Lu Xuandong was a post-95, about three and a half years older than Qin Chunxiao. In the public’s eyes, it seemed like just yesterday he was the clueless 15-year-old who stumbled into the entertainment industry. The public’s attention and the accompanying wealth had been the biggest redemption in his life.
In a way, this statement wasn’t wrong because if Lu Xuandong was truly the young boy who escaped with his mother and sister from a mountainous village, then entering the showbiz industry would have indeed changed his fate.
That was why some fans feel that Lu Xuandong shouldn’t be in a romantic relationship because it would be unbecoming of an idol. Moreover, he gained fame as a minor, and it wasn’t until he was officially recognized that people discovered his true age of 19, based on the actual birthdate provided by the Lu family. The birthday he received from his adoptive mother was also fake.
At such a young age, what business did he have being in a romantic relationship? Even female celebrities who hadn’t pursued an idol path would be criticized at this time, accused of “not focusing on their career.” The public would launch a public opinion attack, urging their managers to have them star in dramas where they are deceived by scumbag men during their love life to wake them up.
Not to mention that Lu Xuandong was still quite poor. His identity before being recognized was always portrayed as someone who had to repay his father’s debts. Shouldn’t he be focused on earning money to pay off those debts instead of getting involved in a romantic relationship? Perhaps he actually dislikes having so many fans!
These various factors led to the secret group’s covert shipping of CP (couple) and the natural assumption that shipping Dongchun CP shouldn’t see the light of day, just like the belief that Lu Xuandong shouldn’t be in a relationship.
Recently, Lu Xuandong trended on several social and legal issues, and news about him appeared on various TV stations. Just when public opinion was starting to settle down a bit, he disappeared from the public eye. It seemed like he was busy acknowledging his wealthy parents, but when he resurfaced, he played the piano for two hours.
The fans were going crazy. What on earth happened?
Listening to the tranquil and beautiful piano melody and looking at Dong-ge’s calm expression, although he seemed to be in good spirits, which was a good thing, and even the profile side of his good looking face, it was a cause for celebration. But who was Dong-ge playing the piano for exactly?
If it was for himself, that would be understandable. But if it was for someone else… Could it be that Dong-ge had secretly been in a relationship, but due to the desire to profit from fans, he hadn’t dared to go public? And now that he had acknowledged his biological parents, he no longer cared about the fans’ feelings and was determined to announce it?
That night was a night of turmoil for Dong-ge’s fans. The joyous occasion of his return turned into a storm of conflicts among the crazed fans who firmly believed “My idol absolutely cannot be in a relationship.”
Fortunately, when the online storm was raging, the main characters were fast asleep. By the next day, Lu Xuandong released a statement announcing his exit from the entertainment industry.
Xuandong who Loves watch Volleyball V:
Beloved fans,
I want to express my gratitude to the company for their numerous care and support, as well as to all of you for your support. During my time in the entertainment industry, I have learned many valuable things. However, now I want to do what I truly desire.
I want to pursue education, attend university. This has nothing to do with my parents’ business. I made it clear when we reunited that I lack cultural knowledge and business experience, making me unsuitable for certain things. Yun Chen is the most suitable person to handle the family business, while I will freely choose my own path in the future.
Regarding the recent public opinion, my response is gratitude to heaven for returning my true parents to me. I also thank Officer Lu for his diligent work. Thanks to them, I can let go of the burden and embark on the path I yearn for.
