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Chapter 209 is finished, you'll love Gu Jingyi to death!
The mini-game was almost finished when a staff member's voice came from backstage: "Teacher Tian, ​​get ready to go on stage."

Tian Xiwei nodded, and the voices of staff members could be heard from outside the door.

Guided by staff along the way, she walked onto the stage.

The stage was completely dark. Tian Xiwei stood on the other side of the stage, facing Gu Jingyi, in the position pre-designed during the rehearsal.

When the lights shone again on the stage, it instantly triggered a deafening roar!
Gu Jingyi was still wearing that blue butterfly-patterned coat, and under the lights, the countless butterfly wings, poised to take flight, reflected a dazzling light.

On the other side, Tian Xiwei wore a Robert Wun blue gradient starry sky dress. Under the lights, the skirt resembled a flowing deep sea, rippling with light.

Without any unnecessary introduction, the intro begins. Electronic sound effects simulate the distant yet clear sound of rain, instantly pulling Gu Jingyi's memory back to that humid and sultry night more than a year ago.

After the intro finished playing, he picked up the microphone and said:

"You and him seem to have forgotten our time together..."

He recalled the night of the group's formation in his past life, when he was thrown from the highest position by Ahn Joon-young's seat. Watching his own glory being stolen, he still had to suppress his disappointment in front of countless fans and cameras on the night of the group's formation.

The crowd came and went, the noise seemingly irrelevant to him. Amidst the discussions about the Wanna One members, only Tian Xiwei's sobs pierced through the clamor.

"Let the gentle breeze carry away my sorrow."

Like a gentle breeze, it temporarily soothed his sadness.

So, it turns out, he does have people who care about him.

I've never been working alone.

The hole in my chest, from which blood was gushing out, miraculously didn't hurt as much anymore.

On the other side, Tian Xiwei's voice was clear but trembled slightly, yet her gaze remained firm as she looked at him:
"I couldn't be there to accompany you as you grew up," Gu Jingyi recalled the hardships she endured. She was like an outsider, only able to watch from behind a thick glass window as her precious treasure was discarded by others.

"I can only see your face from the window," as a fan, there's not much she can do for Gu Jingyi. She can only shiver on her way to work, just like other fans, waiting for him to appear. She uses her camera to follow all his activities, hoping to draw more attention to Gu Jingyi.

Just like when she learned that Gu Jingyi was participating in "Idol Producer," she immediately asked for leave from school. She traveled over mountains and rivers to Langshi, just to record his appearance.

As Gu Jingyi listened to Xiaotian's singing, he suddenly recalled his debut night on "Produce 202" in his previous life. When the stage lights went out, everyone left.

Only Tian Xiwei remained in the same spot, standing in the audience like a fool.

With a voice trembling with sobs, she repeated over and over, "Waaah, I'm so sorry, Gu Jingyi. We failed to protect you."

Gu Jingyi bent down to hand Tian Xiwei a pack of tissues. The selection manager, annoyed that he was wasting too much time on trivial matters, pushed him out of the room because he was going to miss the first commercial appearance after the group's formation.

Tian Xiwei cried even harder, cursing the production team and selection managers in Sichuan and Chongqing dialect. She then took out her camera to film, wanting to preserve the video to speak out for Gu Jingyi.

Security personnel surrounded her, shoving and pushing Tian Xiwei to leave. They then smashed the camera and pulled out the memory card.

Gu Jingyi tried desperately to rescue her, but was surrounded by more and more security personnel who tried to stop him from getting closer. He was no match for them all. In the end, he was also taken away by the staff, and could only watch Tian Xiwei get further and further away from him.

The line sung by Tian Xiwei goes, "I can't accompany you as you grow up, I can only watch your face from outside the window..."

Isn't this also a reflection of their past lives, after this parting? When Gu Jingyi returned to China, it was already 2020.

Tian Xiwei has made a comeback with "Qingqing's Daily Life" and has become a well-known celebrity in the industry. Gu Jingyi, on the other hand, is just a small-time celebrity who returned to China after his popularity was eroded by a South Korean company and his limited-time group ended. He can't compare to Tian Xiwei back then in terms of resources or popularity.

He couldn't be by Tian Xiwei's side to witness her growth; he could only search for her online during his spare time while auditioning for roles in various film crews.

I could see her through a thick wall.

