Balcony conversation

Subject: I feel like my favorite couple's relationship ended overnight. Am I the only one who feels this way?

My partner was doing so well before, holding hands, eating together, and even watching a movie together. How did they become complete strangers overnight, not even saying hello to each other? [crying]

1L: Instant decoding, we're fellow fans [heartbroken]

2L: To be honest, I think so too [crying emoji]

3L: Heavens above, earth below, can anyone tell me what's wrong with my shipper? Did they have a fight or did their bromance agreement expire?

4L: Weren't they fine when they went to the aquarium? Even though they didn't show a lot of affection, you could tell they had a good relationship. How come they're like this now?

5L: If the person who posted this doesn't interact soon, I'm going to start spreading rumors that they had sex last night [shouting]

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166L: It's been an hour. I've been watching the live stream for an hour, and these two are clearly talking to other people, but they haven't said a single word to each other. [crying emoji]

167L: Just between us, [Fish] did talk to [Snow], but [Snow] didn't respond. I wonder if she didn't hear me.

168L: ls, stop talking now, or you'll bring in more solo stans...

169L: Our xfxy is so pitiful! No love from their parents and they get beaten up by wf! They can't live like this anymore!

Ding Xuefei sat on the balcony, lost in thought.

He fainted at the aquarium yesterday, and when he woke up, he was in the aquarium's lounge surrounded by staff.

Yu Songlin was also there, but he didn't speak. He just stood to the side, looking at him with concern.

Because of his sudden fainting, filming had to be stopped.

Yu Songlin insisted on taking Ding Xuefei to the hospital, but Ding Xuefei refused. Fearing that going to the hospital would cause a commotion, the production team sent them back to the villa.

Later, a doctor was also asked to examine Ding Xuefei, who confirmed that there was nothing wrong and simply told him to rest well.

Of course there's no problem; it's all the system's fault.

Ding Xuefei took the opportunity to sleep soundly, and after waking up, she remained listless and in low spirits.

He's not in the mood to record the show right now, has no idea how to face Yu Songlin, and is indifferent to everyone else as well.

It's good to be able to escape for a while.

Ke Ran originally wanted to tease Ding Xuefei a bit, but Ding Xuefei retorted without hesitation as soon as she started. Now everyone could see that there was something going on between the two of them.

Yu Songlin's reaction was not as strong as Ding Xuefei's, or rather, he was mentally prepared, and even though he was treated coldly, his emotions remained relatively stable.

After several attempts to strike up a conversation with Ding Xuefei, but receiving no response, Yu Songlin temporarily stopped pressuring her.

"Xuefei, why are you here all alone?"

Bai Mu opened the balcony door and noticed Ding Xuefei sitting to the side.

Ding Xuefei was thinking about Yu Songlin. The show was still being filmed, but he didn't know how to get along with Yu Songlin. He had never been a good actor and couldn't pretend that nothing had happened in front of the camera.

Or rather, he now has mixed feelings about Yu Songlin. Aside from the fact that he finds it hard to forgive the reason for their breakup five years ago, he doesn't know what to do next.

Bai Mu sat down in the chair next to him: "What's wrong? Do you want to tell me? I'll help you think of a solution."

Among these guests, Bai Mu may not be the most skilled at comforting people, but he is the one who can make Ding Xuefei feel most at ease. In front of him, Ding Xuefei can treat herself as a younger brother and rely on her older brother with peace of mind.

Those things had been hidden in Ding Xuefei's heart for a long time. He knew he couldn't come up with a solution, so he might as well tell them.

Of course, he wouldn't say it directly.

"Yeah, I had a fight with a friend because he did something wrong a long time ago and didn't tell me, which made me really sad..."

"Actually, I'm no longer sad about that incident, but he did do something wrong, and I can't forgive him easily..."

"I just don't know what to do now. Should I continue to be friends with him?"

Ding Xuefei was not good with words. At first, he felt that he had spoken too vaguely, and later he felt that he had said too little. He was worried that Bai Mu would not understand what he meant, but he did not know how to make up for it. He could not really let Bai Mu know about him and Yu Songlin. So he could only give up and let Bai Mu understand as much as he could.

