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At the end of the class, the students rushed to the podium with pens and notebooks, eager to ask the man for his autograph.
“Teacher Yuan, can I have your autograph?”
“I want one too! I’m a big fan of yours, Teacher Yuan. I’ve watched all the plays you’ve written!”
“Me too, me too! ‘The Last Sunflower’ from a few years ago was a masterpiece! I’ve already watched it five times!”
“Teacher Yuan, please give me your autograph too!”
…………
The students who attended his lecture today were not from University A but were students from other universities who were invited to listen in on the class.
Yuan Yinhai, facing the excited crowd, was already accustomed to such scenes.
Those who managed to squeeze to the front continuously handed him autograph boards, while those at the back took photos and recorded videos.
Yuan Yinhai welcomed everyone with open arms, always wearing a smiling expression on his face, ready to answer any questions.
Student A, “Teacher Yuan, what kind of books do you usually read?”
“I tend to read more reference books and I’m quite interested in popular science books.”
Student B, “Teacher Yuan, do you watch domestic dramas? And if it’s foreign dramas, do you prefer Spanish dramas or Asian ones like Japanese and Korean dramas?”
“As long as it’s a newly released drama with good reviews, I’ll watch it regardless of its nationality.”
Student C, “With your status in the industry, you’re still able to consistently produce at least two high-intensity dramas every year while also teaching at school. I’m truly amazed! How do you manage to do it? Do you have enough energy?”
Yuan Yinhai paused for a moment, still maintaining a smile. “Having a routine, sticking to exercise, and learning self-discipline in time management—and I’m not doing it alone, I have a whole studio behind me, helping out.”
An old fox spoke without leaking a single drop. He was able to reply quickly and fluently without a single false word, but when combined, the meaning immediately changed.
It seemed like he took charge of those scripts, with others playing supporting roles.
There were a few people who asked him about his specific creative insights for the dramas, and Yuan Yinhai patiently answered each one.
It wasn’t until the next class was about to start that he returned the autograph books he hadn’t finished signing to the students.
He said it was getting late and that there were other classes scheduled in the room, but he welcomed everyone to come back and listen to his lecture the next time they had the chance.
A bunch of kids were so moved by his humble and gentle demeanor that they couldn’t stop talking about how kind he was.
Of course, what was even more enviable was the A University drama students who got to receive daily guidance from Teacher Yuan. How fortunate they must be to be so close to him…
Little did they know that those outside the wall wanted to come in, and those inside the wall wanted to go out.
Yuan Yinhai, being the dean, had his own separate office.
After class, he took his lecture materials and headed back to the teaching building. He approached the student sitting at the desk and asked, “Did you make the changes I asked for in yesterday’s episode?”
“Yes, I made the changes. Take a look, and if you’re not satisfied, I’ll continue to make adjustments…”
The response came from a girl with twin ponytails, her face bare, and her upper body wearing a faded and worn-out hoodie. Dark circles were prominent beneath her glasses.
Yuan Yinhai instructed her to send the document to his email as before, without even looking up. He said, “Wait for me to finish reviewing it before you leave. Right now, I need to find another document.”
The girl nodded cautiously and sat quietly in her seat for a while before gathering the courage to speak up. “Um, Teacher Yuan, can I still receive the scholarship for this semester?”
Yuan Yinhai still had that harmless face and pushed his glasses up. “The grades in your major classes are so good, and your comprehension is quite high, if the scholarship isn’t given to you, who else would receive it?”
………….
As Fang Wei and Gu Yuzhou were finishing up their meal, they received the file sent by Yuan Yinhai.
[Teacher: Why did you suddenly remember to ask for this? Are you working on a similar type of drama again? [File.pdf]]
Indeed, Yuan Yinhai was Fang Wei’s mentor.
But in Yuan Yinhai’s opinion, Ruan Song surpassed him in both talent and diligence, which have been consistent since their university days.
As a result, Fang Wei never wanted to mention Ruan Song in front of him and intentionally avoided the topic.
[Fang Wei: The recently popular serial murderer IP in the industry has fallen into my hands, and jI ust wanted to review and reference the suggestions you made to see if I can have any new revelations, grits teeth.jpg]
[Teacher: It turns out they found you. Then that’s not bad, work hard, and I’ll wait for your achievements. This teacher is happy for you.]
Gu Yuzhou casually glanced at it and smiled. “Is this Yuan Yinhai, Mr. Yuan? You’ve graduated for so long, and you still have such a good relationship with your teacher.”
