Translator: Lynn
In the entertainment industry, casual offenses against financial sponsors are something that should be avoided.
Having the ability to provide resources also means having the power to jeopardize your future.
I can bring you up, but I can just as easily block you.
Shen Qian vividly recalled the distressing days before Zhu Ling departed for South America when Qi Yang suppressed and cut his resources daily.
Even relatively popular second and third-tier stars were almost left behind. Ye Yan, an 18th-tier variety show star, still trembled with fear, fully convinced of the impact.
What’s most unspeakable is that Ye Yan once contemplated confronting Li Weidu.
He claimed he couldn’t bear to witness him abusing his influence, allowing Qi Yang to bully Zhu Ling, and wanted to “seek an explanation.”
“Don’t! Just let it go!”
Despite Shen Qian’s attempts to dissuade him, he felt a sense of powerlessness akin to that of an old minister who had lost his country, muttering, “I’m a fool, I’m a fool.”
Recently, without the president’s patronage, Ye Yan has struggled to secure resources. Shen Qian still intended to seek financial assistance through old connections. However, Ye Yan boldly offended Li Weidu, seemingly unafraid of the consequences.
It feels like he’s unable to face reality!
Everyone has found a handsome, well-matched new love! Repeating this will surely lead to disaster!
“Haha, it’s a misunderstanding between Mr. Li and his ex… um, this brother. It was all just a misunderstanding.”
“In fact, what Xiao Zizi meant to convey was that Mr. Li’s personality isn’t compatible with his. That’s all.”
“Mr. Li, Xiao Zizi remembers how kind you were to him, always discussing it privately with me. Maybe what Xiao Zizi desires are pears, but Mr. Li, you keep giving him apples. It doesn’t mean anyone is wrong; it’s just a matter of fate. Right, little Ye Zi?”
With a sly look, he subtly squeezed Ye Yan. Suddenly understands something!
Ji Kai: “If you don’t want the apple, just give it back to him.”
Shen Qian: “…”
“You’ve finished eating, and now you’re saying no. Why didn’t you stop eating in the first place?”
“Many people like apples. If you don’t want them, you can give them to others. I love apples, and I could get a cart. I’ll feed you a whole cart of them! You have the ability to take advantage here, so behave. Do you also have the ability to spit out what you’ve eaten?”
Shen Qian: Mr. Ex Husband!
Mr. Ex-Husband, I was wrong. Pretend I didn’t say anything; please don’t be angry!
He weakly turned his gaze towards Li Weidu. Should I say it’s a relief? Mr. Li didn’t seem to care at all about Ye Yan’s offense just now.
His hand was held by Mr. Ex-husband, and his whole body seemed to be in a state of dissociation. He looked at Mr. Ex-husband as if he were staring at the center of the universe, with an expression that was half-joyful, half-sad, half-smiling but not smiling.
…
Li Weidu’s entire being seems to exist in another realm.
Overwhelming emotions have severed and buried most of his nerves, automatically blocking out hearing, smell, and touch.
Only his eyes retain movement.
His gaze gently traced the tidy eyebrows, corners of the eyes, and bridge of the nose of the person in front of him, then settled on the moving, sexy lips.
Suddenly, an impulse surged within him, urging him to pounce and bite hard, like an ant bite.
It felt like a dream—a sweet dream he never wanted to wake up from. However, the warmth in the palm of his hand conveyed a sense of reality, instantly brightening his whole existence.
All of a sudden, things didn’t seem difficult at all.
Through many lonely nights, curled up in the dark, nursing his wounds, Li Weidu now almost feels grateful for all the luck and misfortune he’s encountered—after all, it was the opportunities that slowly pulled the invisible threads of his fate, leading him to this moment and meeting him.
Yet, he harbored a secret sadness.
Li Weidu felt unprepared to be the best version of himself when he met him.
He’s witnessed various flawed and conceited versions of himself, feeling that he falls far short. He’s uncertain about what makes him worthy of admiration. Contemplating this leaves him confused and in pain.
