Chapter 25
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Wang Zhi sensed something and turned around to see Gao Bochong tilting his head back to drink the juice, his Adam's apple rolling, especially clearly visible.
So big!
Wang Zhi's gaze paused on Gao Bochong's Adam's apple, and he touched his own Adam's apple for some reason, feeling a little confused.
Why is Gao Bochong older than me in every way?
But Gao Bochong today seemed different from usual, and seemed easier to talk to.
He would even take me to play with his sports car, and he wasn't afraid that I would damage his car.
Although Wang Zhi knew that a car was nothing to Gao Bochong, he felt that he should not think that way. He should not not cherish something just because it was not worth mentioning to others.
so……
"Brother," Wang Zhi said with reluctance, "I'll treat you and Brother Ning to dinner tonight."
Gao Bochong asked, "What do you want to eat?"
Wang Zhi said, "Feng Ming took me to a French restaurant last time. I thought it was delicious. It's not far from here."
Wow, that store is so expensive.
With the mentality of spending a lot of money, Wang Zhi introduced restaurants one after another very seriously.
After listening to this, Gao Bochong showed no interest and only said, "Does Fengming often take you to places like this?"
Wang Zhi nodded, and Gao Bochong asked again, "Do you like it?"
In fact, Wang Zhi doesn’t like foreign food very much. He has a real Chinese appetite, but this kind of restaurant is very nice for taking photos, so he took a lot of photos and posted them on WeChat Moments.
Wang Zhi said implicitly: "It's okay."
Gao Bochong said, "Forget it today, we'll do it next time."
Wang Zhi's bleeding heart suddenly stopped bleeding.
No need to treat yourself?
But Wang Zhi was still polite: "Brother, don't you like this one? Otherwise, please choose one."
"No." Gao Bochong said calmly, "Ning Quanwu didn't do anything, there's no need to treat him to a meal."
…
Is it because you want me to treat you another day just to prevent Brother Ning from eating for free?
Wang Zhi was a little shocked, because he didn't expect that besides himself, Gao Bochong was also so stingy... so frugal.
For the first time, Wang Zhi understood so vividly what it meant to "If you are not from the same family, you will not enter the same door." The way he looked at Gao Bochong was a little different.
Noticing his gaze, Gao Bochong couldn't understand the meaning in his eyes, but he could feel that there were some very subtle emotions in Wang Zhi's eyes when he looked at him.
Gao Bochong restrained his urge to look back, not wanting Wang Zhi to think that he cared about him more than an elder brother should pay to his younger brother's wife.
It was already late when they returned to Gao's house. When Gao Bochong got out of the car, he just saw Gao Fengming walking up the mountain path.
Gao Fengming has been working overtime and has been unable to get a taxi. It is already the end of the month and he is really short of money. He is reluctant to give a tip to cut in line, so he finally rushed to catch the last subway back. He walked from the subway station to the foot of the mountain, and then climbed up halfway up the mountain. This is the first time he hated himself for living in the mountains.
Gao Bochong exchanged glances with him. Gao Fengming was so exhausted that his face turned pale. He could only weakly call out, "Big Brother."
Gao Bochong remembered what Wang Zhi said about Gao Fengming working overtime and asked Gao Fengming, "Overtime again? Can you handle it?"
Did Big Brother finally realize that he was working too hard?
Gao Fengming choked up and said, "It's okay..."
This young couple both like to say "it's okay".
Gao Bochong said "hmm", ignored Gao Fengming, turned around and walked into the room.
Gao Fengming:?
Why is he just saying "hmm"? Big brother, don't you encourage him? Even if you don't praise him, at least give him some pocket money. QAQ
At this time, the servants had already returned to the servants' room in the podium. Gao Bochong did not disturb them anymore. He heated up two slices of bread and poured himself a glass of milk. After eating casually, he sent a message to his assistant, asking him to notify Bugatti to make another car for him.
The assistant knew that he had owned his last car for six months and hadn't test-driven it yet, so he assumed he had some new requirements. "Does the previous car need any modifications?"
Gao Bochong said, "No, just use the same one as the last one."
After a moment's hesitation, he added, "Change the color."
Wang Zhi probably doesn't like the dull black.
But when he was driving, I saw how excited he was. I thought he would be very happy to give him one. I am not the kind of person who gives gifts randomly for no reason. I will just consider it as... just consider it as an engagement gift.
Gao Bochong suddenly lost his appetite. He put down the remaining bread and went back to his room.
Before going to bed, Gao Bochong habitually opened Wang Zhi's circle of friends, but found that he had not posted any new content.
