Part 4
The Tang Yue of that year felt like he was dreaming.
The Tang Yue of this year stared at the same teleprompter, watching the waving light signs. Dry ice created a misty feeling, as if time had passed year after year.
This was no longer a stage belonging solely to Away.
This was his stage. Not the alien Tang Yue, but the stage of Tang Yue who had become earthly.
He couldn’t help but look at Jiang Shulu, only to collide with Jiang Shulu’s gaze.
Like dreaming back to that year, but the ending had been rewritten.
“Director understands too well. This eye contact! Is this falling snow confetti real?”
“Jiang Shulu, did you really not have any other thoughts back then?”
“It doesn’t matter if you kiss on the spot, you’re public anyway.”
“Damn! That kid Tang Yue never winked during the group period, now he actually winked at Jiang Shulu!!”
“Who is crazy! Ah, it turns out it’s me—”
“What is the last song… really want to know, didn’t find the setlist.”
“Betting on a solo.”
After the song ended, Liu Xichao and Yao Lixin both patted Tang Yue’s shoulder and then went down.
Only Jiang Shulu still stood beside Tang Yue. The two hadn’t spoken yet, just exchanged a glance, and people off-stage were already cheering.
Jiang Shulu got hair extensions this afternoon. The poster for this look was still a limited edition many people wanted to buy.
Since he entered the venue, the discussion about him rose in a straight line, peaking just now when he interacted with Tang Yue off-stage.
At this time, the stage lights were bright, and the two people on stage were holding hands.
Amidst the cheers, Tang Yue picked up the microphone, wanting to say something, but found his breathing was too heavy.
Jiang Shulu even smoothed his breath for him.
Tang Yue: “Hello everyone, I have something I want to say.”
Even after performing continuously for a long time, Tang Yue still habitually lowered his eyes, then took a deep breath.
Jiang Shulu smoothed his breath again, and someone’s “woo-hoo” could be heard from below.
Tang Yue: “I…”
But after “I”-ing for a long time, he still didn’t speak a complete sentence, looking like a different person from the one singing freely just now.
There was laughter from below again.
Tang Yue looked at Jiang Shulu.
Jiang Shulu: “Then close your eyes and take a moment.”
Tang Yue said “Oh.”
Jiang Shulu even covered his eyes. Sharp-eyed viewers had already noticed the changes on stage.
The lights seemed to turn lyrical with the music. Jiang Shulu felt the trembling in his palm, looked off-stage, and called out, “Xiao Mie.”
Another burst of cheers.
Tang Yue let out a surprised “Ah.”
Tang Mian had already been carried onto the stage by Jiang He. One could tell he ran very hard, but after all, he was still small, looking cute even when running.
He was wearing a fluorescent headband, having thrown the light stick to Yao Xuanyu just now, and was holding a bouquet of flowers.
“What flowers are those? Not real, right.”
“Copper flowers. Tang Yue’s hobby. Woo woo woo, is it what I think it is!”
“Xiao Mie is so cute ahhh! Bouncing and popping!”
“Them not changing clothes really gives me the feeling of dreaming back to that year. Damn, I’m thinking, did these two hook up long ago.”
“Why was Jiang Shulu’s hair long for this set of looks back then? Is he a Vampire Duke? Tang Yue’s hair seems dyed even blacker.”
Tang Mian probably rarely ran so seriously.
That bunch of copper flowers, which Jiang Shulu made with his son while Tang Yue was training a few days ago, had every petal carefully polished, so holding it like this wouldn’t scratch the child.
And it was wrapped exquisitely. It was just that Tang Mian was too small and the bouquet was too big; from afar, it looked like a flower bouquet had gained sentience and was running.
Even Jiang Shulu laughed.
Tang Yue grabbed Jiang Shulu’s hand, wanting to see with his own eyes, but was still having his eyes covered by Jiang Shulu.
“So many people watching! Don’t be so forceful you two…”
“Xiao Mie is too cute woo woo woo, like a little cutie in a cartoon.”
After Tang Mian arrived, Jiang Shulu took the flowers with one hand, and the moment he let go, he quickly pushed away.
What Tang Yue saw when he opened his eyes were copper flowers embedded with silver flakes.
He was stunned for a few seconds, then looked at Jiang Shulu.
The copper flakes gleamed under the light, but the man with platinum blonde long hair in front of him seemed more dazzling than sunlight, causing the confession draft Tang Yue had prepared while his eyes were closed to dissipate.
Below was full of noises of heckling.
