The Daily Life of Being the Campus Idol's Fake BoyfriendCh28 - Hair touching

Translator: Ryn


A gust of cold wind blew by, and Ling Ke could feel the waves of awkwardness in the air. cFL M3

Fortunately, as a person who is adept in the art of socialising, Qi Feng did not allow this standstill to continue. He honestly confessed to having a previous dinner outing with Xiao Zhi, in which he had instigated to thank Xiao Zhi for official matters, and it was definitely not on Xiao Zhi’s initiative to invite him.

“Department Head Xiao really knew how to pick a place ah. It was only later when I realised that the western restaurant she chose was a common dating place for couples. Just as well, this can be counted as having brought this junior to experience the world ah.”  Qi Feng displayed an innocent, humble exterior that a junior ought to have and continued, “At the time, I was only afraid that senior would blame me, and even jokingly reminded Department Head Xiao to report to you of our dinner outing together. But I think she must not have taken such trivial matters to heart, and so, have forgotten to tell you.”

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Hearing Qi Feng’s words, Ling Ke couldn’t help but admire the other’s high EQ.

Not only did he not push the blame onto Xiao Zhi, he also tried to demean himself. In doing so, he had clarified his relationship with Xiao Zhi and preserved Zhao Yan’s “face” at the same time. idlrDf

If this was up to another person clarifying the issue, the other would likely have given others the misconception of Xiao Zhi being unfaithful, which would further complicate the situation.

Sure enough, Zhou Yan did not seem to take it to mind after hearing his explanation. He even smiled, and thought for a moment before saying, “I remember, a while ago, Xiao Zhi had pestered me to invite her out for some steak together, but after school started, I have been too busy to have any time for her. She seemed to have even joked with me, saying she would have another handsome guy invite her out, but I didn’t know that handsome guy was you… Hehe, don’t be so nervous, she has always been very open-minded about these things.”

With one being a social expert, and the other a Student Union President, they were both eloquent conversationalists. After their exchange, the contradiction that could have caused a “green hat” storm was easily resolved.

Liang Ruixi, who had been playing with his mobile phone by the side, overheard this and casted a quick glance towards Ling Ke. He teasingly interjected: “Why do I get the feeling that your girlfriend had an ulterior motive in approaching Qi Feng?”

Zhou Yan paused, and also looked towards Ling Ke who was standing by the side. He seemed to have recalled the scene they saw when they first came in, and suddenly smiled. fdTj90

Both Zhou Yan and Liang Ruixi shared a knowing glance, as if in tacit understanding.

However, the look exchanged between them astounded both Qi Feng and Ling Ke – – What ulterior motives ah? How was this in any way related to Ling Ke?

However, Zhou Yan and Liang Ruixi didn’t provide any explanation. Liang Ruixi shifted the topic: “What are you guys performing?”

Zhou Yan was quick and answered in their stead: “Seems to be a piano performance.” V4PlRY

Qi Feng asked Zhou Yan: “How do you know?”

Liang Ruixi: “He is the host.”

Qi Feng was a little surprised. So it turns out that Zhou Yan is the event host for tonight ah.

He once again turned to Liang Ruixi and asked: “What about you?” r2AHXu

Zhou Yan: “He’s singing.”

Qi Feng: “……”

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Are these two the “spokespersons” for one another? Why is it that his questions directed to one person has the other rushing to answer in his stead?

Having learnt from experience, Qi Feng directly pointed his next question towards Zhou Yan: “Which song?” ZAWyJl

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Whilst changing his clothes, Zhou Yan responded: “Li Ronghao’s 《Old Street》.”

Qi Feng thought for a bit, and hummed: “Da da da daI don’t know what I can’t forget. I can’t remember what it was like… is it this song?”

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The music started and the two began singing in the changing room. Liang Ruixi’s voice was clear and bright, and Qi Feng’s deep and resonant. With them singing alternating verses, they sounded really good, especially in chorus section of the song. With their two contrasting tones of voices combined, they sounded inexplicably good.

Ling Ke and Zhou Yan both folded their arms whilst leaning against the wall, one staring intently at Qi Feng, and the other gazing fixedly at Liang Ruixi, the entire room brimming with a warm atmosphere. sUJ7hf

 

喜欢的人太优秀,是一种什么感受?

