Shen Xingsui was still very happy before leaving to produce the album.
Wang Meina is such a touching agent. Knowing that he and Fu Jinxiao rarely see each other, she arranged for them to meet at a small charity gala.
There were many people at the party, coming and going in a constant stream.
When Shen Xingsui went there, she picked out several suits that the brand was temporarily providing and even asked her assistant for their opinion: "Which one do you think looks best on me?"
The assistant's name is Gu Panpan, and she is a girl.
Gu Panpan is also an experienced assistant, but she also has her own little secret. She is a huge fan of Shen Xingsui and Fu Jinxiao, but as a staff member, she certainly doesn't dare to show it. So she always has to pretend to be serious, which makes her very tired.
"Hmm... I think," Gu Panpan said, sitting on the sofa, "the white one looks better."
Shen Xingsui held up the white suit and said, "Really? Isn't it too plain?"
Gu Panpan said bluntly, "But Teacher Fu's suits are usually black. White doesn't really suit him. Besides, Sui Sui, you have a very clean and pure temperament. Wearing a white suit makes you look young and tender. It really suits you!"
Shen Xingsui blushed slightly when she heard her mention Fu Jinxiao. She glanced at her and warned, not too angrily, "Don't talk nonsense..."
Gu Panpan said with a smile, "Okay."
Both suits were recommended by the stylist, so there's not much difference between wearing either one, as they both fit perfectly.
When Shen Xingsui arrived at the charity event, many of his colleagues from the entertainment industry were also there. The staff in front of him led the way and introduced the process and arrangements of the event.
The lobby is just ahead.
The hall was filled with chairs, which looked neatly arranged without any distinction. In fact, each artist's position was predetermined. The closer to the front row, the higher the status, and the one who could sit in the middle had the highest status. Although it was not explicitly stated, this was the unspoken rule in the entertainment industry.
The staff member led Shen Xingsui to the third row and said with a smile, "Please sit here."
Shen Xingsui politely thanked her, saying, "Thank you."
The third row is already considered a very good seat; it's at least a sign of respect for him. Based on his previous performance, he would have had a hard time even sitting in the last row, let alone the third row.
There were also many young men of similar age sitting there. He spotted Xu Qinke not far away and waved to greet him, "Brother Xu."
Xu Qinke walked over and said, "You've come too."
"Yes." Shen Xingsui smiled. "I just received an invitation."
He couldn't very well say that he came to see Fu Jinxiao, so he had to come up with a more tactful excuse.
Xu Qinke sat down next to him and whispered, "Many people use this banquet as a social event to expand their network. Others use it to enhance their image so that their Baidu Baike profile can label them as a charity ambassador. Whether it's useful or not, it sounds sophisticated."
Shen Xingsui felt that he had really hit the nail on the head.
People in the industry always care about various titles; the better they present themselves, the more glamorous they appear.
"Some big shots are genuinely philanthropists; they donate a lot and don't care about the money." Xu Qinke, the number one gossipmonger, added, "But do you know what some people come to these kinds of banquets for?"
Shen Xingsui asked innocently, "What are you doing?"
Xu Qinke revealed a somewhat mysterious smile and whispered, "Trying to climb the social ladder, trying to get ahead."
"..."
As they were talking, some noise came from the entrance not far away.
Actually, everyone who comes in is followed and filmed, but the entrance is particularly lively this time, with flashes going off constantly. A huge crowd of people is walking at the front, stepping out of the passageway. With his long legs and tall figure, the diamond powder texture of his high-quality dark black suit shines under the lights. Fu Jinxiao's handsome face is smiling as he is talking to another top actress beside him.
When he entered, everyone in the hall who was talking or doing nothing turned to look at him.
Some people are born to be the center of attention. He greets those who stand up with ease, a detached smile on his face, amidst the lively atmosphere around him.
Xu Qinke remarked, "This is the treatment of top celebrities."
