Jiang Han called in such a hurry for one simple reason - he and his cousin had made it onto the hot search lists.
But that wasn’t even the main issue. The real problem was that a whole horde of paparazzi and gossip reporters got wind of it and rushed over to the gates of B University.
In other words, Song Linchuan was now trapped inside the campus of B University.
To understand how this situation came about, we have to rewind back an hour or so ago.
At the time, someone suddenly dropped a series of candid photos that looked to be Song Linchuan out and about on the streets on his fan forum.
In the photos, he was pushing a small electric scooter along, with a girl walking beside him.
Although they both had masks on, their figures and temperament were so outstanding that people still easily recognized them.
It couldn’t be helped. The Song family cousins had such high recognizability. Especially Song Linchuan, who had been in the spotlight for ages - that innate aura of a top star he exuded was just too eye-catching.
Of course, this whole thing could only be called an accident. If the scooter hadn’t broken down, they could’ve just zipped by on it, and there wouldn’t have been this hiccup.
At first, Linchuan’s fans didn’t think too much of the photos. Someone casually asked where the encounter happened, and they roughly pinned down the location.
The fans chatted back and forth, and somehow, someone recognized the location was near B University, then immediately guessed the destination of the Song family cousins.
Truthfully, it wasn’t hard to guess at all. With Pei Kuang’s previous hot search incident, Linchuan had even openly posted on Weibo that he was coming back to have his auntie treat him to the most expensive meal at the B University cafeteria.
Other netizens might’ve thought he was just joking, but his fans knew very well what kind of character their idol had - the title of “Dearest Nephew” was no joke.
At first, his fans wanted to try and cover up the situation, but a top-tier celebrity like Song Linchuan had his every move on the internet closely monitored by gossip platforms, and his fan forums were constantly scanned by people.
And so, the hashtag “#Song Linchuan Pushing A Scooter to B University#” successfully shot up to the hot search lists.
Netizens instantly erupted.
Before long, more and more netizens who claimed to have run into him on the streets popped up, some posting photos, some posting short videos, and discussions grew incredibly lively!
【Oh my god, at first I told my friend that person looks like Song Linchuan, but I didn’t think it actually was him!】
【Speaking of, what exactly is the situation here? Why is he pushing the scooter instead of riding it? Can't he ride it?】
【That’s a good question. I know his auntie can ride it - didn’t she give Pei Kuang a ride before?】
【So did Song Linchuan's scooter run out of battery or break down?】
【I can’t stop laughing! How could even the electric scooter bully Song Linchuan? It didn’t break down when Qi Mushi and Pei Kuang rode it, but it just had to act up when it got to him!】
【Whether it ran out of battery or broke down, a top celebrity pushing an electric scooter down the street is just too hilarious!】
【Hahahaha, I’m really going to die of laughter! It just feels like all kinds of embarrassing things happen to Song Linchuan, and it all makes perfect sense!】
【Waah, the video of those two cousins pushing the scooter while chatting so happily, it’s so heartwarming!】
【I know right, I’m so curious what Song Linchuan said to make his auntie laugh like that. You could tell she was grinning ear to ear even with the mask on!】
【Hahahaha, these two cousins are so silly and oblivious. I bet they have no idea so many people have recognized them, and still think their disguises are flawless!】
【Witnesses who ran into them, please don’t go up and disturb them! Let’s see how long it takes for these two oblivious guys to realize what's happening!】
【I agree! Please continue broadcasting their progress if possible, hahaha, this is just too amusing!】
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And so, the two cousins were practically livestreaming their trip to B University the entire way.
Exactly because of this, even after they entered the school grounds and tried to keep a low profile, they were recognized very quickly.
But everyone acted in understanding and didn’t go up to bother them, at most just taking a photo from afar and posting it online.
And so, under that trending hashtag, a very bizarre scene unfolded of witnesses constantly alternating to provide live updates and relaying each other.
Some netizens even joked that this was practically a livestream of Song Linchuan’s travels in B University, just that the stars themselves were completely unaware.
With Jiang Han’s phone call, this accidental livestream finally came to an end.
Even after getting into Jiang Han’s car, the Song cousins were still in a dazed state of confusion.
“I can understand Auntie, but Linchuan, how could you not notice anything?” Jiang Han asked.
Song Linchuan shook his head. He had been engrossed in chatting with his auntie the whole way and hadn’t paid any mind to these things at all.
Jiang Han couldn’t help but put his forehead in his palm. Was this really the kind of vigilance a top celebrity should have?!
He could only feel grateful that Song Linchuan wasn’t in a relationship, otherwise with his obliviousness, he’d probably be exposed in minutes.
“So what should we do now?” Song Anan asked.
Jiang Han had briefly explained the situation outside campus to them earlier - a lot of gossip reporters had arrived, as well some fans and netizens who had seen the trending hashtags and rushed over.
She had taken a look online just now. It seemed they were all crowded around the school gates, and she didn’t know if it would inconvenience any other students.
