TL: Hua

Qi Xiaoyu glanced at Xun Qian in shock. He might naturally see Xun Qian’s adjustments previously few days.

In different phrases, he has been conscious of Xun Qian’s change for the reason that morning after waking from a excessive fever on New 12 months’s Eve.

Qi Xiaoyu felt a bit of unexplainable in his coronary heart. He was additionally undecided what Xun Qian meant. Did he begin to regard him as a pal? That is……

However it doesn’t matter what, Qi Xiaoyu’s perception in interpersonal relationships is that he’ll deal with others the way in which they deal with him.

Xun Qian was variety to him, and he would reciprocate in equal measure.

The truth is, as early because the evening when Xun Qian introduced him again from Kang Qitao’s home, or due to Xun Qian’s varied overt and covert assist throughout this era, he was very grateful to Xun Qian and regarded him as an excellent pal.

Qi Xiaoyu rolled down the window and waved to Xun Qian, “It’s chilly outdoors. Third Grasp, please return rapidly. Bear in mind to take drugs day by day.”

****

On the airport, the variety of individuals coming to ship him off has virtually doubled in comparison with the variety of individuals selecting him up on the finish of final yr.

“Consuming Mild on the Highway” is Longjiang TV’s important selection present this yr, and it was replayed a number of occasions in the course of the Chinese language New 12 months.

Longjiang Satellite tv for pc TV has good scores to start with. In the course of the New 12 months vacation, most households sit down collectively to observe the present. As well as, this selection present is usually stress-free and appropriate for all ages, attracting Qi Xiaoyu numerous followers.

On prime of this, the banana milk industrial with Xue Qingchu was additionally closely marketed in all places as a result of the model needed to spice up gross sales in the course of the Spring Pageant, which gave Qi Xiaoyu a variety of publicity.

The primary trailer for “The Legend of the Tang Dynasty Empress” was additionally promoted throughout this spring competition, including one other layer of recognition.

After all, with the rise in reputation, Qi Xiaoyu additionally gained a brand new batch of anti-fans.

They mentioned he wore an excessive amount of make-up in costume dramas, that he solely relied on filters within the brief movie and selection present, and that he relied on photoshopping for promoting photographs. In addition they dug out photographs from when he first participated in competitions, saying that he had gotten cosmetic surgery.

Even when Qi Xiaoyu’s followers confirmed footage of him being picked up on the airport in the course of the Chinese language New 12 months, they nonetheless don’t consider it. They even criticized and mentioned that Qi Xiaoyu’s pathological weight reduction was the aftermath of cosmetic surgery.

In any case, black followers are like crayfish. They’ll choose on something.

****

For the flight to New Zealand at the moment, each Yu Xiaosheng and Li Kun got here to the airport, bringing two or three bodyguards with them.

Seeing Qi Xiaoyu, each of them have been very excited.

Li Kun instantly took over Qi Xiaoyu’s baggage.

Yu Xiaosheng put his arm round Qi Xiaoyu’s shoulders as they walked in. “I heard from Li Kun that you simply have been sick in the course of the recording of the present final yr. How are you now? Are you feeling higher?”

Qi Xiaoyu nodded. “Every thing is ok. I’m resting properly at residence as of late.”

“Actually? You went residence?” Yu Xiaosheng confirmed a stunned expression. He had by no means heard Qi Xiaoyu point out the phrase “residence” within the very long time he had taken care of Qi Xiaoyu. He additionally heard that his father and stepmother have been just about no good and had kicked Qi Xiaoyu out a very long time in the past. He guessed that these dad and mom, seeing Qi Xiaoyu turn out to be well-known now, would come collectively to get a share of the pie.

“No, a pal’s residence.”

“Oh, that’s what you meant… However it’s good. I’m frightened that nobody at residence will maintain you. I needed to take a while to see you on the second and third days of the brand new yr, but it surely turned out that there have been too many bullshit issues happening within the firm, giving me a lot hassle that I can’t also have a good time throughout the brand new yr.”

Qi Xiaoyu has been working an excessive amount of lately and hasn’t returned to the corporate for a very long time. He not often contacted Ren Fei, so he requested, “What occurred to the corporate?”

Yu Xiaosheng smacked his mouth and lowered his voice barely. “Didn’t I point out it to you earlier than? The corporate’s monetary scenario is just not good. After your reputation went up, you introduced some sources to the corporate. Particularly after this selection present turned scorching lately.

Previous Ding was fascinated about packaging the remaining few handsome ones right into a boy band and selling them.

What he was considering was naive. It’s not like he didn’t know the way troublesome it’s to advertise a boy band these days. Similar to this system you participated in final time, the boy band referred to as Ten, created by Zhou Zheng and the others, was gone in lower than a couple of months. I heard that even Yu Zhou is now on the lookout for appearing gigs…”

When Yu Xiaosheng mentioned this, he most likely felt that what he mentioned was too verbose, so he took the initiative to interrupt himself.

