Every day, numerous topics emerge on the internet. However, in early December, the appearance of a music video made many people reminisce about the past.
Lu Xuandong V
A belated farewell performance, Thank you for your everything.
[Video]
On the screen stood a tall young man, wearing a casual sweater and a down jacket. He was standing in a recording studio in Guangzhou, as one could search on Meituan. In one corner of the screen, there was even a suitcase, indicating that it was a rather simple place compared to his previous performance environments, and he had the appearance of an ordinary person without a stylist’s touch.
But as long as he stood there, giving a slight smile, it made people’s hearts skip a beat.
After not seeing him for many days, who knew where this guy had gone to take care of his health? His aura had evolved to a whole new level. His once pale face now had a healthy flush, his hair was glossy and black, and he had a smile on his face. It was as if he had been carefully nurtured, and he had become incredibly handsome, like a lush plant.
Lu Xuandong stood in front of the microphone, singing a song earnestly. It was none other than “The Other Side of Goodbye,” which was sung at the farewell concert when the former Japanese idol Yamaguchi Momoe decided to retire from the music industry and marry Miura Tomokazu.
Many singers who had walked through that era would choose this song as their own farewell piece, filling it with new lyrics and making it a new farewell song.
The lyrics of “The Other Side of Goodbye” had profound meaning when translated into Chinese. They included phrases like “Thank you for your tenderness,” “Thank you for your smile,” and “Thank you for everything.” When Lu Xuandong sang these lines, his expression was gentle and affectionate, as if the song was dedicated to someone specific, giving all emotions a place to reside.
After this song ended, Lu Xuandong paused and began singing “The Wind Continues to Blow” with the same melody but different lyrics. This song, however, was often sung by a superstar in the Hong Kong entertainment industry as their farewell song.
After completing these two songs, Lu Xuandong nodded at the camera, saying, “Goodbye.” He turned around and left, and the camera went dark.
Applause filled the recording studio. Lu Xuandong picked up his suitcase, shook hands with the studio staff, signed autographs, and took photos.
One person looked at him with admiration and said, “Dong Ge, are you really not making a comeback? Your singing has improved even more than before. I almost cried listening to you!”
Lu Xuandong shook his head firmly and said, “I was in a good state today, so I could express the emotions of the song fully. Even if I were to sing again in the future, it would only be for myself.”
He was dressed in affordable and thick clothing, which seemed out of place with the temperature of 17 degrees in Guangzhou today. With Lu Xuandong’s financial means, this attire didn’t match his family background or the wealth he had accumulated in the entertainment industry.
Lu Xuandong also felt hot, but his suitcase was already full, and he couldn’t fit another piece of clothing. So, he simply put on the down jacket and planned to take it off when he arrived home.
The owner of the recording studio looked at the luggage in his hands and guessed that he had just returned from a cold place. He asked, “Dong Ge, were you in Finland all this time? Did you see the aurora?”
Lu Xuandong seemed to recall something and replied, “Yes, I saw it. It was beautiful.”
After he left, the owner of the recording studio confidently said, “He must have someone special in his heart, right?”
Youth is truly wonderful, thought the owner, without further prying into who could make this top-tier handsome guy so infatuated. They politely refrained from asking.
Lu Xuandong first returned to his apartment to pack his luggage, then took a few souvenirs and drove to the Lu family home. As high school started and Lu Yunchen entered the first semester of his senior year, he had returned to Guangzhou to focus on his studies.
At this moment, Lu Hao was in Beijing for business, Zhao Zhaoyan was still on set, and Zhao’s grandmother was in Singapore. No one could hinder Lu Xuandong from having a “serious talk” with Lu Yunchen.
To deal with this absent-minded younger brother, Lu Xuandong couldn’t even watch the next game of the Little Qin Team live.
Thinking of this, Lu Xuandong tightened his grip on the steering wheel, flexing the muscles in his arm, and took a deep breath to relax.
Someone in the mysterious chat group:
Group Owner: [So, Dong Ge is back with his singing. It’s such a rare occurrence, and his voice is still so captivating. It would be even better if he sang something other than a farewell song. Sob sob.]
Anonym 1: [After Dong Ge retired from the industry, it’s like he’s busy making up for the life he missed. He’s studying for exams while traveling everywhere. I understand him; he went through so much hardship before.]
Anonym 3: [Yes, he must be having the most comfortable time he’s ever had in his memory. When I saw him at the music festival, his complexion had improved a lot. This time, he sang without any makeup, but he looked much more handsome than before.]
