The onlookers didn't continue to stay around after seeing this situation. After all, Zhang Yu, one of the main characters, had been driven out, and his lackeys left dejectedly as well.
Ning Qian glanced at Zhou Chengyun beside her, who was still in a daze. Her heart sank. How could those people treat the boy she had cherished in her heart like this? How could they insult him like this?
"Brother Zhou, let's find another place to talk."
She just wanted to take him away from this place as soon as possible. At least a change of environment might cheer him up.
Zhou Chengyun didn't say a word but just followed behind her. They didn't stop until they reached the garden behind the hotel.
"Ms. N-Ning, thank you for helping me out."
Ning Qian smiled. "It's okay. Why are you still calling me Ms. Ning? We are friends."
Zhou Chengyun seemed to hear something unbelievable. He suddenly turned his head and looked at her. "Fr-friends?"
This question made Ning Qian want to laugh. This guy was really an innocent one. She didn't know how she had been a fan of him for so many years.
"Well, if being friends doesn't work, it's okay. I've been a fan of Brother Chengyun for so many years. I'm a real die - hard fan."
Zhou Chengyun's face flushed instantly. The young and capable woman in front of him was actually his fan, and she had just helped him like this. The more he thought about it, the more embarrassed he felt.
"Um... Will the thing just now cause you a lot of trouble?"
"No. Instead, you were wronged at my banquet."
"The one who took the lead, that man named Zhang Yu, is the young master of the Zhang family. His family has power and influence. He is also a popular figure in the entertainment circle now. His popularity in the circle is almost catching up with Senior Lin Xian.
I accidentally stepped on his shoe just now. It's reasonable for him to blame me.
That shoe is a product of EL, right? How much does it cost? I'll pay for it. I can't let you take the blame for nothing."
If it were someone else, Ning Qian would have been impatient long ago, or might have thought this person was a fool. But since the person in front of her was Zhou Chengyun, her male god and favorite idol, everything he did was right, and everything he said was good. Even in this matter, Ning Qian thought it was Zhang Yu who was just looking for trouble. Their precious Brother Zhou was such a gentle person, and he was still thinking about whether to compensate her for the shoe.
These things meant nothing to her. Moreover, how could she bear to take her precious Brother Zhou's money?
Her favoritism had always been given without a care in the world.
"It's not necessary. This kind of thing is nothing to us."
"But, won't God L be unhappy? After all..."
"Come on, Brother Chengyun, don't be like this. It's not your fault at all. You can rest assured. Our EL is not a place where those people can throw tantrums casually."
Zhou Chengyun didn't say anything more. He could tell from Ning Qian's expression that this matter was settled. Even if he insisted on doing something, it would be of no use. Moreover, he wasn't very good at dealing with Ning Qian. This was the first time a fan had appeared in front of him in such a way.
Ning Qian was extremely happy. Not only was her idol so close to her, but she had also helped him. This was simply the happiest thing ever.
They had added each other as WeChat friends last time because of Yu Nian, but they hadn't chatted much. Mainly because she couldn't find a reason to talk to him casually, and he was very busy every day. Occasionally, he would write little diaries in his Moments. From there, she could tell that her boy was busy but happy, doing what he liked, and being appreciated and liked by more and more people.
This was the best version of Zhou Chengyun, and it was also the version that made her happiest.
Actually, she had thought about finding a star to endorse their products before, but there were many problems. Not to mention that EL had never had such a precedent. Even if Ye Erlan agreed, with Zhou Chengyun's status, it wasn't possible. Moreover, there was Lin Xian.
He had a special relationship with Ye Erlan and had worn EL clothes in public many times. Besides, Lin Xian was currently the top - tier celebrity in the country.
So she never mentioned this matter again, but she still hoped that her idol could get this opportunity.
She thought she should find a chance to mention it to Ye Erlan. Even if it was just to endorse a series, it would be good. Otherwise, with her idol's personality, he might be bullied in the circle in the future. He had just started to make a name for himself, and it would be a pity if it was all gone. The more she thought about it, the sadder she felt.
"Don't call me Ms. Ning anymore. Just call me Xiao Qian. If you feel restricted because of my fan identity, can we be friends?"
Zhou Chengyun was still a bit in a daze. So this person was really his fan. He thought she was just saying it casually. Actually, the feeling of being closely cared for by a fan was really nice.
