Chapter 96 Final Meeting
Two days after New Year's Eve, Fu Yanle and Yu Jingchen went to Beicheng to visit their uncle's family. They originally planned to return the same day, but they couldn't resist Qi Subai and their grandmother's insistence, so they stayed at the Yan family's house for one night and didn't leave until the next day.
After returning to Nancheng, Yu Jingchen went back to the company to continue working diligently, while Fu Yanle set off to record the finale fan meeting.
This fan meeting had a limit of one thousand people, so those who managed to snag a spot were truly the luckiest of the lucky. For fans, a fan meeting is the best opportunity to meet their idols in person; someone who was once so distant will now stand right in front of them, perhaps even shaking hands and looking into each other's eyes as they speak.
Therefore, when the guests from Starway entered the venue, screams instantly pierced the sky. Most fans held up their phones and rainbow sticks given by Starway, while some fan site operators were positioned with cameras in the best spots for taking pictures.
"Hello everyone!" Tang Wanbai, acting as the host, stepped onto the autograph stage first, smiling at the audience. "Welcome everyone to the finale of 'I'm on the Road to Stardom' Season 3! I'm Tang Wanbai, the host of this event!"
The fans inside the venue shouted loudly, especially Tang Wanbai's fans, who quickly raised the banners they had prepared.
Tang Wanbai waved her hand and said, "Welcome everyone again! Now let's invite some guests to the stage. They are: Teacher Meng Xinqiu, who always plays himself; Teacher Gu Jiming, whose stage presence is full of unexpected twists and turns; Teacher Lin Qingtong, who is always looking forward to something wonderful; Teacher An Shigou, who is not a scoundrel but braver than a scoundrel; and Teacher Fu Yanle, the God of War of Newbi, who was born to slap people in the face!"
Several people lined up like a little train and went up on stage one by one, while screams and flashing lights from below never stopped.
"This is too much!" Tang Wanbai exaggeratedly touched her ears. "I feel like I need some deafness capsules."
The audience burst into laughter, and Tang Wanbai smiled and said, "At the beginning of the new year, let's first ask each of our teachers to say a New Year's greeting to everyone! Let's start with Teacher Meng."
Meng Xinqiu raised the microphone, smiled gently, and said, "Then I'll stay here and wish everyone continued success in achieving their unfinished goals in the new year, and that we will always be moving towards a better tomorrow."
"Happy New Year to everyone," Gu Jiming said. "A new year brings new beginnings and a fresh start. All the bad things from the past year will be wiped away."
"Happy New Year, everyone." Lin Qingtong smiled gently. "I wish you all good health, all the best, and that all your wishes come true."
An Shigou raised the microphone and said, "Then I wish everyone to become rich, beautiful, and handsome!"
"Happy New Year." Fu Yanle scanned the room. "I wish those who want to date or get married can find a good match and avoid bad partners; those who don't want to date can continue to enjoy being single and live freely; those who don't want to get married can be financially and personally independent. In short, I wish everyone can live the life they want, always enjoy life, and always be romantic."
"Then I'll add a buff to all the blessings above, hoping they all come true!" Tang Wanbai stood next to Fu Yanle. "Now, please take your seats, teachers, and please come forward one by one according to your entry number. Please be careful not to crowd, don't rush, pay attention to safety, and follow the rules!"
Fu Yanle and Tang Wanbai switched seats, with Fu Yanle sitting on the far side. In front of him was a rainbow stick and seven pens, the colors of which Fu Yanle reasonably suspected were red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple.
The first person in line was a girl, wearing a mask and black-rimmed glasses, so her face wasn't fully visible, but she had a quiet and shy demeanor. Seeing that she sat down without saying a word, Fu Yanle assumed she was shy, so he very gentlemanly took the initiative to speak.
"Hello."
"Holy crap!" The girl suddenly slammed her hand on the table and exclaimed excitedly, "It's so damn good-looking! I never knew real people could be this awesome!"
Fu Yanle: "..."
He was speechless. "I'm naturally very good-looking."
The girl shook her head and explained, "No, there are a lot of haters online brainwashing passersby and fans, saying that your photos are photoshopped, your live streams have top-notch beauty filters, and your videos are edited frame by frame. Every time you record a show, the production team has to work overtime all night."
"Then they not only have problems with their eyes, but also with their brains," Fu Yanle commented calmly.
“I think so too. After all, photo editors aren’t Nuwa transformed, how could they create such beautiful photos?” The girl took out a photo from her bag. “Xiao Fu, I’d like to ask for a signed autograph.”
Fu Yanle opened the pen, signed his name, and said, "Okay, to whom?"
"Little Fu's subject."
"...You've come to me to cause trouble, haven't you?" Fu Yanle's face darkened. "Change it."
The girl pouted and said with a wronged expression, "Then let's make him Xiao Fu's waist slave!"
"...Then let's not change it. I can tolerate ants between my legs, but I won't tolerate maggots on my waist." Fu Yanle signed his name. "Let's go."
"Okay, thank you, Xiao Fu!" The girl smiled gently. "Take good care of yourself. If your boyfriend isn't right, we'll just find another one!"
Fu Yanle: "Okay!"
