--monster.
These two words are like an ice cube being dropped into a warm, room-temperature glass of water; it quickly melts in the water, taking away the warmth.
Wan Qiu could not determine whether he could answer Chu Jianshu's question.
These most chaotic and dark memories, deep within his mind, were something Wanqiu's intuition told him he couldn't speak of.
Wanqiu concealed all the bad things that could harm others.
Chu Jianshu frowned.
What Wanqiu looks like now...
Just like when he rejected Yan Hua back then.
From that time on, Wanqiu was like wine in a bottle, slowly brewing changes that no one knew about.
"Mom and Dad." In the quiet atmosphere, Chu Yigui was the first to break the silence, "It's late, you should rest."
Yang immediately found a reason to speak after the silence: "You've been busy all day, go and rest. We can talk about it tomorrow."
Yang Xiaoyu was silent for two seconds, then suddenly reached out and hugged Wan Qiu.
The hug came suddenly, and Wan Qiu could feel Yang Xiaoyu's force.
Finally, Yang Xiaoyu released Wan Qiu and kissed Wan Qiu's cheek.
"Our baby and brother must be exhausted. They should rest now. They couldn't even take a nice hot bath over there! We've already prepared a bath for the baby. The baby should relax."
"Mm." Wan Qiu nodded.
"Goodnight, baby." Yang Xiaoyu gently stroked Wan Qiu's hair with her fingers, quietly concealing her doubts and thoughts.
After watching Chu Yigui lead Wan Qiu back to his room, Yang Xiaoyu finally lowered her gaze.
"Did something happen at the welfare home?" Yang Xiaoyu frowned.
"Let's try to subtly probe again when we have the chance," Chu Jianshu said to Yang Xiaoyu as he stood up. "It's too late, let's rest."
Yang Ze also stood up: "I'm going to sleep too, Mom and Dad."
Butler Bai tidied up the once lively living room, putting away the teacups on the table.
Butler Bai sighed. Even though everyone left seemingly unharmed, each person harbored their own feelings.
Chu Yigui led Wan Qiu back to the room door, and Wan Qiu opened the door.
Wan Qiu entered the room and looked back at him; the door was not closed.
Two people, one indoors and one outdoors.
In the end, Chu Yigui said nothing.
In the quiet corridor, Chu Yigui smiled gently: "Goodnight, brother."
"Good night." Wan Qiu watched as Chu Yigui turned around.
The other person's profile was still very handsome, and Wan Qiu always paid too much attention to it.
Chu Yigui's smile never faded, but Wan Qiu never saw any joy in her.
Wan Qiu heard the sound of Chu Yigui's bedroom door opening and closing.
Wanqiu peeked out and looked into the quiet corridor.
During my stay at the welfare home, I always felt the presence of many children around me.
The noise and commotion never end.
Every night, you can hear Chu Yigui reading to the children.
Everything at home is much better than in the orphanage.
It's prettier, with softer lighting, and the air is fresher.
There are also fathers and mothers.
Isn't everything here better than in the orphanage?
Was his brother really happy that he was back home?
Wanqiu closed the door.
Wanqiu was comfortably enveloped in the warm bathtub, the gentle water temperature enveloping him.
After a proper wash, I went back to bed.
Turn off all the lights and plunge the room into darkness.
However, Wanqiu would not draw all the curtains; she would always leave a gap.
When the moonlight is very bright at night, the moonlight filtering through the cracks into the house is very beautiful.
It was as if the moon was soothing him as he drifted off to sleep.
Just like Chu Yigui earnestly reading bedtime stories to the children.
The soft beds are much more comfortable than those in the welfare home.
The bedding also smelled nice.
It felt like being wrapped in cotton candy; you could even taste the sweetness when you took a deep breath.
But for some reason, Wanqiu couldn't sleep tonight.
Wanqiu doesn't recognize either the bed or the pillow.
Wanqiu can sleep well anywhere.
Wanqiu turned over to look at the moonlight.
