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Chapter 149 The Moment Shen Jichou's Pen Name Is Revealed! A Mainstream Approach that Transcends the Artist's Role!

"biu~~~"

"boom!"

"Wow, wow, wow~"

The fireworks display at the end of the opening ceremony was spectacular. As an insider, Shen Ming'en learned a bit about the scale of the fireworks. Apparently, because it was an international event, the organizing committee had gathered many intangible cultural heritage fireworks inheritors. On the day of the opening ceremony, fireworks would not only be displayed above the stadium, but also over the entire street.

This is also why Shen Ming'en placed this "important step" in this time period.

Fireworks soared into the sky, leaving golden trails in mid-air and bursting into brilliant, flower-like flames high in the sky, forming the shape of a "welcoming pine tree," symbolizing "welcoming guests from all over the world," dazzling and spectacular.

The entire street was ablaze with color, as fireworks soared one after another into the sky, bursting forth with dreamlike light that illuminated the wide street, as if dispelling the darkness and bringing in daylight.

The various colors of fireworks illuminated the faces of everyone differently, but in a square not far from the stadium, two groups of people emerging from the "grass" had the exact same expression on their faces.

Confused.

Confused.

Feng Yucan, along with a group of his friends, staff, and a few others who had come to join in the fun, holding flowers, balloons, and other things to liven things up, stared blankly at Yao Shuli's assistant, Luo Luo, and the others, who were holding the same things and looking equally excited...

The other person also looked at them with a bewildered expression.

"boom!"

"Boom!"

"biubiubiu~"

Fireworks continued to rise, their colorful lights reflecting off each other's bodies and faces. At that moment, there was an inexplicable awkwardness between them.

Shen Ming'en and Yao Shuli, the "protagonists," were equally bewildered.

Shen Ming'en: "???"

Yao Shuli: "???"

Ironically, the expressions on their faces were remarkably similar. Shen Ming'en looked at Yao Shuli's assistants Luo Luo and Nan Nan, while Yao Shuli looked at Shen Ming'en's best friend Feng Yucan and others. Both of them were completely bewildered.

"no……"

Feng Yucan couldn't help but interject, saying to Luo Luo in the distance:
What are you doing here?

"We..." Lolo was speechless for a moment, then simply asked, "What are you doing here?!"

“We…” Feng Yucan’s lips twitched. After thinking for a moment, he realized he shouldn’t be so hesitant. He couldn’t help but shout, “My brother is confessing his feelings, and I’m here to help! What’s wrong? Is there a problem?”

This BYD wasn't afraid at all that Shen Ming'en, a socially awkward person, would be socially anxious and die along with him. He actually shouted it out in front of so many people. There were already a lot of people around on the day of the Olympics, and when he shouted it out, many people nearby noticed.

"Oh……"

Some people couldn't help but walk over to join in the fun, and even those who weren't coming over cast their gazes. Some even took out their phones to take pictures. "Eating melons" is a habit that humans can never give up.

Not only did they start jeering, but Feng Yucan's group and Luo Luo's group also joined in...

Under the fireworks, the atmosphere was quite lively, but the two people involved were a bit too shy, especially Yao Shuli. Her fair and delicate face was flushed red under her mask, and her fair hand, which was being held by Shen Mingen, had tightened its grip. Shen Mingen could feel her nervousness...

It's worth mentioning that she was secretly glancing at Shen Ming'en, as if observing his reaction, but Haji'en seemed a little shy too, and turned his head away...

Talent!
Two geniuses!

No wonder they haven't taken this step yet!
Both groups were full of talented people. Feng Yucan asked Luo Luo's group, "What are you guys doing here!"

Then that group of people started chanting and shouting together:

"Why do you care what we're doing here!"

"We can do whatever we want!"

"We came here for the same reason you came!"

"Pfft... Ouch!!!"

Then the atmosphere suddenly became very lively.

After a brief moment of calm, they probably both knew why the other had come, and they also knew that Yao Shuli, as the "person involved," had been secretly preparing all this with Shen Mingen, without his knowledge...

And that's when I felt a genuine sweetness!
Damn, those two are a perfect match!

Your "Mingli CP" didn't have a bad ending, they actually became a real couple, can you handle this?!

Feng Yucan, that BYD guy, is absolutely brain-dead. He actually yelled at the other side at this moment, "Are you guys first or are we going first?"

"puff……"

"Hahaha……"

Then his group burst into laughter.

To be fair, these rappers are really good at creating a lively atmosphere, but the problem is, Shen Ming'en has always felt that those so-called "lively atmosphere" people in the rap world...

So awkward!

Especially since he was the one being "teased" at this time.

It wasn't just Shen Ming'en; Yao Shuli felt the same way. Shen Ming'en could sense Yao Shuli's discomfort, and he could also feel himself wishing he could dig a hole in the floor with his toes...

