Chapter 155: The Battlefield

Lin Xian was at a loss for words.

What was going on?

Previously, both Chu An Qing and Tang Xin had given him tickets to the same concert, which was already a delicate situation...

Since they were both performers, he just had to sit in the audience, so there wasn’t much conflict, and he could handle it.

He figured he could bring Gao Yang along, using both tickets, which seemed reasonable enough.

“Since I had an extra ticket, I brought a friend.”

Why not?

But now, things were becoming more complicated...

Zhao Ying Jun had also given him a ticket, and clearly, she wanted to attend the concert with him!

There was no avoiding it!

Moreover, rejecting her wasn’t an option because he had already agreed to go with Chu An Qing and Tang Xin. If Zhao Ying Jun saw him there, it would be incredibly awkward.

Ugh.

What a mess.

Lin Xian felt unjustly burdened.

He hadn’t done anything to deserve this, so why was he caught up in such problems?

But...

“Sure, I have nothing planned for tomorrow night.” Lin Xian took the ticket from Zhao Ying Jun’s hand.

As expected, it was a special seat, seemingly designed to complicate his life even further.

He decided to accept it for now and figure out a plan later.

Zhao Ying Jun smiled with satisfaction. “See you tomorrow night then.”

...

“Hahahahahahahaha!!!”

In the small fried rice restaurant, Gao Yang laughed uncontrollably, showing no sympathy.

“This is a battlefield! I want to see chaos!”

He slammed his hands on the table, as thrilled as a baboon might be after a victorious fight.

“Getting three tickets at once is just too absurd! Being popular isn’t always great!”

Lin Xian looked at the three tickets lined up on the table, feeling the irony of the situation.

“So what’s your plan? Where are you going to sit?” Gao Yang asked, eagerly anticipating the drama.

“There are three tickets, but only one me. I can only sit in one place.”

“That’s why I need your help.”

“Huh?”

Gao Yang suddenly stopped laughing, his expression turning serious as he caught on to Lin Xian’s plan.

“I get it. You want me to use two of the tickets.”

“Yes.” Lin Xian nodded.

“It would be best if you could bring someone else too. Since I promised Zhao Ying Jun, I have to sit next to her.”

“And since Zhao Ying Jun and Chu An Qing know each other, I don’t need to lie. I’ll just be honest. If I run into Chu An Qing, I’ll tell her the company gave me a ticket, so I passed my original one to a friend—you.”

“As for Tang Xin’s ticket... that’s a bit tricky. Among the three, Tang Xin probably had the hardest time securing a special seat since she’s not as well-connected. But fortunately, she doesn’t know Chu An Qing or Zhao Ying Jun, so you can bring any friend or colleague to take her seat. If she asks, I’ll figure out how to explain.”

...

He checked the special seating area... and realized his worry was unnecessary.

Although labeled as special seats, the first 20 rows were all designated as such, providing a wide range. It took Lin Xian quite a while to locate his seat.

“I’m being overly cautious. Chu An Qing and Tang Xin might not even know where their tickets place me.”

That’s why Lin Xian arrived early, knowing Tang Xin had to rehearse and do her makeup in the afternoon. He planned to meet her backstage.

Led by Tang Xin, Lin Xian smoothly made his way to the performers’ backstage area.

Today, Tang Xin was dressed in a black evening gown, her makeup refined, perfectly complementing her role as a violinist.

“Our piece is the ninth one, relatively early in the program.”

Tang Xin greeted Lin Xian with an unwavering smile.

Lin Xian nodded. “I saw the program. Your performance is the longest, quite prominent.”

“Hehe, I hope I do well tonight.”

“You will.” Lin Xian reassured her.

“You joined the orchestra and became the lead violinist. That speaks volumes about your talent.”

“Actually, it’s strange to me.” Tang Xin chuckled softly.

“I don’t know why everything has gone so smoothly, from the auditions to the rehearsals, joining the official team, and becoming the lead violinist. Even I can’t believe it.”

“Maybe you’re just lucky.” Lin Xian joked.

“Anyway, things going well is always a good thing.”

“Lin Xian... Could you wait for me at the theater entrance after the performance tonight?” Tang Xin’s voice softened, a hint of shyness as she scratched her cheek.

“I have something to give you.”

“Okay.” Lin Xian agreed without hesitation. He had something to discuss with her as well.

“It might take a while.” Tang Xin smiled apologetically.

“After the curtain call, I need to pack up, remove my makeup, and change clothes... It could take some time.”

“No problem, I’ll wait at the theater entrance.”

“Lin Xian senior!” An unexpected voice interrupted their conversation.

Lin Xian turned his head, looking past Tang Xin...

Sure enough, it was Chu An Qing, her voice light and pleasant.

“Aren’t you performing today?” Lin Xian inquired.

“My solo piece was rehearsed yesterday.” Chu An Qing chuckled.

“Today’s rehearsal is for group performances, and wearing the ballet costume too early would wrinkle it.”

“I see.” Lin Xian nodded.

Tang Xin glanced between them, then back at Lin Xian, curious.

“Lin Xian, who is she?”

“Ah, let me introduce you.”

Lin Xian gestured toward Chu An Qing, then turned to Tang Xin.

“This is my junior at Donghai University, Chu An Qing.”

Then he pointed at Tang Xin, addressing Chu An Qing.

“And An Qing, this is Tang Xin, a violinist in the Donghai Symphony Orchestra and my... high school classmate.”

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