novelraw Chapter 8: Not Boyfriend, But Husband!
Chapter 8: Not Boyfriend, But Husband!
On Earth, the Xia Kingdom reached the pinnacle of the world ten years ago.
Over the past decade, the Xia state has continuously expanded its cultural influence.
For cultural and entertainment workers in Xia Kingdom, overseas markets have grown into markets as important as the domestic market, and their importance is even increasing.
The domestic market is the foundation, while overseas markets are the lifeline and growth engine.
This view has become an industry consensus.
Director Zhuo flipped back to the homepage and looked at the contributor section.
Earth Studio.
Person in charge: Lin Yi.
Contact number: 159****3713.
Email: 147***.
Office Address: Xiaoguwei Island, Guangzhou
"Yangcheng University Town? It's quite close."
Director Zhu muttered something to himself, then picked up his phone and dialed the number of the person in charge, Lin Yi.
After a long while, no one answered the phone.
...
So, what is our male protagonist Lin Yi doing at this moment?
He is on a date with our female lead, Yu Nuannuan.
After staying at the welfare home for a few days, Yu Nuannuan couldn't sit still any longer, so she drove to the university town to find Lin Yi.
Guangzhou University Town.
A music restaurant for couples called "Encounter".
Lin Yi and Yu Nuannuan sat in a corner by the window, with several desserts on the table.
"The taste doesn't seem to have changed much." Yu Nuannuan scooped up a small piece of mousse cake with a spoon, her eyes curving slightly.
"The owner hasn't changed, the chef hasn't changed, so of course the taste hasn't changed." Lin Yi poured her a cup of strawberry fruit tea.
Mousse cake is delicious, but it can be too sweet if you eat too much of it.
A cup of slightly sour fruit tea would be just right.
The two were enjoying a rare moment of leisure when a slightly hesitant female voice softly rang out.
"Excuse me... are you Senior Yu Nuannuan?"
Yu Nuannuan and Lin Yi looked up at the same time.
A girl with exquisite makeup stood beside the table, her face showing surprise and uncertainty.
At the next table, a boy was also eagerly waiting.
Yu Nuannuan put down her spoon and gave a gentle smile: "It's me, hello."
"It really is a senior!" The girl's eyes lit up, and she was a little excited.
"I...I'm a vocal student from the 23 class at Haixing Music Academy, and I really like you! I never expected to meet you here!"
Let me explain this to you.
Lin Yi and Yu Nuannuan both studied at Guangzhou University Town.
Lin Yi is from Yangcheng University, and Yu Nuannuan is from Haixing Conservatory of Music.
"Junior, thank you for your kind words." Yu Nuannuan's eyes curved into a smile.
The girl seemed a little nervous, but couldn't help wanting to say a few more words.
"Senior, do you have any plans to release a new song recently? I've been waiting for two years, and your playlist is practically worn out from listening to it so much."
Yu Nuannuan's smile froze for a moment, and a barely perceptible dimming flashed across her eyes.
She opened her mouth, about to speak, but Lin Yi naturally took over the conversation.
"Preparations are underway."
Lin Yi's voice was steady. He looked at the girl and gave her a friendly smile.
"Nuan Nuan is working on a new piece, it just needs some time, thank you for your anticipation."
The girl was very happy to receive an answer.
She took another photo with Yu Nuannuan before returning to the next table, completely satisfied.
This little incident was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, the ripples gradually spreading outwards.
Even though the girl had tried to keep her voice down, her action of taking a photo still attracted the attention of some people around her.
In other places, a has-been singer like Yu Nuannuan, who hasn't released a new song in two years, wouldn't be easily recognized.
But this is Guangzhou University Town, the headquarters of Haixing Conservatory of Music.
As an outstanding graduate of the vocal music department of Haixing Conservatory of Music, Yu Nuannuan is far more famous in Guangzhou University Town than in other regions.
People who were originally eating and talking quietly in the restaurant began to notice this corner.
Whispers could be faintly heard.
"Is that... Yu Nuannuan over there?"
"It really seems to be her!"
"She looks so beautiful, much prettier than in the video."
"Who's that guy opposite her? Her boyfriend?"
"I haven't heard that she has a boyfriend."
The sound wasn't loud, but in the relatively quiet environment, it still drifted intermittently into Lin Yi and Yu Nuannuan's ears.
Lin Yi and Yu Nuannuan exchanged a smile, somewhat helpless.
Well, the date is ruined.
They ate quickly, wanting to finish as soon as possible and leave.
"I'm sorry, Sister Nuannuan," the girl at the next table apologized in a low voice.
She didn't realize that her rash actions would affect her idol.
"It's alright," Yu Nuannuan smiled, not taking it to heart.
As an artist, especially one who was once extremely popular, Yu Nuannuan is very familiar with this.
She's only faded from the spotlight in the last two years, otherwise she would have to wear a mask whenever she goes out.
"Sister Nuannuan, is this your boyfriend next to you?"
Suddenly, a male voice rang out, even drowning out the singer's voice on stage.
Everyone looked sideways.
Asking such a question in such a loud voice on such a occasion is quite impolite.
Across from the guy, his date's face darkened, and she picked up her bag, ready to leave.
It was obvious that the boy's behavior had lowered her opinion of him.
At the same time, restaurant staff approached the boy to try and persuade him to leave.
The boy's behavior provoked public outrage.
But it must be said that his question reflected the sentiments of many people around him.
People quieted down and turned their attention to Yu Nuannuan.
Yu Nuannuan raised her head, her gaze sweeping over the curious stares, but she did not answer immediately.
She waited until the singer on stage finished singing before slowly opening her mouth.
"He's not my boyfriend."
She paused, and amidst everyone's surprised gazes, took Lin Yi's hand, which was resting on the table, interlocking their fingers, and deliberately flashed the ring on her ring finger.
"It's my husband."
"Whoosh—"
A murmur of surprise and discussion rippled through the restaurant.
"Husband? Yu Nuannuan got married?"
"My God, not a whisper of it!"
"Wasn't she always been scandal-free? How come suddenly..."
"Who is this guy? Is he in the industry? I don't recognize him."
"He looks quite handsome and has a good presence, but I really don't know him."
People whispered amongst themselves, no longer heeding the unspoken rule that music restaurants shouldn't be noisy.
Even the singers on stage stood there blankly, showing no intention of singing the next song.
People kept scrutinizing Lin Yi, trying to find out information about him.
Just then, near the bar area inside the restaurant, a slightly older-looking man pushed up his glasses and spoke.
"I recognize him."
His voice wasn't loud, but everyone around him quieted down to listen to him.
"About eight or nine years ago, when I was a freshman in college, Yu Nuannuan was a resident singer at 'Encounter'."
Oh, by the way, the name "Encounter" was changed because of Yu Nuannuan's song "Encounter." I can't remember what it was called before.
"Back then, he often sat here, in roughly the same spot. Every time Yu Nuannuan finished singing, he would pick her up and leave together."
Until Yu Nuannuan gained fame and debuted.
The boy recalled, his gaze falling on Lin Yi.
"I haven't heard from you two since then, and I thought you had broken up. I didn't expect you to be married."