Chapter 72
Xie Xichao really didn't expect that a casual remark of his would have such a big impact on Guan Heng.
He told the truth.
When they first performed on stage, he was indeed quite impressed by Guan Heng.
Of course, he also saw Guan Heng's situation and praised him a little.
He was silent for a long time before he said sincerely, "I was serious at the time."
"I know." Guan Heng smiled, "Because you are so sincere, I am very touched."
The four words "especially, especially" were deliberately emphasized, making the word less heavy and more teasing. Xie Xichao knew that he was taking the initiative to ease the atmosphere so as not to be too embarrassed by his true feelings.
He burst out laughing.
But after a moment, he stopped smiling.
"In fact, even if it's Song Yong," he said seriously, "I don't know how you discussed it specifically, but no matter how much they think of you, they may regret it later."
"I know." Guan Heng said.
"And then there's your contract termination lawsuit." Xie Xichao thought for a moment, "It's not going to be easy."
"I know." Guan Heng smiled.
"besides……"
Xie Xichao wanted to say something else, but stopped.
We all know it, but we still have to do it. On the one hand, it was a consideration after weighing the pros and cons, on the other hand, he thought, maybe he was really too tired.
When people are extremely tired, they will want to save themselves.
Escaping from the environment and people that make you tired is the best way to save yourself.
Even if this will cause me to suffer a little loss.
He didn't know what Song Yong had promised Guan Heng, but he could guess the purpose. It's just that a lean camel is bigger than a horse. They need an idol who can open up the idol market and already has a mature fan base.
Guan Heng is indeed suitable.
This also means that Song Yong’s new group has taken shape.
It's just a chance.
Compared with the emerging companies that actively extend olive branches, Shenghong's attitude is obviously more obvious.
Thinking of this, he said nothing more and said, "If there is anything I can help with, you can contact me."
"It's okay to have money as an issue." He paused and said.
Guan Heng was slightly surprised, then smiled: "So direct?"
Xie Xichao also laughed: "Yes, the adult world is so straightforward."
"It's just a loan to you," he said.
He did have a fund.
This money was not a gift from the system, but was given because of his good brain. Although his family is not wealthy, they do have some spare money. When he was in high school, he followed his friends to make some small investments and saved some money.
He guessed that Guan Heng would have to pay some compensation if he terminated the contract, after all, he still had a contract.
The least worrying thing in the entertainment industry is making money, so he thought he would help in any way he could.
But he also estimated that Guan Heng would not want it.
As expected, Guan Heng just said, "I will come to you when I have nowhere else to go. It's a deal."
Understand the meaning of evening and morning.
After talking everything out, Guan Heng looked completely relaxed.
Withdrawing from the competition was quite stressful for him at that time, and now he finally found an outlet to talk.
Xie Xichao thought of something: "Are you withdrawing from the competition now because you don't want your fans to continue voting?"
Guan Heng said: "Yes."
"It's meaningless." He said, "I definitely won't be able to debut anyway. Song Yong asked me when I would retire. They actually wanted to retire before the finals. That might make it more difficult. But I said let's do it now."
The reason he gave was that he wanted to quit before his popularity completely declined and his fans had not yet left.
In fact, he was tired of watching the fans vote, so he made the decision directly.
"That's very thoughtful." Xie Xichao said.
Guan Heng smiled.
Because it is hard-earned, he cherishes every fan who loves him even more.
His mouth was dry as he spoke, so he lowered his head and drank a sip of water.
When I looked up, I saw Jie Xichao's hesitant expression as if he wanted to say something.
He paused for two seconds.
After a moment, he silently clenched the cup, trying to act as if nothing had happened: "Do you want to ask me for the clear ..."
"Did Song Yong ask you to do anything else?" Jie Xichao asked.
Guan Heng:.
"You can even guess that."
He exclaimed.
"You probably didn't agree." Xie Xichao said, "Otherwise I would be tactful enough not to ask."
In fact, Jie Xichao didn't want to ask at this moment.
But that’s all we have to say.
Guan Heng said: "He asked me to give him some information about Qingyuan, but I refused."
Xie Xichao asked: "Is it true?"
"Of course." Guan Heng said calmly.
Then he smiled and said, "Don't you know his mouth?"
Jie Xichao understood it clearly.
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Xie Xichao thought that this was actually natural.
After all, when talking about Guan Heng, we have to mention Ai Qingyuan. Guan Heng wants to withdraw from the competition and leave Shenghong, but he also wants to continue to stay in the entertainment industry. He has to get something for himself even if he risks offending Shenghong and the Ai family.
After all, companies in the entertainment industry are not charity-oriented.
If Sheng Hong and Ai Qingyuan could be portrayed as villains, then Guan Heng would become more like a victim. Fan stickiness will also be greater. Not to mention that a large portion of his fans are CP fans.
CP fans are the most pitiful.
There is only one problem here, and that is the Ai family behind Ai Qingyuan.
