MMH Chapter 18

Ye Ting wanted to beat up Lu Dao for taking the role, but since the second male lead was his own choice and backed by Gu Jingchen’s investment, he couldn’t regret it. He could only obediently pack up and fly with the crew to the deep mountains.

However, what hit him harder was when he sat in the car at the airport, and Lu Dao told him that he had to stay in the deep mountains for at least two months.

Ye Ting: “…”

Two months meant that his summer vacation would be over, and he would have to go back to school.

His family was still in the process of setting a date for his engagement with He Jing… It seemed like the engagement would have to be postponed.

He really wanted to beat up Lu Dao even more.

Sensing Ye Ting’s resentful aura, Lu Dao silently climbed to the back seat.

Ye Ting gloomily took out his phone and sent a WeChat message to He Jing.

Yan on Beautiful Scenes: [Hubby, help!]

He Jing was dealing with documents when he heard the WeChat notification and knew it was from Ye Ting.

His business partners were aware that he wasn’t keen on this app, using it only for minor communication while relying on his assistant for coordination. For important matters, people called him directly.

There was a bottle of pink roses on his desk that Ye Ting had ordered to be delivered this morning. He checked the meaning of pink roses and found out that they symbolized wanting to spend a lifetime with someone.

This kid, putting so much thought into it, how could he not love him?

He opened WeChat, saw the message from Ye Ting, furrowed his brows slightly, and immediately dialed his number.

The call was quickly answered, and he asked in a deep voice, “What happened?”

Ye Ting, with a hint of crying in his voice, said, “Jing-ge, I’m about to go to the mountains for filming, and I won’t be able to see you for at least two months!”

As he spoke, he turned his head and glared at Lu Dao, displaying his childishness.

Lu Dao guiltily pressed a duckbill cap against his face, exposing the back of his head to Ye Ting.

Ye Ting: “…”

He felt even more depressed.

He Jing originally thought the young man had encountered some trouble, so without hesitation, he called. However, it turned out that the young man was upset because of filming.

He reached out and touched the rose petals hanging down on his shoulder, finding it somewhat amusing.

Concern can lead to chaos. Just seeing the word “help” had his heart pounding, not realizing that Ye Ting had bodyguards by his side, with Yang Xuanyang also following him. He didn’t need to worry at all.

He shook his head slowly, chuckled, and comforted the sulking young man on the other end, “It’s okay. I’ll come see you this weekend.”

Ye Ting was momentarily stunned, suddenly revived.

Yes, he could take leave to see his man, and his man could come to see him on weekends.

Although it was tiring to travel back and forth, what was a little hardship in the face of love?

Feeling better, he complained softly, “But we’ll have to postpone our engagement date.”

He Jing said gently, “Just two months. Be good, I’ll wait for you to come back.”

The man’s deep and sexy voice made Ye Ting’s ears and heart tingle.

Covering his heart, he blushed slightly and murmured, “You’ll wait for me?”

He Jing chuckled softly, “Mm, I’ll wait for you.”

They chatted for a while longer, and with the man soothing him, Ye Ting’s emotions settled.

He kissed the phone affectionately and then hung up.

Lu Dao listened from behind, feeling his teeth ache.

Young people’s love was like the scorching sun hanging high outside, too intense.

In the car, besides Lu Dao, there were Yang Xuanyang and two bodyguards. They often heard Ye Ting and He Jing on the phone, so they were used to it, much calmer than Lu Dao.

Today, Yang Xuanyang was supposed to return to Haicheng. There was an upcoming acquisition case that he had been handling. He was called back by He Jing to take care of it.

Since Ye Ting had to go to a remote area today, Yang Xuanyang planned to drop Ye Ting off and arrange everything before returning to Haicheng in the evening.

He was planning to report this to He Jing, but Ye Ting contacted He Jing first.

Taking the opportunity, he explained the situation to He Jing.

Naturally, He Jing had no objection and told him to arrange everything and then come back.

