Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 383 The beginning of the story is extremely gentle

Although those who know a bit about the Chinese entertainment industry or Shen Juan know that Shen Juan's love life is a bit complicated.

Every day, he's either rumored to be dating this female celebrity or creating a CP with that female celebrity. Every now and then, a few unknown female celebrities pop up, to the point that the fan circle even created a "Sister-in-law 101" selection show to make fun of Shen Juan's chaotic private life and the unlimited number of his romantic partners.

But this is the first time I've ever been caught on camera so openly on a date in public.

So even though America is far removed from the Chinese entertainment industry, and even though she has undergone desensitization many times beforehand...

It's still shocking and explosive enough!

It's eye-catching enough!

They dominated the top three spots on Weibo's trending topics list in China:

#Shen Juan and Cheng Xiao spotted together all over New York#
#Amazing running photos on the Brooklyn Bridge#
#The male lead in idol dramas is now personified#
The message immediately topped the global and international trending lists on Twitter.

#ALEX NEW YORK DATING#
#ALEX CHENG XIAO#
Fueled by certain celebrities and financial forces, netizens' enthusiasm for comments and discussions has soared considerably.

Solo fans, CP fans, and casual viewers alike flocked to the comments section to participate in this major gossip event that affected the entire fandom.

Some fans defended the situation or couldn't accept reality.
Please don't pry into the artist's privacy! This was just a research trip to gather inspiration for their work! The supposed hand-holding while running was purely accidental.

[They're definitely filming a show or shooting a music video, right? Like a one-day boyfriend! It must be like that, right!]

Some people also took the opportunity to bring up Sister Tian and stir up trouble, hoping that she would take the initiative to start a new round of verbal battles and watch the show on Weibo.

[Hilarious! Sister Tian just posted a selfie on Weibo of herself walking her dog this morning, and this guy is on the other side of the world eloping with another woman. Waaaa, Sister Tian, ​​my Sister Tian, ​​waaaaah! That lazy dog ​​is a real jerk! Sister Tian, ​​break up with him! Don't be so desperately in love with this kind of man anymore, you deserve better!]

[Girl, you keep checking in on Shen Juan and Tian Xiwei's breakup posts, isn't your intention a little too obvious?]

There are also casual observers and netizens who collect and organize various materials to create gossip compilations and relationship clues.

[I've compiled 23 photos of our chance encounters, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Roosevelt Island Tramway to the Brooklyn Bridge and Times Square. This couple's date route is practically a deep dive into New York City. My beloved has really made something of himself now; he doesn't need to hide his identity in public anymore. He's completely and utterly happy!]

[In-depth analysis! A Weibo user, suspected to be Cheng Xiao's alternate account, posted last year that thanks to someone, they learned about many different kinds of flowers all at once. Shen Juan also mentioned in "Back to Field" that his mother runs a flower shop, so what's the next line after "Why does she grow banana trees in her spare time?" "Fluttering morning and evening!"]

My boyfriend and I were imitating them, running hand-in-hand on a bridge, when he ran too fast and fell hard, pulling me down with him and injuring my knee. I'm currently in the hospital waiting for the test results. So, love really does require knowing your limits. To achieve that kind of performance, you need physical fitness, teamwork, and good looks.

[This time I was really there! I joined a South Korean tour group in Seoul to come to New York, and I never expected to see him on the bridge, hahaha! Even the wind he stirred up when he ran past me smelled amazing! Of course, I'm not a fangirl, I just want to tell everyone that he's so handsome! Absolutely stunningly handsome!!]

[People online are already digging up Shen Juan's clothing and accessories; Yankees baseball caps are seeing a surge in sales in the Asia-Pacific region!]

[I single-handedly revitalized the entire four-leaf clover sales market. What does it mean to be a sales genius? (Leans back tactically)]

[New images from the Hubble Telescope show that the running trajectory of Shen Juan and Cheng Xiao as they ran off the Brooklyn Bridge to avoid fans bears a striking resemblance to the spiral arms of the Milky Way! Is this the cosmic-level romance of a world-class pop star?]

