On the first Saturday in September, the first episode of “Stars in Military Uniform” was finally broadcast on the variety channel of China Central Television and on the official website platform.
The artists in the star class have a solid fan base, so as soon as this variety show was launched, related topics rushed to the hot search almost instantly. Jiang Dao’s popularity wasn’t as high as the other artists, but his name still accounted for a good portion of the headlines.
“#StarsInMilitaryUniform# I used to suspect that Jiang Dao was a soldier, but when I saw his quilt… I really thought too much hahahaha [laughing]”
“Reply: Even after the instructor’s teaching, it’s still out of shape, I’m laughing to death [covering face]”
“Reply: The precious picture of Jiang Dao taming the wild quilt in the early days [doge]”
“#StarsInMilitaryUniform# Jiang Dao is so suitable for wearing a military uniform. Beautiful and sassy, give him a military script! I beg you! @ChuYinlongStudio [kneeling]”
“Reply: I also think he is very suitable for military uniforms! He was standing crooked before, but I didn’t expect him to stand so straight in uniform! I beg you to arrange a military drama for him!”
“Reply: I’m in love with men in military uniform, so handsome [drool]”
Obviously, the LongDao CP group was very excited when the show was released.
“Finally found out what Xiao Dao is not good at, hahahaha, Xiao Dao, you have today too! Are the quilts in your house all folded by Father Long? [doge]”
“Reply: It seems that the bedroom is Father Long’s place, and the kitchen is Xiao Dao’s [funny]”
“Reply: It’s too much for Father Long to help Xiao Dao fold the quilt! I couldn’t eat real CP before! They are too sweet! [joy]”
“Didn’t madam write a military text about LongDao before? I want to read more! Please! [smirk]”
“Reply: I’m writing, I’m writing (New word document) [doge]”
“Reply: Squatting”
“I’m following this variety show. After the season is over, I’ll make a video of Father Long and Xiao Dao!”
“Reply: ah, ah, come on, madam!”
“Reply: Waiting [drool]”
At the same time, Jiang Dao, who had just completed an interview, was pulled by his assistant to take a video and post it on Weibo for “Stars in Military Uniform”.
Immediately afterwards, he came to Chu Yinlong’s office and had a brief meeting with several long-term partners of the studio – he was appointed as the second male actor in an upcoming movie. The role is a noble and elegant playboy, and in addition to being able to play, has a completely different temperament from the two roles he played before.
After the meeting, Jiang Dao stayed in Chu Yinlong’s office, flipping through the script, feeling a little worried.
“It starts so early next year?” He frowned. “I have to learn tango, snowboarding, and skydiving in three months? Does every movie need this?”
“Do you want to take this challenge?” Chu Yinlong confirmed.
“Take it!” Jiang Dao was not afraid at all. “Of course I’ll take it, I haven’t played an upper-class playboy yet!”
“Then you have to learn not only tango, snowboarding, and skydiving, but also etiquette.” Chu Yinlong laughed. “In addition, I will teach you fighting moves that are more suitable for this character. In the next three months, you won’t have time to rest, so be prepared.”
…
Two days later, Jiang Dao arrived at Huaxia South Island1China South Island sounds too weird, so I kept it with the other name with Chu Yinlong. They found a bungalow hotel not far from the skydiving club and checked in with Bullet.
They booked the one-on-one VIP skydiving course online, and Chu Yinlong used his personal relationship to obtain permission to accompany the dive.
At first Jiang Dao was not able to go to the sky. He had to complete a theoretical class and ground practice before starting the actual skydiving part.
After the first day of the theory class, Jiang Dao returned to the hotel with the materials and began to study.
“Sure enough, no matter what you learn, you can’t escape studying.” He flipped through the textbooks and manuals resentfully. “I have a headache just looking at all this, even skydiving requires studying…”
Chu Yinlong smiled, placed the cut mango on the coffee table, and handed the fork to Jiang Dao.
Jiang Dao didn’t answer, turned a page of the textbook, and opened his mouth: “Ah…”
Chu Yinlong picked up a piece of mango very naturally and fed it into Jiang Dao’s mouth.
Feed a piece, eat a piece, and soon, the two of them cleaned up the plate of mango.
Jiang Dao suddenly raised his head and felt that this scene seemed familiar – in the original book, there seemed to be a similar paragraph of Tang Yao and Zhou Wei feeding each other. When he first learned that he and Chu Yinlong had CP fans, he never thought he could do such a strange thing.
Who knows, that he opened his mouth so naturally without the embarrassment he imagined before.
Thinking of the plot in the book, Jiang Dao suddenly narrowed his eyes and asked Chu Yinlong, “Did you secretly kiss me when I was asleep?”
“Why are you asking this?”
Jiang Dao didn’t reply, he smiled, and shook his head.
After the written theory test ended and the practical part began, Jiang Dao did not have to do homework anymore.
As a result, the evening tango course scheduled by Chu Yinlong also officially started, and the instructor was Chu Yinlong himself.
