Zongman: The post-2D era

There was a hint of self-mockery in his words, but his eyes sparkled with sincerity, causing the students around him to burst into laughter.

Yukinoshita Yukino followed beside him, neither fast nor slow, occasionally glancing sideways at Feng Feng, her eyes showing both helplessness and a bit of appreciation.

She opened her red lips and was about to speak to urge him, but she saw Feng Feng naturally turned around, pointed to the shoe cabinet not far away, and said with a smile: "Look, we're here, we have to hurry."

After saying that, he lightly threw his backpack onto his shoulder and walked towards the shoe cabinet first, leaving a string of hearty laughter echoing in the air.

Feng Feng sat near the window in the classroom. The sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves and onto his desk, creating mottled light and shadows.

On the surface he seemed to be concentrating on the textbook, but his eyes involuntarily drifted towards the window, where was the school gate. Occasionally, there were students coming in and out, but more importantly, he was filled with the unfulfilled worries in his heart.

The bell for the second class had already rung, and the only sounds left in the classroom were the teacher's lecture and the occasional sound of students turning pages.

Suddenly, a noise came from the school gate, interrupting the silence of the classroom.

Feng Feng looked up suddenly and saw a man in a suit holding a folder talking fiercely with the guard. He could vaguely hear a voice:

"It's a document from the municipal government. It's the face of my big star. How dare you, a lousy school, deny it?"

The man looked anxious and kept pointing at his mobile phone, as if showing some important information or documents.

The guard had a serious look on his face, crossed his hands over his chest, and shook his head firmly to refuse.

Inside the teaching building, there was a subtle commotion like a breeze blowing across the calm lake, gently creating ripples.

The students either poked their heads out openly or half-hiddenly, and their eyes were all focused on the sudden "contest" at the school gate.

The sunlight shines through the window, stretching their shadows into long ones, interweaving on the desks, as if even the shadows are curiously peeking at the outside world.

Feng Feng sat by the window with a faint smile on his lips, which contained a bit of amusement and anticipation.

He gently turned the pen in his hand, but his eyes were extremely focused on the textbook. Occasionally, he looked up, his eyes briefly met with the erratic sight outside the window, and then quickly retracted them, as if telling everyone:

The hustle and bustle of the outside world has nothing to do with me, I just need to immerse myself in my own world.

The teacher's explanation became unusually clear at this moment, and every word struck his heart accurately. In this way, he was silently guarding his inner peace and order.

The cafeteria was bustling at noon, with the aroma of food mixed with the noise of people.

Feng Feng and Yukinoshita Yukino sat opposite each other, quietly enjoying their lunch and occasionally exchanging glances. They could understand each other's thoughts without saying much.

Suddenly, a sharp cheer broke the silence. A female classmate not far away was holding up her mobile phone, and the picture on the screen attracted everyone's attention.

"Look! Look! That big star, he's really here, and he's even posting videos at the school gate!"

There was a hint of excitement and disbelief in the female student's voice. People around her gathered around, and even the teacher unconsciously put down his chopsticks and cast a curious look.

Another female classmate held up her phone and shouted, "That big star came to the school gate and sent a video asking to see Feng Feng. He... was blocked at the school gate by the guards."

In the cafeteria, laughter spread out like ripples, mixed with curiosity and excitement.

Several students who had already put down their tableware could no longer hold back and stood up to rush to the door, muttering, "Hurry up, hurry up, it will be a big loss if we miss this excitement!"

Their figures shuttled through the crowd, leaving behind a string of laughter and joy.

Feng Feng and Yukinoshita Yukino looked at each other, and there was a hint of helplessness and amusement in both of their eyes.

Yukinoshita Yukino gently put down her chopsticks, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, as if she was both surprised and amused by this sudden episode.

She turned to look at Feng Feng and said softly, "It seems that your 'low-key' life will come to an end for the time being."

In the afternoon, the sunlight slanted down the corridor, giving everything a faint golden glow.

Feng Feng had just returned from the library, holding a pile of heavy books in his hands, and was walking slowly towards the classroom.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried and slightly messy footsteps broke the silence of the corridor, and then a figure appeared at the corner. It was Ruby Hoshino.

