Chapter 81: Is D-Company making a move? (23,000 words combined) Forum...
"Hiss—" Jiang Tinghan gasped softly.
Kwon Ji-yong panicked for a moment, his tone a little nervous: "How about we hire a professional home nurse?"
Jiang Tinghan shook his head, his eyes crinkling into a smile: "What's there to be afraid of? No matter how many people come, they'll all feel a little uncomfortable."
The once snow-white calf now has a light-colored suture line that is similar to the skin color. The edges of the wound are slightly red and swollen, and look somewhat shocking.
Kwon Ji-yong grew increasingly unhappy, like a big cat with a sullen face, and his movements became increasingly gentle.
Jiang Tinghan leaned over and nuzzled his cheek: "It's okay, the doctor said it will be fine in a week, it's not serious."
Kwon Ji-yong was momentarily annoyed. He gently grasped Jiang Tinghan's slender ankle, his rough fingertips pressing on the slightly protruding ankle bone: "Does this look like it's not serious?"
Jiang Tinghan quickly changed her attitude, her delicate eyebrows furrowing as she looked somewhat pitiful, her pale face also exuding a sickly aura: "What if it leaves a scar?"
Kwon Ji-yong's tone immediately softened: "Then go to a beauty salon to remove it. Scar removal technology is very advanced now."
Jiang Tinghan stared at Quan Zhilong for two seconds, then suddenly revealed a faint smile: "Aren't there many solutions? So don't worry."
She grabbed a piece of candy from the table and held it to Kwon Ji-yong's lips.
Kwon Ji-yong silently turned his face away.
Jiang Tinghan was somewhat helpless. How could someone so much older than her still secretly sulk? She rubbed her fingertips together, tore open the candy wrapper, and pressed the green candy onto Quan Zhilong's lips. She had to give it to him even if he didn't want to eat it.
Kwon Ji-yong then "reluctantly" opened his mouth, his tongue curling up the small candy, and gently brushing it against Jiang Tinghan's fingers, leaving a sticky and warm residue.
Jiang Tinghan: "..."
It really is a cat.
Her lips had barely moved, and before she could say anything, Kwon Ji-yong knelt on one knee on the sofa, suddenly leaning in close. His shadow and that mature yet warm scent, seemingly infused with wild musk, enveloped her. He cupped her cheek in one hand, his thumb gently tracing her ear, and then his lips pressed against hers, sticky and wet.
Without giving Jiang Tinghan any time to prepare, the kiss was just like when he had applied medicine to her earlier, with a cautious approach. But merely tracing the pale shape of her lips with his tongue was not enough to satisfy him, and he couldn't help but continue to explore deeper.
In the close embrace of lips and teeth, the sweet and sour fruity flavor of candy permeates the warm, moist mouth, suddenly heating up and then slowly melting, unlocking a brand new taste of kissing.
The room fell silent for a moment, with only the faint, indistinct breathing and swallowing sounds that made one's face flush, the soft yet burning touch on the lips, and the unique aftertaste of perfume lingering around the nose.
Kwon Ji-yong affectionately pressed his forehead against Jiang Tinghan's, his earlier annoyance completely gone, replaced by a beaming smile: "Want another one?"
Jiang Tinghan licked her slightly numb lips and ruthlessly pushed Kwon Ji-yong's chest away: "You've exceeded your calorie intake."
Kwon Ji-yong's lips curled up slightly, and he gently tapped Jiang Tinghan's forehead: "Little liar, you only ate half a bowl of noodles today."
Jiang Tinghan carefully covered herself with her nightgown, trying not to touch the wound, while still trying to argue, "What can I do if I'm full?"
Kwon Ji-yong put his arm around Jiang Tinghan's shoulder, squeezed it, and felt that there was hardly any flesh under the fabric, just skin and bones. He sighed and said, "Baby, you need to gain weight for the tour, otherwise you won't be able to keep up."
Two months ago, he had no appetite, but now it's Jiang Tinghan's turn to not want to eat. They're such a difficult couple.
Jiang Tinghan rested her head on his arm and neck. Her red hair had faded a bit, becoming more orange, and intertwined with Quan Zhilong's slightly long black hair, like a magnificent sunset slowly disappearing into the dark night.
"Then Oppa, you should start learning to cook Chinese food today. I will definitely eat it all."
A surge of fighting spirit suddenly welled up in Kwon Ji-yong's heart: "Order, miss."
He spoke as if success was inevitable.
Jiang Tinghan thought for a moment and said, "Then I want to eat scrambled eggs with tomatoes and stir-fried pork with green peppers."
Kwon Ji-yong was about to agree when he seemed to remember something: "No chili peppers."
"Then let's make braised pork ribs."
