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After the scar removal surgery, my precious paw was once again bundled into a piggy hoof.
Jiang Ran got me to stay in the hospital for a while, then got me to see an… orthopaedic specialist.
I sprawled like a giant salted fish in bed everyday, and every day I was braised in oil and soy sauce by various machines.
Jiang Ran said that my cranky old waist was recovering well. If I listened to the doctor and went through rehabilitation, this injury shouldn’t have a large impact on my life.
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During that period of time when my hand was cut by the sword, Jiang Ran had kept cooking congee for me. It so happened that the injury on my right hand was less severe; I insisted on holding the spoon myself, refusing to let Jiang Ran feed me a bite.
Little did I expect that when we came to Germany, this rascally boy would play out the whole ‘when you’re in Rome, you do as Romans do’, cooking a whole load of pizza and sausages.
That paw of mine, firmly wrapped in bandages, could only admit defeat in the face of the knife and fork.
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As far back as I can remember, this was the first time that someone was feeding me.
When Jiang Ran cut the pizza and brought it to my mouth, I was quite unable to say otherwise.
After eating a slice, Jiang Ran smiled.
I rolled my eyes at him. “What’s so funny?”
He took the napkin and dabbed it on laozi’s face. “You got flour on your face, didn’t you realise?”
Tch.
I bet that he did it on purpose.
Is it fun bullying this poor fat otaku who can’t afford to eat foreign cuisine?
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After staying for about ten days in the hospital, I was once again fed by Jiang Ran one size fatter.
I was finally discharged from the hospital.
I stayed at his sister’s place for several days. Because the muscles around the wound hadn’t fully developed, Jiang Ran put his foot down, adamant against me doing any kind of housework.
While it was touching, as an outsider mooching off food and idling my days away in someone else’s house, I had a hateful feeling of being kept like a sugar baby.
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Jiang Ran seemed to be able to read my mind. He readied a large luggage, bringing me to explore the city for a few days.
Man, isn’t he too rich? Sponsoring my surgery and even taking me sightseeing in Europe?
But even if I sold myself to Jiang Ran, this heavenly big favour isn’t something I’ll ever be able to pay off in this lifetime.
739
I thought that I had watched countless mary sue dramas, but I never expected that one day—
I, Mo Shuyao, would also be blindsided into taking the heroine script.
While we’re out these few days, I must ask Jiang Ran what he is playing at. Then, figure out my next steps.
What grand scene have I not seen?
Sorry, scratch that.
I really haven’t seen this scene before.
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Having stayed in the countryside during this time, when we really drove into the city and I saw the European architecture and sculptures, it then struck me that this was my first time leaving the country.
Ahhhhh. It’s great to be rich.
I eagerly opened the door and got out of the car. To my surprise, the evenings in Germany in May were slightly chilly. I immediately ate a faceful of cold air, awkwardly coughing several times.
“Why are you in such a hurry?”
When I lifted my head, Jiang Ran was already standing before me.
Before I could react, a heavy piece of clothing was draped over my shoulders.
Jiang Ran raised my arms and put them through the sleeves, then leaned over and began to fiddle with the zip.
The zipper was drawn up; and along with it, my heart floated, feeling as if something was locked on to it.
The butler sighed from the side. “Young master is getting better at taking care of others.”
I was startled by the pampering.
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There were passers-by coming and going along the road. I watched them, slightly absent-minded.
“What’s on your mind?” Jiang Ran turned his head over, asking me. Then, he followed my gaze and looked over. “Is there anywhere in particular that you want to visit?”
Frankly, I don’t know what’s on my mind either.
“I’m not familiar with this area. You pick.”
Jiang Ran paused for a few seconds before asking me, “Then how about we rent a boat to see the scenery from the river? Many of the attractions should have closed already now that it’s in the evening.”
“Sure.” I nodded.
742
I didn’t expect for Jiang Ran to know how to speak German. He spoke a whole lot of hogwash to the boatman, then stuffed me onboard.
Seriously, this man’s level of mary sue was too terrifying.
I was chomping on Alpenliebe Candy.
743
Looking at the tall buildings flanking me, nestled on the boat, I felt like I had become one with the scenery on both sides.
The paddling of the oars dappled iridescent shadows on the river as it slowly moved onwards.
It was really a sight to behold.
I wanted to take a few photos for keepsake, but the boat suddenly swayed. With a thud, I fell into Jiang Ran’s arms.
He supported me by my shoulders. “What is it? Do you want to take photos?”
