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"Please confirm these questions, and be careful during the group interview later. Don't say anything you shouldn't." The agent showed Zhao Qinfeng the collected interview questions in advance.
Zhao Qinfeng's head was under the control of the team's makeup artist, so he kept his head still and simply turned his gaze to the paper filled with questions.
Zhao Qinfeng's gaze swept over each question until he reached the very bottom.
After seeing that he had finished reading the questions, the agent asked, "Is there anything you'd rather not answer? I'll go and tell the reporters."
Zhao Qinfeng wanted to shake his head, but when he turned his head slightly, the makeup artist pinched his chin and turned him back.
Zhao Qinfeng said, "You can answer anything. I'll be careful in a moment."
Today he's attending a film and television awards ceremony. First, he has to walk the red carpet, then he needs to do a group interview and interact with reporters. Several questions just now mentioned Lin Ting, because yesterday his studio suddenly announced that Lin Ting had joined the studio.
Although news in the entertainment industry can go viral quickly and disappear even faster, traces remain online. After this incident, many people dug up the negative trending topic that brought the two together, as well as the series of interactions that happened between them afterward.
Several of the questions today were about the relationship between the two. The questions didn't seem particularly pointed, but the agent, considering that Zhao Qinfeng and Lin Ting's relationship was indeed unusual, asked one more question.
The sound of camera shutters clicking incessantly filled the air. Zhao Qinfeng, dressed in a custom-made suit, wearing a brand-name ring on his hand and a brooch on his clothes, looked impeccably groomed from head to toe. Coupled with his handsome, smiling face, he became the darling of the camera.
Many people initially got to know him because of his appearance, but they gradually fell in love with his musical talent.
Zhao Qinfeng held two interview microphones in his hands, each labeled with a long list of media names. Although they were fairly heavy, they were visually quite bulky and colorful.
Once he stood in the designated spot, the reporters began asking questions in the prescribed order.
"Hello Mr. Zhao Qinfeng, this is your fifth time attending a film and television awards ceremony hosted by Weibo. Could you talk about what the biggest difference you felt this time was?"
The first question was straightforward. Zhao Qinfeng looked at the reporter who asked the question and answered with a smile: "I think just like today's theme of 'inheritance,' this film and television festival has a very strong nostalgic atmosphere. Past film and television works have inspired and moved many people, and I have also drawn strength from them in my own growth experience. The song I brought today is a tribute, and I hope it can take everyone back to those wonderful film and television works of the past."
The reporter who asked the question nodded to him from a distance.
"Hello Mr. Zhao, your studio released a message yesterday announcing the signing of a well-known lyricist. Does this indicate a new direction for your studio?"
Zhao Qinfeng was already aware of this issue, but hearing it in person during the interview still evoked some emotions. "Actually, I have never set limits for my studio, and I don't want my subsequent answers to cause any misunderstandings. The announcement yesterday was simply because of my personal wish. That lyricist has long had an expression in another field that I find very appealing, so I hope to help him reduce some of his burdens in this way."
The third question directly mentioned Lin Ting.
"Hello, Teacher Zhao. I remember that about a year ago, you and Teacher Lin Ting had some verbal exchanges. Although we can see now that these conflicts stemmed entirely from misunderstandings, many friends are very curious about your current relationship."
Zhao Qinfeng smiled frankly, "Teacher Lin Ting and I have many similar views on music, so we have always had good conversations. At the beginning, there were no conflicts. We are very good friends."
When reporters asked about albums, concerts, and other topics, Zhao Qinfeng answered them one by one.
After the interview, Zhao Qinfeng handed the microphone to a staff member, bowed to the reporters to express his gratitude, and hurriedly left.
Shortly after the interview ended, the interview video filmed by the media was posted on social media platforms.
Lin Ting had just finished finishing her manuscript when she stretched and started playing on her phone. She came across an interview with Zhao Qinfeng on her phone.
He was not surprised when someone asked about the franchise matter from yesterday, and he was quite satisfied with Zhao Qinfeng's answer.
Although the official announcement included a brief introduction of him, mentioning his identities as a well-known music critic and lyricist, everyone's attention was focused on his identity as a "lyricist".
Lin Ting believes this may be largely related to Zhao Qinfeng's own creative work. In fact, when he first established his studio, people were wondering whether Zhao Qinfeng's studio would also be involved in creative work in addition to serving his personal performing arts activities.
Therefore, as soon as the official announcement of Lin Ting joining the company came out, everyone focused on Lin Ting's identity as a lyricist.
Some commenters took a darker approach, speculating that all the ups and downs Lin Ting had experienced were orchestrated by Zhao Qinfeng, as revenge for Lin Ting's past insults towards Zhao Qinfeng, to bring him under his wing and then exact further retribution.
Lin Ting took a screenshot of the comment, thought for a moment, then decided to hide the username before sending it to Zhao Qinfeng.
After reading it, Zhao Qinfeng replied with a very long string of ellipses.
