Qiao Shu returned to the crew holding a paper bag tightly. Occasionally, he would glance at it, and his face would flush.
Qiao Shu: “Sister Yue Yue, watch over it for me. Don’t let anyone touch it.”
Lu Yue was puzzled but took the task seriously: “Qiao Qiao, you can rest assured. I’ll personally keep an eye on it.”
Qiao Shu felt relieved.
After Gu Chenyan left Desert City, discussions about him in the crew gradually decreased. There was no way; the sugar daddy didn’t dine with them. He came once and disappeared without a trace. Those who had thoughts of getting in touch didn’t have the chance, so they could only immerse themselves in busy work.
The days of filming passed quickly. Qiao Shu worked long hours, occasionally missing Gu Chenyan. At such times, he would send a video call or share his daily life on WeChat.
And when it was time to sleep, Qiao Shu would take out the white shirt tainted with the scent of both and sleep with it in his arms.
Sometimes, feeling tight, he would wear it for a whole night, just unable to bring himself to wash it.
As the days grew colder, in January, “Daybreak” began its promotion, led by Director Zhu. Qiao Shu and Jiang Jiayu followed to record “We’re Here”.
Qiao Shu requested a two-day leave from the crew.
Once again on the same stage with Chu Chisheng, Jiang Jiayu was excited and couldn’t contain himself.
Jiang Jiayu: “Qiao Qiao, ah ah ah! I can see Senior Chu again!”
“So excited, so excited, so excited!”
“After this episode of ‘We’re Here’ airs, I must watch it countless times and make a copy to treasure!”
Qiao Shu listened with surprise: “You two haven’t been in touch since ‘Daybreak’? I remember you have Senior Chu’s WeChat.”
Jiang Jiayu blushed, “Yes.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Do we still need to go through this?
Jiang Jiayu: “I mean, we only exchange good mornings and good nights every day.”
“While in the crew, we discuss the script, but once we’re out, I can’t find any topics.”
Jiang Jiayu frustratedly hit a wall, “Mostly, it’s Senior Chu who brings up the topics. I’m so silly!”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Wow!
It seems the male lead at this stage already has feelings for the protagonist. The fans are very pleased.
Qiao Shu patted Jiang Jiayu’s shoulder, “Don’t worry. In the future, you will have a lot in common.”
“You can talk about anything.”
After recording “We’re Here”, you will still live stream the promotion of “Daybreak” together. Later, you will participate in a travel variety show, and your relationship will quickly heat up. Then, you’ll make it official, shoot a same-sex movie together, win an award, finally make it public, get married, and the sweetness will make all the netizens envy, and there’s…
Qiao Shu’s gaze fell on Jiang Jiayu’s flat stomach.
Jiang Jiayu: “Qiao Qiao, what are you looking at? Is there something wrong with me?”
Jiang Jiayu looked puzzled at his own attire, his tone anxious, “Is this outfit not good on me? I always feel like something’s missing. Qiao Qiao, help me take a look; Senior Chu will be here soon…”
Qiao Shu, returning to reality from the plot: “…”
Helplessly, he said, “This outfit already looks great on you. Don’t worry, it complements your slim waist and long legs. Let me touch them.”
Qiao Shu reached out to touch.
A slender waist that could be described as exquisite! Indeed, the one in a submissive role is indeed the protagonist!
While marveling, Qiao Shu, comparing his own waist and swearing to train it better for a breathtaking experience for Gu Chenyan in the future, unintentionally touched Jiang Jiayu’s stomach.
Flat, with a bit of softness.
Qiao Shu looked in amazement. It’s this stomach, the stomach that, in the novel’s ending, becomes pregnant!
And in the extra chapters, it gives birth to a chubby boy!
A magical stomach!
Before, Qiao Shu hadn’t thought much about this plot. But now, thinking about it, his gaze towards Jiang Jiayu was different.
A unique protagonist!
An impressive protagonist!
