On the days when he wasn’t working, Ye Shanshan should have been immersed in his studies, but that night, after having a profound discussion with Gong Yue on “how hard candy produces syrup,” Ye Shanshan, feeling weak and groaning, took out his phone and found that it was already November 18th. Suddenly, he felt very nervous.
—”The year-end is approaching, which means Gong Yue’s birthday is coming soon.”
But he hadn’t figured out what gift to give him yet.
Ye Shanshan recalled that last year he had given him a spiral-flavored beverage he developed himself. When he took a sip, different parts of his tongue would experience different taste sensations.
However, this gift didn’t seem very successful. At least after Gong Yue took a sip, his expression was somewhat strange.
The gift he gave two years ago was a “automatic signature pen” he designed himself. Because after observing him for a long time, he noticed that Gong Yue often had to sign documents, and his hand seemed tired. So he made this, even recorded some voice reminders that would play every half an hour to remind him to rest, and sometimes even sang a song or told a little story. But he didn’t see him using it now.
As for three years ago, it’s better left unsaid.
He felt that the most successful gift he gave was when he came to B City for the first year, and he was obsessed with xiaolongbao, so he made a basket of colorful xiaolongbao for Gong Yue, and watched him finish them all without leaving a single one.
So the question was—what birthday gift should he give him this year?
So for the next few days, Ye Shanshan walked around at home, muttering to himself, and whenever he had nothing to do, he would water the indoor plants with a small spray bottle, wandering around in a daze.
Until he saw Xu Luoyang’s Weibo post.
After finishing filming, Xu Luoyang had a few days off. Zheng Dong had something urgent to attend to, so he temporarily left his dog at Xu Luoyang’s place.
Because Xu Luoyang was hardly ever home due to work, he couldn’t keep a dog himself. When he saw Zheng Dong’s dog, he was extremely fascinated, posting five Weibo posts in one day and taking photos of the dog from every angle.
Ye Shanshan looked at the screen where Xu Luoyang was hugging the Husky, suddenly inspired.
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When Xu Luoyang opened the door for Ye Shanshan, the Husky was howling on the balcony. Upon hearing the door close, it glanced over, then went back to howling on the balcony.
“Zheng Dong’s dog is very determined,” Xu Luoyang handed a bottle of water to Ye Shanshan. “Ever since it found out there’s an Alaskan Malamute across the street, it’s been howling on the balcony, trying to get the other’s attention. But the other one just looks aloof and hasn’t paid any attention to it till now.”
Just as he said that, the Husky strolled back from the balcony, circled Ye Shanshan twice, then lay down at his feet.
“…” Xu Luoyang felt like he was going blind. “Flattering! This dog has been with me for so long, eating and drinking well, and I’ve treated him well, but he hasn’t even laid by my feet once!”
Ye Shanshan squatted down. Due to Gong Yue not keeping pets, he found it quite novel. “What’s its name?”
“Husky.”
“I know it’s a Husky,” Ye Shanshan glanced at Xu Luoyang and suddenly realized, “Its name is Husky?”
Xu Luoyang nodded, “Zheng Dong lacks creativity.” Ye Shanshan couldn’t agree more.
Next, the two, along with the dog, sat on the carpet—watching TV.
A few days ago, Zhang Dao called to inform Ye Shanshan that the advertisement he shot was going to air. Because it had to coincide with the upcoming Convention on Endangered Species, the post-production editing and review were very fast.
However, Gong Yue was at work and not at home. Ye Shanshan felt awkward watching his own ad alone, so he brought snacks and drinks and came to find Chang An younger brother.
After opening a packet of spicy snacks, Ye Shanshan and Xu Luoyang took turns grabbing them, and soon finished them. They looked at each other and, with tacit understanding, opened another packet.
“I heard from Zheng Dong that Wei Ying came to confront you, but was crushed by Mr. Gong?” The scene must have been beautiful; he regretted not seeing it live!
Ye Shanshan nodded, “Actually, I originally went to choose a script yesterday, but I didn’t know how it turned into that scenario.”
“Choosing a script? Shanshan couldn’t be so proactive. You must be fake!”
“…”
Feeling unable to continue the conversation, Ye Shanshan suddenly remembered something, “Any news about ‘Mountains and Rivers Remain’?”
Xu Luoyang opened a can of cold beer in the dead of winter and nodded, “Yes, I went to see Zhang Dao a couple of days ago.”
“Zhang Dao knew my dad before, and knew that my dad’s biggest regret before he died was not being able to make ‘Mountains and Rivers Remain.’ When he was on his sickbed, he was still designing, planning how to shoot each scene and how to deliver each line.”
