Chapter 25.5: Two In One

In order to ensure that the effects of every performance was good, Gu Yanshu would ensure that he would be in tiptop condition even during rehearsal. It was an attitude that had eventually become a habit, something that Gu Yanshu had persisted all these years. 

The director had heard about his working attitude before, so after saying some patronising words, he started to talk about the programme flow and their positions. 

Gu Yanshu memorised all of these very quickly, and the stage director and dancers were very satisfied with his performance. 

The song that he chose this time, Imprison, was the second single that was going to be in the mini album that he was going to release at the end of the year. 

There were three songs in this mini album. 

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“Fall”, “Imprison” and “Destroy”. He had produced all three songs personally. 

And the reason for choosing “Imprison” this time, including having to rearrange the song for a live version, was firstly because he wanted to create hype for his album, and secondly, because this song was a stark contrast to the style that he was known for. 

Many of the singers who graduated from idol groups would sing songs that were positive, optimistic, or cute and tender. 

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Every single position he was at, every single movement, every expression as he looked at the camera, and every note he sang, were all precise and well performed. 

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Fang Yuan and the director were all not from the music industry, so even when they thought that the performance was perfect, Gu Yanshu simply spat out a single word, “Again.” 

And each performance was indeed better than the previous. Even though they couldn’t tell what had changed, they could tell that it was better. 

Such clarity of thought was indeed awe-inspiring. 

The director suddenly thought that the previous producer was really mad. How could he agree to let Chen Ran replace Gu Yanshu? Were they even on the same level?! 

How different was this from using a piece of manmade crystal to replace a diamond? 

After the production team’s meticulously prepared metal cage locked Gu Yanshu up for countless times, he finally left the stage, panting slightly. “Are there any other problems?” 

The director and Fang Yuan shot their thumbs up for him and shook their heads, “It’s perfect.” 

The group dance, the throne and the iron cage concept were all very compatible with Gu Yanshu’s song, and Gu Yanshu was not overshadowed by the effects of all of these. 

Perfect. 

Hearing the comment, and watching the monitors once more, Gu Yanshu finally relaxed. 

He had performed for an hour. Sweat was trickling down his forehead. 

And once the stage lights were turned off, Fang Yuan noticed that his face was scarily pale, and there was no colour in his lips. 

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He instantly recalled what Shen Jue said. He opened a bottle of glucose water for Gu Yanshu, and helped him to wipe his perspiration. Then, he stuck a heat warmer on Gu Yanshu’s back, wrapped him up tightly, then brought him out of the studio. 

When he walked out, he brushed shoulders with Chen Ran. 

It turned out that the next one rehearsing was Chen Ran. 

But wasn’t it said that the guests’ rehearsal times would remain a secret? Why weren’t the production crew saying anything about Chen Ran waiting outside so early? 

Fang Yuan noted this down secretly. 

When they got back in the car, Shen Jue saw Gu Yanshu’s ashen face and frowned, “Why has he gotten worse?” 

Gu Yanshu replied softly, “I’m fine.” 

Fine?! From a slight hoarseness, he now sounded like a croaking old man. 

Shen Jue glared at Fang Yuan. 

Fang Yuan’s legs went weak, and he answered honestly, “Rehearsed seven times in total, and sang his three high notes seven times. 

That meant that his advice for Gu Yanshu to expend as little energy as possible had been ignored. 

Shen Jue furrowed his brows at Gu Yanshu, wanting an explanation. 

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Traitor.

Gu Yanshu shrunk into his seat, ignoring Fang Yuan. 

He looked down, and decided to also ignore Shen Jue. 

He had always been skinnier and paler than others, but now that he was sick, the paleness in his face was even worse, and the cold aura that he usually had was reduced significantly. Now, he just looked like a beautiful sheet of white paper. 

It felt as though he couldn’t be hit, couldn’t be scolded, and no matter how angry anyone was at him, they should still just cuddle and care for him. 

“Are you satisfied with the dancers from the production team?” 

Shen Jue wanted to say that he wasn’t satisfied, he could pay for a few good ones. Anyway, they weren’t lacking money. 

However, Gu Yanshu nodded, “They’re not bad.” 

After he said that, Fang Yuan’s phone rang. 

He picked it up, “Hello, Director Chen?” 

After a long silence, Fang Yuan hung up the call. He turned to look at Gu Yanshu, his expression solemn. “Xiao Shu, Director Chen just called to say that during the teardown for the stage, one of the workers made a mistake and caused our props to be destroyed. Two of our dancers were also injured.”