Chapter 50 (End of main text): I actually love you more than I imagined.
Jiang Yi was caught secretly using his phone during halftime.
A pale white hand reached out and snatched her phone with a snap.
Jiang Yi was too weak to resist. She sighed and looked up at Gu Lai, who was kneeling above her.
Gu Lai, who had been drinking but wasn't quite drunk, was very excited and talkative. On the way home, she had been sharing her thoughts on the concert and the celebration party. Jiang Yi, who was driving, had been listening, but as soon as they entered the house, she pressed him against the doorframe. Jiang Yi could hardly believe that this was Gu Lai after a long day.
"It's a bit late, A-Lai. Your muscles will probably be sore tomorrow," Jiang Yi advised her earnestly. "Why don't we just wash up and go to bed?"
Gu Lai smiled at her with her eyes crinkling: "So what if it's sour?"
Before Jiang Yi could say anything, Gu Lai reached out, grabbed the support bag, and took out the wrist ribbon.
"I don't want you to get distracted by your phone," Gu Lai muttered, then looked down and read the message on the ribbon, "'You are my only one,' yes, you are my only one too, I will love you in my next life as well."
This is even more embarrassing and humiliating than actual practice.
Jiang Yi closed his eyes and sighed. He couldn't do anything about it and let her tie him up with the ribbon.
"I wasn't using my phone," Jiang Yi muttered in protest.
Gu Lai lowered his head and kissed her neck, soft as a kitten sniffing.
"So what are you doing? Working? Replying to other people's emails? Like Camilla's?"
"What... I responded to your Weibo post... it was about that song."
“You can respond to me in person.”
Jiang Yi opened her mouth, but the gradually warming feeling made her forget what she wanted to say. She subconsciously reached out to hug back, seeking a sense of security that was gradually becoming uncontrollable, and only when she moved her wrist did she feel the not-so-tight binding.
She didn't try to struggle, nor did she suppress the slightly distorted tone of her voice.
Jiang Yi rarely felt ashamed of the extreme pleasure she experienced, and she also knew that Gu Lai liked to probe her reactions.
“This ribbon…” she said haltingly, “I’m afraid you don’t know that its greatest use is actually here.”
Gu Lai said slowly and deliberately, "Make the most of everything, there's still a pack of toilet paper left."
As soon as he finished speaking, a hint of moisture appeared in the corner of Jiang Yi's eyes.
She tilted her head slightly, tears streaming down her face. Then, the city lights, twinkling like stars in the distance, shone unobstructed into the depths of her dark eyes through the glass curtain wall.
The gentle yet turbulent sea tide rises in harmony with the rich and dazzling city nightscape, and she is hopelessly immersed in it.
Gu Lai watched as Jiang Yi turned his head impatiently, then turned back after a few breaths, his eyes, tinged with spring-like desire, filled with her gaze.
"As you wish," Jiang Yi murmured softly.
While they were indulging in their lovemaking, clips from the concert were spreading among fan groups, with the scene where Gu Lai sang for Jiang Yi being scrutinized frame by frame. Excited fans were analyzing the lyrics, Gu Lai and Jiang Yi's words, their reactions, their Weibo posts in the early morning, and even their outfits—especially the familiar dark blue ribbon on Jiang Yi's wrist.
The ribbon was probably unaware of its purpose, but the fans all understood immediately. However, the internal division arose over who would ultimately use it, with the two parties attacking each other.
Finally, a Weibo post by the female fan who brought Jiang Yi a support item brought the topic to a climax.
[#JiangGu##MyStarsAreComingToMe#]
Ahhhh, I don't know what to say, family members! Today! I brought support items for General Jiang! She was wearing a baseball cap and a mask, but her eyes were so so beautiful that I couldn't resist taking a picture of her amazing back view! Ahhh, I'm a CP fan, Jiang Gu!
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Within minutes, her Weibo post was trending on social media, with a flood of reposts, comments, and likes, creating a strong sense of community.
[Fenglu Lawyer's Letter Warns: Dare to Infringe on General Manager Jiang's Portrait Rights?]
[As everyone knows, President Jiang dislikes this couple name, increasing the likelihood of a lawyer's letter warning.]
[Who among you knows this? How come I don't know?]
[@Upstairs, I suggest reviewing the interview clips with Sister Xi]
[Your sister and wife were showing off their affection tonight, and you were drooling over her in the middle of the night, weren't you?]
That last comment was tagged by countless people.
Besides the fans who were obsessed with the song, there were also fans who, after failing to get the audio of "Do you miss me like I miss you," almost got the studio's official account trending on social media.
A very small number of people questioned the song title, suspecting that the two had been secretly arguing without their knowledge, and that the song was a euphemistic expression of Gu Lai seeking reconciliation.
Of course, these very few were quickly reprimanded and reported by the well-behaved Gu family army.
What argument? They're clearly the No.1 truly loving couple in the entertainment industry.
As May arrives, the film "Full House of Spring" begins its pre-release promotion. While the film's synopsis remains undisclosed, the first thing to trend is the news that it is co-directed by He Xiaoqing and Gu Lai.
Amidst the flurry of news, some compared the "second collaboration between He Xiaoqing and Gu Lai" with last year's "second collaboration between Gu Lai and Mu Hongru," but this was quietly diverted by a newly established public relations firm. Almost no one paid attention to this fleeting undercurrent, and even fewer noticed that the firm was controlled by Lelai Capital.
The latter has been regarded by the industry as the most astonishing gift given between lovers of the wealthy in recent years. After the high-profile equity disclosure at the beginning of the year, it is now almost considered a barometer of favoritism towards private interests.
