Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

All eyes were drawn to the huge stage in the very center.

There are three young ladies dancing there.

I guess she's a popular dancer invited by the organizers. They're common at anime conventions and play a very important role in attracting attention.

Xiao Meng returned at that moment and put the two rabbit dolls she was carrying on the chair.

She swung her arms and said, "Yu Zhe, guess what I found?"

"We've discovered you actually have superpowers, but you've just forgotten how to use them?"

"What nonsense! You're just making jokes out of thin air!"

This surprise startled Xiaomeng, but she quickly added, "I discovered that anyone can perform on that stage in the middle. All you have to do is announce your program and get a number. I heard that after the guests they invited finish performing, the stage belongs to the people on site!"

"Oh? So you want to go up and perform? Sing? Dance? I didn't know you had this kind of talent!"

"No, not at all. I don't know any of these skills, and I have no intention of performing them."

"..."

Yu Zhe was taken aback, then couldn't help but retort, "Then what were you so excited about discovering?"

"I'm just sharing my discovery... seeing all sorts of performance stages... isn't that interesting...?"

Thinking about it that way, it's true. The organizers' move really does revitalize the anime convention and fill the gap in the monotonous performances.

"It's interesting... but I always feel that some things just aren't fun if you don't participate in them."

Xiao Meng tilted her head: "Really?"

Although Yu Zhe doesn't like crowded places, he always feels like he's missing out if he doesn't participate in any activities.

For example, if a mobile game has a rare event with triple drops, do you just watch or actually try your luck?

Yu Zhe has been cooped up at home for too long, so he really wants to have some fun at this kind of event.

As long as we perform a low-key act for a while, we can avoid attracting attention and still enjoy the experience of participation, so there's absolutely no problem!

He then asked Yu Che and Zi Xiao, "Don't you want to perform something? Sing a song or something? I remember you two are both very good at singing, right?"

Zixiao shook her head: "I'll pass, I don't want to at all."

Yu Che continued eating her ice cream: "I don't want to either. If you want to hear me sing, I'll sing for you when we get home."

They've all been staying at home in their hometowns.

As expected, they couldn't be relied upon.

Looking at Luo Xiaomeng, Xiaomeng simply repeated what she had just said in a daze: "I can't do anything. I sing off-key and I'm not coordinated when I dance. I'm just an honest audience member."

Hey! My temper is short-tempered!

Yu Zhe was still a little annoyed. Hmph, none of you are going to perform, huh? Then I'll do it myself!

"Okay, I've decided. I'm going to go up and sing a song later. Now's my chance to shine! You only have fun when you participate! A gentleman's word is his bond, so let's start with a deep and soulful song and begin my performance!"

"Brother, do you remember that you're wearing women's clothes right now?"

Yu Che's words were like a blow to the head.

It struck Yu Zhe's heart hard.

Oh right, I'm wearing women's clothes right now? And they're saying I'm going to sing on stage?

Su Yuzhe, Su Yuzhe, you're not satisfied with just embarrassing yourself!

Even tough guys are criticizing you!

But now that the words have been spoken, how can I take them back?

That won't do. As an older brother, I have my own dignity. I can't go back on my word in front of my younger sister.

With a forced smile, Yu Zhe said, "It's okay, I'll just wear women's clothes. I still have the identity of Yu Fei. It's just singing, and it's not like anyone will recognize me."

I already explained to Yu Che and Zi Xiao that I used the pseudonym Yu Fei when I picked up Xiao Meng.

“It’s okay if they recognize you.” Yu Che spoke the truth. “Brother, didn’t you see on the Fenghai City forum that everyone is saying that you look better in women’s clothes than in men’s clothes? It’s not surprising at all. In fact, everyone is looking forward to it.”

"Yufei is Yufei! She is not Su Yuzhe!"

Despite his self-destructive behavior, Yu Zhe is still thinking about defending his manly spirit!

"So, brother, what song are you going to sing? Wearing this outfit... I think a soft song would be cuter."

"Heh, don't make wild guesses. I'm a macho man, so of course I should sing songs that macho men should sing."

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Be responsible for

The supervisor who arranged the stage program schedule was actually the middle-aged woman who had initially given Qin Ruoke her instructions.

She wasn't on the side of the anime convention organizers, but rather on the side of the investors, specifically the Qi family.

They were there to oversee the organizers' management of the comic convention and, incidentally, to arrange the most important stage performances.

She's calling Miss Qi Xinye right now.

The reason was nothing more than the few people that Miss Qi had instructed her to take special care of. Well, she knew that, having participated in many conferences, how could she not know that, apart from a blue-haired loli, the other three were three children from the Su family's main branch?

Even if Miss Qi hadn't specifically said so, she wouldn't have dared to act rashly.

