Day 3
The temperature in the room was getting hotter and hotter.
"Attention all trainees, the dormitory allocation for 'New Century Idol' has been completed..."
"What?" a trainee exclaimed, "Why not give them free distribution like on 'Go Forward'?"
The voice was quite loud, and the assistant director glanced over and silenced him. The assistant director pretended not to hear and continued announcing.
"The allocation will be determined based on the luggage that each trainee has left at the workstation before entering. The order will be based on the number, color, and size of the luggage. Trainees with the same color, number, and size of luggage will live together."
Fu Xunyan had known about this arrangement, so he wasn't too shocked when the director announced it. Perhaps he was truly exhausted today, sleepiness washing over his brain. His eyelids drooped, causing his butterfly-like eyelashes to flutter.
A photographer in front of him couldn't control his hand and silently moved the camera from the big scene to the face that attracted excessive attention - Ahhhh, she had wanted to say it for a long time, it would be a waste not to have a close-up shot of a face like this!
No matter what, if the production crew doesn’t use this shot, I’ll just keep it for myself!
In the small 4:3 frame of the camera, everyone behind the young man was blurred. His black hair and dark pupils were so vivid, and the back of his hand supported on the side of his face revealed just the right amount of joints and veins, which made people feel a little shy and desireful.
Fu Xunyan didn't pay attention to where the cameras were shooting. If he had another chance, he really wanted to stand out, but that didn't include moments like this that had nothing to do with the stage.
All he cares about now is whether he can quickly get back to the dormitory to take a shower and recover.
Looking at the thin piece of paper in the director's hand, Fu Xunyan's eyes flickered. His roommate wasn't particularly popular last time, but his company was more powerful than Baoyin's, having done enough publicity to protect their three-round tour.
But the good thing is that these people are very well-behaved and don't cause trouble, and they have the same schedule, so Fu Xunyan doesn't want to change dormitories this time.
Of course he knew that the popular contestants would help their roommates ascend, but the effect was so minimal that it was not worth the effort.
The first stage performance of his self-composed song "Love Thorn" will not be like the last "Touring Love Song" and will definitely be broadcast smoothly. Now that he has such effective footage, he does not need to waste his time on other places.
He never thought about making a debut - he just wanted to prove that his last failure was not due to his lack of charisma or lack of effort on stage.
By the way, help Jiang Han correct his tragic and short fate.
Looking at Jiang Han, who was still waiting like a puppy for the director to announce the result, and shaking his arm and saying that he wanted to live together, Fu Xunyan suppressed the thousands of thoughts in his mind.
The only sound in the room was the assistant director's dull call of counting. The trainees who had been called in could not leave immediately and could only sit in their seats and wait.
"Room 204, Fu Xunyan, Da Pei, Bai Wenji, and Chen Chi."
Um?
Fu Xunyan looked up in surprise, but a light in the lounge illuminated his eyes, forcing him to look away slightly.
This missed opportunity led to another pair of eyes meeting in the crowd.
Those were a pair of very heroic eyes. At this moment, the light was flowing in his eyes, reflecting off his slightly lighter pupils. They did not contain much emotion, but were full of brilliance.
A trainee named Dal-bae was a very unique and eye-catching presence among this year's contestants. His handsomeness didn't come from his face, but from his posture. Just by standing there, he caught the boys' attention.
He is just like what all young boys fantasized about when they were in school: casual and free, wanton and arrogant but not annoying.
His lips are exceptionally thin, and when he raps he speaks like a machine gun, each word hitting the heart like a bullet.
The two looked at each other across the crowd.
One is a gorgeous flower blooming in a gloomy forest, and the other is a rugged rock that has been pounded by the river. They are born with the same wildness, so that others cannot join in this atmosphere.
The cameraman behind the lens had the same feeling. Even as a grown man, he couldn't help but sigh that the picture was so beautiful.
There were crowds of people and constant whispers, but even so, the two tall young men could be seen at a glance.
Da Pei nodded slightly in greeting, and Fu Xunyan smiled in response.
There were also some noises coming from the other half of the lounge. All the trainees were busy now, for no other reason than that these four people were so good-looking that it was hard to decide who to look at first when their names were called out at the same time.
