"That's fantastic, what's there to modify?"
"Teacher Su, you will always be my god."
"It looks absolutely stunning! It's so worth it to be able to wear such a performance outfit even once in my life!"
Su Huaiming: "..." I know you're all excited, but it doesn't have to be this much.
It took him a lot of effort to persuade the group of enthusiastic young men to go back and check their clothes carefully, in case there were any problems before they went on stage.
The song they chose combines ancient and modern styles, mainly telling the story of a refined young master from a noble family who originally loved literature and music, but abandoned his pen for the sword when the country was in crisis, fighting bravely on the battlefield to serve his country.
The first part features melodious music with a traditional Chinese feel, but the second half becomes more exciting. These two completely different styles mean that one set of costumes cannot be prepared.
However, changing clothes on-site was too troublesome, so Su Huaiming prepared a light blue robe outside, which was suitable for the melodious rhythm of the first half. After taking off the robe, it was a very handsome short shirt, which had the fortitude of battlefield armor, but was not too heavy, so it would not hinder the contestants from dancing.
Su Huaiming was already skilled in design, and with the help of the old lady, the design of this performance costume was extraordinary. Even someone who knew nothing about design could feel its high-class quality.
Seeing how much everyone liked it, Su Huaiming was relieved and suggested, "You can try them on. If the size doesn't fit, it can be adjusted now."
The contestants obediently took their clothes and left, except for Qi Xingzhou, whose eyes were wide open and who was extremely excited. "This is a performance outfit that my idol made for me by hand! How can I wear it now? I have to wait until the day of the performance. When I stand on stage in this outfit, it will absolutely be my..."
Su Huaiming was numb. He expressionlessly shoved the clothes into Qi Xingzhou's arms and urged, "Go quickly."
This attitude was practically tantamount to kicking Qi Xingzhou in the butt.
Qi Xingzhou also sensed it keenly. After giving a silly laugh, he happily grabbed his performance costume and walked out. Even from behind, you could feel his joy.
After everyone changed into the clothes, they were even more amazed. Once they were sure there were no problems, they immediately and carefully took them off, afraid of damaging them.
The first public performance is just around the corner. As the worst group, the contestants know they have done their best, but they still feel uneasy. Su Huaiming's performance outfit gave them a boost of confidence. Even if they can't present a perfect stage, they can still do their best.
Seeing how diligently Su Huaiming helped them, the contestants felt guilty for not speaking up for Su Huaiming earlier, and at the same time, they completely included Su Huaiming in their own camp.
Although they had only spent a few days together, they were a team, sharing both honor and disgrace. If the same thing happened again, they would definitely protect Su Huaiming!
Time passed day by day, and the first public performance was just around the corner.
The butler hesitated for a moment, then, seeing that time was approaching, cautiously asked Fu Jingfan, "Mr. Fu, tomorrow is the performance day, and Mr. Su will also be performing. Should we go?"
Fu Jingfan was working in his study when he paused while typing. Without looking up at the butler, he said in a flat tone, as if discussing the weather outside, "Okay."
Only after receiving Fu Jingfan's approval did the butler finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Fu Jingfan never liked to be disturbed while he was working. His aura was too strong, and he was authoritative without being angry. Before asking the question, the butler had prepared himself mentally for a long time, fearing that he would be reprimanded. Unexpectedly, Fu Jingfan's attitude was very good, and he answered very quickly.
The housekeeper patted his chest, about to say something, when Fu Xiaoxiao, wearing pajamas and rubbing her eyes, walked over. "Are you going to find your stepfather?"
Fu Xiaoxiao had just fallen asleep. The housekeeper was quite surprised to see Fu Xiaoxiao suddenly appear. She knelt down to put a hat on Fu Xiaoxiao, afraid that he would catch a cold. "Yes, we'll go see Mr. Su tomorrow."
Fu Xiaoxiao's little face was full of sleepiness, but her eyes immediately widened, "I want to go too!"
He seemed to have received a positive answer; his big eyes darted around, and one idea after another popped into his head. "I haven't seen my stepdaddy in so long! He must have sneaked out to play. I want to go with him, otherwise he'll eat ice cream and cakes behind my back!"
As Fu Xiaoxiao spoke, he couldn't help but clench his fists, as if he had suffered a lot at Su Huaiming.
