translator: baumkuchen editors: serefina, glitterypanda
A month and a half later, on the ice rink in Finland, Dong Ge won the gold in one stroke, He Changsheng and Fang Xiaoyan won silver, and Liang Xiao won bronze. Each of them had found success.
Going by the requirements of the competition, in order to thank the audience, the top ten skaters were invited to perform in the exhibition gala.
After the competition, the talkative Canadian skater Lawson came to the lounge to harass Dong Ge as usual.
He smiled brightly. “Dong, what are you going to do for the exhibition skate? I’ve already thought up my program!”
Dong Ge pulled up the zip of his jacket. “Aren’t you going to pay homage to your idol?”
Lawson clapped his hands together. “I’m going to strip on the ice! That’s always been my dream!”
Dong Ge, “……Your dream is truly something special.”
Lawson pulled up his shirt. “Look at my abs, they’re the result of my special training for these past few days. Touch them!”
Dong Ge had a face full of “can’t bear to look directly at it”, “Aiya.”
Lawson put his clothes down, watching Dong Ge’s expressions. “Dong, you seem to have become a lot more lively lately. ……Could it be that the rumours are true?”
Just as Dong Ge was about to reply, the door opened.
He Changsheng stuck his head in from the outside and looked at Lawson. “What are you guys talking about?”
Just as Lawson was about to show off his abs again, Dong Ge immediately stood up and interrupted him, “Lawson was saying that Canada’s butter tarts are delicious.”
Only then did He Changsheng’s expression get a little better. “……En. The coach is looking for you, let’s go.”
After saying this, he turned. Just as he was about to leave, he heard Lawson ask Dong Ge from behind him, “Wow, is He jealous?”
The He Changsheng facing away from them quivered. The back of his neck was entirely red.
Dong Ge observed him for a moment. “Seems like it.”
He Changsheng hadn’t thought that Dong Ge would tear down his stage too. He bore it until even his shoulders started shaking. “……Dong Ge, let’s go.”
Dong Ge, “Going, going.”
As Lawson watched the two walk off side by side, he scratched his hair and the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but tick upwards.
It seemed like he didn’t need to ask whether the rumours were true or false.
Dong Ge and He Changsheng walked towards the assembly point.
Dong Ge asked He Changsheng, “Does qianbei eat sweet things?”
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“I don’t like them.” After taking a while to calm down, He Changsheng’s embarrassment had lessened and his words flowed a lot more smoothly. “But I can go with you.”
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Five minutes later, Liang Xiao, Fang Xiaoyan, Dong Ge and He Changsheng gathered in the temporary meeting room.
Their expedition this time had garnered great success. Radiant with happiness, the coach asked, “Dong Ge, what plans do you have for the exhibition skate?”
Before opening his mouth, the coach had already prepared himself to let Dong Ge do as he wished, even if he wanted to try whatever high-difficulty movement, he would be fine with it.
Unexpectedly, Dong Ge’s words still shocked him, “I want to try pair skating.”
The coach, “……Have you practiced pair skating before?”
Dong Ge, “It’s not like there hasn’t been any precedent for single skaters changing to pair skating in previous exhibition galas.”
The coach looked at the other three, thinking for a moment, before deciding to give his favourite student a chance.
He focused his gaze on Liang Xiao and Fang Xiaoyan. “Which of you two wants to try it out with Dong Ge?”
Liang Xiao and Fang Xiaoyan met eyes, nodded slightly, then stepped back together at the same time.
But soon, the two of them realised how unnecessary their actions had been.
……Because He Changsheng had stepped forward.
Seeing this, the coach was thrown into confusion for a good ten something seconds.
Dong Ge looked towards He Changsheng, but He Changsheng didn’t look at him, staring at the trees outside the window.
After a lot of effort, the coach finally found his tongue. “……You two?”
He Changsheng reply was unexpectedly smooth, “It’s not like there hasn’t been any precedent for two men pair skating together in previous exhibition galas.”
