SED ## Chapter 20: Encounter with Fans
After discussing some publishing details with Gao Zhuo, it was already close to noon. Liu Zixia declined Gao Zhuo’s enthusiastic offer to treat him and walked out of the café.
The Sunflower Kindergarten had a semi-boarding system, so there was no need to pick up and drop off the children at noon. Liu Zixia just had to send Xiao Yueyue in the morning and pick her up around five in the afternoon, so he didn't have to worry about being late.
He had plenty of free time at this hour.
He walked aimlessly down the street and, before he knew it, he had arrived at Huaxi.
The campus, nearing July, was full of lush greenery and vibrant flowers. There weren't many students around; apart from the fourth-year graduates waiting for their graduation ceremony, the second- and third-year students had already rushed off to various film and television bases to seek opportunities.
On the path leading to the 10th-level dormitory building, the rows of willows swayed with the wind. The young men and women radiating youthful energy made Liu Zixia feel that being young was wonderful.
“Excuse me, are you Senior Liu Zixia?”
While Liu Zixia was leisurely strolling, a somewhat excited female voice reached his ears.
“Hmm?”
Liu Zixia stopped and turned around curiously to see a young girl, about twenty years old, with a tall and slender figure and a very delicate appearance. She was standing beside him with an excited look, her fair cheeks flushed.
Behind the delicate girl were three other girls, probably her roommates or classmates.
After confirming that he didn’t know this girl, Liu Zixia nodded in confusion, “I am Liu Zixia. May I ask who you are?”
“Ah! It’s really Senior Liu Zixia! It’s really Senior Liu Zixia!” The girls screamed excitedly and swarmed around him, “Senior, we are your fans!”
The delicate girl’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Liu Zixia, “I saw your video on Jinghua Sky, it was that song ‘Just Happened to Meet You’. It was so beautiful! We heard you were a senior in the acting department at Huaxi, so we came to see you. We didn’t expect to actually meet you…”
The other girls were just as enthusiastic as the delicate girl. Judging by their tone, they had clearly become Liu Zixia’s little fangirls, eager to tell him everything.
In his previous life, Liu Zixia had been a top-tier singer in China with countless fans, so he naturally understood these girls’ feelings. He smiled and said, “Thank you for your support. I just sang a song and ended up with my own fans. Thank you!”
“No, no, senior, don’t be modest.” The delicate girl waved her hand nervously, “Senior, you will definitely become a big star in the future!”
“Nonsense, senior is already a big star!”
“Senior, Xiaoting didn’t mean that…”
The delicate girl’s comment provoked the other girls’ playful rebuke.
Liu Zixia couldn’t help but laugh at their antics. These girls were quite amusing.
After some playful banter, the girls eagerly asked Liu Zixia, “Senior, can we take a picture with you?”
“Of course!” Liu Zixia winked at them, rare for him to be playful, “You have to treasure this photo. It’s my first time taking a picture with fans!”
The girls were all amused by Liu Zixia and then took out their phones, handing one to a passing student to help them take the picture.
Perhaps because it was their first time taking a picture with an unfamiliar man, the girls appeared somewhat reserved.
Click!
The student taking the picture quickly pressed the phone’s shutter, capturing the image of the five of them.
“Thank you, senior!”
After taking the photo with Liu Zixia, the girls were excited once again.
Liu Zixia waved his hand and said, “Thank you for your support!”
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“Hey, why does that person look so familiar?”
“Who knows? Maybe he’s a minor celebrity!”
“Oh, I remember now! He’s the one who sang ‘Just Happened to Meet You’!”
The four youthful girls surrounding Liu Zixia, chatting and taking pictures, quickly attracted the attention of others. Most of them were fourth-year graduates, always keeping an eye on entertainment news.
The video “Under the Tree, Just Happened to Meet You!” had gone viral in Jinghua and even made it to the top of WeChat headlines. How could they not know about it?
So, the crowd grew larger, with more people wanting to get a closer look at the real person and take a photo with him.
Seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, Liu Zixia quickly bid farewell to the four girls and sprinted towards the dormitory building.
“Ouch!”
As he neared the dormitory entrance, Liu Zixia, running with his head down, accidentally collided with something soft, accompanied by a soft exclamation.
Looking ahead, he saw a girl lying on the ground. She had a delicate figure, was dressed in a pink tracksuit, wore a baseball cap, and had a pair of tea-colored sunglasses on her nose.
Even though the girl wore a cap and oversized sunglasses that covered half her face, Liu Zixia could tell at a glance that she was undoubtedly a beauty.
The girl had a typical oval face, a rounded chin, thin red lips, soft facial lines, and clear contours. Though he couldn’t see her eyes and fine eyebrows, just from the visible features, she definitely stood out from the crowd.
“I’m so sorry!”
Just as Liu Zixia was about to apologize, the girl, who had been knocked to the ground, spoke first in a clear and melodious voice.
If the girl had been tough or immediately blamed Liu Zixia, he might have coldly thrown out a “sorry” and walked away.
But Liu Zixia had a soft spot for those who were gentle, and now he couldn’t just walk away.
“It’s me who should apologize.” Liu Zixia bent down and offered his hand to the girl, “I was too focused on walking and didn’t see you. Please forgive me.”
The girl hesitated for a moment, then blushed and placed her hand in Liu Zixia’s.
Liu Zixia pulled the girl up and immediately let go, “Did you get hurt from the fall? Should I take you to the infirmary?”
“No,” the girl shook her head repeatedly, “I’m fine. It’s partly my fault for not noticing you.”
“As long as you’re okay.” Liu Zixia nodded and said, “Well, if you’re alright, I’ll be on my way. Goodbye!”
“Wait, wait a moment.” The girl called out, “Um, do you know which office Professor Chen Gang from the acting department is in?”
Chen Gang, deputy dean of the acting department and a professor, had trained countless stars. His students were spread far and wide.
Liu Zixia turned back and said, “Professor Chen is not in this building. This is the 10th-level student dormitory. His office is in the ‘Zhi Gong Building’ ahead.”
“Isn’t this an office building?” The girl was surprised.
“Last year, after the Zhi Gong Building was put into use, this building was converted into student dormitories.” Liu Zixia patiently explained, “Would you like me to take you there?”
“This…” The girl looked delighted. She hadn’t returned to the school in three years and was a bit disoriented, “Are you sure it won’t take up your time?”
“No problem.” Liu Zixia shook his head and led the girl towards the Zhi Gong Building.
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