Chapter 123: Pu Tong Is Everywhere
Lao Yang's gaze lingered on the notebook, and he suddenly felt an indescribable... sense of relief.
Once people get older, they tend to enjoy watching young people's romances. He was no exception. That innocent, budding affection made him nostalgic and moved him deeply.
All this time, the pairing of those two had been hyped intensely, but he didn't really know what was actually going on between them. Especially after the director said they weren't allowed to film Pu Tong anymore, he'd paid much less attention to him.
Now it seemed there really was something between those two youngsters...
He deleted the footage he'd just recorded, pretending nothing had happened.
Naturally, Lao Yang wasn't about to secretly film that scene. He wasn't Xu Lei. He was just an employee, and the show's ratings had nothing to do with him. He couldn't and wouldn't risk offending people just for traffic.
Besides, he rather liked those two youngsters, especially Pu Tong. The kid reminded him of himself back in the day...
"What are you filming?" Yu Wanwan returned to the room and noticed Lao Yang filming her desk. She immediately became anxious. "Didn't I tell you not to film things randomly?"
"No, no, of course not. Just some detail shots."
Lao Yang quickly stepped aside and casually said, "By the way, your notebook..."
He intended to remind Yu Wanwan. He wouldn't film it, but if another cameraman accidentally did, it could become troublesome.
The moment she heard the word "notebook," Yu Wanwan sensed something was wrong. She walked over and saw that the two names on the notebook were perfectly clear.
She looked at Lao Yang suspiciously, only to find him smiling at her as though he were simply giving her a kind reminder.
"Thank you." Yu Wanwan sighed. If Lao Yang had really intended to secretly film it, he wouldn't have warned her. It seemed this cameraman was quite an interesting person.
Of course, she'd still have to check everything afterward just in case.
It wasn't really a big deal for her, but Pu Tong didn't like being disturbed... She had to think of him.
"Could you talk a bit about how your mindset has changed after filming variety shows for so long?" Lao Yang asked tentatively.
Perhaps because of his kind reminder, Yu Wanwan became much less guarded toward him. She chatted with him for a while, cooperating with the filming.
From school life to her thoughts on variety shows, she spoke eloquently, yet never mentioned that name.
She only knew that he hated trouble...
When you care about someone, you become cautious.
...
"Does Xuenai usually draw this diligently?" the female camerawoman asked while filming Yi Zhi Xuenai, who kept nodding off. She couldn't help laughing.
"O-of course!"
As if. She usually slept until noon. There was no way she'd get up early in the morning to draw manga.
Don't ask. She was just putting on a show.
"It seems Xuenai really likes this manga..." The camerawoman wanted to chat with her a bit and keep her awake.
"I absolutely love it! Every time Pu Tong tells me the story, I'm so happy!" The moment Yi Zhi Xuenai started talking about it, she was no longer sleepy. "He's practically a genius. He told me so many stories that I can't wait to draw them all and show everyone... It's just that I'm too lazy."
She talked while drawing, as though she could go on forever once the topic came up.
...
After a series of kicks and spins, Lin Yuxi finished a dance. She unscrewed her water bottle, took a sip, and prepared to rest for a while.
The cameraman filming her had the easiest job. Dancing was inherently enjoyable to watch, so even simply filming her practice wouldn't be boring.
"It looks like Yuxi really loves dancing!" the cameraman said while she was taking a break.
"Yeah. Ever since I first saw my grandmother dancing when I was little, I've loved dancing." Lin Yuxi took another drink. "At first I just liked it, but after reading Pu Tong's essay last time..."
She paused.
"I can talk about that, right?"
"Of course!" The cameraman laughed awkwardly. They couldn't film Pu Tong, but that didn't mean they couldn't talk about him. He wasn't some unspeakable entity.
"But Pu Tong's essay made me realize that dance isn't just a performing art or a personal hobby. It's also a spirit, a culture." Lin Yuxi sighed. "Those who see more become broad-minded; those who hear more become wise. Although Pu Tong is my age, I've unconsciously started thinking of him as a senior."
The cameramen exchanged glances. They could tell that when she said those words, her eyes sparkled. Every sentence came from the heart.
...
