The Perfect Relationship

Chapter 80: Childhood Sweethearts

Yin Chang frowned after hearing what Lu Lingjuan said, "Won't there still be a negative impact? Why do it if it won't have any positive effects?"

Lu Lingjuan replied, "Well, there will be some negative impact... it's already escalated to the point where it's like selling BL fanfiction. Some fans might not be able to tolerate it. Even Bai Xiaozhi and Jia Siqi don't dare to post such photos."

Yin Chang asked, "What does that have to do with them?"

"Both of them are promoting a BL pairing," Lu Lingjuan explained.

At that moment, Mi Xiu replied, "What do you think? Surprised? [rose]"

Yin Chang sent an embarrassed emoji.

Mi Xiu asked, "Are there fewer people criticizing you now?"

Yin Chang replied, "Yeah."

Indeed, the fans who were previously attacking him had been caught off guard by Mi Xiu's Weibo post, and had fallen into a disorganized and chaotic state of gossip. The previously frenzied fans of Yin Chang calmed down after the post, with some big fans apologizing to Mi Xiu's fans in the fan groups, saying that they didn't know Mi Xiu was Yin Chang's friend before, which is why they made comments that crossed the line.

Yin Chang didn't know if this was due to Yao Manhuai and others' deliberate guidance, but overall, the situation gradually improved.

"Although I know you participated in the variety show because of me, didn't you say that you couldn't make it too obvious?" Yin Chang asked Mi Xiu. "So why did you post that kind of photo?"

"For you, it's worth it," Mi Xiu replied. [cool]

"I asked my assistant, and she said that this could have a negative impact on you," Yin Chang said.

"Your assistant? That doll-faced girl? She seems to be my fan," Mi Xiu commented.

"Get serious," Yin Chang said.

"Seriously, some netizens might misunderstand me because of that kind of photo," Yin Chang worried.

Mi Xiu joked, "I've already been misunderstood by netizens so many times, why worry about it now? Besides, we didn't even do anything. Why are you so nervous?"

"...," Yin Chang didn't know what to say.

"Or maybe you're worried about fans slamming me?" Mi Xiu teased.

"...." Yin Chang still had no response to that.

"It's just a photo, don't be too nervous. Take it esay!" Mi Xiu comforted him.

"It's 'easy', not 'esay'," Yin Chang corrected him.

Mi Xiu sighed.

"This definitely should be removed! Otherwise, there will be no end to our troubles!" Yin Chang warned.

"Screenshots have already been taken," Mi Xiu replied.

"...."

Yin Chang had been worried, but talking to Mi Xiu made him relax.

"Thanks," Yin Chang said.

Mi Xiu replied, "No problem. It's just business."

"Why do you have to put it that way...? I was deeply moved," Yin Chang said.

"Of course you were. Do you think I love you or something?" Mi Xiu joked.

"...."

"By the way, don't mindlessly repost my Weibo," Mi Xiu said.

"Why?" Yin Chang asked.

"If you do, the gossip mills will assume that we're flirting. And I have more popularity than you now. They'll assume that you're pursuing me," Mi Xiu explained.

"Why should I be the one pursuing you?" Yin Chang asked.

"Come on now, you're a prince with a background and resources! Also, that photo clearly shows you kissing me! Don't you think that your fans will assume that you're trying to seduce me? They won't think that I'm trying to do that to you, right? They know that there's nobody I'm interested in," Mi Xiu said.

"???" Yin Chang was speechless.

"Brother..." next to him, Shao Junling's voice caught Yin Chang's attention. "Are you chatting with that strange guy again?"

Yin Chang replied, "Yeah..." and then added, "Don't call him a strange guy. His name is Mi Xiu, call him Brother Mi Xiu."

Shao Junling frowned, "I don't like him."

"Why?" Yin Chang recalled that Mi Xiu teased Shao Junling earlier, "Did he bully you?"

Shao Junling replied, "No, I just don't like him."

Yin Chang didn't know why Shao Junling disliked him so much, and advised him, "He might talk too much, but he's actually a good person."

Shao Junling pouted, clearly not convinced.

Yin Chang pinched his cheek and felt amused. Little kids always held a grudge! Mi Xiu had only teased Shao Junling a few times, but this kid was still so angry!

Later that night, Yin Chang finished showering and was ready to sleep. He picked up his phone and saw a message from Mi Xiu: "What are your plans after the variety show ends?"

"I have some magazine shoots, ads, and endorsements arranged by my agent. I might also release a song in the latter half of the year, which is said to be the theme song of a TV series. I'll also take some training courses related to singing and dancing," Yin Chang replied.

Mi Xiu was puzzled, "Isn't that too fragmented? Don't you have any personal ambitions?"

"No," Yin Chang answered honestly.

"You..."

Mi Xiu sent a headache emoji and continued, "You really need to think about what you want to achieve in the entertainment industry: fame, status, self-fulfillment... or something else. You need to set a small goal for yourself first, something that you truly want to do. Otherwise, you'll easily get lost in this circle."

Yin Chang knew what Mi Xiu meant.

