Category: Surrender 2 (Page 2 of 3)

       In a damp and stuffy basement in the northern part of the city, a dim yellow light flickered from the hanging light bulb above.

       Huang Renbiao squatted in the corner, huddled nervously. He was thrown here in a sack and thrown in the trunk, still naked.

       There was finally movement at the door that had been silent all this time. After the sound of the key turning, the iron door was opened.

       A man wearing a long black woollen coat walked in, followed by a slightly shorter fat man and four black-clad bodyguards.

       Huang Renbiao saw the fat man’s eyes suddenly light up, crawled over and hugged his legs, crying, “Mao ge, help me, Mao ge…”

       The short fat man known as Mao ge was a newly promoted cadre of the Black Eagles and was responsible for looking after the casinos in this area. Not long after he took office, there was such chaos in the jurisdiction. He was almost skinned alive in the office by Tang Can, the head of the punishment hall, and his back was still sore after being whipped. Seeing this troubled Huang Renbiao, he was furious and kicked him far away. He bowed to the man next to him and said, “Young Master Ming, Manager Tang said whatever you decide to do with the people we caught today, just go ahead. After you handle it, I’ll take care of the aftermath.” After saying that, he shouted sharply at the golden chain man who had been kicked before, “Come here!”

       Huang Renbiao’s face turned pale when he saw Mao ge not helping him. He struggled to crawl over again, kneeling and shaking.

       Fang Mingyan sat on the chair placed by the security guard with a faint smile on his face and said leisurely, “Huang Renbiao… Biao ge, right?”

       The gold chain around Huang Renbiao’s neck was still hanging, and he trembled along with his body. He begged loudly, “Young Master Ming, in your presence, I’m nothing but a dog… I was as blind as a dog¹he’s kinda saying he’s been very naive and let that kid Zhuo Hai deceive me, which led to us taking action against your people… Please spare my worthless life. I’ll serve you like an ox or a horse…”

       Fang Mingyan chuckled, looked at him with interest and said, “It’s a dog, a cow and a horse. What kind of animal are you?”

       “I…I…I am whatever Young Master Ming said I am…” At this moment, he just wanted to save his life, and his dignity had long been forgotten.

       “It seems that you are very obedient.” The man’s tone was like teasing a child.

       “Yes, I am obedient…I will listen to whatever you say…”

       “Very good.” Fang Mingyan whispered something to a man in black. Soon, the two thugs who were in the room at the time were brought in along with Zhuo Hai. Their hands and feet were shackled, and no one dared to make a sound with their heads lowered.

       Fang Mingyan took out the black camera, opened the photo gallery and said, “Chairman Huang, next, we’re going to play a game called ‘Recreate the Original Scene’. I want you to replicate everything you’ve done to him, one by one, on yourself.” He turned to the two thugs and smiled, “You two are responsible for helping him complete it. This camera has recorded a lot of things that I can use as a reference. What I want is a complete reproduction of the original scene, and if there are any mistakes or omissions, I will take one finger at a time. The three of you have a lot of fingers combined, so there are many opportunities for mistakes.”

       The two thugs fell to their knees with their legs weak, begging for mercy together with Huang Renbiao.

       The man raised his wrist and looked at his watch, “I have to go back for dinner. Don’t waste time; let’s get started.” After saying that, he leaned on the back of the chair, crossed his long legs, and waited leisurely.

       In the basement, screams and wails could be heard endlessly.

       Huang Renbiao’s complete set of SM equipment left in the hotel room was delivered, except for the lubricant. As he screamed in agony, using his hand with two severed fingers to forcefully insert the di-do into his own asshole, Zhuo Hai, who was forced to watch nearby, trembled and closed his eyes.

       “Don’t want to watch it?” Fang Mingyan’s curved lips had a mocking smile, “It seems that our actors are not working hard enough. Otherwise, we can cut off another finger to encourage them.”

       As soon as he spoke, a man in black stepped forward to take action. Huang Renbiao, who had his third finger cut off, rolled his eyes and passed out. He was woken up by a bucket of cold water.

       “You’re wasting my time by fainting like that,” the man said casually.

       Then, some guards in black forcibly injected him with some medicine. Everything continued, with miserable cries. Huang Renbiao, who was covered in blood, was caught and gave oral sex to one of the thugs.

       The increasingly thick smell of blood in the room made Zhuo Hai suffocate, and everything in front of him made his stomach churn. As soon as he looked away, he was kicked hard on the crook of his knee by a bodyguard in black. His knees bent forward, and he knelt heavily on the cold cement floor, which hurt.

       “You don’t want to watch? Do you want to go up and participate in the performance?” Fang Mingyan looked at him coldly.

       “No…no.” He shook his head in horror.

       The man said in a cold voice, “Open your eyes and watch carefully. If you dare to look away again, I will let you eat the cut fingers on the ground.”

       Zhuo Hai knelt down stiffly, staring straight ahead without daring to move.

       At this moment, he felt as if he was in hell.

       And the person sitting on the chair was the Shura²God of destruction who dominated everything.

       Unlike the fear he felt after causing trouble in the past, this time, he experienced a suffocating terror. Everything before his eyes made him realise one thing: if he fell into the hands of this person… it would be worse than death. This terror from the depths of his heart, like maggots gnawing at his bones, made him tremble uncontrollably.

       When Zhuo Hai was taken out of the basement, he was so frightened that he lost control of himself, and his body had an unpleasant stench. He didn’t know what happened to Huang Renbiao and the two thugs. He didn’t even have the courage to look back. He just knelt in front of Fang Mingyan, begging for mercy and admitting his mistake.

       “I kept you alive because of Zhuo Yue.” Fang Mingyan looked at him condescendingly, his voice cold, “From today on, unless he takes the initiative to find you, you are not allowed to appear in front of him again. If you dare to do anything that offends him, I will remove the small parts of your body one by one. Do you understand?”

       “Understood…I understand…” He lay on the ground and nodded frantically, not daring to stand up until the man left.

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       It was disgusting. Overwhelmingly disgusting.

       But he had vomited everything he could, and nothing could come out except the sour stomach acid.

       Everyone retreated, and Lin Hui and two bodyguards were waiting outside the door. There were only two people left in the room.

       The air was filled with the sour smell of vomit. The naked Zhuo Yue curled up in the sheets stained by body fluids with his head lowered, motionless. As soon as Fang Mingyan’s hand touched his shoulder, he trembled like he was electrocuted and shrank back in fright.

       “It’s me.” The man said softly, “Zhuo Yue, this is Fang Mingyan.”

       There was no response.

       The person huddled at the head of the bed didn’t even raise his head.

       As a Dom, Fang Mingyan knew very well that Zhuo Yue’s spirit was on the verge of collapse at this moment. He was not in a hurry to get closer but sat down by the bed and said gently, “It’s all over. No one will hurt you again.”

       “Get out…don’t look at me…please…” The man, who was as cold and proud as a white deer in the forest, said such pleading words intermittently in a dry and hoarse voice, trembling with every sound.

       Fang Mingyan felt like there was a thorn in his heart. He didn’t know where the injury was, but it hurt a little. He calmly comforted, “I’m not going to look. I can close my eyes, but let me stay with you here, okay?”

       “Get out…get out…” He curled up hastily inward, like a child who had made a mistake, trying to cover the dirty marks on his body with the dirty sheets. Fingerprints could also be seen on the red and swollen face, and there were varying degrees of strangle marks and scratches on the neck, hands and ankles. But what really worried the man was not these skin injuries but the areas covered by the sheets. Judging from Zhuo Yue’s current state, acting too hastily may cause him to collapse completely—everything needed to be done slowly.

       “I will accompany you and always be by your side.” Fang Mingyan was patient and gentle at this moment. “I’ll take care of everything for you. No one else will know about today’s events. It was just an accident, I promise it won’t happen again. Those who hurt you will never appear in your life again. Zhuo Yue, you said I’m the person you trust the most, right?”

       His eyes, which he thought were already dry, moistened again. Zhuo Yue raised his face slightly and looked at the man in front of him, crying silently. Big tears fell from the corners of his eyes and fell on the sheets he was holding tightly.

       Seeing him crying, Fang Mingyan breathed a sigh of relief. He tentatively stretched out his hand and touched his head gently. Seeing that the other party had no obvious rejection reaction, he touched his hair again. Then he slowly came closer, hugging him little by little and caressing his back.

       Such comfort made Zhuo Yue settle down. He buried his head on the man’s shoulder and cried tremblingly. Fear, helplessness, panic, sadness, those suppressed emotions finally found an outlet to vent. He cried until his eyes were red and swollen before they gradually calmed down.

       “Let me see your injuries, okay?”

       Zhuo Yue hesitated for a moment, bit his lip, nodded, and let go of the sheet.

       After removing the sheets, the man frowned deeply. Zhuo Yue’s lower body was still in a semi-erect state, with a small silver flower-shaped bulge exposed at the top. Apparently, there was something stuck in his urethra.

       “This thing can’t be stuck in there for a long time. I have to help you take it out. Be patient.” The man’s movements were gentle and slow, and he slowly pulled out the soft needle from inside. Despite this, Zhuo Yue was still trembling uncontrollably in pain. After taking them all out, he said in embarrassment with tears in his eyes, “There’s more… behind…”

       The golden chain man stuffed a di-do into his back hole. The thing was not thick, but it was stuffed too deep. There was a lot of residual lubricant on the edge. In addition, Zhuo Yue’s body was always tight, so it was not easy to get it out.

       “Relax.” Fang Mingyan comforted him as he moved, “Bear with it, and you’ll be fine soon. Be good; relax a little more.” He threw the black thing out to the side and said, “I asked Lin Hui to bring your spare clothes over. Put them on first, and we’ll go back together.”

       “I want…to take a bath.” Zhuo Yue lowered her head and said softly.

       “Let’s go back and wash. It’s not clean here.” Fang Mingyan asked Lin Hui to come in and help Zhuo Yue get dressed.

       Lin Hui saw the palm prints on Zhuo Yue’s face, and the dots of marks on his body, and his eyes turned red instantly, “Yue ge, it’s my fault. I should have come to find you earlier…”

       Zhuo Yue shook his head weakly. They helped him put on his clothes and wrapped him up tightly with sunglasses, mask and hat before he walked out of the room. He had been tossed around so much that he had no strength left in his legs, and Fang Mingyan held him by the waist, helping to support part of his centre of gravity.

       “They took a picture of me…” Zhuo Yue only remembered after getting in the car.

       “I’ll take care of it, don’t worry.”

       The man’s resolute tone made him feel at ease, and he silently looked at the scenery passing by outside the window, saying nothing all the way. It wasn’t until the car turned the corner of the apartment that he asked in confusion, “Where are we going?”

       “To my place.” Fang Mingyan looked at him with gentle and soft eyes, “You will stay at my house temporarily for the next few days.”

       The car stopped in front of the gate of No. 15 Hanguan Courtyard.

       Zhuo Yue was carried into the bathroom of the room where he originally stayed. The man took off his coat and threw it aside, unbuttoned his collar and rolled up his sleeves. Seeing Zhuo Yue looking at him in surprise, he curled his lips and said, “You have no experience and can easily injure yourself.” The man unbuttoned his buttons one by one and said, “I’ve seen your body before; don’t be shy.”

       Zhuo Yue stirred a little, then calmed down with a red face. Fang Mingyan quickly stripped off his clothes and then poured warm water on him to wash away the dirt on his body. There were many embarrassing marks left on her fair skin. Zhuo Yue pursed his lips and stood with his head down awkwardly.

       The man’s fingers dipped in shower gel roamed over his body, caressing his skin inch by inch. The gentle touch was like magic, making him gradually relax. Unconsciously, the whole body was held in the arms of that person, and something unknown was pressed against the back point, giving it a slight chill. He trembled with fear, “Don’t…”

       “Don’t be afraid. I won’t hurt you.” Fang Mingyan patted his back and explained patiently, “Those toys he used on you may not be clean and stuffed too deep, I need to give you an enema to clean it. I’m a professional Dom with experience and skill in these matters, but I need your co-operation. Trust me, okay?”

       In the steaming mist, Zhuo Yue hesitated for a while like a lost child, biting her lip and leaning her head gently on his shoulder.

       The man put an arm around his waist, held him close to him, and said softly in his ear, “It will be a little uncomfortable. Try to relax.” Zhuo Yue held Fang Mingyan’s wet shirt tightly and endured it. He guided the hose into his body and waited for the warm liquid to slowly rush into his body. Fang Mingyan kept holding him, talking in a low voice to distract Zhuo Yue, waiting for the 600 ml of medicine to completely enter the body, and gently massaged his abdomen.

       “Ugh…” Zhuo Yue trembled, grabbed his hand, his face flushed, and said in embarrassment, “You go out first…”

       “Be patient for a while.” The man touched his wet head.

       How could he hold back this overwhelming feeling?

       Zhuo Yue was almost crying and pushed him urgently, “Get out, get out now…”

       After all, it was his first time. Seeing his shy and anxious look, Fang Mingyan suppressed his laughter and compromised, “Okay, I’ll go out.”

       With the other party’s hard and soft tactics, the enema was done three times in total. Zhuo Yue was already physically exhausted, and his legs were weak after finishing the exercise. The man wrapped him in a bath towel like a spring roll and carried him from the bathroom to the bed. After the family doctor arrived, he came up to do some examinations and draw blood.

       The uncle doctor looked at Fang Mingyan with condemnation in his eyes, frowned and said, “How could you make someone like this?”

       “No…” Zhuo Yue wanted to explain but was interrupted.

       “No next time.” The man said quietly, leaning against the window.

       These words were spoken slowly and seriously.

       Zhuo Yue was slightly startled.

       “There is no injury to the lower body. There is some redness and swelling. It is not suitable to do it again in the near future.” The uncle doctor said to Zhuo Yue, “It is very dangerous to ignore the body in pursuit of pleasure. You must pay attention to propriety.”

       Zhuo Yue knew that he had misunderstood, but he couldn’t explain it, so he blushed and remained silent.

       After the doctor left, Fang Mingyan leaned over and covered him with a quilt and said, “You rest first. I have to go out and will be back before dinner.”

