Chapter 11 Kiss Camera
Liang Xiao's concert will be held in Beijing's largest stadium for three days, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
They watched the last game.
As temperatures rise day by day, Beijing at sunset takes on a unique blend of bustling grandeur and solemnity.
When Cheng Hexi finished tidying up and came downstairs, You Yue was sitting on the sofa, dressed neatly, looking at his laptop.
He wasn't wearing a suit or cufflinks, just a simple shirt and trousers, with his sleeves casually rolled up, exuding a completely relaxed vibe.
His expression showed that he was working wholeheartedly.
You Yue was indeed working. Hearing Cheng Hexi come downstairs, he looked up only after she passed by.
He was briefly amazed when he first saw her dressed like this.
Cheng Hexi's style today is different from her usual capable and efficient demeanor at work.
She wore a black off-the-shoulder top that covered the tattoo on her shoulder. She wore a pair of pearl earrings, and her side-braided pigtail hung down to her waist.
Her hair was thick and shiny black, and her good mood was obvious today; her eyes were bright, making even pearls seem to shine even brighter.
She has always been an extremely dazzling beauty, like a sharp rose.
Since returning to China to take over Xilin, she has suppressed her bright side, leaving only a clear-headed and unambitious CEO Cheng.
Seeing him working, Cheng Hexi didn't speak to him. She went over and poured herself a glass of water. After putting down the glass, she realized that You Yue was watching her.
They turned their gazes towards each other, and their eyes met.
He said, "It's beautiful today."
Throughout his life, You Yue has seen countless good-looking people, yet he still finds the person in front of him objectively beautiful.
Cheng Hexi had no idea that this was the first time You Yue had ever complimented someone on their looks.
She had lost count of how many times she had been praised for her looks, but now she was at peace with herself and smiled, saying, "Thanks to Aunt Yao."
He didn't forget to politely add, "President You is also very handsome."
Her hair was just styled by Aunt Yao upstairs.
Aunt Yao's hands were so skillful that they reminded her of her mother, who had passed away many years ago.
Cheng Hexi thought she had long since mastered the ability to be invulnerable to swords and spears, yet she was moved by such a thing.
As You Yue spoke, he closed his laptop and stood up, not lingering at work, and walked to her side.
Cheng Hexi doesn't ride in other people's cars; whenever the two of them travel together, she is the one who is responsible for the transportation.
She thought his work had been interrupted and asked, "Didn't you bring your laptop?"
You Yue said he wouldn't bring it.
It wasn't a high-priority job to begin with; I was just looking for something to do while waiting for her.
You Yue opened the door for her, and as he lowered his eyes, the lustrous pearl on her round earlobe caught his eye.
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After the two got out of the car, they were personally greeted by the organizers and taken directly to the private room.
Liang Xiao's family background is no secret in the entertainment industry.
This industry is very transparent, and even though he has always kept a low profile, he couldn't hide it from everyone.
You Yue contacted Liang Xiao before deciding to come with Cheng Hexi, telling him to come backstage after the event.
Liang Xiao readily agreed.
The private room had a wide view and a very large space. Cheng Hexi's first thought was that You Yue could even work here, since he had just been busy.
But in fact, when it comes to workaholics, both of them are equally matched.
You Yue sat down next to her and poured her a glass of water.
He is quite sensitive to smells and clearly noticed that Cheng Hexi's perfume today was different from usual.
Citrus notes, bright yet not overpowering orange blossom.
Cheng Hexi took the water glass and took a sip, her bare arm rubbing against the man's high-quality shirt fabric.
You Yue's sleeves were rolled up, and one button on his shirt was undone, revealing a prominent ring on his slender ring finger.
Cheng Hexi had never sat in a private room before, and she felt that the distance was too far and the experience was not very good. Today, she saw that this was indeed the case.
I'm wondering if there are any front-row seats left.
As he considered how to bring it up, You Yue turned to look at her, suddenly called her name, and asked, "We haven't discussed this before, when do you want to hold the wedding?"
Cheng Hexi paused for a rare moment, looked at him, and didn't reply immediately.
You Yue didn't look away either. After a few seconds of eye contact, she said, "I hadn't thought about it."
It's quite strange, actually.
They've already registered their marriage and been living together for over a month, yet she hasn't thought about the wedding at all.
It's probably because subconsciously they felt it wasn't necessary.
Now that I think about it, given their identities, their marriage certificate, the distribution of wedding candies, and the fact that almost everyone in Beijing knows about their marriage, it really shouldn't be the case that they didn't have a wedding ceremony.
You Yue doesn't actually think that way.
Because of financial interests, they cannot divorce. Even without feelings, Cheng Hexi is still his wife and should enjoy everything.
So he got her medicine, accompanied her home, and protected her.
So I think she should have a wedding.
