Translator-Rhapsodite
Editor- yuki_shuichi, Proofreader- adjective
The comments in the live chat were still shouting thanks to Liu Muyan for bringing the intimate scene, asking everyone to say a loud thank you to Uncle Liu, the director!
Ruan Song, already pressing his temples, expressed his concerns, feeling that the current situation was just an exaggerated mess. “…Are we not going to get our Livestream banned?”
The production team and Liu Muyan discussed this task in advance. “So, they won’t broadcast the detailed filming process, only the final edited footage.”
‘19 Days of Cohabitation’ was a live variety show. In addition to the live broadcast every day, there would also be an edited version for people who didn’t have time to watch.
In addition to that, the director’s team would always try to include a task that required taking a break in almost every season. Otherwise, fans would be exhausted from staring at the livestream every day.
Ren Qinming’s face no longer showed any signs of reluctance. In a split second, he transformed into a dedicated method actor and humbly asked the director, both “serious” and “earnest.” “So, is this intimate scene similar to the one we filmed last time, or is it the type where both of us need to be on screen together?”
From the audience’s perspective, it might seem like any intimate scene would involve two people filming together and be ambiguous.
But considering factors such as camera angles, censorship, and overall shot composition, many times they were filmed separately and then edited together.
Since Ren Qinming debuted and started taking on acting roles, perhaps due to his more reserved demeanor, he hadn’t been involved in many emotionally-driven films. He had mostly been known for his intense and serious dramas.
Even in the collaboration with Liu Muyan, it only had a tiny bit of intimacy.
Watching the final edited footage, it might appear steamy, but in reality, he didn’t even touch the actress.
He followed Liu Muyan’s instructions throughout the entire process, and the two guys, he and the cinematographer, were just trying different poses on the bed.
If this were in the past, Ren Qinming would have been furious. But Liu Muyan never expected Ren Qinming to so eagerly anticipate a day to film an intimate scene with someone.
Liu Muyan had his thoughts. He calmly pushed up his black-framed glasses and said, “Whether we will film together or separately, I haven’t decided yet.”
The barrage of comments in the live chat exploded with excitement.
[Together, of course!!]
[Yeah, definitely together!!!]
But Ren Qinming immediately understood Liu Muyan’s implied meaning. Taking a deep breath, he replied in a playful tone, “As long as you’re okay with it, then I’m okay too.”
So, the idea was that as long as Liu Muyan was satisfied this time, Ren Qinming would be willing to fulfill his wishes for their third collaboration on the variety show.
Liu Muyan was about to say something, but Ren Qinming, taking the initiative, once again took the lead, “But you have to listen to my suggestions for a few plot twists.”
Everyone present was taken aback.
Ruan Song raised an eyebrow, a half-smile on his face, and looked at him. “You still want to add more plot twists?”
In this rare opportunity, Ren Qinming boldly pretended to be deaf to Ruan Song’s question and earnestly and seriously looked at the director with puppy-dog eyes.
Although it was a surefire deal, Liu Muyan still had his principles and didn’t hold back. “Tell us what you want to add first.”
And then, Ren Qinming’s first words made Ruan Song raise his eyebrows even higher.
“A bigger contrast in the drama would make it more interesting, so I want Brother Song to apologize to me when we broke up before. That way, I can have the upper hand when we reunite.”
[?]
[???? Hahaha]
[“A bigger contrast in the drama makes it more interesting.” “That way, I can have the upper hand.”]
[Let the show begin! Don’t think you can hide your little tricks with a serious face, doge.”]
[Haha, I’m laughing so hard! “Thinking during the day, dreaming at night.” Next up, everyone, get ready to watch the “Unattainable Wishes of Doge” series. Thumbs up.jpg]
Liu Muyan had a hunch that he hadn’t finished speaking. “Is there more?”
“Also, I don’t voluntarily want Brother Song to have sex with me.”
Ruan Song, “?”
[Hahaha, that’s hilarious! Can’t believe you’re even thinking about forcing love.]
[Teacher Ruan twisting your ear and pointing at you, warning you sternly.jpg]]
“If he gradually becomes more willing along the way, that would be even better.”
[Hahaha, that’s hilarious! This is the kind of development that only happens in dreams.]
