Translator:- Max
Editor:- Ayda
Su Lian smiled and said, “Before I quit the industry, he was the one I wanted to work with the most.”
Ji Qingzhou was a bit surprised. “But back then, you were doing much better than him.”
“Yeah. But that doesn’t matter, he is my idol.”
Ji Qingzhou hadn’t expected Su Lian to have such a connection with Lian Jingxing. He remembered Lian Jingxing mentioning Su Lian during their phone conversation, and there was a hint of regret in his voice. Who would have thought that the person he regretted was actually his own fan? As Ji Qingzhou was pondering over this curious coincidence, he heard a sneer coming from beside him.
Ji Qingzhou looked in the direction of the voice, and Su Lian also glanced over. Sheng Wenxi had a calm expression on his face. “I didn’t mean anything else by it. I just find it amusing that back then, you were a three-time Golden Award-Film Emperor, yet you were a fan of a TV drama idol. At that time, he was almost as much of a fan of you as you are of him now.”
Hearing these words, Chu Cheng felt a sour smell in the air.
Su Lian felt that Sheng Wenxi seemed to not like him mentioning Lian Jingxing, so he changed the topic and asked Ji Qingzhou about possible situations they might encounter during filming. Ji Qingzhou patiently shared a lot of information with him, and Su Lian felt that he had a good understanding of it now. Additionally, they still had things to buy, so Su Lian bid farewell to Ji Qingzhou and left their room.
“Sheng Wenxi definitely likes Su Lian.” After the door closed, Chu Cheng said confidently, “Otherwise, he wouldn’t have reacted so sourly just by hearing that Su Lian’s idol used to be Lian Jingxing.”
“He has a reason to feel sour. With Senior Brother being around all the time, can he really prevent Su Lian from talking to him?”
“It’s not impossible, but Su Lian being a fan of Lian Jingxing is indeed surprising. I guess Sheng Wenxi didn’t know about it before the recording, or else he wouldn’t have participated in this variety show.”
“That’s true.”
“I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s recording now.” Chu Cheng said maliciously.
Ji Qingzhou nudged him. “You really enjoy watching dramas.”
“That’s because drama is entertaining, but I don’t want to get involved in other people’s drama, just see it.”
Outside the door, Su Lian asked Sheng Wenxi while walking back, “Don’t you like me mentioning Lian Jingxing?”
“No.” Sheng Wenxi denied, “I just don’t think he has the qualifications to be your idol.”
“Anyways, not now, just in the past.”
“Well, then he’s even less qualified.” Sheng Wenxi said ruthlessly.
Su Lian glanced at him with some dissatisfaction. “Although his achievements were not as good as mine at the time, he helped me. He made me realise that the entertainment industry is not as chaotic as people say.”
“However, the fact is that this industry is very chaotic.”
“Therefore, his existence is even more rare.”
Sheng Wenxi looked at him, “Unfortunately, he doesn’t remember you at all.”
“It’s quite normal.” Su Lian, who had also been an idol. “The relationship between fans and idols is usually one-sided. He just did a small favour for me, and he doesn’t even know that I like him. To be honest, we haven’t really had a proper conversation.”
“Seems like you’re quite regretful about that?” Sheng Wenxi said intentionally.
“Seems like you’re quite jealous?” Su Lian glanced at him with a raised eyebrow.
Sheng Wenxi looked at him and didn’t speak.
Su Lian took out the room key and swiped open the door. “Don’t worry, after all these years, I no longer have that kind of sentiment. Seeing him now is just a reflection of the past feelings. If possible, we can be friends, that’s all.”
After he finished speaking, just as he was about to close the door, he heard a loud “bang”. The next moment, Sheng Wenxi pressed his shoulder against the door, preventing it from closing.
“No.” Sheng Wenxi looked at him with a deep gaze. “You want to be friends, that’s fine, but not with Lian Jingxing. Maybe in the future, but not now.”
Su Lian looked at him, a little unwilling, “Why?”
“Because I don’t agree with it.” Sheng Wenxi said.