Upon receiving the assignment, Kwon Ji-yong diligently went out to buy groceries. After returning, he ran around in the kitchen, taking deep breaths every now and then, only to be choked by the fumes from the cooking pot and have to run out for some fresh air before running back to stir-fry. Anyone who didn't know better would think they were in the middle of a battle.
He was stubborn; he wouldn't ask Jiang Tinghan for help even when watching tutorials, determined to prove that he could learn on his own.
Jiang Tinghan, who is currently partially disabled, was watching from the sofa and couldn't stop laughing. She suppressed her laughter and took a picture of Kwon Ji-yong making a lot of noise in the kitchen, and posted it in the family group chat.
On January 1, 2024, she successfully infiltrated the Long family and is currently known in the group as "Tinghan," a name that sounds like "well-behaved and clever."
Daenerys Targaryen: [Is G-Dragon cooking? That's rare to see. (Thumbs up)]
Jiang Tinghan: [Yes, Oppa is working hard to learn Chinese cuisine (laughs) (looking forward to it)]
Daenerys Targaryen: [That would be amazing! If you learn how to make it, let us try it too!]
Jiang Tinghan: 【(OK)(OK)】
Long's Dad: [Why is this kid so reckless? @Tinghan, I heard from Jiyong that you're injured, right? You two need to be careful and pay attention to safety.]
Jiang Tinghan: [Okay, he's been taking care of me lately.]
Da Mei: [(facepalm) (facepalm), next time you go home, learn from me and Mom.]
Jiang Tinghan: [kkk, I don't know how it tastes yet]
Kwon Ji-yong struggled to finish two dishes, served two bowls of rice, and then picked Jiang Tinghan up in his arms.
Although they had been carrying each other around for the past few days, Jiang Tinghan was still not used to it and subconsciously hugged his neck tightly. She only breathed a sigh of relief when he was put down.
He was very attentive and even said, "Please have a meal."
Jiang Tinghan first put a piece of spare rib on Kwon Ji-yong's plate and smiled, "Oppa, you've worked hard."
Kwon Ji-yong raised an eyebrow: "Don't you trust my cooking skills?"
Jiang Tinghan replied innocently, "No, you should eat first after all this work."
Kwon Ji-yong also put a piece of spare rib on Jiang Tinghan's plate: "Let's eat together, three, two, one."
Jiang Tinghan couldn't help but laugh. What was this? Sharing joys and sorrows?
"OK."
The two of them didn't actually childishly shout countdown slogans, but they took a bite of the rib almost at the same time.
Jiang Tinghan swallowed the meat, somewhat surprised: "Oppa, you really have a talent for cooking Chinese food."
Kwon Ji-yong was also somewhat surprised; the online claims about the sauce being so delicious it could even stick to the soles of shoes were indeed true!
He immediately became smug, but before he could enjoy his happiness for long, he saw the message Jiang Tinghan posted in the group chat and immediately became indignant.
"It's heartbreaking, so heartbreaking! Tinghan, you actually took advantage of me cooking for you to secretly slander me."
Jiang Tinghan said confidently, "I didn't steal anything, otherwise you wouldn't be able to see my messages now, Oppa."
So that means admitting to defamation?
Kwon Ji-yong was even more indignant. He took several photos of his masterpiece from all 360 degrees, and even tried to adjust a few filters, but Jiang Tinghan withdrew them.
"It looks great even with the original camera."
After adding the filter, it looks all green and bluish, which greatly reduces appetite. If it were posted, Kwon Ji-yong's parents might suspect that he was trying to poison Jiang Tinghan.
Kwon Ji-yong sent the photo with some skepticism, then typed rapidly: "Turns out I wasn't bad at cooking before, I just hadn't found the right approach."
Just as he was boasting about being a "culinary god," Jiang Tinghan took another bite of the scrambled eggs with tomatoes, pursed her lips, said nothing, and thoughtfully put a piece of tomato and a few pieces of eggs into Quan Zhilong's bowl.
Kwon Ji-yong ate it without any suspicion, and his face changed instantly. He started frantically looking for water.
He took several gulps of water to suppress the overwhelmingly salty and unbearably sweet taste, and complained in a strained, aggrieved voice, "You only do things that harm me..."
The pronunciation of "害" is the same as "事", so even a casual joke has to be echoed before it's told.
Jiang Tinghan was in a good mood and put a few more pieces of egg on Quan Zhilong's plate, saying earnestly, "I'm doing this for your own good, Oppa. Eat more to get more nutrition."
Kwon Ji-yong ate an egg as if he were going to his death, resolutely swallowing it, but he still couldn't understand: "How can two dishes made by the same person be so different?"
Jiang Tinghan: "Take it slow. Sometimes the simplest things are the hardest."
Kwon Ji-yong raised an eyebrow and said casually, "You seem to understand grand principles so well now, but why don't you understand them when it comes to your own affairs?"
