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The next day, when Su Wan returned to the band, she left the house with two large dark circles under her eyes. The reason was that after Xu Chengyang and Yao Ye fully realized what she had said, Xu Chengyang was the first to slap his thigh and exclaim, "Wow! Su Wan, I said that night was a perfect opportunity!"
Su Wan had long been mentally prepared for not getting any sleep that night. She honestly summarized the cause and effect of the situation, of course omitting some details that made her blush and her heart race...
Fu Weiheng came to pick her up early in the morning. When he saw her looking listless during breakfast, he asked, "Did you not sleep well?"
Su Wan gazed at him with a hint of resentment and replied evasively, "...You can eat anything randomly, but you shouldn't say whatever comes to mind."
Fu Weiheng: "..."
As they approached the company gate, Su Wan slowly realized that she was sitting comfortably in Deity's car and would soon be driving boldly into the company. Suddenly awake from her daze, she exclaimed, "Stop... stop the car!"
Fu Weiheng slowed down: "What's wrong?"
It was fine for Xu Chengyang and Yao Ye to know about their relationship, but if others in the band found out, it might not be good...
So Su Wan weakly said, "...Just let me get off here."
Fu Weiheng glanced at her, understanding her little thoughts without pressing further. He quietly eased on the brakes and stopped steadily by the roadside.
After getting out to grab her guitar from the back seat, she turned back to him with a charming smile and said, "I'll head off now. Drive safely, see you after work."
Fu Weiheng gave her a sidelong glance and responded with a heavy "mm."
Attempting to please him, Su Wan inexplicably shivered: "..."
It was still early, and a few people had already arrived in the Practice Room. Wen He sat on a chair, polishing the silver Flute in her hands. When she saw Su Wan come in, she exclaimed, "Guan Guan, you finally made it!"
Su Wan avoided her gaze and sat down with her back to her while holding the instrument. "Um... I took a leave last week due to some matters at school."
In reality, she hadn't informed anyone and was reminded of Fu Weiheng's words about "using public matters for private gain," causing her face to flush.
Wen He suddenly leaned forward and asked, "What's wrong? Your face is so red."
Su Wan replied, "...The heating is too strong."
As the time approached, most of the group had gathered. The Conductor arrived right on time, accompanied by Fu Weiheng.
Su Wan absentmindedly plucked at the strings of her instrument, stealing glances at him.
Fu Weiheng stood beside the Conductor's podium, his brows slightly furrowed, looking serious—completely different from the expression he had when he confessed to her that day.
After a moment, he said, "There will be a performance at Yan Chuan Grand Theatre in March next year. Starting tomorrow until the Performance concludes successfully, everyone is not allowed to be late, leave early, or take leave except on fixed holidays."
Su Wan couldn't shake the feeling that he glanced at her with sharp clarity when he spoke the latter part of his sentence.
"This will be the first official large-scale performance in the country after three years. I will be performing with you all. The repertoire for the performance will be sent to everyone tomorrow."
As soon as he finished speaking, discussions erupted in the Practice Room because Fu Weiheng was returning to the stage after three years.
Su Wan was naturally shocked. Not only was Fu Weiheng making a comeback, but she had never heard him perform live when he was famous back then. This time, not only would she get to hear him in person, but she would also perform alongside him—she couldn't be more ecstatic.
"Alright." He spoke in a low voice, and the entire room fell silent, all eyes returning to him. "Let's practice."
After a rustle of movement, everyone was ready and began a morning of practice.
By the end of the second day, the sheet music was distributed, each person receiving a copy. The pieces included Sarasate's "Carmen Fantasy for Orchestra," Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite," and "Liang Zhu" composed by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang. Among these was a violin solo and a violin concerto, both of which tested the performers' skills and familiarity with the pieces to an extreme degree.
Su Wan looked at the densely packed sheet music in her hands, sighing inwardly. After so many years away from the stage, her first return performance featured such challenging pieces. It seemed that Fu Weiheng was quite confident about this performance.
Lost in thought, Su Wan suddenly heard the orchestra manager call her name: "Guan Guan, Mr. Fu wants you to stop by his office after work."
Su Wan: "..."
Is there anything that can't be said over the phone?
Thus, after work, Su Wan reluctantly took her violin and rode the elevator directly to the thirty-third floor office of the CEO.
When she knocked and entered, Fu Weiheng was on the phone. He glanced at her and gestured for her to sit on the sofa and wait while he continued his call.
As Su Wan sat down and looked around, she noticed that the office was very spacious but decorated in a simple and clean style. Apart from black and white, there were shades of gray. The only embellishment was a pot of evergreen in the corner, elegant and beautiful. The biggest highlight of the room was the large floor-to-ceiling window beside the sofa, offering a great view. As dusk approached, she could see traffic flowing like a bright river below, with colorful neon lights illuminating the streets.
