Translator-Rhapsodite
Editor- yuki_shuichi, Proofreader- adjective
Before Ruan Song returned to the hospital, he specifically went to the fruit stall to buy blackberries that his mother loved.
This fruit was originally from North America, it was not easy to preserve and was prone to fermentation and spoilage. If it was not washed, sterilized, and frozen within four hours of picking, the nutritional components would significantly decrease, and the price has always been relatively expensive compared to ordinary fruits.
Ruan Song used to be so frugal that he wouldn’t dare spend a dollar, and he never bought them before, but now things were different.
He didn’t expect blackberries to be as vitamin-rich and have long-term benefits as they would say online. He only received it twice when Ren Qinming visited, and his mother loved it, so he remembered it.
The owner of the fruit stall was shocked to see him suddenly being so generous, thinking that something had happened. They quickly pulled him aside and asked in a low voice whether the other was dying and if he was ready to pay his family their final respects and buy something good for them.
Ruan Song didn’t know whether to laugh or cry and explained that the surgery went well. He also mentioned that he recently received his salary and got a promotion, so he had some extra money. He jokingly said, “Before, I always came here to freeload off you. Now you have to give me a chance to show off.”
The shop owner packed everything for him and waved his hand, saying, “Ah, I’ve realized that you’re really bad at accepting other people’s kindness. You have to calculate everything so clearly.”
Other than the blackberries, Ruan Song had also bought quite a bit of fruit to leave in the apartment.
In the past, although he would sometimes add fruits to the basket at home, most of the time it was still Chen Yan. This time, to protect the boss’ business, he had brought some extra for Chen Yan to take home.
Ruan Song returned to the hospital with all the bags, his mother had already woken up and was lying in bed chatting with Chen Yan.
Fortunately, his mother’s condition had improved as smoothly as the surgery.
During the week, Ruan’s mother’s body showed no abnormal signs, except for some confusion in her memory. Sometimes she would still ask why Ren Qinming hadn’t come.
The doctor’s advice was that this aspect could only recover slowly. If there was no problem with funds, it would be best to stay in the hospital for a longer period.
But the recording of the variety show was nearing, and the discussion on Weibo was growing hotter and hotter. Almost everyone was eagerly anticipating to see who was Ren Qinming’s partner.
As for Ruan Song himself, he would spend his days leisurely dawdling in the hospital.
He either chatted with his mom or watched dramas together. The producer for the adaptation of the serial murder case also contacted him a few times. Ruan Song hung up on them without even answering the phone.
Sometimes Chen Yan would come over to help him with his laundry. He then asked, “You haven’t been in touch with Ren Qinming all this time? The variety show is about to start, can you handle it? It’s a live broadcast, you can’t blow up your cover after taking the money…”
Ruan Song seemed distracted, saying, “How can I blow up my cover? The fans will only find out that their gege is more invested in the relationship than I am.”
“Bullshit, you’re just being stubborn. I know you too well, you talk a big game, but deep down you have a conscience.” Chen Yan shook his head at him. “But let me ask you, how are we going to deal with all those clothes at home? Our rented wardrobe is so small, and those clothes are so expensive. I don’t dare to just fold them and stuff them in like pickled vegetables.”
The clothes that Ren Qinming sent last time, Ruan Song only wore them once to that meeting, and then he had Chen Yan pack them up and take them home.
Ruan Song seemed even more indifferent, saying, “Then just throw them away.”
Chen Yan’s entire face scrunched up. “You might as well let me sell them secondhand! What I’m trying to say is, what are you going to wear on the show? You can’t still wear those old rags that ordinary people wear. The other guests on the show will be more exquisite than each other!”
“With a face like mine, why do I need to be exquisite?” After Ruan Song said this, he once again turned to return to the hospital room to peel fruits.
Actually, regarding the clothes, he did plan to buy a few new pieces, but when Ren Qinming’s clothes arrived that day, he changed his mind.
Anyway, even if he went shopping and spent money, he couldn’t bear to buy something so expensive. If you were ever surrounded by wealthy people, it didn’t really matter if it was a few hundred or a few thousand.. It was better to just go for a more casual look.
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Xu Lan was also worried about the same issue.
“Now, there’s only one day left until the variety show starts tomorrow. Are you sure you don’t want me to set up a situation for you two to sit at the same table?”
