Unexpected Winner

The competition started soon.

One after another, students stepped up to perform their talents, some singing love songs, a few singing bel canto, while most plays various musical instruments.

Ofcause, Liam also went up to sing a love song with affectionate style. It was painful for Apex since the guy was singing 'his' song, "Perfect".

Compared with other students in the college, he was pretty good.

After him, Isabel went up last.

Apex didn't expect that this girl who looked fashionable and lively would actually be a violin performer. She played very well, and received cheerful applause from students and teachers.

Since the students have finished their performances, the teachers are preparing to select the top three.

Liam stood up, turned his eyes on Apex, and said with a smile: "There is still one of us who hasn't come out to perform. Friend?"

"He is my boyfriend, and not a student of the music department." Isabella stood up 'protecting her pup'.

Liam smiled hearing this so he said "reasonably": "Because he's your boyfriend, he's half our guy. And also since we're here, we'll do whatever we want, and none of us are embarrassed. It doesn't matter if he sings bad! None of us are going to judge him, right guys??"

"Yeah! Come on!"

"Liam is right, everyone is out here to play!"

"It's just a song, why can't you let him do it? The teachers are watching, don't worry."

Many students agreed with Liam's words. Not only did they have a sponsor relationship with Liam, there are also some boys who were jealous of Apex. Since this is two in one deal, why not?

Isabel was speechless for a while and didn't know what to say.

Unexpectedly, Apex walked out from behind her and strode towards where the instruments are placed.He wanted to be silent and let kids play but they are quite greedy huh?

Wanting more than what they need...(Omae wa mō shinde iru)

He raised a guitar from among the many instruments and adjusted it briefly, then stood in front of the microphone.

"He can play the guitar?" Liam's eyebrows twitched. Well it doesn't really matter anyways...

He spontaneously 'cheered' for Apex alongside some girls. Liam didn't think Apex would be 'so good' at singing. Well even if he's not bad at it, the audiences are students and teachers from the Conservatory of Music, no ordinary music can capture their hearts.

Suddenly.

The sound of the guitar rang on the quiet beach.

It is completely different from the noise of the guitar students who have performed on stage before. Apex's playing with various difficult guitar scores.

Many music students searched for the memory of this score in their minds but none of them can remember such scores..

"I took the supermarket flowers from the windowsill

I threw the day old tea from the cup

Packed up the photo album Matthew had made

Memories of a life that's been loved..."

Apex suddenly sang, and a simple love song broke into the ears of everyone present.

With a voice that's calm yet in reminisce, the audience can't help but think about their own pasts.

"Took the get well soon cards and stuffed animals

Poured the old ginger beer down the sink

Dad always told me, 'Don't you cry when you're down'

But mum, there's a tear every time that I blink..."

The scene was extremely quiet, with only Apex singing.

The three teachers' heads turned sharply, as if trying to recall the origin of this song.

"Have you heard of this song?"

"No, did this kid write it himself?"

"That's really a talent. The song is a hit. His voice sounds very nice as well."

The three teachers communicated very quietly for a while, and then continued to listen to Apex's singing after no results.

"Oh I'm in pieces, it's tearing me up,

but I know... A heart that's broke is a heart that's been loved

So I'll sing Hallelujah!"

Many students were enjoying the song since it's like a magnet that you can't help but listen to.

Isabel also stood on the opposite side, listening to Apex singing as quietly as everyone else.

The only difference is that now she's looking at the man in front of her with worship in her eyes, which was clearly visible without words.

The entire song was sung just like that and the lyrics were stuck in the audience' hearts.

When they finally woke up from a trance, Apex had already put down the guitar and returned to his place.

"Young man, which music school did you graduate from?" A teacher hurried over and asked kindly.

"I didn't enter any music school. Graduated in business from Brine University. " Apex took out a cigarette and smoked in front of the teacher casually.

The teacher didn't mind at all, but laughed out in surprise.

"Young man, your musical talent is very strong, and what you just sang was a hybrid pop/folk song, right? Did you write it yourself?"

"Yeah. I wrote it in my free time." Apex replied in a mixed manner. Both guilty for lying and confused. Why is this teacher asking so many questions?

"Then are you interested in coming to our Conservatory of Music? I can assure you that with your musical talent, coupled with the fact that I can find a music company for you to sign a contract with. You will be able to become a famous singer in the next few years."

"Not interested, let's go." Apex took Isabel's hand and turned away.

"Hey boy, you are the winner. Come take the money!"

"That thing is not rare for me."

After speaking, Apex had already arrived with Isabel inside the car. Then the shadow of the car disappeared from everyone's sight as soon as the engine rang.

"It's a pity, Such a pity that a good seedling like this would be wasted..."

The teacher felt regret for the boy...

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