Chapter 24

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On Friday evening, all the invitations issued by the Student Union had been sent out. Everyone had put in a lot of effort for tonight's event. From last Saturday until today, it had taken seven days to prepare for tonight. The reality is often different from what we imagine, but we still persist in our best ideas and strive to make the party as close to perfection as possible. Not only the Student Union, but the whole campus is looking forward to tonight. Unfortunately, Elena is not here. It's hard to imagine how she would appear in front of everyone, but no matter how we imagine, she won't be here tonight.

The theme for tonight is "Surprise Costume Night." How surprising the night will be depends on the imagination of us students. Prepare yourself for all kinds of bizarre costumes that may appear here.

The celebration ball was arranged in the largest sports hall of the college. The grand stage had already been set up, and the lighting and sound equipment were ready. These equipment were not cheap, but fortunately, the college reimbursed the expenses. One needs face, and the college is no exception.

"Everyone, go back and change your clothes. Everything is ready," I pulled down the switch, turning on the power for all the devices, signaling that we were about to start.

"Isn't Situ Liyao not here?"

"She just arrived. She went into the dressing room. As the host, shouldn't Qin Yang go and greet the enemy's sister?" Li Liu stared at the room over there.

"I don't have any enmity with her or Situ Ming."

"But Elena does. Think about it, Situ Ming likes Elena, Elena likes you, Qin Yang. There is resentment between them and Elena, which is the same as having resentment with you."

"That's a really strong theory. I can't understand it."

"Whether you understand it or not, you still have to go. The president should know about diplomacy."

Li Liu pushed me to the door and lightly knocked on it, saying, "When you have a chance to chat with the girl, don't be too intimate." She gestured to her own eyes and continued, "I'll be watching you."

"I'm not Black Qin Yang, why would I flirt? But I'm afraid of others flirting with me."

The door opened with a click. Inside were two bodyguards-like people, a makeup artist, and a nanny. It was like a star's appearance, but it was a small set.

"Who are you?" The two bodyguard-like people blocked me with their hands.

"I am here on behalf of the organizers. My name is Qin Yang."

When they heard my name, Situ Liyao trembled slightly.

"She didn't say anything. Can I come in?"

The two bodyguard-like people stepped aside, letting me in.

"Hello, thank you very much for coming. I can feel everyone's enthusiasm for you."

"Enthusiasm? Have you ever thought about why I refused in the first place and why I am here today?"

Situ Liyao shook off the makeup artist's hand and looked at me.

"Oh? So you are the Student Union President of Azure Sky."

I recognized her porcelain doll-like face immediately. She was the leader of Azure Sky's delegation at the inter-school competition.

"You're not bad either. When my brother was in a standoff with you, you were still an unknown pawn."

"Haha, it was just luck. But your hereditary system of passing down power, is it really unproblematic?"

"Our family's tradition is to be able to deal with anything and everything. And the school is the best place to build relationships. The position of the Student Union President is about power. Without power, no one will listen to you. When our generation is in power, these people will be our best slaves." This is the mindset of a big family. The thinking based on interests has been instilled since childhood. Situ Ming's mutation of divine fire is also greatly related to this.

"Well, our values are different, but I still appreciate your presence. The reason why you came isn't important, right? Tonight, the program is not responsible for the schedule. You are the final act, with various group performances before you..."

"You said the Emperor of the Empire would come?"

"Yes, definitely. He's also here to negotiate with the future son-in-law, so why wouldn't he come?"

"You?"

"I am a great young man. Why wouldn't it be me? I have no bad history and I don't do drugs..." It seems that someone’s brother ate drugs he shouldn’t have, and now he's in a coma.

"Tell me, the relationship between my brother and I is not that great."

"Don't you have the same mother? Well, it's true. How could Situ Ming have such a long difference in genetic features with his sister?"

"That's not the main issue. He was born to be the head of the family, and I'm just the backup, so we were raised separately."

"Hmm... how pitiful!"

"Who are you pitying?" Suddenly, Situ Liyao put a pair of small scissors against my neck. The makeup artist next to us didn't seem surprised at all and didn't even smudge his makeup with such a big movement.

"I have achieved what I have now, I don't need anyone's pity!" Is this stepping on a landmine? It exploded as soon as I mentioned it.

"Alright, I need to prepare for tonight's event. When it's your turn to go on stage, someone will notify you. If you want to go out and have fun with everyone, I welcome it."

I seemed calm and composed. I understood that everyone outside was waiting for me. No one could leave if something happened. However, it seemed that this diplomatic mission had been shattered when I stepped on a landmine.

"Don't look, go back and change your clothes. There's not enough time!" When I walked out the door, everyone was still there. Seriously, they were just wasting time. Did they really all want to change clothes in front of so many people here?

"Qin Ying, are you ready? It's almost time." As I looked at myself in the mirror, it was already dark outside. It was time for me, the black Qin Yang, to come out. Tonight, I have to showcase my best skills to compete for this prize. If I win, I can change partners every month. They didn't specify a limit, so why not?

Originally, I planned to wear the style that was announced when Demon Dragon returned that day. But let's not complicate things. If someone recognizes me, it would be troublesome. I hate trouble.

So tonight, my style is a vampire. I'll save on props and use my own teeth. Should I find a toothbrush to make them whiter? No, there's not enough time.

"Qin Ying..." As I opened Qin Ying's door, there was a teenage girl waiting for me behind the door. She was so beautiful, I felt like my heart was going to explode. Such a pretty girl, this was a well-dressed Qin Ying, completely different from her usual self and different from the last time at the Duke's Mansion. Girls who know how to dress up can change their appearance completely.

"Qin Yang, go out. I haven't finished getting ready yet!" She was wearing a long dress, and the zipper on her back was still undone, exposing her entire back.

"Alright! If you need help, just let me know." I pretended to pose as a model and closed the door. After waiting for about thirty seconds, Qin Ying slowly opened the door and looked at me. She seemed quite embarrassed.

"Um... c-can you... do me a favor?"

"Of course!" I said with great pleasure. After a long time apart, I entered her room once again.