Why didn’t you post on WeChat Moments after driving a McLaren and a Bugatti? Didn’t you secretly take selfies with the cars for a long time?
...Is he afraid that Gao Fengming will see him going out alone with him?
If Wang Zhi knew what Gao Bocong was thinking, he would definitely cry out for injustice.
Then why did he go out alone? Is Ning Quanwu air?
Ning Quanwu was ignored, and Gao Bochong's mood began to fluctuate uncontrollably. He sat there and tried to control himself silently, but the effect was not very good.
The phone vibrated and a message alert sounded. Gao Bochong switched back to the interface and saw a message from Wang Zhi.
【He Xiu】: "Brother, I'm so happy today."
[He Xiu]: "Thank you, big brother, for taking me out to play. Big brother, can I post the photos on WeChat Moments [pointing fingers]?"
He doesn't post on WeChat Moments because he's afraid he won't be allowed to?
His frown suddenly relaxed, and Gao Bochong replied, "Sure."
【He Xiu】: "Great! Thank you, big brother."
Wang Zhi's tone is relaxed, and the little expressions and emoticons he uses are very cute.
Gao Bochong couldn't help but ask him, "So you're afraid I'll get angry?"
[He Xiu]: "Yeah, isn't Big Brother's car limited to one? I'm afraid if I give it out casually, it might leak the secret."
In fact, it is not limited to one unit.
When the new one he ordered arrives, he will have two.
He and Wang Zhi each had one.
Gao Bochong wanted to give Wang Zhi a surprise, so he didn't tell him about it. He just replied, "I'm not that picky."
Really?
Wang Zhi lay on the bed with his legs raised behind him, swinging them aimlessly. When he saw Gao Bocong's answer, he secretly complained.
Then why not let Brother Ning eat for free?
Helped myself save money though.
…
Am I a bit of a traitor?
Wang Zhi reflected on himself and spoke even sweeter: "I know, big brother is the best. Woohoo, I envy Feng Ming so much for having such a good big brother. But fortunately, big brother will be mine from now on ^^"
Wang Zhi took advantage of the fact that they were chatting via typing and spoke without restraint, but Gao Bochong's heart was stirred again by his few casual words.
What does "Big brother will be mine from now on" mean? He belongs to Gao Fengming, but he wants to be his?
His hand hovered over the screen, typing and then deleting words. Ultimately, Gao Bochong pretended not to see them, ignoring Wang Zhi's last words: "He has nothing to envy."
That’s right.
Wang Zhi silently switched to the chat window with Gao Fengming.
The young master who used to be very frugal with words was now complaining about his stupid boss and clients non-stop. The richness of his words and the intensity of his emotions amazed Wang Zhi.
Moreover, Wang Zhi didn't have to reply to him at all. He only needed to reply with a few meaningless words like "Really?", "That's too much", "Touch your brother" etc. in between his complaints, and Gao Fengming would regard him as a soulmate.
Gao Bo Chong was really helpful.
I feel like my relationship with Gao Fengming is becoming more and more stable^^
Gao Bochong didn't know that the work he arranged for Gao Fengming indirectly promoted the stability of their relationship. After waiting for a while, seeing that Wang Zhi didn't reply to his message, he switched to the circle of friends and saw a group of new photos posted by Wang Zhi.
Unlike what Gao Bocong had imagined, most of the photos were not of supercars. Instead, they were mostly of scenery, including the evening haze, two bottles of juice placed side by side with water droplets on the wall, a kitten with its tail raised high on the side of the road, and two supercars parked quietly in the corner of the mountain view.
The accompanying text is very literary: The mountains are silent, and silence is the boundary of happiness.
Silence is the boundary of happiness.
Gao Bochong chewed over this sentence over and over again. He knew that it was just a casual sentence put there by Wang Zhi, but he still couldn't help but wonder what the "boundary" in Wang Zhi's words meant?
Does it mean that when they get along with each other, they should have a sense of boundaries so that they can both be happy?
Within minutes of Wang Zhi posting on his Moments, he received several likes. His former agent even asked below: "Xiao Wang, are you used to signing with a new company? I miss you [tears][tears][tears]"
…
Wang Zhi silently turned his eyes away, pretending not to see it.
But the text he posted is so literary!
This is a sentence he deliberately used from Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing".
Wang Zhi admired himself for a while, and when someone asked him "Where have you been?", he casually revealed, "I just signed Ding Yu, and the big boss happened to be here for an inspection, so I took the opportunity to go racing on the mountain road with him."
