Chapter 50 – The Boy Is Even More Beautiful Than Glory
Music echoed through the grand hall, the melodious notes like butterflies fluttering gracefully in the air, like the tinkling of mountain springs flowing through valleys, intoxicating everyone present.
As the music gradually reached its end, the final note fell. Lin Yuejiu, who had been playing with her eyes closed, opened them, and her gaze met Xu Nianshen’s. The beautiful girl in a flowing gown and the handsome young man in a black suit looked at each other under the stage lights, sharing a smile.
Thunderous applause erupted from the audience.
They were the last group to perform. The judges asked them to remain on stage while the other contestants came up, then announced the results.
“Finally, after discussion, we unanimously decided that the winners of this competition are—Group 3!”
Lin Yuejiu and Xu Nianshen were Group 3.
“Congratulations to Group 3!”
Lin Yuejiu froze for a moment, looking toward Xu Nianshen. His expression was calm. When he saw her slightly dazed look, he gave a small smile. “Congratulations.”
She quickly snapped out of it and smiled back. “Congratulations to you too.”
The host awarded them gold medals, hanging them around their necks.
Lin Yuejiu lifted her shining medal and held it toward him. He instantly understood, lifted his medal as well, and clinked it against hers like a toast.
After stepping off the stage, Lin Yuejiu, in her first pair of high heels—worn for the performance—struggled slightly with walking. Just as she was about to return backstage, a long, slender hand appeared in front of her. She looked up to see Xu Nianshen holding it out.
“I’ll help you. Be careful not to fall.”
“Mm.” She placed her hand into his palm. He gradually tightened his grip, enveloping her delicate hand in his own, and guided her along.
From backstage, Huang Weixue witnessed the scene, shaking his head in amazement. This boy—so quiet normally—once he made a move, it was shocking. He even managed to hold hands already!
Walking over, Huang asked, “How was your first competition?”
Lin Yuejiu smiled. “Pretty good. I think I’d like to do it again.”
“You said it! I’ll remember that,” he replied excitedly.
“Alright.” She pressed her lips together, smiling.
“Go change out of your outfit. And those shoes—high heels are exhausting.”
“Okay.”
Xu Nianshen asked, “Can you walk on your own?”
“Yes.”
“Good.” He released her hand.
Lin Yuejiu carefully walked toward the dressing room. Watching her wobble, looking like she could sprain her ankle at any moment, Xu Nianshen couldn’t help but call out, “Walk slowly, don’t rush.”
“Got it.”
She entered the dressing room. Xu Nianshen turned to leave—only to find Huang Weixue staring at him with a suspicious look.
“Uncle, wipe that creepy expression off your face.”
“Pah! Creepy? Who are you calling creepy? Watch your mouth!”
“I’m leaving.”
He strode away, but Huang stopped him. “You did pretty well just now. Already holding her hand! So, what’s the next step? Need my help?”
Xu Nianshen stared at him calmly and then said, “Actually, I do need your help.”
“Name it! I’ll do anything for you!”
Xu Nianshen patted his shoulder. “Stay quiet in the association. Don’t meddle in anything.”
Then he patted him again and walked off.
Huang Weixue: “……”
Ungrateful brat!
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Lin Yuejiu had practically become famous overnight—beautiful and talented.
When they returned to the association, many music teachers and officials were already waiting outside. As soon as she got out of the car, they applauded enthusiastically, and even had a banner prepared.
“Congratulations to our new student, Lin Yuejiu, for her victory!”
A round of applause followed.
Lin Yuejiu smiled and thanked them.
“Junior sister, you’re amazing! Famous in a single competition!”
“The piece was played so beautifully!”
“I’m in love, I’m in love! Junior sister, keep it up!”
The senior students all shouted encouragements at her.
“I will, thank you, seniors!” Lin Yuejiu replied.
Huang Weixue walked up beside her and said to the others, “See? You’ve got me to thank for this—I was the one who brought this treasure into our association.”
“Yes, yes, thank you, thank you, Teacher Huang!”
“In that case, I should get a raise!”
“Alright, we’ll give you a raise.”
“How much?”
“One yuan?”
“…All my contribution is worth one yuan?”
“Too much or too little? How about fifty cents?”
Huang Weixue couldn’t take it anymore: “Screw you all!”
Everyone burst into laughter.
At that moment, Lin Yuejiu spoke up. “This wasn’t all my achievement alone.”
The crowd fell silent and turned toward her.
“This was an ensemble piece. I only played the violin part. There was someone else—without him, we wouldn’t have won yesterday’s competition.”
As she spoke, she stepped back a little, pushing the bouquet in her arms into Xu Nianshen’s hands, and gave him a smile.
“Exactly, it was a duet. Credit doesn’t belong to just one person. Student Xu Nianshen was also outstanding.”
Applause rang out again, this time for him.
Xu Nianshen froze slightly, then let out a quiet laugh.
Lin Yuejiu found herself stunned for a moment.
The boy in front of her held a bouquet of beautiful flowers in his arms, his face softened with a smile. Everyone said flowers were beautiful—but at this moment, she thought the boy looked even more beautiful than the flowers, more dazzling, more unforgettable.
#WhenFlowersLoseToPeople#
Snapping out of her daze, she hurriedly clapped along for him.
What was she thinking just now? How could she be staring blankly at Xu Nianshen? She had already been looking at that face for eleven years.
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News of Lin Yuejiu’s victory quickly spread to the school. Her classmates in Class 1 of Year 2 were overjoyed when they heard, flooding her and Xu Nianshen with congratulatory messages.
The competition was already popular, but once photos came out, the buzz grew even hotter—it even trended online.
Several photos went viral: one of Lin Yuejiu and Xu Nianshen sharing a smile after the performance, one of them clinking their medals together like a toast, and one backstage, where Xu Nianshen helped support her as she walked.
Netizens were blown away by their visuals.
[Oh my god, what kind of god-tier looks are these? Their faces are unreal!]
[Boys and girls working together—makes everything easier!]
[Am I the only one who thinks they look perfect together? Like a couple?]
That comment quickly got a flood of replies:
[You’re not the only one! They totally look like a couple!]
[They’re simply meant to be! Just look at those smiles! I’m dying, someone bury me for the drama.]
[Secretary, bring me every bit of info on these two immediately!]
[Can some internet genius dig up their identities? I need to know their names and backgrounds!]
[I found them! They’re contestants from Group 3—the boy is Xu Nianshen, the girl is Lin Yuejiu.]
[YESSS! I can ship again! Time to stan the “Nianshen & Yuejiu” CP!]
[Hello everyone, I’m a well-known modern-day shipping scholar. According to my research, these two are definitely a pair.]
[That CP name sounds like it was invented just for them! (just for fun, don’t argue)]
