The competition was gradually approaching its end. After this performance, the final round would begin, so everyone was giving it their all. Except for Xiang Yutang and Zhu Zhengchu, who were acting like a couple of schoolkids in love every day.
Thanks to his romantic relationship with Xiang Yutang, Zhu Zhengchu had gained a great deal of inspiration for his new song. For the first time, Zhu Zhengchu took the initiative to submit the lyrics to the organizers. The organizers were almost moved to tears and immediately started working on the production overnight.
The news that Zhu Zhengchu was about to release a new song quickly spread. Many marketing accounts reported that it would be a sweet love song. The CP fans in the super - topic of Zhu Zhengchu and Xiang Yutang began to wonder if it was written for Xiang Yutang, since Zhu Zhengchu had never released a love song before.
Xiang Yutang, who was used to browsing their super - topic, also saw this speculation. A faint sense of sweetness welled up in her heart. That night, when they were watching videos together, Xiang Yutang casually asked:
"Is the new song you're going to release written for me?"
Zhu Zhengchu thought for a moment and replied, "Yes." Although it wasn't specifically written for Xiang Yutang, it was still related to her.
Xiang Yutang smiled and nestled into his arms. "When it comes out, I'll be the first one to buy it! I'll buy it a hundred times!"
Zhu Zhengchu pinched her cheek. "If you want to hear it, I can sing it for you. Why waste your money?"
"That won't do! The purchase count of my boyfriend's song can't be lower than others!" Data was highly valued in the fan circle!
Seeing Xiang Yutang looking so serious, Zhu Zhengchu laughed. "Even if you don't buy it, I won't lose. Alright, be a good girl and go to sleep. We have to get up early for training tomorrow." Their training load was heavier than before, and they only had half an hour to be intimate with each other every night.
Xiang Yutang stood up. "Then I'll go back to the next room! Good night and sweet dreams!"
Suddenly, Zhu Zhengchu reached out and grabbed her. "Tangtang, can you stay here tonight?"
Xiang Yutang was startled.
Zhu Zhengchu said, "I don't mean anything else. It's just that we don't have much time to be together now. I just want to hug you more. I won't do anything."
After much hesitation, Xiang Yutang still refused him. "Um... we'll have time to play together after the competition! Don't be impatient! I'm sleepy. I'm going back to sleep!"
Afraid that he might get angry, Xiang Yutang ran away after she finished speaking. Zhu Zhengchu watched her back, his eyes filled with a hint of anger. He didn't mean to force Xiang Yutang to give herself to him now, but every time it came to this point, Xiang Yutang would avoid him. He was a normal man, and it was only natural for him to feel uncomfortable when things were always interrupted at such moments.
When Xiang Yutang returned to her room, she locked the door and patted her own face. This was her bottom line, and she mustn't act recklessly! No matter how much she liked Zhu Zhengchu!
The next morning, Xiang Yutang could sense that Zhu Zhengchu seemed a bit cold. But she didn't want to quarrel with him over such a thing, so she kept being coquettish with him. Zhu Zhengchu soon stopped showing his displeasure.
"I'm going out tonight. You should be a good girl and go to bed early." Zhu Zhengchu spread strawberry jam on the bread for Xiang Yutang, which was her favorite.
Xiang Yutang asked curiously, "Where are you going?"
"There's something at the company." Actually, Zhu Zhengchu was going to help his parents prepare gifts for their 30th wedding anniversary. He didn't tell Xiang Yutang because he was afraid she would ask to go home with him. Although he really liked Xiang Yutang, it wasn't time to meet the parents yet, and their parents knew each other. It would be awkward if they broke up in the future.
Xiang Yutang didn't ask any more questions and just munched on the bread.
Looking at her being so obedient, Zhu Zhengchu felt a bit guilty. Although he wasn't doing anything shady, he still felt sorry for Xiang Yutang.
"Tangtang, after this performance, I'll take you out to play for a day."
Xiang Yutang nodded happily. "Okay! Okay!" She had been longing to go out and play for a long time!
Zhu Zhengchu thought this could be a form of compensation, and he felt a bit better. He reached out and pinched her cheek. "Hurry up and eat. We'll go for training later."
"Okay~"
Although they flirted with each other in their daily lives, they were very serious during training. The piece Zhu Zhengchu composed was very challenging to play, requiring speed and precision. Since it was her boyfriend's piece, Xiang Yutang practiced especially hard. While others were taking a break, she was still practicing.
Zhuo Ziyu came from the next room to play with her and was surprised to find that Xiang Yutang was actually practicing seriously for once.
"Tangtang, it's break time. Take a rest. Otherwise, your hands will get sore later."
Xiang Yutang kept her eyes on the music score in front of her. "It's okay. I'll practice for a while longer." This part had always been a bit unsmooth, and she was determined to play it perfectly.
Zhuo Ziyu looked around. "Where's Teacher Zhu?"
"The director's group called him just now. I don't know what it's about."
"Stop practicing. You look so tired." Zhuo Ziyu said with concern, looking at the sweat on her forehead. She didn't even bother to wipe it off.
"I'm not tired. I'm sweating because it's hot. I'm fine."
"You've never been this serious before." Seeing Xiang Yutang getting more and more infatuated with Zhu Zhengchu, Zhuo Ziyu was becoming increasingly worried.
After playing through the piece one more time, Xiang Yutang finally stopped, satisfied.
"Ziyu, how's your preparation going?"
Zhuo Ziyu sighed. "It's okay, I guess." Ying Zikui was a bit like Xiang Yutang. He wasn't very serious on a normal day. He always chatted with other trainees while training. Now he was even telling ghost stories to them. Zhuo Ziyu was afraid that she would have nightmares at night, so she came here.
Xiang Yutang stretched. "Where's that guy Ying Zikui? Why isn't he with you?"
Zhuo Ziyu said, "He's telling ghost stories to others. I find this guy more and more boring. He even pretended to be a ghost to scare me yesterday. I almost beat him up."
A hint of playfulness appeared in Xiang Yutang's eyes. She looked at Zhuo Ziyu with a half - smile. "Baby, actually, I always feel that there's something going on between you and Zikui."
Zhuo Ziyu said, "What could be going on? We've grown up together since childhood. Isn't this how I've always treated him?"
"Zikui probably likes you. Look how nice he is to you."
"Isn't he nice to you too?" Although they always bickered, Ying Zikui always prepared things equally for them, showing no favoritism.
Xiang Yutang said, "That's not the same. For example, he likes to bully me. But he always steals glances at you. I've caught him doing that several times. It would be really interesting if you two got together in the future."
Zhuo Ziyu blushed. "Don't talk nonsense!"