Chapter 20 (Part 2) Hungry...
When I woke up again, I was already in bed.
After a long dark night, the sun once again penetrated the clouds and the gaps in the curtains, like a pair of prying eyes, taking in the chaotic scene in the room.
The other side of the bed had been empty at some point, leaving only the person's faint body temperature.
Bai You stretched out his hand to explore, then turned over lazily, buried himself in the quilt again and woke up for a while.
He has never had the habit of staying in bed since he was a child.
Even though he still felt sleepy, he consciously crawled out of the quilt after a while.
The room was in chaos.
Bai You moved his body. Although he felt sore all over, the discomfort was much less than last time.
A strange sense of suspicion arose in his heart, and he even began to doubt whether his body was too spineless to adapt to Meng Qingyan's torture so quickly?
After supporting his waist, Bai You lowered his head again to check the palms of his hands and the soles of his feet.
Although he washed it thoroughly, the light red on the palms of his hands and soles of his feet reminded him silently of the heat that had forcefully penetrated him last night.
Bai You: “…”
No, he is a good socialist young man. Why would he think about such messy and shameful things so early in the morning?
Bai You stood up.
Get dressed, wash up, open the door...
Then, he stood at the bedroom door in a daze.
The warm aroma of food filled the space. The person who I thought had left was now in the kitchen, beating eggs.
Unlike the chaos last night, Meng Qingyan was now neatly dressed.
The turtleneck sweater covered the scratches on his neck, and he looked both cold and abstinent with his eyes lowered.
Tsk…
Bai You smiled in his heart.
It was only a moment of distraction before Meng Qingyan discovered him.
"Are you up?" he said, his voice betraying his apparent calmness as it was slightly hoarse.
Bai You felt a little better, but as soon as he stepped into the living room, the corners of his slightly upturned lips unconsciously tightened again.
The pajamas that Meng Qingyan gave him yesterday was still lying on the sofa. It was wrinkled beyond recognition and stained with some unknown liquid.
In comparison, the one he gave to Meng Qingyan was clean and folded very decently at the head of the bed.
QL’s things are very expensive, Bai instinctively felt distressed first, and then embarrassed.
As if noticing his expression, Meng Qingyan on the opposite side suddenly laughed very softly.
"The culprit." Bai You became angry and put the blame on others unreasonably.
"Is this always the style of Mr. Bai? He refuses to admit his mistake even after he puts his pants on," Meng Qingyan raised his eyes and looked at him with a half-smile, "Don't tell me that what's on there isn't yours?"
"Haha," Bai You raised his chin in a bluffing manner, "Two people are entangled, how can I tell whose things are whose?"
"How about I go buy another one?" Meng Qingyan pondered for a moment and suggested seriously, "Reenact yesterday's scene?"
"Go ahead and dream about your life." Bai You rejected it outright.
Turning the pajamas inside out, he checked the washing label inside and immediately threw them into the washing machine, completely destroying the evidence.
Breakfast has not yet been served.
But the green grapes he bought yesterday on the table had been washed clean and were particularly juicy when placed in the white fruit plate with water droplets on them.
Next to the fruit plate was the can of Wu’s duck tongue that Meng Qingyan brought back yesterday but didn’t have time to eat.
The egg liquid is poured into the hot oil and fried to a raucous climax.
Instantly, the aroma hits your nose.
The cool touch of the green grapes touched the corner of his lips, and Bai You was lost in thought for a moment.
For the first time in so many years, it seemed like someone had taken his place in the kitchen.
Bai You never thought that he was the kind of person who cared a lot.
So even though it was so difficult in the circle over the years, he managed to get through it day by day.
However, he is a very self-aware person.
Therefore, even though Jin Lai and Xiao Wei were very kind to him and treated him as their own son, he never forgot to clearly identify his position.
He is not picky about food, never stays in bed, and never sits idle at home with a clear conscience.
He always helped with the odd chores in the yard, or helped his mother, or took care of Jin Baobao and tutored him in his homework...
Even after he moved out on his own, due to past habits and financial needs, he would prepare every meal himself as long as conditions permitted.
He is a good cook and his friends like his food, so when his friends come over occasionally, he is happy to cook for them.
And today, it seemed like the first time, he sat so leisurely at the dining table, eating fruits and snacks, waiting for the hot meal to be served with peace of mind.