And then, as expected, there was a lot of shock and envy: "You signed with Dingyu?! Dingyu Media! Oh my god! You can actually go racing with the big boss! If you become rich, don't forget each other!!!"
So cool.
Wang Zhi shook her feet modestly.
The character of oneself is really well established.
He's not some upstart, everyone knows he's just a small-time actor. If he posted a photo of himself with a supercar, people would just think he got it somewhere. But now, not only did he casually express that he had signed with Dingyu and had a promising future, he also inadvertently revealed that he had a good relationship with the big boss.
Whether it is good or not is another matter, but it is impossible for Gao Bocong to come out and deny the rumor, saying that the two of them are not familiar with each other at all.
...They are now familiar with each other, right?
Wang Zhi was a little uncertain. After thinking about it, he decided to improve the relationship. So he took out the photos he had taken secretly and sent them to Gao Bochong.
In the distance of the photo, there are continuous mountains and pine forests. The wind blows, spreading out green ripples, and the sunset in the sky is gorgeous. In the near distance, there is the profile of Gao Bochong, with hard and cold eyebrows, handsome but unapproachable. In the wind, his broad back, narrow waist and long legs, and the lines of his arms wrapped under his shirt look extremely explosive.
Although it was a candid shot, Wang Zhi caught the opportunity very well. In the photo, Gao Bochong had a straight back, a superior figure, and a cold and gloomy expression, like a continuous mountain range, full of the charm of a mature man.
I am really good at taking pictures.
After sending it, Wang Zhi admired himself again. Because he was not facing Gao Bochong directly, he could feel Gao Bochong's handsomeness more clearly.
My whole body is rocky.
Is this the legendary male dog waist?
His eyes fell on Gao Bochong's muscles and that strong waist. Wang Zhi's thoughts subtly deviated and his eyes involuntarily moved down to look at Gao Bochong's lower abdomen.
Fortunately, Gao Bochong replied quickly, interrupting Wang Zhi's thoughts: "When was it taken?"
Wang Zhi put away his messy eyes and typed flatteringly: "When I came back from buying drinks, the angle was just right, so I secretly took a photo. Big brother is so handsome [heart]"
It's like this again. One second he wrote that there should be boundaries, and the next second he sent me this message.
Gao Bochong thought coldly and self-possessedly, what exactly did Wang Zhi think of himself? Or was he just that kind of person, habitually unclear about everyone?
Gao Bochong did not reply. He stared at the photo that Wang Zhi took of him, as if he wanted to read Wang Zhi's heart from the two-dimensional picture.
But Wang Zhi sent a message.
【He Xiu】: "It's getting late, big brother should go to bed early too~"
【Heqi】: "Good night [kitten covers the quilt.gif]"
Their chat came to an end.
After such a long time, Wang Zhi said good night to him again.
It’s hard to describe what the feeling is, it’s like losing something and then finding it again, but it also makes me feel inexplicably irritated.
Gao Bochong originally didn't want to reply and put his phone aside, but then he suddenly thought of something.
If I don't reply, will he have another reason to stop sending me "good morning" and "good night", and then spend all his time trying to please Gao Fengming?
Gao Bochong smiled coldly.
He took the phone back and replied with two words coldly.
"good evening."
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Wang Zhifa didn't think so much when he started.
He didn't post it before because he was angry with Gao Bochong, but Gao Bochong gave him gifts, arranged for him to sign a contract, and took him to play racing. If he got angry again, he would be too petty.
Moreover, Gao Bo Chong is not only his fiancé's elder brother, but also his immediate superior's immediate superior. If he doesn't hold on to him tightly, is he waiting to be bullied?
So Wang Zhi started to greet Gao Bochong on time every day, and quietly inserted content about his hard work in the company, hoping that Gao Bochong could understand how hardworking and dedicated he was.
But Wang Zhi always felt that Gao Bo Chong was a little strange...or rather, strange.
He rarely replied to my messages before, but now, no matter what I send, he will respond. Although not immediately, no matter how long it takes or how many messages I send later, he will start from the first unread message and reply to them one by one. Sometimes he will even explain what he was doing just now and that's why he didn't reply for so long.
Wang Zhi was a little nervous.
Why is Gao Bochong suddenly so approachable? Did he do something right?
I don’t feel that way.
In order to make up the numbers, he even sent the free coupon he won when ordering takeout to Gao Bo Chong. Gao Bo Chong didn't seem to understand what was so good about winning a free coupon, but still replied with "Congratulations".
It was as if I was disturbing the Emperor who was busy with all kinds of affairs with trivial matters.
Wang Zhi silently said "Forgive me" in his heart, and took a photo of himself waiting for the elevator and sent it over.