Anonym 5: [Who would have thought that the only top-tier grass born in the 1990s would achieve his peak attractiveness after retiring from the industry? Can you even increase your looks after retiring?]
Anonym 10: [He must have had health issues in the past. Don’t forget, when Dong Ge first entered the industry, he faced numerous obstacles, and he was attacked by the fan circle and anti-fans. He was just 15 years old back then and looked like he was being driven to depression by public opinion. Now, Dong Ge has clearly become much healthier and robust, and his looks have soared.]
Anonym 2: [It’s such a pity that he retired. He has both looks and singing talent, surpassing those popular figures whom the capital pushes forcefully. Moreover, he went through so much hardship before, so his willpower and character are more mature than many fresh-faced idols. His values are stable too. If he hadn’t retired, he would have conquered the film industry by now. With such a high level of topic-generating ability, he would be a top star among top stars.]
Anonym 4: [Didn’t his manager say that if Dong Ge didn’t retire, he could earn at least a nine-figure income by now? But he still decided to leave. It takes incredible courage and determination. I can’t believe someone who went through so much hardship from a young age would make such a big decision. Who gave him the confidence?]
Anonym 7: [Yes, even Zhue’s boss, knowing that keeping his son a bit longer could earn a lot more money, would probably let Dong Ge stay. Nowadays, many rich kids like to enter the entertainment industry to make money. Dong Ge didn’t listen to anyone and just left on his own.]
Anonym 9: [That recording studio has become the last check-in spot for Dong Ge’s fans. Sigh.]
Anonym 11: [Oh my god! Do you guys know? The owner of that recording studio chatted with Dong Ge’s fans and revealed a big piece of news!]
All Anonymes: [Tell us quickly!]
Anonym 11: [The owner said that when Dong Ge came, he was carrying his luggage and wearing thick clothes, as if he had just returned from a very cold place. So, the owner said he came back from Finland. But the owner’s wife recognized the hamster on Dong Ge’s scarf.]
Anonym 2: [What hamster?]
Group Owner: [It’s a hamster called “Misha”! The club where Qin Chunxiao stayed in Russia, the Hamster Club, provides official merchandise with a hamster design for their regular players. His Russian name is Misha, so the merchandise is called “Misha Hamster”!]
Anonym 3: [What?! What’s happening? Even after retiring, Dong Ge doesn’t forget to continue being a fan and buying merchandise?]
At that moment, Anonym 8, who hadn’t shown up before, suddenly chimed in, [Ahhhh! Yomi wife posted on social media! Recently, during one of Qin’s matches in the Russian Premier League, there was a sheep in the audience. Yomi wife wrote that it was Little Brother Dong wearing a sheep costume and getting lost while chasing the game abroad in minus 20 degrees. And he was driven back to the hotel by Little Qin in a car, hahaha. By the way, he’s only 16, so he can’t drive yet, right? But we can overlook this minor inconsistency.]
Anonym 8: [Yomi wife wrote it so well. It looks so real.]
Anonym 8: [Hey, why isn’t anyone reacting? Did you all go read the post?]
Group Owner: [Darlings, because Dong Ge is such an enthusiastic fan, we all feel that Yomi wife’s post looks as real as it can be. I need to take a breather; otherwise, I’ll end up shipping Dong Chun as my ultimate OTP (One True Pairing). Oh my, I need to be rational. These days, only real OTPs turn out to be fake, but there’s no turning fake ships into real ones. I’m not that lucky. Rambling…]
Anonym 8: [Huh?]
…
After resting and receiving Russian and Chinese massages, Qin Chunxiao’s shoulder muscle strain finally improved a bit.
The team doctor reminded him, “You still need to be careful. Don’t take muscle strain lightly just because you’re young. Many major injuries start with muscle strain, and muscle strain can reoccur.”
Qin Chunxiao nodded and replied, “I know.”
Of course, he knew because in his previous life, apart from the most serious ankle injury, he had experienced injuries to his shoulders, wrists, and fingers to varying degrees. But those were just minor injuries. Similar to his shoulder muscle strain, with his recovery ability, resting for a while would solve the problem.
Even though many top athletes have the attribute of being “strong,” they still retire with a body full of injuries. That’s the price of engaging in competitive sports and pushing the limits of the human body.
Qin Chunxiao applied the ointment sent by Lao Niu to his palm and asked him to rub the affected area. He then put on adhesive tape and wore protective gear before returning to the arena.
On December 12th, the Hamster Club faced off against the Beluga Club at their home stadium.
