TCFGBH Chapter 35

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8:25 PM, with just four minutes remaining in the solo live stream.

The cameramen, an experienced professional, instinctively captured the hot topic. Realizing he had filmed something he shouldn’t have, he quickly shifted the camera, focusing back on the young man.

The young man slightly bit his lip, his eyes lowered, his peach blossom eyes now looking dejected, his lashes trembling nervously, like a big cat trapped in a snare.

He struggled to escape the trap, only to find the sharp thorns digging in deeper.

So he could only beg for mercy with his beauty.

The young man’s acting skills were always excellent, subtly drawing people into his world. But he didn’t realize that sometimes, exceptional acting could backfire.

【Ahhh!!! The jerk who sent the text, come out and duel with me! You scared my wife】

【The formerly aloof and proud beauty suddenly becomes weak and flustered, strangely awakening my sadistic tendencies. I want to see him cry with red eyes. Hehe.】

【Don’t worry, wife, we believe in you.】

…

Xia Yan took the phone from the assistant who had picked it up, maintaining a touch of panic as he forcefully pressed the power button, making himself appear restless. As he turned his head, he saw the live stream’s comments.

“?”

The comments were indeed full of scolding, but they were all directed at the person who sent the message, while he appeared to be the innocent victim.

How amusing.

The truth was that Xia Yan himself had sent those messages.

Looking back, he found the reason.

His messages were still too reserved, causing the viewers to doubt the situation.

8:27 PM.

In the last three minutes.

The young man took a deep breath, ready for the moment to showcase his acting skills and achieve a successful self-deprecation.

“Receiving his message was quite surprising to me as well,” the young man said to the camera, his panic gradually subsiding. He frowned slightly, irritation gradually taking over, “We had agreed not to contact each other recently.”

He acted like a child who didn’t know better.

At first, he was nervous because he worried about fans leaving and tarnishing his reputation. But seeing everyone defending him, his malicious and selfish nature began to show.

【???】

【Big scoop.】

【@Tu Xi, come quickly and see your hubby.】

“I’ve been dating Tu Xi for seven months now. Honestly, after such a long time, I’m really quite tired of it.”

The young man’s gaze fell into the void. He rested his chin on one hand, his cheek showing a bit of soft flesh, while the other hand idly twirled the phone, looking both innocent and cruel.

“Monotonous dates.”

In reality, they had been on only a few dates, countable on one hand.

“Monotonous face.”

Still very beautiful.

“Monotonous personality.”

Well… occasionally a bit domineering.

“There’s no excitement. Of course, I would be tempted to get close to someone else.” The young man complained softly, placing all the blame on others: “It’s all his fault.”

Did people believe him?

The cameramen’s hands were shaking, wanting to shut down the livestream immediately and silence the indiscreet celebrity. Did he even want to stay in the entertainment industry anymore?

Wait a minute! There are people willing to offer a hundred million to make him happy.

Maybe he really doesn’t want to stay in the industry.

In that case, it’s fine.

Countdown: 30 seconds.

The young man’s gaze finally landed on the camera, his red lips slightly parted: “But… asking me to take the initiative to break up is indeed a bit difficult, so I’ve been waiting for him to speak up.”

The camera focused on the young man’s upper body.

Despite having a pair of affectionate eyes, how could he say such cold words?

He reeked of scum.

Click! Time’s up.

The livestream ended.

The millions of viewers were left in shock.

【My fists are clenched. (I am not implying violence towards the wife; I’m going to hit a punching bag.)】

【Reminds me of an ex who was unfaithful but didn’t want to be the villain. He was cold and forced me to break up. At least he knew how to hide it! This is the first time I’ve seen someone be so unabashedly scummy.】

【If only he were a bit uglier…】

【I’m so heartbroken, I just started supporting him and now this.】

【I don’t think Tu Xi suits the wife. Someone like him, who is so demanding, should be with a strong partner who can manage him properly. I suggest Zhao Wenxiu.】

【Zhao Wenxiu isn’t suitable. His videos show him to be in a weaker position. I think Wei Junhao is good. He’s always been aloof in variety shows and never treated Xia Yan favorably because of his looks.】

【So, who sent the messages to Xia Yan?】

Oh right! Who is it?

Quick, investigate!

…

Phew!

Xia Yan discreetly sighed with relief. His acting should have been convincing. When Tu Xi finishes his livestream and sees the online comments, he might quickly break up with him.

He harbored a small hope.

He wouldn’t have to meet Tu Xi’s mother if that happened.

Facing elders, as a scummy boyfriend, he naturally lacked confidence and felt a bit guilty.

“Mr. Xia, this way to the main live stream room,” the assistant, dazed and confused, directed him, with a look of ‘Am I dreaming?’ on his face.

Xia Yan followed him out.

The main live stream room had seven chairs, with no names assigned, so people could choose freely. However, in the industry, seating was still strategic.

Top celebrities and those with strong backgrounds took the center seats.

Seating was determined by ranking.

Zhong Feiyang and Song Xueyang sat on the outer sides, followed by Tu Xi. An empty seat was left in the middle, followed by the Bai Zhiyi couple and Wei Junhao.