Xu Luoyang scratched the pull tab of the beer can, recalling the past, his tone becoming noticeably melancholy,
“When my mom passed away, she left behind this script, and my dad was determined to make it. He relied on this idea to hold on for that year. But he didn’t get it done even until he closed his eyes.”
His father was a famous director before his death, and his mother was a well-known screenwriter. The two of them were a perfect match. Later, after Xu Luoyang’s mother died suddenly of a heart attack, his father couldn’t hold on for much longer. Not long after, he was diagnosed with cancer. He was almost ready to give up treatment. It was because of the script for ‘Mountains and Rivers Remain’ that he lived for another year.
So Xu Luoyang, holding his breath, had been in this entertainment circle pond, his greatest wish being able to make ‘Mountains and Rivers Remain.’
“Zhang Dao said he really likes this script, and my dad’s notes for this script are piled up. It should start pretty quickly. So he said he would help me contact some people.”
Ye Shanshan had been playing staring games with the Husky the whole time. After hearing this, he suddenly turned his head, excited. “Luoyang, how about we make it ourselves?”
Xu Luoyang couldn’t keep up with his train of thought. “Make what ourselves?”
“This movie,” Ye Shanshan thought about it and felt more and more feasible, “You write the script, I’ll finance it, how about it?”
“Wait a minute, Shanshan, making a movie costs a lot of money, no, it’s basically just throwing money away! Investment, various promotions, salaries, everything costs.”
After estimating his income, if he just invested in the movie, it would definitely be no problem.
So, after Ye Shanshan told Xu Luoyang about his investment situation, the beer-loving Xu Luoyang dropped the beer can from his hand.
After the shock, Xu Luoyang suddenly realized a very important question—why, with Ye Shanshan being so wealthy, did he still need Gong Yue to support him?
Once this thought came to mind, all the previously ignored clues came together for Xu Luoyang. He felt somewhat uneasy, swallowed hard, and asked with some difficulty,
“Shanshan, what is your understanding of being ‘supported’ and being the ‘sponsor’?”
Ye Shanshan looked at him strangely, wondering how they got onto this topic, but still answered,
“Being ‘supported’ is about getting food, accommodation, and pocket money provided, while the ‘sponsor’ is the one who provides the money.” Then, he added, “For example, between me and Gong Yue, he is the one who provides the money to support me with food, accommodation, and pocket money.”
The way he said it was so matter-of-fact that Xu Luoyang even felt what Ye Shanshan said was correct!
He really wanted to take a big gulp of beer to calm himself down. This was simply unbelievable! Xu Luoyang felt like an old blood clot stuck in his chest, unable to be spat out.
He had been worried about the significant gap in status between Ye Shanshan and Gong Yue, expecting numerous obstacles in their relationship in the future. It had been tough. So tough that whenever he passed by a temple, he would go in and pray to Buddha, hoping for a smooth future for Ye Shanshan and Gong Yue.
—So, it turns out this is a mutual affection between two rich and handsome men?
Picking up the beer can, Xu Luoyang felt that reality was indeed this cruel!
Because of the preconceived notion that Ye Shanshan said “Gong Yue is my sponsor,” regardless of whether Ye Shanshan was going to a piano performance or engaging in physics, he quickly found his own reasons to explain it.
—So, have I become tainted in this big entertainment industry fishbowl?
Suddenly, Xu Luoyang felt that he could totally share this with Zheng Dong and scare him!
Ye Shanshan didn’t quite understand why Xu Luoyang looked like his soul had been scared out of him. Thinking that his idea was feasible and the chances of success were high, Ye Shanshan sent a text message to Gong Yue, saying he wanted to invest in a movie.
Gong Yue replied quickly, “Okay.”
So, by the time Xu Luoyang had quickly adjusted his worldview and regained his senses, Ye Shanshan had already made the deal with Gong Yue.
“…” Feeling deeply impressed by Ye Shanshan’s efficient manner, Xu Luoyang quickly transformed into an old mother hen and began to advise earnestly,
“Shanshan, although we have money, we can’t just spend it recklessly, right? How do you know this movie will be a hit? What if it fails? We need to consider multiple factors and weigh the benefits.”
Ye Shanshan looked at Xu Luoyang in amazement,
“Luoyang, you can’t do business like this. At this moment, you should be enthusiastically promoting how great your script is and how it’s sure to make a profit when made into a movie, to persuade me to invest. Right now, that’s what you should be doing.”
“…” Who am I worrying about exactly? But seeing Ye Shanshan’s expression, Xu Luoyang couldn’t help but smile, “Well, let’s make the movie together.”
