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He Tiao’s secret remained unheard by Chi Yizhen.
This was because Chi Yizhen received a call from Qi Tianda to discuss tomorrow’s shooting, while He Tiao went to take a shower after preparing the ingredients.
When Chi Yizhen finished the call and returned, he found He Tiao already asleep.
In the tenement building after ten o’clock, you could still hear the sound of someone watching TV from one of the apartments, and from the sound effects, it seemed to be some kind of idol drama.
The camera captured Chi Yizhen leaning against the railing in a seemingly casual manner.
Qi Tianda and Chi Yizhen only had contact on the show.
Given that this variety show had no privacy at all, the thought of his phone call with Chi Yizhen being broadcasted made him feel uneasy.
He said, “Brother Chi, I’ve already sent you the address for tomorrow’s shoot. The transportation expenses will be reimbursed, so you can just take a taxi here.”
Chi Yizhen: “That’s so generous?”
The audience didn’t know what Qi Tianda said, they only saw the young man leaning against the railing smiling in the dark.
Chi Yizhen forgot to put on his coat when he answered the phone and even shrank his neck.
Qi Tianda: “It’s expected to take about six days to shoot. I will reimburse you for transportation and meals.”
Chi Yizhen nodded and said thank you.
When Chi Yizhen was about to hang up the phone, Qi Tianda thought of the news he heard today.
It was about the upcoming award-winning film “Journey from the Heart” that the well-known director Xu Xu was planning to shoot.
Xu Xu was not very old, but he had directed many works since his student days.
He was open to all kinds of projects and shot everything when he was in his early twenties, using the money from making bad films to invest in movies.
This approach actually brought him some success. Although his TV dramas were all bad, his films were well-received and profitable. Despite a decrease in the number of works in recent years, he was still a highly sought-after director.
He personally selected the male and female leads for his films, regardless of their fame.
Although his film from two years ago didn’t produce the best actor, it did launch a twenty-year-old actress who is currently thriving in the industry.
The upcoming “Journey from the Heart” is still based on real-life stories and requires actors aged 22-30.
As Qi Yi Entertainment had been cooperating with Xu Xu for many years, they naturally got wind of the news in advance.
The moment Qi Tianda learned of this news, he thought of what He Tiao had said that day.
Compared to Qi Tianda, the boss of Qi Yi, Mr. Qi, clearly favored He Tiao more. He felt that his own son was a lost cause, while He Tiao was good in every aspect, except for his bad temper.
When Qi Tianda was having a rebellious phase in college and almost failed to graduate because he insisted on studying games, it was He Tiao who helped him.
Qi Tianda didn’t know how many girlfriends he had, but he was well aware that He Tiao had been alone for so many years.
Those in the arts were somewhat sensitive, and although Qi Tianda hadn’t delved deeply into this issue with He Tiao, he could still sense that his senior was clearly a bit detached.
This was actually a bit dangerous.
These kinds of people may not be completely carefree, but you have no idea if they will truly detach from worldly desires, or if they find life meaningless and want to disappear completely without entering the monastic life.
Qi Tianda: “Wait, Chi, don’t hang up. I have something to tell you.”
Chi Yizhen: “What is it?”
[“Damn, I really want to know what they’re talking about!!”]
[“Why does this rundown background seem to highlight Chi Yizhen’s beauty even more! I’m definitely taking a screenshot!”]
[“Just checked, E God is already half asleep after drying his hair and lying down on the bed…”]
[“What happened to the big reveal? We can’t watch the process, but is it too much to ask for a little foreplay?”]
Qi Tianda: “Do you know Director Xu Xu?”
Chi Yizhen had a vague impression, probably from the original host’s memory, as if they had met at some awards ceremony in the past.
He didn’t really know him, right?
Qi Tianda: “He’s casting for his new movie, and your age happens to fit the requirements.”
After showering, Chi Yizhen took off his earphones. The audio at the current location was very noisy, and the audience could only hear a buzz.
Chi Yizhen lowered his voice, “Do I have a chance?”
Qi Tianda: “I can give it a try.”
Chi Yizhen: “Mr. Qi, are we that close?”
