They don't actually think I like them, do they?

123. An exclusive interview with Mangzi!

"Juzi Jam released a new song?" Mangzi was slightly taken aback.

"correct."

"Let's go, Mangzi, don't waste time, we still need to go eat hot pot!" Chengzi nudged Mangzi and whispered.

The girls of AWM always brush off the reporters who swarm them after the performance with a smile. After working so hard for hours, they simply don't have the energy to deal with these things.

However, it was at this moment that Mangzi became interested.

"You guys go ahead and eat, I'll be there later," Mangzi said to the other girls.

"Hurry up! We won't wait for you. Even if Sister Mangzi eats less, we still have to pay the same amount!" Peach shouted.

"Get lost."

Seeing the three girls leave first, Xiaoyu excitedly made a "please" gesture.

"Miss Mangzi, this way please!"

.....

In the evening, cold air and warm currents made love in the sky, rising and falling intermittently, making people on the ground feel fluctuating temperatures.

The two arrived at the rooftop café on the top floor of the mall.

"This is it."

As Xiaoyu spoke, she sat down in a relatively secluded corner seat.

She was very lucky. Mangzi had just performed today and was still wearing the black stage outfit she had worn earlier. The girl had exquisite makeup on her face, with sparkling sequins on her lower eyelids.

The photographer pointed his lens at the beautiful woman, and Xiaoyu took out her phone and placed it on the table.

"Miss Mangzi, please enjoy Orange Jam's new song—'The Wind Rises'!"

Xiaoyu was full of confidence; no one could remain unmoved when they first heard the Orange Jam song.

Hearing this song written by Orange Jam, Mangzi will surely reminisce about people and things from the past, which will be the best proof that this song was written for her!

Soon, the prelude to a melancholic piano piece began, carrying a touch of sadness.

"I walked and stopped along the way, following the traces of my childhood drifting. Just before stepping out of the station, I hesitated a little."

"I can't help but laugh at this feeling of trepidation as I approach home, which is still unavoidable, and the sky in Nagano is still so warm..." Orange Jam's voice came from the phone.

After listening to just a few sentences, Mangzi was stunned.

Memories, wound up like a clockwork.

That autumn, Mangzi boarded a train far from home, heading towards the distance as the sun set.

Our destination is... the distant northern battlefield!

That year, full of vigor and ambition, she led an elite mercenary force, traversing through the icy and snowy landscape, deep into the enemy's rear battlefield.

In the midst of a vast expanse of snow, Mangzi transforms into a "ghost," killing without a trace. No one knows her whereabouts, but the next second, her knife is already at your throat.

In the trenches on a snowy night, Mangzi breathed warm air onto her frozen hands, pulled out a picture of her idol, "Dragon King," from the lining of her helmet, and couldn't help but miss her sisters back home...

Thinking of this, Mangzi couldn't help but nod slightly, her eyes glistening with tears—truly unforgettable memories.

"?!"

Seeing this, Xiaoyu quickly picked up the microphone and asked,

"Miss Mangzi, what have you thought of?!"

"Snowy Night".

"A snowy night?!"

Xiaoyu was overjoyed and quickly wrote the keywords in her notebook.

A snowy night with marmalade?! How romantic!

"So what were you feeling at the time?"

Mangzi smiled slightly, "Back then, I felt like I was about to die."

"Death...death?!" Xiaoyu was stunned. "Are you kidding me? Is it something like 'too happy to die'?"

"No, it's death in the biological sense."

Xiaoyu was shocked, and her hand holding the pen trembled slightly.

Is this what they call... a double suicide for love?!

In a vast expanse of snow, Miss Mango and Orange Jam embraced each other, facing impending death, comforting one another and offering warmth to their hearts.

This is too romantic!

What exactly happened between them?!

Xiaoyu wanted to ask more questions, but the song reached its climax at that moment.

"I was once overwhelmed by the vastness of the world, and also indulged in its delusions, unable to distinguish truth from falsehood, making no struggles, and unafraid of being ridiculed..."

Upon hearing this, Mangzi was so excited that he stood up from his chair.

She was deeply moved!

She once vowed to stand at the top of the world and use her power to dispel all the darkness in the world.

For this reason, she traveled all over the world, leaving behind her terrifying legends in every corner of the world!

She personally killed her enemies eight times, assassinated political figures seventeen times, and fought on the front lines thirty-four times. How much blood is on her hands!

In the end, looking back, I realized that my once firm belief was nothing more than a wishful dream.

Seeing the burning passion in Mangzi's eyes, Xiaoyu couldn't hold back either.

　"Miss Mangzi, is there a step you can't take because of societal constraints?"

"Yes, how did you know?!" Mangzi turned his head and asked in surprise.

At the age of fourteen, in the Amazon rainforest, she assassinated the enemy's deputy commander, only to be witnessed by his daughter.

It was on that occasion that she first ruthlessly killed an innocent person, a guilt that Mangzi still feels to this day.

"I know, of course I know!" Xiaoyu said, her eyes filled with tears.

These lyrics perfectly describe "being so engrossed in one's ideals that one is even willing to be at odds with the whole world!"

