Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed

Chapter 650: Chapter 229 Xia Zhijin’s First Performance

Seeing Chu Yanyan was eager to go out and have fun, Li Yuan naturally wouldn’t refuse and nodded with a smile.

"I’m good with anything. You guys can decide."

Chu Yanyan asked with a cheerful smile, "Zhijin, what about you? Should we go shopping, sing, or see a movie?"

Xia Zhijin glanced quietly at Li Yuan, thought for a moment, and replied with a hint of shyness, "Let’s go singing."

When Li Yuan heard Xia Zhijin’s answer, his expression faltered for a second, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. He had assumed Xia Zhijin would say something like "Whatever is fine," and he didn’t expect her to proactively suggest going singing. He suddenly realized that since they had met, they had never gone to a KTV together, nor had he ever heard her sing. It seemed that, on a subconscious level, he had just assumed that Xia Zhijin couldn’t sing and wasn’t interested in music. That was a cognitive bias on his part. Xia Zhijin was a girl just like any other. Despite her family’s financial difficulties, her interests and hobbies were probably the same as other girls’. She likely enjoyed good food, shopping, travel, and music. Who’s to say she isn’t a great singer? After all, her voice was beautiful—soft and sweet, like an orchid blooming in a secluded valley. A person’s singing ability is deeply connected to their voice. It’s as if some people are personally blessed by the heavens, gifted with every wonderful quality imaginable...

A newfound sense of anticipation began to build within Li Yuan.

When Chu Yanyan heard that Xia Zhijin wanted to go to a KTV, she quickly nodded in agreement. She had wanted to go singing as well. In this era, KTVs were incredibly popular and a must-visit spot for any university student who could afford it.

"Hehe, Zhijin, you read my mind! Let’s go to a KTV, then." Chu Yanyan’s face brimmed with excitement, clearly showing her own desire to sing. She then turned to Li Yuan to get his opinion.

"Li Yuan, is that okay?"

Li Yuan nodded with a smile. "Of course, no problem."

His cousin probably had no idea about his current standing in the Chinese music industry; otherwise, she wouldn’t be reacting this way...

Seeing that Li Yuan agreed, Chu Yanyan pursed her lips and chuckled, teasing, "Li Yuan, Zhijin is a wonderful singer. You’re in for a real treat today."

Hearing her cousin’s praise, Xia Zhijin’s cheeks flushed a charming shade of red. "Not really, I’m just an average singer. I don’t sing very often."

"Zhijin, you’re always so modest, but I know better," Chu Yanyan teased with a giggle. "Hehe, when we were little, you used to follow me around my house learning new songs. Who was that singer you liked again? Oh, right! I remember now, you won an award for singing in the first grade, didn’t you?"

As her cousin brought up the past, a shadow of sadness flickered across Xia Zhijin’s face. Back in first grade, her parents were still alive, and her childhood had been as carefree as any other child’s... But a single accident changed everything. All her interests and hobbies were buried deep inside. She no longer had the carefree environment of her parents’ protection.

Chu Yanyan smiled. "Well, let’s go now."

"Yanyan," Li Yuan said with a smile, "you should take this back to your dorm first." He handed the laptop he had been carrying for several hours to Chu Yanyan.

Taking the gift, Chu Yanyan said, a little embarrassed, "Sorry, Li Yuan, for making you carry this for so long."

"It’s nothing, it’s not heavy." Li Yuan smiled and then asked, "Zhijin, do you want to go with Yanyan and check out her dorm?"

Boys were not allowed in the female dormitories at Tech University.

Xia Zhijin gave Li Yuan a hesitant look. He instantly understood her concern—she was worried he would be bored waiting downstairs alone.

"Zhijin, go take a look with Yanyan. I need to make a phone call."

Only then did Xia Zhijin nod in agreement.

Chu Yanyan took Xia Zhijin’s hand and said with a laugh, "Okay, Li Yuan, you wait downstairs for a moment. Zhijin and I will be right back."

"OK!" Li Yuan gave them a thumbs-up.

As the two girls left, Li Yuan took out his phone and made a call.

"Boss, you were looking for me?"

Li Yuan’s expression turned serious as he spoke calmly, "Yes. I need you to investigate Yin Jie from the School of Electronic and Information Engineering at Modu University of Technology, and his son, Yin Sheng. I want a detailed report, especially on their personal lives and relationships... You know what to do, right?"

The voice on the other end sounded excited as it quickly replied, "Don’t worry, Boss, I know exactly what to do."

Li Yuan said, "Good. Get it done as soon as possible and keep me updated on any progress."

"Will do, Boss!"

***

Carrying the laptop box, Chu Yanyan led Xia Zhijin back to the women’s dormitory. Since it was a Monday, two of her three roommates were there. They were both surprised to see Chu Yanyan bring such a beautiful girl back with her.

"Yanyan, who’s this?"

Chu Yanyan smiled and introduced them, "Xiulan, this is my cousin, Xia Zhijin. She came to our school to visit me today."

"Oh, I remember now!" Zhang Xiulan exclaimed. "Yanyan mentioned she had a cousin at Daxia University who’s a freshman this year. Hello, I’m Zhang Xiulan, Yanyan’s roommate. It’s nice to meet you."

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"I’m Sun Junjun. Wow, cousin, you’re gorgeous! You and Yanyan are the spitting image of each other! Hehe, your family’s genes must be incredible. Seeing you, even I’m a little smitten! So, do you have a boyfriend? If not, I could introduce you to someone. I know lots of handsome guys!"