Chapter 34 Kiss Me

The question was not actually that sharp, and even Meng Qingyan's tone could be considered gentle, but somehow, Bai You felt an inexplicable sense of guilt in his heart.

He couldn't continue looking into those eyes, even though those eyes were so deep that not a single emotion was revealed.

Bai You pursed his lips and subconsciously looked away.

But the problem is that Meng Qingyan has already given him a very standard answer: if he were Zhou Xing, he would make the same choice as Zhou Xing.

Bai You is not Zhou Xing, and the Jin family and his mother will not interfere with his friendships.

Of course, they did not have as much wealth and property as the Zhou family to threaten him.

In comparison, for him, there was no pressure in putting himself in Zhou Xing's identity.

After all, all of that was too abstract and illusory, and had nothing to do with him or his life.

Zhou Xing's experience and the actions of the two elders of the Zhou family will only make him once again confirm his mother and the Jin family's tolerance, respect, and protection for him.

When all conditions are not met, the answer he gives in his heart will naturally be very different.

But what if the person to be included is Fang Zhi?

If it were someone who was in a very similar situation to me, the answer would suddenly become difficult.

In fact, when the past of Fang Zhi and Zhou Xing was dug up again by netizens, Bai You had already realized in his heart that the gap in status between himself and Meng Qingyan was subtly similar to those two people.

However, he is still far from achieving what Fang Zhi did back then.

However, the social status and wealth of the Meng family are far greater than those of the Zhou family back then.

To be precise, the gap between him and Meng Qingyan is actually much greater than that between Fang Zhi and Zhou Xing.

Naturally, his relationship with Meng Qingyan was not as close as that between Fang Zhi and Zhou Xing.

They just express their affection to each other physically, but Fang Zhi and Zhou Xing are lovers whose souls and bodies are intertwined and their hearts are connected.

But why can't I help but want to pay attention to Zhou Xing and Fang Zhi's past?

Bai You pursed his lips, a sense of panic and confusion flashing through his heart.

The feeling was so slight, so slight that before he could reach out to grab it, it had disappeared without a trace.

The world seemed to have suddenly become quiet, so quiet that the only sounds in the entire space seemed to be the two people's breathing.

Meng Qingyan maintained a slightly leaning posture.

Baiyou wasn't sure if he was observing him, but he could feel his breathing.

The breath was gently brushing the ends of his hair.

It was so steady and long that it seemed as if, at that moment just now, only Bai You's mood was disturbed.

Bai You suddenly laughed and finally realized that he seemed to have fallen into an ingenious trap set by Meng Qingyan.

Using Fang Zhi, Zhou Xing, and even Meng Qingyan's own answers as bait, he was lured into the depths little by little.

"I'm not in a relationship." He said, turning over and wrapping his arms around Meng Qingyan's waist, "I'm going to sleep, you go do your thing."

He never opened his eyes from beginning to end.

Meng Qingyan did not continue speaking. After a long time, the sound of paper turning pages and the rustling sound of a signature pen were heard again.

This kind of sound is very relaxing, and coupled with the familiar cedar scent on Meng Qingyan's body, the two are intertwined with each other, as if forming a huge and gentle web.

Bai You's worries quickly dissipated and he slowly fell into a sweet dream.

In late May, the drama was focused on Fang Zhi, Zhou Xiuyuan and Meng Qingyan, and Bai You took the rare opportunity to take two days off.

But his schedule was also extremely tight during these two days.

First, he went back to the company and met with the brand owner with Jiang Minyao to discuss a food endorsement.

The other party is not a big brand, but it has been deeply engaged in the field of organic food, focusing on a very healthy lifestyle and eating style, and all kinds of testing certificates are available, which is very safe.

Although the endorsement fee is not very high, this is Bai You’s first endorsement since his debut, and it is of great significance.

That night, Jin Lai and Xiao Wei celebrated for him at home, and Jin Baobao even prepared a gift for him.

The next day, the brand officially announced it.

It happened that Qiu Wan had just finished filming her scenes, and she had originally planned to take a day off before coming back, but this was a rare happy event, and Bai You also happened to be free, so when she got the news, she came out of the set that afternoon and immediately took a bus back to Beijing.

Qiu Wan has worked very hard over the years.

But she did not follow the idol or traffic route. Although she has a wide audience and has been recognized by many viewers and people in the circle, she does not have many fanatical "fans".

Therefore, she is always casual when traveling and is not too worried about being secretly photographed or surrounded.