Jiang Han noticed Song Anan’s worried look and hurried to reassure her, “Auntie, don’t worry. After I saw the hot search, I anticipated this situation and had people come to coordinate early on, so there weren't any issues.”
Song Linchuan looked at Song Anan apologetically.
Song Anan patted him on the shoulder. “It wasn’t your fault. Just an accident.”
Indeed, like Jiang Han said, he had handled it very promptly and urgently contacted B University’s security department to get the accident under control in time.
Normally, outsider cars weren’t allowed into the campus. Jiang Han had communicated with security in advance to get permission to drive in and pick up the two cousins.
The car quickly drove out of campus. Through the window, Song Anan saw a group of people shouldering cameras and flashes not too far away, and still felt a little surprised.
To prevent these people from continuing to stake out the school gates, Song Linchuan still got out of the car to give an interview.
After getting out of the car, the first thing he did was shut the door so Song Anan wouldn't be exposed.
Scenes like these were nothing to Song Linchuan. He smiled at the crowd and said, “Go ahead and ask me anything you want to know, then let’s all disperse after the questions.”
His implied meaning was to not go bother Song Anan afterward.
These gossip reporters were tactful people. They laughed and replied, “Teacher Song, don’t worry. We still uphold basic professional ethics and won’t cause any disturbance to Auntie.”
What they said was true. These people really didn’t have any intentions of staking out Song Anan.
Of course, there was an element of giving Song Linchuan face here, but even more so, they had learned from past lessons.
Three years ago, when Song Anan had just finished guesting on a variety show and was at the peak of popularity, they had staked out the school gates before too.
But B University’s security was extremely strict. Entry and exit required checking student IDs, and non-students and staff simply couldn’t get in without a school member bringing them in.
However, the school was big, and all sorts of unsavory people existed. Some definitely managed to sneak their way in, but produced no results in the end.
Other than going to class, the library, and cafeteria, Song Anan followed a fixed routine. Simply too regular.
The things those undercover gossip reporters filmed were basically no different from the random school forum encounters students normally posted of Song Anan. Afterwards, they were flamed to no end by fans and netizens.
Getting flamed was still a small matter, but more importantly, those gossip reporters were directly blacklisted in the industry, and their careers ended then and there.
Those with eyes in the industry knew this was Song Linchuan’s doing, but there was no helping it, everyone had their own rules, and who made them cross the line? Don’t blame others for showing no mercy.
After simply taking some questions, Song Linchuan directly got in the car and left.
Not long after they departed, the surrounding gossip reporters also dispersed, and the onlooking fans and netizens left as well.
The commotion could be considered over, but the excitement online still seemed to be continuing.
Especially after Song Linchuan gave the interview, netizens confirmed the scooter broke down while he was riding it, and just about died of laughter.
But as the person involved, Song Linchuan didn’t feel there was anything to it at all.
In his opinion, other than being recognized early, tonight’s outing could be considered extremely satisfactory overall.
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Far away in another city, Pei Kuang had just finished an event and returned to his hotel when he received Song Linchuan’s call.
“Did you see those photos I sent you?” His tone was so smug, obviously just trying to show off.
Pei Kuang helplessly shook his head, “I saw them.”
That whole night, Song Linchuan had been keeping busy, ever since he got into B University, he had been constantly taking photos to show off to Pei Kuang, it was truly childish.
There was no other way, the past few times when Song Linchuan called Song Anan, at least six or seven times out of ten, she was with Pei Kuang. Who was the real little auntie here?
Not to mention tonight, his little auntie was always praising that guy, praising his cooking skills, praising his patience, and his ability to take care of others.
This gave Song Linchuan a deep sense of crisis, feeling that his position as the number one nephew in his little auntie's heart was being threatened. Of course he had to take this chance to show off.
"My little auntie taught me how to ride an electric scooter today," Song Linchuan said, "I picked it up really quickly, unexpectedly."
Pei Kuang lightly hmm'd, "I heard you broke the scooter, don't forget to get it fixed."
Otherwise the little girl would have to find someone to fix it herself, how troublesome.
Song Linchuan was rendered speechless for a moment, "Hey, do I need you to remind me?"
Pei Kuang laughed, "I was just worried you'd forget, then your little auntie would be inconvenienced."
Song Linchuan humphed, "What joke, anything you can think of, she's my own little auntie, how could I forget?"
Pei Kuang helplessly surrendered, "Alright alright, I was overthinking things."
Li Dong laughed quietly listening to the side.
He would definitely be laughed to death by this little ancestor Song Linchuan sooner or later. He was stubbornly defending his position as the number one nephew, but how could he have known the other guy was about to become his little uncle.
Li Dong was inclined to watch the fun without getting involved, and couldn't help letting his imagination run wild about Song Linchuan's reaction when he found out the truth.
Hahahaha, that scene would definitely be extremely amusing!
