I am a Big Player
Chapter 203 - 201, Encounter with you is the most beautiful accident (Third Update)_1

Chapter 203: 201, Encounter with you is the most beautiful accident (Third Update)_1

From the program alone, it was apparent what kind of status Yang Xi held in the hearts of her classmates at No.4 Middle School. Other students had been chosen out of 4000 to fill 30 slots, yet she alone had two acts to herself!

There was no denying the support No.4 Middle School had for its celebrity alumna.

Had she been an ordinary celebrity, it might not have mattered so much, but some of Yang Xi’s songs were artistically niche and they were especially popular in a place like No.4 Middle School. If it had just been songs about love and romance, perhaps the students wouldn’t have been so enthusiastic, but Yang Xi’s music was exceptional in evoking a profound emotional resonance among them.

They liked her and she was an alumna; how could they not support her?

So when the program lineup was leaked, the forum exploded, "It’s really Yang Xi closing the show, awesome!"

"She must be last, otherwise, everyone else will pale in comparison."

"It’s not like everyone will pale in comparison, there’s no need for self-deprecation, but the thing is that in previous years during the welcome party, a lot of people would leave halfway to make out in the bushes, but this year that situation will probably decrease..."

"Hahaha, the number of jealous girls might go up though!"

Once it was confirmed that Yang Xi would continue her studies at No.4 Middle School, many were stirred.

The students at No.4 were quite like the Jews, individually brilliant and proud; in fact, many thought they might try pursuing a girl like Yang Xi—what if they succeeded.

After all, a celebrity is not a deity with three heads and six arms. They are human too, and a lot of them had known Yang Xi before. In their memory, although the girl was a tad unconventional and extremely independent, she wasn’t someone who was difficult to approach!

The welcome party officially began and Ren He, along with other students, brought their stools to sit within the formation, surrounded by a crowd that consisted of almost the entire school body.

Ren He glanced at the senior students from grades two and three. On the surface, it wasn’t necessarily apparent how impressive they were, but Ren He knew very well that many among them were hidden dragons and crouching tigers, not to be underestimated.

The freshmen’s section, where Ren He and his classmates were, occupied the front row—an exclusive privilege for new students. Class 5 of the freshmen, to which Ren He belonged, was situated right in front of the stage, and he, owing to his height, was placed in the very last row of the class.

At 16, Ren He had already reached a height of 181 cm, making him among the tallest in the freshman cohorts.

The whole event was set to last 3 hours, and of course, it wasn’t the Spring Festival Gala, so it didn’t matter if it ran a little late.

Ren He paid no attention to the first thirty acts, merely clapping along with everyone else at the end and whooping when he saw beautiful upperclassmen or classmates of the same age. His attention, however, was mainly on his cell phone, as he was texting with Yang Xi.

In a message, Yang Xi wrote, "This is my first time performing solo, you know. When you were with me, I didn’t feel nervous at all, but now I’m so anxious; what should I do?"

"Haha, don’t worry, you have to believe in yourself. I guess everyone down there is waiting for you, right? Just relax and keep a level head. I’m rooting for you from Luo City," replied Ren He, maintaining his composure and pretending he was still in Luo City.

"It would be great if you could perform with me. Recently, when recording the album, the guitarist my mom hired doesn’t play as well as you do, and it affected my feelings, making it difficult for me to get into it," Yang Xi complained like a little girl in the messages: "I’m really nervous being alone, and I’ve arrived at the venue. Backstage everyone is asking for my autograph and pictures; it’s really my first time, and some of them I knew before. Luckily, No.4 Middle School is a magical place. Even though they ask for my autograph, the rest of the time they treat me just like any other student, which helps me relax a bit..."

"What songs are you singing tonight?" Ren He replied with a suppressed laugh, always seeing Yang Xi as anything but a star when she was with him. She would tell him all her troubles, just like a little girl. Ren He could even sense, through the phone, her deep reliance on him.

"Singing ’Wonderful Ability Song’ and ’Encounter,’ the album has been on the market for just half a month and has already sold 1.2 million copies, haha, impressive, right?" Yang Xi sent this message with a slight blush, like a little girl boasting about her grades to her parents, waiting for the other party’s praise.

"Impressive, very impressive, Miss International Superstar Yang Xi. Remember to sign an autograph for me!" Ren He said cheerfully.

"Shameless! I need to go on stage now; we’ll chat after it’s over," Yang Xi suddenly felt her mood lighten considerably after chatting with Ren He. By this time, the event was nearing its end, and as the 29th act took its bow, people in the audience started chanting Yang Xi’s name, causing the host to be somewhat at a loss for words. It wasn’t even time for Yang Xi to take the stage yet.

As the 30th act began to take their bow, and the host stepped onto the stage, someone came over to remind Yang Xi that it was her turn to go on. But just as she put down her phone, she suddenly saw the screen light up on the table with a message from Ren He: "Pretend you don’t know me."

At that moment, Yang Xi didn’t have time to ponder the meaning of this sentence; the host had already announced her act. Yang Xi could only walk onto the stage with her guitar, her figure suddenly bathed in the glare of the spotlight!

Just a moment ago, Yang Xi was still trying to make sense of Ren He’s message, feeling a disconnect and completely clueless about the situation.

The next moment, as the lights shone on her, Yang Xi smiled and waved to everyone, deciding to let go of what she couldn’t figure out. The stage she had always longed for had finally opened up to her.

This was just the beginning; she would step by step ascend to even higher stages in the future.

Today, Yang Xi didn’t bother with elaborate makeup, simply wearing a white shirt, white sneakers, and jeans as she sat down on the already arranged chair on the stage, calmly smiling and saying, "Hello to all the future students, seniors, and juniors."

The applause from below began immediately; they went wild, taking it as the official confirmation right from Yang Xi’s own mouth that she was indeed coming to No.4 Middle School. Moreover, after becoming famous, she hadn’t put on any airs. Coming here to perform, she didn’t bring an entourage of assistants, no nanny van, no bodyguards or any such odd things, just a person carrying a guitar by herself.

Refreshingly artless.

"I will perform two songs for everyone today, ’Wonderful Ability Song’ and ’Encounter.’ I hope you all will like them," Yang Xi said with a smile before starting to strum her guitar. In that moment, she still cherished the memory of Ren He playing the piano for her—the happiness seemed to come suddenly and simply.

When she began singing ’Encounter,’ it was as though Ren He was right there in the crowd before her, and her emotions burst forth like a cool breeze on a summer day, blowing past every attending student.

It was the purest emotion and the most sincere longing. She missed Ren He’s smile, his voice, and the sight of him dashing like lightning over Heavenly Gate Mountain that she saw in the videos.

These were the elements that touched every joy and sorrow in her heart.

How Yang Xi wished Ren He was by her side at this moment. She sighed in her heart and sang to the end.

I fly forward, flying over a sea of time.

Meeting you was the most beautiful accident.

The thunderous applause rose, all the students standing up!

...

Thank you for the reward and the extra Chapter