In addition, Bai You had been a relatively unknown figure before, so when Qiu Wan went to other places to film, he had picked her up at the station or airport many times.

The same is true this time.

The difference is that in the past Bai You usually rented a car, but today he drove here by himself.

Building No. 8 is filming, the new endorsement has just been officially announced, plus the previous candid shooting incident and Gao Wenye’s collapse a while ago…

More or less, he felt that he should be more careful now than before.

At around eight o'clock in the evening, Qiu Wan got into the car in the underground garage.

"What do you want to eat?" Bai You asked, his eyebrows curved, and he was in a very good mood. "I'll treat you today as long as you like it."

"I don't want you to spend too much money. After all, you still have to buy a house for your aunt, and you'll have a lot of things to spend money on later," Qiu Wan said as she opened her phone and flipped through it. After a while, she said, "I happen to have a coupon for Zhang Tianfu here that's 50% off."

Tianfu is a high-end private restaurant with great privacy, and naturally, the prices are not too cheap.

But it’s different after the 50% discount.

"A few days ago, a colleague from my group went over to discuss something. The staff asked for his photo to be posted on the photo wall and gave him two coupons," Qiu Wan said. "But they were only valid for a short time. Knowing that I would be back today, he gave me one to avoid wasting it."

Bai You lowered his eyes, clicked on the navigation, and drove straight to Tianfu.

The Tianfu main store is near the central business district, not too far from Bai You’s residence. Although it specializes in Cantonese cuisine, it actually offers a variety of cuisines.

Qiu Wan opened the Tianfu menu on the group buying app and chatted casually with Bai You while discussing what dishes they wanted to eat.

Neither of them had much experience, so neither of them noticed that there was a car following closely behind them in the traffic flow.

After the meal, the two also received an invitation from the restaurant to take a photo together, and then each received two coupons and left.

Bai You drove and sent Qiu Wan home first, and then returned to his own residence.

Along the way, although the two behaved more intimately than ordinary people, careful observation showed that they did not cross any line.

Perhaps the paparazzi also felt that they would not be able to take any hot photos of the two of them "returning to their love nest" tonight, so the car left after Bai You turned into the neighborhood.

At around ten o'clock in the evening, another news broke on the Internet: Bai You's love affair was exposed.

The pictures accompanying the news this time are clearer than the last time, especially the one in the station parking lot where Bai You and Qiu Wan are leaning against each other and looking at their phones. Even their subtle expressions are very clear.

The Jin family's car is not as professional as Meng Qingyan's. It can't achieve the ultimate in anti-peeping. Only the back seat is covered with anti-peep film, and the front is almost naked.

In the photo, it is unknown what information the two are sharing, but the smiles on each other's faces are very relaxed and joyful. There is no barrier or distance at all, and there is no sense of vigilance at all.

You can tell just from the look in their eyes that they have a very close relationship.

[Ahhhhh, Oh my God, no way, Bai You, you are so confused. Dating during your career boom? 】

[The brand just announced it officially, and the relationship broke out immediately. Emmm... It’s really hard to evaluate. 】

[After my last picture-based talk, I no longer randomly stand in line. However, this photo is really a bit too intimate. I’m a bit curious, what are they looking at? 】

[I will carry the Qingbai banner: The media should have some sense of propriety when talking nonsense. They are good friends who have supported each other for many years, okay? 】

[I will carry the blue and white banner: the crime of spreading rumors is even more serious.] 】

[Emm..., doesn’t it feel weird to see your ID appearing here? Isn’t it also unconvincing for Qingbai’s CP fans to come out and deny other people’s relationship? 】

[Baiyou’s career fans are a little skeptical, but also a little disappointed, so they’ll wait and see for now. 】

[Same, as a career fan, I have been waiting for many years. If I were to fall in love just as my career is taking off, I would be really disappointed. 】

【……】

Bai You had just come out of the bathroom when he noticed the public opinion.

He threw his phone on the sofa at the end of the bed. He had just taken a comfortable bath and when he opened it, he found that there were more than a dozen missed calls.

Jiang Minyao's, Jin Baobao's, Qiu Wan's, Meng Qingyan's...

Bai You was a little shocked and felt it was ridiculous.

I really want to tell everyone that what they were huddled together and looking so intimate and happy was actually just a restaurant coupon.

But obviously, no one would believe this statement.

He first called Jiang Minyao back.

"Master," Jiang Minyao sighed as soon as the phone was connected, "I finally understand how tiring it is to be a manager of a popular artist. You're not even that popular yet, but you've been causing trouble for me every other day."