Recalling all this, Gu Jingyi sang with a touch of nostalgia in his eyes: "Over the years you've changed again and again, never tiring of it..."

After returning to China, he changed companies very quickly, experiencing periods of obscurity followed by rapid rises. The pressure of his career also left him emotionally entangled.

His female companions changed frequently, and he was never settled. People came and went around him, but he never felt any excitement.

"Perhaps you're just lonely, going around in circles..."

His eyes met Tian Xiwei's, and across time and space, he revealed the loneliness that had been buried deep in his heart for a long time in his past life and had never been spoken of.

As if she could read Gu Jingyi's emotions, Tian Xiwei sang with a gentle smile:

"There will always be someone standing on the other side, the lighthouse light spinning there..."

The spotlight on the stage suddenly focused on Tian Xiwei, who carried too many emotions that Gu Jingyi couldn't understand.

Gu Jingyi only knew that if he were a ship sailing on a ship, then Tian Xiwei must be the lighthouse, gently waiting for him on the other side.

At this thought, Gu Jingyi's heart fluttered again.

His voice suddenly rose, "I really want to find someone to keep me company!"

So, Oda, don't just stand on the other side.

"But it has to be you, not you!"

Gu Jingyi looked at Tian Xiwei with burning, intense gaze.

"No one but you!"

Gu Jingyi sang this line of lyrics with such unwavering conviction, as if making a vow.

It is both lyrics and a response to the intertwined fate of the two people in their past and present lives.

"Why you of all people..."

Tian Xiwei looked at Gu Jingyi tenderly, wondering why this person could always so easily break down all her defenses.

"Forget it, I'll just let myself forget it completely..."

She lowered her eyes and gave a self-deprecating smile.

2018 was too kind to her; she once thought she would never have the chance to embrace the moon high in the sky.

Unexpectedly, by the grace of Heaven, Gu Jingyi actually responded.

She no longer needs to stand on the other side forever, and she now has the right to embrace.

The lights were a bit too bright, and Tian Xiwei squinted to try and see Gu Jingyi clearly.

The figure in front of him began to blur. One moment it was the green card holder who had been manipulated by capital during the talent show. The next moment it was the spirited young man in front of him who had broken through everything with his strength.

No matter which one it was, he was the most ardent light in her heart.

She wished to forever look up to the light and follow him.

Gu Jingyi picked up the microphone and walked step by step toward Tian Xiwei.

That night, as the drizzle fell, I held your hand and we wrapped our trench coats tighter together…

He suddenly reached out and loosely wrapped his arm around Tian Xiwei's shoulder. It was a symbolic gesture of "tightening" her back, more like the comfort he had wanted to offer but hadn't on their debut night in South Korea, now fulfilled in this moment.

"I received your cup with your warm lip print," Tian Xiwei gently pressed it to her chest, trying hard to control the overwhelming flutter in her heart that she could no longer suppress.

If it weren't for the live broadcast, she really wanted to jump into Gu Jingyi's arms, hug his neck, cup his face, and kiss him.

Gu Jingyi today really touched her heart.

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she always felt like she'd known Gu Jingyi for a very, very long time…

"No one but you!"

The two smiled at each other and began to sing together.

Gu Jingyi stood beside Tian Xiwei, and she gently touched the butterfly on his coat with her fingertips.

The wind moved silently, and the butterflies on her coat seemed to come alive and trembled slightly because of her action.

Tian Xiwei's eyes were almost brimming with tears as she looked at Gu Jingyi, "I don't want to forget you little by little..."

She refuses to be a loser! Girls from Sichuan and Chongqing are incredibly brave!
"I'm the only one who overthinks things day after day..."

Gu Jingyi had to admit that Tian Xiwei had become his obsession at some point.

Even knowing that it's a live broadcast and every move on stage will be analyzed frame by frame by rivals or fans, they can't care about that anymore.

He looked down at her, his eyes filled with an unprecedented tenderness and affection.

"But when we meet again, I will still be moved to tears."

Tian Xiwei sang softly, referring both to their reunion during "Idol Producer" and to their hand-in-hand moment on stage, as all her wishes had come true.

"Because your appearance, in my memory, is the same as when we first met."

Gu Jingyi stared intently at her, as if piercing through time to see the girl who had first pointed a camera at him, her voice hesitant, but her eyes sparkling.