“Overlook it; let’s not speak about this anymore. As I mentioned, you’re getting higher and higher now, so plan extra for your self. Take into consideration your future. If this shabby firm continues like this, it would collapse ultimately.”

“Sure.” Qi Xiaoyu nodded thoughtfully, after which he heard bursts of cheers and screams reaching his eardrums.

“Completely happy New 12 months, Xiaoyu,”

“Have a secure journey, Xiaoyu.”

“Xiaoyu, take note of your well being.”

“Xiaoyu, mommy loves you.”

…

Followers’ shouts got here from all instructions.

Qi Xiaoyu and Yu Xiaosheng, who have been speaking, seemed up and located that they have been on the airport in a blink of a watch, surrounded by followers seeing them off.

Qi Xiaoyu’s present fan base has reached a sure scale, changing into extra quite a few and bigger than earlier than.

A unified fan identify was determined: fish balls [yú wán].

Mfn: As a result of the nickname they gave him is Littile Fish [xiǎo yú]. Everybody calls him this besides Xun Qian.

The help colour was additionally determined: primrose-yellow.

Now the airport is full of primrose-yellow banners or glow sticks.

Sometimes, there are banners for a number of different celebrities. At a look, there are Jiang Sicheng, Xue Qingchu, and an unknown superstar named Fang Qi.

Yu Xiaosheng and Li Kun protected Qi Xiaoyu from left to proper, adopted by a number of bodyguards. They handed by way of the layers of enthusiastic followers and despatched him by way of the safety checkpoint.

Qi Xiaoyu waved to the followers who got here to see him off on the safety checkpoint, took off his masks, and waited patiently for them to take photographs earlier than getting into.

Now that the Spring Pageant vacation has come to an finish, everyone seems to be principally returning to S Metropolis for work from their hometowns or varied vacationer points of interest. There are only a few individuals going out from S Metropolis, so nobody is queuing up on the safety checkpoint, and the entire place is empty.

From outdoors the safety checkpoint, trying in unobstructed, you may faintly see the safety examine inside.

Though Qi Xiaoyu patiently waited for the followers to take sufficient photographs earlier than getting into, the reluctant followers nonetheless stayed outdoors with their cell phones to observe him stroll in.

After Qi Xiaoyu entered, on the request of the safety inspector, he took off his beret and his brown corduroy jacket.

He got here out of Xun’s home at the moment with none make-up in any respect. His hair was not styled and hung softly and easily in entrance of his brow.

He was sporting a unfastened khaki brief sweater and brown plaid overalls.

When he raised his arm to carry his hat for the safety inspector to examine, his sweater jumped up, revealing a good and slender waist underneath his suspenders.

His outfit was initially stuffed with retro youthfulness, however now it’s in a really relaxed and pure state. Regardless of how far-off or from which angle the photograph is taken, he seems to be as handsome because the fashions within the previous pictorials.

As well as, previously few months, Qi Xiaoyu has slowly tailored to the lifetime of this period, gained cash and standing, made buddies, and gained recognition. His calm and picked up temperament, which he has collected within the opera troupe for a few years, has additionally begun to be unleased. His situation is getting higher and higher. It was certainly incomparable to him when he first appeared in “Let’s Debut, Trainees.”

In one of many movies, the digicam turned sideways on Qi Xiaoyu and simply caught him turning round underneath the command of the safety inspector, trying down. His facial options have been beautiful, his sweater was lifted up, and a skinny waist popped out. He didn’t have any extra actions, however he had a relaxed and distinctive aura, combining a lovely shell and an attention-grabbing soul.

After this video was uploaded to Weibo, it rapidly turned a trending subject. There was additionally a scorching seek for #QiXiaoYuAirportPhoto#, which countered all earlier criticisms of Qi Xiaoyu’s look by anti-fans. In any case, he was already this handsome, even going out within the morning to go to the airport.

And this type of clothes additionally left individuals speechless.

Star Leisure is a small firm, and everybody has already found that even the make-up artist is shared by everybody. It’s unimaginable for them to have the cash to rent a separate styling workforce for Qi Xiaoyu. In contrast with different artists of their firm, these combos might solely be made by Qi Xiaoyu himself.

It’s not straightforward for celebrities to have an excellent aesthetic and trend sense, or else there could be a bunch of monsters and demons coming out and in of each trend present.

On the opposite aspect, Qi Xiaoyu, who had no thought he was on the recent search, had simply handed the safety checkpoint when he noticed Jiang Sicheng and Xue Qingchu shopping for drinks at a espresso store.

Xue Qingchu was taking part in along with her cell phone along with her head down, whereas Jiang Sicheng was speaking alone. his expression, he appeared fairly pleased speaking to himself.