However, Jiang Minyao naturally knew that Bai You and Qiu Wan had always had a good relationship.

Back then, it was precisely to protect Qiu Wan, who had just made her debut, that Bai You offended He Dajin, and then got in trouble with Feng Yu, and was suppressed for many years.

Qiu Wan is also very conscientious. She has worked hard over the years, and whenever there is a suitable opportunity, she will remember Bai You and want to help him.

Although we know that the two are innocent, it is not easy to explain to the outside world at this time.

"I was thinking," Jiang Minyao pondered for a moment, "Doesn't Qiu Wan have a boyfriend? Has she considered making it official?"

"Jiang Jie," Bai You had always respected Jiang Minyao, but when he heard that she was going to sacrifice Qiu Wan's interests to protect him, his voice turned cold. "From nothing to something, and then to a higher position, the more attention you attract, the more trouble you will encounter. If you sacrifice others every time, who will be left by my side in the end?"

Jiang Minyao was silent for a moment.

"Qiu Wan and I have been friends for many years. She introduced me to the supporting role before. Many people in the circle know about it," Bai You said, maintaining his stubbornness. "True gold is not afraid of fire. She and I are clean and honest. Even if they try to find out more, they can't find any real evidence. Why should I sacrifice the interests of my friends because of this fake news?"

Jiang Minyao: “…”

"Besides, even if I really am in a relationship, so what?" Bai You asked, breaking away from his previous vigilance against public opinion. "Gao Wenye broke the law, but I didn't."

"I know," Jiang Minyao said with a headache, "Then I will just send out the PR as usual. Eh~, has Qiu Wan already made the official announcement?"

Bai You was shocked and quickly hung up the phone and switched to Weibo.

As expected, perhaps because she was worried that the longer the time went on, the greater the impact would be, Qiu Wan had already officially announced her relationship with her boyfriend even though she hadn't been able to contact him.

Qiu Wan’s boyfriend is a businessman. He comes from a well-off family and has some resources.

Both of them are very low-key and have not made an official announcement before. This is also because they are rarely together and apart for a long time, so they may not be able to achieve a happy ending in the future.

But at this moment, because of this incident, Qiu Wan took the lead and attracted all the firepower to her side.

For a moment, Bai You felt extremely sad.

It is not easy for everyone on the way up.

This is true for Bai You, and even more so for Qiu Wan, a girl.

He already felt cold when filming the water scene in April, but Qiu Wan had filmed underwater scenes in winter more than once, and her hair would freeze immediately after coming out of the water.

Bai You felt heartbroken just by looking at the photo.

Bai You considers himself to be a strong person.

I can bear the years of oppression from others alone, and I can also face the unreasonable ridicule and malicious interpretation of the public opinion...

But at this moment, he could still feel something in his heart breaking gently.

But at the same time, he finally understood how tormenting Qiu Wan's guilt towards him was over the years.

Bai You held the phone in his hand, but couldn't make the call for a long time.

It was not until his cell phone suddenly vibrated in his palm that he came back to his senses as if startled.

On the screen was Meng Qingyan’s name.

"Open the door." When the phone was connected, a man's deep voice came in, with only two short words.

"I'm not in the mood to be intimate with you today." Bai You took a deep breath, but his steps unconsciously walked towards the door.

The door opened and Meng Qingyan's tall figure was standing by the door.

He lowered his eyes to look at him, his eyes were deep.

Meng Qingyan has a night scene tonight, and Bai You is not sure when he will come back or how long he has been back.

Or maybe he came back just for me.

However, when he saw this figure, the emotions that had been suppressed deep in his heart could not help but burst out instantly.

"I didn't come here to be intimate with Teacher Bai today," Meng Qingyan said, his voice as steady as ever, "I just thought that maybe Teacher Bai would need a hug tonight, and it just so happens that I'm selfless and my arms are empty, so I came here in a despicable way to take advantage of the opportunity."

As he spoke, he stepped into the room and slowly opened his arms towards Bai You.

The familiar scent of cedar spread little by little, finally lingering around Bai You's nose, cool and clean, yet inexplicably tinged with warmth.

"So are you selfless or despicable?" Bai You asked.

"Both." Meng Qingyan said in a low voice.

Bai You lowered his eyes, and after a moment he no longer concealed his feelings.

Whether it's mean or selfless...

This time he took the first step and buried himself deep in Meng Qingyan's broad arms.

"Meng Qingyan," he said, "kiss me."

His arms suddenly tightened, holding tightly around his waist. Meng Qingyan lowered his head and kissed the top of his head.