Chapter 23: Pursuing Childhood Sweetheart

Chu Xiuyuan is the most popular composer in the entertainment industry in the past two years. At first, he composed music just for his own entertainment. Because of his handsome appearance and good family background, he attracted many fans. The turning point was last year when a fantasy drama became a hit, and the OSTs in the drama were all composed by him. After the drama became a hit, three OSTs also became the annual golden song, and Chu Xiuyuan also became famous.

He subsequently composed for numerous artists, from superstars to talent shows, launching his rise to fame. His fan base now surpasses many A-list artists. This time, while participating in a variety show, the group chatted about their daily creative endeavors, and this was the first time Chu Xiuyuan had mentioned Mingyi in public.

Although the variety show has been recorded, it has not been broadcast yet, so he told everyone in advance that Mingyi is his muse. Because of this blog post, Mingyi continued to dominate the hot searches, and Chu Xiuyuan's name was also linked to her. This was probably the first time the two were so close.

Chu Xiuyuan's assistant, Yuan Bao, looked at the screen with some concern. "Brother Yuan, aren't they going to scold you later, accusing you of riding on the popularity?"

"Whatever they say." Chu Xiuyuan continued tapping the screen, but Mingyi didn't respond, leaving him feeling disappointed. The melody for everyone's favorite song was created by him while watching Mingyi's dance videos. No one knew he'd been following Mingyi since the Spring Breeze Cup, and even fewer knew he was there that year. His mother was one of the judges, and she raved about her. It was because of that competition that Mingyi was added to Chu Xiuyuan's follow list.

He lowered his eyes and stared at his phone. He would admit that he was using it for free because he couldn't find a way to express his feelings to Mingyun. The people around her protected her too well, so he could only use this method. Calculating the time, she should be close to graduation. He raised his eyes and stared at the ticket purchase page he had opened. Maybe he could be brave for once.

Mingyi didn't care about this inexplicable hot search, but Lu Xiujin beside him didn't look so good. Staring at the two names side by side, he felt that the three words "Chu Xiuyuan" were very glaring, so he asked his assistant to cancel the hot search.

Noticing his gaze, Mingyi was puzzled: "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Mingyi, do you still remember what you said before?" Lu Xiujin asked carefully.

"What do you mean?" Mingyi wasn't sure what he was referring to.

"You said before that if you wanted to experience love one day, I would be the first person you would consider. Does that still count?" He always lacked confidence in front of Mingyi, so he would be nervous and uneasy. He thought that probably everyone would be like him in front of Mingyi. She was too dazzling.

"Why are you talking about this suddenly?" Mingyi was a little puzzled. She started to face this matter when she was nineteen years old. At that time, she thought that if she wanted to experience love, Lu Xiujin would indeed be a good candidate.

"I just want to confirm." Lu Xiu Jin said and mocked himself in his heart. He didn't expect that he also had such an unconfident side. He began to panic about Chu Xiu Yuan's high-profile confession. He was afraid that they would have more common topics and that she would choose someone else.

"Of course, I never lie." Ming Yi said as she looked up and down at the person in front of her. Lu Xiu Jin was a high-quality candidate in everyone's eyes. He had good looks, a mouth-watering figure and an excellent family background. These were all the criteria that everyone used to judge him. For Ming Yi, it was enough to feel comfortable with him, so if she wanted to fall in love, he was a good candidate.

"Okay, I'll wait for the day you want to experience it." Lu Xiujin lowered his eyes to hide the excitement in his eyes. Over the years, he has hidden the possessiveness in his deepest heart, waiting for this day.

Chu Xiuyuan posted the blog that day just to convince himself to take action, so he quickly came to Mingyi's school and even appeared in front of Mingyi.

"Hello, can I sit here?" When you are in a foreign country and hear your native language, you will always be more tolerant than usual, and Mingyi is no exception.

She nodded at Chu Xiuyuan, then shook her head at He Kejia at the next table, indicating that it was okay.

This was the first time Chu Xiuyuan had been so close to Mingyi. He could see Mingyi the moment he looked up. Although his face remained calm, his trembling hands betrayed everything. For the first time, Chu Xiuyuan experienced what it meant to be at a loss. Mingyi, who was sitting opposite him, seemed to notice his abnormality and, for once, took the initiative to speak: "Do you need help?"

"Thank you, Mingyi, I'm your fan. Can I take a photo with you?" Chu Xiuyuan said and looked at Mingyi nervously.

"Sorry." Mingyi was stunned for a moment, then quickly refused.

"It doesn't matter. I'm very happy to see you." Chu Xiuyuan's tone was full of sincerity.

"Thank you." Mingyi said indifferently, then stood up and prepared to leave. This was the first time she was approached by a fan in person, and she didn't like this feeling.