       “Okay.” Zhuo Yue responded. He looked at the back and couldn’t help but call out, “Fang Mingyan…”

       The man turned around, “What’s the matter?”

       There were many emotions surging in his black eyes like a turbulent underground river rushing and entangled under the calm surface.

       The person in front of him was like a big tree, giving him support when he had no branches to rely on and giving him shelter when he encountered wind and rain. This person had seen the most downtrodden, the most wretched, the weakest version of himself and then rescued that humble self from the mire step by step. His eyes were a little moist, but his heart was warm. There were many things he wanted to say, but these words were the only words he spoke, “…Thank you.”

       Fang Mingyan smiled, “Have a good rest.”

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       Zhuo Yue was put into the elevator with his hands tied behind his back. He had a napkin firmly stuffed in his mouth and covered with a mask. Along the way, he kept struggling and twisting, making whimpering screams in an attempt to attract the attention of others, but the yellow-haired man covered it up by saying, “He’s drunk.”

       He was forced into a room on the tenth floor and thrown on the bed like cargo.

       The yellow-haired man directed the thugs, “This kid is not very honest. Leave two people in the room and the other two to guard the door. It’s rare that my eldest brother is in the mood to have fun today. You all should be smarter.” After speaking, he smiled and said to the man with a golden chain, “Eldest Brother, take your time. I’ll go to the South District to collect the bill first.” After that, he left.

       Zhuo Yue was still struggling. He wanted to get up from the bed but was firmly held down by the two thugs who stayed in the room.

       The man with the golden chain sat down by the bed, pulled out a dagger, put the cold blade against Zhuo Yue’s face, and said, “Star Zhuo, my patience is limited. If you make me angry, I might accidentally scratch your beautiful face; you won’t be able to rely on it for your livelihood anymore.”

       Zhuo Yue, lying on the bed face up, dared not move anymore. His handsome face turned pale with fear, his mouth tightly covered by the tablecloth, only able to emit vague guttural sounds. He looked sadly at Zhuo Hai standing in the corner, and there was still a glimmer of hope left in his heart, hoping that his younger brother could save him. But the other person didn’t even look at him, just stared down at the floor.

       Zhuo Yue’s heart was ashen, and water filled his eyes.

       Seeing his expression, the man with the golden chain squinted his triangular eyes and said with a smile, “You’re about to cry before it even starts. You’re quite enticing like this.” With that, the sharp blade sliced upward from below, cutting open Zhuo Yue’s white sweater and then forcefully tearing apart his cotton thermal undershirt.

       Zhuo Yue’s chest was completely exposed to the man. The tight lines outline a well-proportioned figure, and the two pale rose-coloured buds on the chest continue to rise and fall with rapid breathing. The white skin felt the coolness and trembled.

       “Increase the temperature.” After the man with the golden chain ordered, he stretched out his tongue and leaned over to slowly lick upward from his navel. The sticky feeling made Zhuo Yue tremble all over, and he struggled again. He hit the man with his knee and knocked him sideways. Suddenly, someone pinched the fragile spot between his legs, causing him to twitch in pain. Only a little of his cry of pain escaped, making him look miserable and sad.

       “It seems you enjoy playing it hard.” The man with the golden chain, who was angered by the resistance, said with a bit of cruelty in his voice, “It happens that I like it too.”

       He pulled off Zhuo Yue’s pants, held down his kicking legs, peeled off his underwear and threw them aside. Then he grabbed the sleeping genitalia between Zhuo Yue’s legs, tormented and forcefully pinched the pouch, watching the trembling expression of the person beneath him in pain, and grinned, “Zhuo Hai, your brother is doing well; I’ll let you go this time, and next time I’ll find out you’re doing this kind of petty theft…” His words ended here.

       “I don’t dare anymore! Chairman Huang, there was no next time. I really don’t dare anymore…” Zhuo Hai promised repeatedly.

       “Get out.”

       “Thank you, Chairman Huang, I-I’m leaving…” Zhuo Hai glanced at the bed and caught the tears in the corners of Zhuo Yue’s eyes. As if he was shocked by electricity, he shrank back, lowered his head and went out.

       The moment the door closed, Zhuo Yue felt like he had fallen into hell.

       “Don’t look like this. You look like you’ve suffered a big loss.” The golden chain man patted his face, “It’s not like I don’t know what’s going on in your circle. In order to play the leading role, you sold your ass to those directors, right? Show me how hard you fvck them, and let me have a good time.” Seeing him languidly lying on the bed and no longer struggling, the man thought Zhuo Yue had figured it out and pulled the cloth out of his mouth.

       Unexpectedly, as soon as he pulled it open, the man received a harsh kick to his stomach, causing him to flip off the bed. Zhuo Yue struggled to get up and ran to the window, shouting for help. There were two goons guarding the door, and there were two more goons in the room. It was impossible for him to escape. His only hope now was that there was someone in a nearby room who could hear his cry for help from the window.

       The man with the golden chain angrily pulled Zhuo Yue’s hair and threw him on the bed. Then he pushed his neck with his left hand and slapped him with his right hand. This blow was so hard that it tilted Zhuo Yue’s head to one side, and his head was buzzing. “Damn it, I’ll make sure you won’t be able to run!” The man punched Zhuo Yue in the stomach again, causing him to scream and curl up. As if he still wasn’t satisfied, he ordered with a gloomy face, “Ah Kuan, bring the things over here. I will teach this underfvcked thing a good lesson today.”

       A thug placed a small black suitcase next to the bed and opened it.

       Zhuo Yue shrank back in horror when he saw what was inside.

       “Tie his hands, gag his mouth, and give him some medicine.” The man with the golden chain sat on the chair beside the bed and rubbed his stomach.

       The thugs followed the instructions and tied Zhuo Yue’s hands to the bedside, forced him to open his mouth, and pressed a medium-sized gag into his mouth. Then they covered his nose, let go when he was about to suffocate, and put a white medicine bottle under his nose, repeated it three times. After doing all this, the two stood aside again.

       Zhuo Yue didn’t know what he breathed in, but he just felt it was an indescribable smell. Gradually, his face and body began to heat up, and his heart started to beat faster. The heat condensed and slowly gathered around his lower abdomen, making him curl up his legs uncomfortably. His body became very soft, and he couldn’t use any strength at all.

       The man with the golden chain saw that it was about time before he returned to the bed, spread Zhuo Yue’s legs, and teased his genitals with his hands. He didn’t let go until he was fully erect. He said sarcastically, “Acting like you’re not willing to do it, but just with a little of this, you get so ho-ny, you little s/ut.” As he spoke, he slid his fingers down to open the crack of Zhuo Yue’s buttocks, put his middle finger on the closed hole, and asked, “Is it itchy here too? Do you want me to fvck you hard? Hm?”

       Zhuo Yue was speechless with the gag in his mouth and shook his head desperately with tears in his eyes.

       “You don’t want to do it yet? Then let’s do something else.” The man smiled, “Aren’t you a star? Stars like to stand there and pose for people to take pictures of. You look very beautiful like this, and I’m sure we can take some pictures. It’ll definitely sell for a lot of money.”

       Zhuo Yue’s face turned pale, and he curled up as hard as he could. His bound wrists had deep red marks from the struggle. He was like a caged bird, fluttering its wings desperately.

       The sound of the shutter being pressed, the flash that kept lighting up, and the dark lens facing him…

       His genitals were pinched and ravaged continuously, the nipples on his chest were licked and bitten, leaving water stains, his legs were pulled apart to expose his hole in the back… He was put into various humiliating positions by men and played with wantonly.

       And that camera was like a dark and empty eye, recording everything.

       “Tsk, tsk, the big star’s asshole is different from others, it’s very tender.” The man with the golden chain slowly inserted his finger into the mouth of the pu/ssy, provoking an instinctive shiver, the sphincter muscle contracted in response, and the wet, soft and tight texture made the man happy. After a few taps, he said, “It’s so damn tight. Have you never been fvcked before? I really found a treasure this time. Come on, let’s get a close-up of how our big star’s asshole opens in my hand.”

       When three fingers were fully inserted, Zhuo Yue twitched, and a suppressed nasal sound came from the mouth blocked by the gag. He lay limply with no tears in his eyes.

       The humiliation and pain all turned into despair.

       It was as if the soul had died, and all that was left was a lifeless body.

       The man with the golden chain inserted a medium-sized massage di-do greased with lubricant into his back hole, then removed his gag and sneered, “Don’t look like you’re dying; I have all your naughty photos. It’s stored in the camera. If you don’t satisfy me, I will post them all online so that everyone can see how ho-ny you are.” He unzipped his pants, patted Zhuo Yue’s cheek and said, “Use your upper mouth to serve my big c0ck. Let it be happy. it will take a while to feed that little mouth of yours down there.”

       An hour had already passed, and Lin Hui, waiting downstairs, couldn’t resist making a phone call, only to find it was switched off. Instantly, anxiety gripped him.

       Zhuo Yue has the habit of keeping his phone on 24 hours a day, and his phone was fully charged before going out today. He was not a talkative person to begin with, and since he had an estranged relationship with his younger brother, it was logical that he would not chat for such a long time.

       Lin Hui felt uneasy and went to the restaurant waiter to ask. There had always been fights between gamblers in this hotel before, and the waiters didn’t dare to intervene and said they didn’t see them. He couldn’t get any information, so he had to look for Zhuo Yue himself. He pushed into every private room and looked around, but he didn’t see anyone. Now, he was really panicking. However, Director Shen Luo’s phone was busy. He thought for a while and dialled Fang Mingyan’s secretary’s number.

       Huasheng’s security mission had always been handled by the security company under Golden Eagle. Tang Can was reporting to the Second Young Master Chu’s office when he received the call from Fang Mingyan. After learning about the situation, he immediately sent someone to investigate.

       “Huasheng’s person is missing?” Chu Yu raised his eyes, “What’s his name?”

       “The name is Zhuo Yue. It’s a call from Young Master Ming himself.” Tang Can replied.

       “Zhuo Yue.” Chu Yu repeated it, recalling in his mind the handsome man standing in the sunshine with Xu Ye that day and smiling. He pondered for a moment and said, “Since it was him who called, you can handle it yourself.”

       Tang Can was a little surprised. After all, the Second Young Master had never directly assigned him to do such chores as finding someone. After thinking about it, he felt a little clearer and asked, “Is Young Master Ming’s person?”

       “Mingyan is very fond of him.”

       “I understand.” Tang Can set off immediately.

       When Fang Mingyan arrived, Tang Can also arrived. The bodyguard behind him pressed down on Zhuo Hai, who had a bruised nose and swollen face and got out of the car.

       “What did you find out?” Fang Mingyan asked as he walked. He was tall and walked very fast. He was at the elevator entrance in a blink of an eye.

       Tang Can entered the elevator with him and said, “I found his brother Zhuo Hai. According to him, he is in room 1066. The man who tied up Zhuo Yue is named Huang Renbiao. I heard…” He paused here and glanced at the man standing beside him, then awkwardly added the second half of the sentence, “I heard he likes to play some tricks.”

       Fang Mingyan said nothing and looked at the illuminated floors expressionlessly as the elevator ascended, with a chilling look in his cold eyes.

       The two thugs guarding the gate were knocked down by Tang Can’s men almost instantly, without even having time to make a sound. Tang Can made arrangements in a low voice, “You two follow me inside, and the rest of you will stay outside to guard. No one is allowed to escape.”

       Even though he was mentally prepared, Fang Mingyan’s pupils shrank sharply at the sight he saw after breaking in.

       The naked Zhuo Yue was firmly held down on the bed by two strong men, one on the left and the other on the right. His head was pressed between the legs of another man with a wretched face, and he kept shaking with the movement of his crotch.

       Seeing someone breaking in, the two thugs let go of Zhuo Yue and were about to pounce on him. When they saw the black muzzle of the gun, they froze immediately and were dragged out of the room trembling. At that moment Huang Renbiao was frightened and backed away from Zhuo Yue’s mouth and he had an orga-m. The sticky semen splashed on Zhuo Yue’s face, and the fishy smell made him lie on the bed and retching.

       “Get out of here!” Tang Can said with a sullen face and asked Huang Renbiao, who was frightened and weak in the legs, to be dragged out of the room. He looked at Zhuo Yue, who was vomiting and convulsing, and said to Fang Mingyan next to him, “Do you want me to call a doctor to come and take a look at him?”

       The man’s eyes stayed on Zhuo Yue. He was silent for a moment and said, “Leave this place to me. Those scumbags are not to be released until I say so, including his brother.”

       Tang Can nodded and left. He felt that, in some aspects, this man was really similar to his second young master. The more he cared about someone, the more calm and scary he became.

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       With the sound of firecrackers, the old year had passed like this.

       At the beginning of the new year, the broadcast of ‘The Right Time to Fall in Love’ caused a huge response across the country. The romance between Zhuo Yue and Sun Xinxin, the lead singer of a girl group, was like a fairy tale of a prince and a princess, captivating the hearts of many young girls. Besides the regular weekly filming of this program, he also took on a television drama, juggling between shoots, advertisements, fan meetings, and other activities with a schedule that was frighteningly packed.

       In the entertainment industry, the turnover of talent was extremely rapid, with a constant stream of newcomers eagerly eyeing the positions of their predecessors, plotting to replace them. Therefore, everyone in the industry understood the importance of striking while the iron was hot. Artists like Zhuo Yue, who had experienced setbacks in the past, understood the value of seizing opportunities. During the busiest times, he slept for only about two hours a day. In front of others, he always smiled brightly, maintaining his best condition while working. He was no longer the cold and unsociable person he used to be when interacting with others; instead, he was cheerful and friendly with everyone. He would only allow himself to rest once all the work was finished, either closing his eyes for a nap in the car or on the plane, all exhausted.

