Jiang Dao turned off WeChat, found a random e-book, and turned off the lights to prepare for bed.
Who knows, just when he put on the headset, a call just popped up with Zhou Wei’s caller ID.
Jiang Dao picked it up and didn’t speak. Instead he heard Zhou Wei’s voice trembling: “Xiao Dao! Xiao Dao, can you help me! I’m… I’m so scared!”
“Speak slowly, calm down.” Jiang Dao rolled over to get out of bed, and pulled out two pieces of clothes that were suitable for night travel without any characteristic features from the closet. He pulled them on in seconds.
On the phone, Zhou Wei calmed down a little: “I, I’m in Yanyi District in the north of the city… I don’t know, I don’t know my exact location now, I’m driving…”
As soon as he heard “Yanyi District”, Jiang Dao immediately remembered a very important plot point in the book, which promoted the emotional development of Zhou Wei and Tang Yao. It was also the key point for Zhou Wei to start admiring Tang Yao.
But who knows what’s going on. Zhou Wei, who should have called Tang Yao for help – why did he choose to call him?
Recalling the plot in the book, Jiang Dao asked while putting on his shoes, “Are you being chased?”
Zhou Wei’s voice trembled: “Yes, yes… There are several cars blocking me. I originally wanted to go back to see my parents, but I don’t dare to go back now… I don’t know how they know my location. Ah, I’m a little lost now…”
Jiang Dao locked the door and ran straight down from the fire escape, not bothering to wait for the exit. “Right now, call Tang Yao, share your location with him… Drive carefully, don’t be impatient, don’t cry, be careful.”
At this moment, Zhou Wei burst into tears: “Brother Yao lives in the south of the city. Even if he hurries, he can’t make it!”
Jiang Dao had no choice. In order not to destroy the emotional line of the original book CP, he could only say: “His crew is doing nighttime filming at the University of Yanyi District. It’s very close to you, and the crew has a security car.”
Hearing this, Zhou Wei made a decisive decision. “Okay! Then I’ll hang up first!”
After cutting off the call, Jiang Dao arrived at the garage. He jumped into his car, lowered the cap on his head, and turned out of the parking low.
Although he knew that Tang Yao should be able to save Zhou Wei, things have changed – Zhou Wei chose to call him for help instead of calling Tang Yao. Who knows if this will delay anything and result in a different outcome.
Because he knew the plot, he also knew how dangerous this car chase is. The illegitimate fans1as in fans who break the law to chase their idols had planted locators on Zhou Wei’s car, and of the three cars chasing him, there were two strong men who called themselves “dad fans” along with fanatic female fans. It finally resulted in a head-on confrontation with security guards.
He can’t accept if something happens to Zhou Wei because of the changes he brought about.
So he could only rush over to assure himself.
As for the matter of calling the police, in the original book, Tang Yao did it as soon as he received the call, so he was not very worried.
Driving at the highest possible speed limit on the highway, Jiang Dao went straight to Yanyi District, heading for the university where Tang Yao’s crew was filming. After passing the school gate, he didn’t see anything, so he continued to drive forward, and after passing two intersections, he finally saw police lights flashing not far away. Several cars were parked beside them.
Jiang Dao slowed down and parked his car on the side of the road.
He pressed the hat on his head and saw that Zhou Wei was wearing an ill-fitting jacket, cooperating with the police in answering questions. Tang Yao was by his side, looking at him tenderly and distressed from time to time.
Fortunately, except for an extra rear-end accident, the plot in the book was not affected, and Zhou Wei and Tang Yao were not injured.
Jiang Dao breathed a sigh of relief, put on reverse gear, and prepared to leave quietly – then he saw a policeman suddenly walking towards him, attracting the attention of everyone present.
Jiang Dao: …
Sorry!
How could he forget that Zhou Wei and Tang Yao are a hot topic! Now that he’s been discovered, won’t he also be on the trending search?
He shouldn’t have gotten so close!
Or… run?
However, in the face of the world’s most authoritative law enforcers, Jiang Dao finally restrained the urge to escape, got out of the car helplessly, and cooperated with questioning.
“Xiao Dao!” Zhou Wei finally saw him and rushed over excitedly. “Why are you here! I thought you asked me to contact Brother Yao, and wouldn’t come!”
Hugging Jiang Dao as he spoke, he was a complete mess. “Wu wu wu Xiao Dao, you are so nice! You are really nice…”
Jiang Dao had no choice but to pat him on the back to comfort him. Pretending to be at a loss, he shot Tang Yao, who was following behind, a look of helplessness.
Tang Yao’s jealous face suddenly improved. Smiling, he leaned close to Zhou Wei’s ear, rubbed Zhou Wei’s head, and persuaded: “Okay, Wei Wei, the police are almost done, I’ll take you back to the crew first. It’s so late, and Xiao Dao has to rush home, so let’s make an appointment another day, okay?”