Jiang Sicheng additionally noticed him and waved from a distance, “This manner, Xiaoyu.”

Qi Xiaoyu walked over, wished Jiang Sicheng a contented new yr, and requested the opposite concerning the spring competition.

Jiang Sicheng naturally lived the lifetime of a younger grasp, consuming, consuming, and having enjoyable in all places.

Compared, Xue Qingchu was way more devoted. In the course of the 5 or 6 days of the Spring Pageant, she participated in 4 reveals.

Jiang Sicheng frowned when he heard this: “I instructed you to not work so laborious. Women ought to lie at residence, apply facial masks, placed on make-up, purchase garments, and buy groceries.”

As ordinary, Xue Qingchu turned a deaf ear to Jiang Sicheng’s phrases and didn’t even take a look at him.

Jiang Sicheng wasn’t discouraged in any respect. He felt that his relationship with Xue Qingchu had turn out to be significantly better after taking part within the present, making him extraordinarily happy.

So he turned to Chi Xiaoyu and requested, “What do you wish to drink? My deal with.”

Qi Xiaoyu was not well mannered. “A cup of latte.”

Jiang Sicheng ordered an extra-large cup.

Thus, the three individuals waited for his or her espresso collectively.

Jiang Sicheng added, “Do you know? I heard that there will likely be particular friends in these two points.”

Qi Xiaoyu and Xue Qingchu requested on the identical time, “Who?”

Jiang Sicheng narrowed his eyes and smiled. “I don’t know both.”

After receiving the disdainful seems to be from Qi Xiaoyu and Xue Qingchu, he mentioned, “Why are you so anxious? We are able to see them tomorrow anyway.”

The truth is, with out ready till tomorrow, on the identical day, everybody met this particular visitor.

Qi Xiaoyu and the others had simply sat down on the aircraft. Earlier than they’d time to lock their seat belts, a girl who seemed about the identical age as Xue Qingchu appeared, dragging a suitcase.

She was sporting an A-line brief skirt in winter, exposing her two straight legs. She stopped subsequent to Qi Xiaoyu and pointed at her suitcase along with her index finger. “Are you able to assist me put away my baggage?”

Qi Xiaoyu took a take a look at her baggage. It was a carry-on suitcase measuring about 20 inches.

He seemed on the baggage rack once more. The present crew had booked them first-class seats. The baggage rack was not the type that needed to be lifted above the top. It was proper on the door and about the identical top because the seats.

However the woman had a pleading look on her face: “I’m weak, and it’s not very handy. Are you able to…”

Qi Xiaoyu raised his eyebrows, considering that this was not a giant deal, so he helped put it away like a gentleman.

Then, this very weak woman sat down throughout the aisle from Qi Xiaoyu and requested, “Are you Mr. Qi?”

Then she pointed to the 2 positions on the again and requested, “Are these two over there, Mr. Jiang and Miss Xue?”

Qi Xiaoyu nodded politely.

The opposite celebration smiled with eight enamel and stretched out her hand in the direction of Qi Xiaoyu. “My identify is Fang Qi. I’m the particular visitor invited by this system workforce.”

Qi Xiaoyu shook her hand and mentioned, “Hiya.”

Then Fang Qi rotated and greeted Jiang Sicheng and Xue Qingchu.

Qi Xiaoyu additionally turned to have a look at Jiang Sicheng.

Jiang Sicheng was very… annoyed and requested, “What?”

Happily, Xue Qingchu reacted rapidly and instantly took out a steam eye masks and requested tacitly, “I purchased a brand new steam eye masks. It’s scented with gardenia. Do you wish to strive it?”

Jiang Sicheng hesitated and requested, “Qingqing, why don’t you give me a strive?”

Qi Xiaoyu had already taken it, ripped it open, and put it on to keep away from the nagging in his ears.

****

It was one other ten hours of long-distance flight, and after they landed, it was already evening in New Zealand.

Along with Qi Xiaoyu and others, Zheng Peizu, Gu Meiling, and Lu Tongtong additionally returned to the restaurant from completely different cities one after one other.

When everybody met, they didn’t have time to return to the dormitory. They stood on the door of the restaurant and began chatting. They requested one another enthusiastically concerning the spring competition and Qi Xiaoyu’s bodily situation.

Then, when Qi Xiaoyu completed talking, Fang Qi seized the hole within the chat and took a step ahead from Qi Xiaoyu, introducing herself to everybody enthusiastically.

Then, when everybody lastly completed their greetings and ready to return to the dormitory to relaxation and recuperate for the official taking pictures the subsequent day, Fang Qi mentioned to Qi Xiaoyu, “Xiaoyu, can you’re taking me to my room?”

