Public love affair

The goddess was worthy of being a goddess. From eight years old to eighty years old, all men, women and children will be killed. With just a few sweet smiles and a few soft pleas, Aunt Fang couldn’t resist it. Anyway, she usually made a lot of food, and Lu Yan and Song Hui couldn’t always eat it. Well, it’s no big deal for a little girl with a modest appetite. The two quickly became familiar with each other, and Aunt Fang even asked Ding Mujie for some autographed photos. Apparently some of her old friends’ children were fans of Ding Mujie, and they jumped up and down with joy after getting the photos.

Ding Mujie was very interested in the “young lady” in Aunt Feng’s family. She was Lu Yan’s lover. She didn’t know what kind of woman could catch his eye. Everyone had a tendency to gossip, let alone Ding Mujie, who had always been very curious. It’s a pity that whether she mentioned it intentionally or accidentally, Aunt Fang always kept her mouth shut and smiled without saying a word. She never revealed a word about her family’s situation, and in the end, she didn’t even know the owner’s last name. Although Aunt Fang always had a kind smile on her face, her tone of voice was very tight, which showed that the family tradition was very good.

The other staff members had always known that there was an aunt who brings food to Lu Yan every day. Everyone looked at it with envy, jealousy and hatred, and they all speculated that Lu Yan actually came from a wealthy family, and that the aunt was a servant from the family. Of course, there were also people who were close to the truth and thought that it should be a servant in the family of Lu Yan’s admirer. He was so handsome and popular, so it was normal for a wealthy lady to admire him and send someone to bring him food.

All these speculations became less important when Ding Mujie also joined in eating and drinking. When everyone thought about the nosebleed incident that day, they all felt a little enlightened. There were even a few people with good relationships who asked Lu Yan in private if he was really interested in the goddess. Lu Yan just smiled and didn’t respond, so everyone thought they had told the truth. For a time, rumors spread that the male god and goddess were going to fall in love.

It was not until the end of the MV shooting that a reporter asked this question again during an interview. This time Lu Yan was not ambiguous, but answered directly, “Actually, everyone’s guess is right. I am indeed in love, but the person is not Miss Ding Mujie. Please stop harassing her with such questions.”

The reporters who expected to get a few perfunctory words were dumbfounded, so they just admitted it? So simple? No, Lu Yan said the object was not the goddess, then who was it?

So reporters raised this new question one after another. But on this issue, Lu Yan was not so straightforward, “On this point, I have no comment for now. I can only tell you that it is not an insider.”

No matter how he asked after that, Lu Yan would no longer answer on the matter.

After the reporters left, Ding Mujie found Lu Yan and asked in surprise, “You just admitted it?”

“Otherwise?” Lu Yan asked with a smile, “I have said that you can tell others everything. Falling in love is not a heinous thing. There is nothing to hide.”

“But, but…” Ding Mujie’s eyes widened, “But you are a big star, doesn’t it matter if you admit it like this?”

“This is a fact. I don’t think honestly admitting it is worse than lying. Honesty should be considered a virtue at any time.” Lu Yan said seriously.

“Then why don’t you just tell who the other party is?” Ding Mujie asked with a little provocation.

“Not publishing and lying are two different things. Honesty does not mean telling all the facts, but just not making up the facts.” Lu Yan smiled slyly and walked away.

Ding Mujie looked at his back and murmured, “So cunning. But what should I do if I feel more handsome…”

Lu Yan did not do this impulsively. In fact, this was his decision after careful consideration, and he told Qin Feng and Su Mo before doing so.

Qin Feng’s reaction was a little surprised, “Didn’t you decide not to make it public for the time being?”

“That was my original plan. But since everyone has speculated, and it’s true that I’m in love, I don’t want to lie, and I don’t want to be associated with anyone casually, so it would be better to just admit it. However, I don’t intend to announce who the other party is. First of all, he is not an insider, so as not to be disturbed, I am not lying. Secondly, don’t you think that leaving room for everyone’s imagination and speculation would be more conducive to preserving the timeliness of the topic? “

“Haha,” Qin Feng laughed, “How should I describe you? Why did I think you were a little sheep before? You are clearly a cunning fox. However, the paparazzi are so powerful now, you are not afraid of them digging people out for you?”

Lu Yan smiled confidently, “If they really have the ability to dig it out, I’m not afraid to admit it.”

