RBNR Ch69: Can you wear it home after filming?

Feng Chengyu replied, “Didn’t I already give you one?”

Feng Chengyu had once given Qin Bao a daffodil brooch, but the outcome was not pleasant, and Qin Bao only wore it once at their wedding. In fact, Qin Bao had kept the brooch well.

“I want real daffodils, with fragrance,” Qin Bao made a demanding request, “You haven’t given me that.” From lilies to freesia, tulips, Feng Chengyu had not given daffodils yet. He knew Feng Chengyu wanted to take his time, but he didn’t want to wait.

Feng Chengyu agreed, “Alright, next time I’ll give you daffodils.” Then he asked, “What’s wrong? Why are you in a bad mood?”

Qin Bao leaned his head on Feng Chengyu, hugging him tighter, thinking, how can Feng Chengyu be so good? How can such a good Feng Chengyu not be at the top?

Qin Bao knew that saying those things to Feng Chengyu was just his own impotent rage, it wouldn’t do any good. So, he shook his head and only asked, “How long are you staying this time?”

Feng Chengyu replied, “I’m leaving in the morning.” They spent more time apart than together, Qin Bao had gotten used to it and quietly said something.

Feng Chengyu didn’t hear clearly this time, “What?”

Qin Bao’s face warmed up, and he straightened his body and said loudly to Feng Chengyu, “I said, you fly around every day, aren’t you tired? Do you want me to give you a massage when you get back?!”

Feng Chengyu, usually looking so cold and aloof, responded with a rogue’s language, “Where do you want to massage?”

Qin Bao: “…”

If he mentioned giving Feng Chengyu a massage again, he’d be a fool.

They got home around midnight, and after they were done, it was three or four in the morning. Qin Bao only slept for two hours before waking up. He stared at Feng Chengyu’s sleeping face for a while, took out his phone to secretly take a few photos, and then received a message from Brother Lu about the malicious editing of “Echoes” and Zhou Jiudong’s sexual harassment lawsuit, which would go to court early next month.

On the day of the trial, Zhou Jiudong did not attend, so the court had to issue a summons, and the lawsuit was postponed.

At the same time, slandering comments about Qin Bao suddenly appeared online, with trolls saying he was deliberately marketing himself as a supermodel, with a sophisticated face and pure desire persona, but was actually far inferior to fellow model Xu Tangzhou in terms of purity and low profile.

Brother Lu had already obtained Xu Tangzhou’s contact information, but Qin Bao had no chance to speak to him.

Xu Tangzhou was participating in a popular travel variety show, “Our Perfect Journey,” with the whole crew heading to Surilan Island. It was said that the program would uniformly confiscate mobile phones, so it was impossible to reach him.

In that variety show, Xu Tangzhou partnered with Ling Che. Because of Ling Che’s previous suspected Omega-discriminating remarks, their combination had full program effect and was highly discussed.

The first episode had already aired. Qin Bao was first slandered under the hot topic #Xu Tangzhou Sophisticated Face#. However, his fans were also strong in battle, and they fought fiercely with the other side.

[Our Zhou Zhou is much more innocent than some hookup king BB, don’t mention it]

[Isn’t it a preference for the pure desire style? Why are you still trying to touch the sophisticated face? (Vomiting)]

 [Who is copying whom? Who is the newcomer I won’t say.] 

[Not a Bao fan, just asking how many luxury brands Xu Tangzhou has? How many shows? Ever been in the top 100 rankings?]

 [Laughing to death, our baby also quit halfway, otherwise, who would have more luxury shows is not certain.] 

[(Smile)(Smile) Qin Bao sophisticated face? Eat something good, please.]

[(Photo)(Photo)(Photo) Compare yourself, no thanks.] 

[Qin Bao is almost finished, bad acting and no resources, who doesn’t know?]

 [Always stepping on whoever is popular, our baobao just got some heat, and his people came sniffing.]

Qin Bao also watched the first episode and only felt that Xu Tangzhou’s personality seemed unchanged but also changed a lot. He didn’t know if it was editing or something else, but in the show, he seemed to have too much of a filter for Ling Che.

“It’s really infuriating, who did we offend?” Xiao Xu switched to a small account to argue with Xu Tangzhou’s fans, “Coming up with such press releases to slander us, is he really your friend?”

Qin Bao found it hard to believe that Xu Tangzhou would buy such press releases, but the facts were in front of him.

The studio people said this was actually a common tactic in the entertainment industry, helpful for torturing and solidifying fans, and immediately effective for newcomers with some heat. Qin Bao had never used it, but that didn’t mean others wouldn’t.

