RED Chapter 79

This phrase “a brotherhood to remember for a lifetime” quickly turned into a meme, making Weibo buzz with activity.

Fans speculated wildly. Although they knew Rong Jin and Chi Feiran were good friends, this kind of Weibo post made them think more deeply. Normally, given Rong Jin’s god-like status, he wouldn’t engage in publicity stunts. Other stars might hype up fake relationships for attention and traffic, but Rong Jin could easily set the internet ablaze with a single post. So, if there was something real going on…

Well, only hardcore CP (couple) fans would believe that.

The entertainment industry is funny like that. The more something is hidden, the more people believe it. But if it’s openly displayed, most people will think otherwise.

For example…

“Alright, everyone, disperse. They’re definitely just hyping up ‘Heroic Bones’!”

See? There’s a ready-made reason right there.

Everyone thought, yeah, that’s right. The two of them have a movie coming out soon, and the production team is in the midst of promotion. It makes sense for them to stir up some buzz.

Fans marveled, “Wow, our male god is incredible. He used to at least pretend to have scandals with the leading actress. Now, he doesn’t even pretend! Truly a breath of fresh air in the circle!”

“Hahaha, a breath of fresh air, my foot! More like a landslide! This time, he’s not following the leading lady routine but the brotherhood routine. Who came up with this idea?”

“Hahaha, definitely the ‘Heroic Bones’ promotion team. Just look at their promotional photos! Step by step, it’s just perfect!”

Of course, some people wanted to exploit this situation. It didn’t take long for some snide comments to appear.

“Hmph, Rong Jin’s fans just keep pushing the narrative. They act like he’s so high-end with his low-key persona, but isn’t he just hyping up a movie? He didn’t post on Weibo for ages, and now he’s all over the place, liking and selling fake relationships. And his fans just buy it, thinking it’s all the promotion team’s doing. He’s just a big, hypocritical white lotus. It’s making me sick!”

Well, that kind of remark quickly made things uncontrollable.

Rong Jin’s fans are usually quite zen when he’s inactive, but when he’s active, they follow every move like busy bees. If you engage them in a rational discussion, they’ll respond rationally. But if you start sneering on someone else’s Weibo, especially on the post of their beloved little one, what do you expect? Do you think Rong Jin’s fans are pushovers?

Thus, Chi Feiran’s sweet Weibo post turned into a chaotic battlefield.

Rong Jin was furious. He wasn’t mad at being attacked or at his fans for fighting back. He was angry that the public thought he was using the relationship for movie promotion! Look, they turned it into a joke!

Was it because he managed his image too well over the years?!

Rong Jin read and reread the haters’ comments, all accusing him of shamelessly hyping his movie with fake relationships, tarnishing his dignity as a top actor.

Rong Jin: “…”

Rong Jin was deeply frustrated. These haters were no good. They didn’t even call him gay!

Then he turned to his alternate account, hoping to find some comfort. But he ended up eating glass shards…

Rong Jin, the top CP fan in his heart, posted this on his alternate account:

Little White Rabbit Wanting Sugar: Sobs, even though I know it’s just promotion, it’s the New Year, and they are having tea together. It seems like they exchanged gifts too. At least they must have a really good relationship! Just thinking about that makes me so happy. I really wish they were together. I want to remember this day for a lifetime too!

Rong Jin stared at the post, deep in thought. This batch of CP fans… is also no good. Why be clear-headed at the wrong times!

Fortunately, he wasn’t one to give up easily. Although he couldn’t post on Weibo anymore, he was about to go to Fashion Week with his boyfriend!

Then, they could take photos together, appear in magazines together…

Rong Jin’s thoughts raced faster than light, getting out of control.

In short, he wanted everyone to know what real, official sweet moments were!

But showing off a relationship isn’t easy either. Attending events as celebrities involves a lot of preparation, especially for something like Fashion Week, where fashion sense is crucial. The preparation work is extensive.

From outfits and accessories to the styling team, and even a professional photography team, all these things require attention.

In this special period, even Rong Jin found it challenging to assemble a professional team on short notice. It wasn’t that it was impossible, but finding a team that matched his status was tough, as these talents were usually booked in advance by female stars.

Fashion Week has always been a battleground for female celebrities, and male stars generally lag in this regard.

Chang Haoqing, having weathered many storms over the years, found this situation manageable. He handled everything he could on his end and sought help from Li Yuan for the rest.

Since the young couple would be attending the event together, they began merging their preparation efforts.

The two managers communicated professionally about work, then fell silent…

An awkward silence spread between them. This was really…

Clearly, Rong Jin bore more responsibility, so Chang Haoqing spoke first, “Uh… Li Yuan, we’ll have more opportunities to work together in the future. How about we get together after this busy period?”