Even though it was a hard-won break, Jiang Tinghan hadn't been idle these past few days, writing song after song. Originally, she wouldn't waste a single song, but now she was starting to feel dissatisfied with the songs she wrote.
The more applause she received, the more pressure she felt. She always felt she couldn't stop and had to do something. Even without her saying it, Kwon Ji-yong could see her anxiety, after all, he was all too familiar with this state.
Another source of pressure comes from Jiang Tinghan's guilt over concealing her relationship from her fans, which compels her to desperately create better and more widely recognized works to make up for it.
As the saying goes, haste makes waste. Making "this song must be a hit" your primary goal may actually lead to failure.
“I…” Jiang Tinghan paused for a moment, then took a bite of the rib, chewing it with his mouth full. After swallowing it, he said in a casual tone, “Anyway, I’m just idling around and can’t move around, so I can only find something to do.”
“It doesn’t necessarily have to be writing songs. You can do other things too, like… sleeping with me?” Kwon Ji-yong said with a smile.
Jiang Tinghan: "..."
She couldn't help but complain: "I sleep from midnight to noon every day, but I'm not a reincarnated god of sleep."
"Just kidding." Kwon Ji-yong's smile faded, his expression turned serious, and he spoke in a gentle and unhurried tone, "After gaining popularity and setting high standards for yourself, pressure is inevitable. But creation isn't a straight track; you can think of it as a spiral staircase. You may feel like you've returned to the 'starting point,' but you've actually reached a higher level. It's just that the scenery you see is temporarily similar."
"I know."
Jiang Tinghan ate a few more bites of rice, her movements appearing natural, but in reality, she was concealing her true feelings. She was still not used to completely opening up to someone, even if that person was her lover of over a year. So when her inner troubles were bluntly expressed by the other person, her first reaction was either to run away or to quickly brush off the topic.
But Kwon Ji-yong wouldn't let Jiang Tinghan get away with it so easily: "Tinghan, don't run away, it's a bad habit."
What should you do if a piece of bread is frozen solid and you can't eat it?
Jiang Tinghan listened patiently to Teacher Quan's instruction and guessed, "Should we fry it over a fire?"
Kwon Ji-yong paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "I was going to say I'd leave it there to thaw, but oh well, frying it over a fire also takes time."
"So allow yourself to stop and rest for a while, like me. Wasn't the reason for taking a break something you told me back then?"
He guided Jiang Tinghan step by step, telling her what to do.
Jiang Tinghan sighed, her tone softening, yet tinged with a hint of reproach: "Why do we have to listen to our elders' lectures during meals?"
But her words carried more sarcasm than feigned naturalness, clearly showing that she had taken Kwon Ji-yong's words to heart.
"What elder? I'm your boyfriend," Kwon Ji-yong said, resting his cheek on the back of his hand. "Can't you rely on me a little more?"
Jiang Tinghan exaggeratedly: "Oppa, I've already relied on you to buy a house, isn't that enough for me?"
Kwon Ji-yong snorted: "You know perfectly well that's not what I meant."
Xiao Quan's advice was effective. For the next few days, Jiang Tinghan completely forgot about work and became a freeloader, eating, drinking, and sleeping all day. During this time, Long's parents even came to visit once and brought Jiang Tinghan some ginseng chicken soup to help him recover.
Afterwards, it was Kwon Ji-yong who took her to have her stitches removed. She was already able to walk, but Kwon Ji-yong insisted on carrying her downstairs, displaying his "young master" temper. He showed off his boyfriend power so many times every day, it was really inexplicable.
Whether it was hugging or carrying her on his back, it was embarrassing. Jiang Tinghan didn't say a word from the moment she got on the bus until she got off. Quan Zhilong racked his brains to tease her, even making the driver laugh, but she remained indifferent. Quan Zhilong made up his mind to hug and carry her more often in the future, and she would get used to it.
What a convenient way to push one's luck!
The Cold War lasted a full twenty minutes!
After getting off the car, Jiang Tinghan's tense expression relaxed slightly, and she forgave Quan Zhilong again.
The sticky, sweet days were very short. After recovering from his injury, Jiang Tinghan had to go back to work. Quan Zhilong was extremely reluctant to let him go, but he had an even more important task: to renovate his new home in Cheongdam-dong.
Jiang Tinghan immediately went live to tell her fans not to worry anymore, as she was now lively and energetic again.
[Waaaaah, finally some news about unnie! Thank goodness, I can finally relax.]
【Unnie, you really scared me to death! I'm so glad you're okay】
Do you know how worried I was when I saw the news of your injury? Unnie, you can make some safer designs in the future.
[Great! It looks like you've had a good rest; your complexion looks much better!]
【Coldy, you've done an amazing job! Please take good care of my Coldy, okay?】
With a wife who reports to me on time, I come home every day.
I love you, I love you, I love you! My wife, kisses and kisses!