Nowadays, not many young people can cook.
With a background like Meng Qingyan, he is surrounded by many people at home and has countless assistants serving him outside...
Taking many, many steps back...
Even if he did not have such a prominent family background, Bai You's classmates and friends, such as Jin Baobao, Li Shaojun, Ye Zhiqiu, etc., were all well-off.
He was actually a little curious about the circumstances under which Meng Qingyan learned to cook and became a pretty good cook.
However, that curiosity was not much, and he had no intention of delving into it further.
However, at this moment, the sweet fruit is bursting in the mouth, and the spicy duck tongue stimulates the taste buds...
Bai You suddenly felt that this kind of life was really good.
"Teacher Bai?" Meng Qingyan's voice suddenly sounded.
Bai You paused for a moment, and when he came to his senses, he noticed that his eyes had been fixed on the other person the whole time.
He coughed lightly, trying to look nonchalant, raised his eyebrows and asked, "What?"
"Nothing," Meng Qingyan said, "I just want to confirm whether Mr. Bai was satisfied with the service last night?"
As expected, you can't spit out ivory from a dog's mouth.
Bai You held her chin with her hand and thought for a moment.
Thinking of Meng Qingyan's words "rehearse" when they were discussing pajamas just now, Bai You was cautious and did not dare to make any negative comments.
"Not bad," he said pretentiously, "good enough to be comparable to a professional."
"Then why did Teacher Bai look at me like that just now?" Meng Qingyan leaned against the kitchen counter, his dark eyes looking at me with a half-smile, "I thought Teacher Bai was still not satisfied with the 'naked man with eight-pack abs'."
"Then do you want me to introduce you to someone else?" Bai You started acting.
"How can others compare to me? I am the top star in our store," Meng Qingyan boasted without blushing, "If even I can't satisfy Teacher Bai, then I guess we have to do something else."
"Serve something else?" Bai You was shocked. He didn't know how much dirty stuff Meng Qingyan had in his head. He had to change the subject forcefully. "I think you should serve the food quickly."
The hot meal is served.
The casserole contains soft and glutinous fish fillet porridge and a dish of scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
"Your refrigerator is empty." Meng Qingyan reminded.
"Yeah." Bai You drank his porridge and remembered something, "My agent got me a small role before, and I have to go out of town tomorrow, so I didn't restock yet."
"Inn?" Meng Qingyan asked.
Bai You shook his head.
"It's a group my friend is in," he said. "She was free before and introduced it to me."
"When will you come back?" Meng Qingyan asked again.
Hearing this, Bai You raised his head and looked at him warily.
"I'm not in such a hurry to give you 'something else'," Meng Qingyan said with a smile, "I'm not that hungry."
Are you super good? Bai You complained in his heart, but heard Meng Qingyan continue, "I just want to remind you, don't forget the script reading in the middle of the month."
"I have communicated with the crew, and it will definitely not affect them," Bai You said, adding, "It is impossible for me not to know the priorities."
Meng Qingyan smiled and said, "Then I'll pick you up later and we'll go together."
Bai You's mouth was full of food, and he immediately shook his head when he heard that.
"I only have a relationship with you in bed," he declared solemnly, "Don't even think about it outside of the bed."
Hearing this, Meng Qingyan snorted coldly and said sarcastically, "Then I hope you won't be abandoned by the driver on the road next time."
*
As the days passed, the temperature began to rise.
When Bai You went to film in other places, he was still wearing a thick woolen coat. When he came back, there were already a lot of light windbreakers on the street.
It seemed as if the whole world had warmed up overnight.
March is the main venue for the fashion circle, with fashion shows of all levels taking place both domestically and internationally, with all kinds of new products appearing one after another, from clothing to accessories.
Even the Jin family launched more than a dozen new products during this period.
At the same time, a dark horse emerged in the fashion circle. With extremely high attention and discussion at home and abroad, Ye Zhiqiu stood out on the international stage and quickly broke through the siege.
In mid-March, the crew had another script reading.
Just like last time, Bai You took a taxi there in advance.
This time he was familiar with the road and communicated clearly with the driver in advance, and the driver safely sent him to the gate of the studio.
It was still early and there were only three or five cars on the roadside.
Bai You walked around the "community" where Building No. 8 was located to familiarize himself with the environment.
