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The popularity of the CP (couple) fan topic was rapidly climbing the charts, attracting even fans from other fandoms. As the onlookers entered the discussion, they realized that one of the main protagonists of this topic was Wen Zhecheng.

“A CP involving Wen Zhecheng? Is this for real? It’s the first time I’ve seen this in so many years.”

“Who’s the other person? Looks familiar. They dare to compete for attention with the movie emperor…”

“It’s Rong Yuheng from the STAR-T boy group! It’s not about seeking attention. He was a student of Teacher Wen during his trainee days. They are currently on the same variety show together, and their interactions are super adorable~”

“I arrived late! ‘Choosing the City for an Encounter’ [Heart] is so perfect!”

“Is this the rise of the CP that I’ve been shipping since their trainee days? [Tears of joy]”

…

In a small room, Rong Yuheng held his phone, sitting on the bed in a daze. He was looking at the trending CP topic on Weibo, which was in excellent shape. He was momentarily speechless.

He had really just responded out of habit!

It was all because Wen Zhecheng had hinted at him with the microphone, allured him with his eyes, and induced him with his actions!

Rong Yuheng currently had no intention of opening his WeChat. He knew without looking that the “Wealthy Idiot Mansion” group and the STAR-T boy group group chat were surely blowing up.

Shi Qiu might be busily composing an eloquent critique, preparing to criticize him with words…

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Rong Yuheng lay on the bed like a flattened hamster biscuit, lost in thought, when suddenly his phone rang.

He thought it was Shi Qiu coming to reprimand him. Without even checking, he answered the call and attempted to preemptively apologize, “Sister Qiu, I’m sorry.”

On the other end, there was a moment of silence, then the magnetic voice of Wen Zhecheng sounded, “Did Shi Qiu scold you?”

Rong Yuheng was momentarily taken aback. Looking at the phone, he realized that it was his dedicated CP supporter and Wen Zhecheng himself who were at the forefront.

“Why are you calling?” Rong Yuheng asked. “No, I haven’t even checked WeChat yet.”

“Oh.” Wen Zhecheng’s voice sounded somewhat cautious, “No wonder you didn’t reply to so many of my messages. I thought you were mad.”

Rong Yuheng hesitated for a moment, then turned on the speaker and exited the page to look at the chat with Wen Zhecheng.

He saw the progression of emotions displayed from afar—

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【Wen Zhecheng】: Little one, our CP name change was a success!

【Wen Zhecheng】: Our CP topic’s ranking has gone up. It seems like our little crystalline gem has already won the race [Clapping sea otter emoji]

Rong Yuheng stared at the [Clapping sea otter emoji], falling into a brief stupor… Wen’s fan support was becoming more and more lively.

【Wen Zhecheng】: Little one, what are you up to?

【Wen Zhecheng】: …Are you mad?

【Wen Zhecheng】: [Sad sea otter][Saluting sea otter][Hugging sea otter]

Rong Yuheng, “…”

Oh dear, there were a few emojis he didn’t even have himself.

It seemed that Wen Zhecheng had collected quite a few seal emojis without him noticing.

On the other end of the call, Wen Zhecheng was still trying to coax him, “If you find taking care of our little crystalline gem troublesome, you don’t need to look at the topic. Leave it to me.”

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Rong Yuheng’s tone turned gentle, “That won’t do. What if the little crystalline gem thinks we’re a single-parent family?”

Wen Zhecheng immediately responded, “Dual-parent, dual-parent…”

Unbeknownst to them, even before their romantic relationship began, they had already entered the realm of a dual-parent family. They were completely oblivious to the peculiarity of their conversation.

Seeing Wen Zhecheng’s considerate attitude and how he was taking care of his feelings, Rong Yuheng no longer dwelled on the issue of their CP.

He even felt that the CP name Wen Zhecheng came up with was quite romantic!

–

As expected, Rong Yuheng was subsequently reprimanded by Shi Qiu quite harshly.

However, it wasn’t particularly severe—it wasn’t a real romantic relationship, just a virtual one. They weren’t taking things to the level of public relations.

Moreover, Rong Yuheng’s popularity had risen significantly over the past few days. Although these two often did things their own way, there were still limits to their actions.

The official announcement of Rong Yuheng’s sweater endorsement for the G brand was coming up, and after giving Rong Yuheng a couple of sentences, Shi Qiu shifted her focus back to the endorsement.

“The team will handle the synopsis, I’ll help you post on Weibo, and you just need to cooperate with the promotion—Hey, what’s with that look on your face?”

Rong Yuheng lowered his head and wiped his eye corner, a hint of embarrassed tears glistening in his eyes. “I despise being someone who enjoys success without effort.”

