“Alright, alright!”

Wei Shuo finally couldn't help it, frowned and pushed Yang Xi away, his cheeks flushed slightly.

Wei Shuo felt uncomfortable being with his usual rival in this way, and he couldn't help but want to vent his anger by yelling at him.

Yang Xi was very stubborn and tried to pull his hand: "No, my idol will be unhappy if he sees that I didn't take good care of you."

Wei Shuo dismissed it perfunctorily: "Xiao Ci is not that petty... so why hasn't he come back yet?"

Normally, it would only take a few minutes to pick up a friend.

But the BGM had already played the next song and there was no sign of Shen Ci. Wei Shuo became concerned and stood up and walked towards the door of the store.

Yang Xi also stood up quickly: "Wait! I'll go too!"

"...Calm down! Brother Bai Yan, please stop me!"

As they approached the store door, they heard Shen Ci's anxious shouting, as if someone was arguing.

Wei Shuo frowned and walked over quickly: "What's going on..."

He took a closer look and blurted out "What the hell!"

No wonder Shen Ci was tied up. Shao Jinhuan actually came and had sex with Shen Biegang.

Not far away, Shen Bie was grabbing Shao Jinhuan's collar fiercely and questioning him loudly.

Both men were of considerable stature, and their swords were drawn, which was quite intimidating. These two were tough guys in a fight, so it was normal for Shen Ci to be anxious.

Shen Ci was holding his brother's waist from behind and pulling him out with all his strength: "Brother, don't be impulsive! He didn't do anything!"

Shen Bie held Shao Jinhuan's collar tightly and refused to let go. He said coldly, "Am I waiting for him to really do something before I beat him up? Get out of here now!"

Shao Jinhuan remained silent the entire time, staring at Shen Bie with his thin lips tightly pursed: "I'm just here to attend a gathering with my childhood friend."

Shen Bie glared at him: "Now that you know he's your childhood friend, do you want to treat him well? In the past, my brother bumped his head against you and was bleeding. You hurt him so much that he ran to my office crying every day. Have you forgotten that?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent. Shao Jinhuan's eyes trembled and flickered a little, and he remained silent.

Shen Ci closed his eyes in embarrassment and banged his forehead against his brother's back several times, signaling him to shut up.

Bai Yan tried to pry Shen Bie's hands away at the right time, and Yang Xi also came to help, and finally pulled Shen Bie to a safe distance. However, he still glared at Shao Jinhuan fiercely, like an annoyed wolf.

Shao Jinhuan's collar was torn, and the perfect actor who was always cold and indifferent on the screen suddenly looked a little unruly.

His assistant hurried forward to help Shao Jinhuan tidy up his appearance, complaining in his heart.

Shao Jinhuan is going to Country M to attend an event tomorrow and should have had a good rest tonight, but he suddenly said he wanted to come here for no apparent reason and even barged in without bringing an invitation.

Shao Jinhuan’s status was big enough that the agent couldn’t do anything about it, so the assistant had no choice but to drive him here.

Who would have thought that Shao Jinhuan actually came here to be beaten... The assistant was heartbroken. Shao Jinhuan had been restless recently. He had always been a taciturn person, but now he could go the whole day without uttering a word.

Is your brain really broken?

"Brother, go in and drink some water and calm down first!" Shen Ci did not let go, but held his brother's waist and dragged him into the store.

Shen Bie had something to do in the evening, so he came a little late and no one knew what he was doing. Shen Ci could tell at a glance that he was in a bad mood.

What a coincidence... Shao Jinhuan came uninvited and happened to be following behind Shen Bie, seizing the timing perfectly.

As soon as he saw him, Shen Bie exploded immediately. He roared and rushed forward to fight, and was finally pulled back.

The corner of his clothes was pulled, and Shen Ci turned around and met Shao Jinhuan's deep eyes. He looked a little pleading.

"... Let's talk, okay?"

"Brother!" Shen Ci quickly stood on tiptoe to cover Shen Bie's mouth to stop him from cursing: "Many of my friends are watching, and they are waiting for the party... It will be difficult to end the commotion if it gets out of hand."

"..." Shen Bie frowned upon hearing this, and pried open his brother's hands, with a fierce look of resistance: "For Xiao Ci's sake, I'll spare you first. What do you want to talk about? Hurry up and don't waste your time."

Shen Ci breathed a sigh of relief: "Then sit down first. Oh——"

Shen Ci was shocked when he was lifted up by his brother who had no strength to exert himself.

Shen Bie put on a sullen face, spread his long legs, threw his brother onto the sofa in a private room, and sat next to him. The waiter brought them tea.

