Chapter 5: Celebration Banquet

Zhang Nai's complexion does not look very good

Jiang Jiusheng looked on helplessly and amusedly at Li Ranran's flustered appearance. Just a moment ago, the person who was all riled up stuck out their tongue and feigned innocence

"Hmph, I won't let her off!" Li Ranran tossed her head, the willow catkins were annoying, and Zhang Nai was also displeasing to her. Clearly, he was a handsome man with both looks and figure, yet in front of the willow catkins, he resembled a foolish scholar, as if he had been bewitched.

Li Ranran felt extremely uncomfortable, yet she forced a smile as if nothing was wrong, saying to Jiang Jiusheng: "Lead singer, did you hear that? Stop drinking, it's bad for your throat." With narrowed eyes, she glanced at Liu Xu, hinting subtly, "Otherwise, it would seem like you are not the lead singer."

Indeed, the 'little fairy' endured in silence and took a bag with her: "I am going to the restroom."

Finishing the wine in the cup, Jiang Jiusheng picked up the cigarette case and stood up

Jiang Jiusheng took a sip and then drank it all in one go

No longer pretending to be a pure and innocent person? Have you started to roar!

Jin Fanglin pulled Li Ranran closer and whispered to her: "Say a few less words"

Li Ranran cast her a glance, smiling with her lips but not with her eyes, and sarcastically remarked, "The paparazzi nowadays are truly dedicated; they even followed you just to take pictures of Shengsheng." She was dressed casually and loosely, crossing her legs, "It seems I should learn from you in the future, putting on some makeup and wearing sunglasses to strike a pose when going out."

You

Zhang Nai has a fondness for Liu Xu, and since their university days, all the members of the band are aware of this. They have been in a close and ambiguous relationship for nearly four years, having done everything that couples typically do, yet Liu Xu has never publicly acknowledged Zhang Nai as her boyfriend.

Willow catkins set down the bag, applied exquisite makeup, brushed the moon-white dress, and sat down without changing expression: "I ran into some paparazzi on the way and took a few detours."

Li Ranran is the youngest member of the band, with a lively and spirited personality, and she certainly has the appearance of a true loli

Li Ranran, having had enough fun, pulled Jin Fanglin back to the private room. At that moment, Zhang Nai also led Liu Xu in.

Drinking, smoking, fighting, and playing the guitar, Jiang Jiusheng excels in all these activities. Clearly, she appears like a celestial being, yet her actions are both extreme and passionate. Li Ranran pouted, set down her wine glass, but she still listened to the lead singer attentively

Jiang Jiusheng nodded, saying nothing. She was in high spirits from the wine and continued to drink on her own

However, Li Ranran is quite straightforward; if she is unhappy, she will make a fuss, and she is very displeased: "That arrogant demeanor is even greater than Shengsheng's. What, do you want us to line up to welcome you?"

She poured another glass of wine and said, "You all can't drink as much as I can, so drink less."

Mo Bing responded with a sound of acknowledgment, choosing not to mention that ungrateful person any longer. After so many years in the industry, she could see that Liu Xu had that intention, but ultimately, mere intention was not sufficient.

Clearly a picture of malice, yet pretending to be a pure and innocent person

I am going out for a smoke

Li Ranran interrupted with a beaming smile, proudly showing off: "Where are the reporters? Have they arrived? Hurry up and take a picture, capture her fierce expression, so I can ride on TheNine's little fairy's popularity and get on the trending list or something."

Mo Bing was speechless; it is the eunuchs who are anxious, not the emperor

"Sheng Sheng, come quickly, Fang Lin is pouring alcohol for me, help me take him down!"

She simply cannot stand Liu Xu, that keyboardist who always acts like a lead singer.

You are one hour late. Li Ranran's tone was quite impolite

Willow catkins have always presented themselves with a gentle and graceful fairy-like image, while Li Ranran cannot stand the hypocrisy of this contrived persona

The initial relationship was not too strained, but now Jiang Jiusheng's status in the music industry is rising steadily. Various keyboard warriors online are continuously attacking the band members, while Jiang Jiusheng's thirty million fans are each capable of taking on ten opponents. The combined number of fans for the other four members does not even reach half of hers, making the situation of her dominance very apparent, and the relationship between the two has become increasingly tense.

Let her be

She shook her head without hesitation: "No."

Is that all? Mo Bing raised an eyebrow at her, "Aren't you going to express any sentiment?"

Jiang Jiusheng shook the red wine glass in his hand, displaying a completely indifferent demeanor as an observer: "People, after all, must hit their heads and bleed before they know when to stop"

"Li Ranran, have you had enough!" Liu Xu was exasperated.

