Chapter 90 Love
Hearing Ji Qifeng's words, An Juesui and Wu Wen also stopped.
Lin Chiran saw the hesitation and confusion in his eyes and took the initiative to say, "Let's find a place to talk?"
Ji Qifeng nodded. He did have a lot to ask.
Lin Chiran thought for a moment, then turned to look at An Juesui and Wu Wen: "You two can come too."
Wu Wen found a nearby breakfast restaurant, and a few of them sat in a private room and had a simple meal.
During the dinner, Wu Wen saw the message from Assistant Xiao Liu and told Ji Qifeng that Ji's mother was not seriously ill.
The heart that had been hanging in the air finally settled down, and Ji Qifeng's expression finally relaxed a little. An Juesui, who felt guilty for involving Ji's mother in this matter, also breathed a sigh of relief.
After breakfast, Lin Chiran wiped the corner of his mouth and looked at Ji Qifeng: "What do you want to ask?"
Ji Qifeng pursed his lips: "Can you tell me why you chose to become an idol?"
As if he had anticipated Ji Qifeng's doubts, Lin Chiran thought for a moment and said, "At first, I liked the feeling of standing on the stage and being appreciated and supported by countless people. People who choose to become idols should all have this dream."
An Juesui, who was listening to the conversation between the two, also agreed that his desire for the stage and the desire to be loved were also his original starting point. He chose to become an idol in order to realize this wish.
"For this dream, you can overcome all kinds of difficulties and persevere. I think idols need to have some obsession." Lin Chiran changed the subject: "But this will also bring a lot of problems. Obsession can attract people who want to support you, but it can also attract unreasonable paranoiacs, such as the ones you have seen these days."
An Juesui lowered his eyes. Although he had been mentally prepared for this, it still took time to digest it.
Lin Chi Ran continued, "But as long as you continue on this path, you will definitely run into people like this. Rumors, gossip, harassment and slander will never completely disappear. Are you troubled by this?"
The entertainment industry is a huge world of fame and fortune. While enjoying flowers and praise, kindness and malice are also infinitely magnified. Idols live under the lights and cameras all the time.
Ji Qifeng nodded, then shook his head: "I understand this, but...even so, is this all we can do? What's the meaning of such a deformed relationship?"
"Then what do you think it should be like?" Lin Chiran asked back.
When asked this question suddenly, Ji Qifeng didn't know what to say. He thought for a long time and said, "It should be a healthier relationship, where idols and fans grow together and support each other..."
As he was talking, Ji Qifeng also found an idea: "Idols get support from fans and can continue to pursue their dreams. Fans get motivation from idols and devote themselves to life better..."
Wu Wen listened to Ji Qifeng's overly idealistic speech and realized that this was exactly the concept that the producer had been pursuing all these years and conveyed to the Wax&Wane members through his own actions.
Ji Qifeng probably thought of this as well, and paused, "You think so too, don't you?"
"That's right." Lin Chiran said, "You have all seen these, haven't you?"
The fan base of Wax&Wane has been subtly influenced by this atmosphere since their debut, and they are considered a clear stream among idol fans. There are rarely any unnecessary fights or quarrels. Compared to spending time fighting for popularity and vying for the center position, it is more like achieving a dream together with the members.
Ji Qifeng is also very grateful to those who have always supported them. Without the support of fans, they would just be performing a one-man show. But a kind word can warm you through three winter months, while an evil word can hurt you through six months of summer, let alone such excessive behavior.
Seeing his inner struggle, Lin Chiran said bluntly: "Being an idol is not a profession that does not require any price. It can even be said that the more you want to be an ideal idol, the more you have to pay."
“Wax&Wane has always advocated touching the audience with authenticity, but this authenticity does not mean being arbitrary. On the contrary, it requires a higher price. There is no face template. You must face everything with your true self. Everything you show will be presented to the audience. In the future, you will face countless pairs of eyes, all kinds of looks and words. The audience will be moved by your every move. Whether you can bring happiness to those who support you depends on a single thought.”
Several people listened to this, with mixed emotions in their hearts.
Lin Chiran usually doesn't talk about these things too seriously. In the past, idols have been bringing happiness and hope to people, and if you don't examine it deeply, it's just a slightly different job.
But Ji Qifeng is clearly in a state of wavering about everything he once believed in. If he doesn't make things clear and make a decision, it will be a hidden danger to Wax&Wane and his own future development.
