Urban Life: I Just Want To Work Hard!

Chapter 67: Heavenly Empress

[Thank you 'Xiaowei' boss for the 588 points reward, Xiaobai is extremely grateful, heart!]

As one of the top art schools in the country, the quality of the evening performance at the Jiuzhou Art Academy is quite high.

In addition, there are performances from various majors, immersing oneself in the program, and the two-plus hours pass by quite quickly.

However.

Everyone who knows that the finale is about to take the stage is secretly worried.

Because Li Mubai hasn't arrived yet!

Lin Jiayin, sitting on the far left, and Lin Jiayin on the far right have asked the school multiple times about Li Mubai.

The answer they always get is the same.

The school says someone will go find him, but after Lin Jiayin and Yun Wuyue pondered, their answer was unexpectedly unanimous: no need to find him.

They both doubted themselves, wondering if their presence at the scene put too much pressure on Li Mubai.

But they both wanted to hear Li Mubai's new song!

And.

In the backstage area, Song Xingyu has been pacing back and forth countless times.

Looking at the pouring rain outside the window, Song Xingyu's gaze returned to the sheet music personally written by Li Mubai, and that question arose again in her mind.

"Li Mubai, why haven't you come yet?"

Li Mubai is currently at the Jiuzhou Art Academy.

He is standing downstairs in the dormitory, frowning as he looks at the pouring rain.

Outside, it is pitch black, with lower visibility than any other day. With the help of distant streetlights, one can clearly see the large raindrops hitting the ground, splashing up huge splashes of water.

Li Mubai doesn't have an umbrella because he gave it to the little girl...

The distance from the school dormitory to the auditorium is not long, but it's not short either.

At least the suit he changed into will be completely soaked without any problem.

And his hairstyle, although already styled, Li Mubai can't be sure what it will look like after rushing over.

But then again.

Li Mubai thinks that it's actually not bad to go on stage like this.

There are many rewards to be had from the audience today.

Even if he doesn't have to sing on stage, just a little bit of acting with his god-level acting skills can reap the rewards.

Maybe it will even boost Yun Lingxing's luck to the maximum of 100.

Taking a deep breath, Li Mubai ran into the rain with his hands covering his head.

The rain is too heavy. Just halfway there, Li Mubai can already feel that his pants are half wet, and it's not just wet, but probably also covered in mud.

More in line with Li Mubai's thinking, since he already looks like this on stage, he might as well go all the way.

Finally.

With Li Mubai's unremitting efforts.

From the moment he pushed open the door of the auditorium, anyone who caught Li Mubai's gaze couldn't look away.

A program on stage had just ended.

The host was preparing to go on stage when he suddenly saw a person drenched in water standing at the entrance and couldn't help but stare.

The people in the VIP seats on the upper two levels also turned their puzzled gazes towards Li Mubai.

Yun Wuyue and Yun Lingxing were stunned.

Especially Yun Wuyue.

Her eyes widened in an instant, and her sitting posture changed to leaning forward.

What kind of gaze was that?

The previous indifference and bitterness disappeared in an instant, replaced by deep concern and anticipation, as well as deep love hidden deep inside.

"Sister... why isn't he using an umbrella?"

Yun Lingxing's expression was also filled with concern, and her eyes were filled with deep reproach.

How could there be someone who doesn't know how to take care of themselves like this?

What if he catches a cold tomorrow?

And on the other side...

Lin Jiajia, who sat next to Lin Jiayin at some point, also felt a buzzing in her head.

"Sister..."

Lin Jiayin widened her eyes, thinking of the previous text message...

"What a... fool!"

Hearing Lin Jiayin's low voice, Lin Jiajia looked over in confusion.

Ignoring Lin Jiajia's gaze, Lin Jiayin's entire focus was on Li Mubai at the moment.

"Ding dong! Yun Lianxing blesses the host with +5 luck, host's luck value +3 [Protagonist Ye Feng's luck value -2]!"

"Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for receiving a 20 yuan reward! Due to the designated target, reward x2."

"Ding dong! Lin Jiayin blesses the host with +9 luck, host's luck value +4, protagonist Ye Feng's luck value -3!"

"Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for receiving 2 free attribute points!"

"Ding dong! Yun Wuyue blesses the host with +6 luck, host's luck value +4, protagonist Ye Feng's luck value -4!"

"Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for receiving 2 free attribute points!"

"Ding dong! Lin Jiajia blesses the host with +11 luck, host's luck value +6, protagonist Ye Feng's luck value -3!"

"Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for receiving a 110 yuan reward!"

Ignoring the prompt sounds in her mind, Li Mubai glanced at the puddle of water beneath his feet. He first nodded to the host on stage, then his gaze shifted to the audience seats.

He slightly bowed.

Li Mubai saw Yun Wuyue and Yun Lianxing on the right side, as well as Lin Jiayin and Lin Jiajia on the left side.

Their eyes met in the air, and Li Mubai shook his head slightly.

Then he straightened up and walked quickly towards the backstage.

There weren't many people left in the entire backstage, and Li Mubai immediately saw Song Xingyu at the entrance of the third resting room.

Song Xingyu, who was pacing back and forth with clenched fists, also saw Li Mubai.

In the next instant, her pupils contracted, and the big eyes under her long eyelashes became moist. Through the watery gaze, concern, sympathy, worry, anxiety, and rising affection were written.

"Ding dong! Song Xingyu blesses the host with +7 luck, host's luck value +4, protagonist Ye Feng's luck value -4!"

"Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for receiving a 70 yuan reward!"

Li Mubai gave Song Xingyu a big smile to reassure her that he was fine.

"How much longer until our performance?"

"We're next. Right now, there's a piano and violin ensemble on stage."

As they discussed the most crucial timing issue, Li Mubai and Song Xingyu walked into the resting room. All the students who were immersed in the music scores in their hands stopped their movements.

Song Xingyu had previously told them that Li Mubai had arrived but was watching the show outside.

The one with the biggest reaction was the makeup artist: "Mubai... What happened to you?! Sit down quickly, I'll fix you up!"

"Xingyu, quickly go to the neighboring resting room and see if there are any students who haven't left. Help Mubai borrow some clothes!"

Li Mubai smiled and sat in front of the dressing table. "No need to change clothes, there's no time. Just help me tidy up my hair, teacher!"

This smile greatly reassured everyone's hearts.

Although they were going on stage together, the one who had to bear the pressure of the audience's gaze was only Li Mubai.

Song Xingyu needed to share some of it.

As long as they didn't encounter any problems, then there wouldn't be any problems at all!

The makeup artist didn't say much and started to tidy up Li Mubai's hair.

Song Xingyu didn't know where she got a dry towel from. She walked directly to Li Mubai's side, carefully wiping the rainwater off his forehead, and then half crouched beside him.

Just by touching the sleeve of his clothes, Song Xingyu felt that a small amount of water could be squeezed out.

Li Mubai didn't say anything and let the two of them handle the emergency treatment.

Soon, his hair was styled and the clothes didn't feel as heavy.

At this moment, the speaker announced that the band could go on stage.

Li Mubai nodded encouragingly at everyone, his eyes filled with confidence.

There was still some time for the violin and cello to go on stage, so they could try to buy a little more time.

But Song Xingyu couldn't do anything anymore. The reason why the dress was called a dress was because of the emphasis on the "ceremony." If she continued to squeeze water, it would leave wrinkles on the clothes, and if she went on stage like that, it would be a wardrobe malfunction.

"It's okay, senior, I'm ready now."

Li Mubai stood up and looked at himself in the mirror, speaking to Song Xingyu.

"No makeup is absolutely fine. Li Mubai's looks have always only required light makeup. His skin is so good that everyone envies him. It's just that wearing this outfit makes him slightly uncomfortable."

After confirming, Song Xingyu reached out her hand towards Li Mubai.

Li Mubai also held her hand, and the two walked out of the dressing room together, then arrived at the side of the stage.

"Is it okay?" Song Xingyu asked.

"It will definitely work."

Li Mubai nodded and used the "Perfect Singing Experience Card".

Applause erupted. Li Mubai and Song Xingyu first bowed to the audience, then returned to their positions.

Song Xingyu returned to the conductor's seat.

Li Mubai stood calmly in the center of the stage.

"Thank you, everyone. The name of this song is 'Queen'."

With a calm sentence, the young fans below screamed.

Li Mubai slightly tilted his head and nodded towards Song Xingyu on the conductor's seat.

Then, Li Mubai closed his eyes, and with that, the lights suddenly dimmed.

Song Xingyu stood proudly on the conductor's seat, raising her hand towards the piano to start the beat.

The entire venue was left with only the low and eager piano sound.

After a prelude that lasted for a full ten seconds, the spotlight in the center of the stage slowly lit up, as if Li Mubai's figure in the darkness was covered in a bright radiance.