“Yeah.”
“Be careful not to drop your phone into the river, your hand hasn’t recovered yet.” He propped my body up and clasped my wrist. “Take it like this then.”
I was practically enveloped in his embrace.
It was definitely because of the swaying of the boat and my excitement that my hand trembled even more violently. All my photos came out blurred.
Ugh. Annoying.
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“You’re so clumsy.” Jiang Ran heartlessly laughed from behind me.
Har? I whipped my head over, glaring viciously at him.
He tried his best to hide his smile. “Some things are better remembered in the heart.”
I put my phone away grumpily, still somewhat unable to assuage my feelings.
“When I go back, I must write a novel to capture this scenery,” I softly muttered.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Ran heard me.
“Do you like writing novels that much?”
“Of course.” I proudly shot him a sidelong glance. “The world under my pen is the utopia of my heart.”
Jiang Ran’s eyes narrowed.
Forget it. He’s so rich, he surely wouldn’t be able to understand the daydreams of an old salted fish like me.
“Then what are your plans after heading back? Acting, screenwriting, or… writing novels?”
I shrugged. “Don’t know. Showbiz is too messy. But if there’s someone as excellent as you by my side, I can still be at ease.”
Jiang Ran suddenly laughed. “I didn’t realise that my status in your heart is so high.”
!!!
It was an accidental slip of the tongue!
“Don’t be so narcissistic!” I swiftly rushed to the side of the boat, using all my strength to roll my eyes. “Get over yourself!”
745
The boat was instantly doused in silence.
Jiang Ran stared at me for a long time like he had something on his mind.
Shoot, he didn’t take what I just said as a confession, did he?
Although. It does quite sound like one.
746
Jiang Ran soon came over, gently clasping my hand.
I was so shocked that my shoulders jumped up.
He held the five fingers poking outside the bandage, saying solemnly, “Your hand is too cold. It’s unconducive for recovery.”
With that, he grabbed my hand and shoved it into his shirt pocket.
“Oy, what are you doing?”
“I want to tell you something; it should be about time now.”
He leaned over, slowly speaking in my ear.
I felt like I was nailed to the spot, unable to move.
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His voice was very even and quiet. “Previously, when the director asked if I knew you from before, I was scared that you’d misunderstand, so I could only lie to you.”
“Actually, I have remembered you since meeting you in that company.”
My gaze jolted. I met Jiang Ran’s slightly hooded gaze, wrapped in the sparse moonlight, fully sucking me in.
“I played the side antagonist in that drama. However, because I was too timid, I was unable to act out the viciousness of the character at all and was scolded by the director all day. It so happened that you were with the cast. The director arranged for you to act as my adjutant, and I had a few scenes with you.”
“You kept guiding me how to portray the characterisation, even asking me why I wanted to be an actor.”
“At that time, I couldn’t answer. I could only stare dumbly back at you.” Jiang Ran paused here. “Then, this was what you told me—acting is about bringing characters out of the two-dimensional world, giving them life, expressing their joys and sorrows, and seeing the coldness and the warmth of the world for them.”
Har? I was gobsmacked.
I actually had a moment of such literary flair?
What on earth did I go through in the past three years to have degraded from a cultured young man into a sand sculpture…
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“So, it was because I instilled you with that chicken soup for the soul that you were able to remember me?”
My mind was a mess. What bleeping dogblood mary sue plot was this?
Jiang Ran shook his head. “Not entirely. Actually, I heard you arguing with the director that night. It was also at that point that I was deeply moved by your philosophy and courage as a screenwriter.”
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It was the Waterloo of my screenwriting career, the big event that nailed me to the pillar of shame. Naturally, I would be able to remember the whole thing—
It was a dark and windy night when the wicked director and the bastard second female lead detained me and insisted for me to change the screenplay to force-fit in a love line for her.
And I, of course, refused.
It went without saying. This was a blood-boiling drama about warlords in the Republican era not some spring youth idol drama.
I wanted to tell a story of an era that epitomised the passion of that generation, not a story of how they got into a car accident, fell into a river, or lost their memory.
So carrying my brave conviction… I was swept out of the cast.
749
The hell, Jiang Ran actually heard the entirety of this humiliating thing?
I direly wanted to dunk myself down to the bottom of the river.
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However, Jiang Ran wasn’t done. He continued his long-winded speech.