“Well, now that you have calculated everything, I have nothing more to say. Just go ahead and do it boldly. I will take care of the rest.” Qin Feng said with a smile.

Su Mo’s reaction was much simpler. He only said, “You can do whatever you want. I support you.”

Sure enough, Lu Yan’s frankness caused an uproar.

Reporters speculated who Lu Yan’s lover was. Soon, Aunt Fang’s obvious target came to light, but she had been directly upgraded from a servant in the admirer’s house to a servant in his girlfriend’s house. After that, Aunt Fang still brought food to Lu Yan every day, but she no longer came alone. A strong driver and bodyguard began to appear next to her, helping her stop any reporters who wanted to get closer. Aunt Fang, who had never been under so much attention before, did not find it annoying at all, but found it very interesting. In addition to making delicious food, there was one more thing to do every day, which was to dress up in various ways. After returning home, she did not forget to show off to her old friends, who gave her a nickname – “Lao Lai Qiao¹“.

There were also some dedicated paparazzi who wanted to follow Aunt Fang’s car, intending to find out who the mistress behind Aunt Fang was. It’s a pity that the driver was not simple, he was a veteran. Tracking and counter-tracking was just like playing. How could it be compared to a few mere entertainment reporters? The paparazzi failed to keep up and got teased several times. The driver, who was usually bored out of his mind, felt the same as Aunt Fang during this period. These days were so exciting. So much so that after the paparazzi stopped following him several times to no avail, he complained that they were too unprofessional.

At first, reporters reported that Lu Yan admitted to having a relationship, but when the person was suspected to be the daughter of a wealthy family, fans didn’t really believe it at first, thinking it was another irresponsible scandal. However, the facts soon told them that this time the reporters were still very ethical.

After all ten songs of the album were recorded and three MVs were filmed, Lu Yan began to appear on various music charts and started various promotions.

Participating in various TV programs is naturally a good publicity opportunity. Inevitably, various personal questions would also be asked. There had been a lot of rumors about Lu Yan’s relationship recently, and the hosts certainly couldn’t let go of such an opportunity.

When he went on a TV show for the first time to promote the new album, the host lost no time in asking about the news that everyone wanted to confirm now, “I heard that Lu Yan is in a relationship, is it true?”

Lu Yan showed his always perfect and charming smile, “It’s true.”

“Wow, doesn’t it matter if you admit it like this? You are an idol star.” The host said almost the same thing as Ding Mujie.

Lu Yan pretended to be surprised, “When did I become an idol star? Am I not a capable person?”

“Haha,” the host was also amused by Lu Yan’s humor, and then asked seriously, “Why did you decide to make it public?”

“I think falling in love is a very happy thing, and I am very willing to share my happiness with everyone.” Lu Yan answered without missing a beat.

“So, can you tell me what kind of person the other party is?”

Lu Yan stared at the camera and answered seriously, “He² is the most suitable person for me in this world.”

His voice was affectionate and low, and the host couldn’t help but make a flattering gesture, “I feel like I’ve received a knowing blow. Does anyone else feel this way?” The target of this question was of course the large audience at the scene.

Everyone shouted in unison, “Yes!”

“If the other person is watching our program at this moment, he will definitely feel very happy.” The host stirred up the emotion at the right time.

Lu Yan smiled and said in a calm but sincere tone, “I am the happiest person in the world if I can win his favor.”

“I’m very curious about what kind of person the other party is. I believe everyone is also curious. Can’t you really tell us?” the host said.

“No.” Lu Yan smiled, “Now is not the time. But I promise, when the time comes, I will tell everyone.”

“What kind of time? When you get married?” the host said jokingly.

“Maybe.” Lu Yan smiled meaningfully.

At this time, Su Mo was naturally sitting in front of the TV. This program was a live broadcast, and every word and expression of Lu Yan appeared simultaneously on the TV screen, as if he were standing in front of him and saying those affectionate words, Su Mo felt as if his whole heart was about to jump out of his chest.

The show continued to be broadcasted live.

After talking about love, they returned to the theme of music.

“First of all, of course, I would like to congratulate Lu Yan for his new film. Every song is very nice. I have already played it on the computer over and over again.” 

“Thank you.” Lu Yan smiled modestly.

“Speaking of which, last year’s EP only had three songs, but they were all really classic. It is said that the sales volume was also amazing. As a non-professional singer, you really have the capital to piss off many professional singers. So what are your expected sales for this new album?”