Shao Jinhuan followed in silently, looked at Shen Bie, and gave a silent hint.

Shen Bie said arrogantly: "What are you looking at? Parents must be present!"

"..." Shao Jinhuan could only sit down and face Shen Ci with an indifferent look.

Shen Ci was wearing a simple sports sweatshirt tonight. Her semi-long chestnut hair was neatly tied into a small bun, with a few strands of hair falling on her fair ears. Her watery deer eyes were dotted with stars.

Shao Jinhuan resisted the urge to reach out and brush away his hair, took a sip of water to calm his mind, and then said softly, "Xiaoci, you look great today."

Shen Ci's arms were covered with goosebumps, and he was not used to such ambiguous compliments: "Uh...thank you?"

Shen Bie warned: "No sexual harassment!"

Shao Jinhuan ignored him and continued, "You were busy studying and filming, so I didn't have time to talk to you in person."

Shen Ci rubbed his cheek awkwardly and muttered softly: "I don't think there's anything to say..."

Shao Jinhuan's fingers that were resting on the teacup suddenly clenched, revealing their distinct joints, but he pursed his lips and said nothing.

The person in front of him... used to be always around him, chattering "I like you", wanting to give him the whole world, and waiting for his response eagerly.

But Shao Jinhuan was busy with his acting career and felt nothing but headache and trouble about his childhood friend's admiration.

He simply pretended to be cold to Shen Ci, hoping that Shen Ci would be sensible enough to leave and find someone else to like.

Afterwards... Shen Ci was indeed disheartened overnight, and as he wished, he did not get involved.

But he suddenly couldn't bear to leave, and when he turned around, there was no one waiting for him to look back.

Even a simple chat among friends has become difficult to achieve.

Shao Jinhuan's Adam's apple slid slowly, and he lowered his eyes and said calmly: "What happened in the past... It was my fault. I missed a lot of things."

For example... missing you.

"No, no, it's my fault." Shen Ci shook his head quickly and sincerely apologized for his stupid behavior: "I was too willful and caused you so much trouble. I'm really sorry."

Shao Jinhuan was stunned. Shen Ci's words were... too distant and unfamiliar. He felt a little panicked.

Shen Bie was annoyed: "I'm here, Xiaoci, why are you apologizing? If you're unhappy, just beat him up!"

Shen Ci: "Brother, if you fight casually, Doctor Mo will be angry."

Shen Bie: “…Don’t mention him!”

Shen Ci: "Why are you so loud all of a sudden? Did you have a conflict with Doctor Mo?"

Shen Bie: "...kids, don't mix it up!"

Shen Ci: "How am I small?"

The two brothers were arguing, but Shao Jinhuan seemed not to hear them.

His fingers were clenched so tightly that they ached. He gently put the porcelain cup back, took a deep breath, and looked at Shen Ci with heavy eyes.

"I just ask one question."

The two of them calmed down and looked at Shao Jinhuan who was talking with his eyes lowered.

His voice was low and hoarse: "Xiaoci, if we could start over again, would you be willing to follow me..."

"Sorry, Brother Shao." Shen Ci interrupted immediately, guessing what Shao Jinhuan was going to say.

Shen Ci couldn't help but sigh: "It's boring to dwell on the past. Brother Shao, do you understand this?"

Everything that happened yesterday, such as yesterday's death, is a foregone conclusion.

“…”

Shao Jinhuan lowered his head and remained silent for a while, then gently stretched out his palm and saw a clear love line on the complicated and delicate lines on his palm, which stretched far away and did not reach the side of his hand.

He raised his eyes to look at Shen Ci, his eyes calm but firm: "I understand."

"But we can always be friends again, right?"

Shen Bie immediately narrowed his eyes and became very alert.

Shao Jinhuan looked directly at Shen Ci: "You, me, and Ah Shuo, we are all childhood friends after all."

"Don't you think it's a pity that it's in such a mess now?"

Shen Ci pursed his lips, somewhat moved. After all, the three of them grew up together as childhood sweethearts. The first one to destroy the relationship... was actually Shen Ci who casually said "I like you".

He scratched his head and said, "Of course I have no problem... As for Shuo Shuo, I will plead for you."

"Okay." Shao Jinhuan said calmly: "Thank you."

"Hmm..." Shen Ci had nothing to say, so he just stood up and ran away: "Everyone is here, I have to go arrange the live broadcast."

After he finished speaking, he stepped off Shen Bie's legs and ran to entertain his friends.

