Chen Yu Luo Yan
After finishing work that evening and returning to the hotel, Yu Sheng had a long phone conversation with the hospital director, gaining a general understanding of Lu Chenyang's family's condition.
Lu Chenyang's maternal grandmother has mid-stage leukemia and was transferred to another hospital three and a half months ago. Her condition was stable before, but recently there have been signs of gradual deterioration. The most worrying thing is that a suitable bone marrow match has not yet been found.
"Dean Liu, I remember a domestic hematology research institution has achieved good results in the treatment of leukemia, and it seems to have a collaboration with Yaoguang Hospital. I took some time to check today, and they have developed a new targeted drug this year, which is currently in the clinical trial stage." Yu Sheng licked his lips. He had been on the phone all night since returning to the hotel, and his throat was dry from talking so much. "Could you contact them on my behalf in the name of Yaoguang Hospital, and try your best... no, you must secure a spot in the clinical trial."
He pinched the bridge of his nose to relieve his fatigue. "As for the investment funds to obtain the spot... I'll handle it privately. Don't worry, just go ahead and do it, and be quick." He still had a considerable amount of dividends from his shares in Dongyao Bank, enough to cover this "cost," but the favors he would likely incur in the process would be substantial.
“Okay, I’ll contact them tomorrow,” Dean Liu replied on the other end.
"Thank you for your trouble, Dean Liu. Also... don't tell Lu Chenyang that I did it for now." He had other plans. Yu Sheng wasn't the kind of Good Samaritan who did good deeds anonymously. He had to make good use of this opportunity and think carefully about how to "repay kindness" and maximize his benefits.
"clear."
"By the way," Yu Sheng pressed, his head unconsciously resting on his knees, his voice no longer as decisive and crisp as before, but muffled, "This disease... is it hereditary?" This was what he was most concerned about.
After hanging up the phone, I lay in bed tossing and turning, unable to sleep, so I asked the hotel manager to bring me a bottle of white wine.
The clear liquor was poured into a transparent glass, with fine bubbles rising and falling. Yu Sheng tilted her head back and took a big gulp. The moment the refreshing, slightly sweet, and spicy sensation entered her throat, all her worries seemed to be washed away.
bite--
As the WeChat notification sound rang, Yu Sheng opened the chat window, a triumphant smile spreading across her face.
Ah Jiang seems impulsive, but he's actually quite reliable when it comes to getting things done.
Seven or eight photos were sent over from the other side, all taken at similar angles. The photos captured the afternoon break of the film crew, with Yu Sheng and Lu Chenyang sitting side by side under an old locust tree. The dappled sunlight filtered through the leaves and fell on them, giving them a fuzzy golden glow.
In the photo, Yu Sheng is bending his legs, resting his head on his knees, holding a half-cup of iced coffee in his hand, looking up at the person next to him. His eyes are very calm, as if he is attracted by something, or as if he is simply lost in thought. His eyelashes cast fine shadows in the light, and there is a faint curve at the corner of his mouth.
On the other side, Lu Chenyang leaned against the old locust tree, tilting his head back to drink coffee. His gaze was not looking into the distance but slightly lowered, landing on Yu Sheng's face, as if he had already noticed the other's gaze, or perhaps he was just habitually confirming his presence.
The camera captured and froze the brief eye contact between the two.
—Ajiang: "Mr. Yu, are you satisfied with the photos? I specially retouched the eyes according to your request. If you don't like them, I can Photoshop them again and adjust the atmosphere or something?"
—Libertas: "Satisfied, being an assistant is beneath me."
—Libertas: [Transfer 66666]
Yu Sheng finally understood how his and Lan Zhong's pairing had been discovered by the public. In just one candid photo, the two were clearly at odds, but by finding the right angle and setting the right atmosphere, even looking at enemies with deep affection was possible.
I picked the "most touching" one, saved it to my album, opened Weibo, edited the caption, and uploaded it.
[@Libertas/Sheng: The afternoon spent with Officer Lu was exceptionally gentle, even the breeze felt so soft. @LuChenyang [Image] #Eye Contact Is a Spiritual Kiss Without Desire# #FilmingDiary of Shattered Light# #YuShengLuChenyang# #YuShengBornToPlayTheHolyBody# #LuChenyangShatteredLight#]
Admiring his "masterpiece" over and over again, Yu Sheng smiled with satisfaction. He could even imagine Lu Chenyang's reaction when he saw the Weibo post, especially the "appropriate" topic he had carefully chosen. His awkward expression of wanting to lash out but restraining himself was sure to be very interesting.