As I looked at it, I was reminded of Chu Yigui reading under the soft lamplight.
The children at the welfare home all loved Chu Yigui's voice as she read aloud, and so did Wan Qiu.
Wan Qiu sat up, wearing pajamas and slippers, and opened the door to her bedroom.
In the quiet corridor, Wan Qiu walked to the door of Chu Yigui's bedroom.
Looking up at the tall door, it was as if he could see his tall younger brother standing in front of him after the door opened.
Wan Qiu placed his hands on the door, but did not knock.
It's so late, everyone should be asleep by now.
Chu Yigui would exercise every morning after waking up.
Wan Qiu leaned against the door unconsciously, and his head hit the door with a thud.
Wan Qiu was startled.
However, the sound was very soft and seemed unlikely to attract attention.
Wan Qiu's body stiffened, and he dared not move.
He didn't even know why he came here; he just looked at the moonlight and thought of Chu Yigui.
There was no movement for a while, and Wan Qiu quietly breathed a sigh of relief, relaxing her body against the door.
Suddenly the door was opened.
Overly relaxed, Wanqiu fell forward. Since her reaction time was already slow, she was unable to adjust her posture.
I instinctively closed my eyes until I fell into someone's arms.
The fragrance after his bath, mixed with the familiar scent of Chu Yigui, instantly enveloped Wan Qiu.
"Brother?" Chu Yigui's puzzled voice came from above.
Wan Qiu opened his eyes, his entire body already pressed against Chu Yigui's embrace.
The tall Chu Yigui supported Wan Qiu, and Chu Yigui's strength allowed Wan Qiu to stay steady without having to firmly plant his feet on the ground.
Wan Qiu grabbed Chu Yigui's clothes and steadied himself.
The two looked at each other in silence.
Chu Yigui looked down at Wan Qiu, who was also looking down, and asked, "What's wrong, brother?"
Wan Qiu said, "I can't sleep."
Chu Yigui asked, "Is it because you just got back?"
Wan Qiu thought for a moment and then shook his head.
Chu Yigui looked at Wan Qiu, who also looked bewildered, and said, "Do you need me to read a story to my brother?"
Wan Qiu was taken aback and looked up.
"Does that mean my brother will only fall asleep after talking to me?"
During her time at the orphanage, Wan Qiu would always listen to Chu Yigui's bedtime stories.
I talk to Chu Yigui before going to bed.
Talk about what happened during the day, talk about a certain child, not much, but Wanqiu always falls asleep during this time.
"I understand," Chu Yigui said.
Chu Yigui glanced at her room.
Chu Yigui suggested, "Then let's go to my brother's room and let him get used to sleeping in his own room."
Wan Qiu simply nodded in agreement, even though he didn't know if that was the reason he had come to see Chu Yigui.
Chu Yigui found a fairy tale book in Wanqiu's room.
Wanqiu has many fairy tales and picture books.
These came not only from Yang Xiaoyu, but also from Chu Jianshu and Yang Ze, and Chu Zhang's favorite gifts for Wan Qiu were his portraits and private interviews.
Fairy tales often symbolize beautiful and happy aspirations, which is enough to show the Chu family's simple expectations for Wanqiu.
Wan Qiu lay on the bed and looked up at Chu Yigui, who was reading.
Wanqiu gradually became able to understand fairy tales.
Chu Yigui has a very pleasant voice, just like everyone else in the Chu family.
Wan Qiu never doubted Chu Yigui's status as a member of the family.
Only after one story ended did Chu Yigui say, "Is it alright to read just one story? It's a bit late for reading today."
Wan Qiu nodded.
Chu Yigui lay down beside Wan Qiu.
Unlike the cramped single bed in the orphanage, even though they slept together in the same bed, they no longer crowded close to each other.
The large bed gave both of them plenty of room to move around.
"Brother, want to chat before bed?" Chu Yigui's voice carried a faint smile, just like every night at the orphanage.