In addition, users of Douyin and TikTok have created creative challenges to capitalize on this trending event.

More and more couples are participating in the #CloverRunChallenge#, running on various bridges and taking videos to commemorate the occasion.

Many celebrity couples even followed the trend and participated, gaining decent exposure and viewership.

The song "Lucky Me" has seen a surge in listens and music video views on major music video platforms both domestically and internationally!
Fans joked that if he has a few more scandals, it might become Shen Juan's seventh single to reach a billion views.

The CP (couple) supertopic for Shen Juan and Cheng Xiao began to rise, and a large number of fan-made videos and fanfiction flooded the market, bringing more attention.

Spring CP fans vaguely sensed the threat they posed and intended to find an opportunity to nip the new force in the bud.

The person in charge who recently had a day-long Twitter feud with Shen Juan tweeted: "Our America is so great!" Even Alex, a gentle and reserved Chinese boy, couldn't resist openly dating his girlfriend on the street under the influence of New York's romantic atmosphere.

When interviewed by the media, Ariana Grande stated that she was unaware of the matter and declined to answer the question.

Taylor Swift said she hasn't spoken to Alex about this yet, but as a friend, she wishes him all the best.

The number of visits to the official websites and Google search indexes of the major attractions that Shen Juan visited increased hundreds of times.

Major travel agencies have launched promotional activities such as "Shen Juan's Heart-Stealing Route, Couples Traveling Together Can Get Discounts".

The New York City government has publicly thanked Shen Juan for his contributions to New York's tourism industry.

The place where Shen Juan was spotted by passersby has become a popular tourist attraction, drawing countless Alovers to take photos.

The Brooklyn craft stall owner who sold Shen Juan the four-leaf clover has become a new internet celebrity, saying that anyone who wants to buy his four-leaf clover needs to exchange it for a love story that can move him.

If Lu Han single-handedly made the mailboxes on the Bund of Shanghai popular, then Shen Juan single-handedly made the coffee shop "a place where people pour their coffee year-round and love life" popular.

Shen Juan, who now enjoys greater fame and influence, has undoubtedly become a trendsetter in contemporary popular culture.

To some extent, his every move affects many people's lives and can even change the world.

At two o'clock in the morning, Liu Haocun was curled up in his bed in the dormitory.

This is the 11th time I've clicked on the drone video that accidentally captured Shen Juan running across the Brooklyn Bridge.

The evening breeze from the East River in New York whistled through her headphones, and a panoramic view of the Brooklyn Bridge appeared on her phone screen. A dark figure flashed across the bridge. She bit her lower lip tightly, staring intently at the screen, as if that would allow her to see it more clearly and in detail.

The scene gradually zooms in from a distance.

A boy in a black hoodie was seen running against the sunset, startling a flock of resting white doves. In the deliberately slowed-down shot, the snow-white feathers and the setting sun in the distance complemented each other, creating a beautiful scene, like a grand and romantic performance.

In the distance, the girl's figure, standing on tiptoe and peering out, is blurred into a silhouette in a soft-focus filter, hazy and illusory, yet so real.

As Shen Juan staggered back amidst the screams of the tour group, and kneaded the large four-leaf clover into Cheng Xiao's palm, the steel cables of the Brooklyn Bridge were cutting the last rays of twilight into millions of glittering diamonds, all of which fell into his gentle yet firm smiling eyes.

"Is this really not a movie shoot?"

"Is it really necessary to be this handsome?!"

"You're putting me, a hater, in a really difficult position."

With extremely mixed feelings, I scrolled to the comments section.

It's almost obvious that everyone was stunned by the video that was released after such a long delay.

[Who gets me?! Besides the running itself, Cheng Xiao staying in place, tiptoeing and looking around, and Shen Juan running back with the four-leaf clover and handing it to Cheng Xiao with a smile—that really touched me! It was like a direct hit to the heart! I really want to know what they said! This couple is just so adorable!]