Approximately forty minutes later, Jiang Jiusheng had finished half a bottle of whiskey. Zhang Naicai stood up and said, "Xiao Xu has arrived, I will go pick her up"

It is no exaggeration to say that Jiang Jiusheng is truly the breadwinner of TheNine, while Liu Xu is at best a thankless wolf, and now this thankless wolf even wishes to establish her own faction

Of course, Liu Xu naturally has her reasons. TheOne was established by Jin Fanglin, and Zhang Nai and Liu Xu were among the earliest members. Even the youngest member, Li Ranran, joined the group earlier than Jiang Jiusheng. Before their debut, Jiang Jiusheng had only been in the band for two months, not as the lead singer, but as a rhythm guitarist. The original lead singer was a senior from the same department as Jin Fanglin, who left the group temporarily due to personal reasons. Jiang Jiusheng then transitioned from rhythm guitar to lead singer. Liu Xu has a good voice, but her vocal range is not wide enough, and she lacks the power to sing rock music. Therefore, after comparing the two, Jin Fanglin ultimately chose Jiang Jiusheng. Jiang Jiusheng had only been in the band for two months, not as the lead singer, but as a rhythm guitarist. The original lead singer was a senior from the same department as Jin Fanglin, who left the group temporarily due to personal reasons. Jiang Jiusheng then transitioned from rhythm guitar to lead singer. Liu Xu has a good voice, but her vocal range is not wide enough, and she lacks the power to sing rock music. Therefore, after comparing the two, Jin Fanglin ultimately chose Jiang Jiusheng.

Mo Bing asked him: "Where is the willow catkin?"

Jiang Jiusheng did not ask further, while Mo Bing furrowed her brows but did not say anything more

Zhang Nai sat at the other end of the sofa, looking down at his phone, silent.

"I do not drink alcohol, it hurts my throat." Liu Xu was somewhat impatient, repeatedly flicking her long black hair.

Jiang Jiusheng took a sip of the foreign liquor and raised her gaze to look at her

I played drinking games with Fang Lin and lost eight rounds. Sheng Sheng, help me get him drunk! Li Ranran said, glaring fiercely at Jin Fanglin, her eyes unable to hide their playful reproach

The other party shrugged nonchalantly and said, "Not enough."

Taking advantage of the absence of others in the private room, Mo Bing picked up a glass of wine and sat down next to Jiang Jiusheng: "You still have no plans to go solo?"

"You have arrived," Jin Fanglin greeted, pouring her a glass of Chivas. She loved alcohol, especially the strongest varieties.

Jiang Jiusheng felt that they were a match made in heaven.

Li Ranran and Liu Xu have never gotten along; one is straightforward and outspoken, while the other is sweet-tongued yet treacherous. It is naturally not easy for them to coexist peacefully

Li Ranran always says that Liu Xu is managing the fish pond, and Zhang Nai has been a backup for four years. Li Ranran and Liu Xu do not get along, and there have been conflicts in the band for a long time.

Zhang Nai stood up, slightly apologetic: "Sheng Sheng, don't be angry, she just has this temperament." After saying this, he followed.

Liu Xu did not argue with her, maintaining a cold expression on her beautiful and delicate face

The predecessor of TheNine was a campus band, and it was not originally named TheNine. The condition set by Tianyu Media for Jiang Jiusheng to debut as a member of the band was to name the band after her, thus renaming TheOne to the current TheNine. Naturally, there were dissenters, and this was particularly evident in the band's keyboardist, Liu Xu.

Mo Bing set down the wine glass: "A few days ago, Liu Xu met several music producers."

Li Ranran snorted softly and pulled Jin Fanglin to dance

You do not have it, but that does not prevent others from having it. Mo Bing's words carry deeper meaning

Mo Bing shook her head, chuckling softly, and did not step forward to persuade her. Today’s celebration banquet, let her drink as she pleases

With both knees naturally together, the legs are placed to the side, overlapping to form a small 'v' shape, half leaning against the sofa, the posture is relaxed and comfortable, and the expression is slightly languid, Jiang Jiusheng replied in a nonchalant tone: 'Oh'

Zhang Naihong comforted her and served her a glass of beautifully colored wine: "First, have a drink."

Jiang Jiusheng smiled and sat down.

Jin Fanglin and Li Ranran are a pair of joyful adversaries. They have been in a relationship for three years, filled with playful bickering. Li Ranran has a fiery and straightforward personality, while Jin Fanglin is a quintessential old-school gentleman, having reached the age of thirty. He is gentle and refined. Fortunately, opposites attract; despite Li Ranran's unruly nature, she has never been able to outsmart Jin Fanglin, who is cunning and scheming beneath his calm exterior.

Liu Xu stepped out in high heels that were 10 centimeters tall

He looked up, but instead turned his gaze towards Jiang Jiusheng: "She is feeling a bit unwell and will arrive later"