“I think it would be great if we can improve a little bit each time.”

“Haha, the requirements are not too high.”

Lu Yan smiled and said, “As a non-professional singer, I think it’s better for me to keep a low profile. What do you think?”

The host laughed for a while and then changed the topic, “I heard that Lu Yan can read staff. Have you ever studied music before?”

“I studied violin for a while before.”

“Wow, can we do a live show?”

This link was also arranged in advance, so Lu Yan was naturally prepared.

The staff quickly brought a violin. Lu Yan tried the tune and played a piece of music prepared in advance. He hadn’t played the piano for a long time. Although he practiced a few times before the show, he was a bit shaky. Fortunately, the musicality and feel were still there. After being a little difficult at the beginning, he gradually became smoother.

Even professionals here had to admit that Lu Yan played the violin quite well, not to mention the less professional audience.

When the song ended, the audience burst into applause.

The surprise on the host’s face was not entirely fake, “I really have to admit that there are differences between people. Lu Yan, how do you do it, you are handsome, you can act well, you can sing well, and you can play the piano so well?”

Lu Yan handed the violin back to the staff, shook his hand slightly, and said with a smile, “I haven’t played the piano for a long time, and my playing today was average. If my teacher hears this, he will jump up and scold me.”

The host asked casually, “Who is Lu Yan’s teacher?”

Lu Yan showed a nostalgic and slightly sad expression, “His name is Wang Chong. He used to be a violinist at the National Theater. But it happened a long time ago. Maybe no one remembers him.”

The host laughed and quickly changed the topic.

That night, Lu Yan’s fan circle erupted again.

When they saw reports on the Internet before, they could deceive themselves that maybe the reporter was talking nonsense again, but today on the show, Lu Yan had personally admitted that he had a lover, so they could no longer deceive themselves.

Except for a small number of fans who found it unacceptable, most fans expressed their understanding and support. Of course, heartbreak was inevitable, so someone posted it.

“Ahhhhhhhhh, the male god Lu Yan actually has a girlfriend, I’m heartbroken!”

“A hug to the original poster, we are all broken. I couldn’t breathe the moment I heard him admit it.”

“Actually, I think it’s pretty good. Lu Yan is so handsome and has a good personality. It would be abnormal not to have a girlfriend.”

“Agree. Besides, if you’re a hot-blooded young man, if you don’t have a girlfriend, what should you do if you feel the urge to do it? 419³ or masturbate? It’s not good to think about it, but it’s better to have a girlfriend.”

“…Upstairs, it’s the period of severe crackdown. Do you really need to wear tape when bringing up such a topic?”

“What’s wrong, you’re not allowed to write or mention it? This is a normal physiological phenomenon, okay? Is it true that modern society still advocates obeying the laws of nature and destroying human desires?”

…

“I’m in a crooked building, and I’m just coming back. It seems that the male god only said that he has a lover, but he didn’t say that it must be a girlfriend.”

“What do you mean upstairs…? It’s so touching just thinking about it, okay?”

“Hey, my heart breaks when I think of my male god being with an unknown woman. I would rather he be with a man.”

“Fuck, that’s enough. The world is about to be taken over by rotten girls. How can things get better?”

“That’s right, can you do it, please? This is a public forum.”

“Don’t be so angry upstairs. People are just talking casually. Come on, let’s have a harmonious discussion about who the boyfriend’s girlfriend is.”

“I heard that she is a rich girl.”

“I heard that the family is rich.”

“I heard that the servants bring delicious food to the male god every day. It’s really considerate. The male god is really happy.”

“This is not hearsay, this is a fact. I have seen it several times.”

“Surprise, someone with knowledge of the incident has appeared upstairs”

“No, that’s all. The male god is very strict, and so is the servant. He can’t ask anything at all.”

…

“No matter what, I still want to bless the male god and hope that lovers will eventually get married.”

“Blessing +1”

“Blessing +2”

…

Therefore, Lu Yan once again occupied the front pages of major media for a period of time with his new album and various speculations about his new relationship.

Notes

1. lao lai qiao, can be translated as old and pretty, and is used to refer to middle-aged and elderly people who dress like young people. ↩︎
2. Let’s remember that in Chinese she and he are pronounced the same, so people assume Lu Yan is talking about a woman. ↩︎
3. 419, for one night, a one-night stand. ↩︎