Shen Xingsui was also watching. Everyone else was envious, but he was lovesick. They hadn't seen each other for several days. Apart from chatting on WeChat and occasionally making a phone call, they were all busy with their own things. Although sometimes he didn't think about it when he was busy, he missed it even more when he had time to rest.
Just then, a group of people walked over.
Xu Qinke stood up with Shen Xingsui. Compared to the lively crowd, the two juniors seemed insignificant, but they still had to follow the rules. Xu Qinke respectfully extended his hand and said, "Hello, Teacher Fu. Hello, Sister Yao."
Fu Jinxiao reached out and shook hands with him, then leaned down and gave him a light hug, patting Xu Qinke on the back encouragingly: "It's been almost half a month since we last met. I listened to your new song, it's pretty good."
Xu Qinke was flattered and said, "Thank you, Teacher Fu."
There were many young people at the banquet. He was lucky enough to exchange a few words with Fu Jinxiao because they had been on the same program. He was really lucky.
Fu Jinxiao nodded to him, finally turning his gaze to Shen Xingsui. His dark, deep eyes shone even brighter under the lights of the venue. He quickly curled a slightly wicked smile and said, "Long time no see."
He only told him it had been a long time.
Even Xu Qinke, who is separated from others on the same date, is not one of them.
Because the days apart from others don't feel long, only the separation from a loved one feels like an eternity.
Fu Jinxiao stepped forward and opened his arms quite openly: "Teacher Shen, it's been a long time since we last met, shall we have a hug?"
Shen Xingsui's heart began to pound even harder as soon as those words were spoken. A smile unconsciously crept into his eyes as he threw himself into Fu Jinxiao's arms. Unlike Xu Qinke's brief embrace, theirs was a real, solid hug, and only the other knew the strength they used.
There were countless eyes watching, and cameras were shining brightly.
They went to great lengths to hug each other, stopping in rows to exchange pleasantries and greet everyone, just so they could hug the person in their arms for a moment.
Fu Jinxiao lowered his head slightly, leaning close to Shen Xingsui's ear. His voice, warm and deep, was soft and gentle, like a feather falling on the heart, tender and lingering: "I missed you."
Shen Xingsui's body stiffened.
Their voices were too soft for the people around them to hear, and because they were standing close together with their faces down, the camera couldn't capture them.
Even in such circumstances, Fu Jinxiao still showed affection for him in public. Whether in the past or now, he has always been open and honest, never deliberately trying to be too reserved.
Shen Xingsui had no doubt that if they hadn't agreed not to go public, they would never have been so reserved. But he was still happy because of this little incident, as if he were soaking in a honey pot.
After a brief embrace, Fu Jinxiao released him: "I'll go first."
Shen Xingsui nodded.
Standing next to Fu Jinxiao, top actress Yao Yuchen smiled and said to Shen Xingsui, "Suisui, I often hear your teacher Fu mention you, saying that you are very capable. Would you like to write the songs for my next movie?"
Shen Xingsui had never eaten such a big pancake before, and he quickly nodded and said, "Yes, it's my pleasure."
Yao Yuchen smiled and said, "So cute."
Some aspiring artists nearby, witnessing this scene, felt a pang of envy. This was the benefit of joining the upper echelons of the industry; resources were truly abundant, especially for someone like Fu Jinxiao, who had extensive connections and influence within the circle. It's no wonder so many people were eager to climb the ladder.
The charity gala has begun.
The big names were the first to go on stage and sign their names.
Later, those of lower status could gradually rise up. After signing in turn, the organizers also prepared a banquet and food. The seats were very flexible. After the main seats were full, there were still one or two empty seats.
Xu Qinke lowered his voice and said to Shen Xingsui, "Go ahead, there's still an empty seat next to Teacher Fu."
Shen Xingsui was timid: "Never mind, there are so many people."
Sometimes he just doesn't dare to.
