Chapter 3

Is there something going on this late?

The band consists of four members. In addition to the lead singer Lin Qingye, there are drummer Guan Chi, keyboardist Shi Si, and bassist Ji Yan, comprising three men and one woman

In addition, there are many rumors about Lin Qingye, which can be summarized as follows: although he is handsome, he is also a terrifying individual who can be ruthless to the point of endangering his own life

Put on socks, put on shoes, and get dressed.

Lin Qingye felt satisfied, and the craving for a cigarette vanished. He just looked on and after a while chuckled, "Is it really that exhausting, like having run a marathon"

Until an entertainment reporter visited "Ye" - the bar where the Acacia Band performed, which was then an obscure little bar. In such a luxurious metropolis, compared to other bars, its business was quite sluggish

It is still solid evidence of wrongdoing that cannot be whitewashed

Jiang Yue: "But can she get a positive response with such a confession? Although Ruan Yuanyuan is quite beautiful."

The hair is messy, resembling a little madman

Xu Zhinan lowered her eyes once again

Xu Zhinan then understood that he was just teasing her, pressed her lips together, and fell silent.

No. She felt embarrassed, lowered her head, and said softly, "It's not that tiring."

Xu Zhinan buried her face in the pillow, harboring resentment in her heart, but did not voice it.

He will still release new songs, distributing them for free on music apps, with each song achieving top-tier play counts and comments exceeding 100,000, yet he has never released an album or participated in any programs

The trophy of the Golden Melody Awards holds significant value, and because "Acacia" was written, composed, and performed solely by Lin Qingye, the admission notice from Pingchuan University was issued exclusively to him.

Lin Qingye had just finished taking a shower, his black hair damp and sliding down along the contours.

Jiang Yue expressed her dissatisfaction, saying: "Isn't it true that she knew Lin Qingye since high school?"

Originally, I intended to uncover the charming and pure essence of my treasured brother, untouched by any hint of vulgarity, but instead, I unearthed a series of scandals.

Do you have an umbrella here

Xu Zhinan caught three words, her heart skipped a beat, and she raised her eyes to look at Lin Qingye

Zhao Qian was also startled by her sudden scream: "You are the one who is scaring people to death!"

They encountered an outdoor barbecue shop along the way, where a few plastic tables and stools were set up in the narrow aisle. The air was filled with a fragrant aroma, and the skewers were sizzling with oil. Upon seeing them approach, the shop owner called out, "Would you like some barbecue?"

Xu Zhinan closed the door again and smiled, asking, "What is going on?"

The window in the bedroom was opened, carrying away a hint of ambiguity in the air

I will take you back in a little while

She silently read the message again and sent it out

Now, four years have passed, and Lin Qingye is already in his fourth year of university. He still boasts millions of fans, and despite the constant criticism and ridicule, he can still be said to be the recipient of countless adulations.

At the age of 18, Lin Qingye suddenly rose to fame due to a song titled "Thorn Acacia," but this fame was solely attributed to the song. At that time, the entertainment industry had never heard of the name Lin Qingye, nor had anyone seen him.

You might find that it has started to rain again when you return shortly said Xu Zhinan The weather has been quite strange these past few days with rain occurring frequently

Lin Qingye was wearing a mask and a hat, but Xu Zhinan still felt a bit worried about being seen, unconsciously quickening his pace to walk ahead of him

Yet it is as cold and clear as the bright moon, difficult to approach, both near and far.

A video of a fight

In the words of the fans, it is impossible to understand the context and background of the videos from that year, and one cannot make assertions based solely on these. Moreover, their brothers have not entered the entertainment industry, so they should not be subjected to such criticism

She propped her head up with one hand while rubbing her face with the other hand

Jiang Yue has decided to take the postgraduate entrance examination. At this hour, she is still studying under the light of a desk lamp, while Zhao Qian lies on the bed, playing with her phone and chatting. The other member of the dormitory, Ruan Yuanyuan, is not present.

After Xu Zhinan sent the message, he waited for about ten minutes, but there was no reply from him

Fans have become increasingly curious about him, and with no fresh material available, they have begun to dig up any related information about him

Lin Qingye understood clearly and did not follow along, instead walking behind with his hands in his pockets

The alley is very quiet, with hardly anyone around

Isn't that just asking for humiliation?

Zhao Qian and Jiang Yue's conversation became increasingly profound, and even Jiang Yue remarked, "I think the girls who truly like Lin Qingye are quite unfortunate; it seems that with his demeanor, no girl can truly capture him"

Hmm," she obediently replied

Xu Zhinan loves reading and is aware that many domestic and international authors have representative works that are more well-known than the authors' names themselves

Along with it, "Ye" has also become the most popular bar in Yan City.

Lin Qingye was wearing the uniform of the Seventh Middle School, his expression indifferent and cold. He repeatedly struck the boy on the ground with his fist, as if devoid of sensation and awareness, his face completely expressionless

The shopkeeper has finished grilling the meat and asks, "Do you want it spicy?"

Xu Zhinan did not dare to stay out overnight

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Zhao Qian poked her head out from the bed, her black hair cascading down.

