After waiting in the backstage resting area for a while, the performance ahead of them on stage was nearing its end.
Everyone was encouraging each other, trying to suppress their nervousness.
Qin Tian, however, remained calm and composed, with no significant fluctuations in his heart.
After all, he was a seasoned veteran with a thick skin.
Having worked in the corporate world for so many years in his previous life, he had appeared on stage and "embarrassed" himself more than a few times during company events.
Compared to his colleagues and bosses, the pressure from the younger students outside was indeed limited.
"Senior sister, I'm actually a little nervous, what should I do?"
Cao Mingliang ran a hand through his hair and said with a sheepish grin to Wang Zijun beside him.
Wang Zijun, holding his bass and adjusting it, glanced at him with a faint expression and chuckled, teasing, "You're juggling so many girls, and I hear many of them have boyfriends. If you're not afraid of that, you'll get nervous about such a small scene?"
Cao Mingliang was stunned for a moment, then righteously denied, "Who said that? That's slander, pure and simple slander. Senior sister, you can't listen to others spread rumors. I've been single since my last breakup. Senior sister, tell me, who is spreading false information behind my back and speaking ill of me."
"Heh!"
Wang Zijun rolled her eyes and said meaningfully, "As expected of a man named Cao, your skin is thick enough, and your courage is great. I just fear you lack the capabilities of Prime Minister Cao. Junior Cao, you should be careful. Watch out for people ambushing you on a dark road at night."
Cao Mingliang's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, his mouth twitching severely.
He had thought that in this senior sister's eyes, he still had the image of a good man.
He never expected that he had been completely exposed… no, his image had been completely ruined.
If he found out who it was, he would definitely sew their mouth shut.
Little did he know, there were quite a few mouths he would want to sew shut.
During this period, after getting acquainted with classmates from their two classes, Wang Zijun had heard quite a bit about the deeds of the young master Cao.
Moreover, his nickname "Cao the Traitor" and his reputation as a romantic wanderer were no longer limited to just two classes; he was quite famous throughout the School of Economics and Management.
At this moment, the performance on stage outside had also concluded.
The two hosts waited and coordinated their introductions.
"Everyone get ready, it's almost time for us to go on stage."
Qin Tian loudly reminded them.
Everyone immediately stopped their idle chatter, began checking their costumes and props, and calmed their minds.
"Next, please welcome..."
On the stage outside, the female host began to build anticipation for their appearance.
After the host's words, accompanied by warm applause from the audience, the stage lights suddenly dimmed.
The people arranged by the student union quickly took the stage, setting up the microphones, drum set, and electronic piano.
"Brother, Sister Lei, good luck!"
Xia Nuannuan clenched her fists and cheered for Qin Tian and Lu Lei beside her.
As rehearsed, after the hosts stepped down, their band of four, paired up, ascended the stage together from the left and right sides.
Qin Tian smiled confidently, his calm and collected demeanor suggesting he had everything under control.
Lu Lei was the same, showing no signs of nervousness on her face. Dressed in the white long dress designed by Qin Tian, her smile was gentle and charming.
Just then, a tide of applause once again echoed through the auditorium, lasting for a long time.
Clearly, the new students were eagerly anticipating this performance.
Amidst the applause, the four of them took the stage simultaneously, arriving at the center of the stage and taking their positions.
Qin Tian's personally designed outfit was not much different from his usual attire, focusing on casual fashion.
Seeing him holding his guitar and standing behind the microphone stand, many junior female students below started to swoon, screaming and cheering excitedly.
Behind him, Wang Zijun, holding the bass, was also clean and beautiful.
Further back, Lu Lei, seated at the electronic piano, exuded an ethereal aura. On the other side, although Cao Mingliang lowered the overall aesthetic, in this atmosphere, he gave many new students the illusion of being quite handsome.
"A band, it's a band performance!"
"Yeah, this is awesome. Glad we came to the party."
"Who is that senior sister? She's so beautiful. Besides Xia Nuannuan, does their class have beauties of this caliber?"
"The bassist senior sister is also good, so cool!"
"Ahhh... I told you Senior Qin Tian was good at guitar, I didn't expect to see it today. I wonder what song they'll sing. Hurry up and start!"
...
Before the music even began, the new students below were already stirring.
Qin Tian turned his head and gave Cao Mingliang a look, signaling him to start.
Cao Mingliang nodded slightly, rhythmically tapping the drumsticks in the air three times.
The moment the third beat fell, Qin Tian began his guitar solo, performing the song's intro.
Simultaneously, the members of the dance group began to move quickly onto the stage, reaching their designated positions and starting to dance slowly to the music.
Next, the piano and bass joined in.
The intro ended, and Qin Tian's deep, magnetic voice began.
"Star in the night sky, can you hear..."
With just the first line, many new students below had their eyes light up.
Especially the girls, their cheeks flushed slightly, their eyes seemingly lit up with countless little stars.
"It sounds so good, Senior Qin Tian sings so well!"
"Wuwu... he's really so handsome, and he sings so well!"
"He's exactly my type. I've decided, Senior is my idol from now on."
"Forget young idols or oppas, none of them can compare to Senior!"
"Shh... stop talking, listen to the song!"
"..."
At this point, it was time for the chorus, and the drum sounds also blended in.
"I pray for a transparent heart, and eyes that can shed tears..."
Qin Tian's voice soared, becoming more powerful.
In the auditorium, many new students who also liked this song couldn't help but hum along.
At the same time, the movements of the male and female dancers from the dance group quickened with the singing and the rhythm of the music, coordinating with great synergy.
In the back row of the auditorium, the two senior sisters responsible for the choreography looked at the perfect performance on stage with satisfied smiles.
Soon, the song reached its end.
The originally soaring and passionate music became gentle and low.
Just then, Xia Nuannuan suddenly became the center of the dance group, being brought to Qin Tian's side like a star. She raised a delicate hand and placed it on his shoulder.
Qin Tian looked at her with gentle eyes, their gazes meeting.
"Star in the night sky, can you hear... the loneliness and sighs in the hearts of those who look up—"
With a slightly melancholic melody and a prolonged trailing note, Xia Nuannuan opened her arms and slowly hugged Qin Tian from behind.
With this, the performance came to a perfect close.