Bai Mu's expression remained gentle throughout, and a smile appeared on his face after listening.

Ding Xuefei said embarrassedly, "Isn't it childish? Like elementary school kids arguing?"

Bai Mu shook his head: "Then let Teacher Bai mediate for you."

In Ding Xuefei's previous impression, Bai Mu was not talkative and did not often say anything surprising like Stella. Perhaps for this reason, he always felt that Bai Mu was very reliable.

Bai Mu said, "I can understand your dilemma. It's normal to have such thoughts. Was there a time when you were heartbroken, like after a falling out with a friend, that you made up your mind never to have anything to do with that friend again?"

"Yes." Ding Xuefei nodded.

After breaking up with Yu Songlin, he was determined that his son would never go back to her. He even thought that even if Yu Songlin came back to coax him and beg him, he would never soften his heart and would never repeat the same mistake!

But when that day actually arrived, he seemed to have forgotten everything that had happened before, and was completely lost and at a loss.

"Actually, what you're struggling with is very simple: whether to be friends or not." Bai Mu's voice was very pleasant, and he spoke slowly, but it was surprisingly relaxing. "I can't give you advice on this; it just depends on what makes you happy."

"Actually, the past is the past no matter what. You just need to think about whether you want this friend to be a part of your future?"

Ding Xuefei was suddenly awakened by these words. He had thought that the thrilling and unforgettable memory was just a memory. What he really needed to face was the future.

What is he afraid of? Being abandoned by Yu Songlin again? He's afraid that the current feeling won't last, that maybe when they leave the show and stop seeing each other every day, maybe when someone else comes along, maybe tomorrow, they won't love each other anymore, and then how will they end it?

Can he really accept a future with no happy ending?

How does it compare to a future without Yu Songlin?

"I have no idea……"

“If this is causing you so much distress, then it must be something really serious,” Bai Mu patted Ding Xuefei’s shoulder and looked downstairs. “Friends aren’t like lovers. A person can have many friends, so perhaps losing this one isn’t a big deal. Or maybe one day you’ll change your mind, and you can still be friends. You don’t have to worry about him forgetting you because he’s made other friends. And maybe you’ll make other friends too…”

Upon hearing "other friends," Ding Xuefei felt a momentary pang of pain in her heart.

They were definitely not friends; she was his ex-boyfriend, his lover, and his first love.

Ding Xuefei turned to look at Bai Mu. Bai Mu always seemed calm and collected, just like his music, which was free. At this moment, Ding Xuefei felt that he was talking about something else, but his mind was in turmoil and he couldn't quite figure it out.

"I...I really don't know..."

Seeing this, Bai Mu lowered his voice even further, looking at him like he was looking at a sensible child. He said, "There's no need to force yourself if you don't know now. Maybe you'll figure it out in a few days."

"If all else fails, I'll teach you a trick."

Ding Xuefei turned his head sharply, like a little mouse seeing butter. Bai Mu was amused by him and said easily, "I sometimes use this trick, but I don't know if it will work for you."

What is it?

Bai Mu looked at Ding Xuefei with a smile in his eyes, "Your heart may deceive you, but music will not."

"You can write songs, and your music will record your current mood and will never deceive you. If you can't write, you can listen to music and find music that resonates with you."

Ding Xuefei felt a warmth in his heart. Since the accident at home, he had rarely had the opportunity to be taken care of. He had always been the captain in the troupe and had to take care of his three younger brothers. Most of the colleagues he met at work did not dare to open up to him.

At this moment, Bai Mu seemed exceptionally sincere to him.

Ding Xuefei laughed: "For example, Brother Bai's songs are perfect for listening to right now. The melodies are beautiful, and listening to them makes me feel good..."

"Really?" Bai Mu seemed surprised by his response and smiled as well. "That's wonderful!"

In the afternoon, everyone went out to take photos at a visual museum.

This place is usually a popular spot for young people to take photos, but it was temporarily borrowed by the production team for filming.

