Chapter 54 Money Is Hard to Earn vs. Younger Wolf Dog [Young Wolf Dog × Young Master...]
Du Ruopu had no right to refuse. Staggering, she was dragged by Xiao Jue to the sink. Finally, she found a place to put her hands, and weakly braced herself on the cold countertop. After catching her breath, she took off her blurry glasses with one hand, turned on the tap, and washed her face.
The cold water jolted him awake, and his brain finally slowly resumed functioning and regained a brief moment of clarity.
He glanced up casually and glimpsed his wet face in the mirror through the gaps in his damp bangs—
Her overly long hair clung messily to her forehead, obscuring most of her eyebrows and eyes. Her gaze was filled with confusion and helplessness, and she looked as disheveled as a wet, drowned dog.
Today... is the first day of his official divorce.
He is free.
They have no home anymore.
Xiao Jue waited quietly for him to finish washing, then took out a clean handkerchief from his pocket and asked in a low voice, "Would you like to wipe your face?"
But after a long time, there was no response.
Xiao Jue paused slightly, his fingers unconsciously tightening around the handkerchief, and said in a deep voice, "I apologize for the offense."
As soon as he finished speaking, he cupped Du Ruopu's face in his hands and lifted Du Ruopu's damp bangs with one hand.
A sharply defined face was suddenly revealed before my eyes.
The man's forehead was smooth and full, and water droplets flowed down his high brow bone, past his tightly pursed lips and strong jaw, finally wetting his thin collar.
Water flowed from Xiao Jue's wet hair in his palm, down his fingers to his wrist, and seeped into his sleeve, but he didn't care at all.
He saw that Du Ruopu's wet eyelashes trembled slightly from the sudden light, and the water droplets hanging on them rolled down, carrying a sense of fragility, shimmering under the light, just like tears.
wrong.
Xiao Jue paused slightly.
Those were truly tears.
At this moment, the face he was gently cradling was silently shedding tears. The tears and water droplets mingled together, making it impossible to distinguish which was a tear and which was a water droplet.
The thought of the man crying because of his ex-husband made Xiao Jue feel inexplicably irritated and annoyed.
He frowned, his fingers unconsciously tightening their grip on Du Ruopu's chin, and his voice suddenly deepened: "Why are you crying? Don't you miss him?"
Du Ruopu simply shook his head blankly, his dry voice carrying a hint of longing and bitterness, and slowly said, "No, I'm just a little curious about what it feels like to be loved..."
Xiao Jue's heart suddenly tightened, and he suddenly regretted his careless words. His brows furrowed even more, revealing a heartache and pity that he himself did not realize. He silently raised his hand and gently wiped away Du Ruopu's tears with a handkerchief.
[Oh my god! How can Kapibala be so pitiful! He's no different from a homeless puppy that's fallen into the water! Please, young master, take him home! I really can't stand the look in his eyes! QAQ]
[Damn! My heart is shattered! Who could bear this?! I really don't know how Shu Bao'er could be so heartless! Young Master, I order you to give him love right now!!!]
[The traumatized puppy who suffered abuse finally found his kind heart! These two are so adorable! Just the size difference between them standing together is making me swoon! Enough! Please, there has to be more to the story! Do you even know how well-matched you two are?! This is the episode I absolutely love most!!!]
[At this moment, the young master has no idea what his brother is doing inside, hahaha! Just thinking about what will happen when he comes out makes me laugh.]
Meanwhile, the other guests outside also encountered the "romantic encounters" tests prepared by the production team.
Shu Bao'er met a tall and handsome man.
The man claimed he was playing Truth or Dare and asked Shu Bao'er if she would help him complete a task: he needed to find a stranger in a bar to share a chocolate bar with.
Shu Bao'er was in a great mood after striking up a conversation with him, and couldn't help but proudly raise her chin, but still asked with feigned modesty, "Why did you choose me?"
The man gazed intently at Shu Bao'er, his eyes deep and unfathomable, as if she were the only person in the world he could see. A slight upturn at the corners of his mouth held a contrasting shyness, making him utterly captivating.