How does it make you feel, if the person you like is too outstanding?

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Before this, Qi Feng’s excellence had only served as a symbolic definition for Ling Ke. Yet now, Ling Ke was having first-hand experience on just how charmingly attractive this person’s excellence was, to the people around him.

From the physical strength he displayed during military training, to his EQ when socialising with others, to his exceptional talent in modifying music, playing the piano, singing…

Ling Ke didn’t know the extent of Qi Feng’s excellence, but all he had seen had already captivated him to the point of breathlessness.

Qi Feng’s earnestness when composing music, Qi Feng’s expression whilst singing in his deep voice, Qi Feng’s emotional state coupled with his red-rimmed eyes, and Qi Feng’s thoughtful appearance whilst being considerate of others… All that he had already seen in Qi Feng’s expressions and manners, he couldn’t help himself from loving every single one of it. VPIg7R

As Qi Feng sang, he suddenly turned to look at him, the gentleness and smile in his eyes seemingly directed and reserved for Ling Ke alone.

Ling Ke instinctively closed his eyes, as if electrified and didn’t dare return his gaze.

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Finally, they finished singing.

Liang Ruixi couldn’t help himself from praising Qi Feng: “You sing really well!” SlmPJk

Qi Feng smiled modestly. He wasn’t much of a “mic hogger”, nor was he one who sang much in front of others. When he wanted to sing, he would usually go to the KTV alone.

Liang Ruixi felt it strange and asked: “Why didn’t they invite you to sing?”

Qi Feng shrugged: “Probably because they saw I had only filled in the piano under my list of talents, and forgot to ask if I knew anything else.”

After hearing this, Ling Ke’s heart tightened. rAmOlw

Yes ah. If he didn’t have to perform with himself, Qi Feng could’ve performed anything he wanted on stage.

Liang Ruixi said: “Then why don’t you just sing with me?”

Qi Feng refused with a smile: “Senior, please don’t joke with me ah. Ling Ke and I practiced the piano for two weeks just for our performance today. If I were to perform on stage with you instead, won’t he kill me ah?”

Ling Ke’s gloomy mood immediately faded after hearing Qi Feng’s playful joke. jJHimA

With a tilt to his head, and the corners of his mouth raised, he followed up and teased: “It’s alright ah, if you wanna sing, you can just go up and sing bei.”

Qi Feng shot Ling Ke a glare, and said despondently: “Wa, you really have no conscience. I’m your partner, you know? Who pushes their partner away like this?”

Liang Ruixi laughed out loud: “This is not a problem. You can sing with me first, and then afterwards perform your piano piece with Ling Ke. It’s not like the two programs will clash with one another.”

Qi Feng felt conflicted. Fortunately, Zhou Yan came to smooth things over: “Rui Xi, stop making trouble for me. Do you think this welcoming party isn’t enough of a mess as it is? I see that Qi Feng not only knows how to sing, but is also quite eloquent ah. If so, should I also pull him on stage to co-host with me?” BnS6H7

He raised his eyebrows at him as he spoke. Liang Ruixi kept silent, shrugged his shoulders and went back to humming with his headphones on.

Zhou Yan went out first after putting on his clothes. Before he left, he reminded: “Rui Xi, you’re up third, so remember to change your clothes early.”

Liang Ruixi waved him away: “Okay okay, you quickly go ba.”

As soon as Zhou Yan left, the remaining three didn’t stay idle for long. They quickly stood up and got themselves ready. 5rYKzU

Seeing Qi Feng and Ling Ke dressed in similar black and white tuxedos that were akin to matching couple outfits, Liang Ruixi couldn’t resist whistling. He praised: “So handsome, you two piano princes.”

Guys didn’t really need make-up, so after changing their clothes, there wasn’t much they needed to do. However, Liang Ruixi pulled out a kit set from his bag.

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“What’s this? Hair mousse?” Qi Feng picked up the long bottle and asked.

“Yes ah.” Liang Ruixi had already dispensed a small amount of hair mousse on his hand and started applying whilst facing the mirror. After styling and combing, he looked both handsome and stylish. Afterwards, he picked up another small bottle, pointed the nozzle from above his head, and sprayed on some gold dusted powder. cDfR6u

The gold dusted powder were so fine that they were not very visible after they were sprayed on. However, if the one were to move under bright lights, the gold dusted powder on the person’s hair would glimmer and shine.