These four people all look like characters in novels. Da Pei is the super-powerful gangster in male-oriented novels, Fu Xunyan is the stunningly good-looking Narcissus, Bai Wenji is a cold and aloof hermit who doesn't care about worldly affairs, and Chen Chi is a somewhat shy dark-skinned tall boy.
Absolutely amazing.
"Wow, Director, can't you just squeeze me into this dorm? I don't want a bed, just give me a corner of the carpet." A trainee raised his hand exaggeratedly and shouted, "I'll feel more handsome if I can breathe the air in here for even a second!"
The whole room burst into laughter, and even the assistant director, who seemed tired from work, couldn't help but curl his lips.
"Sure, as long as you throw away those seventeen or eighteen suitcases of yours."
The trainees were in disbelief.
"What? They only have one suitcase?"
"Yes, these four people were grouped together because each of them only brought one 20-inch black suitcase." The assistant director added some information.
"Wow, you guys are awesome!" The trainee who extended his hand was named Liu Yongshan. Before the competition, he worked in new media and was outgoing and cheerful. Now he grinned and gave them a thumbs-up. "Even when I go on a special forces trip to the next city, I have to bring a 24-inch one. You guys are amazing."
Idols are no different than other professions; male trainees' suitcases are sometimes even more fully equipped than those of ordinary women, especially when it comes to face paint. Furthermore, to avoid criticism from cynics and passersby about their private attire, they often pack at least three or four sets of clothing.
But this rule obviously does not apply to Fu Xunyan, Da Pei, Bai Wenji, and Chen Chi. Among the excited trainees, the four of them were like old monks in meditation, some with blank expressions, some with gentle smiles, and did not cause any waves because of this topic.
Fu Xunyan touched the mole on the back of his hand, speechless.
"New Century" had a much tighter schedule than its neighboring show, and it turned out that no one had time to hang out in their casual clothes. Besides, the clothes provided by the production team were enough, and the quick-drying suits could be washed the day before and dried the next day, so there was no need to bring more.
After the assistant director finally finished reading the list, everyone stood up and started looking for roommates. Jiang Han was not assigned to a room with Fu Xunyan. After a brief moment of disappointment, he happily went to meet new people.
Yin Xingheng came over on purpose.
"What a shame, we're a match made in heaven."
Yin Xingheng smiled happily. Although she felt a little disappointed, she didn't dwell on it for too long.
"Aren't you going to find your roommate?"
"Well, are you chasing me like this?"
Yin Xingheng pretended to wipe away her tears, but her finger turned in the air and pointed behind her: "Oh, your roommate is here."
Then Fu Xunyan's shoulders sank, and Yin Xingheng gritted his teeth and hugged him tightly: "My good friend, I'm leaving first. See you later!"
Fu Xunyan paused and turned around.
"Hello, I'm Chen Chi."
"Bai Wenji."
"I'm DP Dal-bae."
The four men were equally tall, but when the other three stood in a straight line facing Fu Xunyan, the picture was somewhat indescribably strange - the intern assistant frowned and thought behind the camera.
The handsome boy has short curly hair. His stunning and powerful performance on the first stage makes people forget his gender. But even so, because the other three are too "masculine", Fu Xunyan has a more ambiguous beauty of ambiguous gender.
The other trainees were more or less easy to understand, those who disdained to pretend, and those whose disguises were inadequate and could be seen through at a glance - except Fu Xunyan, who had such an extroverted temperament and expressed himself in a lazy and casual manner, but was also the most unpredictable.
It's hard to describe, but he possesses a depth far beyond his years, making one unable to help but wonder what he's thinking. With this aura, Fu Xunyan appears even more hazy, like a wisp of smoke hanging lightly on a branch, making one fear he'll be blown away at any moment.
Fu Xunyan also felt that the atmosphere was a bit strange. He could only blame the problem on the four people's unfamiliarity with each other, which led to the awkward silence. So Fu Xunyan nodded to the box that was pushed towards him.
"The director said we only have an hour to pack up, why aren't you leaving yet?"