When Su Wan came back to her senses, Fu Weiheng had hung up the phone and stood in front of her. He slowly leaned down, his deep-set eyes making Su Wan's heart race as she froze on the sofa.
When Fu Weiheng's handsome face came close to hers, Su Wan finally reacted. Looking at his lips so near, she suddenly felt dry-mouthed: "What... what are you going to do..."
Fu Weiheng remained leaning in without moving, his long eyelashes fluttering slightly as he spoke in a low, enticing voice: "Kiss you."
Su Wan swallowed and then tilted her head, standing up directly. "I need to use the restroom!"
Watching her flee in a panic, Fu Weiheng couldn't help but chuckle softly, shaking his head helplessly as he picked up the Cello from the sofa and followed her out.
When Su Wan emerged from the restroom, Fu Weiheng was already waiting by the elevator. He was looking down at his phone, and the hallway lights cast a soft glow on him, highlighting his handsome features. With her Cello slung over his left shoulder, he stood there with an elegant posture that was quite pleasing to the eye.
Su Wan watched him for a moment, sighing inwardly. Wow, he really is good-looking.
She stepped forward to press the elevator button and stood beside Fu Weiheng, ready to take her Cello from him. "Give it to me."
However, Fu Weiheng turned and held her hand gently, his eyes filled with warmth and affection. "It's too heavy; I'll handle it."
His deep black eyes reflected her figure, inscrutable. Su Wan's heart softened; thinking about how it was already past working hours and not worrying about anyone else around, she stopped refusing and held his hand as they entered the elevator.
The elevator went straight to the underground parking lot. As they approached the Cayenne, Su Wan suddenly remembered something important. "What did you want to talk to me about earlier?"
Fu Weiheng unlocked the car, placed the Cello in the back seat, then walked around to open the passenger door for her. He asked in return, "Did you look at the sheet music we distributed today?"
Su Wan nodded. "I did."
Fu Weiheng tilted his chin slightly to indicate she should get in the car. After a brief pause of two seconds, Su Wan climbed in. Once he settled into the driver's seat, she tilted her head, waiting for his response.
He started the car, fastening his seatbelt before casually asking, "Do you find it difficult?"
Su Wan thought for a moment before shaking her head. "There's plenty of time; I'll practice it. What's wrong?"
He smiled lightly, his eyes gentle: "I’m afraid you’re working too hard."
Su Wan's complexion was rosy: "Um, it's not that hard." She added in her heart, you need to practice more. It turns out he called her up just to ask this.
Little did she know, Fu Weiheng actually had ulterior motives; he just wanted to go back with her.
"What do you want to eat?" Fu Weiheng pressed the accelerator, driving the car onto the road at a leisurely pace.
Su Wan adjusted the car window: "French fries..."
Someone frowned: "Why do you like eating these?"
Su Wan smiled shyly: "…I was just saying something random."
Fu Weiheng remained silent and eventually drove the car to a McDonald's near Yan University.
Well, it wouldn’t hurt to take her there once in a while.
On Friday after work, Xu Chengyang suggested going to a Karaoke Room to relieve stress and drink until they were tipsy. Yao Ye and Su Wan couldn’t withstand Xu Chengyang’s persistent urging. Considering she had indeed been holed up in the Piano Room day and night for the competition recently, they agreed without further discussion.
After the three of them had dinner, it was only a little past seven when they headed to KTV. Xu Chengyang booked a large private room and ordered some snacks and beer. Yao Ye had spent the whole day in the library and wasn’t in great shape. Su Wan… couldn’t carry a tune.
So at that moment in the spacious room, Xu Chengyang held a bottle of cold beer in one hand and raised the microphone high with the other, dancing around in front of the TV screen, singing: "I drink alone, drunk with my beloved pair..."
The two people behind her were silent.
After singing five songs in a row, Xu Chengyang couldn't take it anymore. She put down the microphone, opened a bottle of beer, and prepared to urge the two of them: "You two, where's your spirit? Don't just sit there, sing!"
Su Wan remained silent.
Yao Ye weakly replied, "You sing. Just let it all out."
Xu Chengyang anxiously said, "Come on, let's have fun together. We need to save some money." As she spoke, she poured a cup of beer and held it up to Yao Ye's lips.
Yao Ye glanced at her helplessly, gritted her teeth, and took a sip. Well, since they were here, might as well enjoy it.
So Sister Yao got up to choose a song.
Xu Chengyang picked up an empty wine glass with a strange smile. Su Wan reached out and snatched the bottle from her hand, taking the initiative: "I'll do it myself."
Then Xu Chengyang began to indulge herself in drinking, dragging Sister Yao along with her.
Su Wan had a low tolerance for alcohol and hadn't eaten much for dinner. After three bottles of cold beer, she started to feel a bit dizzy and flushed.