The two didn't understand each other well enough. Cheng Hexi didn't understand what he was thinking. If she had known, she would have said to keep everything simple, because she didn't actually like weddings.
She asked, "What do you think?"
“I’m fine with anything,” You Yue said, completely unlike his usual assertive style with Hong Sheng, “so I’m asking for your opinion.”
Cheng Hexi nodded in agreement and said, "I have to go on a business trip tomorrow, I fly in the morning. As for the wedding..."
You Yue said, "We'll discuss it when you get back."
"Hmm." She thought, let's discuss other things first.
After thinking for a moment, I decided to ask directly, "It's a bit far from the stage here. Do you have any front-row tickets?"
"have."
There's still some time before the show starts, and the front-row tickets are always reserved for sponsors. Liang Xiao also gives out tickets to his friends.
The matter wasn't difficult to handle; You Yue was just somewhat surprised that she brought it up.
She doesn't seem to be a person who enjoys crowds.
"Are you a fan of Liang Xiao?" he asked again.
“I said no,” Cheng Hexi chuckled, then asked him in return, “Have you ever attended a concert in the inner circle?”
You Yue indeed said "no".
"The experience inside is much better; it's too far from here and a bit boring." She expressed her desire: "I want to go inside."
“Okay,” You Yue agreed, “I’ll go with you.”
Before this, You Yue didn't know that Cheng Hexi had this side to her.
I just thought I was there to support my friend and to put my grandmother at ease, since she actually came to the concert.
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The inner area is closer to the stage and the singers.
More and more people gathered around, and many girls started taking photos with light sticks. Just now in the car, Cheng Hexi saw fans distributing Liang Xiao's materials.
There were light sticks with the theme of the concert printed on them on the seats. You Yue picked up the two of them and asked her to sit down first.
After taking her seat, Cheng Hexi picked up the light stick and fiddled with it for a bit, finding it amusing.
The pearl earrings swayed with her movements.
You Yue looked away and down at the blue light stick in his hand.
Ying Zeqing, Liang Xiao, and Jing Yao have known each other since childhood. Twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye. They have each experienced growth and trials and tribulations to get to where they are today, and the future is already in sight.
Thinking of this, You Yue realized that he was consciously introducing Cheng Hexi to his friends, but everything about Cheng Hexi was like an oyster in its shell; he knew nothing about her, and she didn't seem to have any intention of opening up.
He thought about it, but he didn't dwell on it and quietly waited for the show to begin.
The experience inside the main hall and in the private rooms is indeed different; it's definitely more lively.
Although You Yue had never attended a concert other than Liang Xiao's, he had gone to live houses and music festivals with his friends when he was studying abroad. He was a fun-loving person and had experienced all the life things that people should have.
Come to think of it, he became much more restrained after taking on responsibilities.
Cheng Hexi was already chatting with the girl sitting next to her.
The girl was dressed in trendy clothes, carrying a lot of things, and wearing a blue floral bracelet.
As soon as she sat down, Cheng Hexi picked up the light stick from the seat and returned it to her after she was seated.
The girl was very outgoing; she tilted her head and smiled brightly, revealing a small canine tooth. After thanking Cheng Hexi, she looked at her for a few seconds and said, "You're so beautiful!"
No one dislikes such praise, and Cheng Hexi was no exception.
She smiled and said, "Thank you, you too." Then she complimented, "The bracelet is very pretty."
The girl glanced down and said, "It's Brother Liang's support color."
Seeing Cheng Hexi's gentle and polite demeanor, she asked, "Are you 'Little Yuanxiao' or a fan of Brother Liang? I have some materials here!"
She guessed that "Little Yuanxiao" was probably a fan name for Liang Xiao.
As the girl spoke, she took out Liang Xiao's Q-version keychain from her bag; it was exquisitely crafted.
Cheng Hexi's eyes lit up, and she said "thank you" to her.
Although she doesn't follow celebrities, she knows that these things represent the love of fans because she is close to Xu Zhumeng.
The keychain wasn't big, and she wanted to keep it safe, but she hadn't brought her bag today, and her skirt didn't have any pockets.
The venue gradually filled up, and she reached out and tugged at You Yue's shirt sleeve, calling to him, "Honey, help me put this away."
You Yue was caught off guard and was taken aback by the sudden call of "husband".
As he turned his head, Cheng Hexi's smile, still lingering, came into his view.
He glanced down at what Cheng Hexi had handed him, and saw a Q-version Liang Xiao smiling at him from his palm.
You Yue: "..."
The girl opened her mouth and whispered to Cheng Hexi, "Your husband is so handsome! You two are such a perfect match."
Before Cheng Hexi could even speak, You Yue had already put away the keychain and said "thank you" to her.