He looked at the person in front of him, and the conversation he had heard not long ago echoed in his ears. It was when he had just brought Su Lian back to S city and unexpectedly ran into someone who used to admire him.
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Sheng Wenxi was about to rush out and kick the person away, but he heard Su Lian speak calmly and clearly, “Are you so sure that I’ll still like him once I’m better?” He smiled, and although it sounded pleasant, it made Sheng Wenxi’s heart skip a beat as he continued, “Before I got sick, I wasn’t attracted to his type.”
That night, Sheng Wenxi asked Su Lian about the meaning behind that sentence. Su Lian explained and promised not to say such things again. However, that sentence remained like a thorn, constantly pricking at Sheng Wenxi’s heart. People’s feelings can indeed change with their mental state, especially for someone like Su Lian who has experienced psychological issues. He may like Sheng Wenxi now, but there’s a possibility that he may develop feelings for someone else after recovering. Sheng Wenxi couldn’t take that risk, so he firmly believed that Lian Jianxing was absolutely not allowed in their relationship.
Su Lian kept looking at him directly, and after a while, he lowered his gaze and blinked.
Sheng Wenxi saw that he seemed to be feeling down, so he embraced him in his arms and explained gently, “It’s just that you can’t be friends with him for now. If you want to talk to him, I’ll accompany you, but you can’t go alone. In the future, if it’s appropriate, I’ll be willing to let you be friends with him. You can make friends with others first, I won’t stop you, okay?”
He kissed Su Lian’s side face, and whispered, “Promise me, okay? I want you to promise me, I need you to promise me. Susu, promise me.”
Having heard him say that, Su Lian finally pulled himself out of the sense of loss caused by his opposition, and asked, “You want me to promise you?”
“En, you promise me.”
Su Lian nodded, “Then I promise you.”
Upon hearing this, Sheng Wenxi bowed her head to kiss him, repeatedly affirmed him, “You are so good, I really like you.”
Su Lian has been fond of receiving affirmation and affection from others since he fell ill. He smiled, while taking the initiative to kiss Sheng Wenxi, and then they shared an intimate moment together.
“Do you still want to go shopping?” Sheng Wenxi asked him.
“Go ah. Otherwise, what will happen during the recording. I’ll go get my coat, the night here is colder than I expected.”
“Let me go.” Sheng Wenxi stopped him. “I’ll get your coat for you. You should drink some water; you haven’t had any for almost half a day.”
Su Lian didn’t like to drink water very much. “Drink water again.”
“Good boy, just drink half a bottle.”
Su Lian walked to the round table inside the room, and Sheng Wenxi handed him the water. With a helpless sigh, Su Lian began to drink the water. Sheng Wenxi went into the room to get his coat.
However, what surprised both Ji Qingzhou and Sheng Wenxi was that, during this recording, the program team required all guests not to bring their own food and to turn in everything they brought.
“Is it really so strict?” Everyone was shocked.
“If everyone wants to eat something, you can ask your fellow townspeople to borrow.” The host said, “However, the team of Qingzhou and Chu Cheng can bring food because they are guest-starring due to a friendship cameo.”
Ji Qingzhou and Chu Cheng exchanged surprised glances, feeling that they were lucky to come for the recording of this program for the second time.
Since Ji Qingzhou and Chu Cheng were only recording this one episode, the program team decided that they would do the first live broadcast official announcement of this season.
Ji Qingzhou and Chu Cheng naturally had no objections. After selecting their house and settling in, they started the live broadcast.
He doesn’t livestream very often. So every time he broadcasts live, he would attract many fans and passers-by to watch.
“This is our house for this season. Seeing this house reminds me of the house we had in the first episode of the previous season. It’s really just as dilapidated.”
A string of “hahahahahaha” immediately appeared on the barrage.
Ji Qingzhou and Chu Cheng entered the house, showed everyone the situation in the house, then sat on the chair, and said to the screen, “We are going to clean the house in a while.”
“Gege, Jiayou.”