"Sure, Xiao Qian."
"Then let's get to know each other again. My name is Ning Qian. Ning as in 'serene', and Qian as in 'slender'. My greatest hobbies are design and star - chasing."
"Hello, Xiao Qian. I'm Zhou Chengyun. My greatest hobbies are singing and acting. My idol is Brother Lin Xian. I also want to shine under the neon lights like him."
Ning Qian suddenly felt relieved. So this guy liked Lin Xian. So he really wanted to keep working hard. It was really difficult to watch the little unknown group grow up back then. She was so afraid that Zhou Chengyun would just quit the entertainment circle. Fortunately... Fortunately.
"I remember that I started following you guys when your talent show just started.
I was in a tough situation with L in a foreign country at that time. We were like people in the dark, but I was quite free then, so I had time to watch TV shows and variety shows. I specifically watched domestic programs.
I was really happy when I first saw you guys, because you also started from scratch and worked hard, just like us. So seeing you become more and more popular and getting more exposure made me really happy, because that was also what L and I were longing for.
Later, L and I made a name for ourselves, and you guys also made your debut successfully. You guys were really a kind of psychological support for me during that period.
I always think that star - chasing is more about chasing a positive and sunny attitude towards life and a goal to strive for. So even when I was very busy later, I would still find time to check on you guys.
A song, a dance, an interview or even a gif would make me happy for a long time and really relax me. "
...
Ning Qian recalled bit by bit her experience of liking them over the years. Actually, she had always wanted to tell them these words, because she wanted them to know that in many people's hearts, they were the most beautiful, positive and sunny objects, and the light in their dark lives.
She kept talking, and Zhou Chengyun didn't interrupt. He seemed not to move much, but his eyes were involuntarily red. He was really touched.
Because after the group was formed, each of them had high hopes for the future, but the reality made their lives more and more difficult. They didn't have much fame, no capital to promote them, and not enough connections. The whole group was like a flash in the pan.
No, maybe they were even worse than a flash in the pan, because at least the flash in the pan had been beautiful and gorgeous.
But they seemed to be struggling in a bottomless pit.
The opportunities for them to make money for the company were getting fewer and fewer, and their exposure was also getting less and less. Those who said they would support them during the talent show all drifted away one by one.
Later, he was lucky. He became popular overnight because of that drama, but he was still a green hand without any connections. Fortunately, Yu's Entertainment signed him. Then he met Lin Xian at the film festival. It was Lin Xian who told him that if he wanted something, he must fight for it and not complain.
Fortunately, he just won that award, which was also an encouragement for him.
Slowly, he got the appreciation of more and more directors. Slowly, his exposure increased, and slowly, he had more and more fans.
But today, Zhang Yu's arrogant behavior made him unable to refute. At that moment, he suddenly felt that all his recent glory was just an illusion, and only the moment of humility was the real reality.
Until Ning Qian showed up. She protected him, and now she was telling him that she was the die - hard fan who had accompanied him from the very beginning, the one who regarded him as a light.
It turned out that he was also someone else's light.
"Brother Chengyun?"
Zhou Chengyun was in a daze. Ning Qian called him several times before he came back to his senses.
"It's okay. Hearing you say this, I suddenly remembered the days of these years. Although it was hard, it was actually quite fulfilling."
Ning Qian nodded. "Yes. But it's good now. More and more people like you, and you don't have to worry about lack of exposure. I just hope your career will get better and better."
"Yes. You too. Live a good life.
Now that we are friends, if you encounter something unhappy at work, you can tell me. I'll comfort you."
"Oh?" Ning Qian's tone rose slightly. "Is Mr. Zhou Chengyun going to fulfill his duty as an idol?"
"We are friends." Zhou Chengyun said with a blushing face.
Friends.
In his heart, they were finally friends.
It was really nice. It turned out that being friends with the boy she liked, the idol she adored, felt like this. This sentence coming out of his mouth made her even happier than the day she got his contact information.
Looking at his shy look, well, he was really a shy boy.
Actually... she was a bit excited too. Her heartbeat was so prominent, as if she had returned to the days of first love, so beautiful.
"Yes, we are friends."
At that moment, time seemed to pass very slowly. The wind was blowing gently. The moon in the sky was curved like a small arc, and the stars were twinkling.