"I don't know why, but even though there were so many people in the bar, I spotted you at first glance and then I couldn't look away."
Shu Bao'er was so flattered that she felt like she was floating on air.
He thought to himself, "See? He's just that charming. Even without Du Ruopu, people still vie to dote on him. Du Ruopu is simply blind."
[Sorry, I really can't stomach this! I just think the actor's acting is just too good!]
Wen Yinhe was also finding it hard to stand it. Even with his excellent composure, he couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable and weakly raised his hand, saying, "Can I fast forward a bit?"
"What a coincidence, that's exactly what I was thinking of ordering." Lu Huaijin snapped the video speed up to 1.5x.
Unlike Wen Yinhe, he had no scruples whatsoever, his face clearly showing his disdain.
The man brought Shu Bao'er to his "friends," and the two immediately began playing games amidst the cheers of the extras.
According to the script, the man should at least take a couple of bites before anything else.
However, Shu Bao'er was deliberately flirting with men, her breathing was particularly heavy, and she was inexplicably a little breathless, her voice was not pure.
The man got goosebumps all over his body. He couldn't take more than two bites before he bit it off. He was devastated inside, but he still had to put on a look of disappointment and shyness. In a corner where he couldn't see, he secretly slipped a piece of paper with "contact information" written on it into Shu Bao'er's palm.
Shu Bao'er happily accepted everything.
The viewers in the live chat were all screaming in despair that they were deaf and blind, and that their ears and eyes hurt so much.
As soon as Shu Bao'er started making strange noises, Wen Yinhe painfully closed his eyes and tightly covered his ears, pretending to be a little deaf and blind.
Lu Huaijin, looking pale, snapped the camera back to 2x speed.
[This is hilarious! The actor and CEO Lu's disdain couldn't be more obvious! I practically fast-forwarded through it!]
Next up is Zheng Shuming's side.
Zheng Shuming went to the corridor to smoke alone when suddenly a handsome young man who had been drinking stumbled over, his cheeks flushed and his eyes glazed, asking him for help.
Immediately afterwards, a drunk and sweaty man staggered down the corridor, clearly heading straight for the boy.
“The production team did a good job with the details,” Wen Yinhe’s professional instincts kicked in, and he couldn’t help but start analyzing. “Although this boy was asking someone for a favor, he was obviously uncomfortable. His tone was a bit arrogant and stiff, and he also had a bit of shame. He obviously doesn’t often appear in front of others in such a humble manner.”
"He paid Zheng Shuming in cash, and his clothes, watch, and sneakers were all designer brands. So the role he was playing was that of a rich young master. And from his attitude toward strangers, you could tell that he was a young and naive young master who hadn't been out in society for long."
“It’s the same positioning as Xiao Ye,” Lu Huaijin concluded meaningfully, then casually turned the speed back to 1.5, looking like he was ready to watch the show. “It’s pretty clear what the production team is planning. This is going to be interesting.”
Sure enough, after quickly assessing the boy's worth and confirming that no cameras were rolling around, Zheng Shuming genuinely thought he had a romantic encounter and, to everyone's surprise, pulled the boy into his arms.
Everyone saw that the boy who was suddenly hugged stiffened for a moment, almost screaming for help, but managed to hold it back thanks to his professional ethics.
Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin gasped, their faces filled with shock. Neither of them had expected Zheng Shuming's reaction to be so brilliant.
This is probably the effect the production team really wanted.
Then everyone couldn't help but mourn for the poor young actor.
The comments in the replay and the comments in the live stream at that moment both emitted a sharp, explosive sound:
[Aaaaaaah, let go of that boy! That damn scumbag, don't you dare lay a finger on me! I'm calling the police!]
[My heart aches for the actors! This guy has had it so tough! He's practically getting injured on the job! The production team needs to pay more! They absolutely have to pay more!!!]
[Hey guys: You said no physical contact? This costs extra! Send us the money now!!!]
Zheng Shuming was still breathing into the boy's ear with what he thought was a deep, sexy, bubbly voice that he was forcing out:
"Shh, be quiet, stay in my arms and don't move."
