After the New Year, Ji Yan had to return to the "Running Out of the Sky" filming crew. Ning Wei was still a little reluctant to leave. During the few days he stayed at the Ji family's house, he also got to know Dun Dun. Dun Dun would happily hold his hand and stroll around the neighborhood every day. He was even taken to the mall by Ji Yan and Ning Wei.
“Your brother and sister-in-law are both very nice people,” Ning Wei whispered in Ji Yan’s ear.
At least in the last few days, he truly felt that he was accepted by this family, not because he was particularly good or outstanding, but simply because he was Ji Yan's boyfriend. Ji Yan was willing to accept him, so his family was willing to accept him as well.
Ji Yan grinned, his smile radiant: "Right?"
"Yes." Ning Wei's lips curved slightly, revealing dimples.
Ji Yan really enjoyed hearing him praise his family members; you could tell from the smile in his eyes.
But during his few days at the Ji family home, he could indeed feel the family's affection for Ji Yan, even the youngest, Dun Dun, felt the same way.
Unfortunately, Ji Yan had work to do, so the two of them had to go back first. Ji Yan headed straight to the filming location of "Running Out of the Sky". Ning Wei also wanted to go with him, but Ji Yan refused her without hesitation. For some reason, Ji Yan felt that it would be embarrassing if Ning Wei saw him filming. It was fine if he filmed by himself, but if someone he knew saw him, he felt that he might be out of character.
However, although Ning Wei failed to go, his name and Ji Yan's name were trending together on the hot search list.
...
It turns out that celebrities are easily photographed when they go home for the Chinese New Year, especially A-list celebrities like Ji Yan who are already very eye-catching. When Ning Wei becomes the person with him, the level of attention he receives increases a hundredfold.
The story begins a few days after the Spring Festival. A paparazzi posted online that Ning Wei and Ji Yan had gone home for the New Year. The photo posted was of Ning Wei and Ji Yan holding hands with Dun Dun while shopping at a mall. Dun Dun's face was blurred, but Ning Wei and Ji Yan's faces were clearly visible and easily recognizable.
"Ah, this..."
"I feel like there's something going on between Teacher Ji and Teacher Ning. Am I the only one who thinks this way?"
"I also... Their relationship seems to have gone a bit beyond that of close friends, but they don't seem to care at all and have always been very open and honest with each other, which is quite puzzling."
"But they're both so striking in real life. Ji Yan isn't even wearing makeup, he's still so handsome. Who said Teacher Ning is just average-looking? He's got the height and the build, his dimples are adorable, and his single eyelids are actually quite handsome too."
"They even celebrate Chinese New Year together? It's really hard not to be suspicious."
However, the paparazzi only dared to report the news that the two went home for the Chinese New Year together, but dared not say that Ning Wei and Ji Yan were dating. After all, their status in the entertainment industry is recognized. If they came out, the entire entertainment industry would probably be shaken.
The two are involved not only in their own lives, but also in commercial endorsements and film investments. In a time when the breakups and reconciliations of minor celebrities can dominate Weibo's trending topics, if Ning Wei and Ji Yan are truly a couple, Weibo might crash.
Although their fans didn't say it outright, they couldn't help but have their suspicions.
Celebrity friendships usually have boundaries, but the relationship between Ji Yan and Ning Wei clearly exceeds those boundaries. Although the two did not wear matching outfits or have any accessories to prove their relationship, fans are perceptive and sense that there seems to be some kind of magnetic field between Ning Wei and Ji Yan.
That's something that can only be understood intuitively, not explained in words.
If you listen carefully to the songs written by Ning Wei and Ji Yan in the past two years, you might be able to hear some clues.
Of course, the fans are only suspicious; they can't find any evidence until the two admit it.
However, fans still speculated about what would happen if Ji Yan and Ning Wei really went public with their relationship.
It seems... not so unacceptable after all.
Both of them have been working hard in their respective fields of expertise, and they also share a lot in music, so it's not surprising that they got together.
However, some fans tagged the two, asking them to be more discreet when going out in the future. The fans didn't think the two had to be completely covered up before going out; they were just concerned about their safety.
...
After the Spring Festival, Ji Yan completed the filming of "Run Out of the Sky" and the recording of his fifth album was also finished. Only some post-production work remained. The new album was named "Inspiration" because it was a rare album created when he was bursting with inspiration.
In this album, Ji Yan wrote his first title track, titled "Radiant Light".
When it came time to vote for the number one single, everyone cast their votes for "Radiant Light" without hesitation. Ji Yan suspected that it was probably because radiant light had been their goal since their debut.
As idols and singers, they have always hoped to shine brightly on stage.
The second single from their fifth album was written by Lu Wei and is called "The Boy of the Past, The Boy Forever." It sounds like a very artistic and sentimental song, and it is indeed one.
But they all felt that the song expressed a certain state of mind of theirs.
Another year has passed, and Xie Mingxuan, the oldest member of the group, is indeed 30 years old by Chinese reckoning. However, they always feel that they have a young mindset, even though in a few years they will probably find it difficult to complete a high-difficulty dance performance.
