Shen Xingsui dared to say that he had never felt so ashamed in his entire life.
This feeling is quite strange. Imagine if, a long time ago, before he met Teacher Fu in real life, Teacher Fu had actually paid attention to him, he would probably be overjoyed. But what if the scenario suddenly changed, and Teacher Fu became his real-life friend, and then his real-life friend discovered that he was actually a pervert...
This demonstrates just how shameful it was.
Ahhh...
He roared inwardly.
What should we do?!
Shen Xingsui was practically going crazy. How could Teacher Fu have such a good memory? It had been two years, how did he remember her score, and how did he find her again from among thousands of fan comments? Did this man have magic or superpowers?
Generally speaking, many fans are always paying close attention to a celebrity's activities. They can immediately notice who follows or unfollows someone, especially popular celebrities like Fu Yingdi. Therefore, fans quickly noticed the clues:
"It seems like Brother Fu is paying attention to someone else."
"Fu Jinxiao's official wife?!"
"Holy crap, is this an official announcement?"
"My poor heart!"
Many new fans from the past two years were naturally taken aback when they saw this name. Some couldn't believe it, but after clicking in, they found that it seemed to be a fan's account, and a super awesome one at that, with a super topic level of 109. After browsing his Weibo, they found that the earliest likes and comments could be traced back to 2003!
This is such a terrible thing.
In 2003, most people had never even heard of Fu Jinxiao.
Some longtime fans slowly began to reminisce:
"Ah, this is Madam."
"It brings back so many memories. I remember when I first became a fan about four years ago, the moderators of the super topic were all Mrs. [a nickname for a celebrity].
"I participated in a voting event once, organized by my wife."
"He's a really nice guy, and the group chat was super lively back then."
"I was earlier, I was earlier, longtime fans are in tears."
"Is it the Madam? Then it's alright, sisters, put away your swords."
Celebrities usually follow each other on social media with friends in the entertainment industry. If they follow people outside this circle, they will receive attention, and many will even be ostracized by fans. But today, Fu Jinxiao followed an ordinary person who didn't have any outstanding works or a huge reputation, yet still attracted the attention and popularity of countless fans, and surprisingly, the interaction was harmonious.
It's like someone from your own faction got chosen.
That's right, Actor Fu's fans are huge and extremely powerful. If some other little vixen dares to seduce him, they will definitely be put on trial to see if she is worthy of him. But if the person is... one of their own, then that's another story.
Some people have also raised questions:
"Why has the lady disappeared for two years?"
"The most recent Weibo post was from two years ago."
"If Brother Fu wanted to follow this, he could have done so two years ago."
"Why are we paying attention to this now, when we're about to forget about it?"
This question is spot on and quite incisive.
Some observant fans have started to make bold guesses:
"Madam, you haven't succeeded in taking my place, have you?"
"Haha, have you been expanding offline these past two years?!"
“If it were someone else who got together with Brother Fu, I would be sad, but if it’s Madam, my feelings are so complicated.”
"Haha, a fan succeeded, which means I've succeeded too."
While everyone was discussing it, Shen Xingsui himself was even more conflicted than them. With Fu Jinxiao's attention, he was essentially being forcibly pulled into the public eye, so problems arose, and he faced the risk of being exposed at any time!
The fans are all smiles now because they don't know that the person behind this account is him. If they did know, would they still be so friendly to him? And most importantly, if he feels embarrassed now, only Fu Jinxiao will know. But if it gets exposed, the whole world will know, and the level of embarrassment will be MAX!
"what to do……"
Shen Xingsui was practically going crazy. He was hesitating whether to delete his Weibo posts or cancel his account.
But how could he bear to delete the account? If he had to say what witnessed his youth, he could say with absolute certainty that it was definitely this account. It held so many precious memories for him. So many things from the past were destroyed and could never be recovered, but this account remained…
Shen Xingsui rolled around on her bed at home, indecisively picking at a flower and tearing off its petals, muttering, "Delete account, don't delete account, delete account, don't delete account..."