Jiang Tinghan looked very gentle and easy to talk to today. She was wearing a mature and intellectual gray turtleneck sweater and silver-rimmed glasses, which made her fans' hearts flutter.
"It's been a long time since I've seen you all. Let's play for a while longer. What songs would you like to hear?"
The barrage of comments immediately started flooded with various songs, mostly Lumera and Coldy's songs, and a significant portion of them were songs by G-Dragon and Bigbang. Every time Jiang Tinghan appeared, someone's name would inevitably follow.
Jiang Tinghan: "We've sung this song so many times, let's sing something else today..."
Her eyes carefully selected from the comments on the screen; she scrolled so fast that all she could see were her songs and those of Kwon Ji-yong.
Jiang Tinghan replied without changing his expression, "Spring? Sure, I know that song."
She found the instrumental version of "Spring" on a music app and played it.
【What? I haven't seen anyone mentioning this song?】
Am I blind? I didn't see it either.
[kkk unnie, just say you want to sing it]
[Ahhh, it's Park Bom and Sandara Park's "Spring"! I love it so much, it's one of my treasured songs!!!]
[The comments were all about that guy, but he ended up singing someone else's song. That's it, GC is definitely avoiding suspicion.]
[What do you mean? You promised to request a song, but you're not singing it. You're a liar! (pointing)]
Do dual-fandom and CP (couple) fans not have a home? Mentioning others in a live stream makes you seem like you can't handle life, right? Don't try to piggyback on Coldy's fame.
[This is hilarious! Didn't our unnie (older sister) request these songs first? What's wrong with us just wanting to hear these few songs?]
Everyone knows that GC's relationship is not simple. Coldy, stop avoiding each other. It's pointless to avoid each other. Your concern makes me ship them again.
[Can you please learn how to spell the word "respect"? This is a solo livestream! A solo livestream!]
[Stop arguing, all of you get out of here! My unnie finally gets to do a live stream and you've ruined the whole thing!]
[kkk This is also a YG song!]
[This seems to be a song Bom released after leaving YG? It was released in 2019, and I was filled with emotion when it was released. It's such a beautiful song.]
Jiang Tinghan glanced at the comments, a slight smile playing on his lips. Under the soft lighting, he seemed to radiate a pure and warm glow.
"It's okay. There are some songs that everyone mentioned that I don't know how to sing, but I can learn them later. Let me sing the songs I'm good at first?"
Okay! We'll all be good and support all of Unnie's decisions.
[Waaaaah, my unnie is so gentle and kind! She looks so calm and serene today, I just want to call her "Mom"!]
[She's practically a goddess! Her outfit and smile today... forget about it, I'm having a nightmare!]
[Coldy seems pretty gentle during her live streams, just like last time. She only gets cold when talking to sasaeng fans. My sister is always so sweet to her fans.]
[Does this mean I might be able to sing GD's songs later? I'm looking forward to it!]
The song "Spring" is so good! I want to hear Coldy's version!
Jiang Tinghan dragged the progress bar to restart the accompaniment and started humming along while looking at the lyrics on her phone.
“Pull me down.”
"Pushed into that boundless abyss."
“Baby, lay me down.”
"My trembling hands are bound by you, as if I am all alone."
"Just like that, you forgot everything. During the time I was lucid, I was always in unbearable pain."
The original singer, Park Bom, is known for her rich and textured voice. Kwon Ji-yong once said that "any song would sound better with Park Bom's voice." Jiang Tinghan's voice is a bit clearer, but the emotions in her singing are equally profound, making the listener feel very immersed, as if they were there, witnessing a night of torrential rain and lovers parting ways.
"Oh oh oh when I'm feeling down—"
"Oh oh oh, I've been doing this without even realizing it."
"I wander around searching for you, and I hate this version of myself."
"Oh oh oh, if I act like a fool again."
“Oh oh oh crying.”
This song is really good, and Coldy sings it so well!
[Ms. Chun's rendition of this song is incredibly moving; it brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. Coldy's style is different; Ms. Chun's is more powerful, more heartbreaking, and conveys a sense of despair.]
[Ahhhhh, I love it when Coldy sings during his live streams! It has a unique feel to it!]
[Such a clear voice, like spring water. It seems like few people praise Coldy's voice? But she does have a beautiful voice.]
[Coldy's voice is beautiful even if you're just playing with a shoe sole. She really knows how to sing other people's songs in her own unique style, never copying others.]
[Oh my god, Coldy is practically glowing, he's absolutely amazing!]
These lyrics are a bit painful; it sounds like Coldy really did experience a breakup.
[No way? Heartbroken? Who! Who dares to bully my unnie! Who dares to be a heartless man!]
[The fact that she specifically chose the song "Spring" must have a deeper meaning, right? Coldy also used lyrics to convey what she wanted to express last time, could it really be—]
【Huh? You broke up?】
[Wait, GC broke up after only a week?]
