Part 4
Tang Yue didn’t speak for a long time. Jiang Shulu stroked the back of his head. “Then you and Xiao Mie…”
Jiang Shulu said in a hoarse voice, hugging Tang Yue, “What are you doing?”
This sentence was said through gritted teeth, but in the hazy light, Jiang Shulu’s face was extremely attractive in Tang Yue’s eyes, easily making one want to be mischievous.
“Shulu-ge, I didn’t mean it.”
His tone was polite, but his hand wasn’t polite at all. His voice was clear, but his eyes were unexpectedly cunning.
Jiang Shulu pinched Tang Yue’s chin, and his other hand grabbed Tang Yue’s hand, asking fiercely, “Are you in such a hurry?”
Jiang Shulu: “I’ll mistakenly think that Xiao Yue wants me a lot.”
This kind of talk was just a warm-water-cooking-a-frog joke to Jiang Shulu. He subconsciously thought that Tang Yue wouldn’t respond.
He would only be silent, blush, at most be shy for a few minutes, then look away.
Unfortunately, Jiang Shulu miscalculated this time.
The beautiful alien had completely thought things through, and had a kind of desperate, I-don’t-care attitude.
Especially passionate and bold.
“I’ve wanted you for a long time.”
It could be traced back to another time and space, when he was reading the book and was disgusted by the despicable methods of the [Tang Yue] in the book.
And was secretly fascinated by the author’s gentle descriptions of Jiang Shulu, shamefully thinking: How could anyone not love such care?
The most ridiculous thing was that he now knew the truth. A Jiang Shulu written by a fan who didn’t know the real Jiang Shulu was enough to make Tang Yue feel good, so when the real Jiang Shulu appeared in front of Tang Yue.
Just one look was enough to make the little alien fall in love.
Not to mention they had those three years, the day-and-night getting along, the occasional eye contact, physical contact, unintentional out-of-line words, the heartbreaking gaze in the dead of night…
“Jiang Shulu, you’re so good, how could I not want you.”
â”Tang Dayue’s Broadcast Time”â
Tang Dayue’s current classmate revealed that he was terrible at singing in junior high school.
He single-handedly lowered the class’s score in the choir competition.
He took the blame for Tang Yue.
During a vacation, Tang Dayue accidentally got his hands on Away’s video materials.
He cried his eyes out watching Tang Yue’s stage performances.
He also found some old fan comments, which were overly exaggerated rainbow farts.
He thought: Thank god we swapped bodies.
Otherwise, I’d be the one who could only sing well but was tone-deaf.
I’d definitely be sent back!
But as a male nanny, Tang Dayue was still complained about for singing lullabies too badly.
He sang the master of this planet to insomnia.
His salary was all deducted.
But he was promoted from a male nanny to a male secretary.
It’s just that the current boss wears a mask every day and doesn’t show his true face.
Tang Dayue to his boss: I think the part of you that’s exposed looks a bit like you.
Boss: I’m probably not as handsome as him.
Tang Dayue: Ugh.
The program team posted a notice in the dead of night.
[@âJourney with Little Ones Through Mountains and Riversâ Official Weibo: Due to scheduling conflicts with our guests, the show will take a five-day break after the island stop. See you at the next location!
Highlight reels will be released periodically during the break. Stay tuned!]
Even though the notice was posted late, the internet surfers were quick to catch on, and a wave of wailing immediately flooded the comments.
âWhy the sudden break! I object!
âDonât they usually just turn off the livestream when theyâre traveling between locations? Does this count?
âWhat scheduling conflict? Is it Jiang Shulu?
âIt has to be Jiang Shulu. Wasnât there a rumor a few days ago that his family is having a birthday banquet?
âSo what if Jiang Shuluâs not there? That doesnât stop the other three.
âDid you guys forget?! Jiang Shulu and Liu Xichao are technically family now. Since theyâre engaged, Liu Xichao is his âlittle aunt.â Heâd have to attend something like that, right?
As the internet buzzed with discussion, Tang Yue walked back to his tent in the darkness.
On the way, he happened to run into Liu Xichao talking with Jiang He.
The two were standing in the shadows of the trees, almost invisible at first glance. It was Liu Xichao who called out to him.
“Xiao Yue, what are you still doing wandering around out here?”
Tang Yue still saw Jiang He with the label âMain Leadâs Little Uncleâ practically stamped on his forehead.