Wang Churan couldn't help but project herself onto Cheng Xiao's perspective, imagining Shen Juan running towards her, then taking her hand, and running joyfully across the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset: [When he runs, I feel like he's the free wind. Abroad, he can unreservedly pour all the love he's accumulated onto the person he likes. If someone ran like that for me, I would be moved for a lifetime, and I would never forget it!!!]

Seeing the four-leaf clover Shen Juan handed to Cheng Xiao, Zhang Jingyi couldn't help but think of the maple leaf she had treasured back in her hometown. A strange sweetness and emotion flowed through her heart like a stream: [In the last moments before nightfall, the vast darkness combined with a touch of the setting sun, the bustling bridge, the crowded people, and Shen Juan running—the drone originally intended for the government to film a panoramic view of the bridge followed him at high speed. He truly was the center of attention wherever he went!]

After checking Shen Juan's tour schedule, Shen Yujie secretly made up her mind that when she turned 18 next month, she would definitely muster up the courage to go to London to see her idol: [He's so good at running! That scene was so incredibly cool! Cooler than any idol drama scene I've ever seen before!]

Hu Lianxin pouted smugly. Seeing so many people captivated by Shen Juan's handsomeness, she felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. So, she typed a comment with one hand: "Don't run on the bridge, run in my heart instead!"

Typing with one hand means typing with one hand.

Don't ask why I'm using one hand.

A Sichuan-Chongqing native living in Beijing, frustrated, pounded his pillow while typing: "So why didn't Sister Tian have such a grand, romantic, and famous scene that everyone knew about? I know Tian Xiwei; I was her high school classmate. She told me that Shen Juan's favorite and most beloved person has always been her."

Zhou, who lived in another room on the same floor and was also up late at night, picked up this humorous comment from the vast sea of ​​people. It had a "Yuan Li stealing a dog literature, hiding something obvious" vibe, and replied while laughing: "[Maybe it's because the best warriors don't achieve great feats, Sister Tian.]"

Just as Liu Haocun was engrossed in scrolling through comments and was about to leave a message questioning Shen Juan's lack of idol qualifications, a sudden Weibo pop-up window instantly attracted all her attention.

It's 2:30 a.m. China time.

It's 2:30 p.m. US time.

Shen Juan updated his Weibo.

What catches the eye are nine selfies of him wearing a mask in front of various famous tourist attractions and landmarks in New York.

Liu Haocun's fingers suddenly froze, his eyes widened involuntarily, his pupils contracted sharply, and the doubt on his face instantly turned into disbelief. He fell silent.

Why do these photos feel so strangely familiar?

The image of the masked male god she had met on the Beijing subway that day uncontrollably surfaced in her mind.

That ethereal and otherworldly aura, along with their similar features, acted like an invisible thread, subtly connecting the two.

impossible!
It must be an illusion!

Liu Haocun immediately sensed something was wrong and quickly shook his head vigorously, trying to shake off this terrible thought.

Then she silently prayed in her heart, clearly not wanting her idol, whom she had been longing for for so long, to have even the slightest connection with this notorious womanizer and scumbag.

Watching the US Open live, seeing a musical on Broadway, and shopping on Fifth Avenue. On the evening of the 4th, I saw Cheng Xiao off.

The tour then proceeded smoothly according to the original plan, continuing in major cities across North America.

From September 6th to 8th, a three-day concert was held at the Chicago Military Stadium, which can hold up to 63500 people. The guest performer was Alex. After the performance, this woman excitedly posted on social media that Alex was the most popular male singer she had ever met, and she felt extremely honored to be his guest performer in front of so many Alovers. She said she would never forget these three days!

ARMY's defenses were completely breached.

Because Monkeys had just collaborated with BTS on "Boy With Luv" not long ago, and then turned around and praised Shen Juan like this, in their eyes, this was a complete betrayal!

From the 13th to the 15th, a three-day concert will be held at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, which can accommodate up to 82500 people.

