ECG -Chapter 127 I’m Going to Squat in the Corner and Cry for a While

“Big brother, don’t rush to praise me yet. Let me finish what I have to say!”

“Alright, go ahead!” The owner said as he took out a cigarette again. This time, he even helped Lin Hao light it.

“I know you can see the people who made this album…”

The owner was stunned. “Wasn’t it released by you yourself?”

Lin Hao shook his head.

Come on, how could that be? When he first started singing these songs, he was only doing it to earn a little living money and then quietly get through his four years of university.

Although he now had the ability to sign a contract and release an album, he had already made other plans long ago. That was why he wasn’t going to release a solo album for the time being. If he really wanted to release one, how could the quality possibly be like this?

Seeing that it wasn’t Lin Hao’s own release, the owner shook his head. “Brother, you’re thinking too much. How could I possibly see the people who made it? They definitely wouldn’t show their faces. They just hire some young guys from society to run around and handle this kind of thing.”

Lin Hao thought about it and felt that what he said made sense.

“Then how about this? I’ll give you my phone number. When they come to deliver goods again, could you please help me pass on a message?”

“No problem. Tell me!” The owner was quite straightforward.

“Actually, my request is very simple. Privately selling my songs is already bad enough, but don’t spread rumors about me anymore! Fourth Sister is already gone. Spreading rumors about someone who has passed away… can you really live with your conscience?”

“Yes, yes, you’re right!” The owner’s face turned red. When he saw Lin Hao stop talking, he asked in surprise, “That’s it?”

Lin Hao nodded.

“You’re not asking for compensation or anything?” he asked with a look of disbelief.

Lin Hao smiled bitterly. “Big brother, do you think that’s possible?”

The owner slapped his forehead and laughed. “Ah, true enough! Fine, no problem. I’ll definitely pass your words along!”

Lin Hao was just about to say something else when the owner continued, “Alright, you don’t need to say anything more. I definitely won’t repeat those rumors anymore either!”

Lin Hao thanked him, but in his heart, he couldn’t help worrying again about Xia Yumeng’s side.

After chatting with the shop owner for a few more minutes, his phone rang before he even left the store. He picked it up and saw that, as expected, it was Xia Yumeng.

He waved goodbye to the owner and walked out of the audio store.

“Yumeng!”

“Lin Hao, I bought it!” Xia Yumeng’s tone was completely normal, and Lin Hao finally relaxed.

“How much was it?” Lin Hao asked.

“So expensive! 120 yuan, and they wouldn’t even bargain! The production quality is really awful!” Xia Yumeng giggled. “Oh, right, I also heard your scandal!”

Lin Hao sighed inwardly.

This is Xia Yumeng for you. She’s too smart.

When most girls encountered something like this, they would either throw a tantrum and cry, or hide away and ignore the person. But she simply brought it up openly and calmly.

He knew very clearly that some things couldn’t be avoided. Since the producers had asked these audio store owners to promote it, as long as the sellers weren’t too lazy to talk, Xia Yumeng would definitely hear about it.

He chuckled. “You heard it too?”

Xia Yumeng asked, “Aren’t you afraid I’ll get jealous?”

“Afraid!” he answered honestly.

“Pfft, silly. I’ve met Fourth Sister before too. How could I possibly believe those rumors? They’re nothing more than trying to create hype so they can sell a few more copies!” Xia Yumeng’s voice was extremely gentle, and Lin Hao felt completely relieved.

“Hello? Hello?” Xia Yumeng became anxious when Lin Hao didn’t speak for a long time.

“Wait a moment. I’m going to squat in the corner and cry for a while!” Lin Hao joked, but his nose still felt a little sour. There really weren’t many girls like this.

“Hahaha!” Xia Yumeng laughed happily.

“Yumeng, thank you!” Lin Hao said sincerely.

“Silly, what are you thanking me for? Don’t just try to fool this ignorant young girl with empty words. Give me something practical instead!” Xia Yumeng giggled. “Shanghai is much more fashionable than Xuecheng. I want a gift!”

“No problem. Pick whatever you want!”

The two of them hung up.

Jiang Rong glanced at Xia Yumeng and saw that her expression was normal. Only then did she relax.

Earlier, that fat woman at the audio store had described the matter between Lin Hao and Fourth Sister so vividly that Jiang Rong had been so angry she wanted to curse at her.

The two of them walked back along Xuefu Road.

Jiang Rong said, “Yumeng.”