In the following week, Ye Ting focused on filming in the mountains. Whenever he had time, he would have video calls with He Jing, eagerly anticipating He Jing’s arrival.

On Friday, He Jing didn’t come; instead, it was Gu Jingchen.

After meeting Lu Dao, Gu Jingchen came specifically to invite him to dinner.

Although they said it was dinner, they just went to a small restaurant in town and ordered some home-style dishes.

Ye Ting and Gu Jingchen were also familiar with each other. Gu Jingchen was a good friend of Zhou Nianyuan and had watched Ye Ting grow up. He even took him to the amusement park when he was a child.

After taking a bite of the fresh green vegetables, Ye Ting carefully observed Gu Jingchen and said, “Brother Jingchen, you seem a bit unhappy?”

Although the young master seemed carefree, he had a delicate and perceptive heart, especially skilled at observing expressions and moods.

Gu Jingchen poured himself a glass of beer but didn’t offer one to Ye Ting, as he saw Ye Ting as a child.

He downed the full glass of beer in one gulp and sighed, “Can you tell?”

Ye Ting continued to chew the vegetable leaves, eating the hollow vegetables like a little rabbit. He glanced at Gu Jingchen and asked, “Is it because of Zhouzhou-ge?”

Gu Jingchen’s fingers, holding the cup, paused slightly, and he poured himself another glass, then drank it in one gulp.

Ye Ting found it amusing.

This elder brother from the Gu family was known for being decisive and authoritative outside. Who would have thought that he would be drinking beer on the street with a troubled expression?

He recalled some rumors he had heard and said, “If you like Zhouzhou-ge, just go after him. I think Zhouzhou-ge likes you too.”

Xu Zhou and Gu Jingchen were childhood friends and also friends of Zhou Nianyuan.

Ye Ting had noticed several times that Xu Zhou seemed to be daydreaming while looking at Gu Jingchen. He thought that Xu Zhou also had feelings for Gu Jingchen.

However, Gu Jingchen smiled bitterly and shook his head, “Our situations are different…”

Ye Ting looked at him curiously.

Gu Jingchen poured himself another glass of beer.

Ye Ting hesitated slightly and glanced at the Gu family’s bodyguards not far away, but ultimately didn’t stop him.

So Gu Jingchen downed another glass of beer, saying, “He confessed to me before, and I rejected him…”

Ye Ting was in the middle of putting a piece of vegetable into his mouth. Upon hearing this, he widened his eyes and asked, “So what?”

He had pursued He Jing for a long time, and He Jing had rejected him every time!

But now, he was in a sweet and loving relationship with the old man, and they were about to get engaged.

Gu Jingchen: “…”

His situation with Xu Zhou was different from that of He Jing and Ye Ting.

He Jing and Ye Ting had a significant age difference. He Jing was mature and stable, considering various factors for a better future. Ye Ting, on the other hand, had a childlike personality and didn’t back down even after setbacks.

Gu Jingchen and Xu Zhou were of the same age and had grown up together.

When Xu Zhou confessed to him, they were still in high school. At that time, he was a carefree fool who hadn’t considered love and marriage. He even thought he liked girls, so he directly rejected Xu Zhou.

Later, Xu Zhou confessed a few more times, and he rejected each time. He even held Xu Zhou’s hand, earnestly advising him to focus on studying and not think about early love.

After hearing the story, Ye Ting: “…”

This older brother was indeed a bit foolish.

As they grew up, Gu Jingchen took over the Gu family business. Suddenly, he found that he couldn’t do without Xu Zhou. So, he confessed to Xu Zhou. However, Xu Zhou refused to discuss love and only agreed to be intimate with him…

In these years, Gu Jingchen had invested a lot in Xu Zhou. For example, in this TV drama investment, it was because Xu Zhou liked this fantasy novel that he bought the rights to shoot. He insisted that Lu Dao follow the novel faithfully and not make any random changes.