Qin Bao still didn’t believe it and asked Brother Lu, “Could it be his company’s operation, and he doesn’t know?”

Brother Lu scratched his head, “It’s possible, but very unlikely. Do you think there’s anything we do that you wouldn’t know about?”

Qin Bao said, “I’m different from him, I’m the boss, he’s not.”

“Alright, even if he didn’t know, now that the trending topic is everywhere, he should know by now, right?” Brother Lu had to be clearer, “I know you two have known each other since you were thirteen or fourteen, and your relationship is good, but Bao, people change too normally in the entertainment industry, you should know better than anyone.”

From Li Nanyue, Su He, to Jin Si, and those who added fuel to the fire and stabbed him in the back, Qin Bao had seen too many. If people could change, why couldn’t Xu Tangzhou?

Brother Lu said, “If it’s really a misunderstanding, if he really still considers you a friend, he should have contacted you by now.”

It hurt.

Qin Bao’s heart was stabbed, and he could only sulk.

Magic Eye was just established, Feng Chengyu was very busy, and he had recently gone to Pegasus for an on-site inspection. They talked once, but because it was a public channel, they didn’t have a chance to talk about private matters.

Feng Chengyu had spoken to Qin Bao, and Qin Bao always remembered.

Losing contact with friends and being abandoned by friends was not his fault; he wouldn’t find reasons to internalize and self-destruct. Instead of feeling aggrieved and overthinking, it’s better to face it directly.

—After Xu Tangzhou’s variety show ended, he was going to join a crew for a movie.

Coincidentally, the Omega male lead in that crew had to withdraw due to pregnancy and could not disclose it publicly, so the role was vacant. At this time, Sister Lü called Qin Bao and asked if he was interested.

Due to the malicious editing incident with “Echoes,” Sister Lü had always felt a bit sorry for Qin Bao. She had invested in this new drama, and when the role became vacant, she thought of Qin Bao.

“I know you don’t have plans to act in dramas, and this is a web drama, and it’s a costume romance, which doesn’t quite fit your development plan,” Sister Lü said on the phone, “But the screenwriter for this drama is Gu Xiaoshan, you know Gu Xiaoshan, right?”

Qin Bao certainly knew, Gu Xiaoshan was a famous writer and screenwriter, his works were always masterpieces.

“The original game of ‘With the Wind’ is very popular, and the director’s team is also very strong. I think it’s actually worth giving it a try,” Sister Lü said. “When I mentioned that I wanted to invite you to fill in, Producer Lin was extremely pleased. But I’m just mentioning it; if you have any concerns, it’s okay.”

Qin Bao replied, “I have no concerns. I’ll take it.”

Sister Lü laughed, “Alright. However, the investment for this drama isn’t much, so the set environment and treatment won’t be as good as before. Regarding the pay…”

“It doesn’t matter. I’ll let my agent handle it,” Qin Bao said. “But I heard they are already joining the crew. I still have a show on hand, so I might be a few days late.”

Sister Lü said, “Is it ‘Direct to Dreams’? A charity program, you should record it well, these aren’t problems.”

The two hit it off immediately, and the matter was settled.

Sister Lü laughed and said, “I remember when you returned after a break, An Qingyan acted as a middleman to invite you to fill in for Baofenni, and this time you’re filling in for ‘With the Wind.’ It will also have a good result. Xiao Bao, I wish you a beautiful comeback.”

A few days later, the news of Qin Bao joining the ‘With the Wind’ crew was officially announced. Tags like #Qin Bao With the Wind# and #Qin Bao Joining as Male Lead# dominated the trending searches for a while, and the rivalry between his and Xu Tangzhou’s fans became even more apparent.

The day Feng Chengyu returned, Qin Bao had just finished his costume fitting.

As a former top supermodel, Qin Bao had numerous distinctive styles, but it was his first time in a full costume look. Many people on set were stunned, and Brother Lu kept praising him, taking photos of each of his looks and secretly sending them to Feng Chengyu.

Magic Eye’s office was located near Qin Bao’s studio. After finishing work, Qin Bao asked Xiao Xu to drive him over.

Fully disguised, he entered the elevator, went up to the nineteenth floor, and sneaked to the front desk.

Feng Chengyu’s secretary was already waiting there: “Xiao Bao is here?”

The secretary, an Omega named Zhong, who Qin Bao had met once before, quickly took off his sunglasses and said, “Hello, Sister Zhong.”

“I’ve recorded your face into the system, so you can come in directly next time,” Secretary Zhong said with a smile. “Mr. Feng still has a few documents to sign. You’ll have to wait for him a bit. I’ll get you a glass of water.”

