Chapter 17 Long Han's Third Meeting (4k nutrient solution, 600 words...)

Jiang Tinghan finally has her own personal Instagram, Twitter, and Black X account.

Because the production team was criticized all day long, their accounts on various platforms were attacked, and they were trending on black trends and black hot searches in various countries, they finally could not withstand the enormous public pressure and asked Jiang Tinghan to open a personal account to explain the ins and outs of the stage design that involved flying through the air.

[@Shining world-Coldy: Hello everyone, I'm Coldy, one of the contestants on the show "Shining world". Please follow me if you like my content!]

I have many thoughts about the performances of "Physical" and "Polaris" in the first public performance, and I'd like to share them with you here.

First of all, I would like to thank the original singers Dua Lipa and NCT Dream for creating these two excellent works. The original singers' performances were so touching that I kept looking for innovative ways to adapt them with my teammates, mentors and the production team. The team worked together to create the final stage. I am very grateful to all the audience for their attention and love for our stage.

During the stage choreography process, we encountered many challenges, such as how to move the chair from "Physical" without making the stage look out of place; how to add rap segments without exceeding the time limit; and whether the ascent segment of "Polaris" should be retained. Fortunately, we resolved these issues while ensuring safety and compliance, allowing my envisioned stage to be perfectly presented on camera.

I would like to thank everyone who helped me and my teammates. I would also like to thank my teammates for their continued support of my ideas. Ruixi even started creating beats and lyrics without hesitation. Sister Sikai, who is also the captain, recorded the most inspiring narration with her most passionate voice. All of this made me feel that I am not fighting alone.

Finally, both stage themes revolved around different types of love, so I'd like to share one of my favorite love songs, Utada Hikaru's "First Love." For me, the people around me who have always given me warmth and the audience who love me are my first love.

Wishing you happiness every day, all the best, and abundant wealth! (Fireworks)

After the account was tagged and verified by the program's official account, it received over 10,000 comments in just half an hour and gained hundreds of thousands of followers. The comments came in various languages, with a large number of Korean and English comments, as well as a considerable amount of Chinese comments.

The advantage of pursuing a green card is that you can communicate without barriers!

[Ahhh, sister, you're here! Can you post more promotional photos in the future?! I've rewatched all your content dozens of times, it's practically worn out from all the viewing!]

[The production team is definitely a masochist, aren't they? They only do things after being criticized. They'll criticize you again next time.]

[kkk program team: We've already behaved, please let us go]

Are we your first love? How can you say such sweet words? How can I not love you? Waaaaah!

Finally, I have a personal account! Do you know how many years I've been begging you to open an account before the Buddha? For you, I'm willing to become a werewolf; for you, I've become insane (fiery) (fiery)

[Sister, can I have a Weibo account? I'll keep stalking you... until the day you open a Weibo account...]

[Let's just forget about Weibo, it's a mess. If someone sends her a private message insulting her, I really can't understand it.]

The accounts are definitely managed by staff, so I'm not worried about that. It's just that many of our fans don't know how to bypass the Great Firewall, and having Weibo makes it easier for them to follow their idols.

Let's not dream that far ahead, or we'll be accused of taking out a loan to debut.

[Let them criticize. After last night's performance, I say Coldy deserves to debut. Does anyone disagree?]

[I'm under a lot of pressure! Coldy not only deserves to debut, but should also have multiple hit songs and become a huge star!]

[Ordered it heavily!]

[To save time: Regarding the "safety" and "compliance" statements, let me translate: the production team just wanted Coldy to come out and explain that flying was Coldy's idea. The production team shouldn't take the blame for this, so please be kind with your words.]

Coldy really knows the art of communication; he clarified things by expressing gratitude, avoiding any unnecessary complications.

[Is it because Coldy is a grateful person? Turns out that Chaplin quote was actually Sky Sister's voice—she has such great taste in choosing voices, it's so perfect! I've seen people already extract that segment, add it to travel videos after the transitions, and it's got a million likes on TikTok! Even Coldy's monologue in the middle of the stage can go viral!]

[With such high EQ and IQ, who hasn't voted for Coldy yet! Voting ends at midnight today, hurry up and vote! (Waves a little whip)]

[I voted! I got all my roommates, friends, sisters, parents, and everyone else to vote!]

[Coldy has already won two championships for us, we must also etch the title of most popular player onto Coldy's name!]