But as soon as he finished speaking, a female celebrity wearing a low-cut dress walked over and said somewhat awkwardly, "Excuse me, teachers, I see that all the other tables are full. May I sit here?"
It happened to be the empty seat next to Fu Jinxiao.
The people in the main seats were taken aback, but they were all big shots and would not usually suggest adding someone to such a small matter.
Fu Jinxiao waved his hand dismissively: "Sit down."
The curly-haired female celebrity smiled shyly. In fact, she was quite pretty, with fair skin and a beautiful face. Suddenly, Shen Xingsui felt very uncomfortable.
Xu Qinke said, "See? Someone beat us to it."
Shen Xingsui pouted and swirled her wine glass unhappily.
However, before he could even feel unhappy for a moment, Fu Jinxiao stood up again. The charity gala required guests to be interviewed, and he left to conduct the interview almost without lingering. Although he could have been the first to go, he left directly, not giving the female artists any time or opportunity to flatter him.
Xu Qinke took in the whole scene and looked at Shen Xingsui with some emotion, saying, "Although you are timid, you have a really good eye for men."
Shen Xingsui said helplessly, "Thank you."
The staff at the charity gala prepared a lot of interview material, a small portion of which was related to public welfare. To generate buzz, they also prepared some personal interview questions that the audience would like to see.
The spotlights and headlights came down, and microphones from various media outlets were clipped onto the stage.
The staff member asked, "We know that you have been doing charity work for many years and have been sponsoring impoverished and disabled children. So we would like to ask you, do you like children very much? When you get married, would you prefer a boy or a girl?"
Fu Jinxiao opened her lips: "I have always loved children, regardless of gender."
A very official answer.
The staff member felt that the time was right, so they mustered up their courage and asked, "Have you thought about when to have children, or when to get married?"
Fu Jinxiao raised an eyebrow, seemingly pondering for a moment before replying, "I haven't considered having children yet."
Generally, they won't answer anymore once they reach this level of response.
However, today, the man standing under the spotlight had a faint smile in his eyes and said, "I'm considering when to get married."
The host's eyes widened.
The reporters and media below had eyes as big as saucers; no one expected to be struck by lightning today and to uncover such a huge news story. It was truly exciting.
The host stammered slightly: "Have you been considering marriage recently?"
Fu Jinxiao said unhurriedly, "Why not? After all, considering my age, it's time to start thinking about it."
That being said.
However, because Fu Jinxiao has been at the peak of his career all these years, and the movie star has never been involved in any scandals, no one would think that way at all. Some people even speculated that Fu Jinxiao was a single person and would not fall in love. But who knew that today he seriously answered the question of considering marriage.
The staff member also wanted to ask if it was time for the interview.
When this interview was published on various platforms, it was like dropping a heavy bomb on a calm lake:
"Really?"
Is my brother considering marriage?
"I'm considering it, but it's not like I already have someone to marry."
"Oh my god, I can't accept this, waaaaah..."
"No, let's not. I think Teacher Fu is almost 30. What's wrong with settling down and starting a family?"
"Idols also have the right to get married and have children."
These are relatively innocent fans, but the real long-time fans have already sensed something is amiss. Generally, any idol who publicly expresses a desire to date or consider marriage is likely in a relationship and is trying to prepare their fans for the worst.
Therefore, there is a high probability that the official wife is already married.
So……
Who could it be?
...
When Shen Xingsui came out of the banquet, she also saw this trending topic.
Especially when he saw the word "marriage," his heart melted. Before this, he had no desire for marriage or love, but now, he seemed to have suddenly gained a strength and drive. He really wanted to become a better person, to become stronger, and he really wanted to stand openly by his side one day and marry him.
It was a blessed wedding.
This was his deepest desire.
A van was parked in the parking lot. It was sent by Wang Meican. After Shen Xingsui got in the car, she saw Fu Jinxiao sitting in the back seat. He had drunk a little wine and was resting against the back seat. Perhaps the lights in the car were a little dim, so the man looked a little tired after he took off his disguise.
