Prince charming, your persona has collapsed!

The lights in the auditorium suddenly went out.

Everything around was pitch black.

Then, with a bang.

The spotlights all turned on.

They focused on the center of the stage.

She was standing in the center, wearing red makeup.

Compared to what was seen earlier, she had indeed put on some makeup and lipstick.

But it wasn't too stunning, her ponytail and long red dress wrapped her body thoroughly.

Under the spotlights, her figure was quite prominent.

Scattered applause began to sound below.

Su Qing had a bit of reputation in the student council, but many people didn't know her. Seeing this girl on stage now, there were some discussions.

Zheng Yanyan, standing to the side of the stage, was indeed a bit surprised seeing it was Su Qing.

Wasn't Su Qing tone-deaf?

Why was she singing?

Could she sing well?

In fact, Zheng Yanyan wasn't the only one with this thought. At least Su Qing's familiar friends were curious how Su Qing would manage to sing.

At this time, the prelude to Red Rose began to play.

A brisk piano melody.

With a touch of jazz.

Su Qing glanced around and finally locked eyes with Zhou Yuwen.

The microphone on stage was the kind with a stand.

Su Qing reached out to hold the microphone and gently started singing:

"Dream a dream you can't wake from♪"

"Red imprisoned by the red thread♪"

The first two lines were quite standard; this song proceeds gradually. The melody started out calm, and Su Qing covered the microphone as if she were speaking each line.

"All that's left of stimulation is the weary pain♪"

"No longer moved♪"

Su Qing was tone-deaf, but with specific practice on a song, she could find the melody. At least so far, there wasn't any particular off-key point, though the singing wasn't great either.

Some people even laughed, feeling there was not much difference.

"When embracing you from behind♪"

"Though what's awaited is her face♪"

"Speaking of which, it's really ironic I don't quite understand♪"

"Yet I crave your understanding~♪"

Su Qing's singing was indeed ordinary, yet her gaze involuntarily startled people; originally top-notch beautiful, singing such a song revealed a hint of heartbreak and grievance in her eyes.

Possibly due to the spotlight's glow.

She looked as if she might cry.

Jiang Xinyi tightly grasped Zhou Yuwen's hand, watching Su Qing on stage.

And at this moment, Su Qing was indeed always watching Zhou Yuwen while singing.

After singing this line, the piano required a bit of skill. Apparently, Su Qing really practiced especially, surprisingly singing correctly, though throughout singing this line Su Qing kept staring at Zhou Yuwen.

Zhou Yuwen knew why Su Qing sang this song, carefully contemplating the lyrics felt like it depicted both Su Qing and Zhou Yuwen. And now Su Qing singing directed at him seemed like she was questioning him.

"Red Rose" was included in Eason Chan's album released in April 2007, narrating a story of love obtained yet not cherished.

In fact, listening to the lyrics reveals that the song's inspiration stems more from Zhang Ailing's novel, Red Rose and White Rose.

Just like how the lyrics sing.

Red is the cinnabar mole branded on one's heart.

Red is also as mediocre as mosquito blood.

Also reminiscent of Zhou Yuwen and Su Qing's relationship; during college, their love was indeed intense.

But then.

The beautification of time, only the remaining slight pulse.

It will smooth over all the excitement.

Actually, this song probably wasn't questioning Zhou Yuwen.

At the end, Zhou Yuwen felt Su Qing seemed to be speaking about herself.

This wasn't due to Zhou Yuwen's narcissism, but Su Qing's gaze clearly revealed tears at the end.

Can't really say she was singing about herself.

Rather, both had faults.

Even after marriage, Su Qing gradually tired of herself too.

Recalling college days, Su Qing said she liked Zhou Yuwen's calm and uncompetitive nature.

But after marriage?

"Does happiness weigh too heavily!?"

"Overusing the itchless and painless?"

"Eyes void and empty from saturated red."

"Finally drained, finally without beginning or end?"

The essence of this song lies between these lines, subsequent lyrics change, but the tune doesn't, progressing from low to high.

Originally thought Su Qing couldn't manage, yet surprisingly, she sang it all in tune; nobody knew how much effort she put into this song.

But indeed, it was her last song before going abroad; while singing, Su Qing continuously watched Zhou Yuwen, their eyes meeting, the lyrics bring back memories of the past!

"The unattainable forever stirs unrest!"

"Those favored are always fearless?"

"The rose's red, the dream apt to hurt~"

Upon reaching this verse, Su Qing paused, the whole hall fell silent.

Yet some couldn't help but whisper.

This girl,

Why does she seem like she's heartbroken?

"Don't you know?"

"Know what?"

"She's Zhou Yuwen's first love, both were together since high school."

"Oh? The entrepreneurial genius Zhou Yuwen?"

"Yes! Him!"

Wasn't he with that Jiang...

At this point, the onlookers couldn't help but glance at Zhou Yuwen, who hadn't left.

At this moment, Jiang Xinyi was still firmly holding onto Zhou Yuwen's hand.

Yet, Zhou Yuwen kept watching Su Qing.

And Jiang Xinyi heard the whispers below, feeling somewhat resentful.

Involuntarily glancing towards the whispering onlookers.

The onlookers' voices paused, then resumed whispering again.