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Fortunately, Qingran doesn't have a bad temper when she wakes up.
"Teacher Mu, disturbing people's sleep in the middle of the night is not a good habit."
The man said in a hoarse voice on the other end of the phone, "Go downstairs."
Qingran: "Hmm?"
Mu Xingye: "I'm downstairs at your hotel."
Qingran, who was still feeling a bit sleepy, instantly woke up.
As he got up and went to the bathroom to quickly wash up, he asked the person on the other end of the phone, "Teacher Mu, are you sure you're not joking with me?"
The man scoffed, "Do I look boring?"
After washing up, Qingran looked up at her reflection in the mirror. She was wearing baggy shorts and a large t-shirt, which gave off a very casual, homey vibe. She could wear that out without worry.
Before leaving the house, I remembered something and grabbed a mask from the coffee table and put it on.
It was the middle of the night, and the entire city of Yanshi was asleep. The area around the hotel was quiet and deserted, with only the occasional car with its headlights on passing by, bringing a brief moment of light.
Following the directions, Qingran left the hotel and found a tall figure leaning against a tree trunk under the lush trees on the sidewalk.
He held up his phone flashlight and shone it over.
Mu Xingye squinted and immediately noticed the ordinary black mask on the young man's face, and blurted out his question.
"Why aren't you wearing the one you took from me?"
Qingran pretended not to understand his meaning, turned off the flashlight and said, "I accidentally got it dirty. Can I buy a new one to return to Teacher Mu?"
Does he look like he's short of masks?
Mu Xingye scratched his head in frustration: "Never mind, no need."
Qingran nodded: "Teacher Mu, is there something urgent that you're calling me at this time?"
Mu Xingye boarded the plane on a whim, and since things had come to this, there was nothing to regret. He simply asked the question that had been troubling him for so long.
"Am I really that bad at the game?"
Qingran was stunned.
In the darkness, he couldn't see the strange light in the man's eyes. He only felt that the eyes that were staring intently at him were dark and sharp, with a kind of unwavering persistence.
Qingran: "...It was alright after that."
Mu Xingye: "Then why did you change your target so quickly?" How could the baby-faced little dwarf compare to him?
Qingran seemed not to understand what he meant: "What is Teacher Mu talking about?"
Maki Hoshino said, "I took the next available flight from Tsushi."
This sentence is abrupt and comes out of nowhere.
However, considering the topics they were discussing earlier, there seems to be a hint of ambiguity.
A gentle evening breeze carries the heat of summer.
The dense foliage of the roadside trees cut the streetlights' light into mottled fragments, and even the man's tall figure was half-lit and half-shadowed.
He must have arrived in a hurry, because he wasn't wearing any accessories. In the past, he would either wear a necklace around his neck or a bracelet on his wrist. Even if he didn't wear a necklace or bracelet, he would tie a ribbon around his waist. He was fashion ingrained in his very being.
At this point, his neck and wrists were completely bare.
A car sped past on the highway. Qingran lifted her foot and walked closer to the man, touching his toes and looking up.
"Could I interpret Professor Mu's words as an invitation?"
Mu Xingye stared at him without answering.
In this situation, silence is tacit agreement.
Qingran raised her hand and wrapped it around the man's neck, bringing her head closer and closer until their masked faces touched completely, their lips gently rubbing against each other through the fabric.
In mid-July, the weather was getting hotter and hotter, but Qingran's body temperature was lukewarm, like seawater.
Mu Xingye raised his hand and pulled down their masks, and their lips, no longer obstructed, quickly met in a kiss.
The man's strong hands tightly embraced the young man's slender waist.
The familiar, rich fragrance lingered around his nose, and this time Mu Xingye could inhale it freely, like a deeply addicted addict finally finding the antidote that would make him fall into addiction.
Mu Xingye used all the skills he had learned from the young man on the young man himself.
The young man let out a soft murmur, his eyes crinkling as he led him to see a new vista.