It was a battle between archrivals!
Since the start of the Russian Premier League, many clubs had experienced both wins and losses, closely monitoring the standings and calculating their points, contemplating if their ranking was enough to enter the playoffs.
However, the Hamster Club and the Beluga Club were the only two teams to maintain an undefeated record until December. But this time, at the Roller Sports Center, one of the teams would inevitably suffer their first loss.
On the day of the match, the Roller Sports Center was buzzing with excitement. Countless fans had come here just to witness the rematch between these two famous “nemesis” of the Russian Premier League.
Qin Chunxiao performed serious leg stretches while Er Leng hummed and did radio exercises beside him. At this moment, some fans shouted excitedly.
They looked up and saw the Russian superstar Roman Romanovich Mityachkov entering the arena.
Russian names usually consist of three parts: Given name, Patronymic name, and Surname. If someone’s father’s name is Roman, then their patronymic name would be Romanovich.
In the Mityachkov family, the eldest son was always named Roman in each generation.
Powell held Er Leng Rat in his arms, sitting in the stands, pulling his grandson’s sleeve and looking serious. “Dad, which Roman is coming this time?”
Powell Jr had a pained expression on his face. “It’s the grandson of the Roman you know.”
Old Powell gasped, “He already has a grandson at 18? How is that possible?”
Powell Jr replied, “Actually, the old Roman is already 68 years old, just like you.” If he were still alive.
Powell Jr swallowed the rest of his words.
As the referee signaled, the two coaches started calling out their players.
Nikolai held the roster and said, “Anton, Alexander, Oleg, Danny, Two Leng, Soso, you are starting.”
Anton stood up abruptly and asked, “Why isn’t Misha in the starting lineup?”
Nikolai glanced at Roman, then turned to Qin Chunxiao and said, “Observe him closely. Roman was different from any opponent you have faced before. He’s already 22 years old, technically skilled, and in peak physical condition.”
He was a fully leveled UR card, a powerful beast on the offensive end, much more formidable than Dominique, whom Qin Chunxiao had dealt with before, a hundredfold more challenging!
Qin Chunxiao calmly replied, “Yes.”
Li Ling slapped his hand and said, “Watch me.”
Qin Chunxiao encouraged, “Go for it.”
Every day, numerous topics emerge on the internet. However, in early December, the appearance of a music video made many people reminisce about the past.
Lu Xuandong V
A belated farewell performance, Thank you for your everything.
[Video]
On the screen stood a tall young man, wearing a casual sweater and a down jacket. He was standing in a recording studio in Guangzhou, as one could search on Meituan. In one corner of the screen, there was even a suitcase, indicating that it was a rather simple place compared to his previous performance environments, and he had the appearance of an ordinary person without a stylist’s touch.
But as long as he stood there, giving a slight smile, it made people’s hearts skip a beat.
After not seeing him for many days, who knew where this guy had gone to take care of his health? His aura had evolved to a whole new level. His once pale face now had a healthy flush, his hair was glossy and black, and he had a smile on his face. It was as if he had been carefully nurtured, and he had become incredibly handsome, like a lush plant.
Lu Xuandong stood in front of the microphone, singing a song earnestly. It was none other than “The Other Side of Goodbye,” which was sung at the farewell concert when the former Japanese idol Yamaguchi Momoe decided to retire from the music industry and marry Miura Tomokazu.
Many singers who had walked through that era would choose this song as their own farewell piece, filling it with new lyrics and making it a new farewell song.
The lyrics of “The Other Side of Goodbye” had profound meaning when translated into Chinese. They included phrases like “Thank you for your tenderness,” “Thank you for your smile,” and “Thank you for everything.” When Lu Xuandong sang these lines, his expression was gentle and affectionate, as if the song was dedicated to someone specific, giving all emotions a place to reside.
After this song ended, Lu Xuandong paused and began singing “The Wind Continues to Blow” with the same melody but different lyrics. This song, however, was often sung by a superstar in the Hong Kong entertainment industry as their farewell song.
After completing these two songs, Lu Xuandong nodded at the camera, saying, “Goodbye.” He turned around and left, and the camera went dark.
Applause filled the recording studio. Lu Xuandong picked up his suitcase, shook hands with the studio staff, signed autographs, and took photos.
One person looked at him with admiration and said, “Dong Ge, are you really not making a comeback? Your singing has improved even more than before. I almost cried listening to you!”
Lu Xuandong shook his head firmly and said, “I was in a good state today, so I could express the emotions of the song fully. Even if I were to sing again in the future, it would only be for myself.”
