Chapter 32
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Wang Zhi couldn't eat, so he took two bites perfunctorily. When he arrived at the event site and saw Gao Bochong, he was still a little uneasy.
...I really don’t understand Gao Bochong.
Gao Bochong stood at the front. Every one of the people surrounding him, if they were outsiders, would be a top figure, but now, in front of him, they were just followers. As for those celebrities who could call the shots in the entertainment industry, they could only stand aside.
With sore waist and legs, Wang Zhi tried hard to maintain a normal walking posture. He slowly found a corner to stand in, which felt very consistent with his status. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Gao Bo Chong seemed to glance in his direction. Wang Zhi pretended not to see it, lowered his eyes, and rubbed the edge of the marble on the ground with his toes.
Suddenly, someone pushed through the crowd and walked over: "Mr. Wang?"
Wang Zhi looked up and saw the secretary who had been following Gao Bochong. He smiled and called to him, "Please follow me."
The venue was packed with people, all gathered in the audience. The secretary's behavior was very conspicuous, and many people looked over, first at the secretary, then at Wang Zhi. Even though Wang Zhi was used to being on stage, he was still a little nervous with so much attention focused on him. He whispered, "I'll just stand here."
The secretary smiled, speaking in a gentle tone but with a firm attitude: "Mr. Gao, please let me pass."
…
All right.
Wang Zhi accepted his fate and walked over looking calm, but in fact he was madly complaining about Gao Bochong in his heart.
Do you know that forced praise will backfire?
Unfortunately, Gao Bochong didn’t understand the unspoken rules of the entertainment industry at all. He just didn’t like Wang Zhi standing so far away from him.
It's like he's deliberately avoiding me.
Thinking of this, Gao Bochong's expression turned a little cold, but when he saw Wang Zhi coming over, his movements on the stairs were not so natural. Gao Bochong remembered that last night, when he used Wang Zhi's legs to relieve himself, Wang Zhi's skin was so delicate that it turned red after just a few rubs.
My walking feels unnatural now, probably because it hurts a lot.
Gao Bochong felt inexplicably happy, and did not care about Wang Zhi's attempt to avoid him. Instead, he smiled slightly.
This left the staff who were reporting on their work very confused.
Was my report excellent? Why did Mr. Gao suddenly seem in a better mood?
But no one knew that Gao Bochong was happy because he felt that he was pretty good in bed.
At least it's a lot better than before.
——After a night of tossing and turning, Wang Zhi was still able to escape without looking back. But now, he was so tired that he slept for the whole morning and had no energy to escape at all.
Gao Bochong's male self-esteem was greatly satisfied.
The opening ceremony was finally about to officially begin. Wang Zhi stood next to Gao Bochong, mingling among a group of executives. The stars were all arranged on the outermost side, making Wang Zhi particularly conspicuous.
…
The psychological pressure is so great.
Wang Zhi greeted Gao Bochong quietly, "Mr. Gao."
Gao Bochong smiled and asked him, "Have you slept enough?"
Wang Zhi almost got furious.
What did Gao Bochong mean by this? Was he mocking him for oversleeping?
...I have indeed delayed my work.
Wang Zhi felt a little regretful, thinking that he should have struggled to set an alarm last night no matter what.
He replied in a weak tone: "...That's enough."
This caused Gao Bochong to look at him again.
His skin was in good condition, delicate and shiny, without many blemishes, so the makeup artist did not apply foundation for him. He only applied some concealer under his eyes to cover up the faint dark blue, and applied a little blush to make his overly white skin emit a thin and soft redness.
Now it looked like his eyebrows were dark, his skin was white, and only his lips were an abnormally bright red, as if he had not yet fully recovered from the high fever.
There should be no fever.
Gao Bochong felt relieved, thinking that Wang Zhi was just embarrassed. In order not to embarrass Wang Zhi, he deliberately stopped looking at Wang Zhi.
When his eyes shifted away, Wang Zhi indeed breathed a sigh of relief.
Gao Bochong wore a black suit today, with broad shoulders and a golden fleur-de-lis on his chest, gleaming with the brilliance of capital and wealth. Wang Zhi also wore black, but accessorized with pearl jewelry. The pearls, each the size of a fingertip, were smooth and round, illuminating his cheeks even more evenly than the pearls themselves.