While Mu Xingye felt his body heat up from being aroused, he was also lost in thought, wondering where Su Qingran had learned so many tricks. Had Su Qingran dated other men before him?
Surely there must be. Didn't I almost fall for that baby-faced short guy before?
Thinking about it this way, I couldn't help but use more force with my hands.
Qingran, who had fallen into his arms, tilted her head and took a deep breath of fresh air: "You're really brave."
Isn't she afraid of being photographed by reporters following her if she pulls down her mask to kiss him in public?
However, Qingran used his spiritual sense to detect that there were no reporters around before he dared to say this.
This world is not a legal environment for same-sex marriage, but it is not as harsh on the LGBTQ+ community as some other worlds. Once discovered, the only option is to leave the community.
In this world, public figures like celebrities can simply deny it and claim they're just friends as long as they don't publicly admit or promote it. Even if they're caught red-handed, they can just say it's because they're good friends, and then fans and bystanders will understand without saying a word.
Given this relatively open atmosphere, and since Mu Xingye doesn't follow the path of attracting attention, how could he possibly be afraid of being photographed?
Or rather, he's not afraid even if the social atmosphere is conservative. His powerful family background gives him the confidence to be unrestrained. At worst, he can just release songs and not show his face. Music is a hobby for him; he simply likes to share his work with people.
Su Qingran, on the other hand, came from a popular online presence. Although she is currently preparing to transform her image, she hasn't fully succeeded in doing so yet.
“I came here on a whim, and I wasn’t followed,” Mu Xingye said hoarsely.
Qingran, facing outwards and resting her head on his shoulder, asked in a languid voice, "So eager?"
Mu Xingye sniffed his hair: "What do you think?"
Sensing the changes in his body, Qingran smiled mischievously: "Okay, I can sense Teacher Mu's anxiety."
Mu Xingye: "...Thanks to you."
He was stating a fact: his addiction always flared up more frequently after meeting Su Qingran.
But Qingran shouldn't know this, so she just touched his cheek and praised him: "Your speaking skills are much better than your AI skills."
Mu Xingye gradually got used to his straightforward way of speaking. Holding the soft body in his arms, his ears burned, and he lowered his voice: "Did I not behave well that day?"
Qingran turned her head and kissed the corner of his lips: "It can be even better." She kissed him again: "But not today."
Mu Xingye pursed his lips as he was being affectionately nuzzled: "Mmm."
He knew he had to record a show tomorrow—no, it should be today.
It wasn't very safe outside, so he pulled the mask down to the young man's chin and put it on, then pulled up his own.
"You go back to the hotel first."
Qingran looked at the person who had retreated into the shadows: "And you? Where do you live?"
Mu Xingye: "I booked a room at your hotel. You go in first, and I'll go in later."
"You're so well prepared," Qingran teased. "I was also thinking that if you don't have anywhere to stay, you can sneak into my room."
Mu Xingye: "?"
"Don't you have plans today?"
Qingran blinked: "What is Teacher Mu thinking? I only said I wanted you to come to my room, I didn't say anything else."
After teasing the man, she went up and put her arm around his waist.
“This trip will last two days, and I’ll be able to finish recording the day after tomorrow,” she said, giving the man a light kiss on the earlobe through his mask. “Remember to wait for me.”
Every circle has its chaotic side, something Mu Xingye had experienced firsthand even before entering the industry.
Because he had seen so many, he had little interest in men and women who offered themselves to him.
He had never thought about being in a relationship, nor had he ever thought about engaging in casual heterosexual or homosexual relationships.
But as you can say, plans can't keep up with changes, especially since he didn't have a plan in the first place.
Meeting Su Qingran was an unexpected event in his life.
Summer clothes are thin and don't conceal any abnormalities as well as winter clothes.
After parting ways with Qingran, Mu Xingye waited for more than half an hour until the reaction in his body was less obvious before going to the hotel room.
He flew overnight from Tianjin, and logically, he should have been physically and mentally exhausted, but the reality was quite the opposite.
