Chapter 23: The Winter Yang and Spring Liu Brothers
Jin Yanliu felt refreshed and invigorated, Zhou Beiyang’s massage skills were gradually improving.
Massaging required strength, but even after doing it for so long, Zhou Beiyang didn’t feel tired at all, on the contrary, he felt refreshed.
Jin Yanliu was very happy, he felt that it was right to let Zhou Beiyang massage him, they were becoming good brothers who treated each other with brotherly respect.
He wasn’t the kind of person who only cared about his own comfort, so he got up and said, “Come on, let me give you a massage too.”
Unexpectedly, Zhou Beiyang refused, “I don’t need it.”
His voice was a bit hoarse.
Jin Yanliu noticed the sweat on his forehead and neck, his face flushed and his neck thick with it.
He must be tired, Jin Yanliu thought.
Both of them were sweating, especially the areas where their bodies touched, covered in sweat. Jin Yanliu took off his tank top directly and said, “I’m going to take a shower.”
Zhou Beiyang made a sound of agreement but didn’t move. He dared not move, afraid that Jin Yanliu would notice something unusual.
His heart went crazy from the massage, and seeing Jin Yanliu’s fair and graceful shoulders only intensified his emotions. He had always been good at controlling himself in this regard, but today he was losing control a little.
But he was satisfied.
Jin Yanliu’s warmth warmed him, and the fact that Jin Yanliu chose him without any hesitation between him and Yan Huihua also made him very satisfied.
In this world, no one should surpass him, whether it’s in terms of family, love, or friendship, he must always come first.
Jin Yanliu finished showering and came out. Xiao Pangzi had already brought dinner. He saw that Zhou Beiyang was still in the room and asked, “You’ve also sweated a lot, aren’t you going to take a shower?”
“I’ll just take a shower here instead of going out,” Zhou Beiyang said. Jin Yanliu called from outside, “What clothes do you want to wear? I’ll have Xiao Pangzi bring them from your room.”
“Just give me yours. Find something loose for me,” Jin Yanliu replied.
Occasionally, the two brothers would wear each other’s clothes, but now Zhou Beiyang was taller and more muscular than Jin Yanliu. Especially with his famous broad shoulders, Jin Yanliu’s clothes would usually fit him a bit snugly.
Jin Yanliu found a loose T-shirt for him and also a pair of loose shorts. When they were about to come out, Zhou Beiyang went back in and changed into a pair of black pants and a white T-shirt.
Zhou Beiyang was now a big star, especially as an idol. He had to pay attention to his outfits, and the loose shorts didn’t suit him. He was more suited for a cool and stylish or a gentlemanly look.
He took the clothes and went straight into the bathroom. The hotel’s bathroom had transparent glass with a layer of mist on top, but Zhou Beiyang’s figure was still clearly visible. He had a great physique, broad shoulders and narrow hips, tall and upright. When he wore clothes, he looked like a young and handsome idol, but when he took them off, his muscles were unexpectedly well-defined and attractive.
“Don’t look,” Zhou Beiyang suddenly said.
Jin Yanliu laughed, “What’s wrong? Brother, what’s there to see? I’ve seen it all.”
He closed the door and left, still laughing, “You’re even shy.”
Zhou Beiyang sighed helplessly and made the water even colder. He tilted his head back and let the cold water pour onto his face.
He took a cold shower because it was too hot outside, Zhou Beiyang casually explained.
Xiao Pangzi carefully observed from the side and saw that the two brothers had reconciled completely.
That’s good, Xiao Pangzi was genuinely afraid of seeing Zhou Beiyang in that state. Although he didn’t think Zhou Beiyang would do anything, his aura was quite intimidating.
Due to the tight schedule and the importance of the task, they had been reading the script separately to make the most of their time and improve work efficiency. Tonight, for the first time, all the members of the cast and crew sat together to go over the scripts for the first ten episodes.
Lu Yao had arrived early and had set aside a seat specifically for Zhou Beiyang.
The actors entered one by one, and the newbies were quite perceptive. The seat next to Lu Yao had remained empty all along, and Lu Yao eagerly awaited Zhou Beiyang’s arrival. However, it was San Yuan, who played Mu Wu Shuang, the teacher, who sat down next to him without hesitation.
If it were a newcomer, Lu Yao might have asked for a seat change, but San Yuan, the teacher from Sang Yuan, was always dignified and he didn’t dare to ask.