[Are we local dogs trying to experience being dominated? Licking the screen.jpg]
“Finally, you must be strict with us. We can’t ruin your reputation just because it’s just a short film on a variety show.” When Ren Qinming said this, he avoided Ruan Song’s eyes and looked confident, as if he really cared a lot for Liu Muyan.
[The whole room was roaring with laughter, the mud dog was short of writing “wanting to do something” with his wife on his face hhhhh]
[The phrases ‘Strict Demands’ and ‘Ruining Your Reputation’.]
[Doggo: In the past, when I didn’t bring my wife, there were 72 NG takes. Now that I have my wife with me, even 172 NG takes are no problem. Thumbs up, jpg]
At the dining table, everyone’s expression looked strange after hearing Ren Qinming’s request.
Jiang Qiqi couldn’t help but twist her body and hug Liang Yi’s neck, her shoulders shrugging up and down, even more “excited” than last time.
It was Liang Yi who noticed that everyone was on the verge of bursting out and gently touched her head, telling her not to hold it in if she couldn’t, and then Jiang Qiqi laughed along with everyone else.
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The barrage of comments burst into laughter and couldn’t stop.
[Hahaha, sorry, I can’t help but laugh. “Perfectionist occupational hazard”? Applause.jpg x3]]
[Hell if I believe you. This “mud dog” is naughty, huh? Don’t think you can babble nonsense because you’re a movie king, doge.]
[Even though but….. Sorry Teacher Ruan, I’ll lay out my cards, I’m despicable; actually, I also want to see the show of you getting topped!]
[Wuwu Wuwu me too, Director Liu; promise him quickly! Don’t force me to kneel down and beg you, Director Liu!]
[I hope that on the day the movie is released, I can walk out of the live broadcast room without a pair of pants, okay? Pervert.jpg x3]
…………………
After a busy afternoon of intense preparations, the night was approaching just right.
In the mountains, it would get dark early, as if even the heavens were supporting the dream of a stray dog. Only when the pouring rainstorm fell, everyone would then do their part and the filming began quickly.
………………
The cold wind howled, and the heavy rain poured down.
The dazzling lightning cut through the sky, accompanied by thunderous roars.
Ruan Song dragged his weary body, unsure how long he had been walking. Every inch of him was drenched by the rain, and his waterlogged jeans felt heavy. Looking around, there was no one in sight, and the bare branches only revealed themselves in the fleeting moments illuminated by lightning.
The mountain path beneath his feet was muddy, and the night conspired to weave an impenetrable, thick curtain. One wrong step and he could tumble down a steep slope with no end in sight.
Luckily, there was always a way out. Hidden at the end of the halfway up the mountain path was a secluded wooden cabin.
The cabin’s interior was worn and simple, with the wooden planks under the eaves dampened by rainwater. It looked empty and bare, with only a faint glow emanating from the living room’s solitary window.
Another lightning bolt streaked across the sky, and Ruan Song, without hesitation, went to knock on the door.
But the door was old-fashioned and simple, lacking even a doorbell. He could only raise his frozen hand and awkwardly knock on the door panel.
Unfortunately, the torrential rain was overpowering.
To ensure that the person inside could hear, Ruan Song used his palms multiple times to pound on the door, leaving behind a visible palm print.
“Hello, is anyone there?”
Ruan Song repeatedly knocked while shouting at the door. His thin lips had already lost their color, and his oval-shaped face was pale, almost ghostly.
“If someone’s there, could you please open the door?”
There was silence. Ruan Song followed up with a second shout, then a third.
Just as he was freezing and about to clench his fists to pound the door harder, the old lock suddenly made a few clicking sounds, and the door was cracked open .
A warm orange light immediately spilled out from inside the house, and the homeowner, crossing the door chain cautiously, looked at him and asked, “Is there something you need?”
Ruan Song at the doorstep had wet and messy hair sticking to his face. He slightly lowered his head, unable to see the person’s face, but could only see water droplets continuously sliding from his narrow chin. He was drenched, resembling a soaked chicken, with a puddle forming beneath his feet. He strained his voice to explain, despite the loud sound of the rain, “The rain was too heavy, and my car broke down halfway! Could you please lend me a place to stay for the night?”
The man didn’t answer too quickly. Throughout the interaction, he only showed half of his face through the crack in the door and continued to inquire, “Why did you come up the mountain?”