Shi Qiu’s gaze held deep meaning. “But I like you this way.” Don’t do anything, I’m begging you.

Rong Yuheng, “…”

Over the next few days, Rong Yuheng was strictly forbidden by Shi Qiu from casually posting on social media. He could only wholeheartedly focus on the team’s rehearsals.

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The STAR-T idol group had several upcoming performances, with a considerable scale. The team members had reduced resting time, spending their days in rehearsals.

As soon as Rong Yuheng entered the rehearsal room that day, Shan Qi immediately pulled him over. “Rongbao, I need to switch this dance sequence with Bian Chen. I’ve twisted my hand, and I can’t do the lifting movements.”

Rong Yuheng immediately held Shan Qi’s wrist and blew air onto it in an attempt to alleviate the pain. “How did you twist it? Is it serious?”

Shan Qi chuckled. “It’s not too serious, but the performance is approaching, and I really can’t do these movements. I’ll switch with Bian Chen, and he’ll partner with you.”

Rong Yuheng struck a melodramatic pose, holding his heart. “Sure, just remember to apply some ointment.”

The current routine they were rehearsing was an electronic dance with a strong rhythm and powerful movements. When Bian Chen held Rong Yuheng’s waist to pull him back, he didn’t control his strength properly, and both of them nearly fell to the floor.

Fortunately, Bian Chen reacted swiftly, supporting himself on the ground. He then lifted Rong Yuheng by his back collar. “Were you not using your strength in your waist? You nearly fell with a gentle pull.”

Rong Yuheng was almost choked by his collar. He pushed Bian Chen away. “It’s because you’re too strong.”

“Stop talking nonsense.” While speaking, Bian Chen lifted the hem of Rong Yuheng’s shirt, his hand patting his abdomen twice. “You’ve got so little flesh here; your abs are disappearing.”

Rong Yuheng immediately protected his abdomen, his expression furious. He felt like pressing Bian Chen’s face to the ground and rubbing it. “Don’t break my dantian!”

Bian Chen looked at him as if he was looking at a sage. “Are you trying to cultivate immortality?”

The topic was dropped, but Rong Yuheng’s memory of “Breathing-In and Swallowing-Out Technique” was instantly revived.

He took a deep breath, his gaze seemingly unfocused, his mind wandering… And then, he opened his mouth to speak, “Mere mortals, retreat!”

Bian Chen, “…”

Forget it, what was he trying to argue with a scallop for?

–

After training ended, Rong Yuheng quickly sent a WeChat message to Wen Zhecheng. Due to his excitement, he typed on the screen with a “tut-tut” rhythm.

【Rong Yuheng】: Bian Chen insulted me again today! [Clapping sea otter emoji]

Wen Zhecheng had become adept at taking care of hamsters now. Upon hearing this, he skillfully stroked his pet hamster’s fur.

【Wen Zhecheng】: Don’t believe rumors, don’t spread rumors.

Rong Yuheng, “…”

【Wen Zhecheng】: What did he say to you?

【Rong Yuheng】: He said I lack strength in my waist.

【Wen Zhecheng】: It’s fine.

Rong Yuheng stared at those two words, his brow furrowing. What did “it’s fine” mean??

The STAR-T boy group was in the midst of a promotional period before their performance. The fourth episode of “Treasure Hunt” had also been released and had doubled the viewership compared to the second episode.

Most of the viewers who joined in later were attracted by “Encounter the One in a City.” Among them were many fans of Wen Zhecheng or Rong Yuheng.

The fans of these two were generally rational fans, not flooding the screen with comments throughout the show. Instead, they would send bursts of excited hamster screams only during interactions between the main protagonists.

Nevertheless, while watching “Treasure Hunt,” Shi Qiu still selectively filtered out the barrage of comments, out of sight, out of mind.

Fortunately, the official announcement from G Brand was timely, bringing a hint of sweetness to Shi Qiu’s desolate heart…

G Brand’s official announcement post featured a total of four pictures, with two sets of clothes, each set having two pictures.

In the photos, Rong Yuheng lay on a white plush carpet. He faced the camera directly, slightly propping up his upper body, emphasizing his clavicles due to the exertion.

His waist formed a captivating curve, and his line of sight was partly obstructed by his upper body, highlighting the curve of his buttocks.

One of the pictures even revealed a glimpse of his fair waist. He was clad in an indigo blue sweater, illuminated by the lights. It seemed like a piece of creamy jade placed on a luxurious velvet carpet, captivating yet not excessively charming. 

Whether it was the texture of the sweater or the beauty of the person, everything stood out. 

Fans immediately screamed like they had been injected with chicken blood — they had long known that Rong Yuheng had a good waist and buttocks, but they hadn’t expected him to look this attractive in the photos!