His voice carried a hint of amusement, transmitted through the phone to Qi Tianda’s ears.
Qi Tianda happened to be looking at the poster from the day he filmed “Cool Master and the Charming Wild Dog.”
Chi Yizhen’s condition wasn’t great during the shoot, but the resulting effect was still quite good.
He was an actor with a solid foundation, much better than the internet celebrities he had previously worked with.
He didn’t need dubbing or careful scene selection, making him a very reliable actor.
He was also someone He Tiao liked.
Qi Tianda and Dubin Bai had reached a consensus on this.
Qi Tianda thought to himself: You’re going to be my sister-in-law, so of course we’re close.
And I said it’s useless. My dad likes Brother He more than me. He agrees to whatever he says.
Now Qi Tianda couldn’t say much, so he simply explained, “Just consider it as payment for shooting a good short film for me.”
He added, “Such a great opportunity, Yuxing should not miss it.”
The grudges and grievances between Chi Yizhen and that couple were well known throughout the internet, and Qi Tianda’s words were clearly intentional.
He was already afraid of how much scrutiny he would face from He Tiao if he found out that Yuxing might also audition.
He Tiao, you sleep so soundly, don’t you even consider how awkward it is for me, your entrusted junior and sister-in-law, to speak so freely?!
These days, the silently devoted character setting is no longer popular!!
Chi Yizhen fell silent for a moment.
[“What’s going on over there? What are they saying?”]
[“My goodness, he looks so handsome just making a phone call. The background noise is so realistic… it’s like a childhood dream.”]
[“How does Xianggua manage to control the environment so well? The people in this tenement building can live so calmly. I still haven’t seen any stand-ins appearing.”]
[Just now, a passing child asked Chi Yizhen if he likes eating fried calamari, and Chi Yizhen’s expression seemed to say my husband can make it too…]
This brief silence of a few seconds had made Qi Tianda so nervous that he was sweating.
He recalled the pain of seeking He Tiao’s help during his university days when he couldn’t complete his end-of-term modeling assignment.
He Tiao’s assistance with the assignment was just enough to pass, and it was impossible to tell if it was his own level of skill, perfectly fitting Qi Tianda’s image as a rebellious and incompetent student who chose the wrong major.
At that time, Qi Tianda thought that He Tiao was definitely a terrorist who would sabotage the exam scores.
That sense of nervousness continued to the present, and he was afraid of being held accountable by He Tiao.
However, Chi Yizhen unexpectedly said thank you again.
“I will consider it.”
Is this threshold something I can reach now?
Chi Yizhen laughed again.
Qi Tianda breathed a sigh of relief and whispered, “Sister-in-law, my allowance has been cut off by my dad recently. Can you ask Brother He to put in a good word for me in front of my dad?”
Chi Yizhen was shocked by being called sister-in-law, but Qi Tianda’s tone clearly associated him with He Tiao.
It took him a few seconds to suddenly realize that these two people had known each other for a long time!
A vague guess emerged, but Chi Yizhen didn’t dare to delve further.
He quickly hung up the phone and turned to walk back to his own home.
After pushing the door open, Chi Yizhen saw He Tiao in pajamas, lying on the bed with no space left for him.
【Haha, this sleeping position!! He Tiao is so big!! He must be really tall (dog head)】
【This bed is as big as mine, but sleeping two men is quite… excessive.】
【After all, it’s a poor and humble couple… one a rich second-generation rebel, the other a struggling coffee shop worker trying to turn things around…】
【E God has really long legs… they’re sticking out.】
【Chi Yizhen looks really distressed.】
Chi Yizhen lifted He Tiao’s long legs that were hanging off the bed, sighing and muttering, “We should get a bigger bed.”
“Forget it, his family is so rich, why should I have to change.”
【Completely interpreting the style of waking up to find my barbecue stall husband is a domineering CEO.】
【Is there a bit of sweetness in the resentment… toes are tapping the ground】
He Tiao was truly exhausted, and he didn’t even react when Chi Yizhen moved him inside.