When he came back from the smaller road in another direction, there were already a few more cars on the roadside.
Bai You glanced over and paused slightly.
The car Meng Qingyan drove today was the one that went to the residential complex where he rented a house.
Although Bai You met him upstairs every time, he still remembered the license plate number of that car.
The yard was very quiet, with only faint sounds of conversation coming from the direction of the meeting room.
Bai You walked forward a few steps and happened to see Fang Zhi coming out of the main hall of the small building.
"Teacher Fang." Bai You greeted with a smile.
Seeing this, Fang Zhi politely put out the half-burnt cigarette in his hand and walked towards Bai You.
"Teacher Bai." he said.
Half a month later, this time I came here, the construction of the set has obviously advanced a lot compared to last time.
The swimming pool in the yard is being edged with marble, large areas of grass have been transplanted, surrounding a small artificial lake, and even the flower beds are lush and green.
In a while, the place will be full of flowers and become bustling and lively.
At this moment, not only the conference room, but also the door of the main building has been opened.
From a distance, Bai You could vaguely see the furnishings in the house.
"Do you want to go in and take a look?" Fang Zhi asked, "I just saw it and I can be your guide."
Although this was their third meeting, it was the first time Bai You and Fang Zhi were alone together.
Fang Zhi is already 42 years old this year, but he is in very good shape. Besides being handsome, he also has a gentle temperament and a bit of bookish air.
But when he read the lines, he seemed like a different person.
Sharp, selfish, superior, and short-sighted.
One can almost immediately understand the character he plays.
Even though he has retired from the film industry for fifteen years, his abilities are still astonishing.
But in private, he is extremely low-key and modest, and never regards himself as a senior.
Bai You has a good impression of him.
Hearing this, he smiled and nodded, then followed Fang Zhi into the room.
The wooden floor was deliberately made old, and it is so clean that you can see your reflection in it.
The mahogany furniture, leather sofas, and even the ornaments exude luxury.
After looking at the first floor, the two went upstairs together.
"The second floor is where Shen Junhua and his wife live. Do you want to see it?" Fang Zhi asked.
Shen Junhua is the character played by Fang Zhi, and is also Shen Nian's father in the movie.
In the entire movie, Bai You has only a handful of scenes in this layer, but what he remembers most is that Shen Nian was kissed by Zhong Ling against Shen Junhua's door.
Bai You nodded and said, "Just take a quick look."
The staircase was narrow, and Bai You could smell a faint scent of tobacco on Fang Zhi.
He tilted his head slightly, smiled and said to the other party, "Actually, I smoke too."
Fang Zhi laughed, "You are still so young, why do you smoke?"
"Just occasionally." Bai You said, tilting his head to think about it, and remembered that it must have started when he was down and out and his friends left him one after another.
But now, he seldom touches it.
As they were talking, they had already reached the third floor.
“The third floor is Shen Nian and Zhong Ling’s room,” Bai You said, pushing open the door of the room near the stairs.
The room was still empty, probably because the furniture hadn't been moved in yet.
But standing by the window, you can just see the swimming pool downstairs.
"This should be Zhong Ling's room." Fang Zhi looked around and saw a guitar behind the door.
Bai You was a little surprised.
Although Fang Zhi's script was also very detailed, it was still much more streamlined compared to his and Meng Qingyan's version.
But he was able to determine that it was Zhong Ling's room based on one item.
He should be very careful, and his understanding of the script and characters should be much more thorough and in-depth than mine.
More and more people gathered downstairs. Bai You looked at the time and went downstairs with Fang Zhi.
But I didn’t expect to see Meng Qingyan as soon as I arrived at the gate.
He was leaning against a pillar in the cloister, also smoking.
When he saw the two of them, he smiled and raised his eyebrows: "Teacher Fang, Teacher Bai."
He smiled again: "It's just right, I have something to ask Teacher Bai."
Hearing this, Bai You's nerves subconsciously tensed up, and when Fang Zhi left, he looked around secretly.
The columns were wide enough to block the view of everyone in the conference room.
Seeing Bai You still looking around furtively, Meng Qingyan reached out and suddenly grabbed his wrist.
Bai You: “…”
In order to avoid being seen by others, he had to take a step forward so that the pillars would cover him as well.
