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The latest episode of “My Days in the Apartment Building” during the live broadcast was hailed as sensational.
First, Chi Yizhen auditioned for a script and got associated with the eccentric entertainment prince’s company. Although the script was somewhat melodramatic, it served as a stepping stone.
Then, the guest lineup took flight. It included the top model veteran Wen Chanjuan, the chief of a dance troupe, and a renowned senior actor in the entertainment circle.
At first glance, this lineup seemed ordinary.
However, who is Wen Chanjuan? She’s the wife of the current patriarch of the Shengshi Group and the birth mother of Sheng Xin, who co-hosts this variety show. Discussion around them exploded, causing not only “My Days in the Apartment Building” to trend but also dragging along “Moonlight Tonight.”
The names Wen Chanjuan and Sheng Xin were linked, and though not at a scandalous level, some speculated on discord between mother and son.
There were even posts on social media claiming to have traced Sheng Xin’s booked flight, suggesting he might be returning to S City.
– Why is Sheng Xin coming back? Hasn’t his rural variety show not finished shooting yet?
– Is it true? With such excitement, what about You Yuxing?
– I watched the preview for the fifth episode of “Moonlight Tonight,” and Sheng Xin is still there. But someone hinted that a replacement guest might be coming for him. This gossip might be real.
– Is he here to find Chi Yizhen? Help! He’s a married man; can’t he be more restrained?
– But he seems scary, and it’s no wonder Chi Yizhen doesn’t like him. You Yuxing might just be a stand-in.
– Could he be personally tearing things apart with his own mother? Wasn’t there a photo last year of Sheng Xin and Wen Chanjuan arguing in a mall?
– Oh, that was their high-end mall, right? Wasn’t it clarified?
– Who knows if it’s true or not. Anyway, I can see that Wen Chanjuan really doesn’t like her son. She even dislikes her daughter-in-law. It’s hilarious. You Yuxing is now the boss lady, and the fashion resources are still harsh. For a regular person, having a mother-in-law in the fashion industry is such a glamorous thing.
– So thrilling! Even though it’s unethical, I’m really looking forward to Sheng Xin causing a scene! It’s too exciting. Wen Chanjuan’s character in “My Days in the Apartment Building” is supposed to be He Tao’s mom, right? Help! I can’t compete with the show’s unethical twists!!
– Understand now? Don’t mess with Zhang Miya…
Many content creators also did synchronized reactions, and a lot of people followed suit, making the show even more popular.
Chi Yizhen’s popularity gradually rose, especially with his transition from an obscure star to a web model in the variety show. Many people related his experiences in the show to his real-life journey, making it even more intriguing.
This led to a surge in interest for Qi Tianda’s Studio, with constant demands for updates and more material featuring the cool-headed master.
Chi Yizhen had no time at all to pay attention to these things. It wasn’t until they were about to finish work that he finally had some leisure time. He casually took out his phone and openly sat on the side, playing games.
Wen Chanjuan successfully negotiated with He Tao in the end, solidifying the image of a wealthy mother reconciling with her son. She committed to spending an hour every night with her son.
Meanwhile, the official Weibo account of “My World in the Apartment Building” released a new announcement —
“We will open a Q&A session for fans this Sunday. As Sunday is the rest day for our virtual couple, the guests will be live to answer your questions.”
When Chi Yizhen learned about this news, he and He Tao had just returned home after finishing work. Both leaned on the sofa, with He Tao diligently folding clothes beside him. Chi Yizhen continued playing his game.
The audience in the live broadcast room almost witnessed him gaming undisturbed, occasionally bursting into silly laughter.
[It’s been days! I truly see myself in Chi Yizhen! Who plays strategy games like this!]
[At least he looks good, and his silly laughter is cute. I’m different…]
[Every time I see Chi Yizhen genuinely strategizing, I can’t help but laugh. He’s so suitable for live broadcasting. The funniest part is that the guy next to him, who’s folding underwear, is the boss of this game. Haha, it’s too amusing!]