Their seats were excellent, right in the front row, right in the center. The countdown on the big screen had already begun, and the entire venue was filled with the title track from Liang Xiao's new album.
Cheng Hexi recalled her past experiences attending concerts.
Sometimes it's by myself, sometimes with friends.
At this moment, You Yue was beside him.
It actually felt a bit like a date.
As the countdown numbers dwindled, Cheng Hexi briefly considered whether she could try to get along with You Yue if she couldn't divorce him because of financial interests, no matter what.
Besides, he's a really nice person.
Before she could think it over, the atmosphere at the scene had reached its most exciting moment.
Liang Xiao stood in the center of the stage and sang the title track of his new album.
The atmosphere was lively, and You Yue was infected by her happiness.
Liang Xiao was a year older than You, and would turn thirty after his birthday.
Thanks to her superb singing skills, tireless creative passion and ability, she still has a large following even though she doesn't like to participate in variety shows, doesn't engage in hype, and doesn't like to post on Weibo.
His concerts are meticulously designed, from stage lighting to costumes and makeup.
Xu Zhumeng studied film and always had a critical attitude towards art. After seeing his concert, she praised him to Cheng Hexi.
Cheng Hexi listened to half of the concert with an appreciative attitude, while many fans sang along and recorded videos.
When Liang Xiao sang the love song that first made him famous, colorful ribbons rained down from the sky, and she saw someone so moved that they shed tears.
She turned her head to look at You Yue. His expression was calm, but it wasn't his usual nonchalant demeanor; his eyes were very focused.
Her gaze was undisguised, and she stared at him for a while before drifting off into thought. When she came to her senses, You Yue's gaze had already shifted from the fluttering ribbons to her.
"What's wrong?" He leaned closer.
"It's nothing," Cheng Hexi smiled. "I was a little surprised that you listened so attentively."
You Yue had never seen her so relaxed before.
Without her usual calm and shrewdness at work, and without even the pretense of aloofness, she is simply herself.
He wasn't heartless; he was inevitably affected by these emotions.
Every performance of this song includes the classic kiss camera segment.
Cheng Hexi heard a commotion next to her, looked up at the highest screen, and saw a man inside the venue kneeling on one knee with a ring, proposing to her.
The girl was smiling through her tears, looking both surprised and moved, her deep affection flowing through the melody of the love song. Liang Xiao, standing in the center of the stage, naturally saw this as well. He smiled and said loudly, "I wish you happiness and a lifetime of love."
A cheer erupted from the crowd.
You Yue's gaze was also fixed on the marriage proposal scene on the big screen.
Noticing that Cheng Hexi was looking at him, he looked away and continued the conversation.
"So what should I do?" You Yue curled his lips slightly, asking for advice, "Use your phone to work?"
His tone lacked arrogance and harshness; instead, he joked with her with a faint smile.
After thinking it over, Cheng Hexi actually nodded.
He ignored her words and instead asked, "Did you have a great day?"
"Hmm." Cheng Hexi had been working non-stop for many days and was under immense pressure lately. It was a rare moment of relaxation, and she felt that life really should be enjoyed.
She said, "Thank you."
The two had never looked at each other for long before. Whether it was accompanying each other home or helping each other out of a precarious situation, it all felt like completing a task on a predetermined path.
A relaxed environment lowers a person's psychological defenses.
You Yue felt she couldn't accept the thank you and didn't say anything more.
Cheng Hexi smiled relaxedly, and You Yue looked at her with calm and gentle eyes.
The next second, they were caught on the kiss camera, and a chorus of quiet gasps rippled through the crowd.
As the song drew to a close, even someone as skilled at controlling the flow of the performance as Liang Xiao was at a loss for how to react, only thinking that the photographer was quite impressive.
Cheng Hexi realized what was going on and looked up at the big screen.
You Yue's gaze had already quickly and directly locked onto the location of the camera that was filming them.
Having seen many ups and downs, neither of them reacted much as the parties involved.
They've been married for over a month and haven't done anything intimate except holding hands, but they appear to be a loving couple in public.
Moreover, by then, some people had already recognized them.
Having grown up at the top of society, the two had witnessed countless charades, so even without much experience, kissing wasn't difficult for them.
You Yue turned his head to look at her.
He was good-looking, with deep, captivating eyes and dark pupils. When he looked at someone intently, he appeared to cherish and be deeply affectionate.
He was observing her attitude, waiting for a signal of permission or rejection.
Cheng Hexi knew that no matter which option she chose, You Yue would handle the matter perfectly and flawlessly.
A ribbon landed on his collar.
She reached out and picked it up.
You Yue understood that this meant he didn't mind, so he turned his head to stroke Cheng Hexi's cheek and kissed her lips.
A note from the author:
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First kiss! [fireworks][fireworks][fireworks]
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