Seeing Fu Xiaoxiao's adorable reaction, the butler couldn't help but tease him, "Has Xiao Xiao missed Mr. Su a lot these past few days?"
Fu Xiaoxiao's expression went blank for a few seconds, then she blinked before realizing what was happening and immediately bristled.
"How could that be? Why would I think about that awful stepfather!" Fu Xiaoxiao's face turned red with anger. "I'm so happy he's not here! No one's fighting me for ice cream and cakes, and I don't have to take care of that useless adult... I couldn't finish those cakes, not because I wanted to save them for him, but... and..."
Fu Xiaoxiao, looking like a little adult, sighed helplessly and said in a very firm tone, "If I secretly eat the cake, my stepfather will make a scene if he finds out, that's why I saved it for him. Actually, I really don't want to!"
The butler suppressed a laugh and deliberately asked, "But didn't the young master just say that he didn't leave any cake for Mr. Su?"
Fu Xiaoxiao then realized she had let something slip. Her expression was blank and helpless. She pouted, unsure how to explain, and her face grew increasingly red.
"I... I just don't want to give him the little cake!" Fu Xiaoxiao said angrily, stomping her little foot on the floor and running away.
Before the housekeeper could catch up, they heard Fu Xiaoxiao asking the nanny to get him the small cake, muttering threats, "I've changed my mind. I'll only bring him one tomorrow; I'm going to eat the other one myself!"
Seeing Fu Xiaoxiao's insincere words, the housekeeper couldn't help but smile like an aunt.
Fu Xiaoxiao is a little glutton. She used to only share the good food with Fu Jingfan, but now she shares it with Su Huaiming as well.
Fu Xiaoxiao and Su Huaiming seem unable to get along, but Fu Xiaoxiao has long accepted Su Huaiming in his heart. He himself doesn't even realize that he actually likes his stepfather quite a bit.
The butler withdrew his gaze and then said to Fu Jingfan, "Could you bring the young master along tomorrow?"
Fu Jingfan replied succinctly, "Okay."
The housekeeper, not daring to disturb Fu Jingfan's work any longer, immediately nodded, left the room, and went to make preparations.
*****
Time flew by and it was already the next day.
The first performance was the contestants' first time meeting the audience, so the production team attached great importance to it, hyping it up several times in advance, hoping to generate buzz and increase their popularity.
Fans and support groups of each contestant received advance notice and prepared various support items, wanting to give their favorite contestants a proper boost at the event.
Even before the official start time, the entire venue was packed with fans holding all sorts of light boards, creating a sea of lights.
Different contestants had different support colors, all of which were exceptionally vibrant, each trying to outshine the others. The three mentors and Su Huaiming also had fan support, as they were more famous than the contestants. Although the fans tried their best to restrain themselves, they still occupied a small section of the audience seats.
The production team was delighted with the live performance and had the host come on stage early to warm things up.
"Many fans came to the venue today to support their favorite players. Let me hear your cheers!"
The fans were incredibly enthusiastic, waving light sticks and jumping around, their screams rising and falling like waves.
The photographer also switched the camera to focus on the audience, where the light boards and fan support signs of each group could be clearly seen.
Just as the photographer was about to pull the camera back, his gaze suddenly caught a familiar, fair-skinned face. After a few seconds of stunned silence, he couldn't help but switch the camera back to that face.
Fu Xiaoxiao's chubby little face appeared on the big screen.
At first, he didn't react. He blinked at his own reflection on the screen and even raised his hand. When he saw that the other person could keep up with him, he opened his mouth wide in surprise, his face full of confusion.
It took Fu Xiaoxiao a good three or four seconds to realize that she was on TV. She was so happy that she danced around, her chubby body swaying back and forth. The housekeeper quickly supported Fu Xiaoxiao's legs.
Fu Xiaoxiao was sitting on someone's shoulders, and everyone's first reaction was that the person supporting Fu Xiaoxiao was Fu Jingfan. But when the camera panned down, they saw a kind and excited face.
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The host said with a smile, "Our little Xiao Xiao has also come to see his dad! Aren't you looking forward to his performance?"
Fu Xiaoxiao wanted to shake her head, but thinking that her stepfather was very spoiled and might be unhappy, she reluctantly nodded with a serious expression.
