"Brother Zhu, we don't have anything urgent to do next. Why did you decline the show?" Xiao Lin asked Zhu Zhengchu timidly. Actually, he didn't want to ask either, but the show crew insisted that Zhu Zhengchu give them an explanation.
Zhu Zhengchu stared at his phone expressionlessly. "Can't I just not want to record it anymore?" Originally, he only planned to record a few episodes. He stayed on later only because of Xiang Yutang.
Xiao Lin said awkwardly, "Did you and sister - in - law have a fight?"
"Are you very idle?" Zhu Zhengchu was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on and immediately showed his aggressiveness.
Xiao Lin quickly walked out. "No, no. You can continue with your business." So it seemed that he had a fight with Xiang Yutang. Really, he shouldn't drag them innocent people into this because of his fight!
After Xiao Lin left, Zhu Zhengchu threw his phone to the other side irritably.
These days, he hadn't had a single good day. Zhuo Ziyu and Ying Zikui should have told Xiang Yutang everything. What was Xiang Yutang's reaction after knowing everything? She must be very sad. Would she still consider their relationship?
Zhu Zhengchu was in a complete mess. All kinds of strange thoughts flooded into his mind. But the only thing he was clear about was that he didn't want to break up with Xiang Yutang now. No matter what the reason was, he didn't want to break up.
This was also the reason why he left the show. He was also afraid himself. What if Xiang Yutang took the initiative to break up with him?
They hadn't been in contact for more than a week, and he was too proud to send someone to check on Xiang Yutang's situation. He could only get a little news about Xiang Yutang from the gossips on the Internet.
After thinking for a long time, he picked up his phone again and entered the fan club super - topic of him and Xiang Yutang. This was the only place where he could look without getting flustered.
Looking at all kinds of fan - made pictures in the super - topic made him feel a lot better.
Suddenly, a message popped up at the top of his phone. It was from Xiang Yutang.
Zhu Zhengchu's hands trembled involuntarily. After hesitating for a long time, he finally clicked in.
Xiang Yutang's message to him was: Will you come to watch me debut in the group?
Zhu Zhengchu's heart was in turmoil. It was good that it wasn't a break - up message.
He quickly typed a message and sent it: "Yes."
Xiang Yutang, who was hiding in the bathroom to send the message, felt her eyes well up with tears again when she saw this message. She wanted to call Zhu Zhengchu right away, but she didn't know what to say.
She was really afraid that Zhu Zhengchu wouldn't show up until the end of the competition. Zhuo Ziyu would definitely make her break up with him.
Even if this relationship was going to end, it couldn't just end without a clear explanation.
Xiang Yutang wiped away her tears. Since he would come, then she would clarify everything that night. No matter what the result was, she would fight for it one last time.
Although it was really spineless, just thinking that she would see Zhu Zhengchu at the group - formation night in a few days made Xiang Yutang's gloomy mood for many days finally have a bit of cheer. She didn't cry for the next few days. She even remembered to apply a facial mask before going to bed every night.
Zhuo Ziyu saw her like this and felt relieved. It seemed that she had recovered a lot.
"Ziyu." Xiang Yutang, who rarely didn't fall asleep as soon as she touched the bed, leaned on Zhuo Ziyu's shoulder.
Zhuo Ziyu said gently, "What's up?"
"Thank you."
"Why are you suddenly saying this?"
"You've been accompanying me in my nonsense since childhood. I know you actually didn't want to participate in this talent show. You came here because of me." Zhuo Ziyu wasn't a person who liked the limelight. Compared with becoming a glamorous big star, he actually hoped to open a small pet shop and live a plain life.
Zhuo Ziyu held her hand. "Actually, coming here has also given me different experiences. I should thank you."
"Zhu Zhengchu will come tomorrow." Xiang Yutang said in a low voice.
Zhuo Ziyu was silent for a while. "Did he tell you?"
"Yeah." Xiang Yutang hesitated for a moment. "I know I'm being really spineless like this, but Ziyu, I'm still very happy to be able to see him. I'll clarify things with him tomorrow night. No matter what the result is, I won't cry anymore."
Zhuo Ziyu didn't know what to say, so he just held her hand all the time. "Okay, no matter what. Zikui and I will always be behind you."
"Yeah! We'll go on national tours in the future! I'll sing then."
"Um... Let's talk about singing later."
"What! You clearly promised me QAQ."
"Good night."
"Zhuo Ziyu!"
"Good night."
The next day, everyone got up early. No matter what their rankings were, everyone dressed up carefully, showing their best sides.
Whether they could debut or not, the group - formation night was their last chance to show themselves.
There was no group performance this time. Instead, everyone had a solo performance. Zhuo Ziyu chose rap, while Xiang Yutang still chose dance.
Zhuo Ziyu's rap lyrics were written by herself, specifically alluding to Zhu Zhengchu. No matter whether Xiang Yutang agreed or not, she was going to perform this.
Fortunately, Xiang Yutang didn't say anything.
Ying Zikui was the on - site host for the last episode today, personally seeing his two childhood friends debut.
Since 7 p.m., Xiang Yutang had been standing by the window constantly, looking at the coming and going guests.
Zhuo Ziyu knew who she was waiting for. Not wanting to make Xiang Yutang unhappy, she just stood beside her and accompanied her to look.
At 7:30, all the trainees had to enter the venue. Xiang Yutang took a deep breath and told herself in her heart that Zhu Zhengchu might be watching her from the audience.
The performance venue was crowded with people both inside and outside. Many fans shouted themselves hoarse when they saw their idols come out. Xiang Yutang heard someone shouting her name. Looking at the little girls shaking their flags desperately, Xiang Yutang felt a sense of guilt for no reason. She wasn't a good idol and didn't deserve their such good love.
Xiang Yutang bowed deeply to them, which brought even more enthusiastic screams from the fans.
One performance after another, everyone wanted to show their best state.
At 9:30 in the end, it was time to announce the final debut candidates. Xiang Yutang still hadn't seen Zhu Zhengchu.
Zhuo Ziyu had been standing beside Xiang Yutang, holding her hand, trying to make her feel less uncomfortable.
As expected, the first place was Xiang Yutang, and Zhuo Ziyu was the second. The people on - site were in an uproar, cheering. Even Xiang Zhengyun was among the crowd, cheering for his precious daughter.
When Xiang Yutang went on stage to give a speech, her eyes were still constantly looking at the people in the audience. No matter how hard she looked, there was no sign of Zhu Zhengchu.
After the whole live - broadcast ended, Xiang Yutang returned to the lounge and heard the exclamation of her teammates who had just got their phones.
"Damn, what's going on? Teacher Zhu was caught in a hotel room with a certain actress?? What the hell. It was just exposed an hour ago and it's already number one on Weibo, even overshadowing our group - debut news."