Translator-Rhapsodite
Editor- yuki_shuichi, Proofreader- adjective
“Was it you who was photographed in City B last night?”
“How long have you been together?”
“Your fans are saying they don’t believe it. What does your partner think about your relationship being exposed?”
…
Just a minute ago, countless media outlets were patiently waiting at the airport in City A, armed with cameras and microphones.
Everyone began to swarm forward as they saw Ren Qinming arrived wearing a pair of black sunglasses, and the sound of their camera shutters could be heard. They fought over who would ask the questions they had prepared earlier, each wishing to position their own microphone in the center of the audience.
“Some people say your partner is your high school classmate. Is that true?”
“Have you been keeping your relationship secret to avoid losing fans?”
“The leaked photos are blurry, but some netizens speculate based on the silhouette that your partner might be male. Can you reveal their gender?”
Since the photos of Ren Qinming kissing someone was leaked on Weibo last night, there has been constant chatter.
Now that the person involved has made their first appearance, it was like a drop of water in a boiling oil pan, causing a huge stir. The reporters’ questions kept coming one after another, blocking up the lounge of the airport like a unpassable wall.
His assistant kept pushing through, doing his best to clear a path for Ren Qinming. “Please make way, everyone. This is a public place, let’s not disrupt the normal order of the airport…”
But his words were easily drowned out quickly in the noisy crowd, and everyone continued to push and squeeze in.
After all, if anyone could get a single sentence out of Ren Qinming’s mouth today, they would have completed a quarter’s worth of KPIs and maybe even gotten a promotion and raise. Wouldn’t you do the same?
Reporters were jostling, their microphone colliding, and camera flashes flickering wildly.
Inside, there were three layers of paparazzi, and outside, there were three layers of onlookers. Airport security quickly arrived to maintain order.
Ren Qinming, at the center of this storm, seemed unaffected. His face was cold and expressionless, and his thin lips were sharp beneath the sunglasses. Standing at 187cm tall, he towered over everyone.
He walked forward without even glancing at the cameras.
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The media had been waiting all morning, but not a word was heard from his mouth until his tardy bodyguard escorted him into his private car.
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For most actors, it was normal to date or even get married and have children. But Ren Qinming clearly didn’t fall into the “ordinary” category.
At just 26 years old, he was not only the top actor in the entertainment industry but also the most popular in terms of popularity.
From being unknown when he debuted to suddenly sweeping all the individual awards at film festivals in just three years.
With his extraordinary acting skills and a face that the heavens have blessed, he has gained countless fans. His professional abilities were highly praised, and he is a natural in front of the camera. He has long been guaranteed for box office success in the industry.
But the result was that this successful individual, who has never been involved in any scandals, suddenly “fell into the mortal world”—Ren Qinming, the nation’s sweetheart, was caught drunk in a bar in B city, embracing and passionately kissing someone on the street, sparking rumors of a romantic relationship.
Fans were heartbroken, crying a river on Weibo. No one was willing to accept Ren Qinming’s real love.
[Brother doesn’t even look at beautiful women normally, how could he possibly be in a relationship?! 15551]
[This treasure with such a high level of attractiveness should be the common wealth of all humanity. This fan absolutely doesn’t believe that anyone is worthy of my brother. 555]
[Just these few blurry photos, you can’t even tell where they kissed.Be careful, marketing accounts, don’t get too excited for a fleeting popularity. You’ll face legal action and be sent to the crematorium. My brother never hesitates when filing a lawsuit against those who start rumors, QAQ]
[Please, person in the photo, come out and clarify it’s a misunderstanding. We definitely won’t scold you. *sobs*]
Almost everyone on Weibo was searching for the person who was hugged and kissed by the movie emperor.
Chen Yan, engrossed in his phone, teasingly leaned against the basin counter in the club’s restroom and said to the person next to him, “If Ren Qinming starts dating, even my five-year-old niece might end up heartbroken for a while.”
Ruan Song bent down, splashed a handful of cold water on his flushed face, and didn’t engage in the conversation. “Did you bring stomach medicine?”
Chen Yan, “Of course.”
Today, in order to receive a new project, Ruan Song was called to accompany the producer to drink. He made a special trip from the rental house to deliver him medicine. “Or should I go ask around? I’m curious about Ren Qinming too… I mean, he’s also from Xiliu in our City B. I’m really curious about the kind of person he would date.”
Ruan Song remained unmoved and splashed cold water on him, saying, “Is your script finished? All you care about is the lives of those who make millions a year.”
Chen Yan and Ruan Song met half a year earlier after agreeing to share an apartment. They happened to work in the same profession and were both bad screenwriters who penned scripts for other people’s grandkids.
They have many common interests, their daily routines align, and they didn’t even have any bad habits. They could even exchange and integrate resources for their work. Ruan Song genuinely felt that there was nothing to fault about him, except for his love of gossip.
It was all about digging deep into the gossip.
“I’m serious! Last time, I managed to find out about that person’s affair. Xiliu is such a small place, not only friends but also friends of friends. I’m sure I can find out!” Chen Yan himself was tall and strong, a chubby guy but a detail-oriented one. In his bag, he not only carried stomach medicine but also a small bottle of mineral water.