[There was no official announcement, so how can there be a breakup? Please stop overthinking it. She was clearly in a good mood today. She just sang really well, so don't speculate.]
[Hilarious! Netizens have already imagined the whole process of GC from getting together to breaking up. With that kind of effort, they should write a novel called "Top Idol," since it's about two idols anyway.]
"Perhaps the spring breeze will convey my feelings."
Will spring come to me again?
Will beautiful flowers bloom in one's heart?
"After this cold wave passes."
Will spring come again?
Jiang Tinghan's singing voice is like the melting snow in early spring. It is cold at first listen, but warms up afterward. Her fair face is not made up, with a faint red hue showing through. She looks clean and clear. Both her appearance and singing voice reveal a kind of vitality, but there is also a sense of brokenness in them.
The way he sings with his eyes downcast and focused on his work makes him seem approachable and almost within reach, which makes fans' hearts flutter even more.
[I want to praise the lyrics again; they're so moving. And since it's winter now, they're a perfect match for the lyrics.]
[kkk I can really relate to this, and it just so happens to be a "cold wave"]
[So this is a song about springtime and blooming flowers; I'm adding it to my playlist!]
My sister's high notes are absolutely amazing; she hits them effortlessly with her natural voice.
[Your singing really opened my head, it felt so good! Unnie, your talent is amazing!]
Wait a minute, didn't Coldy warm up his voice before singing this song?
That's amazing...
[Oh no, singing this part just made the heartbreak feel even stronger. The lyrics sound like they're trying to win back a past lover.]
I feel the same way. I'm starting to feel a little anxious right now. Oh no, my ship!
[Why do netizens have such vivid imaginations these days? This song is clearly similar to "Farewell Poem," which actually refers to the suffering one has endured in the past, but spring will surely come. What does it have to do with lovers?]
[GD seems to really love Coldy. Did his girlfriend do something wrong to break up with him?]
[To think that a single song can make a man so alluring is...? Why don't you look up and look at the streamer's name? All the CP fans are biased, aren't they? They've instantly portrayed my sister as a scumbag. You're something else (middle finger)]
[The downside of marketing couples is here: even singing a song can bind them together]
Stop over-interpreting it, just enjoy the music.
[We just broke up yesterday, and I cried listening to this song by my unnie. I originally came to watch the live stream to cheer myself up, but I ended up crying like a baby.]
Hearing this song reminds me of my beloved 2NE1. When will they reunite? Will I ever see them reunite again in this lifetime?
Kwon Ji-yong naturally wouldn't miss his girlfriend's live stream. He didn't expect Jiang Tinghan to sing this song, so he turned off the comments and listened quietly to her unique interpretation of the song.
Listening to this song now feels completely different. He is also reminiscing about the golden age of YG Family, when everyone was together and having a great time. Now, people have drifted apart, and the number of times they get together is decreasing.
For example, Park Bom, the woman he collaborated with on several songs back then, is someone he hasn't seen for a long time.
After losing it, I cherish the beautiful, youthful days even more.
Kwon Ji-yong thought about it again and realized that things were pretty good now. If he were to go back to more than ten years ago, he would have to wait more than ten years to meet Jiang Tinghan, and he would probably break down waiting.
After a few seconds of feeling down, he turned on the live chat to change his mood, and immediately saw comments speculating about his breakup with Jiang Tinghan.
"???"
After finishing the song, Jiang Tinghan looked at the comments again, and the previous speculation about a breakup had been overshadowed by an even larger barrage of comments.
"What other songs do you want to sing?"
The comments section was flooded with many songs, but GD and Bigbang's names had mysteriously disappeared.
Jiang Tinghan: "???"
She blinked. She had originally wanted to fulfill her fans' wishes, but now... she didn't have to sing?
Jiang Tinghan picked three songs from the various comments, sang half of each one, and was about to end the broadcast when she saw several more comments about "If You".
"If You? Sure, but this is the first time I've sung this song. It's Bigbang's If You, right?"
The barrage of comments, which had initially appeared normal, suddenly exploded.
Yes, yes, yes! Yes, yes, yes!
【Ahhhhhh, I've finally waited for this! I was so scared! I actually believed all those wild guesses before, but nothing happened!】
[Hilarious! The big stick just appeared out of nowhere!]
[I need to double-check if this is Bigbang's "If You," and which other song with the same "If You" title is so famous? Unnie, you just want to name the group, right?]
I've already said GC is destined for a happy life, so who's speculating that they've broken up?
[Hahaha, Coldy's tone is so normal, he's not sad at all. I already said he just loves to sing, and it just so happens he sang a sad song.]
[Coincidentally, "If You" is also a breakup song, so some people can continue to speculate about GC's relationship breaking down, etc.]