Jiang Yue was very confused: "Then why have I never seen him before"

Fame brings with it much controversy

Xu Zhinan waved his hand to bid him farewell, and then swiped his card to enter the dormitory area

Ruan Yuanyuan's home is very close to the school, and she often goes home on weekends. Due to her princess syndrome, she has had several arguments with Zhao Qian and Jiang Yue, resulting in an unpleasant relationship.

Arrogant, unrestrained, and mischievous

During the time that Xu Zhinan has spent with him, she has discovered that Lin Qingye does not possess even a trace of a young master's temper

She only turned back to glance at Lin Qingye when she reached the entrance of the dormitory, where the young man stood under the streetlight with a cigarette in his mouth

Xu Zhinan maintains a very regular and healthy daily routine, and it is now past midnight, making him feel extremely drowsy

I won't eat anymore, I need to hurry back to the dormitory

Due to the poor business on rainy days, there was only this table occupied by them, and Lin Qingye took off his mask

Despite the fact that their relationship has reached this level, Xu Zhinan's understanding of Lin Qingye has always been limited

Xu Zhinan tidied up briefly; the corner of the page of the Buddhist scripture on the bedside had curled up at some unknown time. She lowered her eyes, pressed the curled edge back down, and placed it back into her backpack

What do you know

Xu Zhinan put down her backpack and said, "Yuan Yuan is not here either?"

At the end of the video, the boy on the ground coughed up a mouthful of blood, and then the video suddenly cut off

Lin Qingye has a Weibo account, which was specially created for him by the award organizers at that time, and it even underwent real-name verification, but he has never posted any content on it himself

He leaned against the window, embracing his arms, looking very lazy, watching the little girl lying motionless on the bed, tightly wrapped in a quilt, lying on her side. From his angle, he couldn't even see her face, her black hair was in disarray.

Tomorrow is Sunday, there are no classes, and the group of night owls in the dormitory has not yet gone to sleep. The lights are already off, and they are currently chatting.

Oh

Zhao Qian: "I heard that Ruan Yuanyuan seems to be planning to confess her feelings to Lin Qingye before his graduation."

Not yet decided

All four of them study at Qizhong Seventh Middle School, which is also the high school with the lowest admission rate to first-tier universities in the area, notorious for its poor performance. Logically, it should be impossible for anyone to be admitted to Pingchuan University.

This is a video content posted in the Qizhong forum.

Ultimately, Lin Qingye is completely unrestrained regarding these matters, but Xu Zhinan cannot afford to be.

Xu Zhinan quickly freshened up in the bathroom, and as soon as she stepped out, she heard the core of their conversation—Lin Qingye

"Are you hungry?" Lin Qingye asked, tilting his head.

She struggled to prop up her heavy eyelids, put on her clothes under the blanket, and finally sat up

He appeared calm, and at that moment, his phone rang. He answered it with a simple, "Hello".

He put on the simplest white shirt and black pants, wore a mask, and took the backpack from Xu Zhinan's hand: "Let's go"

"In the third year of university," Xu Zhinan said, "some matters have just been delayed"

No, a program manager

Therefore, Zhao Qian concluded, "At that time, Lin Qingye was at the height of his popularity, and it was during that period that Ruan Yuanyuan filled out her college application because of him"

Zhao Qian snorted: "It would be better if she doesn't come back. If she returns, I have to consider her feelings while chatting with Yueyue, and it won't be enjoyable at all."

He is a popular figure at the school, and there are many rumors about him on the school forum, some of which are true and some are not. One of the rumors mentions that Lin Qingye's father is a well-known person in Yancheng and that the family is well-off

After that day, the number of Weibo followers surged from a pure 90,000 music fans to over one million.

Lin Qingye glanced at her and asked, "Tired?"

Hey, student, wait a moment! The dormitory supervisor ran out from the gate and asked, "Why are you back so late? What year are you in?"

At this point, there are almost no people on the campus road

Xú Zhī Nán is a top student at a key high school, with a focus rate of over 90%

Jiang Yue snorted: "Anan definitely doesn't know either"

Xu Zhinan: Qingye Ge, there will be a final test in Modern History class next week, do not forget to attend.

Nearly three years have passed, and Jiang Yue does not remember this matter: "Ah?"

Before she had a chance to speak, Jiang Yue looked up and saw her hair suspended in mid-air, immediately exclaiming: "Zhao Qian! You scared me to death!"

After finishing her meal quickly, Zhao Qian sent her another text asking why she had not returned to the dormitory yet. She dared not delay any longer and walked towards the school with Lin Qingye

The video went viral instantly, and at that time, it could be described as a phenomenon

Nonsense, have you ever considered when Lin Qingye became popular? I see that among the girls in our university, you are the only one who doesn't know.

Lin Qingye remembered that Xu Zhinan could not eat spicy food, so he replied: "Half spicy, half not, please. "

In our modern history class, Lin Qingye should have failed previously, and this semester he is attending classes with us in the same class

The other three members of the band performed poorly in their studies, and later decided not to continue their education. Fortunately, after they became popular, the bar offered them very generous compensation to retain these cash cows.

