Before he could be completely teased, He Jing held Ye Ting’s waist and placed him on the sofa, interrupting the boy’s antics.
Ye Ting, disappointed, hooked his legs around He Jing’s waist and silently criticized the older man for not being understanding enough.
He Jing lowered his head, pinched Ye Ting’s chin, and said, “You should go to the set.”
Ye Ting checked his watch and saw that it was almost 10:30 AM, with a scene scheduled to start shooting at 11.
He instantly regretted, “It’s all my fault, I overslept.”
Otherwise, he could have stayed with the older man a little longer.
He Jing smiled and kissed his forehead, “Go change your clothes. I’ll drive you there.”
The kiss made Ye Ting blush, and hearing that He Jing would accompany him made him incredibly happy. He immediately jumped up, saying, “Give me ten minutes, I’ll be ready in no time!”
He Jing watched him run into the bedroom, and his once-smiling face slowly turned serious.
Since the boy was planning to stay at the film set for several days, he needed to meet the director to ensure that no troublemakers like Hao Yunlong would disrupt Ye Ting.
*
Last night, a video of the CEO of Jin Xin Technology and male actor Hao Yunlong having an affair was widely circulated on the internet. However, Hao Yunlong only learned about this incident the next morning.
After being beaten by Ye Ting, he was taken to the hospital by his agent. The doctor revealed that he had a damaged kneecap and significant rib injuries in his chest.
Hao Yunlong was so furious that he spat blood, muttering to have someone investigate Ye Ting’s background and planning to apprehend him to exact his revenge and completely ruin him.
He tearfully called Jin Peng, asking for vengeance, but he dared not reveal the true reason for his injuries — he couldn’t let his financial benefactor know about his extramarital affair. Instead, he lied, claiming that he was harassed and injured while resisting the aggressor. Jin Peng had been enjoying his success in recent years, with numerous lovers on the side. Among them, Hao Yunlong, who was handsome, young, and passionate in bed, was the one he favored the most.
It was said that Hao Yunlong had been harassed, and as a financial backer, even if it was just for the sake of his reputation, Jin Peng had to support him. So, he readily agreed.
However, just as he ordered his subordinates to investigate the matter, the video was already circulating online.
Jin Peng, who had been navigating the business world for decades, was no fool. He immediately realized that he had been played.
The reasons behind this were not hard to uncover, especially with Hao Yunlong present in the video.
He soon learned the whole story.
Hao Yunlong had harassed a background actor, and coincidentally, that actor happened to be the beloved young master of the Ye family.
This revelation left him with a splitting headache, and he asked his contacts to help suppress the video, but the account that posted it was uncooperative. It was clear that the other party was determined to deal with Hao Yunlong.
No, it was more about dealing with him.
If he had known that the person he was keeping wasn’t just brainless but also a troublemaker, he would have personally taken care of Hao Yunlong, which would have prevented this massive mess.
Unfortunately, his wife and son had seen the video. They barged into his villa, scratched his face, and even sent him to the hospital.
And that was just the beginning. In the early morning, he received a call from his assistant, informing him that the company’s stocks had plummeted by tens of billions overnight.
His company was listed overseas, and the other party struck just before closing, leaving no room for resistance.
For Jin Peng, Hao Yunlong had transformed from a beloved plaything into nothing less than a harbinger of disaster.
He did want to catch Hao Yunlong and give him a good beating, but he was overwhelmed with his own problems and didn’t have the time to deal with Hao Yunlong.
In order to please the Ye family, he had Hao Yunlong blacklisted directly. He had some connections in the entertainment industry, and a single phone call sealed Hao Yunlong’s fate.
He couldn’t afford to offend a behemoth like the Ye family just because of a lover.
Afterward, Jin Peng tried to seek help from the Ye family, but the friends who had helped connect him to them all gave him the same response: “Look out for yourself.”
…
Hao Yunlong was still unaware that his wish for Jin Peng to help him take revenge would never come true.
He knew nothing about what had happened online. After telling Jin Peng his grievances in a sultry manner last night, he went to sleep with a smile on his face.
He dreamed of giving the impudent little brat a thorough beating and enjoyed it immensely.
The next day, he woke up in a good mood and wanted to ask Jin Peng if they had found the culprit.