Fang Wei proudly responded, “Of course, not every student maintains contact with their teachers. Maybe he thinks my artistic style aligns well with his taste.”
Gu Yuzhou observed him quietly, teasingly saying, “So, is this file the evidence of Ruan Song’s plagiarism?”
“Yes, this document has the times the suggested edits were given.”
Fang Wei confidently replied, “I wrote that piece under my teacher’s guidance, but somehow Ruan Song managed to sneak a peek at it. He wrote a similar script and wanted to submit it for a film festival competition. Luckily, our teacher caught him red-handed before the registration deadline and forced him to withdraw from the competition. It didn’t become a big issue, but if it had, it would have severely damaged the reputation of our university.”
Gu Yuzhou pretended to ponder for a moment and said, “That year when you graduated from your master’s program… was it for the award-winning play ‘The Good Doctor’?”
Fang Wei’s expression remained unchanged, but his eyes revealed his pride. He replied, “Yes, it was because of that play that I gained recognition. I’ve always been grateful to Mr. Yuan for it.”
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But just as Fang Wei was about to do so, Assistant Li entered the room and took over Gu Yuzhou’s position. “No need to trouble yourself. Let me scan your code, and you can send the documents directly to me.”
Gu Yuzhou, having obtained what he wanted, politely nodded to everyone in the room and left.
Assistant Li received the document and then followed closely behind him.
From beginning to end and from start to finish, Fang Wei didn’t realize that he had sold his greatly beloved’s underpants and still had the grand delusion that Ruan Song would be discarded from the project.
…………
Ruan Song’s physical condition wasn’t as exaggerated as everyone thought.
He just had a mild case of heat exhaustion, with sweat dripping all over his body, making his skin as smooth and tender as a freshly peeled egg. His fair complexion reflected the sunlight, almost shining.
After resting on Ren Qinming’s back for a while, catching his breath, he was able to climb a couple of steps on his own.
They climbed the stairs from halfway up the mountain to now for a full three hours. The path was relatively easy, just a regular hike—nothing particularly noteworthy to be cautious about.
But just when the three of them let their guard down, the stairs beneath their feet suddenly snapped. The wide road surface abruptly narrowed after a sharp turn, and small pebbles kicked up by their feet quickly slid down the slope, disappearing into the endless abyss.
They continued on this stretch of the road, sticking closely to the rock wall step by step.
Although the guardrail was well-maintained, the glass panels beneath their feet were completely transparent, revealing a thrilling cliff when they looked down.
All the bullet screen comments were in shock, completely unaware of when this glass skywalk was built.
[This most important thing is that with one glance, you know that no one has stepped there before, the glass is completely clear……]
[Right, I went to a different tourist destination and walked on their glass walkway before. Actually, due to wear and tear, the glass was already very mottled and wasn’t shocking at all.]
[Fuck, fuck, fuck, why did the cameraman suddenly go up to film the precipice?! They didn’t even give a warning, my legs have already softened across the screen!]
[What kind of unluckiness is this to choose this kind of route……]
Fortunately, Ruan Song didn’t have a fear of heights, although in his memory, Ren Qinming also…
“What are you two doing?”
Ruan Song couldn’t believe his eyes when he turned around as a “patient” and saw those two healthy individuals standing far away from the skywalk, who knew when they had retreated.
One by one, they pretended to be calm, hugging the left side of the mountain wall.
Ruan Song was completely confused. He walked up to the edge of the skywalk and looked down without fear. He turned to Ren Qinming and asked, “I can understand Wan Qingyue, but Ren Qinming, what are you doing? Aren’t you not afraid of heights?”
Ren Qinming, being the formidable and composed figure that he was, certainly didn’t have the uncool problem of being afraid of heights, but…
“I think at this height, it’s no longer about being afraid of heights.” Ren Qinming found a rare excuse for himself.
He had just casually glanced down when he was standing in front, and below was a hazy sea of clouds. The sheer cliff was so deep that it seemed bottomless, and all he could see was a vast expanse of white. His feet suddenly came to a halt.
He didn’t even need his brain to command, by the time he realized what was going on, he and Wan Qingyue had already retreated to a corner together.
Wan Qingyue, on the other hand, was even more straightforward, confessing that he was indeed afraid of heights. “As long as the height exceeds three floors, I get scared…”
Ruan Song was left puzzled once again, “So does that mean out of the three of us, I’m the only one who can go?”
[Hahahahaha, the patient immediately became a superhero.]
[This is what ‘to be reincarnated by heaven is to be spared by heaven means, doge]
[Teacher Ruan: Fine, then I’ll do it again.]