“Gege, Work hard.”
“Gege or Chu Cheng gege, who is better at doing housework?”
“Of course, it’s me.” Ji Qingzhou said, “But Ah Cheng is also good. He helps me out.”
ChengZhou cp fans immediately screamed, and fans who were even more brainy and good at making sharp turns asked, “So gege, are you living with Chu Cheng?”
Ji Qingzhou glanced at Chu Cheng, and Chu Cheng said “En”.
The barrage instantly turned into “ahhhhhhhhhh”.
Ji Qingzhou knew this would happen. He didn’t want fans to ask too many questions about his relationship, so he took the initiative to say, “Don’t just ask me these, but also ask me about the recording of the show.”
However, compared to the program recording, it was evident that fans were more interested in his personal relationship.
“When did gege and Chu Cheng get together? Were you together during the recording of the program last year?”
“Gege, the ring you’re wearing on your hand is the same one you posted on Weibo last time, right? It’s so beautiful.”
“Gege and Chu Cheng gege’s necklaces really aren’t couple necklaces? You’ve been wearing them for so many years.”
“Ahhhhhh, gege, can you say something to ChengZhou fans together with Chu Cheng gege?”
Ji Qingzhou looked at the endless stream of questions about him and Chu Cheng in the barrage, feeling overwhelmed. “That’s it for today’s live broadcast. I’m ending it now.”
After Ji Qingzhou finished speaking, he immediately ended the live broadcast and put his mobile phone on the table.
“It’s really scary, why do they have so many questions?”
“You could just answer honestly, what are you afraid of?”
“I’m not used to talking about my feelings in front of the camera. Besides, it’s a matter between the two of us.”
Chu Cheng felt that he was quite reserved. It was one thing before they went public before, but even after going public, Ji Qingzhou still didn’t like to show affection on Weibo or in their friend circles.
“But if you avoid talking about it, some people might think that our relationship broke.”
Upon hearing that, Ji Qingzhou recalled an incident in June when he attended an event. He had refused to answer questions about his personal relationship, and as a result, some media outlets took photos and reported, 《Ji Qingzhou refused to answer questions about his relationship on the spot, raising suspicions about a possible breakup.》
“It’s too miserable. Celebrity couples are really miserable.”
“No worries, if anything, I’ll post more on Weibo, showing affection on your behalf.”
“You’re not afraid that people will say you’re sticking to me and are chasing after me?” Ji Qingzhou looked at him with a smile.
Chu Cheng approached him and said in a low voice, “Am I sticking to you? I’m clearly chasing you.”
Ji Qingzhou smiled instantly.
Chu Cheng put his arms around him and asked him, “Have I caught up at last?”
Ji Qingzhou pondered for a moment. “Now I’ll consider that caught up with me. In the future, it depends on your performance.”
“Then I must behave well.” He said, and kissed Ji Qingzhou.
“Sorry for interrupting.” The cameraman who was following them awkwardly said, “Lian-ge asked me to remind Ji-ge that your live broadcast is still on.”
Ji Qingzhou was shocked, “Didn’t I end it?!”
“But it seems like the live broadcast is still ongoing.”
Ji Qingzhou: …
Ji Qingzhou picked up his mobile phone, returned to the live broadcast page, and saw the barrage:
“Ahhhhhh Ah Wei is dead.”
“I’m dead, it’s too sweet. What kind of fairy-tale love is this?”
“Ying ying ying, today is also a day to shed tears for the beautiful love of ChengZhou!”
“God Ah, I also want a love like this too!”
Ji Qingzhou: …
Chu Cheng helped him end the live broadcast and smiled as he kissed him. “It’s okay, we didn’t say anything that can’t be said. If they heard it, then let them hear it.”
“I’m so stupid.” Ji Qingzhou really couldn’t figure out why he made such a mistake. “Am I being dazzled by love?”
“The main reason is that you don’t often do live broadcasts, so it is also normal.”
“If there’s another live broadcast in the future, you’ll be in charge of it. I don’t want to do live broadcasts anymore.”
