Chapter 46: Airport Pickup and Fan Frenzy
After getting in the car, Xiang Yang observes Xing Zhaoyan slightly. She feels that he's somehow different. His features give her a sense of strength. It seems that he has also paid more attention to his style. His aura has changed, becoming more mature.
While Xing Zhaoyan turns the steering wheel, he naturally notices her gaze on his face. He casually holds the steering wheel and asks with a smile, “What's wrong? You don't recognize me after such a long time?”
Xiang Yang smiles slightly. “I didn't expect you to come pick me up today.”
“I haven't had any opportunities to drive my new car. Well, I have to thank you for providing the opportunity.”
“No, I should be the one thanking you.”
Xing Zhaoyan doesn't want to be polite with her. “Between us, I'm happy to help whenever you need it. By the way, do you want to go back to the dorm first or go to eat first?”
“Let's go back to the dorm first. I'm a little tired.” Xiang Yang replies.
Xing Zhaoyan doesn't say anything else. He says obediently, “Okay. Then I'll send you back directly. By the way, if you're sleepy, you can take a nap first. I'll wake you up when we get there.”
“Okay.” Although Xiang Yang replies like this, she still chats with him from time to time all the way to the school gate.
Xiang Yang doesn't expect there to be fans at the school gate. She's puzzled. “How did they know I was coming back today?”
Xing Zhaoyan smiles and says, “Not just today. There have been people hanging out at your school gate since yesterday. They must have known that you would definitely come back after the competition ended.”
Xiang Yang is slightly lost in thought.
Xing Zhaoyan says, “Don't worry. The people outside can't see inside the car. We'll just drive in. They won't know it's you.”
But Xiang Yang thinks it's not right. “Why don't you help me carry my luggage down? After I see them, I can walk in by myself.”
Xing Zhaoyan is a little incredulous. “Xiang Yang, are you sure you want to do this? Fans can be crazy sometimes. Besides, there are at least a couple of hundred people here. If you really meet them, they'll ask you for autographs. How long will it take you to finish signing everything? You're tired, aren't you?”
But Xiang Yang says, “It's not right to let them go empty-handed. I'll tell them at the same time, so they won't wait anymore. It's hard for them to just keep waiting like that.”
Hearing her tone so resolute, Xing Zhaoyan wants to persuade her, but she directly says, “I've already decided.”
Xing Zhaoyan's gaze deepens. It turns out it's not just him who has changed. She also seems to have changed a lot.
Xing Zhaoyan only hesitates for a few seconds. Then he smiles. “Okay. Whatever you want to do, I support you. If you want to get out of the car, you can, but you have to let me accompany you. Otherwise, I'll feel very guilty if something happens to you.”
Hearing him say this, a faint smile appears on Xiang Yang's face. She smiles and says, “Thank you.”
Xing Zhaoyan pulls over to the side of the road, unfastens his seatbelt, and then says seriously and solemnly. “Xiang Yang, I've told you. I don't want you to be polite with me.”
Xiang Yang just nods with a smile.
Even though she is aware of his kindness towards her and his desire for her not to keep her distance, those courteous words always involuntarily escape her lips.
After Xing Zhaoyan alights from the vehicle, he gracefully strolls around the car and courteously opens the passenger door for Xiang Yang.
The fans witness a handsome man and a beautiful woman alight from the car in unison. Upon closer inspection, they realize that the individual adorned in pristine white attire is the beloved idol they have been admiring. Instantly, a cacophany of screams erupts as numerous fans eagerly flock towards them.
Xiang Yang tries to maintain a cheerful demeanor at all times. She graciously acknowledges, “I appreciate your fondness towards me; however, it is rather warm. I would advise against waiting here for me in the future.”
“Xiang Yang! Xiang Yang! I love listening to you sing! Can you sign an autograph for me?”
“…”
There are so many expressions of affection. Xiang Yang is touched. She signs for them one by one. But Xiang Yang refuses the fans who ask for a photo with her. There are so many people behind her. If she takes a photo with everyone, wouldn't that take even more time?
However, after signing dozens of autographs, Xing Zhaoyan sees that more and more people are gathering. Even Xiang Yang's classmates from her school are joining.
Seeing that the situation is wrong, he hurriedly separates the fans. He forcefully takes Xiang Yang back to the car.
Xiang Yang apologizes to them. She also implicitly expresses that she's very tired and has a lot of homework waiting for her. She hopes they'll go home and rest early. The fans reluctantly watch her leave.
Xiang Yang is relieved when the car finally drives successfully into the school gate.
Seeing her get into the car, Xing Zhaoyan breathes a sigh of relief. His whole body slumps. He grumbles, “You're so tired. Why do you have to make things difficult for yourself?”