Good

The video captured Lin Qingye singing on stage

As Xu Zhinan was about to shake her head, her stomach let out an untimely growl.

This is called not leaving regrets for oneself, after all, we may not see each other in the future. Zhao Qian finished this sentence and couldn't help but laugh, but whether Lin can graduate is still uncertain

Lin Qingye's lips curled slightly: "It's so late now, why don't you go back to my place to sleep? If you don't want to move, you can sleep here as well"

He is unlike any persona created in the entertainment industry; he possesses a unique charisma that effortlessly captures everyone's attention

Lin Qingye chuckled softly and said, "Barbecue or something else?"

She puffed her cheeks and said softly, "We need to go back"

Sometimes, I do not even return to the apartment, but rather make do with sleeping for a night in this small and messy studio.

Lin Qingye formed the Acacia Band at the age of 16

Lin Qingye spoke in a calm tone

Xu Zhinan glanced outside the dormitory, and Lin Qingye had already left

In just a few words, he hung up the phone, tossed his mobile back onto the table, and picked up a skewer to take a bite.

Although he did not agree to enter the entertainment industry, he consequently enrolled in Pingchuan University

Is it true or not

Alright! The shopkeeper called out, skillfully dividing it in half and sprinkling chili powder on one side, then placing the baking tray on their table. He teased, "Still remember that your girlfriend doesn't eat spicy food, you're quite thoughtful, young man"

Suddenly cued, Xu Zhinan was finishing up her things and preparing to go to bed. She tightened her grip on the climbing ladder for a moment before continuing to climb onto the bed

What happened

Xu Zhinan blinked and asked, "Are you going to participate in that program?"

Lin Qingye obediently retrieved a long-handled black umbrella from the room, which was covered in dust, indicating that it had not been used for quite some time

"You have regressed," he said, his voice tinged with a hint of mockery. "I haven't seen you this exhausted before."

No need for watering or fertilizing, yet it always bears abundant fruit

He did not even appear at the Golden Melody Awards ceremony

Xu Zhinan lay on the bed, paused for a moment, pulled the blanket over her head, and opened her phone to find the chat window with Lin Qingye.

The film "The Acacia" has become popular, yet the name Lin Qingye remains unnoticed

It is no longer raining outside

Xu Zhinan also belongs to the same camp as Zhao Qian and Jiang Yue, but she has a good temper and has never truly lost her temper with Ruan Yuanyuan

Nonsense, of course it's impossible!" Zhao Qian rolled her eyes and said disdainfully, "No matter how beautiful she is, can she be more beautiful than our Anan?"

Seeing her reaction, Lin Qingye burst into laughter and remarked, "Your skin is indeed too thin."

Zhao Qian: "You finally came back, Anan. It's so late now. What kind of client do you have? Can't the tattoo design be changed tomorrow? Why do they insist on making you work the night shift? It's so unsafe to come back at this hour."

It is inappropriate to let you go back hungry; have something to eat before I send you back

It can be considered a rare evergreen tree that is seldom seen in a century

The sudden rise to fame of Lin Qingye has attracted various capital interests within the industry, with countless music producers, program producers, and talent agencies reaching out to him, only to return disappointed.

At that time, Lin Qingye was just like this

The dormitory supervisor glanced at her and waved her hand knowingly, "A girl should not be out this late next time"

That is why it is said that graduation is not guaranteed, having never attended at all! If I fail again, I will probably have to delay my graduation. I estimate that this is the first time in our school that someone cannot graduate due to the Modern History course

Xu Zhinan was taken aback for a moment, but soon realized the implication of his words. Her face immediately flushed, and warmth surged down, reddening her ears and neck.

What time is it

As a popular figure in the school, Lin Qingye has become an even more prominent topic now that he is in his senior year and approaching graduation, with several threads about him appearing on the school forum.

Understood, thank you for your trouble, Aunt.

Let's talk later, I may not be available

In the afternoon, as soon as the store closed, she went directly to the bar with Zhao Qian. Later, they only had some snacks from the bar, and at this moment, she was indeed hungry. Hearing Lin Qingye say this, she sat down on a stool in front of the barbecue stall

Because it is a video

Lin Qingye had previously advised her not to return, but was similarly rejected. Understanding her temperament, he chose not to say more.

Do you have other matters to attend to? Xu Zhinan asked

As the two were engrossed in conversation, Zhao Qian provided Jiang Yue with an overview of Lin Qingye's rise to fame

Lin Qingye has been trending online for less than half a month, yet he has already begun to face criticism and ridicule from many. However, his fans remain unconvinced.

She let out a gentle sigh, turned off her phone and placed it under the pillow, then closed her eyes to sleep

It is indeed a spectacle that this particular Weibo account has yet to post a single piece of content.

Although she had just done something even more outrageous, deep down she felt that it was wrong, which made her even more afraid of being caught for doing bad things

... ...

Hey, with your usual high exam scores, how could you not remember this

I also heard that she has liked Lin Qingye for a long time, didn't she say that her choice to come to Pingchuan University was because of Lin Qingye when we were just in our first year of college