The coach, “……You two discussed this earlier, didn’t you?”
Dong Ge and He Changsheng replied simultaneously, “No.”
The coach, “……”
Dong Ge gave him a reason, “I often train together with qianbei, so we’re both familiar with each other. Qianbei also excels in pair skating, he’ll guide me well.”
Then, he turned his head. “Qianbei, isn’t that right?”
He Changsheng, “……En.”
The coach, “……” Sigh.
He knew Dong Ge too well, at least, he absolutely wouldn’t take figure skating as a joke.
Just let him try it out.
After a day of practice, Dong Ge and He Changsheng stepped onto the ice rink with countless eyes on them.
In the program list that had been released, this pair of males’ pair skate was the most anticipated. Before the gala, everyone was wondering and debating whether one of them would be wearing a women’s costume, and if so, whether it would be Dong Ge or He Changsheng.
When the two of them slid out of the passage, the audience exclaimed in unison.
Both of them were wearing men’s costumes, with the same style, each wearing an elegant, beautiful gauze top and black pants.
Dong Ge’s gauze top was completely ash purple, his sleeves light and airy, studded with starry crystals. On the other hand, He Changsheng’s top was pure white, matching the crystals on it. His collar was a little low, decorated with small feathers. The designs looked different, but when they held hands, one would realise that at the place where their right and left hands intersected, the crystals lined up perfectly.
……Like a connected river of stars.
Sitting right at the front of the stands, the coach could only sigh.
……Sure enough, they had come prepared.
As he was warming up together with Dong Ge by the side of the rink, hand in hand, He Changsheng said, “You knew early on that we would be able to perform in the exhibition gala.”
The clothes he was wearing had been directly pulled out of Dong Ge’s luggage yesterday.
Dong Ge said, “I could do it. I believed qianbei could do it too.”
He Changsheng, “When did you peek at my measurements?”
Dong Ge and He Changsheng skated to the centre of the rink together and came to a stop there.
Dong Ge whispered into his ear, “We’ve embraced so many times, I estimated them.”
Then, Dong Ge raised He Changsheng’s right hand lightly, opened his mouth, bit down on the tip of the ring finger of his thin glove, and helped him slowly pull it off.
Just like how he pulled off his glove at the end of every one of his competitions.
The warm, moist heat from the tip of his finger made He Changsheng’s body tremble slightly. “You……”
The entire stadium burst into an uproar.
Even their coach straightened his body, staring at the two young men on the rink.
……Was this part of the program?
He Changsheng’s ears were buzzing. Blood rushed to his face. “You……”
Dong Ge patiently stripped off his glove, then pulled off the glove on his own right hand and entwined their fingers together.
He threw those two gloves into the stands beside the rink, causing a small-scale looting.
He Changsheng followed the gloves with his eyes, but then Dong Ge touched his forehead to his.
Dong Ge’s breath was scorching hot. “He Changsheng, don’t look at the gloves, look at me.”
He Changsheng’s eyes began to burn slightly, but there was nowhere to hide.
Under the excited and surprised cries from the audience, He Changsheng looked at Dong Ge and whispered, “Aren’t you——”
Dong Ge’s ears flushed red. “I’ve gotten used to the feeling of…… holding hands with qianbei.”
He Changsheng didn’t know what to say. He could only instinctively tighten his grip on Dong Ge’s hand, pressing their burning palms together. “That, that’s good.”
Dong Ge said, “Let’s start.”
He Changsheng said, “En.”
Dong Ge repeated his words, “I said, qianbei, let’s start.”
He Changsheng looked into Dong Ge’s eyes. His gaze seemed to hold two stars.
Dong Ge felt as if a century had passed before he finally saw the person before him nod. “En.”
He smiled, then reached out a hand to the person in charge of the music to signal that he could start.
The song Dong Ge chose wasn’t a love song, rather, it was 《Superheroes》.