He chuckled to himself as he thought about it, then slumped back on the large sofa, raising his glass to the ceiling. "Cheers!"
With the bottle of wine empty, Yu Sheng guessed that Lu Chenyang should have seen the Weibo post. Even if he didn't get angry, he should at least send her a message. However, the reality was contrary to his wishes, and his WeChat messages were empty.
Did Lu Chenyang not see it, or did he simply not care?!
Feeling neglected, Yu Sheng opened Weibo to browse comments, hoping to find some psychological comfort.
The front row was still filled with the familiar compliments, and scrolling down, he finally saw fans shipping him and Lu Chenyang: 【That gaze is amazing, it's so romantic!】, 【Hilarious! #Eye ContactIsASelflessKiss #IsYuMeiRenTransformingIntoAPeacockSpreadingHerFeathers】, 【The top lane couple is playing at pure love!】...
Yu Sheng watched these comments with great satisfaction, his fingers constantly scrolling through the screen, passing the time while being ignored by Lu Chenyang. But a comment with the ID "Chenyang's lover from a past life" made him stop.
【My beloved Chenyang looks at dogs with such affection!!! That drug-addicted Yu guy, don't even try to get involved!! Try using your foul mouth to seduce my brother again!! How disgusting is it to leech off others like that??? My brother has said eight hundred times in private that he hates physical contact!! I'll give you your address and send you a coffin and shroud!!! Get him buried soon!】 This comment quickly went viral, with fans arguing fiercely.
What does it mean to be 'deeply affectionate even when looking at a dog'?! Yu Sheng has seen illegitimate children before, but this is the first time she has ever seen one so viciously dancing in front of her.
The Second Young Master Yu has no concept of "swallowing one's anger" and always seeks revenge. He directly clicked on the comments and retorted: "Oh, a stalker, huh? You're feeling vulnerable now? Too bad your brother loves me to death."
Instantly, a barrage of abusive private messages flooded in, but Yu Sheng, too lazy to argue, simply blocked them.
Looking at the time again, it was almost 1 a.m., and WeChat was still completely silent. He angrily turned off his phone. He was being chased and bitten by a mad dog, while Lu Chenyang was probably fast asleep, dreaming his dreams.
bother!
The next day, he went to the film set with two big dark circles under his eyes. Lu Chenyang had arrived early and was already in makeup and rehearsing with the other actors. When he saw him coming, he gave him an unfriendly look but didn't say anything.
For no reason at all, who is he going to look so grumpy first thing in the morning? Yu Sheng went into the dressing room all alone. The makeup artist was covering up his dark circles while joking with him, "Little Yu, you must have had hundreds of battles with your haters last night. These dark circles are almost like smoky eye makeup."
"Yeah, I slept a little late." Yu Sheng leaned back in her chair, half asleep, then suddenly realized what she'd done and widened her eyes. "How did you know I was arguing with a hater?"
"You're trending on social media, didn't you know?"
Trending topics? Yu Sheng quickly took out her phone and opened Weibo. The hashtags #YuShengAngersLuChenyangSpoilingHisSonLateNight# and #YuShengYourBrotherLovesMeSoMuch# were prominently displayed.
Lu Chenyang has maintained high popularity since his debut, consistently ranking among the top stars. Coupled with the rare occurrence of a celebrity personally confronting obsessive fans in the Chinese entertainment industry, these two "reasons" together directly ignited a trending topic.
Yu Sheng's heart skipped a beat, a slight pang of guilt rising within him. He hadn't thought much of it when he uttered, "It's a pity your brother loves me so much," only that he'd struck at the heart of the matter, hitting the nail on the head. He hadn't expected it to cause such a stir. Lu Chenyang must have seen it now; no wonder he'd been giving him such a strange look earlier.
But then she thought about it again. What he said was just a fact that would inevitably come to pass in the future. At most, it was a "spoiler" in advance. What was the big deal? Yu Sheng quickly became confident again.
While I was putting on makeup, I clicked on the trending search terms and found it filled with comments. Some praised him as a celebrity in the Chinese entertainment industry who turned me into a fan, while others criticized him for overestimating himself and trying to ride the wave of popularity. Still others lectured him for being rude and lacking manners.
