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Who pursued whom first?
This question brought Lu Chen back to the journey of his relationship with Chen Fei'er, from their first encounter to their growing familiarity and eventual love.
A faint smile played on his lips.
Little Xing suddenly felt a twinge of jealousy.
Lu Chen was young, tall, handsome, and perfect in every way. His exceptional talent promised a limitless future.
A figure like him was undoubtedly every girl's dream lover, yet he was already taken.
The woman who had captured Lu Chen's heart was incredibly fortunate!
But the woman he loved was also someone few women could rival. It was a jealousy so profound that even competing felt futile.
After a moment's thought, Lu Chen replied, "Actually, neither of us actively pursued the other. How should I put it? Meeting someone at a certain time and place, falling in love, and finding that they feel the same way, that's basically the story of my love life."
Lu Chen's answer skillfully avoided the question of who pursued whom, leaving it utterly unassailable and impossible to dissect.
Had he admitted to pursuing Chen Fei'er first, or vice versa, it would have given others ammunition to gossip.
"Hmm, a truly beautiful love story," Big Min nodded, his gaze fixed on the tablet screen. "Here's another question from a listener named 'Pink Peach': 'Lu Chen, is Chen Fei'er your first girlfriend? If not, what was the reason for your previous breakup?'"
The host wore a mischievous smile, a hint of malice in his eyes. "This question seems a bit sensitive, of course you're not obligated to answer."
Though he claimed Lu Chen wasn't required to respond, it was clear he desperately wanted him to.
If the question was so sensitive, why ask it at all?
Lu Chen knew that the purpose of the show was to create buzz. The host's question wasn't overly intrusive, and while he could choose not to answer, evading it would only make him seem evasive, as if he had something to hide.
So, in this case, answering the question was better than not answering it. The key was how to answer it well.
Lu Chen smiled. "When I was in school, I dated like everyone else, but we eventually broke up."
"As for why we broke up, I think..."
"We were just too young back then. We didn't really understand love yet."
Big Min and Little Xing exchanged glances, both seeing admiration in the other's eyes.
In the two years since All-Star Talk Show had begun, they had invited countless celebrities. The topic of love had come up before, but few had answered with such profound depth as Lu Chen.
He was young, yet he seemed to possess a deep understanding of love, as if he had already weathered countless storms.
The feeling he gave them was truly extraordinary!
Meanwhile, in the online live streaming room for Pop Radio's All-Star Talk Show, listeners had gone into a frenzy of comments.
Due to the show's advance notice and Lu Chen's recent surge in popularity, the number of viewers tuning into Pop Radio's online live stream was exceptionally high. As of now, it had surpassed 1.2 million and was still climbing.
Such a level of enthusiasm was rare for a radio live stream of the All-Star Talk Show.
"I want to say I'm not just one of many, I never even had a girlfriend in college!"
"Me neither!"
"We broke up right after graduation. Looking back, it makes me want to cry."
"True. We didn't understand love when we were young."
"I'm curious about Lu Chen's first girlfriend. Do you think she's listening to this show right now?"
"Lu Chen, I want to hear you sing! Sing a song about love!"
"Me too! +10000!"
The comments and messages from the online audience were displayed in real time on the studio screen. Host Little Xing chuckled. "So many listeners are asking you to sing a song, a love song. Would that be alright?"
Lu Chen didn't refuse. "Of course."
The show had already planned for a live performance segment, it was just happening earlier than scheduled.
Even the guitar was ready.
Lu Chen accepted the guitar from a radio staff member, cradling it in his arms to test the tuning. After gathering his emotions, he spoke into the microphone. "I dedicate this song to love. It's called..."
"Because of Love."
His voice transformed into radio waves, into signals, instantly reaching listeners thousands of miles away and across the vast expanse of the internet.
And with it, the sound of the guitar and his singing.
"...
Here's a CD from the past,
Let's listen to our love back then.
Sometimes I suddenly forget I still love you.
I can't sing songs like that anymore,
Hearing them now makes me blush and hide away..."
Though I often forget, I still love you.
Because of love, we won't easily grieve,
So everything appears blissful.
Because of love, we grow simply,
Yet I'm still ready to go crazy for you at any moment!
...
Gently strumming the strings, Lu Chen sang "Because of Love" with increasing depth, as if recounting his own love story, sharing sweet, warm, and romantic tales.
The simple strumming and singing felt like the most heartfelt confession, tinged with a hint of melancholy and brimming with deep longing. It effortlessly stirred the yearning for love within people's hearts, both genuine and delicate.
...
Because of love, how could there be weariness?
So we remain forever young.
Because of love, in that place,
People were still wandering around, a constant stream of people coming and going.
..."
This song was originally a duet, but Lu Chen had adapted it into a solo performance.
What remained unchanged were its beautiful melody and deeply moving lyrics.
He chose this song not to recapture the feeling of his first love, but to approach his current relationship with a more mature perspective.
Chen Fei'er was likely listening to the show as well, and he believed she would understand his heartfelt message.
As audience members in the studio, the hosts of All-Star Talk Show, Big Min and Little Xing, listened intently, deeply moved by the performance.
Little Xing even teared up, so deeply touched by Lu Chen's rendition of "Because of Love."
In the online livestream chat, the comments never stopped scrolling.
"Because of Love."
"I really, really want to fall in love again!"
"Why is it so beautiful? 55555, it's making me cry."
"As a single dog, I feel deeply wounded. I can't listen anymore!"
"Lu Chen's music is getting better and better. I love this love song."
"Lu Chen, I love you!"
"Back then..."
Thousands upon thousands of comments, melancholy, wistful, admiring, and declarations of love, became the footnotes to this song.
As Lu Chen finished playing and singing,
bang! bang! bang!
Applause erupted in Pop Radio's studio, from the two hosts.
Tonight's show was already a success thanks to this song!
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