He was dressed in affordable and thick clothing, which seemed out of place with the temperature of 17 degrees in Guangzhou today. With Lu Xuandong’s financial means, this attire didn’t match his family background or the wealth he had accumulated in the entertainment industry.
Lu Xuandong also felt hot, but his suitcase was already full, and he couldn’t fit another piece of clothing. So, he simply put on the down jacket and planned to take it off when he arrived home.
The owner of the recording studio looked at the luggage in his hands and guessed that he had just returned from a cold place. He asked, “Dong Ge, were you in Finland all this time? Did you see the aurora?”
Lu Xuandong seemed to recall something and replied, “Yes, I saw it. It was beautiful.”
After he left, the owner of the recording studio confidently said, “He must have someone special in his heart, right?”
Youth is truly wonderful, thought the owner, without further prying into who could make this top-tier handsome guy so infatuated. They politely refrained from asking.
Lu Xuandong first returned to his apartment to pack his luggage, then took a few souvenirs and drove to the Lu family home. As high school started and Lu Yunchen entered the first semester of his senior year, he had returned to Guangzhou to focus on his studies.
At this moment, Lu Hao was in Beijing for business, Zhao Zhaoyan was still on set, and Zhao’s grandmother was in Singapore. No one could hinder Lu Xuandong from having a “serious talk” with Lu Yunchen.
To deal with this absent-minded younger brother, Lu Xuandong couldn’t even watch the next game of the Little Qin Team live.
Thinking of this, Lu Xuandong tightened his grip on the steering wheel, flexing the muscles in his arm, and took a deep breath to relax.
Someone in the mysterious chat group:
Group Owner: [So, Dong Ge is back with his singing. It’s such a rare occurrence, and his voice is still so captivating. It would be even better if he sang something other than a farewell song. Sob sob.]
Anonym 1: [After Dong Ge retired from the industry, it’s like he’s busy making up for the life he missed. He’s studying for exams while traveling everywhere. I understand him; he went through so much hardship before.]
Anonym 3: [Yes, he must be having the most comfortable time he’s ever had in his memory. When I saw him at the music festival, his complexion had improved a lot. This time, he sang without any makeup, but he looked much more handsome than before.]
Anonym 5: [Who would have thought that the only top-tier grass born in the 1990s would achieve his peak attractiveness after retiring from the industry? Can you even increase your looks after retiring?]
Anonym 10: [He must have had health issues in the past. Don’t forget, when Dong Ge first entered the industry, he faced numerous obstacles, and he was attacked by the fan circle and anti-fans. He was just 15 years old back then and looked like he was being driven to depression by public opinion. Now, Dong Ge has clearly become much healthier and robust, and his looks have soared.]
Anonym 2: [It’s such a pity that he retired. He has both looks and singing talent, surpassing those popular figures whom the capital pushes forcefully. Moreover, he went through so much hardship before, so his willpower and character are more mature than many fresh-faced idols. His values are stable too. If he hadn’t retired, he would have conquered the film industry by now. With such a high level of topic-generating ability, he would be a top star among top stars.]
Anonym 4: [Didn’t his manager say that if Dong Ge didn’t retire, he could earn at least a nine-figure income by now? But he still decided to leave. It takes incredible courage and determination. I can’t believe someone who went through so much hardship from a young age would make such a big decision. Who gave him the confidence?]
Anonym 7: [Yes, even Zhue’s boss, knowing that keeping his son a bit longer could earn a lot more money, would probably let Dong Ge stay. Nowadays, many rich kids like to enter the entertainment industry to make money. Dong Ge didn’t listen to anyone and just left on his own.]
Anonym 9: [That recording studio has become the last check-in spot for Dong Ge’s fans. Sigh.]
Anonym 11: [Oh my god! Do you guys know? The owner of that recording studio chatted with Dong Ge’s fans and revealed a big piece of news!]
All Anonymes: [Tell us quickly!]
Anonym 11: [The owner said that when Dong Ge came, he was carrying his luggage and wearing thick clothes, as if he had just returned from a very cold place. So, the owner said he came back from Finland. But the owner’s wife recognized the hamster on Dong Ge’s scarf.]
Anonym 2: [What hamster?]
Group Owner: [It’s a hamster called “Misha”! The club where Qin Chunxiao stayed in Russia, the Hamster Club, provides official merchandise with a hamster design for their regular players. His Russian name is Misha, so the merchandise is called “Misha Hamster”!]
