Appear in the auditorium

Today is the Cultural and Art Festival at Huashang University.

After arriving at the campus, Lacey and Carol noticed the difference from the usual days. Flags bearing the slogan "Youth With Us" fluttered gently in the breeze along the campus paths, as if waving to every passing student.

Lacey had signed up for a solo dance performance. This was her first performance in her four years of college and also her last one at the university, just to avoid any regrets.

The festival was held in the auditorium opposite the canteen. After a quick meal in the canteen, Lacey and Carol held hands and headed straight to the auditorium.

The two young girls, brimming with youthful vitality, attracted many admiring glances from male students as they walked through the campus.

Entering the auditorium, they found half of the nearly thousand seats already occupied by students, all laughing and enjoying themselves.

They found a spot behind the stage with a dressing table and began to get ready. Lacey changed into her performance costume, transforming from a cute girl into a lovely figure in a white dress, with only her butterfly hairpin remaining unchanged.

While Carol was helping Lacey with her makeup, the announcer's voice came from the front, indicating the official start of Huashang University's Cultural and Art Festival.

"I'm about to go on stage, Carol, I'm so nervous!" Lacey said, her double eyelids painted with pink eyeshadow fluttering, her delicate hands nervously clenching and unclenching.

Carol patted her shoulder, encouragingly saying, "It's just a college performance. Just express your youth to the fullest. I believe you'll bring a unique experience to everyone!"

Looking at Carol's playful wink in the mirror, Lacey's mood gradually relaxed.

"Next, please welcome Lacey for her solo dance - 'Beauty For You'! Let's give her a round of applause!" The host gestured for Lacey to take the stage.

With a nod and a warm smile, Lacey stepped lightly onto the stage like a swan.

The nearly thousand audience members instantly quieted down, all sharing the same thought: this girl is so beautiful!

Soft music started, and Lacey extended her arms, her waist twisting and turning like clouds in the sky. Her graceful legs lifted and stretched to the rhythm of the music, mesmerizing the male students and envying the females. Her expressive eyes were like ripples on water, captivating everyone.

Many students were stunned, not expecting this sweet-looking, charming girl to be so talented. Her graceful figure and sweet smile were etched deeply in their minds.

"Bravo! Bravo..." The audience burst into applause as the dance ended.

The performance was a success, with Carol clapping furiously backstage.

Lacey did a classic curtsy, and just as she looked up, she froze.

The guy holding a selfie stick, apparently live-streaming, looked familiar.

Could it be my imagination? He looks so much like Jax! Lacey hesitated.

The host had already started announcing the next act, so she quickly looked away and left the stage.

"Carol, you were amazing! The boys were all green with envy. If you went among them, they'd probably eat you up," Carol joked, pretending to pounce like a hungry wolf.

Lacey's eyes were still gazing towards the audience, hardly hearing Carol's words.

That person's facial features were too similar to Jax's, and her heart began to beat faster.

"Carol, let's go change. I think I saw Jax. Let's check it out," Lacey urged, pulling Carol's hand.

Before Carol could ask, Lacey dragged her to the dressing room.

After changing, when they returned to the audience, the guy with the selfie stick had disappeared.

Feeling disappointed and under the eager gazes of many boys, Lacey walked out of the auditorium dejectedly.

"You're not hallucinating, are you? How could he come to our school?" Carol patted her cheek, "Let's go, you had a successful performance today. Let me treat you to a good meal."

Lacey smiled shyly, "Yeah, why would he be here? Maybe it's just wishful thinking. I'm happy today, so I'll treat you to a big meal."

Meanwhile, in the "One Glance, Heart Throb" live broadcast room.

"Friends, how did you feel about today's Cultural and Art Festival at Huashang University? Leave your comments below, and I'll randomly select some lucky viewers for a special gift pack!" Jax was streaming from his less than 80 square meter rented apartment.

He did go to Huashang University for the live stream!

When Lacey got home, she immediately opened Jax's live broadcast room and heard his announcement.

Could it be a missed opportunity? Such a great chance was right before her eyes, and she just missed it!

"Ah..." Lacey flopped onto her bed, covering her head with a pillow in frustration.

"Congratulations to these three friends for winning the official mobile game prop gift pack. The redemption codes will be sent to you via private message. Please check your inbox. These three friends chose 'Beauty For You' as the best program of the Cultural and Art Festival. Let's enjoy the beautiful dance of this pretty girl once more!"

Hearing Jax's words, Lacey emerged from under the pillow and picked up her phone again.

The live broadcast showed her dance performance. As soon as her graceful dance appeared, the chat exploded.

The comments were a mix of jealousy and admiration for Lacey and Jax.

Lacey hugged her pillow, happily pounding the bed. "This man is mine, none of you can take him away!"

Three virtual planes flew across the live broadcast room, symbolizing a daily donation of 300 dollars to the handsome streamer.

Lacey's mood was ecstatic, probably too excited to sleep tonight. Tomorrow was the weekend, and she decided not to sleep since she didn't have to go to school.

Ding! A WeChat notification sounded on Lacey's phone.

Carol: "Lacey, you weren't wrong. The guy you saw in the auditorium was Jax!"

Lacey: "Of course! I'm very accurate at recognizing people, haha! My solo dance became the only program in Jax's live broadcast today. It seems he's quite interested in me."

Carol: "You're getting carried away! I'm going to sleep now; I'm exhausted from today. I have tutoring tomorrow. Goodnight!"

After putting down her phone and closing the live broadcast room, Lacey lay in bed, tossing and turning, excited about Jax replaying her video.

It was a sleepless night indeed!

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