The process of terminating my contract is already underway. From now on, I will no longer accept work in the entertainment industry. Instead, I will focus on my studies. I also wish everyone a bright future and the ability to live the life they aspire to…
Comments Section:
【Alright, everyone doesn’t need to argue anymore.】
【Whether Dong-ge is an idol or not, whether dating requires prior notice to fans, these questions are no longer worth discussing.】
【This is the first time I’ve seen a rising future superstar retire. Won’t he be making money anymore?】
【This is the son of a wealthy family indeed, with a backwards.jpg】
【Don’t be sarcastic, Dong-ge’s mother also works in the entertainment industry. Her career hasn’t been affected after marrying into a wealthy family. Dong-ge’s retirement is about his desire to pursue education, unrelated to acknowledging his biological parents.】
【It’s over, we can’t hope for a new album anymore.】
【He even changed his Weibo username. He’s no longer the singer Xuan Dong. Orz】
【Forget it, let’s watch the game. By the way, it seems like the person Dong-ge picked is injured?】
【Yeah, now he can only sit on the bench.】
All those beautiful visions of “protecting Dong-ge’s smile,” “I’ll buy it when Dong-ge releases new music,” and “I hope Dong-ge stays single for a few more years” are no longer necessary. This guy has retired from the industry!
Among the top trending topics, four out of ten are about Lu Xuandong’s retirement. The highest one was undoubtedly his retirement announcement, followed by a statement from Caiwang Entertainment, then the connection between Lu Xuandong’s retirement and his family’s wealth, and finally, whether it was the fans’ plea for him not to retire and continue making appearances like his mother Zhao Zhaoyan occasionally did in variety shows and TV dramas to maintain visibility.
Since the new millennium, since the entertainment industry entered the era of popularity, how long has it been since we’ve seen a top star who actually follows through with their retirement when they say they will? Those who say they’re retiring but only take a break and return after some time don’t count. Lu Xuandong saying that he was starting the process of terminating his contract was more powerful than any statement.
He truly wanted to retire!
Don’t rush to clarify that Lu Xuandong was not just about popularity but also about talent. With a handsome face, the popularity would naturally come to him. There was no reason for him to actively seek it out. Besides, Lu Xuandong didn’t pay attention to any comments.
Soon after releasing his retirement statement, he posted the schedule of the All-China Games Men’s Volleyball events, along with a guide for watching the games and an analysis of the strength of both sides’ players.
Even the casual observers were almost choked by his actions, thinking to themselves, “This guy is pretty impressive.”
Fans: … You’re ruthless!
Looking at Lu Xuandong’s attitude, even the fans, although reluctant, understand that Dong-ge was currently successfully terminating his contract and focusing on watching volleyball games.
Fine, fine. The volleyball team also had handsome guys. The one who’s not inferior to Dong-ge hadn’t been seen yet. Perhaps watching the mixed-blood Snow Wolf with Handsome Dong-ge would be a good idea.
As Lu Xuandong diverted everyone’s attention to the men’s volleyball matches at the All-China Games, news of Qin Chunxiao’s injury spread. Originally, it was just a minor injury to the second-in-command of the provincial team, but it was carelessly turned into “Qin Chunxiao suffered a serious injury and cannot continue participating in the games” in public opinion.
The Hamster Club, which monitors Chinese internet public opinion, immediately called Qin Chunxiao, causing him to be bewildered.
“What? I just sprained my foot. If you’re worried, I can take a photo of the medical report for you to see… It’s really not serious…”
After finishing the call, Newton stood beside Qin Chunxiao and sighed, “It’s fortunate that the Hamster Club cares so much about you. They even pay attention to the public opinion about you on Chinese social media. Despite the rumors that you’re seriously injured, they haven’t thought about not signing you.”
Newton also came to visit Qin Chunxiao, but unexpectedly bumped into the conversation between the kid and the Hamster Club. Moreover, Qin Chunxiao was speaking both Russian and English, and the communication with the other side seemed smooth, so Newton immediately felt relieved.
Dun’er remained calm as always, and he even had the mood to learn Russian. It seemed that he didn’t need to worry anymore.
Qin Chunxiao responded readily, “Yes, the person for the contract will arrive in Tianjin soon, and the leaders have also made the necessary preparations.”
Newton put down a box of plaster, saying, “Since everything is fine on your end, I’ll take my leave. Remember to try this.”
Qin Chunxiao picked it up and looked at it, saying, “This is already the tenth box of plaster I’ve received recently.”
Newton smiled and gently patted his head, “Well, you have good popularity.”