The things they share with each other are always filled with joy.
However, Wanqiu did not answer immediately this time.
Chu Yigui did not continue, but quietly waited for Wanqiu to fall asleep.
However, the irregular breathing proved that Wanqiu was not asleep at all.
Chu Yigui closed her eyes, but she still couldn't fall asleep.
A soft rustling sound came from the same soft bed until a hand touched his arm from under the covers.
Wan Qiu grasped his arm.
For some reason, Chu Yigui's chaotic emotions calmed down because of this touch.
Chu Yigui opened her eyes and saw the white moonlight shining through the gap in the curtains.
"Brother, what is a monster?"
If it were in the past, Chu Yigui probably wouldn't have hesitated to ask this question.
However, as Wanqiu gradually grew and adapted to this world, his rapid growth made Chu Yigui hesitate.
He wanted to be involved in everything Wanqiu did.
But when you find yourself struggling, you wonder if you can continue or if you should stop.
Wan Qiu did not answer.
The hand gripping Chu Yigui's arm tightened unconsciously.
"Is it something I can't ask?" Chu Yigui asked.
Wan Qiu still did not answer.
For some reason, Chu Yigui did not stop to continue asking questions as he usually did.
Instead, she said, "What would it take for my brother to tell me?"
Chu Yigui knew that this was out of personal motives.
Wanqiu's existence is pure and transparent.
Just as he had always feared, Wanqiu's purity and obedience could easily provoke malice in others.
But the one whose selfish motives were first brought to the forefront was himself.
Chu Yigui reached out and covered her forehead, seemingly trying to clear her mind.
"I'm sorry, brother, you don't need to answer my question."
In the darkness, Chu Yigui tried to control her emotions again.
Wan Qiu let go of his hand.
Chu Yigui's tense nerves quietly relaxed a little as a result.
"Little brother, can I ask you a question too?"
Wan Qiu's voice pierced the darkness, delivering a sudden and unexpected blow to Chu Yigui.
"If I answer my brother's questions, will he tell me the truth?"
At this moment, Chu Yigui's heart was pounding more fiercely than ever before.
Chu Yigui's mind went blank. He desperately wanted to tell Wan Qiu what he was doing.
His selfishness was like a vigorous weed, taking deep root in the driest desert, striving to find even a little bit of water in the depths of the desert.
But Wanqiu gave him a thorough downpour, which fueled his selfishness.
"Mmm." Chu Yigui's voice trembled.
And perhaps Wanqiu would not understand, nor be able to guess, the reason for this trembling.
"Can we keep this as a secret?" Wan Qiu asked.
"good."
Chu Yigui's agreement gave Wan Qiu courage.
Wan Qiu was also hesitant.
Wanqiu's memories of the time before his death were actually very vague.
Most of the time was spent in darkness, in pain, and curled up.
With confused memories and a jumble of sensations, Wanqiu couldn't even recall what her death had been like.
The only thing he remembered most clearly was the last white, cold snow and the endless black sky filled with brilliant stars.
"I am a monster," Wan Qiu murmured, as if trying to recall that memory. "I don't seem to look like a human, not like a normal human."
Wanqiu still remembers the feel of his own hands when he touched them.
"My ribs are on the outside, in my back... it feels like there's a protruding bone that's been hurting a lot."
Wan Qiu himself didn't know what he looked like in his past life; he had no memory of looking in a mirror.
"My joints are very large, they seem to be all bone, I feel like... I have no flesh?"
Chu Yigui frowned slightly as he listened to Wan Qiu's intermittent recitation of words he couldn't understand.
These words sound like Wan Qiu's own account to himself.
However, even when Wan Qiu was at his weakest when he first arrived at the Chu family, he did not exhibit such an overly sickly physique.
“I’m probably a monster,” Wan Qiu said seriously. “I’ve heard many people say that I’m a monster.”
Chu Yigui was deep in thought.
I can't understand Wanqiu's words.
Is it a psychological factor?