Liang Ruixi stroked his hair in a vain manner, and asked them in the mirror: “Hot?”

Qi Feng straightforwardly laughed and replied: “Hot.”

Liang Ruixi enthusiastically offered: “Want or not? Come put some on as well.” oKVQDh

Having been persuaded, Qi Feng also applied some and started styling his hair. He occasionally used hair gels, but he had never used hair mousse — this type of thing had a strong shaping effect, and seemed too pretentious for everyday use.

After he finished, Liang Ruixi blew another whistle his way: “You look so much more handsome!” He then turned towards Ling Ke, who was playing with his bow tie. “You should also put some on ah.”

Ling Ke hastily took a step back, as if having encroached enemy territory: “Don’t want!”

Liang Ruixi raised an eyebrow at Qi Feng, and Qi Feng responded with an evil smirk. The two quickly advanced towards Ling Ke, and despite Ling Ke’s resistance and protests, they pulled him to the front of the mirror. 6ztOQS

Liang Ruixi narrowed his eyes and gave a nefarious smile: “Your two campus idols here are offering to help you style your hair, and yet you want to reject our offer. You really don’t know how blessed you are!”

Ling Ke had a face filled with righteous indignation – F**k, even he, as a gay, doesn’t bother touching these things, what’s up with the straight men nowadays! ?

Liang Ruixi extended his hand and stroked Ling Ke’s hair. Surprised, he said: “Your hair is so soft.”

Qi Feng also rubbed his hands against his hair: “It really is soft.” AjKuE

Ling Ke: “…”

Whilst the two gave him a brutal hair makeover, Ling Ke was pressed down and locked in place, unable to move away. He could only watch on with a sullen face, as they ravaged him.

After they finished, Liang Ruixi snapped his fingers and smugly said: “How is it? Looks a lot better, ba?”

Ling Ke did not in the least feel an ounce of gratefulness for their efforts. As soon as he broke free from their clutches, like a cat with frizzled hair, he jumped up and hid to one side, and his entire body couldn’t help trembling. Although it was only his hair, as Qi Feng’s fingertips repeatedly ran through his scalp, he felt no different from being violated… wCpNdx

At this moment, the sound of deafening music came from the direction of the stage, and the host’s opening speech travelled past the floorboards towards the backstage area.

“It has started.” Liang Ruixi muttered, and then got up to leave. He was up third, so he ought to be at waiting area soon.

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Qi Feng and Ling Ke also grew nervous. The two exchanged a few words, yet they still weren’t able to loosen their nerves, hence they ended up swiping their phones instead.

The waiting time flew by quickly. Although it felt as if Liang Ruixi had just left the room, the two soon heard the melody of 《Old Street》being played on stage. CgomTy

A while later, Qi Feng and Ling Ke’s mobile phones vibrated. It was a message sent by the Head of Arts and Literature Department: “You are up fifth, there are only two more performances before it’s your turn. You can come up now.”

The closer they got towards the stage, the louder the noise was. After they waded past the crowded hallway, they could hear the Department Head yelling: “Are all the members of the “Beautiful Youth” dance group here yet? You’re up next, prepare yourselves!”

The group of girls who had been putting on makeup downstairs earlier, rushed out to the stage from the side.

However, in just a blink of an eye, their performance ended and they returned backstage. sGWVu4

“You guys are up.” Zhou Yan smiled and greeted them, then grabbed the microphone and headed towards the stage to announce the next program.

Between the curtains, Ling Ke caught sight of Zhou Yan standing trimly at the centre of the stage, his face brightened by the spotlight.

He began to talk and his deep, resounding voice reverberated from the speakers around them, but Ling Ke could only hear the buzzing in his brain.

He couldn’t hear what Zhou Yan had said at the start, and only heard his final sentence: “Let’s welcome our Media Department Class 1’s Qi Feng and Ling Ke, with their piano duet – 《Jump!》” URVT5A

 

 

【A brief interlude】

Ling Ke: “Don’t touch me!” gn0J 5

ah ah ah! Feels like I’m being forcefully ~ violated (〒_〒)

Liang Ruixi: “Hehe, so sensitive.”