Jiang Jiayu: “Qiao Qiao, why are you touching my stomach, hahaha, it’s ticklish…”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Cough
Qiao Shu withdrew his hand, rubbed his fingers, and couldn’t help but curiously ask, “Yu Yu, let me ask you a question.”
Jiang Jiayu: “Go ahead.”
Qiao Shu: “If one day you get pregnant, what would you do?”
Jiang Jiayu: “Pfft!”
“Qiao Qiao, what are you thinking? I’m a guy, how could I possibly get pregnant.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
No, you did get pregnant, and you even gave birth. It’s just that the lousy author skipped some steps; the ending was pregnancy, and the extra chapter brought the child out…
Jiang Jiayu: “Qiao Qiao?”
Cough!
Qiao Shu coughed and found an excuse, “I just think your stomach feels particularly nice to touch, suitable for having a baby.”
Jiang Jiayu: “…”
Qiao Shu: “…”
What are you even saying, Qiao Shu!
Jiang Jiayu’s eyes were full of complex emotions. He also looked at Qiao Shu’s stomach and imitated Qiao Shu’s earlier movement, giving it a touch.
Qiao Shu: “???”
Jiang Jiayu: “There’s not much difference between our waists and stomachs.”
Qiao Shu: So?
Jiang Jiayu: “If my stomach is suitable for having a baby, Qiao Qiao, then your stomach must be suitable too!”
“Hmph!”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Jiang Jiayu’s eyes suddenly lit up. He touched Qiao Shu’s stomach again, laughing mischievously, “Let me see if our adorable Qiao Qiao has a little baby in there.”
“Mr. Gu looks quite formidable at a glance. Our Qiao Qiao has no reason not to get pregnant, hahaha.”
“Say, what are you talking about…” Jiang Jiayu teased Qiao Shu until his face was all red and fiery. He covered his stomach, refusing Jiang Jiayu’s touch, and retorted, “You, you haven’t even seen Gu Chenyan. How do you know if he’s formidable…”
Wait!
Qiao Shu almost bit his tongue. Is this even a question of whether Gu Chenyan is formidable or not? Why is he getting tangled up in this? The topic is clearly about pregnancy!
No, it’s not!
It’s clearly about Jiang Jiayu being pregnant!
“Hahaha!” Jiang Jiayu laughed heartily, taunting, “It seems Mr. Gu is indeed quite formidable.”
He patted Qiao Shu’s shoulder, then deliberately bent down, laughing at Qiao Shu’s stomach, “Good baby, when you come out, I’ll be your godfather.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Qiao Shu’s face was already extremely red.
“Jiang Jiayu!”
Jiang Jiayu: “What’s up?”
Qiao Shu: “I, I won’t have children!” I’m just a cannon fodder, and the only one giving birth in the entire book is you, the protagonist in a submissive role!
Jiang Jiayu: “It’s okay. Mr. Gu is very formidable. I’ve seen President Gu’s photos, high nose bridge, hehe, surely he can give birth to a child for you, Qiao Qiao.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
“Yu Yu, you’re changing colors…”
“What child?”
A magnetic voice came from nearby. The playful duo turned their heads to see Chu Chisheng approaching in casual yet refined attire.
By his side was the amiable Director Zhu.
Jiang Jiayu: “…”
Jiang Jiayu had lost the courage he had earlier when facing Qiao Shu. Now, he found himself in the awkward and embarrassed situation of being heard making suggestive remarks in front of his idol.
His face turned red.
On the contrary, Qiao Shu, who was teased by Jiang Jiayu earlier, remained composed.
He smiled calmly, “Yu Yu says he was cute when he was a child.”
Jiang Jiayu: “…”
Chu Chisheng raised an interested eyebrow, “Oh?” He stared at Jiang Jiayu for a few seconds, then nodded in agreement, “I also think Xiao Yu must have been very cute when he was young.”
Jiang Jiayu: “…”
His face turned even redder.
Qiao Shu on the side: Wow!