Chu Cheng nodded, “No problem, so let’s clean up the house first.”
“Go ba and tidy up.” Ji Qingzhou looked around the room and finally fixed his gaze on Chu Cheng. “It’s time for your {tn content=”deformation-metre”] Remember it was an actual chinese reality show and how CC complained that it’s was ‘where Daddy is going’ but this [/tn], young master.”
Chu Cheng: …
Ji Qingzhou made a gesture of invitation. “The lights, stage, and music are all in your hands. Come on, young master, show us the results of your transformation from last year.”
Looking at the dilapidated house in front of him, Chu Cheng had a little headache, “Will you help me?”
“Of course.” Ji Qingzhou nodded. “After all, you are my boyfriend.”
The author has something to say:
I seem to have a bit of obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD); I like to arrange things in chronological order. That’s why this side story is placed first, but I should have started with a pure Ji Qingzhou and Chu Cheng side story. Oh well, no worries! From tomorrow on, it will be purely about Ji Qingzhou and Chu Cheng’s side story. As for Sheng Wenxi and Su Lian, I most likely won’t write about them, but many people want to see it, so I’ll give it a little mention. At this point in the story, Su Lian’s illness has almost recovered, and he will return to filming later. Like attracts like, and in this case, Su Lian has completely captured Sheng Wenxi’s heart. Mainly, it’s because of Su Lian’s illness, as a lover, you need to have patience and care, and Sheng Wenxi has given all of his patience and tenderness to Su Lian. Of course, Su Lian also loves Sheng Wenxi very much, but sometimes he may still have doubts and worries.
【Small Theatre】
Chu Cheng: Whenever I see Su Lian, I want to chat with him about the days when Sheng Wenxi was chasing after ZhouZhou relentlessly.
Sheng Wenxi: Can you do me a favour, please?
Chu Cheng: Hahahahaha, you beg me
Sheng Wenxi: …
Chu Cheng: Then I’m going to talk to Su Lian
Sheng Wenxi: Don’t come over!!!
Lian Jingxing: Finally, someone can understand my feelings. It’s been so tough
Sheng Wenxi: Heh
Lian Jingxing: Why are you laughing? Do you believe that I’ll go over and talk to Su Lian right now?
Sheng Wenxi:! ! ! You can’t come over! ! !
Lian Jingxing: Hahahahahaha, cool
Sheng Wenxi——the bottom of the food chain, Chu Cheng——the top of the food chain
Yao Xiuyuan: What makes him qualified to stand at the top level?
Chu Cheng: Speaking of which, I haven’t had a chat with Ying Nian yet.
Yao Xiuyuan: It’s just the top level. Come on, Ah Cheng, it’s windy up there. Put on this coat.
Chu Cheng: Cool
Chu Xin: Cool?
Chu Cheng: Brother, why did you come? Take a seat, take a seat. Look, I even cleaned the chair for you. Do you need anything else?
Chu Xin——The True · Top of the food chain
【Lian Jingxing’s OS】
Lian Jingxing: Even though I am male by gender, my sexual orientation is towards Yu Anyi. So, everyone, you don’t have to see me as a potential rival. Thank you!
Sheng Wenxi: Hehehe
They’re really sweet! Thanks for the chapter
NOt Lian Jingxing being wholesome and unshippable af, especially his “everyone’s big brother” vibe that even his crush for Yu Anyi gets hidden by that vibe YET HE STILL GETS SHOT AND LABELLED AS A LOVE RIVAL BY EVERYONE 😂😂💀 poor mans cant even stand, sit, lay down, or even breathe without someone being jealous of him for something he doesn’t even know 😂😂 Just let him have his peace with Yu Anyi please 😂 I beg for this man 😂😂
Thanks for the chapter!!
LMAOOO. I was feeling ‘bad’ for LJX for being the reason of 2 people’s vinegar HAHAHA but then I read the small theatre and loled.
Chu Xin 🔛🔝 (of me) jk