Just as Ruan Song took his things, he heard Chen Yan explained again, “Wow, they dug up Ren Qinming’s high school, Xiliu First High School. Quickly check if it’s the same school as yours!”
Ruan Song immediately choked on the water, saying, “They dug it up already?”
Chen Yan said with a serious tone, “Don’t underestimate the determination of the people to dig up gossip! They even found out which street the kissing incident happened on, Jiangming Road… Hmm, it sounds a bit familiar…”
Ruan Song swallowed the medicine and felt a twinge in his forehead.
Every time he forgot something at home, it was Chen Yan who helped him send it. It would be strange if it didn’t sound familiar.
Ruan Song made a quick decision, slapped the water bottle back into his hand, and said he needed to go back to the private room. “You can take your time to remember, there’s a table of people waiting for me.”
“No! Wait a minute.”
Chen Yan suddenly grabbed his arm and, with the curiosity of a melon eater, held up his phone to Ruan Song’s face, staring at him. He said, “Song, ah, didn’t you happen to go back to Xiliu last night…”
Displayed on his phone screen at that moment was the shocking photo of the kiss that the paparazzi had secretly taken last night.
It was dark in the evening, with a long distance and many obstructions from nearby trees. The faces were unclear, but the light blue denim jacket and pure white jeans on the other person were still discernible.
Ruan Song came back from the high-speed rail station early this morning, wearing…
“Stop right there, you’ve gone crazy with all this gossip.”
Ruan Song raised his hand and swiped Chen Yan’s phone away, saying, “If that person were me, would I bother to accompany this idiotic producer for a drink? If I need money, I’ll just ask Ren Qinming directly.”
Chen Yan blinked a few times, feeling guilty for his doubts, and rubbed the back of his head. “You’re right. Sorry, bro. It’s my fault for being useless. My empty pockets can’t lend you much.”
Ruan Song crossed his arms and waved his hand in a pretentious manner, saying, “If there’s nothing important, just kneel down and don’t disturb me while I’m licking these idiots asses.”
In this circle, there were many wealthy people but very few who understood the profession. If you wanted to make a living, you have to embrace idiots, whether they were big or small.
Ruan Song used to be picky, but now he needed money urgently and didn’t have time to be selective. As long as he could earn some, it was not bad.
“Oh, my poor Song.”
Chen Yan also understood his situation and couldn’t help but put his arm around Ruan Song’s shoulder as they looked at themselves in the mirror. “Why don’t we try acting and rely on our looks for a living? With your face, maybe not as famous as Ren Qinming, but at least it would solve your mother’s medical expenses.”
They said that “Beauty lies in the bones,” and Ruan Song has both beauty and bones.
The person in the mirror has an oval face, willow-leaf eyebrows, a narrow waist, and a thin back, and the fingers holding the sink were well-proportioned and slender. A pair of drunken eyes were covered with mist, with red halos at the ends of their raised eyes.
And then he gave him one word, “Get lost.”
“Alright.” Chen Yan’s round face lit up again, and as he closed his backpack, he intended to do as he said. “After you finish eating, remember to send me a message. Don’t get so drunk that no one can save you.”
Ruan Song, “Got it.”
“When you change your mind and realize that relying on your looks for a living is the way to go, don’t forget to message me, even if you don’t want to face idiots anymore!”
“…Are you getting lost or not?”
Chen Yan grinned at the door. “One last thing, I sent you the photos on WeChat, no need for you to personally go to Weibo to save them. And if anyone asks who Ren Qinming’s partner is, of course, remember to message me. The internet is going crazy over it.”
“It’s not my problem, even if the world turns upside down!”
Ruan Song kicked the person directly, and Chen Yan disappeared in a flash, leaving Ruan Song in peace.
When there was no one around, Ruan Song took out his phone, and that blurry kissing photo that even his mom wouldn’t recognize was lying in the chat box.
Ruan Song hesitated for two seconds with his fingertip hovering over the photo, but in the end, he chuckled at himself and didn’t open it.
Weibo or entertainment news, it didn’t matter. The storm and commotion on the phone were not his world.
The problem he faced now was actually to make money.
Ruan Song, who was too busy to take care of himself, patted his face, reminding himself to come back to reality. He quickly found a stranger’s number that ranked first in “information” and replied to the text message.
It was also the first time he has replied in nearly a year.
[Just say I had a little too much to drink, it’s a matter of perspective, I don’t have time to play these gossip games with you.]
The author has something to say:
A certain movie emperor: No, I…
Ruan Song: …this brat.
I remember reading this novel some time ago, so it’s nice to read it again! Thank You for Your hard work! (◞ꈍ∇ꈍ)◞⋆*♥ Can’t wait for next chapter~ ❤
I don’t know if I’m going to let this one marinate for a while or not 🤔😆
Thanks for the chapter!
I have zero self control… I’ll last for like 10 chapters max. It’s a shame because some stories do not work in serial style like Payback but it’s hard to know at the beginning
We’re off to a great start! 😆
Pfft…thanks for the translation 🤣❤️
Wow, he’s in such dire situation…