Reborn as the Harem King-Chapter 109 Unlock A New Skill

Gong Zi clicked the 'like' button for Lu Youyou's stylish demeanor.

"You looked incredible just now, Youyou. That woman was utterly insufferable," Gong Zi muttered with a pout.

Song Wei teased, "Would you have been this upset if she had asked for my WeChat instead?"

A blush crept across Gong Zi's cheeks as she stole a glance at Zhou Yi, not bothering to deny her earlier bout of jealousy.

Her lovely eyes traced Zhou Yi's striking features, and after sipping her drink, she smiled coyly.

"Brother Wei is always surrounded by admirers. What's one more or less? But our captain isn't a playboy like you. Don't let those women sway him, or I'll feel responsible for dragging him into this place."

Zhou Yi reminded her gently, "Your drink is pretty strong. Try not to get carried away."

Gong Zi was clearly pleased by Zhou Yi's subtle favoritism. Sometimes, women are simple creatures; all they crave is a little extra attention.

With another sip, she grinned mischievously. "It's fine. Even if I do get tipsy, Captain will take care of me, right? You'll escort me back to my room, won't you?"

The others observed Gong Zi's unabashed affection for Zhou Yi, each lost in their own thoughts.

Wang Yuyan felt a pang of unease because she harbored feelings for Zhou Yi herself.

But unlike Gong Zi, she lacked the boldness to express them. She believed her only redeeming quality was her cuteness, so she refrained from showing anything in front of him.

Disheartened, she absentmindedly tapped her glass, her ears straining to catch Zhou Yi's response.

Zhou Yi and Gong Zi were already navigating that flirty, ambiguous phase, so he naturally played along.

"Go ahead and enjoy yourself. If things get out of hand, Brother Wei will keep an eye on you."

His reply was clever—seemingly indulgent toward Gong Zi but also casually mentioning Song Wei, which instantly cooled her enthusiasm.

Well, that's just how Zhou Yi operated. If he fell for her too easily, it wouldn't be nearly as intriguing.

Setting down her glass, Gong Zi picked up the electric guitar resting beside her chair. Her eyes sparkled as she gazed at Zhou Yi.

"I'm going to play a song for you. Just for you."

"I'll listen carefully," Zhou Yi replied with a faint smile that glimmered under the soft lights.

Several female patrons in the bar couldn't help stealing glances at Zhou Yi.

Some recognized him and discreetly snapped photos, while others contemplated approaching him to exchange contact information.

Before stepping onto the stage, Gong Zi leaned in with a playful pout.

"Captain, promise you won't give your number to anyone else tonight. Those women have ulterior motives."

"Sure, no numbers," Zhou Yi assured her.

Gong Zi's face lit up instantly. She tossed her hair and confidently strode onto the stage with her electric guitar.

Tonight, Gong Zi looked stunning, her edgy confidence captivating the audience almost immediately.

The stage lights illuminated her radiant face as her gaze locked onto Zhou Yi.

"This song is dedicated to my captain. I hope you like it," she announced.

Song Wei led the applause and turned to Zhou Yi.

"Have you heard Xiao Zi sing before?"

"No, this is the first time."

"She's never sung for any man before. You're the first."

"Then I'm honored," Zhou Yi said, raising his glass to clink with Song Wei's before focusing on the performance.

Gong Zi's singing voice bore no resemblance to her speaking tone—it was smoky and raspy, imbued with raw emotion.

[We were both young when I first saw you,]

[I close my eyes and the flashback starts,]

[I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air,]

[See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns,]

[See you make your way through the crowd,]

[And say hello, little did I know,]

[That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles,]

[...]

Zhou Yi had to concede that Gong Zi was utterly captivating when she sang.

Her eyes half-closed, as though lost in her own world, every lyric dripping with heartfelt intensity.

When she finished, the crowd erupted in applause.

From the stage, Gong Zi smiled softly at Zhou Yi. "Captain, did you like it?"

Was she asking about the song—or herself?

Zhou Yi simply replied, "I liked it."