The two stood side by side. Gao Bochong was a lot bigger than Wang Zhi, and he could completely envelop Wang Zhi from behind. Wang Zhi listened absentmindedly to the host's speech, and then Gao Bochong spoke.
Gao Bochong spoke concisely, speaking only the lines that were relevant to the scene. Wang Zhi listened in one ear and out the other. He just thought Gao Bochong's voice was quite nice, very deep, a bit like a subwoofer, especially when he spoke close to her ear last night...
Wang Zhi's cheeks flushed slightly. Fortunately, the concierge presented him with flowers and a red satin ribbon, which he quickly took. The ribbon was very wide and required some strength to hold. Wang Zhi held it in both hands, and the concierge beside him smiled and handed him a pair of scissors.
Wang Zhi silently gathered his strength, holding the ribbon in one hand looking very casual, and taking the scissors with the other hand. Everyone started cutting the ribbons together. A few old men nearby took the opportunity to be lazy and let go of the ribbons. Wang Zhi's hand shook and he almost lost his grip. Fortunately, Gao Bo Chong suddenly reached out and held on to him.
Wang Zhi smiled gratefully at Gao Bochong and said, "Thank you, Mr. Gao."
Gao Bochong raised the corner of his mouth and said lightly: "You're welcome."
Over there, the photographer gestured, signaling everyone to look over there for the group photo. Wang Zhi had gradually relaxed, no longer as nervous as before, finally feeling in the mood to focus on his work. He tilted his head slightly thirty degrees and smiled towards the camera.
This is the most beautiful and photogenic expression and angle he has studied.
…
The corners of her smiling lips froze for a moment.
Under the wide ribbon, the flowers were soft and moist, soaking a corner of the satin. Wrapped in the moist and fragrant shadow, Gao Bochong's hand suddenly grasped Wang Zhi's fingertips.
His palm was large and hot, and he easily wrapped all five of Wang Zhi's fingers in it. Then, along the light blue veins on the back of his hand, he inserted his fingers into the gaps between Wang Zhi's fingers, which were tightly clenched due to nervousness.
Gao Bochong actually has calluses on the sides of his fingers.
This was Wang Zhi’s first thought.
The second thought is…
It will be discovered!
Cameras flashed, snow-white flashes were like a blizzard, applause rang out, streamers fluttered, white doves were released into the azure sky, and countless eyes were focused on them in the center of the crowd.
And their hands, under the flowers and ribbons, at a moment unknown to everyone.
Closely linked and inseparable.
At that moment, Wang Zhi's skin was even more sensitive than last night. The rough calluses rubbed against the soft flesh of his fingertips, as if being smoothed out inch by inch by sandpaper.
Gao Bochong's hand became a rekindled volcano, and the sparks that splashed out would also burn him.
"Smile." He heard Gao Bochong's voice, with a smile, as if teasing, but also as if hinting at something, "Chizhi, they are all looking at us."
Wang Zhi couldn't laugh, but the shutter had already been pressed.
The image of him and Gao Bochong standing side by side was captured by the camera and preserved forever.
After the event, Wang Zhi was in a daze. He immediately got off the stage and slid into the crowd like a fish.
He was wrong.
He thought he had no social anxiety at all, but now he realized that being the center of attention is such a scary thing!
Li Yun stopped him and asked, "What's wrong? Why do you look so unhappy?"
Wang Zhi forced a smile, but when he thought about the photo he had just taken, he felt a pang of heartache again.
It was all because Gao Bo Chong suddenly pulled his hand, which made it impossible for him to laugh.
The photos that come out must be ugly!
This is his first time participating in such a large-scale event!
Wang Zhi said dejectedly, "Brother, I didn't put on the right expression just now. The photo I took will definitely be ugly."
Li Yun thought something was wrong with him, but he laughed and said, "I thought it was a big deal. Wait, I'll go get the photo back and I'll definitely edit it to look good for you."
Wang Zhi felt a little hope: "Thank you, brother!"
Li Yun moved quickly, leaving and returning shortly after. "I'm too late. The photos have already been posted and are currently under review. They will be published directly after approval, and there's no way to take them down now."
Wang Zhi let out a frustrated "ah", but he was not so willful. After all, it was his own mistake, and it was impossible for him to ask other staff members to redo the work with him.
Li Yun comforted him and told him not to take it to heart, but Wang Zhi found it hard not to think about it.