As he was about to make the call, the hospital room door was forcefully pushed open, and his manager walked in with a grim expression, throwing a tablet onto him, saying, “Take a look at what mess you’ve gotten into.”
Since he had sucked up to Jin Peng, his manager had always been polite to him. This was the first time his manager had shown such an attitude. Hao Yunlong was annoyed by the manager’s tone and retorted, “I’m injured, can you be a little more considerate?”
The manager sneered. Hao Yunlong was known for his bad temper, often throwing things and hurling insults at people. The manager had tolerated it before because of Jin Peng’s reputation. However, with the major trouble Hao Yunlong had caused this time, offending the Ye, Zhou, and Gu families, and with Jin Peng directly ordering his blacklisting, Hao Yunlong’s future looked bleak. The manager saw no need to hold back his irritation. He said, “Your hand isn’t broken; you can open it yourself.”
Hao Yunlong was seething with anger and about to explode.
The manager crossed his arms and said, “I suggest you take a look at the news first.”
Hao Yunlong, seething with anger, opened the tablet and saw videos of himself and Jin Peng all over major websites. He broke into a cold sweat and screamed, “What’s going on?!”
The manager looked at him with a pitying gaze and said, “You might not know this, but the background extra you harassed yesterday is the most favored young master of the Ye family. His mother is Zhou Nianyuan’s aunt. You should be aware of who Zhou Nianyuan is, a prominent figure in the entire Haicheng. Both the Ye and Zhou families have taken action against Jin Peng. Now Jin Peng is in deep trouble, and Jin Xin Technology might go bankrupt tomorrow.”
Hao Yunlong turned as white as a sheet, trembling and unable to speak.
The manager continued, enjoying every moment of it, “Let me tell you another thing. The investor in the drama project is Mr. Gu, who is a childhood friend of Zhou Nianyuan. You’ve been expelled from the cast.”
Hao Yunlong was completely dumbfounded.
“Oh, by the way, Jin Peng has issued an order to blacklist you, so you can no longer work in the entertainment industry,” the manager added, then left without saying another word, unwilling to deal with Hao Yunlong.
Even Jin Peng’s company had been targeted. Hao Yunlong, a small-time player who couldn’t stay out of trouble, had no chance of escaping. He was a fool, ignorant and malicious, who thought he could dominate the entertainment industry after climbing into bed with a tycoon. He didn’t realize that there were plenty of big shots in Haicheng, and his short-lived success eventually led to his own downfall.
Since Hao Yunlong had a contract with the company and had shown him no respect in the past, the manager considered not retaliating as a merciful act.
…
Ye Ting was unaware of the fate that had befallen Jin Peng and Hao Yunlong. He had made progress with He Jing last night, and the excitement had kept him up all night. Today, he was busy with sweet and intimate moments and didn’t have time to worry about such trivial matters.
For him, Hao Yunlong was just a little ant that he could easily crush underfoot, and he didn’t pay it any mind.
What he was more concerned about was his impending separation from He Jing.
As they left, He Jing had changed his clothes. He was wearing a white T-shirt and yellow casual trousers, looking both youthful and handsome.
Ye Ting’s eyes widened.
He felt like he was about to drool and buried himself in He Jing’s arms. “Jing-ge, you look really handsome!”
He Jing’s eyes and brows were tender as he playfully tapped the tip of Ye Ting’s nose. “Let’s go.”
In the film and television city, various production crews were already in full swing. There were handsome men and beautiful women in historical costumes, as well as those dressed in Republican-era attire. Modern-day assistants were also seen in short-sleeved shirts and flip-flops.
While there were many good-looking people here, He Jing’s tall and handsome appearance stood out even in simple attire. Furthermore, he had a beautiful young man by his side.
Ye Ting wore a white T-shirt and blue denim shorts, his golden hair flowing in the sunlight, accentuating his fair, youthful skin.
As they walked, many people discreetly glanced at them.
Ye Ting felt beautiful and clung tightly to He Jing’s hand, wishing he could tell everyone that this was his boyfriend.
Ever since He Jing had talked to his parents, he had made up his mind about the young man. Seeing how enthusiastic Ye Ting was, he naturally went along with it.
Hand in hand, they strolled slowly under the scorching sun and surprisingly found it sweet.
Three minutes later, they arrived at the film set.