Watching Ming Yi leave, Chu Xiuyuan's eyes flashed with regret. Perhaps they should have had a better encounter, but now everything seemed to have been messed up by him. In Chu Xiuyuan's smooth life, he encountered his first setback.

He Kejia followed Mingyi and spoke casually, "Chu Xiuyuan, the composer, publicly stated a few days ago that you were his muse and even posted a video of your Chunfeng Cup competition. I checked and found out his mother was a judge for the Chunfeng Cup, so he should have been there that year."

Mingyi seemed to understand why Lu Xiujin had been acting strangely last time. It was because of his public outcry. She casually asked, "So why is he here?"

"It shouldn't be a coincidence. He came here specifically to pursue her." This was He Kejia's inference, and her inferences were rarely wrong.

"Is that so?" Mingyi's expression did not change. In her opinion, it was normal for someone as outstanding as her to have such thoughts, but she did not like Chu Xiuyuan's behavior.

He Kejia noticed her displeasure and asked, "Do we need to stop him?"

"No need." He has the right to pursue, and I also have the right to refuse, but now he has not taken any action. If they act first, they will be at a disadvantage. Just ignore it.

He Kejia raised the corner of her lips, and then whispered: "Mr. Lu invites you to dinner together, do you need to refuse?"

"Let's postpone it. I want to be alone tonight." Mingyi nodded.

"Okay." He Kejia quickly rejected Lu Xiujin's invitation. She had watched Mingyi grow up since she was a child. In her opinion, Mingyi would always be the best. No matter whether it was Lu Xiujin or the newly emerged Chu Xiuyuan, they were not worthy of Mingyi.

Lu Xiujin stared at the screen in front of him. The screen showed the cafe where Chu Xiuyuan and Mingyi appeared. He stared at Chu Xiuyuan, a sinister look in his eyes. Soon, the phone beeped, and his expression softened for a moment. But in just a second, the gentle look disappeared. Was Mingyi's rejection because this person's appearance disturbed her good mood? Thinking of this, Lu Xiujin couldn't help but clench his palms. He wanted to throw Chu Xiuyuan back to China, but he knew Mingyi would not like it, so he needed to be patient.

Although Mingyi refused, Lu Xiujin still went to the booked restaurant because he knew Chu Xiuyuan would also appear there. The sense of crisis Chu Xiuyuan brought to him came from his profession. As for all his external conditions, Mingyi didn't care at all, so his profession as a composer once made Lu Xiujin feel crisis, but fortunately Mingyi rejected him.

This was the first time Chu Xiuyuan was rejected by a member of the opposite sex. He felt a little uncomfortable, but he could also understand Mingyi's rejection. As outstanding as she was, she must have many suitors around her. In their circle, he was nothing, but this was the first time he was moved, and he wanted to give it a try.

Lu Xiu Jin took in all his actions, then slowly shook the red wine glass in his hand. Such a person was not worthy of being his competitor, he overestimated him.

Chu Xiuyuan has a large fan base. Although it was a private trip, someone soon posted about their encounter. Netizens always play the role of Sherlock Holmes when it comes to other people's affairs.

Lemon tea is too sweet: This seems to be near the young lady’s school?

The lotus flowers are especially red in the sunlight: Remove the "seemingly" part, this is near the young lady's school, so did you start pursuing her from afar?

Red flag fluttering: Today, I met her by chance and approached her from a distance/Picture/

The picture shows Chu Xiuyuan and Mingyi sitting at the same table. Chu Xiuyuan's restraint can be seen from the photo.

Purple Lavender: Wow, the arrogant young lady VS the innocent little puppy, both of them are so awesome.

The puppy said nothing: It feels so good, Miss, can you give us a chance?

Mingyi didn't expect that the scene in the cafe today would be photographed by others. She was a little unhappy. He Kejia knew her very well: "This photo will be censored soon."

"No need. If they really disappear, they will start emitting thoughts again." Mingyi shook her head calmly. Moreover, many people have already flocked to her social platform to leave messages, hoping that she can give Chu Xiuyuan a chance. She hates this feeling, so she needs to get rid of the people who cause her trouble.

He Kejia knew that her concerns were correct, but the trouble caused by Chu Xiuyuan this time was due to her incompetence, so she began to reflect on herself.

"Sister He, this is the last time." Mingyi's words were affectionate, but her tone was calm. "Yes, Miss." He Kejia lowered her eyes and opened the information she had collected. Chu Xiuyuan probably didn't realize that his fame was a double-edged sword. He could use it to let more people know about his love for Mingyi, but this love would also cause Mingyi trouble because of his fame.

