Song Chen was serving on a reaction panel for the first time, so he clearly didn’t understand that most reality shows these days were scripted.
Luo Yaoye and Cai Xinrui might be having the time of their lives right now, but this was like an idol drama for them. They didn’t actually believe that Xu Jingzhe and Liang Yu acted like this in real life.
However, Song Chen was different. He was very honest. He simply thought that this is how a couple should be.
So, when the show moved on to the scene of Xu Jingzhe helping Liang Yu shave, Song Chen became a little restless.
“Liang Yu already said he can kiss him.” Song Chen wasn’t pleased. “Why isn’t he?”
It was actually kind of awkward for Luo Yaoye to sit between Song Chen and Zhao Han. Zhao Han had a lot of questions, almost like an elementary school student who had never been in a relationship. He always had this open expression on his face that seemed to say, “Oh, so it’s like this.” It was incredibly comedic when contrasted with the tough-looking tattoos running down his arms.
Song Chen seemed like he was watching a late-night couples show, frequently commenting on what the guests were doing in the show.
“This kiss is way too half-hearted,” Song Chen said solemnly. “He finally took the initiative and this is what we get? That’s not good for the health of the relationship.”
“…” She could only say, “I mean, they are in the middle of filming. There are cameras and all. They need to be mindful of boundaries, right?”
Song Chen wondered, “What kind of boundaries do there need to be between a couple?”
Everyone else: “…”
You’re absolutely right! We have nothing to say!
Xu Jingzhe made his way back from the gym, a camera crew trailing not too far away. In his own car, there was also a GoPro set up by the production team. Once in the car, he subconsciously adjusted his bangs before the camera.
It was then that Liang Yu called him, urging him to hurry back. “Are you on your way?”
Xu Jingzhe put his phone on speaker and responded, “Yep. Have you eaten yet?”
Liang Yu: “I’m just waiting on you. Be careful on the road and come back soon.”
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Xu Jingzhe agreed and hung up the phone. On the way back, he passed by a flower shop and bought a bouquet. The camera crew hadn’t expected this surprise interlude, so, by the time they got out of their car, Xu Jingzhe had already picked out the flowers.
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Upon walking through the door, the very first person Xu Jingzhe saw was Liang Yu. Liang Yu stood up to greet him and asked, “You bought flowers?”
Xu Jingzhe said with a laugh, “I figured it was time to replace the flowers in the vase.”
There was a camera by the entrance. After handing the flowers to Liang Yu, Xu Jingzhe seemed to have thought of something. He was shorter than Liang Yu. When he bent down to take off his shoes, he deliberately slowed down. Liang Yu proceeded to bend down and help him untie his shoelaces.
Xu Jingzhe took the opportunity to kiss his face now that he was bending down.
Liang Yu: “…”
Xu Jingzhe said with a laugh, “I’m back.”
Liang Yu didn’t speak, but, in the end, he still helped him untie his shoelaces. The housekeeper had prepared the meal. Once the two of them were seated at the table, Liang Yu suddenly said, “I just looked over a few scripts.”
Xu Jingzhe thought that he was just looking for something to talk about, so he responded, “Is it the script for your next film? Oh, that reminds me, when are you going to join the crew for the film?”
It was about time for filming to begin. Xu Jingzhe remembered that, when Liang Yu first debuted, he was extremely ambitious, filming at least four movies a year. He wasn’t as busy nowadays, but he still completed around two movies a year. Xu Jingzhe had heard that he had another movie scheduled for the second half of the year aimed for the Oscars, so he would be going abroad to film.
“These scripts are new,” Liang Yu said. “They’re still under evaluation.”
Xu Jingzhe nodded. Then, he heard Liang Yu ask, “Are you interested?”
“…” Xu Jingzhe bit down on his chopsticks, not quite catching on. “Is it a drama?”
Liang Yu calmly said, “It’s a movie.” He pointed at Xu Jingzhe’s bowl and said, “Eat your food first.”
Xu Jingzhe obediently took a few more bites. Once he was full, he pressed, “They want me for a movie?”
Liang Yu: “I think the script is pretty good and wanted to ask you for your opinion.”
Xu Jingzhe said seriously, “They sent you the script because they wanted you, right? I don’t think it’s right for you to hand it off to me.”
Liang Yu explained, “My company also invests in movies, so I can serve as a producer. Besides, the script needs to suit the actor, and I’m not the only actor out there.”
Xu Jingzhe thought about it for a while. He didn’t know whether Liang Yu had discussed this with his team beforehand or if this was just a spontaneous decision. Zhang Man would probably be delighted if she knew. She’d always hoped that Xu Jingzhe would get a chance to appear on the big screen. Starting out with an arthouse film would be perfect. He’d then go straight through the award circuit and begin his film career with a perfect debut.
Liang Yu had no shortage of resources in this regard. Scripts were constantly showing up at his doorstep, so any script he chose was sure to be excellent.
“You’re too generous,” Xu Jingzhe half-jokingly remarked. He was actually a little uneasy, not because his pride was hurt but because there was a sense of having been singled out. “Who just gives opportunities away like this? Are you like this with everyone?”
Liang Yu heard a strange undertone to his words and furrowed his brows. He didn’t quite understand. “Why are you angry?”
