After two days of recording the initial stage performance, it was time for the theme song assessment. When the first episode aired, Lin Qingyan was practicing the theme song and dance with everyone. He didn't even have a phone and had no idea that he had become a trending topic.
In the end, it was the staff who told him. Lu Yuqi also showed him the content on the trending search. Lin Qingyan's lips twitched slightly as he watched, feeling a bit like he was about to die. He was so silly during the live stream.
Lin Qingyan hadn't expected to be liked by so many people. Looking at the comments on Weibo, many of them were praising him and saying they liked him. Suddenly, his nose felt sore, and he felt like he was about to cry.
Memories from his past life were still deeply etched in his mind. He had been deeply hurt by those malicious words and was even afraid to go out and be afraid of crowds.
Lin Qingyan couldn't believe that everyone would like him. In his previous life, he had waited for too long, and he didn't even live to see this day. He was reborn with a lot of regrets.
Seeing the tears welling up in Lin Qingyan's eyes, Lu Yuqi couldn't help but put his hand on Lin Qingyan's shoulder and clicked his tongue lightly, saying, "What? You're not so excited that you're about to cry, are you?"
Lin Qingyan smiled and said, "No, aren't we going to the dance studio to practice? You go first, I'll go later."
Lu Yuqi knew he wanted to be alone, "Okay, then hurry up and come over, there's not much time left to practice."
The rules for the theme song audition are simple: whoever learns the dance and song the fastest and gets the mentor's approval will pass. The first place winner will be the center of the theme song, and the rest will stand in order of their ranking. Those who fail the audition will not be able to participate in the recording of the theme song.
It's already the second day of the theme song assessment. Many people practiced until late last night, including Lin Qingyan and Lu Yuqi. They only slept for two or three hours before having to practice again.
There wasn't much time to waste. After calming down for a few minutes, Lin Qingyan decided to go to the practice room. Just as he was about to leave, the selection manager arrived, carrying a resealable bag containing a phone.
"Yan Yan, here's your phone, take it."
Lin Qingyan took the bag, somewhat bewildered. The phone inside was indeed his; it was the same model that Gu Fei had given him. He asked, puzzled, "Weren't you going to confiscate it? Why are you giving it back to me?"
The selection officer leaned close to his ear mysteriously and said, "It's what the leader instructed. You can use it without worry. It won't be edited out of the final cut, but don't be too blatant about it."
"..." Lin Qingyan could only say thank you.
After handing over the phone, the selection officer was still there. She asked with a smile, "Yan Yan, can you sign my autograph? I really like you, and I have a feeling you'll become a huge star!" So she wanted a few autographs first, thinking that her potential for growth was immense.
Lin Qingyan readily agreed, "Sure, where should I sign?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw the selection officer take out a stack of at least a dozen photos and a pen from her bag. All the photos were of him, probably screenshots from the first episode that aired.
The election officer looked at him expectantly, "Sign it."
“…Okay.” Lin Qingyan smiled and took the photo and pen, signing her name somewhat awkwardly. It was an artistic signature, one she hadn’t done in a long time.
"Thank you, Yan Yan, you're such a kind person. I believe you'll become a sensation online. Keep it up!"
The election officer left happily with the autograph, while Lin Qingyan was still in a daze. He had just turned on his phone when a call came in, the caller ID read: Mr. Gu.
...He finally understood what was going on.
It seems that the Gu Group is an investor in this program, that is, the financial backer.
Gu Fei called again via video call. Lin Qingyan felt like he was holding a hot potato. He ran into the bathroom and looked in the mirror. The person in the mirror was wearing the loose-fitting sportswear that the production team provided. His hair was messy, his eyes were bloodshot, and he had dark circles under his eyes. He looked extremely haggard.
He practiced almost all night last night, and only slept for two or three hours after coming back. He didn't even have time to take a shower. He looked down and smelled himself, and immediately showed a slightly disgusted expression. He was almost smelly.
Lin Qingyan: "..."
The phone kept vibrating, like a death knell.
He didn't want Gu Fei to see him looking so bad, but he hadn't contacted Gu Fei since he arrived here, and it had been more than a week. He wanted to meet and talk to Gu Fei, even if it was just through a screen.
Gu Fei waited for a while, but the call didn't go through. Just as he was about to hang up, the other party answered. A familiar, soft, gentle voice came through the phone, carrying a hint of hesitation and probing: "Mr. Gu?"
After he finished speaking, he almost bit his tongue.
The boy's face did not appear on the screen; it seemed he was blocking the camera with his hand, leaving only a dark area.
A hint of doubt flashed in Gu Fei's eyes, and his deep, magnetic voice carried a touch of disappointment, "It seems that after only a few days, Yan Yan has become estranged from Brother Fei and has turned into Mr. Gu."