"I've crossed mountains and seas, and passed through crowds upon crowds..."
Gan Hengxu sang a line while playing the guitar, then quickly set it down and began scribbling on manuscript paper. Soon he started scratching his head in frustration, looking increasingly anxious.
"Why? How on earth did he write this? I can't even imitate the surface of it!"
Several cameramen's faces darkened. They'd thought Gan Hengxu would give a proper performance with his instrument and sing a full song.
They'd expected excellent footage, but instead he immediately started studying Pu Tong's song...
"Um, Xiao Gan, are you always like this during holidays?"
"I usually study Pu Tong's older songs. But this new one just came out, so of course I have to analyze it first!" After thinking it over, Gan Hengxu decided to go through it a few more times to get a better feel for it.
"So... what do you think of classmate Pu Tong?" Talking about Pu Tong was still allowed. Since they finally had some interaction going, they didn't mind chatting a bit more.
"How should I put it?" Gan Hengxu put down his pen and became serious. "I've talked with him a few times. He seems easy to get along with and doesn't put on airs. More importantly, his musical ability is outstanding. He's incredibly talented, and that's exactly what I want to learn from."
After that, Gan Hengxu analyzed all of Pu Tong's works from a musician's professional perspective, discussing everything from melody to lyrics in what he considered a rather shallow analysis.
...
Ling Ling: [Why are you replying so slowly today...? I don't mean anything by it. It's just that you usually reply almost instantly, haha.]
When Xie Mu saw the message, he forcibly suppressed the urge to reply and turned to grin at the cameraman.
It wasn't that he didn't want to reply. There were several cameras pointed at him, and he really didn't dare chat with an online friend under so many watchful eyes.
What if they filmed it?
The cameramen looked at Xie Mu's strange smile and could only smile back. They had no idea what was going on.
Ever since filming started, he'd been checking his phone every few minutes without actually using it. It was very odd.
"It's fine. Film whatever you want!" Xie Mu picked up his phone, casually turned around, and held it up with the back facing them.
"What are you doing?"
Xie Mu typed rapidly while casually saying, "Chatting with someone!"
After all, the way he was typing really did look like he was chatting. That wasn't something he could fake.
"Who are you chatting with?" The cameramen immediately smelled gossip. Judging by how suspicious he was acting, could it be some rumored girlfriend?
"A friend. I'm chatting with..." Xie Mu had been about to say Gan Hengxu, but then remembered Gan Hengxu was also filming the show right now. If he said that, he'd be exposed immediately.
"I'm chatting with Pu Tong!" Among his close friends who weren't being filmed, wasn't his master the only one?
"Oh?" The cameraman frowned, looking unconvinced. "What did classmate Pu Tong say?"
"He said that the importance of learning isn't just about acquiring knowledge. More importantly, it helps us maintain deep thinking, constantly revise our understanding of the world and ourselves, and ultimately achieve genuine growth..."
Pu Tong really had said that to him before—just not today.
"I think Pu Tong is absolutely right. Even though I'm an entertainer, only by constantly learning can I keep up with the times and continue improving!"
The cameramen were dumbfounded. They couldn't help believing him now, because those words really did sound exactly like something Pu Tong would say.
...
Chen Siqing logged into the game. He and Tang Luocheng had agreed to play together to hype up their CP...
Before long, Tang Luocheng came online, and he quickly invited her into the room.
What was so fun about playing games with a woman? Women only slowed down his ranking climb. If it weren't for the traffic and popularity from their CP, he wouldn't bother carrying dead weight.
Just as he was about to start the match, he suddenly noticed the familiar ID "What If I'm Arrogant" come online as well. Chen Siqing's breathing quickened, and he immediately sent an invitation.
Just as he'd expected, "Pu Tong" quickly joined. Afraid the guy might leave, he immediately started the game.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Tang Luocheng looked at the unexpected teammate and her eyes lit up.
If she wasn't mistaken, this should be Pu Tong. What a lucky break. As long as they played a few more matches together, they'd surely become friends soon.
"Who are you playing games with?" the cameraman asked curiously.
"I'm playing games with Pu Tong!"
Tang Luocheng and Chen Siqing completely ignored each other as they answered in unison.
(End of Chapter)
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