Zhu Zhengchu had also been feeling a bit uncomfortable these days. He always thought it was wrong that he hadn't explained clearly what had happened that day to Xiang Yutang. But when it came to actually opening his mouth, looking at Xiang Yutang's expectant expression, he just couldn't say it.
Before they knew it, the day of the public performance arrived. Their group and Zhuo Ziyu's group were the first two to complete their stages, and both received great applause.
The director team arranged a fan meet - and - greet. As popular contestants, Zhuo Ziyu and Xiang Yutang were both invited to attend.
Zhu Zhengchu stood outside the dormitory, wondering what to do next.
Footsteps came from beside him. Zhu Zhengchu turned around and saw Ying Zikui.
The two stared at each other, neither giving in in terms of momentum. After the four of them went out for a meal that day, Ying Zikui hadn't said anything to him. But judging from today's situation, it seemed that he was coming to pick a fight.
"Do you have something to say?" Zhu Zhengchu spoke first.
Ying Zikui's face showed a rare seriousness: "Why didn't you explain about the ring?"
Zhu Zhengchu's eyebrows twitched: "You know?"
"Yeah, I know. So what? Are you feeling guilty?" Ying Zikui looked at him mockingly.
Zhu Zhengchu returned a mocking smile: "What should I be guilty about? I never told her that it was a marriage proposal."
"Did you never plan to be with her for a lifetime from the very beginning?"
"Yes." Zhu Zhengchu admitted quite straightforwardly.
Ying Zikui got angry and stepped forward to grab his collar: "Don't you think you're a real jerk? Then what do you take Tangtang as?"
Zhu Zhengchu pushed him away, feeling extremely annoyed in his heart: "I'm a jerk? I think there's something wrong with you guys! Do you think you're people from the last century? When you're in a relationship, you have to stick with it from start to finish? Go ask anyone outside now. In this era, who only has one relationship?"
Actually, Ying Zikui knew that Zhu Zhengchu was right. In this material - filled era, especially in this decadent entertainment industry, people like them who were thinking about being with one person for a lifetime were just jokes in others' eyes. But even though he was aware of this, he couldn't forgive Zhu Zhengchu for hurting Xiang Yutang because of this.
"Since you don't have this intention and just want to play around. Why didn't you make it clear to her from the start? I don't believe that Tangtang didn't tell you her own thoughts. As long as you knew a bit about Tangtang, you would know how seriously she takes relationships! If you can't do it, why did you chase her?" Ying Zikui questioned him aggressively.
Zhu Zhengchu sneered: "I never discussed relationship issues with her at the beginning. Before I confessed my love, she never told me that she wanted to be with one person for a lifetime. And I really didn't expect that there are still people with such feudal ideas in this era. Does a person really have to be with another person for a whole lifetime? If two people are always incompatible, should they be tied together and waste their whole lives just because of your so - called idea of being with one person for a lifetime?"
Ying Zikui really wanted to punch him in the face, but it would definitely look bad if things got out of hand now.
Zhu Zhengchu spoke again: "I see that you care about her so much. Do you like her a lot? Seeing her with me, you're feeling uncomfortable, right? You've found a so - called excuse of being with one person for a lifetime just to make us break up."
"I don't care what you think. I've grown up with Tangtang since childhood. It's my duty to protect her. I also know her well. She's really serious about relationships in her heart."
"Ridiculous." Zhu Zhengchu scoffed.
"Fine. Since you think so. Since you think you and Tangtang are not suitable, then go break up with her right now." It's better to have a short period of pain than a long one. The longer they wait, the more problems there will be.
"Why should I break up with her just because of your words? Xiang Yutang is beautiful and cute. I'm not tired of her yet. I want to play with her for a while longer." Zhu Zhengchu just wanted to provoke him.
"Go to hell." Ying Zikui couldn't hold back and started fighting with him.
"My goodness, what are you two doing! Stop fighting!" Xiao Lin quickly stepped forward to stop them: "This is a public place. There are countless fans here to watch the public performance today. Maybe there are people watching nearby. You two should at least think about your own futures!" No matter which side is in the right when a celebrity fights, it will sound bad if it gets out.
Ying Zikui spat at Zhu Zhengchu: "I warn you, break up with Tangtang within three days. Otherwise, I will never let you go."
Zhu Zhengchu was also unusually impulsive: "Sure, who's afraid of who!"
Footsteps came from outside. It seemed that someone was coming. Ying Zikui glared at Zhu Zhengchu and then strode out.
This bastard, he must make him break up with Xiang Yutang.
Back at the shooting venue, the fan meet - and - greet was over. Everyone had prepared for today for a long time, and many people looked sleepy. No one noticed the wound on Ying Zikui's face.
"Zikui, what's wrong with you!" Xiang Yutang and Zhuo Ziyu both saw a small bruise on the corner of his lips, which was caused when he was fighting with Zhu Zhengchu just now.
Ying Zikui was full of anger at first, but it disappeared when he saw the two of them.
"Yutang, I have something to tell you."
"What's up?"
Just as Ying Zikui was about to speak, Zhuo Ziyu grabbed his hand and squeezed it, signaling him not to say it for the time being.
Ying Zikui choked for a moment: "I just... bought an Ultraman figure. I'll show it to you later."
"Come on, I thought it was something serious. You were so serious about this. But are you really okay? Why is it bruised here?" Xiang Yutang reached out and gently touched the bruise on the corner of his lips.
"I accidentally bumped into something just now. It's okay."
"I remember there's still some medicine in the dormitory. Let's go back quickly and find some medicine to apply."
Ying Zikui followed them back to the dormitory. He held it in for the whole way, but still couldn't hold back. He reached out and hugged Xiang Yutang. Xiang Yutang was really startled: "Hey, what are you doing?"
Ying Zikui blushed and said: "Dad will always love you."
Xiang Yutang felt really confused: "Do you have something wrong with you? Get up quickly. You're so strange."
"Tangtang!" Zhu Zhengchu's roar suddenly sounded, which startled Xiang Yutang.
Xiang Yutang remembered that she had promised Zhu Zhengchu before that she couldn't get too close to Ying Zikui: "Zikui, let go of me first."
Ying Zikui just refused to let go and hugged her tightly: "Tangtang, we used to sleep in the same bed. What are you shy about?"
Xiang Yutang felt dizzy. They only slept in the same bed when they were kids. Why did he make it sound so ambiguous?
"Zikui, stop messing around."
Seeing that Xiang Yutang didn't come over for a long time, Zhu Zhengchu went up and pulled her over himself.
Ying Zikui also didn't let go: "What are you doing?"
"I haven't asked you what you're doing!"