Celebrity Neighbor: My girlfriend is a big star?-Chapter 1131 - 502: The Liu Xin’an Everyone Hates

He took a slightly longer route and looked up at the stage in front.

The theater was still brightly lit at the moment, but the lights would be dimmed a bit once the official performance started.

However, the fan meeting was different from the official stage, where all the lights would be turned off except for those on the stage.

But after Bae Juhyun and the others finished their performance, they would sit on the stage and chat with fans from a "friend's" perspective, so the lighting was mainly soft, warm-colored lights.

Liu Xin'an walked up the steps and peeked at the bustling crowd in the audience.

The originally empty stage suddenly featuring a handsome face was quite eye-catching.

Many fans who had been watching the stage immediately spotted Liu Xin'an, and instinctively cheered, "Anzi Bro!!"

Given the theater wasn't large and was well enclosed, the cheers thoroughly exposed Liu Xin'an's presence.

Unfazed, he extended a hand to the staff nearby, requesting a microphone, and then joked, "Are you all welcoming my appearance or hoping I get off quickly?"

"Hahaha."

Liu Xin'an chuckled, waved his hand, and after a quick headcount, showed a surprised expression.

Seeing that most people had arrived, Liu Xin'an waved his hand, stepped off the stage without hogging it, and returned to the resting room where Bae Juhyun and the others were relaxing.

"How's it going?"

"Almost everyone is here."

"PD, can we go on stage early?"

"Do you mean starting early?" Lee Yeonju asked with a questioning look.

Bae Juhyun shook her head and quickly denied, "No, we just want to chat with everyone who's been waiting for so long before starting officially at the scheduled time."

"Let's have the audience wait a bit longer. It's better not to reveal the stage makeup too early." Lee Yeonju shook her head, rejecting Bae Juhyun's idea. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Beside her, Li Chenglu suddenly gave a wicked grin, slapped Liu Xin'an on the back, and suggested, "Why don't we go up and do a stand-up comedy for everyone?"

There were still some staff members in the theater, and since Li Chenglu jokingly suggested this in Chinese, they all burst into laughter.

Liu Xin'an looked speechless.

"Because of people like you, many have stereotypes about us Tianjin folks."

"Come on, do you dare say you can't do it? There's still a video of you and Lao Si doing a stand-up comedy back in middle school."

"???"

Bae Juhyun understood the gist but didn't want Liu Xin'an to perform comedy. She shifted her gaze, "How about you go up and chat with the fans, Xin'an? Don't let everyone wait around bored."

"Yeah, Xin'an, warm up the crowd. You did a great job warming up for us at that MBC event."

Kim Yerin also recalled Liu Xin'an's surprise appearance at the MBC Gayo Daejejeon last year.

The effect was great back then, and if he could handle such a large venue, surely this small theater wouldn't phase him?

Liu Xin'an looked confused, pointing at himself, "You really want me to go up?"

He was worried fans might throw water bottles at him if he appeared.

...

Ding Yu knew she couldn't represent all the fans of Red Velvet, but truthfully, she wasn't a big fan of Liu Xin'an's presence.

Most fans were just acting out online or talking smack, but in reality, they were rational people.

Besides, everyone knew, as much as they prayed for Bae Juhyun to remain single, they wouldn't have any real chance with her.

Furthermore, Bae Juhyun couldn't possibly remain single forever.

When Liu Xin'an and Bae Juhyun's relationship first went public, Ding Yu did feel betrayed.

It wasn't until Bae Juhyun and Liu Xin'an appeared together on "Knowing Bros" and exhibited such harmony that many fans began to see Liu Xin'an in a different light.

Well... at least most of the fans in Ding Yu's small group who initially disliked Liu Xin'an warmed up to him.

They were all loyal fans who had adored Bae Juhyun for many years, frequently purchasing albums and merchandise, so they knew her well.

Because of that, it was obvious to everyone how happy Bae Juhyun seemed around Liu Xin'an and that she depended on him.

Fans loved Bae Juhyun mainly because of her glamorous appearance, her radiant stage presence, her dedication to the team, her passion for fans, the importance she placed on her bandmates, and her high standards for herself...

They could list numerous other reasons for liking her.

Similarly, they felt heartache for her, knowing how she would face everyone with a bright smile despite the hardships.

Bae Juhyun was already 32 years old, which wasn't exactly a friendly fact for any idol.

Most female idols at that age either faded from the public eye or transitioned into personal pursuits.

Debuting relatively late, it was already impressive that Bae Juhyun was still active in the industry at her age.

Now, with Liu Xin'an's presence, there was another path for Bae Juhyun to choose in the future. So how could fans—those who wanted her to remain on stage—oppose their relationship?

Well... of course, they didn't oppose it, but that didn't mean they liked Liu Xin'an.

"Your beloved Red Velvet doesn't want you to be bored, so they've sent me to chat with you all."

The sudden male voice startled Ding Yu. She instinctively looked up and saw the man whose looks she reluctantly admired, despite disliking him.

"Have Irene and the others started preparing?"

"Everyone's almost ready. They originally wanted to come out and chat with you early, but I stopped them. Without the surprise of seeing their beautiful stage makeup, it wouldn't be as exciting."

The striking man on stage spoke in a warm tone, teasingly.

Even though his words were annoying, nobody was really upset.

"Ahem, to be honest, even I find my earlier words disgusting. You all probably dislike me a lot, right?"

"Exactly!"

"Anzi Bro does have some self-awareness, huh?"

Listening to the teasing laughter of those who shared her fondness for Bae Juhyun, Ding Yu pursed her lips.

"Then let's play along, everyone, don't you just hate me?"

"Hate you!!"

"Don't you just wish I'd get lost?"

"Yes!!"

Hiding in the synchronized shouts, Ding Yu's cheeks flushed red as she joined in venting her feelings.

But she didn't realize that after joining in with everyone else, she too was smiling.

Despite the collective rejection, Liu Xin'an wasn't the least bit annoyed. He wore a bright smile, his handsome features hard for anyone to look away from.

Then, he spread his hands.

"I just love how you all hate me but can't get rid of me."

"Hahahaha."

"Oh, also, PD, please cut this part later. It's all fun and games in here, but if it gets out, I'll be trolled online." He quickly tried to cover himself, knowing too many people online were eager for attention.

As long as they had a keyboard, they could determine what's right in this world!

"Boo!!!"

"Is that all you've got?"

The intimidated man received a coordinated boo from everyone. Even Ding Yu was swept up in the atmosphere, booing him along with the crowd.

As the subject of the boos, he seemed entirely innocent.

"Did you all come here to watch a stand-up comedy?"

"Hahaha, how about doing a bit for us, Anzi Bro!"

"Stereotypical! Tianjin folks don't even do comedy!... But I can list a few dish names for everyone."