PDLP Chapter 54 Exiting the Performance
Chapter 54 Exiting the Performance
After ringing a few times, Qi Yue's voice finally came through the phone, but it was unusually low and carried an indescribable sadness.
"Hello... is this Song Chu?"
"Hey, Yueyue, where are you?" Jiang Songchu's tone was a mix of anxiety and confusion.
"I might not be able to participate in the performance..."
The sound of whistling wind came through the phone, but Qi Yue's voice was as thin as a whisper, as if it might break at any moment, her tone pale and weak with a faint sob.
Jiang Songchu frowned, countless possibilities flashing through her mind.
She softened her voice and asked in a reassuring tone, "Yueyue, would you mind telling me why? Or should I come find you?"
Hearing Jiang Songchu's gentle words, Qi Yue's voice choked. She remained silent for a moment before stammering, her voice filled with struggle: "Chuchu, I... I might not be able to make it today. I'm sorry, Songchu, I'm so sorry..."
Jiang Songchu could sense that the woman on the other end of the phone seemed to be trying her best to hold back something, and the sadness in her voice made her heart tighten: "Qi Yue, what's wrong? You can tell me, and we'll figure something out together."
Qi Yue sighed softly, her voice even more choked with emotion: "It's okay, really it's okay. It's just... there are some things I can't explain right now. I'm sorry to have disappointed you."
After saying that, before Jiang Songchu could ask any further questions, Qi Yue hurriedly hung up the phone, leaving a busy tone echoing in the air.
Jiang Songchu stared at her phone, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She felt that Qi Yue was not someone who would give up easily, and her sudden absence must mean that something unexpected had happened.
Jiang Songchu no longer hesitated and greeted everyone, telling them to rehearse properly.
Under the worried gazes of everyone, Jiang Songchu nodded slightly, indicating that there was no problem.
Jiang Songchu quickly instructed the system in his mind to locate Qi Yue's location. Without saying another word, he quickly picked up his backpack, strode out of the school gate, hailed a taxi, and rushed anxiously towards Qi Yue's location.
When Jiang Songchu arrived, travel-worn, he saw Qi Yue sitting alone outside the operating room of Nanlin City People's Hospital, as if she had been abandoned by the world.
She hung her head, her eyes were vacant, and she exuded a deep sense of frustration and helplessness.
Jiang Songchu saw this and couldn't help but gently step forward and hug Qi Yue.
"Yueyue, don't be afraid, everything will be alright." Jiang Songchu's voice was full of comforting words.
The moment Qi Yue was embraced, she jerked her head up as if electrocuted. When she saw that it was Jiang Songchu, her tears instantly burst forth like a broken string of pearls.
Although she didn't say a word, Jiang Songchu could deeply feel her overwhelming grief.
Jiang Songchu held Qi Yue tightly in his arms, gently patting her back, while secretly channeling his inner energy, slowly sending a warm and gentle force into Qi Yue's body.
Qi Yue felt a warm current flowing through her body, which greatly comforted her body and mind. Although she did not know the source of this power, she took it as the great comfort that Jiang Songchu's embrace gave her.
After a while, Qi Yue's emotions gradually calmed down.
Before Jiang Songchu could ask any questions, she took the initiative to recount what had happened.
"Songchu, thank you so much for coming to keep me company."
Qi Yue's voice was choked with sobs.
"This morning, on my way to school, I suddenly received a call from the hospital. The nurse on the other end of the line told me in a serious and cold tone that my father had been in a car accident and had been rushed to the hospital..."
At this point, Qi Yue's eyes welled up with tears again.
Jiang Songchu could imagine the panic and helplessness Qi Yue felt at that moment.
She reached out again and gently patted Qi Yue's back, conveying silent support and encouragement through her eyes and actions.
"My mother also left us in a car accident when I was ten years old..."
Qi Yue's voice trembled.
“For the past six years, my father and I have been each other’s only support. I really can’t imagine how terrible my life would be if my father were gone too… I don’t know if I could keep going… Songchu, I’m so scared…”
As Jiang Songchu listened to Qi Yue's story, a strange sadness welled up in his heart.
She sighed softly, gently cupped Qi Yue's face, and made her look directly at her.
Her voice was filled with endless tenderness and determination.
"Yueyue, don't panic. Right now, the most important thing is your father's safety."
"I believe Uncle will get better!"
"Don't be discouraged. You can contact me anytime if you need anything."
"Don't think too much about it, your uncle will be alright."
"You should stay at the hospital with your uncle for now and see how things go. Then we'll discuss the next steps."
Upon hearing this, Qi Yue's voice choked even more, and she looked at Jiang Songchu with gratitude.
“Songchu, I really want to continue participating in rehearsals and performances, but I have to stay in the hospital now.”
"I know this decision may cause some trouble for everyone, but I really have no other choice."
Jiang Songchu held Qi Yue tightly and whispered comforting words in her ear.
"It's okay, Yueyue, we won't blame you."
"Don't worry, even if you can't participate in the performance, we will still complete the performance with your share of the credit."
"You will always be one of us."
Qi Yue burst into tears again upon hearing Jiang Songchu's words.
But this time, her tears were filled with emotion and warmth.
Feeling Qi Yue's sadness and strength, Jiang Songchu was also inexplicably saddened.
Qi Yue gradually calmed down.
She forced a smile at Jiang Songchu: "Chuchu, you should go back. I'll be fine here."
Looking at Qi Yue's feigned strength, Jiang Songchu felt a mix of emotions.
But she knew she really had to go back, because her other classmates were still waiting for her.
"Contact me anytime if anything happens. Take care of yourself, your uncle will be fine."
Jiang Songchu patted Qi Yue on the shoulder, then left the hospital with worry.
When I got back to school, it was already afternoon, and students began to return to school one after another.
When the dance group students saw Jiang Songchu, they all asked about Qi Yue's situation.
Jiang Songchu didn't elaborate on Qi Yue's situation, but instead changed the subject: "Qi Yue is in a bit of a predicament right now and can't make it to the rehearsal. She might not even be able to perform tomorrow."
"What I want to discuss with everyone now is whether to cancel Qi Yue's position or keep it?"
My suggestion is to keep it.
After a moment of silence, Qin Weiwei spoke first.
"Actually, based on our performance content, it's not that noticeable if one person is missing. We rehearsed together, so naturally we had to bring Qi Yue along."
"Yes! If Qi Yue can't come, then we'll bring her along to complete this program!"
Other students also expressed their agreement.