[Coldy, you were amazing yesterday, you know? You got me hooked and I'm still up and watching screen recordings!!!]

I thought I was the only one like this! Turns out everyone is! Yesterday's stage performance was absolutely stunning!

[Coldy's live stream viewership was higher than everyone else's on both stages. When it was Coldy's turn, the number of viewers surged by tens of thousands, but after Coldy's turn, it dropped by fifty or sixty thousand. It's clear who the real fans are.]

Yesterday's live stream was a real sensation! Even my friends who aren't into K-pop came to watch. After watching it, I became a huge fan of Coldy. Ugh, another person is stealing my waifu!

[My friend is a Sumin fan. She went to see the first performance in person yesterday. After watching it, she came back and told me that she was going to become a dual fan. Then she spent the whole night deleting all traces of her arguing with Coldy's fans. It's hilarious. She even said that she never felt Coldy's charm before. God knows that just the day before, she said she was going to go to the offline performance to give a sharp review of Coldy's singing and dancing. She can't even empathize with herself from just a day ago.]

[She insulted Coldy before, and you two can still be friends? You're something else (thumbs up)]

[Because I also got hooked yesterday TT TT]

That's all.

I'm so envious of you guys who have people who are fans of Coldy. As the only one in my class who is a fan of Coldy, my eyes always reveal a melancholy that my peers can't understand.

It's time to recommend this to your classmates (just kidding, please don't take it too seriously)

Every time Coldy releases a new stage, it's a fan-attracting frenzy. Yesterday, I saw that his fan club on Twitter gained 30,000 new followers, and the hashtag "#Coldy" on Twitter saw over 100,000 new posts in just one day. He's trending everywhere!

[Coldy's stage clips surpassed one million views by midnight! The speed is getting faster and faster. She's already got multiple million-view stage clips before even debuting. Calling her a star is not an exaggeration, is it?]

[Coldy has gone viral so many times, and Shining World has reaped so much attention by capitalizing on this incredible windfall. It wouldn't be an exaggeration for me to make Shining World kowtow to Coldy!]

The fans were so enthusiastic that Jiang Tinghan didn't yet have the ability to manage her account independently, so after asking around, she posted a selfie she had just taken.

The girl in the photo is leaning against the back seat of the car, her head resting against the transparent glass window. The golden light of the sunset casts dappled shadows on her pale face, making even the fine downy hairs clearly visible. Her face still seems like a masterpiece of God's artistry.

Today's outfit consists of a sporty black tank top and a hooded, zip-up short-sleeved jacket. The zipper wasn't zipped up, so the hem of the tank top was showing, giving the outfit a layered look.

Her waist is still slim, but fans still remember that when she wore a sailor uniform on her first stage, she showed off her abs, and just imagining it makes their mouths water again.

Upon closer inspection, it turns out that Coldy has a small red mole below his collarbone, which stands out against his fair skin. This is what they call being born with a lucky mole!

However, it was already late October and the weather was quite cool. Perhaps Coldy felt cold too, so she put on a hood and tightened the two drawstrings. The hood tightly covered her face, making her already small face look even smaller, and adding a touch of fun and cuteness.

[Should I offer direct praise or follow the proper procedures?]

[I'm totally swooning! Honey! Ahhhhh, you're so beautiful!]

I still can't help but marvel at how small some people's faces are. I have the same jacket from a certain sportswear brand, and I think the hood is incredibly tight.

【Oh my god, this outfit is both hot and cold! Do you want to be both stylish and warm? lol】

I love the knitted flower badge Coldy wore on her camisole. Do you have a link to buy it? (English translated)

Are you a fan of Western brands? Perhaps you know about a mysterious Chinese shopping platform called PDD? Image search, three yuan with free shipping, and it even comes with a brooch/pin adapter so it won't damage your clothes. Coldy is so careful and meticulous!

[Ugh, I really suspect that Coldy's suitcase is full of stuff made by PDD.]

[Such a thrifty little girl!]

Excuse me? Could you please buy one for me? I really love it! I'll pay the service fee!

[Haha, here I come! Coldy's bringing the merchandise too!]

[Quickly photoshopped an emoji! [Image]]

[Wow, this is amazing! And it even has Chinese text: "I want to be pretty and warm at the same time," which Sister Kou will understand!]