His curiosity was piqued, and he wanted to know to what extent Gao Bochong could tolerate him.
The elevator door opened and Wang Zhi smiled. It was working hours and everyone in the brokerage department was very busy, but when they saw him, they would greet him with a smile. Wang Zhi also responded with a smile, then walked to the largest office and knocked on the door.
Inside the door, Li Yun responded, "Come in."
Wang Zhi pushed the door open and walked in: "Brother Li, good morning."
"Good morning, I thought you'd have to come back later."
Wang Zhi smiled and said, "I was afraid of being late, so I took the subway."
Li Yun smiled and said, "Our work isn't that strict, so flexibility in hours doesn't really matter."
Wang Zhi had worked in the workplace before, so he knew that this was just a polite remark, so he obediently said that he was a very punctual person.
Li Yun was very satisfied with him.
Originally, Li Yun had been prepared to bring in a brash and disobedient relative, since he was a hired hand from the big boss. Unexpectedly, Wang Zhi was incredibly well-behaved and beautiful. The photos taken that day after her styling were all striking. Even if her acting wasn't exceptional, Li Yun was confident he could make her a star.
Li Yun became more confident: "I have read the script of the crew you mentioned before. The plot is good, but I have some ideas about your role."
Wow.
Wang Zhi hadn't even read the entire script, only part of the character he was auditioning for. He hadn't expected his agent to be so resourceful: "Brother Li, tell me."
Li Yun smiled and said, "I've read the original work. Your character originally had more screen time and was more likable. Now, after the adaptation, it seems to be a bit of a supporting role."
After all, he is just the second male lead, so it is normal for him to serve as a foil.
Wang Zhi accepted it well, thinking that Li Yun was suggesting that he should not audition for this script.
Wang Zhi felt a little regretful. After all, he had been practicing his performance these days and felt that he had just grasped the essence of it.
So he still wants to fight for it: "But judging by my current acting skills, I think having fewer roles may not necessarily be a bad thing."
Li Yun said "Oh?" and asked, "What do you mean?"
"My acting skills are average, so if I have fewer scenes, it's not easy to expose my shortcomings. If I have too many scenes, the follow-up will be weak and the audience will easily see it." Wang Zhi said coquettishly, "Brother, I quite like this role, so let me try."
He had a pretty face and a sweet voice, and Li Yun couldn't resist his soft words. "We didn't say we couldn't let you act. The original male lead came in with his own investment, and he took all the highlights of your character's role. What I mean is, those scenes must be changed back."
Wang Zhi's eyes lit up, but he was a little skeptical: "But they have their own investment."
The rich have the final say.
Li Yun asked: "Did you read the contract carefully when signing it?"
Wang Zhi shook his head silently.
Li Yun chuckled, "You're an S+ artist. The company will invest a certain percentage of the script you're interested in to ensure you have a say. If you like the male lead, we can just replace the original actor. When it comes to investment, who can compare to Ding Yu?"
Wang Zhi was stunned by his agent's arrogance.
Is this what it means to enjoy the shade under a big tree?
It turns out to be so cool!
"But..." Li Yun continued, "Your acting skills are indeed a problem. Last time you said you signed up for an acting class?"
Wang Zhi: "This role was recommended to me by my teacher."
Li Yun is very knowledgeable about the entertainment industry and knows that even if Wang Zhi is likable, his acting teacher will not push him into roles that he cannot handle. This kind of role with few scenes and a single glimpse is indeed the most suitable for Wang Zhi at the moment.
Wang Zhi asked softly, "Brother, is my acting performance lagging behind?"
Li Yun smiled and said, "It's a small matter. Wait, Brother Li will solve this matter for you in the next two days."
Li Yun did what he said and brought back a new script in less than a week. After reading it, Wang Zhi found that the script had not been changed much, just a shift in roles. All the limelight that the male lead had previously taken away from his role was now returned, but correspondingly, all the meaningless and rubbish scenes were deleted.
In this way, the second male lead's character arc is more complete, and although he has fewer scenes, he leaves a deeper impression.
Wang Zhi was once again impressed by Li Yun's professionalism: "Brother Li, you are my god!"
Li Yun said with a smile, "Go and polish your acting skills. This is Ding Yu's first film, and you don't want to be accused of being a resource-heavy star."
Wang Zhiying said, "Brother Li, what if I don't pass the audition?"
Li Yun gave him a look: "What nonsense are you talking about."
Only then did Wang Zhi realize that he had indeed said something stupid.
The crew changed the script for him. Even if he slapped the director during the audition... that wouldn't work. Even if he slapped the assistant director, he would definitely pass.