After tidying up, Mu Xingye lay on the bed but couldn't fall asleep. His mind was filled with the image of Qingran looking up at him with bright eyes and kissing him not long ago.
He was not only mentally alert, but his body was also more excited than ever before.
The thin blanket draped around my waist swelled up quietly amidst the barely audible hum of the air conditioner.
Mu Xingye: "..."
For the first time, he became impatient with this minor ailment that he couldn't seem to cure.
Not only are the attacks becoming more and more frequent, but the time it takes for them to subside is also getting longer and longer.
Will Su Qingran mind if she finds out?
Frustrated, the man grabbed a handful of his hair, threw off the covers, and got up to go to the bathroom to deal with it. Soon after, the sound of water gushing onto the floor came from the bathroom.
After all that fussing and finally falling asleep late at night, the result was that Qingran and the others had already left the hotel to record the show in the morning, while Mu Xingye was still fast asleep on the bed.
The first recording location was a scenic wetland park in Yanshi.
The set was simple. Several regular MCs came out first to joke around and introduce the theme of the episode. Qingran and the other guests waited in a place out of the camera's view, waiting for him to be called on before he came out.
The recording of the wetland park segment was short, consisting only of the opening and introduction of the guests for this episode.
Then everyone boarded the bus again and headed to the actual recording location, Yanshan Town, an ancient salt-producing town.
It takes about an hour by bus from Yanshi to Yanshan Town.
The director filmed some footage of everyone chatting happily in the car. As soon as the camera turned off, the people who were chatting happily and seemed to be very familiar with each other just a second ago visibly breathed a sigh of relief and came out of their "business mode".
The guests from the ancient costume drama crew who came to promote the show were the first to complain, saying that their recent schedules had been too tight and they were severely sleep-deprived, so they needed to catch up on sleep in the car.
The regular MCs also have different personalities; some are engrossed in playing on their phones, while others are genuinely outgoing and enjoy making friends.
The person who likes to make friends is named Li Ying. She started as an actress and later transitioned to becoming a variety show personality. She even took the time to get a host certificate and is now a leading figure in the hosting and variety show industry.
Qingran and Wuyang were sitting in the last row of the bus. Li Ying left her seat and went to the back, gesturing for the two of them to make room for her. Then she plopped down between them.
She smiled and took out her phone, lowering her voice to say, "Teachers, would you like to add each other as friends?"
Wu Yang glanced at Qing Ran before reaching for her phone.
Li Ying noticed this small detail and, after adding Wu Yang as a friend, asked, "Are you two close friends in private?"
Wu Yang said in a flat tone, "He's the best person in this world."
Li Ying's eyes widened in disbelief. "Huh? Best?" She'd only asked casually; was Wu Yang about to spill the beans?
Qingran, who knew the inside story, said helplessly, "Teacher Wu is straightforward, Teacher Li, please don't misunderstand."
Looking at Wu Yang, who was staring straight at her as if asking if she had misunderstood something, Li Ying understood Su Qingran's meaning.
Isn't this just like a child saying that their favorite friend is the best friend in the world?
Unexpectedly, Wu Yang not only has a baby face, but also a simple personality like a child.
This made Li Ying feel more favorably toward Wu Yang.
Turning around, Li Ying added Su Qingran as a friend. When Qingran finished adding a nickname and logged out, Li Ying inadvertently caught a glimpse of a familiar name flashing across the screen.
Li Ying hesitated for a moment and didn't ask any more questions. Su Qingran and Wu Yang had just finished recording the same program with Mu Xingye, so they probably became friends around that time.
She is an artist under Mengyu Media, which belongs to the Yuan Group. Mu Xingye is the nephew of their top boss, so she can't help but pay more attention to him with a gossipy mind.
Moreover, Mu Xingye's own fame is enough to make people gossip.
She gathered her thoughts and chatted with the two of them, sometimes expressing curiosity about the inside story of the talent show, and sometimes sharing interesting stories she knew about the industry. Time passed quickly.
Before getting off the bus, Qingran sent Mu Xingye a message to inform him of her itinerary for the day.
