novelraw Chapter 72 Xu Yueqing: May I come up and sit for a while?
Chapter 72 Xu Yueqing: May I come up and sit for a while?
As the song enters its second verse, Chen Bo's voice becomes even deeper:
Every time I'm sad
just look at the sea alone
I always think of my friends on the road
How many are waking up
... "
Xu Yueqing recalled how Chen Bo looked during the time she ignored him—dejected, depressed, and locking himself in his room.
What was she doing at that time?
He was talking to Lu Ze about art and feeling moved by his own "brave pursuit of love".
She didn't even consider whether Chen Bo would be sad or need someone to be with him.
Let's drink this glass!
A good boy has a heart like the sea
Experienced the warmth and coldness of life
That smile is warm and innocent.
In his final sentence, Chen Bo's voice gradually lowered, returning to a calm and warmth that came after weathering many storms.
The guitar music gradually faded away.
The studio was silent for a few seconds, then—
"boom!!!"
Applause, cheers, and whistles erupted again, even more enthusiastically than the last time!
"Chen Bo! Chen Bo! Chen Bo!"
The audience chanted his name rhythmically, and many people stood up and applauded vigorously.
On stage, Chen Bo, holding his guitar, bowed deeply to the audience.
He smiled, a clean and warm smile, carrying both a youthful innocence and an adult maturity.
Looking at that smile, Xu Yueqing couldn't stop the tears from flowing.
Li Man put her arm around Yueqing's shoulder and whispered, "Yueqing, don't cry. Chen Bo sang very well. You should be happy for him."
"I'm happy..." Xu Yueqing choked back tears, "But...but I..."
But she regretted it.
I regret not realizing how good he was sooner, I regret giving up on him so easily, and I regret only learning to cherish him after I've lost him.
Zhao Lulu sighed beside her: "Yueqing, it's not too late to regret it now. Chen Bo hasn't married Weiwei yet. It's fair competition, and everyone has a chance."
Xu Yueqing remained silent.
compete?
What does she have to compete with?
Bei Weiwei is gentle and considerate. She had a crush on him for three years and is now his official girlfriend.
Zhou Lingyan is flamboyant and passionate, daring to love and hate, and sparks fly between them.
What about her? An ex-girlfriend who hurt him, someone who made mistakes in relationships—what right does she have to compete?
When Chen Bo returned backstage, the seven initial singers looked at him differently.
Last time it was surprise and recognition; this time it's... vigilance and attention.
This newcomer is not a flash in the pan; he has the ability, talent, and stage presence, making him a formidable opponent.
The final rankings have been announced, and Chen Bo has successfully advanced.
After recording wrapped, the singers said their goodbyes.
Chen Bo returned to the lounge, packed his things, and prepared to leave.
As soon as I stepped outside, I saw Xu Yueqing and Li Man waiting at the door.
"Chen Bo," Xu Yueqing's eyes were still a little red, "Congratulations on advancing again."
"Thank you." Chen Bo nodded. "Why haven't you left yet?"
"I'll be waiting for you," Li Man said with a smile. "Yueqing said she wanted to treat you to a meal to celebrate."
Chen Bo hesitated for a moment.
Xu Yueqing quickly replied, "It's nearby. Just grab something to eat; it won't take up too much of your time."
Her eyes held expectation, but also a hint of caution.
Chen Bo looked at her and said, "Okay."
As the three walked out, Zhao Lulu suddenly appeared out of nowhere: "Eating? Take me with you! I know a super delicious restaurant nearby!"
Xu Yueqing glared at her: "Didn't you say you were leaving?"
"I did want to leave, but then I thought I'd have nothing to do back home, so I stayed!" Zhao Lulu said matter-of-factly. "Besides, it's a celebration, the more the merrier!"
Li Man: "Then let's go together."
The four of them walked out of the TV station, where Xu Yueqing's nanny car was already waiting at the door.
Just as I was about to get on the bus, a voice came from behind me: "Yueqing!"
It's Lu Ze.
He hadn't left yet.
Xu Yueqing's face darkened: "Lu Ze, what else do you want?"
Lu Ze strode over, glanced at Chen Bo, and then looked at Xu Yueqing: "Yueqing, I want to talk to you alone."
"We have nothing to talk about," Xu Yueqing said coldly. "I'm going to eat, please move aside."
Lu Ze didn't move. He looked at Chen Bo and said, "Chen Bo, I know you're about to become famous, but Yue Qing is not someone you can..."
"Lu Ze!" Xu Yueqing interrupted him, "My affairs are none of your business!"
Zhao Lulu rolled her eyes beside her: "Poet Lu, why are you still so persistent? Yueqing already said she doesn't want to talk to you, why are you sticking to me like a piece of chewing gum?"
Lu Ze's face flushed red: "Zhao Lulu, this is between Yue Qing and me, it has nothing to do with you!"
"How can it be nothing?" Zhao Lulu crossed her arms. "Yueqing is my sister, her business is my business. Besides, you're an outsider, meddling in other people's affairs. Isn't that a bit nosy?"
"A couple?" Lu Ze looked at Xu Yueqing. "Yueqing, you really haven't broken up with Chen Bo yet?"
Xu Yueqing remained silent.
Zhao Lulu answered for her: "Otherwise what? Why do you think Yueqing came to watch Chen Bo's game? Why did she wait for him to have dinner together? Lu Ze, I advise you to wake up. Yueqing only has Chen Bo in her heart right now. You should go somewhere cool and stay there."
Lu Ze clenched his fist and looked at Xu Yueqing: "Yueqing, say something. Are you really still with Chen Bo?"
Only a fool would want a soul; a wise person would choose a body. Xu Yueqing raised her head and looked at Lu Ze: "Yes, I'm still with Chen Bo, so please don't bother me anymore."
Chen Bo acted as if it were none of his business.
Zhao Lulu looked at Lu Ze with disdain: "Can you leave now?"
Lu Ze's expression shifted from shock to anger, then to dejection: "Okay, okay... I understand."
He turned around and walked away, looking utterly dejected.
Xu Yueqing watched his departing figure, her heart unmoved.
Her initial goodwill towards Lu Ze had long been exhausted by his repeated entanglements and self-righteous "artistic" pronouncements.
Now, he's not even a passerby in her heart.
"Let's go." She turned and got into the car.
Soon.
The four people sat facing each other in the private room.
Zhao Lulu ordered a table full of dishes and opened a bottle of sake.
"Come on, let's celebrate Chen Bo's advancement again!" Zhao Lulu raised her glass.
The four clinked glasses, and the atmosphere eased considerably.
After eating for a while, Li Man asked, "Chen Bo, what song are you planning to sing next time? Will it be another original?"
"Yes." Chen Bo nodded. "Preparations are already underway."
"What style?" Zhao Lulu asked curiously.
"It's a secret for now," Chen Bo said, keeping everyone in suspense.
Xu Yueqing remained quiet, only occasionally serving Chen Bo food and pouring him wine, like a virtuous girlfriend.
The meal wasn't exactly relaxing, but at least it appeared harmonious on the surface.
After dinner, Li Man and Zhao Lulu each called a designated driver to go home, while Xu Yueqing went back to Yunding Mountain Villa with Chen Bo.
At the entrance of Zhou Lingyan's villa.
Chen Bo got out of the car, and Xu Yueqing followed. "Chen Bo, may I come up and sit for a while?"
Chen Bo turned to look at her.
In the dim light, Xu Yueqing's face appeared less aloof and more gentle.
Her eyes held expectation, unease, and a hint of pleading.