[Korean and English versions are also available [image]]

[Coldy can still understand it, hahaha]

[These emojis make Coldy look even cuter. Did anyone else notice that Coldy posted this with the original camera and no filters, completely without makeup? God-like looks are just so capricious!]

[Holy crap, I thought she was wearing light makeup, like she was wearing lipstick, but she wasn't?]

No, Coldy's lip color is just like this, she's naturally beautiful.

[Suitable for me]

[Place your line behind me]

This face is absolutely stunning; even a casual snapshot looks like a popular Instagram profile picture of a beautiful woman. I've already started using it beautifully.

[Is the background in a car? Has Coldy gone out? After being locked up for so long, she finally has a day off? Go out and have some fun and relax, this period has been so tough!]

Then Coldy posted a ten-second video. In the video, she was walking on the street, and she zoomed in and out to look around, saying, "Great, no one's around."

Then I switched back to the front and sang two lines of the chorus of "Polaris" a cappella.

"One day, after enduring an especially long and arduous night, tears welled up in my eyes, and I suddenly looked up."

"I will follow those dazzling stars and find my way back."

Singing softly on the forest path, the voice is gentle yet powerful. The sky uses the sunset to draw a line between day and night. The sun has not completely disappeared, but the moon has already appeared. It seems that you can faintly see the stars in the sky. The lyrics are 100% compatible.

It can be described as a generous after-sales service for the stage, full of life and warmth, but it sounds completely different from the stage, giving people a unique feeling.

Because it was taken from below, the angle is a bit strange, but even looking at her chin, she is still beautiful.

Fans have discovered it.

—This Coldy is so easy to please! If they're enthusiastic, they shower her with photos and videos! She loves seeing people praise her!

Kiyoooo——！！！

The fans were completely charmed by Coldy, and Jiang Tinghan could imagine their reaction, so he turned off his phone with satisfaction.

Before posting, Jiang Tinghan quickly studied several positive and negative examples of business practices and realized a principle: "You need to maintain a distance from your fans, but not too much."

You also need to play hard to get, so you can't send too many messages, two are enough.

Jiang Tinghan began preparing a gift for her senior. She did have some artistic talent; although she hadn't formally studied painting, she had loved doodling since childhood and had a good grasp of color.

The packaging was pure black with the logo printed on it, making it easier to color. She picked up an oil-based pen and used the pink color of her senior's hair as a base, then painted yellow, blue, green, and red on top. There was no fixed shape to draw; she just layered different color blocks together. She also pinched colored paper and candy wrappers into the shape of flower petals and stuck them on, treating the packaging like a Korean pop girl's ita bag and card holder.

The finished product is colorful and looks very beautiful.

The wine bottle was made in the same way. Jiang Tinghan originally wanted to write a blessing to add some color, as her handwriting was quite good, but she really couldn't think of anything to bless Kwon Ji-yong.

It seems like Kwon Ji-yong has everything he needs.

Jiang Tinghan decided to seek help and searched on social media for "what G-Dragon is missing".

The first message that popped up below was: "Lacking a wife".

"?"

There was really nothing Jiang Tinghan could do about it; she had no interest in playing matchmaker.

But having a partner means you're not alone, and you'll probably be happier.

So Jiang Tinghan wrote a line on it in Korean: "May you never be lonely, senior, and may you be happy and blessed throughout your life."

Let's not make the bottle spill so much, so it won't be difficult to pick up.

While she was working hard, Putuo Qian returned, her other roommate Jin Ruixi went home, and Yue Di Xingli went out to have dinner with her teammates, leaving only the two of them in the dormitory.

Putuo Qian pulled out a chair and sat down: "Tomorrow it'll just be the two of us again. Do you want to go to the amusement park with me?"

Jiang Tinghan looked up, somewhat puzzled: "Xingli-chan should be back tomorrow, right?"

"She said this morning that she was going to visit a South Korean player's home tomorrow, so she probably won't be home."

Jiang Tinghan nodded to indicate that he understood: "I can go during the day tomorrow, but I need to leave early tonight."

Putuoxi turned around, straddled the chair, rested her elbows on the back of the chair, and asked curiously, "Are you going to see your teacher?"

Jiang Tinghan corrected, "Not mine."

“OK,” Putuoxi said cryptically, “It seems I really am going to see him.”

Jiang Tinghan put down his pen, observed Putuo Qian's expression for a few moments, and twitched the corner of his mouth: "Grape, you don't think there's anything between me and that senior, do you?"

