Chapter 545 - 328: Please Enjoy the Song "Whataya Want From Me
Chapter 545: Chapter 328: Please Enjoy the Song "Whataya Want From Me
Zhang Jiayuan’s words nearly fried Fang Jie’s brain.
’I’m just pretending, but you’re actually taking this seriously.’
"What could we possibly be fighting about? Why do you have so many questions," Fang Jie chided Zhang Jiayuan.
"If you’re not fighting, then you have to hold Dad’s arm."
Fang Jie rolled her eyes. There was nothing she could do about the girl, so she walked up and linked her arm with Lin Jiang’s.
The two of them glanced at each other. Fang Jie looked him up and down and said with a smile,
"You know, you actually look the part."
"It’s mainly the aura."
"That’s true. You have the air of a mature man, which is something no one else can match," Fang Jie said blissfully.
"That’s just a roundabout way of calling me old, isn’t it?"
"You said it, not me," Fang Jie said haughtily.
Zhang Jiayuan skipped along beside them.
Fang Jie blissfully held Lin Jiang’s arm, her face beaming with a happy smile.
’Even if the dream is short-lived, it’s nice to have a dream like this.’
The school get-together was held on the small playground.
A small stage had been set up with lights, a sound system, and all sorts of equipment. It looked quite professional.
The teachers and parents were gathered together, and everyone was dressed to the nines.
Glancing at the people ahead, Fang Jie hadn’t been lying. There were indeed a few mothers whose looks and figures were on point.
Besides the parents, there were also many foreign teachers. Their attire was comparatively more casual, creating a stark contrast with the mothers.
As the three of them arrived at the venue, a female teacher with long hair walked over.
Zhang Jiayuan skipped over, waving and trotting toward her.
"Teacher Hanhan."
"Yuanyuan, you’re here."
"That’s her teacher, Zhou Yuhan. Not bad, right?" Fang Jie leaned in and whispered.
"Why does it feel like you’re trying to sell me something?"
Fang Jie twitched her small, delicate nose. "I am trying to sell her, but you’re not allowed to buy."
When no one was looking, Lin Jiang brushed his arm against Fang Jie’s chest.
"Fang Jie, you’d better tone it down. Otherwise, tonight..."
"Jerk! Stop talking, there are so many people around."
Lin Jiang chuckled, and the two of them walked up to Zhou Yuhan.
Seeing Lin Jiang, Zhou Yuhan also sized him up. Usually, only Fang Jie came. She hadn’t expected her to bring the child’s father today.
"Teacher Zhou, is there anything we can help with?"
"No, but there is something I need to tell you," Zhou Yuhan said.
"Do you or Yuanyuan’s father have any talents?"
"Do you need us to go up and perform?"
"It’s not mandatory. We’re just taking a poll. We’re hoping some talented parents can perform to make things more interactive and fun."
Fang Jie looked at Lin Jiang, her eyes filled with a certain fervor.
Zhou Yuhan also looked at Lin Jiang. "How about Yuanyuan’s father?"
"Sure, I can go up if you need me to. If all the other parents have talents, I won’t go up and make a fool of myself."
"Don’t worry about it. This is just a party, it’s all for fun. Even us tone-deaf teachers have to go up and sing. The most important thing is to have a good time."
"Then I’ll follow your arrangements, Teacher Zhou."
Since he was already here, he might as well go with the flow. Lin Jiang didn’t refuse the request.
"Thank you for supporting our work, Yuanyuan’s dad. You two should find a place to sit. There are still seats in the front row, go on."
"Alrighty."
The two of them found seats in the front row. All that was left was to wait for the party to begin.
"How is your practice going on that song I taught you yesterday, ’Whataya Want From Me’?"
Lin Jiang tilted his head and glanced at the mother and daughter. He had a feeling Fang Jie had been planning this all along.
"I can sing a little bit of it."
"Sing a few lines for me."
"Hey, slow it down..."
"What do you want from me..."
"What do you want from me..."
"Yeah, I’m afraid..."
Zhang Jiayuan sang with gusto. Her pronunciation was perfect, but not a single note was in tune.
Still, to be able to sing it to that extent was already quite impressive. At the very least, her English was excellent.
"Not bad, not bad. Mommy will take you out for a nice meal tonight and buy you a new toy."
"Oh yeah!"
Fang Jie looked triumphant. She had the air of someone whose grand plan was all set, just waiting for the final piece to fall into place before she could show off in a big way.
"I see you’ve had this planned all along, haven’t you?"
"Just a little preparation, in case you agreed," Fang Jie said with a contented smile.
"I’ll have you know, my appearance fee is very high."
A blush crept onto Fang Jie’s face. "I know. I’ll compensate you tonight."
"You catch on quick."
Just as they were talking, Zhou Yuhan walked over.
"Yuanyuan’s mom, what talent is Yuanyuan’s dad planning to perform?"
"Singing. ’Whataya Want From Me’."
Fang Jie was confident and excited.
’It feels like I’m about to unleash my ultimate move.’
"Yuanyuan’s dad is amazing! I like that song too, but it’s a bit difficult to sing."
"He can handle it. When the time comes, can Yuanyuan go up with her dad?"
"Of course! I’ll go arrange it right now."
Fang Jie was beaming even more, already starting to hum a little tune and get cocky.
Meanwhile, Zhou Yuhan walked over to the control console to pass on the information about Lin Jiang’s performance.
At that moment, a male teacher was operating a computer at the control console to the left of the stage.
Beside him stood another man wearing a coat, suit pants, and black leather shoes. He wore glasses and had a refined, scholarly air about him.
The man’s name was Liu Xudong, and he was also a parent.
"Teacher, we’re planning to sing ’Love the Way You Lie’," Liu Xudong said.
"Oh, wow. That’s not an easy song. It even has a rap part in it," the male teacher said with a smile.
"My daughter will sing Rihanna’s part, and I’ll do the rap."
"That’s really impressive. I’ll find the backing track now," the teacher said, operating the computer.