Yu Sheng didn't care at all and didn't look closely. His attention was completely drawn to a new user's super topic: 【Chen Yu Luo Yan CP】 This unexpected joy made Yu Sheng's gloom disappear and he was in a great mood.
Even though Lu Chenyang hadn't given Yu Sheng a pleasant look all morning, he still smiled broadly, like a peacock displaying its plumage. At noon, he even generously paid out of his own pocket to book a high-end Japanese meal at a private restaurant for the entire crew.
"Why aren't you eating?" Yu Sheng stuffed a large piece of salmon into her mouth and turned to look at Lu Chenyang, who had barely touched his chopsticks. "You're not still angry about that trending topic, are you? I really didn't mean it. I didn't expect it to turn out like this."
"No." Lu Chenyang put down his chopsticks. "I don't like eating raw or cold food."
Damn! I've hit the nail on the head twice in a row with my favorite foods. How come they don't like any of the foods I love? They're so hard to please!
Yu Sheng swallowed the tempura in a fit of rage and bit it hard, as if it were Lu Chenyang's neck.
As lunch was drawing to a close, Lu Chenyang's phone rang. Yu Sheng glanced at it quickly and saw the caller ID: Dr. Sui.
He could sense that Lu Chenyang was shrouded in a gloomy cloud the moment he picked up the phone, his steps faltering as he walked to the corner, as if he would collapse to the ground the next second, drained of all his energy.
Twenty minutes later, Lu Chenyang returned after making the call. Yu Sheng noticed that his entire demeanor had suddenly changed, exuding a relaxed feeling. He couldn't help but smile, and even picked up a piece of wasabi octopus and put it in his mouth under Yu Sheng's surprised gaze.
He chewed it carefully for a couple of moments, a look of novelty and pleasure appearing on his face. "I must say, the taste is quite unique. It seems that it's necessary to try new things every now and then."
Yu Sheng, her cheeks stuffed full of food, forgot to chew the meat in her mouth and stared blankly at him like a frightened little hamster.
"Why are you looking at me?" Lu Chenyang pulled out a napkin and handed it to him, his tone unusually gentle, even carrying a rare hint of teasing. "You've got so much stuff in your mouth, are you starving?"
Damn! This guy's face changes so fast! Yu Sheng was starting to wonder if Lu Chenyang had a split personality. He carefully took the napkin and wiped his mouth, but his doubts were quickly answered.
My phone vibrated twice. The message was from Director Liu of Yaoguang Hospital. I glanced at it briefly and he said he'd secured a spot for targeted therapy. This old man is incredibly efficient; I definitely need to give him a big bonus.
It seems that Dr. Sui just called Lu Chenyang about this matter. No wonder Lu Chenyang has changed so much, he's like a completely different person. Seeing how relieved he is to have shed such a heavy burden, Yu Sheng also breathed a sigh of relief.
“Actually…” Lu Chenyang suddenly spoke up. He put down his chopsticks and looked at him earnestly and apologetically. “I know I wasn’t very nice to you today. You… well, you fabricated my relationship status on Weibo. I admit I was a little angry, but the bigger factor was that my personal matters affected my mood, which led me to take it out on you.”
With hope for his grandmother's treatment, his thinking cleared up. He realized that taking his anger out on others was unacceptable in his values, even though Yu Sheng's behavior was indeed excessive. "I hope you won't do that again in the future, okay?"
Lu Chenyang's tone was not reproachful at all, and his voice was so gentle that Yu Sheng was stunned and could only nod mechanically, "Okay."
He readily agreed, but his mind was racing with his own calculations: "I won't post anymore, let the CP fans do it, since we already have it in the supertopic."
Lu Chenyang, of course, was unaware of his thoughts and was still patiently analyzing the pros and cons, "Don't be so aggressive when you encounter stalkers in the future. Although I don't advocate swallowing your anger, your approach of openly confronting them carries potential risks. Some stalkers are obsessive and extreme, and have a weak sense of the law. Who knows what outrageous things they might do..."
Yu Sheng didn't hear a word Lu Chenyang said; her eyes were practically glued to his lips as he opened and closed them: So soft, so beautiful…
However, on her way back to the hotel after work that evening, Yu Sheng gradually noticed something was amiss.
He always felt that the black Audi behind him was like a persistent shadow, slowly but surely clinging to his car. But a light rain started falling at night, blurring his vision, and the distance was too great for him to make out the license plate clearly…
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