Before leaving, Newton thought for a moment and said, “Victory or defeat is sometimes determined by fate. You’re still young, so don’t worry too much about winning or losing in the short term. You can win it back in the future.”
Qin Chunxiao fell silent.
As Qin Chunxiao was relegated to the bench, the Guangdong Provincial Team suffered consecutive defeats on the court.
In the future, volleyball fans who watched the 2021 Tokyo Olympics knew how important defense was to a team. It was not an exaggeration to say that it determined life or death. Only a team that combined offense and defense had a chance to reach the top. Otherwise, they would only be at a first-class level at best, with clear weaknesses that could be exploited by second-rate teams, resulting in a last-place first-class standing.
In 2017, the Guangdong team, lacking their defensive core, also proved to the world that volleyball was a sport where miracles could only happen if the ball was received. Once the ball hit the ground, there was nothing else to think about.
The Bayi Team already had a strong offensive strength. When Qin Chunxiao left the court, the Guangdong Provincial Team either sent two people to cover the gap on the defensive end, resulting in a weak offensive, or they focused on the offensive end and were exposed on the defensive end.
Qin Chunxiao had repeatedly mentioned to the coach, “My injury isn’t serious, I can still play,” but he was firmly refused by the coach and his teammates.
Their reasoning was simple: Xiaozai was only 16 years old, originally at the age to compete in youth matches. They had pulled him into the adult arena, and if the Guangdong Provincial Team still exhausted the health of their youngest player to compete at this time, where would the face of the older brothers go?
Especially after their captain, Gao Depi, suffered a major injury, the team was even more reluctant to let Qin Chunxiao follow in Gao Depi’s footsteps.
Qin Chunxiao chuckled helplessly, “I really am not seriously injured, it’s just a sprain.” He had experienced similar injuries countless times in his past life. With his tough physique, he could continue fighting with a pat on his butt.
Others said, “Enough, sit there and rest, there’s no need to say anything else!”
With this injury, they stopped at the quarterfinals.
Regardless of how anxious Qin Chunxiao was while sitting on the bench, slapping his thigh in frustration was useless if the coach wouldn’t let him play.
Qin Chunxiao wasn’t worried for himself because even at his true age of 18, when he was still relatively inexperienced in playing volleyball, he had already stood on the podium of domestic competitions with his talent and fighting spirit. Moreover, he was still so young. With his health and strength in this lifetime, he would achieve numerous honors.
But Gao Depi had never won a medal in the National Games. He hadn’t won one in his past life, and up to now, he still hadn’t won one. He was ten years older than Qin Chunxiao, already 26 years old this year. The National Games took place every four years. How many more National Games could Pishen participate in?
As the referee signaled the end of the match, the Guangdong Provincial Team, after losing to the Bayi Team, suffered another defeat against the Shandong Team, and lost their qualification for advancement.
Qin Chunxiao sighed, stood up, and wanted to go over and console his teammates, but Gao Depi approached him first.
With a sense of apology, Gao Depi said, “Sorry, Xiaozai. Originally, I thought that even without you, we would still make it to the top four, but it didn’t work out.”
Qin Chunxiao quickly shook his head, “Don’t apologize to me. If I had been more careful while playing, I could have continued fighting alongside you all. It was my carelessness that led to this…”
Gao Depi placed his hand on Qin Chunxiao’s head, gave it a rub, and interrupted Qin Chunxiao’s remaining words.
Pishen had an open-minded perspective. In his past, where he was constantly battered by fate, not to mention leading the provincial team to national medals, this top eight result in the National Games was his best placement in domestic competitions.
He smiled and said, “Xiaozai, we still have the next National Games. By then, you, me, Erleng, and the others will be even stronger. If Lao Chen’s luck is a little better and he finds a few talented individuals like us, the Guangdong Provincial Team will be incredible. We can easily reach the podium and even win gold medals!”
Chen Aiguo chimed in, “That’s right, Xiaozai. We have many more National Games to participate in!”
Li Ling also ran over, supporting Qin Chunxiao as they walked to the center of the court, where Chen Aiguo and the rest of the Guangdong Provincial Team were waiting.