Tang Wanbai was signing autographs for a male fan, who was blushing and talking excitedly. Fu Yanle clicked his tongue in surprise, not expecting that after about twenty girls, he would also be greeted by a male fan.
"Hello, Xiao Fu!" The male fan, wearing a white mask, had typical puppy-dog eyes that sparkled, making him look quite cute. He handed the sunflower he was holding to Fu Yanle, "Xiao Fu, this is for you, I hope you like it!"
"Thank you." Fu Yanle took the flowers and noticed a small card on them that read "Merci beaucoup." He looked at the boy, puzzled. "Thank you?"
The boy nodded firmly. "That's right, Xiao Fu. You probably don't remember me, but without your encouragement, I wouldn't be where I am today. Two years ago, I posted about being cheated on by my ex-boyfriend online. I didn't expect so many comments calling me a lesbian, and saying really nasty things. I was really upset at the time, and I never thought you would stand up for me."
Fu Yanle remembered this matter after being reminded by him, but he couldn't recall the specifics.
"I'll always remember what you said back then. It gave me tremendous encouragement, allowing me to get over my heartbreak and embrace a new life!" Seeing Fu Yanle raise his eyebrows, the boy said with dramatic emphasis, "You said: 'Scumbag dogs will die, even in hell they'll be eaten alive by dogs!'"
Fu Yanle nodded: "That's right!"
"You also said: Don't shed tears for a jerk, just wish him to cry whenever he sees someone, to be in tears every single day of the year, and to be defeated by all the misfortunes of life!"
Fu Yanle nodded: "Not bad!"
"Really, Xiao Fu, although it sounds like a joke now, I will always remember you wearing your exclusive member outfit, descending upon my comment section like a god. Your words were full of killing intent, like killing dogs when they bite each other, and burning maggots when they try to stop them!" The boy's eyes were full of admiration. "Thank you for speaking up for me back then, really! No one but me knows how powerful those words were."
“You didn’t do anything wrong, and you didn’t hurt anyone who insulted or belittled you that day. I just happened to see that post and couldn’t stand their arrogance.” Fu Yanle handed him the signed photo. “Is that a couple’s watch you’re wearing? I wish you happiness.”
"Thank you, he's waiting for me outside." The boy stood up, his eyes red, and said, "Xiao Fu, I hope you'll be happy too!"
Fu Yanle smiled, a rare gentle smile on his face in front of the camera, "I am extremely happy."
To allow guests and fans to rest, the meet-and-greet was divided into two parts with a half-hour break in between. The production team thoughtfully prepared a variety of snacks, fruits, desserts, and breads. When the theme song of Star Journey 3 played, everyone in the audience sang along loudly.
When it was Fu Yanle's turn, he sat at the corner of the table, picked up the microphone, and sang: "The night is cool, there are three stars, I look up at the sky. On the long street, the wind is like a gust of wind, and you are separated by the Milky Way."
His voice is languid and gentle, easily drawing people into his emotions.
Fans wave rainbow sticks.
"I am on the starry path, far away; you are in the Milky Way, boundless. Let us walk hand in hand, day after day."
After the break, the second half of the meet-and-greet began.
Fu Yanle's hand ached from signing in, so he couldn't help but rub his wrist.
"Xiao Fu!" A girl sat down in front of Fu Yanle.
Fu Yanle looked up and his eyes fell on the pearl necklace around her neck.
"Xiao Fu, I wore this to see you!" The girl touched the necklace. "I really didn't expect you to give me a necklace! It's so beautiful and delicate, and it looks really expensive. I feel a little uneasy holding it. I searched for a long time on various jewelry websites but couldn't find it."
“I designed this myself, how did it end up online?” Fu Yanle smiled. “I rarely do this kind of thing, I’m glad you like it.”
"You designed it yourself?!" The girl covered her bright red throat. "Xiao Fu, you're so talented! And... and these pearls are all made of such good quality, they must be very expensive! Actually, you don't need to give such expensive gifts in a raffle. I would be overjoyed if you gave me an autographed photo."
“It’s your business if you’re happy, and it’s my business what I give you. If I don’t give a gift with sincerity, then what’s the point?” Fu Yanle tilted his head. “It suits you quite well, and it looks very nice on you.”
The girl blushed and said, "Xiao Fu, thank you. In the new year, Fu Yanle should always be happy, free, and unrestrained, doing whatever she wants, and also loving and intimate with her boyfriend! Our Xiao Fu must always be pampered!"
"Thank you, it's a must." Fu Yanle handed her the autographed photo. "Have fun and be careful."
"Okay! Bye-bye, Xiao Fu!" Although the girl was reluctant, she still made way for him neatly.
Fu Yanle picked up the thermos and took a big gulp of warm rose tea.
At this moment, a commotion came from the back of the line, attracting the fans in front to turn around and look.
"Holy crap, she has such great style!"
"Are Xiao Fu's fans really this high-quality?"
"Those legs look longer than me! And that coat... I don't even need to see his whole face to know he's a total heartthrob!"
"..."
Fu Yanle also curiously tilted his head to take a look.
A man with an exceptional air, wearing a long black coat, stood at the end of the line. He wore a mask given to him by his boyfriend, held a photo of his boyfriend in his hand, and stared intently at his boyfriend through his exposed eyes.
"..." Fu Yanle slowly clenched his hands, which were holding the thermos.
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