Someone once told Wan Qiu that he was like a monster, so has he been subconsciously developing a monstrous self-image all along?
Wan Qiu's words were incoherent, and he seemed to have a very vague understanding of the concept.
While Chu Yigui was pondering, Wan Qiu asked him the question he wanted to know: "Why did your younger brother return after being adopted?"
At this moment, all of Chu Yigui's thoughts came to an abrupt halt.
Even knowing that so much time had passed, Wan Qiu must know something.
He never deliberately hid it, and Wan Qiu noticed it carefully and took it to heart.
“I thought my brother wouldn’t notice this.”
Wanqiu should pay attention to the red lanterns, the beautiful paper-cut window decorations, the colorful "Fu" characters, and the ribbons they made together at the welfare home, etc.
“I’m paying close attention to my brother’s affairs,” Wan Qiu murmured.
"Hmm." Chu Yigui closed his eyes, pondering how to answer Wan Qiu's question.
"Are you very sad?" Wan Qiu asked a completely unrelated question.
"No." Chu Yigui wasn't being defiant or deceiving, but rather giving Wan Qiu the same honesty in return. "I understand their actions."
"Aren't you sad now?" Wan Qiu asked.
“Yes, brother, I’m not sad,” Chu Yigui replied.
"Um."
Chu Yigui seemed to hear Wan Qiu breathe a sigh of relief, a soft sigh, like a cat's.
"Is my brother curious about the reason I was sent back?"
Chu Yigui wanted to tell Wan Qiu more details, but Wan Qiu might not be able to understand them now.
"No."
However, Wan Qiu's sudden denial surprised Chu Yigui.
Wanqiu was probably already tired and drowsy, and could barely speak clearly.
"I'm just... afraid my younger brother... will be sad..."
Wan Qiu's last words were incoherent; he couldn't even finish his sentence.
He stammered and eventually fell into a deep sleep.
Chu Yigui was very familiar with the sound of Wanqiu sleeping.
Wanqiu always falls asleep very quickly.
Listening to Wan Qiu's soft breathing was more soothing to Chu Yigui than a bedtime story.
Chu Yigui unconsciously relaxed her whole body beside Wan Qiu.
The tension he felt when Wan Qiu asked him the question seemed to be just an illusion.
Until she fell asleep, Chu Yigui did not think about any more chaotic or complicated matters.
And so, she simply drifted off to sleep.
——
Chu Jianshu and Yang Xiaoyu were very interested in the origin of the word 'monster', so they privately asked Chu Yigui about it.
Chu Yigui's answer was about what happened in the past, not what is happening now.
Although there were many questions, Chu Yigui would not force Wan Qiu to recall unpleasant things.
Although Yang Xiaoyu was furious, they could no longer find the people who had bullied Wan Qiu.
“Human malice is truly ever-present.” Yang Xiaoyu rubbed her temples.
Her entertainment business faces countless haters every day, and it's impossible for her to manage them all one by one.
Even Chu Zhang, a phenomenal singer who is currently extremely popular, has gathered a large number of haters.
"It's enough to make sure this doesn't happen again," Chu Jianshu said.
Chu Jianshu and Yang Xiaoyu were not completely unaware of Wan Qiu's trip to the orphanage; they had been receiving reports from people who were with them, but not all the details could be covered.
But at least they know that Wanqiu seems to have had a good time at the orphanage...
I'm quite happy.
Ever since Wan Qiu rejected Yan Hua, no one has been able to properly understand Wan Qiu's inner thoughts, and the Chu family members are all somewhat anxious.
They treated Wanqiu with utmost care, as if trying to fish in troubled waters.
Children in welfare homes are often more sensible and know how to express themselves than their peers.
They are often re-adopted into a better family, and having their own parents is their dream.
In such an environment, Wanqiu could also feel some of the pleasure of being fawned over.
At least as long as it's something that makes you happy, it will have a positive impact on Wanqiu.
——
Wanqiu returned to the dance studio.