He finally got his way!
Wang Zhi clenched his fists and cheered silently.
But he really doesn't want to be said to be a resource-rich person who is promoted by force. Not only does he not want to be seen as a gigolo, but he might also implicate Gao Bochong and be accused of not being able to judge people well.
I still have to continue working hard to hone my acting skills!
After Wang Zhi made up his mind, he habitually took out his phone, took a photo of the script, and sent it to Gao Bochong.
Yes, he was still testing when Gao Bochong would get tired of his harassment.
The current test results show that no matter what he sends, Gao Bochong accepts it well.
For example, now.
Gao Bochong: "New script?"
hey-hey.
Wang Zhi laughed and said, "It's still the same crew from before. Brother Li asked them to change the script."
Gao Bochong: "More roles?"
【He Xiu】: “No.”
【禾隹】: "On the contrary, there's something missing :D"
He was now talking more casually with Gao Bo Chong, and kept the mystery a little secret. Just when he was about to solve the mystery, Gao Bo Chong's message came.
[Gao Bochong]: "Did you delete those cheap times?"
Gao Bochong: "A small but precise stimulation leaves a deeper impression than a long but ineffective shot."
Wang Zhi didn't expect Gao Bochong to be so perceptive. He seemed to understand everything he said, and then responded immediately, and his views coincided with his own.
I used to think he was difficult to approach, but now I feel like a knowledgeable and reliable older brother...
Wang Zhi felt that the way the two of them were getting along now was a little weird, but he couldn't put his finger on what was weird about it. He shook his head and put the thought aside.
[He Xiu]: "Brother, I'll continue working hard."
【He Xiu】: "Don't worry, I will never embarrass you [try hard]"
Seeing the message, Gao Bochong smiled slightly, as if he saw Wang Zhi's energetic smile through the horizontal and vertical Chinese characters.
"Old Gao, are you really not secretly dating?" Ning Quanwu asked suspiciously, "You're staring at your phone and smiling again!"
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Is there?
Gao Bochong retracted his smile and said coldly, "You're mistaken."
Ning Quanwu said, "How is that possible! Who on earth do you like? We've been brothers for so many years, why did you hide it from me?"
He is very noisy.
Gao Bochong asked, "Have you reviewed all the contracts sent from the United States?"
Ning Quanwu said, "Of course, no big deal. Hey, I stayed up all night to finish my work. I made an appointment with Xiaozhi to go watch a football game tonight."
Who is he? Even if Gao Bo Chong, the skin-peeling ghost, assigned him so much work, he could still complete it on time and even make an appointment with Wang Zhi to go out and play together.
He is the first person to balance work and entertainment.
Gao Bochong glanced at him and asked, "Are you close to Wang Zhi?"
Ning Quanwu: "That's it."
Gao Bochong didn't expect that without his knowledge, Wang Zhi and his friends had become friends and even made a private appointment to watch a football game.
——Wang Zhi has never asked me out alone.
His eyes flashed behind his glasses, and Gao Bochong said calmly, "In that case, the contract for the French branch is also given to you. Please work overtime tonight to take care of it."
Ning Quanwu: "Ah?"
Gao Bochong: "That's it."
After saying this, Gao Bochong stood up, not giving Ning Quanwu any chance to resist.
The assistant came to report to him, but heard Gao Bochong say, "Buy me two tickets for tonight's game."
The assistant was stunned for a moment, because after following Gao Bochong for so many years, this was the first time he had heard of such entertainment needs: "Yes, Mr. Gao."
In the conference room, Ning Quanwu's wailing voice was heard.
Gao Bochong raised the corners of his lips, feeling good: "I'll turn down all the upcoming work and go to Dingyu."
Ning Quanwu gave him inspiration.
Yes, relationships between people are not limited to love. Family and friendship are both precious and worth maintaining. If I want to be close to Wang Zhi, I don't necessarily have to have anything with him. He is my sister-in-law, and we will be family in the future. If I care about him and interact with him, wouldn't it be better for our family to be harmonious in the future?
Ning Quanwu has to work overtime and can't accompany him to watch the game tonight, so going with him can be considered as fulfilling the responsibility of an elder.
Gao Bochong thought so, and the conflicting emotions he had been struggling with in recent times when interacting with Wang Zhi were finally sorted out. He finally relaxed and could focus on simply enjoying the happiness of being with Wang Zhi.
But less than an hour later, these emotions will turn into an even more intense fire, reaching the ignition point almost instantly.
It was about to boil over and burn Gao Bochong's sanity to ashes.
No remains were found.
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