A Young Woman's Heart

"start!"

This time, even the lighting effects were coordinated.

As expected, the lighting technician installed different colored lights as requested, but it just looked ridiculous no matter how you looked at it.

Especially the pink light shining on Mr. Xue.

It feels like the kind of light you'd only find in a brothel that offers special services...

The melody had barely begun when Mo Xueyao couldn't help but want to laugh. When she sang the first word, she finally burst out laughing.

"Pfft, hahaha..."

"Hey, Yaoyao, what are you laughing at!"

"Look, on Xiaoxue's body..."

"It's just pink, is it that special?"

"Does it feel like, uh... like a host club?"

"Yeah--"

"Let's try again!" the boss shouted, waving his hand. "Don't be nervous, but don't relax too much either!"

Rehearsals can be quite tiring.

Moreover, except for the first song, the others were only performed once.

Normally, everyone would drink tea and chat in the band room, but when it was time to go on stage, they suddenly realized that they hadn't practiced enough.

It's like when you have an exam coming up, you want to make the most of your time to study.

As we left, the sun was already setting, its orange rays casting a slanting glow across the earth.

When we got home, everyone felt that things were different from when we arrived.

It's as if by coming into contact with people and things at a higher social level, I've matured a bit.

The warm, peaceful sunset made Mo Xueyao feel a little hungry. She touched her lower abdomen and mumbled, "I want a poached egg, preferably one that's half-cooked with a runny yolk..."

"Hmm—the sunset looks just like a fried egg." Wang Jiale looked at the sunset behind her and nodded gently.

Mo Zhuyou opened her little mouth and made a swallowing motion: "Aww, I'll eat it in one bite!"　

"A fried egg as big as the sun—"

"Ah, stop talking, I'm so hungry. The colors of the sunset are so tempting..."

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Chapter 83 Have a Bite

Saturday, September 2001, 5.

This already bustling street became even more lively, with crowds of people and cars coming and going.

Actually, this is the most scenic area in Hangzhou, not far from West Lake. Originally, standing here, you could see the clear and beautiful lake water.

But now, all you can see are towering buildings and roadside trees.

The beauty of nature has long been destroyed by the new cities built by humans.

It was destroyed even more thoroughly than in the old days.

Whether tourists from other places are impressed by West Lake is unknown, but at least for people who grew up here, it's really not that interesting—even if they rarely go in because of the entrance fee, they still pass by occasionally and go once or twice a year.

Sure enough, wherever there are many people, even the most beautiful mountains and rivers lose their charm.

But the city isn't all that bad.

What was originally a natural landscape has now been transformed into all sorts of man-made objects, including people themselves, who have become part of it.

But it is only at night that the city truly reveals the awe-inspiring creativity of humankind.

The dazzling neon lights are the stars of the city, while the giant screen outside the downtown department store is the silver moon.

As the sun was about to completely sink below the horizon, a corner of the sky was tinged with the last trace of crimson. "Is anyone here?" The dance hall was still bustling with guests.

"Yaoyao." Li Wanyan stood under the orange-glowing streetlight across the street and waved gently at her.

The voice wasn't loud, but just by looking at the shape of her lips, Mo Xueyao could hear her voice in her mind.

"Hey—" she shouted on tiptoe, "You've arrived—!"

Although it's just across the street, the traffic lights at the intersection still made the wait seem rather long.

Li Wanyan came with a group of people, including Zhuang Lianlian and Chen Cheng. Lu Chengyuan and Cha Li followed behind, with Gao Yuan, Liu Xiaowei, and Zhou Yong walking alongside them.

These are all friends that everyone invited after receiving their tickets.

"Xiao Yao~!" Lu Chengyuan skipped past Li Wanyan and ran over with small, quick steps. "Why aren't you preparing backstage?"

"I was thirsty, so I came out to buy a drink." Mo Xueyao shook the bag she was carrying in her right hand. She saw Ye Banxia running towards her from across the street, panting. Halfway across, the green light turned red, so she had to speed up and finally arrived on this side.

