Chapter 46 part 1
It was no secret that Tang Yue loved reading novels. His fans knew it well, and back in the day, many of them would even send him private messages on Weibo, some with long, curated book lists.
The fandom even had a guide on how to get Tang Yue’s attention.
For example, sending him “good morning” and “good night” messages every day was useless; he’d see them but never reply.
But if you recommended a novel to him every day, there was a good chance you’d see him reading your recommendation in a backstage photo sometime later.
And if he read it and genuinely liked it, he would even reply with a simple “thank you.”
This led to a trend where Tang Yue’s fans, inspired by him, started hunting for all sorts of novels.
Unlike the third member of UL, who was caught on a plane binge-reading novels about a son-in-law who lives with his wife’s family, Tang Yue’s taste in “romance” was quite broad.
According to past data, interstellar was Tang Yue’s least favorite genre.
Someone had once asked him about it during a livestream, and Tang Yue had replied, “It’s not realistic.”
He was mocked for it, with people saying, “You’re not an alien, how would you know it’s not realistic?”
Tang Yue, at the time, had even argued back, saying that he could be an alien.
This clip from the livestream still appears in various compilations of hilarious moments from entertainment livestreams.
Firstly, Tang Yue’s expression was so genuine that it was even funnier.
Secondly, the captain, Jiang Shulu, who was sitting next to him with Yao Lixin in between, had a look on his face that was a mix of wanting to speak but holding back, which made the whole scene even more comical.
Jiang Shulu seemed to be Tang Yue’s kryptonite, yet at times, he was completely unable to handle these kinds of situations.
From then on, Away gained another nickname: the boy band with an alien.
Fans started making memes, and for several events after that, they would always ask Tang Yue about this.
And now, eight years later, Away had become a group consisting of a deeply closeted member (who seemed to have come out, but it was unclear if it was just for a CP ship), a married straight man, an engaged gay man, and an alien who had a child.
This was completely different from their debut image, and looking back, the fans found it both hilarious and absurd.
The atmosphere at the bonfire tonight was so lively that viewers had to switch to specific camera angles to hear the guests’ conversations individually.
Perhaps because this old story about the “confiscated” novels was a bit fresh, many people were curious.
[Jiang Shulu, your imagination is also quite something, to actually ask that!] [Does Tang Yue like transmigration novels?] [It’s all just cheesy transmigration, right? And there was that one where he transmigrated into a cat, I remember that one vividly. The author even reminded Tang Yue that the extra chapter was updated.] [Don’t tell me the one Jiang Shulu confiscated was that really popular one with the demon lord!] [That one was really spicy, and had a lot of variety, hahaha.] [Jiang Shulu… reading that kind of novel… I can’t imagine it.] [Look at his face, he looks like he wants to say something but is holding back. He probably has read it.] [Tang Yue, with the purest face, reads the spiciest novels, hahaha.]
Tang Yue was so creeped out by his question that he almost thought his secret was exposed again.
But then Jiang Shulu laughed again. “I remember you once stayed up all night reading a book where the main character really wanted to transmigrate, and in the end, he jumped into a lake and actually did.”
Tang Yue let out an “uh.” “Which one?”
In the distance, a pure love proposal was unfolding. Jiang He looked like he was being forced to present the ring, yet Liu Xichao was crying his eyes out.
This was a little unexpected. The rumored ruthless boss of Clear Sky Media looked completely at a loss.
His so-called teammates, on the other hand, were busy urging the photographer to take pictures, and even shamelessly zoomed in, trying to capture an ugly photo of Liu Xichao to make a meme.
Audience: …
UL: You call this group spirit?
Jiang Shulu thought for a moment, then handed Tang Yue a bottle of juice. “I think it was an ancient setting, with cultivation, and some demon lord.”
[Don’t tell me it’s really…] [It’s been so many years, does he still remember?] [Not necessarily. Look at how deeply in love Brother Jiang is now, he probably remembers everything.] [Tang Yue’s expression is just like mine when my teacher catches me. I feel like he’s still a little naturally timid with Jiang Shulu even after they’ve kissed.]
Jiang Shulu tried hard to recall, and after a while, he let out an “oh.” “Those Days and Nights with the Beautiful Demon Lord? I think the title was a bit longer.”
He still remembered the shock of seeing the first page.
The title on the cover was a bit cheeky, but the illustrations were all very proper. Jiang Shulu recognized every word on the inside pages, but when combined, it felt very strange.
The book was even bought by Tang Yue when he was abroad.
Yao Lixin had been on a skincare shopping spree, Liu Xichao was buying jewelry, Tang Yue had run off to a bookstore, and Jiang Shulu…
Was enjoying the scenery.
[There’s a touching proposal happening over there, and you two are here discussing novels??] [Jiang Shulu’s face is contorting again, but he’s so handsome it doesn’t seem to matter what expression he makes.]
Tang Yue: “It’s After Those Days and Nights with the Beautiful Demon Lord, I Ran Away.”
He felt so embarrassed just saying it out loud. His voice got lower and lower, and the audience couldn’t hear him clearly over the noisy background.
But Jiang Shulu heard him. He chuckled and gently lifted Tang Yue’s face, which was sinking lower and lower. “What days and nights?”
After laughing, he sighed. “So this is where you got your experience in running away from?”
[That breathy voice, it’s so… I’m gone.] [Why is this camera angle even using a blurred background? Damn it, now I have to use two phones to watch this variety show.] [Suddenly I feel so busy, I have to watch Liu Xichao’s proposal on one side, and Jiang Shulu and Tang Yue’s CP ship on the other.] [This scene is too much like a romance drama. Tang Yue’s puppy dog eyes are really… and his nickname is still ‘little cat’…] [Suddenly I’m reminded of a similar scene in a popular drama. It would be a waste if Brother Jiang didn’t act in a drama.] [He’s so rich, why would he act? It’s so strange, this group really didn’t have any members who acted during their time together!] [Liu Xichao only got popular in the last two years, right? Who said he relied on his husband?!] [Tang Yue blushes so easily.] [Am I the only one who thinks this is a double entendre?]
Tang Yue: “No-no, I didn’t.”
He met Jiang Shulu’s eyes. “Shulu-ge, how do you remember it so clearly?”
It had been so many years. Tang Yue only remembered it because of the nervousness of having it confiscated. Why would the other person remember the title so clearly?
Jiang Shulu: “What do you think?”
He didn’t explain specifically, just raised an eyebrow and smiled, making Tang Yue feel like he wanted to dig a hole and hide.
Tang Yue let out an “uh.” “I’m an adult now, it’s okay to read them, right?”
Jiang Shulu hummed in agreement. “Do you still like to read them?”
Tang Yue: “Of course!”
Jiang Shulu: “Why?”
Liu Xichao walked over with Jiang He’s arm in his.
Yao Lixin had gone up to dance with one of the members of UL, and Tang Mian and Yao Xuanyu had been brought to the front row to watch the high-definition street dance.
Tang Yue stood beside Jiang Shulu, not realizing how close they were.
Tang Yue: “It’s very relaxing. As long as they like each other, they can always have a happy ending.”
Jiang Shulu: “A happy ending?”
Tang Yue: “It means they’ll have a perfect ending.”
Jiang Shulu: “Is it the same reason you like watching others get married?”
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