But Xie Xichao thought that since Song Yong could come up with the idea of withdrawing from the competition without consulting the emperor later, it seemed that he was not afraid of the Ai family and Sheng Hong.
And this so-called black material should not be solid evidence of a person’s bad character. Xie Xichao guessed that it should be some small stuff about bad personality, and at the same time it would bring up the rhythm of the relationship between Guan Heng and Ai Qingyuan, and use Ai Qingyuan to torture the fans.
After all, the Ai family is not from the entertainment industry, so they can’t reach that far. As long as public opinion is controlled within the fan circle, Sheng Hong will surely not report such matters that would make him appear incompetent.
On the surface, Guan Heng's withdrawal from the competition should have nothing to do with Ai Qingyuan.
Although it was a bit cruel, it was indeed a good thing for Guan Heng.
so--
"Why refuse?" Xie Xichao asked.
Guan Heng blinked his eyes: "Isn't the current rhythm fast enough? If you use more force, it will be deliberate. Besides, I don't want to be chased by my old boss with a knife."
Of course it will be soon.
besides……
He paused, and finally said, "Not to the point of hatred."
Jie Xichao paused slightly.
He was about to say something when he noticed that Guan Heng's expression suddenly changed.
He was silent for a moment, thinking that it shouldn't be like this... He turned around and saw Ai Qingyuan standing by the door not far away.
His face was pale and it was unknown how long he had been standing there.
He just stood there and stared at Guan Heng, as if his soul had been sucked away.
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After a moment, Guan Heng spoke first: "Qingyuan."
Xie Xichao could see that his hands were unconsciously clenched on the table, but his tone was calm.
Ai Qingyuan said: "...Brother."
With just one word, Guan Heng's expression suddenly became a little dazed.
Ai Qingyuan rarely calls him brother.
When I was young, he meant when I just became an adult and joined the company.
Ai Qingyuan did not have a good relationship with his family. He had a rebellious personality at first, and because of his family background, no one in the company wanted to play with him. He felt sorry for the child, so he took the initiative to take care of him for a while.
Perhaps because of this, Ai Qingyuan developed a fledgling complex for him.
He always said, Brother Heng, I wish you were my real brother.
At that time, Guan Heng thought, I don’t have this blessing.
I am envious.
A bit of self-deprecation too.
Ai Qingyuan was like a child placed on a mountain of gold and a sea of silver, born with a golden spoon in his mouth. This reincarnation technique is indeed something that most people cannot learn. But it's just self-deprecation.
Reincarnation is also a skill.
Guan Heng has always been open-minded about such things.
What happened next?
Afterwards, nothing actually happened.
It was nothing more than practicing together, and then failing in the internal assessment of the debut group.
It's over.
There was an airborne operation at that time.
He was not yet at the point where the company could not do without him, so he was naturally abandoned. Ai Qingyuan tried to comfort him clumsily, and he said, "It's okay, brother, we will debut together in the future."
A particularly naive and simple wish.
This time, Guan Heng's mentality could still be considered peaceful.
He thought that if he had enough strength to crush everyone, perhaps the company would not give up on him.
So he told Ai Qingyuan that it was okay.
He waited for the third chance.
Eight years.
Guan Heng thought.
During this period, he had hope again and again, and was disappointed again and again.
He lacks luck, he lacks strength, and he lacks a pair of parents who can allow him to make his mark in the entertainment industry.
But why?
Why couldn't he be lucky for once.
Is it true that only when he really climbs to the top of the pyramid will he be favored by the God of Destiny?
Guan Heng didn't know.
He just knew that he was tired.
He wants to rest.
This also includes leaving Ai Qingyuan's world.
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Ai Qingyuan fell silent after saying that.
Guan Heng suddenly felt relieved.
He knew this day would come.
He is also an ordinary person.
An ordinary person who cannot accept other people's emotions completely, an ordinary person who also has selfish desires.
He said, “How much did you hear?”
The tone is gentle.
Ai Qingyuan moved his lips: "All."
His tone was trembling and a little confused.
He felt that he should be angry, Guan Heng said...that he hated him. Although the original words did not reach that point, doesn’t that mean there is still hatred? Why should he do this? On what basis should he do this? They have lived together for so many years.
But he couldn't utter any doubt.
Because his thoughts and intuition told him that he had no right to question Guan Heng.
So, after a long silence, he just said, "I won't contact you anymore, right?"
The sound is very soft.
Guan Heng didn't expect that his first sentence would be this. He paused and said, "...not really."
"If you want," he said.
He paused, "But recently, I'd rather not."
Ai Qingyuan gave a smile that was uglier than crying.
He took a deep breath and turned around to leave, but Guan Heng stopped him:
"Qingyuan."
Ai Qingyuan suddenly stopped.
Guan Heng suddenly felt like putting an end to his eight years of life.
"I've had a lot of heart-to-heart talks with you," he said, "and I don't want it to end in such an unclear way."
He smiled and took a deep breath. "Do you remember how we spent your nineteenth birthday?"