It's okay for me, a small third-tier star, to stand in the center position in an occasion full of superstars. After all, there is a saying in the entertainment industry that "the face is the king", and appearance is justice. Although my face cannot be said to be loved by everyone, it is definitely not ugly. When I seriously flatter my fans, I can still be considered a feast for the eyes.
But now, the fans have failed.
Wang Zhi could almost imagine how stiff his face looked in the photo.
Wang Zhi was silently in despair, sitting in the car, exuding a gray aura, and didn't want to say a word.
Li Yun beside him suddenly said, "The news is out! Xiao Wang, take a look, the filming is great!"
Brother Li was comforting himself again.
Wang Zhi thought dejectedly, Brother Li is such a good person, it’s a pity that he always misses good opportunities.
But in order not to spoil the fun, Wang Zhi still took the tablet from Li Yun and took a perfunctory look at it: "It's okay..."
Um?
Wang Zhi took another careful look.
The photographer is also under Dingyu and has held international solo exhibitions, so his photography skills are naturally needless to say. Under his lens, the light and shadow are extremely beautiful. Against the backdrop of a group of gorgeously dressed stars, the originally newly renovated hotel is photographed in the luxurious, old-fashioned style of old European movies.
Everyone wore a bright smile, seemingly delighted by the hotel's grand opening. Even Gao Bochong's usually stern features were tinged with a smile. Only Wang Zhi, standing in the center of the crowd, twitched his lips slightly. His dark eyes held a coldness, even a hint of weariness. Yet, inexplicably, they formed a strangely harmonious atmosphere with the vibrant and opulent hotel.
It was as if he didn't have to please anyone, just standing there was already radiant.
…It’s really well filmed.
Wang Zhi had never imagined that this was what he looked like when he wasn't smiling. He looked cold and distant, and it was difficult to get close to him.
As long as it’s not ugly.
Wang Zhi felt relieved, but also a little regretful: "Actually, I have a very friendly smile."
He knew that he looked a bit grumpy when he wasn't smiling, and when he was in school, he was even picked on by a school bully because of this, who would ask if he disliked him. So Wang Zhi practiced smiling hard, trying not to stand out from the crowd.
Li Yun said, "Your fans have given this photo high praise."
On Weibo, someone has already reposted the photo to the super topic. This was of course arranged by Li Yun. He originally planned to arrange someone to praise Wang Zhi's position as the center, but he didn't expect that the fans below would start praising her crazily.
"Mimidu."
“Woof woof feels so good when he’s not smiling!”
"Ahhh my cool beauty! Zhibao, my sweet baby, mommy will kiss you to death!"
"Family members, who understands! In this photo, Zhibao looks really different from usual. He has a very reserved and aloof beauty. I really want to kneel at his feet and let him step on me!"
"Does anyone above you have any self-respect? I don't have any. I was the second one to be stepped on by Zhibao."
"Then I'll be the third one^^"
"[Laughing and crying][Laughing and crying][Laughing and crying] Woof woof is looking so half-smiley, I'm so pissed."
"Blast +1, sweetheart is fine, but being so high and mighty like this will only hurt my XP..."
"I didn't win. This is the first time I found myself like an m [kneeling][kneeling][kneeling]"
"Uh uh uh, does anyone know who this guy is next to Zhibao? He's so tall and strong, I feel like he could eat the baby up in one bite if he stands next to her."
"Eat it in detail."
…
Ignoring some of the nonsense, Wang Zhi was a little uncertain: "Do they think... I look good even when I don't smile?"
"It's good-looking to begin with." Li Yun was typing away, arranging follow-up comments, making good use of this wave of positive reviews to try to make Wang Zhi famous. When he took the time to respond to Wang Zhi, he was also particularly sincere, "Brother Xin, your brother Li has never been wrong. The first time I saw you, I knew you would definitely become famous!"
This was the first time someone told Wang Zhi so confidently that he had great potential and would definitely become famous.
His previous agent always put Wang Zhi down, saying that he was incredibly lucky to get into the industry, that he had poor acting skills, and that he wasn't very good-looking.
Although Wang Zhi knew that he was pua himself, he could not help but doubt it, thinking that he was only worthy of being liked when he pleased his fans. But now, it seems that he accidentally did it himself, and his fans still like him.
It feels a bit incredible.
Wang Zhi fell silent, quietly and carefully reading every comment...