The dance studio classes during the holidays were more intensive than usual, and Wanqiu fell behind a lot.
Fortunately, the teacher was willing to give Wanqiu a refresher course, and Wanqiu worked very hard. In addition, everyone in the family was a good teacher, so Wanqiu did not fall behind.
Zhou Peiyu invited Wan Qiu out for a trip again, but this time there weren't many people.
Wan Qiu, along with Chu Yigui and some of the people from the dance studio, decided to spend the entire date together.
Although Zhou Peiyu felt a little fear when he saw Chu Yigui.
However, Chu Yigui took the initiative to apologize to Zhou Peiyu.
Zhou Peiyu was surprised, but being a carefree person, she didn't take it to heart.
They went to the amusement park, and Wanqiu was stunned for a long time when he saw that something cost so much money.
Chu Yigui whispered in Wan Qiu's ear, "It's okay, Dad gave us a lot of money. It won't cost too much if we're just playing around. Your brother is very rich."
But Wanqiu, clutching her small bag, looked up and asked Chu Yigui, "If my little brother wants to play, I'll give you money."
Chu Yigui smiled helplessly.
"Then my brother and I will watch it here together," Chu Yigui said.
Wan Qiu nodded in agreement.
Although he didn't play any games from beginning to end, and was completely clueless about how to play them, Wanqiu still found it interesting.
At least……
Everywhere is colorful and vibrant, the bright colors that Wanqiu loves most.
What puzzled Wan Qiu was that strangers would occasionally approach Chu Yigui and strike up a conversation.
Chu Yigui would say, "I'm sorry, I'm still a junior high school student."
The other person left feeling very awkward.
At this point, Zhou Peiyu would jokingly say, "Handsome guys are just popular."
Chu Yigui simply shook her head and did not answer.
Wan Qiu seemed to understand that being asked for contact information on the street was a sign of being welcomed.
It's because his younger brother is handsome.
Wan Qiu quietly took Chu Yigui's hand.
There's a little bit of pride in it.
They went to sing this time too, because Wanqiu failed to participate last time.
Wan Qiu selected the only song he knew, and when he saw the familiar figure appear on the big screen, he was stunned.
“This person looks a lot like my older brother,” Wan Qiu said to the person on the screen.
Wan Qiu felt that it wasn't just that they looked alike, but that they were extremely alike.
“Maybe that’s what my older brother is like,” Wan Qiu said after thinking for a moment. “My older brother is a singer.”
"No way?" Zhou Peiyu thought for a moment. Wan Qiu had mentioned that she had a second brother, whom she had met, but she had never met her eldest brother.
"Hmm, is that right?" Wan Qiu was also a little uncertain because of Zhou Peiyu's uncertainty.
"What's your older brother's name?" Zhou Peiyu asked.
"Chu Zhang." Wan Qiu responded.
Zhou Peiyu: "..."
The only music playing in the entire private room was Chu Zhang's song.
Chu Yigui watched from the side, unable to suppress a smile.
Zhou Peiyu found it hard to believe.
But then you think about Wanqiu's enormous house, supposedly belonging to a fourth-generation wealthy family...
In that instant, Zhou Peiyu even forgot that he was somewhat afraid of Wan Qiu's younger brother, and rushed directly in front of Chu Yigui: "Is what Wan Qiu said true?"
"It's true," Chu Yigui replied calmly to Zhou Peiyu. "My brother always carries my elder brother's things with him."
Wanqiu did indeed always carry things related to Chu Zhang.
There's a phone charm with Chu Zhang's photo on it, and a cartoon doll of Chu Zhang is also attached to the bag.
Zhou Peiyu still remembers seeing a lot of Chu Zhang's merchandise when she went to Wan Qiu's house.
Zhou Peiyu was so shocked by Wan Qiu's visit to his home, and since the topic of conversation had nothing to do with Chu Zhang, he simply thought that Wan Qiu might also be a fan of Chu Zhang.