The weather suddenly turned cold, and there was no heating in the house. Chi Yizhen buried He Tiao under the covers, then covered him with a blanket. He probably found it amusing that He Tiao was covered with a floral blanket, so he took a few photos.
【That’s enough, Brother Chi, do you know what you look like now?】
【It feels like all of E God’s photos are on his phone…】
【This is a personal phone, right? Will Chi Yizhen still look at it after getting off the car?】
After showering, Chi Yizhen rehearsed the lines on the sofa. The light from the floor lamp shone on him as he occasionally glanced at He Tiao on the bed, who had turned over in his sleep, with his hand hanging down.
【This atmosphere… the best thing about this variety show is the two of them…】
【The real couple now looks like newlyweds… they’re definitely not getting a divorce.】
【The actress and her partner feel like a campus couple, so funny. The three pairs are completely different types…】
Chi Yizhen tossed and turned while reading the script, and it was already past midnight when he finally went to bed.
He turned off the lights, leaving the night light on the bedside table, and before getting into bed, he squatted at the edge of the bed and looked at He Tiao.
Once again, he tucked He Tiao’s hand under the covers.
“Your hand is really warm, like a roasted sweet potato.”
He chuckled, thinking of how the other person held his hand on the bus.
【The audio today is pretty good, did they change the equipment? What are you saying, bro! Why are you such a killjoy! You should be kissing him at this time!】
【He said I made him hungry…】
【Although we didn’t have a close-up, we can still feel it… they should really get married soon.】
Chi Yizhen got up and crossed over He Tiao to the other side, but as soon as he burrowed into the covers, He Tiao turned over and embraced him.
In a drowsy voice, he asked, “What time is it?”
Chi Yizhen: “Go to sleep.”
He Tiao’s naturally high body temperature perfectly embodied the saying “cold face, warm heart,” completely dispelling the chill after the temperature drop.
He Tiao: “Cold.”
Chi Yizhen: “Go to sleep.”
You’re not cold at all, you’re so warm.
It seemed like I always fell asleep first before, I had no idea what He Tiao was like when he fell asleep.
It’s quite refreshing.
He Tiao snuggled closer, planting a kiss on Chi Yizhen’s cheek, his breath warming his face. “Let’s have noodles tomorrow.”
Chi Yizhen responded with an “Oh,” about to turn over, but was turned back by He Tiao.
Forget it.
Chi Yizhen simply snuggled into the crook of He Tiao’s shoulder, found a comfortable position, and closed his eyes.
Being able to sleep is a luxury.
There won’t be a chance to sleep like this in the future. Finding a male model or something will cost quite a bit of money.
The program team had originally planned to end the live broadcast, but at the last moment, He Tiao actually reached out and grabbed the phone at the bedside.
【I was about to go to sleep!!】
【You old fox, pretending to sleep??】
【Sigh, the lighting is bad, can’t see what he’s looking at… I always feel like it’s Chi Yizhen’s social media account??】
The next moment, He Tiao covered the phone, so no one could see what he was doing.
He saw a message from Wen Chanjuan.
– Had dinner with Sheng Xin tonight.
– You were quite heavy-handed.
– But he deserved it.
Wen Chanjuan: When do you plan to tell your mother?
Wen Chanjuan: Zhang Miya suggested doing it during the live broadcast, so the other party won’t have a chance to manipulate.
He Tiao: Isn’t he still going back to film the variety show?
Wen Chanjuan: There’s still a week left.
He Tiao: I heard that after Yuxing finishes, he’s going to audition for a movie. I plan to have Chi Yizhen go as well.
Wen Chanjuan: Do you have connections?
She had always thought that He Tiao was a self-made man as rumored, but from what she could see now, He Tiao still had a lot of cards up his sleeve.
He Tiao: I want to make sure he has no worries.
He Tiao: Sheng Xin won’t give up easily. He will definitely come back again, and then I’ll have Xiao Zhang write a real script.
He looked at the person in his arms. Chi Yizhen was fast asleep, and even in the dim light, every breath he took was enough to make He Tiao’s heart flutter.
He Tiao: Chi Yizhen is such a good actor, he won’t miss this opportunity.
He thought: If I can really make you worry-free, would you give me a chance to win you over?