“Does Ying Chen also like to tease people like that?”
Xu Tangzhou genuinely wondered, realizing that people who weren’t alike indeed won’t mix well.
On stage, after playing those few notes, Ling Che seemed to realize that all the fans in the audience were still waiting—no one understood his hint, thinking he had just randomly pressed the piano keys, and everyone was waiting for him to continue from where he left off.
Xu Tangzhou was among them.
His heart was beating fast, and Ying Chen’s words had affected him.
Although he knew it was impossible, Xu Tangzhou began to entertain some untimely and absurd fantasies because of Ying Chen’s joking criticism.
A confession?
What did Ling Che want to say? He was still pondering this matter, so much so that he was almost delirious.
In fact, Ling Che didn’t care whether anyone understood or not.
He simply wanted to do it, so he did it, considering it the fulfillment of a wish.
After a pause, he leaned slightly closer to the microphone and asked indifferently, “Does it sound good?”
“It sounds good!!!”
The fans shouted.
Where does it sound good? Xu Tangzhou seriously doubted his own sense of pitch.
Ling Che continued, “How about I perform an impromptu piece for everyone?”
“Good!!!”
“This piece is for you all.”
Saying this, the camera zoomed in closer.
Ling Che’s slender fingers on the black and white piano keys created a visually pleasing scene.
The smooth melody flowed through his fingers, and Ling Che used the same few notes he had played earlier to form new chords. He seemed to have an inexhaustible talent, able to turn any beginning into pleasing music with just a touch.
Amidst an even more enthusiastic round of screaming, Xu Tangzhou breathed a sigh of relief.
What was all the fuss about? So, the thing that Ling Che had wanted to do since writing《Planet》was “to perform an impromptu piece for everyone”!
Ying Chen glanced at Xu Tangzhou and felt even more disappointed in him.
But before he could say anything more, he saw someone bending over, escorted by security, coming to his seat.
That person shouted something at him.
The music and screaming on-site were deafening, it was just too noisy.
Ying Chen didn’t hear clearly: “What?”
The person took a step closer and crouched down, and in the chaotic light, Ying Chen saw a palm-sized face with old-fashioned, black-framed glasses, looking very young.
This omega took out a ticket, pointed at the numbers on it, and shouted with all their might: “My! Seat! Position!”
The concert was already more than halfway through when this person arrived late. How on earth did they get past security?
Ying Chen didn’t want to move. It wasn’t his responsibility to accommodate a child who was late: “It’s useless. It expired.”
The omega got angry, and another wave of screaming from the fans hit them. The person opened their mouth wide, saying something urgently and quickly, but Ying Chen couldn’t hear a single word.
The other person’s appearance was like that of a goldfish, which Ying Chen found amusing.
The omega got even angrier.
Xu Tangzhou: “Qiu Yin!”
It took a while for Ying Chen to understand that this unfashionable goldfish wearing black-framed glasses was Xu Tangzhou’s friend. He must have been brought in by someone he knew; otherwise, even with a ticket, he wouldn’t have been able to enter at this point.
The Great Movie Star Ying finally deigned to move his esteemed self and returned to his own seat.
Qiu Yin got to his rightful seat and leaned over to shout in Xu Tangzhou’s ear: “That alpha is so annoying! You didn’t even keep an eye on my seat for me!”
Xu Tangzhou: “???”
Didn’t Qiu Yin recognize Ying Chen? Wasn’t Ying Chen’s face nationally recognized?
However, the current environment was really not conducive to conversation.
A new climax surged, and both of them were gradually drawn back to the person on stage, completely immersed in the revelry of the little asteroids.
As time ticked by, Ling Che finished singing his new song and began the nostalgic segment.
The two-hour concert seemed to be nearing its end in the blink of an eye.
This superstar alpha was drenched in sweat, the sight of sweat sliding from his forehead to his eyelashes was hopelessly sexy.
This time, there were no backup dancers, no musical instruments, no elaborate stage design.
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Ling Che casually sat on the steps of the round stage, propped up one leg, and sang《Planet》for the fans.
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The more impulsive, the farther from you I stray…”
……
After three encores, the concert finally came to an official end.
Some fans were crying at the venue.
Their strong reluctance to leave had them standing inside the arena, still calling out Ling Che’s name.
The scene was chaotic, and the crowd was large.
Celebrities and VIPs who were in the front rows watching the concert left through different exits. Amidst the confusion, Ying Chen pushed through the crowd to find Xu Tangzhou.