The strong gusts of the angry wind blew against his sleeves. Ruan Song clenched his teeth tightly to keep himself from trembling. “I… originally planned to come up the mountain for a sketching session tonight. I didn’t expect the sudden rain and encountered landslides, and my car broke down. I had to walk up here to see if there’s any place I can take shelter!”
The area was prone to rockfalls and landslides. Whenever there was heavy rain, landslides were inevitable. It was very dangerous to stay in the car at night.
The man, clearly having encountered similar situations before, carefully examined Ruan Song’s slender figure before turning around. “Wait here; I’ll get you slippers and a towel.”
The door chain remained fastened, and Ruan Song knew he wasn’t clean. He stood at the doorstep, feeling a bit self-conscious, and thanked the man.
Through the crack in the door, he could see the only source of light inside was an old pendant lamp hanging from the ceiling. There was a cup of hot tea on the coffee table, with a thick English book flipped upside down next to it, indicating it was left halfway through reading.
While Ruan Song was outside the door, bending down and trying to wring out the water from his pants, the man brought him a new pair of slippers.
With his long and slender legs, his round and lifted buttocks, and his white shirt soaked and semi-transparent, you could see the flesh-colored skin on his back, revealing narrow shoulders and a pair of beautiful shoulder blades.
The man patiently waited for Ruan Song to finish tidying up.
Once Ruan Song stepped inside and placed his feet on the doormat, he looked up and received the blanket, marking their first true face-to-face interaction.
Both of them were taken aback.
The man recognized him and a cold smile appeared on his calm and handsome face. “What a coincidence.”
It was clear that they knew each other before.
Ruan Song’s expression became awkward, standing at the doorway unsure whether to come in or leave. “…I didn’t know your hometown was here.”
“Understood.” The man chuckled again, showing no regard for Ruan Song’s dignity as he crossed his arms. “After all, you’ve never really cared about me.”
With those words, the wooden door slammed shut behind Ruan Song.
The man’s attitude towards a stranger had completely changed. After closing the door, he walked straight into the depths of the house without looking back. He said, “You don’t need to wipe yourself off. It’s all going to get wet anyway. Just come in and take a shower and change your clothes.”
Hearing the last half of the sentence, Ruan Song visibly tensed, clutching the towel.
But the man seemed to know what was going through his mind. He walked to the entrance of the hallway that led to the room and turned back mockingly. “Why aren’t you coming in? Weren’t you the one who knocked on the door asking for shelter?”
Ruan Song stood awkwardly at the door, unable to utter a word.
The man pierced through once again, “Still afraid to take a shower? Worried I’ll do something to you?”
Upon hearing his words, Ruan Song, already pale and unable to find a trace of color on his face, began to apologize incoherently, “I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were waiting for me all this time. I thought after graduating from college, we went our separate ways. It wasn’t intentional for me to suddenly disappear, it’s just that something happened at home…”
“There was a sudden family matter.”
The man calmly filled in the missing pieces and chuckled. “Alright, now that I know you had something going on at home, I accept your apology. Aren’t you coming in? Do you want to stand at the door all night?”
Of course, Ruan Song couldn’t possibly stand outside all night.
He had just escaped from the cold, rainy night outside, and now he had nowhere to hide. He could only lower his head and enter, continuously apologizing softly as he approached the man.
The man heard it all, but he didn’t respond as he led him to the guest room. The entire way was silent, and the overhead light remained off.
The corridor was pitch black, and it was clear that Ruan Song was nervous as he followed closely behind.
The sound of rain outside was still audible. Unexpectedly, the man leading the way suddenly stopped and raised his hand to push open the door of a room nearby, saying, “Go inside.”
Ruan Song had already entered the room as instructed by the man, but he still felt uneasy and continued to apologize.
The man smiled at him and said, “I’ve already said that I don’t hold grudges, and it’s been three years. I won’t keep clinging to the past.”
Ruan Song felt overjoyed and asked, “Really?”
The man responded with a casual “Of course,” but in the next moment, he looked at him with deep, smiling eyes and said, “Take off your clothes.”
Ruan Song’s mouth, which was just about to lift into a smile, instantly froze.
It wasn’t until he saw the man crossing his arms and leaning against the door frame, asking again if he needed to undress to take a shower, that he realized he had just been played.
“Are you planning to sleep in my bed with wet clothes on?” the man teased with a smile, continuing his mischievous questioning. “Or do you want me to help you undress?”