He couldn't finish reading it because the comments were refreshing too fast. Almost in an instant, it was as if countless voices poured in. Wang Zhi was stunned and could hardly keep up with the changes.
Li Yun was beside him, full of energy: "This picture has been spread through your super topic. Besides your fans, there are also many passers-by commenting!"
This is good news, indicating that Wang Zhi has captured an unconventional beauty in this photo.
Wang Zhi licked his lips subconsciously, feeling like he was dreaming.
But it wasn't a dream.
With the help of people arranged by Li Yun, the popularity of the photo continued to rise, and it even made it to the hot search list.
Even though it was only the end, it was already the first time! Li Yun had originally wanted to spend money to push Wang Zhi to the top of the trending search list, but he thought too much was as bad as excessive, so he gave up and just kept a close watch on him to prevent his rivals from taking the opportunity to smear him.
I didn’t expect the comment section to be so harmonious.
Even if there were occasional fans of other stars who were jealous of the standing positions, they would be immediately suppressed.
Li Yun understood after a little thought.
Wang Zhi's position was not obtained by himself, but was arranged by Gao Bochong in public.
Anyone present could see how much Gao Bochong valued Wang Zhi.
Who would be so blind as to compete for attention with someone favored by the big boss? Even those big names were eager to establish a good relationship with Wang Zhi.
The entertainment industry is so realistic.
But the reality is well utilized.
Li Yun had a hunch that Wang Zhi would definitely become very famous!
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Wang Zhi had a premonition that he was doomed!
Sitting in the restaurant, Wang Zhi felt uneasy and couldn't even enjoy the pleasure of having the whole place to himself.
This is the most expensive French restaurant in the city center! It's a revolving restaurant! You need to reserve a table two months in advance! The average cost per person is five figures!
Wang Zhi himself was reluctant to come to such an expensive restaurant. If Gao Fengming had brought him here, he would definitely have started taking selfies crazily by now.
"You're not taking pictures?"
Across the table, Gao Bochong, who was casually flipping through the menu, suddenly spoke.
Wang Zhi shuddered, his eyes peeking out from behind the menu. He tried to forget everything that had happened between him and Gao Bochong last night, and replied politely, "I don't really like taking photos everywhere I go. I feel like it's hard to enjoy the food purely that way."
Gao Bochong said "hmm", as if he was being perfunctorily answered.
Wang Zhi gave himself a "Yeah" in his heart. Although he didn't understand why Gao Bochong suddenly asked him out for dinner, he felt that his answer was very stylish, showing that he was very noble and not worldly at all.
But Gao Bochong said, "I looked at your Moments and saw that you and Feng Ming took photos every time they went out to eat."
Wang Zhi: ...
Why is Gao Bochong still peeking at his Moments?!
Wang Zhi was silent for a moment, then changed his tone: "But some moments are still worth taking photos to record for future remembrance."
Gao Bochong smiled.
He was very cold, with only the corners of his mouth raised slightly. If you didn't look carefully, you would think he was sneering.
Wang Zhi was afraid that he would make things difficult for her again, so she quickly asked the waiter next to her, "Can I order now?"
The menu is written in French with no Chinese translation, and even the waiters speak French, making it difficult for customers.
Luckily, Wang Zhi had searched for reviews before coming, so he didn't do the stupid thing of choosing five soups in a row. He expertly ordered cold cuts, soup, a main course, and two desserts.
Both of these dishes were recommended, and he really couldn't choose.
Gao Bochong is so rich, he wouldn't be so stingy as to only allow him to have one dish, right?
After ordering the food, Wang Zhi said "thank you" in French in a reserved manner.
What you said should be pretty standard, right?
This was the result of his practicing several times before the exam.
Wang Zhi's speech was indeed very standard, and because of her gentle tone and beautiful appearance, she looked extremely elegant.
Gao Bochong's eyes lingered on his slender fingers, then moved upwards. He had already removed his makeup, and there was a faint finger mark on his snow-white jaw, as if someone had pinched his chin, forced him to open his mouth, and then fiercely invaded his mouth...
Gao Bochong picked up the cup and took a sip of ice water: "Me too."
After a pause, he added, "No dessert."
Gao Bochong indeed heard that he had ordered two desserts.
Noticing that Gao Bochong didn't seem to mention what happened last night, Wang Zhi said with a shrewd look, "Brother, don't you like desserts? Otherwise, I'll bring mine up later and you can try a bite and see which one you like."