“Follow me,” he said succinctly.
Ying Chen led them towards the backstage area, with security clearing the way, allowing them unobstructed passage.
Once they reached a quieter place, Xu Tangzhou finally had the chance to ask Qiu Yin, “Why did you arrive so late? Didn’t my assistant come to pick you up?”
Qiu Yin was also at a loss for words: “I don’t have a neck ring, and I was stopped at the security check. I had to buy a neck ring on the spot to get in.”
He pointed to the neck ring around his neck, made of a material that imitated a silk scarf.
Ying Chen, walking ahead, turned back and said, “Is the young friend still a minor?”
Having spent years isolated from the outside world, immersed in studying and learning, Qiu Yin had little opportunity to attend such events and was thus not very sensitive to the matter of neck rings. He probably forgot that one wouldn’t be able enter public venues without a neck ring.
Before Xu Tangzhou could explain, Qiu Yin tugged at his sleeve and whispered, “This guy is so strange. Do you know him?”
Ying Chen, with his excellent hearing, heard everything clearly: “……”
Xu Tangzhou had no choice but to say, “He’s Ying Chen. He’s the one who acted in《Among Humans》and the actor who has won many awards.”
Qiu Yin thought for a moment and said bluntly, “I don’t know him.”
Ying Chen: “……”
In the blink of an eye, they arrived backstage, and the hustle and bustle resumed. Everyone was exhausted, but the lively atmosphere of the concert still lingered.
Xu Tangzhou was finally found by Wu Nana, who told him that Situ Ya had informed them to go to a clubhouse.
After the concert that night, Ling Che had a small party. Some friends and artists were invited, and Xu Tangzhou was naturally on the list.
“God Che was so cool today!!” Wu Nana was thrilled, “Oh my gosh. It’s my first time at his concert! Zhouzhou, you’re so lucky, not only are you friends with God Che, but you’re also going to his private party later!”
Come to think of it, it had been two or three days since Xu Tangzhou had a real face-to-face meeting with Ling Che.
Just now, one was on stage and the other was below it. He felt more of Ling Che as the superstar, rather than the usual smug and arrogant Ling Che.
So the thought of seeing Ling Che offstage in a little while made Xu Tangzhou a bit nervous.
Did Ling Che see him on stage just now?
There were several times when Ling Che was at the edge of the stage interacting with fans, and Xu Tangzhou felt as if Ling Che seemed to have seen him, yet also not.
Hearing this conversation, Qiu Yin consciously looked at his watch and said seriously, “I’m on duty tonight, and I only asked my senior to cover for me for a few hours. If I go back late, they’ll deduct my pay. Zhouzhou, I’ll head back to the hospital first.”
Xu Tangzhou said, “There are too many people outside the venue right now, you can’t get a taxi. You’ll have to wait a while, otherwise, you’ll just be waiting at the intersection.”
Ying Chen laughed and asked Qiu Yin, “How old are you, really?”
Qiu Yin, still holding a grudge about the seat snatching incident, ignored him and said to Xu Tangzhou again, “It’s okay. I can wait.”
Ying Chen wasn’t annoyed by being ignored; he wasn’t about to lose his temper with a child.
Ying Chen arranged, “Here’s what we’ll do: there are so many cars and eyes around, so Xu Tangzhou will take my car to the clubhouse, and have your assistant take your friend. Then call your assistant to pick you up when it’s over. How about that?”
Xu Tangzhou was pleasantly surprised: “Is that okay?”
Ying Chen said, “Someone specifically instructed me, so you don’t need to be polite with me.”
Xu Tangzhou’s face heated up: “…Oh.”
No wonder Ying Chen was a bit different towards him. He guessed that Ying Chen probably knew about his “relationship” with Ling Che.
Wu Nana went to send off Qiu Yin, and Xu Tangzhou got into Ying Chen’s car. On the car ride, his reminder alarm went off, and he remembered that Xie Rui was supposed to return tonight. Checking the time, Xu Tangzhou sent Xie Rui a text message with the address of the clubhouse.
On the way to the clubhouse, Ying Chen didn’t ask anything.
He didn’t seem like someone who enjoyed gossiping about others.
The ride was silent.
The clubhouse was secluded, and it seemed to come alive at eleven o’clock at night.
There were many balloons, ribbons, and other decorations on-site, set up in advance by the staff from Star Realm Company. As they walked into the front yard, Ying Chen led the way, looking as if he knew the place well.
The entire clubhouse was booked, featuring hot spring pools, floor-to-ceiling windows, and dazzling crystal lights, exuding a very flashy style.
