Peninsula: The Best Actor Starts from an Idol Battleground

Chapter 68 Taeyeon: Ah! Oh my god!!!

Taeyeon blinked and slowly exhaled.

She knew that "Don't Forget" was a very good song.

She even felt that this song might go further than last year's "If".

But considering that I am currently in the eye of the storm, this seems to be the safest way to avoid causing trouble for the production team.

Li Zhixing seemed to sense her hesitation.

"You feel it's a pity?"

Taeyeon was silent for a moment, then nodded gently.

"A little."

She kept her head down, her voice muffled.

"How can a singer who has worked so hard for so many years be defined by just three minutes?"

"Can a singer be completely dismissed in just three minutes?"

Li Zhixing did not respond immediately.

He looked at Taeyeon, who had lowered her head, and after a while, asked softly.

"Taeyeon, are you starting to be afraid of microphones?"

Taeyeon paused for a moment.

She did not answer.

But the fingers gripping the cuff of his coat tightened unconsciously.

Li Zhixing saw it, but did not ask any further questions.

Sometimes, explanations are useless.

Taeyeon slowly raised her head.

Li Zhixing spoke calmly.

"You say yesterday was just an accident, SM issued a statement for you, and fans defended you. Those who believe it will believe it, and those who don't will still criticize you."

"So my second option for you is not an explanation."

Taeyeon looked at him.

"It's about giving them an answer."

Li Zhixing paused for a moment, then continued.

"There will be a live performance opportunity in a few days."

"You stand on the stage and sing 'Don't Forget'."

Taeyeon stared at him blankly.

"Live performance?"

"Is this the right time?"

Li Zhixing nodded.

"right."

Taeyeon tightened her grip on the cuff of her coat.

"What if I sing badly again?"

"What if my actions affect even the TV series?"

Li Zhixing looked at her.

A night breeze blew past the two of them, and Taeyeon's hat, which was on her head, swayed slightly.

"That's why I said it's a choice; you don't have to go."

"The first option is the safest; we can take it slow once the public outcry has died down."

Taeyeon pursed her lips and didn't say anything.

Li Zhixing looked at her and continued speaking.

"However, how to promote the TV series is something the production team should consider."

"How to handle public opinion is a matter for SM and Taewon Entertainment to discuss."

"The fact that they are willing to give you this opportunity means they have already considered the consequences."

"So you don't need to worry about everyone."

"You only need to think about one thing right now."

Taeyeon slowly raised her eyes and looked at him.

Li Zhixing's voice was not loud, but it was very clear.

"If the microphone were handed to you again, would you still be able to sing this song well?"

Taeyeon lowered her head and remained silent.

Li Zhixing didn't urge her either.

After a long time, Taeyeon finally slowly raised her head.

Her voice was soft, but much more stable than before.

"I'll go sing."

Li Zhixing looked at her.

"Have you thought it through?"

Taeyeon nodded.

"I've made up my mind!"

"I want to prove myself again."

Li Zhixing laughed.

"That's the real Taeyeon."

After making the decision, Taeyeon's eyes finally brightened a little.

However, she couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"Is it enough to just sing well? Will that calm the public opinion and stop affecting you?"

Li Zhixing smiled and shook his head.

"Of course it's not that simple. Representative Jung and your SM Entertainment team discussed it all afternoon. But just focus on singing well, and someone else will take care of the rest."

Taeyeon was taken aback for a moment, then realized that this was more normal.

Yes, there must be a company involved in this kind of thing. How could it be that Li Zhixing arranged everything for her?

Thinking of this, she looked at Li Zhixing and gave a soft hum.

"Oppa said he'd give me a choice, but it was clearly decided between the two companies!"

"What choice did I have?"

Li Zhixing shook his head.

"That's the choice."

"If you choose the first option, or if you simply don't want to sing this song anymore, that's fine too."

"real?"

Taeyeon looked at Lee Ji-hyeong in surprise.

"Of course it's true."

Li Zhixing's expression was very serious.

Taeyeon looked at him, her gaze softening slowly, and after a while she asked.

"Did Oppa come here today just to tell me this?"

Li Zhixing looked at her.

"Not only that, I'm actually a little worried about you."

"Really?"

Taeyeon looked up with some surprise.

Li Zhixing nodded.

"Like a few days ago when we were filming in Shanghai, wasn't Taeyeon worried about me too?"

"They also text me and call me every day."

Taeyeon finally smiled.

Compared to the reasons mentioned earlier, this concern actually reassured her more.

Just then, Li Zhixing's cell phone rang.

"We love each other so much, yet now we have to face separation..."

Even if we're in different corners of the same sky, please don't forget me...

It's "Don't Forget".

Taeyeon paused for a moment, then the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

The call was from Jessica.

As soon as Li Zhixing answered the phone and listened for a couple of sentences, his eyebrows rose.

"Hey Jessica, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"What can I do to Taeyeon?"

"What kind of person am I in your eyes?"

If you slander me again, I'll block you.

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

Then, Lee Ji-hyeong complained to Taeyeon.

Do I look like a bad guy?

Taeyeon looked him over carefully.

Then, suppressing a laugh, he said...

"Oppa's face has the potential to be a bad boy."

After saying that, she couldn't help but laugh.

Li Zhixing looked at her speechlessly.

"Hey, Kim Tae-yeon!"

After laughing, Li Zhixing stood up.

"Alright, the message has been delivered. Hurry back, it's getting late."

As he spoke, he picked up a thermal lunchbox from beside him and handed it to Taeyeon.

Taeyeon accepted it with a look of delight.

"Any more gifts?"

Li Zhixing was stunned for a moment.

"Ah, no."

"This is for Jessica."

"what?"

Taeyeon was stunned.

Li Zhixing continued.

"There's a sandwich inside, for Jessica to have for breakfast tomorrow."

"Has she been neglecting her meals lately?"

"Taeyeon, please keep an eye on her tomorrow morning and make sure she finishes her sandwich."

Taeyeon held the lunchbox, stunned for a long while, before finally sighing.

"Oppa, all the comfort you gave me tonight has been completely negated by this lunchbox."

"what?"

Li Zhixing was stunned for a moment, then laughed.

He thought for a moment, then took a lollipop out of his pocket.

"Taeyeon, I rarely share lollipops with others."

"I'll give you one."

"Will this make up for your resentment?"

Taeyeon took it, deliberately putting on an act of reluctant acceptance.

"It's barely passable."

Then, she unwrapped the candy and put the lollipop in her mouth.

It's apple flavored and very sweet.

Li Zhixing escorted Taeyeon back to her dormitory building.

Using the light from downstairs, he couldn't help but ask the question he'd held back all night.

"Taeyeon, there's something I've been wanting to ask you."

Taeyeon, with a lollipop in her mouth, looked at him curiously.

"What?"

Li Zhixing leaned down and got a little closer.

"Don't you have eyebrows?"

Taeyeon was stunned.

Then, she suddenly bit into the lollipop and angrily pointed it at Li Zhixing.

"Yay, Cugulei!!!"

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