       Lin Hui was a little worried because Zhuo Yue was becoming more and more silent in private. After spending these days together, he understood that Zhu Yue was not a person who was good at getting close to others and that those warm and gregarious moments were actually just acting. This made him even more tired, like a string that had been stretched for a long time, operating under a constant overload. The company assigned him a special nanny car, a stylist, and an agent. When he was not working, he hardly spoke at all and even communicated with them very little. Lin Hui reported the situation to Shen Luo, and she called Zhuo Yue to ask if it was necessary to reduce the schedule appropriately. Zhuo Yue immediately rejected it, saying that he just lacked sleep and was not energetic, so he would be fine after a nap. Lin Hui stood aside and looked at him worriedly, not knowing what to do.

       An accident happened during the filming of ‘The Right Time to Fall in Love’.

       The two were filming the scene of exchanging ceramic cups in a ceramics museum. Zhuo Yue stood up and went to pick up the cup in Sun Xinxin’s hand, only to feel an overwhelming dizziness. His eyesight went dark, and he fell to the ground, and the cup was shattered.

       The news that he fainted during filming quickly spread like wildfire, and many reporters and fans gathered at the entrance of the hospital to wait for the news. An hour later, Huasheng issued an official statement saying that Zhuo Yue fainted due to hypoglycemia and was currently hospitalised for observation. Fans refused to give up and scolded Huasheng for being inconsiderate to the artist and making Zhuo Yue faint from overworking.

       When Fang Mingyan opened the door to the ward, Zhuo Yue had already woken up, leaning on the bedside to hook up an IV drip, talking to Shen Luo, and was slightly startled when he saw him come in.

       “Lin Hui, come with me to the doctor to ask about the situation. I didn’t quite catch it just now.”Shen Luo made a lame excuse, winked at Lin Hui, and the two of them fled out together.

       They were the only two left in the ward.

       Zhuo Yue, who was wearing a hospital gown, had a look of discomfort on his face. He lowered his head and said, “I’ve caused you trouble.”

       “Indeed.” The man took off his cashmere coat and threw it on the small sofa, laughing at himself, “I’ve gone to great lengths to make you famous, but I’m still being criticised by your fans, who say that I’ve been squeezing and abusing you in order to make money and that I don’t feed you or let you sleep. I didn’t even know I was such a vicious, bad boss.”

       “I’m sorry.” Zhuo Yue felt a little guilty, “I didn’t expect this… I was in a hurry today, and I didn’t have time to have breakfast…”

       “That’s fine.” Fang Mingyan sat down on the stool beside the bed, took an orange, peeled it and handed it to him, “I’ll give you a week off.”

       Zhuo Yue was surprised, “I have a TV drama and an announcement to make.”

       “Since I gave you a week’s holiday, I will be responsible for coordinating these issues, so you don’t need to worry about it.” The man glanced at him and said, “I gave you a holiday to rest. If I find out you’re not behaving yourself during your vacation…” The words ended here; the deep gaze came with a sense of oppression. Zhuo Yue pursed his lips and lowered his head to avoid his gaze, “I will take a good rest, thank you, Chairman Fang.”

       Zhuo Yue slept for two whole days.

       The previous period of time was like a war every day, which made him exhausted. Now, he finally had a chance to take a break, and his whole body relaxed like a bear that only wanted to hibernate, curled up in bed and not wanting to get up, with the assistant delivering meals to the door three times a day.

       Zhuo Yue’s previous reluctance to speak worried Lin Hui. He had been in this industry for some time, and he also understood that these celebrities who were glamorous in front of others were under a lot of pressure. Some of them suffered from severe depression and had to take a lot of medication. Now Zhuo Yue was much more energetic and talked a little more. Every day during meals, Lin Hui would sit down and chat with him for a while.

       The two of them were talking about the new drama when the cell phone rang. Zhuo Yue showed a surprised expression when he saw the call. He got up and walked to the window to answer the call. After saying a few words, he hung up. He pondered for a moment and said to Lin Hui, “Come pick me up at 11 o’clock tomorrow.”

       “Is there a social engagement?”

       “I’m having a meal with my brother. Don’t call Lao Yang and the others; just send me there.”

       Lin Hui nodded. He was always on time and was waiting downstairs in the apartment at eleven o’clock sharp the next day. Zhuo Yue showed up wearing a mask and a long down jacket and asked Lin Hui to take him to the Golden Bay Hotel.

       This hotel was, at best, a four-star hotel, and its location was a bit off. The police caught a lot of gamblers here a while ago, and the business had plummeted recently. Lin Hui advised, “This place is a bit…Yue ge, why don’t you ask your brother to eat somewhere else?”

       “He never listens to me.” Zhuo Yue smiled bitterly, “I haven’t contacted him for a long time. It’s rare that he took the initiative to ask me to have a meal. If he proposed to change places, he would probably never call me again.”

       “I rarely hear you mention him.”

       “We don’t have much contact. He has hated me since he was a child.” Seeing Lin Hui’s surprised expression, he smiled, “A strange guy suddenly moved into the house and took away things that originally belonged to him. It was probably difficult to accept.”

       Lin Hui didn’t know what to say. He sighed, parked the car in front of the hotel, and said, “I’ll wait below. Ge, you should be careful. If those paparazzi take pictures, they will write nonsense.”

       Zhuo Yue responded and got out of the car.

       The last time he and Zhuo Hai met was on Christmas Day a year ago when the other party asked him for 50,000 yuan. Since Zhuo Yue became a celebrity, Zhuo Hai has always asked him for money. Zhuo Yue found it difficult to deal with his younger brother. He was grateful to his adoptive parents, so he was always very generous to Zhuo Hai in terms of money, almost always responding to his requests. However, Zhuo Hai did not have a fixed job and hung out every day. He wanted to persuade, but every time he opened his mouth, he was rebuffed with a nonchalant tone. Later, he was hidden away, and his adoptive father was in debt. Zhuo Hai never contacted him again. His original number was abandoned, and he couldn’t even contact his parents. This time, he contacted him uncharacteristically and made no mention of money at all.

       The elevator reached the third floor, and Zhuo Hai was outside the door. He was tall and thin, wearing a black leather jacket and a pair of oversized sunglasses on the bridge of his nose, covering half of his face. There was also a muscular man standing next to him.

       “Ge.” Zhuo Hai grinned and walked over, put a hand on his shoulder and said, “Long time no see.”

       This rare enthusiasm made Zhu Yue feel a strange and uneasy feeling in his heart. His eyes fell on the other person who was not moving, and he asked, “Ah Hai, who is this?”

       “Friends who are here to have a meal.” Zhuo Hai hooked his shoulder and walked towards the private room area, “It was too lonely only for us to have a meal, so I invited a few friends to join in the fun. They didn’t believe you were my brother; I wanted to let you meet them, so they opened their eyes.”

       Zhuo Yue stopped and said with some embarrassment, “Ah Hai, I’m not suitable for appearing in crowded places. Can we find a place to eat alone?”

       Zhuo Hai let go of him and sneered, “I think you meant it’s not suitable for having meals with me, right?”

       “That was not what I meant…”

       “Come on, I understand. You are a big star, and I am a gangster, and you look down on me. That’s right. What kind of friends can Zhuo Hai have? How unworthy is it to eat with you?” After saying that, he turned around and left.

       “Ah Hai!” Zhuo Yue became anxious, took his arm, and said, “You know that’s not what I meant. There is no such thing between us brothers.”

       Zhuo Hai’s face and expression were hidden by his sunglasses. He was silent for a while and asked, “Do you want to eat this meal?”

       “Let’s go.” Zhuo Yue agreed reluctantly.

       Pushing open the private room’s door, Zhuo Yue frowned due to the heavy smell of smoke.

       There were only two people sitting at the large round table. The man sitting at the main seat was about forty years old, with a thick yellow-gold chain hanging around his neck. The man next to him had yellow hair and a deep scar on his chin. Four burly men who looked like thugs stood behind them, with blue-grey tattoos on their exposed necks and arms, staring at Zhu Yue with cold eyes. The muscular man who had been following them did not come in and seemed to have stayed outside the door.

       Holding the cigarette between his two fingers, he took out a puff of smoke, raised the corners of his lips and said, “Sit down. I didn’t expect that you kid actually has a celebrity brother.”

       “Ge, sit down.” Zhuo Hai’s voice was a little lower. He pushed Zhu Yue to sit next to the man and sat next to him. At this moment, he took off his sunglasses, revealing his whole face. Zhu Yue looked at the bruises and bruises on his eye circles and said in shock, “What’s wrong with your face…”

       “It was an accident.” Zhuo Hai glanced at the gold chain with an embarrassed look and said, “This is Chairman Huang. I work under him. He has always taken good care of me. This one next to me is Zhou ge.”

       Zhuo Yue saw the situation in front of him and had a rough guess in his mind. The injuries on Zhuo Hai’s face were definitely not caused by himself. It was most likely caused by the people in front of him. He called him here because he probably owed money to others. However, the matter had come to this, and he couldn’t ignore it, so he could only greet the other party politely, “Hello, I am Zhuo Yue, Ah Hai’s big brother.”

       The man with the golden chain flicked the cigarette ashes casually, looked at him with a smile on his lips, and said, “I’ve seen you on TV. You two brothers don’t look alike, but you are much prettier than Zhuo Hai.” The gaze was like a snake staring at the frog, so nakedly full of desire that it made Zhuo Yue’s whole body stiff. He forced himself to smile and said, “Thank you, Chairman Huang, for taking care of Ah Hai all the time. He is young and energetic and doesn’t know what’s important. If he makes any mistakes, please be kind and considerate of him.”

       “You didn’t even raise your glass. Aren’t you being a little less sincere in your thanks?” The yellow-haired man spoke.

       Zhuo Yue looked ashamed and said very sincerely, “I should have toasted Chairman Huang, but I have a shoot in the afternoon, and I can’t drink. You also know that in our industry, if we don’t film well, we will have nothing to eat. Next time I’ll be the host and I’ll toast you properly when the time comes.”

       The man with the golden chain laughed and said, “It’s hard to be in your line of work, but it’s not easy to be in our line of work either. Your brother offended someone in the business and came to me for protection. I kindly took him in and asked him to help me. In the end, he plucked his feathers and put the money in his pocket and spent it happily.” He stared at Zhu Yue with his triangular eyes and asked, “What is this called? Eating other’s portion?”

       Zhuo Yue’s suspicion was confirmed. It was really about money. He glanced at Zhuo Hai, who had his head lowered and did not dare to speak out, and said with a smile, “Chairman Huang, how much money has he taken from the company? I will find a way to pay him back…”

       “Money is an external possession, not important.” The man with the golden chain interrupted him, put the cigarette butt in his hand into the ashtray, and said, “There are rules for you in your line of work, and there are rules for us in our line of work. The only reason your brother’s hand is still on his arm is because he promised to exchange it for something else.” The man looked at him with a smirk, “Now You should know why he asked you to come here.”

       Zhuo Yue’s heart suddenly sank, and he said stiffly, “Chairman Huang, I can pay you back all the money he took, or you can charge interest…”

       “Ah Hai.” The yellow-haired man said to Zhuo Hai, “He came here especially to save you. Why don’t you give him a toast?”

       Zhuo Hai stood up like a thunderbolt, took the cup filled with wine and put it into Zhuo Yue’s hand. Then he picked up his own cup and touched it with him. He said, “Ge, I toast you.” He then tilted his head back and drank all the alcohol in his cup. Glancing in the direction of the host’s seat, he whispered with a lowered voice, “Ge, you should drink this wine; it might make you feel better later…”

       Zhuo Yue was so angry that he threw the cup at him, got up and walked out. However, the thugs were already prepared, grabbed him, and pinned him down on the chair again. One of them reached into his pocket, snatched the phone away, and turned it off.

       “Let go! You are breaking the law!” Zhuo Yue struggled and shouted.

       The man with the golden chain walked up to him, pinched his chin with cigarette-smelling hands, and said with a sinister smile, “Since the Star Zhuo doesn’t want to drink, let’s do something more interesting somewhere else.”

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       When Zhuo Yue came to his senses the next day, he was already lying on the bed in his apartment. The memory of last night was blurred into disjointed images, and some passages could not be remembered at all. In the following weeks, Zhuo Yue did not see Fang Mingyan again. He started professional physical training according to Shen Luo’s arrangements. Not only did he exercise his muscle lines, but he also hired a dance teacher from the company to train the flexibility of his limbs. At his request, the company arranged English-speaking courses and language expression courses for him. During the gap period after filming the movie, he kept working hard to recharge himself every day, which was quite fulfilling.

       That afternoon, Lin Hui came over with a beaming face, “Yue ge, there is an announcement tomorrow afternoon. KF TV’s ‘Starlight Brilliance’ program has invited the director and several creators, and you are also going.”

       Zhuo Yue knew why he was happy. The ‘Starlight Brilliance’ was a program that revolved around the interaction between the hosts and celebrity guests through games. Occasionally, there were some attention-grabbing side stories. It was one of the top-rated variety shows in the country, usually featuring well-known celebrities. Zhuo Yue hadn’t been in the public eye for a while, so this was a chance for him to make a comeback. However, program invitations were not typically extended in such a hurry, and opportunities for supporting actors like him to appear were usually minimal. With these thoughts in mind, he asked, “Did Chief Shen mention why she wants me to go?”

       “She only said that this opportunity was obtained by the company and asked you to take advantage of it.” Lin Hui replied.

       Zhuo Yue didn’t ask any more questions and carefully read the program flow that was passed on. Then he crammed in his homework by watching all the recent ‘Starlight Brilliance’ programs and arrived at the TV station early the next afternoon.

       The director, the best actors, and the actresses had separate lounges, while the supporting actors were all arranged in a large room for makeup. Zhuo Yue didn’t see Zhong Cheng, which surprised him. While on his way to the restroom, he coincidentally ran into Jiang Yan coming out from one of the individual rooms, and the two made eye contact.

       Jiang Yan wore a white lace dress today and applied delicate light makeup, looking pure and beautiful. She looked Zhuo Yue up and down for a while, then raised her lips and said, “I didn’t expect you to be a ruthless person as well.”

       The hidden meaning in Jiang Yan’s words left Zhuo Yue feeling a little confused. He looked at her with a bewildered expression. Jiang Yan, the lead actress, smiled meaningfully and walked away without explaining further.

