Sweet Beauty

Chapter 682 The Long-Awaited Competition XII

　　After staying backstage for so long, the host did her best to attract the attention of the audience. When the staff saw that Liang Jiahao’s proposal had been successful and everyone had dispersed, he walked over and said, “Qin Yu, it’s time for you to go on stage.”

Qin Yu let go of Xia Jingfei and smiled at her. “I’m going to the stage now. When you have free time, we can go out and meet again. Or you can come to my house. I’ll ask Liang Jiahao to cook something delicious for you.”

An unnoticeable bitterness flashed in Xia Jingfei’s eyes as she replied with a smile. “Alright.”

That’s what she said, but in her heart, she knew that she wouldn’t go to Liang Jiahao’s house again. Because … that place didn’t belong to her. If she went there again, she’d feel even more nostalgic and longing. Instead, it would be better if she didn’t go there.

Seeing Qin Yu walk up to the stage, Xia Jingfei heaved a sigh of relief.

When Liang Jiahao found her, she was working as an intern in a small company and not leading a good life. She stayed in the cheapest house and ate only lunch, but she was still very happy.

But when she heard from Liang Jiahao that her mother was sick, she suddenly realized that the freedom she wanted, the simple and modest life she wanted, was exchanged for her mother’s health.

At that time, she felt very selfish. She was very sad, very very sad, but also more afraid to go home.

She was afraid to see Dong Biming acting crazy. She was afraid of being scolded by her family.

Liang Jiahao had said to her, “Actually, Qin Yu is just like you, you and her… Both mothers were angry and dissatisfied with their own daughters, but Qin Yu did not choose to leave. No matter how sad she was, she never thought of leaving her own family. Because she knew that no matter how much her parents demanded of her, it was because they loved her and hoped that she would become a better person. Xia Jingfei, your departure has hurt your family. Even though you live a carefree and happy life outside, is your conscience really happy?”

Xia Jingfei originally thought Qin Yu’s family was harmonious and she was a devoted daughter to her parents. Qin Yu had led a princess life from a young age to the point where everyone wanted to be like her.

However, through Liang Jiahao’s words, she finally understood. In fact, every family had such problems. It all depends on how you would solve it and how you would handle it.

Running away was not the best choice, running away can only hurt the family even more.

Therefore, Xia Jingfei decided to come back. No matter what reactions she would get from her family, she would still come back.

She reached into her bag and took out her phone. She dialed the number and after a while, someone finally answered.

Xia Jingfei held the phone and sobbed, “Mom, I’m back…”

• • • •

Qin Yu had won this round.

She’d no time to change her clothes before she came down from the stage. Liang Jiahao shifted his seat slightly and she sat between him and Liang Zixuan.

”After this, it’s Jia Zexi’s turn, isn’t it?” Qin Yu whispered to Liang Zixuan.

Liang Zixuan nodded. “Yes, after this singer finishes his performance, it’ll be his turn. He’ll be the last to perform.”

Qin Yu was a little excited. “I was really curious about what was special about Jia Zexi. Until now, Director Zhu has protected him like a national treasure. In the whole company, no one has heard him sing except Director Zhu.”

Liang Zixuan laughed with satisfaction. “I’ve heard it.”

That day, in Zhu Sheng’s small room,Liang Zixuan had listened to Jia Zexi’s singing. There was only one word that could describe her feelings at that time, and that was absolutely amazing.

His mesmerizing singing excited her greatly. She felt that handing Jia Zexi over to Zhu Sheng was the right decision.

Qin Yu pouted. This Director Zhu was very bad. She went to him several times wanting to know more about Jia Zexi, but he didn’t mind her at all.

Qin Yu looked around and whispered, “Why is there no trace of Cha Jinho and Tae Ye-Jin? Where are they? Weren’t they rejoicing over their victories even before the competition began?”

Liang Zixuan hugged Qin Yu’s arm and whispered in her ear, “Those people don’t have the fighting spirit anymore. Cha Jinho has probably been thinking about how he’ll beg us soon. My husband and your husband have already decided to buy Happy Entertainment. Qin Yu, when the time comes, we have to take our anger out on them. In a few months, you can explore the Korean market.”

”What husband?” Qin Yu shyly pushed Liang Zixuan’s hand away. “I’m not married to your brother yet!”

Liang Zixuan narrowed her eyes. “It’s only a matter of time before you get the marriage certificate. Don’t be shy, I won’t laugh at you.”

Although their voices were low, Liang Jiahao and Qin Yu were sitting very close to each other. Liang Zixuan’s words were all heard by Liang Jiahao.

He was looking at Liang Zixuan when his eyes suddenly narrowed and he began to think.

Liang Zixuan and Qin Yu chatted for a while before it was Jia Zexi’s turn. The entire venue was immediately silent.

No fancy music, just the pure sound of a guitar. Liang Zixuan immediately held Qin Yu’s arm. “If you listen carefully to his music, it’ll make your heart pound.”

Qin Yu didn’t say anything else. She opened her eyes and pricked up her ears, admiring the performance on the stage.

A chasing light suddenly hit the stage. Jia Zexi was wearing a simple T-shirt and jeans as he sat on a high chair with a guitar in his hands. His fingers were skillfully strumming the strings of the guitar.

He opened his mouth and a deep, husky voice came out. The first phrase alone made everyone hold their breath, as if the heavy breathing was blasphemy for the song.

Everyone remained silent as his voice echoed throughout the venue. There was no explosive music, no background music. Just a guitar and a person. Just with this simple setup, Jia Zexi had brought everyone into his musical world.

Until the last note, none of the people present had yet recovered from his performance. Jia Zexi got down from the high chair with his guitar in his hand. Then he walked to the center of the stage and bowed to the audience. At this moment, there was no reaction from them.

He silently looked up at the audience. After a while, he picked up the microphone and asked humorlessly, “Did I sing badly? Why is there no applause?”