"Hmm." Da Pei adjusted his bangs, his sharp eyes narrowed into a smile, "Let's go, let's go. We have the least luggage, so we'll definitely be the first to finish packing."
So what's the point of being the first to collect the luggage? — The other three people grumbled silently.
The hot weather made the air feel suffocating, but fortunately the production crew was humane enough to turn on the air conditioner in advance, which prevented the trainees from fainting after moving their luggage.
It's a typical bunk bed arrangement, and it's reasonable to arrange four people in one dormitory. The conditions are already quite good. It's a pity that there is only one bathroom, so they have to stagger their washing times.
Fu Xunyan didn't want to be restrained and humble anymore. Moreover, he saw that these three roommates were different from the last time and they were not the kind of people who would beat around the bush, so he spoke directly.
"I want the lower bunk."
"Then I'll sleep on the upper bunk above you. It just so happens that I sleep very deeply at night and rarely toss and turn without getting up at night." Da Pei threw his backpack on the bunk.
Bai Wenji and Shen Chi then divided the remaining two seats.
None of the four were talkative people, and everyone was exhausted after a day of recording, so the only thing left in the dormitory was the silent sounds of people packing their luggage.
Until Ye Lai knocked on the dormitory door holding a GoPro.
"Hey everyone, 204 is now our recognized handsome dormitory. Let's see what magic tools these friends who filmed for a month with only one suitcase brought! Ding Ding~"
The embarrassing thing was that Room 204 was silent. Four pairs of eyes of different shapes but all very beautiful stared at Ye Lai, making his palms suddenly sweat.
"Hahaha, everyone's really efficient. It looks like they've almost finished collecting everything. It seems like my strategy as an assaulter wasn't right. I should have been the first one here."
After all, Ye Lai had debut experience in the neighboring country and was adept at handling emergencies. He glanced at the four people's opened suitcases, confirming that there were no private items before turning the camera on them.
Covering the microphone, Ye Laixian gave a brief explanation.
"The production team needs to film behind-the-scenes footage of the dormitory. There's nothing that can't be shown here, right?"
The four of them shook their heads.
Ye Lai once again put on that formulaic smile, even when the camera wasn't looking at him. This smile subconsciously filled his voice with a lightheartedness and cheerfulness, maintaining a perfect introduction tone.
"Oh, I saw something, Da Pei, why do you bring so many nutritional supplements?"
Da Pei cooperated and picked up the vacuum storage bag containing the medicine box, grinning and shaking it in front of the camera. Fu Xunyan also leaned over to look.
This seemingly wild boy has a kind of cute contrast with being a good boy.
"Red ginseng, fish oil, vitamin C... Don't look at me, these are all forced on me by the trainee brother in the company. He said the intensity here is too high, so he told me to take one pill every day."
"Ah." Da Pei suddenly looked up, and Fu Xunyan had a bad feeling.
"By the way, I don't think I have the worst physical fitness here. Look at Fu Xunyan, I feel like I can give all of this to him."
The camera "obediently" aimed at Fu Xunyan.
All the people behind the camera held their breath - in the small frame, the face that was close to the camera frowned slightly, the lowered brows made the eyes look even deeper, and the shadow of the eyelashes was cast under the eyes like butterfly wings.
The word "weak" has nothing to do with this face. Perhaps "exquisite brokenness" is more appropriate.
At one moment, Ye Lai's instinct reminded him that he must move the camera away, but he failed to do so. Something deeper than instinct made him fall into the trap of beauty.
Weakness might make people subconsciously look down on Fu Xunyan, but this perfectly balanced sense of brokenness won't. The audience will feel sorry for him, but their appreciation for his beauty will outweigh their concerns, which means people won't subconsciously think, "What if he has a problem on stage?" or "Can I still follow him when he's in such poor health?"
Such questions would not exist for Fu Xunyan, they would only turn into "He is so handsome..."
Once the perception of his beauty and strength is reinforced, the perception of his misery disappears before a specific incident actually occurs. It's like the big boss in a TV show: before he's defeated by the protagonists, the audience is simply captivated by his charm, not worried about his fate.
So this is a bad thing—Ye Lai told himself.
For Fu Xunyan, this is really a bad thing.
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