Chapter 26: Fleeing in Panic
Two days later, Lin Yi and his companions finally arrived at their destination, Jiangsu Nanjing.
Not long after stepping out of the station, Lin Yi heard an excited scream.
“Look! It’s Lin Yi!”
“Where?”
“Ah! It really is Lin Yi!”
“I want Lin Yi to sign my autograph!”
“I want a photo with him!”
“I want to have ten babies with him! Ah, Lin Yi is just too handsome! No, I’m willing to have children with him until the end of my days!”
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Seeing a group of girls rushing toward him, Lin Yi’s eyelids twitched uncontrollably. Terrified, he dropped his suitcase and fled in panic.
Damn it, these girls were just terrifying.
It was as if they were going to strip him alive!
The security guards nearby hurried over, blocking the crazy fans. A few guards quickly moved in front of Lin Yi and escorted him to the lounge.
Niu Junjie stood there dumbfounded. When did Lin Yi become so popular?
He just sang one song, didn’t he?
If he had known that Lin Yi’s song had surpassed 150 million plays and over 60 million downloads on KuDog Music, he might have thought differently.
“Your Answer” had surged up the charts over the past two days, breaking straight into the top ten of the top 500 list!
It was now ranked fifth!
Moreover, thanks to promotion by influencers and popular bloggers, the song’s popularity and recognition soared to new heights.
In short, the song had gone viral!
It was sweeping the country from north to south!
And naturally, Lin Yi, as the singer, lyricist, and composer, had become a sensation as well!
Especially since Lin Yi also wore the prestigious crown of the top scorer in the college entrance exam.
A scholar, talented, and handsome!
These three labels instantly won him a huge female fanbase, including grandmothers over sixty.
Gao Liwei watched the scene with nothing but jealousy. At that moment, he wished he were Lin Yi.
At the same time, a mental image flashed through his mind: he opened his arms wide and shouted loudly to the girls rushing toward him, “Come on! Hurry up!”
Phew!
“Mom, that was a close call,” Lin Yi sat in the lounge, patting his chest, panting, still shaken.
He truly hadn’t expected to become this popular.
To have so many fans!
Had he known, he would never have boldly walked out of the station like that.
It was like walking into a trap, delivering himself to be devoured!
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“Wow, it’s Lin Yi’s luggage!” a girl shouted upon seeing a suitcase lying on the ground.
Hearing this, the others rushed over, eagerly dividing up Lin Yi’s suitcase.
By the time the security guards arrived to stop them, they had already left happily, leaving behind an empty suitcase.
One girl had tried to carry it away.
But the guards chased after her relentlessly.
Helpless, she had to give up the suitcase and leave reluctantly.
Niu Junjie’s mouth twitched violently at this ruthless scene. Fan obsession was terrifying!
Silently, he prayed for Lin Yi’s safety.
“Mr. Lin Yi, I’m terribly sorry we couldn’t retrieve your belongings,” a guard apologized sincerely.
Lin Yi looked at the lone suitcase and sighed. Damn, not even his underwear was left.
“It’s okay, there was nothing valuable inside, just some clothes,” Lin Yi waved it off. The suitcase was dropped by himself; it was his own carelessness, no one else’s fault.
“So, Mr. Lin Yi, what’s your plan now? Do you want to leave through a special passage or have someone pick you up?”
“I’ll call someone to pick me up,” Lin Yi thought for a moment. He recalled Director Li Xue telling him to call once he arrived at Jiangsu Nanjing.
He was unfamiliar with the area and had no choice but to seek help.
“Hello, Director Li Xue? This is Lin Yi.”
“I’ve arrived in Nanjing, currently at the Nanjing station.”
“I’m surrounded by people and can’t get out.”
“Hahaha, hang tight, I’m coming right away!” Li Xue’s mocking laughter came through the phone.
After hanging up, Lin Yi called Niu Junjie.
“Lin Yi, your stuff’s gone—hahaha!”
“Shut up!” Lin Yi rolled his eyes and quickly said, “Listen, I might not be able to travel with you guys anymore. Don’t worry about me, just enjoy yourselves and have a great time!”
Niu Junjie thought for a moment and agreed. Lin Yi was now a celebrity. Traveling together might not be safe or worry-free and could even cause unnecessary trouble.
“Alright, what’s your plan then? Going back to Haiyuan?”
“No, Director Li Xue wants to talk to me. I’ll deal with it first, then return.”
“Okay, take care!”
“Mm.”
News of Lin Yi’s presence at Nanjing station spread quickly, attracting media drawn by the scent of money.
The station soon became packed with people.
Half an hour later, Li Xue finally arrived.
“Lin Yi, the fans outside are all yours. They’re so enthusiastic! Aren’t you going to meet them?” Li Xue teased.
“Sigh, why would I? If I go out, it’ll paralyze traffic,” Lin Yi replied with a wry smile.
From the security guards, he learned a bit about the situation outside.
“Who told you you were handsome, a great singer, and a top scholar? Lin Yi, not to be rude, but my daughter really likes you.”
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Lin Yi choked on that.
“Director Li Xue, that joke isn’t funny at all,” Lin Yi replied awkwardly.
“I’m not joking.”
Lin Yi…
“Don’t feel so pressured, Lin Yi. Once the hype dies down, they won’t be so crazy anymore,” Li Xue comforted him.
“Really?” Lin Yi asked uncertainly.
“Don’t you have any sense of it? If you were just an ordinary person, who would care about you?”
“True.”
“Stop overthinking. Come with me to meet someone.”
“Who?”
“You’ll see. It’s good news.”
“Alright!”
Lin Yi put on the sunglasses and mask given by the security guards and silently followed Director Li Xue.
They headed straight to the Shengshi Inn.
After getting off the car, Lin Yi quietly removed his sunglasses and mask.
“Come on, follow me inside,” Li Xue led the way, with Lin Yi close behind.
Along the way, Lin Yi encountered many big names: Yang Mi, Zheng Chao, Tong Liya, Huang Baoqiang...
It seemed this inn was a hotbed of talent!
Following Li Xue through long corridors, turning corners, and walking steadily, Lin Yi knew he would have gotten lost if he were alone.
This inn felt like a maze.
Finally, Li Xue stopped in front of a room and beckoned Lin Yi over.
As soon as Lin Yi entered, he saw several familiar faces: Peng Yuyan, Ni Ni, Zheng Kai, Zhang Zixuan.
“This is Director Zhang Yibo.”
“And this is Lin Yi.”
Li Xue smiled, introducing them to each other.
“Hello, Director Zhang!” Lin Yi extended his hands warmly.
“Lin Yi, I’ve listened to your song—passionate, fearless!” Director Zhang shook his hand firmly, smiling.