Ji Qifeng froze for a moment. His expression seemed extremely contradictory. He pondered the meaning of these words and did not speak for a long time.
After a long time, Lin Chiran looked at him and asked, "Have you realized this?"
Ji Qifeng's eyes were no longer wandering, and he nodded seriously: "I understand. Even if I have to face pain, I want to continue."
Lin Chi Ran laughed dumbly: "Most of the time, I won't let you suffer. There are more people who are willing to understand and support me."
"It would be great if everyone could think this way..." Ji Qifeng said in a low voice.
Lin Chiran smiled lightly and said nothing more. This was within his job scope.
How fans view their idols is related to their personal character and views on the one hand, but official guidance is also indispensable on the other. Only a good and healthy relationship can make people feel physically and mentally happy and spiritually nourished during the experience, rather than being an additional drain.
The reason why idols are idols is definitely not to bring pain to people. Entertainment is not everything in life, but it can also provide people who live in cities without a moment of peace with a bit of leisure time and anticipation for tomorrow.
After leaving the restaurant, Ji Qifeng and An Juesui were still thinking about what they had just said, and the shock they had experienced during this period seemed to be somewhat diluted.
"Qifeng, how is your aunt?" An Juesui still wanted to apologize to Ji's mother.
Ji Qifeng looked at his mobile phone. It had been a long time since he sent the message, but he still hadn't received a reply. Maybe he was busy again, and his expression looked a little helpless.
"Then I'll go see my aunt later." An Juesui understood what he meant. Ji's parents have always been extremely busy, devoting themselves to their respective careers. As for Ji Qifeng's idol debut, people seemed to just treat it as a belated rebellious period and believed that he would give up sooner or later.
Having just experienced those unpleasant things, Lin Chiran gave them all a holiday. An Juesui and Ji Qifeng came to a small park where there were usually not many people and chatted to relax.
"I really want to know what our future will be like..." An Juesui looked up at the leaves that were still dripping with water after the rain, and his mood became much brighter: "Come to think of it, the weather was like this when we went to the company to sign up as trainees."
Ji Qifeng also looked up following his gaze. Water droplets rolled on the leaves, reflecting the sunlight falling through the gaps. Thinking of the story when the two of them entered Shenghuang, he smiled slightly: "Obviously, I accompanied you to register."
"You suddenly said you wanted to try it, which scared me." An Juesui showed a sly smile: "Tell me, have you been planning this for a long time? Otherwise, how come you have already prepared the registration form?"
Ji Qifeng's eyes wandered and he said helplessly, "I didn't want to sign up." But in the end, he still acted on impulse and handed in the registration form that he had already filled out.
In the first ten years of his life, his parents planned countless successful paths for him in the eyes of the world, but the only thing he didn't do was debut as an idol.
He used to feel that everything in the world was just like that. He had no disgust nor much interest. Apart from the music that accompanied him every night, everything else was just a way to pass the time.
It wasn't until I saw the unparalleled passion and persistence of my long-time friend that I first began to think about trying it myself. What kind of charm does this job have? Is it different from my past peaceful, smooth and boring life?
With the idea that I was just giving it a try and at most just killing time to experience it, I filled out the registration form for some unknown reason and submitted it.
With a not-so-pure mind, he took the first step.
However, during the countless days and nights spent with everyone, I felt ashamed of my impure thoughts and began to re-understand the meaning of this job.
My emotions, which had never been very high, were slowly being aroused; I was working more and more attentively just to kill time and increase my experience; seeing everyone's determination to achieve their goals, I also wanted to catch up.
By the time he realized this, he was already deeply involved in it and had found his own obsession called passion.
"Qifeng?" Seeing that he seemed to be in a trance again, An Juesui stretched out his hand with amusement and waved it in front of him.
"Hmm?" Ji Qifeng came back to his senses and showed a not-so-embarrassed expression: "Sorry, what did you just say?"
"I said, Brother Wu just sent a message in the group, there are a few audition opportunities, and asked if everyone wants to go." An Juesui showed him the message.
Ji Qifeng thought about it and said directly: "Jiang Hechu is more suitable. He is the only one taking acting classes and has talent in this area."
"Indeed." An Juesui nodded: "But you haven't watched enough, there is still an opportunity for animation dubbing."
Ji Qifeng then saw the other messages following it. He swiped the screen and was very surprised: "The director personally invited me?"
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