"No, no..." Hajime thought to himself, if he stood here like an idiot any longer, he'd get the Reverse Butterfly Syndrome!
While Feng Yucan was busy teasing and Yao Shuli's "family" was busy thinking of countermeasures, Shen Mingen quickly stepped forward and snatched a bright tulip from Feng Yucan's hand...

"go!"

Before Feng Yucan could react, and Yao Shuli's family was also stunned, Shen Mingen quickly ran back, shouted, grabbed Yao Shuli's hand, pulled her around, and ran away.

It's funny, actually...

Because Shen Mingen moved so quickly, it wasn't until he and Yao Shuli disappeared under the flower bed in the distance that Feng Yucan and Luo Luo's two groups realized that the two had run away!

then!

"..."

These people were completely stunned!

They just went completely silent!
No...

You two are the main characters, why are you running away like that?!
Weren't you going to confess your feelings?

What the heck? They ran away?!
"Shen Ming'en!"

Enraged, Feng Yucan stomped his feet and shouted:
"You fucking can't even catch the hot food before it's gone...&%￥#@..."

So a bunch of brothers were there cheering you on, and you just ran away!
Howl!

Feng Yucan really wanted to scream!

Luo Luo's "family" members were also bewildered; none of them expected such a "twist" to happen.

Anyway...

That's all.

The group of onlookers who came to "stir things up" and "join in the fun" left empty-handed.

Shen Ming'en followed Yao Shuli's hand and ran all the way to a place that wasn't very crowded and was somewhat remote.

"Huh...huh..."

Running along made Yao Shuli pant, her shapely chest rising and falling. Wearing a mask made it a little difficult to breathe, so she simply took it off, revealing her breathtakingly beautiful face.

"Oh dear... phew..."

Shen Ming'en also leaned against the edge of the flower bed, panting heavily.

"..."

The two leaned against each other, neither looking at the other, simply breathing in the fresh air with a tacit, greedy air. The sound of their breathing was even louder than the distant fireworks.

"Uh, well..." Shen Ming'en scratched his head, unsure of where to begin.

Yao Shuli blushed furiously. If you looked closely, you could see that she was secretly glancing at Shen Mingen out of the corner of her eye. Whenever she noticed Shen Mingen looking at her, she would immediately look away, like a child who had done something wrong...

"Feng Yucan and the others... oh dear, they're so noisy..." Shen Ming'en finally managed to say this after holding back for a while, as if explaining why he had dragged Yao Shuli away earlier.

“Hmm…hmm,” Yao Shuli nodded and said, “I used to envy other people when they confessed their feelings, but after actually experiencing it, I feel nothing but embarrassment.”

These words made Shen Ming'en silently breathe a sigh of relief. The large bouquet of tulips he was holding rustled as he gritted his teeth, turned around, walked to Yao Shuli, and handed her the flowers.

Looking directly into each other's eyes, Shen Ming'en opened his mouth to say those conventional words of confession, but before he could speak, Yao Shuli suddenly raised her fair and delicate hand and pressed it against his lips.

Shen Ming'en was stunned...

Under the cover of night, Yao Shuli's face showed no blush, but the shyness in her eyes was genuine. She took out a pack of tissues from her bag, pulled out one to wipe the sweat from Shen Ming'en's forehead, and then hugged him without any hesitation or disgust.

Yao Shuli was not as tall as Shen Mingen, so she wrapped her arms around him from under his arms. The latter had a satisfied smile on his face, and her soft voice quickly reached his ears from Shen Mingen's chest.

she says:

"We don't need those cumbersome steps anymore."

Anyone can say things like "I like you," "I love you," "I love you to," etc. In this era where love is so commonplace, such words have almost no credibility.

But most girls still stubbornly want such a superficial promise, and even a goddess like Yao Shuli is no exception.

And perhaps, it was only at that moment, when Shen Mingen took her hand and left without a word, that she suddenly understood something...

I understand now. All this formalism and empty talk is the most useless and the most difficult thing to do for others.

Society is very unfair to boys; it seems that all confessions of love should be made by boys. Yao Shuli, who was brainwashed by this rule, once thought so too...

When she tried to confess her feelings to him like a boy, she realized how embarrassing it was, and she never wanted Shen Mingen to do anything "difficult" or "compromise" for her.

"biu~"

"boom!"

The opening ceremony fireworks seemed to be coming to an end, and the last fireworks were the most brilliant. Fireworks may be fleeting, but at this moment, Shen Ming'en and Yao Shuli's feelings were just like the bouquet of pink tulips he was holding... Pink tulips symbolize enduring love.

As Shen Mingen lowered his head, his eyes met Yao Shuli's. Shen Mingen couldn't help but admire Yao Shuli; even in such a touching moment, after hugging him, she still kept her face a certain distance from his clothes...