This generation of netizens is the most imaginative I've ever seen! If my sister sings just a couple more lines, they can immediately deduce that she cheated on her boyfriend with some young heartthrob who dumped Lao Long.
[I've said we're not a couple. There are still normal senior-junior relationships in this world. Please treat us kindly (I feel helpless)]
[Where are the solo stans? Solo stans, please save this! Are you going to let me see these comments?]
[I've been reporting them so many times they're practically smoking... I feel like a clown when I hear Coldy is going to sing "If You"]
[Coldy, I don't want to say anything to you since you're just recovering from a serious illness, but seeing you still so love-obsessed is really driving me crazy...]
[Hehe, let it be. Let's talk it out. It won't stop Coldy from writing new hit songs anyway. All the men in the world are just my material library. Use them and then get lost.]
[The solo fans have already been manipulated enough, and since I'm recovering from my injury, I don't want to say anything to upset them. As long as they're happy, that's all that matters.]
Fans are truly amazing...
[But being a fan of Coldy's career is really awesome...]
[With the song "Waves" taking the top spot on both the annual song and the annual chart, and "Always You" taking the second spot on the annual chart, Lumera and Coldy together occupy five of the top ten spots on the annual chart. When have we ever seen such a spectacle? I can't imagine if these ten-plus songs had been released over several years, would they have been able to consecutively top the annual chart?]
[kkkk Suddenly remembered that DK also sang "If You," right? Wasn't it also a live stream performance? The brother-sister duo is climbing the ranks again!]
[Get out of here! This is GC's home turf now. All irrelevant personnel, step aside.]
[Hehehe, thinking about it this way, big data will probably recommend Coldy's cover of "If You" to G-Dragon, right?]
[GD himself might be watching secretly.]
【Moragu? What's GD's alt account? Let me find out!】
Come on, I want to hear Coldy's version of "If You"!
Kwon Ji-yong was also looking forward to it; he unexpectedly gained something from watching the live stream.
It would be even better if these netizens didn't speculate that they had broken up. In those few short minutes, he had already figured out how to naturally interact with Jiang Tinghan in public to show that their relationship was still as good as before.
Of course, it's just a thought.
Jiang Tinghan lowered her head and fiddled with the accompaniment again. She had listened to almost all of Kwon Ji-yong's songs. She knew songs like "If You," "Lies," and "Day by Day" so well that she could recite them backwards, but she had never actually tried to sing them before. She was a little nervous now.
She took a small, deep breath, and sang the first two syllables several times in different tones to get the tune right. Like a clear spring veiled in mist, her cool and melancholic voice flowed gently from her throat.
"She left me, and I was helpless."
"Love gradually faded away, and I stood there like a fool."
"I could only watch helplessly as that departing figure turned into a tiny dot and disappeared."
Will it also be forgotten with the passage of time?
"Thinking back to the past."
"I think of you."
Jiang Tinghan tucked her slender, pale fingers together, holding the sleeves of her sweater, which extended past her wrists, into her palms. She then bent her wrists and pressed them against her cheeks. The tight-fitting sweater perfectly outlined her slender, long arms, making her appear thin and frail.
She slightly raised her eyes to look at the live broadcast camera, and the chilling mist in her voice became even stronger, filled with regret and reluctance, sounding full of deep affection.
"If you~"
"If you~"
"If it's not too late."
"Can we go back to the way things were?"
"If you~"
"If you~"
"If you are suffering as much as I am."
"Can't we make things a little easier?"
"I regret not cherishing it when it was there."
Her expression seemed calm, but perhaps due to her outfit, she inexplicably exuded a gentle, watery quality. She sang the song without any dramatic gestures, as if she were quietly telling a story.
After finishing the chorus, Jiang Tinghan stopped the accompaniment, gave the audience on the other side of the screen a slightly excited smile, her face full of the joy of "I'm going home," and said cheerfully, "That's all for now, bye-bye, everyone get some rest!"
The live stream suddenly went dark, leaving countless question marks above the fans' heads.
[Why are you running so fast! I haven't heard enough yet!]
Aren't you going to finish singing?!
[Ugh, this sudden stop is like trying to poop in one go and having it cut off—it's so uncomfortable!]
[Although the words are rough but the principle is sound, this is just too crude. I'm leaving.]
【I hate you, Coldy! Hmph, I told you not to sing GD's songs, but you insisted, and then you didn't even finish!】
When is the next live stream? Please make sure to include the second half of this song next time, okay?
[Not only in the second half, but she sang for one and a half minutes of the song, which was almost four and a half minutes long. That darn Coldy, you know how to leave hooks.]
Jiang Tinghan was overjoyed after the live stream ended. She reviewed her performance and felt that she had done a pretty good job.
Just a few dozen seconds later, Kwon Ji-yong sent a message.