However, after Zhou Wei let go of him and wiped his tears, he dragged Jiang Dao’s sleeve and insisted, “Xiao Dao should come with us to the crew hotel! It’s so late, and they escaped by car. I’m worried about you…”
Jiang Dao sighed silently in his heart:
My child, the reason why you can go to the crew hotel is because someone is willing to give you half a bed… Am I there to sleep on the floor?
You didn’t see your Brother Yao’s face cracked after you finished speaking?
“No,” Jiang Dao refused decisively. “I have to go to the studio early tomorrow morning, and need to go back tonight. I’ll go now that you’re alright.”
He quickly turned around and got into the car before Zhou Wei could persuade him.
It was nearly midnight when he got back.
Jiang Dao thought about it on the drive back, and finally made up his mind and called his assistant.
“Xiao Dao? What’s wrong?”
“Brother Yang, I went out tonight…” Jiang Dao said with consideration.
“…Did you have supper?”
“No.” Jiang Dao’s tone was calm, trying to create a less tense atmosphere. “I went to Yanyi District to help Zhou Wei and Tang Yao. The matter involves illegitimate fans and the police, and might be on news or the hot search tomorrow…”
Opposite, Xiao Yang was silent for a moment, then hung up the phone.
Jiang Dao: …
No way? Did he give up on him?
Two minutes later, Chu Yinlong’s call came directly.
His tone was anxious, with a trace of invisible anger. “What’s going on?”
Jiang Dao briefly explained the matter.
Sure enough, Chu Yinlong was angry: “He was chased by an illegitimate fan, so call the police! What are you doing!”
“After all, he’s a traffic idol, and his relationship with fans is very delicate. He didn’t think of calling the police at the time.” Jiang Dao retorted.
“Tsk, how troublesome.” Chu Yinlong snorted coldly.
“I’m sorry, I might have to trouble PR.” Jiang Dao sighed helplessly.
“…I don’t mean you.” Chu Yinlong’s voice suddenly softened. “There’s nothing wrong with PR getting involved, and you didn’t do anything wrong. Although you were a little impulsive, but… It doesn’t matter, I know what to do. You just rest well, and don’t think too much.”
After sharing a few more details about the incident, Jiang Dao cut off the call.
Seeing several messages from Zhou Wei and Tang Yao, he simply replied, went to the bathroom to wash his face, and went to sleep.
Sure enough, news of Zhou Wei being chased and blocked by illegitimate fans in the middle of the night was trending at the top of hot search headlines early morning the next day.
What is outrageous is that it was not a passerby who triggered this hot search, but one of the illegitimate fans who successfully escaped. The video that broke the news was carefully edited, from the beginning of the car chase to the end, even capturing Tang Yao jumping from the security car to protect Zhou Wei. The video was very clear, until a police car appeared and the video stopped abruptly.
The person who posted the post was still complacent, feeling that they had accomplished a feat that no one else could.
Of course, the owner of the post was scolded bloody.
When Jiang Dao woke up in the morning and saw the hot search, the original poster’s account had been blocked.
However, just when Jiang Dao thought that the final result of this incident would gradually change from abusing illegitimate fans to CP fans eating sugar, as written in the book, the plot collapsed due to his appearance…
Before the hot searches of Zhou Wei and Tang Yao went down, news that he also appeared at the scene that night came out. The whistleblower released a surveillance video, and the shooting angle was actually from roadside surveillance near the scene of the incident, which is how he was clearly identified.
The video captured the scene of Zhou Wei rushing forward and hugging him, then Tang Yao stepping forward, and ended when Jiang Dao turned and left.
Five minutes later, Zhou Wei spoke up, explaining the process he took in seeking help from Jiang Dao last night, and then turning to Tang Yao after his reminder. Tang Yao also reposted on Weibo to confirm these facts and expressed his sincere thanks to Jiang Dao.
Seeing the crisis transformed a CP moment into a unity and friendship of the three brothers – Jiang Dao, Zhou Wei, and Tang Yao – what followed was even more unexpected. Someone broke the news that Jiang Dao once bribed the director of “Love” to steal the role of second male lead.
The title of the post is: Is Zhou Wei saved by him or a victim?
The matter fermented for an afternoon, and the director of “Love”, who was also severely criticized by netizens, suddenly stood up and said that he was bewitched to accept the money, but later his conscience was disturbed, so he returned the money. Of course, the role went to Zhou Wei in the end – since “Love” was to be broadcast soon, publicity is all over the place, and the cast is already known.
When things developed to this point, not only were Jiang Dao and Zhou Wei’s fans stunned, but even Tang Yao and Chu Yinlong’s fans couldn’t sit still. Those who are usually calm and rational couldn’t accept their idols were deceived.
…
At the same time, Jiang Dao received a call from Qin Xiao again.
“Do you think that after you left Xingyao Media and hugged Chu Yinlong’s thigh, I can’t do anything to you?” The man’s voice was arrogant. “Do you think that Zhou Wei will cry? Will Chu Yinlong trust you again? Will he protect you again?”
Scum half-brother seeking death! 😠
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