"Were you robbed by your fans?" Feng Feng complained.

She was wearing casual clothes that she hadn't seen in the morning. Her hair was a little messy and she had sunglasses on her nose, but she couldn't hide the fatigue and a hint of anxiety in her eyes.

"Didn't you go to work today?"

The appearance of Ruby Hoshino seemed particularly abrupt in this quiet afternoon.

"Finally found you, number three on the trending search list: the mysterious high school student who kept the big star out of school."

She stopped and looked at Feng Feng, a gleam of surprise and complex emotions flashing in her eyes.

Hoshino Ruby shook her head slightly, a self-deprecating smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she sighed:

"These days, even someone like me who hangs out in front of the camera every day can't make it to the hot search list, but it's so easy for you."

As she spoke, she pulled out her cell phone from her pocket and swiped the screen quickly with her fingertips. The light on the screen cast alternating light and dark shadows on her face.

She stopped, turned the phone screen over, and gently pushed it in front of Feng Feng. On the screen, the third most searched title was clearly visible, with the font in bold and large size, making it particularly eye-catching.

"Keeping big stars out of school: identity of mysterious high school student remains a mystery."

Below the title are several blurry but recognizable photos. Although Feng Feng’s face is not shown in the photos, his familiar back and the tense atmosphere around him are enough to make people think of what had just happened.

"You're famous, Feng Feng. I squeezed into the school because I wanted to start a live show with you and turn your traffic into my fans and your money."

Feng Feng shook his head to refuse, but Hoshino Ruby put on a pitiful look, with her face less than five centimeters away from Feng Feng, her eyelashes were delicate and her eyes were starry.

"Help me. This opportunity will allow me to gain a firm foothold in the entertainment industry and wash away the bad reviews I received before."

Chapter 817 Live Script

Saturday, October 1

Feng Feng and Hoshino Ruby arrived at the recording site of the show.

The sunlight shines through the huge glass windows on the roof of the recording studio, onto the busy and orderly scene, adding a bit of warmth to this golden October morning.

Ruby Hoshino, wearing a simple yet elegant dress, shuttled between various equipment. Her voice was crisp and pleasant, like morning dewdrops sliding down lotus leaves: "Good morning, everyone!"

"Let me introduce Feng Feng. This is the talented director Mr. Li, who is using his discerning eyes to capture every spark of inspiration. Over there is the magical lighting team, who are using light and shadow magic to cover the stage with a dreamy coat. And there is screenwriter Mr. Zhang, who writes with great talent, and every word contains the power of the story..."

Feng Feng nodded slightly, his eyes gently sweeping over each staff member. Their concentration and enthusiasm seemed to form a moving picture.

He took the script handed to him by Ruby Hoshino. The cover was glowing lightly in the morning light, and every page carried a story that was about to unfold.

He opened the script and read it line by line. Sometimes he frowned, as if thinking about how to better interpret the role; sometimes his mouth curled up, moved by the humor or warmth in the script.

Ruby Hoshino explained: "Although it is a live broadcast, a certain degree of process is arranged."

The sunlight shines through Feng Feng's hair, casting mottled shadows, adding a touch of warmth and solemnity to this quiet reading time.

Ruby Hoshino stood aside, explaining softly the flexible arrangements for the live broadcast. Her voice was like a gentle breeze, blowing through Feng Feng's heart, making him full of anticipation and confidence for the upcoming challenges.

As the director whispered "Action" firmly, the entire recording scene seemed to be started and became lively in an instant.

The spotlight slowly focused and landed accurately in front of the news station. Feng Feng and Hoshino Ruby sat side by side, and their figures appeared particularly clear in the interweaving of light and shadow.

Feng Feng took a deep breath, his eyes instantly became sharp and deep, he lightly touched the microphone, and a deep and magnetic voice rang out:

"Good morning, everyone. I am Feng Feng. Today, we will bring you an in-depth conversation about dreams and persistence."

Every word he spoke was like a carefully crafted gem, resoundingly and instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Feng Feng and Hoshino Ruby casually chatted about interesting things in school life and various gossips about celebrities.

The camera slowly moves forward, and Feng Feng and Hoshino Ruby inadvertently touch upon a hot topic in the entertainment industry while chatting and laughing.

