Zhang Yang noticed that the number sending the text messages was the same one that previously warned him that Xiao Man would not come tonight.
However, the content of the message was very different, informing him that Xiao Man would appear on the upcoming stage.
Zhang Yang frowned deeply. Who is this person? What exactly do they want?
The next stage was supposed to be Xia Xue’s, so how could Xiao Man appear on it?
Chen Yun and others noticed Zhang Yang’s strange expression and quickly asked with concern, "What’s wrong? Did something happen?"
Everyone was currently worried about Xiao Man, so any slight disturbance was felt as news about her.
Zhang Yang didn’t share the content of this message with them, as it was quite unbelievable.
Furthermore, the contact was contradicting themselves, having just said that Xiao Man would not appear tonight.
But now, the words had suddenly changed.
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As the host announced the show, Xia Xue and the much-troubled Li Yun’er stepped onto the stage together.
Although Li Yun’er hadn’t fully recovered, she bravely joined Xia Xue on the stage.
This was the best way Li Yun’er could repay Xia Xue.
For a moment, Zhang Yang thought the person with Xia Xue might be Xiao Man, but it seemed he had overthought.
At this moment, the stage lights went out, and two spotlights promptly fell on Xia Xue and Li Yun’er.
This dance number was meticulously choreographed. Although it was Xia Xue and Li Yun’er’s first collaboration, both had strong dance skills.
Despite all the schemes of Li Yun’er in the past, her professional abilities remained strong.
Even when the circumstances were uncomfortable, she could still perform the dance moves perfectly.
Both of them were in great form, eager to show their best side to all the audience.
As the prelude ended, the stage lights suddenly brightened, and seven or eight backup dancers appeared.
Zhang Yang hadn’t expected there would be backup dancers.
He suddenly recalled the earlier text message, so he carefully scrutinized each dancer.
The next second, Zhang Yang stood up abruptly because he saw Xiao Man.
It was definitely Xiao Man, there was no mistake. Zhang Yang was sure he couldn’t be wrong.
Xiao Man had been in the dance club when she was in college, so she had some dance skills.
But Zhang Yang never imagined Xiao Man would suddenly take the stage as Xia Xue’s backup dancer.
At that moment, Zhang Yang had only one thought: to rush up immediately and bring Xiao Man to his side.
But just then, Zhang Yang’s phone rang once more.
When Zhang Yang picked it up, another text message had come through.
But this was from a different number, with threatening words directed at Zhang Yang.
It warned Zhang Yang that if he dared to make any move, not only Xiao Man would be dealt with, but also Xia Xue would be stained with blood on the stage.
This held Zhang Yang by his throat and heart at once.
Zhang Yang’s hands were trembling, uncertain of how the other side would act against Xiao Man and Xia Xue.
It was quite possible there was a sniper arranged, or some of the people on stage, these dancers, might also be assassins.
In short, Zhang Yang dared not take the risk now.
If the opponent could bring Xiao Man to the stage without anyone noticing, they could certainly sneak an assassin in.
Zhang Yang clenched his fists, his eyes fixed on Xiao Man on stage.
At this moment, Chen Yun also spotted Xiao Man and excitedly grabbed Zhang Yang.
"Look, look, there’s Xiao Man."
The others hurriedly looked over, even though no one there had actually seen Xiao Man before.
On seeing her today, indeed she was a pure and beautiful girl.
Everyone was just puzzled as to why Xiao Man had become Xia Xue’s backup dancer.
The crucial thing was, Xia Xue seemed oblivious, not knowing Xiao Man was among the dancers.
Xiao Man looked genuinely happy, as if she hadn’t seen anyone close to her in a long time.
But she had to complete her dance moves, so she couldn’t approach Xia Xue.
In this dance routine, Xiao Man didn’t even have any interactive moves with Xia Xue.
Xia Xue remained absorbed in her own world, unaware that Xiao Man was right beside her.
Zhang Yang felt heartache at this sight, knowing these people were deliberately toying with them.
Zhang Yang could even imagine how regretful Xia Xue would be once she knew the truth.
At this time, Zhang Yang’s phone received another message from the person who had alerted him twice before.
This person also urged Zhang Yang not to act rashly, saying the other dancers on stage were assassins, and there were snipers among the audience seats.
Any careless move by Zhang Yang would make headlines nationwide today.
Zhang Yang took a deep breath, truly believing the warning from this person now.
Although he didn’t know who it was, this person was tracking Xiao Man’s whereabouts.
This person was likely from the Qingyi Sect, otherwise, they wouldn’t know the Qingyi Sect’s movements so well.
Even without this person’s warning, Zhang Yang dared not act recklessly now.
On stage were the two women he cherished most; he dared not take risks.
The opponent was vicious, certain that Zhang Yang couldn’t save both.
Thus it was unrealistic for Zhang Yang to give up one to save the other.
Zhang Yang couldn’t do something like that, so he could only sit back down and quietly watch the dance on stage.
He hadn’t seen Xiao Man for a long time. She seemed much leaner, yet also more mature, less naive than she had been when she first graduated.
She had gained some calm and mature allure.
It appeared Xiao Man hadn’t had an easy time recently.
Yet, even so, in every five-minute call, Zhang Yang only heard Xiao Man’s laughter.
Thinking of this, Zhang Yang’s heart ached, desperately wanting to rush up and hold Xiao Man in his arms.
Truly, he hadn’t seen Xiao Man for such a long time.
After realizing the danger to both Xiao Man and Xia Xue, Chen Yun also dared not speak out, praying silently for their safety.
Zhang Yang took out his phone and sent a message to the Qingyi Sect, directly asking what they intended to do.
He quickly received a reply, which was to spill the clues about the thing they were seeking.
These people planned to use this dance to threaten Zhang Yang, exchanging Xia Xue and Xiao Man’s lives for information with him.