“At that time, I thought to myself that if there was a company that would accept your ideals, then they would definitely be able to produce great works. So after that, I fell out with the company. Unfortunately, my sister was doing her PhD in Germany and my family didn’t care about me…”
With my years of experience in writing literature, I was already able to connect Jiang Ran’s experience into a complete story.
In that case, could it really be that—
He was the fucking founder of Huiping Films?!
I stared at him, so shocked that my eyeballs almost fell out of their sockets.
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Jiang Ran suddenly frowned. “Why are you looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong?”
I swallowed my saliva. “Young Master Jiang, you wouldn’t happen to be the one who founded Huiping Films, right?”
“Oh?” At this, Jiang Ran laughed. “Teacher Mo is incredible.”
He paused here again. “But no, it’s not as exaggerated as you’re making it out to be. I’m only a shareholder; the executive power isn’t in my hands.”
“……”
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I had wondered how could this company be so generous and humane.
I honestly thought that there was true love in the world, but it turned out that all of it was Jiang Ran alone, shining brilliantly.
Our previous encounter in my former company gradually surfaced and became clear in my mind.
In just these three years, the little rascally kid who was so cautious when reading his lines and would even cower when holding a toy gun, had actually evolved into a CEO and film emperor, becoming an indisputable winner in life?
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He caught my other hand and placed it on his chest.
I could feel the intense palpitations of his heart.
“I want to give you the best. Since the world under your pen is a utopia, then I wish to bow my head in submission and be the lowly subject in your dream empire.”
“That’s what I have been striving towards all this time. And to my fortune, I made it; you can see the fruits of my efforts, too.”
Jiang Ran’s voice was neither too fast nor slow, pouring bit by bit into my ears.
My damn vision had turned into a blurry mess.
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“Jiang Ran…”
I called him.
He slowly clasped my five fingers.
“Can I hold your hand?”
This time, I didn’t struggle.
“So that’s a yes?”
His low voice carried a slight hook at the end.
My heart tremoured.
I even began to look forward to what he would do next.
No matter what he did, I felt like I was…
Dreaming.
It was too surreal.
755
His hand lifted my chin.
“Hey…” I softly muttered.
“What is it?” His hand paused, and his lowered gaze fixed on me.
I was practically leaning into his body. Everything, from my face to the jumping of my heart to my body, all of my reactions betrayed me.
After a few seconds of silence, Jiang Ran’s gaze averted slightly.
“I’m sorr…”
I’m sorry, my ass!
It was a pity that I had an idiotic mouth that was unable to spout any heaven-moving, earth-shaking words of love.
Forget it. I won’t say anything then.
Anyway, I had already given him CPR before; my first kiss was gone.
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And so, my head in a mess and intoxicated in my feelings, I straightened up and sent myself to him.
The moment our lips met, a tiny jolt of electricity bored into my heart.
Jiang Ran gave a start. Then, he leaned down, taking my lips and slowly responding to me.
757
The scenery on the riverbank suddenly stopped swaying.
Church bells rang out, their mellow sound enshrouding the entire town.
I heard the boatman whisper a prayer in English.
“God bless you.”
this whole chapter was so sweet, too damn sweet and tendet
*tender
This whole chapter I was thinking ‘somethings will definitely go wrong there’ I’m glad it didn’t though
Dang! It’s been a long time since I’ve felt THIS single. 🥲 But I’m glad their relationship is no longer at a stalemate.
Thanks for the chapter. ♡
Happy smile.
I found a little typo.
Chapter 37 – 742
I was chomping on Alphenliebe candy.
Alphenliebe -> Alpenliebe
I think he meant Alpenliebe Candy, which is a real german candy brand.
Alpenliebe translates to Alps Love (like the german mountains), these candies are also really really sweet.
Thanks for your hard work translating!! 💕💕
I really like this novel, it always makes me laugh haha
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Thanks, fixed! Yeah I used to love them as a kid ^^
So a certain someone is officially Gayified then? Love it
DAMMIT this chapter is sweeter than the candy
thanks ♡♡
I am so happy that my frantic catch up on this series ended up on this chapter, it’s so nice and warming!
🥰 🎉
So he was right all along. Everyone was placed there to gay him.
Still- it’s cute in its way. Mo Shuyao deserves to thrive and be loved and taken care of.
Thanks for the chapter <3
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Thank you for the chapter 🤍
… Soeone get me that boatman, need him to cheer me on if and when I end up getting a love life ;u;
The feeeeeeels
Wow, this chapter is just so peaceful, lovely, beautiful ❤️❤️