The main attraction, Ling Che, had not yet arrived, and the place was filled with executives and artists. It undoubtedly turned into a temporary networking scene.
Xu Tangzhou spotted Huang Qian among a crowd of people.
However, Ying Chen led him past these individuals, heading straight for another door.
The sliding doors opened to both sides, revealing a relatively secluded space with few people inside, yet all were familiar faces. Xu Tangzhou could name each one of them, but they might not necessarily recognize him.
These were the people from Ling Che’s private circle.
“Ying Chen, you’re a bit slow,” someone said.
The speaker was Mo Xiao. The singer who recently became known as the “Little Prince of the Grassland” due to his girlfriend’s infidelity.
Ying Chen punished himself with three drinks without even blinking.
There was also a female celebrity, a non-celebrity from outside the circle, and Ling Che’s producer; they all seemed quite relaxed. These people formed their own small group, and they started drinking as soon as they met, evidently very familiar with each other.
Xu Tangzhou was not particularly good at socializing, but he wasn’t standoffish either.
When someone chatted with him, he responded. Fortunately, Ying Chen was very attentive. He occasionally speak up on his behalf, which made Xu Tangzhou feel less awkward being there alone.
After finishing his drink with Ying Chen, Mo Xiao turned to Xu Tangzhou and said, “How about a couple of drinks to get acquainted?”
The female celebrity joked, “Mo Xiao is asking everyone to drink tonight. It’s not like you’re here to drown your sorrows, is it? Are you feeling down because God Che didn’t invite you to be a guest at his concert tonight?”
“How could I not be?” Mo Xiao replied, “Can’t a single dog expand his social circle?”
Ying Chen said, “Then find someone else to drink with. He’s not a single dog; don’t bring down his level.”
Worried that Ying Chen might say something, Xu Tangzhou took the initiative to drink: “It’s okay, I can handle it. My name is Xu Tangzhou, ‘Xu’ in ‘speech at noon,’ ‘Tang’ in ‘crabapple,’ and ‘Zhou’ as in ‘flat boat.'”
Mo Xiao chuckled. He was of course aware of Xu Tangzhou’s recent rise to fame, wondering if it was because of trending on social media just once.
Ying Chen, leaning on the sofa, saw Xu Tangzhou handle the situation and decided not to intervene anymore. Instead, he playfully reminded Mo Xiao, “You’d better remember his name. Don’t call your sister-in-law the wrong name in the future.”
Xu Tangzhou: “……”
He retracted his earlier thought that Ying Chen didn’t seem like a gossip!!!
The rest of the people were taken aback.
Mo Xiao had a sudden realization: “Not bad! Ying Chen, things are progressing quite rapidly, huh!”
“Looks like no one can escape the clutches of Ying the Movie Emperor!!”
“You don’t even spare Ling Che’s friends!”
They were joking, clearly having a big misunderstanding.
“It’s not like that!” Xu Tangzhou’s face turned red, “You’ve got it wrong!”
He was busy trying to clear up this terrible misunderstanding, but Ying Chen was only concerned with laughing until his stomach hurt, leaving Xu Tangzhou unsure of what to do.
However, the atmosphere became livelier because of this. As they bantered back and forth, Xu Tangzhou realized that these people were just fond of joking and meant no harm. They were all Ling Che’s friends. They weren’t difficult to get along with, and without any airs about them.
In the middle of it all, Huang Qian even came in specially to greet everyone. Without realizing it, Xu Tangzhou had drunk several glasses of alcohol.
The western liquor mixed at the clubhouse wasn’t very strong but had a powerful kick. By the time Ying Chen realized something was off with Xu Tangzhou, it was already too late.
The sliding door moved, and Ling Che, who had just removed his makeup, appeared at the doorway.
The alpha’s presence mingled in the air, and he glanced into the room, frowning, “Who let him drink?”
With the main character’s arrival, the crowd became rowdy.
Ling Che stood there and asked again, “Who let Xu Tangzhou drink?”
What was going on?
Everyone fell silent for a moment.
Xu Tangzhou sat on the soft leather sofa, his normally pale complexion flushed with a rosy hue. His cheeks were red, his eyes watery, yet he seemed very lucid: “I’m not drunk.”
Ling Che walked over and touched his face, seemingly checking his temperature: “You’re not allowed to drink anymore.”
Xu Tangzhou felt that Ling Che was a bit unhappy, but because of the alcohol, his mind was somewhat unclear, so he obediently nodded: “Mhm!”
