A host took the stage and announced, "Next up, please enjoy a male-female duet brought to you by the new students of the 13th cohort."
College students love to hype things up. On the last day of military training, a male and a female went up to sing "Because of Love"—they were definitely a couple.
But these two had some nerve, showing off their affection in public?
Impressive. If they mess this up or lack the foundation, they could be the laughing stock for four years.
When Zheng Yanyan and Su Qing heard the announced song title, their faces froze. It was uglier than a fly in the mouth.
Everyone knew Shen Yu was good at surprise attacks, but no one expected her to go for the throat right off the bat!
Before the students' cheering and Zheng Yanyan and Su Qing's sour expressions had subsided,
music started playing from the two large speakers on stage.
The intro to "Because of Love" started out pleasant—unhurried, melodious, and lyrical.
The stage was dark, and soon a female voice began to sing.
Give you a CD from the past♪
Listen, that's our love♪.
Shen Yu's voice sounded a bit husky. The song wasn't particularly difficult. Shen Yu's rendition wouldn't amaze anyone; it was just a bit odd to sing "Because of Love" during military training.
When the spotlight finally revealed Shen Yu, the crowd truly erupted.
No wonder Shen Yu had left so early—she had gone to do her makeup.
Her long hair was let down, wearing a simple white sweatshirt coupled with a pleated skirt. Unlike Zheng Yanyan, she had the vibe of a good girl. She stood in the middle of the stage, holding the microphone and nervously clutching the corner of her sweatshirt.
Under her eyes, it seemed she had applied some glitter, which shone intermittently under the spotlight. She also had blush on her cheeks, extending up to the corners of her eyes.
Shen Yu was already beautiful, but makeup and defined eyebrows made her even more so.
Her voice was soft, somewhat reminiscent of a singer from the future named Fuyu.
Sometimes I suddenly forget♪
I'm still in love with you...
That marked the end of the female part, followed by instrumental music. Shen Yu on the stage lowered the microphone and looked into the darkness.
Then came a male voice:
Can't sing that kind of song anymore♪
When you hear it, you blush and avoid it♪
Though you often forget♪
Another spotlight illuminated the figure of Zhou Yuwen. He didn't dress up specially; it was just a performance at military training, after all. He wore training pants and a gray shirt.
But Zhou Yuwen had a good physique and was able to pull it off.
On top of that, Zhou Yuwen's singing voice was very pleasant, with a hint of baritone.
"I still, love you..."
In fact, people had recognized from the moment Zhou Yuwen started singing that this guy's technique was skilled.
And as Zhou Yuwen stepped out of the shadows, Shen Yu was filled with admiration and worship for him, the way a girlfriend looks at her boyfriend.
When Zhou Yuwen approached, Shen Yu naturally reached out her hand, wanting to hold his.
Zhou Yuwen didn't refuse, and they naturally intertwined their hands.
And they continued to sing together.
It won't easily bring sadness♪
(Shen Yu picks up the microphone)
So everything looks like happiness♪ (Zhou Yuwen provides backup)
Because of love♪ (Shen Yu)
It simply grows♪ (Zhou Yuwen)
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At this part of the song, the two had great chemistry on stage, looking into each other's eyes as if they truly were a couple in love—the audience was even convinced they were indeed a couple, so naturally attuned were they!
"And their gazes could spin silk!"
"Ah, how I envy such love!"
The song might not explode like an original hit, but it was enough to hook the college students' anticipation for their college life and their boundless longing for love.
Because of love, how can there be vicissitude?♪
At that moment, Shen Yu was actually very nervous. She seemed to be gazing affectionately at Zhou Yuwen, but she was gripping his hand so tightly that she almost left a mark.
Zhou Yuwen had no choice but to seemingly naturally let go of Shen Yu's hand and continued to sing.
Can't sing that kind of song anymore♪
Listen, that's our love♪
Singing thus, he naturally cupped Shen Yu's face with his hand.
This smooth move, beyond eliciting exclamations from the audience, also made Shen Yu's cheeks flush bright red.
While everyone was cheering loudly,
Zheng Yanyan was glaring enviously at Shen Yu on stage, grinding her back teeth.
Yes, she was jealous.
A simple duet she could handle, but she hadn't expected Shen Yu's duet to be "Because of Love"!
What was the difference between this and an underhanded sneak attack? At this moment, Zheng Yanyan, without uttering a word, fixed her gaze on Shen Yu's blissful face on stage.
So that's how it is, Shen Yu, you're playing this game with me, huh?
The song came to an end.
The finale hit a higher key, and "Because of Love," where could it be?
Still, someone lingers there...
After the song ended, thunderous applause rose from below while Zheng Yanyan stared intently at Shen Yu on stage and asked Su Qing in a low voice, "Can you really bear this? Didn't you say you liked Zhou Yuwen? This is like dancing on our heads, isn't it? If you can stand this, everyone else will think Zhou Yuwen is her boyfriend!"
Zheng Yanyan was right; many people were now saying, "Oh my God, they match so well!"