[Guys, our younger brother’s face is already white, I feel like he is scared. You can’t even see a bit of color on his lips at all.]
[How good is my brother? If it weren’t for the fact that his face wouldn’t allow it, then he might sit his butt right on the ground, kisses.jpg]
“You guys, go ahead, I need some time to psych myself up and mentally prepare.” Wan Qingyue tried his best to maintain his last bit of composure.
But Ruan Song could tell just by looking at him that no amount of preparation would work.
If he didn’t figure out a way to get Wan Qingyue across now, he definitely wouldn’t be able to make it.
If they couldn’t go, their mission wouldn’t be completed; they wouldn’t get paid; they wouldn’t get to eat crayfish or roasted whole lamb; and even if they returned to the cabin, there would be no water or electricity.
The program team’s “well-intentioned” deception that led them here was evident, and there was no turning back now.
Ruan Song had no choice but to start with Ren Qinming, taking small steps and leading his little dog onto the glass walkway. “If you’re scared, just cover your eyes and don’t look. Surely you can cover your own eyes, right?”
If it were anyone else, Ren Qinming definitely wouldn’t do it, but if it’s Ruan Song… He would have to do it, even if he didn’t want to!
The new glass beneath their feet was incredibly transparent, causing Ren Qinming to feel weak in the legs. He held Ruan Song’s hand tightly, trembling as he glanced down at the abyss below. With determination in his heart, he firmly clasped Ruan Song’s hand with all five fingers and said, “You better hold onto me tightly.”
Ruan Song didn’t expect his reaction to be so intense.
Seeing his nearly 1.9-meter tall frame with closed eyes and a furrowed brow, rarely showing a timid expression, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He grabbed Ren Qinming’s other hand and placed it on his wrist, saying, “It’s not far, just follow me.”
Ren Qinming obediently nodded.
Closing his eyes and not looking made a significant improvement in his overall sensory experience. It also helped him convince himself rationally that he wouldn’t fall.
But it wasn’t as easy for Ruan Song to smoothly deliver the first person and then come back to pick up the second.
Wan Qingyue had just argued with him a moment ago, but now he was entrusting himself completely to Ruan Song. It was like a fantasy, a fool’s dream.
Time passed by, minute by minute, as the sky gradually darkened.
If they didn’t go up the mountain before the light completely faded, they wouldn’t be able to see the path at night.
However, no matter what Ruan Song said, Wan Qingyue couldn’t overcome his psychological barriers.
Just as the audience thought the progress bar was going to get stuck, Ruan Song squatted down on the ground, propping up his chin, and looked at Wan Qingyue for a while before saying, “If it was Ren Qinming who took you over, would you be willing to go?”
[???]
[How can my brother take him across???]
Wan Qingyue was dumbfounded. “Even Ren Qinming himself had a hard time getting over there, how could he possibly come back to take me?”
“Well, when I say it’s possible, it means it’s possible.”
Ruan Song could already see the other’s attitude from his eyes, then patted the nonexistent dust on his butt, then stood up from the entrance of the walkway. “Wait here, I’ll go bring him back for you.”
The bullet screen once again, [?????]
In just a short while, everyone saw Ruan Song actually holding Ren Qinming’s hand and leading him back like a blind person with his eyes closed.
Ruan Song walked ahead, strolling along the plank road as if taking a leisurely walk, occasionally bending down to admire the endless scenery beneath his feet.
Meanwhile, Ren Qinming, who was being led by him, followed unconditionally, step by step. Wherever Ruan Song went, he went. It was clear that he had gained some experience from the first time and was no longer unfamiliar or fearful.
No wonder the live chat was buzzing with excitement.
[Once again, it’s another famous scene of ‘The Queen and His Puppy’]
[Ren Qinming can be classified as being entirely incurable. It’s estimated that as long as his partner is Ruan Song, he can probably do anything asked of him, shakes head]
[But isn’t it useless to lead him back here? My brother can’t open his eyes and can’t watch the road. How can they bring our younger brother over?]
Wan Qingyue also thought about this in his heart at that time.
But Ruan Song didn’t mind at all as he handed Ren Qinming’s hand to him. “I’ll hold Ren Qinming’s hand, and Ren Qinming will hold yours. You just need to trust Ren Qinming, no need to trust me, okay?”
Wan Qingyue was completely bewildered by this plan. “I’m fine with it, but I don’t know about Qinming…”
“He’s fine too.” Ruan Song didn’t even bother asking for Ren Qinming’s opinion and forcefully placed his hand in his. “You just close your eyes. I’m a bit hungry now, so I want to go up and eat quickly.”