This time, Wen Yinhe didn't even use the speed-up function; he simply dragged the progress bar to the back and skipped the entire segment.
Lu Huaijin raised an eyebrow and looked at him with amusement.
Wen Yinhe looked at Lu Huaijin seriously and said, "Protect your physical and mental health."
[The Best Actor is still too subtle, hahaha! Let me translate for you: It's eye-watering, don't watch!]
In short, Zheng Shuming successfully chased away the drunk man by pretending to be the man's boyfriend.
Wen Yinhe never expected that the script that he and Huai Jin hadn't finished would be completed by Zheng Shuming.
What's even more pitiful is that after leaving Zheng Shuming's embrace, the boy had to act shy and excited, stuffing a business card into Zheng Shuming's pocket before reluctantly leaving.
Looking at the boy's flushed face, Lu Huaijin couldn't help but ask, "There's a question I've wanted to ask for a long time: can you actors control when you blush or when your face turns pale?"
“After training, it is indeed possible to control it, but it requires the use of emotions. However, this boy is probably not acting,” Wen Yinhe paused, pointed to the boy’s clenched fist, and couldn’t help but laugh. “He looks like he’s having a hard time holding back. If it had been a second later, this punch might have landed on Zheng Shuming’s face. So, it’s purely something he’s holding back.”
Lu Huaijin burst out laughing.
Wen Yinhe is usually very serious, which is one thing, but when he's joking, he has to put on this serious expression, which doubles the humor.
So cute!
Even when she tells jokes, she's so cute.
[Hahaha, that's why you have to be a professional! I didn't even notice so many funny details yesterday!]
When watching other guests' live streams, I might worry about whether the actors might accidentally bump into the guests. But when watching the live streams of these scumbags, I only worry about the male actors' chastity. _(:з」∠)_
[Guys: It's tough being in this world, and it's hard to make money...]
[Should I say this? These actors' acting skills are amazing! Their sense of conviction is so strong! I was wondering why the Chinese entertainment industry was lacking in talent; turns out they've all been poached by Ali (doge)]
Xiao Ye also encountered people trying to chat him up.
The production team insidiously found a handsome, refined guy with a similar temperament to Zheng Shuming.
So, when Zheng Shuming returned after collecting the boys' business cards, he saw Xiao Ye flirting with a strange man who looked similar to him.
Perhaps it was the man's advances that gave Zheng Shuming confidence. Zheng Shuming thought that Xiao Ye had just divorced him, and now she was actually looking for his substitute at a bar!
Xiao Ye was dumbfounded, and the way he looked at Zheng Shuming was as if he were a lunatic with a screw loose.
"Am I not satisfied with eating shit? Do I need to find a substitute for you? Even if you have a vivid imagination, you still need to have logic! I'm not like you, and I'm not mentally ill. Don't be so funny, okay? Can't I just treat you as a walking joke book? Do you only feel happy if I do that?"
"What a shocking thought process," Lu Huaijin quickly switched the speed back to normal, listening in a daze, with a premonition that the following plot would be very exciting, "His confidence is something even I have to admit defeat to."
Wen Yinhe sighed softly: "Actually, many people simply like a certain type of person. They like the type first, and then they like the person. It's not that they like the person first and then they like the type. They've got the order wrong."
[Holy crap! That makes sense now! I finally have a reason to refute my ex! To hell with that stand-in! Can't it just be my type?!]
[Exactly, people's preferences are quite fixed. Where do all these stand-in novels come from in reality? It's good to have self-confidence, but you can't just blindly believe everything. (Black-boned chicken and mackerel)]
[Doesn't everyone think the young master's lines when he confronts that scumbag are hilarious? Hahaha! I can't take it anymore, the young master's every word is like a stand-up comedy routine! He's so good at cursing! It's so satisfying and funny!]
Zheng Shuming wouldn't listen to any of this reasoning, and even started accusing Xiao Ye of betraying him.
The viewers in the live chat were stunned by his shamelessness.
Putting aside the fact that he still has the business card that the stranger gave him in his pocket, from a legal point of view, the two of them have absolutely no relationship. I don't know where he got the nerve to meddle in other people's business.
