Heartbeat Engine

The last performance was quite interesting – a lively dance performed by a few second-year female students, which excited Wang Dachui.

After the performance, the welcome party came to a successful end. Many people started to get up and leave, but the host lingered and didn't announce the closing remarks.

"Please wait, all you freshmen."

The audience, who were about to leave, looked at the host in confusion.

The performances were finished, so why were they being asked to wait? Did they really think people wanted to hear a closing speech?

The host smiled mysteriously.

"Actually, we have a hidden surprise left for the last part of the welcome party. It's been arranged by the university's Arts Troupe. We've kept it a secret, and didn't include it in the program. On behalf of the Arts Troupe, I apologize for not announcing it earlier, and I hope you enjoy the surprise we've prepared."

"When it comes to Jiang University, what comes to mind is our Computer Science Department, and when we mention Computer Science, we think of her."

"As for who she is, let me keep you in suspense for a moment. Feel free to guess."

"Now, let us welcome the special guest, who will perform 'To You Beyond' as the final act of this welcome party."

The audience was momentarily stunned.

Some of the freshmen seemed to have figured it out and returned to their seats. Others were still confused but followed the crowd and sat back down.

Luo Ye, hearing these words, had an inkling of what might be happening and felt a sense of anticipation.

Wang Dachui, however, was puzzled. "It can't be. When you think of the Computer Science Department, the first person who comes to mind is definitely Goddess Su Baizhou. But I heard Su Baizhou is known for her cold, aloof personality. How could she possibly participate in the welcome party?"

"But aside from Su Baizhou, is there anyone else famous in the department? Could it be Li Meng from the AI program?"

Wang Dachui thought deeply, hoping the special guest was indeed Su Baizhou.

Although Su Baizhou was known for her cold, untouchable image, she was truly breathtaking in appearance.

With her mature figure, fair skin, long legs, and an unapproachable aura, if she appeared at the welcome party, it would be the talk of Jiang University.

The host retreated behind the scenes, and soon, the lights went out.

The welcome party venue was plunged into darkness.

Suddenly, the sound of high heels echoed in the silence, walking across the quiet venue.

Was it a girl's footsteps?

For some reason, Luo Ye suddenly thought of the image of the fairy-like senior from last night, wearing the crystal blue gown and high heels.

Could it really be her?

Soon, the sound of the high heels stopped, and the figure on stage paused in the center. The venue fell into complete silence.

The university's Arts Troupe had truly built up their audience's expectations, and everyone focused intently on the stage.

Then, the pleasant accompaniment music started, and a light shone on the center of the stage.

In the middle of the stage, stood a fairy-like girl, holding a microphone.

Her long hair flowed gracefully as she wore a luxurious crystal blue gown. The dress hugged her waist, highlighting her seductive curves, and she looked incredibly stunning.

"It's really Su Baizhou from the Computer Science Department."

"Without makeup, Su Baizhou is already an unmatched beauty. With makeup on, she's undoubtedly the only candidate for Jiang University's campus goddess."

The people around nodded in agreement. No one could deny this statement, for Su Baizhou, standing on stage, was simply too beautiful – like a celestial being, with an aura of purity and elegance.

The applause was so loud, it almost drowned out the music's accompaniment.

Looking at Su Baizhou on stage, surrounded by admiration, Luo Ye was both excited and surprised.

But, at the same time, he felt an indescribable discomfort.

He couldn't feel happy.

Only now did he understand how popular the fairy-like senior was in this university.

A person like her was out of reach for someone like him, a freshman. The fact that he had two brief interactions with her already felt like a stroke of luck.

Maybe the jacket she gave him was just to repay the help he gave her earlier. After all, with her personality, she would never want to owe anyone anything.

"Luo Ye, it's really Su Baizhou! She's even more beautiful than Goddess Qin!"

Wang Dachui exclaimed excitedly, but then noticed that Luo Ye was sitting silently beside him, his face darkened.

"What's wrong, Luo Ye?"

Wang Dachui was puzzled. Then, he seemed to realize something and, looking at Luo Ye with a strange expression, lowered his voice and asked, "Luo Ye, are you heartbroken?"

"Go to hell."

Luo Ye said darkly.

Although Wang Dachui was close, he had guessed correctly. Luo Ye hadn't even started before it had already ended.

A person like Su Baizhou, he could only admire from afar.

Slowly, the noise in the audience began to fade as Su Baizhou began to sing.

Her beautiful voice spread through the venue, and the audience became silent. Everyone's eyes were glued to the fairy-like figure on stage.

She wasn't just beautiful like a goddess.

Her voice was also enchanting, mesmerizing everyone who listened.

Perhaps after tonight, Su Baizhou would be recognized as the undisputed campus goddess of Jiang University.

No more talk of the new student campus goddess or the ancient Chinese literature goddess.

The entire audience unanimously agreed that no one could surpass Su Baizhou in terms of elegance and beauty.

She was too beautiful, so beautiful that she didn't belong to this world.

Some people took out their phones to snap photos of Su Baizhou on stage. Her pictures were soon shared on social media platforms like Tieba and Douyin.

At that moment, Su Baizhou's personal account gained hundreds of followers, and the numbers kept growing, even though the content on her account was just some computer science insights.

She might have wanted to become an internet celebrity, but that was only a thought.

The more she shone, the more Luo Ye felt the distance between him and her.

But…

Luo Ye still didn't know what kind of feelings he had for the fairy-like senior.

From the first rainy encounter, he developed a fondness for her, and it grew every time they met again.

The fairy-like senior, in Luo Ye's heart, was like a white moonlight.

Was this love? Luo Ye wasn't sure.

Loving someone could be both hard and easy.

Maybe in a fleeting moment, a feeling could be caught and unknowingly stored in the heart, and that moment would determine who your heart belonged to.

Just like his crush for three years, he never realized he liked her until much later.

But is it really love if you've never spent time with the person?

Isn't it just unrequited love?

Thinking about the fairy-like senior's extraordinary beauty, Luo Ye silently looked at her on stage.

She was beautiful.

But he could only admire her from the corner of the crowd.

Like everyone else, he could only admire the earthly angel from a distance.

Maybe this was what unrequited love felt like.

Wang Dachui looked at Luo Ye, whose expression was strange, and then shifted his gaze back to the stage.

After the song ended, Su Baizhou turned to leave. The host walked up to the stage and took the microphone from her.

At that moment…

In the audience, an unexpected voice rang out.

"Goddess Su!"

Luo Ye widened his eyes, looking at Wang Dachui in shock. This move completely stunned him.

Why did he suddenly stand up? What was he trying to do?

Wang Dachui gave Luo Ye a mysterious smile.

It was like a father reassuring his disobedient son.

Then, Wang Dachui shouted at the stage, "Senior! The song 'Rainy Day' performed by a freshman a few days ago, what did you think of it?"

The host froze. What was this? This wasn't in the script.

Su Baizhou looked towards Wang Dachui and, almost at the same time, noticed Luo Ye sitting beside him.

Silently, she took the microphone back from the host.

"Not bad."

The two short words were the greatest affirmation she had given Luo Ye so far.

Wang Dachui smiled and shouted even louder, "He's right here next to me! We want to see the senior and him perform a duet!"