Without further probing, Gong Zi happily bounded off the stage. Fuelled by alcohol, her first act was to plant a kiss on Zhou Yi.

Of course, Zhou Yi didn't resist. If he'd wanted to dodge, he could have.

Gong Zi's bold move ignited the atmosphere even further, the cheers reaching a fever pitch.

Her face flushed crimson, whether from the alcohol or embarrassment was unclear.

"Bro, you're drunk," Song Wei remarked with a sigh.

Zhou Yi glanced at the guitar in her hands and asked,

"Can I go up and sing a couple of songs?"

Gong Zi's eyes widened in surprise. "Captain, you can sing?"

Zhou Yi nodded.

Gong Zi eagerly handed over her electric guitar. "Go ahead. I want to hear what you sound like too."

Zhou Yi smiled, took the guitar, and stepped onto the stage.

Every woman in the audience was brimming with curiosity.

Handsome and talented—if he could sing love songs, he'd surely leave them spellbound.

Some who had seen Zhou Yi trending online immediately began live-streaming.

Earlier, Zhou Yi had used attribute points to purchase top-tier singing and instrumental skills from the system shop, and tonight, he was ready to dazzle.

The lights bathed him like a cascade of stardust.

[There's a fire starting in my heart,]

[Reaching a fever pitch and it's bringing me out the dark,]

[Finally, I can see you crystal clear.]

[Go ahead and sell me out and I'll lay your sheet bare.]

[See how I leave, with every piece of you.]

[Don't underestimate the things that I will do.]

[There's a fire starting in my heart,]

[Reaching a fever pitch and it's bringing me out the dark.]

[...]

The moment Zhou Yi opened his mouth, his deep, husky voice filled the room, laced with a haunting allure.

"What song is this? I've never heard it before."

"Indie music? It sounds amazing."

"I had no idea Zhou Yi could sing like this. Damn, I'm falling for him just watching him perform."

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The audience murmured in awe, astonished by his talent and scrambling to identify the song.

Just as everyone assumed it was a slow ballad, Zhou Yi's voice suddenly shifted, and the chorus exploded.

Eyes snapping open, he tilted his head back slightly, his voice soaring as he strummed the guitar with fervor.

The lights caught his hair, highlighting the sharp line of his jaw—a vision of effortless charisma.

[We could have had it all]

[You're gonna wish you never had met me]

[Rolling in the Deep]

[Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep]

[You had my heart inside your hand]

[You're gonna wish you never had met me]

[And you played it to the beat]

[Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep]

[...]

The song started off mellow, but the sudden crescendo left the audience breathless.

"Holy..."

"That was insane. Pure rockstar energy!"

"What song is this? So good, yet I've never heard it before. How is that possible?"

"As a guy, I'm genuinely impressed. He's got that rare magnetic charm."

Gong Zi stood rooted to the spot, utterly entranced, her eyes glued to Zhou Yi.

Not only could Zhou Yi sing, but he was absolutely phenomenal...

Gong Zi was completely smitten.

She couldn't fathom how many fans he'd attract if he entered the rock scene.

"This is 'Rolling In The Deep,' dedicated to all of you," Zhou Yi said with a faint smile under the spotlight.

After a brief pause, the room erupted into thunderous applause, and some girls even threw flowers onto the stage.

Patrons crowded around the stage, waving their phones and calling out to Zhou Yi.

The system informed him that his Affection Level had skyrocketed, likely due to someone live-streaming.

One streamer was a minor influencer, and viewers in the chat were frantically asking about the song. They couldn't find "Rolling In The Deep" anywhere.

Someone shouted from the audience, "Who's the artist? Why can't I find it online?"

Zhou Yi smiled enigmatically. "It's my own song. This is the first time I've performed it publicly."

"Oh my god, you wrote it yourself?"

"So he's a musical genius too."

"Do you have more songs? Sing another one!"

"Another one!"

"Another one!"

The crowd chanted for an encore, and Zhou Yi reluctantly agreed.

"Alright, I'll sing one more."

If he followed up with "Baby," how would the audience react?

With just these two performances, Zhou Yi had cemented his status as a rising star.