Chapter 260: The final piece of the puzzle

It was so quiet that the young girl could hear the sound of her own heartbeat.

*Thump, thump. Thump, thump.*

She saw Xu Chuyao walk to the side and call out to the staff, “What’s going on outside? There isn’t a single sound. Is this a concert or a World United Assembly?”

The staff member mentally complained, ‘This place really used to host the World United Assembly…’

Outwardly, however, he quickly responded that he would report it immediately.

After a while, it finally became lively outside.

Staff members moved back and forth through the audience, distributing light sticks one by one.

But the young girl became even more nervous.

‘Am I really going to go on stage and sing…’

“I see it. Chuyao is doing this on purpose,” the Sexual Suppression Projection saw through it instantly. “She just wants to make it impossible for you to back down!”

Broken Shadow immediately retorted, “Don’t talk nonsense. Chuyao isn’t that bad. Besides, what’s in it for her?”

“Whether there’s a benefit isn’t important. She just likes to play pranks. It’s not like she hasn’t done it before.”

This statement wasn’t an exaggeration at all.

Not only had she done it, she did it almost every day.

“You don’t need to be so blunt…”

“What’s wrong with saying love? Can’t love be spoken of? I’m going to say it. Love, love, love!”

The two Doppelganger Reflections started arguing again.

Shen Ning had long since gotten used to it.

But today was different.

She was about to go on stage.

She reminded herself in her heart: ‘Make sure not to say anything about “love” later…’

—

“Alright, Shen Ning, we can go up now.”

Xu Chuyao walked back and grabbed her hand.

“Let’s go~”

A white flower ornament was tied to her chest, swaying gently as she moved.

It looked very beautiful.

—

They walked onto the stage.

A sea of people stretched out below.

Tens of thousands of seats were completely filled.

Shen Ning’s mind was still dwelling on what had just been said.

‘It’s fine. As long as I focus on something else, I won’t be so nervous…’

Just then, a clear voice rang out beside her:

“Hello, everyone. I am the lead singer, Xu Chuyao.”

‘Huh? There’s an introduction?’

In a flash, Shen Ning blurted out:

“Hello, everyone. I am the sub-singer, Love…”

…

Love what?

No, there was no such person!

After a few seconds of silence, she said in a muffled voice:

“My name is Shen Ning.”

**[Counter Villain Value +800]**

The start was not very smooth.

But for Chuyao — it was the exact opposite.

She threw an arm around Shen Ning, smiling exceptionally happily.

“Next, we will perform a love song for everyone. Please enjoy —”

—

The music started.

Driven by the rhythm, Shen Ning gradually found her flow.

Her breathing stabilized.

After all, she had practiced the entire day yesterday.

The audience’s reaction was also very enthusiastic.

At least, it appeared that way.

—

In the middle rows, the area where musicians gathered.

A well-known Diva asked the old senior beside her in a low voice, “What do you think of their singing?”

The Grandmaster pondered for a moment before replying softly, “The one with the long black hair has a very nice voice.”

“What about the one with the white ponytail?”

“Her basic conditions are good, but her pronunciation and breathing are a bit stiff… She’s singing a love song, but it sounds like she’s about to kill someone.”

He coughed twice and added, “However, I think these two young ladies certainly have more important things to do normally. Singing is just a hobby.”

“It’s a good thing it’s just a hobby.”

“Otherwise, if they actually entered the music industry, we would be in danger.”

The people around them nodded in agreement.

—

On the other side of the audience.

“Did the Leader give you a plane ticket, too?”

“Yeah, they said it was for me to come and learn…”

“Me too.”

Shi Lei, Cheng Li, and Zhong Ming sat together.

Watching the two on stage, their moods were complex.

“They moved up so quickly…”

“Now, they basically call the shots around here.”

“Calling the shots is a bit of an exaggeration, but they certainly have Newspeak Authority.”

“I’ve always believed in Group Leader Xu.”

“This idea must have been hers.”

—

The song ended.

Shen Ning breathed a sigh of relief.

‘I didn’t make any mistakes, right?’

Just as she was thinking that, the Doppelganger Reflections in her mind suddenly became anxious.

“Stop thinking! Turn around!”

“Turn around quickly!”

“She’s coming!”

—

Before she could react, a hand hugged her from behind.

A familiar scent.

It was Xu Chuyao.

The next instant —

A soft kiss landed on her cheek.

Shen Ning immediately realized —

This was the stage.

There were tens of thousands of people below.

And —

A global livestream.

Teachers, classmates, leaders, and old friends…

Everyone was watching.

“Wait — wait a minute…”

She subconsciously struggled a little.

“You can’t do this here —”

“I don’t care.”

Xu Chuyao gave a flamboyant smile.

She grabbed her face directly.

And kissed her again.

This time, it was on the lips.

—

*Mwah.*

The young girl was stunned.

*Mwah.*

She was completely frozen.

Below the stage —

The crowd erupted.