Shen Xingsui didn't hear it very clearly.

No, or rather, he heard it clearly, but he looked at Fu Jinxiao next to him with some disbelief, only to meet the man's profile as he chatted and laughed with the person next to him.

A staff member came over and said, "Teacher Fu, it's almost your turn. Please get ready."

Fu Jinxiao nodded in agreement.

He looked down at Shen Xingsui and said, "When you go on stage later, don't be nervous. You have stage experience. Treat this as a normal performance. Even if you make a mistake, you can't stop, understand?"

Shen Xingsui was very sensible and nodded gently.

Fu Jinxiao then went on stage, satisfied.

When he went on stage, Shen Xingsui was behind him and could clearly hear the deafening cheers coming from inside. The audience applauded loudly, and everyone behind the stage could hear it clearly. This was the popularity of the national movie star.

Music played from the front stage, showcasing the Spring Festival Gala's exquisite stage design.

Fu Yingdi's deep and elegant voice filled the air as he sang a duet with a female star who was also very famous for her singing. The two of them had very elegant and warm tones, which sounded like a gentle breeze. He had been singing for many years and had a solid foundation. When he started singing, he would unconsciously attract people to listen. The stage was so big, but he stood there alone. When the lights shone down, it seemed that everyone's eyes could only be on him.

Teacher Cai said from behind, "Don't you think he's very eye-catching and popular?"

When Shen Xingsui came to her senses, she saw Teacher Cai standing next to her. Although she was a little shy, she still nodded.

Teacher Cai said with a smile, "But to be honest with you, you are the first person he has introduced to us over the years. He has never mentored any other newcomers in the company. Although he is very popular, I have seen him always alone all these years, through thick and thin."

Shen Xingsui listened to Teacher Cai's words in a daze.

He felt guilty. Perhaps Teacher Cai thought he was special to Fu Jinxiao, but only he knew that he wasn't. It was only because of the Shen family and his mother's instructions that Teacher Fu took extra care of him. If those things were removed, he might just be a stranger to Fu Jinxiao.

Teacher Cai was unaware of his thoughts, and simply said gently, "Sui Sui, it's a pleasure to meet you today, and I'm happy for him too."

Shen Xingsui was taken aback.

"Don't think too highly of him." Teacher Cai patted his shoulder and said, "That kid has had a glamorous life all these years, but it hasn't been easy for him either."

For some reason, Shen Xingsui sensed a touch of sadness in Teacher Cai's words.

Just as they finished chatting, a staff member came to call him to get ready. He composed himself and prepared to go on stage. In fact, he didn't have any scenes or shots in this performance; he was basically just a background character.

The moment he stepped onto the stage, he saw rows of audience seats below, all packed, with countless cameras pointed at the stage. This was the biggest stage he had ever been on, and the overwhelming sense of pressure made him feel awe.

A thunderous applause erupted.

The spotlights shone, 3D music played on stage, and the dazzling screens and beautiful choreography throughout the show were a feast for the eyes.

Shen Xingsui then realized how ignorant he was. Teacher Cai said he could stay by Fu Jinxiao's side, but he was just an unknown person. He had never seen the scenery that Fu Jinxiao had seen. With his current status, even according to rank, he was not worthy to stand with Fu Jinxiao.

The sound of the piano flowed from the fingertips, echoing along with the music playing on stage.

The audience was also captivated by the beautiful singing and dancing. Because it was a live broadcast, some netizens gradually noticed something amiss:

"The back of the young man playing the piano in the background looks so familiar."

"That sounds wonderful."

"The sound of this piano gives me a sense of familiarity."

Perhaps because there were too many people discussing the back in the live chat, the director actually gave a shot of the back. A quick pan of the camera captured Shen Xingsui's fair profile. It wasn't very clear, but under the dazzling lights, the upright young man, the elegant piano music, and his fair and delicate face covered with some shadows still gave people a stunning impression.

"Wow, it looks so good!"

"He has a refined and elegant air about him."

Who is this?

Netizens were initially stunned, until Shen Xingsui joined them for the curtain call after the performance, confirming who it was and eliciting another gasp from many viewers.

"It's actually Sui Sui!"

"I used to admire your talent and treat you like my own child, but now I suddenly have other thoughts."

"Hahaha, this time, this is a case of family ties turning sour."

"Our kid actually appeared on the Spring Festival Gala! How low-key!"

Although he only briefly gained some recognition, the other side he showed to the audience received a lot of praise and became the subject of discussion. Despite failing the talent show, his personal resources are actually better than those of another group that made it into the final group. His future development is truly promising!

Shen Xingsui left the stage. It was already quite late, close to 11 a.m.

Backstage, many groups that had already finished performing were packing up to go home. Before leaving, many people were discussing one thing:

"Did you receive your lapel pin?"

"No."

"Has Teacher Fu given out the corsage?"

"No, I really hope I can get it..."

Shen Xingsui was confused. Just then, Shen Xingchen, who was performing in the next venue, finished his performance and came over to find him. Seeing that he was in a daze, he patted him on the shoulder and said, "What are you staring at?"

Shen Xingsui whispered, "Why is everyone talking about collar flowers? What are they?"

