Huayu: This top star doesn't play by the rules.

"Your album 'Love Letters' is very good." Yang Yang puffed out his chest slightly, trying to appear as tall as possible.

"Haha, thanks for your support, Brother Yang Yang." After thinking it over carefully, Chen Chao realized that Yang Yang hadn't had any new works released recently, so he had to give up the idea of ​​mutual flattery.

After chatting with Chen Chao for a few more minutes, Yang Yang said goodbye and left for his own lounge. As for Yi Yangqianxi and Wang Yuan, they had already said goodbye and left.

At this moment, the man wearing the baseball cap took off his hat, revealing a rather handsome face. "Hello, Chen Chao, I am Zhang Yixing. I've heard so much about you."

"Hello, Brother Yixing, I've heard your song 'LOSE CONTROL,' it's amazing." Chen Chao took the initiative to extend his hand and shake hands with him.

"Thank you, I also really like your 'Light Wrapped in the Heart'." Hearing Chen Chao's words, Zhang Yixing smiled, revealing two shallow dimples on her face. "Your arrangement is very creative. We can collaborate sometime."

"That would be wonderful, I couldn't be happier."

After Chen Chao and Zhang Yixing exchanged a few words and left to make preparations, Guan Xiaotong, who had her hair tied in a high ponytail, wearing a simple white T-shirt and jeans, and whose face looked like that of a junior high school student, came up next, even though she was now a college student.

"Hello, Professor Chen Chao, I am Guan Xiaotong." Her voice sounded a little hoarse and had a very obvious Beijing accent.

"We're about the same age, just call me Chen Chao, don't call me teacher, it sounds weird." Chen Chao waved his hand and said with a smile.

"Okay, then I'll call you Chen Chao. Speaking of which, I saw your profile online, and it says you're from Guangdong?" Guan Xiaotong asked curiously after looking Chen Chao up and down a few times.

"Hmm, from Chaoshan, Guangdong. What, doesn't it look like him?"

"It doesn't sound like it at all; I can't detect any accent from you."

The two started chatting, and at the same time, Zhang Zifeng, who was standing at the back, also came over. With her short hair, she looked like a tomboy, but what was most impressive was her pair of very bright and intelligent eyes.

"Hello, Brother Chen Chao." Although her voice wasn't loud, it was very clear.

"Hello, Zifeng, I've seen your performances in 'A Little Reunion' and 'Detective Chinatown.' You acted very well, especially that smile in 'Detective Chinatown,' it was absolutely amazing." Chen Chao greeted Zhang Zifeng with a gentle smile.

Faced with Chen Chao's smile, Zhang Zifeng was slightly stunned. After a moment, he blinked and smiled, "Thank you, Brother Chen Chao."

The three of them stood in the corridor chatting until the staff came to inform them that it was time to prepare for the rehearsal. Only then did they disperse and return to their respective dressing rooms to prepare.

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The rehearsal went quite smoothly. After Chen Chao walked around the stage once and confirmed that there were no problems with his coordination with the choir, the director only asked him to adjust a few details of his movements before letting him leave.

Just as Chen Chao stepped out of the studio and was wondering whether he should reach out to Li Ronghao to reconnect, his phone suddenly vibrated. When he picked it up, he saw that it was a message from Lu Han.

"Ah Chao, I heard you came to Beijing for the May Fourth Gala rehearsal? Are you free tonight? Let's grab some dinner."

Faced with Lu Han's invitation, Chen Chao, who had nothing to do to begin with, naturally did not refuse. After he replied "no problem," Lu Han immediately sent him a location.

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Around 7 p.m., Chen Chao, wearing a hat and glasses, arrived at the private restaurant on time and was led by a waiter to the private room where Lu Han was.

"Brother Lu, it's been a long time." As soon as Chen Chao opened the door to the private room, the first thing that caught his eye was Lu Han, who was wearing a black hoodie and a baseball cap, looking quite casual, and was sitting with his legs crossed, scrolling through his phone.

"Chao, you're finally here." Putting away his phone, Lu Han stood up and quickly walked to Chen Chao, giving him a big hug. "It's been almost two months since we last saw each other after filming Running Man."

"Yeah, time really flies." Smiling, Chen Chao patted Lu Han on the back. After they parted, Chen Chao asked with a smile, "What have you been busy with lately?"

"Same as always, recording a new song and participating in variety shows." After gesturing for Chen Chao to sit down, Lu Han looked through the menu and said with a smile, "What do you want to eat? The roast duck here is pretty good, and the braised pork is also fine."

"I'm fine with anything, you can order whatever you want. Just don't order sweet potatoes, I'm allergic to them."

Hearing Chen Chao's words, Lu Han nodded and quickly ordered several dishes. When his gaze fell on the drinks, he paused for a moment, looked up at Chen Chao, and asked, "Shall we have a drink?"

"Alright, I'll risk my life to accompany you this time."

"Come on, don't pretend. I know your alcohol tolerance." After retorting to Chen Chao, Lu Han ordered a bottle of baijiu.

The dishes were served one after another, and the two ate and chatted, talking about music, filming, and then games. Before they knew it, they had drunk more than half a bottle.

At this moment, Lu Han's cheeks were completely flushed, and he spoke more casually, "Ah Chao, I'm telling you seriously, your album is really amazing. When I was thinking about new songs a while ago, I couldn't help but think that it would be great if I could collaborate with you."

"I've always wanted to collaborate with you, Brother Lu." Chen Chao raised his glass and clinked it with Lu Han's, then said with a smile, "I especially love your song 'Medal,' the melody is truly powerful."

"Shall we find a chance to put together a song?"

"Sure, no problem."

The two got along better and better as they talked, and drank more and more. By the time they had almost finished eating the dishes on the table, in addition to the empty bottles of baijiu, there were also a few cans of beer on the table.

"Let's go to my recording studio!" Standing up, Lu Han's steps were a little unsteady, but his eyes were very bright. "I have the equipment there, let's just do a recording."

"Now?" Chen Chao glanced at his phone and realized it was already eleven o'clock.

"Right now, I feel like inspiration is about to burst forth." Grabbing Chen Chao's arm, Lu Han tried to lead him outside. "Come on, I drove here."

"You drank and drove?" Chen Chao couldn't help but raise an eyebrow upon hearing Lu Han's words.

"Don't worry, my driver is driving~" Lu Han patted Chen Chao on the shoulder with a smile. He knew what Chen Chao was thinking and immediately explained, "Don't worry, I'm not that kind of person."

And so, having re-disguised themselves, the two, accompanied by Lu Han's assistant and driver, headed to Lu Han's recording studio.

Unbeknownst to the two, their arm-in-arm exit from the restaurant was captured by paparazzi who had been following Lu Han. "Holy crap, we've got some big shots! Lu Han and Chen Chao are having a late-night rendezvous, both of them are drunk and behaving intimately."