Madame is Pretending to be an Academic Slacker Again!-Chapter 426: Dancing with the Third-Ranked Love Rival

Performance preparation area.

Yu Xiaochun was very nervous, gripping Qin Wenrou’s hand tightly: "Wen Rou, I prepared this song too hastily. I’m so afraid I’ll forget the lyrics later."

Qin Wenrou thoughtfully grasped her hand back: "Little Chun, don’t worry, your voice is so good. Even if you forget a bit of the lyrics, it doesn’t matter. Plus, I’ll teach you a trick: write the lyrics you’re likely to forget on the inside of your arm and your palm. Just in case, I mean if you forget, you can glance at them. But I believe in you, Little Chun, you’re so good at singing, you won’t forget the lyrics."

Yu Xiaochun felt thoroughly comforted and gratefully said, "Thank you, Wen Rou. You’re always the best to me."

Even though she had felt a bit uneasy earlier, thinking that her performance was scheduled right before Qin Wenrou’s, the second last act, which put her at a disadvantage.

After all, finishing her song meant Qin Wenrou, whose piano skills were exceptional, would perform and surely outshine her song.

However, that slight unease vanished with Qin Wenrou’s caring reminder.

Yu Xiaochun felt filled with gratitude.

She lowered her head, busy jotting down the lyrics she easily forgot on her arm.

Once she finished, Qin Wenrou conveniently picked up a nearby bottle of mineral water and opened it for her: "Moisten your throat, Little Chun, you’ll surely sing beautifully."

Yu Xiaochun pursed her lips: "Wen Rou, you’re definitely going to win first place. I’d be happy with second, receiving an award right after you."

Qin Wenrou laughed: "Of course, Medical College has no better singer than you."

Saying that, she glanced over at the guest seats.

One spot remained empty. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

The legendary orchestra sponsor seemed yet to arrive, and she wondered if the big figure would get to see her brilliant piano performance when they came.

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Audience seating.

Qin Xin lazily watched the performances, occasionally using her old phone.

Song Anjing watched with great interest. She couldn’t help but praise each performance: "Wow, I never knew our school had someone who could play the harp..."

Qin Xin: "..."

The person playing the harp must have been slacking off, hitting several wrong notes. Slacking off because the head is away, truly deserves a scolding.

Song Anjing exclaimed again: "That guy doing the comedy skit is so handsome, which college is he from? He can totally go head-to-head with God Ao!"

Qin Xin: "..."

That brat? It’s all makeup. Last year, he showed up for the orchestra looking like a ghost, and I kicked him out.

Song Anjing tugged at her arm: "Xinxin, Xinxin, aren’t you excited about all these young hotties?"

Qin Xin: "...Not excited."

What’s there to be excited about? I’ve seen enough young hotties in the orchestra to be bored.

Ao Xinghao gave Qin Xin a meaningful look.

Not bad, not bad, our Xin has taste, these kids are beneath her notice.

Qin Xin, feeling bored, stood up wanting to get some fresh air.

Song Anjing pitifully tugged at her sleeve: "Xinxin, there are only two performances left before Yu Xiaochun’s turn. After Yu Xiaochun sings, it’s Qin Wenrou’s piano, and then we can dance. Xin, don’t leave now, please. If I dance alone, I get embarrassed..."

Ao Xinghao chuckled, taking a jab: "Song Anjing, I’ve never seen you embarrassed."

Song Anjing rolled her eyes at him: "Annoying, I wasn’t talking to you."

She turned back to Qin Xin, still pitifully pleading: "Xin, stay and dance with me..."

Qin Xin held her forehead: "You can dance with Ao Xinghao. They’ll accompany you."

Who knew.

Both spoke in unison—

Song Anjing: "No way! I’m not dancing with him!"

Ao Xinghao: "I’m not dancing with her!"

He had specifically dressed in his most dashing black tuxedo, waiting to invite Xin for a dance.

No way he was dancing with Song Anjing, who was clearly his third-choice rival.