Idol Chapter 189

Huo Ren was suddenly kissed in the company, and as he walked out, he still hadn’t recovered from the shock.

The impact of this incident was more about ‘I was so bold when I was drunk back then,’ and ‘The teacher has been hiding it for so long, what was he feeling all these years when he was interacting with me?’

The man kissed him and then walked out, his face serene and even biting his lip.

Clearly, he had the potential to be a rogue.

The two of them entered the meeting room and sat down, followed by the other teachers and management staff, who gradually arrived, checking the attendance of the six members.

Now promoted several ranks, Teacher Aya stood next to the podium, beginning to explain the specific sub-projects of the DIVINE plan.

The young men were seated three on each side, the general manager sat upright, and many assistants and secretaries were quickly taking notes in the back.

Huo Ren listened for a while and then started to daydream.

He struggled to scrape together some remnants of that night’s memory, to confirm whether it was a cruel joke or a romantic episode that had really happened.

Birthday, fireworks, beach, and a midnight kiss…

After thinking for a long time, he turned his head to observe Pei Ruye’s expression, who met his gaze with a calm look, making him even more unpredictable.

…Was it real or not??

“President Huo?”

“Mm,” Huo Ren quickly caught up with the progress and picked up the proposal to head to the podium: “Next, I will explain a few specific options.”

The man propped his chin, smiling faintly as he watched him, forcing Huo Ren to look away.

Why does everything he does now seem flirtatious?

Such meetings were always tedious.

If it were just SPF’s artists, they really didn’t need to participate in the whole process; just sending Fu Mingnian alone would suffice.

But DIVINE was actually a joint project of four companies, and even though they only signed a one-year contract, they had many responsibilities to multiple parties.

By the time the meeting dispersed, it was nearly evening.

Huo Ren packed up his files, his expression cold: “Pei Ruye, come with me to the tea room.”

Having too vivid an imagination wasn’t always a good thing.

He was troubled all afternoon, messed up by that ambiguous answer.

So they had kissed that early… so… was their first kiss really there??

Had the teacher kissed anyone else?!

The sleepy crowd instantly became alert.

President Huo had just—actually called out his full name?!

What happened? Were they fighting?

Zhu Xizhi turned his head, wanting to stare hard at their expressions, but Fu Mingnian quickly pressed him back down.

Shi Jianian wore a subtle expression, watching while trying to hold back a laugh.

Huo Ren walked out with a stern face, and Pei Ruye followed him relaxedly.

The tea room on this floor was only for assistants to brew tea, and once the two entered and closed the door, there wasn’t much space left.

When Huo Ren taught trainees during recording sessions, he gradually found a sense of authority, and now he tried to display all his aura, asking coldly: “What you said at noon, was it true?”

Pei Ruye pursed his lips, chuckled softly, and leaned against the wall leisurely: “Which matter?”

“You said I was drunk and coquettish with you,” Huo Ren stated flatly. “And that kiss.”

The man hummed softly, leaned in close to him, and gave a vague yet enveloping proximity.

“An entire afternoon has passed… have you been thinking about me all this time?”

“No,” Huo Ren quickly replied.

“So why the hurry to call me over? What exactly do you want to ask?”

The warm, mellow breath swirled back, mixed with the unrestrained release of masculine pheromones.

Huo Ren took a quick breath, his voice muffled, “Teacher, are you joking?”

He seemed to be bullied into sadness, lowering his head, his voice softening.

“You don’t know… I’ve always…”

Pei Ruye placed one hand by his ear, their noses merely inches apart.

The dim yellow light seemed to turn into swaying whiskey, making consciousness a bit hazy.

Huo Ren looked up into his eyes, their noses touching as if in reward.

“Go on.”

“I’ve wanted to give you my first kiss for a long time,” he breathed in lightly, somewhat embarrassed.

Only to you.

Everything, all, only to you.

The man leaned in closer, pulling him into an embrace, dropping tender kisses into his hair.

“Ren Ren is always so good,” Pei Ruye whispered lowly. “How about I give you a hickey now, and you can cover it with your collar later?”

Huo Ren looked into his eyes, his voice soft, “Am I being flirted with?”

The other had already buried his face in his neck, nodding in surrender.

Huo Ren showed a triumphant smile, his fingertips touching the buttons.

“Okay.” He spoke slowly, “Then teacher, you need to explain clearly what exactly happened that day.”

Pei Ruye explained softly, his collar gradually being loosened, revealing a sliver of his pale neck.

Huo Ren tilted his neck slightly, his voice very slow, “Teacher, how did you kiss me that day?”

The man’s gaze deepened, first leaving a faint red mark, then his hand moved into the soft hair to pull him close, his eyes lowering as he kissed his lips.

“Just like this.”

“…Just a kiss.”

The kiss and their breathing deepened involuntarily, sinking deeper.

“I’ve kissed you like this many times in dreams.”

“Um… Teacher, I… I really like you.”

August 20th, the first day after DIVINE officially debuted.

Several brands announced their partnerships simultaneously, the teaser for the group’s variety show officially went online, and many well-known industry seniors posted their congratulations.

The first season of “Chosen by the Gods” thus concluded, undoubtedly cutting off a major source of entertainment for many, eliciting waves of wails.

Who would have thought that the trending topics of the day would be like a battle of deities, each one a bombshell.

