Chapter 134: Let Me Leave

As the stage platform ascended, Gu Yao gradually came into the audience's view.

"Ahhhhh—" The screams grew even more deafening.

Gu Yao appeared clad in leather, his sharp, angular features, deep eyes, cold, hard lines, and resolute temperament exuding a wild, domineering aura. That excessively handsome face made it impossible to look away.

"Good evening. You've been waiting a long time, haven't you?" Gu Yao spoke first, standing at the center of everyone's attention with his usual calm and breezy demeanor.

"Gu Yao! Gu Yao!" The fans responded in a chorus of calls.

Watching him on stage, Wen Jin’s heart began to thump wildly. Like everyone else in the crowd, she was captivated by the charismatic, arrogant, and untamed man on stage. Her eyes turned into little stars, filled with infatuation; a look of excitement spread across her face, her hands clenched tight, and her body trembled slightly.

He was like a light source, radiating a dazzling, brilliant glow. She was reminded of the dashing, spirited youth in her memories—someone high-profile, sharp, and full of edge.

Now, polished by the passage of time, his dominance had become more internalized, yet he remained just as radiant. Standing naturally on the stage where all eyes were fixed, he spoke with such ease, as if he were born to be the focal point, making people subconsciously bow to his presence.

"Next, I’d like to bring you my new song, 'For Love,' which I also dedicate to her." Before Gu Yao had even finished speaking, the fans' cheers grew louder, pushing the atmosphere to a new height.

He seemed to possess a certain magic; among Gu Yao's fan base, the proportion of male fans seemed even higher than the females, perhaps because many men deep down also wished they could live as recklessly and free of worry as he did.

As Gu Yao’s singing began, the stage lights started to flicker. This fan meeting was absolutely worth it!

As his voice rose, the atmosphere at the venue instantly shifted into concert mode. His singing was imbued with deep emotion—a steadfast devotion to a lover, a loyalty to life and love, and a watchful care for family and friends. The imagery of the song was expressed to the fullest.

In the wings, Wen Jin was moved to tears, and Lin Xi gave her "Fourth Brother" a silent thumbs-up.

The fans' immense pride and fervor were ignited instantly, pushing the atmosphere to its absolute peak. The fanaticism reached an extreme; people were screaming wildly, just wanting to vent the passion within their hearts.

"This is the atmosphere a live show should have!"

"Master Yao! To turn a fan meeting into a concert—no one else can do that! This live performance is incredible, I have goosebumps! The high notes are insane, I’m bowing down!"

"His singing has such texture; it’s much better than the recording. It’s so three-dimensional, and you can hear the vibrato so clearly live. It’s amazing."

Young couples hugged each other, and the singles joined in the wild celebration.

"Alright everyone, I hope you’re enjoying yourselves! The best is yet to come." Gu Yao, slightly out of breath, chatted with the crowd for a moment before summoning Lin Xi.

He raised his microphone, made a 'hush' gesture, and then announced loudly: "Please welcome our little Star Princess—Lin Xi!"

"Lin Xi! Ahhhhh!"

Lin Xi appeared on the lifting platform before everyone’s eyes. Departing from her usual bright and moving style, she wore a fluffy princess dress, looking like an ethereal little fairy.

She had specifically styled her hair into chestnut-colored waves. Her beautiful eyes were bright and sparkling, and under the stage lights, her skin looked fair, gentle, elegant, and purely lovely.

The moment she appeared, everything else seemed to dim.

"Hello everyone, I am Lin Xi." Lin Xi took a deep breath to calm her racing heart and spoke into the microphone.

She summoned the courage to look out at the audience.

The entire outdoor stadium was packed; every seat was filled, and the fans in attendance screamed over and over again. They waved their purple support sticks, making the sky look as if it had been dyed purple, as if they were in a fairyland. The gorgeous, brilliant stage and the waves of cheering were all so endearing.

Lin Xi suddenly felt relaxed, feeling exceptionally stirred and composed. This was the career and the stage she loved. Here, she felt like the brightest, most dazzling star. What a longing and thrilling moment this was.

Clutching the microphone, she made up her mind and said, "Thank you all for always supporting Star, for supporting us. Today, I also want to confess something to you."

The venue fell into a deathly silence. Everyone widened their eyes, listening quietly to Lin Xi’s words.

"Let me sing a song for you first, 'Let Me Leave,' and then I will explain." Lin Xi smiled softly.

"Okay! Okay!" The well-trained fans held up small banners and roared.

Gu Yao walked to the piano and sat down, his hands poised and ready.

The fans erupted again at the sight. When had they ever seen Master Yao act as a supporting act for someone else? He was truly a doting brother.

Lin Xi looked at her Fourth Brother and nodded slightly. The venue fell silent, and the lights gradually dimmed, leaving only a single beam of silver light shining on Lin Xi.

Gu Yao’s piano melody spilled out, appearing particularly stark in the quiet night sky.

"Ding-dong! Ding-dong! Ding-dong!"

The piano notes were low and heavy, as if telling a story, carrying a hint of pain and sorrow, as if pouring out a person's inner thoughts.

The prelude was not the melodious, light, and pleasant tune everyone had expected; instead, it was dull and suffocating, making people frown involuntarily.

Lin Xi closed her eyes slightly, slowly raised the microphone, and began to sing:

The wind arrives on schedule, where are you?
Hiding in a corner, eyes blurred, heart struggling.
Life and death, so far, yet so near.
Crying, heart-wrenching, ah~~
Pain, unbearable, ah~~
Every minute, every second, thinking of leaving.
Muting the sound of tears, so as not to affect anyone,
Leaving this barren place,
Giving up on this meaningless world...
Not every rainbow appears after the rain,
The brightest star is always the first to fall.
The sky isn't always clear, the sun isn't always warm,
The Epiphyllum... blooms but for a moment...
Facing the haze, seeing no sunlight.
Leave here, I want to leave here,
Leave here, I must leave here.

The girl's voice was initially ethereal and twisting, faint and indistinct, as if coming from a distant depth. By the end, it was filled with struggle and despair, as if her throat were being gripped by a giant hand.

The entire song was overflowing with negative energy, devoid of any vitality.

As the final notes faded, the entire venue remained in dead silence. Many were moved to tears, many were deeply stirred, and some were already sobbing uncontrollably.

"Woooo, this song is just too depressing," a girl choked out. "What must our little Xi have gone through to sing such a tragic melody!"

Clearly, the impact of the song on the audience was immense, and the previously boisterous audience seats fell into a somber mood.