The original owner had already changed his clothes so Chi Zhao could directly leave. After leaving the room, Chi Zhao walked down two steps before realising that there was another person standing at the end of the stairs. Hearing the footsteps, that person turned around. The moment his sullen gaze fell onto Chi Zhao, his entire body suddenly relaxed.
This feeling was similar to the moment someone who was waiting for rescue at the bottom of a cliff suddenly sees a rescue team. He concealed it well, but he still couldn't hide it from Chi Zhao who was an old beast who had lived for nearly two hundred years.
Qi Yuyang gave him a smile that looked natural but also didn't look very happy, "Are you going out?"
The original owner's personality was very cold and basically didn't speak much. Chi Zhao adopted the original owner's personality and lightly hummed.
"Where?" Qi Yuyang continued to ask.
"Movie press conference." Chi Zhao continued to answer concisely.
Xue Qing had acted in a blockbuster movie about youth with multiple protagonists. He was rather popular, so he managed to get the role of the third male lead in this movie. Even for this role, he played the taciturn but very handsome top student who was pursued relentlessly by a girl for most of their youth. In the end, his heart was moved but because he chose to go abroad, they failed to get together.
When he came back again, the girl was already married. He sat alone in the corner of the wedding banquet, looking forty-five degrees up at the ceiling smiling sadly as he thought about his lost youth and wife.
...…
This was a movie filmed before he met Qi Yuyang. If Qi Yuyang knew, he would definitely have arranged for a better role for Xue Qing. Qi Yuyang's father had founded Jiayu Culture and it was now one of the top entertainment companies in China. There was a saying in the industry; Jiayu products are exquisite products. Many male and female artists dream to be the main character of Jiayu Culture and now, Xue Qing was living together with the boss of Jiayu Culture.
If anyone were to find out, they would be envious to death.
Qi Yuyang didn't want Xue Qing to find out how important he was to him because he didn't like having another person knowing his weakness. He pursed his lips and laughed, "That's just right. I was about to go out too. Should I take you there?"
Xue Qing had his own car, a small Audi. The press conference wasn't something that would end quickly. After the conference, there would be a celebration party, a drinking party and various entertainment activities to participate in after they were done with eating and drinking their fill. It was estimated that Xue Qing will return in the middle of the night or even early in the morning. Qi Yuyang couldn't even stand the thought of not seeing Xue Qing all day.
Of course, Qi Yuyang didn't want to become a pervert constantly stuck to a man's side. He must learn to control himself. Xue Qing can't stay by his side for the rest of his life. One day, he would leave and perhaps hop onto a new bandwagon or get married. At that time, he wouldn't be able to stop him.
Sending Xue Qing over was his last chance to see Xue Qing today. After Xue Qing is gone, he would return alone and train himself to endure through the pain.
Chi Zhao looked down at Qi Yuyang from above. From this perspective, and in addition to his usual cold expression, there was actually a faint trace of pity.
In the past, Qi Yuyang was already aware that Xue Qing was handsome, but he wasn't interested in men nor did he have the time to admire Xue Qing's looks. To be honest, although Xue Qing looked good, he wasn't masculine enough and was more just a pretty face.
When they were in high school, Qi Yuyang and Xue Qing were both school heartthrobs. Xue Qing was gentle and beautiful while Qi Yuyang was handsome and manly. The two were of completely different styles with not much similarity between them. If he hadn't noticed the strange effect Xue Qing had on him, Qi Yuyang wouldn't have spoken more than two sentences to him.
But now, Qi Yuyang suddenly felt that the 'femininity' he detested was gone and it was replaced by pride and nobleness that radiated from his blood and bones. When Xue Qing looked down at him, he had a feeling as if he was being looked at by a god. Just one glance from the other party was enough to make all the cells in his body celebrate with glee.
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Surprise flashed across Qi Yuyang's face for a moment. He then quickly returned to his senses. Before he could speak, Xue Qing had already walked down. He stood before Qi Yuyang and said calmly, "Okay."