#FALSE reported for bribing OSC judges# [Explosive]

#DIVINE group variety show# [Explosive]

#Mei Shengyao likes the post# [Explosive]

#Gu Shaochu officially debuts solo#

#Eshan on the verge of bankruptcy#

#Fang Chengran lick me live a hundred years#

#Han Gaozhi and Han Qu stopped at the border#

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An influencer account suddenly exploded with a series of chat screenshots from within the industry, along with blurred images of Han Qu dining with OSC judges from the previous years.

Before the masked sisters could rush to denounce and control the damage on social media, several influencer accounts suddenly went live, joined by the well-known paparazzo Zhu Ye, who revealed even more explosive information, including videos secretly recorded at the dinner parties.

OSC’s credibility has always been strong because it doesn’t engage in fan-supported, money-siphoning competitions; it relies on professional reviews and statistical data, which generally garners respect.

However, Han Qu was not only secretly dealing with domestic judges but was also accused by industry insiders of bribing international judges with luxury real estate shares. This completely pulled down FALSE’s recent accolades from their pedestal and tarnished them!

FALSE had indeed been very popular over the years, boasting tens of millions of Weibo followers and snagging major endorsements right from debut, dominating both the first and second-tier markets.

The masked sisters had been aggressively pushing their favorites, leveraging forceful endorsements to break into new circles. Their strategies mobilized numerous younger and less discerning fans, maintaining a high combat readiness online that kept many from voicing their anger.

Previously, news of Han Qu’s arrest had been suppressed by forceful public relations, allowing them to continue unabatedly whitewashing and controlling narratives, boasting about their “brothers” who were destined to win the top awards.

When the news broke, many fans preemptively began circulating counter-narratives, brainwashing each other without listening, seeing, or caring about the facts.

They’re all fake proofs fabricated by antis! My brother wins by talent alone! Learn about our genius lyricist leader!!

It’s all sabotage against my brothers! If the sour losers spread rumors again, they’ll get slapped with a legal notice!

Unexpectedly, just as this topic started trending, another surged in the search rankings both domestically and internationally.

#OSC Asia Headquarters Initiates Audit and Investigation#

This meant they were openly stirring the pot!

Could it be that the video was real after all!!!

Some masked fans panicked immediately, rushing to various official accounts to either berate the companies for incompetence or plead for clarification, fearing any stain on their beloved “brothers.”

They had been brainwashed like fanatical devotees, perceiving any questioning passerby as a hater.

And just then, a long-missing figure reappeared in the public eye.

Mei Shengyao logged onto Weibo.

Not only did he come online, but he also started liking posts.

When he first appeared online, many devoted fans immediately rushed to express their tears and pain, releasing a flood of emotions.

However, Mei Shengyao not only personally responded to many comments, explaining that he had simply been on vacation, but he also found time amidst his busy schedule to like posts related to the trending topics.

Many fans from his old group and newer fans were shocked by his actions.

Is it really him??

Could someone have hacked his account??

Mei Shengyao leisurely enjoyed the drama, sitting in the basement with Chi Ji, liking every new post as it came up, no longer concerned with the strict rules Uncle Jiang used to enforce.

He liked a long list of posts, leading the gossip-hungry crowd to follow the links and check in everywhere.

[Ding, when will FALSE cool down?]

[Ding, the little lion is super cute!]

[Ding, when will Brother Long appear?]

The person behind the influencer account was also in shock.

I got recognized by a celebrity?? And it’s A-list Mei Shengyao??

Does that mean Mei Heng might have seen my post too?? What day is today!!!

Bystanders were surprised to see a celebrity daring to engage personally during such a controversial time; his actions nearly amounted to entering a public fray.

What’s with you A-listers nowadays??

One has gone off to teach, rumored to be fiercer than a demon, nicknamed by students as “the Thin Yama”;

Another openly confessed his unrequited love for a teacher, daring to snuggle up to them during a show;

One is still writing “Nightclub Baby,” a song so catchy it’s being danced to in town squares;

Another actually went back to being a corporate CEO, even featuring on the cover of a financial magazine last month—

And now Mei Shengyao just returned, immediately getting involved in this mess??

Is this everyone just showing their true colors?? Right?!!

Speculation was rampant, with conspiracy theories and doubts surfacing all over.

More people assumed Chi Ji’s death was a suicide, shifting focus to the news of “Xie Lianyun’s friend kidnapped” and “Eshan Ventures on the verge of bankruptcy.”

The Han family father and son were intercepted and taken away while attempting to leave the country just days ago, with reports being vague and lacking detailed information.

Theories became even more bizarre.

Could it be that Han Qu was trying to secure a hefty ransom from Xie Lianyun to rescue his father?

Or did Han Qu go too far in bribing the judges, sinking his father’s assets into the mess??

If Mei Shengyao, known for being well-behaved, is involved in these affairs, could the kidnapped person actually be his secret boyfriend outside the circle???

CaiBi Media is currently being audited by tax authorities, and the PR department hurriedly gave a vague statement before retreating to play dead again.

The five members of the FALSE boy group are quiet as mice, none daring to respond to their extremely agitated fans’ questions and pleas for help.

Meanwhile, the lyricist affiliated with Hongguang Culture, where Gu Shaochu belongs, stepped forward and gave an interview on Honglu Channel, directly accusing the leader of FALSE of plagiarizing and stealing his work, with a similarity rate of 65%.