The endearing nickname for the protagonist appeared! Xiao Yu! The fans were delighted! A highlight for the shippers!
However, this touch of pink sweetness didn’t last long, as it was interrupted by Director Zhu and the suddenly appearing staff.
It was time to start recording the variety show.
The variety show “We’re Here” changed its games periodically to prevent the audience from getting bored.
This time, it was a three-legged race, piggybacking over obstacles, and even passing playing cards with their mouths…
Every game had the potential to create many pink bubbles.
Coincidentally, and perhaps not so coincidentally, the content matched the novel perfectly. Jiang Jiayu and Chu Chisheng were always paired up, even in passing playing cards, the two were adjacent.
Regarding this, Qiao Shu: “…”
The sugar was sweet, but not when he had to execute these game tasks.
Qiao Shu turned to look at Director Zhu, who was in the same group as him. Director Zhu also looked at him. One old and one young, the “father-son” duo faced each other.
Qiao Shu: “Uh, Director Zhu, can I piggyback you later?”
Director Zhu really didn’t want to play, but he had to promote the program, “Take it easy. If it’s not possible, we can forfeit.”
Qiao Shu: “…”
Sadness.
Director Zhu was in his fifties, with old arms and legs. Qiao Shu didn’t dare to let Director Zhu piggyback him.
As for himself, Qiao Shu looked at his biceps. Shouldn’t he be able to piggyback Director Zhu?
The reality proved that Qiao Shu had overestimated himself. He barely lifted Director Zhu for a few seconds, and his arms started trembling, shaking like someone with Parkinson’s disease. Both Qiao Shu and Director Zhu were scared by the trembling.
Director Zhu’s voice trembled, “Put me down!”
Qiao Shu quickly put him back on the ground.
Director Zhu said solemnly, “Let’s forfeit!”
Qiao Shu: “…”
“Okay!”
After a neat forfeiture, the “father-son” duo sat on a set of stairs and watched others perform. Beautiful men and women, handsome men and beautiful men, each pair looked so harmonious and lovely, each pair could spawn a bunch of shippers.
Among them, Jiang Jiayu and Chu Chisheng were the most popular.
Qiao Shu leaned on his chin with both hands, enjoying the sweetness. But as he continued, the sweet sugar turned into sour lemons.
Qiao Shu: QAQ
He really wanted to play these pink bubble games with Gu Chenyan!
This led to some frustration during the video call with Gu Chenyan before bedtime.
Due to the time difference, it was still daytime on Gu Chenyan’s side.
Qiao Shu: “What did you eat this afternoon?”
Gu Chenyan adjusted the camera, and Qiao Shu saw the cutlery, steak, and red wine in front of him. He was currently dining in a restaurant, so he had time to video call with Qiao Shu.
“Steak.”
Qiao Shu, still feeling a bit sour, said, “I want to eat steak tomorrow too! The same steak as you!”
Gu Chenyan chuckled, “Sure.”
Then he asked, “What happened? Qiao Shu, are you feeling unhappy?”
Qiao Shu: “…”
He asked nervously, “Is it that obvious?”
Gu Chenyan nodded.
“Actually, it’s nothing.” Qiao Shu pouted, “I played a few games while recording the variety show today.”
“Three-legged race, piggybacking over obstacles… Mr. Gu…”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm?”
Blushing, Qiao Shu confessed, “I miss you. I also want to play these games with you.”
Through the screen, the atmosphere between the two became ambiguous.
In the video,
Gu Chenyan gracefully took a sip of red wine, and his sexy Adam’s apple slid up and down as the wine flowed into his throat.
Qiao Shu also followed suit, swallowing a mouthful of saliva.
Ah!
Gu Chenyan drinking wine! Damn, it’s so seductive! How can someone be so sexy?
Gu Chenyan: “Alright, when you come back, we’ll play them all together.”
Qiao Shu’s soul almost left his body.
After chatting for a while, Qiao Shu couldn’t hold on and fell asleep. Gu Chenyan watched Qiao Shu sleeping and softly said, “Goodnight.”
