CHAPTER 218: 216, PULLING INTO MY ARMS, INVINCIBLE!

"Or, Yunji, shall we go sit at ’Friendship Time’?" Luofeng suggested.

This place was the same sober bar they had visited last time.

"Mmm, sure!" Duanmu Yunji affirmed with a nod. Standing up, she was still linking arms with Luofeng. The occasional contact with the big Panda made Luofeng feel that this beauty truly deserved a 98 out of 100 for her figure.

「About ten minutes later.」

The two of them arrived at the quadrangle that housed the sober bar.

The person singing was still the owner of the bar, Chen Guo.

"It’s all my fault

I should not have stayed silent when I needed to speak up, weak when I needed to be brave

If it weren’t for me

Misunderstanding my own nonchalance leading us to this sadness

The you back then and the me now

If we could do it all over again..."

Chen Guo stood on stage with her eyes slightly closed, singing with emotion and passion, her feelings quite genuine.

Luofeng and Duanmu Yunji chose a corner to sit down, and Luofeng whispered, "It’s this song again. We heard it last time too. It seems she really has some regrets in her heart!"

"Later, I finally learned how to..."

Chen Guo started singing another song immediately afterward. They had also heard it last time.

Luofeng couldn’t help but ask in a low voice, "Do you know her story?"

Duanmu Yunji shook her head. "I don’t know, but it must be a sad love story."

Luofeng was speechless. Wasn’t that obvious? If it wasn’t a sad love story, why would she keep singing these sad songs? If it were a happy love story, she would sing something like: ’I want to take you to romantic Turkey.’

Right, don’t I have a Task Prop Card? The Task Prop Card called ’Singer’? Luofeng remembered just then. Aside from the ’Instead live broadcast’ Task Prop Card from last time, there were also other Task Prop Cards.

Luofeng immediately clicked to use the Prop Card, planning to go on stage to sing a song in a bit.

[Ding! It is said that nine out of ten love stories are sad. While sad situations are memorable, the Host should not dwell on sadness. Please take the stage and sing. The final reward will depend on the audience’s reaction.]

In other words, just like before, the degree of everyone’s reaction would determine the richness of the reward in the end.

"Want to listen to a song?" Luofeng looked at Duanmu Yunji.

Last time, Duanmu Yunji had heard Luofeng sing, and it was very pleasing.

"What do you plan to sing?"

"You’ll know in a minute."

Since Duanmu Yunji wanted to listen, and the Task Prop Card had been used, Luofeng stood up without hesitation and made his way to the stage.

After Chen Guo finished singing a sad love song, she saw Luofeng and then walked off the stage.

After merely nodding to Chen Guo, Luofeng picked his backing track and took the microphone. "To the lady at table number 11, would you listen to me sing?"

All eyes turned toward table number 11. Some regulars even let out a chuckle.

Duanmu Yunji’s cheeks flushed, but she still nodded vigorously. "I’d love to listen!"

"When I am down

And oh my soul so weary

When troubles come

And my heart burdened be....."

As soon as Luofeng began to sing, Duanmu Yunji recognized the name of the song. Although it was not very well-known, it was a classic indeed. She was sure that this song was sung for her by Luofeng. And Luofeng’s English was also very good.

In the sober bar, Luofeng sang with deep emotion.

Duanmu Yunji’s eyes sparkled, and the corners of her mouth curled into a smile. Although Luofeng hadn’t formally confessed his love, she felt there wasn’t a problem. To her, this song was the equivalent of a love confession.

If you were to ask Luofeng? Would Luofeng admit it? No way. Luofeng was a master of time management.

After the song ended, thunderous applause filled the sober bar. Most of the customers were college students, who naturally understood the song.

Chen Guo also clapped, saying, "You sang really well. Is that girl over there your girlfriend?"

Luofeng did not respond directly but said, "Thank you for your encouragement!"

When Luofeng returned to Duanmu Yunji’s side, the System’s reward had already arrived.

[Ding! The Host has completed the ’Singer’ Task Prop Card mission and successfully conveyed positive energy!]

[Although love often ends in sadness, may joy yet remain!]

[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the ’Love-Hate Instant Mental Card’!]

[Card Function: When the Host uses this card, it will greatly influence the target’s mindset, thus completing the ultimate move of the Time Assassin: Two-level reversal!]

Luofeng checked the details of this Prop Card. Explained in layman’s terms, it meant that if Luofeng were about to have his true colors showing, or they had already shown, using this card could turn the tide. Otherwise, why would it be called ’Love and hate are in a flash’?

Let’s take an example. Luofeng, who is a good man—yes, just an example.

Only if!

Just hypothetically!

Just in case!

For instance, what if one day Duanmu Yunji tells Luofeng that Qin Rubing bought a pretty pink pajama set, and it looks like Luofeng was the one who bought it for her? In the face of such a situation where his true colors were showing, Luofeng could totally use the ’Love-Hate Instant Mental Card’ to successfully reverse such a dire situation. Of course, this would also require Luofeng to be eloquent.

For instance, what if Qin Rubing says her Alipay has been frozen and asks Luofeng to place an order for her? Would Duanmu Yunji believe it? After all, such an excuse sounds far-fetched. Why would Luofeng have Qin Rubing’s contact information on social media? Are their relations good enough to buy each other pajamas?

That’s why this Mental Card isn’t omnipotent. But it’s better than nothing, right? If his true colors really were to show, it could still be of use.

「Around 10 p.m.」

Luofeng escorted Duanmu Yunji back to the Music Academy.

Duanmu Yunji handed the Ferrari car key to Luofeng, whispering, "You go to the hotel by yourself."

She was a little scared. If she were the one to take Luofeng to the hotel, she feared she might impulsively suggest going upstairs for a drink.

Because Luofeng’s performance today had been excellent. He had skillfully avoided suspicion with Qin Rubing at the Fish Visceral Organs shop. Also, when Qin Rubing mentioned there was still some fish roe left and asked Luofeng if he wanted any, initially, Luofeng planned to continue being cautious and refuse. But it seemed he read Duanmu Yunji’s thoughts, not wanting to make things awkward for her and her good friend, so he nodded for Duanmu Yunji’s sake.

Such an observant and considerate younger brother. Such people are rare indeed.

And, of course, there was Luofeng’s singing in the sober bar, which had satisfied Duanmu Yunji immensely.

The Good Feeling Degree Duanmu Yunji had for Luofeng was still stuck at the critical point of 89. This threshold was quite ambiguous. For example, given the current situation, Duanmu Yunji couldn’t help but be swayed by her feelings. In her heart, she still hadn’t made a complete decision, so she remained at 89 points. But if emotions ran deeper, she genuinely feared being unable to control herself.

Luofeng took the car key and nodded. He was fully aware of the internal conflict in her heart.

Duanmu Yunji seemed to relax, which was a relief to him. Yet inside, she felt an empty longing.

Luofeng took the initiative to embrace Duanmu Yunji. He internally remarked again on her stunning 98-point body. Undeniably invincible, the Panda.

Drawing close to Duanmu Yunji’s ear, Luofeng whispered, "Don’t worry, Yunji, I won’t force you."