Seeing them together brought a pang of melancholy, like heâd bet on the wrong horse, but he also felt a sense of relief at this development.
“My sister was here,” Tang Yue explained. “I was just talking with her for a bit.”
“Your sister? The investor?” Liu Xichao asked.
Tang Yue nodded. “Her husband was here too.”
Liu Xichao let out an “oh.” Jiang He had mentioned a few things to him as well, the most important being the sudden banquet.
At first, Jiang He had planned to use his poor health as an excuse to get out of it, but to his surprise, his sister-in-law, Zhu Qiong, had called him personally, hoping he would attend with his partner.
Jiang He hadn’t been on good terms with his family since coming out, and he generally avoided the main family estate unless it was absolutely necessary.
The old man’s birthday banquet was being held here this year, but Jiang He still felt that sending a gift would be enough.
Jiang He didn’t know what Zhu Qiong was planning, but he was also a little tempted to officially show off Liu Xichao again.
Unfortunately, Liu Xichao wasn’t too keen on the idea.
Tang Yue felt like he was being a third wheel and was about to leave.
But then he heard Liu Xichao ask, “Xiao Yue, you…”
Tang Yue turned to look. In the moonlight, the young man’s shadow stretched long, still giving Liu Xichao the feeling that he was untouched by the mortal world.
Liu Xichao sighed, then shook his head. “It’s nothing. Good night.”
Tang Yue nodded.
“It’s getting cold,” Tang Yue said. “Third Brother, you and⌠Mr. Jiang should probably talk inside your tent. Don’t catch a cold.”
He smiled at Liu Xichao, said his piece, and walked off toward his own tent.
Watching his retreating back, Liu Xichao whispered to Jiang He, “Did you hear that? You’re my sister-in-law.”
Jiang He hummed in agreement. “What were you going to ask him?”
“Your family’s atmosphere is terrible. I don’t want to go.”
“Then you’ll have to beg me.”
“I heard the show is going on a five-day break,” Liu Xichao said. “Is Tang Yue going to the banquet with Miss Liang?”
Jiang He nodded. “He is.”
Liu Xichao’s eyes lit up. “Does Jiang Shulu know?”
“Know what?”
“Tang Yue’s relationship with President Liang.”
“Of course, he knows. We’re business partners, after all. But Shulu probably doesn’t know that Tang Yue is going to the banquet.”
Liu Xichao thought for a moment. “I think Tang Yue will tell him.”
The Tang Yue in Jiang He’s memory was someone who didn’t like to be in the spotlight.
Besides having a nice voice, it was hard to pick out any other defining characteristics.
After seeing how Tang Yue and Jiang Shulu interacted today, Jiang He suddenly found Tang Yue rather interesting.
Jiang He shook his head. “He won’t.”
“No way. You don’t know Tang Yue that well.”
“You all think he needs to be protected,” Jiang He said. “But have you ever considered what kind of person can just cut ties and disappear like that, at his core?”
Liu Xichao was suddenly at a loss for words, thinking back to Tang Yue’s actions during their time in the group.
The kid really could be quite ruthless at times.
But Liu Xichao quickly brushed it off. It’s not my problem. Jiang Shulu, who missed out on all those years with Tang Yue, is the one who should be upset, right?
Still, a question lingered in Liu Xichao’s mind, causing him to stare blankly at Tang Yue in Jiang He’s eyes.
“What is it?” Jiang He asked.
Liu Xichao grabbed Jiang He’s hand, then pushed him away. “I need to talk to Tang Yue.”
“Don’t you two have plenty of time to talk later? Why does it have to be in the middle of the night?”
Liu Xichao sighed. “Do you think we can say whatever we want with all those cameras around during the day?”
He couldn’t resist taking a jab at Jiang Shulu. “I’m not a schemer like Jiang Shulu, who has to tie himself to Tang Yue in front of the whole country.”
“I think he’s pretty insecure too,” Liu Xichao added.
Jiang He didn’t comment. After being pushed away, he took his hands back, then draped his own scarf over Liu Xichao. “Go on, then.”
Liu Xichao stroked his face, then called out to Tang Yue up ahead and jogged to catch up.
Tang Yue was a little confused. He turned to look at Liu Xichao, who was now walking toward him, and in his peripheral vision, he saw Jiang He turn and head back to his tent.
“What is it?”
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