Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Chapter 116: Chapter 115 Loyalty to the Country

Yue Tingting didn’t go to sing, but sat quietly by Lu Tianxing’s side, whispering to him from time to time. Her cheeks were constantly flushed, a blush that she couldn’t hide. For Yue Tingting, as long as Lu Tianxing was by her side, no matter where they were, it was Heaven.

Zhao Xianwu’s face looked somewhat gloomy as he watched Yue Tingting and Lu Tianxing’s intimate behavior. A fire of jealousy burned inside him, and he immediately snatched the microphone, saying, ”Let’s take a break, everyone. Today, we are holding a welcome party for Teacher Yue Tingting, and since I’m the one who initiated this welcome party, I plan to sing a song to set the ball rolling. Afterward, I’ll invite our Teacher Tingting and her boyfriend to perform a song. What do you say, everyone? Good or not?”

”Good.”

The other teachers, all astute, could see that Zhao Xianwu was interested in Yue Tingting. Moreover, as Zhao Xianwu was treating them, they naturally didn’t want to embarrass him, so they clapped in agreement.

Without giving Yue Tingting a chance to speak, Zhao Xianwu had already picked up the microphone and said with a heartfelt expression, ”I will sing ’The Most Beautiful’ by Yu Quan, dedicated to our Teacher Tingting.”

As Yue Tingting heard Zhao Xianwu’s words, she looked nervously at Lu Tianxing beside her. Only after she saw him smile faintly at her did she relax a bit, though she still held onto Lu Tianxing’s arm tightly.

When the music started, Lu Tianxing had to admire Zhao Xianwu; the guy indeed had a good voice. Although he was off-pitch in some parts, his rendition of ’The Most Beautiful’ had a certain flavor to it. If an ordinary girl listened, she would surely be moved and immediately offer herself to him.

Unfortunately, facing Yue Tingting, who had her heart set on someone else, all his efforts were in vain.

The surrounding teachers praised him one after another, and Zhao Xianwu showed a smug smile. He glanced at Lu Tianxing and said with a laugh, ”Mr. Lu, you can sing, right? Why don’t you go first and give everyone a song, and then we’ll have Teacher Tingting follow, how about that?”

”Uh!”

Lu Tianxing was slightly taken aback and shook his head, saying, ”No need for me, really! I don’t sing well; I’d rather not pollute everyone’s ears.”

Hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Zhao Xianwu wished he could laugh out loud as his time to retaliate seemed to have finally come. He promptly said, ”How can that be? We’re here for fun, and if Mr. Lu doesn’t sing, that would dampen everyone’s spirits. Right, Mr. Lu?”

Since all these teachers were feasting on Zhao Xianwu’s dime and were his colleagues, they naturally agreed loudly from the sidelines.

Yue Tingting’s eyes sparkled with anticipation as she looked at Lu Tianxing. She had known him for so long yet had never heard him sing. She wanted to hear Lu Tianxing sing; after all, when a woman likes a man, she yearns to understand everything about him.

”Brother Lu, just sing one song! It doesn’t matter if it’s not good, I support you,” Yue Tingting couldn’t contain her curiosity and coaxed him.

Seeing Yue Tingting’s expectant look, Lu Tianxing touched his nose helplessly, knowing he couldn’t refuse anymore. He took the microphone and stood up: ”Actually, I’m not really good at singing. Usually, my time is spent making a living and I don’t have much time for music. I learned this song from the TV. I will embarrass myself today and sing ’Loyal to the Country.’ If it’s not good, I hope everyone will be forgiving.”

As the familiar tune of ”Loyal to the Country” began to play, Lu Tianxing’s voice perfectly delivered the song, his slightly raspy voice lending it an air of vigor and heroism.

All attendees could hardly believe their eyes as they stared in astonishment. Zhao Xianwu looked as if he had swallowed a fly, his complexion turning to an extreme shade of ugliness. If this Nimah is considered unable to sing, what was he doing—howling like a ghost?

The high-spirited and passionate music, coupled with Lu Tianxing’s heroic voice, rendered ”Loyal to the Country” with such excellence that everyone’s blood began to boil, making them wish they could enter that era and experience the true clashing of gold and iron. By the end, people were even roaring along with Lu Tianxing.

When the music finally stopped, everyone but Zhao Xianwu burst into applause, their faces flushed with excitement, feeling as if their blood was on fire.

Yue Tingting’s face was flushed with a triumphant look, as if she had been the one singing.

Lu Tianxing chuckled sheepishly. This song was one of the few that he knew; the other songs he knew were military anthems learned while in the army. If he started singing military songs now, he figured he might get laughed at.

The rest of the time was naturally filled with eating, drinking, and merry-making. As the exquisite dishes ordered by Lu Tianxing began to arrive, the atmosphere in the private room got even livelier. As the saying goes, the best place to talk business is at the dining table. After several rounds of toasting, Lu Tianxing became well acquainted with all the teachers; some female teachers even patted their chests in public and promised to look after Yue Tingting at school to ensure that no man with ulterior motives would get close to her.

In contrast, Zhao Xianwu was miserably frustrated. He had planned to take advantage of tonight’s opportunity to win over Yue Tingting, with a hotel room booked in advance. However, it turned out that he had merely set the stage for someone else, cheaply benefiting Lu Tianxing, the bumpkin, who seemed to be the star of the banquet while he was just someone who came to freeload.

Just thinking about how he had spent tens of thousands of yuan for nothing gave Zhao Xianwu the urge to explode with anger.

After eating their fill, everyone began to stand up to say goodbye. After all, they were all teachers, especially high school senior teachers burdened with heavy workloads; they couldn’t stay up and play till two or three in the morning, or even all night, like the younger crowd. By ten o’clock, the teachers were getting up and ready to leave.

The group left Blue Sky, and just before departing, Zhao Xianwu, in agony, paid the tens of thousands in expenses, then headed out.

Although he had been frustrated all evening and hadn’t enjoyed any sweet moments, Zhao Xianwu was not discouraged at all. He quickly approached Yue Tingting and said with grace, ”Tingting, it’s so late, and it’s not safe for a girl to go back alone. How about I drive you home?”

Yue Tingting declined, ”Mr. Zhao, I think I won’t trouble you. I’ll just go back in Brother Lu’s car. Brother Lu, do you know where my house is?”

Feigning curiosity, Zhao Xianwu asked, ”Oh? Mr. Lu came by car too? I thought you had taken a taxi here. I wonder what kind of car Mr. Lu drives...?”

Lu Tianxing let out a gentle sigh, heard Zhao Xianwu’s words, and took out the BMW key from his pocket, pressing the unlock button.

All eyes followed the sound, and there parked in a corner was a white BMW X5. The blue and white emblem on the car’s front made everyone gasp in surprise, looking at Lu Tianxing in amazement—indeed, appearances can be deceiving.