Chapter 160: The Arrogant King Gets a Front-Row Seat to a PDA Fest
Not only was An Qingyan asleep in the dressing room, but so was Lu Yuqi. The two were slumped over their respective vanity tables. Wu Weiguang was about to call out to them when the man beside him raised an index finger to his lips in a “shush” gesture.
Wu Weiguang swallowed his words.
“Director Wu, you can go ahead and get back to work.”
At these words, Director Wu’s pupils trembled again. He noticed Master Gu’s gaze fixed on his little treasure, and there was something unsettling about it, as if he were plotting something nefarious.
Master Gu! You can’t do this!!
He had rarely encountered such a talented, hardworking, and pure, untainted newcomer. He couldn’t let him be sullied by certain ill-intentioned individuals!
This Master Gu appeared so serious and proper on the surface… indeed, one couldn’t trust entertainment gossip. Asexual? What a load of nonsense.
However, An Qingyan’s looks were truly outstanding, as fresh and crisp as a spring onion. Even in the entertainment industry, teeming with handsome men and beautiful women, he stood out. It was no wonder Master Gu had taken an interest in him.
Wu Weiguang’s mind raced with a jumble of thoughts.
Gu Fei cast a questioning glance at the director, who was still standing there, not having left. Seeing the increasingly pained look in his eyes, he became even more puzzled. “Is there something else?”
Of course, there is! I’m worried something will happen to An Qingyan!
But looking at the man’s expressionless face and feeling the invisible aura of power emanating from him, Wu Weiguang’s courage, like a tornado, came and went in a flash. “No… nothing.”
You can’t afford to offend the benefactor.
Besides, Lu Yuqi was also here. It should be fine.
He forced a smile and quickly left.
This Director Wu seems to have a rich inner life, Gu Fei thought. He withdrew his gaze, walked into the dressing room, and closed the door. There was no heating in the room. He took off his black woolen overcoat and carefully draped it over An Qingyan.
Master Gu then turned his attention to his cousin, Lu Yuqi, on the other side. He glanced around the small dressing room, then picked up a small blanket from a chair, shook it out, and casually tossed it onto Lu Yuqi.
Young Master Lu, in his sleep, frowned, as if protesting his cousin’s differential treatment.
There’s probably no better cousin in the world than me, Gu Fei thought. Why are these two always in the same dressing room? Well, they were just good friends.
Good sisters even hold hands when they go to the bathroom together.
Although that analogy wasn’t quite appropriate.
An Qingyan was truly tired; he didn’t even wake up when someone came in. They hadn’t seen each other in over half a month. Gu Fei sat quietly beside him, observing the changes in his little partner.
He had lost weight, and there was a hint of fatigue in his brow.
Filming must be exhausting, otherwise he wouldn’t have fallen asleep in the dressing room.
The man gently took the youth’s cold hand.
When Lu Yuqi woke up, this was the scene that greeted him. His cousin, who had appeared out of nowhere, was sitting next to An Qingyan, gazing at him with tender affection, and, for crying out loud, holding his hand.
Young Master Lu’s mouth twitched imperceptibly.
He had eaten enough “dog food” (witnessed enough PDA) lately, always on the front lines of the PDA scene. Now, he had just woken up to witness it firsthand. It was a direct hit, a head-on blow.
The damage was more severe than Pikachu’s nine consecutive lightning strikes… no, a hundred thousand volts.
Damn it!
Should he pretend nothing was wrong and walk out, or stay put?
Young Master Lu chose the second option. He continued to feign sleep, but in his mind, he was wide awake, cursing a blue streak, a torrent of profanities, beep, beep, beep—
A few minutes later, An Qingyan’s eyelashes fluttered. He drowsily felt something in his hand. He struggled to lift one eyelid halfway.
Oh… it was a hand.
Wait? No?!
This was someone else’s hand!!
An Qingyan shot up in alarm, his head snapping up to meet a devastatingly handsome, very familiar face. He wondered if he was dreaming. How could Gu Fei be here?
“Awake?” Seeing the bewildered look on the youth’s face, his cheek still red from sleep, Gu Fei couldn’t help but let out a soft chuckle. He pulled out a tissue and wiped the corner of the other’s mouth.
An Qingyan’s face instantly turned beet red. He had drooled in his sleep?! How embarrassing!!
“Fei ge, you…” He raised a hand to touch the corner of his mouth, his cheeks burning. He stammered, “Wha… what are you doing here?”
Gu Fei tossed the tissue into the trash can, answering a question with a question, “What delicious thing did Yanyan dream of just now?”
An Qingyan was speechless. Is he mocking me for drooling in my sleep?
After a moment of silence, he tentatively said, “Dreamed of you?”
He was met with a meaningful look from the man. “Yanyan is that hungry for my…”
Before he could finish, An Qingyan frantically covered the other’s mouth. Seeing Lu Yuqi still slumped over the table, asleep, his eyes widened in alarm.
