Chapter 386: That Promise

The scene of the two whispering to each other once again made many people suspicious.

Zhu Baoping whispered to Lin Yang, "Lao Lin, a man's sixth sense tells me that Wu Yueer definitely likes old Shen."

Lin Yang kept a dark face and said nothing.

He had known about this for a long time; fortunately, Shen Yan had no intentions toward Wu Yueer, otherwise, who knows how they might have been flirting and having fun off-campus.

Seeing that he didn't answer, Zhu Baoping didn't mind and continued talking to himself, "My goodness, old Shen is simply a beauty killer. First there were Hao Anqi and Yu Youwei, then Chen Shanni and Wu Yueer. Besides, I feel like the person Luo Qiqi likes is also old Shen."

"Damn it! I'm so envious. If it were me, old Shen, I wouldn't care if they liked me or not, I'd just take turns getting the goddesses into bed first."

Looking at the pretty faces of the goddesses present, Zhu Baoping couldn't help but swallow.

This was very much in line with Zhu Baoping's nature.

In the past, Lin Yang would have unceremoniously despised him in various ways, but today he didn't even have the energy to speak, his mind filled with the scene of Shen Yan pulling his hand back from behind Wu Yueer during the meal.

He didn't dare to confirm it now.

Was that really a matter of visual angle, or did the two have some unknown relationship?

As the saying goes, you can dodge the first day, but you can't dodge the fifteenth.

And here it was.

The game had rotated back to Chen Shanni.

The number range was 20-28.

"26," Chen Shanni gave a random number.

An eighth of a chance, she shouldn't be that unlucky, right?

However, a sentence from Yu Youwei once again extinguished her fantasy.

"Shanni, congratulations on hitting the mine again!"

This time, Chen Shanni didn't intend to ask Shen Yan for help; she was just unaccustomed to being the focus, not afraid of it, so she stood up and walked to the center of the field.

She asked Pang Weijie, who was holding a notebook, to help her queue up the song "The Same As You."

Hearing the song title, Shen Yan subconsciously raised his head.

He happened to meet Chen Shanni's eyes.

Her face wore a bright smile, no longer as lifeless as it had been in the beginning.

The prelude began.

The melody was soft and soothing.

Who, when I need it most~~ gently pats my shoulder~~

Who, when I am happiest~~ is willing to share with me~~

As it entered the lyrics, an ethereal and clear singing voice echoed over the campsite; everyone present trembled in body and mind, their faces showing shock.

Holy crap!

It turned out that besides Yu Youwei, there was such a hidden vocal powerhouse in the class.

Definitely the "kneel upon hearing" type.

However, the difference between the two was very significant; Yu Youwei's voice was sweet and powerful, giving people a lively feeling, and one could hear the various techniques contained in her singing.

She must have undergone professional training.

Chen Shanni was different; her voice was gentle and melodious, as if she came with her own million-dollar tuner, making people unable to help but be intoxicated by it. That was an innate talent, a gift from heaven that others couldn't envy.

Also, I don't know if it was an illusion.

Clearly, Chen Shanni's singing had no technique to speak of, and the lyrics and tune were plain and unadorned.

But it deeply touched everyone's soul.

The performance continued.

I am the same as you, just as strong~~

Just as determined to chase my dreams with all my might~~

Even if I get hurt, even if there are storms~~

Only after the wind and rain will there be a charming fragrance~~

Perhaps it was a feeling that arose, perhaps it was remembering those darkest days, as she sang...

A mist of water gradually spread in Chen Shanni's eyes.

Crystal-clear teardrops slid quietly down the corners of her eyes; Chen Shanni didn't seem to notice, fully immersed in this song.

Seeing this scene, the whole place was silent; except for Shen Yan, no one knew what was wrong with Chen Shanni, or why this song touched her so deeply.

Feeling the strong emotions contained in the singing, everyone present seemed to see a girl who had experienced hardships and difficulties, still insisting on her own beliefs when facing life.

It conveyed a positive and uplifting power.

This left everyone puzzled.

It seemed... they had never truly understood this shy and introverted girl.

Luo Qiqi, moved by the emotional resonance, gently wiped the corners of her eyes, then asked Wu Yueer beside her: "Yue'er, what's wrong with Shanni? I feel like her state is very wrong."

Wu Yueer shook her head and turned to look at Shen Yan, thinking that only he would know the specific situation. Shen Yan smiled slightly and whispered to soothe her: "It's okay, Shanni is just feeling emotional for a moment."

Hearing this, Luo Qiqi gave Shen Yan a strange look; such a thing, even Chen Shanni's best friend Wu Yueer didn't know, yet Shen Yan knew it clearly.

It felt strange.

It seemed that in unknown corners, many stories had happened between the two.

Singing is wings~ singing out hope~~

All the devotion is only because of the power of love~~

The same as you~

We are all the same~~

As the song ended, Chen Shanni put down the microphone and gently wiped her face.

Clap, clap, clap!

Immediately following, applause surged forth like a sudden storm, cheering enthusiastically for Chen Shanni's brilliant performance.

After saying thanks, Chen Shanni returned gracefully to Shen Yan's side and sat down.

"Sniff!" She sniffled, not yet having recovered from the emotions of the moment.

Seeing this, Shen Yan simply handed over a small pack of tissues; everything was understood without a word.

Just like that.

Amidst the high-spirited entertainment and games, time slipped away quietly, the night air was intoxicating, and after breaking up, everyone returned to their lodging tents to prepare for rest.

Each lodging tent could accommodate 6-8 people; with 36 people in the whole class, plus Huang Shuren and Wen Yali, that made 38 people, and Yu Youwei had booked seven tents in total.

They were divided by dormitory units, with the remaining people coordinating among themselves.

It was a rare opportunity to come out for a team-building excursion, and the boys had no intention of resting early.

Instead, they were full of energy and started playing poker.

Shen Yan felt a bit bored, so he moved a lounge chair to the center of the campsite, rested his hands behind his head, and just lay there quietly watching the beautiful night scenery.

The moon was like a curved bow, hanging high in the sky, with tiny stars twinkling with silver light, a cool breeze blowing, and the grass swaying in the wind; it was truly a sight to behold.

Taking out his phone, Shen Yan scrolled aimlessly across the screen.

Many classmates were posting bits and pieces of the team-building trip on their feeds, with all sorts of envy, jealousy, and hatred in the comments below.

Chen Shanni posted on her feed for a rare occasion, a video accompanied by a line of text.

"Dancing with the wind, traveling with the horses!"

The video content was of her own dashing and heroic posture while riding a horse.

This post was not hidden from anyone, and Chen Jun commented below: "Impressive (thumbs up), teach Dad how to ride a horse when you get back."

Wei Wenli: "My daughter is truly amazing (clapping) (clapping)."

Wu Yueer followed closely behind, sharing a video of herself and Shen Yan riding the same horse, galloping across the vast, boundless lawn.

There were also photos of everyone celebrating Shen Yan's birthday.

When he scrolled to one particular comment, Shen Yan's gaze narrowed slightly.

Huli Qi: "I wonder if a certain bastard still remembers the promise made to me."