Anonym 3: [What?! What’s happening? Even after retiring, Dong Ge doesn’t forget to continue being a fan and buying merchandise?]
At that moment, Anonym 8, who hadn’t shown up before, suddenly chimed in, [Ahhhh! Yomi wife posted on social media! Recently, during one of Qin’s matches in the Russian Premier League, there was a sheep in the audience. Yomi wife wrote that it was Little Brother Dong wearing a sheep costume and getting lost while chasing the game abroad in minus 20 degrees. And he was driven back to the hotel by Little Qin in a car, hahaha. By the way, he’s only 16, so he can’t drive yet, right? But we can overlook this minor inconsistency.]
Anonym 8: [Yomi wife wrote it so well. It looks so real.]
Anonym 8: [Hey, why isn’t anyone reacting? Did you all go read the post?]
Group Owner: [Darlings, because Dong Ge is such an enthusiastic fan, we all feel that Yomi wife’s post looks as real as it can be. I need to take a breather; otherwise, I’ll end up shipping Dong Chun as my ultimate OTP (One True Pairing). Oh my, I need to be rational. These days, only real OTPs turn out to be fake, but there’s no turning fake ships into real ones. I’m not that lucky. Rambling…]
Anonym 8: [Huh?]
…
After resting and receiving Russian and Chinese massages, Qin Chunxiao’s shoulder muscle strain finally improved a bit.
The team doctor reminded him, “You still need to be careful. Don’t take muscle strain lightly just because you’re young. Many major injuries start with muscle strain, and muscle strain can reoccur.”
Qin Chunxiao nodded and replied, “I know.”
Of course, he knew because in his previous life, apart from the most serious ankle injury, he had experienced injuries to his shoulders, wrists, and fingers to varying degrees. But those were just minor injuries. Similar to his shoulder muscle strain, with his recovery ability, resting for a while would solve the problem.
Even though many top athletes have the attribute of being “strong,” they still retire with a body full of injuries. That’s the price of engaging in competitive sports and pushing the limits of the human body.
Qin Chunxiao applied the ointment sent by Lao Niu to his palm and asked him to rub the affected area. He then put on adhesive tape and wore protective gear before returning to the arena.
On December 12th, the Hamster Club faced off against the Beluga Club at their home stadium.
It was a battle between archrivals!
Since the start of the Russian Premier League, many clubs had experienced both wins and losses, closely monitoring the standings and calculating their points, contemplating if their ranking was enough to enter the playoffs.
However, the Hamster Club and the Beluga Club were the only two teams to maintain an undefeated record until December. But this time, at the Roller Sports Center, one of the teams would inevitably suffer their first loss.
On the day of the match, the Roller Sports Center was buzzing with excitement. Countless fans had come here just to witness the rematch between these two famous “nemesis” of the Russian Premier League.
Qin Chunxiao performed serious leg stretches while Er Leng hummed and did radio exercises beside him. At this moment, some fans shouted excitedly.
They looked up and saw the Russian superstar Roman Romanovich Mityachkov entering the arena.
Russian names usually consist of three parts: Given name, Patronymic name, and Surname. If someone’s father’s name is Roman, then their patronymic name would be Romanovich.
In the Mityachkov family, the eldest son was always named Roman in each generation.
Powell held Er Leng Rat in his arms, sitting in the stands, pulling his grandson’s sleeve and looking serious. “Dad, which Roman is coming this time?”
Powell Jr had a pained expression on his face. “It’s the grandson of the Roman you know.”
Old Powell gasped, “He already has a grandson at 18? How is that possible?”
Powell Jr replied, “Actually, the old Roman is already 68 years old, just like you.” If he were still alive.
Powell Jr swallowed the rest of his words.
As the referee signaled, the two coaches started calling out their players.
Nikolai held the roster and said, “Anton, Alexander, Oleg, Danny, Two Leng, Soso, you are starting.”
Anton stood up abruptly and asked, “Why isn’t Misha in the starting lineup?”
Nikolai glanced at Roman, then turned to Qin Chunxiao and said, “Observe him closely. Roman was different from any opponent you have faced before. He’s already 22 years old, technically skilled, and in peak physical condition.”
He was a fully leveled UR card, a powerful beast on the offensive end, much more formidable than Dominique, whom Qin Chunxiao had dealt with before, a hundredfold more challenging!
Qin Chunxiao calmly replied, “Yes.”
Li Ling slapped his hand and said, “Watch me.”
Qin Chunxiao encouraged, “Go for it.”