He lowered his voice. “Be quiet, Yuqi is still here.”
Gu Fei said, “It’s fine.”
Lu Yuqi: “…”
No, it’s not fine.
Could you two please restrain yourselves a little? I! Heard! Everything!
Lu Yuqi gritted his teeth.
Meanwhile, Wu Weiguang was staring at the script in his hand, his mind wandering, while others sat together gossiping about Gu Fei.
A staff member rushed over again. “Director Wu, Teacher An Jing is here.”
“An Jing? Oh right, his flight was today.”
Hey, wait a minute, isn’t An Jing An Qingyan’s older brother? The Master Gu who was plotting against Yanyan was still in the dressing room with him. What the hell was going on!
Wu Weiguang tossed the script aside in frustration.
“Old Wu, who got you so upset? You’re in such a bad mood.” An Jing walked over with a staff member, a teasing smile on his face. “Why are you looking at me like that?”
You can still smile!
Your brother is about to be taken advantage of!
“It’s nothing, it’s nothing.” Wu Weiguang maintained a calm facade, gave An Jing a polite hug, and patted his shoulder. “You brat, why didn’t you tell me you were coming?”
“Just came to see you guys. Not bad,” An Jing’s gaze swept around. There were only excited extras and staff. “Where’s my Yanyan? Does he not have any scenes today?”
Wu Weiguang cleared his throat. “He’s in the dressing room.”
An Jing said, “Where’s the dressing room? I’ll go see him.”
“What’s wrong? Old Wu, what’s with that expression?”
Director Wu forced a smile. “It’s nothing, it’s nothing. How about I take you there?”
“Sure, let’s go.”
The crowd erupted again.
“Wow! What a lucky day! First, a tall, rich, and handsome CEO, and now An Jing is here! That’s An Jing! I’m sorry, Qi Qi, sister might have to cheat on you for a moment.”
“Damn, so amazing! So handsome! His legs are so long! His figure is so good!!”
“I heard he’s staying with the crew for a while. I have to hurry and get an autograph!!”
The air in the dressing room was filled with pink bubbles.
“You still haven’t answered my question.” An Qingyan lowered his voice even further, glancing nervously at the motionless Lu Yuqi slumped over the table. “Why did you suddenly come over?”
At this moment, he felt like he was having a secret affair.
Gu Fei played along, speaking in the same low volume.
“I missed you.”
Hearing those three words, An Qingyan’s lips couldn’t help but curve upwards. It had been a long time, and he really did miss him. Although they usually called or video chatted, it wasn’t the same as seeing him in person.
His voice was soft as he said, “I missed you too.”
Don’t think I can’t hear you just because you’re whispering!
Young Master Lu couldn’t take it anymore. He felt his scalp tingle, goosebumps breaking out all over his body. The veins on the back of his hands bulged, and his shoulders trembled with restrained endurance.
He couldn’t stand it!
He shot up from his seat, arms crossed, looking at them with interest. His calm tone was laced with a hint of gritted teeth. “Excuse me, am I invisible to you two?”
Damn it!
The two, who were leaning in for a kiss, immediately turned their heads. An Qingyan, as if caught in the act, immediately pushed Gu Fei away.
Master Gu closed his eyes in resignation.
An Qingyan also shot up, his cheeks and ears burning hot. “You! Y-y-y-you, when did you wake up?”
“It’s fine, it’s fine, you guys continue.” Lu Yuqi forced a smile, strode quickly outside, and thoughtfully closed the door behind him.
The “Arrogant King” had suffered a 10,000-point critical hit and could no longer be arrogant. Good thing he left quickly, otherwise, what other unspeakable things might happen… God help him!
An Qingyan stared at the closed door, blinking blankly. Then, realizing what had happened, he covered his face with his hands. It’s over, I’m so embarrassed my toes are going to dig a hole in the ground! I have no face to see anyone!!
Master Gu remained as calm as ever, patting the kid’s head comfortingly. “It’s fine, he’s one of us.”
An Qingyan: “…”
The “one of us,” Lu Yuqi, was currently storming out. He happened to run into Wu Weiguang and An Jing, who were walking in. However, he was looking down, his mind on other things, and didn’t notice them.
An Jing, however, saw him. He quickly reached out and blocked his path, a smile in his eyes. “Lu Yuqi?”
“Why are you in such a hurry?”
Hearing the familiar voice, Lu Yuqi stopped abruptly, looking at the handsome man opposite him in surprise. When did An Jing get here?
“You guys, where are you going?”
An Jing said, “To find Yanyan. What? Want to come?”
No!
Lu Yuqi decisively grabbed An Jing’s wrist and stormed off with him.
“Hey, why are you pulling me? What’s wrong? Lu Yuqi, are you okay?!”
Lu Yuqi said, “I’m not!”
Wu Weiguang, left alone: “…”
What the hell is going on?
Forget it, whatever.
My poor little treasure!!
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