After making the call, she immediately reported to Qi Xinye: "Miss Qi, can you hear me? This is the comic convention. Young Master Su Yuzhe just said he's going to perform on stage. Let me see... there are still twelve guests ahead of their registration numbers. What should we do next?"

Without the slightest hesitation, she received Qi Xinye's reply on the other end of the phone: "Hmm... I understand. Next, move Xiao Zhe... cough, young master Su Yuzhe's program to the front, and put the other guests' programs back. All losses will be borne by the Qi family. Also, could you please upgrade the stage effects a bit more? It's okay to spend more money. Oh, and don't forget to record a copy and send it to me."

After a slight pause, Qi Xinye suddenly asked with some curiosity, "By the way, what song is Xiao Zhe going to sing?"

Indeed, it's easier for people to get used to just calling you "Xiao Zhe"... Everyone in the Qi family knows that Miss Qi and Young Master Su Yuzhe are childhood sweethearts.

After checking the playlist, the staff member in charge was slightly surprised.

Then he said into the phone receiver, "This... it's a song from a very popular anime right now, Demon Slayer. I think it's an energetic one, called... 'Gurenge'."

36. Ignite the stage!

Try to keep a low profile for a while, get a feel for the stage, and then know when to stop.

This is Su Yuzhe's current thought.

He's waiting to go on stage; he's currently sitting backstage.

His two younger sisters and Xiaomeng are with him right now. Normally, they shouldn't be allowed to come backstage since they don't have any performances.

But for some reason, when Zixiao asked to come in, the staff agreed without any objection.

It wasn't until a middle-aged woman came up to Yu Zhe and said those words that he understood the reason.

"Young Master Yu Zhe... Miss Yu Fei, your performance time has been set. It will be after the group currently on stage leaves the stage. In other words, your performance time will be next. Please be prepared."

"The next one? But weren't there more than a dozen people ahead of us just now?"

“He…they all had something come up at the last minute…hahaha…do you think the next one is too rushed? You can wait a little longer.”

It's probably Sister Ye's doing again. After all, at this comic convention, only the eldest daughter of the Qi family could do something like this.

Yu Zhe stood up and stretched his arms: "No need, let's do the next one. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can go back and rest. To be honest, I'm a little tired from playing too."

After dismissing the person in charge, Yu Zhe stood behind the curtain and watched the performance on the stage.

It was a group of singers, and because they sang relatively melodious songs, the audience's reaction wasn't that strong.

Yes, that's right, that's exactly what Yu Zhe wants. Only in this way can the performance end inconspicuously.

"Brother, are you nervous?"

Zixiao walked over and handed the small parasol next to her to Yuzhe.

"Nervous? I haven't felt that emotion in many years, and I haven't this time either. I'm just treating it as a tourist activity, but I feel a little excited."

"That's good... I hope you have a great time, brother."

"Ah."

I wasn't nervous at all; Yu Zhe has seen too many big scenes.

Even if that's not the case, he was born with a talent for adapting to big occasions.

Or rather, apart from when Zixiao and Yuche had colds and fevers when they were children, he had never been nervous.

The music on stage gradually subsided.

The lights dimmed.

This means the previous performance has ended.

After the group bowed to take their bows, a host in a suit strode confidently onto the stage.

Holding the microphone, he spoke in an enthusiastic voice, trying his best to ignite the atmosphere: "Thank you for the performances of the three of you, the show was wonderful! The next program will definitely bring you a different experience. Although you may not have seen our guest before, after seeing her today, she will be etched in your hearts for a long time! Let's welcome Ms. Yufei, who wishes to remain anonymous, to sing 'Gurenhua' and ignite the audience!"

The host stepped down from the stage.

Amidst the lively discussions among the audience.

"Ms. Yufei, who doesn't want to reveal her name, means she's using an alias?"

"The pseudonym means that the person does not want to tell their real name, and the host even emphasized it. What a genius."

"But I remember that the first ten programs at this anime convention were all popular YouTubers. Yufei... I really don't think I've ever heard of that ID before."

"Dude, it's not just you, I don't know either. Are you sure it wasn't someone the organizers brought in to fill time? Could it be that they couldn't afford to hire anyone else?"

"It shouldn't be. The song 'Gurenhua' is not easy to sing. If you really need to fill the time, there's no need to choose such a song."

No sign.

All the lights went out! Not just the stage, but the entire convention hall was darkened.

Moreover, all the electric curtains in front of the large glass windows on all four sides were drawn.

The venue is now completely dark; not a single ray of light can be seen.

The discussion abruptly ceased.

What's going on? This definitely isn't a power outage!

They all have the same thought now: the comic convention actually suspended all other events just for one stage performance?!