Meng Qingyan didn't go too far, because the hand was quickly released.
He smiled slightly and explained to him seriously: "I just want to confirm that Mr. Bai has been out working for a few days. Does he seem to have lost weight?"
I don’t believe you at all, Bai You thought.
Fearing that the young master was making trouble, he could only cooperate and laughed: "Thank you, Mr. Meng, for your concern."
"What's going on upstairs now?" Indifferent to his hypocrisy, Meng Qingyan raised his wrist to look at his watch.
"It's still more than ten minutes before it starts," he said, "Why don't you take me up there, Mr. Bai?"
Wei Yuan happened to come in from outside and saw the two of them, so he shouted loudly: "Hey, is Qingyan whispering to Teacher Bai?"
Bai You: “…”
Bai You had to find a ready-made excuse: "Teacher Meng asked me to take him upstairs to have a look."
"Go and have a look," Wei Yuan said, "all the furniture will be delivered in the next two days."
Just after coming out of the small building, Bai You had to turn around and go upstairs again.
It was quiet on the stairs, and neither of them spoke.
But because he was so close, Bai You could smell a faint scent of cedar on Meng Qingyan.
The small building was still smelling, the window was open, and the wind blew in, lifting the corners of his windbreaker.
Bai You was staring intently at the stairs below his feet when he was suddenly blocked by the corner of his windbreaker and almost missed a step.
His body tilted, and although he was immediately supported by Meng Qingyan, the space on the stairs was small and his footing was unstable, so he stumbled into his arms.
A low laugh came from above his head, and Meng Qingyan said indifferently: "Teacher Bai is so biased that he can't even keep his balance when walking?"
"It's obviously because of your clothes." Bai You was angry and struggled out of Meng Qingyan's arms. His heart was beating so fast that it seemed like it would jump out of his throat soon.
He looked around. Fortunately, everyone was chatting downstairs at the moment and there was no one in the building.
Now, he was forced to experience in advance the feeling of filming the affair between the two of them in front of Shen Junhua's door.
Bai You complained in his heart, and couldn't help but complain: "Why am I biased?"
Meng Qingyan lowered his eyes and looked at him, with a deep smile in his eyes.
"Not biased?" he asked, "Then why do you smile so happily when you're with Teacher Fang, but act as if you're facing a formidable enemy when you see me?"
"Teacher Fang didn't do anything to me?" Bai You retorted.
"So how did I do with Teacher Bai?" Meng Qingyan asked humbly, "If there's anything I didn't do well enough, I'll work harder."
This doesn't sound right no matter how you listen to it.
Bai You was a little angry, but couldn't help but feel a little amused.
He was too lazy to argue with Meng Qingyan, so he looked around again, then reached out and pulled Meng Qingyan's sleeve and went upstairs.
The stairs made a thudding sound, like two naughty children chasing each other.
When they reached the third floor, Bai You realized that he had forgotten to close the door when he and Fang Zhi came out.
At this moment, the wind came in from the window and blew up the curtains.
The two of them walked in one after the other, and Bai You turned around and said, "I wasn't afraid that you would be exposed."
The door was closed, Meng Qingyan leaned against the door and raised his eyebrows at him: "Am I such a clueless person?"
The more a child is praised, the more sensible he becomes. Bai You has a deep understanding of this.
Because when he was a child, this trick always worked for Jinbaobao.
He decided to say something nice to Meng Qingyan.
"Of course not. Teacher Meng is very sensible," Bai You said hypocritically, "I misunderstood Teacher Meng."
As he spoke, he walked to the window and overlooked the layout of the entire courtyard.
The artificial lake in the distance was sparkling in the wind and looked particularly beautiful from this angle.
Bai You was lost in thought when he suddenly felt a tightness around his waist. Meng Qingyan came from behind and hugged him tightly in his arms.
"Don't move," he said, his voice lowered to a whisper. "Just keep within reason. Just one second."
Bai You’s body stiffened for a moment.
If it weren't for the current environment, to be honest, he wouldn't resist. In fact, he likes this embrace very much.
Broad, solid, clean and refreshing.
He didn't move, waiting for a second to pass, and Meng Qingyan's arm relaxed.
"You know," he returned to his original appearance, his peach blossom eyes slightly upturned with a smile, and said to Bai You frankly, "Your sex partner is always hungry."
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