…………….
When the other two groups, Qin Sijia, Liang Yi, and the others, finally saw the appearance of the third group at the mountaintop, they only saw Wan Qingyue at first.
The child didn’t know what happened, but he looked upset.
Zheng Qing asked him proactively and only then understood that after Wan Qingyue passed the glass plank road, he didn’t feel grateful to Ruan Song for long before getting angry again.
The reason was that midway through, they finally reached the resting pavilion, where the 200 yuan living expenses were placed.
Just like presenting a treasure, Ren Qinming took out everything he had meticulously prepared for Ruan Song from his bag, one by one.
But instead of feeling surprised, Ruan Song not only didn’t appreciate it but also nitpicked, saying that he was wasting his time organizing these useless things and unnecessarily adding weight to himself.
Wan Qingyue was already unhappy that Ruan Song didn’t carry his things and instead dumped everything on Ren Qinming.
And now, listening to Ruan Song’s scolding, his anger instantly flared up again.
Indeed, it seemed that Ruan Song being a good person was just an illusion.
This was a person who could casually “contribute” his own boyfriend’s body to another person merely for a single dinner!
If he put himself in Ruan Song’s shoes, if he was the one that could cross the glass walkway, then even if he starved to death, he wouldn’t put Ren Qinming’s hand into anyone else’s hand!
But what was even more clear to see was that Ruan Song also had no hope that this child would like him.
As long as the task was completed and didn’t affect the overall progress of the variety show, Ruan Song’s attitude of being indifferent and not wanting to repair the relationship was very clear.
When the seven of them gathered at the mountaintop, not only did they take a group photo, but they also caught the sunset.
The warm golden glow covered the land, and nameless little flowers with burnt edges bloomed everywhere.
Ren Qinming only dared to take advantage of the moment the camera flashed to intimately reach his hand out to place it on Ruan Song’s waist. After the photos were taken, he immediately ran away, as if his feet were not touching the ground.
Even when it came to eating.
Ren Qinming could only take the opportunity to quickly help Ruan Song by picking a few pieces of grilled lamb for him before Ruan Song realized it.
Once Ruan Song realized that returning or exchanging things was the least of it, he would just slam the bowl on the table, saying he wouldn’t eat it. His temper has been indulgent and he could be quite stubborn.
Wan Qingyue saw all of this and felt a knot in his heart.
Who would be willing to offer their sincere heart to someone they like, only to be treated as if it meant nothing?
Perhaps there was something on Wan Qingyue’s mind, as, during dinner, not only he drank with everyone but also drank alone after.
By the end of dinner, his face was flushed, and he was the first to suggest a campfire night talk.
At that time, the sky was pitch black.
A circle of people sat around the campfire, more or less showcasing an emerging drunkenness. The fire made the firewood crackle, and the warm orange light jumped on all the faces of the handsome men and women.
The camera has been working hard all day and finally brought back the vibes of a romantic drama.
As the youngest member among everyone, Wan Qingyue was the most familiar with the rules of this kind of game. “Let’s draw cards for a game of Truth or Dare. The person who draws the King card can freely choose someone at the scene to do or answer anything, and then the next round will be carried out by the person who was chosen.”
This was almost like declaring that trouble was about to start, letting everyone know that grudges would be settled and grievances would be addressed.
Wan Qingyue got off to a great start by drawing the King card in the first round.
Everyone knew who he wanted to choose, and his outstretched finger indeed pointed towards Ruan Song.
The first question at the beginning ignited a silent gunpowder in the air, his gaze burning as he asked, “If I said I wanted to steal Qinming’s heart, what would you do, Brother Song?”
As soon as he said this, the entire scene grew quiet.
No one would have thought that as soon as this child came out, he would ask such a bare and inappropriate question.
[Shock, I even thought that the younger brother had already given up……]
[Me too, what provoked him this time??]
[But speak of the devil and it shall appear. I also want to know Teacher Ruan’s response. I still feel that he treats our brother too casually, a little puppy hugging a thigh.jpg]
With Wan Qingyue’s question, the pressure fell on Ruan Song.
Under the watchful gaze of countless people in the crowd, the flickering flames of the campfire cast a teasing glow on Ruan Song’s fair face, making it difficult to discern his expression and emotions.
Ren Qinming held a glass of whiskey, sitting closest to Ruan Song.
He had to admit that at this moment, it wasn’t just Wan Qingyue and everyone else anxiously awaiting the answer, but also himself.
