Han Liang pursed his lips upon hearing the MC's question. His thoughts about competing with his ex-group members? His lips twitched as he glanced at the boys sitting in front of him who was trying to keep a smile on their faces, trying not to show their true intentions. He smiled trying to hide his conflicting thoughts as he remembered their restrained relationship. 

  When they were trainees and even after two-three years of their debut, everything was fine. They all were excited about their new life and career but when their popularity started soaring, the differences between them started to arise. The conversation between them started to reduce and there was a time where they could sit in a waiting room for hours without talking to each other. 

  The showbiz life is glamorous and there are times where you will feel best over others, however, there are times where your confidence can go low to the point of no return. The continuous bashing and hate and rumors can shake your peaceful world. 

  Fame is desirable until you start to realize it's a negative outcome. 

  In the group, he was the leader and was the lead vocalist. Although he auditioned to get into the company and for starting years no one knew about his relationship with the Han family and Han Zihao but later when it was revealed that Han Zihao is his brother, people started to doubt his capability and talent. 

  He got unnecessary attention and bashing from the reporters and antis. Many people turned against him, saying that he got into the company through connections. And all the endorsements and shows that he had were because of his connections with Han Zihao. 

  He didn't care about anyone's words since it was not true. Before entering the entertainment industry, Han Zihao had told him that he will not help him in any way. It's not because he didn't support his decision, it's because he wants him to be independent and confident. 

  He thought that this incident would go by the time, just like other scandals, but he didn't realize the impact of this revelation on his group members. They became conscious of him and started being suspicious of him. 

  This news created a wall between them which he realized on the day of their concert a year ago. The fight on the day of their concert was their last concert together as a group. The small thing got heated up to the point where everyone was left devastated and ruined their years of friendship. 

  In the end, he left the company and joined another company to start his new life. 

  He doesn't know how things turned out like this, but seeing them again sitting in front of him like this was making him uncomfortable and awkward. He still remembers their words that they had said that day to him, " Han Liang, you're nothing more than a brother of Han Zihao. If you weren't from the Han family, you wouldn't be here."

  " Talent is rubbish, you're here just because of your connections." The words that they had said so easily, broke his heart. He never thought that his brother like members thought of him so low. 

  Those words make him realize that the mutual understanding that they used to have, has disappeared a long ago, and to not make things more complicated, it's time for someone to retreat. 

  So he took the biggest step of his life and left the company and group. -

  Han Liang rubbed his sweaty palms together and smiled at the camera nervously before saying, " How am I feeling? I am nervous that no one is going to pick my song. After all, who is gonna sing ballads in the karaoke" he laughed after saying this. 

  After going solo, he was singing ballads and was singing osts of dramas which were doing fine for this year. Unlike his usual self, people got to see his serious side. 

  MC also nodded seeing his quick-wittedness and the way he has avoided the main question. He didn't even mention the group and just said about his song.

  Chen Yi Tian, the current leader of the group stared at Han Liang upon hearing his response. He pursed his lips and tried to not be obvious with his expressions. 

  Even though he didn't do a comeback this year, he released a single track and did Osts for dramas but they alone got him multiple endorsements and reality shows offer. 

  Even after leaving the group, he was doing fine while they were trying to keep their hold in the industry. 

  Why is everything so easy for him?-

  After asking a few more questions to Han Liang and the Heart Stealer, the MC turned to the camera and said, " Seems like it's gonna be a tough competition today. As you guys already know, the two guests will remain with us for the interview until someone in the karaoke room sings their songs. The sooner someone plays their song, the sooner they can leave."

  " The one whose song will be played first by the customers of the karaoke will become the winner of tonight's show. Are you guys ready?" He was speaking and was about to interview Chen Yi Tian, the leader of Heart Stealer when a staff member waved at him. 

  He looked at the small screens in front of him, where the footage of one of the karaoke rooms was playing. Every karaoke room had a camera installed for shooting purposes to have an eye on the songs they are playing. 

  " Ah, it seems like we already have our winner. Our assistant PD has just informed us that, room no. 3 is playing Han Liang's Ost, 'My First Sad Love'. Let's look at the screen." The MC announced as they watched the footage of room 3. 

  Han Liang was surprised and looked at the screen nervously. He leaned forward from his chair and squinted his eyes to see the people who were singing his song inside the dark karaoke room. 

  Since the room was dark and the blinding lights were hurting his eyes, it was impossible to see what's going on inside clearly. However, he could tell that two girls are singing his song. 

  Chen Yi Tian frowned seeing the footage and clasped his hands nervously. The show has just started and he already won? What the hell? Were they here just to see him celebrating his victory?

  " Han Liang, you should hurry up and go to room 3." The MC urged Han Liang to leave before the song could end and join his fans. -

  When the song started playing, Lai Yi was the one who sang the first verse. In the middle, she looked at Xu Nuan, signaling her to continue with the next part. Xu Nuan smiled, and with her trembling hands, she held the mic and brought it closer to her lips.

  ~I am not perfect but I want to be the perfect one for you~ she started singing with her shaking voice.

  Although her voice was trembling at first, however, as she continued, her voice became clearer. Lai Yi was shocked hearing Xu Nuan's clear-melodic voice which was ringing in the enclosed room. 

  They weren't expecting her to sing so well. Although she had helped them in their vocal training but since they haven't heard her singing before, they were not expecting her to be this good. 

  She was singing as if she has been trained for years. Although her voice was shaking at some parts but it was powerful and clear by every passing minute. 

  ~ I saw you from afar, 

  You were shining like a star~

  Lai Yi started harmonizing with her when suddenly the door of the room was pushed open, startling them.

  " Woohoo!! SURPRISE!!" Han Liang who just entered their room, with the cameraman following behind shouted in excitement to hype them. 

  "……"

  "AH?" Lai Yi stopped singing and exclaimed in shock when she was suddenly interrupted and shocked to see Han Liang in their room. 

  Her eyes were glistening as she stared at him admirably. Her hands froze in the air as she stared at him in shock. 

  Behind her, Song Ai, Pan Lan and Sun Ya who were drinking and eating while enjoying their duet got shocked as well as with this surprise entry and the room fell into an awkward silence, with the music playing in the background only.

  Xu Nuan who was standing beside Lai Yi was confused and shocked to see Han Liang who barged into their room like a running deer. Why is he here?

  Han Liang was jumping in his place, trying to hype them but their shocked expressions were so shocking that even he was feeling awkward and embarrassed being the only one jumping in the room. 

  He stared at Lai Yi who was staring at him with her wide eyes and rubbed his nape embarrassedly. However, when the cameraman nudged him to continue the song as he had to shoot, he reached out for the mic when he heard a voice, freezing him on the spot.

  " Dumbheaded Prince? What are you doing here?" Xu Nuan, who was standing on the side, asked in disbelief. 

  Han Liang who was not looking at her was startled to see that she was standing near to him and he didn't even realize due to darkness. 

  "You……You….Monkey?" he exclaimed in shock, forgetting the camera and ignoring everyone's shocked expressions. 

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