Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Around ten minutes later, the car was parked by the riverside. The government had reconstructed this area and made it look like the colorful Qinhuai River. Barbecue bars, open-air restaurants, and music restaurants were lied up by the river. Music could be heard as soon as Luosang got out of the car.
Nian Xi guided Luosang and Nian Junting into a restaurant. The open balcony facing the river was surrounded by plants, and the quaint tables were decorated with fresh flowers. In the middle of the balcony wasa microphone and a guitar.
Nian Junting glanced around, feeling happy about the place. It was suitable for dating. However, it would be a little unpleasant to have someone playing gooseberry on this date.
He lowered his head, took out his phone, and sent a message to Nian Xi.
Nian Xi ordered the food with Luosang, then opened the WeChat app on her phone to read the message.
‘Find an excuse to leave by yourself’—CEO Nian.
Nian Xi gritted her teeth. She never knew anyone as ungrateful as her brother.
She refused to leave.
“Sangsang, it’ll take a while for the food to get served. Let’s sing. You can pick the songs that you want to sing here.” Before Luosang responded, Nian Xi dragged her to pick songs.
Nian Junting pulled a long face. He didn’t want to follow them, so with no other choice, he watched the two girls pick songs before him. Nian Xi sang Jay Chou’s Confession Balloon; her performance was just ordinary. When it was Luosang’s turn, she took over the guitar and sat on the bar chair. She tilted her head to sing the song Don’t Remember Me.
Under the colorful lights, her hair covered half of her face, but it made her look stunning. She put one foot on the ground, the other on the footstool, with the guitar on her laps. She looked tall and slim. Even though she was wearing pajamas, her beauty could still thump people’s hearts and make them feel it hard to breathe.
Nian Junting looked at her, eyes fixed on her.
Without thinking, he grabbed the glass of iced beer on the table and emptied it. However, the beer failed to save him from feeling hot and dry.
It surprised him that Luosang could play guitar. He wondered how many more skills she had. And her voice was as beautiful as a dream. It sounded drawling, but was so pleasant. Her voice was flawless; way better than that of the stars who had released their albums.
At the end of the song, the people in the restaurant gave Luosang thunderous applause. A man stood up from his seat and walked to Luosang, saying, “Beautiful lady, that was amazing. I wonder, do you have a boyfriend? Can I have your number?”
Nian Junting quickly stood up, took the guitar away from Luosang’s hands, then said to her in a deep voice, “Stop singing, or you’ll attract other people’s attention.”
Before Luosang could react, he took her wrist to bring her back to their table.
All the others in the restaurant eyed them. Luosang’s face blushed as she tried to break free from his grip. He gave her a threatening glance and said, “Now you know why you are always targeted by some lecherous man. Look, you’re surrounded by them. If I wasn’t here, you’d be in danger later when you get back. You’re not allowed to sing in public places anymore.”
“You’re the most lecherous man here,” after saying that, Luosang noticed Nian Xi’s meaningful gaze, and blushed again.
Seeing her blush, Nian Junting smiled and said, “Don’t compare me with those people. That’s humiliating for me.”
“Eh… brother… Please don’t forget I’m here too, alright?” Nian Xi grinned, interposed herself between Nian Junting and Luosang. She pulled his hand away from her wrist, then continued, “Don’t hold a girl’s hand without her permission.”
Watching his empty hand, Nian Junting had an impulse to put his sister back into his mother’s womb.
“Sangsang, you’re such a great singer,” said Nian Xi with admiration. “Brother, do you remember Ye Chuen? I think she’s also a student of Ximei in the music department. I heard from Mom that she’s going to be a singer. But I think Sangsang’s voice is better than hers. Why don’t you talk to some people and make Sangsang a popular singer? I think she’ll definitely explode in popularity.”