He remembered what Mi Xiu said to him the night before, "Although I've participated in variety shows, filmed dramas, tried out different things since I debuted, what I love the most is singing and dancing. So, I focus on releasing an album and doing several performances every year. I love the stage, and being on it is where I truly feel like I find myself. But in this industry, being just a singer or dancer isn't enough. The agency wants to explore more potential and earn more money from my name, and I also need more exposure to gain fame. I'm not ashamed to admit it, but I want to be the brightest star in showbiz. Only then can I have more opportunities and do what I want to do."

Yin Chang was deeply touched by Mi Xiu's words, which were spoken calmly, with complete focus and hope.

Afterwards, Mi Xiu had fallen asleep, and Yin Chang had been lost in thought for a long time.

He too, wanted to find a dream as persistent and unwavering as Mi Xiu's, but he had thought about it for a long time and still hadn't found anything he really wanted to pursue.

Modeling for advertisements was easy but sometimes felt awkward. 

Singing was okay, but he didn't have Mi Xiu's passion for it.

Entertainment? 

Although he gained a lot from "Super Star Life", Yin Chang didn't feel the urge to take on another project.

To be honest, he wasn't someone who needed applause and recognition to survive.

Mi Xiu was still giving him advice, suggesting he try acting.

Yin Chang: "Wait, my little brother wants something from me."

While they were chatting, Shao Junling was next to him, sometimes holding onto Yin Chang's arm, other times pretending to be tired and lying on his lap, trying to catch Yin Chang's attention.

Yin Chang finally couldn't take it anymore and put down his phone to pat him: "What's wrong with you today?"

Shao Junling, seeing that Yin Chang was finally paying attention to him, looked up and said, "Brother, want to play games?"

Yin Chang: "I'm busy right now, go ask Xue Ziwen to play with you."

Shao Junling: "..."

Yin Chang switched back to WeChat and sent a message to Mi Xiu: "My little brother is pestering me to play games with him, let's continue chatting later."

Mi Xiu: "Haha, your brother is so clingy!"

A few days later, the third episode of "Super Star Life" aired.

The background for this episode was Tu Yao Village and it featured a section where the kids went on the hunt to find treasure.

Although they had already watched the live broadcast in the studio, watching it again with the added effects made it more interesting. For example, the shabby basket that Shao Junling picked up had a special golden effect added to it, letting the audience know that it was a precious item.

But when Guo Yiheng, Xueziwen, and Qin Xifeng each passed by the basket, they didn't even glance at it...

As the audience lamented, Shao Junling appeared with You Luming.

When Shao Junling saw the basket, a "ding ding ding" sound effect played, indicating that he had locked onto a target. Afterwards, he picked up the basket to the sound of exciting background music and tied it with a rope.

Words flew across the screen:

"Equipment: Shabby Basket"

"Storage Space: +100"

"Shao Junling: Anything you can't take away, is mine!

Below was a cartoon emoji of Shao Junling coolly embracing himself.

Thanks to the post-production, this original segment that seemed unremarkable became funny and amazing. The program was first broadcasted on Star Entertainment, but later uploaded to various platforms. Due to the popularity of the previous two episodes, there was already a lot of real-time discussion on Weibo.

"Shao Junling! It's him again!"

"He's definitely a man with a God's eye view!"

Later on, when Shao Junling used two "shiny" twigs to conquer You Luming and Qin Xifeng, the entertainment effect of the program reached its climax.

However, there was a scene that Yin Chang and the others didn't know about as the program continued.

It was while Shao Junling was escorting You Luming and Qin Xifeng back that the two little girls had nothing in their hands and were bouncing happily along the path, picking flowers as they went.

To wait for them, Shao Junling idly played with a twig on the muddy road.

Qin Xifeng saw Shao Junling squatting by the roadside and stealthily picked a wildflower. She and You Luming exchanged glances and tiptoed behind Shao Junling, wanting to play a prank by sticking the flower on his head.

Unexpectedly, as they got closer, Shao Junling sensed something and turned around, only to see Qin Xifeng holding a flower in front of him.

You Luming beside him covered her mouth and giggled softly: "Ah... ah..."

"... Here, for you." Qin Xifeng made a show of passing the flower to Shao Junling, her face slowly turning red.

Shao Junling accepted the flower in bewilderment.

At that moment, a romantic piano background music played as the innocent faces of the young boy and the two  girls were depicted in a pink-hued filter, creating an indescribable beauty...

The viewers in front of their screens were smiling like a Cheshire cat, and the netizens on Weibo were shouting:

"Oh my, I'm turning into an aunt because of this segment!"

"Awww... I've been fed dog food by the kids!"

"What kind of fairy tale love is this..."

"This childhood sweethearts cp... I ship them!"

"One is eight, the other is eleven, I'll wait for ten years until they go public!!!"

"Doesn't anyone care about You Luming's feelings?"

"A six-year-old girl doesn't understand love!"

"Don't discriminate against six-year-old girls, okay? You have the ability to wait twelve years, wait until everyone is an adult! Let's wait and see who Shao Junling will ultimately choose!"

Yin Chang finished watching the section and scrolled through the comments, laughing out loud.

He teased Shao Junling, "Hey, You Luming and Qin Xifeng, which one do you like?"

It was unclear what hit a nerve with Shao Junling, but he exploded, "I don't like either of them."