Shao Jinhuan had no intention of leaving. He poured himself a cup of tea and considerately changed the cup for Shen Bie as well.

"You talk a lot tonight, aren't you being aloof?" Shen Bie crossed his arms and said arrogantly, "I advise you not to play any tricks. Uncle Lu is much more cruel than me. He is merciless."

“Being aloof varies from person to person.” Shao Jinhuan lowered his eyes and took a sip of hot tea, hiding the complicated look in his eyes.

"Just friends, I won't break my promise."

***

After all the people invited by Shen Ci arrived, the live broadcast started on time and the staff began to busy themselves with preparing soup base for each table.

The number of viewers in the live broadcast room was extremely astonishing, and soon broke through the 20 million mark, with barrages and gifts pouring in.

It's simple. Those who appeared on screen tonight are all big names in the entertainment industry, from the movie emperor Shao Jinhuan, to the singing god Yang Xi, to the top internet celebrity Wei Shuo... Even if a single person is broadcasting live, the number of viewers can easily reach millions, let alone when they are all together.

The live broadcast camera was set up in the middle of the store, with several tables occupied by people in full view. Comments and gifts popped up one after another, and the entire live broadcast screen was in chaos.

Shen Ci smiled and picked up the live broadcast phone, walked around the tables one by one, and introduced the friends who came to the table to the audience.

Wei Shuo and Yang Xi sat at the same table, bickering while eating. From a distance, Shen Ci could hear Wei Shuo scolding him, "Why are you pretending to be so cool when you can't eat spicy food?" The assistants of both of them were trembling beside them.

"Come and take a look at your Brother Shuo and Yang Shen." Shen Ci turned the camera to the two of them, and Wei Shuo's expression changed immediately.

"Good evening, everyone." He gave the camera a wicked smile, but his faintly exposed canine teeth ruined the style of the picture, and he suddenly changed from a wild and domineering president into a ferocious wild cat.

The audience screamed with cuteness, and the yachts and airships bombarded wildly.

"Let Brother Yang sing a song for everyone! What do you want to hear?" Shen Ci moved next to Yang Yang again and raised the camera.

Yang Xi had just finished boiling some shrimp paste and handed it to Shen Ci with a smile: "Idol! Ah——"

Shen Ci moved away in disgust: "I don't want this bland soup!"

Yang Xi immediately made a gesture of holding her heart, coughed lightly, and sang in pain: "Are you serious about taking a half step back? Such a small action can cause such great harm~"

The barrage of comments suddenly turned into a sea of ​​laughter. Shen Ci didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so he had to open his mouth and eat it.

Before he had finished chewing, Wei Shuo handed over a piece of meat covered in red oil and sauce. Shen Ci ate it with eyes shining.

Wei Shuo glanced at Yang Xi with pride: "Xiao Ci's hobbies are something that a passerby like you definitely don't know about. I understand, don't be sad."

"Tsk." Yang Xi was not willing to be outdone and began to compete with Wei Shuo for feeding.

Shen Ci was forced to eat a lot and couldn't even fill his mouth. He saw the opportunity and ran away.

As a result, when Shen Ci went to another table, he received the same treatment. After walking around, his stomach was full.

"Everyone is too enthusiastic..."

He burped helplessly towards the camera, handed the phone to the live broadcast assistant, and sat down leaning on Shen Bie.

"I gave you so much food and you didn't eat it. It's really nice to eat wild food outside."

Shen Bie patted Shen Ci's stomach in revenge, and Shen Ci almost vomited, so he quickly asked for forgiveness.

"You look so embarrassed..." Shen Bie laughed out loud, and generously let his brother lie on his legs and gently massaged his belly.

The live broadcast assistant ran around with his mobile phone, and the atmosphere in the live broadcast room and the store was always lively and interactive.

After about an hour and a half, the hot pot banquet was finally coming to an end and Shen Ci breathed a sigh of relief.

Shen Ci took the phone, stood in the middle of the store, tried his best to fit all the visitors in the camera, and said goodbye to the audience together.

"Today's live broadcast is about to end! Everyone remember to go to the official WeChat account to participate in the reservation event! It will open on time at 10 am the day after tomorrow! Goodbye everyone!"

Shen Ci gathered up his last bit of strength, made a heart shape with his hands and winked at the camera, and his friends behind him waved in unison - the live broadcast was over.

"Wow, it's finally over." Shen Ci suddenly became lazy and hung on Shen Bie.

The store was still bustling. After a hot pot, the atmosphere had already heated up and people who were originally strangers became close friends.

Wei Shuo shouted loudly: "We haven't had enough fun yet, let's go to KTV!"