“Mm!” Xia Yumeng’s mood was not like when she was on the phone earlier. She was still feeling somewhat down. After all, hearing someone say that her boyfriend had something going on with another woman—even when she knew it was fake—was not exactly a pleasant thing.

But reason also told her that Lin Hao was absolutely not that kind of person. She had seen Fourth Sister more than once and knew that the two of them were definitely impossible. This was just a publicity stunt by merchants trying to make money.

The two of them held hands as they crossed the street. Jiang Rong said, “Lin Hao and the others will definitely become famous. So will Cui Gang.”

Xia Yumeng turned her head to look at her. “Why do you say that?”

Jiang Rong shook her head. “I don’t know, but just look at Lin Hao. He hasn’t even graduated yet, and people at the bar were secretly recording his songs and making money off them. How could he possibly not become famous in the future?”

Xia Yumeng nodded.

“There’s a saying: the more famous someone becomes, the more trouble follows. Yumeng, can you handle things like what happened today in the future?”

Xia Yumeng didn’t hesitate. “I can!”

Jiang Rong looked like she wanted to say something but stopped herself. Xia Yumeng said, “Go ahead. My mental strength is pretty strong!”

“What if in the future it’s those female singers or actresses instead?”

Xia Yumeng smiled. “If this kind of rumor is only for publicity, and it wasn’t something Lin Hao started himself, then I think it doesn’t matter!”

Jiang Rong gently shook her head. “You can say that now, but when that day really comes, will you still be able to handle it?”

The two entered the school gate. Xia Yumeng said, “Silly girl, according to what you’re saying, then all celebrities would have to spend their whole lives alone. Rumors stop with wise people. Mutual trust is the foundation of love. Since I chose him, I have to believe him unconditionally!”

Jiang Rong’s expression darkened. She said softly, “I think I might not be able to handle it. If it were me today, I definitely wouldn’t have been able to act like you and still chat and laugh with that fat woman. I’d probably either burst into tears or go up and scratch her…”

Xia Yumeng gave a bitter smile. “Actually, I was so angry my teeth were almost grinding too!”

Jiang Rong was stunned. “How come I didn’t notice?”

“You? You put everything on your face!” When she said that, she suddenly understood. “Is this why you don’t dare to be with Cui Gang?”

Jiang Rong’s expression turned gloomy. She nodded, then shook her head.

“What’s going on? Tell me! You always keep everything bottled up inside. Hurry and tell me!” Xia Yumeng said while reaching out and pinching her arm.

“Cui Gang is a really good person. He’s handsome too. But that has nothing to do with it. There’s just no spark between us. He’s not my type.”

Xia Yumeng asked curiously, “Then what kind of guy do you like?”

A sudden sparkle appeared in Jiang Rong’s eyes, but then she lowered her head and didn’t say anything.

Xia Yumeng immediately understood. “Xiao Wu?”

“You…” Two red clouds appeared on Jiang Rong’s fair cheeks. “No, don’t talk nonsense!”

Xia Yumeng knew she had guessed right. Thinking about the sweet relationship between Wu Xiaozhou and Bai Zhitao, then comparing Bai Zhitao and Jiang Rong, she secretly shook her head.

“Wait, that’s not right!” Xia Yumeng suddenly remembered something. “Lin Hao and Cui Gang are involved in the arts. Isn’t Wu Xiaozhou the same? Aren’t you worried?”

Jiang Rong blushed. “How can they be the same? Xiao Wu is in a band after all. It’s different from singers.”

“Hahaha!” Xia Yumeng burst out laughing. “Look at you, look at you! You slipped up! So you really do like Wu Xiaozhou!”

Jiang Rong didn’t laugh. Her expression became lonely, and only after a long while did she let out a long sigh.

Xia Yumeng comforted her. “They aren’t married yet. Why are you sighing? You still have plenty of chances!”

Jiang Rong shook her head. “It’s not because of that!”

Xia Yumeng looked puzzled. “Then what is it?”

“Yumeng, haven’t you noticed? We’re like people from two different worlds.”

“Two different worlds?” Xia Yumeng didn’t understand what she meant.

“Exactly. Two different worlds. After graduation, they’ll have their glory and fame, while we’ll just be ordinary primary school teachers. Maybe we won’t even be able to become primary school teachers. Aren’t we from two different worlds?”

After hearing that, Xia Yumeng kept shaking her head. “Silly girl, do people in the entertainment industry have to find someone from their own circle? Wouldn’t that just become inbreeding?”

“Pfft!”

Jiang Rong burst out laughing.