Ruan Song’s tense face turned pale and then flushed, struggling to calm himself down. He took the initiative to head towards the direction of the bathroom and softly said, “I’ll go in and change.”
But before he could even take two steps, a loud thunderclap echoed outside the room, followed by the man’s stern rebuke, “Did I give you permission to go in and change?”
Ruan Song’s feet froze instantly, his fists clenched tightly as his Adam’s apple bobbed up and down.
“Anyway, I’ve seen it all, touched it all. What’s there to be shy about?” The man’s disguised voice completely cooled down, step by step approaching Ruan Song.
Then the thunder stopped, and so did the words.
The room, which had been dark the entire time, suddenly plunged into complete darkness. Nothing could be seen on the screen.
After a brief moment of silence, the soundless lightning outside the balcony lit up once again.
In the scene, the tall man somehow appeared behind Ruan Song, bending over with a hunched back, securely enveloping him from behind.
The stark contrast in their body sizes left Ruan Song frozen in place, unable to match the strength of the person behind him.
The first flash of lightning wasn’t enough to let everyone see clearly in detail.
So, the following series of lightning flashes perfectly captured Ren Qinming’s audacious act of reaching his hand into the buttons of Ruan Song’s shirt.
The camera zoomed in for a close-up shot.
The final extreme close-up shot presented to everyone showed Ren Qinming with half-closed eyes, tilting his head to kiss Ruan Song’s earlobe, and softly uttering venomous words.
“These past three years, I’ve missed you so much.”
After he said that, the entire audience held their breath.
But in the next second, the screen abruptly cuts to black, and unexpectedly, a line of small text pops up. [Part One · The End].
[?]
[????????]
As soon as the barrage of comments in the live chat was opened, everyone started cursing in the public chat.
[Damn, I’ve already taken off my pants and you’re showing me this???]
[Are you okay? Are you okay? Are you okay? Who came up with this messed-up idea of splitting episodes?]
[Damn, it’s definitely the production team! I swear, they’re driving me crazy! kitchen knife. jpg x3]
[Alright, alright, come out; I promise I won’t curse you to death. an inconspicuous smile. jpg @Production Team]
[It’s midnight now; are you asleep, production team? You’ve got me so worked up that I can’t sleep. an inconspicuous smile x3]
[Only twenty minutes in total, and they still want to split it into parts? Are they going crazy over views???]
[No one can stop me; today I’m going to flood the official Weibo of ‘19 Days of Cohabitation.’ Goodbye.jpg]
Before the barrage of comments could even start cursing for a few minutes,
A line of small text appears on the screen again. [It’s not that we intentionally left you hanging, it’s…]
As everyone wished, the livestream room released some behind-the-scenes footage.
In the scene, Ren Qinming willingly took advantage of the opportunity to touch Ruan Song under the pretense of filming, amidst the expected sound of “cut” over and over again.
At first, Ruan Song could tolerate it, but after he got wet and had to redo the scene countless times, he suddenly let out a few loud sneezes.
Off-camera, Jiang Qiqi quickly handed over some tissues.
The ceiling light in the room turned on, revealing numerous machines set up around the two actors.
Ren Qinming’s face no longer had a focused expression for the camera. Without saying a word, he pulled the warm blanket handed to him by a crew member and tightly wrapped Ruan Song in his arms.
As the lighting returned to normal, it was easy to see the sickly appearance on Ruan Song’s face.
The barrage screen was shocked that Ruan Song’s pale face in the previous short film wasn’t just due to heavy makeup, but because he was actually running a fever. As soon as the camera stopped, he started trembling.
Now, Ruan Song, like a koala, was being carried by Ren Qinming while he took tissues to wipe his runny nose.
Everyone around was offering ginger tea and bringing in heaters and radiators. Filming was definitely not as easy as everyone imagined.
The comments in the live chat definitely took on a different tone, just as expected.
They were harshly criticizing a moment ago, but now they’re feeling really sympathetic.
[I thought Teacher Ruan had recovered from his cold. QAQ]
[Wuwu Wuwu, actually, when I saw Teacher Ruan getting soaked in the rain earlier, I was already worried about him catching a cold… ]
[Oh my, I hope he didn’t film the entire time while being sick. And his acting skills are so good, it’s hard to believe he’s actually very fragile. covering one’s head, jpg]
[Forget it, forget it, enough is enough; pants being removed till here is already not bad; removing further would hurt me again, wipe tears.jpg]
The production team, to prevent further insults and for the sake of the show’s effectiveness, had Ruan Song continue working while he was sick. They wanted to ensure the desired impact of the program.