He managed to squeeze out a smile, “Hello, Teacher.”
San Yuan smiled and said, “I used to think you and Jin Yanliu didn’t get along.”
Lu Yao blushed slightly and turned his head, raising an eyebrow.
Then he saw Zhou Beiyang and Jin Yanliu enter together.
Except for a few seniors, when the other actors saw them come in, they all politely stood up. The assistants had already pulled out chairs for them. Zhou Beiyang had a gentle expression as he scanned the room, finally landing his gaze on Yan Huihua.
In the past, there were many people who liked Jin Yanliu, but Zhou Beiyang didn’t even bother. The main reason was because of Jin Yanliu himself.
In the past, although there were many people around Jin Yanliu, he didn’t bother with them. Naturally, Zhou Beiyang didn’t have to worry either. But Yan Huihua was different. He was the one who actively wanted to get involved.
Just the thought of any possibility between the two of them made Zhou Beiyang unable to hide his thorns.
His possessiveness was strong to the point of being a bit pathological, and his jealousy was so strong that it seemed twisted.
What a pity that he was currently wearing Jin Yanliu’s clothes, even the shorts inside were Jin Yanliu’s. It was such a shame that Yan Huihua didn’t know.
The first season of “Into the Abyss” primarily focused on the story of Mu Huaying and Ye Hengyang. Zhou Beiyang, Lu Yao, and others had very few lines, but Song Hua, who played Ye Qingdu, had more lines. They were all skilled actors, and the script reading went particularly smoothly, especially Yan Huihua. Even during the script reading, he was completely focused and even choked up when the emotions ran deep. He was young, handsome, and had strong acting abilities, and it was clear that everyone liked him.
Jin Yanliu also liked him a lot. He had always liked actors with strong abilities, and on top of that, Yan Huihua was a handsome guy. His appreciative gaze couldn’t be hidden, and he would occasionally glance at Yan Huihua.
He had already started to look forward to the sparks that would fly when the two of them officially started filming together.
With their combined strength, it would definitely be amazing.
He smiled as he watched for a while, but suddenly felt a chill from across the room. He raised his head and saw Zhou Beiyang calmly looking at him.
Actually, his expression wasn’t fierce, but he felt guilty himself, remembering that Zhou Beiyang didn’t like Yan Huihua. He quickly lowered his head and focused on the script.
He decided to keep a bit of distance from Yan Huihua for now.
Sleeping with a handsome guy was something he could take or leave. It would be nice if it happened naturally, to experience what it’s like to sleep with a man before he wore the clothes. But if it didn’t happen, he wouldn’t force it. He wasn’t particularly interested in these things to begin with.
There must be a misunderstanding between Zhou Beiyang and Yan Huihua. He believed that once they spent more time together on set and everyone became more familiar, Zhou Beiyang would eventually see the shining points in Yan Huihua.
He decided to put aside the idea of pursuing Yan Huihua for now.
After all, they would be filming together for a few months, so there was no rush.
Instead, he could focus on cultivating Lu Yao, the little antagonist.
Lu Yao liked Zhou Beiyang and felt jealous when he saw him being intimate with someone else.
Since he wanted to feel jealous, he decided to make himself more jealous.
Sensing his gaze, Lu Yao looked up and glanced at him.
Their eyes met, and Jin Yanliu couldn’t help but smile.
Even though they hadn’t seen each other in a few years, Jin Yanliu still knew exactly how to provoke Lu Yao. He could easily push his buttons and get a reaction.
Sure enough, Lu Yao’s naturally sharp features became even more intense. However, he held back his claws, lowering his head and biting his lip.
The script reading went on until eleven o’clock at night. After it ended, everyone went back to their rooms to rest. Jin Yanliu lingered behind, exchanging a few words with Liu Qichang. When he came out of the meeting room, he saw Zhou Beiyang walking ahead of Lu Yao. He immediately came up with a plan.
He took a deep breath and ran over with a big smile on his face, bypassing Lu Yao and the others. He reached out, putting his arm around Zhou Beiyang’s neck. “You’ve memorized your lines, impressive.”
Zhou Beiyang grabbed his hand that was resting on his shoulder and smiled. “Are you hungry? Let’s go get some late-night snacks.”
“Sure.”
Jin Yanliu pretended to climb onto Zhou Beiyang, resting his head against Zhou Beiyang’s black hair, while his red hair brushed against Zhou Beiyang’s, making Zhou Beiyang feel a sweet sensation in his heart.
