Dingsheng Entertainment.
Meeting room.
Qi Shenghua was beaming.
"President Qi, that Su Yu kid is finished this time."
"He's still too young, can't control his temper."
"President Qi, what do we do now?"
Below, a group of executives were also all smiles.
No one had expected Su Yu to be set up like this.
After all, this was very common in the entertainment industry.
So much so that once you enter the industry, you have to speak cautiously in public.
It was precisely to avoid such chopping and changing, taking things out of context.
And Su Yu being ambushed by such a low-level tactic couldn't help but give the people at Dingsheng Entertainment a sense of satisfaction.
"Go, tell the water army to blow this up!"
Qi Shenghua slammed the table, making an immediate decision.
This kind of thing was Dingsheng Entertainment's specialty.
Moreover, they weren't the ones who started it, so even if they got slapped in the face later, they wouldn't take the blame.
Being able to disgust Ting Yu and displease Lin Zhaoyang, Qi Shenghua was happy to do it.
As for whether those two small singers could withstand Lin Zhaoyang's wrath after the matter escalated.
These weren't things for him, the domineering CEO, to consider.
Who cares?
Anyway, this time he was just fanning the flames, not getting his hands dirty.
"Today is truly a good day, so comfortable!"
Qi Shenghua hadn't been this happy in a long time.
...
Dormitory 408.
Zhang Yang, Zhao De, and Zhou Tao were furious, cursing in the dorm.
Zhou Tao was using both hands, typing furiously on his already well-worn keyboard.
"Damn it, I'm so mad, I wish I could climb through the internet and chop them to death!"
"Brother Yu, don't worry, we'll curse them back for you!"
"These idiots are just sheep following the herd, they don't know anything!"
"Heh, how can these mortals understand Brother Yu's realm? It's just that Brother Yu is low-key. If Ting Yu's identity were exposed, everyone would shut up!"
Zhao De and Zhou Tao became more and more angry as they watched.
The more the trolls cursed, the more animated they became.
"Su Yu, what are you going to do?"
Zhang Yang, though angry, was a bit calmer than Zhou Tao and the others.
Seeing Su Yu acting as if nothing had happened, holding his phone, he couldn't help but feel relieved.
It seemed Su Yu was still the same Su Yu, he didn't care what others thought of him.
What outsiders said about him was completely useless.
"These netizens are quite talented." Su Yu sat up from the bed.
He had been scrolling through the comments on the trending searches.
He hadn't paid much attention to the trending searches about Ting Yu. After a quick glance, he stopped looking.
When he saw the trending search with his real name ranked lower, he clicked on it.
If it were in the past, he definitely wouldn't have been interested in such things.
But this time, he inexplicably clicked on it.
"Brother Yu is indeed Brother Yu, we can't compare to this realm!"
"If I were being cursed like this, I would have collapsed long ago..."
Zhao De and Zhou Tao couldn't help but give him a thumbs-up.
"I'm going out to buy some things, do you guys need anything?"
Su Yu rolled off the bed and asked the guys in the dorm.
"No."
"Then... uh, Brother Yu, can you bring me a pack of tissues..." Zhou Tao said cautiously, but seeing Zhang Yang's signal, he quickly changed his mind: "Forget it, I was too angry today, I'm quitting!"
Zhang Yang came to Su Yu's side, patted his shoulder, and whispered, "Do you want me to go with you?"
As a childhood friend, he could easily sense that Su Yu was not himself.
"No, I just want to get some fresh air."
To be honest, he wasn't really affected by those comments.
He had never been the kind of person who lived for others.
It was just that his head felt a bit uncomfortable, stuffy, and he wanted to go for a walk.
"Okay, call me if anything comes up." Zhang Yang said no more.
Su Yu nodded.
Then he walked towards the outside of the dorm.
However, not long after he left.
A faint voice sounded from dormitory 408.
"Brother Yu is out..."
...
After the last program, Lin Yanyu had more programs scheduled.
So Su Yu had returned first.
When this news broke online, Lin Yanyu immediately contacted Su Yu.
Su Yu told her not to worry, but she still canceled her programs. A while ago, she called and said she was on her way back.
Su Yu felt that it was unnecessary, but his heart felt warm.
