Chapter 3

@Emergency Stairs

"Young master Shangguan Ruo Xuan, what do you want?" Qingyuan asked coldly. "You." Ouyang Lian said smilingly. Qingyuan's face worsened because of Ouyang Lian's words.

"Why? Don't you believe it?" Asked Ouyang Lian or you could say Shangguan Ruo Xuan. Ouyang Lian was just a stage name for Shangguan Ruo Xuan. Not many people knew the name of this Shangguan Ruo Xuan. Qingyuan stared blankly at Shangguan Ruo Xuan.

"Okay, I won't joke anymore. Su Lanying asked you not to be eliminated in the audition round because he recommended you. So I originally wanted to find an excuse for you but after I saw that you were quite talented, I gave up on that idea." Shangguan Ruo Xuan said casually.

"Then how do you know my real name?" asked Shangguan Ruo Xuan casually. "Many people know that the only person who can make Su Lanying angry but Su Lanying can't do anything to him is only Shangguan Ruo Xuan. So you are him." Qingyuan said flatly.

"Why not your brother?" asked Shangguan Ruo Xuan. "My brother is not someone who will make people angry. Unless you are a bastard." Qingyuan said coldly. "You are right about your brother." Ruo Xuan said smiling.

The emergency door opened. "Ouyang Lian and Zhang Qingyuan, you two have to prepare a video containing the talent show. The event starts again in two hours." The staff said before leaving. Qingyuan looked annoyed but obeyed.

'talent? I remember there was a song I often heard before. It was a duet song from a popular drama. I can use that song.' thought Qingyuan taking a book and pen then writing the tune and lyrics of the song.

Ruo Xuan watched Qingyuan carefully write the tune and lyrics of the song. Ruo Xuan was satisfied with the results of the song. 'This child's talent is quite good. If he intends to become a singer then it will be good.' thought Ruo Xuan happily.

The forty-nine participants who passed had started recording short videos to show their talents with the help of staff and crew. But Qingyuan was still nowhere to be seen. Su Lanying seemed worried that Qingyuan had really run away.

When the forty-nine participants finished, Qingyuan was still nowhere to be seen. Whispers after whispers began to be heard until the speaker heard the sound of a piano tinkling as if playing.

Not long after, a voice was heard from the walkie talkie. "Director Su, they are in the main studio." said the staff on the other side of the walkie talkie. Su Lanying immediately ran out. Seeing Su Lanying running out, all the other staff and crew along with the participants followed Su Lanying.

@main studio

"Can it be recorded?" Qingyuan asked the cameraman. The cameraman nodded. "You don't have much time before the other event starts." The staff who told Su Lanying on the walkie talkie said.

"Don't worry, it won't interfere with the other event. Besides, we only have piano and Guzheng here. We don't have a choice either." Ruo Xuan said casually. Qingyuan installed the microphone so he could sing while playing the Guzheng.

After feeling that he had prepared enough, Qingyuan smiled in satisfaction and looked at Ruo Xuan who was waiting for him. "You can start." Qingyuan said smiling. Ruo Xuan smiled too.

The cameraman started recording while the staff was worried. At that time, Su Lanying and the others arrived there and filled the studio.

Shangguan Ruo Xuan played the piano leisurely. The sound of the piano made everyone stunned.

ZQY:

A glance confirms our destiny

When we meet again, we know we're destined for each other

Looking at tonight's star, dreaming of the past

We have been rooted together

SGRX:

Lovers in front of the candlelight, don't question the thoughts

Our bond lasts a lifetime

I express the depth of my love with the evening breeze

There is someone I constantly keep thinking about in this life

[Zhang Qingyuan played the guzheng in front of him.]

ZQY: I've been deeply attached to you, you're the one I've decided on

SGRX: Autumn moon spring breeze, I want you to be the only one in my life

ZQY: Your palm lines

SGRX: And the way you look

ZQY&SGRX: Our love is heating up

ZQY: I've been deeply attached to you, you're the one I've decided on

SGRX: Autumn moon spring breeze, I want you to be the only one in my life

ZQY: Your palm lines

SGRX: And the way you look

ZQY&SGRX:

Our love is heating up

I only want you

ZQY:

Embracing each other and taking our love seriously

Every bit of it is sealed slowly

From every morning to dusk

You and I will never be separated

SGRX:

Suddenly you broke the door to my heart

Slowly sinking into love without caring about oneself

I charge into the battle with resilience

Because you are my responsibility

[Shangguan Ruo Xuan stared deeply at Qingyuan. Qingyuan returned his gaze before singing his part of the song perfectly.]

ZQY: I've been deeply attached to you, you're the one I've decided on

SGRX: Autumn moon spring breeze, I want you to be the only one in my life

ZQY: Your palm lines

SGRX: And the way you look

ZQY&SGRX: Our love is heating up

ZQY: I've been deeply attached to you, you're the one I've decided on

SGRX: Autumn moon spring breeze, I want you to be the only one in my life

ZQY: Your palm lines

SGRX: And the way you look

ZQY&SGRX:

Our love is heating up

I only want you

[Shangguan Ruo Xuan looks at Qingyuan with eyes filled with deep longing, which is returned with the same gaze by Qingyuan.]

ZQY: I've been deeply attached to you, you're the one I've decided on

SGRX: Autumn moon spring breeze, I want you to be the only one in my life

ZQY: Your palm lines

SGRX: And the way you look

ZQY&SGRX: Our love is heating up

ZQY: I've been deeply attached to you, you're the one I've decided on

SGRX: Autumn moon spring breeze, I want you to be the only one in my life

ZQY: Your palm lines

SGRX: And the way you look

ZQY&SGRX:

Our love is heating up

I only want you

After the music stopped, a round of applause was heard. The cameraman turned off the camera. Qingyuan stood up and went to the cameraman. "Can I see the recording?" Qingyuan asked. The cameraman was shocked to hear that. Before things got complicated, Ruo Xuan pulled Qingyuan away. Hong Meilan's face was very angry seeing Qingyuan's good performance.