“Aren’t you supposed to show me the video of the short drama you shot?”
After taking a shower and finishing household chores, He Tao discovered that Chi Yizhen hadn’t moved. His hair was still damp, and he had blown it dry only after He Tao reminded him.
For the first time, He Tao felt like he might not be much of a homebody, as Chi Yizhen seemed to be the true homebody.
Chi Yizhen didn’t hear him at all. He lounged on the sofa, leaning in all directions, a smile still on his face.
He Tiao asked again.
Only then did Chi Yizhen react, shifting his gaze from the screen to He Tiao’s face. “What?”
He Tiao: “You said you wanted to show me a video.”
Chi Yizhen: “What video?”
He Tiao didn’t say anything.
[Our E God is so wronged! Chi Yizhen, I advise you to show more respect to our E God; now he’s a different kind of barbecue buddy with a different status.]
[Wuwuwu, I really can’t get tired of watching every day. Although their life trajectories are similar, it’s just so enjoyable!]
[When will you take a day off and go out for a date! I want to see them on a date!]
[I really can’t connect the first day’s high and cold social-phobic president with this husband-like man.]
[Feels like E God can consider being a domestic vlogger if he quits gaming.]
Having spent almost a week together, Chi Yizhen realized that in this life, or maybe in his past life, he had never lived and shared everything with a stranger, let alone someone like He Tiao, who happened to have a face he liked.
It’s inevitable to pick up some habits, such as He Tiao’s genuine dislike for explanations; he rarely repeats himself.
Like right now, he’d rather stare at Chi Yizhen, who looked so pitiful with his eyes downcast, making Chi Yizhen seem even more inhuman.
Despite knowing that this might be an act, Chi Yizhen still shamelessly fell for it.
“That video!”
Chi Yizhen sat up slightly, not bothering to continue playing the game. Instead, he switched to the background and opened the one they had filmed today.
Leaning in next to He Tiao: “I acted in it. What do you think?”
[Damn, you’re something else.]
[Chi Ge, rank 666, swiftly closing the game, sitting up, gentle and sweet, with a hint of seductive eyes… suggest all couples learn from Teacher Chi’s teaching methods.]
[E God, is it this easy for you to be coaxed? How did your hand end up there?!!]
[I’m done for. I’ve never been in a relationship like this!]
Chi Yizhen didn’t hold back either. He leaned directly on He Tiao’s shoulder. Initially, holding the phone was a bit cumbersome, so He Tao simply cast it onto the screen.
It turned into watching their own cheesy wuxia short film in the dark.
It was already late, and tomorrow happened to be the program’s statutory rest day, meaning they could both step out of this tubular building and relax a bit.
Even though the program team still designated a relaxation spot, they needed to choose where to go.
“Master, why do you treat me like this?”
“Am I not good enough? What is he, and does he deserve to replace me?”
The projector suitable for this kind of tubular building couple configuration was far from HD, and the sound quality was a bit thin.
Not to mention that the video Chi Yizhen played was not a high-definition version, seemingly having a built-in noise, just for the sake of making things lively.
Chi Yizhen: “Just bear with it; it’s non-public content.”
He Tao thought to himself: Every minute and every second of ours is public.
[What non-public? We’re all watching!]
[So melodramatic! What a stand-in! Laughing so hard at the house dog master scolding the new stray dog junior for not deserving the position.]
[I’ve been squatting in Chi Yizhen’s position during the day for a long time. Isn’t his acting pretty good? I originally thought shooting a variety show would be more relaxed, but I didn’t expect him to handle acting in the variety show just as effortlessly… Sob, sob, sob, I want to become a mom fan!]
He Tiao was indeed thinking so, watching with particular seriousness.
It was originally a short film, and Chi Yizhen didn’t record much. It was all done with Qitian Studio’s approval.
It was just a few tens of seconds, but He Tao set it to loop on the projector, making Chi Yizhen, who sat on the side, not even in the mood to play his game and strategize over men.