Xu Lan really couldn’t figure out these two people.
With the start of the production approaching, if Ruan Song was not worried, it was fine. But Ren Qinming, who had always been longing for contact, was also not worried. He just said, “It’s fine if Brother Song is not willing. He definitely won’t blow our cover.”
Xu Lan didn’t even know where he got his confidence from. “Did you forget that you two have broken up for an entire year and haven’t even spoken face to face since? What if Ruan Song accidentally embarrasses you?”
Even the assistant Xiao Lu knows this. “Don’t worry, Sister Lan. Brother Song’s self-esteem won’t allow him to do such a bridge-burning behavior with his benefactor. Since he has agreed, he will cooperate well in the performance.”
“Participating in this variety show is his way of labor and earning a reasonable profit. He won’t back out.”
Ren Qinming believed that no one understood Ruan Song’s temperament better than him, and he has concluded this matter with just one sentence.
Xu Lan found it utterly perplexing.
She used to not be curious about why these two broke up, but now she suddenly wanted to know. She calmly sat down next to Ren Qinming and asked, “Can you reveal the reason for the breakup?”
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Ren Qinming instantly put on a poker face and stood up, saying, “Not convenient.”
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However, for the upcoming sixth season, surprisingly, the production team didn’t look for a distant location. Instead, they chose a beautifully restored Chinese-style wooden house on the outskirts of City A, hidden amid a forest.
The two-story wooden house and detached building featured a unique design that combined modern and classical traditional aesthetics. It was surrounded by mountains on two sides, with a natural lake just a few steps away from the door. It was also adjacent to a 5A-grade scenic wetland park, and you would be able to see a hot spring hidden in the forest.
Ren Qinming had to hurry to an activity before the filming and couldn’t pick up Ruan Song.
Ruan Song leisurely packed his belongings in the rented apartment, took a shower, and then reluctantly put on the “shabby” clothes that Chen Yan, a so-called commoner, had given him before heading out to hail a taxi.
Usually, before the show officially started, there was a one-hour makeup room warm-up, also known as the touchstone of social death.
Because this segment would use close-up shots, the entire process of the guests getting their makeup done would be live-streamed, creating a public execution scene.
Artists who had no confidence in their bare faces wouldn’t even dare participate in the show in the first place.
Ruan Song wasn’t too worried about matters regarding his face or appearing photogenic, but it was just that City A was recently smoggy, and before he exited, Chen Yan had stuffed a face mask into his hands.
By the time he arrived at the filming location, the livestream had already started.
The director’s team was waiting at the door, cameras and tripods set up everywhere, and the barrage of comments was already buzzing.
[It’s today, isn’t it? qaq]
[I’m about to see Ren Qinming hold another man’s hands with my own eyes, right? 15551]
[I can’t imagine what kind of person my brother would like.]
[I feel that to cooperate with Ren Qinming and his team, the number of guests invited this time is very important.]
[The number of viewers in the live broadcast room has soared too fast. You are all here to see Ren Qinming’s partner right? Lmao]
[If that person wants to suck my brother’s blood to succeed, I advise them to give up on that idea. I would curse them so badly that even their mother wouldn’t recognize them. cups fist.jpg]
[Partner fans rejoice, let me see how blind film emperor Ren is. Doge.jpg]
[Let me reiterate, no one, nor will there be anyone, who can match my brother!!!!!]
[I’m so anxious, when exactly will my brother come?]
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According to the expectations of both the bullet screen and the program team, the guests all came together, and Ruan Song should arrive with Ren Qinming.
But the reality was that Ruan Song, wearing jeans, a t-shirt, a hat, and a mask, swaggered past the cameras and the director’s team, dragging along a suitcase.
No one even noticed him.
Coincidentally, along with Ruan Song, there were another couple of guests who arrived at the same time. The two were powerful singers with considerable status and influence in the Chinese music world, Zheng Qing and Qin Sijia.
If Ruan Song remembered correctly, when their relationship was revealed a year ago, it caused such a frenzy on Weibo that it crashed for a while.
Both of them were around 29 years old, and the male counterpart was in a similar position as Ren Qinming in the film industry, known for sweeping awards and having highly popular songs.
