Chapter 139
It was originally just an ordinary day in winter.
Luo Fei put down the guitar in his hand and stared blankly at the sheet music in front of him.
The first thing to do after waking up early is to take a look at today's schedule, then get out of bed, brush teeth and wash face, have breakfast in the van, go into the dressing room for hair styling and makeup, stand on stage shining brightly for commercial performances, sing newly released singles, then return to the recording studio, continue recording new albums under Shi Dongning's strict requirements.
But how did things turn out this way?
Luo Fei stared blankly at the sheet music in front of him, the black notes twisting and turning restlessly as if intentionally provoking him. He irritably stretched out his hand, grasping at the air, and suddenly, the door opened.
Xiao Pu walked in.
"Ruo Fei," he said hastily, walking towards Ruo Fei while speaking, and raised his eyes to glance at Ruo Fei's movements, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, "What are you doing?"
Luo Fei put down his hand unnaturally and coughed lightly: "Nothing, what's wrong?"
"The way to deal with this matter has been decided, do as I say." Xiao Pu stood in front of him, opened the small black notebook he carried with him, and read out loud, "During this period, all your work will remain the same, but when being interviewed by the media, try to avoid answering questions about Xiao Su. We will arrange for you to respond to this matter at an appropriate time, without prior notice, anyone who asks you a question, even if it's one of our own artists asking privately, don't answer."
Luo Fei nodded, just about to speak, when Xiao Pu interrupted him again.
"Answering questions also requires skill, and we'll teach you the specific wording later. In general, what you need to tell the public is——" Xiao Pu flipped through the notes he had recorded and said, "You think Xiao Susu just went astray, she's not a bad girl at heart, and hope everyone can give her a chance to reform. Also, I hope Xiao Susu can cooperate with the relevant departments to actively reform. As for your early breakup with Xiao Susu, we'll announce it at an appropriate time, but you don't need to say it yourself, lest the public think you're heartless and unkind."
Luo Fei responded with a sound and unconsciously hugged the guitar in his arms tightly.
"Also, maybe we'll send some stuff to Xiao Susu in the detention center on your behalf, this is also a necessary public relations move, don't make a fool of yourself in front of the media later." The words on the contract were read to the end, and Xiao Pu looked up at Luo Fei after saying everything he wanted to say.
Luo Fei's eyes were extremely hollow, and Xiao Pu thought he would ask a question or raise an objection to the unreasonable parts, but he didn't.
This time, he calmly accepted the arrangement.
Xiao Pu looked at him and couldn't bear it, so he comforted: "Luo Fei, this time it's not your fault, it's Xiao SuSu who brought it upon herself, you don't have to..."
"Xiao Jin is back, isn't she?" Luo Fei suddenly interrupted him.
Xiao Pu was taken aback: "Right, just arrived at the company, how did you know?"
Luo Fei laughed awkwardly: "This handling method, the style of doing things is very similar to Xiao Jin, and your tone just now was also extremely similar to Xiao Jin. It must be that Xiao Jin had just instructed you, and you directly repeated it."
Xiao Pu let out a long sigh and scratched his hair, saying: "Isn't it obvious?"
"Where is he?" Hong Fei jumped down from the chair, putting his guitar aside. "Didn't you tell him? I've already broken up with Xiao Su."
"I've told him," said Xiao Pu.
"What did he say?" asked Luo Fei hastily.
Xiao Pu narrowed his eyes and thought carefully: "He didn't seem to say anything, just... heard it."
Luo Fei heavily closed his eyes.
"Where is he?" After a while, opening his eyes, he asked.
"In Bei Ge's office, having a meeting with Bei Ge and Lu Manager." As soon as the words fell, the person in front of him blew out like the wind, "Ruo Fei, where are you going?"
No answer, how could Lu Fei still have time to respond to him?
The practice room is on the third floor, and Bai Fuming's office is on the eighth floor. Luo Fei waited for three seconds for the elevator, but felt that this damn thing was too slow. He was anxious, couldn't wait for a second, turned around, rushed into the elevator, and sprinted upstairs. The distance of five floors quickly arrived, and after exiting the stairwell, Bai Fuming's office was just nearby.
Luo Fei stood at the staircase entrance, suddenly having a feeling of homesickness.
Heaven knows how much he thought and reflected during this period. Every time he couldn't fall asleep in the deep night, he couldn't help but take out the bits and pieces of his interactions with Li Jin and read them carefully again. Many details that had not been noticed before became precious and touching, many trivial things that had been ordinary before became long-lasting and strong. He realized more and more deeply each time that he was such a cruel and heartless person.
Tormented and filled with remorse, having lost the support of Li Jin, he was frustrated in every aspect of his life and work. Before even turning twenty, he had already entered a state of living off past accomplishments.
Can't delay anymore.
The day he broke up with Xiao Susu, he decided that when Li Jin returned, he would go to his face and apologize, beg for his forgiveness, and ask him to come back as his agent.
He was full of confidence, thinking that if Li Jin refused to accept it, he would say all the good things and make a hundred expressions, and when he saw his sincerity, he would naturally forgive himself.
He has taken advantage of Li Jin's softness and the two have gone from having nothing to where they are now, this friendship is unbreakable.
Luo Fei stared at the tightly closed door, opened his mouth wide and took a deep breath.
Come on, he said to himself.
The door was closed but not locked, Lu Fei walked past and lifted his hand, gently grasping the door handle.
Just press down, push open the door, and you can...
"Lu Fei said he had broken up with Xiao Susu a long time ago, but Xiao Susu asked him to consider her reputation and not make it public, so he didn't tell anyone." Suddenly, Lu Xiuyun's voice came from inside the room, "Do you believe this kind of talk?"
"I believe it," said Bai Fuming. "Luo Fei and Xiao Susu have been like strangers for a long time, besides, he didn't need to lie about this kind of thing."
"And you, Li Jin?" Lu Xiao Yun smiled lightly, "Do you believe it?"
Inside the gate all is quiet and still.
Luo Fei's heart suddenly rose to his throat, and he subconsciously held his breath, afraid that the slightest movement would cause him to miss that crucial sentence.
After a long time, in the house, Li Jin gave a low laugh.
This laughter was not without mockery, and even carried a hint of chilliness, causing Luo Fei's fingers to suddenly turn icy cold.
"It doesn't matter if it's a lie," Lí Jǐn said slowly, "what matters is that even if he did lie, we can still make this thing come true."
"In other words, you actually don't believe it?" Lu Xiao Yun maliciously speculated.
A moment of silence.
"Alright, alright, let's get back on track!"
The following words, Luo Fei no longer had the mood to listen.
He loosened his grip in a daze, as if someone had torn open a huge hole in his chest, and the cold winter wind howled in, chilling him to the bone from the inside out.
He stumbled backward several steps, his back heavily against the wall, unable to retreat further. The wall was cold and hard, he leaned against it, unable to express what he felt in his heart.
Pain, or numbness?
Li Jin no longer believes him.
There's a gramophone in my heart, repeatedly playing this sentence.
He heard beside his ear a voice, vague and mocking, circling around.
Li Jin, I finally don't believe you anymore.
He turned around and ran towards the end of the corridor without looking back.
