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Chapter 31 - CHAPTER 29: FIRST LIGHTS

The next evening, the girls gathered in Lin Su's apartment, phones charged, cameras set, and nerves tingling with excitement. It was their first official live fan session, and even though they had millions of followers now, nothing could prepare them for the adrenaline of connecting with their fans in real time.

Lin Su took a deep breath and smiled. "Okay, everyone ready? Remember, just be yourselves. Our fans fell in love with the real us, not just the characters."

Xu Yan bounced in her seat, eyes sparkling. "I'm ready! Let's show them we're alive, thriving, and having fun!"

Liu Wen chuckled softly, adjusting her headset. "Just remember to pace ourselves. We don't want to faint under the spotlight. I've seen how overwhelming this can get."

Mei Lin, calm as ever, gave a small nod. "Relax. We've faced more chaos on set than any of this. This is just a small stage compared to that. Let's enjoy it."

With a flick of her finger, Lin Su went live. Instantly, the comment section exploded. Fans flooded in with hearts, emojis, and greetings from across the world. The girls leaned closer, reading names and messages aloud.

"Oh my God! Look at this! @DragonFan92 just wrote, 'Lin Su, you saved our hearts!'" Xu Yan squealed, pointing at the screen.

Liu Wen laughed, shaking her head. "And @MoonlightSong14 said, 'I've never loved a team this much in my life!' Can you imagine?"

Lin Su smiled, feeling warmth curl in her chest. "It's surreal… all of them cheering for us, even before they've seen the full series. They believe in us already."

Mei Lin added quietly, "That's the power of genuine connection. Fans don't just follow characters—they follow people. And they see us. They see how much effort we put in, how much heart we put in every scene."

Xu Yan, hardly able to contain her excitement, waved at the camera. "I'm reading your comments! I see every one of you! Thank you for supporting us!"

Liu Wen leaned closer, adjusting her mic. "We've got some questions coming in. Let's answer honestly, but not spoil too much, okay?"

Lin Su nodded. "Deal. Let's share our favorite moments, maybe a little behind-the-scenes stuff, but keep the magic alive."

The next hour passed like a dream. They laughed, reminisced about funny mishaps on set, shared inside jokes, and even read fan art aloud, marveling at the dedication of people who had never even met them.

One fan asked about their favorite on-set snack, and Xu Yan giggled. "Honestly? Instant noodles. Lots of them. And midnight ice cream runs. That's our secret fuel!"

Liu Wen chimed in, "Don't forget the endless cups of coffee. We practically survived on caffeine and chaos."

Mei Lin smiled softly. "And the late-night rehearsals. It was exhausting, but every line, every scene… it brought us closer together. That's what we want you to see. We're not perfect, but we're real."

Lin Su looked at the screen, reading the flood of messages. "I… I can't believe this. From strangers on set to friends, to now… having people all over the world cheering for us. It's more than I ever imagined."

Xu Yan clapped her hands. "This is just the beginning! We've got our whole journey ahead, and you'll be with us every step of the way."

Mei Lin nodded. "Exactly. Every milestone, every laugh, every tear… shared together. And tonight is the first of many."

Liu Wen smiled warmly. "Here's to us. To our journey, our friendship, and our fans who make every sleepless night worth it."

The chat erupted with hearts, cheers, and the flood of words they couldn't possibly read fast enough. But in that moment, the girls felt it—truly felt it—the joy of being seen, being appreciated, being together.

Lin Su leaned back, letting out a deep breath. "Thank you… for believing in us. For believing in me. I promise we won't let you down."

And as the live session ended, the girls laughed, hugged, and marveled at the love pouring in from every corner of the world. Their journey was just beginning, but for the first time, the path ahead didn't feel lonely. It felt full, bright, and endless.

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