"Miyamoto, what's wrong?"
Sean and the others were a bit confused by Miyamoto's sudden loss of composure.
After all, Miyamoto was always known for his calm demeanor.
Especially in this "Era Music King" competition, he had been observing everything with a cold eye and his performance was remarkable.
To see him lose his composure to this extent now, the others were also surprised.
"Look over there!" Miyamoto quickly pointed towards the lobby on the first floor.
The others followed his gaze.
"Tingyu?" Jin Chengxian recognized the person downstairs.
"Why is he here!" Sean said in a deep voice.
If there was anyone they least wanted to see, it would definitely be Tingyu.
After all, they had all tasted the fear of being dominated by him recently.
Especially Sean, who had been having nightmares lately. In his dreams, it was raining, and in the rain stood a person with his signature smile, watching him quietly.
Waking up from dreams countless times in the middle of the night, Tingyu had become his obsession. This obsession to snatch the first place would only disappear if Tingyu lost a match, or if he himself lost one. As a proud person, Sean naturally would not allow himself to lose the competition.
"Haven't you noticed the person next to him?" Miyamoto said gravely.
Jin Chengxian and the others looked again and were stunned where they stood!
"This… isn't this Morita Yui?" Jin Chengxian exclaimed.
His attention had been fully captured by Tingyu earlier, and now seeing Morita Yui, he was completely bewildered.
What surprised him even more was Morita Yui's exceptionally friendly attitude towards Tingyu.
How was this possible?
It would make sense if Morita Yumi had such an attitude, but Morita Yui definitely wouldn't treat Tingyu like this. There must be something more to it!
"I can't accept this," Sean slumped onto the tatami.
How could Tingyu be everywhere, and how could both women from the Morita family be involved with Tingyu?
This defied logic!
...
The lobby.
Quite a few locals had also noticed Morita Yui.
In terms of popularity, the two girls from the Morita family were even more famous than celebrities.
Morita Yui was rich, powerful, and beautiful, undoubtedly the dream of countless men.
"Miss Yui is here today!"
"What luck, to be drinking here today and see Miss Yui!"
"Who is that man beside her, he's so handsome!"
"He looks a bit familiar, could he be Miss Yui's boyfriend?"
"Impossible, how can Miss Yui have a boyfriend? What man could be worthy of her!"
"I remember now, he's Tingyu, that music producer from China!"
Someone's reminder caused an uproar!
The producer Tingyu from China wasn't what surprised them; what surprised them was that Morita Yumi, Morita Yui's sister, had always had a good impression of Tingyu from China, and now Tingyu appearing with Morita Yui, what was going on?
"I can't accept this!"
For a moment, this thought echoed in everyone's minds.
Dating both sisters?
This was the dream of all Japanese men, something some of them wouldn't even dare to dream of!
"Boss, you're here?" The waitress was a young girl, wearing a modified kimono, low-cut and short, subtly alluring, stimulating men's desire to spend.
In this kind of izakaya, the lobby staff wore slightly more traditional attire, while in the private rooms, they could wear maid outfits, business attire, or even cosplay according to the guests' preferences. Although some were suggestive, this was a legitimate establishment, and they didn't have the activities people might imagine. Moreover, due to their strong backing, they weren't afraid of troublesome guests.
"To my private room," Morita Yui said.
She had a private room in the establishment, located on the second floor directly facing the main performance area.
It was usually not open to the public, and Morita Yui wouldn't even bring along friends who weren't very close.
"Yes!" The waitress bowed.
Under the envious gazes of many, Su Yu and Morita Yui went upstairs.
Because everyone knew.
Very few people were able to enter that place of Morita Yui.
...
Inside the private room.
Su Yu and Morita Yui sat on the tatami.
The singer on the stage was still singing.
"Teacher Jiangnan is very interested in him?" Morita Yui asked.
Since entering, she could feel Su Yu constantly paying attention to this singer.
"His voice is very good, and his emotions are very in place. It's hard for even a typical King of Singers to match," Su Yu nodded.
Su Yu was naturally curious to find such a skilled performer in an izakaya.
Of course, he was even more curious why someone with such strong abilities would be content to perform as a resident singer in an izakaya.
"His name is Zhang Shengchu, and he's also from China. He used to be a top-tier star in Japan, but due to certain events, his reputation is not good," Morita Yui poured Su Yu a cup of sake.
Then, she waved for the waitress to leave.
After the latter turned away, a hint of unconcealed surprise flashed in her eyes.
Because, in all this time, this was the first time she had seen Morita Yui pour wine for someone.
"Why is his reputation not good?" Su Yu asked, puzzled.
"Because he's a scumbag," Morita Yui's lips curved up.
"Scumbag?" Su Yu was slightly taken aback.
Morita Yui took a sip of wine and looked at Zhang Shengchu singing in the lobby. "He came here to work hard many years ago. Back then, he became famous through his talent. Later, he participated in a Valentine's Day special program with a girl, and on that episode, they fell in love at the foot of Mount Fuji. They received blessings from many fans."
After Morita Yui finished speaking, seeing Su Yu listening intently, she continued, "Unfortunately, just when everyone was blessing them and envying them, Zhang Shengchu broke up with his girlfriend on another Valentine's Day. This decision directly ruined his career."
Su Yu suddenly understood.
So that was it, but why was breaking up considered being a scumbag?
"From then on, unable to bear the scolding, Zhang Shengchu announced his withdrawal from the entertainment industry. He has some connection with me, so I let him be a resident singer in the izakaya. He also gave me face and has been singing for five years," Morita Yui smiled.
Seeing that Su Yu's wine glass was empty, she picked up the wine pot and refilled it for him. "Actually, over the years, many people have gradually come to understand him. Relationships are very complicated. Love doesn't necessarily mean staying together, and the one who breaks up first isn't necessarily a scumbag. Therefore, quite a few people want him to make a comeback."
"As a public figure, one is indeed often not in control of oneself," Su Yu nodded.
Choosing to be a public figure means facing public opinion. Even a small matter can be magnified infinitely by public opinion, and at this time, one needs to deal with it. If one cannot cope, they will basically be swallowed by public opinion.
This Zhang Shengchu is a prime example of failure.
"Mhm, mhm, that's why I admire Teacher Jiangnan."
Seeing that Su Yu could finally talk to her seriously, Morita Yui was also happy.
Because she knew that Su Yu didn't have much interaction when facing her sister, Morita Yumi. The fact that he could confide in her meant he had already won over her sister by a lot.
After drinking two cups of wine, a flush of intoxication appeared on her face.