He wonders if he can be liked as he is. That’s why hearing those words filled him with such overwhelming joy and gratitude that it felt like his bones were being crushed.
To cherish… to be cherished.
Li Weidu didn’t dare to harbor such high expectations. It’s enough for Ji Kai to like him a little, and he believes he can handle the rest!
He possesses no extraordinary abilities, but with considerable wealth, he can strive to provide Ji Kai with anything he desires, protect him, and shield him from any grievances.
…
“…You two, hold on for a moment.”
As he uttered these words, Li Weidu found himself not fully grounded in reality.
A persistent sense of drifting made him wonder if he’d ever return to solid ground in his lifetime.
The person he likes just confessed to liking him back.
From now on, he can openly hold his hand, touch him, be around him for as long as he wants… It’s so beautiful that Li Wei struggled to maintain his usual indifferent and serious demeanor but found it challenging.
“You’re Ye Yan’s current manager, right?”
Shen Qian, covered in white hair and sweat, observed Mr. Li’s strange expression.
Why does his expression look so odd? The corners of his mouth are twitching!
Well, this is just dreadful!
“I heard that you always mention my name when you take over work for him now. Please refrain from doing that, okay?” Li Weidu stated.
“Yes!” Shen Qian hurriedly responded, “I’m sorry, Mr. Li. I won’t do it again.”
“Yeah!”
Ye Yan, standing by the side, sneered quietly.
He found it amusing, considering this man had vowed more than once to take care of him for the rest of his life.
[I don’t believe it.]
Every time Li Wei heard him express disbelief, he’d lower his eyes slightly, revealing a hurt look. Ye Yan felt justified: [Unless you actually do it, why should I believe it? Most of these oaths are unreliable, and I’m not foolish.]
Facts proved that disbelief was indeed wise.
Isn’t it? It had only been a short while since they broke up, yet he was completely enthralled by another person, as if possessed.
Speaking of which, what is Ji Kai’s appeal? Ye Yan has scrutinized him from every angle but can’t discern what’s so special about him.
After all, they had been together for many years.
Li Weidu understood the significance of every glance and every subtle movement from Ye Yan.
His eyes darkened; he was initially hesitant to say anything. After all, this was someone he had loved, and he wanted to preserve some kindness. But…
Li Weidu turned to Ji Kai.
The man was removing the trial watch from his wrist, and his fingertips’ movements were still somewhat unsteady.
It had happened once, and he had failed to protect him properly…
He would never let it happen again.
“Don’t think I’m unaware. You’re the one who incited trouble at Ji Kai’s house with Zhu Ling’s relatives.”
Fortunately, Zhu Ling’s relatives seemed tough but were essentially bullies who feared consequences.
“I used to think you were naive and unfamiliar with the way world works. But I didn’t expect you to stoop so low to do such actions. If I hear about it again now…” Reflecting on that day now, he felt terrified.
What if there were truly mentally unstable relatives desperate enough to cause harm to Ji Kai?
If that were to happen, he knew he wouldn’t forgive Ye Yan.
And forgiveness from himself would be even harder to attain.
…
My heart felt a bit heavy. I didn’t want to confront Ye Yan any longer, so I turned to the manager beside him and said, “Regardless, take good care of him in the future. If something like this happens again, I won’t intervene with either of you. I won’t care.”
Just as Shen Qian was about to agree, an unwilling voice came from beside him, “Li Weidu, what do you mean by this?”
Shen Qian hurriedly interjected, “Little Ye Zi, calm down. Let’s go back!”
“I won’t go! Why did he accuse me of inciting someone? Li Weidu, do you have any evidence? You’re just making baseless accusations!”
Ye Yan genuinely felt aggrieved.
“Weidu, do you really… believe what he’s saying? Are you eager to side with him against me?”
“Isn’t it ridiculous? You’ve only known him for a few months? How many years have we been together?”