Tu Xi had left the center seat for Xia Yan.

Xia Yan: “…” Truly, the world is unworthy, bro.

“How did the live stream go?”

“Not bad.” At least his plan was successfully executed.

The six people present had just finished their live streams and hadn’t heard Xia Yan’s scummy remarks. They were now smiling and greeting him.

Not far off, the director controlling the main camera had a strange expression. His mouth twitched, and he looked desperate.

Why does Xia Yan always mess things up?

Will he lose another guest after losing one already? Oh no! Not only that, if Xia Yan leaves, Tu Xi will definitely leave too.

If this keeps up…

Will the variety show that was previously filmed even be broadcasted?

No! He needs to quickly edit and broadcast the earlier footage.

Xia Yan avoided the director’s mournful gaze, looking away.

Director: “…”

“Ahem, it’s been a while since we last met. How’s everyone?” The director initiated the conversation, greeting everyone. “During the break in the program, many unexpected things happened, and I’m deeply sorry about that.”

“Today, we’ve gathered everyone to use this live stream as an opportunity for close interaction. We’ll also randomly select comments to answer your questions.”

No matter what he thought inside, the process had to continue.

Gossip is human nature.

Since Xia Yan’s livestream ended too quickly, people swarmed into the main livestream room.

The main livestream room also used new equipment, restoring human features and appearances to their truest form, without beauty filters or enhancements. White skin was white, black skin was black, and there were no effects of turning black skin into white skin.

Previously, the young man’s appearance was already captivatingly beautiful during the solo stream.

Now, with everyone together, viewers were shocked to find:

Why does Xia Yan look even better?

The Bai Zhiyi couple, being older, had some loss of facial collagen and inevitable wrinkles around the eyes. Song Xueyang and Zhong Feiyang’s features hadn’t changed but appeared slightly dull without filters.

Wei Junhao, who liked sports and exercise, was tall, muscular, and had tanned skin that exuded male hormones. His type was different from the other six and not comparable.

Tu Xi, as the protagonist shou, had impeccable looks. His chestnut hair, eyes, and overall gentle light color were less striking compared to the extreme contrast of black and white.

Jet-black short hair, snow-white skin, and scarlet lips.

The strong contrast made him unforgettable.

【Does contrast create beauty? Xia Yan was always said to be the most beautiful in the industry. I admit that, but I had no concept of it. Zhong Feiyang is also handsome, but he seems unworthy when standing next to Xia Yan.】

【Mommy, this person has a different style from us.】

【Wife, can you remember to bring your brain with you when you go out? No sarcasm, just a sincere suggestion.】

【I feel inexplicably sorry for Tu Xi.】

The young man seemed completely unbothered by what he had said, arrogantly unapologetic. His attitude made it hard for others to know how to criticize him.

Moreover… they couldn’t even get angry, it was just laughable.

The director looked at the comments and felt anxious about the upcoming Q&A session. He would have wanted to remove this part immediately if he hadn’t already announced it on Weibo.

He could only hope someone would behave sensibly and avoid saying more reckless things.

The livestream lasted thirty minutes in total.

Five minutes were used for the gathering, five more for the director’s opening speech, and twenty minutes left for the Q&A. The director, nervous, began the Q&A session.

“The seven guests will take turns answering questions. The first question will be answered by Song Feiyang. You can submit your questions now. We’ll count down from ten and select a question.”

“Ten, nine, eight… two, one.”

“Time’s up. Please look at the big screen.”

The screen behind the guests suddenly lit up, displaying a line of text.

The seven people turned around simultaneously, their expressions varied.

The director’s mouth twitched, nearly fainting.

【What do you think about Xia Yan’s infidelity?】

“Ah?” Song Feiyang looked confused, like a silly mushroom, and said, “I remember this was clarified. Someone smeared him. Why is it being asked again?”

Everyone looked towards a certain person.

Xia Yan’s expression remained unchanged, and he said nothing.

The director quickly moved on to the next question.

【Don’t you know about Xia Yan’s infidelity?】

Song Xueyang: “Ah?”

Director: “…” This is hopeless. Just end it.

The live stream was chaotic, with almost every question related to Xia Yan. After going through a round, viewers pieced together some of the truth from scattered comments.

Xia Yan was secretly keeping a lover.

Or perhaps his lover was keeping him.

In any case, he was caught on the livestream and said many twisted things.

The guests: “…” Why is the live stream not over yet? They wanted to eat melon seeds.

Countdown to the end of the live stream: one minute.

The final question.

The director wiped the sweat from his forehead, relieved it was almost over.

【Xia Yan said he’s done everything with you and there’s no freshness left. Are you going to break up with him?】

Everyone: “…” Damn, is it that explosive?

They secretly glanced at the central two. Xia Yan remained relaxed, unaffected by the twenty minutes of questioning.

But Tu Xi was different.

From his initially gentle demeanor, he had turned cold and terrifying like a winter storm, all within a few minutes.

If it weren’t for the live stream…

Danger.

