shining star

"A winner of the new week's "Super Billboard"—"

The host in the video dragged out the end, and after a brief pause, he announced passionately, "X-Mantic! Congratulations to BK Entertainment, and congratulations to the new X-Mantic! Let's see you next time!"

"Yes!" Mi Le sat in front of the computer and clenched his fists excitedly, his dark eyes gleaming with pride and complacency.

After the release of X-Mantic's fourth group album on Monday, the real-time sales results and traffic statistics have been rising at a speed beyond everyone's expectations. It seems inevitable to win another one, but for Mi Le, he did not see The final first week list, my heart is still hanging.

Finally - 2 minutes ago, X-Mantic kept its fourth place in the top three rankings, and also kept its future resources and development.

Even Lin Kaifeng, who has always been quiet, couldn't help raising his eyebrows, unable to hide his excitement.However, the good news is also accompanied by disputes. After Chen Yu joined, X-Mantic fans split into two waves.While cheering, one side thought it was all due to Chen Yu and put on an unattainable attitude, while the other side sneered that Chen Yu just hitched a ride and that X-Mantic could survive the captain's resignation The difficulty lies in the persistence and hard work of the original members.

After Mi Le saw similar comments, he always felt a little bit sorry.Chen Yu has joined the team for more than three months, but whether in the eyes of fans or among their teams, there is always a feeling of alienation.I have to admit that when Du Zhuojie just announced that Chen Yu would join X-Mantic, Mi Le was resistant, and even showed it in every day's training - he closed himself and refused any communication that had nothing to do with work.

For Mi Le, X-Mantic belongs to him, Su Yu, Ji Chen and Lin Kaifeng. substitute.But as time went by, after gradually accepting the whole thing, Mi Le also understood that Chen Yu was innocent, it was Su Yu who made the choice, and the company made the arrangements, and the good results this time were obviously inseparable from them Everyone's hard work and persistence, including Chen Yu.

After the showcase of the new album, Mi Le took the initiative to propose a dinner party on the rest day, and the four of them went to hold a small celebration banquet.Lin Kaifeng has always followed the crowd, and Chen Yu readily agreed. Objectively speaking, he has an amiable personality and is considerate of others. Let him have a bad reputation in the company.

As for Ji Chen, he also agreed after a brief hesitation.Mi Le could tell that he didn't like to see Chen Yu very much, probably for the same reason as himself - Su Yu's position was irreplaceable.However, as long as it is Mi Le's request, Ji Chen will agree, both out of commitment to Su Yu and out of respect for Mi Le.

Ji Chen didn't know if Mi Le felt it himself, but there was a tacit understanding between him and Lin Kaifeng—X-Mantic survived, and Mi Le took a lot of credit.It's not that his extraordinary strength or popularity drove the performance of the entire team, but his determination brought their attitude together.

A few years ago, Royal, which was facing the same predicament, fell because the morale of the army was shaken. After two members left the team one after another, the members lost their centripetal force, and everyone wanted to be safe.As the captain, Tan Yang was the first to collapse. He paid more attention to personal development than the team.

And during these few months, Ji Chen and Lin Kaifeng also experienced the inevitable confusion and hesitation.But Mi Le was extremely persistent to the team. His obsession showed them the possibility of the team going on, and only then did the four majors give it a go.It can be said that Chen Yukong has the title of captain in the regiment, but Mi Le has unknowingly assumed the leadership and command.

On Tuesday night, Mi Le deliberately picked a newly opened hot pot restaurant and booked a box.After reporting with Du Zhuojie, the four of them divided into two cars and went there in a low-key manner.In order to avoid the crowd, they deliberately staggered the meal time. There were not many people in the hot pot restaurant, and the waiter directly led them into the innermost box, almost without being recognized.

Mi Le purposely sat next to Chen Yu, "Should I order food or what?" He asked.

Chen Yu smiled and handed over the menu, "Order."

Mi Le didn't refuse, took a pen and ordered a mandarin duck pot, and asked again, "Do you have any taboos?"

Chen Yu and Lin Kaifeng shook their heads one after another, but Ji Chen, who is usually the most enthusiastic about eating, was absent-minded at this moment, not knowing what to look out through the transparent glass of the box door.Mi Le thought he didn't want to go out to eat with Chen Yu, so he kicked Ji Chen under the table in dissatisfaction, and the latter suddenly recovered.

"What did you just ask?" Ji Chen looked confused.

"Let me ask you, do you have any taboos recently?"

"Oh, no...whatever, I'll eat whatever you order." Ji Chen said.

As soon as the words fell, Lin Kaifeng's eyes widened. This was obviously not Ji Chen's usual painting style.Mi Le frowned, not planning to bother him, and called the waiter over to order a lot of necessary dishes for hot pot.

While waiting for the food to be served, only Mi Le and Chen Yu were talking in the box.Lin Kaifeng never talked much. He used to be like this when Su Yu was around, and Mi Le had long been familiar with it, but today Ji Chen was very silent.

Normally, he would drag Mi Le and chat endlessly, but at this moment, he glanced at the phone and looked at the door restlessly.Mi Le felt something was wrong, followed his gaze to look out, and saw a tall man wearing a black peaked cap wandering in the corridor outside.

Mi Le's hand holding the chopsticks trembled. He was so familiar with his figure that he recognized him almost immediately. The smile on the corner of his mouth became stiff instantly, and even the look in his eyes dimmed.

