You said you'd just lie down and relax, how did you become a top influencer?

Chapter 23 Xu An's Background

Xu An looked at Shen Wanwan's serious expression, the embarrassment on his face gradually disappeared, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, he nodded, and said nothing.

On a summer day, the two lay quietly on the lawn without saying a word. Although it was quiet, the atmosphere was harmonious.

Shen Wanwan's eyes narrowed into crescent moons, her gaze as gentle as the soft moonlight, her expression relaxed.

For someone with her social anxiety, this way of getting along without having to consider other people's thoughts or worry about saying the wrong thing is incredibly comfortable.

However, as if suddenly remembering something, Shen Wanwan looked at Xu An beside her, hesitated for a moment, and still couldn't help but speak up:

"Uncle, what did you think of my singing tonight?"

"She sang so well! I was completely mesmerized in the audience; my ears were truly treated to a wonderful experience."

"From now on, listening to other people sing will feel utterly boring."

Hearing Shen Wanwan's somewhat sudden question, Xu An was taken aback, but didn't pay much attention and answered casually.

However, Xu An did not realize that his two sentences were far too powerful.

"Brother An, you're teasing me again. My singing isn't that good!"

Upon hearing his words, Shen Wanwan's cheeks flushed slightly, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly, her lips curving into a smile. She was clearly very pleased, and her words carried a hint of coquetry.

Xu An was taken aback by Shen Wanwan's concerned reaction, and a guess suddenly arose in his mind.

He tentatively asked:

"So you seemed upset just now? Is it because I praised Bai Ge and Zhao Yue's performance tonight and forgot about you?"

Upon hearing this, the joy on Shen Wanwan's face vanished instantly, and like a startled deer, a hint of panic rose in her eyes.

However, the panic in Shen Wanwan's eyes was quickly replaced by hesitation. She hesitated for a moment, then shook her head.

Then, seemingly afraid that Xu An wouldn't believe her, she explained the real reason why she seemed to be in a bad mood earlier.

Upon hearing Shen Wanwan's gentle voice, a look of realization flashed across Xu An's eyes.

"You mean, you're feeling down because you miss your mom?"

"Is it because you sang that song?"

Shen Wanwan nodded, a blush creeping across her face.

Although she is not very old, she is still an adult. It is somewhat shameful to say that she would feel down because she thought of her mother after singing a song.

She explained, "My mother thinks I shouldn't be in the entertainment industry, so our relationship has been strained for the past two years."

"Actually, she cares about me a lot. My current manager is a senior figure in the industry that she specially found, just in case I get bullied."

"Today is her birthday... I..."

Xu An looked at Shen Wanwan, whose face showed hesitation, but suddenly couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Wanwan, you're a pop diva with countless fans, why are you acting like a little girl having a tantrum with your family?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Wanwan's face flushed, but she felt somewhat disappointed.

Is Uncle An making fun of her?

The moment this feeling of disappointment flashed through Shen Wanwan's mind, she heard Xu An say lightly:

"Wanwan, go and wish your mom a happy birthday. After all, some people you want to say something to, but don't know who to ask!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Wanwan suddenly looked up at Xu An, her voice trembling slightly.

"Brother An...you..."

Xu An was taken aback when he saw Shen Wanwan's slightly red eyes, then realized she had misunderstood and quickly continued:

"You've misunderstood. My parents are still alive, but they divorced shortly after I was born."

"After my father remarried, I lived with my grandfather. A few years ago, my grandfather also passed away."

Hearing Xu An's words, Shen Wanwan's heartache deepened even more.

Although Xu An is not an orphan, what difference is there between him and an orphan?

Isn't it even more painful to be unable to have what you should have?

In comparison, she was incredibly lucky.

Xu An smiled at the stunned look on Shen Wanwan's face and said earnestly:

"Wanwan, I'm not complaining to you. I'm used to it. I'm just saying this to make you understand that you should cherish what you have now. Go and wish your aunt a happy birthday."

"Maybe she's waiting for you right now!"

Hearing Xu An's words, Shen Wanwan nodded and picked up her phone to make a call, but Xu An stopped her.

Seeing Shen Wanwan's somewhat bewildered expression, Xu An sighed and said with a wry smile:

"Wanwan, are you really planning to make a phone call looking like this?"

"If your aunt sees this, she might think you were bullied on the show!"

"Let's go back to the cabin and fight it out!"

In the middle of the night, her daughter, who was recording a program, was making a phone call under a dimly lit tree, her eyes red. It was likely that the moment Shen Wan hung up, the call would reach Chen Hong.

Upon hearing this, Shen Wanwan realized that she wasn't in a good state to fight and should go back and tidy herself up. She got up but found Xu An still lying there. Somewhat puzzled, she asked, "Brother An, aren't you coming back with me?"

Xu An waved his hand.

"You go back first, I'll lie down and get some more fresh air."

Then, seeing the hesitant look on Shen Wanwan's face, Xu An smiled and said:

"What, are you worried something might happen to me? Go back, your aunt might be asleep by now."

Xu An's words made Shen Wanwan make a decision, but she still left a message.

"Okay, Brother An, if you haven't returned by the time I finish making the call, I'll come find you."

After saying that, without giving Xu An a chance to refuse, Shen Wanwan turned around and ran away.

"Slow down, don't fall!"

Xu An watched Shen Wanwan's rapidly running figure, a look of both amusement and exasperation on his face. Only after Shen Wanwan's figure disappeared did Xu An turn his gaze away.

Looking at the still-shining stars in the sky, Xu An let out a soft sigh.

Actually, what he just told Shen Wanwan—that he had gotten used to life without parents—was a lie.

In this world, he stopped living with his parents a long time ago, but in his previous life, he had both parents and lived a happy life.

Unfortunately, I probably won't see my parents again.

Fortunately, he has an older brother who can take care of his parents from his past life...

Xu An's thoughts gradually drifted away. He thought of his parents, relatives, and friends from his previous life, and even the few romantic relationships he had in his past life.

Will they know they died suddenly?

As he was thinking this, Xu An suddenly caught sight of something out of the corner of his eye. He looked closely and saw that it was Shen Wanwan's guitar.

She ran so fast that she forgot to bring it.

Looking at the guitar, Xu An suddenly realized that he hadn't even checked what he had just won in the lottery.

Looking at the songs in his backpack, Xu An suddenly paused.

This song... seems to quite resonate with how he feels right now?

After hesitating for a moment, Xu An picked up the guitar and gently plucked the strings.