Shen Xingchen came in and saw this strange scene.
"Hey! Are you possessed?" Shen Xingchen strode in, swaying slightly. "Do you need me to recite a calming mantra for you?"
Shen Xingsui snapped out of her daze and quickly put the flowers away, saying, "I'm not possessed. I was... admiring the flowers."
Shen Xingchen was speechless at the sight of the petals scattered on the ground, but still said, "Mom asked me to call you downstairs to give us our gear!"
Equipment?
Shen Xingsui's mind was drawn in. He nodded in a daze, then put on his shoes and went downstairs. It was now the beginning of winter, but the house wasn't too cold because of the underfloor heating. The kettle downstairs was probably brewing some kind of herbal tea, so the fragrance could be smelled as soon as they reached the hallway. The warm yellow lights in the living room were on, and they walked to the sofa on the soft, clean carpet.
Xu Enzhen smiled and said, "Come on in, give it a try."
Shen Xingsui moved closer and saw that Xu Enzhen was holding gloves and a scarf, with freshly tied yarn and knitting next to her. It must have been made by her own hands and was now finished.
Shen Xingchen leaned closer and asked, "Which one is mine?"
Xu Enzhen pointed to the black set on the table: "Take this one yourself."
Shen Xingchen was quite satisfied. After putting it on and tying it around, she said, "Mom, I've grown quite a bit taller this year. Did you still give me the same size as before?"
Xu Enzhen complained to him: "It's just a scarf, what's the big deal? As long as you can wear it, that's fine."
Xu Enzhen put the warm yellow scarf on him, tied it around the neck, and then fastened it.
Shen Xingsui suddenly felt a warmth on her neck. She didn't know what kind of material the yarn was made of, but it was very skin-friendly and didn't cause any discomfort. It just felt soft and comfortable.
Xu Enzhen narrowed her eyes, smiled, and said, "How is it? Is it suitable?"
Shen Xingsui nodded gently: "It's suitable."
On the warm yellow scarf, at the very bottom two ends, there are embroidered little star symbols. Two tiny stars are circling a crescent moon, and the other half of the crescent moon is a round sun. The two symbols are perfectly combined and very beautiful, showing the designer's ingenuity.
"Don't force yourself, Sui Sui." Xu Enzhen was afraid that this child was too shy and always kept things to herself: "If there's anything that's not right, Mom can change it."
Shen Xingsui quickly shook her head and said, "No, no, it's perfect."
As he spoke, his voice grew softer, perhaps out of shyness, but he really wanted to express his feelings. So he lowered his head and whispered, "I like it very much, thank you, Mom."
Her soft voice was full of sincerity.
Xu Enzhen's heart was melting. Shen Xingchen and the eldest son in the family had these things since they were young, so they were used to them. But Shen Xingsui was always very careful. Even though they were just small items, he would treat them like treasures. It was heartbreaking to see, and you wanted to give this child more and more.
Xu Enzhen's eyes were filled with tenderness: "You're welcome. I'm very happy to do these things for you."
Shen Xingchen leaned over and said, "Mom, could you change it for me again? I feel like my star isn't big enough. How about you make it bigger?"
Xu Enzhen glared at him all day: "If you want to change it, go change it yourself. I don't have time for that."
"..."
I don't know who said doing these things is fun.
After trying on the items, Wu Ma, who was not far away, came over and said, "Young Master, Madam, it's time to eat."
Shen Xingchen rushed over to eat, and Shen Xingsui took off her gloves and other gloves. Xu Enzhen, who was next to her, asked in confusion, "Are you uncomfortable?"
"No." Shen Xingsui gently shook her head: "I'm just afraid that I might accidentally make a mess while eating."
Xu Enzhen's heart trembled slightly after hearing these words.
Looking at Shen Xingsui, her gaze softened even more. Some people and some words never say "cherish," but they always show their careful and cautious appreciation.