On the other hand, the woman exuded a sexy and spicy vibe, changing boyfriends like changing clothes. She was a carefree and lively person, to the point that everyone was waiting to see when she would replace Zheng Qing.
Right now, the director’s team was engrossed in chatting with them, completely unaware that the most explosive bomb that they placed great importance on this season had already silently entered right beside them.
Only a small number of the comments on the bullet screen mentioned him.
[Wow, this little brother behind the scenes staff of the program, he seems kind of handsome.]
[This brother’s legs are so good-looking! Is he late? All the guests have already started getting ready, how could he have just arrived? 2333]
Of course, some were closer to the truth.
[Are the props in the suitcase? The staff members all have name tags, why doesn’t he have one?]
Someone quickly answered him.
[Thanks for asking, handsome guys don’t need name tags, step aside. doge.png]
The dressing room has already started live streaming.
In theory, only guests and a few makeup artists and assistants were allowed to enter.
But maybe because Ruan Song was dressed so casually, no one treated him as an outsider and allowed him into the centermost filming location.
This season, three guest couples were invited for a total of six people.
There was a radish and a pit in the dressing room, and the two guests who had already arrived were getting their makeup done.
People were coming and going in the room, everyone busy with their tasks, many of them wearing masks and hats like Ruan Song.
Ruan Song dragged his suitcase and stood by the door. Not a single person raised their head, nor did anyone pay him any attention, nor did anyone look over. He had just prepared to enter and find a seat in front of a mirror when Zheng Qing and Qin Sijia also walked in from the door.
The first thing Qin Sijia did when she entered was to take off her jacket because she felt hot and expose her close-fitting undershirt with a deep V neckline on camera.
She didn’t have anywhere to put the jacket, so she casually handed it to Ruan Song and said, “Hold this for me, I’ll take it back after I finish my makeup.”
It was normal for the staff to help with handling the guests’ clothing.
As a result, everyone saw this person with the hat casually handing the jacket to a staff member nearby who had a badge hanging on their chest, and they repeated exactly what Qin Sijia had said, “Hold this for her, give it back to her after she finishes her makeup.”
“???????”
Everyone was shocked by him.
Qin Sijia herself was also startled, then immediately revealed a clear and bright laugh. “Little brother, you’re very cool.”
Ruan Song responded with a nonchalant “hmm,” not bothering to explain anything, and went straight to the chair in the deepest corner of the dressing room, dragging his suitcase and sitting down.
The bullet screen became even more confused.
[Hahaha, does this guy think he’s gone crazy? Does he even know that he’s live-streaming right now?]
[Exactly! Just one word, “Hmm,” and he thinks he’s so cool, damn!]
[I envy the fact that he’s working under his real name. He was late and is even openly lazing about. Will he not be fired? doge.jpg]
Ruan Song couldn’t see the bullet screen, so naturally he couldn’t answer them.
Besides, if they were to fire him, this variety show wouldn’t need to be filmed anymore, and everyone could just go home.
His only thought at that time was, it was true that he was here to make money and show off his affection to Ren Qinming, but that didn’t mean he had to provide additional social services for free.
So someone in the room asked him, “What are you in charge of doing?”
Ruan Song replied bluntly, “Waiting for Ren Qinming.”
“Are you his assistant?”
“Nope.”
As Ruan Song was speaking, his phone in his pocket vibrated. He thought it was Ren Qinming, but after unlocking his phone, he found it was the dedicated producer of that IP film.
Another message had been sent from a phone number he had not blocked.
[I’ve already finished negotiations on this side, and we’re willing to give you the authority to sign your name as well as accept you as the co-creator with a big screenwriter. I hope you will answer the phone to discuss specific remuneration.]
Ruan Song’s patience was nearly entirely exhausted.
[Little brother, was I speaking in Latin last time? I won’t accept this project. You can find whatever big screenwriter you want, but you can’t use a single word from my draft, got it?]
Just as Ruan Song finished replying, the light in front of him suddenly dimmed. A woman who only had half her hair done and shimmering lip makeup, brimming with a strong sense of justice, stood before him with her hands on her hips.
Her entire outfit was adorned with jewels, while she appeared sweet and noble. Even though she was angry, she didn’t come across as domineering. “Who are you? We asked you to help Sister Sijia with a clothing item, and now you can’t even handle it? Isn’t it your job? Passing it off to someone else and playing with your phone here?”