Today, all the cameras in the dormitory were turned off, and they even covered them with clothes. They also became bolder in their speech.

Putuo Qian: "I don't think so. I think that man is a bit too old for you. You deserve a younger, more handsome boy."

Jiang Tinghan couldn't help but laugh: "You don't even know his age, how do you know he's old?"

Putuoqian: "Because he is your teacher."

Not long after they moved in, they were curious about how Coldy, a Chinese person, could speak Korean so well. At the time, the other person said that he had studied in Korea for a year, so they figured that this teacher must be one of Coldy's teachers at school.

How many university professors are handsome? The more prestigious the university, the more senior the professors.

Putuo Qian was very worried.

Jiang Tinghan finally realized where Putuo Qian's thoughts had gone astray and explained, "She's not a teacher at school, but a teacher who guided me on stage. She's only in her early thirties, which is a great age."

She wants to clear Kwon Ji-yong's name.

Putuo Qian shook her head and thought for a moment: "Professor Adam likes boys, Professor BewhY seems to be married, and I don't know if Professor Gary has a girlfriend..."

"Stop!" Jiang Tinghan extinguished her fantasy. "He's not a mentor on our show."

Putuoxi suddenly sat up straight: "Of course I know, it's just a joke."

"This is your privacy, and I won't ask too many questions. But you can't trust men, especially men in the entertainment industry. Coldy, you still need to be careful. You may not like him, but he might have ulterior motives towards you. Otherwise, why would a senior come to teach a trainee like you?"

Putuo Qian's words made a lot of sense, but Jiang Tinghan was not so narcissistic as to think that Quan Zhilong liked her. At the time, the way he looked at her in the black factory was normal. He was just an ordinary junior. They hadn't met since, so how could he like her?

Perhaps it's because seniors tend to mentor juniors.

Besides, she really deserves to be mentored! Having a student like her makes a teacher proud!

"I know, but he should be a good person."

Putuo Qian felt that these words sounded familiar; a friend of hers had said the same thing when her boyfriend cheated on her.

“He’s a good person. Everyone makes mistakes. I want to forgive him.”

Why do I feel even more uneasy? Could someone as ruthless and heartless as Coldy possibly have the potential to be love-struck?

Putuo Qian sighed inwardly and could only say one last thing: "Be careful not to get photographed."

Jiang Tinghan: "OK".

While what you said is correct, it just sounds even stranger.

*

On the second day of our rest day, we headed to Everland.

Putuo Qian excitedly said to a Chinese person, "Honey, I heard there's a giant panda park here! There's a panda named..."

She uttered a broken sentence in Chinese: "Fu...Fu...Fu Bao?"

"I can't wait to see it! You must have seen pandas in China!"

Jiang Tinghan never expected that her trip abroad would end on her way to see giant pandas: "I have seen them. I've been to the Chengdu Panda Base, where there are many giant pandas."

Putuoxi clapped her hands: "WOW, that must be heaven!"

"Come to my country sometime. I can take you to see giant pandas, and we have lots of delicious food there too," Jiang Tinghan invited.

Putuo Qian has a deep understanding of food. Female idols have very strict weight management, but it's hard not to get hungry during intense training every day, so one day they secretly went to have a special meal.

Jiang Tinghan took out the hot pot base she brought from China, and the aroma made the whole dormitory swoon. She even said that the ones in the store were even better, which made everyone's mouths water.

Putuo Qian solemnly declared, "I do!"

"Your parents must be exceptional to have raised such an outstanding child as Coldy. I can't wait to meet your family and visit your hometown."

Jiang Tinghan paused for a moment, then said easily, "No problem, but my family structure is rather unique."

Putuo Qian blinked. Could it be that they're divorced?

“I have two fathers and one mother.”

Putuo Qian understood; he must have been divorced and remarried after all.

But Jiang Tinghan's next words stunned her: "I was originally an orphan."

“The first father met me and, upon learning that I had no parents, sent me to an orphanage, wanting to adopt me. However, he was single and did not meet the legal requirements, so he introduced me to a couple who had no children and met other conditions.”

"This..." Putuo Qian smiled brightly, "It's really a magical experience. Now you have three people who love you."

Jiang Tinghan lowered her head and smiled, her gaze softening slightly: "I love them very much too. My first father used to be a restaurant owner, but now he's traveling the world, while my mom and dad are both high school teachers."