"That's not how it is..." Before Lin Qingyan was sure of his feelings for Gu Fei, Gu Fei would tease him and he would get nervous. Now that he has confirmed his feelings for Gu Fei, he is even more nervous when he speaks.
He blurted out instinctively, "I miss you so much, Fei Ge."
After he finished speaking, his cheeks turned red.
He felt that he had become increasingly shameless lately.
He would never have said such a thing before.
Lin Qingyan blocked the front camera, so Gu Fei couldn't see him, but he could see Gu Fei. The background should be in the bedroom of the villa, and the man's well-defined face appeared on the screen.
The camera only captured a part of the man's upper body. He was wearing a black shirt with the top two buttons undone, and the collar was open, revealing a glimpse of his collarbone and tanned chest, exuding a restrained yet sexy aura.
Even through the screen, one could feel the strong aura of male hormones. Lin Qingyan involuntarily swallowed, his sexy Adam's apple bobbing up and down.
Unfortunately, Gu Fei couldn't see it.
He was savoring the boy's words from earlier. The child said he missed him. He slightly raised the corners of his lips, a gentle smile in his eyes. He looked at the black screen and said slowly, "Brother Fei misses Yan Yan too, so don't block the camera. Let Brother Fei see you."
The deep voice reached Lin Qingyan's ears, coaxing him gently. He could hear his heart pounding, and involuntarily moved his hand away from the camera, his eyes darting away.
He whispered, "I don't look good right now, I look sloppy..."
People are always used to showing their best side to the people they like, and Lin Qingyan is no exception.
He stared unabashedly at the exhausted boy on the screen. The boy's already thin face was now even thinner, but even so, he was still just as handsome in his eyes. No one could be more handsome than a child.
He said, "It looks good, not sloppy."
He spoke earnestly, his eyes fixed intently on the person on the screen. When those eyes were focused on something, they appeared exceptionally affectionate, as if he were gazing at the person he loved most…
The thought of "the person I love most" lingered in Lin Qingyan's mind for a second before being forcibly banished. He didn't know what Gu Fei's feelings for him were, and he dared not take the initiative to break the current ambiguous relationship.
Gu Fei then asked, "Yan Yan has lost weight. Is the training very tough?"
"It's a bit tough, but it's okay, I'm very happy." Lin Qingyan said excitedly, moving his phone down so the camera was pointed at the "A" mark on his clothes.
The boy's voice revealed an undisguised joy and a hint of pride, "I got an A grade on my first stage performance, and many people said I was great." Actually, what he wanted to hear most was Gu Fei telling him he was great.
Seeing the bright smile in the boy's eyes, Gu Fei couldn't help but smile too. He said, "Yes, Yan Yan is great."
Lin Qingyan felt satisfied. He actually wanted to talk to Gu Fei again, but he didn't know what to say. His mind seemed to have crashed. In the end, he could only stammer, "Um, Brother Fei, I have to go to training."
Gu Fei told him to hang up first. After hanging up, he felt reluctant to let go and regretted thinking that he should have said a few more words to Gu Fei since it was such a rare opportunity to talk to him.
He cursed himself in his heart, "Lin Qingyan, you're such a coward!"
On the other side, the man looked at the call log on the screen, a smile of pleasure appearing on his lips. He raised his hand and slowly buttoned the top two buttons of his shirt, returning to his serious and meticulous demeanor.
A cryptic smile flickered in his eyes.
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The intense practice that followed made him temporarily put the matter aside. There were seven people in Class A, including Lu Yuqi, all of whom were practicing hard, and Lin Qingyan did not dare to slack off either.
During their break, the two sat on the floor. Lu Yuqi handed Lin Qingyan a bottle of mineral water and asked, still a little out of breath, "How was your training?"
Lin Qingyan raised his arm to wipe the sweat from his face, unscrewed the bottle cap and took a big gulp before saying, "The singing was okay, but the dancing was a bit lacking; I often forgot the moves."
His overall strength ranks among the top few of all the trainees, but his dance is a bit weaker than his vocals. Lu Yuqi can sing and dance smoothly, but he can't. He still needs to practice.
Knowing that he wasn't good enough to get the center position, he said to Lu Yuqi, "No one has taken the test yet, why don't you give it a try? Don't let others get there first. I think you can get the center position."
He wasn't worried. In the previous life, Lu Yuqi was the center of the theme song, and this life shouldn't be any different. The best performers were all in Class A, and the other five were still practicing. They hadn't been able to dance the dance completely yet.
Lu Yuqi said, "I'll rest for a bit, then I'll go."
Lu Yuqi was confident of this; the center position was a sure thing for him. After resting for ten minutes, he went to the assessment room. Surprisingly, An Nanyi went in before him.
Annam's intention?
That drama queen?
Hold!
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