On and off stage

Wei Cheng took the opportunity to turn around, glancing fiercely at the accompaniment section, then turned back and continued singing as if nothing had happened.

Of course, non-professionals like Chen Xiao and his group didn’t notice that the accompaniment music was off-key.

Before one song was finished, Xiong Chao stood up and said, "I can't take this anymore. Listening to this stuff makes my head buzz. Old Tang, why did you arrange for us to sit so close? The speakers are deafening me."

Tang Shaofei: "..."

"Damn! Are you an idiot? These are VIP seats! Should we go to the very back row?"

"The back row is fine. I'm going out for a smoke. You guys listen first."

"Go, go, go. You don't understand anything. No wonder Bai Haonan said you were countrified; it's not wrong at all."

Xiong Chao: "..."

"Damn!"

...

Xiong Chao left and didn't return until it was almost time to leave.

"Holy crap, you actually came back? I thought you'd already gone home," Tang Shaofei teased.

"Hehe, Sister Qin and Xiao Ge are both here, how could I leave without saying goodbye?"

Tang Shaofei rolled his eyes, "Xiong Chao, I didn't realize it, but you're quite the snob."

Xiong Chao rolled his eyes, thinking, 'You stayed the whole time, aren't you more of a snob than me?'

At their level, ordinary minor celebrities couldn't even catch their eye.

But even Yan Bingqin hadn't left, all because Chen Xiao was present.

He hadn't even realized it himself, but unknowingly, he had subtly become the core figure of this small circle.

Before the end of the show, the people in the VIP seats left first. Chen Xiao stood up and said, "This isn't very interesting, is it? Next time there's an event like this, don't call me."

Everyone was speechless...

Didn't we accompany you for the entire show?

"Ahem, let's go, let's go. We've been sitting here for over an hour for nothing," Zhang Meng said meaningfully.

The others all felt the same; since the main person wasn't happy, the time spent was equivalent to wasted.

Just as Chen Xiao was about to leave, he turned around and inadvertently saw the young celebrity who had just sung, currently in the backstage, furiously yelling at the accompaniment band.

Due to the noise at the scene, he couldn't hear what was being said.

Chen Xiao hadn't intended to meddle, but one particularly loud sentence pierced through the chaotic environment and reached Chen Xiao's ears.

"Are all you Jinning University students trash? Where are your brains?"

Chen Xiao frowned slightly. It's fine to curse, but such a broad attack is a bit too arrogant.

"What's wrong, Xiao Zi?" Tang Shaofei asked.

Chen Xiao gestured towards the backstage, "That brother who just sang, his mouth needs a good beating."

The few of them immediately stopped. Zhang Meng had also heard that sentence and, after thinking for a moment, said, "I'll go handle him. You guys go first."

Chen Xiao nodded, "Brother Meng, thanks."

"Damn, don't mention it, it's a small matter. Wait for me at the entrance."

...

After Chen Xiao and the others left, Zhang Meng leisurely walked into the backstage with his bodyguards.

Wei Cheng was still shouting loudly.

"What exactly happened? Such a simple accompaniment can go wrong? Do you know what this is called? This is a stage accident! If I tell your professional course teacher, you'll definitely fail this year!"

The band students bowed their heads, not speaking. After all, they had indeed made a mistake, and the other party was a big celebrity, so they didn't dare to refute.

Wei Cheng cursed a few more times, then changed his tone and said to the prettiest girl among them, "What's your name?"

"Me? My name is Tan Cheng."

"Tan Cheng, right? Although you had a bit of a problem today, your potential is good. I happen to be staying in Jinning for one night, and it's rare to meet such a promising talent like you. This is my room number."

Tan Cheng pursed her lips and didn't take it.

Wei Cheng chuckled, "It's fine. Then I can just mention your issues when I have dinner with your professional course teacher later."

His words carried a clear threat; if Tan Cheng didn't go, it meant she might fail her professional course.

Her best friend next to her kept nudging her with her elbow, hinting for her to take it.

Tan Cheng, who had not yet experienced society, was completely blank-minded at this moment.

A cold sneer appeared at the corner of Wei Cheng's mouth. Such an innocent and naive person was the easiest to fool.

With a celebrity's aura, and then finding an excuse, a carrot and stick approach, half-heartedly...

Just as he was thinking, an uninvited guest suddenly burst in.

"Oh, isn't this the big celebrity? Quite the temper, huh? Inviting students to the Hotel at night? What's up? Sexual favors?"