Her phone vibrated, and she casually took it out to check. It was a WeChat message from Fu Weiheng: "What are you doing?"
The girl was quite honest and replied without thinking: "Drinking."
Soon after, she received a call from him, his voice somewhat sharp: "Where are you?"
Su Wan rubbed her forehead and walked out of the private room, saying leisurely, "KTV."
Fu Weiheng stood up and grabbed his coat from the hanger. "Specific location?"
Su Wan, feeling a bit dazed, replied, "Um... Red Pavilion in Donghu District..."
The other party simply said, "Got it," before hanging up. Su Wan felt her vision blur and turned to head straight to the restroom.
After splashing some water on her face, the coolness helped her feel a bit more awake. Just as she opened her eyes, a piece of tissue appeared in front of her. The hands holding the tissue were long and fair, with distinct knuckles. Su Wan looked up to see a tall man with an impressive demeanor and charming features; his peach blossom eyes held a hint of a smile.
Su Wan was taken aback. "Jiang Lawyer?"
Jiang Zhi Yan had a business dinner tonight at a restaurant next to this KTV. After the meal, the bosses were in high spirits and dragged him along here. Feeling restless and unable to stay in the private room, he stepped out for a smoke and happened to see a familiar figure hurriedly entering the restroom. Curious, he approached and found it was indeed Su Wan.
Jiang Zhi Yan handed her the tissue with a smile that was hard to decipher. "Had too much to drink?"
"Just a bit..." Su Wan said as she took the tissue and wiped her face.
He leaned against the beautifully designed tiled wall and asked again, "Neil not here?"
Su Wan shook her head. "I came with friends."
He seemed to ponder for a moment before asking, "Which private room?"
"307."
Jiang Zhi Yan straightened up and said, "I'll walk you there."
Without waiting for Su Wan to refuse, he headed in that direction.
Su Wan quickly threw the tissue into the trash can and hurried to catch up.
As they approached the door of the private room, Jiang Zhi Yan suddenly stopped. Su Wan looked up at him in confusion and walked past him, but froze when she saw the figure in front of her.
Fu Weiheng had just reached the door when he remembered he forgot to ask for the room number. He called Su Wan, but no one answered. Feeling anxious, he started searching room by room. Just after turning a corner, he spotted Jiang Zhi Yan, and behind him was the slender figure of his girlfriend, whom he had been looking for.
Su Wan looked at Fu Weiheng's cold demeanor and was surprised. "Oh? What are you doing here?"
Fu Weiheng stepped forward, took her cool hand, and gently stroked her flushed cheek, speaking softly as if relieved, "I came to see you. I was worried you might drink too much."
Su Wan lowered her head and mumbled, "How much could I drink? I'm not a drunkard."
"Tsk tsk tsk..." Jiang Zhi Yan glanced sideways at Fu Weiheng and turned to walk back, exclaiming loudly, "What is love in this world? It's like slaughtering dogs without shedding blood."
Su Wan: "..."
"Let's go inside," Fu Weiheng said lightly as he glanced at Jiang Zhi Yan's retreating figure and pulled her into the private room.
Jiang Zhi Yan stood at the corner of the hallway, watching the two intimate figures with a heavy heart as he lit a cigarette.
In the end, what should he do?
When Su Wan and Fu Weiheng entered the private room, Xu Chengyang was already quite drunk. At that moment, he was standing on the sofa, swaying his hips and shoulders, moving like a courtesan trying to attract customers.
Su Wan, feeling embarrassed, covered her eyes with both hands. With one hand, she also covered Fu Weiheng's eyes... out of respect.
After finishing a song, Yao Ye turned around and saw Fu Weiheng and Su Wan standing at the door. He quickly rushed over and pulled Xu Chengyang down, gritting his teeth as he whispered in Xu's ear, "Fu Weiheng is here!"
Xu Chengyang, dazed, turned his head and took a while to regain his senses. He then exclaimed into the microphone, "Oh, Guan Guan's man is here?"
Yao Ye: "..."
Su Wan: "..."
Fu Weiheng was thoroughly amused by the phrase "Guan Guan's man." He smiled, took hold of the small hand blocking his view, and calmly sat down on the sofa, starting to play with someone's hand.
A hot K-Pop song had just ended, followed by a soothing love song that made the entire room feel much quieter and more comfortable. Xu Chengyang had been obediently pressed down on the sofa by Yao Ye, still mumbling drunkenly to himself.
Su Wan fidgeted with her fingers and casually picked up a glass filled with alcohol from the table, raising it in front of Fu Weiheng. "Want to drink?"
Fu Weiheng didn't even look up. "I don't drink beer."
Su Wan's heart sank as she looked at the beer swirling between them, suddenly feeling the atmosphere grow awkward. After pondering for a moment, she boldly raised her glass. "Then I'll drink it!"
Fu Weiheng: "..."
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