Xu Jingzhe stopped talking. He could admit that he’d lost his composure for a bit. However, before the two of them started this “business” relationship, Zhang Man had mentioned that Liang Yu was generally very generous with everyone he’d been in a relationship with, giving them gifts and resources, rarely ending things on bad terms. Of course, a lot of this was just hearsay and gossip, and Xu Jingzhe wasn’t the type of person to simply believe everything he heard. He didn’t want to dwell too much on the past, especially since their relationship wasn’t real. Even if they really were dating, Liang Yu was with him now, and it wouldn’t be cute at all for a man in his thirties to act petty.
Xu Jingzhe didn’t stay upset for long, moving on fairly quickly. However, Liang Yu seemed to be thinking about it a lot more than him. Later that evening, he spent most of his time staring at Xu Jingzhe, his mind elsewhere, and even his facial expressions seemed a little off. Liang Yu didn’t mention the script anymore. He looked serious, spending a considerable amount of time in the study on the computer.
After completing his skincare routine, Xu Jingzhe applied an overnight face mask. When he finally went to bed, Liang Yu was still staring at him.
“?” Xu Jingzhe asked, “What’s wrong?”
Liang Yu said, “Don’t go to sleep right away.”
Xu Jingzhe felt a little awkward. He’d already laid down. However, his head hadn’t hit the pillow yet, so he just laid there and agreeably said, “Okay, I won’t.”
Liang Yu asked again, “Are you still angry?”
Xu Jingzhe: “I’m not angry anymore.” He mulled it over for a bit before realizing what the problem was. Then, he explained, somewhat helplessly, “To be honest, I wasn’t that angry to begin with. I just thought it was a bit much for you to suddenly hand me a script and ask me to make a movie. I wasn’t prepared for it.”
Liang Yu: “We’ve been together for… three years. I think you’d do well in a movie. It’d be a shame for you not to do a movie.”
Over the course of the show, the two of them typically didn’t turn off the microphones until the very moment before bed. Xu Jingzhe really had to admire Liang Yu for being able to remember the details of their contract relationship even at a time like this. However, they both knew that these “three years” were fake. Now that it had been brought up, Xu Jingzhe felt even more embarrassed to be gaining these benefits under the guise of their “business” relationship. Liang Yu’s willingness to do so was a sign of his good character, but Xu Jingzhe couldn’t ignore his own principles.
Once he realized this, Xu Jingzhe was actually quite happy. Liang Yu was genuinely kind to him, regardless of the “business” relationship between them. Liang Yu sincerely and wholeheartedly treated him well.
Xu Jingzhe couldn’t sleep anymore either now that this thought had crossed his mind. He sat up, cross-legged, and faced Liang Yu. Although there was a mask on his face, his eyes were still very affectionate and profound. After contemplating for a while, Xu Jingzhe finally called out, “Liang Yu.”
Liang Yu’s expression became odd again. He even leaned back a little, his guard up, “What’s up with you?”
Xu Jingzhe didn’t notice, still immersed in his own overwhelming emotions. He said, very sincerely and lovingly, “You’re really kind, especially towards me.”
Liang Yu: “…”
Xu Jingzhe continued to confess, “I know that I fall short in many ways and I know that I make you angry sometimes, but I actually…”
“Stop talking.” Liang Yu suddenly interrupted him, his entire demeanor showing that something was clearly off. He stared at Xu Jingzhe for a while, his eyes growing red. He then turned his face away and bit out, “I don’t want to hear it. I’m not going to listen to anything you say.”
“???” Xu Jingzhe was taken aback. He tried to reach out and hold Liang Yu’s face, but Liang Yu wouldn’t let him.
Liang Yu choked up a little. “Are you… trying to… break up with me…” He couldn’t continue, his expression a mix of anger and grievance, practically on the verge of tears.
Xu Jingzhe suddenly realized what was going on. He found it a little unbelievable at first, but then he recalled what the other had been doing all evening. He’d spent ages in the study room, searching stuff up on the computer…
“What were you searching up?” Xu Jingzhe was completely baffled. “What did you think I was going to say?”
Liang Yu was still angry, his eyes reddening, his chest heaving. He was still very worked up, but it was clear that he didn’t want to lose face in front of Xu Jingzhe. “You didn’t react to me earlier, and now you’re refusing to do the movie. It’s been several days already, but you keep telling me to wait. You even bought flowers today but you didn’t say they were for me, and you only kissed me on the face back at the door…”
“Liang Yu.” Xu Jingzhe couldn’t keep listening to him and rushed forward. Liang Yu, caught off guard, fell backward, and they tumbled onto the blanket together.
Xu Jingzhe didn’t care if his face mask smeared onto Liang Yu. He simply kissed him until their tongue went numb, and only then did they stop to breathe.
“I will explain the lack of reaction,” Xu Jingzhe murmured, lying on top of Liang Yu. “Can you give me a bit more time?”
Upon saying this, Xu Jingzhe dipped his head down for another kiss. He laughed, “If you want a kiss on the lips, just say so. When have I ever said no?”
AWWWW AHAHA, LIANG YU IS TOO CUTE FOR A STERN MAN, WTH??!
he was saddened because he didn’t feel as physically cherished as he’d like. Way too cute and funny 😂😂🩷
It’s fine Liang Yu, like Xu Jingzhe said : ask for a kiss and you will receive.
Soon, you’ll know why your future hubby is sometimes so reluctant, you are NOT the issue it’s a.. physical one XD
Aaaaaaaaaaah! Those two will be a death for me ><
Thank You for the new chapter (灬♥ω♥灬)
Liang Yu I want to hug you so much now
Thanks for the chapter ❤️