Xing Hui Entertainment.
President's Office.
Chen Yong breathed a sigh of relief, holding the contract signed by Lin Yanyu.
Zhao Yuan, sitting opposite him, had an unreadable expression.
"Do you need something else?"
Chen Yong asked, sensing her gaze.
"No, I just feel you've changed quite a bit," Zhao Yuan shook her head.
She had observed Chen Yong throughout the meeting today without saying a word.
"How have I changed?" Chen Yong was taken aback.
"Before, your eyes were only on profit, but now there's something more," Zhao Yuan's expression remained cool, but her tone was much softer.
If it were the old Chen Yong, he would have agreed with Fan Jian that Lin Yanyu no longer had commercial value.
And he certainly wouldn't have poached her to Xing Hui.
"What more?"
"Human touch."
Yes, that was it – human touch.
Chen Yong had said before that Zhao Yuan had also shown more human touch when dealing with Su Yu.
"You're mistaken. I'm just following headquarters' arrangements,"
Chen Yong shook his head.
"I know you."
Zhao Yuan's lips curved into a faint smile.
"Heh, perhaps it's the change in my status. After all, I'm just an employee now," Chen Yong chuckled wryly and shook his head.
"Being an employee is good."
Zhao Yuan said, then got up and left the office.
...
Lin Yanyu signed with Xing Hui.
The procedures were not yet complete.
She had nothing to do for the next few days.
She spent them with Su Yu.
Jiang Xiao'e sent a message, saying she wanted to treat Su Yu and Lin Yanyu to a meal.
Lin Yanyu and Jiang Xiao'e were already good sisters, and they hadn't seen each other in a while.
So, Lin Yanyu agreed.
The dining location was the hot pot restaurant owned by Gong Juren, Senior Brother Gong's hot pot restaurant.
Zhang Yang, having heard the news from somewhere, insisted on joining them.
Su Yu, being loyal, brought him along too.
After the last incident, Zhang Yang wanted to apologize, but Jiang Xiao'e never gave him a chance. As a good brother, Su Yu naturally wanted to create an opportunity for him.
"Brother Yu, you guys eat first. Order more if you need to. It's our restaurant, eat as much as you like."
The waiter served a table full of dishes.
Gong Juren greeted them enthusiastically.
"I'm treating today," Jiang Xiao'e said seriously to Gong Juren.
She was afraid Gong Ju would snatch her credit again.
"We're all friends, it's all the same," Gong Juren waved his hand.
"It's not the same. You snatched the bill when I treated Teacher Su Yu last time. Don't snatch it from me this time."
Jiang Xiao'e had successfully debuted with the song "Later," and all of this was thanks to Su Yu giving her the song.
She had always kept it in her heart. She was a girl, and Su Yu had a girlfriend, so she couldn't be like Gong Juren, always tagging along behind Su Yu.
"Alright, if you're paying, then you pay," Gong Juren couldn't argue with her and had to agree.
Jiang Xiao'e nodded with satisfaction.
As for who paid, it made no difference to Su Yu; it was still saving him a meal.
The hot pot was cooked.
Jiang Xiao'e, holding a yogurt, smiled at Su Yu and Lin Yanyu and said, "Teacher Su Yu, Yanyu, congratulations on finally being together!"
Ever since she and Lin Yanyu became good sisters, she had been the most loyal fan of the Yanyu couple.
She had even argued with Liang Feng in the cafeteria back then.
Now that the two were finally together, Jiang Xiao'e was naturally very happy.
"Thank you. Xiao'e, you're developing very well recently. I heard you've been getting commercial endorsements," Lin Yanyu clinked her yogurt with Jiang Xiao'e's.
"Mhmm, the popularity of 'Later' has been consistent, and the company has also provided resources. I owe my current success to Teacher Su Yu."
Jiang Xiao'e was originally a shy girl, but after over two months of commercial performances, she had become poised and graceful.
"We're all friends, no need for thanks," Su Yu waved his hand.
At this moment, Zhang Yang, who was beside them, kept giving him meaningful glances.
"By the way, Xiao'e, Zhang Yang wants to apologize to you," Su Yu, seeing this, got straight to the point.