[Actually, we even offered to voluntarily not complete this task, and it would have been okay to stop filming. However, it seems that Teacher Ruan has found a different kind of happiness…]
According to everyone’s expectations, since Ren Qinming was the one who proposed the script concept, he should be able to do it very well. He was a professional who would always win awards.
But the result was unexpected. In the upcoming behind-the-scenes footage, apart from the first time being perfect, almost all the NG takes were from Ren Qinming alone.
The change before and after was all because of the sentence that suddenly popped out of Ruan Song’s mouth when he first saw Ren Qinming’s gloomy expression.
“How come you still have a bit of sexiness when you’re being fierce?”
Ren Qinming immediately broke character on the spot due to his wife’s praise.
Being 6 feet 2 inches tall, he couldn’t help but happily kneel down in front of Ruan Song, who was running a low-grade fever. He couldn’t hide his love for this kind of thing in his eyes.
On the set, including Liu Muyan, everyone was amused by this scene.
The atmosphere was once filled with joy and laughter.
But then, in the following scenes, it seemed like Ren Qinming was under some sort of spell. His emotions, even off-camera, were brewing intensely with a strong belief in the concept of “forced love.”
But as soon as he locked eyes with Ruan Song, his legs immediately turned weak. It was either he became timid or would break into laughter.
Especially during the scene in the room where he asked Ruan Song to take off his clothes.
Ren Qinming finally succeded after much effort.
But as soon as Ruan Song stepped out of the frame, he excitedly and candidly told him, “When you suddenly look at me so assertively, it actually gets me a bit excited!”
Everyone on set burst into laughter once again.
Even though Ren Qinming was the one who usually flirted, Ruan Song effortlessly made his experienced face blush in an instant with just a few words.
But Ruan Song was truly sincere, as if discovering a whole new continent, he initiated conversations with Liu Muyan, who was sitting next to him, “Why don’t we do it again, Director Liu? I feel that Ren Qinming can do better.”
Staff members, “…Hahahahahaha!”
This time, the certain “film emperor” just went all out and buried his entire dog head into the blanket that covered him and Ruan Song. His ears, sticking out, turned red as if they were bleeding.
And naturally, as expected, someone even more meticulous than Liu Muyan—someone who made Ren Qinming even more overwhelmed—appeared.
One could say that no one understood a couple better than the couple themselves.
Sometimes, Liu Muyan would think they’ve reached their limit, but Ruan Song was convinced that Ren Qinming hasn’t reached his yet.
In the end, Ren Qinming was completely defeated, sitting on the ground, exhausted, shaking his head at the camera, and saying, “I’ll never call myself a film emperor again. I think Song ge is a better actor than me.”
Just as he finished speaking, Ruan Song, who didn’t feel sick at all, came over and pulled him, saying, “Hold on tight; we still have to pay our dues. You can’t escape.”
The barrage of comments burst into laughter.
[Hahahahaha, damn, this is like a comedy show!]
[Laughing my ass off, what kind of big kidney-failing scene is this?]
[Doggo: I suggested the script, but it’s nothing like what I imagined. Puppy clinging.jpg]
[We’re able to simulate the scene of them fighting in bed, shy.jpg]
[Ah… it feels like Teacher Ruan is having a lot of fun!!]
[Teacher Ruan warns twice by pulling his ears: Stop squatting, get up and enjoy, pointing finger.jpg]
When the VLOG highlights ended, what appeared before everyone was Ruan Song, completely drained from exhaustion, obediently held down to receive an IV drip.
The production team was precise and arranged the IV stand right beside the bed.
The final scene broadcasted in the live room showed Ruan Song, still unsatisfied, pinching his nose and asking Ren Qinming beside him, “How about next time, you try to be tough with me?”
Ren Qinming, “…………”
[Hahaha, “My family put Incompetent Mud dog on the public screen for me, doge”]
Thank You for the new chapter (´,,•ω•,,)♡
RQ then: I want to do some cnc (consensual non-consent)
RQ now: Not like this!!
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this was an amazing chapter!! thank you so much for translating < 3
Wow. What a twist. Thanks
These two can really play huh 😂
Thank you for the chapter!
Haha thanks for the chapter