Chen Aiguo had Qin Chunxiao lean against him and wrapped his other arm around Gao Depi. Tong Shulan took the camera and, after glancing at Qin Chunxiao, immediately assumed a wide-legged stance to make the passing captain look taller in the photo.
“Come on, say cheese.”
Click.
Qin Chunxiao thought to himself that although it was indeed regrettable not to win a medal, everyone was by his side, and he had a great time playing volleyball. During the competition, he also met many amazing experts in the weightlifting team and learned new knowledge. He had also spent a lot of time counting down with Lu Xuandong. So, this National Games was still meaningful, right?
Lu Xuandong looked at Qin Chunxiao’s figure. He was still wearing a mask, but he knew that there were many people who came to watch the volleyball game and recognized him. Some of the temporary Dong Fans used their sharp eyes to locate him and secretly took out their phones to take pictures. Lu Xuandong did not stop them.
He knew that the entertainment industry was filled with beautiful and likable people. His departure as Lu Xuandong was nothing significant. After a while, this fervor would rapidly dissipate, leaving only memories in the end.
Compared to those covert shots, Lu Xuandong cared more about Qin Chunxiao. Because the other person was currently the closest intimate relationship he had, without any ambiguity. Having someone like Qin Chunxiao as a friend, even if it was only friendship, was enough to bring joy.
He wanted to be a friend with whom Qin Chunxiao could share his thoughts, and he also wanted to witness the passion in his pursuit of dreams. It felt like in doing so, they had already shared precious moments together.
At that moment, Qin Chunxiao glanced at the audience where Lu Xuandong was. He blinked his eyes and had a smile on his lips.
In that instant, his eyes, even more than the cold snow wolf, resembled a clear and vast sky, full of openness and serenity.
Before Lu Xuandong could react, Qin Chunxiao had already turned back.
His soulmate, his soulmate, Qin Chunxiao, had concluded his journey in the National Games with a little bit of regret and a lot of warmth.
Lu Xuandong was a post-95, about three and a half years older than Qin Chunxiao. In the public’s eyes, it seemed like just yesterday he was the clueless 15-year-old who stumbled into the entertainment industry. The public’s attention and the accompanying wealth had been the biggest redemption in his life.
In a way, this statement wasn’t wrong because if Lu Xuandong was truly the young boy who escaped with his mother and sister from a mountainous village, then entering the showbiz industry would have indeed changed his fate.
That was why some fans feel that Lu Xuandong shouldn’t be in a romantic relationship because it would be unbecoming of an idol. Moreover, he gained fame as a minor, and it wasn’t until he was officially recognized that people discovered his true age of 19, based on the actual birthdate provided by the Lu family. The birthday he received from his adoptive mother was also fake.
At such a young age, what business did he have being in a romantic relationship? Even female celebrities who hadn’t pursued an idol path would be criticized at this time, accused of “not focusing on their career.” The public would launch a public opinion attack, urging their managers to have them star in dramas where they are deceived by scumbag men during their love life to wake them up.
Not to mention that Lu Xuandong was still quite poor. His identity before being recognized was always portrayed as someone who had to repay his father’s debts. Shouldn’t he be focused on earning money to pay off those debts instead of getting involved in a romantic relationship? Perhaps he actually dislikes having so many fans!
These various factors led to the secret group’s covert shipping of CP (couple) and the natural assumption that shipping Dongchun CP shouldn’t see the light of day, just like the belief that Lu Xuandong shouldn’t be in a relationship.
Recently, Lu Xuandong trended on several social and legal issues, and news about him appeared on various TV stations. Just when public opinion was starting to settle down a bit, he disappeared from the public eye. It seemed like he was busy acknowledging his wealthy parents, but when he resurfaced, he played the piano for two hours.
The fans were going crazy. What on earth happened?
Listening to the tranquil and beautiful piano melody and looking at Dong-ge’s calm expression, although he seemed to be in good spirits, which was a good thing, and even the profile side of his good looking face, it was a cause for celebration. But who was Dong-ge playing the piano for exactly?
