CHAPTER 712: 363. STAGE

"Do you know the support chants?"

Coming from backstage to the audience section, Bae Juhyun’s assistant had already reserved good seats for them. So when Liu Xin’an and Li Chenglu arrived, they immediately had a front-seat with a great view.

Li Chenglu’s question hit Liu Xin’an’s awkward spot.

He actually watched a lot of direct-shot videos of his girlfriend. Appreciating the dazzling Bae Juhyun on stage was a very enjoyable thing, especially since he was her boyfriend.

Seeing those crazy bullet comments calling her "wife" and "big sister," he felt extremely proud.

But he never paid much attention to the fan support chants from the audience.

"Uh... not really, do I have to shout too?"

Liu Xin’an felt a bit embarrassed.

By all accounts, this was only his second...

Yes, the second time he saw a live stage performance of Red Velvet with his own eyes.

The first time was at the S-M family concert, where he first learned about Bae Juhyun’s identity.

And today, half a year later, was the second time he watched Bae Juhyun and her group perform live on stage.

Having no experience watching live stages in person, Liu Xin’an didn’t understand the excitement of fans shouting at the top of their lungs.

Even when he participated in shows, most of the time he was backstage rather than in the audience.

He watched the live performances through real-time backstage monitors...

Now Li Chenglu wanted him to stretch his neck like a fan and shout slogans...

He was indeed a fan, but he still felt extremely awkward about it.

"Just shout, it’s very simple. Just follow everyone’s rhythm and shout, ’Irene, Seulgi,’ that’s all."

Li Chenglu glanced at Liu Xin’an and quietly instructed this newbie fan.

Then, Li Chenglu suddenly thought of a serious problem.

They had gone backstage through the back door to meet Bae Juhyun and the others, meaning... they hadn’t gone through the front entrance and didn’t get any support items.

Usually, fans who come to live music shows get some support items like banners or light sticks. Seeing the people on stage is extremely difficult because the lights make their view very bright, making it hard to see the audience.

So if the fans wanted Bae Juhyun and her group to see them, they needed to rely on support items.

"Can we still get banners and light sticks now?"

Li Chenglu looked at Liu Xin’an and mumbled.

In response, Liu Xin’an decisively shook his head.

"How would I know."

"Ah, damn..."

She felt she was derelict in her duties. As a hardcore fan of Red Velvet and a rare participant in a live music recording, she hadn’t even prepared the most basic support items.

Feeling overwhelmed, Li Chenglu suddenly heard a timid female voice.

"Do you not have any support items, sister?"

A girl, who looked like a student and was sitting beside Li Chenglu, suddenly spoke to her.

Li Chenglu looked at her, nodded, and gave an awkward smile.

"Uh-huh..."

"Then, take this."

The girl dug into her bag and quickly pulled out a spare light stick, handing it to Li Chenglu.

Li Chenglu’s eyes lit up, visibly excited.

"Really? Can I?"

"Yeah! Because you’re also a fan of Red Velvet, right?"

"Totally hardcore fan!"

"That’s alright then. When I first came to see a live stage, I didn’t know about these items either... you can use this one, it’s no problem." The young girl smiled shyly and then leaned slightly to look at the man beside Li Chenglu, "Does... this older brother not have one either?"

Liu Xin’an’s expression stiffened.

Because he was wearing a mask, his expression change wasn’t noticed by the young girl.

But Li Chenglu, who knew him well, instantly noticed his embarrassment, and... it didn’t need to be noticed at all.

"Uncle, hahahahaha."

The merciless laugh made Liu Xin’an even more embarrassed.

Probably because Li Chenglu’s laughter was too excessive, the kind girl felt a bit awkward.

Fortunately, Li Chenglu was there.

Li Chenglu — the social butterfly who intimidates others with her presence.

She put her arm around the young girl’s shoulder and affectionately gave her a thumbs-up.

"Well said, little sister."

"I’m sorry, sister... I shouldn’t have spoken about your boyfriend like that."

"Ah, no. He’s not my boyfriend, we’re siblings."

"Oh, then... sir?" She pulled out another light stick and handed it to Liu Xin’an.

Though being called "uncle" made Liu Xin’an feel helpless, he didn’t plan to reject the kind young girl’s offer.

Those deep, exposed eyes carried some amusement, and at this moment, the young girl finally noticed Liu Xin’an’s striking looks.

"Thanks, I’ll use it well."

"You’re welcome."

...

"Ah, ouch, Juhyun, why are you pinching me?"

Son Seungwan, who was having a great time chatting with Kang Seulgi, suddenly screamed, quickly patting Bae Juhyun’s small hand that was pinching her arm.

As for Bae Juhyun... well...

They were about to go on stage, so they were at an exit not far from the stage.

Coincidentally, from where they were, they could see Liu Xin’an’s side.

Her eyesight was quite good, so she saw all of Liu Xin’an’s interactions with the young girl.

Of course, getting jealous over a small fan was very embarrassing, so Bae Juhyun would never admit she was feeling a bit sour.