       During the rehearsal, Lu Chenyang stood next to him and asked, “Is the injury on your back feeling better?”

       “It’s fine.” Zhuo Yue was not so distant from him, and he was much more relaxed when he spoke, “Thank you for asking your assistant to send me the ointment. The effect is very good, and the scars are almost invisible.”

       “Did you make that return gift yourself?” The Best Actor Lu smiled, “It tastes very good.”

       He smiled sheepishly, “I don’t know what you like. I heard from the assistant that you have been staying up late filming, so I made a pot of chicken soup for you.”

       “As soon as the thermos bucket was opened, the fragrance made the people on the crew drool. If I hadn’t been quick, someone would have snatched it away.”

       “You’re exaggerating. Who dares to rob you?” Zhuo Yue couldn’t help but smile. His smile was as bright as the sunshine in March, seemingly radiating from his elegant face.

       Lu Chenyang’s expression softened, and warmth oozed from the corners of his brows and eyes, “That’s right, what’s in my hands, I won’t let others snatch it away.”

       He spoke very slowly, his eyes fixed on Zhu Yue as if he were speaking to him seriously. Zhuo Yue suddenly felt a little embarrassed and changed the topic, “Zhong Cheng didn’t come.”

       Lu Chenyang curled his lips, “He did want to come.”

       “What happened to him?”

       “Can’t get out of bed.”

       “So serious?” Zhuo Yue was a little surprised, “What’s wrong with him?”

       Lu Chenyang looked a little odd. He stopped talking for a moment, turned his head, lowered his voice, and said, “He was hooking up with a certain director a while ago, and Chairman Luo from Chongyuan Real Estate found out about it. I heard that he got a bruise on his nose and face. He couldn’t get out of bed for several days, and all the announcements were postponed.”

       Zhuo Yue didn’t know what to say and sighed, “I see. I only have this opportunity because he cannot come.”

       “You will appear here no matter what. The position Huasheng wants cannot be occupied by little Zhongcheng.” Lu Chenyang’s words were full of meaning.

       He was stunned for a moment, and suddenly his pupils shrank, and he suddenly realized, “Could it be that Zhong Cheng was beaten because…”

       Lu Chenyang smiled and said nothing.

       Zhuo Yue’s heart was pounding for a long time, but he finally understood the situation. Given Zhong Cheng’s cautious nature, engaging in an affair would undoubtedly be done discreetly. The fact that it smoothly reached the ears of the benefactor suggested someone was leaking information. It was likely that Fang Mingyan, the well-informed person, was the one orchestrating it. With this move, not only did Zhong Cheng receive a severe reprimand, but Zhuo Yue also found himself on a program he had no chance to appear on. It was truly killing two birds with one stone. Now he knew why Jiang Yan said such things. She saw through the little actions and assumed it was him.

       Zhuo Yue really couldn’t explain this misunderstanding. He was not that pedantic in nature. More than a year of frustration made him understand this circle’s cruel fighting situation. Since Fang Mingyan had created such an opportunity for him, he would do his best to seize it.

       He was very serious during the whole filming process. He interacted with the hosts, actively participated in the games, behaved in a polite manner, and tried his best to show his best side to the audience by taking others’ feelings into consideration when he spoke.

       In fact, after the program was officially aired, Zhuo Yue really caused quite a stir on the internet and instantly attracted a large number of fans.

       Because of a still photo from the show that was released for the first time.

       He jumped up from the water; his upper body was naked, and the crystal clear water droplets were thrown out by his slightly raised head. His half-lidded eyes were full of seduction that made people’s hearts flutter.

       A mere silhouette had captivated millions of people.

       The entertainment industry was like a huge casino, where being popular or not was just a matter of thought.

       As the poster spread overwhelmingly on the internet, Zhuo Yue, who had been silent for a whole year, suddenly became a hot topic on major internet platforms. His never-before-seen semi-nudity breaks the mould of his former dandy self, and his ambiguous and bold homosexual role shatters his conservative image, bringing him back to the public eye in a whole new light. His sexy silhouette, bewitching eyes and handsome face instantly ignited the hearts of countless young girls. Within 24 hours after the ‘Starlight Brilliance’ program was broadcast, Zhuo Yue’s silent Weibo account soared to nearly two million followers, occupying the top of the daily search charts and even outshining the duo of the movie star and the queen of the film.

       The driving force behind this was naturally Fang Mingyan. He had always had a knack for controlling the public eye, and his push this time was also very effective, causing huge waves in an instant.

       Director Xie naturally would not let go of this favourable wave. Soon, the official film promotion account posted a short clip, the content of which was, of course, the kissing scene between Lu Chenyang and Zhuo Yue. The kiss was edited so beautifully and touchingly that one couldn’t help but blush and heart beating just by looking at it.

       After the trailer was released, it caused an uproar on the internet. Some netizens accused the film studio of deliberately selling something rotten¹usually refers to gay stories as a lot of BL/danmei fans named themselves as rotten, while others fought back hard. The war situation quickly escalated to a level of support for gays and anti-discrimination, and the movie was already highly hyped before it was released, earning a lot of attention. Lu Chenyang’s cryptic message on Weibo that night, ‘Good night, Flower Boy’, added fuel to the fire. A large number of fans screamed with excitement, completely bringing Lin Xiu and Hua Zhan in the movie to reality, shouting ‘Linhua CP’ and making the two of them into a pair. The nickname ‘Flower Boy’ also took root and became exclusive to Zhuo Yue.

       The purpose of the publicity has been achieved, and who cared how much hype was involved when an outdated artist was made famous again?  Xie Anqing and Fang Mingyan, who were far apart, looked at the glowing computer screen and showed similar smiles at the same time.

       The film’s release date was set for Valentine’s Day. At the premiere, standing to the right of Lu Chenyang was the heroine Jiang Yan, and to the left was Zhuo Yue in a white suit. The second male lead, Zhong Cheng, was pushed to the side, and he was so angry that his expression was dark.

       A reporter asked Zhuo Yue, “It is said that you played the protagonist’s gay friend in this movie. What is your personal view on homosexuality?”

       Zhuo Yue thought for a while and replied, “I think this is just a way of love. There is no right or wrong way. I hope people can treat them with a more tolerant attitude.”

       The reporter continued to ask, “There is a kissing scene between you and Lu Chenyang in the trailer. Do you feel awkward when performing this scene?”

       “We are all professional actors. To meet the needs of the film, we will do our best to portray our characters well.” Zhuo Yue avoided the important point easily.

       Another reporter jumped in and asked, “Mr. Zhuo Yue, fans paired you and Lu Chenyang and named them ‘Linhua CP’. What do you want to say?”

       He smiled helplessly, “This is just the relationship between the characters in the film, and fans are just making fun of us.”

       “It wouldn’t be bad to make a couple.” At this moment, Best Actor Lu, who was standing next to him, suddenly interrupted. He put his arm on Zhuo Yue’s shoulders very naturally, looked at the black camera with a smile and said, “We are actually a good match.”

       Zhuo Yue was startled and didn’t say anything. Jiang Yan raised her eyebrows and pretended to be angry, “You two don’t take me as the female lead seriously. Forget about the premiere. Just release the trailer.”

       Her words relieved the situation without leaving a trace. Lu Chenyang laughed and turned around to apologize, “I was wrong. Please forgive me, goddess.”

       A famous director was in charge, movie kings and movie queens co-starred, and the wealthy Golden Eagle funded it; the audience liked it very much. This light romantic comedy was a hit on Valentine’s Day and achieved impressive box-office success. Zhuo Yue’s performance in it could be said to be the icing on the cake. He finally stepped from the shadows of obscurity into the spotlight and began to receive invitations from advertisements and TV series.

       At the same time, because of Lu Chenyang’s ambiguous statement, “It’s a good match”, their relationship became a target for all kinds of media to spread their thoughts. News such as ‘Linhua’s CP is actually real? The actor said the two are a perfect match’ and ‘The male protagonist does not love the female protagonist, but loves the male co-star’ on the internet attracted a large number of fans to view, complain and make comments.

       This movie brought Zhuo Yue back to the public eye with great momentum. Shen Luo had accepted some commercials for him and was selecting some variety shows for him in order to extend his exposure time. The programme ‘The Right Time to Fall in Love’ has just been launched, produced by KF TV. It had a good team and a lot of attention. The film crew strongly invited Zhu Yue, and Shen Luo wanted him to participate but was hesitant because of his awkward status.

       The show ‘The Right Time to Fall in Love’, as one could tell from the name, was about romantic relationships. It featured two celebrities, a male and a female, playing house on the show and talking about love for the audience, using ambiguous or romantic scenes to touch people’s hearts. Zhuo Yue was an airborne soldier signed by the boss himself, and the two even lived together for a while. Now, it seemed that they had broken up, and Fang Mingyan basically ignored him, but when it came to creating public opinion for Zhuo Yue, he spent a lot of money without batting an eyelid. The person who was very stingy and haggled over one cent was now so generous that it was difficult for people not to speculate on the relationship between the two. Shen Luo was afraid if she made her own decisions and let Zhuo Yue go, she would make the boss unhappy by seeing him being intimate with a woman on the screen, so she simply sent a report to ask for instructions and let Fang Mingyan make a decision on his own.

       Not a moment later, there was a response.

       A simple sentence.

       “If I have to take care of such a trivial matter. What do I hire you for?”

       Shen Luo was so choked by this question that she asked her assistant to reply to the film crew with a gloomy expression and then dialled Zhuo Yue’s phone.

       Zhuo Yue was shooting a magazine cover and didn’t speak for a long time after hearing the news.

       Shen Luo said out of thin air, “This is what Chairman Fang means.”

       He lowered his eyes and said softly, “I know.”

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       After staying in the apartment for a week, the injuries on his body were almost healed.

       At the end of the year, the company’s annual meeting was scheduled two weeks before the Chinese New Year. Huasheng had a large number of artists under its umbrella, and the annual meeting was like a grand awards ceremony. The female stars walked on the long red carpet, each trying to outshine the others, while the male stars displayed various levels of sophistication. The artists had already made appointments with each other, entering the venue in pairs, leaving Zhuo Yue, who was alone, looking somewhat solitary.

       He vaguely heard someone calling him. Zhuo Yue turned around and saw Lu Chenyang in a silver-grey suit walking towards him. He said with a smile, “Coincidentally, I don’t have a companion either. Shall we go in together?”

       Zhuo Yue nodded. Lu Chenyang had a mild personality and was very considerate, and he always took good care of him. After working together, the relationship between the two became closer. On the red carpet, he smiled and teasingly said, “It would be a bit embarrassing if word got out that the prestigious Best Actor doesn’t have a female companion.”

       Lu Chenyang smiled and said, “The male companion saves much trouble than the female companion. At least he can walk faster.”

       Both of them had outstanding looks and tall bodies, and they were very eye-catching when walking together. Zhuo Yue himself was not used to socializing with others, and on such occasions, his whole body tensed up, and the smile on his face froze. Fortunately, Lu Chenyang was around to help him out.

       On the small stage in the centre of the large banquet hall, four big boys were sweating and singing hard to warm up the show. They were a newly debuted band and were said to be very popular. After the singing and dancing, the company’s top executives took the stage to deliver a speech. Fang Mingyan, the president of the company, walked up slowly, looked around, said some words of encouragement and thanks, then walked down and sat at the same table with the company’s major shareholders. The venue was noisy again, singing, dancing, and drinking glasses.

       Zhuo Yue was about to hide out from the crowd but was pulled into a toast by Lu Chenyang. Before he could finish the sentence ‘I’m a bad drinker…’, he was already dragged to the table of directors. When he met Fang Mingyan’s gaze, he froze.

       Ordinary artists were not qualified to come and toast. Lu Chenyang was an A-list actor and made a lot of money for the company in a year. He was naturally comfortable in front of these people. He brought Zhuo Yue here to get him closer to these directors. He admired Zhu Yue’s acting skills and felt that he should have more room for development.

       However, there were rules for toasting. Starting from the main seat, one by one goes around in a circle to toast one cup at a time, and every cup must be drunk. Zhuo Yue was not a big drinker, so he only poured a small layer of red wine into his glass, following Lu Chenyang’s example.

       Fang Mingyan, who was sitting in the main seat, casually touched the goblet in his hand to him without saying anything. Arriving in front of a man in a white suit, the man glanced at the wine in his glass and curled his lips, “Such a small amount of wine, that’s not very sincere. I won’t drink with this kind of toast.”

       “I’m not a good drinker. I’ll lose my temper if I drink too much. Please forgive me.” Zhuo Yue said sincerely.

       Lu Chenyang also helped him out and said, “Young Master Zhang, he really can’t drink well…”

       “It’s a rare night to get together and have a good time, so don’t be so formal.” The man looked at him sideways, “If you don’t want to refill the wine, do you want me to pour it for you myself?”

       Zhuo Yue could feel Fang Mingyan’s eyes looking at him. He recalled the coping strategies he learned in Hanguan, forcing a smile and retreating to take advantage of the situation, “I will do it myself.” He took a bottle of red wine and wanted to pour a little symbolically into the cup as a token of appreciation. Unexpectedly, Young Master Zhang pressed down the slender mouth of the bottle, and the red liquid filled the tall glass to two-thirds before he released.

       How could anyone drink red wine like this? It’s obvious he was deliberately trying to force him to drink.

       Lu Chenyang furrowed his brow. This Young Master Zhang, whose full name was Zhang Qinzhou, was notorious for his bad behavior in high society circles. A year ago, when his scandalous photos with a female star were exposed by the media, his father was so angry that he suffered a heart attack and passed away. As a result, five percent of Huasheng’s shares fell into his hands. Zhang Qinzhou was known for his promiscuity, especially with attractive artists. There were rumors that he had played a role in landing a newly debuted artist in the hospital. His behavior today clearly indicated that he had set his sights on Zhuo Yue. Lu Chenyang picked up the glass and said, “Zhuo Yue got quite drunk from just half a cup last time. Today is a rare gathering, and if he gets too intoxicated, he might miss out on a lot of good moments. How about I drink this wine on his behalf?”

       “Put it down.” Zhang Qinzhou said coldly, “When did it become your turn to make the decision at this table?”