“It's not right to let them wait for so long.”
Xing Zhaoyan looks at her and can only advise her. “Go back and rest well. I'll treat you to dinner when you have time.”
“Okay.”
When Xiang Yang returns to the dorm, the three roommates are very excited.
Zhang Yi says, “Didn't you say you'd be at the airport at such and such a time? Why did it take you so long to get here? Did you go on a date with Xing Zhaoyan before coming back?”
“What are you talking about!” Xiang Yang throws herself onto the bed. “I'm so tired. I was blocked at the gate by people, so it took a while.”
Another roommate, Peng Jiayin, asks with a giggle, “How is it? Xiang Yang.”
“How's what?”
“How does it feel to be famous!” Peng Jiayin laughs. “You won the championship. Your popularity is there for everyone to see. I always hear people talking about your name when I go to the cafeteria or the library.”
Xiang Yang only feels tired, and she doesn't seem to have any other feelings at the moment. “Can I just take a nap?”
“Okay, you rest first. We'll go out to eat together when you wake up.”
Xiang Yang is lazy. “Can I just not go out to eat? Can you guys help me order takeout?”
Zhang Yi is speechless. “You're not going to even leave the door?”
“I just don't want to go out, okay? Order takeout for me.”
“Okay, okay, you sleep.”
Xiang Yang hasn't slept well in a long time. She's been under pressure to fall asleep almost every day since she started preparing for the competition.
That night, a title like “Star Voice Champion Xiang Yang Receives a Sweet Airport Pickup from Her Boyfriend” quickly climbs to the top of Weibo's trending list.
Peng Jiayin sees it on the trending list. She's stunned for a moment, and she taps on the table opposite her.
Xiang Yang is copying notes and comparing them to the textbook. She's interrupted and is very confused. “What's wrong?”
Her roommate waves her phone in front of her. “Am I seeing things? I can't be seeing things, right? That name is you, right?”
Xiang Yang takes a look at the title and reaches out to take her phone. She swipes down and sees the short video.
Although the video is taken a bit far away, it clearly captures Xiang Yang stepping out of the airport gate and standing there answering a phone call. The entire video only shows Xing Zhaoyan's back and profile. The two of them don't really have any intimate actions. The only things are Xing Zhaoyan carrying her luggage and opening the car door for her. But gentlemen often do those things. Where is the sweetness mentioned in the title?
Xiang Yang doesn't look at the comments below. She's a little blocked up. This is the first time she's had a scandal.
“Those media outlets really like to make things up to get clicks!” Peng Jiayin says.
After hearing this, Zhang Yi immediately goes on Weibo. She flips through it and looks at it for a long time. She says, “Xiang Yang, luckily, there are still quite a few rational people. Haha. Luckily, you and Xing Zhaoyan didn't get excited and hug or kiss or anything. Otherwise, they would have even more to write about.”
Zhang Yi finishes and adds, “Why don't I comment and ask the person who took the photo if they're blind?”
Xiang Yang quickly stops her. “Forget it. Just don't mind those people who make a fuss over nothing.”
Zhang Yi seeks confirmation. “Won't it just make things worse?”
“Forget it. I'm not afraid of my shadow if my heart is clear. But why are there so many notes this semester?”
“That's right. We'll all start internships next semester. The school is cramming all the classes together.”
Xiang Yang thinks that she's been away for so long. She has to catch up on all the lessons in a short period of time. It's also mentally tiring.
When Xing Zhaoyan returns to the dorm, he just opens his computer when several guys from the next dorm come over to chat. “Wow! President, so you were picking up your girlfriend today!”
Xing Zhaoyan never has the habit of reporting his whereabouts to others. He frowns and asks, “How did you know?”
The guy opens the video on his phone and gives it to him to watch. “Look, the evidence is clear! Although only half of the license plate was captured, but your figure, who else could it be but President?”
After Xing Zhaoyan finishes watching the video and reads the title, he smiles. “Yeah, it's me.”
“So, President, don't forget us when you have your wedding!”
“Naturally, I won't.”
“President, your girlfriend is so popular. Aren't you a little worried?”
“Worried about what?” Xing Zhaoyan says nonchalantly. “We've been together for so many years. What's there to be afraid of.”
The people present laugh and say he's showing off. Xing Zhaoyan smiles along with them. Then his expression gradually becomes serious.
Should I take action sooner and try to get a commitment from Xiang Yang? Even if she's not willing, once she really steps onto the path of the entertainment industry, it will be even harder for me to accompany her all the time.
It's best to settle the relationship as soon as possible.
Even if it's just in name only.
After thinking about this, Xing Zhaoyan begins to consider which method is more feasible.
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