When the light kiss cracks
The stage lights suddenly blazed on, and Ling Chuan had not yet appeared when the cheers nearly lifted the roof off.
Uniformed staff maintained order, their walkie-talkies ringing incessantly.
Everyone was holding up their phones and standing on tiptoe to look out. The crowd stretched from the atrium to the door, and even the fifth floor above was packed with people.
The lights in the mall atrium suddenly dimmed, leaving only a spotlight shining on the ground from the center of the stage.
The already noisy crowd cheered and screamed even more. When the figure walked out from behind the curtain, the spotlight followed steadily—he was dressed in a black suit, which accentuated his superior figure. He casually held a microphone in his hand, and a faint smile played on his lips.
As soon as he stepped onto the stage, the screams from the audience exploded like fireworks, light boards were raised in unison, and shouts of "Ling Chuanye!" echoed wave after wave, even making the mall floor seem to tremble slightly.
He raised his hand and waved to the crowd, which instantly made the already crowded front row even more restless. Everyone held up their phones and crowded forward, while the staff member wiped his sweat and reminded everyone not to push forward.
The figure bathed in warm light became the most dazzling focus in the entire mall.
Qiao Yu was squeezed in the crowd, and Xi Da protected her closely.
As Ling Chuanye raised the microphone and greeted the fans, he said, "Hello everyone, I am Ling Chuanye."
The scene exploded again.
"Hey, look over here, so handsome!"
"Lingchuan, Aye, can you answer when I call you?"
"Aya, who was your first love?"
"husband......"
"husband......"
"husband......"
Cheers erupted around Qiao Yu, and the repeated calls of "husband" stunned both Qiao Yu and Xi Da.
The term "entertainment industry" really doesn't need any proof.
Husband and wife are just terms of endearment.
On stage, the host and brand representatives were interacting, while offstage, the shouts of "husband!" were deafening, making the host and brand representatives smile.
Ling Chuan seemed to have gotten used to this form of address, his lips barely moving in response, still giving off an aloof and unapproachable vibe.
After the main topic was finished, the brand representative picked up the microphone and joked, "Mr. Ling, I see everyone's voices are almost hoarse from shouting. Why don't you give a response?"
Ling Chuan pursed his lips and followed up on the conversation, his gaze sweeping over the crowd below the stage: "Thank you all for coming, but I still need to go home and report this title to the authorities."
The audience erupted in excitement again at this question, and the host seized on the key point, "Wow, does Teacher Ling need to go home and report?"
"Oh my god, honey, you have a wife?"
Who is your wife?
"Who is the actual family member?"
......
The surrounding crowd was cheering, and some people kept calling him "husband."
Qiao Yuxi silently held up her light sign and was swallowed up by the crowd.
Standing next to them was a chubby girl with a round face who was curious why these two were there to chase after celebrities but didn't seem excited at all.
I glanced at them several times, and finally couldn't help but ask, "Are you two here to chase after celebrities?"
Qiao Yu and Xi Da exchanged a glance, and Xi Da nodded: "Of course."
The chubby girl pouted, "It doesn't look like it. Look how excited we are. That's Ling Chuan, the nation's husband."
Qiao Yuxi: "......"
The chubby girl was a bit taller than Qiao Yuxi, so her view was naturally better. She raised her eyes and gestured, "I guess this is your first time chasing after a star? It's okay, I've been through it too."
As she spoke, she helped Qiao Yu raise the light board even higher. Qiao Yu said, "My arm is getting sore from holding it up like that."
Fat girl: "Lifting it up high will attract his attention. Keep it up, hang in there a little longer."
"Call him with us! You don't get to see your husband every day. It's rare to see him, so calling him 'husband' is so satisfying!"
Xi Da glanced at Qiao Yu, her eyes crinkling at the corners, "You can shout, but I wouldn't dare."
Qiao Yu's lips twitched slightly beneath her mask as she whispered, "He probably can't hear me, right?"
Fat Girl: "Shout it out, shout it out, come with me—Honey, look over here..."