Naturally, Ruan Song recognized her.
Jiang Qiqi, 23 years old, was the darling daughter of a business family, a genuine princess.
She had led a pampered life. She entered the entertainment industry to experience life, but her main goal was to stay closer to her childhood friend, who was a music producer, and her reputation as a love struck girl was well known.
Due to her family background, most people would give in to her and be accommodating.
But Ruan Song was fearless and a poor man who had nothing to lose. He calmly sat in his original seat and looked up to look at her. “Does a guest also have to do things like holding another person’s clothes?”
Once again, everyone else, “?????”
What did he mean by guest? Why would the program team even invite a guest like this?
The production team rushed over and, upon seeing Ruan Song’s attire, quickly clarified, “No, no! We only invited three pairs of guests, and we’re only missing Teacher Ren and his partner. We haven’t invited anyone else!”
Jiang Qiqi wrinkled her brows and raised her hand to lift Ruan Song’s cap and paused in disbelief when she saw his eyes under the brim. She exclaimed, “How dare you tell such lies?! Your audacity is… too much!”
[What the, what the, what the, what the?]
[This brother is a bit good-looking??]
Without a hat to conceal him, Ruan Song’s coldly elegant phoenix eyes were revealed. Even though he was still wearing a face mask, his temperament immediately changed.
Among the six guests, the only person whom everyone had never met before was Ruan Song.
The comments had already started creating daring speculations.
[Fuck, it can’t be……]
[Shut up! I don’t believe it, I don’t believe it, I don’t believe it! If his entire face is handsome, then why would he wear a mask!]
[That’s right! Why would a handsome guy cover himself up so seriously!]
[His outfit is also too casual, it can’t be, it’s a lie…]
Just as everyone was doubting themselves, a voice suddenly came from the entrance.
“Brother Song!”
Everyone turned their heads toward the sound.
They saw Ren Qinming, who had just finished his schedule, arriving fashionably late in formal attire. A hint of uncontrollable excitement was visible on his usually expressionless face.
Xu Lan held her phone as she sat outside in the car while watching the live broadcast, and from beginning to end, she still had doubts about Ruan Song’s level of cooperation.
After being apart for so long, could they have a natural interaction at first sight?
And then she was in for a surprise.
Even through the camera, Xu Lan felt that there might be some kind of magnetic field hidden around the pair. It was fine if they didn’t see each other, but as long as they see each other——
Ruan Song looked pass Jiang Qiqi, then simply beckoned at Ren Qinming and said, “Come here.”
The bullet screen comments thought he was crazy.
[Does he know who he’s saying ‘come here’ to…]
[Even if he’s showing off, does he have to use Ren Qinming to show off, isn’t this just asking to be face-slapped…]
But in reality, once Ren Qinming received this summoning, he immediately began to move, taking large strides as he walked forward in front of everyone’s faces. His eyes tightly followed Ruan Song’s body as if filled with a floating shadow, and when he spoke again, his voice became hoarse, “Brother Song…”
Only then did Ruan Song respond with a brief “hmm,” and then stood up to take off his mask.
Jiang Qiqi was stunned, and the program team was also stunned.
The bullet screen that had just been aroused into anger changed its mind in a second——
[Shock!! A beauty!!!]
Taking advantage of the many cameras watching, Ren Qinming’s first action upon finally meeting the person he had been thinking about day and night was to embrace them.
That familiar warmth felt like a dream, causing the usually arrogant and cold-faced King of Hell to instantly become like an affectionate puppy, burying himself into the warm and soft hollow between Ruan Song’s neck and shoulder. “I’m sorry for being late…”
[???????]
The bullet screen had already turned into a sea of question marks, and the fans simultaneously burst into doubt.
[Is this person my brother, Ren Qinming!!!!!]
The author has something to say:
Ruan Song once again launched his passive attack, Dog hook transformation!
Then he assumed a face of disdain: You damned brat, you’re vigorously taking advantage of me!
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Bahahahahahaha yessss!!!! Can’t wait for next chapter!! Thanks for the chapters so far.
Our ruan song is so domineering~~ 🤭 time for some faceslapping moments 😜
(~￣³￣)~ mwuahahaha free face slap for everyone!
❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓ I can’t help but raise a question mark too 😆😆😆😆