“Stop deluding yourself, okay? Are you choosing him just to spite Zhu Ling? He will never understand you as I do. The two of you being together is just…” The clerk grabbed one of Li Weidu’s arms, ignored Ye Yan, and walked out directly.
In the past, Ji Kai could never figure out what oddities were in Ye Yan’s mind.
Very inconsistent. One moment he seemed scheming, and the next he appeared quite simple and innocent.
It wasn’t until that moment that Ji Kai finally understood. It’s not as complicated as he thought. Ye Yan is probably just very naive.
He lacks a sense of right and wrong, good and evil. He is childish, illogical, and speaks and acts based on his temporary emotions, making it a waste of time to listen to him.
…No wonder the little goblin is so devoted to Zhu Ling.
This kind of self-centeredness, used to being pampered, will never mature, always expecting everyone to support them. The two of them are exactly the same!
…
Fengfenghuohuo guided the person through the shopping mall to the elevator and pressed the button for the second floor.
“Ji Kai.”
“Hmm?”
“Are you in a rush to go back now? There’s a new ice cream dessert on the top floor…”
Oh, right.
When we made plans earlier, I did mention that I would buy a gift and try something new on the way.
Wait, you haven’t bought the gift yet, have you? Sigh… Li Weidu’s expression is so peculiar.
Why does it resemble some kind of bloated sea creature? It seems to be quivering.
Suddenly, his body was forcefully pushed, and his back met the smooth black marble wall.
Next to the empty elevator room, there happened to be a small blind spot. The breath from an approaching figure sprayed on his neck, and Li Weidu’s voice, originating deep in his throat, sounded very unsteady.
“Those things you said to Ye Yan just now…”
“Are they true? Or were they just something to be said to him… just to incite him?” He appeared so anxious, and his final words trembled, sounding as if he might burst into tears.
…Actually, it’s a bit of both.
Certainly, a portion of it was intentionally revealed to Ye Yan, but Ji Kai didn’t dare to admit that now.
Once it’s said, it’s irreversible. Moreover, this isn’t a problem that Mr. Li can resolve by transforming into a pufferfish and exploding in anger.
He didn’t want to witness the little puppet, covered in wounds, shattered into pieces before him.
So, though he hadn’t initially planned to disclose it so soon, it might be a positive thing if it completely reassured Li Weidu, right?
Seeing him standing pale-faced in front of the store a moment ago, Ji Kai genuinely felt a sense of sadness. He didn’t want Li Weidu to be easily hurt by someone else’s words in the future.
Yearning to embrace him, he felt that even if his body were shattered, a hug would surely provide solace.
Thinking of this, he extended his arms and circled them around Li Weidu’s waist.
Then he was startled to realize that the two of them were standing very close, their breaths entwined, surrounded by an air of tense ambiguity. All of this happened in a perfect little blind corner, with no one passing by.
…
No pouring rain no bursts of thunder accompanied the moment. No rainbows, shooting stars, candlelight, or piano music from TV dramas exaggerated the emotions. It was entirely different from what one might imagine under the moon or on green grass.
However, Ji Kai believed it didn’t matter.
It truly didn’t matter, as long as he had Li Weidu.
Being with him felt like being under a clear sky in a pristine forest, experiencing all four seasons. Through Li Weidu’s eyes, Ji Kai could witness grand scenes from the world, both familiar and unseen.
There is no need to wait any longer. The time was right, and so was Li Weidu.
…
Ji Kai never anticipated that the moment their lips touched, he would be completely pushed away.
In front of him, Mr. Li seemed a bit dazed. The charming blush on his cheeks and his awkward demeanor were endearing.
The corners of Ji Kai’s lips twitched, and he looked down.
“I… I like you.”
So? Baby Bear stumbled into Mr. Li’s mysterious logic pit and couldn’t climb out.
You like me, but won’t let me kiss you?
Oh yes! A sense of ceremony!
Suddenly, thoughts of Aunt Bai and Qi Yang’s disdainful gazes crossed Ji Kai’s mind, leaving him feeling powerless.
So, what kind of ceremony is needed?