Unfortunately, Xu Zhou always seemed to lack a bit of trust and affection for him.

It was all the sins he suffered when he was young. Every time Gu Jingchen thought about it, he wished he could go back and tell his younger self not to be foolish.

After finishing a bowl of rice, Ye Ting put down his chopsticks and said, “Brother Jingchen, I’ll tell you a method that can make Zhouzhou-ge fall in love with you again.”

Gu Jingchen asked, “Tell me.”

Although it seemed a bit funny to let an eighteen-year-old teach him how to pursue someone, he thought that this kid could manage to win over He Jing, so there might be some tricks.

So, he listened attentively.

Ye Ting said, “Just be persistent. Propose to Zhouzhou-ge every week until he agrees.”

Gu Jingchen’s face showed an indescribable expression. “…”

Ye Ting, however, was very confident. “Trust me; it can’t go wrong.”

Thinking about Xu Zhou’s attitude towards Gu Jingchen, Ye Ting felt that his idea was foolproof.

Xu Zhou truly loved Gu Jingchen; his eyes couldn’t deceive anyone. Probably, he was afraid that Gu Jingchen would act foolishly again, so he didn’t dare to reveal his true feelings first.

Looking at it this way, it was still Gu Jingchen who had sown the seeds of trouble when he was young.

Resting his chin on his hands, Ye Ting said, “Think about it, Zhouzhou-ge has only had you all these years, right?”

Gu Jingchen fell into contemplation.

Indeed, Xu Zhou had been entangled with him for more than a decade, and it was true that there was only him.

He immediately got up and said, “Xiao Ting, thank you. When Zhouzhou and I get married, I’ll have you be the flower boy.”

After saying that, he walked out directly, got into the car, and drove away.

Ye Ting: “…”

He was already eighteen; why would he be a flower boy?!

And Gu Jingchen didn’t even pay the bill… What happened to treating him to dinner?!

He was furious and sent a WeChat message to He Jing to complain: [Jing-ge, someone bullied me. I feel wronged.jpg]

He Jing, accustomed to his exaggerated reactions, calmly replied: [What happened?]

Ye Ting typed furiously, narrating the incident where Gu Jingchen invited him to dinner but didn’t pay. Finally, he strongly suggested: [Jing-ge, next time you have a meal with him, make him settle the bill first.]

He Jing found it amusing and sent an emoticon: [Hug.jpg]

The fact that the older man consoled him with an emoticon surprised Ye Ting. Staring at the little person hugging in the emoji, all his grievances instantly vanished.

What made him even more delighted was that the man transferred fifty-two thousand yuan, with the transaction note saying, [Treat the wife to dinner.]

Ye Ting stared at the words “wife” and felt a sweetness in his heart as if he had eaten honey.

After receiving it, he sent a big kiss emoticon and replied: [Hubby, when are you coming to see me?]

He Jing: [Tomorrow at twelve.]

Ye Ting, full of anticipation: [Be careful on the way, I’ll be waiting~]

Joyfully using spare change to pay the bill, he also bought a pile of snacks to give to the people in the crew. This money was given by his boyfriend, and spending it made him feel particularly happy!

After paying, he realized that Gu Jingchen had sent him a dozen red envelopes as well.

He didn’t accept them and replied with an emoticon of a little person resisting a forty-five-meter-long knife.

Gu Jingchen apologized: [Sorry, Xiao Ting, I was too excited and forgot to settle the bill.]

Ye Ting responded with a disdainful expression, ignoring him.

At night, Ye Ting was filming until past five in the morning. Before going to bed, he set an alarm for half past eleven, thinking of getting up and dressing up a bit before meeting He Jing, looking handsome.

Little did he expect that he would sleep soundly, not waking up even after the alarm rang twice, while He Jing arrived at eleven forty.

Entering the room, He Jing saw the young man covered with a thin quilt, sleeping soundly.

