The reason Lin Ye appeared behind the auditorium was that he had a sudden idea to activate the Mirror Shift effect of his Secret Hand.
He originally just wanted to test it out and give the audience a small shock.
He didn't expect the effect to be surprisingly good; he used the reflective floor as a starting point and the tiled wall in the back corner of the auditorium as an endpoint, successfully shifting in an instant.
Not only did he successfully shift, but the performance effect was also exceptionally successful.
After everyone was stunned for a long time, enthusiastic applause immediately erupted in the auditorium, far exceeding the previous acts.
It was clear that everyone was amazed by his final trick.
The instant costume change at the beginning, followed by the magical Magician's Hand in the middle, and then the shapeshifting at the end—who wouldn't be bewildered by that?
So, there was not only applause but also screams.
“Oh my god! That’s incredible! That’s incredible!”
“How did he get from the stage to that spot in an instant? What the hell is the principle behind that?”
“No, the curtain only closed for a few seconds. Is he Usain Bolt? Running that far in a few seconds? Could there be a secret passage or mechanism on the stage?”
“Divine! Absolutely divine! This guy's magic skills are definitely professional level.”
“I didn't understand a single one of his magic tricks today.”
“He wouldn't actually know magic, would he?”
“How is that possible? Every profession has its own secrets. If you're not a Magician, you naturally won't understand how he performs his magic.”
“I'd call his magic the MVP of the whole show; it was truly spectacular.”
“Handsome and good at magic, this guy definitely has priority in choosing a partner for his four years of college.”
“Hmm, you're right, I almost overlooked this guy's looks. His character model is also amazing. How can one person be both handsome and so capable? I'm so jealous.”
.......
For a time, everyone present was full of praise.
At this moment, Lin Ye was also preparing to return to his seat.
However, before he could sit down, a student council staff member hurriedly ran to the host and said a few words.
After listening to him, the female host Xia Shiyu's expression couldn't help but change slightly.
“What? Didn't they say they could make it? Is the food poisoning still not better?”
“Yes, they thought they would be fine, but it seems to have gotten worse in the afternoon. They were taken to get an IV drip, so they can't come temporarily, and might not even be able to perform tomorrow.”
“Food poisoning at this time, what happened? Fortunately, it's just a rehearsal today; if it were the official performance, it would be a big problem,” the male host Si Yunshuo said with an impatient expression.
“It seems we'll have to skip their act for now and let the next one fill in.”
“But in that case, the total duration of the evening party won't be enough, and as a special guest, Zhou Yundi can only arrive after 8:30 PM,” Xia Shiyu shook her head.
“Now, we either add a temporary act, or we have to increase the duration of the previous acts, or add another leader's speech segment.”
“Forget it. School leaders, faculty leaders, department leaders, and student representatives have all already spoken. Who else would we find to speak? It's not appropriate for half of an evening party to be spent on speeches.”
Just then, a student council leader suddenly interjected from the side.
“Why don't the hosts interact with that Magician from earlier?”
“I see that's how it is on the Spring Festival Gala. Other acts aren't easy to extend, but magic is different. You can ask him to perform another impromptu small trick.”
As soon as he said this, everyone present immediately nodded in agreement.
“That's a good idea, and his magic just now was so wonderful. The audience should really enjoy interacting with him. Even if he performs again, there won't be any aesthetic fatigue.”
“Exactly, I still want to see him perform again, and the audience must feel the same way.”
“Then it's settled. We'll invite him back on stage later to interact with the audience. I remember he performed a few impromptu small magic tricks during the auditions, and they were all excellent.”
After some discussion, the few people quickly reached a consensus.
Then, a student council staff member walked over to Lin Ye and explained the situation to him.
Upon learning the reason, Lin Ye only hesitated for a moment before nodding.
Seeing Lin Ye nod, the female host Xia Shiyu gracefully walked onto the stage.
“Thank you, Lin Ye, for presenting us with such a wonderful magic show. It was truly amazing. Did everyone find it wonderful?”
As soon as she finished speaking, the audience below shouted in unison:
“Wonderful!”
“Then have you seen enough?”
“No!”