Gu Lai's fans weren't very concerned about this; what they noticed was Gu Lai's plans for the future.
Some people believe that what was said before, that Gu Lai was gradually withdrawing from the limelight, is true, and they don't really believe it even though the studio has denied it. Some people even use the equity penetration chart they found to say with certainty that there were signs all along, and that "Gansui," which has entered post-production, is the end of her time on screen, while "Mantangchun" is the beginning of her time behind the scenes.
Even Kong Kang'an, who later invited Gu Lai to see the montage of "Gansui", expressed curiosity about this topic.
"So you're saying you'll still be acting in some scripts? And releasing new songs?" Kong Kang'an asked skeptically. "But everyone says that once you switch careers to become President Gu, you won't have time..."
Gu Lai smiled and said, "These are still my interests, but it's certain that I won't be producing works as frequently as before. I also need to balance my time."
"That's good. To be honest, this collaboration has been very pleasant, and the discussions have been very fruitful. Otherwise, I wouldn't have signed the contract so readily." Kong Kang'an took a jab at his peers, "These days, there are more and more illiterate rich kids who can't understand scripts and bosses who can't understand human language. Your side is quite magnanimous."
Gu Lai smiled and said, "I'm just copying what others are doing."
Kong Kang'an understood what she meant; she was saying that she had imitated Jiang Yi. She first realized what she meant, then looked apologetic and said, "Oh! I saw the concert footage, and now that I think about what happened before, I feel really sorry."
Gu Lai's gaze fell on the meticulously edited TV series, and she shook her head calmly.
They have no internal problems, so these ridiculous disturbances outside don't really have any impact on them.
Kong Kang'an then shifted the topic back to the TV series: "The final trial is probably at the end of May. Will you be coming? Do you need me to coordinate with President Tan to adjust the time?"
“No need,” Gu Lai’s voice carried a hint of tenderness. “I have something to do at the end of the month, and I might not be in the country then.”
Looking at her expression, Kong Kang'an asked astutely, "Enjoying life?"
“Yes,” Gu Lai said with a genuine smile, “enjoy life.”
At the same time, Jiang Jueming, the creator of Fenglu and known in the industry as the "fashion godmother," announced her permanent retirement due to illness, and her granddaughter Jiang Yi officially took over.
Jiang Yi chose to use the exciting news of the successful acquisition of Gianni as her opening act.
“This change is the beginning of a new journey not only for the group, but also for me personally.”
On screen, Jiang Yi, who rarely appears on camera, is wearing a shirt with the top two buttons undone, revealing her clearly defined collarbone.
With a nonchalant and casual expression, she leaned back in her chair and told the news agency reporter, "This is also what I wrote in my open letter to the group."
A barrage of comments praising the video flashed across the screen before being turned off by the phone's owner.
The reporter asked, "Could you tell us about your personal 'new journey'?"
"I hope to write a brand legend belonging to our generation of practitioners in this new era, respecting tradition while daring to subvert it, and walking alongside many people: consumers running into the new era together, and the people of Fenglu who are jointly creating prosperity,"
Jiang Yi paused for a moment, then gently finished the last half of the sentence: "—and my beloved, who is my source of confidence and the reason for my struggle."
Gu Lai closed the news, then opened the video edited by Jiang Yi, watched it twice before exiting with satisfaction, and opened her own Weibo to repost the interview.
She put down her phone, threw off the covers, slipped on her slippers and went to the bathroom to wash up. After a while, she returned to the bedroom, smelling of mint, knelt on the bed, and kissed Jiang Yi's cheek.
Jiang Yi opened his eyes, looked around blankly with a grumpy expression, then pulled the covers over himself and shrank back under them.
Gu Lai chuckled and patted the bulge in the blanket.
"Aren't you getting up? I'm going to drag you out of bed!"
Jiang Yi popped out from under the covers again.
After going in and out of the room, I was almost fully awake.
"You're so mean, Alai. I'll call you tomorrow and let me threaten you too."
Jiang Yi was still a little dazed. He blinked hard and finally saw Gu Lai clearly. Almost instinctively, he reached out to hug her.
Gu Lai felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She bent down to make it easier for her to reach, leaned against her, and laughed, "Really? You're giving me a headache, so how are you going to threaten me?"
Jiang Yi thought for a while, then slowly said, "Then I'll just kiss you awake randomly."
Gu Lai tilted her head and stared at her for a while, then lowered her head and gently ground her teeth on her collarbone, complaining in a sweet and soft tone, "I wanted to do that after watching your interview video, the neckline is so wide open."
Jiang Yi remained silent for a long time. When Gu Lai looked up again, she met his sleepless, deep, and affectionate eyes.
"Early in the morning..." Jiang Yi didn't finish his sentence, but silently took a breath, "Your possessiveness is getting stronger and stronger."
Gu Lai slowly drew an infinity symbol on her collarbone as if flirting, and gently replied, "Maybe, I love you more and more too."
She lowered her head and kissed her familiar lover, just as they had done hundreds of times over the past ten years.
—I actually love you more than I thought.
The morning light was just beginning outside the window, and the branches and leaves were spreading out; a new day had just started.
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It's finished! Happy holidays!! I'm thinking of figuring out how to send red envelopes in this chapter and then post a side story. I've never used either of these features before, and I'm a little excited.
The extra chapters will be finished in about two weeks, so it won't take long. The content will likely be about the upcoming vacation in the Apennine Peninsula and previous time points. I will write the specific titles later.
I will then make minor revisions to the entire text to correct grammatical errors and typos. My next book will be "Summer in the Qinling Mountains".
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