When Luo He informed the taxi driver to find a nearby high-end KTV, Bai Tao finally snapped out of her daze, realizing her mistake. It turned out that Luo He simply wanted to sing.
Bai Tao felt a mix of emotions. On one hand, she was relieved to know that the great President Luo was not someone who behaved recklessly—he was still the brilliant figure she had admired. On the other hand, she couldn't help but feel disappointed. How come Luo He wasn't being "reckless" with her? A man as handsome and sophisticated as him would have made for an unforgettable, romantic encounter. What a pity, this opportunity had slipped away.
After arriving at a luxurious business KTV, Luo He immediately ordered a bottle of premium red wine, and the two of them walked into the private room. Seizing a sobering moment, Luo He strode straight to the karaoke console.
Bai Tao was filled with curiosity. She couldn't wait to find out which singers had accompanied Luo He during his youth. Just as she was pondering, the first song quickly appeared on the screen—Because of You.
Bai Tao's first thought was that Luo He might be showing off at the KTV. After all, he'd seen many people sang songs at karaoke, often just to appear more sophisticated. Whether they sang well or not didn't matter, what was important was giving off an air of refinement. But soon, Bai Tao remembered that Luo He had studied abroad, and during his time abroad, he probably often sang songs at karaoke. Furthermore, Luo He wasn't someone who sought to impress others, let alone show off in front of her. With this thought in mind, she realized he was probably quite skilled at singing these types of songs.
Bai Tao's heart fluttered with anticipation. However, she had never heard this song before. His understanding of songs was limited to popular classics like My Heart Will Go On, Yesterday Once More, and God Is A Girl. Despite not knowing the song, the moment the prelude began, Bai Tao was instantly captivated.
The introduction was gently melancholic, the melody smooth and sweet, like a beautiful instrumental piece. Then, Luo He stood in front of the screen, microphone in hand.
"Woo~ woo~ woo~"
"Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh"
At first, Luo He softly hummed along with the accompaniment, his low voice immersing Bai Tao in a shiver of excitement. His voice was so captivating! The tune was sorrowful yet beautiful, and Luo He's voice was pure, yet carried a commanding, mature quality. Bai Tao couldn't help but turn her attention from the screen to Luo He, utterly mesmerized.
Luo He stood sideways in front of the screen, his fit figure partially illuminated by the flashing neon lights in the private room. His pale cheeks held a hint of blush, radiating an irresistible charm. In this moment, Bai Tao felt a powerful surge of emotion.
"I will not make
The same mistakes that you did…"
Luo He's voice rang out again, this time tinged with a slight rasp, but all the more compelling. Bai Tao instinctively glanced at the screen. Although his English wasn't perfect, he could roughly understand the meaning of the lyrics. More importantly, she wanted to see if Luo He could keep perfect rhythm.
When she looked, Bai Tao was stunned. This song wasn't easy to sing. While it started out mellow, the tempo picked up, and the melody was both sad and enchanting. Bai Tao wasn't sure if she could describe his singing as "clear and precise" in the technical sense, but his enunciation was impeccable, and his performance was extremely skilled. More importantly, he perfectly matched the song's rhythm, never speeding up or falling behind.
Though Bai Tao had never heard the song, she felt that Luo He's rendition could rival the original singer. It was a true auditory feast. She couldn't have imagined that Luo He was so talented at singing. Not only was he talented, but he was also incredibly wealthy, truly the embodiment of "multi-talented and multi-billion."
As the song progressed, Bai Tao became completely immersed. Especially during the chorus, each line of "Because of you" led to verses filled with sorrowful lyrics. Luo He seemed to be pouring out his inner pain, as if he were crying out in anguish.
Bai Tao's heart ached as he tried to interpret the lyrics:
"Because of you I am afraid. I lose my way."
"I cannot cry. Because I know that's weakness in your eyes."
"I'm forced to fake a smile a laugh every day of my life."
...
"I watched you die I heard you cry every night in your sleep."
"I was so young you should have known better than to lean on me."
"And now I cry in the middle of the night. For the same damn thing."
...
Bai Tao furrowed her brows, gazing intently at Luo He. So this strong man, whom he had always admired from a distance, also had a vulnerable, fragile side hidden beneath his tough exterior.
As Bai Tao's passionate gaze followed him, Luo He finished the final high-to-low ending of the song. The whole song flowed seamlessly, and Luo He's performance was effortless, filled with emotion, and his voice struck deep into her soul.
When the song ended, Bai Tao could no longer suppress the impulse burning inside her. If only she could marry Luo He, and hear him sing songs to her every day—what a blissful life that would be. At that moment, Bai Tao made a firm decision: she would pursue Luo He! If she succeeded, it would be the luckiest thing in her life. Even if she failed, she would have no regrets. After all, to meet someone like Luo He was already a rare and beautiful thing.
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