Qi Yuyang suppressed the surprise and strange feeling inside him. He pursed his lips and turned to follow.
Qi Yuyang personally drove. The place where the press conference was held was a hotel. As soon as they arrived, Xue Qing's manager hurried over. He already knew about his artist and Jiayu's boss living together so when he saw that Qi Yuyang had personally dropped him off, he was only slightly surprised.
After arriving, Chi Zhao reached to open the car door but when he pulled the handle, it didn't budge. He turned and looked at Qi Yuyang. The latter received his gaze and suddenly asked out of the blue, "Do you like acting?"
If you don't like acting and just want to make a lot of money, I can give you the money. Just don't go out anymore and stay by my side every day, okay?
Qi Yuyang even felt that there was something wrong with him, but he couldn't help it. Every time he approached Xue Qing, he couldn't help but want to keep the other person locked up at home. Xue Qing didn't need to do anything. As long as he could see him, he could just stand around like a mascot and that was enough.
Chi Zhao was taken aback. He thought for a moment. The original owner chose to be an actor because Qi Yuyang's company was an entertainment company. Being an actor was the best way to approach him and the original owner also liked the feeling of being watched by tens of thousands of people so it could be considered as liking it?
Chi Zhao silently nodded. When Qi Yuyang saw this, he suppressed the emotions in his eyes and didn't speak.
This time, Chi Zhao could get out of the car. He walked out and was immediately greeted by his manager who along the way gave his greetings to Qi Yuyang in the car. Chi Zhao said to the system in his mind, "Really. I really love this world."
Even the acting was very easy. Wasn't it just acting cold and aloof? That was too easy. As long as he didn't speak and didn't react, he would have the character down perfectly!
[You can love anything you want, just don't fall in love with the protagonist.]
The system's sudden reminder caused Chi Zhao's mouth to twitch. He subconsciously turned his head and glanced at Qi Yuyang who was still in the car. The latter had not left yet and was watching his departing figure with furrowed brows. When he saw the other party suddenly turn around, he was taken aback for a moment before showing a somewhat reluctant smile.
After all, Qi Yuyang was only twenty-three years old. Both his parents were gone and his grandparents who had raised him up were also gone one after another so there was no one left in his family. He also had a mental illness that no one could cure. He had been suffering for six long years and haven't had a good night's sleep or a peaceful day without any mishap. It was no surprise for him to regard Xue Qing with such high regard and be so unwilling to let him go.
He really couldn't leave him.
Xue Qing looked at Qi Yuyang for such a long time, Qi Yuyang couldn't help but feel that his gaze was different from usual. He and Xue Qing had lived together for a while and Xue Qing had never looked at him so....how should he put it, so emotionally.
Qi Yuyang's body moved before his mind could work. He stretched out his hand to unbuckle the seatbelt across his body but at this moment Xue Qing withdrew his gaze and left without looking back. He naturally didn't see the stunned look on Qi Yuyang's face.
Chi Zhao's sudden departure was naturally because of the system.
[This world doesn't need you to do bad things! You no longer have a reason to ruin the plot, you hear me?!]
Chi Zhao: "Since when have I ruined the plot?"
[Don't think I didn't see it. What are you doing looking at the protagonist with so much sympathy? Did you fall for the protagonist again?!]
Chi Zhao: "...…I! Have! Not!"
Chi Zhao was about to go mad because of the system. Of course, the system had already gone mad because of Chi Zhao. Right now, the system was like a wife suspicious of her husband's infidelity. It constantly watched Chi Zhao with scrutinising eyes, afraid that Chi Zhao would once again develop feelings for the protagonist.
Although this world is very simple, it still would not be able to withstand deliberate sabotage. That was why all dangerous threats should be taken out before it can begin to sprout.
The little system who was once soft and cute was gone. Now standing in Chi Zhao's mind was a cruel and vicious system bro.
...….
The press conference was quite boring. It was just a group of people having casual banters. Chi Zhao's character is cold and aloof, so he just casually brushed off any questions the host asked him. Just as Qi Yuyang expected, there were other plans after the press conference but after the celebration party, Chi Zhao lost interest. He didn't like such noisy places nor did he like drinking.