“My little wife.”
Then he turned off the video.
Gu Chenyan: “Assistant Chen.”
Chen Wenyuan, sitting across from him, straightened up immediately, “Sir.”
Gu Chenyan: “After eating, contact the director of the variety show ‘We’re Here'”
His elegantly long fingers lightly tapped on the table, “Ask them to provide me with a copy of today’s recorded variety show.”
Chen Wenyuan: “???”
“Yes, sir.”
Before going to bed that night, Gu Chenyan received the video.
He sat in his study wearing a robe, and with an unusually serious attitude, he opened the video.
When he saw Director Zhu teamed up with Qiao Shu, his eyebrows furrowed. Seeing Qiao Shu and Director Zhu’s legs tied together, his brows furrowed even more. And when he witnessed Qiao Shu princess-carrying Director Zhu, his thin lips pressed tightly…
Everyone in the video was laughing, but the aura around Gu Chenyan outside the video was oppressively heavy.
Yet, he continued to watch attentively.
He had promised his little wife that he would play these games together.
…
While Gu Chenyan earnestly studied, Qiao Shu in China felt a bit bewildered after waking up from a nap.
He had a dream.
A somewhat eerie dream.
In the dream, Qiao Shu and Gu Chenyan were recording “We’re Here” together. They played games, their legs tied sweetly, and synchronously shouted one, two, three. In the end, they won. After that, Gu Chenyan swiftly lifted him. In the dream, Gu Chenyan was unstoppable, carrying him quickly through the obstacles toward the finish line.
Then came the part where they passed playing cards, and they shared a blurry and ambiguous kiss across the cards.
Just when Qiao Shu and Gu Chenyan were reluctant to part in the dream, the scene suddenly shifted.
They were still on the stage recording the variety show.
But their positions had changed.
Qiao Shu lay on the ground, and Gu Chenyan, with both hands on his sides, was panting while doing push-ups.
Jiang Jiayu on the side counted, “One, two, three, four…”
Suddenly.
Gu Chenyan stopped moving.
Qiao Shu asked in confusion, “Why did you stop? We’re about to win the game.”
But Gu Chenyan said, “Qiao Shu, you’re pushing against me.”
Qiao Shu: “???”
Suddenly, Jiang Jiayu screamed, “Ah ah ah! Qiao Shu! Why is your belly getting bigger?”
Qiao Shu looked at his belly in confusion. At some point, his originally flat stomach had inflated like a balloon, becoming the size of a watermelon.
It happened to be pressing against Gu Chenyan’s stomach.
Before he could understand, Gu Chenyan said, “Qiao Shu, we have a child.”
Jiang Jiayu also excitedly said, “I’m going to be the godfather! Hahaha.”
Director Zhu, Chu Chisheng, and others also came up to congratulate.
“Mom—”
A crisp child’s voice came through. Qiao Shu looked and saw that the shape of a child had been pushed out on his big belly, and the child inside was waving to him.
“Mom—”
The repeated calls pulled Qiao Shu back from his dream, startling him awake.
Qiao Shu looked at the faint light outside, relieved. He raised his hand to wipe away the cold sweat on his forehead.
But then, his body suddenly stiffened, and his legs, hidden under the blanket, clamped together.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Blushing, Qiao Shu scolded himself internally: Qiao Shu, after such a scary dream, how can you still… still…
In the end, Qiao Shu got up and went to the bathroom to wash his underwear. On such a cold day, he turned on the heater, pitifully and embarrassedly washing them with hot water.
At the airport, Jiang Jiayu hugged Qiao Shu reluctantly, “Wuwuwu, it’ll be a long time before we meet again.”
“Qiao Qiao, you have to miss me!”
Qiao Shu also couldn’t bear to part with Jiang Jiayu. He hugged Jiang Jiayu back, “Definitely going to miss you.”
Jiang Jiayu: “Qiao Qiao, you have to work hard!”