The topic gradually turned to the hot search about the big star being blocked at the school gate yesterday.

A sly look flashed in Hoshino Ruby's eyes, and she laughed softly:

"Speaking of which, yesterday's big news was really unexpected. The superstar who usually shines so brightly was actually gently blocked from entering the school gate by students on the pretext of 'maintaining campus order.'"

As she spoke, she gestured, as if the scene was right in front of her:

"Imagine the morning sun shining on the school gate, students in neat school uniforms holding hands to form a human wall, and the big star standing there with a helpless but slightly smiling face, surrounded by students' curious and slightly shy gazes, and the occasional sound of shutters recording this rare scene."

"It's not that exaggerated. It's just that the guard blocked the other party."

"Your words are more hurtful than mine. You are so inconsiderate to a famous star."

Feng Feng chatted for a while while Xingye Ruby complained about the inconsiderate smile of the big star. When the live broadcast was about to end, Xingye Ruby announced that a mysterious guest had arrived.

The big star Kato Hidemi and another female star Higashino Kiyoshi, who were teasing each other in their conversation, walked into the camera of the live broadcast. Feng Feng frowned, as this was an arrangement that was not in the script.

The director held up a sign and asked Feng Feng to respond accordingly. Hoshino Ruby remained calm, as if she had known about it, and greeted the two of them.

Feng Feng casually agreed and said the closing words on his own, then walked out of the studio with a hint of annoyance on his face.

Hoshino Ruby chased after Feng Feng and held him back while apologizing.

Hoshino Ruby's hands tightly grasped Feng Feng's sleeves, her eyes were full of apology and anxiety, as if she was afraid that he would disappear from her sight in the next second.

"I'm sorry, Feng Feng, I really didn't mean it. The script this time..."

She choked up a bit as she spoke. She lowered her head and quickly pulled out a script with a slightly messy cover from her backpack. She handed it to Feng Feng with both hands.

"Look, this is my script. The difference from yours is that a mysterious guest showed up. It turns out that all this is... a so-called live challenge. We've been drawn into a trap."

The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves, casting patches of light on them, adding a sense of unreality to this sudden explanation.

Feng Feng took the script, frowned, and flipped through it quickly. With every page he turned, his expression became more complicated.

The wind around him seemed to stop, and the entire space seemed to be waiting for his response.

Ruby Hoshino looked at him expectantly and nervously. The two figures looked particularly vivid and real in the interweaving of light and shadow.

Hoshino Ruby's cell phone rang suddenly, sounding particularly harsh in the quiet atmosphere.

She hurriedly loosened her grip on Feng Feng's sleeve and took out her cell phone from her pocket tremblingly. The name flashing on the screen made her heart tighten - it was the director.

The moment the call was connected, a hurried and low voice came from the other end: "Ruby, check the trending searches quickly. The situation has changed and we need to respond immediately."

Hoshino Ruby's face turned pale instantly. She hurriedly opened the browser on her phone and slid her fingertips quickly across the screen until the hot search list came into view.

The first one was about their current situation being exposed, with an eye-catching title: "A mysterious guest appeared in the live broadcast of "Hoshino Theater", and actors Hoshino Ruby and Feng Feng both left the show!"

The accompanying picture was just the blurry figures of their conversation, captured from a distance by the camera, but it was enough to cause an uproar.

Below the hot search, comments surged like a tide, and every line of words was like a sharp blade, cutting the hearts of Hoshino Ruby and Feng Feng.

On the screen, the names of big stars are mentioned countless times and are labeled as "elegant" and "professional", while their names are ruthlessly drowned out by insults of "irresponsible" and "hype".

Hoshino Ruby's fingers tightened unconsciously, the light from the phone screen reflected on her furrowed brows, and a barely perceptible stubbornness and unwillingness flashed in her eyes.

Feng Feng stood aside, staring into the distance with a deep gaze, as if he was thinking about something, or trying hard to suppress the waves in his heart.

"Look at this," Hoshino Ruby's voice trembled slightly, and she turned the phone screen to Feng Feng, "We just wanted to increase our fame by trending searches, why did it turn out like this?"