The live stream barrage was full of [Proposing on site], [Didn’t they get the certificate already], [Proposing with the child], etc.
The man in the picture pushed the bouquet forward. It was the one-knee kneel that Tang Mian and Jiang Shulu had simulated countless times, a hand reaching out.
Tang Mian even tried to help support the bouquet.
“I’ll never forget this in my life.”
“Feel like there are quite a few concert confessions, but in a boy band, just this pair right!!”
“Tang Yue! Why are you crying!!”
“My mindset now is knowing they cohabit with the child and have the certificate, but still feeling the anger of my cabbage being dug up.”
“Are there still solo fans now? All turned to CP fans or… turned to Tang Mian solo fans! So capable!”
Before Jiang Shulu spoke, Tang Yue shouted loudly, “I do.”
The laughter from below was all captured in the live stream.
Tang Mian shook his head helplessly.
Seeing Tang Yue about to go down on one knee too, Jiang Shulu hurriedly helped him up, then picked up Tang Mian.
Tang Yue sniffled. People below were still laughing. Tang Yue: “Can you wait a bit before laughing?”
The result was laughing even louder. The camera also caught Yao Lixin in the back.
Also recording with his phone.
Tang Yue: “What I want to say is Tang Mian, who is my Xiao Mie, is the child of me and Shulu-ge.”
Below was another burst of “Oh” sounds, rising and falling.
“I seem to have nothing to be shocked about.”
“What else then!!!”
“I only care about the timeline of you guys getting together. It would be better if you could talk about the process in detail.”
Liu Xichao returned to the front row, sat next to Jiang He, and sighed, “I see everyone has no reaction.”
Jiang He: “That’s why I said Shulu arranged everything well.”
Liu Xichao opened his phone again to scroll through real-time news.
Surprisingly, it was all blessings. One could tell no water army (bots) was used; all were fans with real accounts.
Although ‘Man Giving Birth’ quickly climbed the hot search again, compared to the initial massive discrimination comments, it was much better.
— As expected of me! First glance at Tang Mian I thought he was Jiang Shulu’s kid!! Hahahaha won money!
— This public revelation has no gold content! Might as well marry on the spot!
— Fck! Really kissed!!! Why doesn’t my CP get this treatment!*
— I now suspect some male stars in the entertainment circle go to have kids during their hiatus hahahaha.
The last song was Tang Yue’s new song.
The name was Distant Him.
His eyes were still a bit red as he held the microphone and introduced seriously, “This song is dedicated to a person who is not in this world, but is very important to me.”
He was still concerned about the Tang Yue who had swapped places with him.
Tang Yue: “I hope he can live very, very well over there.”
Following Jiang Shulu off stage, Tang Mian asked Jiang Shulu, “Who was Papa talking about?”
The bullet screen also guessed it was Tang Yue’s mother or family members.
Jiang Shulu, the only person in the world who knew this secret, smiled.
He said, “It’s mine and your Papa’s matchmaker.”
Tang Mian scratched his head. “Is he very old then?”
Jiang Shulu: “He looks exactly like your Papa.”
Tang Mian: “Is it Papa’s older or younger brother?”
Jiang Shulu: “You can ask him tonight.”
— 「Accidental Scene」 (※ Unrelated to the main text)
Liu Xichao looked at the two people hugging each other.
He nudged Yao Lixin’s arm next to him: Can you find any difference?
Yao Lixin: Looking at the appearance, they are exactly the same!
Liu Xichao: There are actually identical faces in the world.
Yao Lixin: The partners they found are completely different.
Liu Xichao looked at Jiang Shulu pushing the door open, and the man standing not far away watching the two hugging Tang Yues.
Liu Xichao: That man doesn’t look like an Earthling. Our Captain still looks like a human.
Yao Lixin felt Liu Xichao was taking the opportunity to imply something about Jiang Shulu, but had no evidence.
Yao Lixin: *Too tall, feels like two meters. *
Liu Xichao: Quite fashionable too. If I didn’t know, I’d think he was a model.
Tang Yue (Big): You’re strangling me to death.
Tang Yue (Small): Sorry woo woo woo, but can’t I hug you again?
Tang Yue (Big): Hug as you please.
Tang Yue (Small): We are family anyway.
Tang Yue (Big): We could have been.
Tang Yue (Small): You are my Little Aunt. (Xiao Jiu Ma – Wife of Little Uncle/Maternal Uncle).
Tang Yue (Big): ……
Yao Lixin (Indignant): How come I’m still the extra one!
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