But I never expected it to turn out like this.
"Don't lie to me, I'll get angry if you lie to me." Zhou Peiyu still found it hard to believe.
To these little fans, Chu Zhang's existence was practically godlike.
"..." Wan Qiu, who was too easily influenced, began to suspect that there might be two Chu Zhangs.
"Don't lie to me, I really have such high expectations!" Zhou Peiyu gripped Wan Qiu's shoulders, her eyes glistening with tears of anticipation.
Wan Qiu was stunned, unsure whether he should admit it or deny it.
"Shouldn't my brother have photos with my eldest brother?" Chu Yigui reminded him from the side.
Wan Qiu then realized what was happening and turned on his phone.
Zhou Peiyu immediately noticed the photo of Wan Qiu and Chu Zhang on Wan Qiu's phone.
As brothers, Chu Zhang and Wan Qiu do share some similarities when they take photos together.
"My God!" Several dance students nearby screamed in surprise at the sight.
Wanqiu was also at a loss.
He knew that his older brother was a singer.
but……
Wanqiu had no idea that the song was actually sung by his elder brother.
Wan Qiu looked at the person on the screen, and his memories returned.
He can always hear this singer's songs playing everywhere, which must mean that many, many people like them and they are very popular.
Big brother...
Is he really that amazing?
Even Wan Qiu himself found it unbelievable, and he and everyone else stared wide-eyed.
"If you were Chu Zhang's younger brother, would he answer the phone?" Another student from the dance class immediately came over to ask.
Wan Qiu did not call Chu Zhang.
Most of the time, I was texting Chu Zhang.
Chu Zhang was slow to reply to messages, but he usually answered them one by one.
Wan Qiu looked at his phone.
If the eldest brother is really, really amazing, then he must be incredibly busy.
I can't interfere with my older brother's work.
Just as Wan Qiu was about to refuse, he heard Chu Yigui's voice in his ear.
"It's alright, it's just a phone call. If my brother is busy, his phone is with his assistant and he won't answer it."
Wan Qiu blinked.
Was Chu Yigui encouraging him to call his older brother?
"Oh! Great! Quick, quick, turn off the sound so Wan Qiu can call Chu Zhang!!" The girl next to her hurriedly turned off the song. "Let me record something."
However, Chu Yigui said, "I'm sorry, we can't record this. Please don't do this. Brother is a public figure no matter what."
Although Chu Yigui was the same age as them, he was not the oldest.
But Chu Yigui's demeanor made them feel as if they were following a mature older brother who spoke with great authority, and they all involuntarily put away their phones.
Wan Qiu held his phone, looking equally bewildered.
Under everyone's expectant gaze, Wan Qiu dialed Chu Zhang's number.
The phone was answered on the third ring, but the voice on the other end was a male voice that was completely different from Chu Zhang's.
"Hello, this is Chu Zhang's phone."
Zhou Peiyu and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.
The person on the other end of the phone continued, "Chu Zhang is not available to answer the phone here. What's the matter? If it's urgent, I can contact him."
Wan Qiu held his phone, unsure of what to say for a moment.
The other party seemed exceptionally patient with his call, not hanging up even when there was no response.
"Wanqiu, say something!" Zhou Peiyu whispered a reminder to Wanqiu.
Wanqiu didn't know what to say.
This was a phone call that had no premeditation whatsoever, and Wan Qiu, who was not good at conversation, kept getting stuck.
"You must be Chu Wanqiu," the person on the other end of the phone said after a long pause. "I'm Chu Zhang's assistant. Chu Zhang said he'd answer your call no matter when you call. If you're willing to wait, I can find an opportunity for Chu Zhang to call you back?"
"Is she an assistant, a celebrity's assistant?" The girls nearby gathered together and whispered curiously.
Holding her phone, Wan Qiu finally said, "Hello, assistant."
The assistant's response this time was clearly more enthusiastic: "Hello, hello."