Shen Xingchen knew much more than him: "Oh, this? You don't know, do you? It's from a few years ago, backstage at a performance, a couple jokingly gave each other their tuxedo corsages at night, and they ended up getting married. A few years later, some people tried it and found it really worked. So, in recent years, there has been an unwritten custom backstage that if you like someone and get their corsage, you can be with that person."

Shen Xingsui was shocked!

People backstage were still discussing the incident, and Shen Xingsui felt a little unsettled as she listened.

Shen Xingchen joked, "What, do you have someone you want to give this to?"

Shen Xingsui blushed and retorted, "No, no, don't talk nonsense!"

Shen Xingchen gave him a smug look, as if to say, "You're such a jerk, still pretending with me." He grinned mischievously and said, "What are you pretending for? Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?"

Shen Xingsui glared at him angrily.

But then he hesitated. On one hand, he would unconsciously wonder who Fu Jinxiao had given the corsage to, and on the other hand, he would think, if he gave it to someone else, what did it have to do with him? He had no right to be jealous.

Just as he was thinking this, someone suddenly appeared beside him. It was a female celebrity who had shared the stage with him during the performance. She seemed to be a singer as well, but Shen Xingsui couldn't remember her name. He asked, "Hello, is there anything I can help you with?"

The female celebrity hesitated before saying, "Hello, Sui Sui."

Shen Xingsui shook hands with her.

"Um..." The female celebrity glanced at him shyly, and finally said, "Can we exchange lapel pins?"

?

Shen Xingsui was stunned.

He was just thinking about who should receive the corsage, but he never expected that someone else would ask for it!

Seeing the commotion, Shen Xingchen quietly pushed himself back, ignoring his younger brother's pleading look, and started looking around, determined not to help.

The female celebrity still looked at Shen Xingsui and whispered, "Is it okay?"

"Um, that..." Shen Xingsui really couldn't handle girls, and he stammered, "Why do you want flowers? We just met."

The female celebrity hadn't expected the young master of the Shen family to be such an innocent child. She chuckled inwardly, but remained sincere on the surface: "Isn't it okay if I fall in love at first sight and think you're the one for me?"

!!

Shen Xingsui never expected that someone could be so straightforward!

Seeing the female celebrity's smile as she stared at him, Shen Xingsui almost wanted to run away. He said, "I'm sorry, it's not that I don't want to give it to you, it's just that I already have someone I like."

The female celebrity was taken aback. Seeing that Shen Xingsui was about to leave, she quickly grabbed him: "Hey, Suisui, you don't need to make up such an excuse to reject me, do you?"

Shen Xingsui became even more nervous when his hand was grabbed. The two moved quite a bit, and his lapel pin accidentally fell off his chest. Just as Shen Xingsui was about to pick it up, a deep and elegant voice came from behind him. Although it seemed to contain a smile, it sounded as if it had a chill: "Teacher Shen is so lucky with women."

Shen Xingsui was taken aback, then turned around and looked back.

Fu Jinxiao stood not far away, watching him with her usual hypocritical and kind smile: "I was wondering why Teacher Shen hadn't gone back to the lounge and I couldn't find him. Turns out he was enjoying the company of a beauty here."

"..."

What are you saying, Teacher Fu!

Shen Xingsui felt incredibly embarrassed by the teasing and quickly said, "Please don't joke around, I didn't!"

Fu Jinxiao raised an eyebrow noncommittally. He strode over, picked up the corsage from the ground, glanced at the two of them, and smiled: "Did I disturb you two?"

When Shen Xingsui saw her collar insignia in his hand, she didn't know whether to be happy or sad, but she honestly said, "No."

The female celebrity hasn't given up yet: "Teacher Fu, I'm trying to chat with Sui Sui."

Fu Jinxiao's gaze swept over her hand holding Shen Xingsui, and his eyes darkened.

In fact, he knew that Shen Xingsui was definitely not the kind of child who would do such a thing, but when he saw him flirting and pulling with others, Fu Yingdi was unhappy. If he was unhappy, others would also be unhappy, but he couldn't bear to make things difficult for the child, so the unlucky ones were naturally the people around him.

So, Actor Fu glanced at the female celebrity next to him.

The female celebrity instantly felt like she was being threatened. Industry rumors say that Actor Fu is approachable, never acts like a diva, and is very kind to younger people, so why did she feel so much pressure?

Fu Jinxiao smiled at him, the impeccably dressed movie star exuding mature charm. He said, "Wang Chuyan, a good name."

The female celebrity blushed and her heart skipped a beat when she saw her smile.

"Are you here to ask for flowers?" Fu Jinxiao said slowly, "If he won't give them to you, how about you take mine?"

Both the female celebrity and Shen Xingsui were taken aback.

One was ecstatic, the other was extremely saddened; their reactions were like fire and ice, completely opposite.

Wang Chuyan didn't hesitate at all. She glanced at Fu Jinxiao shyly and then suddenly said to Shen Xingsui, "Suisui, although I feel very sorry for you, I choose Teacher Fu!"

Shen Xingsui: ...

You don't need to apologize to me.