Qin Bao said, “Thank you.”

Compared to the Imperial Council building, Magic Eye’s atmosphere was much more relaxed. There were no armed soldiers, no long corridors covered with dark carpets, heavy statues, or ubiquitous monitors.

The overall color scheme was light and filled with a sense of technology. People seemed comfortable and at ease, similar to most companies.

Feng Chengyu was sitting behind a large desk. Their eyes met, and the Alpha’s figure seemed to overlap with the past.

“Come and sit.”

Feng Chengyu put down his pen and patted the armrest of the sofa chair beside him.

“Look at your documents,” Qin Bao said, trying to act serious while sitting in front of the desk, though his heart was racing. “What kind of work efficiency is this?”

After being apart for half a month, as soon as they were together, their pheromones eagerly intertwined.

Qin Bao was usually easy-going, but he had some peculiar principles. Even a casual tease from Feng Chengyu in such a professional setting could make him jump up.

Feng Chengyu curved his lips slightly and picked up his pen again, swiftly marking and highlighting problematic areas on the documents.

Strong individuals are skilled at multitasking. Feng Chengyu needed to work but had no problem chatting with Qin Bao: “When are you joining the crew?”

Qin Bao replied, “Next week.”

Feng Chengyu asked, “Why suddenly take on a costume drama? Is it because of Xu Tangzhou?”

Qin Bao was at a loss for words and, after a few seconds, denied it stubbornly, “Of course not! I’m filling in. The originally cast actor had to withdraw due to pregnancy, so I’m helping out. Don’t underestimate this drama; the screenwriter is Gu Xiaoshan, and I’ve never done a costume drama before.”

Feng Chengyu said, “The light blue outfit looks good.”

“That’s called moon white,” Qin Bao corrected, then realized, “How do you know?”

Feng Chengyu smiled slightly, seemingly nonchalantly, “Can you wear it home after filming?”

Qin Bao said, “Probably not? I’ll ask.”

Wait, was he just teased?

“…”

Secretary Zhong knocked and brought in a glass of water for Qin Bao, showing no sign that the cold and elegant boss had just said anything suggestive to his Omega.

After she left, Feng Chengyu returned to the previous topic, “Are you sure you want to be in the same crew as Xu Tangzhou? I heard from Brother Lu about the recent situation. It seems it might not be pleasant if you two meet.”

Brother Lu again.

So Feng Chengyu knew what he had been doing, what he had been wearing; it must be Brother Lu acting as a spy.

Qin Bao thought to himself and answered Feng Chengyu, “Unpleasant is fine; it’s not like it won’t work without him. I’ve let it go.”

Feng Chengyu looked at him, “Really? I remember he was your most important friend.” Back then, for a “contract wedding,” he insisted on having Xu Tangzhou as the best man and even traveled far to Qinan to find him.

“Really.” Qin Bao put on a nonchalant look and turned his gaze aside, “He was just a bit important once; now he’s not anymore.”

This phrase sounded very familiar.

Feng Chengyu seemed thoughtful.

“Even if we meet, there’s nothing unpleasant. I’ll just treat him as a colleague. Anyway, I’m not joining the crew because of him.”

Qin Bao’s gaze fell on Feng Chengyu’s desk, where a photo frame sat. It looked just like the one from the Council building, showing how nostalgic this person was.

Not talking about this matter anymore, Qin Bao asked Feng Chengyu, “What did you see on Pegasus? What space junk did they collect?”

“I took some videos for you, even caught a meteor shower. I’ll show you tonight,” Feng Chengyu said, putting away the documents and capping the pen. “For now, let’s go eat. We have an appointment with Shu Helan.”

Qin Bao was a bit unhappy, “Why today?”

How about tomorrow?

Feng Chengyu stood up, walked over to Qin Bao, leaned on the desk, and looked down at him, “He said he has something important to announce. After listening, I thought it’s barely worth going.”

Qin Bao reached out and held Feng Chengyu’s hand, and they loosely held hands.

Their fingers touched, and it felt like electric currents were surging through, making them itchy and wanting to get closer.

Suddenly, Qin Bao thought of something: “…Are he and An Qingyan getting married?!”

“Not just that,” Feng Chengyu said. “The two of them have decided together to officially adopt an orphan who settled from Feilu Star as a refugee.”

——

Author’s Note:

Because I want to completely detach from the real world, the judicial system is entirely fictional (made-up)~ It’s probably like suing both Zhou and the production company at the same time, I added a bit to explain.