Ji Yan tapped the microphone lightly with her fingers, her gaze sweeping over the surging crowd below the stage, and a perfectly curved smile appeared on her lips: "This isn't up to me, after all, this is her home turf."

As he spoke, he turned his head to look at the person beside him, a smile spreading across his eyes: "Miss Ning, would you like to add another performance?"

The people below were going crazy, and the way she called out "Miss Ning" carried a hint of intimacy between the young couple.

The audience erupted in cheers. "Ahhh, Miss Ning!" "That nickname is so sweet!" "We're shipping them! This is definitely a nickname for couples!"

Some people held up light boards and shouted, "Miss Ning, say yes!" The live stream chat was also filled with comments like, "That 'Miss Ning' is even sweeter than a duet!"

Ning Yi's fingertips twitched and her ear tips turned red when she was addressed as "Miss Ning".

She turned to the audience and said, "Since Mr. Ji has graced us with his presence, I will naturally give him the utmost respect."

The audience was incredibly excited upon hearing the reply.

He turned to her and asked in a low voice, so that only the two of them could hear him: "How about 'Clear Sky'? You said last time that you liked the tune of the chorus."

Ning Yi nodded to indicate that she could.

He then naturally raised his hand, his fingertips landing on the high-pitched keys that Ning Yi hadn't touched, and tried a chord. The lines of his profile appeared exceptionally soft under the spotlight.

After Ji Yan finished testing the chords, he turned to Ning Yi and asked, "Are you ready?"

“Let’s begin,” Ning Yi nodded in response.

Her fingertips landed on the piano keys, and the prelude unfolded like a gentle breeze across the grass. Ning Yi's voice was clear and melodious, while Ji Yan's harmonies were deep and resonant. When their voices intertwined, neither overshadowed the other, but rather echoed each other.

The live stream chat was already flooded with red comments: "Mr. Ji, Ms. Ning... I could ship this mutual address for a whole year!"

"This isn't an extra show, it's a public execution of single people!"

After the performance, Ji Yan waited for Ning Yi backstage.

"Is this a surprise specially prepared for me, Mr. Ji?" Ning Yi walked in from the door, smiling as she asked Ji Yan.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yan looked up, stood up, and smiled, saying, "Miss Ning, are you surprised?"

Ning Yi couldn't help but say, "Alright, you're still not out of character."

"I was really happy and surprised that you came, but could you please not do it so suddenly next time? I was completely stunned on stage."

Ji Yan looked down at Ning Yi, who was still wearing a formal dress, and reached out to tidy her messy hair, saying affectionately, "Okay, okay, I'll listen to you."

Just then, footsteps came from the doorway. Ning Yi said somewhat awkwardly, "Okay, wait for me. Let me remove my makeup and change my clothes. I'll have dinner with you tonight."

Ji Yan lowered his head and quickly placed a light kiss on her forehead: "Okay."

Ning Yi couldn't help but widen her eyes and glance at the staff member who had just walked in through the door. Ning Yi immediately glared at Ji Yan reproachfully.

Upon seeing this, the staff members paused subconsciously, then, as if afraid of disturbing something, they all lowered their heads and pretended to tidy up the props, but couldn't help glancing over in this direction out of the corner of their eyes.

The lead makeup artist, Sister Zhang, was the first to react. She quickly patted the arms of her two young assistants, winked at them, and gestured for them to stand aside. She then smiled and tried to smooth things over: "Oh dear, Teacher Ning is in such good spirits after the performance. Let's go prepare the makeup removal supplies first. Why don't you chat with Teacher Ji for a while?"

Ji Yan said, "No need for that. Just follow the normal procedure."

His tone was natural, and his gaze shifted from Ning Yi's slightly flushed cheeks to Zhang Jie and the others, where he had regained his usual composure: "She just finished a performance and really should take a good rest and remove her makeup. There's no need to avoid her."

She had tried to calm herself down when she turned to Sister Zhang, but the tips of her ears were still red: "Sister Zhang, just do what you normally do, don't worry about him."

Ji Yan chuckled softly and tactfully moved to sit on the sofa to the side, but his gaze never left her.

As she was surrounded by makeup artists, she tilted her head back slightly and closed her eyes to remove her makeup. Her long eyelashes drooped down, casting a small shadow on her eyelids. Her face, now free of heavy stage makeup, showed signs of fatigue after the performance, but it made her look even more beautiful.

Sister Zhang gently rubbed the makeup remover pad in her hand in circles on Ning Yi's cheek, her tone filled with genuine admiration: "Speaking of which, Mr. Ji's sudden appearance on stage today really stunned the entire audience."

The assistant next to her immediately chimed in, her eyes sparkling: "Absolutely! The part where Teacher Ji sang with you was absolutely amazing! The applause from the audience almost lifted the roof off!"

Assistant Xu Li also laughed and said, "Today's Weibo trending topics have been dominated by this."

Ning Yi could guess that someone like Ji Yan would be the center of attention wherever he went, and now that he had suddenly appeared on her stage, how could he not trend on social media?

"I was also shocked at the time, afraid that I would stand there dumbfounded and make a mistake," Ning Yi said with a helpless smile.

Sister Zhang slowed down her movements a bit, and joked with a smile: "How could that be? You and Teacher Ji are a perfect match, the harmony at the end was so perfect, and with Teacher Ji there, it's bound to be good."

Ning Yi didn't refute, but her heart was warmed.

Yes, Ji Yan never does anything he's not sure of. He's the kind of person who's used to being in control. But today, to give her a surprise, he's willing to stand in the spotlight and be her foil. Just that sentiment alone is enough to soften her heart.

She secretly glanced at the sofa. Ji Yan was looking down at his phone, his fingertips lightly tapping the screen. The lines of his profile looked particularly soft under the warm yellow light in the background.

Noticing her gaze, he suddenly looked up at her. The moment their eyes met, the corners of his mouth curved into a smile, and his eyes were filled with a faint smile.

Ning Yi awkwardly looked away. Just then, Sister Zhang was wiping behind her ear with a makeup remover pad. Her fingertips inadvertently touched the hot spot and she smiled knowingly: "Teacher Ning, your skin is really amazing. It looks even smoother without makeup than with it."

After a while, Sister Zhang winked at her assistants: "Alright, alright, the makeup is done, and the clothes are ready for Teacher Ning. We'll go out and wait for you all to chat."

The moment the door was gently closed, Ji Yan walked straight over, put his arm around her waist, and pulled her closer to him.

Ning Yi leaned against his chest, listening to his steady heartbeat, and the fatigue from the performance seemed to disappear.

"Are you tired?" He lowered his head and kissed the top of her head, his voice very gentle.

Ning Yi snuggled closer to him, her voice soft and gentle, as if she had just finished relieving herself: "I'm fine."

Ji Yan looked at the smile in her eyes, then his gaze fell on the casual clothes hanging on the clothes rack next to her. He suddenly raised an eyebrow and teased her in a slightly irreverent tone, "Need help changing your clothes? You look so tired today, I don't mind doing my duty."

Ning Yi's face flushed red instantly, and she reached out and pinched his waist: "Ji Yan, be serious!"

Ji Yan chuckled softly, took her mischievous hand and brought it to his lips, gently kissing her fingertips: "Okay, I'll listen to you, I'll be serious."

He released her hand and took a half step back, but his gaze lingered on her. The slender waistline outlined by her dress still carried the elegance of the stage, but she felt uncomfortable being stared at by him at this moment.

Ning Yi subconsciously stepped back towards the clothes rack, grabbed her casual clothes, and hid behind the screen: "I'm changing clothes, you're not allowed to peek."

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