Hearing the noise, he looked up at Shen Xingsui.
Shen Xingsui moved closer to him, not bothered by the smell of alcohol on him, and simply asked, "Are you feeling unwell?"
A little.
Fu Jinxiao pulled him into her arms, nuzzled Shen Xingsui's face against hers, inhaled his light fragrance, and whispered, "You were so close to Xu Qinke today."
Shen Xingsui: ?
“He has a girlfriend,” Fu Jinxiao said cryptically. “They’re very much in love.”
Shen Xingsui chuckled softly, "I know."
How can this person be so adorable? I couldn't tell at all when we were there today. They were so good at pretending. But after drinking, do they actually get jealous?
Shen Xingsui said softly, "We were just chatting for a bit, it's nothing."
Fu Jinxiao snorted and continued calculating: "You don't even sit next to me when we eat."
"There are so many people watching, I feel embarrassed."
It's like being in a relationship is like unlocking a completely different Mr. Fu, but this feeling is wonderful and novel. Even though it's completely different from my previous impressions, I just feel like I love him even more.
Fu Jinxiao leaned on his shoulder, her voice deep and magnetic, and said somewhat cheekily, "But I'm still not happy."
Shen Xingsui was taken aback and asked, "Then what should we do?"
Fu Jinxiao's face curled into a wicked smile, tinged with a devilish charm. He turned his head and kissed Shen Xingsui's lips, as if making up for all the time they had been apart. The kiss was long and drawn out, yet possessive and assertive. Their breaths mingled, as if they existed only for each other in that moment.
Shen Xingsui's eyes were a little red.
Fu Jinxiao's eyes were dark and deep. His rough fingertips slid across the corner of his eye, and he said in a hoarse voice, "Why are you crying?"
Shen Xingsui said pitifully, "I can't breathe."
Fu Jinxiao was taken aback, then let out a muffled laugh.
Another day of being charmed by my wife's cuteness. The more I get to know her, the more I like her.
After a while, Shen Xingsui told Fu Jinxiao about her schedule. When she mentioned collaborating with teacher Hu Kaiyue, Fu Jinxiao frowned slightly and said, "Although he has good musical talent, his private life is not very clean. Don't have too much contact with him except for work-related matters."
Shen Xingsui nodded: "I understand."
"You must ensure your safety when you're out and about." Fu Jinxiao produced a silver earring from somewhere and put it on Shen Xingsui. She then kissed Shen Xingsui's slightly red earlobe. Her movements were gentle, but her voice was stern and left no room for argument: "You are not allowed to take it off when you're out."
Shen Xingsui was a little confused, but still nodded.
Fu Jinxiao asked, "How long will it take?"
"Probably one or two months." Shen Xingsui guessed the album's production time: "I estimate it to be like this. It's not just me; Zhang Chi also participated. He studied at a music academy and is quite talented."
Fu Jinxiao tapped his long fingers lightly on the back of the chair, a gesture he often used when thinking. After a moment, he said, "I have an advertising short film to shoot near Phoenix Mountain in about half a month. Don't live with them. I'll rent an apartment for you near Phoenix Mountain so you can live on your own."
Shen Xingsui said softly, "Wouldn't that be too much trouble? They should arrange a hotel for me over there."
“I don’t trust the hotel they arranged.” Fu Jinxiao glanced at him, her face cold. “I’ll arrange for two more assistants to accompany you. Call me if anything happens.”
Shen Xingsui initially thought it might be too much, but when he met Fu Jinxiao's gaze, he didn't dare to say anything against it. Although he was a bit henpecked, he was ultimately doing it for his own good, and he had no doubt that if he didn't agree, the album would definitely not be recorded.
However, it felt good to be cared about, so he didn't object and agreed to Fu Jinxiao's request. He went home and began to pack his luggage, preparing his things to go to Phoenix Mountain to start work.
