Chapter 170 Let's be friends

The host then came on stage and asked Gu Yishen a few trivial questions to liven up the atmosphere.

As Luo Jiayin looked at Gu Yishen on the screen, the image of him singing with such focus and seriousness, yet also with a touch of caution, suddenly popped into her mind.

He thought he was putting on a good act, but Luo Jiayin saw through it.

Gu Yishen was just nervous.

This is understandable, considering it's his first time participating in a music-themed variety show, and Gu Yishen is also carrying his own feelings for Luo Jia. Anyone would probably be nervous in his shoes.

As she thought about it, Luo Jiayin's lips curled up slightly, her eyes curved into a beautiful arc, and she felt a strange unease in her heart, as if a little claw was scratching at her.

After Gu Yishen's rendition of "Secret Love," and following the host's warm-up, the atmosphere at the event gradually became lively.

Many audience members even started calling out Luo Jia's name, hoping he would come on stage soon.

However, those who produce variety shows are not human beings; they would never let everyone have their way.

Luo Jiayin's show was a whole episode apart from Gu Yishen's, and her song was scheduled as the final performance in the first round.

So while the other guests who were supposed to perform were already waiting in the waiting area, Luo Jiayin was able to sit calmly in the lounge and enjoy Gu Yishen's performance.

...

With Gu Yishen's opening remarks and Luo Jia's eager anticipation, the audience clearly felt a sense of anxiety as they watched the subsequent performances by the other guests.

Everyone patiently watched one after another, but Luo Jia never appeared. Some even started to wonder if the guest list was wrong, or if Luo Jia might not even be in today's episode.

Among the guests who performed after Gu Yishen, there were quite a few familiar faces that both of them recognized.

Besides Fu Xiaoxiao, a famous program host from Pineapple TV, and Chen Yawen, a recently popular table tennis player, the guests also included Lu Ziye, a new generation actor from Sega, and Yang Yang, an amateur who had previously appeared on "Please Hold On to the Villain's Script".

Luo Jiayin was surprised to see Yang Yang participating in such a program.

As for Lu Ziye's appearance, Luo Jiayin wasn't actually that surprised.

Because shortly after the show "Hold On to the Villain's Script" ended, Luo Jiayin heard that Sega had been trying to help Lu Ziye change his career path and wanted him to switch to music.

Perhaps Lu Ziye is more skilled in music.

Although there aren't many people in the entertainment industry who know that Lu Ziye has always aspired to become a professional singer, there are always a few well-informed individuals, such as the incredibly resourceful Luo Jiayin.

It's unclear how Lu Ziye persuaded Sega Entertainment to allow him to switch careers. Perhaps the people at Sega also felt that he would be better off in the music industry.

Who knows? Anyway, Sega has been acting strangely lately, so one more thing won't make a difference.

Lin Manyi's scheme to manipulate Luo Jiayin's affairs caused Sega to receive a lot of criticism. It's also possible that Sega Entertainment granted Lu Ziye's request to show that it "fully respects the wishes of its own artists."

After Gu Yishen appeared, the non-celebrity Yang Yang took the stage.

Yang Yang's performance was quite good, which brought Luo Jiayin a pleasant surprise.

Luo Jiayin felt that if Yang Yang could sign with a talent agency and receive systematic training and proper development, he might just become a dazzling new star.

After Yang Yang, there was Lu Ziye, who was in the same company as Gu Yishen.

Although Luo Jiayin didn't have a good impression of Lu Ziye, she couldn't deny that after watching his show, she still recognized his abilities.

He brought an original song today, which was also the first time he performed it in public. The effect was quite good, showing the level of a professional singer.

As for the remaining two performances, host Fu Xiaoxiao and table tennis player Chen Yawen, Luo Jiayin didn't really pay much attention to them.

After Lu Ziye finished singing, the first round of solo performances was already halfway through, and it was about time for Luo Jiayin to leave the dressing room and head to the waiting area to prepare for her performance.

...

As Luo Jiayin walked out of the lounge, she "coincidentally" bumped into Gu Yishen, who was coming towards her.

Luo Jiayin nodded to Gu Yishen and said, "Hi~~ Long time no see."

Gu Yishen stopped and smiled, "Yes, it's been a long time."

It's been quite a long time; so many days have passed.

Gu Yishen felt somewhat frustrated at this moment.

After he stepped off the stage, he waited here eagerly, dawdling for a long time before Luo Jia finally came out.

As a result, the first thing this guy said when we met was "Long time no see," which was both polite and distant.

"Are you going to the waiting area?" Gu Yishen asked, seemingly casually but knowingly.

Luo Jiayin nodded: "Okay, I'm going on stage now."

Gu Yishen pursed his thin lips, his expression darkening slightly.

Looking at his slightly depressed expression, Luo Jiayin found herself inexplicably amused.

She moved closer to Gu Yishen and asked softly, "Were you waiting for me?"

Gu Yishen was taken aback by Luo Jiayin's attitude for a moment, then looked up at her.

Luo Jiayin raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly: "Then what are you still standing here for? Say what you have to say quickly, my time is running out."

Gu Yishen blinked and looked around.

He bit his lower lip lightly, as if he were going through a difficult internal struggle, but finally couldn't help but say, "Luo Jia, let's... be friends."

Luo Jiayin was taken aback.

Gu Yishen continued, "From now on, let's still be like before, chatting and laughing, and occasionally have a meal together when we have nothing to do."

“Or you can bring Yu Jiu and the others, and I can bring Feng Xu, and we can still have a meal together.”

This sounds really off.

Luo Jiayin raised an eyebrow at Gu Yishen, wondering if he was playing a trick on her.

What kind of trick is this this time?

Or did Gu Yishen belatedly realize that he couldn't accept being gay with a man and changed his mind?

However, Luo Jiayin's thought only lasted for a moment.

Gu Yishen's actions just now were enough to make Luo Jiayin completely reject her previous ideas.

Luo Jiayin did not believe that Gu Yishen was the kind of person who would put on a loving face in public and act differently in private.

So Luo Jiayin could only assume that she hadn't thought of Gu Yishen for a while, which had upset him a bit...