At the same time, Li Mubai picked up the microphone and sang the first line of lyrics that appeared on the screen behind him.

"Finally found an excuse, taking advantage of the drunkenness in my heart;"

"To express all my feelings;"

"Loneliness gradually thickens..."

Under Song Xingyu's deliberate lowering, the ensemble of guitar, piano, and other instruments created a sense of sadness.

Although there were no major ups and downs, it sent a slight chill down people's spines.

... Seeking flowers 0

Since knowing that Li Mubai would be the finale, those who were paying attention had already seen his live performance of this song.

Another love song!

Another sad song!

Yun Wuyue could only cover her mouth when she saw the figure on the stage, unable to say anything.

Yun Lianxing glanced at Yun Wuyue's slightly trembling body, wanting to say something, but Li Mubai had already continued his narration.

"Silence lingers in the corner of the dance floor."

"You say too little or too much."

"Both will make people more fearful~"

With a slightly raised quarter-tone, Li Mubai sang softly, still retaining the sigh at the end of the previous line.

"Who allows whom to indulge, who will give up freedom first."

"In the end, it's always me~"

"Hanging in mid-air..."

"Wandering between your coldness and passion, being invaded and still smiling~"

With each line, the pitch increased by a quarter-tone, and throughout the entire process, Li Mubai couldn't find a moment to catch his breath.

It was as if someone was chasing him from behind, with each line slightly higher than the previous one.

Making people instinctively think that the next line would be even higher.

Some people's scalps were tingling.

Some people instinctively tightened their grip on their seats.

And this song's story finally reached its climax!

It also instantly brought the entire band to the first explosive point!

Like a bursting flood, the outlet suddenly opened wide.

"I envy your love, it's as grand as a rainbow..."

"Like a high-profile diva!"

"What you want is not me, but vanity!"

"It's only when someone loves you that you appear outstanding!"

Without giving the audience a chance to react, the towering wave that had just been stirred up crashed down upon the empty space.

"I fell into blind infatuation."

"Making you the beloved diva!"

"If love is reduced to temptation, if all that's left is enduring each other..."

"Let's stop tormenting each other."

"Because we are both at fault..."

At this moment, everyone seemed to understand why Li Mubai made his entrance in that way.

If you like someone, you will become as humble as dust!

No matter how grand you are, you can't learn it.

Always being cautious, accompanying and guarding every action and expression of yours.

In the end, only accumulated disappointment remains as we turn and leave.

Because what she wants is not you, but vanity.

Lin Jiayin tightly grasped the armrest of the chair.

She was certain!

Li Mubai and Yun Wuyue are really facing new problems.

This time, it's the final farewell accumulated from too much disappointment!

The students present were mostly in a daze, watching the figure on the stage become blurred.

No props.

Only the faint light in their own eyes.

"Push away the pale hand, push away the pale companionship, no matter how lost you are, don't call me... A soft heart is the most deadly vulnerability, I clearly understand, yet still loyal to the death..."

If the previous part was about the process, then the second paragraph is Li Mubai's final choice!

"Sister."

Yun Lingxing started crying, covering her mouth with one hand, and tightly gripping Yun Wuyue's arm with the other, afraid to look at Li Mubai below.

He actually...

Li Mubai actually chose to give up...

It was already decided from that check...

But Li Mubai didn't give everyone time. The highest pitch in the entire song burst out with all the emotions.

"I envy your love, it's as grand as a rainbow, like a high-profile diva, what you want is not me, but vanity, it's only when someone loves you that you appear outstanding."

"I fell into blind infatuation, making you the beloved diva, if love is reduced to temptation, if all that's left is enduring each other, let's stop tormenting each other."

"Because we are both at fault..."

The lyrics on the screen abruptly stopped, as it focused on Song Xingyu.

Standing on the stage with closed eyes, tears flowed uncontrollably from the corners of her eyes...

"If one day love no longer confuses;"

"Enough to see all the rights and wrongs;"

Once again, the piano accompaniment played a solo, and Li Mubai's ethereal and somewhat lonely voice softly sang.

The drums suddenly struck, and the entire band started their final accompaniment.

"Until that time, you will be in my heart;"

"No longer praised, no longer treated as a diva..."

"It won't be me anymore..."

PS1: To the greatest extent... Actually, I hesitated between "Fulfillment" and "Diva" for a long time, but in the end, I felt that this one had more power.

PS2: A very long chapter, begging readers for flowers, rewards, and comments to support this novice, begging for automatic subscriptions!! Thank you!