Her Entire Court Reborn with Her in the Modern World

Chapter 130: Chapter 129: Everyone’s White Moonlight, High Energy Ahead!

The driver couldn’t figure out his thoughts and hurriedly said, "I don’t know the specific situation. Once you return, sir..."

"Return?" Gu Qingjin raised his hand, catching a flower falling from a tree. "I have many nephews. I’m not short of one. My principle is to rather go without than have something subpar."

These words made the driver’s heart jolt in terror, breaking out in a cold sweat. "There’s nothing else. I’ll take my leave first."

He had barely taken two steps when the sound of a wolf howling suddenly drifted over from a distance, making one’s scalp tingle with dread. Outside Jin’an City lay a forest inhabited by quite a few wild animals.

"Sir!" the driver said, his voice trembling. "How about we leave here for today? It’s not very safe!"

Gu Qingjin’s tone suddenly turned icy. "We’re staying right here."

Not daring to say another word, the driver had no choice but to leave.

"AWOOO—"

The wolf’s howl grew clearer and more resonant, carried to his ears by the distant wind. He was very familiar with the sound. He felt no fear; instead, it brought him a sense of intimacy, because in his past life, he had been raised by wolves. In his bones, he inherently possessed a wildness similar to that of a wolf. He loved the feeling of cornering prey more than anything.

Listening to the howling, Gu Qingjin’s heart gradually calmed down. This night was still very long.

Unlike the tranquility of Jin’an City, Jianghuai’s nightlife was only just beginning at this hour. The city was brilliantly illuminated and extraordinarily bustling.

At first, Sister Xu was afraid that Xie Qingshi wouldn’t be able to coordinate well with Qingyuan. After all, it was their first time collaborating, and some disagreements were inevitable. Yet, to her utter surprise, their first rehearsal was a resounding success.

Sister Xu was thrilled. "It’s simply a match made in heaven! If I didn’t know the truth, I would’ve thought you two had collaborated many times before!"

Qingyuan said unhurriedly, "You could say that."

Since Xie Qingshi, as the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, had been in charge of the dynasty’s etiquette and music, she naturally used to go help him.

Xie Qingshi stood up. "Then I will come over again tomorrow."

Sister Xu said respectfully, "Thank you so much, Mr. Xie. A Yuan will never forget your help in saving the day."

Qingyuan chimed in, "Shut up. Sister Ying is the only one I will never forget."

Sister Xu: "..."

Right at that moment, Shi Changying pushed the door open and walked in.

"Sister Ying, we’ve finished rehearsing." Qingyuan stretched languidly. "It’s getting late. I’ll take a stroll with you for a bit and walk you back home." After saying that, she shot Xie Qingshi a slightly provocative look.

Shi Changying opened her hand and waved it. "Do you know what this means?"

Qingyuan guessed uncertainly, "Five?"

"Correct," Shi Changying said. "In public, the big star must maintain a five-meter distance from me."

Qingyuan: "..."

Xie Qingshi’s eyebrows twitched, and he let out a very soft chuckle. Sure enough, Qingyuan also had to suffer the same grievances he had.

"A Yuan, Miss Shi is a high school senior; her studies are the most important," Sister Xu interjected timely. "You can’t go disturbing Miss Shi’s life."

Shi Changying agreed, "I am going to rank first in the grade."

"Miss Shi’s grades are that good?" Sister Xu asked in surprise. "The top student at Jianghuai High School is no joke. That’s a prime candidate for next year’s national top scorer!"

Xie Qingshi smiled faintly. "I’ve called a car for you. It will take you home safely."

Shi Changying waved goodbye to the others. "See you tomorrow."

After she left, Xie Qingshi naturally wouldn’t stay any longer either.

Only after getting into the nanny van did Sister Xu realize something was amiss. "Mr. Xie actually came to accompany you out of respect for Miss Shi?"

Qingyuan replied, "Wrong. You should say that I only allowed him to accompany me out of respect for Sister Ying."

Sister Xu: "..."

She really wanted to know what kind of grudge her artist had with Master Xie Lin.

Qingyuan’s performance was held at the Jianghuai International Conference Hall. Although she wasn’t the only guest performer, her drawing power was incredibly strong, and the vast majority of the audience came just for her.

