Xinghui Entertainment.
After finishing his meal, Zhang Yang prepared to find his agent.
He had been practicing diligently lately, reaching a basic level of proficiency as a singer.
Moreover, Su Yu's song "Chi Ling" had become hugely popular again, and he felt an itch to try something.
With a big producer like Su Yu backing him, he felt he could release a song to test the waters.
Just as he reached the artist department,
He encountered a familiar figure at the elevator entrance.
Indeed, it was Zhou Mengting.
"What a coincidence," Zhang Yang said with a complex expression.
Even though he knew Zhou Mengting had played him, he still couldn't let go, as she was his first love.
"It's not a coincidence. I waited here specifically for you," Zhou Mengting said with a smile.
"???" Zhang Yang was stunned.
Seeing his reaction, Zhou Mengting took out a red invitation from her LV bag.
"Zhang Yang, I'm getting married, and I want to invite you to my wedding."
She extended her hand, presenting the invitation to Zhang Yang.
At that moment, Zhang Yang's mind went blank, completely bewildered.
Married?
She was getting married?
But... why was she inviting me?
"Cong... Congratulations." He took the invitation and opened it.
Bride: Zhou Mengting, Groom: Liang Feng.
The wedding was scheduled for the tenth of next month.
The venue was the best five-star hotel in Shuangqing City.
"How could he possibly marry you?" Zhang Yang couldn't help but exclaim.
Anyone could see that a super-rich second-generation like Liang Feng wouldn't marry Zhou Mengting.
After all, their social statuses were too different. Zhou Mengting was just an unknown singer, while Liang Feng's family was a real estate magnate in Shuangqing City.
If it were just for fun, it would be understandable, but marriage was rather baffling.
"Actually, Liang Feng and I have been dating for five years. He's getting married because he doesn't want to be tied down by a family arranged marriage. Given his playful nature, if he married someone of similar status, he wouldn't be able to go out and have fun anymore." Zhou Mengting's expression was calm, as if discussing a normal matter.
"And I understand him very well and can tolerate these things, so marrying me is his best choice." Zhou Mengting smiled as she said this.
She wanted a life of affluence, and Liang Feng wanted freedom.
They were both getting what they needed.
"Then congratulations," Zhang Yang said with a smile after taking a deep breath.
Zhou Mengting's wish had come true, but Zhang Yang's heart felt a bit empty.
"I don't know when Liang Feng found out about us. He insisted that you attend, so I have one last request: can you come to our wedding..."
"Why?" Zhang Yang was completely confused.
Did this Liang Feng have some peculiar fetish?
He had specifically asked for him to attend the wedding.
"He heard you were a signed singer with Xinghui and wanted you to perform a song for us. I know he's targeting you, but please, can you bear with it for my sake..." Zhou Mengting's eyes reddened slightly, looking pitiful.
Anyone who wasn't an idiot would know Liang Feng's intentions.
He was asking Zhang Yang to sing at the wedding, clearly to upset him.
But Zhou Mengting had no choice; this was Liang Feng's condition.
If she couldn't fulfill it, her dream of a wealthy life would be gone.
Hearing this, Zhang Yang finally understood.
He had thought he held at least some place in Zhou Mengting's heart, but now it seemed it was his own wishful thinking.
He did like her, but not to the point of groveling.
"I'm sorry, I can't help you with this." Zhang Yang's expression darkened, his teeth clenched.
"We'll help you with this!" Just then, Jiang Xiao'e suddenly walked out from the side.
Zhang Yang and Zhou Mengting both froze, then looked at her.
Jiang Xiao'e smiled lightly, then walked to Zhang Yang's side, took his cold hand, and said to Zhou Mengting, "Don't worry, we'll definitely be there!"
Zhou Mengting came to her senses, glanced at their joined hands, her expression complex.
"Thank you, I'll be going now." With that, she left without looking back.
She gave Zhang Yang no chance to refuse.
"What are you doing!" Zhang Yang shook off Jiang Xiao'e's hand and frowned.
"I just wanted to help you..." Jiang Xiao'e seemed a bit at a loss.
She frowned. She had heard Zhang Yang's conversation with Zhou Mengting and felt indignant on Zhang Yang's behalf, which was why she had stepped forward to help him.