He had just been pretending to be dead, but now he finally cheered up. Gao Bochong smiled and said, "I don't like sweets."
"People who work out seem to control their sugar intake. Big brother, you have so many calluses on your hands..."
Wang Zhi almost bit off his tongue halfway through his speech.
What are you talking about! You are really bringing up something irrelevant!
Sure enough, Gao Bochong looked at him with a deeper look in his eyes, which contained vague, deep and heavy emotions that seemed about to overflow.
Being stared at by such a gaze, Wang Zhi forced himself to smile and said, "I mean, big brother, you are really good at training."
Gao Bochong finally said: "It's not just from fitness training. I also have the habit of target practice."
The tense and uneasy atmosphere finally faded away.
Wang Zhi breathed a sigh of relief and followed Gao Bochong's words, "□□?"
"Yeah. And a hunting rifle," Gao Bochong said. "When I wasn't busy with work, I would go to Africa every September."
Wang Zhi asked, "Going hunting?"
Gao Bochong replied: "Sitting in an off-road vehicle and chasing down unarmed animals? I'm not that bored. But the scenery in Africa is beautiful, and firing blanks there is also a kind of enjoyment."
Wang Zhi didn't know why Gao Bochong suddenly started chatting with him. It was as if he had lost his memory and didn't remember being with him in the hotel last night...
It’s better this way, let’s just pretend nothing happened. Isn’t it just helping each other?
It’s nothing at all!
After calming himself down, Wang Zhi adjusted his mindset and said softly, "I thought you wouldn't be like this..."
"Kindness? Womanly kindness?" Gao Bochong smiled. "My mother is a Buddhist. I still have the Buddhist scripture you copied last time on display in front of her mourning hall."
Wang Zhi was a little surprised.
He thought that the Buddhist scriptures he copied would be thrown into the storage room by Gao Bo Chong, but he didn't expect that they would be placed in front of the hall.
Wang Zhi said, "I'm not a good copyist. I haven't practiced calligraphy for a long time."
Gao Bochong said, "It's very beautiful and very thoughtful."
Wang Zhi was really a little embarrassed, but luckily the appetizers were served, and he lowered his head, pretending to be too hungry to talk. Gao Bochong didn't force him, but continued to stare at Wang Zhi while eating, making Wang Zhi feel like he was his side dish.
…
That uneasy feeling came back.
Wang Zhi thought he would not be able to eat, but when he thought about the price of each dish, it was difficult for him to just taste it. When it came to dessert, he was shocked to find that he had eaten all the previous dishes.
Even Gao Bochong gave him an extra look and asked, "Would you like some more?"
Wang Zhi was so full of himself that he quickly shook his head: "No."
He can't even eat dessert!
Wang Zhi looked at the two exquisitely shaped desserts in front of him with regret, and looked at Gao Bochong hesitantly, wanting to ask if he could take them away.
Under the ambiguous light, his eyes were like the finest, translucent gems, gleaming with a dazzling brilliance. When she was stared at by such eyes, it seemed that no matter what he asked for, she would give it to him without reservation.
But what does he want?
"Boss Gao," he said timidly, "I can't finish it. Can I..."
…
Gao Bochong silently reached out, brought the dessert in front of him, and ate it casually.
Wang Zhi looked at him in shock.
That's not what he meant... He just wanted a takeaway box.
Besides, that was what I had left over!
But Gao Bochong had already finished eating.
Wang Zhi closed his mouth and thought seriously about it. He wondered if the richer people were, the more frugal and thrifty they were. In order to save money on takeout boxes, they would even eat other people's leftovers without any hesitation.
So, is it too much to order two desserts and not be able to finish them?!
Wang Zhi became nervous and secretly went to see Gao Bochong again.
Gao Bochong frowned because he really couldn't guess what happened to Wang Zhi.
After thinking for a moment, Gao Bochong said calmly, "Give me the phone."
?
Wang Zhi unlocked his phone and handed it over in confusion.
Then Gao Bochong turned on the camera mode and took a few photos for Wang Zhi.
Wang Zhi was caught off guard and could only hear the clicking sound of the shutter.
"Okay." Gao Bochong handed the phone back to him. Remembering the last time Wang Zhi specifically asked him if he could post the photos on WeChat Moments, Gao Bochong added, "You can post them on WeChat Moments."
Wang Zhi: ...
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