Chapter 4: The Encounter of a Love for Touch and Obsessive Cleanliness

Shengsheng ... ...

Mo Bing is Tian Yu's manager, while the other members of the band can only be described as long-term employees, not belonging to Tian Yu's label. Jiang Jiu Sheng is steadily rising within the band, whereas the other four members appear rather mediocre. Mo Bing has repeatedly advised Jiang Jiu Sheng from a professional manager's perspective that going solo would be entirely beneficial for her. In fact, there are often online criticisms of the band members, labeling them as superfluous—"a tasteless dish, regrettable to discard." Mo Bing finds this exaggeration somewhat reasonable; lacking in creative talent, they cannot be considered top-tier in terms of performance skills.

Clearly, they had never met, so why did her heart feel so unsettled after such a stirring experience? Was it merely because of those hands, so beautiful that they were rare in this world? If that were the case, she thought, her obsession with hands might have seriously worsened; at least before this man, she had never yearned so desperately for any pair of hands.

It is quite cool, the palms are dry, and the joints are even more delicate than she had imagined, with a skin tone almost as pale as hers. As she approached, she could smell a faint scent of disinfectant on him, mixed with a hint of mint, which was not pungent but rather a pleasant sensation

Jiang Jiusheng stepped forward and grasped.

Jiang Jiusheng merely smiled and said: When I had nothing, they did not disdain me, so after I am adorned with glory, no one should indulge in their own intoxication alone

Thus, she touched the hand of a stranger, and the only feeling was—she did not want to let go. However, it was inappropriate to be too reckless, so she only held on for a few seconds before releasing her grip and saying thank you

The other party said, no need to thank me

Shi Jin smiled lightly, her pitch-black eyes shining brightly: "I know."

It was as if she had seen a ghost; she was not easily trusting of others, yet inexplicably revealed everything. It was strange, this unfamiliar familiarity, which left her somewhat at a loss and involuntarily flustered.

It was quite unbelievable for Jiang Jiusheng to make such an absurd request upon their first meeting. She was not a person who was extravagant or casual; ultimately, she thought it was probably because the other party was simply too captivating.

Shi Jin entered the elevator, standing beside Jiang Jiusheng, two steps apart: "I am going to the supermarket"

After saying goodbye to her new neighbor at the entrance of the community, Jiang Jiusheng got into Mo Bing's car, a low-key silver BMW M3. She opened the passenger door, and Mo Bing looked up at her and said, "Why don't you put on some makeup?"

Jiang Jiusheng thought that perhaps it was because she was a singer and still had a certain degree of fame. However, Shi Jin did not seem like a new generation who favored rock music; she felt he was more suited to jazz, soft and elegant, a noble presence in the realm of music

Mo Bing, accompanied by Jiang Jiusheng, offered a round of drinks to the director and the lighting and photography crew, and then went to the small room. Three of the other four members had already arrived: bassist Jin Fanglin, drummer Li Ranran, and lead guitarist Zhang Nai.

Um, I am downstairs.

She immediately explained: "I apologize, I have a mild case of hand fetishism"

When he uttered these two words, the softness rendered the final sound inaudible

Jiang Jiusheng was quite frank: "Well, I want to keep it to myself"

Time seemed to stand still for a moment, as our gazes met, both lost in thought

Jiang Jiusheng hung up the phone and glanced at his mobile: "At this hour?"

At exactly 9:00 PM, Mo Bing's phone call came in

Without further conversation, they exited the elevator one after the other, turning their backs to each other as they returned to their respective homes

As the door closed, Shi Jin raised her hand, suddenly lost in thought. After a long while, she lowered her gaze, lifted her hand again, and reverently yet obsessively kissed her palm.

The man was somewhat astonished

The celebration banquet was held at a high-end club under the Qin family. The organizing team consisted of acquaintances who understood Jiang Jiusheng's preference for tranquility, so they did not insist on involving her in the festivities. Instead, they arranged a small room for the members of the band to gather privately.

She replied: "Jiang Jiusheng"

The man smiled slightly with an expression of apology: "I apologize, I have a mild case of obsessive cleanliness"

Her temperament is not particularly warm and hospitable, so the new neighbor who was suddenly mentioned is naturally somewhat different. Mo Bing asked: "What is the main point?"

Jiang Jiusheng instinctively cleared his throat, having sung for four hours, his voice slightly hoarse: "I can," he paused, ultimately losing his politeness, and boldly asked, "May I touch it?"

The focus for patients with hand control issues is always on the hands

Jiang Jiusheng carried a fabric bag, locked the door, and walked towards the elevator. With the hood of her sweatshirt covering her head, she lowered her gaze, a smile playing on her lips, and said into the phone: "His hands are extraordinarily beautiful."

Shengsheng

The elevator doors were about to close, and through the narrow gap, the hand she wished to keep hidden unexpectedly collided with the depths of her gaze

Wearing a sweatshirt and pencil pants, paired with white sneakers, one looks like an ordinary person just out of university, with a plain appearance, lacking any of the glamour and brilliance associated with an artist

Of course! she replied succinctly

Li Ranran, being rather impulsive, jumped up to greet Jiang Jiusheng as soon as she saw her, exclaiming: "Shengsheng, come quickly, Fang Lin is forcing me to drink, help me take him down!"

He hesitated for a moment, then gently asked, "Is it alright if I just touch it once?"

Jiang Jiusheng did not care much: "Because of confidence"

That was the first time Mo Bing saw this elegant woman, who appeared so cool and aloof when she smiled, yet had such sincere and tender qualities. In the entertainment industry, a veritable melting pot, Jiang Jiusheng maintained her integrity, navigating through it with a clean slate, steadfastly adhering to her principles.

These hands can captivate attention at any time. Jiang Jiusheng discreetly shifted her gaze away and greeted, "Mr. Shi, what a coincidence."

Dah

Li Ranran is the youngest member of the band, with a lively and spirited personality, and her appearance is that of a true loli

Well

Shi Jin

The other party extended their hand with a smile

Jiang Jiusheng felt regretful, although he managed to maintain a facade of composure

He said: "My name is Shi Jin, with 'Jin' as in 'Jin Yu'."

Jiang Jiusheng activated the speakerphone while applying lotion to her face, walking towards the dressing room: "Are you there?"

I just came down. I took a white turtleneck knitted sweater and paired it with a black hoodie. Jiang Jiusheng squatted down to tie his shoelaces and casually said, "Mo Bing, I have a new neighbor."

At that time, Tianyu Media only signed Jiang Jiusheng, and the company originally intended for her to debut as a solo artist. However, she insisted on releasing her first album in the form of an original band. In an entertainment industry where the music market was so sluggish, the album became a huge success. Within six months, TheNine gained widespread fame, and lead singer Jiang Jiusheng became a sensation in the music scene due to her songwriting talent and unique vocal timbre

Mo Bing did not expose her either, attributing it to confidence, but it was merely laziness. Fortunately, Jiang Jiusheng had a good foundation, and even so, she appeared on camera better than those artists in the fashion industry who were striving hard.

There was no further conversation thereafter

Did your heart skip a beat?

It is truly a gentle name, reminiscent of the soft dialect of the Jiangnan towns.

Mo Bing is Jiang Jiu Sheng's manager, not the manager of the band