Immediately, someone started to make a fuss and urged Shen to leave.

Shen Ci rubbed his hair in embarrassment, thinking that if he stayed there all night, Lu Xiao would be angry...

But refusing would seem inhumane... Shen Ci was feeling troubled when a familiar voice came from behind him.

"He has a date tonight."

You still have an appointment this late? Everyone immediately pricked up their ears and watched excitedly with wide eyes.

I saw a man standing behind Shen Ci. He was tall and handsome, with a cold smile on his lips, and he lowered his eyes to look at Shen Ci.

Shen Ci was startled. Just as he was about to turn around, he felt dizzy and was picked up by Lu Xiao.

The friends in the store immediately let out an exaggerated "Wow!", and before Shen Ci could react, Lu Xiao turned around and hugged him, and left without even saying hello.

Wei Shuo sighed: "Oh, the singles are gone, their families are here to pick them up!"

When Shen Bie heard the words "single dog", his eyebrows jumped, his face inexplicably gloomy, he grabbed the key, turned around and left.

***

From getting in the car to returning to the small apartment, Shen Ci was held by Lu Xiao all the way, and his struggles were futile.

Lu Xiao seemed a little emotional, his movements were a little impatient and anxious, and as soon as he entered the room, he threw Shen Ci onto the soft sofa, leaned over and leaned on both sides of Shen Ci to kiss him.

Shen Ci tilted his head back and was forced to endure the plunder. His hands were around Lu Xiao's neck, and when the kiss became intense, Lu Xiao picked him up again.

He had no choice but to use his hands and feet to cling to Lu Xiao. His whole body was hot and his consciousness was mixed into a mess. He struggled to think about why Lu Xiao went crazy again tonight.

When he was finally released, Shen Ci's fair face was all flushed, he was breathing heavily, and his watery eyes were staring at Lu Xiao.

Lu Xiao pinched his chin and said slowly, "Baby is not sweet anymore."

Shen Ci was at a loss: "Ah?"

Lu Xiao wiped Shen Ci's lips with his fingertips. His lips were swollen and red from the spiciness, but they were still soft when pressed.

Lu Xiao: "It tastes like hot pot."

The charm that had just been created was immediately extinguished by a shower of cold water. Shen Ci's face turned redder and he dug his toes into the ground in embarrassment.

Received a kiss that smelled like hot pot...it was really hard for Lu Xiao.

"Then I'll go wash up."

Shen Ci jumped off him and fled in panic.

Shen Ci frantically brushed his teeth three times in the bathroom, but when he exhaled, he still smelled the smell of hot pot, and he pouted in anger.

His waist was gently embraced; it was Lu Xiao hugging him from behind.

He rested his chin on Shen Ci's neck, bit Shen Ci's soft earlobe ambiguously, and drew circles on his earlobe softly.

"I didn't finish my sentence just now. It's still delicious."

Shen Ci was stunned: "What's delicious..."

Lu Xiao pecked his ear gently: "You."

Shen Ci slowly covered his face. Faced with the teasing technique that he was unable to resist in the past, his heart was surprisingly unmoved.

Lu Xiao had ruined the atmosphere so thoroughly just now that he had already imagined himself as a hot pot, bubbling with fragrance, sweetness and spiciness. How could he have the energy to flirt...

***

The weather started to get colder, but the trees on the streets of City G were still lush and green, and the sun was shining brightly.

At the end of November, Brother Zhang took Shen Ci and Lu An to Yunxiao to record the ending song of the movie, and also completed the contract with Lu An.

Buddy Shen Ci also held Lu An in his arms and went to sign the contract happily. Then, holding the documents in his left hand and holding Lu An in his right hand, he ran happily to Yang Xi's studio.

The ending song was written by Yang Xing, and their recording had to be completed under Yang Xing's guidance.

"Brother Qi! I have descendants too!" Shen Ci was delighted.

"Ah, it's Xiaoci. Are you here to record the ending song? I'll make you some coffee."

Yang Luo seemed to be busy tuning the music, but he still got up and went to the coffee machine, chatting with a smile.

"What is this?" Shen Ci glanced at the document on Yang Xiao's desk, which seemed to be an invitation letter. He read out loud: "Nomination for the Best TV Series Song for the Bai Zhizi Award - Damn, Brother Xiao, you are actually nominated for the Bai Zhizi Award! That's amazing!"

"Hmm? Nomination?" Yang Xi looked over while holding a coffee cup. "You have one too, why are you so surprised?"

Shen Ci's eyes widened: "...I have one too?"