Do you want me to buy you a ring on the spot? Is it too early for a proposal?
Then, Ji Kai felt the intense gaze from the mutant pufferfish’s eyes.
Li Weidu stared at him motionless, expecting.
“Ah.”
Got it, are you waiting for a response?
Damn… but what’s going on?
I can’t tell you! Saying “I like you too” is so embarrassing that I can’t say it out loud at all!
Can’t men just kiss each other directly or undress and engage in intimacy?!
You’re almost 30 years old; why do you still act like a kindergarten kid? Ji Kai swallowed his saliva, feeling as if he had endured tens of thousands of tons of blows. After having rough skin and thick flesh for so many years, in one sentence of “I like you,” the more he held it in, the less he could say it.
If he dropped the chain at this critical moment, it would be over. This love relationship was on the verge of failure.
If the pufferfish didn’t explode, he himself would explode on the spot.
…
Just as he hesitated, his wrist was seized.
Pain! How could the delicate and frail Mr. Li cause harm?
Ji Kai sensed that Mr. Li might have lost his mind in frustration due to his prolonged non-response. In a fleeting moment, his eyes turned fierce.
Before he could react, his hands were captured and raised above his head. Mr. Li’s long legs wedged between his, pressing him firmly against himself!
Well, the classic mandatory move of the Overbearing President.
He never expected to be treated like this one day, so this was…
Well.
His lip was bitten.
Although it was just a small bite, the subsequent actions were somewhat rough, yet the touch remained surprisingly gentle.
His wrists were pinched and pressed against the wall. Gently parting the teeth, Mr. Li sucked and ground. Warmth, teasing, and a hint of sweetness filled the air, and Ji Kai’s heart felt like a soft sponge, soaked and becoming full and heavy, tinged with some indistinct confusion.
Just pushed away, and now…?! Mr. Li, what kind of trick is this?
Not understanding. It seemed like he had fallen for an elusive and marvelous creature.
Soon, Ji Kai realized he was too naive.
What a marvelous creature! What a gentle and kind young man who knows how to cook! Turns out there’s an unseen nature! A wild wolf, perhaps? The kind that transforms on a moonlit night!
A simple kiss was not enough!
The entire sky darkened, and the world became dim. The freshness of childhood swiftly transformed into a daring and intense encounter. He felt dizzy and unable to breathe as if a century had passed.
Ji Kai had never experienced a kiss that left his legs weak and his back drenched. It felt as though he had done something scandalous in the elevator of a commercial street!
His worldview was refreshed. Sensing the apprehension of an unknown happiness in the future.
…
The elevator room’s corner was sparsely populated.
Yet, one could never elude the eyes adept at detecting romantic entanglements.
Ding dong.
Reporter Zhou Yile, nicknamed Xiaoyu, was on duty to look after an unwell friend. He directly headed to LU’s new product launch event with a small camera.
However, a time mix-up occurred. Five o’clock in the afternoon was mistakenly interpreted as fifteen o’clock. Consequently, she arrived two hours early.
After finishing his drink and walking out of the elevator, he pondered where to dispose of the bottle. Haha…
That’s when he noticed an amorous couple engaged in a passionate kiss, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings. Zhou Yile raised his camera and then thought better of it.
He felt it might be a bit unfair to use HD in such a close and private setting. The picture quality on mobile phones is excellent!
In the past, the series “The President and His Little Migrant Workers” was highly popular but often criticized by some serious readers for being “unreal.”
“Buying clothes doesn’t explain the problem! It’s the same in the hospital, and it’s the same in the boat scene. You guys should take a passionate kiss or a bed photo to show off!” Zhou Yile: Repost the koi fish, and you will get a hammer.
However, the response from this forum surpassed her expectations.
“That one doesn’t seem to be a migrant worker. Has the CEO been replaced?”
Who isn’t a migrant worker?
“The clothes don’t look like it. Where’s the vest? Where’s the muscle?”
Who wears a vest in the winter? Who can see the bulge in such thick clothes?!
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