       He said this in a way that did not even give him any face, and the atmosphere was a bit stiff for a while.

       Zhuo Yue looked at Fang Mingyan again. He could not help but look at the man. Their eyes crossed each other, and there was some playfulness in the other man’s eyes as if he was watching an interesting drama without any intention of intervening. Zhuo Yue felt a little stuffy in his heart. He picked up the cup and said to Zhang Qinzhou, “Your Master Zhang, I offer you this toast.” After saying that, he raised his head and drank the glass of wine in one gulp.

       “Hey… why did you drink so fast?” the man said, shaking the wine glass in his hand. “Is it considered a toast if you are not even clinking the glasses?”

       “In that case, I’ll give you another toast.” Zhuo Yue took the cup and filled it himself, touched it with him, raised his neck again, and drank it all. He narrowed his eyes and asked, “Are you satisfied, Young Master Zhang?”

       The somewhat arrogant and cold look between his eyebrows made Zhang Qinzhou’s heart beat wildly, and he curled his lips and said, “Satisfied, of course, I am satisfied.”

       He drank these two glasses of wine fast and hard. The soreness in his throat and discomfort in his stomach made Zhuo Yue uncomfortable. He said, “Excuse me,” and left. Lu Chenyang exchanged pleasantries with the people at the table and then went to find him. After walking around the venue, he finally saw Zhuo Yue’s figure. They forcibly pulled him onto the stage as a guest for the lucky draw, causing a commotion. When the excitement settled, Zhuo Yue was nowhere to be found.

       Zhuo Yue felt hot all over as he was drunk, so he simply went to the balcony to enjoy the air alone.

       The New Year was approaching, and thousands of lights were scattered among the tall buildings, warming the city on cold winter nights. Zhuo Yue looked at those lights and felt empty in his heart. He didn’t like such family-friendly festivals, as it reminded him of what it meant to be alone. He turned around and looked through the glass door at the excitement and noises that did not belong to him, sipping the c0cktail in the glass.

       “What are you doing hiding here?” a man’s voice sounded.

       Zhuo Yue turned his head and looked at Zhang Qinzhou, who was standing beside him, without saying anything. He hated the greasy feeling emanating from this man’s body.

       “You’re not a good drinker, yet you drank so quickly. It must be hard.” Zhang Qinzhou pretended to be concerned and put his hand on his shoulder.

       Zhuo Yue took a step back quietly, avoiding his hand, “My stomach feels uncomfortable, Young Master Zhang. You’d better stay away from me lest I vomit on you.”

       “Want to vomit? Let me help you go to the bathroom.” Zhang Qinzhou had been looking for him since just now. Now that he got the opportunity to be alone with him, he would not let it go, so he simply came over and hugged him.

       Zhuo Yue didn’t expect that he would dare to do something so blatantly, so he broke away suddenly in surprise. He was dizzy after drinking and couldn’t control his strength. He hit the wall and felt a dull pain in the injury on his back.

       “Tsk, look, where did you get hit?” The man came closer and put his hand on his chest.

       Zhuo Yue endured it hard and said with a pale face: “Young Master Zhang, this is an annual meeting, and there are people outside.”

       “How interesting,” Zhang Qinzhou grinned. “Why don’t you try shouting? Tomorrow, news of you seducing me will spread from the mouths of your celebrity friends to all the media outlets. I know quite a few directors. If I ask, I can make you the lead actor. Give it some thought.” With that, he reached up and caressed Zhuo Yue’s face, leaning in close to his ear. “I have connections,” he continued, licking his earlobe provocatively.

       The sticky and disgusting feeling made Zhu Yue’s psychological structure completely collapse. He couldn’t deal with it any longer. He pushed the man away and said angrily, “I am not the kind of artist who sleeps around.”

       Zhang Qinzhou sneered, “Don’t put on this virtuous act in front of me. Do you think I can’t see the subtle exchanges between you and Fang Mingyan? He’s willing to spend money on you just because you’re good in bed, right? I advise you not to waste your efforts. He changes bed partners faster than he changes clothes. Did he even acknowledge you when you were just pitifully staring at him earlier?”

       Zhuo Yue was so angry that he tried to leave, but the man grabbed his arm and pushed him against the wall.

       “Being polite to you is just a courtesy. Don’t push your luck.” Zhang Qinzhou pressed him tightly and gritted his teeth. “I’m going to r4p3 you here today, and no one dares to stop me.”

       “Let go!” Zhuo Yue punched him in the face with the help of alcohol.

       Zhang Qinzhou received the punch without any precautions, and his face hurt. Now, he was completely irritated. He pounced on Zhu Yue like a hungry tiger and roughly tore open Zhu Yue’s clothes, causing the buttons to fall to the ground.

       Zhuo Yue’s head was dizzy, and he couldn’t use much strength, so he pressed his hands firmly against the opponent. At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind, “Young Master Zhang, it doesn’t seem appropriate to do this kind of thing at the annual meeting.

       Zhang Qinzhou was stunned, turned around, and saw Fang Mingyan standing on the balcony. He let go of his hand and smiled nonchalantly, “We deliberately found a secluded place to cultivate our relationship, and Chairman Fang bumped into us.” This implied that the relationship between him and Zhuo Yue was nothing more than a consensual and passionate affair, and Fang Minyan was the one interrupting them.

       Zhuo Yue said nothing, grabbing the torn front with his hands as he stared at Fang Mingyan with a pair of mist-stained eyes.

       Seeing that the other party did not deny his statement, Zhang Qinzhou was secretly happy and said, “Zhuo Yue drank too much. I’ll send him back.” He grabbed his wrist.

       “I’m afraid not.” Fang Mingyan’s dark eyes were like a bottomless abyss with incomprehensible emotions, but there was a cold smile on the corner of his mouth, “He is mine.”

       Zhang Qinzhou’s expression changed. He let go of his hand and said with a smile, “It turned out he was Chairman Fang’s people; it seems I was rude. Zhuo Yue didn’t explain it to me when we got close just now, Chairman Fang, please don’t be offended.”

       “I don’t blame those who don’t know.” Fang Mingyan smiled, but his eyes were filled with a cold dark light, “But in the future, Young Master Zhang, please keep a distance from him. I am a petty person, and I can easily lose control when I get jealous.”

       This warning sounded more like a blatant threat.

       Zhang Qinzhou froze and laughed dryly, “If it’s Chairman Fang’s people, I naturally know my limits.” With that, he quickly excused himself, saying, “I won’t disturb you two,” and hastily left.

       There were only two people left on the balcony.

       The dishevelled Zhuo Yue lowered his eyes, lowered his long eyelashes, and showed a pale smile, “I have studied for so long and still haven’t learned anything. I am really a failure of a student.”

       “That kind of person is indeed a bit tricky.” Fang Mingyan took off his suit and covered him, “He probably won’t attack you in the future.”

       Zhuo Yue looked at him quietly for a while and smiled slowly with a hint of drunkenness. In that smile, there was actually some incomprehensible sadness, which was so thick that it was hard to get rid of it in his eyes. His pitch-black yet bright eyes seemed like stars falling from the celestial dome or a lake mirroring the lights, intertwining gloominess and brilliance as if harboring numerous unspoken emotions. He spoke softly, “Chairman Fang’s acting skills are too good. Not only did he deceive him, but he almost fooled me as well…”

       Fang Mingyan was startled.

       At that moment, a huge fireworks suddenly exploded in the sky, and the sparkling light illuminated the faces of the two people. Then rounds of fireworks appeared alternately, lighting up the sky. The light of the fireworks flickered in their eyes, reflecting pure black into brilliant colours. The noisy sound in the hall flooded this corner like a tide.

       “I’m leaving…” Zhuo Yue murmured, stumbled forward, and was embraced in a warm embrace.

       In a daze, the familiar scent of the man’s body allowed him to settle down and let his exhausted spirit drift off to sleep.

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       A few days later, Zhuo Yue officially joined the cast for filming, and there was no further contact with Fang Mingyan.

       The hierarchy among actors was very clear, and directors usually accommodated the schedules of big names. Under similar circumstances, the scenes featuring the main characters were usually shot first. Zhuo Yue had few scenes, but he had scenes with both the male and female leads. Jiang Yan was cold and indifferent in private and didn’t pay much attention to anyone except chatting and laughing with the director. Probably because they were in the same company, Lu Chenyang took good care of him and sometimes let Zhuo Yue share his resting room.

       There was a night scene in a bar that night. Hua Zhan accompanied the male protagonist, Lin Xiu, to the bar to find the goddess Dong Xue, but found that the other party was dancing with the rich and handsome Li Haofeng. The diva Jiang Yan was out of shape today, and a dozen shots of a drunken and passionate scene were not good enough, so Zhuo Yue could only sit aside and wait. As the clock passes two, he grows weary from waiting, wraps himself in a blanket, and curls up on the sofa, falling asleep.

       “Hey, make way.” A sharp female voice rang.

       Zhuo Yue woke up in a daze, opened his eyes and looked at the group of people standing around him. It took him a moment to realise that they were the agent, makeup artist and assistants of the second male lead, Zhong Cheng. Lin Hui, who was dozing nearby, woke up when he heard the noise and asked, “What are you doing?”

       The female agent raised her eyebrows and said, “Zhong Cheng wants to use this sofa, please make way.”

       Lin Hui frowned, “Isn’t he still filming? Besides, there are so many sofas around; why can’t he sleep on any one of them?”

       “He doesn’t like the warm air from the air conditioner blowing directly on him. This position is just right.” Zhong Cheng’s young female assistant said.

       “Yue ge has been using this sofa. So there should be a first-come, first-served order, right?” Lin Hui couldn’t help but feel a little annoyed.

       “First come, first served?” The female manager sneered, The female agent snorted, “Please get it straight, Zhong Cheng is the second male lead. When it comes to taking turns, this sofa isn’t in line for you guys.”

       “Ah¹A Chinese prefix used with a shortened form of peoples’ given names to express familiarity, roughly equivalent to Mister or Miss. Hui.” Zhuo Yue stopped him, stood up, rolled up the quilt and said, “Let’s change places.” After that, he walked to another sofa and sat down. Seeing him like this, Lin Hui had no choice but to hold back his anger and move his costume over.

       He then heard some sarcastic comments from the other side of the room.

       “Quite sensible.”

       “The former No.1 in TV dramas now has to wait for others to do his acting, how miserable, haha…”

       “It’s really a turn of events. Zhong Cheng even acted as a male supporting actor for him in a TV series before. At that time, he was very popular. Fenglan’s Sheng Haofeng doted on him like nothing, and he didn’t give a damn about anyone. Now look, Huasheng assigned a young boy like him as his assistant.”

       “I don’t know which bosses this outdated actor somehow managed to curry favour with and got a small supporting role. What’s the use of just looking good? Among the male actors in this crew, who doesn’t look good? With his weak appearance, Zhong Cheng could easily crush him into pieces in no time.”

       The voice was neither loud nor quiet, just enough for the two of them to hear clearly. Lin Hui gritted his teeth in anger. Zhuo Yue patted his shoulder with a calm expression and said softly, “It’s a shame for you to follow me.”

       “Ge, what are you talking about…don’t take those words to heart.”

       While the two were talking, Zhong Cheng came over to rest between filming. The manager came up to him and said something. He looked over here, curled his lips and smiled contemptuously, then lay down and rested his long legs comfortably on the armrest of the sofa.

       There’s a grudge between Zhong Cheng and Zhuo Yue. Back when the widely popular ‘Conquest of Mountains and Rivers’ was initially casting its male lead, it was supposed to be him. However, Zhuo Yue took over the role, and he had to swallow his dissatisfaction and play the second male lead. At that time, he often mocked and ridiculed Zhuo Yue. Now that they met again, Zhuo Yue was no longer as famous as before, while Zhong Cheng was thriving. Naturally, he didn’t show much favour towards Zhuo Yue.

       After Jiang Yan finally passed the bar, the fight scene between the three men officially began. In the alley behind the bar door, Lu Chenyang and Zhuo Yue were surrounded by bodyguards summoned by Zhong Cheng, who played the role of a rich and handsome man.

       In the movie, the fight scenes were just for show, but Zhuo Yue had some real skills, clearing two sequences effortlessly. In the final scene, Zhong Cheng kicked Lu Chenyang, and Zhuo Yue rushed in to take the blow for him. Coordinating the interactions between the three proved challenging. The timing was off, expressions weren’t right, and movements were too stiff—five or six takes went by without success. As the night grew late, everyone became fatigued, and tensions rose. On this try, Zhong Cheng adjusted his position a bit forward and kicked Zhuo Yue squarely in the chest, unexpectedly using full force. Zhuo Yue stumbled backwards, crashing into a pile of props behind him, creating a loud crash.

       Everyone was shocked and gathered around him. Lin Hui ran over in a panic, “Yue ge! How are you?”

       During the filming of the action scenes, he wore very little clothing for the convenience of movement. This collision was real. Zhuo Yue felt severe pain in his chest and back, and his eyesight went dark. He managed to speak, “…it’s okay, help me up.”

       “Oh, are you okay? It’s my fault that I didn’t control my strength well.” Zhong Cheng pretended to be concerned.

       “Can’t you control, or did you just not control at all?” Lin Hui’s eyes were on the verge of bursting into flames.

       Zhong Cheng’s face turned gloomy, and he sneered, “It’s normal to accidentally get a few skin injuries while playing. Besides, I’ve already apologized. Zhuo Yue, take care of your dog and don’t let it bark at people.”

       Lu Chenyang, who came over to help Zhu Yue, frowned and said, “His assistant is a dog? Then what are those people following behind you?”

       Zhong Cheng looked embarrassed, didn’t dare to say anything, and walked away angrily.

       The doctor from the production team rushed over, checked the injuries on his body, and said, “The back is swollen, and we need to take an X-ray to determine if there is anything wrong with the bones.”

       Upon seeing this, Xie Anqing hurriedly asked someone to prepare a car to take Zhuo Yue to the hospital. It was almost four o’clock when the examination was completed. Fortunately, the bones were fine, but the bruise on the back looked a bit scary.

