rejecting offers while secretly wanting them, reluctantly being dragged onto the stage to perform, and ultimately reaping shock and acclaim.

Is it that hard to admit what you want?

To live freely, decisively, and do as one pleases—is that so difficult?

Mr. Lu has never understood these kinds of people.

In the midst of the conversation, the music changed, and the lights collectively focused on the elevated stage.

The evening had begun.

Four finely dressed hosts made their way to the front of the stage.

"Distinguished leaders and guests,"

Mou Keyan, leading the group in a deep red, floor-length evening gown adorned with brilliant beadwork, shone brightly under the lights.

"Beloved teachers and fellow students,"

Zhong Ruixi stood on the other side, dressed in a sky-blue satin dress, both elegant and dignified.

"Good evening, everyone!"

Applause rang out, and the hosts waited for the noise to subside before officially announcing the start of the evening.

"...please allow me the honor of introducing today’s guests. They are the president of Nanhu University, Liu Jinlin, and ...., let’s welcome them once again with our applause!"

"Not only will there be extraordinary performances tonight, but our ’Golden Stone’ Studio, in collaboration with the Student Union, has also prepared exquisite gifts for everyone."

"And now, I declare the Nanhu University Class of 2014 Freshman Evening—begins now!"

Applause and cheers erupted, marking the official start of the freshmen’s performances.

This year’s freshmen were remarkably talented, showcasing everything from singing and dancing to comedy sketches. The performance kicked off with the Jinlang Dance Troupe’s opening number quickly setting the whole venue ablaze with enthusiasm.

"Lao Zhang, Xu Ya is going on stage!"

Liu Yisheng stretched out his hand and patted Zhang Gaoqiang’s shoulder.

"I’m watching, no need to shout."

Zhang Gaoqiang stared intently at the stage, his throat moved.

Among the new students chosen for the Jinlang Dance Troupe, Xu Ya was considered to have a good foundation, and with her cheerful personality, she naturally stood at the front when arranging the dance.

On stage, each member of the dance troupe wore hot shorts, their willowy waists could be grasped with ease, and their long legs were snow-white.

In a word, spicy!

With such a stellar dance performance preceding, the fastidious Mr. Lu found there was nothing worth watching and started to play with his phone.

[Have you both arrived?]

[Yeah, we’re in the very back, we’ll cheer for you later~]

...

"There isn’t even a place to sit, why come to watch at all!"

The aisles on both sides of the auditorium were also crowded with people.

The Welcome Party was, as the name suggests, a stage for new students, and not even many seniors had a place to sit, let alone spectators from nearby schools.

Guan Yongyi crossed her arms, her lips pouting.

"Ah, Guan Guan, don’t be in such a hurry, just stand for a while, just a little while."

"He’s almost on stage."

Zhou Sinin linked arms with her best friend, and the two stood in the corner at the back of the auditorium, barely able to see the stage clearly.

Ever since she had seen the complete performance of Lu Jincheng and his practice partner in the practice room, she couldn’t stop thinking about it.

Being alone at Nanhu University, going to a strange auditorium was a bit awkward, so naturally, she pulled her best friend along.

"You’re just blurting out anything now."

Guan Yongyi huffed coldly, picking up a program from the ground, "We could’ve come in half an hour, he’s clearly scheduled for much later!"

"But I was afraid we’d miss it..."

Knowing she was in the wrong, Zhou Sinin stuck out her tongue and smiled, shaking Guan Guan’s little hand.

"Let’s just wait."

...

"The next act is a bit special."

The curtain slowly opened, and unlike the usual pace of announcing, there were now two hosts standing on stage.

One in red and one in blue, both tall and beautiful, complementing each other.

"The performer of this song comes from the Golden Stone studio, which is an outstanding achievement of Nanhu University’s response to the mass entrepreneurship and innovation project and currently has considerable influence among young people."

Zhong Ruixi and Mou Keyan alternated sentences, their voices firm and their presence commanding.

Below the stage, Nanhu University’s President Liu Jinlin turned his head, with his secretary Pang Jingsong beside him.

The latter immediately got the message and whispered in his ear, "President, this studio is an entrepreneurship project guided by Cai Shangdong from the Management College, and it has fully sponsored this year’s Welcome Party."

Liu Jinlin nodded.

"That’s right, the new era is slowly approaching us, all bursting fantasies, brightness, and visions are surrounding us like dreams, does your old pocket watch still tick, can you still wear your old leather shoes, are you still willing to embrace this world warmly?"

The woman in the red dress paused, gripping the microphone in sync with the woman in the blue dress, as they both spoke.

"Please welcome the singing performance of ’New boy’"

"Performer—Lu Jincheng, Landlord’s Cat!"

The giant screen opened, and on stage stood one male and two females, the trio rooted in their spots.

The light slanted across Lu Jincheng’s face, his features deep and angular.

He held the microphone, his white T-shirt spotless, simple and clean.

He raised his arm, his voice carrying the freshness of youth.

"Raise your hands, my friends, and let us embrace the brilliant new era!"