If it was for himself, that would be understandable. But if it was for someone else… Could it be that Dong-ge had secretly been in a relationship, but due to the desire to profit from fans, he hadn’t dared to go public? And now that he had acknowledged his biological parents, he no longer cared about the fans’ feelings and was determined to announce it?
That night was a night of turmoil for Dong-ge’s fans. The joyous occasion of his return turned into a storm of conflicts among the crazed fans who firmly believed “My idol absolutely cannot be in a relationship.”
Fortunately, when the online storm was raging, the main characters were fast asleep. By the next day, Lu Xuandong released a statement announcing his exit from the entertainment industry.
Xuandong who Loves watch Volleyball V:
Beloved fans,
I want to express my gratitude to the company for their numerous care and support, as well as to all of you for your support. During my time in the entertainment industry, I have learned many valuable things. However, now I want to do what I truly desire.
I want to pursue education, attend university. This has nothing to do with my parents’ business. I made it clear when we reunited that I lack cultural knowledge and business experience, making me unsuitable for certain things. Yun Chen is the most suitable person to handle the family business, while I will freely choose my own path in the future.
Regarding the recent public opinion, my response is gratitude to heaven for returning my true parents to me. I also thank Officer Lu for his diligent work. Thanks to them, I can let go of the burden and embark on the path I yearn for.
The process of terminating my contract is already underway. From now on, I will no longer accept work in the entertainment industry. Instead, I will focus on my studies. I also wish everyone a bright future and the ability to live the life they aspire to…
Comments Section:
【Alright, everyone doesn’t need to argue anymore.】
【Whether Dong-ge is an idol or not, whether dating requires prior notice to fans, these questions are no longer worth discussing.】
【This is the first time I’ve seen a rising future superstar retire. Won’t he be making money anymore?】
【This is the son of a wealthy family indeed, with a backwards.jpg】
【Don’t be sarcastic, Dong-ge’s mother also works in the entertainment industry. Her career hasn’t been affected after marrying into a wealthy family. Dong-ge’s retirement is about his desire to pursue education, unrelated to acknowledging his biological parents.】
【It’s over, we can’t hope for a new album anymore.】
【He even changed his Weibo username. He’s no longer the singer Xuan Dong. Orz】
【Forget it, let’s watch the game. By the way, it seems like the person Dong-ge picked is injured?】
【Yeah, now he can only sit on the bench.】
All those beautiful visions of “protecting Dong-ge’s smile,” “I’ll buy it when Dong-ge releases new music,” and “I hope Dong-ge stays single for a few more years” are no longer necessary. This guy has retired from the industry!
Among the top trending topics, four out of ten are about Lu Xuandong’s retirement. The highest one was undoubtedly his retirement announcement, followed by a statement from Caiwang Entertainment, then the connection between Lu Xuandong’s retirement and his family’s wealth, and finally, whether it was the fans’ plea for him not to retire and continue making appearances like his mother Zhao Zhaoyan occasionally did in variety shows and TV dramas to maintain visibility.
Since the new millennium, since the entertainment industry entered the era of popularity, how long has it been since we’ve seen a top star who actually follows through with their retirement when they say they will? Those who say they’re retiring but only take a break and return after some time don’t count. Lu Xuandong saying that he was starting the process of terminating his contract was more powerful than any statement.
He truly wanted to retire!
Don’t rush to clarify that Lu Xuandong was not just about popularity but also about talent. With a handsome face, the popularity would naturally come to him. There was no reason for him to actively seek it out. Besides, Lu Xuandong didn’t pay attention to any comments.
Soon after releasing his retirement statement, he posted the schedule of the All-China Games Men’s Volleyball events, along with a guide for watching the games and an analysis of the strength of both sides’ players.
Even the casual observers were almost choked by his actions, thinking to themselves, “This guy is pretty impressive.”
Fans: … You’re ruthless!