Yes, as a super popular idol who is almost universally known to "forbid dating", and his partner is "China's most affectionate Ju Zi Jiang", any woman who gets close to him will inevitably become the focus of discussion across the internet. Faced with the torrent of criticism online, wouldn't it be very difficult to be together?

"Miss Mangzi, don't be sad. I believe you must have been very strong to get to where you are today, having overcome one 'battle' after another!" Xiaoyu said seriously.

“Yes, you understand me so well!” Mangzi grasped her hand, his voice trembling.

Over the years, she has never confided these words to anyone; everyone thinks she's just bragging.

I never expected to meet such a kindred spirit here today!

"Thank you, Ms. Mangzi. This interview was very rewarding, and I'm sure I'll be able to write the best article when I get back!"

Xiaoyu stood up and said to Mangzi with gratitude.

"It's nothing, and thank you too, it reminded me of many things from the past," Mangzi said with a smile.

......

The next day, a topic titled "Solid evidence! The new song is written for Mangzi: Mangzi's interview content exposed!" quickly became a trending topic on Weibo.

In this Weibo post, Mangzi, dressed in a glamorous stage outfit, spoke candidly about "The Wind Rises" written by Juzi Jiang after listening to it. She was interviewed by reporter Xiaoyu.

Perhaps due to company requirements to avoid any appearance of impropriety, Mangzi's answer was rather cryptic, but with the very reliable professional journalist Xiaoyu providing commentary, it wasn't difficult to understand.

After seeing it, all the netizens exclaimed, "Holy crap, that's awesome!"

124. Let's go to the anime convention together!

The amount of information in this interview was simply explosive.

The lyrics mention "train station," which reminded Mangzi of "Journey to the North."

Then Xiaoyu added a note: Orange Jam and Mango once committed suicide together in the snow!

The lyrics mention "drifting," which reminded Mangzi of the Battle of Midway.

Xiaoyu's Note: Orange Jam and Mango Midway Island 7-day, 6-night luxury yacht summer vacation!

The lyrics mention "midsummer," and Mangzi thought of "battlefield in the rainforest."

...Xiaoyu doesn't need any further explanation for this part!

Almost every lyric evoked a memory for Mangzi.

"My goodness, how many times has Mangzi had dealings with Juzi Shen?!"

"If it's true, I'll go bankrupt investing in Mangzi stocks!!"

"Your mom, Orange Brother, and Mango Sister, did it in the snow, at sea, in the tropical jungle..."

"Don't be ridiculous, upstairs."

"You guys are still lying to yourselves after you've already had sex in the wild?! Do you have to wait until your goddess's video leaks and she announces she has a boyfriend and is quitting the internet before you accept reality?"

When Lin Han woke up, he saw the comments on Weibo and almost threw his phone away.

Crazy!

I'm still a virgin, for crying out loud!!

However, after Lin Han carefully read through all of Mang Zi's statements, he suddenly felt that...

This reporter's writing seems to be the best possible outcome!

Others might not understand it, but Lin Han had personally witnessed how outrageous Mangzi could be, so when Mangzi's reply appeared before Lin Han's eyes, he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

What did this guy do for a living before he became an idol?!

Before Lin Han could react to the overwhelming online comments, Bubble Media made its move.

"Regarding the recent fabricated rumors about our artist, Orange Sauce, written by a certain unscrupulous media outlet, we solemnly reiterate that Mr. Orange is an excellent, low-key man who has never crossed any lines with any female artist..."

If it weren't for this Weibo post, Lin Han would have almost forgotten that he even had a management company.

Pop Media is a marketing savvy company. Before, no matter how much online speculation about couples went on, they remained completely silent. But now, when it comes to sensitive topics like "outdoor sex," they're quick to issue a clarification. And they're directly targeting the media, completely ignoring Mangzi!

Because the content of the interview itself was quite outrageous and its authenticity was seriously questionable, the post clarifying the situation on Weibo immediately calmed things down online.

However, everyone was left with only one question.

Since these outrageous claims were all fabricated by the interviewing reporter, what is the true meaning behind what Mangzi said?

Things like "Battle of Midway" and "Tropical Jungle Battle" are definitely metaphorical; they can't possibly mean the literal meaning of the words!

Just as everyone was still speculating, a Weibo post that was neither too big nor too small, but quite significant to some people, was released.

AWM's official Weibo account officially announced at 12:53 PM:

In the second half of the year, AWM's main activity location will be moved from Chengdu to Beijing!

This means that idols will be living in Beijing from now on.

This Weibo post sparked a lot of discussion among AWM fans.

"People in Beijing are overjoyed! We won't have to fly to see the girls' concerts anymore!"

"Sigh, the location of Chuandu is still too remote. Going to Baijing is better; it's more suitable for the girls to develop there."

"I'm so anxious! How am I supposed to get autographs from the girls now?"

"Waaaaah, I haven't washed my hands for ten days straight while wearing lipstick, all for the next handshake event, and you're telling me it's not going to be held in Sichuan anymore?"

Lin Han was also taken aback when he saw the Weibo post.

That way, I'll still be able to see Mangzi often after school starts.

I don't know if it is a good thing or a bad thing.

Just then, by sheer coincidence, Lin Han's phone rang.

It was Mangzi calling.

"Lin Han, I heard you're going to a comic convention?"