"System, you say I don't care about those comments, but why can't I stop myself from looking?"
He walked out of the dormitory building.
Su Yu asked the system in his mind.
γThe host has someone to care about. You don't care about how others view you, but you care about how others view the people around you.γ
The system was as sharp as ever.
Completely lacking in flexibility.
Su Yu smiled wryly and shook his head.
Yes.
He was no longer alone.
He had family, a lover, brothers, and friends.
These people were all worried about him.
Su Yu walked towards the sports field, thinking.
Passing by a few classmates.
They were all looking at him from afar, their eyes darting away.
If it were in the past, these people would have definitely come over to greet him.
After all, Su Yu was a prominent figure at Qingda University.
But now, those few people were avoiding him as if he were something to be feared.
"Is it really that realistic?" Su Yu shook his head.
At this moment.
His head suddenly spun, and he staggered a couple of steps.
That bad feeling reappeared.
Images flashed in his mind.
It was a noisy bar.
The singing voice was hoarse, yet he was still trying his best to sing.
The dazzling lights and music made his head buzz.
The scene cut off.
The pain in his head made Su Yu feel a bit dizzy.
However, he ignored it and walked step by step into the distance.
"It's happening again!"
After taking a few steps, the feeling returned.
A concert!
On stage, his face was unclear.
There were people in the audience, but no cheers.
A dark object was thrown up from below the stage, and his head split with pain!
"What was that?"
Su Yu wanted to see clearly, but the stabbing pain in his head blocked him.
Forget it, don't think about it...
That was Su Yu's personality.
Rather than his curiosity, he preferred not to know, rather than to suffer like this.
As time passed.
He gradually recovered.
It was already evening, and there weren't many people on campus.
This road was Qingda University's famous Lovers' Lane.
Cherry blossoms were planted on both sides.
March was the season when cherry blossoms bloomed.
A gentle breeze blew, and petals fell with the wind, covering the road with a dreamy pink hue.
The scene under the streetlights appeared incredibly beautiful.
Just then.
A group of young girls walked over from the opposite direction.
When they saw Su Yu, they were stunned for a moment, then quickly averted their eyes.
Su Yu curled his lips and walked past these girls.
Why avoid me? I'm not going to eat you...
"Su... Su Yu."
From behind, a weak call came.
Su Yu stopped and turned back in confusion.
"Don't mind what others say, we'll always support you!"
"That's right, keep it up!"
"I believe Senior Lin choosing you means you're definitely worthy of her!"
"Don't pay too much attention to those haters, they just spray nonsense and don't understand the situation at all."
"You are the pride of our Qingda University, don't let your mindset be affected."
The girls' faces were filled with innocent smiles.
They chattered animatedly.
Su Yu stared blankly at these strangers.
Listening to their encouragement, he felt a feeling he had never experienced before.
It was like a clear breeze after a heavy rain.
It made him feel incredibly peaceful.
"Thank you." Su Yu nodded at them.
He seemed to have gained some insight.
He continued to walk alone on the cherry blossom-covered road with slow steps.
The streetlights cast his shadow long.
People passed by occasionally on the roadside.
But he and his shadow still exuded a faint loneliness.
"Su Yu, keep it up!"
Another classmate.
He said that to him after they passed.
Su Yu heard this and nodded with a smile, without looking back.
"Su Yu, we are always supporting you!"
...
"Su Yu, don't mind the trolls."
...
"You and Senior Lin are a perfect match, those trolls are just jealous."
...
"That's right, don't forget you're the purveyors of PDA in the entertainment industry!"
...
As he walked along.
Encouragement from passing classmates echoed in his ears.
Su Yu didn't know these people, but the concern in their voices was genuine.
Su Yu's heart began to beat with a strange rhythm.
This was a very unfamiliar feeling.
A feeling he had never experienced before.
It wasn't the feeling of standing on stage in the spotlight, worshipped by everyone.
Nor was it walking on the street, being flattered and sought after.
This was trust, encouragement.
Perhaps it was the most beautiful sound in the world.
His steps became lighter and quicker unconsciously.
His expression became more relaxed.
He just kept walking.
He didn't realize.