Ye Shanshan also smiled, and the two of them bumped their fists in the air, “Good brothers.”
So, as good brothers, Ye Shanshan couldn’t help but indulge himself again and opened another packet of spicy snacks,
“Well, in that case, I’ll pick a role in it, and I can save on the acting fee.”
Suddenly, he felt like he was being so thrifty! There should be praise from his boyfriend for this!
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A dozen minutes later, Ye Shanshan’s advertisement finally aired.
In this series of commercials, the other three have already premiered, so today’s broadcast is only Ye Shanshan’s “Lonely Deer”.
At the beginning of the advertisement, there is a distant view. The sky is just revealing a pale light, and on the desolate and rugged wilderness, there suddenly comes the sound of slow footsteps, accompanied by the rustling of the dry and rough ground.
Slowly, a figure appears on the horizon. Because of the backlight, the silhouette of the deer’s antlers is very eye-catching.
Just as Xu Luoyang was about to exclaim how beautiful the advertisement was, the camera suddenly zoomed in a few times, and the face of the “deer” unexpectedly appeared on the screen.
Holding his breath, Xu Luoyang was stunned for a moment before finally sighing, “I can’t handle this!”
He stared unblinkingly at the TV screen and spoke to Ye Shanshan, “Why is this so good-looking! What kind of magic are you using?”
“Magic made of adhesive tape,” Ye Shanshan replied, not caring whether Xu Luoyang heard clearly, and stared at himself on the TV screen, feeling a bit strange.
“Strange is good. When I was filming before, a director told me that when you feel strange about yourself in the role, it means you have merged with the character and are no longer just ‘yourself’,” Xu Luoyang explained.
The advertisement is quite long, lasting more than two minutes and thirty seconds. By the end, the person the “deer” was waiting for did not appear, and the background music slowly faded away.
In the extreme silence, Ye Shanshan stood in the morning light, gazing ahead with a faint smile on his lips. A tear slowly accumulated in his eyes and silently slid down his face.
Seeing this scene, Xu Luoyang felt his heart tighten.
After the advertisement ended, Xu Luoyang quickly went on Weibo and found that the full version was indeed available. Meanwhile, Ye Shanshan’s Weibo comments skyrocketed.
“——Ahhh, besides this, I don’t know what else to say!”
“——Ahhh, me too! I kept my eyes wide open the whole time, afraid to blink for even a second! It felt like I was going blind!! So beautiful!! After watching it, I came here to confess my love for Shanshan, and then I’m going to watch it a thousand more times!”
“——Lord Ye is so stunning! After watching this advertisement, I feel like a big wave of feelings is approaching. I’m a bit overwhelmed, hold me tight!”
“——When I saw Shanshan crying in that moment, I cried too. It’s a heartbreaking feeling, so sad. With his partner gone, leaving only him in the world, I cried again! His acting skills are amazing, and every time I feel like this, I really want to tag those who criticized his acting! Shanshan blinds them all!”
“——Enough said, I want to ascend to heaven and stand shoulder to shoulder with the Dewy Fairy!”
At the same time, on many large screens in squares, this public service advertisement was also being broadcast simultaneously.
As the deer appeared on the big screens, more and more people stopped in their tracks, focusing on the deer wandering alone in the wilderness.
There were no lines, but everyone could feel the sadness emanating from the deer due to the loss of its partner, and they were moved to tears.
More and more people began to ask, who is this?
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When Ye Shanshan returned home, it was already dark.
Wearing slippers, “Uncle Hawk, is Gong Yue back?”
“Yes, Master Ye, the young master arrived home twenty minutes ago and is now in the study.”
Handing his winter coat to Uncle Hawk, Ye Shanshan briskly walked upstairs, humming a song.
“Oh, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen my boyfriend. Happy, happy!”
At the door, Ye Shanshan straightened his clothes, then stood up straight and knocked.
The door opened from the inside, and Ye Shanshan put on a standard smile and quickly spoke,
“Sir, I’m here to deliver a package.”
Standing at the door, Gong Yue remained silent for three seconds, then replied, “Hmm, what did I buy?”
“Sir, the logistics company has completed the delivery service, and this is the shining boyfriend that I’ve brought to you. Please sign for it.”
Taking the pen, Gong Yue lowered his voice and asked, “Where do I sign?”
Ye Shanshan hadn’t thought about this question before, but that didn’t stop his endless creativity in acting.
He slowly unbuttoned the top few buttons of his shirt, then pulled down the neckline, revealing his left shoulder and chest on the left side, with fair skin and a faint pink bulge that was very eye-catching.
“Sign on my heart. Can you do that?”
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