"Old Xie has really become Old Xie now," Lu Wei remarked.
"It's okay, at least his voice sounds much better than Xiaowei's."
Fang Yu had barely uttered his words when he was struck by Lu Wei's sharp gaze, but seemingly unafraid, he asked Lu Wei, "Between Wei Ge and Xiao Wei, which do you prefer?"
Lu Wei: "..."
Although the nickname "Viagra" isn't great, it has to be said that after getting used to it, "Viagra" has gradually become more palatable.
All I can say is that habits are truly terrifying.
“Actually, I can call you Xiao Lu.” Lu Wei said seriously.
However, no one paid any attention.
Reality is just that cruel.
"I shattered faith, and from then on, I shone with brilliance," Ji Yan murmured.
"The stars in the sky are lit up by me now." Lu Wei continued the next line, but Fang Yu and Xie Mingxuan protested because the pitch was too high, "No one can sing the next line like that, right?"
Over several albums, Lu Wei's high notes have become increasingly formidable.
In "Wings", Lu Wei's singing ability has always been recognized. In the music industry, it is common for group members to go solo, although it is not as common as in neighboring countries. In neighboring South Korea, even if a popular and talented singer is not in a hurry to go solo, fans will still be eager for her to take the solo route.
On the other hand, not many fans are urging the members of "Wings" to go solo.
As a group, "Wings" is recognized for its strength, and the members have a good relationship. The members' abilities are also very balanced. Even though Lu Wei's singing skills are strong, Xie Mingxuan and the others are not far behind. Moreover, Lu Wei himself is very happy. Fans feel that, given "Wings'" current state, even if Lu Wei goes solo, he may not be happier than if he were in the group.
Other fans share the same sentiment.
After Ji Yan won the Best Actor award at the Chang Kong Awards, his fans did not think that "Wings" was no longer worthy of him. Of course, a few fans did say that, but no one dared to say it to Ji Yan, because they knew that Ji Yan did not like it.
"Another new album!" Fang Yu exclaimed. "We've already released five albums. Time really flies."
"When I participated in the talent show back then, I never thought that I would be in a group with you guys for so long."
"Who isn't?"
A few days ago, they watched the DVD of "Idol Generation" together. "Idol Generation" has been running for 10 years. When the show was broadcast, the online platform it was on was very popular. But now, with the rise of various short video platforms, the online platform's popularity has declined significantly, and "Idol Generation" no longer has any resources on the platform.
Fortunately, the production team released a competition DVD at the time. As one of the organizers of the show, DW Entertainment had a lot of copies in stock, and Ji Yan and his team later took most of them.
Ji Yan and the others didn't watch the later episodes, only the very first one. They were really naive and young back then, and they didn't know each other well. Looking back now, they find their past selves somewhat funny.
The fifth album is scheduled for release in March, which is just in time for spring to arrive.
In March of that year, the registration for the Changkong Awards reopened. As one of the main characters in "Black Curtain," Ji Yan was nominated for Best Actor at the Changkong Awards. When Qu Xiyu told him the news, Ji Yan was a little surprised: "Isn't it Best Supporting Actor?"
"The male lead," Qu Xiyu emphasized again, "the male supporting character that Xi Ming applied for."
Ji Yan believed the production team would nominate him for Best Supporting Actor because, according to the rules of the Chang Kong Awards, only one Best Actor can be nominated per year. In other words, the "Black Curtain" production team could only choose between him and Xi Ming.
In the movie "Black Curtain", Xi Ming plays Gu Chao, a positive character, and it would be more appropriate for the male lead to report to the other party.
Ji Yan couldn't help but ask Qu Xiyu why.
“Because the movie is called ‘Black Curtain,’ and also because the movie provides a richer analysis of the character Li Yu than Gu Chao,” Qu Xiyu said. “Furthermore, I think it would be more appropriate to report you.”
Ji Yan: "..."
Is this the capriciousness of a famous director?
However, having worked together before, Ji Yan understood the director's personality. Qu Xiyu was quite self-centered when making decisions; she would compromise, but only for things she had no choice but to compromise on.
Qu Xiyu has never been favored by mainstream awards, which may be partly due to this factor.
She actually had the audacity to nominate a serial killer for the lead role... Ji Yan suddenly felt that his future at this year's Changkong Awards was probably bleak; if he were nominated for the supporting role, he might still have a glimmer of hope.
But Ji Yan didn't mind being cast as the male lead.
No matter what, I have to be a little impulsive.
Qu Xiyu never changes her mind based on what the industry likes. If she feels that the character Ji Yan is more suitable to play the male lead, then she will apply for the male lead role. She doesn't consider that the character is a serial killer and not a positive one, so he is not suitable to be the male lead.
In her view, too many ideas will make the film impure, especially when those ideas are not generated in order to make a better film.
No film can please all audiences.
But Qu Xiyu will not cater to any particular audience, and some of those people are not even audience members.
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