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Chapter 20

The fixed duration of the live interview part is 10 minutes, and now it is just No. 20 minutes, and Shang Bining's steady outline has just finished.The whole process has content and no disturbances. Even the part of "creative intention" that Shen Yue is most worried about, Shang Bining didn't fix the moth she was worried about. It is quite standard to say "describing love".

But even so, Shen Yue still didn't feel relieved.She stared at the camera to see Shang Bining's close-up, as if trying to read something from it.Shang Bining is in the last session, choosing to answer questions from the audience in the live broadcast room. There are three places in total.

Shang Bining's look today is his favorite style of cosmic force, with his head half-backed, a black and gold shirt with a large pattern and leather pants, and a leather jacket on his shoulders. He was cold, as if he was afraid that others would not feel his Alpha breath.

He picks from the questions that fly across the screen, with a smile in his eyes, something gentle and cool, and says, "I've already chosen the first question—"

Shen Yue frowned.

Shang Bining read out the question: "Just now you said that this album is all about love, whose love is that?"

Shen Yue secretly said: Cao, here we come!

Shang Bining smiled and replied: "Of course it is mine." Just after answering, he said that he had chosen the second question, and then read it out, "If there is a chance to announce the relationship, but it will hurt fans, you Will it be announced?"

Shang Bining folded his hands together, dragged his chin, and pursed his lips in a thoughtful state.For a moment, he sighed and stared at the camera. There was no smile on his face, only seriousness.

He seemed to be issuing a manifesto: "Frankly speaking, we should all understand that some truths are very hurtful and drive people away-for example, I will eventually have a relationship, and if I choose not to announce it, I must first consider it in my heart." It’s about the future and impact, not whether it will hurt you or not. Of course, this will also be part of my sincere consideration, but I admit that this is not the most important part. So, regarding this issue—if there are really many If there is a good opportunity, I will announce it. After all, the truth will always be revealed, so I should reveal it myself, and leave it to others to hurt you. I can't bear it and have a guilty conscience."

He paused, showing a half helpless smile, and said again: "It seems that the words are very unreasonable... In fact, I have been thinking about how to face this problem since I entered the industry. Up to now, I have been thinking about it for ten years. I haven't found a perfect enough answer, so I look like a scumbag no matter what. Then, from this moment on, deal with my scumbag's position in your hearts according to your own wishes, and don't let yourself be wronged. "

Shen Yue's heart, which was originally suspended high and tense, slowly relaxed while listening to him for some reason.In the end, seeing his half smile expand into a whole smile, he still felt inexplicably sour and hot.

And at this moment in the comment area of ​​the live broadcast room, the crying emoji has already been wiped out.

Shang Bining was quiet for half a minute, then took a deep breath, and said, "Then, the last question, I'll go to eat after I answer it, you guys hurry up and type, don't cry—eh? That's a good question. "

He squinted his eyes and looked hesitant, as if trying to answer that "good question".

After a while, he said: "Forgive me for being selfish, I want to answer this question - are you going to have dinner with him? Well, if it goes well, I will have dinner with him later... I have many dinners with him of."

Three questions are drawn.

Shang Bining leaned back in his chair.Far away from the camera, the whole person looks small and complete.He said: "I'm sorry, I did something very unkind today, and I'll sing you a song to make up for it."

After finishing speaking, he gently hummed his first original song released to the public, and it was also the first song he wrote for fans.It was originally a song with a strong rhythm and full of movement, but now he changed the key and sang softly, singing the song out of tenderness and melancholy, which sounded like some kind of whispered farewell.

The rain leaked from the gloomy sky, and the car moved forward in the rain.The evening rush hour has not officially started yet, and the road conditions are acceptable.No one in the car spoke, Shen Yue switched between several work groups, and gave instructions while browsing the current network data status.Shang Bining was sitting by the window, leaning against the back of the chair, the light was a bit dim, and Shen Yue was not sure if his eyes were open.

But certainly not asleep.