Why is Xiaxia so far behind?

"Xiaxia?" Lu Chengyuan turned her head in confusion. "Oh, she just arrived too. Weren't we on the same bus before?"

"Everyone's here now." Seeing Li Wanyan walk up to her, Mo Xueyao quickly took a bottle of cola from the plastic bag. "Wanyan, want a cola?"

"...Did you buy my share?"

"No, this is mine. Let's split it in half. If you're thirsty, you can drink it first, but don't touch your mouth."

Lu Chengyuan patted Mo Xueyao on the back with a mischievous grin: "What's wrong with you? We're an old married couple, why are you still so shy?"

"What do you mean by 'old married couple'..."

"You and the class monitor."

"Eek—are you trying to say something like Hua Yinyin, that girls sharing a little saliva means they're close?"

"Wow, Gin is getting worse and worse!"

"How dare you say that about her... Didn't you join her club? You're even the club president now, aren't you?"

"Ahem! Want to see a comic about Xiaoxi and her brother?"

"No need, thank you." Mo Xueyao drooped her eyelids and reached out to push her chubby face away.

She seems to have gained a little weight since she got together with Luberon.

Is it because I'm in a too happy mood?

As the saying goes, this is called having a broad mind and a healthy body.

"What's wrong with you? What kind of look is that?! I'm not fat! I'm just curvy!"

"I haven't said anything yet."

"Isn't Yaoyao in a hurry to prepare?" Li Wanyan interrupted their conversation.

"Okay, I'm going backstage now! See you on stage later!"

"Don't be nervous then!" Gao Yuan joked.

"Don't worry, I'll call your name later!"

"I rely on."

“We’re doomed.” Zhou Yong nudged Gao Yuan’s arm. “Now it’s Gao Yuan’s turn to be nervous.”

"Ha ha--"

Mo Xueyao left the laughter and chatter of the others behind. Carrying the bag of drinks, she quickly made her way around the residential area and followed the store's 'secret passage' to the backstage area.

The Snow Music Band was scheduled in the middle of the order, neither very early nor very late.

People tend to remember the beginning and end of the show more vividly, so even if they mess up, they won't be remembered very clearly. It can be seen as a small favor from the store manager to the newcomers.

"What should I do? Am I really okay?" Yu Shu hugged her violin case tightly, looking utterly helpless.

"Peace of mind and peace of mind!"

"A cup of this will make you feel better!"

"Yinyin, stop stirring things up."

"Um...I...um...how about...give it a try?"

"what?"

Before Mo Xueyao could react to what she meant, she suddenly opened her violin case and took out a can of beer.

The metal pull tab of the beer made a pleasant, crisp sound, and then she tilted her head back and gulped down three large mouthfuls.

"Hey—!" Mo Xueyao quickly grabbed the beer can, shouting nervously and angrily, "Yu Shu! What are you doing? Can you even drink alcohol?"

"Beer...beer...it should be alright, right?"

"Someone as frail as you shouldn't drink alcohol so easily... really." Mo Xueyao snatched Yu Shu's beer and helped her drink it all in one gulp.

Hua Yinyin smacked her lips: "Little Yaoyao actually indirectly kissed Shu'er, boohoo... Little Yaoyao, drink mine too!"

"Don't make a scene..."

Yu Shu pursed her moist lips, her face flushed slightly.

"How are you feeling? Are you feeling unwell? Are you dizzy?"

"It's alright... I didn't feel anything special."

"That's good. Don't drink recklessly next time... Phew, it seems like it's almost our turn."

"It'll be soon." Mr. Xue glanced at Yu Shu, and while Mo Xueyao wasn't looking this way, he quietly gave her a thumbs up.

Mo Zhuyou, who was standing nearby, followed suit.

This made Wang Jiale laugh.

"puff……"

"What are you laughing at?"