"My friend asked me to call my older brother to find out if he is Chu Zhang." Wan Qiu stated the reason for the call very frankly.
There was a moment of silence on the other end: "Okay, although it's not allowed, how about I film a clip of the movie being shot right now and let you see it?"
Wan Qiu looked up and saw his friend, who was now jumping up in excitement.
"Is it okay to film even if it's not allowed?" Wan Qiu asked with some concern.
"Chu Zhang will take responsibility," the assistant said confidently.
"Let it go." Wan Qiu didn't want to cause trouble for his older brother.
"Hmm, how long are you hanging out with your friends? I'll have Chu Zhang call you back later?"
Chu Yigui turned her head slightly to look at Wan Qiu, and could also hear the assistant's voice coming from the phone.
The assistant was already trying to appease Wan Qiu, which was clearly something Chu Zhang had instructed him to do.
"You've been taking my private calls the whole time. Could it be my little angel calling?"
Suddenly, a very clear voice came from the other end of the phone.
Then came the sound of the phone being passed around; there was a noticeable silence on the other end, perhaps as they checked the caller ID.
"Wanqiu?!"
Chu Zhang's distinctive voice immediately ignited the enthusiasm of the girls in the private room. Wan Qiu watched Zhou Peiyu and the others, suppressing her screams.
"Why would Wanqiu call me? Did something happen?"
Chu Zhang was clearly nervous. Wan Qiu's call, which he had never initiated before, immediately put Chu Zhang on guard.
"Big brother." When Wan Qiu's voice rang out, his calm tone made Chu Zhang breathe a sigh of relief.
"What's wrong? Are you missing your older brother?"
It's not asking what's wrong, but rather whether you've thought about it.
Chu Zhang was always more lenient with Wan Qiu than with anyone else.
The assistant opposite Chu Zhang said directly, "Your brother just said that his friend wants to know if you are real."
Chu Zhang laughed, a loud laugh: "Not bad, not bad, our Wanqiu actually knows how to show off her brother now."
Wan Qiu held his phone, looking bewildered and at a loss.
"Really, Wanqiu's friends, um... could it be Zhou Peiyu?"
When Zhou Peiyu was suddenly called out by the pleasant and familiar voice of a celebrity, she felt like she was going crazy.
"It's me, it's me, Chu Zhang! I'm your fan! I love your songs so much! I even subscribed to a membership just for your music! I've watched your dramas so many times!!!"
Wan Qiu stared longingly at Zhou Peiyu, who was so excited he was about to jump up. He felt so unfamiliar with this friend who was so emotionally expressive that he was almost crazy that he didn't dare to say a word.
"Then I'll give you my autograph later? It'll be free! You'll have to take good care of my younger brother in the future, he keeps mentioning you to me! You must be a lovely girl, right?"
Chu Zhang's voice was always filled with joy and happiness, which was different from his singing, and it made Zhou Peiyu extremely happy.
The call didn't last long; a furious roar directed at Chu Zhang could already be heard from the other end.
Chu Zhang said as many words as possible before finally hanging up.
When the call ended, Wan Qiu and Zhou Peiyu looked at each other in bewilderment.
Suddenly, Wanqiu received a huge hug from Zhou Peiyu.
The soft embrace of the girl left Wan Qiu completely stunned.
The girls excitedly chattered on and on about Chu Zhang with Wan Qiu.
“I remember the song Wanqiu requested just now was the one Chu Zhang mentioned about wanting to find his lost younger brother,” one of the girls suddenly remembered.
Wan Qiu was stunned.
"Oh right, I remember too. It seems that Chu Zhang's most famous song is this one, 'Praying for Autumn'..."
The girls suddenly stopped talking and all looked at Wan Qiu.
Wan Qiu belatedly realized that his name was hidden in the song.
Prayers.
It means prayer and wish, right?
That Yuqiu.
Wan Qiu sat in the private room, dazed, and looked up at Chu Yigui in confusion.