       Zhuo Yue rushed back to the set overnight and asked Lin Hui to apply some wound medicine to him. Seeing that the sky was already getting brighter, he simply didn’t sleep. He sat by the window for a while, drank a few sips of soy milk, and then went to put on makeup for the morning show. There was a scene between him and Lu Chenyang in the morning.

       After spending so much time together, Xie Anqing had a good impression of the introverted and quiet Zhuo Yue. Seeing him come here on time despite being injured, he couldn’t help but feel a little distressed. He also couldn’t stand the arrogant and domineering Zhong Cheng; choosing him as the second male lead was just to give face to Luo Yuan, the boss of Chongyuan Real Estate. With someone like Luo Yuan as his backing, Zhong Cheng usually looked down on everyone else, except for a few protagonists. Yesterday, it was clear that it was intentional, but no one could accuse him of doing it intentionally without any evidence. They could only watch as Zhuo Yue took the fall silently. Xie Anqing couldn’t help but sigh and say, “There are some people that we have to be on guard against.”

       Seeing Xie Anqing reminding him, Zhuo Yue felt grateful and said softly, “I understand.”

       Most of the scene was dialogue, so Lu Chenyang proposed changing the script and letting Zhuo Yue sit down and act. The director agreed, and the two worked together smoothly, with almost no NG.

       He saw that night was approaching and that he had to shoot that action scene again. Zhuo Yue was feeling depressed. Zhong Cheng came over and said, “Yo, is everything okay? I thought I might have kicked you a bit too hard there. Heard you’ve been tight on cash lately. Do you need me to cover the medical expenses?”

       Zhuo Yue raised his eyes to look at him, his gaze was cold. He was sitting so quietly, which gave him a bit of a cold and compelling aura. Zhong Cheng was already feeling bad, but he felt cold all over when he looked at him, so he dropped a couple of sarcastic remarks and left.

       While the lighting and scenery were being adjusted, several people came over, and the one in the middle was Fang Mingyan. He was wearing a long dark coat, his hands casually in his pockets.

       When Xie Anqing saw him coming, he stood up and greeted him warmly, “What a rare guest, Chairman Fang is actually free to come and visit us today.”

       With a smile on his face, Fang Mingyan said, “I heard there is a night filming tonight, so I stopped by to give you some midnight snacks.” Chen Li and his assistant who were following behind, immediately distributed the packaged abalone porridge to everyone.

       Xie Anqing glanced at Zhuo Yue, who was silent on the side, smiled and said, “Chairman Fang is considerate.”

       Zhuo Yue held the script in his hand, looked up, saw the person coming, and was slightly startled. Their eyes met, and those deep black eyes seemed to suck his gaze in, and his heart beat faster unconsciously. He stood up and said awkwardly, “Chairman Fang.”

       “En. How are the injuries on your body?” The man obviously already knew the news about his injuries.

       Since that snowy night, Zhuo Yue had not had any contact with him for almost a month. Standing in front of him at this moment felt a little unnatural, and said softly, “It’s just a little scr4p3. It’ll heal after a while.”

       “You will soon have a scene that requires you to be topless. If you are injured, you should avoid it.” Fang Mingyan took a separate lunch box from the secretary and gave it to him. Zhuo Yue took it and opened it. Inside was white porridge with side dishes.

       He pursed his lips and said, “Thank you, Chairman Fang.”

       At this moment, a horrified scream was heard, and everyone looked over there.

       The wooden shelf that was originally used as a background was abandoned and placed next to the wall. Now it fell down for some reason, and Zhong Cheng was pinned underneath it. Everyone hurriedly moved the shelves away. Fortunately, the wooden frame was neither strong nor heavy, so it didn’t cause any serious injuries. The only wounds on his back and arms were the wooden thorns that pricked the skin and caused blood. The doctor wiped the wound with disinfectant. Zhong Cheng yelled that it hurt and he couldn’t bear it.

       Xie Anqing walked over, wearing a somewhat uneasy smile as he said to Fang Mingyan, “Chairman Fang, Zhong Cheng still has scenes tonight.”

       The man chuckled nonchalantly, “It’s best to have some filming, but I’m afraid there won’t be any.”

       Director Xie sighed helplessly. It was evident that Fang Mingyan was taking action to teach Zhong Cheng a lesson. With incidents like this happening one after another in the crew, it was bound to attract public attention, and it required careful management. Compared to the real estate tycoon Luo Yuan, Fang Mingyan, who had a finger in both black and white world, was even more formidable. Being caught in the middle of this situation was indeed awkward for him.

       Zhuo Yue was still in a daze, and Lu Chenyang, who was beside him, bumped him with his elbow and said with a smile, “The porridge has gone cold. It’s rare for the boss to deliver it personally. Eat it quickly. After finishing, we can go check on Zhong Cheng,”

       He looked up at Fang Mingyan, lowered his head and took a sip.

       It was warm, and he felt all the way down your throat to your heart.

       After sitting for a short while, Boss Fang was ready to leave. Zhuo Yue and Lu Chenyang escorted him to the car. Whenever their eyes met, Zhuo Yue always managed to look away after a moment. Fang Mingyan smiled slightly and left without saying much.

       Zhong Cheng yelled that he didn’t want to film any more scenes, saying that he would need to be nursed for at least a week. The cost of renting a venue was very high, and a week off was a lot of money. Xie Anqing was offended by his pretentiousness, so he temporarily changed the script, deleted his action scenes with a stroke of a pen, and replaced them all with bodyguards. The next day, after shooting the remaining scenes, they let him leave the crew.

       In the next few days, the crew moved to the swimming pool. The wound on Zhuo Yue’s body had not healed much yet. The makeup artist wanted to cover the bruise with thick foundation. Lu Chenyang frowned and objected, “It is already bad enough to have the injuries soaked in the water. These chemicals are even more harmful to the wound. Once inflammation develops and the wound begins to fester, something serious will happen.”

       Xie Anqing thought for a while and agreed, “Then we’ll fix it in post-production.”

       This scene showed the male protagonist coming to the swimming pool to find Hua Zhan, and Hua Zhan comes out of the water. Zhuo Yue’s fitness efforts have begun to show results, with more defined lines on his body. The moment he straightened up from the swimming pool, his slowly opening eyes under his wet long eyelashes were as bright as obsidian. The water droplets dripping from the tips of the hair streaked across the wet chest, which had a fatal attraction that people couldn’t take their eyes away from. It was as if he was a male mermaid leaping from the sea, with every feature carrying an enchanting allure, leading humanity step by step into an irretrievable abyss of the deep sea.

       At that moment, the audience was extremely quiet, and Lu Chenyang was also stunned. The award-winning actor forgot the next words for a moment.

       Zhuo Yue looked at him awkwardly and said softly, “Chenyang?”

       Lu Chenyang recovered and smiled, “Sorry, I forgot the words. Sorry, sorry.”

       The first few moments went smoothly, and then it was the kiss between the two of them.

       Lu Chenyang had rehearsed the kiss with him before, but now, when their gaze met, they felt a different emotion from the last time; Zhuo Yue’s eyes were filled with a quiet clamour, as if countless hesitant words had turned into lingering emotions, lingering in those dark eyes, making him fall into that gaze unknowingly. In the blink of an eye, the kiss that should have been anticipated came suddenly. The perfectly balanced intensity and delicate restraint infused this brief kiss with even more profound emotions. In an instant, Lu Chenyang’s heartbeat unexpectedly quickened beyond his control.

       When he heard the director shouting to stop, Zhuo Yue put on the bath towel handed by Lin Hui and asked, “Is it passed?”

       “Excellent!” Xie Anqing praised with a smile after watching the replay, “Zhuo Yue performed well, and Chenyang’s surprise was very natural.”

       Lu Chenyang looked at the people beside him, lowered his eyes and smiled softly.

       In that moment just now, his attention was effortlessly diverted, his movements were restrained, and the rhythm was controlled. This captivating merman seemed to possess a truly enchanting power, causing him to lose control for the first time in his performance. The bewilderment in that moment was not an act; he genuinely became entranced by Zhuo Yue.

       “Mint flavoured,” he said.

       Zhuo Yue didn’t hear clearly and saw him tapping his lips, blushing, and said a little embarrassedly, “Ah Hui only has this flavor of chewing gum…”

       Lu Chenyang smiled and reached out to help him put the slipped bath towel on his shoulders. His eyes were gentle, “Go take a hot shower. You must be chilly being all wet.”

       Zhuo Yue nodded. After that, he had no further roles and left the crew the next day.

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       Early the next morning, Zhuo Yue left the house.

       Lin Hui took him to see the apartment, and after just looking at the first one, he said it was acceptable.

       “Yue ge, there are a few other places that are also good. Should we take a look again?” Lin Hui asked in a low voice. He was two years younger than Zhuo Yue, so he called him ‘ge’ to show his closeness.

       This hotel-style high-rise apartment had a very good environment, with a suitable size, and it was ready to move in with just a suitcase. The community comes with a well-equipped gym and a swimming pool. There were no other shortcomings except that the location was slightly off. Zhuo Yue stood by the window, looking at the rows of tall buildings in the distance and smiling lightly. “Compared with my previous residence, this place is already very good. I don’t have any other requirements besides tranquillity.”

       “Alright then, ge, take a look at the contract, and I’ll go talk to the agent.” Lin Hui handed him the lease contract. After a while, he came back and saw that Zhuo Yue was still sitting on the chair reading the contract; he waited quietly for a while and realised that something was wrong. Zhuo Yue’s gaze was fixed on the paper without moving at all. If his gaze had been so hot, it would have burned through the paper. He was not looking at the contract, he was clearly distracted.

       Lin Hui coughed lightly and asked, “Yue ge, have you finished reading? Do you have any questions?”

       Zhuo Yue came back to his senses, scribbled through it, signed it, handed it to him, and asked, “Are you free this afternoon?”

       “Yes, what’s the matter?”

       “I have some things stored in Hanguan, and I want to move them here directly.”

       Lin Hui was stunned, “What’s the hurry? Does Chairman Fang know about this?” When he saw the embarrassment on Zhu Yue’s face, he knew that he had made a mistake and immediately said, “I don’t mean something else… Then, Yue ge, I’ll find a few people to move the stuff over this afternoon.”

       “No need to call anyone. I don’t have big things, and it only takes two travel bags to pack.” Zhuo Yue said, “Please help me get it together.”

       “It’s all within the scope of my duties, ge. No need to be so polite.” Lin Hui scratched his head.

       Choosing to move in the afternoon when Fang Mingyan was not around felt a bit sneaky. After Zhuo Yue had moved all his belongings to the new place and sat on the sofa, he contemplated and felt that his actions were quite inappropriate. After all, Fang Mingyan had kindly taken him in, and leaving without even saying goodbye was impolite. Moreover, it was he who had inexplicably ended up on the fourth floor doing what he did last night. Apart from helping him achieve a certain ‘pleasure’, Fang Mingyan hadn’t done anything out of line. It was his own fault, and he couldn’t blame others. Regardless of emotion or reason, he should have at least given a heads-up.

       Zhuo Yue thought for a while and decided to send a text message. This short sentence was typed, deleted, and revised several times.

       “I’ve found an apartment, and I’m moving in today. Thank you, Chairman Fang, for taking care of me, and I’ll buy you dinner some other time.”

       It was formal, polite and cautious, like an official diplomatic statement.

       After sending it out, he became even more nervous. Every time the screen of his mobile phone lit up, his breathing would become involuntarily short. As a result, Zhuo Yue spent the whole afternoon restless because the other party didn’t reply.

       By dinner time, the doorbell rang. He thought it was Lin Hui coming to deliver the meal, but when he opened the door he found Fang Mingyan standing outside the door, and he was stunned.

       “Why? Am I not welcome?” The man in a dark gray woolen coat looked at him with a smirk.

       “No…” Zhuo Yue came back to his senses. His face turned red, and he stepped aside, “Please come in.”

       Fang Mingyan looked round and commented, “Not bad.”

       Ever since what happened last night, Zhuo Yue would feel a little embarrassed every time he looked at him. This time, he lowered his head and poured water for him, saying, “I haven’t bought tea, just water.”

       The man took the cup, “After you move here, your whereabouts must be known to Lin Hui. This is a rule stipulated in the contract, and it is also to protect your safety, do you understand?”

       “Understood.”

       “Alright. Change your clothes, and let’s go eat.”

       Zhuo Yue was startled. He raised his gaze and saw a faint smile in Fang Mingyan’s bright eyes, “Didn’t you say you wanted to treat me to dinner? I happen to be free tonight.”

       When it was time to order, Zhuo Yue regretted even more why he had so stupidly added the phrase, “I’ll buy you dinner some other time.”

       It was a renowned high-end restaurant famous for its French cuisine. The expensive prices listed on the menu, adorned with golden edges, almost made Zhuo Yue unable to sit still. He had been to this place once before, and an investor in the same field footed the bill. At that time, he had money and didn’t care about the prices. Now, it seemed incredibly extravagant. In his current destitute state, even the rent was paid in advance by the company, and the few thousand yuan he had on him would probably just about cover today’s meal.

       The man had no intention of saving him any money. He ordered everything from foie gras to truffles, duck breast to lamb saddle steak, and even ordered a bottle of red wine. Finally, he asked Zhuo Yue his opinion in a very gentlemanly manner, “What else would you like to eat?”

       “No, I’m fine.” Zhuo Yue had no choice but to ask Lin Hui for help via text message, hoping to borrow some money to pay for the meal in advance, but there was no reply for a long time.

       The dishes came one after another, and Fang Mingyan ate slowly, with a fleeting joking flashing in his eyes, “Why, you don’t have an appetite to eat with me?”

       “…It’s not like that.” Zhuo Yue lowered his head and fiddled with the food on the plate. He had always been thin-skinned. Since he agreed to the treat, he couldn’t say anything if he couldn’t pay the bill, so he had to perfunctorily clink his glasses with the man. Drinking more than a thousand yuan of red wine felt like drinking Chinese medicine in his mouth; it tasted bitter and astringent.