“It’s okay, Sui Sui.” Xu Enzhen walked over and took the young man’s slightly cold hand, leading him to the dining table. As they walked, she said, “It doesn’t matter if it gets dirty or lost. I can knit it for you again. Don’t worry about these things. This won’t be the last one. There will be many more in the future, Mom promises.”
Shen Xingsui's hands tightened unconsciously. He pursed his lips, a faint smile flashed in his eyes, and his heart relaxed.
It's so wonderful to be here at the Shen family's home; they are so kind.
Shen Xingchen, who was not far away, said, "I have so many in my closet, Mom, you knitted too many last year."
"Don't worry, if you're careless again this year and lose one every week, I won't cater to you." Xu Enzhen glared at him, but when she looked at Shen Xingsui, her gentleness returned: "Suisui, you don't need to be so strict. If you lose or get it dirty, just tell Mommy."
Shen Xingchen: ?
He protested loudly, "Mom, I'm going to sue you for child abuse!"
Xu Enzhen picked up a steamed bun and stuffed it into his mouth: "Who told you not to learn your lesson? You'll freeze to death."
"How could you abandon your own flesh and blood?" Shen Xingchen exaggeratedly wiped away tears, even playfully pointing a meat cleaver at herself: "I'll make you taste what it's like to lose a loved one!"
Xu Enzhen's lips twitched.
Shen Xingsui was amused beyond words; his second brother was truly the family's source of joy.
During dinner, Shen Yong and Shen Minglang also returned. They both tried on the scarves and hats that Xu Enzhen had knitted for them, and they fit perfectly. Although the Shen family were top-tier wealthy merchants, neither the decorations in the living room nor the everyday items used by the family were from any top brands. Even the fruit basket on the table was knitted by Xu Enzhen herself in her spare time.
This feels like home.
During the meal, Shen Yong looked at his family at the table and said softly, "This year, I will take care of my work at the company in advance and try to make time to come back for the holiday as soon as possible."
Shen Minglang nodded: "I will try my best to speed up the progress of the cases I have on hand."
Xu Enzhen wholeheartedly agreed. Unlike previous years, the atmosphere in their home had changed all year. In the past, they rarely got together, but since Shen Xingsui came back, the atmosphere at home had obviously changed a lot. Everyone came back more often and got together more frequently. She was especially happy. She felt like she hadn't been this happy in many years, as if the whole world had come alive.
But Shen Xingchen said, "We might not be able to be home tonight."
Everyone at the table turned to look at him.
Shen Xingchen shrugged and said, "Our group received a notice for a dance performance at the New Year's Eve gala. We won't be able to come back until after the performance, so we can only try our best to make it back in time."
Xu Enzhen then looked at Shen Xingsui.
Shen Xingsui hesitated and said, "As for my side, Sister Wang hasn't told me yet, so I don't think so."
Xu Enzhen breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. It's okay if it's not there. Just stay home and rest on New Year's Eve. Why go out? It's fine."
Shen Xingsui nodded with a smile.
However, people should generally avoid being complacent, because complacency can easily lead to disaster.
After his manuscript was finalized, Fu Jinxiao's song progressed very quickly. This song was released as the theme song for the Spring Festival blockbuster "Ask the Way". There are many big movies released during the Spring Festival period, and coincidentally, "Ask the Way" and "Mountains and Rivers" were released at the same time, so the two movies were naturally compared in various ways.
"One storyline is a tragic ancient romance, while the other is an inspirational tale of revenge and cultivation. They are two different paths."
"But the pacing of 'Ask the Way' is excellent."
"I got sleepy while watching 'Mountains and Rivers'."
"And another thing, the theme song of 'Ask Tao' is so good."
Finally, someone has brought up the key point, which is also the issue that everyone is most concerned about.
The composers and lyricists of "Mountains and Rivers" and "Seeking the Way" happen to be Shen Xingsui and An Ran. Since these two people arranged music for two major films released in the same period, comparisons are inevitable.