Thinking that there was still a protagonist waiting to be fed at home, Chi Zhao left midway. The people there all knew about Xue Qing's relationship with Qi Yuyang so even if they were dissatisfied about this and wanted him to stay, they didn't have the guts to speak out.
Even despite leaving midway, when Chi Zhao returned home it was already past nine in the evening. Qi Yuyang had no servants at home. Because he always had nightmares and would sometimes smash things around him because of his headaches, he didn't want the others to see such a violent side of himself, so he never allowed anyone to stay and just had people regularly come over to clean or deliver food.
When Chi Zhao walked in, he saw that the living room was dim with only the floor lamp beside the sofa turned on. Chi Zhao walked over with confusion. As expected, Qi Yuyang was lying on the sofa. He was still wearing the clothes he wore this morning but for some reason the dress shirt was very wrinkled, completely unlike the clean and neat look from earlier today.
Qi Yuyang had on hand resting on the edge of the sofa, his slender fingers pointing down, almost touching the carpet. With the other arm resting over his eyes, Chi Zhao couldn't see his furrowed brows, but he could see his tense jawline as well as the fine beads of sweat rolling down his neck. Qi Yiyang's entire body was completely stiff as he muttered something that couldn't be understood.
Although the brain's memory was blocked by hypnosis, his body still remembered. Qi Yuyang's body had suffered during the torture and it was something that could never be forgotten so he would often have nightmares and feel painful and uncomfortable when sleeping but when he wakes up, he couldn't remember anything. Only the feelings from the dream remained, tormenting him even after waking up.
Chi Zhao sighed. He looked around the room before picking up a coat from the hallway and covering Qi Yuyang with it. After some thought and some hesitation, he knelt down on the carpet and leaned closer to the sleeping Qi Yuyang. He said with a whisper, "Be good, don't be afraid. I'm here."
Qi Yuyang could easily recognise his face and voice. Just a look or a sound could instantly relieve the torment he was experiencing. This however only worked with the actual person and photos or recordings of Xue Qing didn't have such a magical effect. It was probably because Qi Yuyang knew deep inside that it was fake, so his subconsciousness rejected it.
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Not long after speaking, Qi Yiyang's body gradually relaxed. His tensed muscles softened at a rate visible to the naked eye. Chi Zhao felt very sympathetic. He gently patted his body with a gentle and regular rhythm one would use to coax a child. When he saw that Qi Yuyang had calmed down and wasn't having anymore nightmares, Chi Zhao rubbed his numb knees and stood up.
As Chi Zhao looked at the protagonist, he expressed emotionally to the system, "Such a sin. Such a good child and look at the state he's in now."
[Haa, so pitiful.]
Hearing the system echo his sentiments, Chi Zhao again let out a sigh.
[You're sighing again! Why are you sighing again?! Did you fall for the protagonist again?! You humans are so hypocritical. You promised me that you wouldn't ruin the plot again!]
Chi Zhao: "....."
It was the last straw. Chi Zhao gritted his teeth, "Let me repeat it again. I have not fallen for the protagonist! It has only been how long? Do you think I'm a dog, going in heat whenever I see another man?!"
[Dogs are better than you. They get two oestrus periods a year but you....]
The system's grievances suddenly stopped. It sensed some faint fluctuations in the hosts' brain.
Chi Zhao smiled darkly, "Say it. What about me?"
System: "....."
The system no longer dared to make another sound. After a few seconds, Chi Zhao turned and left. Since he had no activities planned for tomorrow, he could take a day off. It just so happened that he wanted to sleep in a little.
Thinking this, Chi Zhao's footsteps were a little brisk. It didn't take long for the sound of the door closing to be heart. On the other end, Qi Yuyang who was still lying on the sofa suddenly lowered the arm resting over his eyes, revealing a pair of bloodshot eyes.
After a while, he slowly sat up. He looked at the coat covering him with a frown and was slightly lost in thought.