Chapter 80: Exclusive on Jinjiang 2/2

The host continued in a playful manner, “Then I’ll randomly pick an audience member from the front row to ask the teachers a question, okay? Just one question.”

Bullet comments immediately expressed dissatisfaction, saying online viewers should also get a chance to ask!

Unfortunately, no one paid attention, and the front row of the stage was filled with raised arms.

Before going public, both Shi Zhang and Song Fuzhi had mentally prepared themselves. They knew fans would have a lot of curious questions, and they had imagined a few.

Questions like how they got married, how they met, and how they started cosplaying together…

They even considered some more explicit questions, given the openness of young people today, such as who’s at the top and bottom, how many times a night, and so on…

Anyway, Professor Shi was well-prepared and felt confident they could handle anything that came their way.

The girl who got the microphone stood up directly, cleared her throat lightly, and said, “I want to ask Octopus Teacher…”

Shi Zhang nodded modestly, confidently saying, “Please ask.”

The girl winked mischievously, her voice sweet as she asked, “FuFu Teacher is so handsome—is he your new bestie?”

Shi Zhang:…?

Laughter instantly filled the venue.

– Ah hahaha, this is not the usual way!!

– Sister, are you doing this on purpose? Hahaha.

– Octopus teacher is baffled:??? Didn’t she watch the last three days of the show?

– Our Uncle Zhang went through so much, being clear and unclear. My goodness, sister, you killed the competition with one question, hahaha.

– New concept bestie—yeah, that’s someone you kiss and marry!

– FuFu seems to be holding back a laugh, hahaha!

Song Fuzhi did manage to suppress a smile and look at Shi Zhang with a somewhat amused expression. This question indeed stumped Professor Shi, who made a soft “tsk” sound, looking seriously at the girl below and asking, “May I ask… did you just start watching this program a moment ago?”

Laughter erupted again.

– Octopus’s confusion.

– Octopus Teacher thinking, “Damn, she probably didn’t watch it at all! Who can save her?”

The girl asked, “So, is that true?”

Song Fuzhi took the microphone, also smiling, and added, “So, is that true?… Octopus Teacher.”

– Ah ah, ah, the way FuFu says “Octopus Teacher” is so charming!!

– Damn, who understands calling each other by their online handles so leisurely? This kind of teasing tone really brings out the couple’s vibe!

– Damn, this is so sweet; I’m getting cavities.

Shi Zhang raised an eyebrow instantly and locked eyes with Song Fuzhi, the meaning in his gaze saying, “You actually teamed up with a little fan to perform a skit!”

Amid the laughter from the audience, Octopus Teacher cleared his throat and said seriously, “Now let me officially introduce everyone.”

“This is cosplayer FuFu Teacher.” Shi Zhang struggled to control the smile that crept up. He looked at Song Fuzhi and said, “Also, my husband.”

Although Octopus Teacher tried to restrain himself, his expression and tone were full of pride.

Hey, FuFu, so handsome, my husband! Do you have that?

Although the audience wasn’t surprised, hearing it live still made them scream and cheer loudly.

Song Fuzhi raised the microphone, adding a touch of coldness and seriousness, “Married and legal.”

– Ah ah ah damn!!!

– Damn, being legal is really impressive. Act as a couple on stage with confidence, and kiss too. Ah, ah, ah, ah!!

– Look at Octopus’s expression—that smile, that little expression… I’ll never say he’s out of character again; he’s a crazy show-off when it comes to his husband!

– Old Zhang, you’re so blessed to have a husband who is tall, handsome, and cosplays with you!

– So, did they discover that FuFu was also a second-dimensional fan after getting married? Jealous, it’s as simple as breathing, wuwuwu.

A male audience member in the front row seemed to be overwhelmed with jealousy and shouted loudly, his voice deep, “Where can I get a husband who can cosplay together? Organize and send me one too!”

Because this fan’s voice was too loud, a large circle of people around him heard it. Shi Zhang and Song Fuzhi also heard it, and everyone laughed a lot.

“You, my brother, you’re too real, representing the feelings of many people.”

The whole crowd laughed happily, and Song Fuzhi also smiled for a while. However, he felt that the path they had walked was not as easy as it seemed.

Song Fuzhi thought of Shi Zhang holding a bouquet at the finish line during the sports meeting, thought of the plastic duck Shi Zhang placed on his bedside, remembered him saying, “Teacher Song is already great,” and also remembered him whispering in his ear, “Hope you live freely and unrestrained.”

At the age of thirty-four, an age when many people are facing a midlife crisis, Teacher Song originally thought that the remaining half of his life would be as calm and stable as the first half. However, Shi Zhang gave him the possibility of being unrestricted, filling in many regrets and making Song Fuzhi feel that his life was not in vain.

Song Fuzhi’s heart swelled with warmth, and there was something he wanted to express. After thinking for a while, he said, “Although I have always liked the world of animation, without Octopus’s encouragement, I would never dare to try cosplay or step onto the stage.”

When FuFu said this, her tone was gentle, and everyone involuntarily quieted down, listening quietly to her words.

Song Fuzhi didn’t look at Shi Zhang, but he could feel Shi Zhang’s gentle gaze on him.

“In fact, it’s not just cosplay. There are many things I wanted to try before but didn’t have the courage to attempt; it’s because of Octopus’s support that I dared to take the first step.” FuFu smiled, lowered her head, and seemed a bit embarrassed.

“So the key is not to find someone to play cosplay with,” Song Fuzhi said. “It’s to find someone who always supports you to be yourself.”

The audience listened attentively, and these heartfelt words touched them. Song Fuzhi turned his head slightly and saw Shi Zhang turning away from the audience.

Song Fuzhi was puzzled. “What’s wrong with you?”

Shi Zhang tilted his head back, blinked, and covered the microphone with his hand, making their conversation private.

His voice was hoarse. “Damn it, Teacher Song, you didn’t discuss this speech with me?”

Song Fuzhi wiped his face with his hand and said, “Oh.”

It’s hard to say exactly why; maybe it’s just a momentary emotional fluctuation, or perhaps it’s because today’s performance is so perfect, or maybe it’s because the accumulated feelings over the years are gently accepted by Song Fuzhi.

Shi Zhang helplessly thought that, from now on, the famous Octopus Teacher in the cosplay community would be mocked by countless fans for shedding tears in public, and his image would be shattered forever.