[Lin Ting: You know what, thinking about it, it actually makes a lot of sense. If I had really insulted you back then, and you really disliked me, the whole series of events that followed was quite interesting.]
[Zhao Qinfeng: Honey, you've switched to the wrong channel. For heart-wrenching romance, turn left.]
[Zhao Qinfeng: I'm going to get busy now, I'll be back later tonight]
Lin Ting: OK
Lin Ting had heard Zhao Qinfeng say that the Weibo Film and Television Awards would be held in Haicheng, so he didn't need to travel and could go home that day.
That evening, as he was washing up and lying in bed looking at his phone, Zhao Qinfeng returned looking exhausted.
Performing and socializing are both very tiring things, not to mention the various other filming tasks. Zhao Qinfeng entered the room in a low voice, but after seeing that the room lights were still on, he quickened his pace to the master bedroom and greeted Lin Ting, who was lying down playing on her phone.
"Go wash up and go to bed. Don't you have to get up early to catch a flight tomorrow?" Lin Ting pointed out this fact that Zhao Qinfeng really didn't want to accept.
Zhao Qinfeng nodded, took his pajamas, and went into the bathroom.
In order to be able to leave quickly tomorrow morning, Zhao Qinfeng had already packed his business trip luggage before heading to the red carpet of the film and television festival today.
After Zhao Qinfeng finished showering, he first sat on the edge of the bed to check his phone for any messages that needed to be replied to, and then lay down on the bed and reached out to hug Lin Ting, who was still looking at her phone.
"What are you looking at?" Zhao Qinfeng could have turned his head to see directly, but he deliberately buried his head in Lin Ting's shoulder and neck before asking.
Lin Ting smiled slightly and said, "Look at you."
Zhao Qinfeng then turned to look at Lin Ting's phone screen and saw that it showed tonight's stage.
Zhao Qinfeng reached out and touched Lin Ting's ear, then removed one of the earphones along the earlobe, put it on his own ear, and found a vent, singing in sync with Lin Ting's empty ear.
The experience was so strange that Lin Ting felt a tingling sensation on half of his face, not to mention that Zhao Qinfeng's breath was hitting his sensitive skin. Moreover, Zhao Qinfeng's body was pressed tightly against Lin Ting's, and the obvious rise and fall of his body due to his abdominal breathing occasionally squeezed Lin Ting's body.
Unable to bear it any longer, Lin Ting turned off the video, disconnected the phone and earphones, took off the two earphones that she and Zhao Qinfeng were wearing and put them away, then reached out and pushed Zhao Qinfeng away in a series of smooth movements.
Zhao Qinfeng ultimately didn't continue singing, perhaps because he forgot the lyrics, or perhaps because he felt that continuing to tease would lead to trouble.
Lin Ting had her back to Zhao Qinfeng, and upon hearing the rustling sound of fabric, she deduced that Zhao Qinfeng was reaching out to turn off the light.
With a click, the room went dark.
Zhao Qinfeng moved closer to Lin Ting and hugged him from behind.
After a while, Lin Ting turned around in Zhao Qinfeng's arms and lay face to face with him.
"What if one day in the future, others find out about our relationship and accuse you of running a 'husband-and-wife business'?" Lin Ting asked.
Zhao Qinfeng said, "We can't get a marriage certificate if we're not a husband-and-wife business."
Lin Ting remained silent for a moment, but couldn't help laughing.
Zhao Qinfeng replied seriously, "You always represent yourself. You're just affiliated with me. There are many contracts that can be reviewed by a team. Even if one day someone criticizes you like this, you can still hold your head high because all your career achievements are due to yourself, not to your relationship with me."
Lin Ting paused for a moment, then reached out and hugged Zhao Qinfeng tightly.
"What's wrong? Were you moved by what I said?"
Lin Ting hummed in agreement. "I didn't expect you to be so eloquent when you speak like a human being."
Zhao Qinfeng was both amused and exasperated. "Is this a compliment? Putting aside everything else, at least I've always maintained a serious and proper style when giving interviews."
Lin Ting had a dream all night, but he couldn't remember any of them. When he woke up and saw Zhao Qinfeng's profile, he felt at peace, so much so that he thought his dream was probably a happy one.
The alarm clock I set last night went off a few moments later. Zhao Qinfeng opened his eyes abruptly. It only took him a moment to get up and change his clothes, and he started up very quickly.
Lin Ting slowly sat up, leaned comfortably against the headboard, and lazily admired Zhao Qinfeng's figure while yawning.
Although the room was dark, you could still see the general outline.
After Zhao Qinfeng changed his clothes, Lin Ting silently lay down again.
After brushing his teeth, Zhao Qinfeng came out and kissed Lin Ting, leaving Lin Ting with the fresh taste of toothpaste in his mouth.
"Alright, you can go back to sleep. I'm getting ready to leave." Zhao Qinfeng ruffled Lin Ting's messy hair.
"Okay, I wish you all the best." Lin Ting watched Zhao Qinfeng leave the room, then closed her eyes again, after all, it was only five in the morning.
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