He could never convince himself to stop fantasizing about Ruan Song…
But the reality seemed to show that Ruan Song had completely reverted to being the stubborn stone he used to be, and only he was still holding on.
“What can I do? There are so many men, you can have this one if you want.” When he said these words, Ruan Song seemed quite relaxed, and even Ren Qinming couldn’t tell if he was sincere or not, feeling a sense of emptiness and disappointment in his heart.
He knew what the result would be, but he still couldn’t help himself from continuing to harbor expectations time after time.
Even the bullet screen felt it was a bit excessive this time.
[Ah, this, don’t be like this Teacher Ruan 15551]
[Brother already did everything that he could to the best of his abilities, and Teacher Ruan also shouldn’t be so insensitive every time. Be romantic once in a while, sadly wiping my tears.jpg]
Fueled by alcohol, Wan Qingyue, after a day of emotional ups and downs, stubbornly looked at Ruan Song once again and said, “I’m serious, I will really fight for it.”
But Ruan Song seemed intoxicated, as if he could understand what Wan Qingyue was saying but also couldn’t understand it. He continued to lower his eyelids, casually swirling his glass, and said, “Little brother, what exactly are you expecting me to answer? This is your second question, I can ignore you if I want. Now it’s my turn to ask you.”
Ruan Song’s alcohol tolerance was never good.
This time, the production team specifically prepared some easy-to-drink alcohol for him. He accidentally drank quite a bit and his eyelids were constantly red. His phoenix-like eyes were tinged with drunkenness as he stared straight at Wan Qingyue over the campfire and said, “Why do you think that you are worthy of forcing me into taking you to heart?”
“Just because I feel like you don’t like Brother Qinming.”
Wan Qingyue quickly answered the previous question, but the next question surprised everyone. Instead of continuing to confront Ruan Song, he turned the tables and asked Ren Qinming, “Qinming ge, do you dare to make Ruan Song say in front of everyone right now that he loves you?”
If the previous question had a hint of drama and tension, this one was like throwing ice cubes into ice water.
The atmosphere was instantly frozen.
No one could believe that Wan Qingyue was playing such a big and serious game.
And the answer to this question was almost obvious…
Ren Qinming held his glass, sitting next to Ruan Song, as if he were under a spell, unable to express what he was thinking.
He could have forced himself to say yes, and Ruan Song, out of professionalism, would have cooperated.
But at that moment, Ren Qinming just didn’t want to. His ink-like eyes remained lowered, staring at the campfire, accepting the silence and torment.
Wan Qingyue felt like he had won.
The barrage also felt like he had won, and they even wondered if Ren Qinming felt a little bit hurt.
Because he didn’t say much throughout the second half of the late-night talk, just pouring himself drink after drink and eventually leaving midway and returning to his tent.
On the other hand, Ruan Song was carefree and had a great time with everyone, and at the end of the show, he even had his arms around Qin Sijia’s shoulder as he stumbled while walking.
Although Zheng Qing said he drank quite a bit, in any case, he was still able to bring Qin Sijia back.
Wan Qingyue and Jiang Qiqi, one on the left and the other on the right, had long fallen asleep on either side of Liang Yi’s shoulders.
As the only one who was still somewhat sober, Liang Yi played the roles of both father and mother. After taking care of Wan Qingyue and Jiang Qiqi, he finally escorted Ruan Song back to Ren Qinming’s tent, reminding him, “Everyone has had quite a bit to drink, so keep an eye on things tonight.”
Ren Qinming took Ruan Song from his hands and gently placed him on the sleeping bag, thinking that he was already asleep.
Not expecting it, as he wet the washcloth and was about to turn around to help him wipe his face, he was met with Ruan Song’s bright and sparkling phoenix eyes, shimmering as he looked at him and said, “Wan Qingyue wants to know, what does it mean when you don’t speak?”
“You dared to steal a kiss while we were sleeping last night, so what does it mean now that you’re suddenly hesitant?”
Two consecutive questions.
If Ren Qinming couldn’t hear Ruan Song’s unhappiness in the first one, then it was impossible for him not to understand what the second one meant.
Inside the narrow and enclosed tent.
Ren Qinming lowered his body as he moved closer towards Ruan Song bit by bit, his voice tense as if he were a young brat who was just about to eat meat after a vegetarian diet, “……Can I?”
Ruan Song hated him for dawdling and grabbed the other’s collar, and then took his shirt off. He raised his eyes as he said, “You should pray that I drank too much just now and that I’ll forget about it tomorrow morning.”
As for what they did before he blacked out, all of it didn’t count.
Wow, so many things happened in this chapter!
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