Chapter 276 - 226: New Year’s Eve

Chapter 276: Chapter 226: New Year’s Eve

Guilin Road, Sound Wave.

Xu Mo trailed closely behind her two friends, her clear eyes taking in the surroundings.

The neon-lit stage, the spectacular band performance, the crisscrossing silhouettes of young men and women, the lively and joyous atmosphere...

For Xu Mo, who was stepping into a place like this for the first time in her life, it was like stumbling into a bizarre and dazzling new world.

The guy leading the way was named Luo Zixuan. He was the boyfriend of Xu Mo’s good friend, Hu Xiaoxuan. Both of them were students at Beichun University. Xu Mo’s other good friend, Deng Sixin, was a student at Beichun Normal University.

Luo Zixuan led them to their reserved spot.

"Sorry,"

Luo Zixuan said to Xu Mo and Deng Sixin, "It’s New Year’s Eve, and this place, Sound Wave, is the first live house bar in Ji Province to be upgraded to version 2.0. The spots closer to the front and center were booked up ages ago. When I made our reservation, this was the only decent spot left."

Their reserved spot was in a corner, next to a support pillar. It was a considerable distance from the T-shaped stage in the center of the venue.

The booth had a small square table surrounded by high stools. When Luo Zixuan and the others arrived, a boy their age was already sitting there.

"It’s okay."

"We’re just here to soak in the lively New Year’s atmosphere."

Deng Sixin replied with a smile, "It doesn’t matter where we sit."

"Let me introduce you."

"This is my childhood friend, Shi Yiyang. He’s the same age as us."

"He’s currently studying at Beichun University of Technology. He’s got some serious daddy issues and insisted on spending New Year’s with me. I’m a soft-hearted dad, so I let him come along."

Luo Zixuan walked up behind the boy and pulled him to his feet.

"You’re such an ass!"

"Would it kill you not to talk smack about me?"

Shi Yiyang shot a couple of laughing curses at Luo Zixuan, then his gaze uncontrollably landed back on Xu Mo. "Hi, I’m Shi Yiyang. It’s nice to meet you all!"

"Hello."

Deng Sixin and Xu Mo both gave polite nods.

"WHOA!"

Just then, the crowd erupted into thunderous cheers.

Hearing the noise, the three girls instinctively looked toward the stage.

"Wow!"

"That’s Liu Yurou!"

"The second runner-up of the 2019 *National Good Voice*!"

"Not only is she gorgeous, she’s a truly amazing singer!"

Hu Xiaoxuan exclaimed, looking very excited.

On the stage ahead, Liu Yurou wore a long, light pink gauze dress. Her voice was incredibly captivating, and her body swayed with the music, instantly bringing the atmosphere to a fever pitch.

While the three girls were on their tiptoes watching Liu Yurou’s performance, Luo Zixuan nudged Shi Yiyang with his elbow.

"Hey!"

"Keep staring and your eyes are gonna pop out!"

Luo Zixuan looked a little helpless. "The girl you’re staring at is named Xu Mo, and she already has a boyfriend, so don’t even think about it. The girl Xuanxuan and I wanted to introduce you to today is Deng Sixin, the one next to Xu Mo. Can you please get your target straight?!"

"She has a boyfriend?"

Shi Yiyang turned his head, looking a bit stunned.

"Yeah."

"Would I lie to you?"

Luo Zixuan said, a little exasperated, "Her boyfriend is even coming to meet her later."

Even after hearing his good friend say this, Shi Yiyang still seemed unwilling to accept it.

It was just that Xu Mo was too beautiful, too pure. Her delicate, fair face with a rosy blush, her crystal-clear eyes, and her naturally red cherry lips—she was his absolute ideal type for a girlfriend. She was even more perfect than the dream girl he had imagined.

"Bro, I’m really into her!"

"The way I see it, her boyfriend must be a scumbag. Look, it’s already nine o’clock and he’s nowhere to be seen. He’s probably with another girl right now!"

"If I had a girlfriend this beautiful, I’d definitely be with her from morning till night on New Year’s Eve. How could I possibly let her be all by herself!"

The more Shi Yiyang spoke, the more determined his expression became. "If a scumbag doesn’t know how to cherish her, then someone else should. Besides, there’s no right or wrong in love!"

Luo Zixuan was a bit dumbfounded after hearing Shi Yiyang’s speech.

"Dude, what?"

"Bro, you’re pretty good at hypnotizing yourself!"

Luo Zixuan’s expression was hard to describe. Then, he changed his tune. "But your guess just now wasn’t entirely baseless. I also think there’s something wrong with Xu Mo’s boyfriend."

"He’s not with his girlfriend on New Year’s Eve, claiming he’s tied up with a social engagement."

"Her boyfriend is the same age as us, but he dropped out of middle school to start a business. How big could his business possibly be? That’s why I was actually thinking the same thing as you. Her boyfriend is probably two-timing her and can’t be in two places at once on New Year’s Eve. This whole ’social engagement’ is just an excuse; he’s actually with another girl."

Hearing his good friend agree with him, and then learning that Xu Mo’s boyfriend was a middle school dropout, Shi Yiyang’s spirits instantly lifted. A sense of pride as a university student immediately surged within him.

"Hmph!"

"Just you watch. When her boyfriend gets here, I’ll make him show his true colors!"

Shi Yiyang’s eyes were full of determination. "Bro, make sure you back me up later. I’m going on the offensive tonight!"

"Just be careful. As long as you don’t scare her, it’s fine."

Naturally, Luo Zixuan would unconditionally support his buddy.

As the two were talking, Hu Xiaoxuan and the other two girls, who had been on their tiptoes watching the stage, returned to the booth and sat down.

Hu Xiaoxuan naturally sat next to Luo Zixuan, Deng Sixin sat next to Shi Yiyang, and Xu Mo sat between the two other girls.