Tian Xiwei also stared greedily at Gu Jingyi, and suddenly remembered that more than a year ago, when he was still participating in that South Korean talent show. He and more than a dozen A-class contestants were sent to Mnet TV to perform. Among the many handsome men, Gu Jingyi was the first one she saw.

Therefore, she only wanted to remember Gu Jingyi.

When she blushed and mustered the courage to call out to Gu Jingyi for an autograph, Gu Jingyi, who had already passed Tian Xiwei, stopped. He paused slightly, then looked down at her to confirm, "Me? Where should I sign?"

This follow shot was captured by Tian Xiwei using a time-lapse camera, marking the beginning of her attraction to Tian Xiwei.

But time has been kind to him; Gu Jingyi looks almost the same as he did two years ago.

His eyes remained clear, still the white moonlight that lingered in her heart during her midnight dreams.

It's said that the charm of the "white moonlight" is that even if he were standing there, he couldn't surpass him back then.

But Tian Xiwei felt that this statement was a lie; otherwise, how could her love for Gu Jingyi grow deeper day by day, and why would she become so infatuated with him, falling into his vortex?

After the build-up in the first half, the emotions in the second half of the song "One Day" burst forth. The stage lights suddenly blaze like dawn breaking through the darkness.
"Let me come back to you! This intense longing!"

Gu Jingyi stared intently at Tian Xiwei, his emotions conveyed through his eyes.

"Just one more look at you, and maybe we can go back to the way things were!"

Tian Xiwei met his gaze and expressed her feelings through the lyrics of the song.

She spent the best years of her youth loving Gu Jingyi.

From a light chaser who ran after the stars on the ground, to now standing beside him.

She walked this path for three years, and she will never again experience such sincere emotions.

No one can change my feelings for you!

Gu Jingyi and Tian Xiwei looked at each other and sang together with smiles.

The accompaniment started again, and taking advantage of this break, Gu Jingyi and Tian Xiwei turned around in unison and began to sing to the audience in front of them.

As the lights changed, Gu Jingyi picked up the microphone again and continued singing: "I can't tell day from night, and I've been feeling down for several days."

"The past is slowly eroding my sleep..."

When I was first reborn, the shadows of my past life lingered in my heart like a shadow.

“And so it went, day after day,” Tian Xiwei’s voice rang in my ears.

As a fan site manager, she quickly noticed that Gu Jingyi was in a bad mood and silently protected him from behind.

"Let me come back to you!"

This time, she wasn't pleading, but making a firm choice to stand by Gu Jingyi's side.

Gu Jingyi picked up the microphone and continued singing: "I think I'll forget you in another day..."

When Gu Jingyi realized Xiaotian's feelings for him, he hesitated about whether to reciprocate.

He couldn't bear to be a jerk to Tian Xiwei.

In the end, Gu Jingyi realized that he had already fallen for her.

He didn't know when it started, but Tian Xiwei had already occupied a very important place in his heart.

She was his obsession, and also the happiness he could reach.

"It was a passing storm, leaving no trace after the looting..."

With her by my side, no injustice or setback could hurt me. "We were so in sync that we never even mentioned breaking up."

The unspeakable separation in the past life and the long silence before the reunion in this life are all condensed into this lyric.

Their eyes met, and they sang the lyrics again.

"Why? Why you of all people!"

Gu Jingyi's eyes were filled with a mix of emotions as he looked at Tian Xiwei. He sighed, but his question turned into a deep sigh.

By this time, the answer was already self-evident.

"Forget it, let me just forget it completely. It was drizzling that night."

Gu Jingyi gave a self-deprecating laugh, and the emotional impact brought some sentimental viewers to tears.

"I held your hand and wrapped our trench coats together, then took the warm lip print from your cup."

Tian Xiwei opened her voice gently, and she was truly gentle today, unlike any stereotypical image of her.

She is certainly not the swearing delinquent girl that later generations of haters saw in her.

"No one but you!"

As they sang the last line of the song, the two looked at each other and smiled, their voices merging into one, singing with unwavering determination.

The song ended there, and Gu Jingyi and Tian Xiwei stood side by side.

Tian Xiwei's smile was bright, just like the first time we met.

A glint flashed in Gu Jingyi's eyes, his gentleness enough to move anyone's heart.

The audience was silent for a moment, then erupted in the loudest applause and screams of the night.