Chu Xiuyuan was somewhat flattered when he received the call from Mingyi's assistant. However, the joy on Chu Xiuyuan's face gradually faded when he saw He Kejia sitting opposite him with a serious face. He intuitively felt that he did not like this conversation.

As expected, He Kejia's voice quickly brought him back to reality: "Mr. Chu, your actions have caused trouble to Miss Ming, so I hope you will not continue to appear around her."

"Am I causing her trouble?" Chu Xiuyuan's tone was a little frustrated. He had no experience in pursuing people, so he could only figure it out on his own. He didn't expect to cause her trouble.

"Yes, you have seriously disturbed Miss Ming's normal life." Because his fans' favorite place to go recently is around here. In addition to wanting to create an encounter with him, they also want to see how he pursues Ming Yi.

"I understand. I'm sorry, but please tell her that I won't give up." Chu Xiuyuan said the last sentence in a firm tone. He began to regret his public statement that day, but it didn't matter. There was still a chance to save the situation.

After separating from He Kejia, Chu Xiuyuan booked the next flight back to China. He did not forget to post the ticket on social media, and his intention was obvious.

Lu Xiujin stared at the plane ticket on the screen and snorted coldly: "He is a good person, but has he forgotten that he is the culprit?" The assistant beside him didn't dare to speak. He has been moody lately, so the people around him are very cautious.

Until the ringtone rang, the assistants beside him couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they heard this exclusive ringtone. As expected, after picking up the phone, Lu Xiujin's tone became gentle: "Okay, I'll be right there."

Seeing that he was about to leave, the assistant quickly struck while the iron was hot: "Boss, this document still needs your signature."

"Give it to me." Lu Xiu Jin said as he quickly took out a pen and signed his name, then turned and left the office. The expressions on the faces of the two assistants behind him also relaxed. They looked at each other and saw the message in each other's eyes, which was thank you Miss Mingyi.

Mingyi had only come to Lu Xiujin because she was craving home-cooked food. Who could have imagined that the chef she brought from China wouldn't be able to cook the dish as well as Lu Xiujin? Lu Xiujin was quick; from the time Mingyi hung up the phone to the time he showed up at her apartment, only forty minutes had passed.

"Is there anything else you want to eat?" After saying that, Lu Xiu Jin started to go to the refrigerator to see what ingredients were left, and his mind began to quickly think about the dishes Ming Yi liked.

"I can cook anything." Lu Xiujin is a good cook, especially her favorite dishes. She feels that he cooks them better than the chef.

"Okay." A look of pampering flashed in Lu Xiujin's eyes. Every time at this time, he felt needed, and he liked this feeling very much.

The kitchen was open, and Mingyi was video chatting with her family. Chu Xiuyuan's situation had quickly become known to them. After all, although they were in China, they were always keeping an eye on Mingyi's every move. You Shiliu smiled, "Baby, do you think this matter has troubled you?"

"A little bit. I don't like those inexplicable comments." Mingyi said in a light tone.

"Then just close the comments. This kid really knows how to use public opinion." Ming Siyuan's tone was filled with strong displeasure.

Mingyi shook her head. Why should she close her comment section because of irrelevant people? Before this, some of the comments were still very interesting.

You Shiliu had a different opinion on this: "Baby, you are already twenty years old. If you have someone you like, you can give it a try."

"What are you talking about? Mingyi is still young." Ming Siyuan's tone was full of disapproval.

You Shiliu ignored him and continued to speak gently: "What do you think, baby?"

"I don't have such plans at the moment." Mingyi has a clear idea of ​​his plans.

Ming Siyuan smiled immediately upon hearing this: "That's good. I heard from Kejia that you're taking credits ahead of time. Do you want to graduate early?"

"Yes, I want to join a company after graduation." Mingyi thought, one must experience different kinds of life. As for whether the company is good or not, one must try it to know.

Ming Siyuan was really overjoyed. "Okay, okay, then Dad will be waiting for you at the company. By the way, about the assistant, Yuxuan has always expressed his desire to be your assistant. If you choose someone, I will tell him tomorrow."

"No need, I think he is a good person." Ming Yi shook her head. Since Ming Yuxuan is willing, then let him do it.

"Okay, I think he will be very happy to know this news." Ming Siyuan was really happy that Ming Yi was willing to come to the company. Even after hanging up the video, the smile on his face had not faded. Because of this happiness, he didn't even notice Lu Xiujing in the kitchen.

However, You Shiliu remembered the figure that flashed by in the kitchen just now, and she couldn't help raising her eyebrows. It seemed that her baby was not far from falling in love. She had no intention of interfering in Mingyi's choice of love partner, as long as Mingyi liked her.

"It's time to eat." After Mingyi hung up the video, Lu Xiujin came out of the kitchen carrying a plate.