Qi Feng, staring at his hand: “F**k, that felt so good.”

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Translator:

I totally ship Zhou Yan x Liang Ruixi CP ah! (⁄ ⁄•⁄ꇴ⁄•⁄ ⁄)⁄

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Spoiler:

Zhou Yan is in love with Liang Ruixi. And I believe Zhou Yan’s relationship with Xiao Zhi is only a cover-up, from the small lil hints we get in the extras at the end of the novel.

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Their relationship and interactions reminds me of the yaoi manga “Michizure Policy” by Kitakami Ren. Anyone else read it before?

Translator's Note

In China, the implication of wearing a green hat is that your spouse is stepping out on your marriage without your knowledge. In fact, “wearing a green hat” in Chinese means that your wife is cheating on you – extremely humiliating and a huge cultural taboo. The saying itself actually stems from an age-old anecdote.

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– info extracted from windhorsetour.com

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19 comments

  1. Ahhh one of my soft spots 🥺 I love it when one of the two lovers just runs their hand through the other’s hair. It’s so cute

  2. It may be bc I have a rotten mind but it felt like Liang Ruixi and Zhou Yan had possibilities of… ehem The latter has a gf but that one bit about him staring fixedly at Liang Ruixi and them being so “united in mind” made me think… Just ignore me ^^;

    Thanks for the chapter! 🙂

  3. ​I swear, poor Ling Ke has the worst straight men role models

  4. Liang Ruixi and Zhou Yan… cough, they’re really too ambiguous ah,,, I have a feeling Xiao Zhi was feeling too neglected with her boyfriend having another boyfriend outside lololol

    Hehe the hair styling part is so cute! Ai, Ling Ke’s thoughts make me want to hope for more angsty moments but sjskskksks they deserve their good end! Hehe, thank you for the chapter~

    • True if it where any other guys they would already drink vinegar no matter how eloquent your explanation was 🤔😂😂 plus focusing only LRX while singing and LK is also focusing on QF it really smells fishy lol

  5. I completely forgot that this novel is where I first heard of Li Ronghao. He one of my favorite singers now and I have a bunch of his albums.

    I completely didn’t notice the stuff about Xiao Zhi the first time I read this 😏

    Thanks for the chapter!!!!

  6. Even if ZY had a girlfriend, I’ll ship him with LRX.. huhu (i hope they’re really an item tho) hehehe straight huh.. hmmmm

    Thank you so much for the chapter!!!!~ 🙇🙇🙇🙇🙇🙇🙇🙇🙇

  7. thanks for the chapter!

    ling ke… your fragile masculinity is showing… embrace femininity and masculinity as a balance instead of being gender exclusive, youre gonna break my butch heart y___y)

  8. I can’t stop shipping the other two, they have chemistry though I’m aware that there are some guy friends who are so close to each other, that basically makes people wonder if they’re gay for each other. So, I’m just preventing myself from doing it. Hehe. Also, I think the girlfriend is a fujoshi Haha. That’s probably the reason she approached Qi Feng, She want to know what’s really going on.

    And so are we. Haha. Bdw, thank you for the update!

  9. It was said in earlier chapters that Xiao Zhi provided material of his boyfriend and the friend to the fujoshis, and that look Zhou Yan gave Liang Ruixi… There’s definitely something there.

    Matching outfits? Ling Ke and Qi Feng forgot they’re pretending to be straight XD

    Thanks for the chapter!

  10. i don’t think ZY and XZ are lovers, they both actually don’t seem to care too much about each other. it seems more like a cover up, like translator said. besides didn’t the senior already say that the one who actively pushed the ship was XZ, it seems like even she wants them together but is helping ZY cover up his feelings for LRX at the same time. anyway, i totally want them together

  11. “Qi Feng thought for a bit, and hummed: “Da da da daI don’t know what I can’t forget. I can’t remember what it was like… is it this song?””

    When I first read this I thought he couldn’t remember the lyrics lol

  12. nah, i dont think zhou yan and xiao zhi is in a relationship. based on zhou yan’s behaviour so far, he’s not the type to cheat. also, xiao zhi i think is a strong willed woman that can EASILy cheated with without her knowledge. so zy and lrx definitely a couple and maybe both of their gf are lesbians and both couple are both covering up for each other.