Other fans around were also shouting, "Husband..."
"husband......"
Qiao Yu raised an eyebrow, her lips parting beneath her mask: "Honey, look at me..."
"husband......"
Ling Chuan, who was chatting with the brand representatives, also heard a certain voice. In an instant, his gaze turned towards Qiao Yu.
In the dense crowd, his gaze swept back and forth in that direction twice before finally landing precisely on Qiao Yu's face.
She was wearing a mask, and her doe-like eyes were curved. When our eyes met, she stared in horror, but within a second, she quickly pulled the sign back to cover herself and buried her head.
The fans on this side, who had also caught Ling Chuan's attention, erupted in screams once again.
"Honey, look this way!"
"Ahhh, he's smiling, so handsome..."
"Wow, he actually smiled!"
"This must be the happiest time Ling Chuan has ever attended an event."
"Ahhh, his smile is so sweet and doting."
Qiao Yu listened intently, her ears burning hot. Wasn't she supposed to be deaf? Why was she still...?
Xida tugged at Qiao Yu and whispered, "He's watching. Did he really find out?"
The cheers from the surroundings continued. Qiao Yu cautiously raised her head, and Ling Chuan also turned his gaze back to interact with the host.
Qiao Yu covered herself with a light stick, only her round eyes peeking out from under her baseball cap, looking at the stage with a mixture of fear and curiosity.
The next second, Ling Chuan's gaze turned towards them again.
Countless light boards swayed gently before their eyes, and amidst the waves of cheers, their gazes met again, as if drawn to each other.
He smiled at her, the light from the signboard reflected in his eyes, and a beautiful curve appeared at the corner of his lips.
With her eyes crinkled at the corners, she became a quiet presence amidst the noisy crowd, a moment that belonged only to them.
......
Before long, Xiao Zhu and two bodyguards, wearing masks, squeezed into the crowd and escorted Qiao Yu and Xi Da out of the throng.
They were led through a VIP passage specially opened for Ling Chuan.
At the end of the passage, a black Maybach was parked, followed by a black minivan.
Two bodyguards stood around him, and the driver was also standing to the side waiting.
Upon seeing them approach, they all politely bowed their heads and greeted them.
Xiao Zhu: "Teacher Qiao, Brother Ye would like you to rest in the car. He'll come find you when he's done."
Qiao Yu nodded, "What?"
Xiao Zhu: "Xida is with me."
Qiao Yu got into the Maybach. The faint scent of gardenias lingered in the car, instantly making her sleepy. She had been recording early in the morning, rushing to catch a flight, and then coming to see her idol. She had really exhausted herself. She leaned back in the leather seat and slowly closed her eyes.
She didn't know how much time had passed when she opened her eyes with a slight tremor. Ling Chuan, dressed in a sharp black suit, was sitting next to her.
He leaned against the side door with one hand, his eyes slightly raised, watching her with a leisurely air.
Qiao Yu: "..."
"Awake?"
Qiao Yu straightened up and let out a soft "hmm" through her nose.
Ling Chuan slowly leaned over, took her hand and played with it in his palm, his lips never fluttering.
His dark eyes were filled with amusement.
Qiao Yu's heart skipped a beat. She looked away from the window at the unfamiliar street scene and asked, "Where are we going?"
"Back to the hotel."
"We're not staying at the same hotel again."
"It already is."
Qiao Yu: "?"
Ling Chuan smiled and took her hand, placing a hot kiss on the back of her hand.
She lifted her eyelids and said lazily, "We'll be there soon. I'll take you to Su Yu's newly opened hotel."
"Su Yu?"
"Yes, he took over the family company and loves to have fun, so he opened hotels all over the place."
"Oh, so you have a cocktail party tonight."
"There are still two hours left, we have enough time."
Qiao Yu: "..."
The Maybach drove smoothly into the parking lot and stopped next to a separate elevator.
The car door opened, and Ling Chuan got out first, then considerately protected Qiao Yu's head.
