Chapter 423: Stunningly Beautiful Lead Singer & Cool Guy Rapper 08

Uh... I used to like them too, but now I just want to say I was blind back then.

And so on.

Moreover, Cen Wu Bai even hinted at Jin Chen's name, and many fans have already gone to his profile to insult him.

Yu Jizhou turned off his phone and glanced again at the silent Jin Chen.

Noticing his wife looking over, Jin Chen frowned again, his peach-blossom eyes slightly red.

As if he had suffered a great injustice.

Then he lifted his gaze to Yu Jizhou, the corner of his mouth slightly twitching.

"They're all scolding me."

Yu Jizhou felt his heart skip a beat at his tone.

He softened his voice to comfort him, "Don't be sad, the fans don't know the truth."

"They only want to see what they hope to see."

Jin Chen remained downcast, holding the hand resting on his arm as if seeking reassurance, "They don't even want to first learn the truth."

Yu Jizhou isn't used to this kind of contact, but today it seems fine; he doesn't mind Jin Chen pinching his fingertips, so he lets himself ignore the strange feeling.

His other hand stroked Jin Chen's lowered head, "Let's just explain things properly; don't worry about what others say. You're better than Cen Wu Bai—that's a fact."

Jin Chen's eyes lit up slightly as he rubbed Yu Jizhou's palm, like a praised but slightly embarrassed puppy.

"Don't lie to me."

"Of course, everything I say is the truth."

Looking at Jin Chen like this, Yu Jizhou couldn't help but think of the lively yet lonely kids at the orphanage, though it wasn't quite the same.

【Detected villain trigger, heartthrob value +5, total now 5!】

Wen Yu and the three of them stood with arms crossed, watching the gossip, each with their own speculations.

Wen Yu: "No way, no way, my teammates wouldn't really start an in‑team romance, would they? If they do, how will we block the closet door?"

Ren Pingsheng glanced covertly at Wen Yu, then quickly looked away, inwardly envying Jin Chen: "This kid's method seems pretty effective; should I learn it?"

Fuming Song Xing: "Something's off! His close teammates have already opened a private chat! And they didn't invite him!"

Finally, a notification sound from a followed post broke the inexplicable silence in the training room.

Wen Yu picked up his phone and was instantly surprised and moved.

"Teacher Chen Li helped us clarify things!"

Several people gathered around to look.

Music producer Chen Li V: "I proposed the battle between the two teams. Light lost four matches in a row, and I think there should be no objection to who gets the lessons and songs. If you lose, go back and practice properly instead of coming here to play the victim. Besides fans who don't know the truth, no one will feel sorry for the losers."

As soon as this clarification came out, it immediately became a hot topic among passersby and onlookers.

Light's fans were swiftly and precisely slapped in the face; their earlier sarcastic and insulting remarks about Valuri in the square instantly turned into a joke.

The onlookers' comments were also a major highlight.

"Holy cow, Chen Sis is awesome! I wonder if those Light fans' faces hurt!"

"Although, Light lost four matches in a row—what on earth are they doing?"

"Upstairs, could it be because they're up against Wa Team? Back when Valuri debuted, their strength was already at the level of Asia's top boy bands… although now, for some reason, that team can't be found."

Seeing the public opinion shift thanks to Chen Li's statement, the Valuri members' expressions relaxed considerably.

Yu Jizhou showed the passersby's comments to Jin Chen, his tone gentle and patient.

"Look, not everyone is unable to tell right from wrong, so don't listen to those negative voices."

Jin Chen's tightly pressed lips finally relaxed, curling slightly as he murmured, "I understand."

At last, he was soothed.

Yu Jizhou let out a breath, again finding Jin Chen utterly adorable, and couldn't resist snapping a photo.

Click—

A particularly loud shutter sound rang out.

Yu Jizhou, who usually keeps his phone on silent, felt a bit embarrassed when Jin Chen suddenly looked at him, then realized he had turned the volume up to maximum for the dance accompaniment.

"I think you look… cool."

Jin Chen's lips curled up, "Really?"

Yu Jizhou nodded, although he had wanted to say 'cute,' he felt this cool‑kid type wouldn't want to hear that.

Who would have thought Jin Chen actually took it to heart, even shifting his pose to signal that Yu Jizhou could keep shooting.

Thus, what was meant to be a comforting session oddly turned into a solo photo shoot.

The other three: '…'

These two really can start a private chat anytime, anywhere!

Afterward, the Valuri members chatted about dance and their respective skills, and the afternoon flew by.

Leaving the company, it was already around eight o'clock.

Jin Chen watched the night scenery flash by outside the window and silently took out his phone.

He habitually tapped into the WeChat chat page again.

He flicked a few times; his one‑sided chat with his dad still remained from this morning, he opened it, paused, then backed out.

Then he saw the labels he'd given the Valuri members.

Chatty captain, blabbermouth Song brother, hot‑tempered Ren brother, aloof Yu brother (not close).

Jin Chen: '…'

Nice, he really pushed a rapper's self‑cultivation to the extreme.

He opened the private chat with his own wife and changed the label.

He tucked his phone into his pocket, blew out a breath, brushed his sweaty curls, turned his gaze to Yu Jinzhou beside him, lowered his eyes and thought.

A few seconds later, Yu Jinzhou suddenly felt his shoulder sink; turning his head, he saw Jin Chen's face had gone pale, eyes closed, leaning against him, as if already asleep.

He stared for a moment, didn't push him away, even leaned back to let him rest more comfortably.

He didn't notice Jin Chen's lips slightly curling up.

Jin Chen didn't put all his weight on Yu Jinzhou either; he just wanted to snuggle with his wife, and as the car swayed and the wind blew in through the window, he really did feel sleepy.

When they arrived at the dormitory, Yu Jinzhou looked at the still-asleep Jin Chen and gave him a pat.

"Chen'er, we're at the dormitory."

The only response was Jin Chen's continued steady breathing.

Song Xing poked his head in from outside the car and asked, "He's still not awake?"

Jin Chen seemed to feel disturbed, dissatisfiedly rubbing against Yu Jinzhou's shoulder again, his brows furrowed.

Yu Jinzhou was inexplicably pleased by his utter trust, his almond eyes crinkling with a smile as he brushed the stray hairs from Jin Chen's face with his fingertips.

"Chen'er, if you don't get out of the car, you can just sleep here tonight."

Jin Chen suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze somewhat accusatory.

He pressed his sore, crooked neck, opened the car door, and got out.

Behind him came Yu Jinzhou's unstifled laughter.

【Villain Heartthrob Value +5, total 10!】

That night, Jin Chen still received a call from his cheap father.

He didn't stay silent like the original owner; instead, he revealed a little of everything, leaving the rest for his cheap father to investigate.

Chenli's threats, both open and hidden, had some effect on Gou Siwen, but Gou Siwen ultimately didn't care about Valuri at all, even intending to let them embarrass themselves.