The museum has many exhibition halls that, with the help of light and shadow and design, display a variety of different visual effects, such as wind, flowers, snow, moon, stars, and all kinds of beautiful or lovely things, making the audience feel as if they have entered a colorful wonderland.

Ding Xuefei silently complained to herself that the production team must be determined to produce a truly amazing picture.

He doesn't plan to participate actively today. With so many people around, he can just slack off occasionally. He'll just focus on completing his own check-in task.

Ding Xuefei, Ke Ran, and Ning Yusheng walked together. Ke Ran had not only stopped mentioning leaving the show recently, but he was also getting along very well with Ning Yusheng. Sometimes Ding Xuefei couldn't stand it anymore; it was such a waste that he had worried about this kid before and even saw him off!

I strolled around the dark venue for a while, and the atmosphere was quite pleasant.

Ding Xuefei knew that Ke Ran had noticed his bad mood and deliberately tried to bring him up to make him talk, but he really had no intention of warming up the atmosphere.

In an area filled with images of flowers, Ning Yusheng and Ke Ran chatted hand in hand. The colorful flowers reflected on Ning Yusheng's white dress. Ke Ran took out an antique camera and took pictures of Ning Yusheng.

Ding Xuefei was naturally embarrassed to be a third wheel, so after a while he made an excuse to do his own task and acted alone.

His task was to check in at a certain deity in the museum.

What is this? The production team is doing this weird stuff again. He just wanted to have a good time, but now he has to use his brain.

The museum was very large, and Ding Xuefei wandered around inside alone. Most of the halls were dimly lit, and the bizarre and wonderful scenes were reflected on the screens, which were very beautiful, but unfortunately Ding Xuefei had no heart to appreciate them.

He wandered aimlessly around the venue, carefully avoiding other couples; he didn't really want to talk to anyone today.

Occasionally, he would feel as if someone was watching him, but when he looked back, he saw that it was all dark around him, so it was probably just his hallucination.

He wandered around slowly for a while, but still couldn't find his designated spot.

Ding Xuefei was a little tired, so he sat down in front of a screen. The space here wasn't as big as the ones outside, and he didn't want to stay in places that were too high up lately.

In front of me was a two-meter square screen displaying the changing seasons of a tree on the moon.

They met in spring, fell in love in summer, parted in autumn, and were lonely in winter.

Their story is like this tree; it's simple to tell, but he remembers every single leaf's sprouting, growth, and withering.

He used to think he had forgotten, but later realized he was just fooling himself.

Ding Xuefei sat back in the darkness, trying to shrink herself down.

"Why are you sitting here all alone? Are you in a bad mood?"

The sudden voice startled Ding Xuefei.

He turned his head sharply, only to see a pair of smiling eyes.

Unlike Yu Songlin, who is so infuriating, this person has a cheerful and carefree smile that is very infectious.

Ding Xuefei stared at that face, stunned for two seconds, before suddenly exclaiming, "You! You are Fang Jinyu!"

The newcomer was dressed in a crisp white shirt and linen trousers. He was a little taller than Ding Xuefei and had a sunny yet composed demeanor. He smiled at Ding Xuefei and said, "It's me."

Upon seeing her idol, Ding Xuefei instantly forgot all her previous bad mood and exclaimed in disbelief, "My God, are you real? Are you here to record a show?...Are you also a guest on our show?!"

Fang Jinyu was amused by Ding Xuefei's exaggerated reaction. He said, "Of course it's the real person. Didn't we meet not long ago?"

"Ah, you, you still remember!" Ding Xuefei couldn't help but cover her mouth, completely unexpected that her idol would remember that fleeting encounter.

During the last recording of the show, Fang Jinyu helped Ding Xuefei out of a predicament. Later, Ding Xuefei wanted to go back to thank him, but Fang Jinyu said it was no need. At the time, Ding Xuefei thought that perhaps her idol didn't even know his name. Unexpectedly, not long after, Fang Jinyu sent her a collaboration invitation.