@outside the studio

"You can't see the recording so forget it." Ruo Xuan said. Qingyuan was silent while nodding. 'I forgot. I'm not filming a drama.' thought Qingyuan.

"Are you interested in becoming a singer?" Ruo Xuan asked suddenly. "No." Qingyuan answered firmly. Ruo Xuan laughed. "You are very interesting. It seems like this time I won't be bored." Ruo Xuan said happily before leaving.

The recording event was over and they were all escorted to their dormitories. The third floor was the female participant's dormitory and the second floor was the male dormitory and the first floor was for the gathering room and kitchen. Qingyuan chose a room close to the dormitory exit.

"Brother" Hong Meilan called out to Qingyuan. Qingyuan seemed to take a few steps back. "Brother, what's wrong with you?" Hong Meilan asked, pretending to be worried. "I'm fine." Qingyuan said a little displeased. Hong Meilan still tried to hug Qingyuan but Qingyuan stepped back until he tripped and fell.

"Brother, what's wrong with you? Why are you suddenly so cold to me?" Hong Meilan said pretending to cry. 'Crocodile tears.' thought Qingyuan standing up. Liu Bingwen came and stared at Qingyuan angrily. Liu Bingwen's right hand gripped Qingyuan's left shoulder angrily.

Qingyuan quickly pushed Liu Bingwen's hand away. Qingyuan's scared face was clearly visible. Liu Bingwen winced because his hand was hit by Qingyuan's hand.

Liu Bingwen wanted to hit Qingyuan's face but Qingyuan had already curled up into a ball quickly. The blow was blocked by Huang Ziyu. "What are you going to do? Are you blind? Can't you see that he's scared?" Huang Ziyu asked angrily.

"He's just pretending. Why are you defending a bastard who hurts a weak woman?" Liu Bingwen said angrily. "I guess you're really blind. Why didn't I see him hurting anyone other than him dodging and falling after that you bullied him?!" Ziyu asked angrily. "That's right. We didn't see him touch the woman who claimed to be his sister." Another female participant said.

"From what we saw, he was scared of you two. This is the first day you met but he was already scared of you. Don't tell me you already knew him and tortured him first." Another male participant said. "If that's true, then those two are really disgusting." "They can bully weak people." "What cowards." Whispers began to fill the room on the first floor.

Liu Bingwen was forced to take Hong Meilan away with him. Huang Ziyu crouched down and greeted Qingyuan. "They're gone. Don't be afraid anymore." Ziyu said softly. Qingyuan peeked out from behind his arm. Qingyuan's eyes were filled with tears. 'How scared is he of those two people.' Ziyu thought in shock.

Qingyuan peeked at the others who approached him. "Don't be afraid. We'll try to keep you away from him." "I think you're traumatized by being held by someone because you've been hit so often. Don't worry, we'll try not to touch you."

Qingyuan poked his head out and nodded slowly. His eyes were still watery and his face showed alertness. 'Poor child.' thought all the participants present.

---Qingyuan's room---

Qingyuan tidied up his clothes before going to take a shower.

@bathroom

The water was flowing out. "Have you found them?" Qingyuan asked the person on the other end of the phone. "Yes, not only that. There's something interesting, their next victim is likely Huang Ziyu's younger sister." The man explained.

"I know." Qingyuan said flatly. "What are you going to do next?" The man asked. "Feng Qing, I'm not free to move around right now. So the next plan, only you can do it." Qingyuan explained.

"I understand. You shouldn't have joined that stupid event. You must be in the bathroom. Go ahead and rest." The man named Feng Qing said worriedly. "I know. I'll wait for your good news." Qingyuan said smiling. Qingyuan immediately cleaned himself and went to bed.

Morning came quickly. Out of habit, Qingyuan woke up earlier than everyone else. Qingyuan woke up at 4 am. He brushed his teeth and washed his face before going down to the kitchen.

Arriving at the kitchen, Qingyuan took broccoli and beef to make steak. Qingyuan boiled the broccoli and grilled the beef together. After the broccoli was done, Qingyuan drained the boiled water and put it in a lunch box.

The beef was done and Qingyuan cut it so that it was easy to eat. "Where are you going?" Ziyu asked yawning. "I'm going to exercise. Do you want to come?" Qingyuan offered. "Maybe tomorrow, I want to rest a little longer." Ziyu said taking a bottle of mineral water before leaving.

Qingyuan immediately washed the things he used before closing his lunch box and putting it in a cloth bag with two bottles of mineral water then went out.

---Field---

Qingyuan ran at a moderate speed and seemed to enjoy it. 'I have to exercise a lot. This body is too weak.' Qingyuan thought.

Lost in his own thoughts and did not realize there was someone beside him. "Why are you ignoring your little sister?! Did your stupid brother poison your mind again?!" Liu Bingwen said angrily.

Qingyuan stopped in shock. Liu Bingwen also stopped. Without warning, Qingyuan hit Liu Bingwen's face.

(Note:

The song sung is a Chinese song. To make it easier to understand, it is translated into English. The song is sung by Ding Yuxi and Deng Enxi and is one of the theme songs from Melody of Golden Age with the title Only want you (只願你一人). The song is fully owned by Mango TV. I only borrowed this song for story purposes.

ZQY is Zhang Qingyuan

SGRX is Shangguan Ruo Xuan

When they are singing a song to make it easier to write.)

......Guzheng......

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