The guest performer was Ariana Grande, and the two performed "Senorita," a hit single from their collaboration, for the first time on tour.

Then, they also filmed the concert movie at the SoFi Stadium, which has top-notch facilities and hardware.

Prior to this, film director Sam Rench had attended many of Shen Juan's concerts, so he knew very well which parts could be filmed better, which parts were classic scenes that had to be included in the film, and which scenes would amaze or move fans to tears when projected onto the big screen.

He spent the rest of his time in Los Angeles, focusing on EP production and filming his Netflix personal documentary.

In such a tight and highly efficient work environment, time quickly passed from the beginning of September to the end of September.

After Shen Juan, along with Li Nacha and Justin Bieber who came to support him, completed a three-day tour at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, he took his team to Whistler Mountain Ski Resort, about 120 kilometers north of Vancouver, to begin their vacation before the start of the next leg of the tour.

It was early morning, and the fog had not yet dissipated. The cable car, which was expected to take 40-60 minutes, slowly climbed to the top of the mountain.

Wang Churan was in an exceptionally good mood today. While swinging her dangling feet, she fiddled with the straps of her ski goggles. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Shen Juan looking at a ski route map on his phone. He was wearing a red ski suit today, so she was wearing a blue one. After all, red and blue have always been a classic color combination.

"Have you hurt your knees and butt lately?" Shen Juan suddenly asked. "You'll probably fall a lot today."

"I'm not injured," Wang Churan said, her ears burning slightly. Her voice was barely audible. These two areas reminded her of the skiing match they had last night in that luxurious ski lodge with a daily rent of nearly ten thousand dollars, where almost every corner, from the bed to the terrace to the bathtub to the open kitchen, was affected.

The skis swayed gently with the movement of the cable car. Shen Juan's ski poles lay across their thighs, and the plush reindeer pendants hanging from the handles swayed slightly with the bumps. Wang Churan looked at the pair of furry antlers and recalled the scene last night when he insisted on showing off his skills and fought for a long time in front of the claw machine.

Although Shen Juan laughed at her for being a novice but having a strong addiction, spending ten times the original price to catch such a thing, he still obediently hung the trophy in the most conspicuous place today, giving her a small but pleasant surprise.

He's always like that.
Every matter receives a response, and every issue is resolved.

Even though I don't like it and think it's ugly, I still posted it to avoid upsetting me.

Thinking about it, Wang Churan became happier and happier. She couldn't help but squint her eyes happily and lean on Shen Juan's shoulder.

The person you love is distant and wonderful, yet so close at hand.

The senior with a tsundere personality is so cute!

How can there be beings in this world who can be so handsome they could kill people with their looks, and so cute they could kill people with their cuteness?
Scattered laughter drifted from the distant ski slopes, and Shen Juan suddenly pulled a maple leaf-shaped chocolate from his pocket.

"Eat?"

The wrapping paper made a soft rustling sound as it was rubbed between her fingertips. Wang Churan nodded vigorously, looking incredibly cute.

"Then open your mouth."

Wang Churan obediently opened her mouth and waited for Shen Juan to feed her. As she bit into the chocolate, the rich cocoa flavor melted on her tongue, and the scene mixed in with her memories also appeared in her mind.

In early March this year, she came to Paris as a lucky fan chosen by Guerlain. She saw a man in a white shirt sitting on a sofa. Sunlight streamed through the window and was filtered into dappled light and shadow by the exquisite floral curtains. The air was filled with the fragrance of unknown plants. The whole scene was like a dreamlike painting that is hard to see in real life, full of indescribable excitement and romance.

Half-asleep, she heard herself ask, "What was your first impression of me, senior?"

"First impression?" Shen Juan raised an eyebrow.

"Mmm, first impression!" Wang Churan could clearly hear her own nervous swallowing and heartbeat.

She felt that since she had already slept with her senior, she shouldn't be so shy, but she just couldn't control herself.

I just can't help but overthink, I can't help but try to figure out what my senior is thinking, and try to get closer to him.

