For Dian Xuan, the show “Debut, Trainee!” was a rare variety show that she diligently followed from start to finish during this period.
Initially, during the later stages of editing, the production team, for the sake of the show’s effect, forcefully portrayed the two individuals as arch-rivals, creating an image where they were at odds with each other. This led to even after the individuals clarified the situation later, some people still didn’t believe it, thinking it was just a staged act for the sake of the show.
Now that the reality show has ended, theoretically, there’s no need to maintain the original character settings for the sake of the show’s effect. However, they have continued to stay in touch, and even Rong Jinghe managed to sign Chu Qianze into his own studio.
It’s evident that the two of them truly share a connection, unlike those superficial brotherly relationships; this is quite rare. Dian Xuan feels that this might be one of the reasons why variety shows resonate with her—a group of young people solidifying their bonds due to common goals, shared interests, and mutual efforts.
Well, she couldn’t help but ship Chu Qianze and Rong Jinghe. They just look so good together, making her involuntarily flash an auntie smile.
Following the routine, she opened her Weibo, curious to see if there were any recent activities from the two. Before she could even use the search function, she noticed the names she was looking for.
On the hot search list, the names of Rong Jinghe and Chu Qianze prominently appeared.
Hot Search:
[Chu Qianze signs contract with Rong Jinghe’s studio]
[Rong Jinghe’s Domineering CEO Declaration]
[Rong Jinghe’s Confession]
What’s the situation?
Upon entering the page, a message appears at the top on Rong Jinghe’s personal profile:
Rong Jinghe: [This one is now mine. @Chu Qianze]
Chu Qianze then retweeted this message, adding a comment:
[From now on, I’ll be in your care. (Smile)]
This is likely the official declaration of signing with the studio…
Give me a break!
Who writes a signing declaration for a studio that sounds like a love confession?
Wait, a love confession?
Dian Xuan’s heart skipped a beat. Wanting to confirm further, she found that after the two posted this update, there were no follow-up responses. But doesn’t that only fuel more imagination?
Could they really be in a romantic relationship, and is someone possibly coming out? Is it for real or not…
Opening the comment section, indeed, it’s already blown up. There are expressions of doubt, acceptance of incompetence, and a variety of conspiracy theories emerging. Overall, people seem to have a mostly negative attitude towards the relationship between the two. There are many advising a breakup, and there are even death threats.
Dian Xuan scrolled down another page but found no content displayed. After a few seconds, the app crashed altogether.
After several unsuccessful attempts to refresh, she could only stare blankly at her phone.
“Is the system paralyzed?” This is quite intense.
Chu Qianze didn’t pay much attention to all the commotion, but Rong Jinghe was quite concerned.
Chu Qianze lay on the bed, holding the person beside him in his arms.
“Still reading?”
Rong Jinghe tapped the refresh button, watching the spinning circle on the screen. Eventually, he decided to close it.
In reality, he already had a rough idea of the situation. Although this outcome had been anticipated early on, seeing it happen was still bothersome, especially when he read those ambiguous and malicious words defaming Chu Qianze.
That’s the person I like and cherish…
Seeing Rong Jinghe’s lips press into a thin line, Chu Qianze understood what he was thinking. He reached up and rubbed Rong Jinghe’s head.
“There probably won’t be any other plans later. How about taking this opportunity to pick a place and go on a little trip?”
Rong Jinghe asked, “A trip?”
They hadn’t gone on a trip together yet.
“Yeah, this is a vacation funded by breach-of-contract penalties. It would be a waste not to make use of it,” Chu Qianze said, one hand behind his head, speaking leisurely.
“Sounds good,” Rong Jinghe switched screens, beginning to look for regions suitable for travel during this season. He picked a few options and displayed them. “Which one do you think is better?”
Looking over, Chu Qianze pointed directly at one picture. “Here.”
“I think the first one is good too, with a view of the sea,” Rong Jinghe suggested.
“Then, the first one it is,” Chu Qianze said nonchalantly. Anyway, it’s all about having fun; he didn’t have a strong opinion on where to go.
Chu Qianze pushed his luggage out of the airport and, noticing Rong Jinghe hadn’t caught up, turned back and raised his sunglasses. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Rong Jinghe holding a camera, taking a photo of himself.
Unexpectedly, Chu Qianze suddenly turned around, and Rong Jinghe’s photography action slightly froze. “Don’t move for a moment!”
Huh?
Feeling puzzled, Chu Qianze still stood in place, maintaining the lifted sunglasses pose.
Rapidly pressing the capture button, Rong Jinghe looked at the photo inside the camera, satisfied, and then quickly walked over.
“Finished taking the photo?” Chu Qianze pushed the luggage forward, simultaneously glancing at the person beside him.
Rong Jinghe responded with a nod.
“How did it turn out? Let me see~”
“Now?”
“Why not?” Chu Qianze countered.
Rong Jinghe handed over the camera, simultaneously taking the luggage.
Browsing through the photos, Chu Qianze exclaimed, “I thought it might be some embarrassing shots, but surprisingly, they’re not bad. Let’s keep these; no need to delete them.”
After all that, is this person thinking about deleting the photos?
Rong Jinghe found it amusing. “I’ve studied photography before, although it was a long time ago. I still remember the basics.”
Besides, with your hardware conditions, it’s hard to take an unflattering photo.