Fu Xiaoxiao's adorable antics amused everyone present, and the host continued chatting with him, "Little Xiao Xiao, who did you come with today?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Xiaoxiao immediately turned around and tried to hug Fu Jingfan.
The camera panned back, and everyone noticed the tall, slender man in the back row, dressed casually in black and wearing a mask.
Even before seeing Fu Jingfan's face, one could sense his powerful aura. Now, with the camera focused on him, it was impossible to look away.
Seeing that he couldn't avoid it, Fu Jingfan simply pulled down his mask, his expression calm and dignified, and nodded slightly as a greeting.
Seeing Fu Jingfan's incomparably handsome face on the screen, the audience erupted in cheers, their screams even louder than before, and they were so excited they almost threw away their light sticks.
The host, surprised by the unexpected turn of events and feeling confident that the buzz was going strong, suppressed his excitement and continued to liven up the atmosphere, saying, "Fans, please be careful not to put down your light sticks. If you climb over the wall (i. e., watch out for the contestants), the contestants will be heartbroken!"
Laughter erupted from the audience.
The host, not daring to offend Fu Jingfan, could only focus on Su Huaiming, asking with a smile, "President Fu, are you here to see Teacher Su as well?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Jingfan slightly turned his head, his deep, ocean-like eyes piercing through the crowd to meet the host's gaze.
His aura was so strong that, for a moment, the host subconsciously held his breath, and his heartbeat slowed down.
Fu Jingfan calmly withdrew his gaze, his cold and sharp features appearing on the screen like pine branches covered in snow.
He raised an eyebrow slightly, uttered three words in a low voice, his expression unchanged, but the contours of his face softened, a stark contrast to his previous aloof demeanor.
The distance was too great to hear Fu Jingfan's voice, but his words could be clearly discerned from his lip movements:
What else?
Chapter 61
After a three-second silence, the entire venue was filled with jeers and screams.
The viewers in the live stream were also quite excited to see this.
[Ah, President Fu handsome!]
[You're so good with words, serves you right, you have a wife.]
[Kswlkswl, real couples are the sweetest!]
[What's so magical about these three words? My smile is practically reaching the heavens! lol]
[I hereby declare that everyone here today is True Love Revival between our respective couples!]
[True Love Revival... Is this the couple name for Su Huaiming and Fu Jingfan?!]
[A little bit embarrassing]
[Is anything more shameful than Su Huaiming's fan club name "Unforgettable"?]
[Su Huaiming's fans have the same problem as their idol; they shouldn't be talking, pointing fingers and gossiping. jpg]
The host was also captivated by Fu Jingfan, fearing he might anger him. However, seeing Fu Jingfan's softened attitude when Su Huaiming was mentioned, he tentatively asked, "Does Teacher Su often sing and dance at home?"
Before Fu Jingfan could even speak, Fu Xiaoxiao was eager to expose Su Huaiming's true colors. With her chubby little face, she waved her arms so hard they were almost blurry, Mingming knowing most people couldn't hear her, she still shouted, "No, he likes to lie down the most!"
Once everyone understood Fu Xiaoxiao's lip movements, they burst into laughter. The host tried several times to ease the tension, but was too overwhelmed to speak.
Fu Jingfan stood behind, reached out and ruffled Fu Xiaoxiao's hair, giving him a cold, indifferent warning look.
Fu Xiaoxiao realized she was wrong, stuck out her little tongue, rested her chin on the butler's head, and hid her face behind her hands.
After everyone had finished laughing, the host continued, "Does Teacher Su know you're here? Teacher Su will be so pleasantly surprised to see you all!"
Upon hearing this, Fu Jingfan raised an eyebrow with amusement.
Su Huaiming came to record a talent show that Su Huaiming disliked in order to avoid him. He'll probably be shocked to see Su Huaiming on set.
However, Su Huaiming would probably put on an act, but it would be quite perfunctory—forcing a smile, getting annoyed after only a few words, and then whispering bad things about him behind his back.
Su Huaiming had done too many things like this. Fu Jingfan pictured the scene before his eyes and couldn't help but scoff, forced to laugh in exasperation.
Fu Jingfan had already pulled his mask up, so no one could see his expression, but they could clearly see the smile in his eyes.