There's no way around it; if you like someone too much, you can indeed unconsciously become humble and ingratiating.

Fortunately, the senior didn't treat her like a simp.

Although the senior's heart was divided into many parts, the part that belonged to her was pure, sincere, and untainted.

That's enough for her!

“That probably goes back to Paris about six months ago.” Shen Juan thought about it carefully and couldn’t help but laugh.

Wang Churan asked cautiously, "Um, did I look funny when I met you, senior?"

"It is kind of funny."

"Okay." Wang Churan instantly became emo.

But just as she was about to say something in her defense, she heard his voice, mixed with the hum of the cable car cables, ring out again.

"But I didn't say I didn't like it."

Upon hearing this, Wang Churan instantly perked up, her eyes filled with anticipation and longing as she quietly awaited Shen Juan's next words.

"Actually, when Guerlain selected you and completed the background check, they considered replacing you because you had already signed with another agency and debuted. They were worried that having a debuted artist film an event video with me as a lucky fan would have a negative impact on me."

Wang Churan knew without a second thought that Shen Juan must have pulled her back against all odds, and she was secretly delighted.

Even the chocolate in my mouth tasted much sweeter.

"Then you arrived in Paris, and they told me to wait for you in the room. About five minutes later, you appeared behind my assistant, clearly stunned. To be honest, I didn't feel anything special at the time, because I had seen that look in your eyes many times before."

"So it was probably after we actually started dating that I had a different understanding and knowledge of you."

"So, what's the most memorable thing about that day, senior?" Wang Churan asked with a very happy smile.

"Emmm, actually, I remember everything quite well, because the whole day was quite interesting, but to be honest, it was probably the moment the fireworks exploded. I thought to myself with a smile, 'Your eyes are so bright and beautiful!'" Shen Juan's fingertips gently brushed against her delicate earlobe as he said with a smile.

Being looked at and praised so earnestly by the person she liked, Wang Churan felt happiness and sweetness surging over her like a tide.

Was the whole day fun?
I also thought that day was incredibly fun!

Are your eyes bright and beautiful?

Maybe it's because the senior student lives there.

The story begins very gently.

I didn't want to fall in love so easily, but every time I meet him, he compliments my looks and smiles at me!

The announcement that the cable car was about to arrive pulled her back to reality, but Shen Juan suddenly leaned down and kissed her lips.

Wang Churan was taken aback at first, then responded even more passionately with a kiss that smelled of chocolate.

I don't know how much time passed, maybe only a moment.

The cable car arrived at the station smoothly.

The two parted ways with great discretion and understanding.

Make the most of the last moments to put on your ski goggles and mask.

Upon arriving at the crowded open area, Shen Juan led the way alone, heading towards the beginner's path.

Wang Churan, holding her skis, followed slowly behind him, keeping a distance that was neither too close nor too far.

Although Shen Juan's wild run with Cheng Xiao on the Brooklyn Bridge a while ago caused quite a stir, making it impossible for them to be as open and carefree as they were on the cable car, Wang Churan didn't feel particularly regretful or sad.

On the contrary, her smile was exceptionally radiant at that moment.

Because she had just taken something out of her pocket that she hadn't had when she set out, but which had suddenly appeared.

On the back of her Toronto concert ticket for September 22nd, Shen Juan added a signature in pen that she hadn't dared to ask for before:
Hey Shipboy, remember that famous line from Friends? "Welcome to the real world. It sucks. You're gonna love it."

Yes, I'll make you love it.

My heart started racing, and my breathing became rapid.

Her hand holding the ticket trembled slightly uncontrollably. A sense of joy danced in the air, and everything in the white blur before her eyes became unreal. Memories that had previously made her happy flashed through her mind.

People really can fall in love with the same person repeatedly. Wang Churan felt that meeting Shen Juan was the greatest miracle of her life!

My senior is so incredibly gentle and romantic!
　Thank you Zhao Pengbo for the 1000-point reward for the Tian Xiwei character!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)