“Not bad. I underestimated you.” Turning the camera to the side, Chu Qianze quickly stepped back a few steps, capturing a shot of Rong Jinghe from this angle. “Look, your handsome photo!”
Rong Jinghe: “…This exposure.”
“Hmm?” Chu Qianze’s tone lifted.
Rong Jinghe: “It’s pretty good.”
Upon hearing this, Chu Qianze was satisfied.
“Come on, here’s the camera for you. Keep it up, Master Rong, I’ll leave the documenting work to you,” he said, hanging the camera back around Rong Jinghe’s neck.
The destination for this trip was a well-known island abroad.
The two walked barefoot on the beach.
Chu Qianze walked ahead, and the sea breeze lifted his hair and the hem of his clothes, creating a pleasant scene. He squatted down, picked up a seashell, and playfully threw it to Rong Jinghe. “Check out this hidden weapon!”
Rong Jinghe took a look, finding it somewhat amusing. “Childish, aren’t you?”
Saying so, Rong Jinghe also picked up a seashell and tossed it back.
They ran from one end to the other, collecting seashells, swimming, and engaging in various playful activities.
When they felt tired, they lay on a bench, sipped on juice, and closed their eyes, enjoying the sunshine.
As dusk approached, they sat on a giant rock, arms outstretched, embracing the sea. The remaining glow of the setting sun scattered like burning flames, dazzling and magnificent.
At night, the two joined the locals, dancing and singing around a bonfire.
It has been a month since Rong Jinghe and Chu Qianze went public. Initially, their relationship sparked widespread attention, dominating social media trends and even causing server crashes on websites. They successfully garnered public attention with this event, and even those who were not their fans had heard about it or knew something.
However, after that initial burst, there hasn’t been much news about the two. In the fast-paced era of constant information flow, new trends quickly replace old ones, and gradually, people stopped paying much attention to their relationship.
Late at night, Rong Jinghe updated his profile with minimal text, uploading an image. In the picture, the two stood side by side, casting long shadows.
The moment the photo was released, it immediately captured the attention of the public.
People started discussing, but the involved parties once again disappeared.
After a while, a message appeared.
[Chu Qianze: Thank you all for the continuous support. Decided to organize a concert, with Rong Jinghe as a special guest. Those interested can come and join.]
Seeing that the two of them were doing well, Dian Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.
Although she didn’t know the level of the concert, Dian Xuan decided to show her support. When she opened the link to purchase tickets, she was momentarily stunned when she saw the prices.
After confirming that she hadn’t mistaken the website, she refreshed the page, and the information was correct.
Are the tickets really this cheap? Can they cover the costs?
At the concert venue, Chu Qianze walked onto the stage and looked at the audience below. The spectators were seated, holding glow sticks and fan support items in their hands. It felt like going back to the day of the trainee finals, and they had been there all along.
After positioning himself in the middle without saying anything, Chu Qianze began his performance. The concert was sincere and of astonishing quality—every aspect, from the songs and choreography to the stage design and lighting, was conscientiously executed.
With the entire program performance concluded, and seeing there was still some time left, Chu Qianze pulled Rong Jinghe to sit at the edge of the stage. “It’s been a while, and honestly, we were prepared for an empty venue. Didn’t expect so many people. Thank you all for your support.”
“I’m sure you have a lot of questions, so we decided to have a chat here, talk about things, and discuss the current situation.”
“Now, let’s answer one of the highly praised questions online. When did we decide to be together? You tell them.” Chu Qianze tilted his head towards Rong Jinghe, indicating that he should speak.
Rong Jinghe: “We actually slowly developed feelings. At the beginning of the show, I didn’t have a good impression of Chu Qianze, but later…”
Through a question-and-answer format, they explained the cause and effect of the entire situation and then began answering fans’ questions. It was a casual exchange, and everyone felt like friends.
As the concert reached its scheduled end time, Chu Qianze and Rong Jinghe stood up, expressing gratitude with a bow to the audience.
In the subsequent days, the two remained low-key. Occasionally updated content still lacked textual explanations, featuring only simple photos.
In these photos, sometimes it was Chu Qianze, sometimes it was Rong Jinghe, and sometimes they were together.
The two held hands walking down alleys, embraced in the woods, and kissed at the mountain’s peak.
Regardless of external judgments, they continued living life in their own way, loving themselves and cherishing each other.
Gradually, the number of naysayers dwindled, and people began to get used to the presence of the couple. More and more individuals sent their blessings.
Now, Dian Xuan has become a mother, but her habit of surfing and observing online gossip daily remains unchanged. Occasionally scrolling through Chu Qianze and Rong Jinghe’s profiles has also become a part of her routine.
During that concert, she learned about the reasons and experiences that brought the two together. To be honest, it touched her, and she ended up crying like a fool at the venue.
Actually, rather than calling it a concert, it was more like a fan service event, providing fans with a concrete explanation.
Over the years, she witnessed the journey of these two individuals—from the initial widespread criticism to now being recognized as an exemplary couple.
Her gaze passed over the latest photos. In the picture, Chu Qianze and Rong Jinghe sat on a rooftop, one holding fried chicken and the other holding a cola, as if they were still the carefree and handsome young men from the past.
Time seemed to favor them exceptionally,
Their appearances remained unchanged, and their love persisted.
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