"Okay." Mingyi said as she got up and went to the bathroom to wash her hands. When she looked up, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror. Very good, she was still as beautiful as a painting.

Lu Xiujin's cooking skills were as good as ever, and Mingyi was very satisfied with the meal. Mingyi was not interested in knowing how he mastered his cooking skills, but she knew his purpose very well, so she accepted it calmly. She had been pampered by her family since she was a child, so they wanted to gain her favor, and it was their duty to please her.

"Do you want to go out for a walk and help digest your food?" Lu Xiujin raised his eyes to look at the person opposite him. He had been suppressing the madness in his eyes. He wanted to hide her, but he also knew that if Mingyi noticed his thoughts, she would definitely stay away from him. So Lu Xiujin hid his dark thoughts very well. But Chu Xiuyuan's appearance made the dark thoughts deep in his heart resurface. He looked at Mingyi with eyes full of possessiveness, but when Mingyi looked back, he concealed it well. In front of Mingyi, Lu Xiujin was a natural actor. He would hide all his shortcomings and only show his good side. He thought, if Mingyi liked it, he could pretend forever.

"Okay, I'm just a little full." Mingyi didn't refuse. She thought, this should be a reward for him.

"I just heard you talking to Uncle Ming and the others. Are you preparing to return home?" Lu Xiujin asked casually.

"Well, after completing the credits, I plan to join the company directly." Experiencing the company's atmosphere is her current choice.

"I thought you would listen to your teacher's advice." Lu Xiu Jin knew that she would never be swayed by other people's opinions, but at this moment, he couldn't help but hope that she would listen to Liang Qinglan and others' advice, so that she would have more free time and he would have more time to spend with her. If she returned to China, she would have a lot of time to devote to her family, unlike now, where he was the only one who could share her private time.

"Piano and dancing are both my hobbies. I will not give them up. This is enough." They have always been embellishments of one's life. There is no need to put the cart before the horse. Mingyi has always known what she is doing.

Lu Xiu Jin didn't say anything, but just calculated in his mind how long it would take for him to shift the company's focus back to China.

The days when the two of them walked together in the moonlight were the scenes that Lu Xiu Jin recalled most often.

Chu Xiuyuan wasn't deterred by He Kejia's words. After he publicly posted his flight ticket back home, a fan posted a picture of them encountering him at the domestic airport. He then became more low-key. He stayed at home every day, and besides composing music, he searched for things related to Ming Yi. He even asked the program team to delete the news he mentioned about Ming Yi. The program team was a little hesitant at first, after all, the two words "Ming Yi" represent traffic. Chu Xiuyuan chuckled and said, "If you still want to cooperate with Ming's in the future, I advise you to cut it out. Maybe you only care about the current traffic and don't care about being blacklisted by Ming's. If that's what you think, I can only wish you good luck."

One has to say that Chu Xiuyuan's last sentence was very important. The program crew quickly edited out that part, and Chu Xiuyuan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Now the news about this incident on the Internet has gradually cooled down. If it appears again in the variety show, and the program crew continues to add fuel to the flames, this matter will be pulled out again and continue to be hyped. This is not what Chu Xiuyuan is happy to see. At this time, he regretted his previous impulsiveness.

He thought that expressing his love for Mingyi in front of everyone was romantic, but now it seems that this is not romantic, but a disturbance. Fortunately, this matter is slowly calming down.

A month after the matter had completely cooled down, Chu Xiuyuan flew to the city where Mingyi was again. This time, he was very low-key. He was afraid that his itinerary would be discovered by fans, so he bought tickets to different places at the same time, and finally disguised himself before boarding the plane.

Seeing Chu Xiuyuan appear in front of her again, Mingyi was surprised for only a moment. She looked at the person standing in front of her and opened her red lips slightly: "Is there something wrong?"

"Mingyi, I know it's presumptuous of me to say this, but I want to tell you that I have known you for five years, so can you allow me to pursue you?" After saying this, Chu Xiuyuan looked up at Mingyi nervously.

Mingyi didn't say anything, but it suddenly occurred to her that everyone who confessed to her seemed nervous. Even the usually aloof Lu Xiujin would get nervous every time he faced her. She was a little curious, what were they nervous about? She tilted her head to look at him, her tone light, "This is your freedom. I don't have the right to stop you, and similarly, I have the right to refuse."

Chu Xiuyuan knew that he was rejected, but he did not back down. He would not give up. When he raised his eyes and was about to speak again, he met a pair of eyes full of scrutiny. There was undisguised contempt and warning in the black eyes. He quickly recognized the owner of the black eyes, Lu Xiujing, Mingyi's childhood sweetheart.