Qiao Shu: “???”
Jiang Jiayu: “Wuwuwu, work hard with Mr. Gu. Hurry up and let me become a godfather.”
Qiao Shu: “!!!”
In the end, Jiang Jiayu was kicked away by Qiao Shu. Qiao Shu didn’t want such a friend anymore.
“What… godfather!”
Qiao Shu touched his belly and inexplicably remembered the dream from the previous night. For some reason, he suddenly felt a bit guilty.
He grumbled in a not-so-strong tone, “If anyone’s going to be a godfather, it’ll be me. In the novel, it’s you, Jiang Jiayu, who’s going to have a child.”
The plane landed in Desert City.
Qiao Shu returned to the set to resume filming, and life returned to its usual routine.
In mid-January, the crew of “Sword of the Martial World” went deep into the desert for shooting. Due to poor signal in the desert, Qiao Shu had to miss the live promotion of “Daybreak”. When he and the crew returned from the desert, looking disheveled and covered in dust, “Daybreak” had already premiered.
Yu Qiong returned the Weibo account temporarily managed by her to Qiao Shu. “With the release of the variety show and the new drama, your popularity has increased a bit. During this time, I received several scripts here. I’ve emailed you the ones that look good. Additionally, the company is preparing for a self-produced drama, an adaptation of the popular novel ‘White Bone Record’. I’ve read the novel, and it’s excellent. The script adaptation is faithful, and I think it’s promising.”
“The company decided to select the main roles internally. Qiao Shu, you can give it a try.”
After hanging up the phone, Qiao Shu checked “White Bone Record”, a historical detective novel set in an alternate background of ancient officialdom, featuring familiar titles like Jin Yi Wei1It refers to a special imperial secret police force during the Ming dynasty in China. The members of the Jin Yi Wei were known for wearing distinctive embroidered uniforms, and they were tasked with carrying out confidential missions, investigating political threats, and protecting the emperor’s interests.
The plot seamlessly blends investigation with romantic threads, portraying the main characters’ transition from adversaries to happy collaborators. The story navigates through various dangers, building mutual affection between the male and female leads.
Impressed by the author’s storytelling prowess and the intricacy of each case, Qiao Shu managed to finish the entire novel in two days amidst his busy filming schedule. He then reviewed the script sent by Yu Qiong and decided to strive for the male lead role in this upcoming drama.
Yu Qiong advised, “No rush, prepare yourself. The production for this drama is scheduled to start around March, after the Chinese New Year. You’ll have enough time when you come back.”
Qiao Shu agreed, “Okay.”
After hanging up, he opened WeChat.
Jiang Jiayu had sent him several WeChat messages.
Jiang Jiayu: Ahh! Qiao Qiao, quickly check the hot search!
Jiang Jiayu: Hahaha, the variety show just finished airing, and Senior Chu and I already have CP fans (shy)
Jiang Jiayu: Awoo awoo awoo!
Qiao Shu opened Weibo and indeed, just like in the novel’s plot, after the broadcast of “We’re Here”, a hot search emerged on Weibo for the CP fans of the main characters. The hype was considerable, playing a crucial role in boosting the perceived relationship between the two characters.
Jiang Jiayu: Ahh!
Jiang Jiayu: Qiao Qiao, I’m in trouble!
Jiang Jiayu: I just wanted to share the CP fan club of Senior Chu and me with you, but I sent it to him by mistake!
Jiang Jiayu: Senior Chu responded to me in seconds! Ahh! He saw it!
Jiang Jiayu: I’m finished!
Jiang Jiayu: (Piggy is done for)
Qiao Shu chuckled while holding his phone and sent a voice message full of laughter, not being very sympathetic.
As a CP fan who had read the novel, Qiao Shu wasn’t worried at all. Where would Jiang Jiayu be finished? Not only would he not be finished, but he would also initiate Chu Chisheng to lead the CP, triggering some strange mechanisms to satisfy fans.
Ah!
So sweet!
