"Host, I can take over this body while you perform, and thus complete the show. After all, everyone has different specialties in so many worlds, so every system has this function to help the host complete the mission."
"No need, I've learned it." Lin Yan looked at her reflection in the mirror, turned her head, and familiarized herself with this face. Then, she tidied her hair, flashed a smile as warm as spring flowers at the mirror, and turned to leave the restroom.
As soon as she reached the backstage, the male lead came up to her. "Lin Yan, in one more performance and it's our turn."
"Mm, I know. I'll go over the music again. I suddenly feel a bit nervous." Lin Yan wrinkled her nose and gave an embarrassed smile.
"Don't be nervous. Weren't we practicing very well before? And I believe our performance tonight will be the best!" the male lead said confidently.
It had to be said that the male lead before her truly possessed good looks. A white suit fit his tall frame perfectly, his hair slicked back with gel, revealing his handsome features. A beam of light shone from behind him, making him seem to glow. He was like a prince, the embodiment of a prince charming in every young girl's dreams.
But for Lin Yan, she could tell that the man before her had deliberately learned etiquette. The slight artificiality in his every move, coupled with that perfectly timed smile. He was someone who understood his charm and deliberately amplified it, but he was still a bit naive.
"You're right, Gu Ting. And you play the piano so well, even if I make some mistakes, you'll be able to cover for me, won't you?" Lin Yan smiled. A little show of weakness would make the opponent more arrogant!
"Lin Yan, you are too modest. With your skill, there will absolutely be no problems." Gu Ting saw his friend signaling him from over there. "It's almost our turn, let's go get ready!"
He reached out as if to take Lin Yan's hand, but Lin Yan subtly shifted her body. "Then let's hurry!"
On the stage, the campus prince, clad in a white suit, sat before the piano. Soft light bathed him, and his flawless profile faced the audience below, eliciting cheers from many girls. Lin Yan stood on the other side of the stage, her violin resting on her shoulder. Her blue gown trailed on the floor, and her smooth, long hair cascaded over her shoulders. Her face, turned slightly, presented its most perfect angle to the audience. This was the most flattering angle she had discovered while looking in the mirror earlier.
Listening to the cheers and applause from below, both Lin Yan and Gu Ting knew their performance was already half successful. After all, people are visual creatures, and their combination was enough to cause a sensation in the entire venue. This was also one of the reasons Gu Ting had insisted on inviting Lin Yan to collaborate, though there were other reasons as well.
Down in the audience, "Tiantian, look, look! Your heartthrob is on stage!" In a corner of the audience seats, a girl excitedly whispered to another cute-looking girl.
The girl named Tiantian looked at the prince on stage with a hint of shyness, her eyes brimming with infinite joy. Ever since Gu Ting had casually helped her that one time, she couldn't help but pay attention to him. However, the more she paid attention, the more she felt the distance between them. She and he were destined to be from different worlds.
She looked at the other person on stage. The woman elegantly played her tune. Even though she didn't understand music, she could feel the chemistry between them. Only someone like her could be worthy of her prince! She just needed to quietly watch him, as long as he was happy! A flicker of disappointment crossed Tiantian's eyes, and then she gazed adoringly at Gu Ting playing the piano on stage.
"Host, the female lead has appeared. She's in the 8th row of the audience, on the west side, the one wearing a white shirt," the system's voice sounded in Lin Yan's mind. It had already noticed that what the host said about learning wasn't just learning, but being incredibly proficient.
Lin Yan's gaze swept over the spot indicated by the system, and she saw the girl looking at the male lead on stage with eyes full of admiration and worship. The girl had a baby face and shoulder-length hair. A yellow wide headband made her face appear small, and she looked like a very pitiable young girl. That pure affection stirred a trace of emotion in Lin Yan.
"System, do the male and female leads have to end up together?" Lin Yan asked, as if casually.
"Does the host mean you want to be with the male lead?" The system had been somewhat confused by Lin Yan's attitude towards the male lead earlier. Hearing Lin Yan say this now, it seemed to understand something. "Host, since you entered this world, the plot of this world has begun to deviate, meaning this is already another parallel world, no longer completely controlled by the original plot. However, if you don't interfere, the world's direction will still follow its original trajectory."
"But host, I don't recommend you being with the male lead. After all, the love between the male and female leads is the pillar of this world, and it's hard to change. Moreover, the mutual attraction between the male and female leads is inevitable."
"Enough, I never said I wanted to be with the male lead." Lin Yan finished her performance and exchanged a smile with Gu Ting. Then, they both walked to the center of the stage to thank the audience. Thunderous applause erupted from the audience again!
Gu Ting绅士ly extended his right hand, and this time, Lin Yan graciously placed her hand lightly upon it.
"Thank you, students Lin Yan and Gu Ting, for bringing us this auditory feast. You two truly deserve to be called the male and female gods of our school! You are both so talented, leaving us mere mortals with no way to compete!" the host said humorously, and laughter ensued from the audience. "Alright, let's let students Lin and Gu go down to rest, and let the applause subside for a moment. Let us look forward to the next performance, a solo song titled 'Sunshine' by student Xu Nan from Class 2, Year 2! Please welcome student Xu Nan!"