Han Yutong and Su Lin's appearances were too outstanding. Tall and with long legs, they drew attention wherever they went. Despite both wearing masks, they couldn't help but be noticed.
Su Lin sensed the stir around him and had to pull his hat brim lower.
Han Yutong glimpsed his action and immediately became alert. "Maybe we shouldn't go?"
"It's fine," Su Lin, having finally made up his mind, didn't want to give up halfway. "I heard the vegetarian food here is good, I want to try it."
Han Yutong looked around and deliberately created some distance. "Well... how about you go first, and we meet up ahead?"
The two of them together was too conspicuous, and it wouldn't be good if they were photographed.
She didn't care, but she was afraid of causing him trouble.
Seeing her cautious demeanor, Su Lin couldn't help but feel touched.
The female celebrities he had encountered before either deliberately got close to him for gossip and hype or tried every means to ride his coattails for exposure. Han Yutong was different from them. She always maintained an appropriate distance, polite yet reserved, a girl with a pure heart rarely seen in the industry.
It was hard not to feel favorable towards someone like her.
He felt the same.
Being with her, he didn't need to carry any burden. It was like being with his family.
After walking in silence for a while, Su Lin suddenly stopped. "Afraid of being photographed?"
Han Yutong softly hummed in affirmation.
"So afraid of being rumored to be with me?" Su Lin smiled.
Han Yutong's face felt warm as she replied, "I don't want to cause trouble for my idol."
"Idol?" Su Lin was slightly surprised.
"I'm your fan," Han Yutong explained, trying hard to regulate her breathing and feigning calmness.
Strangely, the same words, when spoken by others, would disgust Su Lin, but coming from Han Yutong, they suddenly became pleasant to his ears.
"When did it start?" Su Lin asked curiously.
"Freshman year of college," Han Yutong recalled. "That talent show was incredibly popular, all the girls in our dorm loved watching it..."
She wasn't lying.
The show Su Lin debuted on was indeed top-tier, unmatched by any similar program to this day, existing like a myth. Han Yutong, who didn't pay much attention to entertainment news, was still recommended by the overwhelming promotions and then captivated by Su Lin in the videos. From a fleeting glance at first to constant attention, she collected every album of his. She even collected magazines featuring his posters.
In her small rented room, half of a cabinet was filled with things related to him.
Han Yutong immersed herself in the daily routine of "stanning" and subsequently developed the desire to enter the industry. In order to get closer to her idol, she ignored her family's objections, gave up her beloved dance major, and switched to acting.
To keep up with his footsteps, Han Yutong used almost all her luck and courage.
Su Lin looked at her unconsciously reddening earlobes, the peculiar feeling in his heart growing stronger. His emotions seemed easily influenced by her, pulled by her every move.
"Ahem..." Su Lin awkwardly averted his gaze. "We've known each other for so long, why haven't you ever asked me for an autograph?"
"I have," Han Yutong replied. "I got an autographed photo from Xiao Sù Zǒng."
"Is the one my sister gave me the same as a personal autograph?" Su Lin pursed his lips with a hint of dissatisfaction. He couldn't pinpoint where the dissatisfaction stemmed from, he just felt she lacked sincerity.
If she liked him, why didn't she ask him for it in person?
Han Yutong sheepishly rubbed her fingers. "I... I just never had a suitable opportunity."
"I have time now," Su Lin pressed on.
Han Yutong opened her mouth, not expecting this reaction from him. She felt her pocket; besides her phone and keys, she had nothing else. How would he sign? And on what?
"I don't... I don't have a pen and paper," she stammered. The atmosphere became inexplicably awkward.
At the same time, Han Yutong suddenly felt Su Lin wasn't so distant anymore. She hadn't expected Su Lin to have such a childish side in private.
Even a little chuunibyo.
Su Lin paused for a moment. "Okay, another day then."
With that, he turned and continued walking towards the temple.
Twenty minutes later, the two finally arrived at the temple entrance. Although it wasn't peak tourist season, there were still quite a few visitors. To avoid being recognized, they didn't enter through the main gate. Instead, Han Yutong led the way, bypassing it to a side entrance and sneaking in. There was a small path there that only locals knew.
Han Yutong, having lived nearby since she was young, was very familiar with the route.
Although people occasionally passed by, it was much safer compared to the other beautifully constructed paths.
Han Yutong took the opportunity to remove her mask for some air.
Frankly, wearing a mask all the time was uncomfortable, and her rhinitis was acting up.
Su Lin also took off his mask and slowly scrolled through messages on his phone.
His company must be frantic with him running off alone.
As expected, as soon as he opened his phone, countless messages flooded in, all asking for his whereabouts. He replied to a few important ones, letting them know he was safe.
"When will you have another concert? I missed the last one because I was filming on set and had no time to go." Han Yutong, seeing the somewhat somber atmosphere, tried to find a topic of conversation.
Su Lin glanced at her meaningfully. "You want to hear me sing?"
Han Yutong's mind went blank, as if something had exploded. Her face quickly flushed crimson.
His voice was unique, the kind that made your ears pregnant.
As his fan, how could Han Yutong not know this? When she listened to his concerts with earphones before, her blood would boil with excitement, carried away by the rise and fall of his voice. Now, seeing him in person and so close, it was like amplifying that emotion a thousandfold, the impact was unimaginable.
Han Yutong felt she could hardly breathe.
Before she suffocated, Han Yutong quickly turned her back.
This action amused Su Lin. "So, do you want to or not?"
Han Yutong took several deep breaths, afraid her rapid heartbeat would be heard. "Th-this place has no equipment, how can I sing..."
"I can sing acapella," Su Lin smiled and walked in front of her. "You have to trust my skills!"
"I didn't mean to doubt you..." Han Yutong explained with a blushing face. She looked around, trying not to let her voice tremble. "There are too many people here, it will... it will cause a commotion!"
Su Lin's voice was too recognizable!
If there were any fans among the passersby, they wouldn't be able to escape.
She was thinking of him.
Su Lin's train of thought took a peculiar turn, leading to a different interpretation. "Then, shall we find a place with just the two of us later?"