After half an hour, the work group finally quieted down gradually. Shen Yue put down her phone, looked at Shang Bining, and called him "Ningning".Shang Bining let out a low "um" from his throat, sounding absent-minded.

Shen Yue said, "Three months, is that enough?"

Shang Bining raised his head, met Shen Yue's eyes, and pulled a sharp angle with his tightly pursed mouth.

Shang Bining asked: "The reason?"

Shen Yue seemed to know that he would ask such a question, and replied without thinking: "I want to change my life."

Shang Bining said: "The company has other positions, so it can be less busy."

Shen Yue remained silent.

Shang Bining and her looked at each other for a while, a smile appeared on his face, and he nodded: "Understood, you don't want to work with me anymore." Then, he lowered his head and turned on the phone.The fingers were typing very fast, and in a moment he showed an expression of finishing the work, saying, "You can enter the handover process at your own pace, three months, two months, one month, it's up to you."

When he spoke, he didn't look at Shen Yue, with a businesslike attitude on his face.Shen Yue is very familiar with this aura.In the past two years, whenever he and Chi Zao had disagreements, he would do this.

When watching from the sidelines, I would think about how to comfort and ease, but when it was my turn, I only sighed.Shen Yue was speechless, and the car became quiet again.Shang Bining put on a hat, this time he really closed his eyes and rested.

He didn't move until the hotel where the crew of "White Tiger" stayed.

The rain in the suburbs seems to be heavier than that in the city, like a fine curtain, falling down in rows.As night fell, the sound of the rain became clearer.

Without any concealment or cover, Shang Bining just got out of the car, stepped over the accumulated water on the ground, and stepped on the steps in front of the hotel.He didn't even wait for the bodyguard and Shen Yue who were holding umbrellas behind him, and ran directly into the hotel in a big stride in the rain.

When Shen Yue chased him in, he was standing at the front desk of the lobby, his body was wet all over, and he described it as a bit embarrassed.The hotel attendant was on the phone, apparently calling Chi Zao's room.

Shen Yue was a little bit angry, feeling a bit angry that "my old lady won't serve you anymore".

Then I felt guilty again—for so many years, it shouldn’t be only the friendship at work, the friendship between friends, and the relationship between siblings, all clamoring for understanding and pampering.Without saying anything, she asked the waiter for a towel and handed it to Shang Bining.

Shang Bining said, "Thank you."

Received it, but it was useless.

...Don't forget it, you cub who can't cover it!

The two waited for Chi Zao together in silence, not long after, Chi Zao came down from the room.Seeing him, Shang Bining put the towel back into Shen Yue's hand, said "I'll stay here tonight", and left without waiting for Shen Yue to stop him with staring eyes.

Shen Yue's anger instantly x2, and the guilt disappeared.

There are mirrors on three sides in the elevator, each of which reflects Shang Bining's distress from being poured out by the rain.The hair is wet, the face is wet, the shirt is stuck to the skin, the bangs that were originally combed back have fallen because of the rain, and the teeth are biting slightly, making the expression look dazed and focused, unreasonably sexy.

He breathed a little too much, wiped his forehead, looked at Chi Zao, and said, "What do you want to eat later?"

eat your head.Chi Zao wanted to hammer him.But he didn't, just said: "The weather is not good to go out to eat, let's eat at the hotel. This restaurant has private rooms, let Xiaoxiao ask for one later."

Shang Bining nodded and said, "Listen to you", a strand of wet hair fell down from his forehead, blocking his eyelids.Chi Zao raised his right hand subconsciously behind his back, trying to push it away.Of course, just thinking about it, nothing happened.

When the elevator reached their floor, Chi Zao said, "Take a shower first."

Shang Bining nodded obediently, and let Chi Zao make arrangements after entering the room.They live in hotels for a long time, and they are used to bringing their own towels and toiletries.Chi Zao brought him a brand new set, and then stuffed him with a nightgown.After thinking about it, I stuffed another pair of unopened underwear.Push people into the bathroom.

There was the sound of water in the bathroom, and Chi Zao nestled in the big chair.Turning on the phone, there was a message from Shen Yue.There were several long messages in a row, talking about what happened in the afternoon, about the changes in Shang Bining in her eyes, and about her state of mind.

