The first thing that changed was the atmosphere. At some point, the previously lively scene fell silent, as if someone had abruptly cut off the noise like a crow's caw silenced mid-squawk. The bustling energy stopped suddenly, leaving an eerie quiet in its wake.
"Hmm?" Fang Li, who had been watching the broadcast on the space window overhead, sensed the shift in mood. Feeling a bit uncertain, he shifted his gaze.
Then, even Fang Li couldn't help but widen his eyes.
"Tap… tap… tap…"
The sound of footsteps, clear and distinct, echoed through the air. At that moment, the footsteps seemed to be the only noise left in the entire space as the figure they belonged to gradually approached.
Fang Li stared at the girl walking toward him, completely speechless. Her flowing purple hair swayed with each step, and the hem of her black dress fluttered with her movements. An air of elegance radiated from her, and an aura that shimmered like dazzling light began to ripple around her.
The world's number one idol walked gracefully as if she had already spotted Fang Li in the bustling crowd and was heading straight for him. As she passed, the people around them, almost in a daze, mechanically parted to make way for her.
"This…" Seeing this stunning and elegant girl approach him, Fang Li was truly taken aback.
"Hehe…" The girl who stopped in front of Fang Li giggled, her smile full of mischief and playful intent.
The newcomer was, of course, Sylvia. But at that moment, she had shed all her disguises. She wore the Queenvail Academy uniform, her long purple hair swaying gently as she approached Fang Li with grace.
In the crowd around them, everyone— both visitors and onlookers— gazed at this incredibly glamorous girl. The next moment, they all made the same motion: they raised their heads to look at the space window in the sky.
On the stage shown there, the world's number-one idol was singing. She looked identical to the girl standing before them now.
Finally, the crowd began to realize what was happening.
"You're kidding…" Someone muttered those words in disbelief. But that voice echoed the thoughts of everyone present. Even though the scene unfolding before them felt so real, no one could believe that the world's top diva had just casually appeared at the gates of Queenvail Academy.
As a result, everyone remained stuck in a state of shock, unable to process what they were witnessing.
As for Fang Li, he could only stand silently, staring at Sylvia, who stood in front of him with a mischievous smile. After a long pause, he sighed.
"What are you doing?" That was the only question in Fang Li's mind.
In response, Sylvia simply replied, "Although wearing a disguise isn't bad, I don't want you to get too used to seeing me like that."
In the past, when Fang Li first had a video conversation with Sylvia, he had grown so accustomed to interacting with her in disguise that when he saw her true self on the screen, he actually felt a bit uncomfortable. Perhaps Sylvia was remembering that time.
"The way I am now, this is the real me." Sylvia blinked her eyes and smiled in a way that made the surrounding crowd gasp. Then, she spoke softly:
"So, even if it's just for today, I want you to go on a date with the real me."
It seemed like an impulsive thought, but it was also what Sylvia truly felt deep down.
"You…" Fang Li could only give a wry smile. "If anything big happens because of this, I won't take responsibility, alright?"
Sylvia laughed lightly, her expression carefree. "That wouldn't be so bad," she replied.
As she said this, Sylvia reached out and removed Fang Li's hat. At the same time, with a soft click, she pressed a hidden switch that deactivated the disguise of his earpiece. In an instant, Fang Li's hair returned to its original color, revealing his true appearance.
Once again, the sound of people drawing in sharp breaths echoed all around. But before anyone could react, Sylvia took Fang Li's hand and chuckled softly.
"Alright, if we don't leave now, we won't be able to escape."
With those words, Sylvia pulled the helpless Fang Li along, walking away quickly.
It was only after they left that the surrounding silence shattered.
"Sylvia! It's really Sylvia!"
"Sylvia just appeared right in front of us!"
"And wasn't that guy just now Fang Li from Jie Long, the champion of the 'Phoenix Festa'?"
"Why… Why is Sylvia with Fang Li from Jie Long?!"
Chaos erupted instantly. Within just three minutes, the internet was flooded with a major breaking story. The content? Naturally, it was a rumor about Fang Li and Sylvia.
Soon, Queenvail Academy became the center of attention. In fact, the entire Academy City was buzzing with excitement.
…
What would happen next was already clear. Because the world's top diva had appeared at the School Festival, not only did the visitors at Queenvail Academy grow in number, but even those enjoying the festival at other schools swarmed over like bees drawn to nectar. Queenvail Academy was soon packed beyond capacity.
Almost every visitor had the same thought:
"Maybe, just maybe, I'll get a chance to see Sylvia."
With that hope, the School Festival turned into a massive search party, with hordes of people wandering around every corner of Queenvail Academy in hopes of spotting her. It became a grand spectacle.
Of course, at the same time, the news of Sylvia showing up at the gates to personally greet someone spread like wildfire, not just through Academy City but across the entire world.
"Didn't Sylvia mention in an interview once that she was familiar with Fang Li from Jie Long?"
"Maybe she invited him to join her for the School Festival?"
"How enviable."
That was the widespread rumor circulating everywhere.
However, if things kept going like this, it would surely turn into a full-blown scandal sooner or later.
Meanwhile, Fang Li and Sylvia had already slipped into a building located in the heart of Queenvail Academy. This building was divided into two parts: the East Wing, which housed the faculty offices, and the West Wing, home to the Student Council and various committee headquarters.
In the center, between the East and West wings, was the Central Building, where students handled administrative matters and other services.
Due to this layout, the building was called Gemini Hall.
Gemini Hall had a classical exterior, but its interior design was modern. Under Sylvia's guidance, Fang Li arrived at the top floor of the Central Building.
"Alright, no one will follow us here." As she said this, Sylvia smiled sweetly and wrapped her arms around Fang Li's.
(End Of The Chapter)
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