Qi Xiaoyu didn’t reply and turned to have a look at the workers. “Sister Ning, the brand new colleague right here doesn’t know the place the dormitory is. Are you able to assist information her?”

Fang Qi pointed on the digicam and stopped her pettishly. “However we’re recording now, so it wouldn’t be good to have the workers on digicam.”

When she mentioned this, the workers, who had initially taken a step ahead, have been now in a dilemma.

Lu Tongtong noticed this and took the initiative to step ahead, saying with a smile, “The boys’ dormitory and the ladies’ dormitory are separate. Your room ought to be subsequent to mine. I’ll take you there.”

After saying that, she cut up them up, took Fang Qi’s hand, and walked in the direction of the dormitory.

Jiang Sicheng, who was half a beat slower than everybody else, got here to his senses, put his hand on Qi Xiaoyu’s shoulder, and requested, “Does this new visitor have a crush on you?”

Qi Xiaoyu might solely say, “I met her for the primary time at the moment.”

Within the night, he returned to the dormitory, unpacked his suitcase, and washed up.

Qi Xiaoyu is mendacity in mattress. It’s morning in China now, and he has been sleeping on the aircraft for a very long time. The time distinction has not reversed but, so he doesn’t really feel too sleepy.

Jiang Sicheng, who was in the identical room as him, didn’t sleep both. He was mendacity on the mattress taking part in along with his cell phone when he all of the sudden referred to as out, “Xiaoyu, open the group chat; everyone seems to be on the lookout for you.”

“oh.”

Qi Xiaoyu agreed. He had simply turned on his cellphone when he obtained a message from Yu Xiaosheng.

Yu Xiaosheng requested, “Have you ever seen at the moment’s scorching searches?”

“You’re so common now. Any airport photographs taken by followers might be trending.”

He added, “Now that you’ve gained a variety of followers and recognition, you might want to take excellent care of your Weibo. You’ll be able to’t be as informal as earlier than. I had already instructed Li Kun about this. Take some attention-grabbing photographs and selfies when you might have time. Every day life photographs are additionally wonderful, so do extra enterprise.”

Qi Xiaoyu agreed after which seemed on the group chat that saved popping up. Jiang Sicheng appeared to be chatting excitedly within the group and saved urging him, “Qi Xiaoyu, please take a look at the group chat. What are you doing?”

That group was created by Lu Tongtong. There have been solely six of them as common friends and nobody else.

Qi Xiaoyu opened it and noticed a number of messages @him, specifically.

“Xiaoyu, watch out about that, Fang Qi. I feel she’s not solely involved in you but additionally has different concepts.”

“I may see it. It’s approach too apparent.”

“Xiaoyu, I requested round. This Fang Qi is the brand new host of Longjiang TV, a newcomer that they’re selling.”

“A newcomer that’s extremely promoted? I assume she has some background.”

“ her, can she not have a background?”

“She simply needs to hype up CP with Xiaoyu. @qixiaoyu, Xiaoyu, please don’t take note of her; she’s simply sucking your blood.”

Qi Xiaoyu responded with a pitiful expression, asking everybody to take extra care of him.

Fang Qi was a bit of annoying, however he didn’t take it too critically. It doesn’t matter what the opposite celebration does, he will certainly preserve a distance and spend as little time along with her as doable.

Qi Xiaoyu completed scrolling by way of the group chat and returned to the primary web page. He had only a few buddies on WeChat. They have been principally colleagues he met at work and had an excellent relationship with. He scrolled by way of the group chat and all of the sudden remembered that he didn’t have any buddies with Xun Qian.

He thought for a second, then put Xun Qian’s cell phone quantity within the “add pal” search field and seemed it up.

The consequence reveals that this person doesn’t exist.

Qi Xiaoyu considered it for some time. In line with Xun Qian’s almost-withdrawn character, how might he use these social apps?

He checked on his Weibo once more.

The identify of his Weibo is “Qi Xiaoyuyuyu,” and it has not been up to date for a very long time. The most recent Weibo was posted when he first joined the present “Let’s Debut, Trainees,” asking everybody to pay extra consideration to his present. This Weibo put up has almost 100,000 likes and feedback.

Qi Xiaoyu scrolled for some time after which went to mattress.

The following morning, when he awoke, there was a message immediate. Qi Xiaoyu thought it was time to get up. He opened it and unexpectedly discovered that it was not a message however a pink dot with a “1” within the handle ebook.

He clicked on it and noticed the identify of his new pal, “Xun Qian.”

Added motive: “Xun Qian.”

Xun Qian added him as a pal?

He searched final evening, and the person doesn’t exist. In the present day, he was added as a pal?

Qi Xiaoyu was a bit of stunned and had a wierd sense of tacit understanding. If it weren’t for his private info being saved confidential thus far, he would have suspected encountering a scammer.