Sweet with a hint of sourness.
Qiao Shu: QAQ
He also has a husband! Hmph!
As usual, they had their nightly video call.
Gu Chenyan had returned to China, and the end-of-year affairs at Gu Group kept him busy. However, whenever Qiao Shu finished filming and returned, Gu Chenyan would always find time for a video call.
The man on the other side of the video frowned, “You’ve lost some weight again. Have you been eating properly?”
Gu Chenyan looked at Qiao Shu, who seemed a bit shy.
Since that night’s dream, Qiao Shu looked at Gu Chenyan awkwardly.
As for children…
Cough!
Qiao Shu pushed away the absurd dream and obediently said, “I’ve been eating well.”
He pinched his cheek, “I haven’t lost weight. You know how good the food is on our set.”
“In a couple of days, when I come back, you can hug me.” Qiao Shu blushed, looking at the man on the video, “I haven’t lost weight, so you should be able to hug me without any trouble.”
Gu Chenyan nodded seriously, “Alright, I can hug you.”
Qiao Shu felt a sweet sensation in his heart.
Gu Chenyan: “When will you be back?”
Qiao Shu calculated, “The flight is on the 26th. The director gave us a ten-day break.”
Gu Chenyan frowned, “Hasn’t the filming finished yet?”
Qiao Shu shook his head, “Not yet.”
“But there’s good news.”
Gu Chenyan asked, “Hmm?”
Qiao Shu smiled mysteriously and then revealed the exciting news like a lottery draw, “After the New Year, I can stay in Haicheng.”
“The remaining scenes of the drama are all in Haicheng.”
Qiao Shu’s eyes were filled with joy, “Gu Chenyan, we can see each other every day.”
“Great.”
At the end of the year, everyone’s faces were filled with joy. After a busy year, they were about to reunite with their families.
Qiao Shu’s face was adorned with a smile every day.
On the 25th, the director generously treated the entire cast and crew to a meal at a hotel in the center of Desert City. It was a rare day off for the chef team.
The delighted director, in high spirits, raised a toast and praised the main sponsor, crying with tears and snot.
Qiao Shu laughed so hard that his head almost dropped to the ground. He boldly recorded a video of the drunken director and sent it to Gu Chenyan.
Qiao Shu: Your loyal fan.
Gu Chenyan: Mischievous.
Qiao Shu: Hehe.
Qiao Shu: I’m happy. I feel especially happy when I hear someone praise you.
Qiao Shu: (Piggy is super happy)
Gu Chenyan: Hmm.
Qiao Shu: Gu Chenyan, tomorrow I can see you and touch you.
Qiao Shu: Just thinking about it makes me so happy.
Qiao Shu: (Piggy dancing cutely)
Gu Chenyan: I’m happy too.
Qiao Shu: (Piggy wants a hug)
Gu Chenyan: (Piggy wants a hug)
On the 26th, at three in the afternoon.
The plane landed at the airport on the outskirts of Haicheng. Qiao Shu, wearing a mask and wrapped in a thick red down jacket, led the way.
Ou Yinan and Lu Yue followed, carrying their luggage.
Thinking that he would soon see Gu Chenyan, Qiao Shu couldn’t help but quicken his pace.
As they approached the exit, Qiao Shu’s eyes suddenly lit up.
In the crowd of thousands, a man in a windbreaker stood upright, his dark eyes fixed tightly on the airport exit.
The gazes of the two collided in the air.
Qiao Shu’s eyes, exposed to the outside, instantly curved up, and then he happily sped up toward the man.
Gu Chenyan also quickened his pace.
The distance between the two became shorter and shorter.
Suddenly, an anxious voice rang out, “Be careful, the baby in your belly!”
While running, Qiao Shu reflexively panicked and covered his belly.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Author’s note:
Qiao Shu: QAQ Scared him.
Thank you to the little angels who voted for me or irrigated nutrient solution for me during the period from 2021-02-02 23:56:19 to 2021-02-03 23:57:22~
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