"When the main theme of 'Seeking the Way' came out, I got goosebumps."
"It's so good, so good. My little sister who's in elementary school keeps asking me what song it is."
"岁岁yyds"
"It's really good. Compared to it, I even suspect that the theme song of 'Mountains and Rivers' is just some kind of internet pop song."
Just then, an anonymous netizen revealed that Shanhe had initially invited Shen Xingsui to compose music, but later, due to Jian Zhi's influence, Shanhe became greedy for fame and profit and looked down on Shen Xingsui's music. An Ran was then substituted, leading to the current situation. This news immediately caused a huge uproar and ridicule.
"Haha, does 'Mountains and Rivers' regret it now?"
"After giving up on that bunch of trash, Sui Sui finally got the chance to work with Brother Fu."
"The song 'Ask the Way' is so beautiful."
"They're dominating the charts on all the major music platforms right now, okay?"
"We hope that more and more people will see our talents."
Because of the song's immense popularity, many TV stations and platforms noticed Shen Xingsui's musical talent, and two days before the Lunar New Year, Shen Xingsui received a highly prestigious invitation.
Wang Meican said, "Do you know what kind of gala your brother Fu attended during the Spring Festival this year?"
Without hesitation, Shen Xingsui replied, "I know about the Spring Festival Gala."
"Well, I just received a task. There's a stage design segment, and a teacher needs someone to play the piano. But everyone else on stage is just there to accompany you, so you might not get any screen time, and the broadcast might not even give you a single shot." Wang Meican looked at him and said, "The person we originally planned to hire couldn't make it due to an accident, so we need someone with a certain level of piano skills who won't make mistakes and can hold their own in a big situation without getting nervous and making mistakes. I recommended you. Do you think you're up to the task?"
Shen Xingsui hesitated for only a moment before nodding firmly and saying, "I can give it a try!"
Wang Meican smiled; she knew this child was capable and wouldn't let her down.
...
New Year's Eve is fast approaching.
On this day when families reunite, many people are enjoying family time at home. However, the backstage area is brightly lit, with rehearsals starting early in the morning. The backstage staff are busy shuttling back and forth, managing the artists' entry list, dressing rooms, studios, and several studios. They are so busy that they don't even have time to drink water.
Shen Xingsui and Shen Xingchen are not in the same studio, but they are quite close to each other.
Because he was just a supporting actor, he wasn't assigned a fixed dressing room. He had to wait for everyone else to finish their makeup before it was his turn, so he ended up sitting on the sidewalk in the hallway.
Wang Meican passed by and saw this, saying, "Sui Sui, you're still waiting here. Come with me, I'll arrange a seat for you."
For some reason, Shen Xingsui had a bad feeling when he heard this, but he still followed obediently, feeling quite uneasy.
Finally, we arrived at the door of a room.
Shen Xingsui looked up and saw a golden sign hanging on the door that read "Fu Jinxiao's Private Dressing Room." Her head was buzzing, and she instinctively wanted to run away. Unfortunately, her manager behind her didn't understand at all. He even thoughtfully opened the door for Shen Xingsui and said to the person inside, "Jinxiao, there are too many people outside. Suisui can't get in line for makeup. Is it convenient for him to come here?"
The makeup artist, costume designer, and assistant all turned around to look.
Fu Jinxiao, sitting in front of the mirror, was wearing a burgundy suit tonight. His meticulously styled look was handsome and dashing. The deep red suit made him look extremely noble. His long legs were crossed, and a group of people were surrounding him, doing his hair and makeup. Surrounded by celebrities, he looked exactly like a noble young master. He heard the sound and looked through the mirror at the person standing at the door.
Shen Xingsui only stole one glance at her idol before her heart started pounding nervously.
Fu Jinxiao glanced at him and smiled, "It's Sui Sui."
Shen Xingsui was inexplicably nervous when her name was called.
Fu Jinxiao's smile deepened: "Of course it's convenient, come in."