In the Mango TV live stream, the chat was scrolling wildly.
[Holy crap! Gu Jingyi is such a good writer!? Waaaaah, was the inspiration for this song from reality? I really can't imagine who could break Jingyi's heart like this.]

[My eyes welled up with tears listening to this. What were you thinking when you wrote this song? Jingyi, all the love, hate, entanglements, reluctance, regret, and longing will find a way out. Perhaps on some night, in some moment, everything will be wiped clean, and you will receive the warmest applause and the most sincere love.]

Why sing such an emo song on such a joyful and lively day? Jingbao, ππ. As long as you're always happy and joyful, it's fine whoever makes you happy.

Listening to this song, I could truly feel Gu Jingyi's heartache. The lyrics are so incredibly poignant. You couldn't write something like this without experiencing a breakup firsthand. I believe Gu Jingyi's lyrics are based on his own experience.

You must be very sad. But we only hope that you are well, safe, joyful, and free from worries.

[I'm speechless. What are these random people and stupid fans upstairs doing, being so insensitive? Please, your brother is an artist! This is just a song, he's creating it! Why do you have to connect it to his private life? Your brother is an actor! Actors have to experience all walks of life; with Gu Jingyi's dedication, wouldn't he be able to empathize with the character?]

[By a passerby, Gu Jingyi was truly the best player of the night. Without a doubt, without question! Someone who can become a dominant center in both Chinese and Korean talent shows is no ordinary person! Seeing Gu Jingyi really gives you the feeling that the Chinese entertainment industry isn't so bad after all.]

However, Gu Jingyi's brilliance only proves his own brilliance. The earlier "That fish is finished" comment wasn't just a meme! We can't assume everyone is just because Gu Jingyi is amazing…

Gu Jingyi is truly dazzling; he's the undisputed center of attention... But who's that person next to him? They look so familiar.

[A new actress, don't worry about her...]

[I checked, and she's the female lead in Gu Jingyi's "Plum Jam" music video. She has a very distinctive look, and her smile is quite sweet. But why would Gu Jingyi suddenly promote a new actress? Is the gossip from the marketing accounts true?]

What scoop? Tell us quickly...

[A couple from the film crew... revealed that Gu Jingyi has had numerous short-term relationships.]

[Nonsense! Where did you see this rumor and start spreading rumors again? @HuaceLinZe @Huace, your company's artists are being falsely accused, are you not going to do anything about it?]

Get to work! @Huace @HuaceLinZe
…]

Have you noticed that every time Gu Jingyi releases a good song, there's always a group of people going crazy trying to stir up trouble?

[Alright, stop arguing. Jingfei fans, go boost the hashtag and trending topics on Weibo. Take the edited posters to various marketing accounts to control the comments. If you're really bored, go check out the stage performance. Oh, and remember to do a solo cut for Gu Jingyi in "One Day"!]

Gu Jingyi's overwhelming popularity was fully realized at this moment, and the barrage of comments in the Mango TV live broadcast room surged again because of his performance.

The app crashed because so many people tried to access it during that time.

Gu Jingyi sang only three songs today: "Undyed" at the beginning, followed by "Thousands of Miles".

And finally, there was another excellent collaboration, "One Day".

All three songs were new, so it's fair to say that Gu Jingyi put in a lot of effort today.

Instead of singing familiar songs like "Butter" and "Like the Wind," he used the opportunity to promote the upcoming drama "Ashes of Love" and to generate buzz for his new album.

Pre-release tracks are a formula that K-pop albums have been using for ages.

However, Gu Jingyi felt that it was actually quite useful.

He's just an idol who wants to release albums to make money, not a real artist.

Moreover, his performance on stage directly made Hunan TV's New Year's Eve concert the biggest winner of the night.

The trending topics related to Gu Jingyi surged again on Weibo, bringing him immense popularity and discussion.

In conjunction with the press releases prepared in advance by Huace, various topics and keywords related to Gu Jingyi began to dominate the trending topics on Weibo.

#Gu Jingyi closing act at New Year's Eve concert#, #Gu Jingyi's "One Day"#, #Gu Jingyi at Hunan TV New Year's Eve concert#, #Gu Jingyi's new song#, #Robert Wun claims Gu Jingyi's New Year's Eve look#...

Undoubtedly, these trending topics have all overlooked Tian Xiwei.

The reason is simple: fans dislike any member of the opposite sex who has a good relationship with their idol.