Wei Cheng was startled. Seeing someone ruin his good deed, he immediately turned and angrily said, "Who are you? Who let you in? Get out immediately!"

Zhang Meng was stunned, "Holy crap, are people in your industry... all this awesome?"

"Damn, compared to you guys, we're so low-key."

Wei Cheng stood on his tiptoes, yelling loudly outside.

"Security, security! Don't you know someone broke into the backstage? Are you all useless?"

Zhang Meng waved his hand, "Hey, hey, hey, don't you dare shout anymore. You looked decent on stage just now, but why are you acting like this off stage?"

"Uh... sisters, don't worry, I was entrusted by a friend to deal with this guy specifically. You guys go first. I guarantee no one will fail."

Tan Cheng, at a loss, nodded frantically in thanks, then turned and ran out of the backstage.

Zhang Meng put an arm around Wei Cheng's shoulder, "Come on, brother, you offended someone you can't afford to offend with your loose mouth. Let's have a good talk."

...Wei Cheng.

...

About ten minutes later, Zhang Meng walked out of the backstage, refreshed.

Wei Cheng, covering his waist with one hand and his face with the other, got into his car and drove straight back to the Hotel, even canceling the school's thank-you dinner.

Zhang Meng came outside and met up with Chen Xiao and the others.

"Xiao Ge, it's handled."

"Thanks."

"Don't mention it, but Xiao Ge, honestly, there's a sister in there who's incredibly beautiful. Are you sure she has nothing to do with you?" Zhang Meng teased.

Chen Xiao had been blocked by Wei Cheng just now and had no idea who was inside.

"Sister? What sister? I don't have any sisters; they're all friends."

The few of them booed, clearly disbelieving him.

Tang Shaofei said, "Xiao Zi is going to sweep up all the top-tier senior and junior female students."

While they were laughing and talking,

Someone rushed out of the VIP passage, turned a corner, and crashed into Chen Xiao's arms.

Then she immediately struggled free, and before he could react, she stomped her foot and cursed, "Are you blind? Get out of the way!"

Chen Xiao was speechless. The soft, fragrant embrace had been quite comfortable, but her words ruined the mood.

"You hit me? And you say I'm blind?"

Tang Shaofei and the others were also stunned. Are people at Jinning University all this arrogant?

Yan Bingqin watched with interest, arms crossed, because the person who came was none other than Zhang Ting, the host who had been so radiant on stage earlier.

"You dare to curse me? Which department are you from? Get lost, I'll settle accounts with you later!" Zhang Ting said angrily.

Chen Xiao originally didn't want to bother with her, but hearing her say that, he immediately got annoyed.

"I'm from Painting Class 2. Come on, let's settle the score now."

"I don't have time to waste with you right now. If I don't catch Wei Cheng later, I'm not done with you!" Zhang Ting said, then ran off from the side.

Lei Ting cracked his knuckles, about to step forward, but Chen Xiao called him back.

"Let it go for today. Later, find out which college she's from, and I'll have a private talk with her."

"Yes, boss."

Yan Bingqin's eyes twinkled with a smile, "Hahaha, Chen Xiao, no need to check. Just remember this girl, and in a few days, I'll give you a big gift. You'll thank me."

After speaking, she left first with her bodyguards.

Tang Shaofei seemed to have thought of something and smiled at Chen Xiao, "Little brother, you should eat more kidney supplements these next few days."

Chen Xiao was bewildered. What was all this about?

"Leaving now? Since you're already here, why don't I treat you to something good at our cafeteria?"

Everyone: "..."

"You eat by yourself. See you on the weekend."

"Alright, bye-bye."

Chen Xiao said goodbye to this group of people. Although he didn't plan to buy anything, it would be good to broaden his horizons on the weekend, so he accepted Tang Shaofei's invitation to attend the auction together.

...

On the other side, Tan Cheng and the others were walking back to the dorm.

Liu Xiaoyan said, "Cheng Cheng, who exactly helped you out? Could it be Liu Xing?"

"I'd bet it is. Liu Xing has money and connections at school. Only he could do it."

"Anyway, it definitely couldn't be that toad who's just a volunteer. He'd probably just bow and scrape when he saw Wei Cheng."

...

Tan Cheng ignored the discussion among her dorm mates. In her mind, Chen Xiao's figure sitting in the front row lingered, unable to be shaken off.