This made everyone present stunned.
"Why are you looking at me? Apologize quickly," Su Yu urged Zhang Yang.
He wanted to apologize but was too proud. How could this work?
With Su Yu saying this.
Zhang Yang gritted his teeth, picked up a bottle of Shan Cheng beer, and walked over to Jiang Xiao'e.
"Cough, cough... Xiao'e, I know you were trying to help me. I was too impulsive back then, and my tone was a bit harsh. I'm sorry. Let this bottle of beer be my apology."
After speaking, he tilted his head and began to gulp down the beer.
Jiang Xiao'e was silent at first.
But seeing Zhang Yang chugging the beer like that, her heart softened.
"Stop drinking. You're a singer, you need to protect your voice."
Jiang Xiao'e got up and stopped Zhang Yang.
Then she took out a tissue and wiped the beer stains from his face.
"Then you're not angry with me anymore?"
Zhang Yang grinned foolishly.
"I'm not angry with you. I know I was impulsive that day," Jiang Xiao'e withdrew her gaze somewhat unnaturally and sat down, her back to Zhang Yang.
"Xiao'e, what happened?" Lin Yanyu, who was beside them, was full of curiosity.
She smelled gossip.
"It's nothing much, really. It's just that Zhou Mengting came to find Zhang Yang that day, and I impulsively tried to help, but it backfired..."
Jiang Xiao'e briefly explained the situation.
Being yelled at by Zhang Yang had made her feel wronged at the time, but upon reflection, she realized she had been impulsive and her good intentions had led to a bad outcome.
"That Zhou Mengting is too much!" Lin Yanyu frowned.
They had already broken up, and she was still making such demands.
It was obvious she was toying with Zhang Yang.
"It's fine, we'll be even more excessive than her," Su Yu held Lin Yanyu's hand and chuckled.
If you want to listen to songs, we'll let you listen to your heart's content.
...
After the meal.
Su Yu and Lin Yanyu were strolling around the campus.
Unlike before.
Although people still cast glances at them, there was no longer surprise or discussion.
Lin Yanyu was openly with Su Yu, appearing in public view without any concealment.
It seemed to make the two of them less special. At least, from the perspective of Qing Da students, they were already treated as an ordinary couple.
On Weibo, although there were occasional topics about the two of them, the comments below were as usual.
"You can see these two showing affection anywhere."
"Them again? Never mind."
"I feel like even if I saw Lin Yanyu and Su Yu walking past me holding hands, I wouldn't be phased."
"However, for us CP fans, there's always so much sweet content to enjoy!"
"CP fans are ecstatic!"
On the internet, after Lin Yanyu's confession after winning the championship, there had been no significant developments. Everyone had gotten used to her spending time with Su Yu every day.
"Little Fairy, are you doing this on purpose?"
Su Yu could guess her intentions.
"Mhmm. Only with massive exposure will they get used to it. Once they get used to it, the artist's mystery will disappear, and we'll be no different from an ordinary couple. That way, we won't be stared at like monkeys every time we go out."
It had to be said that Lin Yanyu's method was quite effective.
Su Yu believed that if they continued like this, even without masks, their outings wouldn't cause much of a stir.
Of course, other artists would definitely not let this happen because they needed to maintain an air of mystery.
But Lin Yanyu was different. She more than anything wanted the fans and the public to care about her work, not about her as a person.
"Oh, right, my parents called me yesterday and said you should come over to our house when you have time."
Su Yu suddenly stopped walking.
"Ah? This... so soon..."
Lin Yanyu was a little apprehensive.
Although she had met Su Yu's mother before and had gone to eat noodles every day for a period.
At that time, they weren't public yet. Although she was shy, she wasn't nervous.
Now, having to meet his parents as Su Yu's girlfriend made her nervous all of a sudden.
"If you don't want to, we can wait for a later time,"
Su Yu didn't want to pressure her.
"I do, of course, I do!" Lin Yanyu hugged Su Yu's arm and said quickly.
It was just meeting parents; they would have to meet eventually.
"Okay, let's wait until winter break, and then we can set a date," Su Yu smiled.
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Lin Yanyu nestled in Su Yu's arms and said softly.