...
"Sui Sui!"
In April and May, the temperature on Phoenix Mountain gradually rises.
Shen Xingsui has been here for almost ten days to record the album, and everything is going quite smoothly. Hu Kaiyue is indeed a very talented music producer. Under his guidance, Shen Xingsui has made rapid progress. Zhang Chi has become proficient in more instruments and is also a very thoughtful person. After a period of adjustment, the two have been working together very well.
Shen Xingsui put down the sheet music in her hand and asked, "What's wrong?"
“The weather is really nice today, shall we go down the mountain and have some fun?” Zhang Chi, dressed in summer clothes, came over and said, “We’ve been out for several days but haven’t been to the streets of Phoenix Mountain. You’ve been having some writer’s block these past few days, haven’t you? I heard there’s a lively little town at the foot of Phoenix Mountain. Maybe we can find some inspiration there. Let’s go check it out.”
As Zhang Chi said, Shen Xingsui's creative journey has not been smooth sailing.
For the past two days, I've been feeling a bit restless, and I seem to be stuck on my newly composed score, with no clear ideas. Although Teacher Hu hasn't urged me, I'm still a little anxious, so I hesitated when I heard I could relax.
Shen Xingsui hesitated and asked, "Does Teacher Hu agree?"
"Don't worry!" Zhang Chi patted his chest. "I told him about your situation, and he agreed."
Shen Xingsui then packed the sheet music into her bag and said, "Alright then."
While browsing may not necessarily lead to inspiration, it's worth it if you happen to find it. Besides, I really had no other choice but to give it a try.
The town at the foot of the mountain has a beautiful history and scenery.
Hu Kaiyue's choice of this mountain as a summer retreat and work location was truly insightful. The mountain is beautiful with clear waters, blue skies, and white clouds. The town at the foot of the mountain is right by the sea, making it an exceptionally scenic spot. The gentle sea breeze makes one feel relaxed and refreshed, as if it blows away all worries. It's incredibly comfortable.
Shen Xingsui sighed, "This place is indeed very beautiful."
He took many photos as he walked.
Zhang Chi was giving him a long-winded introduction, but he noticed that Shen Xingsui was busy sending messages on her phone while responding. So he asked curiously, "Suisui, what are you doing?"
Shen Xingsui responded with a smile: "I'll take a picture and send it to my friends."
Zhang Chi subconsciously felt that this friend was definitely not an ordinary friend.
They happened to pass by a barbecue stall by the sea, and both of them were hungry. Shen Xingsui put away her phone and came over to buy some food. They bought quite a lot, and also ordered a bowl of rou liangpi, which was something they used to eat when they were students.
As Shen Xingsui ate, he casually picked up some gluten from the dough and gave it to him: "Here."
Zhang Chi was taken aback.
Shen Xingsui then brought out the chili jar and mixed the seasoning himself.
Zhang Chi chuckled lightly: "You still remember?"
They used to order noodles together. I really liked eating gluten, while Shen Xingsui preferred eating noodles more, so he would always give me the gluten. They would also make their own dipping sauce together, with a fixed ratio of vinegar and chili. They even gave the sauce a special name: Yin Yang Five Poisons Water.
Shen Xingsui nodded and said, "I haven't eaten this in a long time either."
Zhang Chi took a bite of the gluten, and it still tasted the same: "I've been craving this ever since I was abroad."
Shen Xingsui chuckled softly when she saw his greedy expression, but said nothing.
The seaside stalls were quiet in the afternoon, and the sunlight shone lazily down, giving people a warm and peaceful feeling. Zhang Chi stretched and said, "You still don't like eating gluten after all these years? I've hardly ever seen you eat it."
Shen Xingsui slowly sipped her orange juice and said softly, "There's food too."
Zhang Chi looked at him curiously.
"Back in high school," Shen Xingsui leaned back in her chair, looking at the waves in the distance, "I would usually eat it if I had any."
