Chapter 4 So You’ve Been Hiding Your True Abilities? Commanding the Whole Scene!
Behind the scenes, Song Yang hurriedly bent down to pick up the microphone that had fallen to the floor.
Damn it.
He cursed inwardly.
Just moments ago, Lin Yu’s singing had transported him back to the height of summer years ago.
He reached out, wanting to grasp the first love he’d missed, but hadn’t expected his hand to knock the microphone from the stand, shattering the beauty of the moment.
Song Yang wished he could slap himself hard.
Fortunately, this little mishap didn’t affect Lin Yu’s performance in the slightest. Strumming his guitar, Lin Yu maintained perfect composure and control over the atmosphere in the entire hall.
“Is this still the Lin Yu I know?” Song Yang was so moved he was on the verge of tears.
…
In the audience, Xu Xiaoqian was equally stunned as she stared at Lin Yu.
This good-for-nothing who only ever chased after her—when had he become so outstanding?
Wasn’t all his time spent either running errands for her or working part-time jobs?
How could he possibly have found the time to write such a breathtaking song?
“If you ask me, this loser isn’t as useless as he looks.” Lin Xiaoxiao excitedly squeezed Xu Xiaoqian’s hand. “Xiaoqian, you have to seize this chance! Don’t break up yet—keep him around, let him write songs for you, let him help you reach the top!”
“I really never realized that this so-called loser actually had such talent! He’s been hiding it well.”
“Do you think it’s possible the song he gave you isn’t even his best? I bet he’s still holding back his true ability!”
“Xiaoqian, you must hold on to this cash cow! If he’s been willing to worship you for four years, giving you everything, then as long as you ask, wouldn’t anything he has be yours?”
In the front row, in the VIP section, a woman listened to the conversation between the two girls behind her, surprised at how their attitude had shifted in the span of a few sentences. She frowned.
If she guessed correctly, the girl who had just been flirting with a bunch of old men was this young man’s girlfriend.
For such a talented young man to be entangled with a vain, ambitious, gold-digging woman like that—it was truly a shame.
Yet from the two women’s conversation, she noticed a crucial detail.
He must still be hiding his real talent.
After four years together, his girlfriend didn’t truly know him at all. Either she simply didn’t care, or he concealed himself too deeply.
But whatever the reason, the young lady had made up her mind.
She would sign this male student, no matter what.
“Miss, should I go bring him over now?” The bespectacled man beside her caught the glint in her eyes and couldn’t wait to ingratiate himself.
At last!
To find new talent for the company, he’d followed the young lady from city to city, visiting countless art academies.
This time, finally, he could claim his first success!
“No need. We’ll wait until he’s finished singing,” the young lady raised her brows.
She respected true artists—especially when she wanted to savor a little more of Lin Yu’s performance.
The next part of the song had begun on stage.
“I dared to give, so I dared to have my heart broken;
On camera, we were who we used to be,
Cheers and tears, hoarse voices pouring out.
To part with dignity, not to waste these years,
Loving fiercely, giving everything,
Let not obsession ruin yesterday,
I loved you cleanly, decisively,
Farewell, no regrets for having met…”
A thunderous ovation erupted from the audience.
The entire hall was buzzing with excitement and inspiration.
Damn it.
This song was absolutely phenomenal!
From row to row, exclamations burst forth:
“This is incredible!”
“It’s like listening to music from the heavens!”
“My god, it’s like the lyrics and melody were written by an immortal!”
“Amazing! I swear I just saw my ex-girlfriend in my mind!”
“I’m crying, I’m remembering my first love…”
“Xiao Jing, come back, Xiao Jing!”
…
After the initial shock, a tremendous wave of sorrow swept through the auditorium.
Such a perfect song.
It seemed calm on the surface, but powerful emotions surged beneath.
The prelude began in a major key, blending the quiet sentiments of life. The singer’s thoughts on the subject of parting—expressed flawlessly in every listener’s ear.
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When the song ended, Lin Yu bowed.
The crowd erupted in wild shouts.
The university’s graduation party had been transformed by Lin Yu into a true concert.
“Sing it again!”
“Help! My mom is asking why I’m kneeling under the stage listening to music!”
“This is insane, my god!”
“This young man is something else!”
“I’m crying, thinking of my first love…”
“Heaven help us, there’s such a genius in this world! This song is a masterpiece!”
“I’ve never heard anything so brilliant, what a prodigy!”
“This is the first time music has made me weep. He’s too strong, simply too strong.”
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In the VIP lounge of an agency, the old men had forgotten all about the charms of the girls below and were fighting to secure the song’s rights.
“When can it be released? I want to buy it out!”
“Don’t fight me for it, I’m taking this one!”
“If it’s an original, then the copyright hasn’t been sold yet, right? I’ll give a hundred thousand!”
“Damn you, you old fox, playing dirty now?”
…
The elders bickered fiercely.
To let such a musical genius slip through their fingers would be a bitter regret.
Everyone knew that if they could sign this talent, he’d be a gold mine for years to come. After all, to write such a song straight out of college—given some guidance, he would become a true star!
…
The time had come.
Song Yang knew full well why Lin Yu had agreed to perform tonight.
From the lyrics alone, it was clear: Lin Yu had made his decision.
Suddenly, Song Yang felt tears stinging his eyes.
Was his lovesick, fawning brother finally about to rise from the ashes?
Nothing else mattered.
If Lin Yu wanted to break up, Song Yang would support him with all his might!
“Young man, your song ‘With Dignity’ was truly outstanding and won the crowd’s unanimous praise,” the host said. “So here’s the question: What kind of woman could make someone as talented as you this heartbroken?”
In the audience, Xu Xiaoqian rolled her eyes in disdain.
When did I ever break his heart?
He put so much effort into doting on me, and I responded in kind.
When I played games with other guys, I even wore the lipstick he gave me, so he’d feel included.
Lin Yu should be grateful to me.
Lin Yu’s gaze swept over the audience.
Every girl he looked at blushed.
“Oh my god, he looked right at me.”
“If I could be his ex, I wouldn’t even care!”
“Wow, his eyes are so seductive!”
“He’s so handsome! Husband!”
“I declare, from this moment you’re my idol!”
“Debut now, please!”
…
Xu Xiaoqian, lost in the crowd, frowned.
A man she’d always dismissed as a lovesick fool had, overnight, captured the hearts of so many women.
She was not pleased.
Even so, if she didn’t want something, she didn’t want anyone else to have it either.
Lin Yu stepped off the stage, heading straight toward Xu Xiaoqian.
The eyes of the girls around the hall followed him, shifting from anticipation, to disappointment, to resentment as they glared at Xu Xiaoqian.
So he really did have an ex-girlfriend!
And it turned out to be the very girl who’d been showing off in the middle of all those old men just moments ago.