At this point, he was caught in a dilemma. Retreating was out of the question. If he turned and ran now, he would definitely suffer a terrible fate. Teacher Fu, who was extremely vengeful, was not just talking the talk.
Shen Xingsui obediently sat down in another chair: "Hello, Teacher Fu."
"Happy New Year." Fu Jinxiao's voice was deep and magnetic: "You're being too polite with me, Teacher Shen.
teacher?
Shen Xingsui clicked her tongue. Was Fu Jinxiao making fun of her?
Why? Is it because she's been hiding ever since her identity was exposed, afraid to see him? This man is truly exceptionally vengeful...
The makeup artist came over and asked, "What kind of makeup would you like, Ms. Shen?"
Shen Xingsui quickly snapped out of her daze and said, "Anything is fine, anything is fine."
The makeup artist chuckled softly, "Teacher Shen, you're so adorable! No wonder everyone likes you."
Shen Xingsui was a little reserved. He wasn't good at greeting strangers or responding to jokes, and he didn't know how to chat with girls. He would panic every time he encountered this situation.
Fu Jinxiao glanced at the makeup artist and said slowly, "You have a boyfriend, so be more restrained."
The makeup artist retorted, "That can be divided too."
“Then I still advise you not to break up, because…” Fu Jinxiao raised an eyebrow: “You won’t have a chance even if you break up.”
The makeup artist choked.
How could this man be so wicked?
Shen Xingsui found their banter amusing, but dared not interrupt, fearing that if she said anything, she would be the next one to be teased.
Soon the gala began. This was his first time attending a large-scale gala, and it was truly an eye-opener for him. Backstage, he saw many entertainment stars he had only ever seen on television before. Many of them were veteran celebrities and actors, each a prominent figure in their respective industries, people he would never have dared to dream of meeting normally.
These people usually don't chat idly with younger generations, but when they encounter Fu Jinxiao, they all stop and exchange a few pleasantries with a smile:
"Tonight, it's been a long time."
"How are you feeling? It's been so long since we last met since that event."
"Okay, okay, let's have a meal together next time."
"Wow, you're getting more and more handsome! When are you going to find a girlfriend?"
Shen Xingsui followed behind, watching Fu Jinxiao chat with those big shots. As a socially awkward person, seeing him move around in the crowd with ease and confidence made her idol seem like a god, not an ordinary person!
Fu Jinxiao, who was talking to someone, seemed to have eyes in the back of her head and glanced over.
Then, he smiled and beckoned to him: "Come here."
As if she had been called on by the teacher, Shen Xingsui obediently walked over and bowed respectfully, saying, "Teacher Fu."
Fu Jinxiao reached out and pulled the person close, his posture intimate. He introduced the lady in front of him to Shen Xingsui, saying, "This is Teacher Cai. You should have heard of her."
This is a very famous and well-known veteran actor in the industry.
Shen Xingsui bowed very sincerely, feeling quite flattered. He never imagined he would meet such important people like this in his life: "Teacher Cai, I have seen your drama. I am Shen Xingsui. It is a pleasure to meet you!"
Teacher Cai smiled and shook hands: "You are a promising young man. It's a pleasure to meet you."
If anyone saw this scene, they would know just how lucky Shen Xingsui was. Perhaps in other financial circles, the wealthy Shen family is indeed powerful, but in the entertainment industry, Fu Jinxiao's status and connections are so great that he can command a huge following, almost to a frightening degree. That's why countless people are eager to curry favor with him.
Being able to be guided by him to recognize people today is an immense blessing.
Unfortunately, the person in question was completely unaware, still immersed in their idol worship, which led Teacher Cai to look at Fu Jinxiao with a smile and say, "It's rare to see you introduce someone to me. This person seems to be..."
Fu Jinxiao was polite and refined, a smile playing on his lips. Amidst the noise from backstage, he slowly spoke, "It's my little friend. Please excuse the rudeness."
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