The bright overhead lights illuminated the man’s face. He stared intently at the words on the screen, his eyes narrowing. Suddenly, he smiled.

His voice was heavy: “So you’ve done everything, huh?”

Xia Yan shivered, feeling a chill run up his back.

Before the audience could hear a response, the livestream abruptly ended with a click.

Time’s up.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Xia Yan, who caused all this: “…” Sorry.

Though he felt guilty inside, he had to maintain an indifferent facade. The young man lazily stood up from his chair: “The work is done, so I’m leaving.”

Without waiting for the director’s reply, he hurriedly walked out.

He was afraid that if he didn’t leave now, he might be unable to leave then.

Tu Xi’s expression was terrifying.

However…

“Wait, let’s go together!” Tu Xi suddenly spoke, forcefully grabbing the young man’s hand and pulling him towards the emergency exit.

The young man tried to pull away, but the man’s grip was so strong he couldn’t escape.

Damn! Here it comes again.

The protagonist shou’s monstrous strength.

The remaining group watched the pair’s retreating figures in eerie silence. One employee whispered, “Won’t something bad happen to them like this?”

“I’ll go check.”

Wei Junhao followed closely behind.

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Clang!!!

The door was pushed open with force and closed automatically, leaving only a narrow light gap. There were no windows, just a dark emergency passage with faint green signs reminding of the path.

Xia Yan’s back slammed against the cold, hard wall, with the man’s burning body pressing against him. The contrast between the cold and the heat was stark.

The light was too dim to see their expressions.

The man’s large hand firmly restrained the young man’s arm, suppressing his struggles. Their breaths mingled, creating an intimate atmosphere.

“What are you doing? Let go of me.”

“Yan Yan, lying is not something a good child does.”

Perhaps due to the darkness, with vision and hearing both distorted, his voice was cold yet carried a lurking heat.

The young man’s sixth sense was screaming danger.

His body stiffened, and his face showed a hint of panic, unsure of what to do.

“Are you scared, Yan Yan?”

Warm lips and tongue traced the young man’s earlobe, with warm breath spraying into his sensitive ear. He whispered, “Didn’t you say you’ve done everything? Can’t you handle a little intimacy?”

“……”

“Yan Yan, you’re so timid. Where was the boldness you showed at the bar?” He dragged out the last word, “Or maybe—” he teased, “Yan Yan was just putting on a show, and actually, you’re still a virgin.”

Direct hit!!!

Xia Yan’s face turned beet red.

He had never had a romantic interest or relationship until now. He planned to end his bachelor’s identity as soon as he found someone he loved.

Damn, it sounds even sadder now.

Who is twenty-three and has never been in a relationship?

“I think you’re the one who seems like a virgin,” Xia Yan tried to keep his composure, speaking in his usual lazy tone. Unfortunately, his sensitive body betrayed him, and his voice carried a slight tremor.

Tu Xi nestled his head in Xia Yan’s neck and said candidly, “I’m indeed a virgin.”

“……”

“Why don’t we let Yan Yan make me an ‘adult’ today?” The man’s moving body, his warm lips moving from under the ear, inch by inch, to the young man’s lips.

“……”

“You said we’ve done everything, right?” His voice carried an obsessive tone, “Yan Yan, you wouldn’t lie, would you? Or—”

Their breaths mingled, creating a tingling sensation.

Tu Xi completed his unfinished sentence: “Are you scared?”

“……”

Xia Yan’s heart trembled slightly. The protagonist shou’s sudden assertiveness made him, who had social anxiety, a bit flustered. But if he pushed him away now, his persona would collapse!

[System! Help!!!]

999: [I can’t help you either, who told you to talk nonsense?]

Xia Yan: [……]

[Don’t worry! He’s the protagonist shou, he can’t force you.] The system looked at the seemingly endless task and then at the progress of the world’s restoration.

Though the cracks had mostly been repaired, the overarching storyline was still skewed.

If he left now…

The whole small world would be destroyed, and he wouldn’t even get a passing score.

999 added: [I can’t take you away until the task is completed.]

Xia Yan looked at the remaining two main tasks, both related to Tu Xi’s subjective consciousness, feeling a bit of a headache. He didn’t understand… why the protagonist shou was so tolerant towards him.

“Yan Yan, you’re in daze again. That’s a really bad habit,” the man suddenly grabbed the young man’s chin with one hand and kissed him forcefully.

The heated kiss, the sweet breath, the indulgent pleasure.

The young man’s body gradually softened.

After an indeterminate amount of time, the man finally released him: “Yan Yan, you’re so clumsy. You can’t even kiss properly. It turns out you were just pretending before, right?”

Xia Yan’s mind was still hazy, struggling to accept it. But hearing that, all he could think about was the score… It was already hard to bear not completing the main tasks, and he absolutely couldn’t lose points for his role.

“I was just letting you win a little.”

The young man sneered, holding the man’s face with both hands, and kissed him forcefully.

His kiss was initially inexperienced, unskilled, just rubbing their lips together. But exploring pleasure seemed to be an instinct for every man.

Tu Xi watched his little beast, opened his lips, and allowed him to take control.