[Want to hear the full version (poor thing) (poor thing)]
Jiang Tinghan smiled and wasn't too surprised that Quan Zhilong had watched her live stream; in fact, it would have been surprising if he hadn't.
She sent a three-minute a cappella version of "If You".
The next second, the "read" status appeared on the pure version.
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How would you rate Coldycover's "If You"? Jackie Chan's wife is really putting on a good show!
[Poster]
I've found that I'm no longer surprised that Coldy sang Lao Long's song during the live stream, but what surprised me was that Sister Kou sang it quite well, in an unexpectedly good way. It's now my favorite cover.
I'm not questioning Kou Jie's abilities, but you know how unpredictable "If You" is. In my opinion, apart from the original singer, no matter how many other covers she does, they only reach a passing grade. Many fans praise it as awful, with a pretentious, greasy, and fake sentimentality. Her version, however, deserves at least a 70 or even 80 points. It's genuinely quite good, balancing technique and emotion very well.
Especially this chorus, which is the part she sang the best. How come she can sing Lao Long's part so well?
【1L】
You might think this is a real sister-in-law, naturally most skilled at her husband's parts, but the fact that she immediately ended the broadcast after singing the chorus makes it hard not to suspect that she made those dumplings out of jealousy. Actually, she just wanted to sing your song "If you if you~".
【2L】
Mrs. Long is quite magnanimous. Nobody knows which anonymous ex-girlfriend Mr. Long wrote this love song for, yet she sang it without any reservations.
【3L】
Why should the present tense be afraid of the past tense? Besides, many of your songs are just love songs in disguise; they're not necessarily about love.
【4L】
Let me analyze this: Han Jie only sang the parts for three people in the one and a half minute she sang. The first two parts were already finished, while the last two parts were still going. Confirmed, Han Jie is a toxic solo stan.
【5L】
You Han isn't even a Big Bang fan, right? Others might say Big Bang first, then Dragon, but you Han is probably Dragon → Big Bang. Arguing with her about who's on OT is pointless; she doesn't care about her teammates' lives at all.
【6L】
Insightful. Sister Han only recognizes Kwon Ji-yong. Without him, the band "Old Band" has completely faded into obscurity. Yet, this former member has been completely silent for years. Don't try to piggyback on our hottest band right now, Coldy.
【7L】
We have no obligation to help members of other groups!
【8L】
I've listened to her rendition of "If You" several times; her vocals are truly phenomenal. Her rendition of Park Bom's "Spring" before that was also incredibly beautiful. She's already far ahead in this genre; it feels like she can sing any song in the world.
【9L】
Although he swept the MAMAMMA Gold Records, is it possible that the newly popular singing streamer, Coldy, is singing so well because you, Long, taught him line by line?
【10L】
Did they just teach her by mouth? Did anyone notice that Koko was nervous before singing "If You"? Although the movement was slight, I saw her take a deep breath! [GIF]
What does it mean that kkk can sing other songs with ease, but has to prepare before singing "If You"?
【11L】
Ahhhh, so sweet... And she even managed to find the right key several times. She sang in the exact original key, without raising the key just because it's a female voice. Heaven knows how rare that is!
Why do you want to replicate "If You" exactly as it was? Is it to show it off to someone in particular?
And what about kissing? Hehe, why not? Maybe musical talent can be transmitted through kisses!
【12L】
Ahem, it's still daytime! Be a little more reserved! Besides, they said "mouth to mouth," not "mouth to mouth"! Why are you secretly trying to slip in your own agenda?!
【13L】
What's the difference between "laughing at the mouse" and "kissing"? Don't they both involve lips touching? It's just a kiss, you can do it anytime! It's a shame that two people who can sing so well don't kiss.
And... this live stream by Youkou contributed a rather humorous moment that became a memorable one among netizens: "You guessed GC broke up, but it was nothing serious, just wishful thinking, and you got slapped in the face." It seems like some of these viewers weren't even CP fans, just gossipy passersby. If you like breaking up so much, go break up yourself! You could split yourself into Shang Yang and become a five-star general, and nobody would care!
In short! Please restore Han Jie's freedom to sing sad songs free of charge!
【14L】
Another memorable scene was "You thought I was going to sing the Dragon Song, but I didn't; you thought I wasn't going to sing the Dragon Song, but I ended up singing 'The Cunning Rabbit Has Three Burrows' livestream." You Han really treated the netizens like dogs! My heart was pounding while watching the livestream; someone with a heart condition couldn't have taken it! You sang just a tiny bit, playing hard to get, leaving everyone both satisfied and frustrated, eagerly anticipating the next livestream.
【15L】
Got it. Besides reporting that everyone is safe, the theme of this live stream is also to showcase GC's unwavering bond.
【16L】
It's unbelievable that you guys have been craving this little bit of sweetness from September to January. It's always the same few things, the latest being that your senior from the same company, G-Dragon, went to a junior's concert. He looks so pitiful, like he's never had anything good to share.