“Since everyone feels they haven't seen enough, next, I'd like to invite Lin Ye back on stage to present two more small magic tricks for everyone. And by the way, I'd like to learn a few tricks from him. Please welcome him.”
The next second, Lin Ye, who had just left the stage, made a second return.
After coming on stage, he stood beside Xia Shiyu.
“Hello, Lin Ye. The magic you just performed was truly spectacular. Coincidentally, I've been very interested in magic since I was a child. Of course, I know I definitely can't learn it, but I'd still like to participate in a magic performance. Is there any magic that I can participate in, or that everyone here can participate in?”
As a professional host, Xia Shiyu quickly found a topic.
Hearing her words, Lin Ye first thought seriously for a moment, then nodded.
“Actually, I think you also have a lot of magical talent. As long as you recite the incantation I tell you, you can cast magic.”
“Really?”
“Of course it's true. As long as you learn my magic, you can also perform wonderful magic tricks. I'll teach you the incantation first.”
As he spoke, Lin Ye whispered a few words into Xia Shiyu's ear.
Upon hearing these words, Xia Shiyu nodded repeatedly.
“Alright, you've now memorized the magic incantation. Later, as long as you silently recite it in your heart, you'll be able to cast magic.”
“Does everyone believe the host has learned magic now?”
As soon as Lin Ye said this, everyone present smiled without speaking, clearly not believing him.
“It seems everyone still doesn't believe you. Then, show them.”
Saying this, Lin Ye once again took out the handkerchief he had used once before for his magic performance and covered his right hand with it.
“You now possess magic. Now, just say any fruit, and it will immediately appear in my hand. Give it a try.”
“Uh... can this really work?” Even Xia Shiyu herself was a bit skeptical at this point.
“Of course, there's no problem. The more you believe you possess magic, the higher the success rate of the magic will be. Speak boldly.”
“Okay, then I'll try. I want a banana now!”
As soon as Xia Shiyu finished speaking, Lin Ye let out a surprised exclamation.
“Huh? It seems like something really appeared in my hand.”
With that, he reached his left hand under the handkerchief on his right hand and felt around.
The next second, he pulled out a cucumber in front of everyone.
Holding the cucumber, he looked puzzled.
“This isn't right. Wasn't it a banana? How did it turn into a cucumber? It seems you still don't quite believe you can do magic.”
“One more time!”
“Okay.” After nodding, Xia Shiyu's gaze became resolute.
“I want a banana!”
“There's something again, there's something again.”
With that, Lin Ye fumbled under the handkerchief.
The next second, he truly pulled out a bunch of bananas from under the handkerchief in front of everyone present.
“Congratulations, your magic was successful! This time, it really turned into bananas!”
Looking at the large bunch of bananas Lin Ye pulled out, Xia Shiyu, standing in front of him, immediately widened her eyes.
“Do you believe you can do magic now?”
Hearing this, Xia Shiyu subconsciously nodded.
“And not only that, the magic power within you is beyond your imagination. Extend your right hand.”
Xia Shiyu obediently extended her fair and smooth right hand.
“Place your right hand on my palm.”
As he spoke, Lin Ye also extended his right hand.
Seeing this, Xia Shiyu hesitantly placed her hand on Lin Ye's right palm.
“Now close your eyes and imagine a force flowing from your body into your palm.”
Xia Shiyu did as he said once again.
And just as she closed her eyes, the audience below had already widened theirs.
A white light suddenly appeared in the center of Xia Shiyu's palm.
At first, it was only the size of a candlelight, then it gradually grew larger, eventually becoming as large as a basketball.
A basketball-sized light source floated in mid-air above her palm, emitting a soft white glow, with occasional halos swirling within the light source, truly magical.
“Now, please open your eyes.”
Xia Shiyu, with her eyes tightly closed, quickly opened them when she heard Lin Ye's words.
As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw the white light source in her palm.
And it was at this moment that a magical scene occurred: the ball of white light slowly bloomed like a flower bud, finally transforming into a white lotus composed entirely of light.
The moment the white lotus bloomed in Xia Shiyu's palm, everyone in the audience unconsciously held their breath, their eyes filled with shock.