"I can't figure out, everything is going in a good direction, why he hides himself deeper and deeper instead."

"I also feel that I am getting farther and farther away from him."

"So I'm sorry, my sister is going to break her promise."

Chi had read it early and didn't reply right away.In my mind, I remembered Shang Bining's judgment on Shen Yue a long time ago, "She is too emotional to be fully in charge."Over the years, their work and life have been tied together, and it is inevitable to discuss the pros and cons and characteristics of important colleagues. As early as the early days when the studio was transformed into a company, Shang Bining had asserted when Shen Yue left.

"Five years at most."

It's been six years now.Shen Yue stayed for a year longer than he thought.Chi Zao could even imagine that when facing Shen Yue's resignation request, Shang Bining didn't have a decent word to persuade him to stay.Because in his heart, the extra year is already a gift.

You can always see clearly when you look at other people's affairs, and it is often only through other people's affairs that you can understand your own affairs.

That day, when they said "Let's get a divorce" at the same time, was Shang Bining really tired and unable to move?Or, are you just tired and unable to carry it?Or, does he also have a time-limited estimate for this relationship and relationship in his heart?

——If that day is the "deadline" he estimated, it would be too unfair.

How can there be any reason for unilaterally setting a maximum limit?no.

... Even if you just push the boat downhill, it won't work.

Chi Zao stared at the bathroom, the sound of water came from inside, and it had been ringing for several minutes.Shangbining usually has a strong awareness of conservation and environmental protection, and uses appropriate amount of water for bathing, unless he is stressed or in a bad mood.Chi Zao patiently waited for him to take this bath in a bad mood.

After a full 10 minutes, the sound of water stopped.Shang Bining came out of the bathroom, his face was red from the heat, and his bare skin was slightly red with heat visible to the naked eye.He wiped his hair and sat down on the edge of the bed.

Sensing Chi Zao's gaze, he raised his eyes and looked over, with the kind of doubt in his eyes that he didn't care much about the answer and was just asking, "What's wrong?"

Chi Zao's scalp felt inexplicably numb, his throat felt tight, and he said, "It's nothing, I'll go to the bathroom, you change your clothes, and we'll go eat."

Shang Bining said "Yes", then lowered his eyes and wiped his hair.

Chi ran to the bathroom early.The inside is full of heat and aroma, and the mirror is blurred.He wiped the mirror, and got an irregular clarity, and saw that his face was also red, and his ears were also red.I don't know when it started.

He washed his face with cold water, stood quietly and waited for a while before going out.

Shang Bining had already changed his clothes, and was lying on the edge of the bed at the moment, maintaining the posture of leaving at any time.However, Chi could tell that he was asleep.Chi Zao walked over gently, without making a sound, and squatted down beside the bed.

Shang Bining was still waiting for him, and his sleep was very light.Chi Zao just remembered that this person hasn't gotten over the jet lag since he flew back from the United States.

He looked at him quietly like this.Maybe it was because he was breathing heavily, maybe it was because this person himself had a strong consciousness, after a while, Shang Bining still woke up.Seeing Chi Zao close in front of his eyes, he was a little surprised, and then got up.

Chi Zao pressed his arm: "Forget it, if you're not hungry, then don't eat, go to sleep."

Shang Bining said: "Then you..."

Chi Zao said, "I'm not hungry." After a short pause, he added, "I'm not going anywhere, I'm here with you."

Shang Bining's eyelashes trembled slightly, and his eyes wandered over his face, as if trying to figure out what he meant by this sentence.However, Chi Zao just smiled, stretched out his hand to unbutton the neat clothes for him, and motioned him to take them off.

In the end, Shang Bining had a peaceful and long sleep here.

The author says:

Hey, the collection has stopped growing in the past two days, or it has risen by two or fallen by three.I really care about whether readers like it or hate it when I write articles, so I scratched my head and thought hard, but to no avail.So I want to ask, is the plot going here, did something collapse?Or is it just plain boring?