I am a Big Player
Chapter 204 - 202, On Stage Together Again, It’s Been a While (Fourth Update)_1

Chapter 204: 202, On Stage Together Again, It’s Been a While (Fourth Update)_1

Conquered by Yang Xi’s emotionally charged performance of "Encounter," she bowed in gratitude amidst the applause of her classmates. This performance at her alma mater was likely an unforgettable experience in her life, and she was very thankful for the opportunity.

However, an unexpected event occurred!

Just as the host was about to take the stage to chat with Yang Xi and begin the closing remarks for the evening, Ren He, hidden in the crowd with his head down, suddenly shouted, "One more song, ’Prague Square’!"

By this time, Jiang Haoyang and Liu Bing had long finished their performance and had returned to their seats beside Ren He. They truly admired Ren He’s courage!

With so many people in the audience, apart from the students from class 5, it was hard to tell where the voice had come from for a moment.

But that voice acted like a signal, and in an instant, from countless corners and the center of the field, voices rose shouting, "One more song, ’Prague Square’!"

Huh, the others, clueless about what was happening, thought, Why not do one more song? Comebacks are common at concerts, but why is everyone simultaneously shouting for "Prague Square"? This seemed like a plot in the making!

However, egging on is contagious by nature! Since someone was stirring things up, why not join in the fun? Besides, they wanted to hear Yang Xi sing another song. In that atmosphere, everyone could feel just how formidable Yang Xi’s popularity was at No.4 Middle School.

Many people, after entering society, would say, "I’m from Peking University" or "I’m from Tsinghua University," yet many from No.4 Middle School would say, "I’m from No.4."

This sense of belonging and cohesion was a formidable phenomenon. They were not only excellent but also united.

So whenever they saw Yang Xi, someone would say, "That’s our No.4 Middle School’s," and it would resonate with countless others!

"That’s our No.4 Middle School’s singer!"

Instantly, the entire field erupted with shouts of, "One more song, ’Prague Square’!"

The host was dumbfounded. Things were getting a bit out of hand—what was going on? It felt like someone was orchestrating this.

Jiang Haoyang and Liu Bing, sitting next to Ren He, knew exactly how this had happened. Wasn’t this the result of a deal with Ren He?

At first, they were somewhat confused when Ren He had requested them to help him by shouting this line after teaching them the comedy act. Now, watching the situation seemingly escalate, Jiang Haoyang grew nervous, "Could this stir up trouble? After all, she only agreed to sing two songs."

At that moment, Yang Xi, holding the microphone with a wry smile, laughed helplessly. She had never encountered such a situation, and it was her first solo performance when this happened. She hesitated for a moment before smiling and saying, "One more song is indeed possible, but everyone must have heard ’Prague Square’ from the album, right? If I perform it live, I need the accompaniment, because I really can’t sing the male part... I didn’t bring the accompaniment."

"I can!" Ren He suddenly stood up, "I’ll sing it with you!"

At that moment, the realization struck Jiang Haoyang and Liu Bing like a ton of bricks—damn, so the trap was set here! Ren He hadn’t mentioned anything about volunteering to sing when he made the deal with them!

What had Ren He said at the time?

Back then, Ren He nearly broke down while saying, "I really like Yang Xi, and my favorite is ’Prague Square.’ I just want to hear her sing it live once!"

Damn it, life is like a play; it’s all about acting. Thinking about it, even their own performance was learned from him—he’s at a teacher’s level, damn it!

"The scheme runs too deep..." muttered Liu Bing. So, Ren He had chosen this song because it required a male voice to sing a duet, aiming to catch Yang Xi off guard without her accompaniment so he could join her on stage!

Ren He wasn’t just taking a gamble; he knew very well that Su Ruqin had no intention of letting Yang Xi hold a concert or anything of that sort just yet. Even the solo accompaniment for Prague Square isn’t ready!

The students of Class 5, Grade 1, were all feeling a bit toothache about it, as they knew about the little plan that Ren He and Liu Bing had. So that’s what it was... It wasn’t that they had no intention of performing, they were planning to do something big!

Not good at performing... that’s all bullshit!

Only Yang Xi, sitting on the stage, almost covered her mouth and cried as she watched Ren He smiling warmly. He was the one she had been missing the most, and there he was, brazenly showing up before her unguarded.

When she was singing "Encounter", she was wondering, when would she see Ren He again? It seemed so far away.

But then, the surprise came out of nowhere, and she was even struggling to control her emotions.

It was only then that she realized what Ren He’s message had meant before she went on stage: pretend not to know Ren He.

That’s right. Ren He could be famous within No.4 Middle School, but he didn’t want to be known beyond it. So Ren He was telling Yang Xi to keep the secret, but he had come; he had kept their promise and come back to her side, continuing to be her protective Knight!

No matter the difficulties, no matter the distance, no matter where in the world, I have come.

All Yang Xi could do now was to pick up the microphone with a forced calm and smile, "This student, then please join me in singing ’Prague Square’. Can you play the guitar? You can accompany me."

"I happen to play the guitar!" Ren He smiled. This was Yang Xi countering him. However, between the two of them, there was only tender affection. Yang Xi asking him to accompany her, knowing only they understood the truth, was like a little girl coyly making a request to her boyfriend.

But the audience didn’t know that. They all looked at each other, bewildered. What the hell was going on? Has a junior from Grade 1 just shown them up? Way too awesome! They’re interacting already? They said he wasn’t good at performing, and now he can play the guitar?

The clueless onlookers regretted not taking a chance earlier. If they had known it was so easy to get on stage, they would have volunteered themselves! To sing with Yang Xi—what an opportunity!

"The scheme runs deep. From now on, Ren He is my idol, my chief scoundrel in the Three Swordsmen..." Liu Bing muttered under his breath. That’s a real pro right there.

Everyone waited to see what this troublemaker from Grade 1 would do. Ren He adjusted the microphone as he sat on the newly brought-up chair. Two mics were added, one facing him and one facing the guitar. Ren He didn’t play any fancy tricks, but just started playing "Prague Square", following with his own lyrics!

"The piano keys shining with light, stained glass windows paint the scene, adorning the Gothic church, someone plays a wandering tune, touched with sadness."

Ren He intentionally lowered his voice to avoid being recognized as the singer from that wildly popular online video. However, as soon as he started playing the guitar and singing, everyone froze. Holy shit, he was a hidden master. There were plenty of people in No.4 Middle School who played the guitar, but as they listened to him play, they felt like nothing but dust!

The rhythm and sound, except for the voice, felt almost no different from the original singer!

It was definitely better than the version sung by that semi-famous male singer in Yang Xi’s current album release!

Yang Xi sat quietly next to Ren He, watching his serious face as he played the guitar and sang, her mouth curled in a smile, her eyes full of tenderness.

This was the person who had stolen her entire world. When he started shedding his own shackles, he shone so brightly!

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