At five o’clock the next afternoon, Lu Mi walked up to the podium mysteriously. "Classmates, I’ve already set up the computer. During the evening self-study period, we can watch the live broadcast of the performance!"

Applause and cheers erupted in the room.

"As expected of our treasure box! Our Little Lu is amazing!"

"The grades are coming out tomorrow. Let’s enjoy ourselves one last time before we die!"

Shi Changying poked Shaoyuan, who was resting with his eyes closed, with her pen. He merely grunted in response.

Shi Changying asked, "Can I ask for a leave of absence for the whole class to go watch the live performance in person?"

Shaoyuan lifted his eyes to look at her and raised an eyebrow slightly. "You’re very generous, my lady. Of course you can."

Thus, Shi Changying also walked up to the podium. With her hands behind her back, she spoke as if holding court: "Stop watching the live stream. I’m taking you all to watch it live."

The entire class fell dead silent.

Song Qingmu’s voice even cracked. "Watch... watch it live? W-we don’t have tickets..."

Shi Changying was concise and to the point. "I do."

Qingyuan had stuffed a thick stack of tickets into her hands—so many that she didn’t know what to do with them. Under the dumbfounded gazes of her classmates, Shi Changying pulled out the tickets and handed them out, successfully distributing one to every person. Sharing her blessings—that was just like her.

Very satisfied, Shi Changying returned to her seat.

A slender hand appeared before her eyes, followed by a nonchalant voice: "Where is mine, my lady?"

Shi Changying’s hand paused. Only then did she realize that she had handed out tickets to everyone, but entirely forgot about her deskmate. She rummaged through her backpack and discovered that there truly wasn’t a single ticket left.

Shaoyuan stared at her unblinkingly. His eyes were pitch-black, their depths unreadable, as he asked again, "Where is mine?"

Shi Changying suddenly thought of a solution. "You can go in with me."

Shaoyuan hummed, his tone flat. "Everyone else has a ticket, but you’re going to help me sneak in?"

Shi Changying waved her ticket and said, "My ticket allows me to bring one family member."

These words made Shaoyuan’s gaze turn sharp for a fleeting moment. Seeing that she had already started working on her exercises, he replied unhurriedly, "Alright, my family member."

When the last class ended, Class 17 of the senior year set off in a mighty procession.

At the Jianghuai International Conference Hall, crowds of people were packed together. All the broadcasting equipment had already been set up, waiting for the performance to begin. Many viewers had flooded into the live stream channel.

[Looking forward to A Yuan! AHHH Sister Yuanyuan is singing again!]

[Word on the street is that the ancient zither master who has always collaborated with Lu Qingyuan has left. He’s not in Jianghuai. Today’s performance is going to have some hiccups.]

[Who told Lu Qingyuan to slap Xingyi’s face so hard last time? Did she forget she’s a Xingyi artist? When an employee refuses to obey the company’s management, they need to be taught a lesson!]

[And here I thought Lu Qingyuan was so tough. Without Gu Lingyuan and Xingyi, she’s completely isolated and helpless!]

Having fully disguised herself, Bai Shuyi sat in the audience, quietly waiting for Qingyuan to take the stage. A trace of a mocking smile flashed through her eyes. Without Gu Lingyuan, Lu Qingyuan truly was nothing.

"FLASH!"

A beam of light flashed down, illuminating the stage, but there was no one there.

"STRUM—"

The sound of a zither rang out, elegant and melodious like a babbling brook.

"STRUM, STRUM!"

As the zither’s notes flowed, the spotlight shifted back, illuminating the person playing the instrument. When that face appeared on the giant screens, the entire hall fell into a dead silence.

[God, it’s Xie Lin! The one accompanying Lu Qingyuan today is actually Xie Lin!]

[Warning: Epic moment ahead!]

Housekeeper Pei also sat up straight, staring fixedly at the television with an expression of boundless excitement.

Pei Xuan walked in from outside. "What are you watching?"

"Young Master, it’s Xie Lin!" Housekeeper Pei slapped the sofa. "He’s collaborating with Lu Qingyuan!"

Pei Xuan took only a single glance before turning around and walking out.

Housekeeper Pei froze. "Young Master, where are you going?"

"To the live performance," Pei Xuan replied coldly.