Their qualifications were about the same. Li Yuan had also led an actress to an award and another actor to near-Emperor status. In terms of quantity, Chang Haoqing couldn’t compete, but in the industry, it wasn’t just about numbers; it was about quality.

Chang Haoqing’s ace was Rong Jin.

Seeing the olive branch, Li Yuan accepted it, though he still felt somewhat uneasy inside.

When he first learned about Chi Feiran and Rong Jin, he was almost scared to death. He never expected that the seemingly well-behaved young prince would play such a big game once he started!

Since then, he had been on edge, fearing the big boss would one day want to fire him.

When the big boss called Li Yuan in for a talk, Li Yuan truly felt what it meant to experience life and death in a moment. But to his immense surprise, the boss said, “You don’t need to be nervous. I already know about this, and… I agree with it. Just continue to support Feiran according to his wishes. However, there are some things you need to keep an eye on, understand?”

Looking back, Li Yuan still found that conversation quite surreal…

Having established their rapport, both managers understood they were akin to the chief stewards accompanying the newlywed couple in ancient times. If they didn’t coordinate well, it would be a disaster!

After a long day, Chief Steward Chang finally checked Weibo before bed. Seeing that Rong Jin hadn’t done anything rash, he felt relieved and prepared to sleep.

But just as he closed his eyes, Chang Haoqing suddenly realized something—wait a minute!

Hadn’t he been fired? Why was Rong Jin still ordering him around? And why was he so invested in the work once he got started? Covering his face in anguish, Chang Haoqing couldn’t believe he hadn’t thought of this sooner!

Now everything was done! He couldn’t even throw a fit at Rong Jin to vent his frustration! He was furious!

Little did Chang Haoqing know, his pent-up frustration would be healed by the princely extravagance…

A luxury car drove straight into the airport, and a private jet was already waiting on the tarmac. Even the meals were tailored to individual preferences!

As he used a small silver spoon to dig into freshly made desserts sprinkled with gold leaf, Chang Haoqing thought, “Is this the pleasure of being corrupted by money?”

Rong Jin had truly married well…

Both Chi Feiran and Rong Jin needed to rest because as soon as they landed, they’d have to present their airport fashion, signaling the start of their fashion week journey.

But lying side by side, how could they possibly sleep?

Chi Feiran kept sneaking glances at Rong Jin, finding him increasingly attractive with every look, never getting enough.

Then he wanted to kiss him, maybe even bite him—a very beastly thought.

Even if Rong Jin were dead, being watched like this would bring him back to life, let alone when he was already quite… you know.

The two-person setup, when laid flat, felt like a double bed. With the door closed, it was like a private little bedroom. Lying there with someone you love, how could anyone sleep?

Chi Feiran had chosen this spot without any impure intentions, simply wanting to be with Rong Jin. But now, the atmosphere felt perfect for doing something naughty…

Clearing his throat, Chi Feiran whispered, “Brother Rong.”

Rong Jin responded softly, “Hmm?”

Chi Feiran quickly climbed over, hands planted on either side of Rong Jin, and declared from above, “I want to do something over-the-top.”

Rong Jin reached out, embraced him, and pulled him into his arms, saying, “Approved.”

And with Chi Feiran’s soft laughter, the kiss began.

It wasn’t their first kiss, yet the sensation was still so beautiful it made their souls tremble slightly.

Chi Feiran felt he would never tire of this and didn’t see expressing his love and desire as something shameful.

This person was Rong Jin. He wanted Rong Jin to know just how much he loved him.

When Oreo, their cat, came in through the specially prepared cat door, it didn’t expect to witness a scene of dog food (a term for public displays of affection).

Tilting its head, Oreo meowed softly, adorably.

Both Chi Feiran and Rong Jin turned to look at it, feeling a bit awkward for some reason.

Chi Feiran quietly climbed off Rong Jin, cleared his throat, and called Oreo, “Come here, little beauty.”

Watching Oreo jump lightly onto the chair and get scooped into his sweetheart’s arms, Rong Jin couldn’t help but think this must be a reminder: if they ever wanted to do something more over-the-top, they must ensure the cat was outside…

After Oreo, it was the fans and netizens back in China who began to experience the taste of dog food.

As soon as the plane landed, the professional team got off first with their equipment. Chi Feiran and Rong Jin were styled to perfection, down to the last strand of hair.

This perfection wasn’t overly forceful, like a desperate attempt to showcase their fashion week intent. Instead, it was natural and relaxed, exuding taste through subtle details.

Both dressed casually in warm camel hues for winter, varying only in color depth, material, and style.

Standing together, they gave off a vibe that made people think…

“Holy crap, are they wearing… uh, matching outfits?”