【17L】
You know I've always thought GC fans are a bunch of lunatics. If a collaboration song is so great, why not ship Lao Long with Jenny King or Rose Park? Why not ship Juanlian with so-and-so from ZB1? There are tons of those kinds of pairings, they're not special at all.
【18L】
There's nothing I can say to people who don't understand how great GC is; they're just tasteless.
【19L】
You don't understand what it means to have me by your side on your debut night, to have me by your side at your first concert, and to have me sponsoring you everywhere during the talent show. From beginning to end, I've been following you around in some way. You've already shown the whole process of pursuing someone, okay?
【20L】
It was terrifying. The senior figure used all the resources at his disposal to relentlessly pressure the junior, leaving him no choice but to agree.
【21L】
So now she's not a strong woman anymore? She's a junior now? If she was truly forced into this situation, she wouldn't be on the front lines protecting Xiaodai. Is it so hard to admit they both love each other? The reason it's so appealing is because their love for each other is reciprocated. A mutual love—am I supposed to ship a simp? Remember when she was embroiled in the controversy surrounding the show's malicious editing of Lin Zhixia from 1980? The first celebrity to voice her support was G-Dragon. When I dug up that, I was completely hooked.
【22L】
The reason why such a family fortune is so enviable is because of the seven deadly sins!
First, both players are too strong, which has aroused the resentment of countless downstream players;
Second, the mutual referral system, which failed to alleviate poverty, angered the poor.
Third, in the fast-paced K-pop romance, every interaction is clearly visible and spans a year;
Fourth, in an era where idols frequently talk about unattractive men, have private relationships with fans, and cheat on multiple people, these two actually staged a redemption story of mutual support and true love in adversity.
Fifth, the radiant second-generation K-pop king and the dazzling fifth-generation K-pop queen are so adorable and I love to ship them. One is beautiful, strong, and tragic, which I adore. If two are beautiful, strong, and tragic, wouldn't my love only grow stronger? Their perfect personas cause other fans who follow bad people and have a lot of scandals to feel extremely unbalanced.
Sixth, maybe he wanted to invite us, the young couple, to write a song but was rejected, which led to his anger, breakdown, and dark turn.
Seventh, when GC is gathered, it is a ball of fire; when it is scattered, it is a raging inferno!
In summary, it's just self-indulgence by incompetent and useless people. They're jumping up and down because they can't win over their goddesses. What can you do? You can only reach the heels of the Dragon Emperor and the Kou Emperor, right?
[23L]
Aaaaaah, hahaha, I'm dying of laughter! So talented! I love you, upstairs!
[24L]
Don't like me, just like GC. Only when our voices are loud enough can GC loudly proclaim its love! I urge you, whether you're a solo fan, a hater, or just a passerby, to quickly give up the resistance and join our GC army. I guarantee you a bright future (megaphone) (megaphone)
【25L】
I have a dream, a grand dream... that is to see GC make an official announcement this year! Whether it's an official announcement of a collaboration or an official announcement of a relationship, I'll accept it all with joy!
【26L】
Hey D社, D社, give us some support! Are we just going to let this year's first couples down like this?
At the end of January, Lumera embarked on their Asian tour, starting from Tokyo Dome and Osaka Dome, and then arrived in Hong Kong, China at the end of February.
At the same time, Dispatch also made its move, first releasing the news that "a popular female idol has fallen in love with a senior figure she met at a fashion event," which caused a sensation across the internet.
Popular female idol → Coldy
Senior artist → G-Dragon
Fashion Event → Paradise Art Night
It matches up! It matches up perfectly!
Netizens immediately got excited and started popping champagne.
[I knew I wasn't wrong about you, Dispatch! You really do have information we don't know about.]
[D社 is so righteous! If they really expose my ship, I won't criticize you this year, I'll criticize you next year. After all, I haven't forgotten how you, you bastard, spread rumors about my Dragon before.]
Is it finally coming? Dispatch, you can really cash in on this big deal!
[The newlyweds are backstage, can we invite them out? That guy G, that guy C!]
At the end of February, Dispatch indeed exposed the relationship between a popular female idol and her senior.
"Aespa Yoo Jimin and actor Lee Jae-wook are in a passionate relationship? The two fell in love at first sight at a fashion show and enjoy dating whenever they have free time between their busy schedules of acting and dramas."
Netizens: "???"
Is there an unexpected surprise?
That's not right, that's not what they want!
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Author's Note: As the saying goes, things don't happen more than three times... so it'll either be the next chapter or the one after that [please]
And this one is a pure sweet romance novel! [laughing]
When I searched for covers of "If You," I was shocked to find Han Hong's version. I had only heard that she liked dragons before, but I never expected her to sing a cover of it.
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