At Ling Qianhe's concert, they were scheduled to perform "Breaking the Mist."
Lin Muci looked at the program list. Although there was no rehearsal, she was to have a duet with Ling Qianhe again, performing "Glamorous Doll" in a band arrangement, and she needed to play the drums.
This was not difficult for her.
Aurora and Han Jiuzhen couldn't help but sigh.
"Xiao Ci, Mentor Qianhe really trusts you so much."
Lin Muci retorted.
"Does he trust me a lot?"
Aurora and Han Jiuzhen widened their eyes. "Of course! Doesn't he trust you enough?"
"His concert is watched by at least tens of millions worldwide. After all, he's a global superstar. Even the slightest rumor causes countless people to wail. He's collaborated with you so many times, it's practically showing you immense favor. Although Xiao Ci, you're already incredibly capable, he has always been steadfastly choosing you."
"Don't you feel it, Xiao Ci?"
Ling Qianhe had always been there, steadfastly choosing her?
Lin Muci only realized it belatedly.
It seemed to be true.
Ling Qianhe's choice of her was exceptionally firm.
Aurora, meanwhile, propped her chin with her hand.
"It would be great if you could date Mentor Qianhe—that would be huge. Our group would then have the secret to immense popularity. We wouldn't have to struggle as newcomers; we'd soar overnight."
Yang Weiyang, however, was protective of Lin Muci. "Don't say that. There would definitely be a lot of anti-fans, and Xiao Ci is already working hard enough..."
Aurora pondered for a moment but felt it wasn't an issue.
"There will be many anti-fans, but there will also be many CP fans. This way, it balances out, and your fame will absolutely skyrocket."
"Mainly, Mentor Ling is indeed very good to Xiao Ci. Otherwise, I wouldn't be indulging in such daydreams."
"Putting other things aside, if it weren't for Xiao Ci, he definitely wouldn't have invited us to his concert."
Yang Weiyang was still unconvinced. "Xiao Ci doesn't need others to carry her, does she? She's destined to become a top female star. Her movie was a huge success and received rave reviews, also because of her outstanding performance. Moreover, she debuted through her own hard work..."
"CP is indeed a secret to popularity, but it can also easily backfire."
"I still think it's better to become a leading lady through one's own efforts. Having a superstar boyfriend is certainly impressive, but one mustn't abandon their career. You should stand at the pinnacle with him, otherwise, what's the point?"
"You're strong, but I'm not weak either."
"This is the most ideal state!"
Aurora hadn't expected Yang Weiyang to be so insightful.
Lin Muci turned to look at them.
"Let's practice the dance first. It's a global live broadcast. Since he invited us, we must deliver our best performance."
...
Ling Qianhe's concert was a global live broadcast.
One could say that the fans were in a state of utter elation, as if celebrating a festival.
[A movie premiere plus a concert, I haven't been this happy in ages! Brother Qianhe's sudden unexplained leave had truly frightened me. I thought he was going to retire directly after winning all the honors he could possibly get.]
[This man is just devastatingly handsome!]
[The moment the opening lights hit, I started drooling! Those subtly revealed abs—hiss, not to mention anything else, Brother Qianhe really maintains his physique so well.]
[Who wouldn't say it's perfect? Ahhh, I feel like he could do three hundred push-ups in one go!]
[That's a bit much, hahaha. But he truly looks so at ease on stage. As expected, handsome guys belong on stage! Superstars belong on stage, idols are meant to shine and radiate on stage!]
Ten thousand people on-site, tens of millions online.
This was Ling Qianhe's appeal.
And when the girl group Era Girls appeared, everyone screamed wildly!
"Breaking the Mist" pierced through the fog, soaring straight towards the clouds.
The entire venue was ignited. The surrounding screams were deafening, and everyone danced wildly around the stage. When Ling Qianhe pulled Lin Muci's hand, the crowd's screams were almost deafening.
They performed a close-contact duet.
[This is so electrifying.]
[Oh my god, I didn't realize Sister Xiao Ci could be so fierce... Is she going crazy? Ling Qianhe's stamina is amazing. That hip-swaying move, I'm completely gone. Watching him dance intimately with another girl, I can only smile like an aunt—how can he be so handsome?]
[Absolutely stunning.]
The bullet screen was flying everywhere, and the CP fan base was growing. Overseas, many people with Ling Qianhe and Lin Muci as their avatars were enthusiastically flooding the comments. The chemistry from their multiple collaborations was so wonderful that everyone was happily shipping them.
Lost in the secrets in their glances.
Shipping them with all their might.
Unable to break free.
...
Offstage, Lin Muci was drenched in sweat. Ling Qianhe's white shirt was unbuttoned, his chest glistening with sweat. A smile curved his lips, making hearts race. In the corridor, he pinned Lin Muci against the wall, leaned into her ear, and asked.
"How was it? Satisfied?"
They were walking behind everyone else.
Lin Muci's heart was in turmoil, afraid that Yang Weiyang and the others would turn around and discover the secret between her and Ling Qianhe.
Ling Qianhe seemed to be doing it on purpose. He leaned his shoulder against hers, and she could feel his body heat emanating towards her. He wouldn't let her leave.
"Satisfied?"
He asked again.
Lin Muci could only respond haphazardly.
"Satisfied... Let me go first."
Ling Qianhe chuckled, his eyes bright and incredibly handsome.
"My wife is so cute."
Lin Muci pushed him. She saw him lick his lips, then say earnestly.
"I can make my wife even more satisfied."
"Trust me."
How did he start calling her "wife" so casually?
How did this happen?
The system chimed in.
"He called you that during the last live broadcast, and you didn't refuse. You tacitly agreed."
Lin Muci was dumbfounded.
Ling Qianhe snapped his fingers in her ear, revealing a handsome and roguish smile.
"Don't look at any other men anymore."
"I'll really get jealous."
He let go of Lin Muci, and she immediately rushed back to Yang Weiyang and the others. Yang Weiyang took her hand, excitedly chattering.
"Xiao Ci! Your duet with Mentor Ling had such great chemistry!"
"Anyone who sees it will ship you guys until they faint!"
Lin Muci, however, was thinking that if this continued, her career would be tied to Ling Qianhe!
Damn it!
Yang Weiyang hugged her, and the young girl cutely asked.
"Aren't you really developing feelings for Mentor Ling?"
Lin Muci mumbled.
"No. It's just work."
Yang Weiyang let out a disappointed "Aww."
"Not even a little bit?"
Lin Muci hummed.
"What I love the most is my work and my group members."
"Other people, I don't care that much about."
Behind them, Ling Qianhe's cold laugh was heard—she suddenly felt a chill down her neck.
She thought to herself.
Why doesn't that Ling Qianhe fellow just fall into a vinegar vat and drown?