Looking at Lu Xuandong’s attitude, even the fans, although reluctant, understand that Dong-ge was currently successfully terminating his contract and focusing on watching volleyball games.
Fine, fine. The volleyball team also had handsome guys. The one who’s not inferior to Dong-ge hadn’t been seen yet. Perhaps watching the mixed-blood Snow Wolf with Handsome Dong-ge would be a good idea.
As Lu Xuandong diverted everyone’s attention to the men’s volleyball matches at the All-China Games, news of Qin Chunxiao’s injury spread. Originally, it was just a minor injury to the second-in-command of the provincial team, but it was carelessly turned into “Qin Chunxiao suffered a serious injury and cannot continue participating in the games” in public opinion.
The Hamster Club, which monitors Chinese internet public opinion, immediately called Qin Chunxiao, causing him to be bewildered.
“What? I just sprained my foot. If you’re worried, I can take a photo of the medical report for you to see… It’s really not serious…”
After finishing the call, Newton stood beside Qin Chunxiao and sighed, “It’s fortunate that the Hamster Club cares so much about you. They even pay attention to the public opinion about you on Chinese social media. Despite the rumors that you’re seriously injured, they haven’t thought about not signing you.”
Newton also came to visit Qin Chunxiao, but unexpectedly bumped into the conversation between the kid and the Hamster Club. Moreover, Qin Chunxiao was speaking both Russian and English, and the communication with the other side seemed smooth, so Newton immediately felt relieved.
Dun’er remained calm as always, and he even had the mood to learn Russian. It seemed that he didn’t need to worry anymore.
Qin Chunxiao responded readily, “Yes, the person for the contract will arrive in Tianjin soon, and the leaders have also made the necessary preparations.”
Newton put down a box of plaster, saying, “Since everything is fine on your end, I’ll take my leave. Remember to try this.”
Qin Chunxiao picked it up and looked at it, saying, “This is already the tenth box of plaster I’ve received recently.”
Newton smiled and gently patted his head, “Well, you have good popularity.”
Before leaving, Newton thought for a moment and said, “Victory or defeat is sometimes determined by fate. You’re still young, so don’t worry too much about winning or losing in the short term. You can win it back in the future.”
Qin Chunxiao fell silent.
As Qin Chunxiao was relegated to the bench, the Guangdong Provincial Team suffered consecutive defeats on the court.
In the future, volleyball fans who watched the 2021 Tokyo Olympics knew how important defense was to a team. It was not an exaggeration to say that it determined life or death. Only a team that combined offense and defense had a chance to reach the top. Otherwise, they would only be at a first-class level at best, with clear weaknesses that could be exploited by second-rate teams, resulting in a last-place first-class standing.
In 2017, the Guangdong team, lacking their defensive core, also proved to the world that volleyball was a sport where miracles could only happen if the ball was received. Once the ball hit the ground, there was nothing else to think about.
The Bayi Team already had a strong offensive strength. When Qin Chunxiao left the court, the Guangdong Provincial Team either sent two people to cover the gap on the defensive end, resulting in a weak offensive, or they focused on the offensive end and were exposed on the defensive end.
Qin Chunxiao had repeatedly mentioned to the coach, “My injury isn’t serious, I can still play,” but he was firmly refused by the coach and his teammates.
Their reasoning was simple: Xiaozai was only 16 years old, originally at the age to compete in youth matches. They had pulled him into the adult arena, and if the Guangdong Provincial Team still exhausted the health of their youngest player to compete at this time, where would the face of the older brothers go?
Especially after their captain, Gao Depi, suffered a major injury, the team was even more reluctant to let Qin Chunxiao follow in Gao Depi’s footsteps.
Qin Chunxiao chuckled helplessly, “I really am not seriously injured, it’s just a sprain.” He had experienced similar injuries countless times in his past life. With his tough physique, he could continue fighting with a pat on his butt.
Others said, “Enough, sit there and rest, there’s no need to say anything else!”
With this injury, they stopped at the quarterfinals.
Regardless of how anxious Qin Chunxiao was while sitting on the bench, slapping his thigh in frustration was useless if the coach wouldn’t let him play.