“I can’t believe it, damn! [Nosebleed] This waist, I, a girl, don’t even have such a beautiful waistline!”

“[Image] I enlarged the screenshot, sisters, take a look, everyone come take a look! This curve is perfect for gripping with your hands…”

“This sweater looks so high-end when worn. I’m tempted [Tears]. The open-front version is also nice; I want to own the same one as Rong Goose!!”

“The feathers at the corner of his eyes are so beautiful, even though it’s a static image, I can feel the slight tremor of the feathers… damn, this isn’t feather flutter, it’s me being moved. I’m placing an order!”

Rong Yuheng’s waist quickly ignited a wave of discussion. Shi Qiu originally wanted to promote a few things to further boost the popularity, but in the next second, she unexpectedly came across the #ChoosingtheCityEncounter# CP topic.

Shi Qiu, “…”

The hottest post was a fan-made artwork of “Choosing the City Encounter” —

In the picture, Rong Yuheng was wearing an indigo blue sweater, his back against the wall, his waist slightly leaning forward to create a gap, his arms hooked around Wen Zhecheng’s neck. Wen Zhecheng held Rong Yuheng’s flexible waist with both hands, pressing him tightly against his own body. Wen Zhecheng lowered his head, their foreheads touching, his gaze profound with a hint of affection.

The comments below were all from CP fans, screaming wildly, “Ah ah ah, I’m dead! A divine being has descended to bring us blessings!!”

Shi Qiu, “…”

She felt like the grim reaper had come to collect her soul.

–

Before the heat of the endorsement had completely subsided, STAR-T welcomed their first concert after the tour.

Inside the C City Sports Center Stadium, it was crowded with fans. The flickering lights of their glow sticks and support cards formed a sea of stars in the darkness.

On the large screen, as the golden clock’s second hand “tick-tocked” its way to midnight, the entire venue erupted. Shaking their glow sticks, the fans counted down together:

“5, 4, 3, 2, 1…! STAR-T Ahhh!!”

Almost simultaneously, beams of light “whooshed” from behind, illuminating the entire stage! Six figures stood within the bright dazzling light, arms raised, pointing upward. The music exploded throughout the venue.

The shifting lights danced across the stage, accompanied by the fans’ screams, pushing the concert to one climax after another.

Thousands of glow sticks swayed in the air, lighting up the bright eyes of the star-chasing girls, filling their eyes with glittering stars.

…

The passionate concert concluded, and the refined photos of STAR-T’s concert were subsequently posted by fans on Weibo.

–

Fan Yu Entertainment, Qu Youhe’s office.

Wen Zhecheng was sitting on the sofa, holding his phone and carefully swiping through it with his fingers.

Qu Youhe was screening resources at the coffee table. When he was interrupted by faint swallowing sounds for the seventh time, he finally couldn’t bear it and turned around.

“Zhecheng, are you hungry?”

Wen Zhecheng didn’t shift his gaze, his eyes fixed on his phone screen. He lightly uttered, “Hmm.”

Qu Youhe tilted his head and glanced over. “Are you ordering takeout?”

His voice abruptly cut off.

On Wen Zhecheng’s phone screen were a bunch of photos from STAR-T’s concert. He was meticulously downloading them from Weibo one by one, cropping Rong Yuheng’s parts and saving them separately in his photo album.

Qu Youhe, “…”

Qu Youhe genuinely sighed in admiration, “If the other members of STAR-T knew you’ve cropped them all out, how would they feel?”

Wen Zhecheng leaned against the back of the sofa, his heart pounding. “They won’t find out.”

Qu Youhe earnestly advised, “There are individual photos of Rong Yuheng online. You don’t need to go to such lengths.”

Wen Zhecheng lowered his eyes and gently swiped his phone screen, the wallpaper showing Rong Yuheng’s image in that G-brand sweater.

Qu Youhe felt a sense of déjà vu from this scene. His heart skipped a beat, and then he cautiously leaned over. “Zhecheng?”

Wen Zhecheng pursed his lips.

The sense of familiarity in Qu Youhe’s heart grew stronger. “What are you thinking about again?”

Wen Zhecheng lowered his head. “I want to go to the concert too…”

“…” Qu Youhe’s expression turned wooden. “Please spare me.”

Author’s Note: Wen Zhecheng: What’s wrong if the pet owner wants to see their hamster’s singing and dancing performance!

Pet Hamster: I can perform for you separately~

Wen Zhecheng: Sepa… separately!

Pet Hamster: Music~! One, two, three~!

Wen Zhecheng: …

Actually, Wen Zhecheng name should be written as Wen Zecheng, but i made a blunder. So, I’ll just make it Zhecheng through the end!