"Looks like I'm still not as important as your makeup..." Shen Ming'en couldn't help but say sarcastically.

Yao Shuli was amused and said, "I suddenly remembered a saying from the internet, but I don't know if I should say it..."

"Go ahead and tell me, what can't you tell me?" Shen Ming'en hadn't yet realized the seriousness of the situation.

Then I heard Yao Shuli say something that was completely opposite to her image, a huge contrast!

She said, "Don't force me to slap you when I'm most touched."

Shen Ming'en: "???"

"No, have I never really understood you, Yao Shuli?" Shen Ming'en suddenly realized that he had been too naive and shallow!
Girls are definitely not that simple!

Yao Shuli giggled. A beam of light shone from afar, making her lips appear glossy and translucent. The lipstick she was wearing today was the kind that was very shiny and looked very moisturizing, making her look exceptionally alluring...

"Gulu~"

Shen Ming'en swallowed hard, bracing himself, and took advantage of Yao Shuli's inattention to bring his mouth close to hers!
"Hmm~"

Poor Yao Shuli, she was just smiling smugly, thinking how great it was that her makeup hadn't smudged, when the next moment her lipstick was eaten by someone else.

"biubiubiu!"

"boom!"

Fireworks soared into the sky, the final burst of light exceptionally beautiful.

……

As the opening ceremony progressed into its second half, there weren't many performers or staff left to do. The celebration banquet was scheduled for later, not today, so the organizing committee didn't insist that those in charge of less important roles stay. Most people were free to leave on their own.

Yao Changyu hadn't actually participated in the Olympics; he was there as a spectator. To avoid the crowds at the end, a group of close friends, including Teacher Zhang and Teacher Chen Guangrong, pulled him out of the stadium early on. These old guys kept saying "we're having a get-together," but frankly, they just wanted him to treat them to a meal.

There's just no way to deal with them...

It's worth mentioning that on the way out of the stadium, the friends talked almost entirely about Yao Changyu and his daughter and "son-in-law," especially Shen Ming'en, who was constantly on their lips.

“Hey Lao Yao, your son-in-law is something else…” a friend praised. “With his current image, he’ll be in charge for the next few decades, barring any unforeseen circumstances.”

“That’s for sure…” Another friend nodded in agreement, saying, “This kid has taken a different approach. If he hadn’t gone down this path, your family probably wouldn’t have even looked at him.”

In fact, whether it's pop singers and idols in the entertainment industry or those who sing bel canto and opera, they are all just part of the broader entertainment industry. It's just that they are called "artists," while those in the entertainment industry are called "entertainers."

Arranging a husband for Yao Shuli is something that can't really be done outside this circle. When they discussed this matter before, they all said that as long as he has talent, that's fine. It would be best if he were involved in the arts, and it wouldn't be a big problem if he did things like singing, dancing, rapping, playing basketball, etc., which are considered disgraceful to the family.

Logically speaking, Shen Mingen falls roughly into the category of "singing, dancing, rapping, and playing basketball," so his family should definitely look down on him...

But who knew that this kid would later take a "mainstream" route!
I've mentioned the hierarchy of disdain in the Chinese music scene before. Normally, artists and singers who sing traditional Chinese songs or bel canto should be above those people.

And Shen Ming'en's "mainstream" approach, strictly speaking, even surpasses theirs!
Based on the image that Shen Ming'en has projected with his "representative works," he really shouldn't be considered unworthy of Yao Shuli.

Master Yao neither refuted nor answered this, only saying that the matter was boring and that they should talk about something more interesting.

Unfortunately, these BYD fans are really interested in this!

“Hey Lao Yao,” Teacher Zhang asked in a low voice, “do you know how far things have progressed between Ah Li and that guy?”

As elders, it was inappropriate for them to ask this question about sparrow food, but also because they were elders, they couldn't let Yao Shuli suffer a loss.

Master Yao seemed quite pleased with himself on this point. With his hands behind his back and a smile on his face, he calmly said:

"Ah Li is very sensible; she probably hasn't even held hands yet."

Teacher Zhang: "?"

"You did so much for someone without even holding their hand?!" Teacher Zhang's lips twitched.

“One thing at a time,” Master Yao said bluntly. “Helping him is a matter of courtesy, and he has helped Ah Li before. When it comes to matters of the heart, one must not cross the line without proper betrothal and marriage arrangements.”

"Tsk... such fuss..." Teacher Zhang scoffed.

Even so, he felt a little relieved. These elders had watched Yao Shuli grow up, and they were genuinely worried that she might be foolish enough to be deceived into having sex...

Yao Changyu chuckled and shook his head, intending to boast about how strict he was with Yao Shuli's upbringing, but before he could even speak...

"Yao... Old Yao..."