Ding Xuefei's admiration for Fang Jinyu can be traced back to his student days. He liked Fang Jinyu, but there was nothing else to it. He just thought Fang Jinyu sang well, and every time he listened to him, he felt free and comfortable, and could take a breather from his busy life or negative emotions.

He wasn't exactly a fanatic; he listened to every song and bought all the physical albums. He even went to Fang Jinyu's concert when he was in college.

However, it's hard not to be excited to see your idol in person, especially up close!

"Wow, Mr. Fang, you're even more handsome in person than in the videos..."

Fang Jinyu did not refuse, but just smiled and said, "Xuefei is the one. I had only seen her in videos before. Seeing her in person this time, I found her to be so... fun."

"Really?!" Ding Xuefei wasn't offended at all; on the contrary, she was so happy to be praised by her idol that her eyes lit up.

"Want to go shopping together?"

"OK!"

Even after she and Fang Jinyu walked out of the exhibition hall one after the other and arrived at the next exhibition hall with various weather conditions, Ding Xuefei's heart was still pounding.

"Wow, there are sunny days, rainy days, and thunderstorms here. What kind of weather does Teacher Fang like?"

Fang Jinyu pondered for a moment: "I like sunny days. They're perfect for going out, and they put me in a good mood."

"Me too! I love sunny days!" Ding Xuefei chimed in enthusiastically.

"But rainy days are nice too, perfect for being alone at home, reading or writing songs, they're very atmospheric."

Ding Xuefei doesn't like rainy days, but he imagined the scene and thought it was wonderful. "Wow, Teacher Fang is so romantic."

"I almost forgot about this," Fang Jinyu said with a smile as she walked around a corner and saw a vast expanse of white snow before her. "Snowy days are especially beautiful."

"Uh-huh!"

Bullet comments:

"I'm telling you, DXF, don't love it too much."

"Hilarious! Fang says the Earth is flat, and Ding can only 'uh-huh' at that."

"Just to clarify, Professor Fang is DXF's idol. It's normal to get excited when you meet your idol, right?"

"No wonder, they were acting like I was a fangirl."

"This couple has such a strong older woman/younger man vibe, I'm going to give them a shout-out!"

"Aaaaaah, where's Yu Songlin?! Did you know your house was burgled?!"

"Stop! This is our show, the show for our successful fan-follower couple! Shut up, you idiots!"

As a fan, Ding Xuefei was suddenly in close proximity to her idol and felt nervous. She hesitated for a long time, unable to find a suitable topic to talk about.

He wasn't exactly the talkative type, and he was silently thinking of topics to discuss, but he felt that if he talked too down-to-earth, it would tarnish the ethereal aura of his idol.

Speaking of which, what's Fang Jinyu doing here? Is he a new male guest?

But since he didn't say anything, Ding Xuefei was too embarrassed to ask—otherwise it would seem as if he had some ulterior motive.

An idol is an idol; how could an idol become a guest on the same show?

Just as she was hesitating, she heard Fang Jinyu speak up: "You seemed to be in a bad mood just now. Did something happen?"

Ding Xuefei hesitated for a moment. Although he had a good impression of Fang Jinyu and wanted to chat with him more, this matter was, after all, his private matter, and he did not want to tell anyone.

"It's nothing," Ding Xuefei managed a weak smile. "Maybe it's because it's raining today."

Fang Jinyu accurately captured Ding Xuefei's momentary panic, but graciously refrained from pointing it out. He said, "Bad weather won't last, but a good mood can be created anytime. Let's go."

His voice was deep and magnetic, and listening to it made people feel at ease.

Ding Xuefei felt comforted and realized that her idol was indeed an idol, even adept at comforting people. She could put aside the unpleasant things from yesterday for now.

"Professor Fang, you're such a heartthrob!"

As Ding Xuefei was saying this, a sudden realization dawned on her, and she understood what the program team meant!

He hurriedly took out his phone to take a picture of Fang Jinyu, but after opening the camera, he felt it was impolite and asked somewhat shyly, "Teacher Fang, may I take a picture of you? This, this is..." a task assigned by the production team.

Before he could finish speaking, Fang Jinyu laughed heartily: "Of course."