Damn it, I'm surrounded by childhood sweethearts

The music was raw and fresh, the scene authentic. There was no fancy electronic music, and the stage wasn't very elaborate, but that only made it feel more natural.

As the song ended, someone started applauding, and soon the auditorium echoed with thunderous applause and cheers.

Xu Qingfan flexed his fingers and stood up again, took the microphone from the host, and stood again in front of the stage.

He shook the microphone in his hand, and the applause and cheers gradually died down.

Xu Qingfan organized his thoughts and slowly began,

"I am Xu Qingfan from class 16 of the first grade; I forgot to introduce myself earlier. Ah, the name of the piece I just played is 'Fireworks'. I wish all the students here a high school life as brilliant as fireworks and hope that everyone who heard this song will always be happy."

After a moment of silence, as Xu Qingfan bowed deeply at ninety degrees again, even louder applause and cheers erupted from the crowd.

"One more song!"

"Play it again!"

"..."

Ignoring the rallying cries of his classmates, Xu Qingfan unbuttoned the top button of his shirt and slowly walked off the stage.

"Brother Qingfan!"

"Brother, brother!"

Lin Wanning was pulling Zhang Yiyi to wave at him from their seats, and Xia Xiaoxiao, though silent, similarly sat just behind the two girls, watching him.

Xu Qingfan smiled and felt it inappropriate to walk over to the middle of the seats to reach the three while so many were watching.

He took out his phone from his pocket and flashed it at them; the three girls instantly got the message and each took out their phones.

Only a few people noticed this scene. The boys envied how the female goddess of their class was so enthusiastic about him, while the girls were jealous that Lin Wanning and Zhang Yiyi actually knew Xu Qingfan.

"Wanning, do you guys know that guy who just performed on stage?" a girl immediately inquired, curious.

"Yes, we do!"

Lin Wanning nodded nonchalantly, her eyes glued to her phone screen, typing in the group chat: [So handsome, Brother Qingfan looks so handsome tonight!]

[Wow, Brother Fan got style.]

[Brother is looking good! [image][image]]

[He has a new song and didn't tell me, Brother Fan, I want the new song!]

[Brother Fan is awesome!]

[Glad he didn't wear flip-flops tonight, it would have embarrassed us!]

The chat was bustling, and the girl who was put off a bit, but luckily Zhang Yiyi helped smooth things over: "We were primary and junior high classmates, the best of friends!"

The overlooked girl brightened up: "Friends? Could you introduce me to him? Don't get me wrong, I just want to ask some questions about playing the piano!"

Zhang Yiyi smiled, "I'll ask him for you."

"Thank you Yiyi, you're so nice!"

"You're welcome." Zhang Yiyi smiled outwardly, but inwardly she thought: I'm not introducing my brother to you!

Meanwhile, back in class sixteen, Xu Qingfan was surrounded by his classmates like he was a cherished panda.

When someone is slightly superior to you or inferior in some aspects, it's common for people to feel jealous of their admirable qualities.

But when someone excels in every arena, impossibly handsome with good grades and even composes music, envy is unable to arise in the hearts of both genders, only admiration and respect.

Any previous ill feelings towards Xu Qingfan vanished from the minds of those in his class.

He Caiting stared intently at Xu Qingfan's figure, quickly devising a plan to get closer to this godlike boy.

"Wow~ Brother Fan, you kept me in the dark. A new song, a new song!" Xiao Ruawen playfully slapped him and then eagerly held out her hand asking for more.

Wu Lingyu turned around, leaned on her chair, and just quietly stared at him with a smile.

Xu Qingfan reached out to pinch Yu's cheek: "Is this a new friend of yours? Aren't you going to introduce me?"

Xie Rui, who had also turned around, looked slightly startled but quickly introduced himself: "Hello, classmate. My name is Xie Rui, Dian Dian's deskmate."

Xu Qingfan laughed and let go of Wu Lingyu's hand, "How come you got a nickname on just the first day of school? How did 'Dian Dian' come about?"

Wu Lingyu blushed slightly and pursed her lips, explaining, "My name, split up, has King and a bit, so they call me Dian Dian."

"Wow~ then 'Fan' split up is what time, so can my nickname also be called Several or Dian Dian?" Xiao Ruawen instantly forgot about the new song and joined in the conversation, "Hello, Xie Rui, I'm Xiao Ruawen, Yu's, um, Dian Dian's best friend!"

Xu Qingfan rolled his eyes, utterly speechless, 'Several' what kind of nickname is that, is that even a thing?

"Hello, Ruawen." Xie Rui greeted her warmly, noticing the calluses on her hands and curiously asking, "Are you an athlete too?"

Xiao Ruawen looked at her palms and shook her head with a laugh, "No, these are from practicing martial arts and playing instruments when I was young."

"Ruawen, you dance too? Then let's join the dance club together when school starts!" Wang Xuan's eyes lit up, finally finding a moment to interject.

[Even if I can't be Xu Qingfan's girlfriend, becoming good friends with Xiao Ruawen might get me closer to him. Who knows about the future?] Wang Xuan thought to herself.

Too bad.

"Hahaha, not that kind of dance, the martial kind, haha, the kind where you hit people!" Xiao Ruawen laughed heartily, her hands not forgetting to perform the starting pose of Wing Chun.

"Uh...ah?" Wang Xuan realized that this cheerful girl seemed to be her natural nemesis, always leaving her at a loss for words.