Qin Chunxiao wasn’t worried for himself because even at his true age of 18, when he was still relatively inexperienced in playing volleyball, he had already stood on the podium of domestic competitions with his talent and fighting spirit. Moreover, he was still so young. With his health and strength in this lifetime, he would achieve numerous honors.
But Gao Depi had never won a medal in the National Games. He hadn’t won one in his past life, and up to now, he still hadn’t won one. He was ten years older than Qin Chunxiao, already 26 years old this year. The National Games took place every four years. How many more National Games could Pishen participate in?
As the referee signaled the end of the match, the Guangdong Provincial Team, after losing to the Bayi Team, suffered another defeat against the Shandong Team, and lost their qualification for advancement.
Qin Chunxiao sighed, stood up, and wanted to go over and console his teammates, but Gao Depi approached him first.
With a sense of apology, Gao Depi said, “Sorry, Xiaozai. Originally, I thought that even without you, we would still make it to the top four, but it didn’t work out.”
Qin Chunxiao quickly shook his head, “Don’t apologize to me. If I had been more careful while playing, I could have continued fighting alongside you all. It was my carelessness that led to this…”
Gao Depi placed his hand on Qin Chunxiao’s head, gave it a rub, and interrupted Qin Chunxiao’s remaining words.
Pishen had an open-minded perspective. In his past, where he was constantly battered by fate, not to mention leading the provincial team to national medals, this top eight result in the National Games was his best placement in domestic competitions.
He smiled and said, “Xiaozai, we still have the next National Games. By then, you, me, Erleng, and the others will be even stronger. If Lao Chen’s luck is a little better and he finds a few talented individuals like us, the Guangdong Provincial Team will be incredible. We can easily reach the podium and even win gold medals!”
Chen Aiguo chimed in, “That’s right, Xiaozai. We have many more National Games to participate in!”
Li Ling also ran over, supporting Qin Chunxiao as they walked to the center of the court, where Chen Aiguo and the rest of the Guangdong Provincial Team were waiting.
Chen Aiguo had Qin Chunxiao lean against him and wrapped his other arm around Gao Depi. Tong Shulan took the camera and, after glancing at Qin Chunxiao, immediately assumed a wide-legged stance to make the passing captain look taller in the photo.
“Come on, say cheese.”
Click.
Qin Chunxiao thought to himself that although it was indeed regrettable not to win a medal, everyone was by his side, and he had a great time playing volleyball. During the competition, he also met many amazing experts in the weightlifting team and learned new knowledge. He had also spent a lot of time counting down with Lu Xuandong. So, this National Games was still meaningful, right?
Lu Xuandong looked at Qin Chunxiao’s figure. He was still wearing a mask, but he knew that there were many people who came to watch the volleyball game and recognized him. Some of the temporary Dong Fans used their sharp eyes to locate him and secretly took out their phones to take pictures. Lu Xuandong did not stop them.
He knew that the entertainment industry was filled with beautiful and likable people. His departure as Lu Xuandong was nothing significant. After a while, this fervor would rapidly dissipate, leaving only memories in the end.
Compared to those covert shots, Lu Xuandong cared more about Qin Chunxiao. Because the other person was currently the closest intimate relationship he had, without any ambiguity. Having someone like Qin Chunxiao as a friend, even if it was only friendship, was enough to bring joy.
He wanted to be a friend with whom Qin Chunxiao could share his thoughts, and he also wanted to witness the passion in his pursuit of dreams. It felt like in doing so, they had already shared precious moments together.
At that moment, Qin Chunxiao glanced at the audience where Lu Xuandong was. He blinked his eyes and had a smile on his lips.
In that instant, his eyes, even more than the cold snow wolf, resembled a clear and vast sky, full of openness and serenity.
Before Lu Xuandong could react, Qin Chunxiao had already turned back.
His soulmate, his soulmate, Qin Chunxiao, had concluded his journey in the National Games with a little bit of regret and a lot of warmth.