In just these two days, the emotional trauma caused by Yan Huihua seemed to have been completely healed.
“My mom just sent me a message saying that Grandma misses us and wants us to visit when we have time,” Zhou Beiyang said.
“Grandma came back from abroad?”
“She returned the day before yesterday.”
As they continued their conversation, Lu Yao stopped at his own room’s door.
In reality, he wasn’t really affected by it all that much.
He had gotten used to it during high school. That’s just how they were as brothers, sometimes acting like a couple and sometimes not. That’s how he saw it, at least.
When he took out his room key to enter, he noticed that Yan Huihua, who lived next door, was standing at his doorway, watching the two brothers.
The next day, they continued their action training. Most of the others had finished their fight scenes, but Jin Yanliu still had a bunch left to practice. It couldn’t be helped, as the character he played, Mu Huaying, was a major antagonist who fought with the righteous sects. He was inherently ruthless, and the fight scenes designed by Fang Dawei were different from the others, filled with various techniques and extremely difficult moves.
“You have a great physique, and it looks especially good when you fight,” Fang Dawei said.
Although some dangerous stunts were performed by doubles, the majority still relied on Jin Yanliu himself. Despite the physical exertion, he was addicted to the feeling of flying around, which was both dangerous and thrilling.
Zhou Beiyang accompanied him throughout the process. Whenever Jin Yanliu needed to be suspended, Zhou Beiyang would lend a hand, and when Jin Yanliu needed to land, Zhou Beiyang would be there to catch him, along with the crew.
He must really love Jin Yanliu, right?
Yan Huihua silently pondered by the side.
He was also present on set. When he first arrived, Zhou Beiyang clearly showed hostility towards him, but gradually, he felt that Zhou Beiyang completely ignored his existence, his gaze fixed solely on Jin Yanliu, never leaving him. It made him even more nervous than Jin Yanliu himself.
The weather was hot, and the air conditioning didn’t help much. Zhou Beiyang’s back was dotted with moist patches. He had a clean face and simple attire, the prime of his youth at twenty-two. If it weren’t for his exceptional physique and handsome features, he would hardly stand out from the young crew members.
His gaze shifted from Zhou Beiyang to Jin Yanliu. Jin Yanliu had dyed his hair back to black, which made him appear more serene. However, he still shone brightly. He had been suspended for two to three hours, drenched in sweat, his forehead covered in strands of hair, looking somewhat disheveled. But even so, it didn’t diminish his beauty in the slightest. The heat radiating from his body actually made his skin appear even fairer. The pressure garment he wore accentuated his slender waist, and when he spun while under pressure, it was truly magnificent.
He realized that he had developed feelings for Jin Yanliu.
Just as Zhou Beiyang had said, who wouldn’t like Jin Yanliu? If Jin Yanliu were to text him now, he would probably knock on his door in the middle of the night.
He wasn’t a lustful person, but the thought of engaging in the most intimate act with Jin Yanliu made his excitement uncontrollable.
For the first time, he had ambitions, a desire to be as fiery and captivating as Jin Yanliu, to stand by his side.
He sensed someone watching him and turned his head for a glance.
It was Director Liu Qichang.
Liu Qichang smiled and asked, “Is there some conflict between you and Beiyang?”
Yan Huihua paused for a moment, smiled, and replied, “Why do you ask that?”
“I’ve noticed something odd between the two of you. Didn’t he used to practice fight scenes with you? I heard you even went out for a meal together privately. But these past two days, I haven’t seen you exchange a single word.”
“We weren’t really that close to begin with,” Yan Huihua said.
Liu Qichang felt that this situation wasn’t ideal.
Even Lu Yao, who always kept to himself, was supposed to play the role of Zhou Beiyang’s lover, but now they hardly exchanged a few words all day.
During lunch, Jin Yanliu expressed his concerns to Yan Huihua: “We’re starting filming the day after tomorrow, but the young actors in the crew haven’t really gotten to know each other. We’re too distant from one another. You and Zhou Beiyang are the big names here, so you need to take the lead. If you don’t initiate interaction with the younger ones, they probably won’t dare to approach you either. This atmosphere on set is not good.”
Jin Yanliu thought that Liu Qichang had a point, so he pondered for a moment and suggested, “How about organizing a gathering tonight?”
Liu Qichang agreed, saying, “Invite Yan Huihua, Lu Yao, and Zhong Qianqian as well.”