Her parents are very loving people. After Jiang Tinghan went to university and became completely independent, they went to teach in the mountains. They had always donated money to help poor students and never neglected their child, but they didn't have much savings. For decades, they had lived in the same small house.

So Jiang Tinghan is saving money to buy a house. She kept a little of her salary for the past two months and divided the rest equally among her three elders, ostensibly to have them keep it safe.

She always did this, whether it was working summer jobs or winning prizes in various competitions, and her parents never touched the money; they just kept it.

Jiang Tinghan had more or less guessed it, but it didn't matter. In case of any emergency, this money could be used in an emergency.

After listening to Jiang Tinghan's story, Putuo Qian finally understood where Coldy's divine presence on stage came from—it was because of the teachings and example she received from her three kind parents.

She turned her head to look at the beautiful girl who attracted frequent glances from passersby, and said with great excitement, "I want to go to China."

"Right now."

Jiang Tinghan laughed, her phoenix eyes curving into two crescent moons, her usually cool face suddenly brightening up: "Then let's look at Fu Bao to satisfy our cravings first."

The two of them saw the pandas and played on many rides at Everland, releasing all the stress they had been feeling lately.

They were wearing masks, but they were still recognized by fans.

"Is it...Coldy?" the female fan asked cautiously, then turned her head and saw Putuo Qian's brown skin, and was pleasantly surprised again, "There are grapes too?"

Now the audience has started shouting "grapes" along with Jiang Tinghan.

The fans spoke in Chinese, and Putuo Qian only understood one word, "Coldy," so she had to leave the communication to Coldy.

Jiang Tinghan pulled down her mask: "It's us."

The female fan let out a soft scream, then stopped abruptly, her voice brimming with barely concealed excitement: "I'm your fan! Can I have an autograph and a photo with you?"

Jiang Tinghan: "Of course you can. Did you fly here specifically from China or are you studying or working here?"

Female fan: "I flew here just to see the first performance, Coldy, your performance was absolutely amazing! Grape too! Our group chat went crazy that day!"

Since she was already there, she decided to stay in Korea for a few more days. Unexpectedly, while she was waiting on the roller coaster with her friends, she bumped into Coldy and Putuo Qian!

Luckily, she's afraid of heights; it was a blessing in disguise!

Jiang Tinghan understood; it turned out he was still her die-hard fan.

She gave the fan a hug, and a light, pleasant fragrance immediately enveloped her, followed by a gentle voice in her ear: "Thank you."

The female fan's brain went blank; she was so happy she almost fainted. It smelled so good...

When she regained consciousness, Putuo Qian had already cleverly taken a picture of Jiang Tinghan holding her with her phone.

She even waved her iPhone 14 in her hand: "Need AirDrop?"

The female fan understood, and she was incredibly lucky because she also used an Apple device, and successfully got a photo of her idol hugging her!

I really want to say I'd have no regrets even if I died, but I'll wait until she's made a lot of money and goes to see Coldy in person a few more times before saying that.

Throughout the entire process, she felt lightheaded and had no time to think. When she came to her senses, there were three photos taken with her Polaroid camera: two of Coldy and one of Putuo Qian, with autographs on the back.

Oh, and Coldy also gave her the Fu Bao doll keychain he bought from the store.

I only bought two, and I gave one of them to her!

Aaaaaaahh ...

The female fan stood there stunned until her friend returned, who was also a fan of Coldy.

Her friend noticed the panda in her hand and casually asked, "Did you just go buy some merchandise?"

The female fan murmured, "It was a gift from Coldy."

His companion laughed: "Are you having a fit of hysteria?"

The female fan remained silent, only holding up the Polaroid camera in her hand.

After reading it, his companion remained silent for three seconds: "A prank prop?"

Female fan: "Just took this picture."

His companion shouted, his voice even cracking, "What???!!!"

*

"Senior, here's your gift." A pretty paper bag was placed in front of Kwon Ji-yong. Inside, there was a colorful rectangular box standing upright, with an adorable, round panda sitting on top of it.

Jiang Tinghan began to observe Kwon Ji-yong today. He looked like he had taken good care of himself and was more refined than when they had met before.

She was completely bare-faced before, but today she seems to have put on some light makeup, which makes her look much healthier. Her pink-blonde hair, which looked like weeds last time, appears fluffy but well-groomed today, as if it had been styled on purpose.

