Chapter 780
Celebrating New Year's Day Together
After parting ways at the hot pot restaurant, everyone reunited after only one day.
Let's get ready to spend New Year's Day together.
Interestingly, although everyone had a live stage on New Year's Day, they were all relatively early stages, so there was no need to wait until the countdown.
So after they finished performing on stage, they headed to the hot pot restaurant.
There's nothing a hot pot meal can't solve; if one doesn't work, have two.
People arrived one after another, with Jinli being the last to arrive.
The hot pot ingredients have already been added in advance, so she can eat as soon as she arrives.
Gu Cheng picked up a bunch of her favorite dishes and put them in a bowl to cool.
Jinli looked out the window. As expected, it was snowing today, just like the weather during the pre-recording stage on Bilibili.
Gu Cheng reached out and touched the stray hairs on her forehead. She was still wearing makeup, which she hadn't removed; she had simply changed into casual clothes.
He asked, "How was the stage performance today?"
Jinli's eyes curved slightly, her gaze gentle.
"It went very smoothly. The song was simple, but we put a lot of thought into the props. Because we rehearsed many times, there were no unexpected problems. How about you?"
Gu Cheng smiled and said, "Same here. This time, the song we're performing on stage is one of the team's classic songs. The choreography hasn't changed much, so you could probably do it with your eyes closed without making a mistake."
Chen Lin was chatting with Qi Guan Mingzhu, and the two were even playing games together.
Yan Xingdong then chatted with Xi Mengze about their future schedules, looking at any overlaps and suggesting they could record "Leisurely Slow Life" together.
With nothing to do, Ji Qinglian decided to check today's trending topics to see which celebrity was at the top.
Coincidentally, Jinli and March Sky are trending on social media tonight.
Jinli's appearance on the list is due to her stunning beauty during the pre-recorded stage performance on Bilibili, like a snow fairy descending to earth.
March Sky made the list, also because of their new song pre-recorded on Bilibili.
Of all the New Year's Eve galas tonight, Bilibili's was the most successful, because it generated the most trending topics, and netizens said the quality was very high.
Have you all noticed that Jinli is becoming more and more professional, and more and more beautiful?
You're not alone! It turns out celebrities can age in reverse!
[Ahhh, I'm so happy for March Band! They're even preparing a new album! Being a fan of their group is so wonderful!]
I used to worry that March Band would suddenly disband, but now I'm not worried anymore. I hope they release a new album every year!
Other celebrities were also trending, mostly positive, with a small portion being negative, such as lip-syncing or couples being estranged.
Ji Qinglian thought for a moment and asked Luo Yi, who was also looking at the trending topics, "Are you officially making a comeback and using the new album for promotion?"
Luo Yi nodded: "Yes, we'll be running around like crazy for the next three months. If there are any team brand endorsements, we'll all go for them. We've also taken on some variety shows."
He asked curiously, "What, are you interested in the comeback group's schedule? Does Pink Girls also want to make a comeback?"
Ji Qinglian shook her head: "No, I'm seeing if Tian Ding will do anything to you. If it's just a normal return, they won't care."
But your comeback this time is clearly unusual. Tianding manages several boy groups, and they might do something to prevent you from taking their gigs.
Luo Yi scoffed lightly, "Heavenly Cauldron?"
"They'd better not do anything, otherwise Brother Guang will definitely not be lenient. We're already being lenient by not picking a fight with Tianding, we're only targeting the June Summer Boys Group."
"If Tianding dares to trip us up, I guarantee that half of Tianding's boy band business will be ruined. Don't underestimate the domineering monopoly power of top boy bands over appearances."
Ji Qinglian nodded; she also believed that March Sky had the capability.
However, she is a female celebrity, while they are a boy band member; their professions don't overlap.
Even if there is overlap, they are not considered competitors, so neither side regards the other as an opponent.
As for conflicts between companies, that's not something artists can control.
For a female celebrity of her current status, the impact of company turmoil is minimal.
New Year's Day, a new year.
On this incredibly special day, friends gathered together, and time always flies. When the group came out of the store, it was just before midnight.
There was a large countdown screen nearby, and Jinli and the others looked at the screen and started counting down from "10" together.
“10、9、8、7、6、5、4、3、2、1！”
"Happy New Year!!"
Happy New Year!
Someone nearby released balloons, which briefly covered the sky, creating a beautiful and romantic scene.
Qi Guanmingzhu said regretfully, "It's a pity we can't release sky lanterns, otherwise they would be so beautiful!"
Chen Lin said with a grin, "Kongming lanterns are difficult to handle afterward. I'm afraid they might fall on the mountain and cause a wildfire. But I know a place where you can release Kongming lanterns. I'll take you there next time."
Qi Guan Mingzhu was pleased and her eyes crinkled with joy: "Okay!"
Gu Cheng glanced at the sky. "Shall we go back and rest now, or get a hotel room and stay out all night?"
Chen Lin exclaimed, "It's definitely going to be all night! Today is New Year's Day, a brand new year! Come on, let's play games, cards, mahjong... pick whatever you like!"
Jinli never stays up late, whether her health is poor or improving.
Even on New Year's Day and Spring Festival in the past, I never stayed up all night.
This year's New Year's Day was the first time I stayed up all night, and my body wasn't used to it. I felt drowsy as soon as I got on the bus.
Gu Cheng then let her lean against him and put noise-canceling earplugs on her.
Inside the car, Chen Lin was still busy with the project when Gu Cheng said, "I'm not playing; I need to get some rest."
Chen Lin glanced at Jin Li, who was already asleep, and said with a half-smile, "You're trying to protect your wife, aren't you? Afraid she'll wake up in the middle of the night and won't be able to find you?"
Gu Cheng remained noncommittal and calmly replied, "I'm getting old and don't have the energy anymore."
Chen Lin: "...There's no need to say that about yourself."
They are all under thirty years old, how could they be old?
But as a male celebrity, especially an idol, he really is getting a bit old.
Yan Xingdong and Luo Yi originally planned to spend the whole night having fun with Chen Lin, but when they saw that Gu Cheng wasn't going to play, and considering that they would be incredibly busy starting the day after tomorrow, they couldn't help but feel a bit of a headache.
Yan Xingdong: "Forget it, it's getting late when we get back. Let's get some rest and get some energy in the next couple of days. We'll have to start fighting the day after tomorrow."
The captain has spoken, and no one dares to disobey.
Chen Lin's wish to stay up all night playing games didn't come true, but he did fulfill another wish: to move into Qi Guan Mingzhu's apartment.
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The next day, when Jinli woke up, Gu Cheng was still asleep.
She went downstairs to exercise first, and when she came back, Gu Cheng had just gotten up.
Jinli's face was flushed from exercising, like a delicate and beautiful flower. The sweat on her forehead looked like dewdrops accidentally clinging to a flower, making her look both youthful and charming.
Gu Cheng felt that she used to have a detached expression, like a goddess who was unattainable from the heavens.
But now, she seems to have blended into the common people, becoming a pampered and wealthy flower in the world.
The pears are ripe and have become even more popular.
Jinli walked to Gu Cheng's side, glanced at him slightly, and waved her hand in front of him.
"Why are you spacing out?"
Gu Cheng snapped out of her daze and said shyly, "You're so beautiful, I was mesmerized."
Jinli choked.
That was so sincere that it left me speechless.
She smiled indifferently, "Really? I don't feel that way. There are just too many beauties in the entertainment industry."
Gu Cheng said seriously, "You're different. You're completely different from them."
He couldn't quite describe the feeling, but it was just different. (End of Chapter)