The male actor who had tried to flirt with her left after turning back several times, realizing that he had nothing to do with the scene.
He really wanted to stay there and watch the drama unfold.
Just as the two were tugging at each other, Xiao suddenly heard someone calling his name, but for some reason, it seemed to have an emphasis.
Xiao Ye subconsciously looked up and was surprised to see his brother's face full of surprise, with Du Ruopu standing next to him with a flushed face.
Although he didn't know how the two had met, Xiao didn't think much of it and exclaimed with undisguised delight:
"elder brother!"
Unexpectedly, an excited and clear voice rang out not far behind him at the same time, overlapping with his shout:
"elder brother!"
[Ahhhhh, he's here! He's here! He's arrived with the scent of youth and fragrant green tea! The new male guest makes his grand entrance! Ta-da—Lighting crew, get ready—Sound crew, get ready—Everyone to your positions—!]
[Nuclear energy ahead! Continuous nuclear energy bombardment ahead!!! Please prepare oxygen tanks! Do not faint from excitement!!!]
Xiao was stunned for a moment, then turned around.
Everyone's eyes turned towards the sudden shout.
A tall, handsome young man rushed towards Xiao Ye without regard for anything else.
The light danced through his dark hair, a radiant smile spread across his face, and his bright black eyes shone brightly. He rushed over like a gust of wind and pulled Xiao Ye into his arms.
Xiao didn't have time to react. She felt a strong force slam into her arms, and she couldn't help but lean back. Her back hit the cold bar counter, and the next second, the boy's broad, warm palms pressed her firmly into his arms.
He was sitting down, and his face involuntarily buried itself in the boy's hot chest.
The intense heat of the young body enveloped Xiao Ye tightly without warning, and the strong, powerful arms held him tightly like iron hoops, with astonishing strength, as if trying to embed him entirely into the body.
The chest pressed against Xiao Ye's body heaved violently, a young heart pounding like a drum, rapid and heavy, striking Xiao Ye's cheeks again and again through the thin clothes.
The boy's hot breath sprayed onto the back of Xiao Ye's neck, his voice suppressing excitement, even trembling slightly, as he murmured in a low, satisfied tone:
"Brother Aya, I miss you so much."
At this point, all the key figures had arrived.
The comments section in the replay went crazy the moment the new male guest appeared, and the comments in the live stream who watched it again couldn't help but go crazy all over again.
[Ahhhhh, this is great! It's a younger, charming, and slightly aggressive man! We're saved! I love this! This is perfect! A straightforward, younger, and aggressive man × a beautiful, sarcastic, and charming widow!]
[What the heck is "widowed husband"? Hahaha, help! My ex-husband is all gone now, all fresh and beautiful, huh?! Hahaha!]
【I can't take it anymore... Ah yeah bro~~~ (Pinching my hoarse voice) (with dramatic intonation)】
Lu Huaijin abruptly pressed pause, his cheeks flushed slightly with excitement. He couldn't help but wipe his face and said, "Wait a minute, this is a bit too exciting. I'll go downstairs and get a bag of potato chips."
"I'll go with you." Wen Yinhe's eyes were also shining with barely suppressed excitement. He quickly climbed off the bed, took Lu Huaijin's hand, and ran downstairs with him.
The two of them just inexplicably abandoned the chat room and ran away, leaving the chat room full of question marks.
【?? They just ran off hand in hand, looking so adorable (stunned)】
【I know! This is called delayed pleasure! For example, when you're reading a novel and you get to the most exciting part, you can't help but switch to another app and wander around to calm down before coming back, and then you keep switching back and forth...】
Holy crap! This is so true! I thought I was the only one in the world like this! (laughing and crying)
【Ahhhhhh, wait a minute, I'll go get my snacks too, hehehe~】
Two minutes later, the sound of hurried, disordered footsteps came from downstairs.
Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin, each carrying a bag of potato chips and a cup of milk tea, ran back breathlessly and placed them on the bed.
