Han Feifei looked like a sweet and innocent good girl, but deep down she was arrogant and aloof.
Her intense sense of superiority deluded her into thinking that the world should cater to whatever she wanted.
Only she had the right to reject others; everyone else had to submit to her unconditionally.
This confidence stemmed from her pretty appearance, independent of her family background.
Being rejected so bluntly by Xu Han stung Han Feifei's fragile pride, and she fled in tears, looking like a pear blossom drenched in rain.
Xu Han took a deep breath, shaking off the oppressive feeling in his heart.
The thought of the upcoming freshman orientation party made all his unhappiness vanish in an instant.
He was going to sing on stage with Tang Shiying!
Just thinking about it made him happy.
By then, the way she looked in her evening gown would undoubtedly be the most breathtaking sight in the world.
"What are you thinking about?"
A soft voice drifted over.
Tang Shiying appeared at the door, looking at him with a cool expression.
Hearing her voice, Xu Han blurted out instinctively:
"Ah! Thinking of you..."
His voice wasn't loud, but it reached her ears all the same.
Tang Shiying deliberately took a step forward, acting as if she hadn't heard anything:
"What did you say?"
Xu Han hesitated for a moment, then raised his eyes to meet her gaze:
"I was wondering what song to sing."
"Have you decided then?"
For a moment, neither of them looked away, gazing at each other with a deep, mutual connection.
Xu Han kept cheering himself on in his heart!
Be bold, you have to be bold!
"There's a song called *I Want to Sing You to You*. What do you think?"
Tang Shiying's eyes widened, and her face flushed slightly.
The silly little fellow actually had some guts!
Was this the sudden explosive courage of a shy boy?
Seeing that she didn't react, Xu Han quickly tried to backtrack:
"If you don't like it, we can pick another one."
*Anyway, as long as I get to go on stage with you, I'll sing anything! Even the Calabash Brothers theme song!*
"Let's go with your choice."
Dropping those words, Tang Shiying turned and walked away quickly.
She had been flirted with twice by this little fellow in a single morning. Was he doing it on purpose, or was she just being too sensitive?
Maybe it was just a coincidence?
Back in the office, Jiang Yanan was sitting at her desk.
"Tangtang, why is your face so red? Are you running a fever?"
Jiang Yanan sprang up anxiously, her slender fingers reaching out to touch Tang Shiying's cheek.
Tang Shiying swatted her hand away and made up an excuse:
"No, it's just too hot."
"Hot?"
Jiang Yanan looked at her curiously, feeling that something wasn't quite right, though she couldn't put her finger on it.
*The AC is blasting, I even feel a bit chilly.*
Shrugging off her doubts, Jiang Yanan sat down next to Tang Shiying with a grin and grabbed her arm.
"Spit it out."
Seeing that gesture, Tang Shiying knew she had something to ask for. Nine times out of ten, she wanted a favor.
Without beating around the bush, Jiang Yanan smiled and said:
"Haven't you given me that handsome guy's WeChat yet?"
Tang Shiying was taken aback.
*Quite a few people have their eyes on the little fellow, it seems.*
Three minutes later, a new member appeared in the Screenwriting Class 2 group chat.
Jiang Yanan joined the group chat...
Tang Shiying had told her that she didn't have her students' WeChat contacts, but she could add her to the group chat so she could find him herself.
Jiang Yanan accepted happily!
That evening, the orientation party was in full swing.
All the freshmen had already taken their seats in the audience.
"I heard the icy beauty Tang Shiying is going to perform on stage!"
"That's right, otherwise who would come to such a boring and cringe-worthy party?"
"No wonder there are more people here this year than in previous years."
Wang Ziheng sat in the front row with his classmates from Screenwriting Class 2.
His dorm brothers and teaching assistant were performing on stage together, so he had to show up and support them properly!
He had even paid out of pocket for light boards and glow sticks, but they were confiscated at the entrance on the grounds of safety.
Backstage!
Xu Han changed into the suit provided by the school.
The stylist looked him up and down and couldn't help praising him.
He was a walking clothes hanger.
A suit a size larger fit Xu Han without looking awkward at all; instead, it enhanced his temperament, giving him the vibe of a dominant CEO.
The crisp little black suit, paired with a white shirt underneath and a brown bow tie around his neck, made him look exceptionally sharp!
Actors walking off the stage couldn't help glancing at him twice as they passed.
*So handsome! He's got star potential!*
The door pushed open, and Tang Shiying walked out in her makeup.
Xu Han turned his head, and his eyes refused to leave her ever again. He had never seen such an icy yet stunning woman.
She wore a long white gown with lace trim outlining her chest and a gently cinched waist that showcased her perfect curves.
At that moment, every word in the world used to describe a beauty seemed entirely fitting for her.
"What are you looking at?"
Xu Han stood there in a daze, not realizing when Tang Shiying had walked up to him.
From the little fellow's gaze, she sensed a hint of aggression, yet she didn't feel repulsed by it.
He actually looked quite handsome in a suit.
"Teacher Tang, you look stunning!"
Xu Han blurted out, his eyes full of tenderness.
He didn't find anything inappropriate about what he said; it was his most genuine expression.
Hearing such a blunt compliment, Tang Shiying blushed slightly and turned to face the stage.
"It's our turn!"
Xu Han followed closely behind Tang Shiying, steadying the hem of her dress as they slowly walked up onto the stage.
The host's voice echoed through the venue:
"Next up, please enjoy a duet brought to you by Screenwriting Class 2, titled *I Want to Sing You to You*. Performed by: Xu Han, Tang Shiying!"
As soon as the host finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.
Bathed in the spotlight, the two of them stood in the center of the stage!
The prelude to the song began to play softly, and the audience pulled out their phones and quieted down.
Xu Han turned his head to look at Tang Shiying with a deeply affectionate expression.
She met his gaze, her eyes filled with a tenderness Xu Han had never seen before.
The boy started singing first:
"I want to sing you to you, while our youth is still in bloom."
"Let the flowers bloom freely, decorating your years and my tender branches..."
...
"The journey is long, let's be together!"
As they sang the affectionate duet together, Tang Shiying maintained a calm expression, but she could feel Xu Han slowly moving closer to her.
Her heart fluttered, and she couldn't help looking at him.
Those eyes were too tender, as if they were about to melt her away.
When they reached the final line:
"Let's be together!"
Xu Han reached out a hand as if wanting to hold Tang Shiying's hand, twitched his fingers twice, and then pulled his hand back.
Others might not have noticed this subtle movement, but Tang Shiying caught every bit of it.
She chuckled inwardly: *What a silly little blockhead!*
After the performance finished, Xu Han let out a long breath, already sweating profusely.
He had been so nervous, but thankfully the result was good.
Applause broke out in the audience once again, and the students from Screenwriting Class 2 jumped to their feet cheering.
At the same time, a video of their singing was uploaded to online platforms.
Walking off the stage!
A boy also wearing a performance costume was standing at the exit for the actors. Seeing Tang Shiying appear, the boy hurried forward to help her.
"Senior, you sang so well! Your voice is simply heavenly!"
Tang Shiying gently dodged the boy's outstretched hand and leaned a little closer toward Xu Han's side.
The boy refused to give up:
"Senior, it's not convenient for you to walk in high heels. Let me support you!"