He wore a gray knitted cardigan and a white T-shirt as a two-piece set, paired with loose straight-leg gray-green trousers and yellow sneakers, which made him look casual and relaxed. He was both popular and had his own unique charm, making him seem less unapproachable. His sense of authority and age were weakened, and he exuded a youthful vibe instead.

Kwon Ji-yong held the panda in his hand. The panda was only the size of his palm, and he could completely hold it with his long, slender fingers.

"Thank you, I like it very much."

He was also looking at Jiang Tinghan. Her red hair from that day had been washed and turned black, with a natural slight curl that fell in front of her. She had just come in, and her black woolen hat was still on. Underneath her large, vintage-style leather coat, a black sweater was faintly visible. The inside of the coat was also made of lamb's wool, which looked very warm.

The top is simple, but the bottom is anything but: a short skirt paired with calf boots, yet she still looks slim and has long legs, like a supermodel's fashionable outfit.

He, a trendsetter who often braved the cold to look cool in his youth, understands this mentality best. Now, he also likes to sacrifice warmth in order to look good.

The first two times I saw Jiang Tinghan, she wore makeup for the camera. Today, she was much more natural, looking clean and clear, as if she carried a chill from outside, or perhaps she was just naturally cold.

When she lowered her eyes and avoided looking at him, her eyelids obscuring her vision, she appeared both world-weary and beautiful.

Jiang Tinghan pushed the paper bag forward a little: "Senior, you already like it before you've even opened it?"

The doll's ring was slipped onto his middle finger. Kwon Ji-yong raised his slender fingers, and the panda was easily lifted up as well. A smile appeared on his lips: "I meant this."

Jiang Tinghan thought to herself that she really made the right choice. She originally bought two Fu Bao dolls, intending to give one to Quan Zhilong and keep the other for herself, but she didn't expect to run into a fan on the way and have the souvenir fly away.

Kwon Ji-yong peered into the paper bag: "Is this alcohol?"

Jiang Tinghan: "Senior really likes wine."

Kwon Ji-yong: ".

Liking alcohol → alcoholism doesn't sound like a good impression.

He offered a defense: "I'm more inspired to write songs when I'm drinking."

The words "songwriting" immediately made Jiang Tinghan's ears perk up, as if he was about to pull out his notebook and start taking notes with a thoughtful expression.

"Dear?"

Kwon Ji-yong, fearing he might actually corrupt someone, adopted a more teacherly gentle and steady tone, slowing his speech as he said, "This is just my personal opinion; everyone has their own way of finding inspiration."

He then changed the subject, saying, "May I take it out and have a look? It looks very luxurious."

Jiang Tinghan: "These are already your belongings, senior. You can do with them as you please."

As Kwon Ji-yong listened to Jiang Tinghan's polite and distant address as "senior," he couldn't help but purse his lips, but he couldn't bring himself to speak in a more informal tone or call him "oppa."

He took out the box, which was surrounded by flowers and plants, with stars twinkling among them. Coincidentally, there were also a few five-pointed stars on his gray coat today, as if a dazzling and dreamy Alice in Wonderland had been pieced together.

It's absolutely stunning at first glance.

Kwon Ji-yong transforms into an automated loading machine in front of girls and strangers, his inner monologue already a lengthy thank-you and praise essay, but outwardly he calmly and slowly turns the handle of his cup, lowers his eyelids, chuckles softly, and says humorously:

"I need to take a picture to commemorate this, otherwise it will be gone once it's demolished."

Jiang Tinghan: "Senior, I used super glue. You should be able to open it a hundred times without any problems."

Kwon Ji-yong almost burst out laughing, but he held it in. He placed his hand on the surface of the box, ready to open it, and was even a little excited and nervous.

When he presented the wine with both hands, he immediately saw the words on it: "No longer lonely" and "happy and blessed." The two words struck a chord with him.

The colorful and beautiful wine bottles took on a hazy fluorescent hue under the overhead lights, just like the magnificent color that Kwon Ji-yong once said, "I think love is fluorescent."

“I can speak now,” he said calmly, suppressing all his impatience. His voice was slightly low and hoarse, with no trace of his former childlike tone. “I really like this gift.”

Both of them.

Jiang Tinghan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said calmly, "I'm glad you like it, Senior."