Wen Yinhe quickly tore open the potato chip bag, inserted straws into two cups of milk tea, and then prepared a series of practical tools such as toilet paper, wet wipes, and a desktop trash can.
Lu Huaijin couldn't wait to press continue playing, staring intently at the screen, his mouth agape as he turned towards Wen Yinhe.
Wen Yinhe precisely fed the first potato chip into his mouth, the size just right so that Lu Huaijin could put it in his mouth completely.
As Wen Yinhe withdrew his finger, he clearly felt Lu Huaijin habitually suck on it with his tongue.
He didn't react much. After Lu Huaijin licked the potato chip crumbs off his fingers, he slowly pulled them out, picked up a second potato chip, put it in his mouth, and licked his fingers as well.
Damn, my potato chips suddenly don't taste so good anymore! QAQ
[Single people can only lick their own wounds! I burst into tears while sucking on my finger! QAQ]
[Okay, okay, the potato chips that Mr. Lu has licked his fingers from smell extra good, don't they? The movie star is asking you, do they smell good? Hmm?]
In the video.
Upon hearing this familiar yet unfamiliar call, Xiao's eyes widened in disbelief: "Zicheng... is that you?"
“It’s me, Brother Aye, I’m back,” An Zicheng said, gently pushing Xiao Ye away. Her face flushed with excitement, she gave Xiao Ye a big kiss on his stunned face. “Are you happy to see me?”
Before Xiao could react, Zheng Shuming suddenly rushed forward and forcefully shoved An Zicheng's shoulder away from Xiao, then grabbed An Zicheng's collar. He was like a wild beast whose property had been violated, panting heavily, his jealousy almost solidifying as it flowed from his bloodshot eyes.
"Damn it, who the hell are you?! How dare you kiss my wife?!"
"Your wife?" An Zicheng blinked innocently, tilted his head slightly, frowned, and looked puzzled. "Didn't you two just get divorced today? Am I mistaken?"
"Fuck you—" Zheng Shuming was about to raise his fist and smash it directly into An Zicheng's face when he was coldly stopped by a familiar, deep, and authoritative voice from behind that made him instantly transform and feel a chill.
"Zheng Shuming, who gave you the audacity to yell like that here?"
Zheng Shuming's hand, which was raised in mid-air, suddenly froze.
Xiao Jue strode forward, expressionless, and pushed Zheng Shuming aside. He then walked to stand next to Xiao Ye and An Zicheng, giving Zheng Shuming a cold glare.
Zheng Shuming froze, hastily lowering his head, not daring to make the slightest move.
“Brother Xiao!” An Zicheng called out to Xiao Jue in a generous manner, grinning to reveal eight snow-white teeth.
As if remembering someone again, he couldn't help but stop smiling and gave Zheng Shuming a disdainful look: "Brother Xiao, look at him. I kissed Brother Aye, and since when did it become someone else's place to say that?"
Zheng Shuming was so angry that he almost ground his teeth to powder. The flames in his chest were burning fiercely, making his throat tight. He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms, and his whole body trembled slightly with jealousy and hatred.
What do you mean by "outsider"? He's clearly Xiao Ye's husband!!!
Where did this brat come from? What gives him the right to act so arrogantly in front of him?!
However, with Xiao Jue present, no matter how much resentment and unwillingness Zheng Shuming felt, he could only bite his lip tightly and silently and resentfully swallow the fire that had risen to his throat.
Xiao Jue's expression softened when he looked at An Zicheng, and he gently patted An Zicheng's shoulder: "How have you been abroad? Why did you suddenly come back to China without saying a word?"
An Zicheng's eyes drooped, and she pouted, "No, without Brother Aye... and Brother Xiao, I'm not doing well at all."
"As for the reason for returning to China..." An Zicheng's voice trailed off slightly, and her eyes glanced at Xiao Ye unconsciously.
Xiao Ye met An Zicheng's deep gaze, his brow twitched, and he instinctively looked away from him, feeling a sense of unease and restlessness.
He couldn't help but swallow hard and subtly shifted his posture.
Then, the next second, he heard An Zicheng's voice above him say meaningfully:
"I rushed back to get married."
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