However, Jiang Xiao'e didn't understand why he would treat her this way when she was trying to help.
Seeing her expression, Zhang Yang's heart softened, and he sighed, "What can you do to help me... help me embarrass myself at their wedding?"
"I can pretend to be your girlfriend. No matter what, I, Jiang Xiao'e, am a popular singer, and I'm much better than Zhou Mengting..."
"That's enough! You watch too much TV!"
Zhang Yang suddenly waved his hand impatiently.
"Pretending is just deceiving yourself..."
With that, he turned and left.
Jiang Xiao'e watched his retreating figure, her eyes instantly turning red.
"Stupid Zhang Yang, I'm never talking to you again!"
They had often practiced songs together recently, and she had come to see Zhang Yang as a friend, thinking he was a good person with a lot of ambition.
Therefore, when she heard Zhou Mengting bullying him, Jiang Xiao'e was momentarily angry and stepped out to help.
She just hadn't expected that not only would Zhang Yang not appreciate her good intentions, but he would also yell at her so fiercely.
Jiang Xiao'e felt more and more wronged as she thought about it, and finally crouched down, burying her head in her arms, and began to sob.
...
There were only two classes that afternoon.
After listening, Su Yu went to the cafeteria for a casual meal.
After dinner, he returned to the dormitory.
Zhao De and Zhou Tao were not back yet.
Zhang Yang lay on his bed, lost in thought.
"How have your studies been lately?" Su Yu climbed onto his bed and asked him with a smile.
Zhang Yang had signed with Xinghui quite some time ago, and he had been working very hard. Su Yu wondered how his singing had improved. If the timing was right, he could release a song.
He treated Zhang Yang differently; they were childhood friends, and when Su Yu was unwell, Zhang Yang had always helped him without asking for anything in return.
Although it felt distant to say thank you between brothers, Su Yu was always grateful to him.
Therefore, he would help Zhang Yang with all his might.
"It's okay. I can sing most songs, as long as they're not too high in pitch," Zhang Yang nodded, but his demeanor wasn't very happy.
"Something on your mind?" Su Yu noticed his unusual behavior and asked.
Normally, he would have started bragging in front of Su Yu by now.
Hearing Su Yu's question, Zhang Yang's eyes turned red.
Then he looked at Su Yu pitifully.
"Don't scare me... what's going on?" Su Yu panicked upon seeing this.
He had never seen Zhang Yang make such an expression before.
Even when his parents divorced when he was young, Zhang Yang had appeared indifferent.
The closest thing was his recent breakup; although he was dejected for a few days, his eyes had never turned red.
"Boohoo!" Zhang Yang hugged Su Yu's leg and cried heartbrokenly.
"Okay, okay, tell me what's wrong, and I'll help you," Su Yu patted his back, comforting him gently.
Then, he suddenly thought of something and asked Zhang Yang in surprise, "Could your dad have died?"
Zhang Yang's crying instantly stopped, and he looked up at Su Yu, stunned.
"Cough, cough... I was just guessing," Su Yu rubbed his nose and chuckled sheepishly.
"If my dad died, I'd be happy, not crying!" Zhang Yang retorted impatiently.
Then he wiped his tears.
"Then what's wrong with you?" Su Yu spread his hands in exasperation.
"I ran into Zhou Mengting at the company today..." Zhang Yang recounted everything that had happened during the day.
Su Yu listened quietly, his expression gradually growing serious.
This Zhou Mengting had gone too far.
Liang Feng clearly intended to provoke Zhang Yang, but to marry into a wealthy family, she still came to invite him.
When Zhang Yang reached the part about Jiang Xiao'e stepping in to help, he suddenly paused.
He hadn't expected their relationship to have developed to this point.
However, upon hearing that Zhang Yang had simply brushed Jiang Xiao'e aside,
Su Yu could no longer sit still.
He grabbed Zhang Yang off the bed.
"What are you doing?" Zhang Yang didn't know Su Yu had recovered, and to prevent him from using too much force, he went along with his movement.
"Go and coax her, or don't come back to see me!"
With that, Su Yu slammed the dormitory door shut.
Zhang Yang was left standing at the door, completely bewildered.
When he came to his senses, he quickly started pounding on the dormitory door.
"Hey! It's no problem coaxing her, but let me put on my pants first!"