[We stayed overnight in Yanshan Town with the production crew [kissing emoji]]
Ha, even kisses can't change the fact that he just chased after her from Jinshi, and Su Qingran ran off to Yanshan Town.
Mu Xingye read the message with a blank expression, lost in thought.
As the sun set in the evening, the top-tier celebrity, fully armed, strolled through the town's guesthouses and shops.
Because the "Equally Matched" program crew was filming a variety show in Yanshan Town today, there were more young people in the town than usual. The town is not large, and it wasn't long before someone recognized Mu Xingye, who was just wandering around aimlessly, in the pottery shop.
"Mu Xingye? Are you Mu Xingye?" The young couple, holding hands, asked, suppressing their surprise.
The worst thing Mu Xingye did was to turn around instinctively the moment the other person called his name.
"Ah! Mu Xingye!" the young man screamed, immediately shaking off his girlfriend's hand and rushing to Mu Xingye.
"Mu Xingye, I'm your fan! Could you please sign my autograph?"
In his excitement, the boy didn't control his volume, and his voice quickly reached the ears of the tourists around him.
"What? I think I heard someone calling Mu Xingye?"
"Mu Xingye is here?"
"Where? Where?"
"I think I see him! He's the tallest one in the crowd!"
Seeing that things were not going well, Mu Xingye, who was still hesitating about whether to sign an autograph, pulled his hat down and turned to run away.
He ran and his fans chased after him, and then many unsuspecting passersby joined the chase.
"You're not fans, why are you following us?"
"Are you not allowed to be curious about what big stars look like even if you're not a fan?!"
At that time, Qingran and others had just finished recording the show and were returning to their guesthouse to rest. He was taking the clothes that Brother Wei handed him and was about to go back to the room arranged by the production team to take a shower when he suddenly saw some commotion among the staff outside.
"What's going on outside?" Qingran asked.
Brother Wei glanced outside and said, "I'll go ask."
The system in her mind answered Qingran's question first: [Host, you are the male lead.]
Qingran stopped in her tracks: [Hmm?]
The system's tone suggested a sense of anticipation.
[The male lead was recognized by fans while strolling around town. You know, Yanshan Town has attracted a lot of tourists from the surrounding area today because the crew of the TV show "Equally Matched" is coming.]
Even without the system explaining in detail, Qingran could guess what was going on.
He rubbed his forehead: [Has the person escaped yet?]
System: [Hiding in an old lady's handicraft shop, too afraid to come out.]
Now that things have come to this, we have no choice but to send Brother Wei to pick them up.
But today they're traveling in the production crew's car, so if they want to borrow a car, they definitely can't avoid the production crew's connection.
Qingran herself is unlikely to show up; if the fans find out, the situation will only get more chaotic.
While they were brainstorming solutions, Brother Wei returned with the information he had gathered, and the answer matched the one provided by the system.
Wei Ge said, "The staff said that Mu Xingye seems to be in town."
The staff had not seen Mu Xingye in person and were unsure of the veracity of the information, hence their uncertain tone.
Brother Wei knew about Mu Xingye and his artist...
But didn't Qingran say before that she wouldn't bother Mu Xingye? Mu Xingye came after her on his own?
He didn't know that Mu Xingye had arrived last night.
At this moment, Qingran spoke up: "Brother Wei, I need your help with something."
After instructing Wei Ge to negotiate with the production team, Qing Ran took out her phone and dialed Mu Xingye's number.
Mu Xingye was drinking the herbal tea that the old lady had offered him when he saw Qing Ran calling. He lowered his voice and answered, "Hello?"
Qingran: "Where are you cornered?"
Mu Xingye, who had originally intended to keep it a secret, asked, "...How did you know?"
Qingran suppressed a laugh: "The news has already reached the production team."
Mu Xingye: "..."
As expected, good news doesn't travel far, but bad news travels fast.
Qingran: "Send me your location, and I'll have Brother Wei pick you up."
A note from the author:
Thanks for the lightning strike, thanks for the watering, chirp!
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