# 1550
Chapter 1546: Migo's Return
"Just like the,
Light rain in the gray sky.
Falling on and off,
Silently soaking the land……"
As An Qingyu's clear singing voice rang out, the dim LED screen behind him suddenly lit up, with countless falling leaves transforming into the backdrop, adorned within the melody.
The melodious accompaniment, carried by the chords An Qingyu played with his fingertips, became a nimble and gentle song, flowing through every corner of the venue. The dazzling lights transformed the night into琉璃 colors, and amidst waves of cheers, the venue heated up once more!
In just one night's time, An Qingyu had risen from a novice who had barely touched an instrument to having guitar skills not inferior to Li Yifei's. Compared to Li Yifei's deep and resonant voice, his voice was softer and more delicate—for this particular song, he was even more suited to it than Li Yifei.
Jiang Er stood呆呆 behind the crowd. The figure under the spotlight, commanding everyone's attention, merged with the shy and gentle An Qingyu in her memory, creating an uncanny sense of unreality.
"Qingyu's personality is rather shy and low-key. For him to behave so flamboyantly under everyone's gaze, he would never have done this before." Lin Qiye walked over to her side with a smile, slowly saying,
"This time, him being able to stand on stage already required tremendous determination…… This song, he sang it just for you.
Jiang Er, you changed him."
Lin Qiye was telling the truth. He couldn't imagine what courage it would take for that reclusive boy who once dissected corpses alone in the sewers to now step into the spotlight under everyone's gaze…… For An Qingyu, perhaps this was no easier than slaying a Chief God single-handedly.
Him taking this step truly exceeded everyone's expectations…… But at the same time, he was also using this opportunity at the school to express his feelings and determination to Jiang Er.
Jiang Er's lips pressed slightly together. She gazed at An Qingyu on stage, her eyes filled with unprecedented joy and moved.
"I know." Jiang Er said softly, "Even if he hadn't done this, I would have known his heart……"
Jiang Er paused, a brilliant smile blooming across her face, "But seeing him standing there…… I'm truly happy."
Lin Qiye's gaze shifted from Jiang Er to An Qingyu. After a long while, he sighed helplessly:
"An Qingyu is a monster. Learning in one night to this level…… This really makes things hard for me……"
……
"Forgive my inability to help myself,
Perhaps one casual glance at you,
Would make me stop even during a hundred-meter sprint……"
In the backstage area, Lu Menglei stood in front of the control console, one hand pressing a headset against her ear while the other adjusted the equipment before her, completely focused.
"You know how to operate stage controls?" Cao Yuan stood beside her, asking in surprise.
"Just a little bit…… just playing the music, adjusting the sound, things like that." Lu Menglei smiled, "During the rehearsal, the accompaniment for this song, the background animation, and the lighting programming were all arranged. I just need to handle the playback."
"I see."
"By the way…… why don't you untie them? They look rather terrified." Lu Menglei pointed to the corner, where several staff members were bound together with ropes.
Several staff members were tied to the corner of a table, their mouths taped shut with clear tape, able only to watch Cao Yuan and Lu Menglei operate in the control room, occasionally making whimpering sounds.
Seeing An Qingyu's performance was nearing its end, Cao Yuan temporarily removed the tape from their mouths. After all, with such loud music outside, even if they screamed, no one would notice.
"Who are you people?! How dare you break in……"
"Shut up!!" Cao Yuan glared at them fiercely.
"……"
Under Cao Yuan's fierce intimidation, the group immediately shut their mouths obediently, terrified that this man with a terrorist's face might directly pull out a gun and blow their heads off.
"Remember, you saw nothing today. All these devices were operated by yourselves, understand?" Cao Yuan gave an eerie cold laugh, "If anyone dares to speak a word, I'll rip their mouths apart!"
These good students who had excelled academically since childhood had never encountered such a situation. With just a little coercion from Cao Yuan, they nodded frantically.
Cao Yuan stood up and walked to Lu Menglei's side. Watching her intently operate the stage controls, he sighed:
"Sorry, for dragging you into this."
"It's fine. This kind of drama-like scenario, I'm experiencing it for the first time too. It would be too bad to miss out." Lu Menglei said with a light laugh, "Besides, I'm about to graduate. Even if I'm discovered, it won't matter."
Cao Yuan nodded, his gaze passing through the transparent cover of the tent toward An Qingyu on stage.
……
As the final chord swept down, the music on stage gradually faded to silence. The cheers from the audience below, accompanied by the waving of glow sticks, ushered in the finale of this evening's event.
The students in the venue gradually dispersed. The spotlights dimmed. In the darkness, An Qingyu set down the guitar in his hands and let out a long breath.
His back was already soaked with sweat.
Now, having to face the pressure of a Chief God, he could already remain unmoved. But facing this kind of situation, he truly had no defense.
However, this performance had resolved the knot in his heart regarding Jiang Er. His whole person felt much lighter. He wheeled his chair to an open area near the venue, where the ghost-like Jiang Er had already floated over, opening her arms and throwing herself into his embrace.
Jiang Er floated before An Qingyu, her eyes full of joy and excitement. An Qingyu smiled, "So, did you like it?"
"Mm." Jiang Er nodded vigorously, "You sang much better than Li Yifei."
An Qingyu's smile grew even wider.
"Pretty good singing." Lin Qiye and Chen Han also walked over, saying with a smile.
An Qingyu smiled helplessly. Just as he was about to say something, his entire body suddenly trembled!
A tearing pain shot through his mind. An Qingyu's face instantly went pale. He clutched his head in agony, his body curling up on the wheelchair!
Boom——!!
A dull sound echoed through the night sky. Lin Qiye seemed to have sensed something. His expression changed dramatically!
"How is this possible?!" Lin Qiye sharply turned to look in a certain direction, speaking in disbelief.
"What's wrong?" Chen Han asked, confused.
"It's only been two days…… How are they here so quickly?!"