I don't know why, but my ears feel a little itchy.

Kwon Ji-yong handed the menu to Jiang Tinghan: "We've been chatting for so long that I forgot about this. I've ordered a few things, see if there's anything else you want to add."

The restaurant's location was obviously chosen by Kwon Ji-yong, a veteran in the Korean entertainment industry with many years of experience. It's said that he frequently hosts celebrities and maintains a high level of secrecy.

This description made Jiang Tinghan feel even further away from her house. Her heart ached, and she shook her head: "A little something from you is enough, senior."

"Is that really enough? I only ordered two salads," Kwon Ji-yong said with a smile, teasingly.

We can't just treat him to salad.

Before Jiang Tinghan arrived, Quan Zhilong thought that the trainees who hadn't debuted yet probably weren't very wealthy, so he ordered two salads and let her order the rest, so that she could keep the price within her budget.

Jiang Tinghan: "...?"

She silently flipped through the menu and realized that the prices were actually quite reasonable, not much different from the prices when she and her roommates went out for a meal to treat themselves back in college.

This senior colleague has an exceptionally meticulous mind.

To be honest, I always feel a little uneasy when I'm with Kwon Ji-yong. He's very similar to me; we're both observant and have high emotional and intellectual intelligence. It always makes me feel like I'm completely seen through and that I've lost control of the situation.

"We'd like two servings of Korean beef, plus a side of potato soup. And two wine glasses, please."

Jiang Tinghan noticed that Quan Zhilong looked at the wine ten times in one minute, guessing that he probably wanted to drink it right away.

She bought this wine based on an online recommendation. Actually, the price was similar to this panda plush toy, but it's said to taste good, a refreshing fruit wine with a low alcohol content.

"Okay, please wait a moment."

The staff here were indeed seasoned veterans; they weren't surprised to see her and Kwon Ji-yong in the private room.

On the bright side, perhaps the shop assistants didn't even know who she was, so they couldn't be surprised.

The wine glasses were served first, along with a corkscrew. Kwon Ji-yong pulled out the cork, and with a "pop," the clear wine flowed into the glass, releasing a peach fragrance.

"Thank you." Jiang Tinghan took a sip. It wasn't too sweet, but the fruity flavor was very strong. It was indeed quite good.

Kwon Ji-yong also took a sip and found it quite sweet.

"Not bad, I'll make a note of this brand."

Kwon Ji-yong's tone was sincere, and it was hard to tell if it was just polite talk. Jiang Tinghan thought to herself, "This is G-Dragon! G-Dragon! The brand owner should give her advertising fees!"

"Let's get down to business. I've looked at the two pieces of music you adapted for the stage. Listen." Kwon Ji-yong took out his phone, fiddled with it for a bit, and played two melodies.

There were no human voices, but the accompaniment was exactly the same as the stage, without any difference. Even the sighs, the bells, and the added piano piece "Moonlight Sonata" were completely identical.

Jiang Tinghan widened her eyes slightly, but somehow this version felt more comfortable and smoother than the one she performed on stage.

"Senior, this seems... a little different?" Jiang Tinghan couldn't pinpoint exactly what was different, but could only express his feeling: "It sounds much smoother."

Kwon Ji-yong nodded slightly: "I made some minor adjustments to the mixing. The stage version aims for a strong stage impact, which often results in some chord progressions, instrument timbre transitions, and rhythm changes that sound a bit stiff or deliberate. I've corrected those imperfections."

Jiang Tinghan gasped slightly. Holy crap? The senior not only painstakingly transcribed the song himself but also helped her rearrange it?

“I can also feel this problem. The most obvious example is this recitation in ‘Polaris’. It feels very out of place when taken out of context.”

“Yes,” Kwon Ji-yong said without holding back, “Without your performance, this adaptation would have been a failure, but you turned it into something magical and made it work exceptionally well.”

Jiang Tinghan discovered that Kwon Ji-yong was also lying through his teeth; the narration was clearly performed by SKY, and she only played a role in styling.

Teacher Quan came prepared today, bringing an iPad and using the Apple Pencil to draw on it.

"The first problem is that it's too long. It allows the audience to pause emotionally. Usually, three to five seconds is enough, ten seconds at most. The spoken parts should only be inserted with one or two sentences. You used twenty seconds. Of course, you are also very clever to add piano music to reduce the sense of waiting, but it still sounds too long."