Ai Qingyuan didn't want to answer him, but he couldn't help but say: "...You took me out secretly and ate barbecue at a roadside stall. You also bought me a cake."
That was his first time eating at a roadside stall.
High-calorie, unhygienic and unhealthy food.
"That day during the day." Guan Heng said, "I was just scolded by my agent."
Ai Qingyuan stopped suddenly.
"I'm actually very sad." Guan Heng said, "Because she said at the time that with my current ability, I might have to pack up and go home tomorrow, let alone debut. I told you at the time, you told me it's okay, brother, don't listen to her nonsense.
After a while, you came to me again and said, "Brother, today is my birthday," and you seemed very excited. ”
Ai Qingyuan said: "...and then what?"
He looked a little dazed.
He really only remembered that Guan Heng went out to play with him that day. As for the lecture, he had a vague impression of it. But he often complained privately about their agent at that time, and later he couldn't help but ask the company to change him.
He didn't think there was any need to care about what this person said.
"No more." Guan Heng smiled.
He stood up without saying another word.
But when he passed by Xie Xichao, he said, "I'm leaving in the evening, no need to see me off."
Then he paused and said, "Xi Chao, I wish you a bright future. You still have a long way to go. Keep going. One day, your name will be a household name and engraved on the milestones of the entertainment industry."
He resents capital, but he is also being controlled by capital.
Compared to him, there are more unknown contestants in the show, who were eliminated in the first round just because they don’t have a big company. However, he was intentionally cultivated by Sheng Hong and eventually reaped the benefits of capital.
But Xie Xichao is different.
He is clean.
Guan Heng never believed in the theory of Ziwei Star as much as he does today.
He seriously felt that Jie Xichao would become the only variable in the entertainment industry.
After saying this, he patted Jie Xichao on the shoulder.
Xie Xichao said: "Have a good trip."
The two hugged each other.
Then, Guan Heng left the rooftop without even looking at Ai Qingyuan.
On the other side, Jie Xichao stood up and was about to leave, but hesitated for a moment. Finally, he sighed and sat back.
Ai Qingyuan stood there, dazed.
Xie Xichao said: "I'm back to my senses."
Ai Qingyuan suddenly came back to his senses and said, "...He's gone."
"He's gone." Xie Xichao said, "And he probably won't come back. You can still go back now and apologize to him."
Ai Qingyuan looked at him.
Xie Xichao paused for a few seconds.
"Don't you think," he said, "that it was the company that suppressed us, and it was also the company that prevented us from making our debut. Why did Guan Heng take his anger out on you when you obviously did nothing?"
This was too sharp, Ai Qingyuan immediately said: "I didn't!"
Jie Xichao looked at his expression and found that there was indeed no dissatisfaction on his face, only confusion.
He sighed again in his heart, but his tone was a little gentler.
"It is precisely because he values his relationship with you." He whispered, "that he chose to leave you, because the relationship with you has become a burden to him."
He understood Guan Heng.
To say that he would really vent his anger on Ai Qingyuan because of Sheng Hong's matter is not something that Guan Heng, who is as insightful as he is, would do.
After all, the reason why he was dissatisfied with Ai Qingyuan was because of their relationship.
In this friendship, it was Ai Qingyuan who was "asking" and Guan Heng who was "giving". What he gave was not material things but emotions. This can be seen from the example just cited by Guan Heng.
Don’t you want to celebrate Ai Qingyuan’s birthday?
No.
On the contrary, it was because of his importance that he took his younger brother, who had not seen much of the ordinary world, out to experience life, and took him to eat cake, spending a birthday with a sense of ritual.
However, valuing the relationship with Ai Qingyuan and being disappointed with Ai Qingyuan's attitude are not contradictory.
He believed that Ai Qingyuan did not mean it, and he did not understand Guan Heng's helplessness and fear at the time. Making a debut was easy for Ai Qingyuan, but for Guan Heng, it was the only chance.
Guan Heng still had a contract and couldn't leave.
Just like Ai Qingyuan never realized the company's different treatment of the two of them and the pressure Guan Heng had always put on them.
He also believed that even if Ai Qingyuan had only comforted him for five more minutes, or had not dragged him out as if nothing had happened, in the end, Guan Heng would still hide his emotions and give his brother a happy birthday.
That's all.
Xie Xichao suddenly felt a little emotional.
Eight out of ten things in life are not as we wish.
Ai Qingyuan has such a good family background that it seems like everything is within his reach.
But today, he still lost something that he valued very much.
If he were someone who only pursued material things, that would be fine. But it is obvious that Ai Qingyuan is the more dependent one in this relationship.
This should be a big blow to him.
"I take back what I said about you being able to apologize." Seeing Ai Qingyuan's face finally turning pale as if he had finally realized something, Jie Xichao spoke. His tone was calm and sincere, but the content was cruel.
"Qingyuan, you and him are not suitable to be friends. At least now, it's really not suitable."
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