He Jing used a handkerchief to wipe away Ye Ting’s sweat.
With round, shining eyes, Ye Ting stared at the handkerchief and secretly thought that both his cousin and his older man carried handkerchiefs. It seemed like an old-fashioned habit like they were veteran party cadres.
But he liked it!
Tilting his head up, he asked He Jing, “Are you leaving now?”
He Jing nodded.
Ye Ting’s eyes were filled with reluctance, and he held onto the man’s hand, unwilling to let go.
He Jing ran his fingers through Ye Ting’s golden hair and said softly, “Go on.”
Ye Ting had never been one to conceal his affection. He clung to He Jing’s arm and coquettishly said, “Then kiss me.”
The film set was bustling with various staff members coming and going. There were extras taking a break in the corner and assistants and bodyguards for the actors.
In full view of everyone, He Jing lowered his head and kissed the corner of the young man’s lips. “There, be good. Send me a message when you’re done.”
Satisfied, Ye Ting finally headed toward the film set.
Luckily, he would be able to return to Haicheng and see his older man in just six days.
In his heart, Ye Ting silently counted the days, taking three steps before turning around.
He Jing stood there, watching him until he entered the film set, and then he turned and went to meet the director, Lu Dao.
…
As soon as Ye Ting entered the film set, several extras he had met the day before gathered around him.
These extras were all second-year students from the Film Academy who had come to experience the atmosphere of the film set in advance. Ye Ting’s lively and simple personality made them fond of him.
From a distance, they saw Ye Ting being kissed by a tall and handsome man, and their gossip-loving hearts were burning with curiosity.
One of them, a pretty girl named Xu Xin, enthusiastically grabbed Ye Ting’s shoulder and asked directly, “Xiao Ye, who is that handsome guy?”
Ye Ting was very frank and had a slightly infatuated smile on his face. “My boyfriend. Handsome, right?”
Unexpectedly, he answered so readily, and several of them were a bit surprised. Although they had speculated about it, they didn’t expect Ye Ting to admit it.
After all, if Ye Ting wanted to make it in the entertainment industry, he couldn’t afford to have any scandals. They assumed that the man he had just introduced, despite his good looks, was probably not wealthy and might just be a small actor who would eventually be forgotten.
Most of them thought that they were together just to pass the time, a common occurrence in the entertainment industry.
Ye Ting’s openness, on the other hand, left them with no room for gossip.
Only Xu Xin was genuinely happy for him and said with a beaming smile, “I envy you. You two look so good together.”
Ye Ting scratched his face bashfully. “Yeah, my boyfriend is really handsome.”
Xu Xin playfully glared at him.
After the others dispersed, Xu Xin pulled Ye Ting into a corner and said mysteriously, “I have some gossip for you. I heard that Hao Yunlong has been blacklisted.”
Rumors spread quickly in the entertainment industry, and the news of Hao Yunlong offending the young master of the Ye family had already circulated among various film crews.
Although no one knew exactly who the Ye family’s young master was.
Xu Xin was delighted to hear the news.
Everyone in the film crew knew about Hao Yunlong’s character. During this period, they endured a lot of bullying from Hao Yunlong at the shooting location. He was jealous of their youth, beauty, and good looks, deliberately making things difficult for them, forcing them to be exposed to the scorching sun, and coming up with all sorts of absurd things.
Hao Yunlong had even harassed Xu Xin before. But luckily, Xu Xin had been smart enough to avoid him.
Ye Ting scratched his head, “Oh, he got blacklisted?”
It seemed that He Jing had taken action.
He thought happily, ‘Jing-ge is really great. He avenged me so quickly.’
Xu Xin leaned in close to his ear and whispered, “I heard that Hao Yunlong offended the young master of the Ye family, but nobody knows who that young master is. We’ve been gossiping about it, but haven’t found out.”
Ye Ting was dumbfounded. So everyone was gossiping about him?
He hesitated for a moment but ultimately didn’t reveal his identity to Xu Xin.
Since he didn’t plan to pursue an acting career long-term and was going to report to Haicheng University for his finance studies after the summer break, there was no need to disclose his connection to the entertainment industry.
Author’s Note:
This story is updated daily, with a new chapter posted before 12 AM. Other updates during the day are for proofreading (I make a lot of typos, sorry…).
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