He’d chosen it for himself, and also for He Changsheng.
The two youths stepped onto the ice, hand in hand. Dong Ge flung out his arm, his sleeve rippling like water along with it, as graceful as a swallow.
The author has something to say (moving the relevant part of the A/N over):
I invite everyone to go listen to Superheroes, it really suits Little Dong Ge and Changsheng!
sere: both me and panda ALSKDNFLAJ’ed when HCS stepped forward…. you know their coordination comes from their UST lmao.
baum: did anyone catch Dong Ge’s sneaky confession? (if you didn't)
asdfh aslkjgjdlkjag why does it end thereeeee! Dong Ge seems to be smoother once our Xiaochi left hee hee, him casually teasing he changseng is the best. The two of them are the best. The girls are so sweet too! I can’t believe they stepped back to force Changseng into skating with Dong Ge (not that he needs forcing ever). And when Dong ge said to look at him my heart exploded. Thank you translators!
Hehe, you’re right. They didn’t “force” but “encouraged” HCS to pair up w/ DG. They’re so supportive—this may be my favorite arc yet! ☺️ Ugh, yes, DG’s lines were really heart-rendering, and made me giggle at how bold and romantic he’s being. I hope we get to see more scenes of the OG Hosts and their life after MC and ML leave. Really makes one satisfied. 😌
They’re touchy Touchy all the time but they weren’t a couple yet? He Changsheng, you’re the elder, how could you not step up before?! Dong Ge is so brave!!
I really loved this arc. I’m glad Dong Ge found his love in the rink.
Thanks for the chapter!
Thanks for the chapter~ (◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*。
Why does it feel so short?! Oh my.
Thank you always for the translation
AaaaaaAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAA
these babies! they’re all grown up! and skating together! and DG pulling off HCS’s glove with. his. teeth! and HCS being emotional bc DG doesn’t need gloves for them to touch anymore!
also, ” Liang Xiao and Fang Xiaoyan met eyes, nodded slightly, then stepped back together at the same time.
But soon, the two of them realised how unnecessary their actions had been. ……Because He Changsheng had stepped forward. ” LOL they know what’s up
I think I’m going feral, THEY’RE SO CUTE!!!! OMG I’m so happy for them💙 And so happy that Dong Ge found himself, got help from CXC and now could find his true love. I will miss them a lot. Thank you so much for the update!
CXC is the best mama hen look at what he did to this pure and devastated boy! he’d grown up a legend! also those moves were smooth AF i see where he picked them up hurhur~ (CXC i’m looking at you)
*breathes in* Dong Ge, sweetheart, my beautiful little ice prince, the light of my son HCS’s soul, STOP ATTACKING WITHOUT WARNING, YOU ARE KILLING SO MANY HEARTS INCLUDING YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND’S WITH YOUR EVERY MOVE!
Oh wait, nvm, Dong Ge could still slay souls without moving a muscle. In any case, He Changsheng, my sweet little child, was so adorable when he got all embarrassed! (yes, he’s my son don’t question it)
Thanks for the chapter! 🙂 💖 (a heart emoji too this time cause it was extra sweet)
CRYINGGGG IM CRYING WHY IS THIS SO SWEET… AH….. Lets start… omg.. im.. thank u so much for the chapter
Xiaochi taught Dong Ge well
¡¡Our freezer defrosted!!! ¡¡¡¡OUR FREEZER DEFROSTED!!! Waaaaaa rolling arround for half day
My god, they’re SO FREAKING CUTEEEE.
I’m dying, quickly someone give me an insulin injection. Waaaaaa.
Thank you very, ver y mucho!!! 😍😍😍😘
I FELL OFF MY BED LAUGHING CAUSE YOUR STATEMENT, “THE FREEZER DEFROSTED” CAIGHT ME OFF GUARD 😂
Fucking DEFROSTED (ಥ﹏ಥ)
Thanks for the chapter! ଘ(੭ुˊ꒳ˋ)੭ु.°♡☆゜+.☆゜+.☆゜+.☆
Thanks for the chapter 😊
Ahhhhh!!! Thanks for the chapter!