“Why didn’t I know you can dance tango? You also know the women’s steps?” Jiang Dao asked with a smile while practicing his footwork, “Are all young monks so versatile these days?”
“Be serious.” Chu Yinlong was helpless. “One, two… don’t step on my foot.”
Of course Jiang Dao stepped on it on purpose.
He has strong athletic ability, body coordination, and imitation ability, so learning basic dance steps isn’t difficult.
However, as soon as he learned them, he deliberately began playing small tricks, such as, stepping on Chu Yinlong’s feet.
“Tsk! Step on me again and I’ll clean you up.” Chu Yinlong threatened.
“How do you plan to deal with me?” Jiang Dao was not afraid at all. “Just by tango? Or… Hey! Hey! Are you really? Bullet is still watching! Hey, you…”
Chu Yinlong pressed him into the sofa and suppressed him severely.
In the corner of the living room, Bullet tilted his head and looked at the direction of the sofa. After determining what was going on, he lay back at ease, the tips of his ears shaking.
After three days of parachute operation training at the ground facility, Jiang Dao quickly passed the assessment and obtained the qualification for formal skydiving training.
Chu Yinlong followed Jiang Dao to board the plane. He wanted to comfort Jiang Dao when he was nervous, but found that he wasn’t nervous at all and was full of excitement.
The first jump is at a height of 1500 meters.
Jiang Dao completed equipment inspections under the supervision of the coach, and was finally allowed to leave the cabin, with the coach closely watching. Chu Yinlong followed closely behind, chasing Jiang Dao and jumping out of the hatch.
The momentary feeling of weightlessness made his heart beat faster, but when the weightlessness continued for a period of time, Jiang Dao felt a sudden surge of happiness that he had never felt before — dangerous, but free; out of control, but calm.
He stretched out his limbs and looked out at the azure coastline of the distant sky, feeling that his vision had never been wider.
Suddenly, one of his hands was gently pulled.
Jiang Dao turned around and saw Chu Yinlong hovering beside him, under the helmet. The smile in his eyes could not be concealed.
Chu Yinlong and Jiang Dao held their hands in the air for a while, then released them quickly.
Immediately, the coach came over and helped Jiang Dao to open the parachute, and the speed of descent immediately slowed down.
When the three of them landed safely, the coach instructed Jiang Dao to put away the parachute, and the three of them returned to the club. After a period of rest, they prepared for the second jump.
After completing the three skydives that day, the coach said that starting tomorrow, they would ascend to 2000 meters to learn some simple aerial movements.
…
In this way, Chu Yinlong and Jiang Dao lived on the south island until the end of September.
Jiang Dao really had extraordinary talent in extreme sports such as diving or skydiving.
However, when it comes to dancing, Jiang Dao is obviously flexible and less feminine. When learning the basic footwork of tango, Jiang Dao can still control it, but when dancing to music, his performance seems almost warlike in nature.
“Although you are dancing the male steps, you can’t be too stiff.” Chu Yinlong stopped dancing, held Jiang Dao’s hand, and moved his arm. “Be gentle, the one who plays opposite of you is an actress. As a playboy, you want to take care of each of them… I won’t be hurt if you drag me like this, but actresses are different, if you push so hard, they may even get hurt.”
Jiang Dao didn’t understand: “Then how much force should I use?”
Chu Yinlong thought about it and said, “Just think that each of them is made of tofu, the kind that will break if you put a little force.”
“It’s really troublesome.” The corners of Jiang Dao’s mouth curved.
Chu Yinlong laughed: “You also have to practice your expression. Playboys enjoy the feeling of walking through flowers. Don’t always act like you’re on the battlefield.”
After practicing the tango again, they stopped. Their eyes met, their breaths blended together, and Jiang Dao suddenly laughed.
“During this kind of dance, the movements are very close, almost hugging.” He deliberately teased Chu Yinlong, “Won’t you be jealous if I dance with an actress?”
Holding the back of Jiang Dao’s neck with his hand, he kissed Jiang Dao’s mouth forcefully.
Then he gently stroked Jiang Dao’s lips with his thumb, and said in a low voice, “But we are actors. I’ve made… mental preparation and have awareness. If there is a good script and role that suits you in the future, even if that character has a kiss scene, if you want to play it, I will let you play it.”
Hearing this, Jiang Dao raised his eyebrows: “Oh? Really?”
“I don’t know who it was who was particularly opposed to the screenwriter adding an intimate scene with Mr. Yao Yuhua and me? Why, now that you’ve got me, and the first kiss and first night are already given, it doesn’t even matter if I shoot a kiss scene with someone else?”
“Tsk,” Chu Yinlong clicked his tongue and defended: “The role of Jess was originally just a bodyguard. I was… not mentally prepared. It was too sudden, and that scene was not necessary for the plot…”
“Admit it, Teacher Chu,” Jiang Dao teased. “You’ve been a big vinegar jar since then!”
Hahaha, yes CYL is a big vat of vinegar. He’s even jealous of a dog. 🤣
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