Nearby, Chen Guangrong, the teacher who handed the microphone to Shen Ming'en at the Temple of Heaven, suddenly stopped walking, froze, and stood still, looking strangely to the north, at a spot below a flower bed...

"What's wrong?"

"Teacher Chen, what's wrong?"

"Come on, what are you looking at?"

Upon seeing this, everyone stopped and looked at Teacher Chen Guangrong with curiosity.

Teachers Yao Changyu and Zhang also turned to look, and saw Teacher Chen Guangrong staring at the area below the flower bed to the north for a short while, then awkwardly looked away and said:
"No...it's nothing, maybe I misread it."

As he spoke, he awkwardly waved to the people around him and pointed ahead: "Let's go, let's go..."

His reaction left the others completely bewildered. No one understood what was wrong with him or what he had seen. Driven by curiosity, including Yao Changyu, the others turned their gaze to the direction where Teacher Chen Guangrong had been looking...

It's okay if you don't look, but once you do...

His eyes widened instantly!
"I go……"

Several people didn't immediately recognize the man and woman under the flower bed, but they could see the young couple "kissing each other." Even at that age, they were certainly curious about such things and immediately showed expressions of "watching the drama unfold."

Completely oblivious to the bewildered expressions on the faces of Yao Changyu, Teacher Zhang, and Teacher Chen Guangrong, among others.

"Hey, what are you doing...?"

"Old Chen, really, what's wrong with not being able to see this?"

"Wow... these young people nowadays are really shameless, aren't they? They're kissing like that in public?"

……

"Stop talking..." Chen Guangrong whispered to the person next to him.

“What’s wrong with that? There’s nothing wrong with saying it,” the friend retorted. “They’re so far away, don’t worry, they can’t hear us.”

"No..." Teacher Chen Guangrong was so anxious he was almost crying, his frantic eyes gesturing for him to look in Yao Changyu's direction.

"What's wrong? You really are..." The friend subconsciously looked in Yao Changyu's direction, and was also a little confused after seeing him.

No, why does Yao Changyu look like he's constipated?

What the hell?

The others also noticed that Master Yao's expression was off...

Upon closer inspection of the "young couple" in the distance, the group of people widened their eyes in astonishment, their expressions one of utter disbelief.

no……

no!
Among that young couple, the girl looks a bit like Yao Shuli!
That guy looks way more familiar!
As household names and superstars, their faces are so distinctive that even a random passerby could probably recognize them!
It was precisely because they recognized him...

The expressions on their faces immediately turned strange.

Instinctively, they all turned to look at Yao Changyu...

"puff……"

After a brief moment of shock, Teacher Zhang couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Just now!

Master Yao said it himself, that Yao Shuli is sensible and knows her place. He added that her family has strict rules and would never cross the line before a formal engagement is arranged…

He even said that Yao Shuli may never have let Shen Mingen hold her hand!

The results of it?
What now?
Forget holding hands, your daughter is practically being hugged and kissed by someone!

Teacher Zhang's composure was shattered...

"puff……"

The people around him couldn't help but laugh!
At that moment, they thought of their deceased relatives and the saddest things, and they couldn't suppress the crazy laughter that surged up inside them!
Under the dim light of the streetlights, Master Yao, who was middle-aged but whose temperament had not diminished in his youth, had a particularly interesting expression on his face. You could not tell that he was red-faced, but everyone probably knew that he was definitely red-faced!
……

It was already late at night when Shen Mingen took Yao Shuli home. Time really flies; it's already the hot summer.

Newlywed couples are inseparable and lovey-dovey, but if you suggest they sleep together right away, that would be a complete lack of boundaries, and they'll have to part ways reluctantly.

It's worth mentioning that as soon as Yao Shuli arrived at the hotel, she received a phone call. It seemed that there was something going on at home and she needed to go home the next day, but she didn't know what it was for...

Shen Ming'en was busy these past two days, and he had an intermission performance to attend, so he didn't say anything.

all in all……

The matter of the Olympic theme song can be considered to have come to an end.

The topic has become a hot search on the internet.

The hashtag "Shen Mingen single-handedly sang three Olympic theme songs" has been trending at the top of the hot search list and has been widely discussed by netizens.

Actually, this entry is a bit of an exaggeration, since Shen Ming'en has only publicly written "Thousands of Mountains and Rivers" and "Me and You" so far, and his pen name "Beijing Welcomes You" has not yet been revealed.

But he participated in all three songs, and he wrote, composed, and sang two of them. That's already quite impressive, so fans just used that as a gimmick to hype it up.

And this, unfortunately, gave some individuals the opportunity to smear him...

Shen Ming'en also knew that the moment would come when his pen name "Shen Jichou" from the novel "Beijing Welcomes You" would be exposed!
Tremble, you little black-hearted fools!
Your Enlai is spicy!

……

(End of this chapter)