Asgshdjdkkdkdjdhshagaggahsjskskskskskskks Dong Ge!!!! You’re a man! HCS, you better treasure this treasure!!!!
(From Perfect Destiny):
Xie Anhai (ML): who says only the top chases?
Yes yes yes! Bottoms go chases their top, too, you know?! Agshdkdkdkdkdl these two are just toooooooo cute!!!!
Wow I really feel the song suit them very much
<i> “We’ve embraced so many times, I estimated them.”</i>
asdsjfkkjkkdsgk suave, smooth af Dong Ge A++ Go go go Big top energy X-D
Thanks for the translation!
Omg pair skating! What a romantic ending! I’m happy for the two of them. Thanks for translating!
Aaaaaaaa!!!!!!
I’m so happy for them!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Thank you for the chapter! 😍☑️💯👍
Thanks for the hard work love the story ^_^
Ah so fierce! This has to be one of my favorite arcs!
Thanks for the update
HCS x DG
or
DG x HCS?
Felt more like the latter but… I feel I like the first one better
I know this is kinda late lmao but I like to think that unlike with Sifan that DG and HCS switch who tops and who bottoms roughly half half, and maybe that in the beginning DG tops more because he still holds a shadow in his heart about bottoming but slowly as HCS treats him way more better than SiFan (the fucking bastard) ever did when he tops and that he never refuses bottoming and slowly that shadow goes away and is more comfortable with HCS topping more and the ratio balances out.
Changsheng said he’s alright with both, which is good for our Ge because his partner doesn’t care whether who is the top or who is the bottom
The song was absolutely beautiful, it gave me flashbacks of Dong Ge’s suffering and how he was able to stand up with the help of CXC. cries It suits them really well–
I agree
I’m so ovet the moon that they got together while they were in Finland, which happens to be the country I live in. Anyway this arc is my favorite for sure and I shipped these two since the beginning. 🥰
my ship is happy and so am i
This entire arc was beautiful. Chi and dong uncle, as well Dong Ge and He Changsheng were so cute together
Asdfghjkl aaaaaggghhhh!! Best arc so far frick frick frick (//∇//)\
Dong Ge, your father (CXC) is so proud of you, you little seducteur.
DG pulling HCS’s glove off gave me a major heart attack 😍
That glove moment was so smooth, even I swooned. Wow. I’m so happy for them. I love this world so much, I’m really going to miss it 🙁
OMG THEY ARE SO CUTE OMG OMG OMG
I’ve been shipping them ever since the scene where baby He visited the original baby Dong in hospital! Mother is so happy!! Mother can’t be any happier!! 😭😭😭
ヾ(｡>﹏<｡)ﾉﾞ✧*。
Never see any romantic scenes more than this pair!so good!!
This chapter (hell this whole arc really!!) legitimately made me tear up and let me tell you, that does NOT happen often with me!! This was just so wholesome and sweet and built on trust and mutual respect and respecting boundaries and learning that some people are worth overcoming them and honestly this formerly background romance was just !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~~!!!!!!~~!!
This is beautiful
Haist~ ahh i want to clear up all the silly misunderstandings~ CXC ur hubby is literally inside of u (ehemm😳) notice hubby plsss (●´з`)♡
So glad the author dedicated a chapter to the host after the mission was finished ❤❤❤ It was so cute!! This reminded me so much of Yuri on ice that after I finished this arc I just had to rewatch it 😁
So many months later, and still, every time I listen to Superheroes I think back to this story T-T
🙈❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘
BRUH STOP
I’M HAVING A FUCKIN’ DIABETES HERE
one question,
WHAT’S THE POSITION??
WHO’S THE TOP??!
I think they’re versatile.