For Shen Xingsui, gluten was just like an ordinary side dish; he would eat it if it was available, and not if it wasn't. Giving it to Zhang Chi was just a convenient thing to do, and he didn't mean anything by it.
But Zhang Chi heard it differently.
Because he had distanced himself from Shen Xingsui during high school, even though it was a crucial period for the college entrance examination and an important stage of his studies, he still distanced himself from him like other students. Later, he heard that Shen Xingsui's grades had dropped significantly in high school. He could have gone to a music academy, but because of his scores, he could only go to a much worse school.
So Zhang Chi always felt that Shen Xingsui could resent him, but he didn't. He was indifferent, as if he had experienced something, and he took many things lightly, completely disregarding the grudges of the past.
The only person who remains deeply resentful and refuses to let go is oneself.
Guilt or love?
He himself couldn't tell, but he really wanted to make it up to Shen Xingsui, to be good to him, and to spend his whole life making it up to him.
Zhang Chi said softly, "Sui Sui, actually I..."
Shen Xingsui's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the name on the screen and suddenly smiled. His relaxed demeanor changed. He said to Zhang Chi, "I'll go take this call. You can wander around after you finish eating. We can meet here later."
Zhang Chi was taken aback: "Hey, where are you going?"
Shen Xingsui had already walked away with her phone.
Zhang Chi was a little annoyed to be left standing there. He had gone to great lengths to invite her out, and now he was the one left here. If he couldn't go shopping and have fun with Shen Xing Sui, what was the point of him going around here all by himself?
Although somewhat annoyed, Zhang Chi had no choice but to get up and walk slowly along the beach, his mind drifting back to Shen Xingsui, lost in thought.
"Hi!"
Suddenly, a voice greeted me from behind.
Zhang Chi was taken aback and turned around in surprise, only to see An Ran. He frowned and asked, "What are you doing here?"
"I'm here for tourism." An Ran took off her sunglasses and asked knowingly, "Why are you alone? Weren't you a group of people here to make an album?"
Zhang Chi was already annoyed and said irritably, "What's it to you?"
An Ran raised an eyebrow and said, "Zhang Chi, we're old classmates. Even though we haven't seen each other for years, our friendship as old classmates shouldn't change, right?"
Zhang Chi walked along the path and said dismissively, "There's nothing to talk about with you."
"How do you know there's nothing to talk about if you don't try?" An Ran said slowly. "Maybe I can help you."
Zhang Chi paused, glanced at him with some doubt, and asked, "Is there any way you can help me?"
An Ran smiled and said, "You just like Sui Sui and want to be with him, right? I have a way. I can help you pursue him, really, and you'll definitely succeed."
Zhang Chi hesitated and said, "But he doesn't like me now. It seems like he has someone he likes."
“You’re not married yet.” An Ran uttered his twisted logic: “Being unmarried doesn’t count. Even couples break up these days, let alone someone as good as you.”
Zhang Chi felt that what he said made some sense, so he asked, "Then what's your solution?"
An Ran said softly, "Although Shen Xingsui and I aren't exactly best friends, I know he's a very conservative person. Don't you two have a lot of opportunities to be alone now? This is your last chance."
Zhang Chi slowly seemed to understand what An Ran wanted to say.
This was terrifying to him; he had never even considered such a thing before, yet An Ran could say it so casually!
"No!" Zhang Chi instinctively refused, "This won't do..."
An Ran knew Zhang Chi well; he was a coward. But she also knew that Zhang Chi was a very selfish person who could sometimes do crazy things for himself. So whether it worked or not, she was willing to give it a try.
So An Ran handed Zhang Chi a small bag that looked like candy: "Sui Sui has liked you before. As for why she's like this now, it's because there's a misunderstanding between you two. If you can make it up to her later, she definitely won't be angry anymore. But if you miss these opportunities, you won't have many chances to get close to her again in the future."
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