Ji Chen touched Mi Le with his knee in embarrassment, hoping that he would take care of Su Yu.However, Mi Le was merciless and avoided his hints.Ji Chen shrugged helplessly towards the people outside the door, Su Yu's expression became darker and darker.

During this period of time, he tried every means to contact Mi Le, but either the two places were separated, the itinerary was wrong, or the occasion and timing were wrong, and he was blocked by the management team and bodyguards on the third floor and the third floor beside Mi Le.

This time, Su Yu finally experienced the helplessness of fans chasing stars but being in vain. Idols are really hard to get close to, especially idols from big companies.Today, thanks to Ji Chen, I managed to find a gap in my private schedule.

However, the parties did not want to meet, so it was useless.

Su Yu hesitated outside the door. He couldn't figure out Mi Le's attitude, and couldn't foresee what the long-lost meeting would turn into. If only Ji Chen and Lin Kaifeng were inside, he could still walk in without hesitation, but But there was an outsider, Chen Yu, there.And Mi Le was chatting and laughing with him pretending to be happy, not giving himself any eyes, leaving only a strange back view.

Su Yu subconsciously took out his mobile phone and wanted to send a message to Mi Le, but realized again that he still hadn't obtained his new contact information, and Ji Chen's persuasion and hints obviously didn't work.Just when Su Yu was in a dilemma, Mi Le suddenly put down his chopsticks.

He finally stood up, "I'm going to the bathroom," he said.

Immediately, Ji Chen's eyes lit up, his back straightened, and he hurriedly urged, "Go quickly." After thinking about it, it seemed that something was wrong, "No, no, slow down, you should take your time and come back later." He joked glibly.Mi Le narrowed his eyes and gave him a hard look.

Su Yu held his breath.

Through the glass carved with patterns on the box, he vaguely saw Mi Le's figure getting closer and closer, which was familiar and heart-pounding.He suddenly remembered that one night before his debut, Mi Le stood side by side with him on the balcony of the old dormitory.

"Because I want to be closer to the person I like... I want to be with him."

Looking back now, Su Yu still clearly remembers Mi Le's tone at that time, and his hesitation and restlessness because of it, are exactly the same as at this moment.

Mi Le pushed the door and came out, "Don't stay here." He said flatly.There was no joy of reunion after a long absence, nor the anger Su Yu imagined. "If someone sees it, it will be a big fuss. It's not good for you or us."

His voice was so calm that Su Yu could even hear Du Zhuojie's scent. "Let's talk." He licked his dry lips.

"There's nothing to talk about." Mi Le lowered his eyes, walked to the end of the corridor where few people passed by, and his indifferent eyes fell on the red printed carpet on the ground.He felt a little ridiculous, they seemed to be staged some cheesy love drama.

"Why is there nothing to talk about?" Su Yu's tone became agitated, "You ignore me, have you seen my explanation?"

"I saw it, so there's nothing to say." Mi Le raised his head, looked straight at him, and said every word, "You broke your promise."

Su Yu took a light breath, as if his heart had been stabbed by a sharp giant needle. "I have a reason. The company offered me the conditions at that time, and I had no choice. I was thinking about our future," he grabbed Mi Le's arm, as if he was holding on to the only life-saving straw, "I want to have my own business instead of being controlled by the company. I think that one day in the future, I will be able to be with you openly and protect you..."

"Who cares?" Mi Le interrupted him.

The contempt in his eyes was like icy frost, enveloping Su Yu's sinking heart. "Mi... Le?" Su Yu was taken aback. The last time he saw Mi Le showing such an expression was when he was facing Xie Yaoqi, but this time, the disdain was aimed at himself.

"Have you finished?" Mi Le asked impatiently.

Su Yu was dumbfounded. He tried to find the slightest dependence and nostalgia in the past from those familiar bright eyes, but there was nothing.

Mi Le took a deep breath and calmed down his emotions, "The broken promise I said meant that you should not leave me behind, and let you and I explore slowly and think together, but you didn't do it. Obviously, your so-called Consideration is just your wishful thinking for self-satisfaction."

His tone was sharp, piercing through Su Yu's armor bit by bit like a sharp blade.

Su Yu swallowed, "...I'm afraid you will be burdened." His voice was soft and trembling, full of guilt.

Mi Le sneered, and he shook his head, "We really have nothing to talk about. Our expectations of love are fundamentally different."

After speaking, Mi Le planned to turn around and go back to the box.Su Yu grasped his wrist with quick eyes and hands. It was impossible for him to end the conversation under such circumstances, "What does this mean?" With unbelievable sullenness. "I ask you, what does the phrase 'nothing to talk about' mean?"

Mi Le tried to withdraw his hand, but at this moment Su Yu was like an awakened lion, strong and furious. He could tolerate Mi Le's anger, and he was willing to humbly flatter and make peace, but obviously, Mi Le just said what he said The meaning of stepping on the bottom line that he is not allowed to touch.

"Mile?"

At this moment, Chen Yu came out of the box, and the cold and unfamiliar voice was like a basin of cold water extinguishing the surging emotions of the two of them.

Mi Le shook off Su Yu's hand vigorously, and stopped paying him any attention. "Brother Chen Yu, I wrote a few melodies and want to hear your opinion, shall we go back to the company first?" He asked.

Chen Yu was stunned for a moment, his eyes darting back and forth between him and Su Yu who lowered the brim of his hat, and soon, he responded thoughtfully, "Okay."

Miller let out a sigh of relief.Su Yu called again in a low voice, but he passed by him as if he didn't hear anything.