The hall fell silent, everyone stunned.
Lou Yu Ming stared intently at Song Xi, taking a step forward, exuding an aura of impending doom that could crush all.
Ahhh, this was such an embarrassing public spectacle!
Song Xi felt her toes curl in mortification.
The principal quickly stepped in to smooth things over, "Ah, Mr. Lou, you've finally arrived! Song Xi was just singing lyrics from a very popular song lately. Quick, please sit."
Lou Yu Ming clearly didn't believe him. He specifically checked later and confirmed that such a song, filled with confessions and utterly shameless, did indeed exist. His face instantly turned as dark as charcoal.
At this moment, seeing Lou Yu Ming, no one cared about Song Xi anymore. They could barely contain themselves, their only thought being to fawn over him.
This was a golden opportunity, a once-in-a-lifetime chance. It was usually as difficult as ascending to heaven to get a glimpse of Lou Yu Ming, and being able to dine with him today was like burning incense to the gods!
Everyone looked at the principal with admiration.
The principal puffed up with pride and called out, "Song Xi, come here quickly."
Song Xi wished she were dead.
If only she hadn't sung "I Love You"...
She turned stiffly, awkwardly tugging at her skirt.
She had specifically worn a blue plaid pleated skirt to appear youthful and vibrant.
It certainly made her look youthful and vibrant, but for men, its allure lay in its shortness.
Especially when she jumped earlier, the hem of her skirt had flown up, her thighs flashing, a fatal temptation for any grown man.
She was clearly trying to anger him on purpose!
Lou Yu Ming's face was grim. After Song Xi sat beside him, he noticed the neatly stacked business cards in front of her.
His face darkened several shades instantly.
The atmosphere felt off.
The principal quickly ordered the dishes to be served.
Everyone made small talk, trying to engage Lou Yu Ming in conversation, but he remained silent throughout, not even touching his chopsticks, sitting there like a Buddha who cast a considerable shadow of pressure over them.
Gradually, the others also stopped asking questions, finding the situation too tedious.
So, they collectively shifted their focus to Song Xi, the only one present who seemed easy to provoke.
"Classmate Song, your performance just now was so full of energy!"
Song Xi secretly glanced at the man beside her, hesitating whether to ask, but ultimately, she did.
"Do I fit the role of your character in your story?"
Director Dong pretended to ponder for a moment and said, "No."
"Why?"
"Because my female lead can't dance hahahahahaha!"
The entire room erupted in laughter.
Song Xi was at a loss, but she knew she had been tricked.
Her face turned pale, and she clutched her skirt tightly, feeling as though her earnest performance had been nothing but a ridiculous joke!
The laughing crowd clearly hadn't realized anything yet.
The principal and Teacher Sun simultaneously looked at Lou Yu Ming, but to their surprise, he showed no reaction. His eyes were as calm as a stagnant well, as if he were uninvolved.
Could it be... they had guessed wrong?
Lou Yu Ming wasn't actually interested in Song Xi?
Then what was the point of meticulously orchestrating this gathering? A waste of time!
The principal's composure failed him. Just as he was about to dismiss Song Xi, she stood up in a fluster, accidentally knocking over a wine glass, spilling red wine all over herself.
The air fell silent for a second, and then everyone roared with laughter, their harsh guffaws seemingly about to rip the ceiling apart.
Song Xi felt both angry and wronged, looking pleadingly at Lou Yu Ming for help.
But his expression was indifferent. He even slowly twirled the ring on his finger, completely unconcerned.
Song Xi could no longer bear it, her eyes reddening as she ran out of the room.