Is it really that good-looking?
It was past one in the morning again. After several consecutive nights like this, Chi Yizhen felt that it was probably because he was still young that he could handle it.
In the quiet night, the only sounds from outside were the occasional passing cars.
But if you listened carefully, you could also hear the vague sounds of a TV from some neighbor’s house.
Recently, it was the sound of each other’s breathing.
And the sensation of being close together. Even though they were both wearing long-sleeved pajamas, the warmth could still be felt through the clothes.
He Tiao’s shoulders were broad, and although he had social anxiety, he was working hard to overcome it day by day after appearing on the show.
In fact, Chi Yizhen was also initially afraid of appearing on variety shows and being a web model. Overcoming the internal struggles was challenging, and he was afraid of messing up and losing this unique opportunity.
His future was uncertain, and he had thought more than once that if he hadn’t read that novel that day, he might not have found himself waking up in a book.
But He Tiao gave him a rare sense of security. Despite their on-camera relationship, Chi Yizhen suspected that even Zhang Miya had given her approval.
He cared for him in every possible way, as if they were truly a deeply in love couple. Even if there were hidden feelings due to their concealed identities, it was enough to smooth over any difficulties.
Chi Yizhen pursed his lips, reminding himself not to get too involved. After all, he was a person without a future.
Would he suddenly return to his original world one day, like being transported back into a book?
Is the original owner still here?
Or did this body suddenly stop breathing?
Compared to a high-risk romance, he preferred to be alone, without any risks.
So why, in the silent night, did the vulnerability that arose from someone relying on him make his heart flutter uncontrollably? It was hard to suppress.
Really annoying.
He didn’t realize he had spoken out loud.
He Tao, not knowing how many times he had watched the replay, asked, “What’s annoying you? Are you dissatisfied because only two out of the five men interviewed were chosen as your apprentices?”
[I was actually about to fall asleep, and this statement woke me up.]
[Marriage compatibility is really a thing. Some people were completely different when they first moved in!]
[E God, you’re unexpectedly fierce.]
[Behind this sentence, with concern and confusion, is a man’s twisted jealousy.]
Chi Yizhen exclaimed, “What are you talking about?”
He found it amusing too, reaching out to pinch He Tiao’s face. “Husband, are you jealous?”
He Tao nodded. “Yes, I am.”
He Tiao was unexpectedly candid, leaving Chi Yizhen momentarily unsure of how to respond.
He Tiao said, “Do you also like that type? Younger ones?”
[Did you two swap scripts?]
[Chi Yizhen, is this really happening to you too? The one who flirts is always being flirted with!]
Chi Yizhen replied, “No, how could I like someone younger.”
[Well played, Chi Ge’s rank is really impressive!]
[How can this be? E God, make your move!]
He Tiao continued, “Then what age range do you like?”
The lighting was dim, and the audience in the livestream room couldn’t clearly see the expressions of the two.
But the atmosphere was evidently quite ambiguous.
[I’m laughing so hard in silence… Damn it! This is indeed the midnight show! The divorced couple next door might reconcile. I advise you two not to underestimate the situation, and don’t turn fake into real.]
[Support for turning fake into real +1]
[Did I read it wrong? Why do I feel like E God is smiling!!]
[Chi Yizhen’s expression is also intriguing. Help! Where are you looking!!]
[Is this something I can watch? It doesn’t seem like much, but why!]
Chi Yizhen approached, directly circling his arms around He Tiao’s neck. “Someone as big as you.”
Since the microphone was turned off anyway, Chi Yizhen leaned in and whispered in He Tkao’s ear, with a low laugh, “But you didn’t seem that way that day.”
He Tiao, in the author’s note:
The future He General must definitely redeem himself, hahaha;
Little angels, see you the day after tomorrow—
I’m about to run out of saved drafts, sob, sob, sob;
Wait for me to recharge and send you red envelopes, hahaha;
Love you all (deeply in love).