My dear DG have been fighting for recognition all his life. Ahhh. I could also feel the pain and the happiness he finally achieved.
Squeeee!! SO sweet 😀 😀 I loved this arc so much!
AHHHH (｡ >艸<)♡ᐝ
Wkjsnaab I just can’t–
THIS IS TOO CYOOT!!!
Thanks for the chapter!🍀
Ps; Thanks for the rec song, author. I got one more good track on my playlist now!^^
THEY PULLED A VIKTUURI EYYYYY
I love HE.
Thank you for the chapter!
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VIVAN LOS NOVIOS
Our little Dong Ge is smooth af.
Trying my best not to screech this late at night as to not wake up my fam.😖🤭
I’ll miss these two. Hope they will have a very satisfying life and will live the rest of their lives filled with love.
😆❤😆❤😆❤❤❤
En…its nice to see that both of them end up being together..
Dong Ge deserve a little happiness after the hell he went through
And He Chengsheng is the nice partner to be with. So far this arc is my favorite so I can’t wait for the upcoming arc’s.
ESPECIALLY WHERE THE ORIGINAL HOST GETS THEIR HAPPIL EVER AFTER LIKE THIS
KAIAIAJSWOSJWOA THE SONG SUITS THEM SO WELL OMG OANAJQSJJ I SHIP THEM SO BAD AND I’M SO HAPPY THEY GOT A CHANCE TO BE TOGETHER 💖
Thanks for the chap!
I love this arc too much… This little sister loves both you!!! 💕 happy wishes only!! ٩ (> ᗜ < ) و
Superheroes one of my all time favourites….. pain into power huh indeed it suit them
ヽ(>∀<☆)ノ
SO CUTE OJ MY
I like how the author portrays the gay relationship here, when the spectators were wondering if one of them would wear a woman’s outfit, they both came out wearing men’s, it’s like saying “Gay relationship isn’t about who is the woman or who is the man, which is a very common problem in this genre, and a minor problem here in this arc.
Anyways, THEY’RE SO AAAAAAAAAAAA
Ahhh wonderful!! This world was so cute!! I wonder what’s coming next!! (。・ω・。)
I WAS SCREAMING SO HARD, OH MY GOD!!! 😭😭😭 SO HAPPY FOR MY SHIP, AAAAAAAA.
I listened to the song and DAMN RIGHT IT DOES FIT THEM 😭
+1
Sounds like the end of an epic 2010’s romcom movie.
All the right moves—what a different Dong Ge! Let’s start!
Everyone forgot Dong Ge is the gong lol
This arc was so lovable and nghhhshdhd!!! I can’t stop reading, it’s so goooood!!!! 😭💕💕💕😍😍😭😭💕💕💕
Adfghhhdsadghjjjjkk really sweettt too much sugar ah ah
i have to say this is probably my favorite arch, i wish there was more stories with them. they both went through so much, i’m so happy that they finally found their happiness. i’m also super happy that this arch didn’t play into the heteronormative stereotypes forced into most love stories between two men.
Jwg7ssbbaj9o j0sbuva6vqubqha7oainna 😩😍
PWGDVSIAFSJSFSJSSHSFS
Wow wow wow … What a witty confession !!! The refrigerators got together.. haha ~
So cuteee aaaahhh
A kiss would have made it perfect
I love how the author writes a short part about how the original MCs from those worlds are living from now on
We will meet them again dw
OH MY GOSH I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!!
I WILL MISS THEM HUHU MY FAV ARC <3
DG: let’s start
me: [incoherent screeching at 1AM]
at the start of this arc, I thought DG acted a bit like Yuri Plisetsky and then he goes and bites off HCS’s gloves [UNHOLY SCREAMS]
Dong ge is gong through and through a gong…. Previous dong ge really had it tough ahhhhh spb sob 🤣
Screaming, crying, kicking my legs.
My heart is full. 😭🥹🥹🥹🥹