Seeing the two of them like this, even the slowest person could tell what was going on.
“I’ll be damned…” Ying Chen laughed without saying a word, as the crowd poured him several drinks.
Ling Che held a glass of alcohol but didn’t drink much.
He knew Xu Tangzhou was drunk.
Mo Xiao, having been played by Ying Chen, was still not giving up: “Wait a second, Zhouzhou, you tell us. Between Ying Chen and Ling Che, who is your boyfriend?”
Xu Tangzhou pondered for a moment and answered with difficulty: “Ying Chen, is not.”
The crowd erupted in applause and cheers. Ling Che actually had a partner and had brought them to meet everyone, which was truly an exciting matter for all.
Xu Tangzhou sat there, seemingly not quite understanding why they were reacting this way.
Mo Xiao found it too amusing. He also realized that Xu Tangzhou was drunk and, with ill intentions, asked again: “So it’s Ling Che then?”
Xu Tangzhou slowly turned his head to look at Ling Che.
Ling Che was looking down at him, showing a rare bit of interest. He knew Xu Tangzhou’s tolerance for alcohol. He was usually completely self-sufficient, but now he was in a state where he would answer anything asked of him.
It was likely that Xu Tangzhou hadn’t had much chance to drink over the years, and along with his memory loss, he had forgotten his own drinking limits.
Xu Tangzhou gave his answer: “I can’t say. If I say it, it will be gone.”
He vaguely remembered that Ling Che had once asked him not to tell others.
The crowd burst into laughter.
Mo Xiao asked Ling Che, “Where did you find this treasure?”
Hearing this, Xu Tangzhou thought the question was still directed at him and said, “I picked up the treasure from the sky.”
Ling Che looked at him.
But Xu Tangzhou stretched out his index finger and tapped it on Ling Che’s nose: “It’s my… star.”
Xu Tangzhou’s phone rang.
He seemed to snap out of his daze, pulling out his phone from his pocket.
Whatever was said on the phone, after hanging up, Xu Tangzhou suddenly stood up and said loudly, “I have to go now!”
Everyone: “???”
Xu Tangzhou’s expression was calm, showing no signs of drunkenness as he turned and walked straight out, his steps indistinguishable from a sober person.
As everyone watched him open the sliding door and leave, Ying Chen nudged Ling Che, teasingly saying, “Aren’t you going to check on him, your star? Your little asteroid has veered off its orbit!”
The sour smell of romance was so strong it made him want to be in love too.
Ling Che was silent for a moment.
He had just seen the caller ID on Xu Tangzhou’s phone, which read “Mom.”
It was Xie Rui.
Xu Tangzhou walked out the way he came, without a sideways glance, and no one outside realized he was drunk. He even greeted Huang Qian and said goodbye.
Ling Che followed behind him. When they were about to reach the main entrance where no one was around, he couldn’t help but reach out and gently pinch the back of Xu Tangzhou’s neck.
Xu Tangzhou’s neck was slender and smooth. After not seeing him for two days, Ling Che particularly missed the feel of it.
Even though that part of the neck was now covered by a neck ring, preventing him from admiring the bite mark he had left, which was already nearly healed.
He had just seen Xu Tangzhou on stage, but he couldn’t see him very clearly.
The party that evening wasn’t important. What mattered more was seeing him, as he knew Xu Tangzhou would be joining a film crew in a few days.
However, he had only arrived a little late, and Xu Tangzhou was already drunk, having said such things. Ling Che wondered if it counted as a surprise for him, but he certainly wasn’t going to let Xu Tangzhou leave just like that now.
“Zaizai.”
The breeze outside made Xu Tangzhou sober up a bit: “Hmm?”
Ling Che pinched the back of his neck, neither too lightly nor too heavy. He was filled with a sense of possession.
“Where are you going?”
Xu Tangzhou said, “My mom came to pick me up.”
Outside the clubhouse, there was a taxi parked.
Xie Rui stood outside the car, wearing a camel-colored coat, looking at them from across the street.
Marachne:
I died… Drunk Zhouzhou… can’t be contained.
Hey! Thank you for the chapter^-^!! Also about the title ‘prince of greenland’ isn’t it because green is associated with cheating partners? People who are cheated on are said to have green fields on their heads so the title is alluding to how he was cheated on!
Oooh! I thought it was only green hats xD I’ll look into it! Thank you~
Thank You for the new chapter ♡〜٩( ╹▿╹ )۶〜♡