       After finally making it to the end of the meal, Zhuo Yue could no longer calm down, so he quietly went to the front desk to check out, using the excuse of going to the bathroom. As expected, the amount was well beyond his ability to pay. In desperation, Zhuo Yue had no choice but to discuss it with the other party, “I forgot to bring my wallet, and I don’t have enough. Can I leave my phone here temporarily? I’ll come back to retrieve it once I get the money.”

       The girl at the cashier smiled apologetically, “Sir, I’m sorry, we don’t have the right to collect collateral. Could you please consider asking your friend to send the wallet over or ask your companion to pay for it first?”

       Zhuo Yue had no choice but to return to his original position and sit down. The man across from him casually swirled his wine glass, and his deep eyes emitted an inscrutable glint. As their gazes met, Zhuo Yue’s eyes flickered for a moment, ultimately lowering them in the end.

       During their time together, Zhuo Yue had gained a certain level of understanding about Fang Mingyan. This man possessed a kind of profound control, a control that stemmed from innate charisma and cultivated observational skills. This blend allowed him to quickly discern lies, needs, and various attitudes from people’s microexpressions. Zhuo Yue absolutely did not believe that someone as adept at reading people as him hadn’t noticed his predicament and discomfort. To him, there was only one possibility: Fang Mingyan was intentionally ignoring it.

       Allowing Zhuo Yue to move out without any hindrance, Fang Mingyan stood by casually, setting aside text messages. The sudden extravagant dinner… Fang Mingyan effortlessly held Zhuo Yue in the palm of his hand, watching him anxiously and helplessly without a hint of emotion. Like a puppet master toying with hearts, he took pleasure in the situation while revealing nothing.

       Zhuo Yue felt like a monkey being played with. However, when it came to moving out, he couldn’t justify his actions of sneaking away without consulting the master. So he even lost the reason to be angry and had no choice but to endure.

       “Can you… pay for it first?” Zhuo Yue, who was forced into a desperate situation, finally had to speak with a blushing face.

       The curvature of Fang Mingyan’s lips became a little wider.

       Of course, he did it on purpose.

       The day Fang Mingyan accidentally bumped into Zhuo Yue at the entrance of the cage was an interesting surprise. He never expected that this shy and easily blushable guy would be stirred by desire. He found himself intrigued by Zhuo Yue’s frightened yet oddly sensual expression, so he decided to lend a ‘helping hand’. He thought it would lead to an awkward situation at most, but he didn’t anticipate that Zhuo Yue would quietly escape without a word.

       This act of assertiveness provoked Fang Mingyan’s desire for control as a Dom. So he took action to teach Zhuo Yue, who was trying to escape control, a small lesson. This mentality of ‘You don’t like to say it, but I’m going to make you say it’ was really a little bit funny.

       He always liked this kind of game.

       “Hm?” The man made an upward nasal sound as if he was confused.

       Zhuo Yue hated Fang Mingyan’s deliberate probing, and his face blushed even more. He pitted himself a bit and said, “I don’t have enough money to settle the bill at the moment, so… can you cover it first? I’ll pay you back later.”

       “That’s quite a predicament,” the man said, tilting his head and looking at him with a smirk. “You said you were treating, so I didn’t bring my wallet.”

       Zhuo Yue pursed his lips, sat silently for a moment, and said softly, “It’s my fault that I moved out without saying anything to you. I’m sorry.”

       Fang Mingyan looked at the person sitting in front of him with his head slightly lowered and silently raised the corners of his lips. Then he called the waiter and said, “Put the cost of today’s meal on my bill.”

       “Understood, Chairman Fang.” The waitress smiled and bowed. Fang Mingyan was one of the shareholders of this restaurant; how could she not know it?

       When they walked out of the hotel, there was fine snow falling in the night sky. The snowflakes swirled and fell, falling on Zhuo Yue’s black hair, and slowly melted. “There must be a lot of traffic at this time. It’s not that far anyway. I can just walk back,” he said.

       Fang Mingyan closed the car door that was opened for him and said, “Okay, let’s go.” After that, he walked forward. Zhuo Yue was stunned for a moment, then followed up and said, “Actually, you don’t have to go out of your way to escort me back.”

       The man looked at him and said, “Cherish this moment, there will not be many opportunities like this in the future.

       Hearing this, Zhuo Yue took a breath, and his cheeks instantly became hot.

       Fang Mingyan explained nonchalantly, “What I mean is, in the future, when you become famous, leisurely strolls on the street like today might not be so easy.”

       Zhuo Yue knew that he was teasing him again, so he raised his eyebrows coldly and said, “Are you so sure that I can become popular?”

       The man curled his lips, “It’s impossible for the person I sing praises not to be popular.”

       His tone was determined, with unquestionable strength and confidence.

       Zhuo Yue looked into those dark eyes; he felt moved, and his feet paused.

       Fang Mingyan stopped, took off his scarf, and tied it carefully around his neck, “Your filming is about to start, so pay special attention to your body during this period of time, and don’t catch a cold.”

       The thick cashmere plaid scarf still carries the body temperature of that person, making it soft and warm. Zhuo Yue didn’t refuse and just said ‘En’ in a low voice.

       The snow started falling heavily, each flake resembling elves in the night, silently drifting down to the earth, coating the world in a layer of frosty white.

       The two walked side by side, waiting for the light to turn green, then crossed the zebra crossing and walked down to the apartment building.

       “It’s here.” Zhuo Yue attempted to remove his scarf, but his hand was gently held by the other. What followed was the warmth of the palm, which made him feel astonished. It was probably because winter was too cold that made people particularly mindful of such warmth. The heat seemed to be transmitted from the back of the hand directly to the heart, accelerating the heartbeat.

       “Xie Anqing is a relatively upright person, he won’t allow his actors to engage in such devious behaviour. But think twice about everything. I’ve taught you that.” The man said.

       Zhuo Yue nodded, “I understand.”

       “Pay attention to safety when filming. If there’s anything you can’t solve, you can call me directly. This is considered a privilege I’m giving you.” He smiled, “As for this scarf, return it to me when you become popular. Act well, and don’t let me down.”

       His lips moved, but nothing came out. There seemed to be countless emotions entangled in his heart that couldn’t be untangled. In the end, Zhuo Yue just responded in a low voice and then watched Fang Mingyan get into the car that was waiting for him, disappearing from sight.

       The snow fell silently, burying someone’s thoughts beneath its layers.

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       The days passed by quietly. Zhuo Yue spent every day in Hanguan very fulfillingly. He worked out, watched movies, memorised scripts, and practised acting, and Fang Mingyan would often give him some tips and guidance.

       Zhuo Yue went out for a jog that night. When he came back, he found an unfamiliar pair of men’s shoes in the hallway.

       He went up to the third floor and looked up at the corner of the stairs. The light in the corridor on the fourth floor was on. Apparently, Fang Mingyan was ‘entertaining’ his guests in the cage.

       Zhuo Yue didn’t know anything about BDSM before, and he didn’t know what it was until he met Fang Mingyan. The man had many different subs, and Zhuo Yue had seen at least five in the time he had lived here. Fang Mingyan’s attitude towards them was respectful and rigorous. For example, one of the subs was unwilling to show his face, so when he came, the man would ask Zhuo Yue to avoid him. Similarly, their attitude towards Fang Mingyan was as submissive and humble as slaves. Every ‘Master’ word that they said came from the bottom of their hearts, and every look in their eyes was full of adoration. Sometimes, Zhuo Yue didn’t even feel like they were playing a game; the characters and themselves seemed to have become one. He couldn’t understand this relationship, but he had always been tolerant of others, and this tolerance also included accepting different interests and lifestyles. Therefore, he had no particular objection or resistance to Fang Mingyan’s hobbies. Zhuo Yue had never gone upstairs to peep since he caught a cold after taking a cold shower after seeing that unconventional sexual act last time. Subconsciously, he was afraid that he would react in such a way that would make him feel that he was abnormal.

       But Zhuo Yue, who was stopped at the stairs today, couldn’t help but look up with his face raised. He couldn’t explain why, but something in his body seemed to be restless, urging him to go up step by step as if he was possessed by poison and couldn’t control himself. When he came to his senses, he was already standing on the last step of the fourth floor, with the closed black door in front of him.

       Because of its special way of use, the ‘cage’ was designed with sound insulation in mind. The closed door at this moment separated the two worlds, and no sound could be heard. However, just by looking at it, many erotic and lustful images would appear in Zhuo Yue’s mind, such as the tied body, the red whip marks on the naked skin, and the mottled mucus…

       He could seem to hear sounds in my ears, unbearable gasping, ambiguous moans, cries when the climax comes…

       The brain involuntarily fabricated everything. The desire for sensory stimulation occupied the entire world, blurring the boundaries between reality and illusion.

       Hot.

       The blood seemed to boil out of thin air, flowing through the body and stirring up desires that were gradually awakening. He let out a long breath as his hand touched his swollen lower abdomen. The last bit of reason was swallowed up, and he was dragged by the devil into the quagmire of desire. The texture of the sweatpants was soft, and the friction between the palms of the fabric gradually increased, and the breathing became more and more rapid. Just as the thirst for desire clamoured to take over his entire body, the door in front of him suddenly opened without warning.

       Fang Mingyan, who was pushing out the door, was startled when he saw Zhuo Yue standing by the stairs. His eyes stayed on the flushed face for a few seconds, then went down, landing on the awkward part blocked by his hand. He understood the situation somewhat and closed the door behind him.

       His sudden appearance made Zhuo Yue freeze on the spot. Panic and shame made him turn around and run away like a frightened deer. At this moment, he was so confused that he could not remember that he was already standing on the edge of the stairs. He stepped on the empty void with his right foot, lost his balance and was about to fall. At that moment, a big hand grabbed his arm tightly and pulled him into his arms.

       Hanguan, wrapped in the night, was brightly lit. In the corridor on the fourth floor, Zhuo Yue, who was still in shock, was held in Fang Mingyan’s arms.

       Close to each other, face to face.

       “Always so careless,” the man’s low voice whispered into Zhuo Yue’s ear, like the deep tones of a nocturne, captivating and melodious. It sounded like reprimand yet carried a hint of indulgent intimacy.

       Zhuo Yue felt that the heat was steaming again as if being roasted by a slow fire, and a fine layer of sweat formed on his back. He looked up awkwardly. Fang Mingyan’s eyes were deep and dark, and under the straight bridge of his nose, his thin lips seemed to always have a vague smile, making it difficult for people to see through.

       “Lust is a necessity of life.” The man held Zhu Yue’s waist, changed the angle and pressed him against the wall, whispering in a low voice, “How to get pleasure from desire is my area of expertise. So, I can help you.”

       “No need…I…” Zhuo Yue’s dry refusal was blocked by the hand that covered his lower abdomen; his body shivered, and a gasp escaped from his parched throat.

       The other man’s hand covered the raised part between his legs through soft sweatpants. Zhuo Yue’s face turned bright red. Breathing became difficult, and his heartbeat easily fell out of rhythm in the resonance between them.

       “Don’t… Let it go…” He tried to push the other person away, but his lower body was shaken by the pain from the other person’s strong grip, “Ah─”

       “Don’t move.” Fang Mingyan’s deep voice had a bewitching tone, “You don’t need to do anything. Just leave everything to me.”

       With his most vulnerable part being held in someone’s hands, Zhuo Yue did not dare to struggle anymore and could only beg for mercy, “Let me go. This is wrong. I don’t need you to help me do this kind of thing… Nhg…” When the man’s hand began to stroke up and down, his body trembled, and he let out a suppressed nasal sound uncontrollably. The sound was soft and gentle, like a cat’s meowing.

       As a top Dom, Fang Mingyan’s control over Sub was absolutely outstanding. He knew how to arouse desire and make the other person feel pleasure. The loose sweatpants had already slipped to the ground. The friction between the gentle and sometimes heavy movements and the underwear made Zhuo Yue twist his waist impatiently, “Fang Mingyan, stop it… let go…”

       “It’s getting harder and harder.” The man chuckled and put his hand into his underwear, wrapped his sac with his palm, then slowly moved it upward and used his fingertips to scratch the small hole exposed at the top of his genitals, and he got what he wanted. He heard the other party’s rapid breathing.

       Zhuo Yue, who was completely aroused by Fang Mingyan’s desire, lost the ability to think. All his feelings were concentrated on the place where the man’s palm touched, like a lonely ship lost in the stars and unable to find its way back. All that remained of his sanity was the inescapable sense of shame. He closed his eyes tightly, bit his lips until they were blood red, and tried his best to control himself, not wanting to let out a shameful moan.

       “Don’t hold it back.” Fang Mingyan changed the angle, letting him lean against the wall, and calmed his emotions softly, “I am the only one here. No one else will hear you. Relax.”

       “Hngh ngh…” As the speed of his strokes increased, Zhuo Yue finally let out a moan that sounded like a cry. There was a thin layer of mist in his eyes, and his rose-coloured lips were open, panting like a fish out of water. His head was thrown back as if he couldn’t bear it and wanted more. Zhuo Yue, who was in the throes of passion, was so seductive that the colour of the man’s eyes deepened, and the movements of his hands became more and more intense. Zhuo Yue, who rarely masturbated, couldn’t stand his teasing like this. He yelled and ejaculated and fell limply in his arms while trembling. It took a while for him to recover from the afterglow of his climax. He was very embarrassed and wanted to break away, but Fang Mingyan firmly trapped Zhuo Ye between him and the wall.

       “Do you feel good?” the man asked.

       Zhuo Yue’s cheeks were red, and he stared at him with his watery eyes without saying anything. His slender neck was exposed from the loose collar, his hair was messed up, and his Adam’s apple was trembling. This man with an ascetic temperament exuded a unique and alluring aura at this moment, which made Fang Mingyan lose his concentration. He stared at the person in his arms, frowned slightly, and slowly moved his head downward.

       The originally tight distance became even closer.

       It was so close that it was disconcerting.

       Zhuo Yue couldn’t tell whose heart was beating non-stop. He felt as if the oxygen around him had been drained, and it became increasingly difficult to breathe. His mind was in chaos, and he couldn’t say a word. However, there seemed to be a crack somewhere in the bottom of his heart, and a thin and soft light shone through.