The room was a temporary setup, very rudimentary, with only a bed, a few chairs, and a makeshift wardrobe with a suitcase.

It was warm inside, and a standing fan nearby was blowing on the young man. Despite that, his face was still rosy, fine sweat on his forehead, chest rising and falling, and his slightly parted lips occasionally moved.

He Jing’s eyes dimmed, slowly walking over and looking down at the young man.

Compared to his childhood home in the countryside, this place was not as good. Ye Ting, who grew up in luxury, slept here peacefully. In the week he spent here, the young man expressed his longing and talked about the challenges of acting, yet never complained about the difficult conditions.

He Jing’s eyes held tenderness and pride. He leaned down and gently kissed the young man’s forehead. The young man might have thought it was a mosquito, wrinkling his nose and scratching his forehead before continuing to sleep.

He Jing’s lips curled slightly, lifting the blanket, he embraced the young man and closed his eyes to rest.

From Haicheng to this place, over a thousand kilometers, he woke up at five-thirty, went to the airport, took a two-hour flight, and then a two-and-a-half-hour drive to reach this mountainous area.

The moment he saw the young man, all the hardships were worth it.

…

When Ye Ting woke up, he found himself being held.

Before opening his eyes, he smelled a familiar scent. Thinking he was still in a dream, he reached out and hugged the man’s arm, murmuring, “Jing-ge, I miss you so much…”

As Ye Ting moved into He Jing’s arms, He Jing also woke up. He happened to hear the young man’s affectionate and coquettish voice, softening his heart instantly.

“Yeah.” He kissed the young man’s lips. “I miss you too.”

Ye Ting then realized he was in the arms of a real person!

He abruptly opened his eyes and saw the person he had been longing for smiling at him. The smile was gentle and handsome, making him excited, and his face turned red with a racing heart.

“Husband!” Ye Ting was now completely awake. He threw himself into the man’s arms, using both hands and feet to cling to him, expressing his overwhelming joy. “You really came… I’m so happy…”

His words were incoherent as he eagerly kissed the man.

He Jing doted on him, not only allowing him to kiss but also adjusting their positions for convenience.

After a long-awaited reunion, their intimacy naturally escalated.

Though they didn’t go all the way this time, there was substantial progress, and they mutually assisted each other with their hands.

The sensation was truly indescribable; in any case, Ye Ting was left blissfully collapsed in He Jing’s arms, taking a while to regain his senses.

This time, He Jing mainly considered the young man’s feelings, but the way the young man gasped and moaned beneath him later drove him wild.

If not for the remaining shreds of sanity, trying to restrain his desires, he felt he might not be able to wait until the day he could marry the young man and might devour him before then.

As Ye Ting caught his breath, he shyly nuzzled against He Jing’s solid and warm chest. “Jing-ge, how did you suddenly become enlightened and willing to do such a joyful thing with me?”

In the past, when he entangled the man, the man always straightforwardly refused.

He Jing found it amusing, flicked his nose with a finger, and didn’t answer.

The room was warm, and the air was filled with the scent of their passion, even with the fan blowing, it couldn’t disperse the fragrance.

He Jing went outside to get water, held the young man on his lap, and wiped him down.

Ye Ting felt extremely happy, obediently leaning against him, letting him lift his hands and stretch his legs.

After wiping his entire body, He Jing carried him back to bed, splashed some water, and came back in.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Ye Ting swayed his fair and tender feet, looking at him with a smile, eyes filled with love and happiness.

He Jing smiled slightly, walked to the bedside, and then took out a box, kneeling on one knee beside his feet.

 

Author’s Message:

Don’t worry, my darlings. All the couples in this series are sweet and delightful! The author is getting older and honestly can’t handle angst anymore! Can’t handle it!

Thanks to all the little angels for nourishing me with nutrients~

Special thanks to the nurturing angels: GummyLee, 1 bottle

Thank you all so much for your support. I will continue to work hard! ^_^

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