Chu Yigui gave Wan Qiu a faint smile in return: "It was a song that my eldest brother wrote for my brother when he first started singing. He has always been looking forward to my brother coming back."
Wanqiu lowered his head.
Under the dazzling lights of the KTV, all sorts of colorful lights fell onto the table, the floor, Wanqiu's legs, and Wanqiu's hands.
Wanqiu held her palms up, watching the beautiful, rainbow-like colors that kept slipping away from her hands and then returning.
At this moment, it seemed that Wanqiu had embraced love.
Unsure if he was truly loved, Wan Qiu realized, through this song, the connection of love that Chu Zhang had been conveying to him.
Was he being loved when he first heard this song?
The world that was once unloved has been secretly filled with love without us even realizing it.
Wan Qiu subtly curled the corners of her lips into a smile.
He smiled happily.
Wan Qiu rarely shows such a smile.
He suddenly realized that being able to go out and have fun with his friends was one of the happiest things in the world.
Because of Chu Zhang, not only were Zhou Peiyu and the others in the dance studio very happy, but Wan Qiu also seemed more excited than usual.
Wan Qiu blushed slightly as she sang "Praying for Autumn," though it still wasn't very pleasant to listen to.
They chose other songs by Chu Zhang and even danced to the rhythm together.
Surrounded by Chu Zhang's singing, Wan Qiu kept looking at Chu Zhang's image displayed on the screen.
Chu Yigui sat quietly to the side, without saying a word.
His gaze followed only Wan Qiu.
Because of Chu Zhang, Wan Qiu was practically surrounded by a crowd today.
Wanqiu was overjoyed to have a family she could be proud of.
"Little brother." When Wan Qiu sat down next to Chu Yigui, Chu Yigui seemed to smell a faint fragrance on Wan Qiu.
A more cheerful and comforting scent than ever before.
"Isn't your little brother going to sing?" Wan Qiu only knew one song, so he only sang one song.
Can Chu Yigui sing?
Chu Yigui is excellent at everything she does, so she must be a great singer too.
Under Wan Qiu's curious yet subtly expectant gaze, Chu Yigui asked for the microphone.
He didn't choose any particular song, but simply hummed along to the one that was playing.
Chu Yigui's voice sounded very pleasant to Wan Qiu; every syllable of his singing showcased the charm of his voice.
The girls around him screamed excitedly, and Wanqiu thought his younger brother must be a great singer.
But in the dim light, Wan Qiu looked at Chu Yigui, who was singing with one hand holding the microphone. His expression was hidden in the light, and Wan Qiu could not see it.
Wan Qiu unconsciously thought of what Chu Zhang had once said.
They possess skilled techniques.
But there was no passionate love.
Wan Qiu kept watching, but the sound of his younger brother saying he loved him kept replaying in his mind.
That seemed to be the most unique voice he had ever heard, belonging to Chu Yigui.
Before leaving, Wan Qiu paid the bill.
Everyone had agreed to split the bill, but they were all happy that Wanqiu offered to pay.
Wan Qiu doesn't mind spending money on his friends, especially since he has a lot of money now.
He has a thick wad of money; he can use it for a long time.
He was willing to spend the money on his friends who had helped him.
Wan Qiu grasped Chu Yigui's hand, and they left together. Everyone dispersed and went home.
The snow on the roadside was starting to melt, and the weather seemed to be gradually getting warmer.
As night approached, Chu Yigui asked, "Brother, should we call the driver to pick us up now?"
Wan Qiu raised his head and looked at Chu Yigui beside him.
School is about to start soon, and the date I made with Jiang Chengfeng is fast approaching.
His younger brother also has to go back to school, so he can't cling to him like he does now.
Wan Qiu was in a good mood, though he still felt a slight weariness from playing around with his friend Zhou Peiyu.
Wan Qiu was willing to take Chu Yigui to any event he attended, but what about Chu Yigui?
Wan Qiu seemed to have never seen Chu Yigui go out with any friends.
Chu Yigui's friend is
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