Qiao Yu glanced around at the several luxury cars parked there. "Won't some fans come after us?"
Ling Chuan took her hand as well, "Don't worry, only acquaintances can enter this floor."
"bite......"
The elevator doors had just opened when a figure stepped out.
Qiao Yu turned her head to look, and her steps instantly stopped in place.
The figure also stopped in disbelief.
"Listen tonight."
"Qiaoqiao?"
Qiao Yu took two steps closer and smiled, "What are you doing here?"
Lin Tingwan pursed her lips, seemingly unsure how to speak, and then glanced at Ling Chuan beside Qiao Yu.
She smiled sheepishly, "No... I have something to do, I'll go now, we'll keep in touch by phone."
After saying that, he picked up his bag and ran away.
Qiao Yu was left looking puzzled. "You said only acquaintances can come?"
Ling Chuan casually raised an eyebrow, "Maybe she's an acquaintance here too."
The two stepped into the elevator, the doors closed, and warm light enveloped the small space.
With a strong arm, he pulled Qiao Yu into his embrace.
"No, there are surveillance cameras."
Ling Chuan also lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on her trembling eyelashes like butterfly wings, and leaned closer to her, trapping her firmly between the elevator wall and himself.
“Here, no one dares to look, and no one dares to speak.”
Qiao Yu belatedly realized she had fallen into a wolf's den. She looked up and met Ling Chuan's dark eyes, which were hiding a smile.
The hands around her waist grew warmer and warmer, and they could hear each other's breathing becoming faster and faster.
"Ling Chuan... um..."
The echo was swallowed up.
The elevator was slowly rising, and the hand supporting her waist was gradually tightening.
Qiao Yu tilted her head back to receive his passionate kiss. He kissed her fiercely, as if he wanted to meld her into his body.
After only a moment, Ling Chuan also withdrew, his dark eyes fixed on her, a playful smile on his lips.
As she slowly caught her breath, the man in front of her leisurely unbuttoned his suit jacket, took off his coat and hung it on his arm, and then ripped off his tie.
He unbuttoned two buttons, revealing his well-defined Adam's apple and collarbone. The movement was casual yet efficient, causing her cheeks to flush.
To Qiao Yu's astonishment, he raised his hand, cupped the back of her head, and kissed her again.
With his other hand, he wrapped his arms around her waist and pressed her tightly against him.
He pried open her lips, his kisses deepening with each breath, hot and urgent.
The deeper his kiss, the faster Qiao Yu's heart beat. Her hands unconsciously rested on his shoulders, and she succumbed to his charms along with him.
......
"Ding..." The elevator doors rang again.
Barely managing to pull Qiao Yu back from the brink of losing control, he pushed her away.
The moment the elevator doors opened, Qiao Yu was also pulled into Ling Chuan's arms, but her ears were bright red, and anyone who knew what was going on could tell at a glance what had happened.
Standing outside the door, Su Yu casually raised an eyebrow: "Oh, what a coincidence!"
Ling Chuan glanced at him sideways, his chest trembled slightly, and he gave a faint "humph".
She turned her gaze away and softly said to the person whose head was buried in his chest, "It's Su Yu."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Yu slowly raised her head and met Su Yu's grin. Qiao Yu blushed and smiled.
Ling Chuan also bent down and picked up the suit jacket and tie that had fallen to the ground.
He took Qiao Yu's hand and walked out. When he met Su Yu's teasing gaze, he curled his lips and said, "Excuse me."
"Alright." Su Yu immediately stepped aside, watching the two figures disappear into the distance.
He added with a chuckle, "Have a lot of fun, and absolutely no one will bother you."
After all, the customer is king, and he's a movie star, so we have to treat him well.
Stepping on the soft carpet, Qiao Yu's feet seemed to give way, and he squeezed Ling Chuan's hand.
Ling Chuan stopped and turned around. "What's wrong?"
"Shall we... share a room?"
Ling Chuan laughed as well: "It's not impossible for you to share a room with me."
"......"
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