The sense of loneliness on him was gradually diminishing.
His closed heart was slowly opening.
When he unknowingly reached the school gate.
Su Yu froze.
Outside the school gate.
A large crowd had gathered.
They were of different genders, ages, and wearing different clothes, but they all held the same poster in their hands.
It was a group photo of Su Yu and Lin Yanyu from their program.
There was also a banner among the crowd.
It read "Yi Lou_Yan Yu, True Love Never Fades!"
For some reason, a blank space was left between "Yi Lou" and "Yan Yu."
The inscription below read "Yan Yu CP Fan Club."
Countless gazes were fixed on Su Yu.
Su Yu could feel the encouragement from them.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but felt his throat clog up.
In an instant.
Music began to play.
Gong Ju Ren walked out from behind the crowd, carrying a speaker on his back.
His eyes were teary, and he tried his best to force a smile.
"If you are fireworks on the sea,
I am the foam of the waves, at some moment,
Your light illuminated me..."
Lin Yanyu, holding a microphone, also walked out.
Her eyes were full of tenderness, her pupils as beautiful as the stars and the sea.
Su Yu was stunned.
He hadn't expected.
Little Gong and Little Fairy to appear at the school gate.
All of this came too suddenly, catching him off guard.
"I can follow behind you, like a shadow chasing the light and dreaming,
I can wait at this intersection, whether you pass by or not..."
A chorus!
The entire crowd sang in unison!
At the school gate.
Countless fans waved their posters.
They sang "The Light Chaser" together.
The shock.
The emotion.
It was more intense than any concert.
It was as if countless warm sparks were igniting in his heart.
"You guys are so chuunibyou!"
Su Yu's vision blurred.
But he held back.
He looked at the crowd with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.
At this moment, he suddenly felt that life had gained more meaning.
"If you are fireflies on a summer night..."
From behind, a familiar voice suddenly sounded.
Su Yu turned around in surprise.
Zhang Yang?
Jiang Xiao'e?
Zhao De?
Zhou Tao?
And... Zhang Wei?
"Holy crap, you guys are serious?"
Su Yu's eyes welled up, and he could no longer hold back his tears.
Who would have thought...
He never imagined.
He would actually be moved to tears!
Who planned this!
It's truly too chuunibyou!
But...
I like it very much...
"I can follow behind you, like a shadow chasing the light and dreaming..."
At the school gate.
Those fans.
The security guard uncle.
The school classmates.
Even the dormitory supervisor auntie who ran over.
They all joined the chorus.
At this moment.
Everyone's singing merged into a warm and touching chorus.
After the song ended.
All eyes converged on one person.
That person was Su Yu!
"Alright... although I'm very touched, I really just want to be low-key..." Su Yu spread his hands, looking at everyone's smiles, he actually felt a little embarrassed.
As the song finished, Lin Yanyu was already in tears.
She had walked up to Su Yu.
"Silly, I'm not crying, why are you crying..."
Su Yu reached out and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Su Su, are you satisfied with this surprise?"
Lin Yanyu, with tears turning into laughter, tilted her head and asked softly.
After learning about the online comments, she had immediately rushed back on the earliest flight.
Along the way, she had contacted all of Su Yu's friends and asked them to cooperate.
Because she suspected that Su Yu's previous symptoms might be related to being in the spotlight, or perhaps cyberbullying.
She didn't want the person she loved to experience that kind of pain again.
She wanted to heal Su Yu!
This was the idea she had hidden in her heart all along!
"Very satisfied."
Su Yu glanced at everyone.
The concern in his friends' eyes, and the encouragement from his fans.
In his mind, he recalled the chorus just now.
He took a deep breath.
"Here, have you thought about it?" Lin Yanyu handed him a pen.
Su Yu was stunned.
He looked at the pen in Lin Yanyu's hand, then at the banner in the fans' hands.
He immediately smiled with realization.
"I have." He took the pen and walked towards the fans.
It turned out this was the blank space Lin Yanyu had intentionally left.
It was also his choice.
Su Yu took the banner.
In the empty spot, he wrote a large character: "Listen"!
"Yi Lou listens to the rain, true love never fades!"
Ting Yu.
This identity.
It was time everyone knew!