However, Gu Jingyi didn't care about these trending topics. At that moment, he and Xiaotian were whispering to each other in the crowd.

With just one minute left until 2019, all the celebrity guests who had performed earlier returned to the main stage of the New Year's Eve concert.

With so many people around, who would notice what he was doing?

"Xiao Tian did a good job tonight," Gu Jingyi said with a smile as he looked at Tian Xiwei.

"It's just not bad," Tian Xiwei said, her eyes fixed intently on Gu Jingyi.

In fact, during her performance, she felt completely drawn in by Gu Jingyi.

On such a stage, she has already exceeded her usual level.

The singing skills she displayed today will be difficult to maintain in the future.

"The vocals are so-so, but the emotion has surpassed all the techniques."

Gu Jingyi pretended to be thinking and slowly opened his mouth.

It was as if he had really become a judge, giving serious comments.

"So, PD Gu, what rating would you give me?"

It was no secret that Gu Jingyi would be joining "Youth With You 2," and Tian Xiwei asked him about it with great seriousness, then started playing a role-playing game.

"From a professional standpoint, I would give you a C. Because you are not a professional singer, you don't understand singing techniques, and you rely more on your timbre to perform this song."

"But emotionally speaking, I would give you B."

Tian Xiwei's interest was immediately piqued by Gu Jingyi's words. "Why is it only a B? Shouldn't I be an A?"

"There are too few spots in Class A, just a handful of people. If I give you an A, the public opinion will drown you. It's better to get a storyline about a strong female lead's growth, with a B rating that's just below A. You'll also get a lot of screen time in the theme song MV. I'm looking forward to Miracle Xiaotian riding the waves."

"Pfft," Tian Xiwei was overjoyed by Gu Jingyi's flattery.

She was always easy to coax in front of Gu Jingyi.

The main stage for the New Year's Eve celebration was packed with celebrities.

The two of them hid in the crowd and had a paid romance.

At this point, there were ten seconds left until midnight.

The hosting team was meticulously rehearsing their lines for midnight, afraid of making any mistakes. As the time drew near, Wang Han and He Jiong announced loudly, "Now, let's all join the audience in welcoming 2019 with the loudest cheers!"

"Tian Xiwei," Gu Jingyi suddenly called her by her full name.

Because of the noise in the room, Tian Xiwei couldn't hear what he said next very clearly; she could only see his lip movements.

"what?"

She moved closer to Gu Jingyi again, straining her ears to listen, waiting for her boyfriend to speak again.

"I love you"

When he said those words, even Gu Jingyi himself found it hard to believe.

He was never one to say "I love you"; at his most intense moments, he would simply say "I like you."

But when he saw Tian Xiwei, he suddenly broke his vow.

Memories of his past and present lives kept replaying in his mind.

My heart opened up, and all the emotions that had been building up for so long were released.

Looking at Gu Jingyi's serious eyes, Tian Xiwei suddenly felt like crying.

Today was so dreamlike, it felt like a dream.

She buried her head in Gu Jingyi's arms and replied in a muffled voice, "Me too! I love you more than you can imagine!"

"Ok, I know"

"Let's all count down from three!"

The host enthusiastically guided all the artists and guests on stage to welcome 2019 together.

Everyone joined the hosts in loudly shouting the countdown to the new year from 2018 to 2019.

"three!"

"two!"

"one!"

When the countdown ended, colorful confetti suddenly sprayed out from the stage.

Confetti rained down from the sky, making the venue extremely lively.

"Boom"

The sound of fireworks filled the air; 2019 had arrived!
"Click"

Someone raised their camera and took a picture of the stage.

"Let me see," a friend who came with them chimed in.

He stared at Gu Jingyi for a long time, his expression somewhat strange.

In the photo, Tian Xiwei's gaze towards Gu Jingyi was incredibly gentle.

The tender evidence that has been spied on is actually less than one ten-thousandth of the whole picture.

In hidden corners where no one pays attention, there are even more romantic secrets.

Their love story is unfolding right now.

Meanwhile, the protagonist, Gu Jingyi, is listening to Tian Xiwei's confession.

Happy New Year, my boy.

"You too, Sweetie."

"Gu Jingyi, this is the best day."

"There will be many such days in 2019."

Gu Jingyi gently took her hand and made a promise.

(End of this chapter)