       Time froze, and everything stood still. Only the tiny airflow brought by the man’s warm breath intertwined and lingered between his breaths. The eyelashes fluttered down, covering his eyes.

       Just when he was about to close his eyes, the other party laughed softly and asked, “Do you need another round?”

       Zhuo Yue froze, lowered his head, and pushed him away hard. He then went downstairs in three steps at a time.

       The man standing at the top of the stairs looked at his back, his eyes deep and did not move for a long time.

       When Zhuo Yue returned to the room, he immersed himself in the bathtub as if he wanted to use the water to block out the unbearable reality. However, the body faithfully remembered the absurd and exciting interaction just now.

       The warmth of being wrapped, the pleasure of being rubbed… This should have been the most private secret, but because of another person’s intervention, it brought unprecedented stimulation and pleasure. At this moment, he was shamelessly thinking about everything just now.

       At that time, the moment before the climax, the only person who appeared in his mind…

       The name he almost called out…

       Zhuo Yue, who was about to suffocate, suddenly stood up from his sitting position and breathed in panic.

       He was like a drowning man, clinging to the edge of the bathtub and hanging his head.

       It’s wrong… there must be something wrong.

       This must not continue.

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       Since that conversation, the relationship between the two became more natural.

       Fang Mingyan was a person who distinguished between public and private affairs clearly. When at home, he rarely discussed work and treated Zhuo Yue more like a friend than a boss. He considered issues very carefully, fully respecting the other person’s thoughts. Once he made a decision, however, he rarely changed it, demonstrating a strong sense of control in his personality.

       For example, the matter of Zhuo Yue moving.

       His assistant, Lin Hui, found an apartment for Zhuo Yue. Zhuo Ye talked to Fang Mingyan about moving there, but the other party put it on hold saying, ‘It will wait until he recovers’. Two weeks had passed, and Zhuo Yue’s cold had improved a lot. He was planning to bring it up tonight, but the owner of the house had not come back yet.

       The hour hand moved to ten o’clock, and the driver, Chen Li, called back with a very anxious tone. Fang Mingyan had three places to socialize in the evening. He had already drunk a lot at the first two places, and the last stop was Lost City. He was supposed to come out in half an hour, but the driver ended up waiting for more than an hour with no one in sight. His phone went straight to voicemail. Afraid that Fang Mingyan might have drunk too much and encountered an accident, and without a membership card to enter, Chen Li waited anxiously outside.

       Zhou Chi tried several times, but his phone was still turned off. He said worriedly, “It doesn’t usually happen like this…”

       Zhuo Yue asked, “Whose social gatherings is it?”

       Zhou Chi sighed, “Zhang Jing, the third young master of Fengchi Group. Probably, he made an appointment with some bosses in the film and television industry.”

       Zhuo Yue frowned. He had heard of the name of this third young master. He was an uneducated playboy who used his father’s money to open a film and television investment company. He frequented various entertainment venues every night and had affairs with many artists. Rumour had it that he indulged in all sorts of extravagant activities without discrimination between men and women. Fang Mingyan hadn’t come out for a long time, and he was probably drunk.

       He looked up at the clock and said, “I have the membership card there. Let me go check it out.”

       Zhou Chi hesitated for a moment but agreed. He personally drove and dropped Zhuo Ye off to the downstairs of Lost City. He repeatedly instructed him to bring Fang Mingyan out after entering and not to linger inside the private room. Zhuo Yue nodded and followed the waiter upstairs.

       The moment he pushed the door open, the warm and sultry air hit his face, making Zhu Yue’s throat dry. There were quite a few people in the spacious private room. The vibrant and flickering lights blurred the contours, and the music carried intermittent ambiguous whispers. The first thing that caught his eye was the two almost naked women on the small stage, entwining their bodies in sync with the silver pole. On the sofas facing the stage sat six or seven guests, each accompanied by some scantily dressed young men and women, some kneeling, some sitting, and some boldly flirting, even straddling the guests with their thighs open.

       Zhuo Yue had never seen such a situation before and felt goosebumps all over his body. The light in the sofa area was too dark. He looked around and couldn’t identify Fang Mingyan. He was hesitating whether to get closer and look closer when a long-drawn-out female voice sounded from behind, “Hey, whose distinguished guest is this?”

       Her voice attracted the attention of many people. Zhuo Yue didn’t want to cause trouble, so he immediately explained his purpose, “I’m here to see Chairman Fang, Fang Mingyan.”

       “This face looks familiar…” The man sitting in the middle of the sofa looked him up and down, raised his eyebrows and asked, “Are you an artist from his company?”

       “Yes.”

       “Look, this guy Mingyan keeps all the good stuff for himself.” The man curled his lips and smiled ambiguously, “Come and sit here.”

       Zhuo Yue stood still.

       “You didn’t have ears, huh? Third Young Master asked you to come over and sit down. Why are you still standing there?” said a fat man with a sinister face.

       Only then did Zhuo Yue realise that the person who had just spoken to him was Zhang Jing, and said sternly, “Thank you, Third Young Master. Since Chairman Fang is not here, I won’t bother you.”

       “I actually quite like this kind of tone.” Zhang Jing looked at him with a smile, “It sounds so serious. It tickles people’s hearts.” The crowd suddenly burst into ambiguous and flattering laughter. Those sticky glances swept over him as if looking at a naked body through his clothes.

       Zhuo Yue felt disgusted, turned around and left, but was grabbed by someone.

       It was the fat man who made the move. He grabbed Zhuo Yue’s wrist and pulled it towards the sofa. While pulling, he said, “Okay, stop your act and spend time with Third Young Master. If Third Young Master is happy, you will be popular.”

       The fat man had a strong grip, and Zhuo Yue couldn’t shake him off. In a panic, he struggled harder. The fat man’s body swayed and he hit his leg on the coffee table, knocking over a table full of wine glasses. The fat man was in pain and yelled angrily, “Damn it! I’m giving you face, and you still don’t appreciate it!”

       The entire private room fell silent, and the atmosphere became somewhat depressing.

       “Tsk, that’s interesting.” A look of ferocity flashed in the eyes of Third Young Master Zhang, who was sitting in the middle, and the woman clinging to him immediately and carefully stepped away. He stared at Zhuo Yue and slowly raised the corners of his lips, “Today, I want to see if my invitation, Zhang Jing, can move a Buddha like you.”

       Zhuo Yue felt cold, turned around, and ran towards the door, but he was grabbed by the wrist by the two people who surrounded him. This time, he used a lot of strength, yet he couldn’t break free at all.

       At this moment, the door was pushed open.

       Fang Mingyan, wearing a black coat, walked in, laughing with the people around him.

       Fang Mingyan’s gaze fell on the frightened Zhuo Yue. He paused slightly, halting his steps. The two individuals who were holding onto Zhuo Yue released him awkwardly upon seeing Fang Mingyan enter. One of them explained, “Young Master Ming, this person came in looking for you. Third Young Master asked him to sit, but he suddenly lost his temper and even injured Hua ge…”

       The moment he saw the man, Zhuo Yue’s heart calmed down inexplicably. He was about to explain the whole story when he heard Zhang Jing say, “Mingyan, your artist has quite the attitude; he doesn’t even regard me seriously.”

       Fang Mingyan glanced at the broken cup on the ground and curled his lips at Zhang Jing, “I didn’t teach him well. I’ve been too indulgent and spoiled him recently. He doesn’t even understand the rules. Don’t be offended, Third Young Master.” After speaking, he turned around and looked at Zhuo Yue. He then said coldly, “Go and apologise to Third Young Master!”

       This sentence was structured as a command, carrying a strong sense of oppression that sent shivers down Zhuo Yue’s spine.

       He looked at the man in front of him in disbelief.

       Embarrassment, confusion, discomfort, and grievance surged from the bottom of his heart. The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he forcefully held them back.

       When their eyes met, Fang Mingyan’s dark eyes glowed with an undeniable cold light, carrying calm composure and unquestionable majesty.

       After standing still for a moment, Zhuo Yue pursed his lips, walked up to Zhang Jing, and said, “Third Young Master, I was wrong.” Zhuo Ye maintained a respectful attitude but did not act subservient. In his gestures and movements, there was a unique demeanour. Zhang Jing, who had always liked handsome young men, couldn’t help but feel an itch in his heart when he saw Zhuo Yue at a close distance. However, after mingling in the entertainment industry for many years, he could still distinguish between trivial and significant matters.

       Fang Mingyan was not someone to be messed with.

       In the words, whether ‘indulgent’ or ‘spoiled’, they all showed his affiliation and told him in detail that the two of them had a close relationship. The act of asking Zhuo Yue to apologise also gave him enough face. If he continued to pester him now, he would not only appear to be petty-minded but also be suspected of stealing someone’s lover. For a businessperson, connections were the most important. There were plenty of handsome male artists in the circle, so he certainly wouldn’t jeopardise his relationship for someone as insignificant as Zhuo Yue.

       Zhang Jing swept away the gloom on his face and said with a smile, “Mingyan’s companion is of course considered to be one of his own people, so how could I be concerned about such a small matter?” He raised his hand, “Since we are here, let’s sit down together and have a good time.”

       “Okay, let’s continue drinking.” Fang Mingyan also smiled and sat down on the sofa.

       The private area suddenly became lively again.

       Fang Mingyan didn’t even look at Zhuo Yue again, leaving him standing alone and helpless. Zhuo Yue hesitated for a while and finally walked around to the man and sat down. The two men were talking about business, chatting and laughing very harmoniously. He didn’t understand, so he just sat quietly and sent text messages to the driver and Zhou Chi. After sending the message, he leaned back and felt something strange, and then he realised that Fang Mingyan had put his arm on the back of the sofa. He had a very strange feeling when he leaned against him like this, as if he was being held by him, placing himself within this man’s sphere of influence.

       “Pour the wine.” Fang Mingyan handed him the empty glass, and Zhuo Yue poured half a glass for him and handed it over.

       The man tightened his arms and held Zhuo Yue in his arms. His words were full of alcohol-tinged ambiguity, “I remember teaching you how to accompany someone for a drink. Have you forgotten all about it?”

       Zhuo Yue froze and looked up. There was a warning in Fang Mingyan’s slightly narrowed eyes, and he pressed the cup to his lips teasingly, “Try it, this wine is good.”

       He took a sip, and before the cold wine warmed up in his mouth, he was already covered in a kiss full of heat. Zhuo Yue was startled and put his hands on the man’s chest, trying to retreat. Fang Mingyan didn’t give him this chance. He held the back of his head with one hand and hooked his waist with the other, forcing the kiss to deepen. After Zhuo Yue swallowed every drop of the drink, he got a chance to breathe again.

       “It’s very sweet.” The man rubbed his fingers on his lips and said frivolously, “You came all the way here because you can’t sleep without me, eh?”

       After being forcibly kissed, Zhuo Yue’s mind was in chaos until he caught a glimpse of Zhang Jing looking at him out of the corner of his eye and it finally became clear. He looked at the man in front of him, his eyes moved, and then he slowly leaned over, rested his head on the man’s chest, and said softly, “I miss you.”

       There was a slight smile on Fang Mingyan’s lips, and he rubbed his hair lovingly, then turned to Zhang Jing and said helplessly, “I’m afraid I have to go first.”

       “What’s the rush? We’re all on the same side. Feel free to do whatever you want.” Zhang Jing’s smooth eyes flicked back and forth on Zhuo Yue.

       Zhuo Yue trembled slightly, unconsciously grabbing Fang Mingyan’s arm and burying his head a little further.

       “He tends to be shy in front of others, and I can’t have the best time. Why don’t we get together some other time when we have free time.” The man smiled, stood up and waved to the others, “Everyone, enjoy yourselves. Tonight’s bills are on me.” After saying that, he put his arms around Zhuo Yue’s waist and walked out.

       Zhuo Yue allowed Fang Mingyan to hold him in his arms, but his steps quickened unknowingly as if he were escaping in a hurry.

       Outside the door, the cold winter night wind blew into his face and into his collar, blowing away all the heat from my body. Zhuo Yue stood silently, his chest heaving under his thick coat as if he wanted to spit out all the dirty breath in his chest.

       Chen Li saw them coming out and immediately came over to open the car door.

       The black car drove smoothly on the road, and the reversing street lights cast a faint light on their faces, flickering on and off. Zhuo Yue hadn’t completely relaxed until this moment, quietly looking out the window in the back seat.

       “Why are you here?” A man’s deep voice sounded next to him.

       If you were scared, why did you go in?

       Zhuo Yue was silent for a while and said, “I couldn’t reach you, and I was afraid that something might have happened to you.”

       “Whether something happens to me or not, if you go into a place like that, it’s the same as throwing yourself into a trap.”

       “I want… to find you.” Zhuo Yue sat with his eyes lowered, and his voice was very soft.

       Between light and darkness, Fang Mingyan’s eyes softened for a moment, and he slowly said, “How do you think things would end up if I were to confront Zhang Jing for you, damaging our relationship?”

       Zhuo Yue was stunned; his lips moved, but no sound came out.

       “In this industry, many things are beyond one’s control,” Fang Mingyan looked at him, “It’s like I know Zhang Jing is a scumbag, but for the sake of business, I still have to maintain a facade of camaraderie with him. Some matters don’t necessarily have to be resolved through direct confrontation.” He paused, “I don’t mean to ask you to sell your body to please others. I just want to tell you that you should learn how to deal with such things skillfully alone. I can protect you once or twice, but I can’t be by your side all the time. Zhuo Yue, after the ups and downs you’ve experienced, you should understand that every edge will be worn down through trials and tribulations. If you insist on being tough, you’ll only end up hurting yourself more.”

       Zhuo Yue was silent for a long time and asked, “In this situation, would it be better for me to sit down and drink with him?”

       Seeing his serious expression, the smile in the man’s eyes grew thicker, and he said nonchalantly, “There are a lot of lessons to be learnt from drinking. Seeing that you went deep into the tiger’s den to save me today, I will reluctantly teach you once.”

       Zhuo Yue had a smile on his lips and said, “Okay.”

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