The black costumes combined with the red color make them look so luxurious. Added with red eyeshadow and sprinkled a little glitter on top. The seven of them look so charming and fierce at the same time. Mei Lin really put a lot of effort into their costumes and makeup.
The Rising Sun. The music played. All the audience was silent. This was the first time that a grand fashion opening ceremony was full of magic. Flexx slowly walked onto the stage. Everyone was wearing black robes. Covering their bodies from head to toe. They danced softly. Like newly hatched chicks. When the right moment came, they took off their black robes. It looked like a bright red phoenix bird began to spread its wings. From a chick, they turned into a magnificent adult phoenix. The audience began to cheer. Their eyes showed how amazed they were.
With luxurious and beautiful costumes and makeup. Coupled with the dazzling reflection of light. The graceful movements and steps of the seven of them truly captured everyone's attention.
The music ended. Flexx returned backstage. Wu Ya, Su Ruan and Mei Lin clapped their hands. They smiled proudly. The boys were amazing. Like treasures. They kept shining even in the darkness.
"Now. Rest before you get ready for the closing dance."
Wu Ya said and patted them one by one. But he was still hesitant to pat XiangXiang. Afraid that his touch might make him uncomfortable. XiangXiang smiled and patted Wu Ya.
"You really work hard bro."
Wu Ya stood there stiffly. Not believing the way XiangXiang treated him. "What? Is that a compliment or an insult? This kid really.... Haaa... whatever..." Wu Ya's eyes followed XiangXiang's every move. That pretty face was hiding something. It was like a magnet that drew you close. Whether to protect him or eat him alive. He hated that feeling.
"Is my XiangXiang behaving well?"
All eyes were focused on the direction the voice came from. Jun came with his cheerful smile. XiangXiang looked at his brother in disbelief. His brother had never smiled so cheerfully. "Is something good going to happen?"
Jun came and hugged XiangXiang. XiangXiang just kept quiet. He didn't even return his brother's hug. His eyes looked around looking for something. Those frightened eyes really made Wu Ya feel sad. It felt like such a pure child shouldn't have such a look. Jun let go of his hug and sat next to his brother.
WenWen's eyes were fixed on XiangXiang. He didn't take his eyes off XiangXiang for even a second. XinXin patted WenWen. "Enough. He's XiangXiang's brother." Reluctantly, WenWen looked away. He took some grapes and ate them angrily. XinXin stared at JiaJia before they both shook their heads.
"Did you come alone?"
XiangXiang asked. There was a tremor in his voice. XiangXiang carved a bitter smile. Still afraid to face Yee Yen. A smile that made the hearts of everyone who saw it shatter to pieces.
Jun nodded. Now he was beginning to realize how much he had hurt his younger brother in silence.
"Today is XiangXiang day. Of course your brother will come alone."
Jun touched XiangXiang's nose sweetly. His little brother was as beautiful as his late mother. "Arghhh...I really want to bite this fluffy cheek..." Jun pinched XiangXiang's cheek while trying his best not to squeeze his little brother's fluffy cheek too hard.
At home, everyone was busy replaying their dance videos. Everyone was amazed by their own movements. With the help of Mei Lin's costumes and makeup and the lighting, their dance looked very amazing. Like a phoenix flying high to reach the sun.
"JiaJia.."
XinXin called out suddenly. Something was stuck in his heart. He felt like if he hadn't asked that question that day, he wouldn't have slept well that night.
"Hmmm...."
JiaJia answered casually. Not showing any reaction. Just focusing on the video playing in front of his eyes.
"Actually...who are you?"
Aks XinXin. He really wants to know about JiaJia's mystery. How rich is his family? What other secrets is JiaJia hiding from him? XinXin really wants to know that.
"Pei JiaJia."
JiaJia replied in a monotones. His face at that moment really made XinXin feel like he wanted to slap him hard. XinXin pursed his lips to hold back his anger. He felt like he was being played with.
"Can you answer with something we all don't know? Please don't test my patience, which is thinner than a layer of tissue?"
XinXin squeezed JiaJia's thigh as hard as he could.
""Ah..okay. Okay. I'm sorry. Please let go of my thigh."
JiaJia slapped XinXin's hand repeatedly. XinXin released his grip on JiaJia's thigh. His face showed how satisfied he was when JiaJia, who had always ignored his every command, begged for sympathy from him. JiaJia rubbed his thigh. The pain was serious. It felt like his thigh had been torn. XinXin's jokes were not to be taken lightly. How could he forget that important thing?
"Okay. What do you want to know? Don't ask who I am. Because the answer will be the same."
JiaJia adjusted his seat on the sofa. Trying to sit as comfortably as possible. He knew XinXin's question would be something profound. He knew XinXin wanted an accurate answer. To make excuses was something difficult and mind-boggling. He took some snacks and ate them with a lot of pressure in his heart.
"You said your family is businessman."
XinXin asked. JiaJia just nodded. But his discomfort was clearly visible.
Silence. XinXin looked straight at JiaJia's face. He knew JiaJia was uncomfortable with his question. But he needed to know everything. JiaJia keeping something from him was something he couldn't accept.
"That's right. My father is in the automotive business. My mother runs a small hotel. My brother is in agriculture and agricultural development. As you know my sister, she is like you know her."
JiaJia replied after XinXin's silence made his heart feel uneasy. JiaJia looked at everyone's faces in confusion. "Is something wrong? My family is just normal. It's not a big deal." JiaJia took a bite of his snack. It felt like plastic. In fact, he didn't like talking about his family's business with others. He hated being treated differently.
Seeing how uncomfortable JiaJia's face was at that moment made XinXin stop bothering about JiaJia's family affairs. He only thought that among the seven of them, JiaJia was born as a rich man. And he started to feel scared.
"So... your brother's business is related to agriculture?"
LinLin asked. He looked so curious and excited. JiaJia nodded.
"My family is a farmer. Can I ask your brother for advice on pest problems?"
LinLin asked. His eyes were full of hope. JiaJia nodded. LinLin quickly hugged YuanYuan and XiangXiang.
"YuanYuan....XiangXiang.... We will be safe..."
JiaJia and XinXin looked at them puzzled. So did Yaya and WenWen. "Safe from what?"
"You know. There are a lot of pests on my father's farm and every year it makes it difficult for us to harvest the vegetables."
LinLin said earnestly. YuanYuan and XiangXiang nodded in agreement.
"Did all of you...."
WenWen asked. There was a hint of jealousy in his voice.
"Every year before winter, we help LinLin harvest his farm. I still remember how XiangXiang ran around the farm after being chased by a group of bugs."
YuanYuan said in his laughter. He still clearly remembered how XiangXiang cried while running around in the fields. The bugs loved him very much. YuanYuan began to think that his friend was truly loved by any creature.
"I don't know why the bugs only chase me alone. The more I hate them, the more they chase me. Urghhhh..."
Xiang Xiang's body shivered as he recalled that horrific experience.
"Yes... I think it's because you're too charming and fragrant."
WenWen said with a proud and seductive smile. Seeing how WenWen shamelessly seduces XiangXiang, XinXin burst out laughing. JiaJia could only shake his head. YuanYuan and LinLin rolled their eyes. WenWen's shameless actions were beyond saved. Yaya slapped YuanYuan to appease his annoying feelings. "Oh God...what sin did I have to get a friend like this...?"
And XiangXiang could only look away at the empty wall. He didn't know how to react. His face was already red up to his ears.