"The second issue is that the vocals and piano music are separate, like candy and water. Combining them into a cup of sugar water would produce a better effect."

He swiped a couple of times and selected a new audio file to play. This time, it wasn't just background music; it included vocals.

The first sound to come through was rap. Judging from the tone, the swag, and the voice, it clearly belonged to G-Dragon.

Jiang Tinghan was somewhat amazed; this was completely different from the quality of her rap, and it was instantly catchy.

After the rap, the music pauses for two beats, and the spoken word begins on the pause, retaining the line "As I began to love myself."

But what followed was condensed into "I do only what I love, in my own way."

Kwon Ji-yong didn't say it, but Jiang Tinghan understood on her own.

She fell into a misconception, thinking that only by using the original source material could the audience discover that she was quoting classical texts when they looked for them later. But actually, adapting the source material is also fine; the audience's eyes are discerning.

The spoken parts were also in Kwon Ji-yong's voice. He is so versatile. His rap was light and cool, and his spoken parts were incredibly powerful. The best part was that after he said "As I began", the piano melody quietly and slowly entered, like a memory being awakened.

The piano excerpts were also adjusted, and the playing level was visibly improved. When the spoken parts reached their most emotional point, the piano also reached the highest point of the melody, pushing the emotions to a climax together. Afterwards, a few clever pitch changes resolved the problem of disharmony when connecting with the chorus.

Before Jiang Tinghan could even process it, this part had already flown by smoothly, seamlessly transitioning into the chorus that followed.

Kwon Ji-yong's unique voice, seemingly bearing the "exclusive mark of G-Dragon," sings: "I endured a particularly deep and long night."

"If you can't help but shed tears and suddenly raise your head."

His voice is completely different from his deep voice when he speaks. It sounds like a sweet, childlike voice. He sings with a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for his arduous trainee days after many years of experience. It also reveals a strong sense of youthful spirit, just like his outfit today, which is completely unbelievable considering his age.

The final part of "Polaris" is still a rap. Jiang Tinghan basically didn't change this part in her first performance, just like the original song, because her mind was focused on the scene of sitting on the bench and going into the air.

However, Kwon Ji-yong took the original ending and continued to adapt it, and did so with incredible skill.

The gentle rap has taken on a philosophical and poetic quality. Although it's still the same gentle melody, it sounds somewhat eerie and strange, like watching a two-hour movie where a small detail at the end gives everyone goosebumps.

"Don't be anxious, I am watching you."

The more I hear this word, the more something seems off! Especially the word "gaze," it's giving me goosebumps.

When Kwon Ji-yong sings it, it's like a boy in a story deliberately rejecting a girl's confession, while secretly watching her go crazy for him and cry her heart out—it has a kind of eerie, ghostly feel.

She thought she had matured, but in reality, everything was part of his plan.

Jiang Tinghan clapped continuously after hearing the story. Just then, the waiter brought out their salad and Korean beef. The aroma of the food was irresistible, but she didn't spare a single glance for it. Her eyes were filled with images of Kwon Ji-yong.

"Senior—I want to learn!"

Her eyes shone brightly, as if they were filled with the plea, "Teach me, teach me!"

After silently showing off his skills, Kwon Ji-yong cleared his throat, secretly gloated for a couple of seconds as he looked at Jiang Tinghan's admiring gaze, and said, "Let's start with the basics then."

He looked up at his phone to check the time and said, "We can talk while we eat, otherwise it'll be too late and it won't be convenient for you to go back."

Jiang Tinghan nodded vigorously.

Her gaze shifted slightly downwards, landing on the back of Kwon Ji-yong's phone. The phone case was still the same one from the first time they met, with a blurry ink stain on it.

A flash of inspiration struck Jiang Tinghan.

No way, her signature... it's still on there?!

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Author's note: I'm still in control of the situation. I'll finish yours, then continue with yours, and then continue with yours.

Wow, it feels so good to finish the extra chapters soon! Looks like we're on track to enter the "Great Six-Day Era" (a popular Chinese online novel series).

The next chapter will be updated at 11 PM on the 5th, because I need to put it on clipboard.

Holy crap! Today's F1 show featured racing suits! Blue hair and a motorcycle leather jacket [crying emoji] Holy crap! So cool! I want to see it live too [crying emoji] [crying emoji] [crying emoji]