Shi Qing never expected Jing Yuanqi to do something so outrageous.
Considering that he had some status, it was unbelievable that he would try to deceive someone's child just because of a casual remark from Shi Qing.
He messaged the system: "Hey, take a look, see how far his aversion rating has dropped?"
The system responded: "Jing Yuanqi's aversion rating: 63."
The system continued: "Host, I think this decrease is already quite good, considering it's only been a few days."
Shi Qing remarked, "I know it's good. He appears to be completely engrossed in this fake relationship, and I thought he wasn't affected at all."
He couldn't believe it had dropped to 63.
Shi Qing wondered aloud, "Is he flirting with himself into believing he's in love?"
The system replied, "Isn't that a good thing? The aversion rating will drop quickly."
Shi Qing explained, "You don't understand. He probably still thinks it's just a game, and when this little game ends, he'll definitely snap back."
The system was confused, "I don't understand."
Shi Qing gave it an analogy, "It's like right now, his aversion rating is 63, but he probably thinks it's 100. When we separate, the aversion rating is influenced by his own consciousness. It might not reach 80 or 90, but it will surely be in the 70s."
The system said, "..."
It suddenly became more alert, "We must not let him snap back! If he does, we might also be expelled by the world's consciousness!"
Shi Qing reassured, "Don't worry, since he's already fooling himself into this, his willpower isn't that strong."
Now that Shi Qing knew that this chatterbox had played himself into this situation, he decided to act more freely. He withdrew his gaze from Cui Yunqing's eyebrows and turned to Gao Zhi, asking, "Have they not arrived yet?"
Gao Zhi replied, "They're coming, they'll be here soon."
The competent assistant, Gao Zhi, immediately said, "When I texted them, they said they were nearby. Shi Ge, I'll go pick them up."
Shi Qing nodded, and upon receiving the confirmation, Gao Zhi left the room.
At that moment, only three people remained in the room: the cold and gloomy Shi, the cheerful and sunny Jing Yuanqi, and the naive and sweet Cui Yunqing.
As soon as Gao Zhi left, Shi Qing opened his phone and started browsing Weibo. Jing Yuanqi, curious, watched him closely. Neither of them said a word, and an awkward atmosphere settled in the room.
Cui Yunqing, oblivious to the tension, still had a cheerful demeanor and approached Shi Qing, asking him to look at his eyebrows. "Teacher Shi, look, I just looked in the mirror, and I think my eyebrows look much better than before. I look more energetic."
Without lifting an eyelid, Shi Qing casually responded with an "Mm."
Cui Yunqing didn't notice the Emperor's indifference. Seeing that Shi Qing was engrossed in his phone, as if he were browsing Weibo, he became even more curious and leaned in closer. "Teacher Shi, what are you looking at? Is there something interesting?"
But as soon as he leaned closer, Shi Qing put away his phone and stood up. His voice turned cold, a tone he had never used with Cui Yunqing before. "I'm going out first. You guys take your time."
Finally, Cui Yunqing realized that something was wrong with Shi Qing's attitude. He looked at the closed door as Shi Qing left and then turned to Jing Yuanqi. "Brother Jing, what's wrong with Teacher Shi? He was looking at Weibo with me yesterday."
Jing Yuanqi couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. "He was looking at Weibo with you? Are you two kindergarten kids?"
However, after his moment of irritation, he felt refreshed once more. Indeed, without the support of his eyebrows, Cui Yunqing couldn't compare to him.
Regardless of what Jing Yuanqi was thinking, on the surface, he maintained a pleasant demeanor. "Teacher Shi didn't sleep well and is in a bad mood. Just don't provoke him."
"Little Cui, your new eyebrows really look good. Remember to maintain them."
Encouraged by the praise, Cui Yunqing happily nodded. "Brother Jing, don't worry! I'll make sure to take good care of them. As soon as the new ones grow out, I'll trim them!"
Jing Yuanqi grinned like a wolf in sheep's clothing. "Great, with your attitude, you'll surely become famous in the future."
"Alright, the visitors are about to arrive. Let's go outside."
With a joyful heart, Cui Yunqing left the room, completely unaware of what he had lost because of his change in eyebrows.
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Eliminating a romantic rival left Jing Yuanqi quite delighted.
Once he was in a good mood, he wanted to get close to Shi Qing and do something that would disrupt the TV drama's production.
Finding Shi Qing was rather easy; just a quick glance in all directions, and the one surrounded by a group of black-suited bodyguards, emanating an imposing aura, was undoubtedly him.
Jing Yuanqi gazed at the well-protected Shi Qing from a distance and could somewhat understand why.
Someone as good-looking as him should be protected this way, preventing any unwelcome advances from strangers. After all, everywhere he walked was his territory.
Unfortunately, not everyone was as accommodating as Jing Yuanqi.
Several fans who came to visit the set today witnessed this scene and wore complicated expressions on their faces.
Strictly speaking, none of them were typical celebrity enthusiasts; they were all avid readers of the book. They had formed a fan club for the book and managed fans, step by step, to this point.
When the production invited them to visit, the girls were excited at the prospect of reimbursement for their travel expenses, as well as food and accommodation, plus the opportunity to see their favorite stars.
Upon arrival, the director enthusiastically arranged for them to meet the stars, and they thought it was a worthwhile trip. However, as soon as they arrived, they witnessed this scene.
Since they hadn't started their live broadcast yet, the girls could freely exchange their thoughts.
Girl A: "Such an overbearing vibe, who is this person?"
Girl B: "It's Shi Qing. It seems he's also a famous actor. There have been online rumors about him being difficult to work with, and I thought it was just baseless gossip, but it turns out it's true."
Girl C: "Is he always like this on set? Surrounded by bodyguards?"
Gao Zhi had just approached and overheard their conversation. He hurriedly explained, "Don't get the wrong idea. Shi Ge isn't normally like this. He just has some quirks and isn't comfortable with strangers."
The girls looked even more puzzled.
"Is he a germophobe?"
"Uh... I'm not sure about that. I can't disclose that. It's not convenient," Gao Zhi replied vaguely. He couldn't make up an explanation on the spot, as he didn't want to risk any slip-ups. "Ladies, you must be tired from your journey. Would you like to rest at the hotel? I can take you there."
"No need, no need. We just came from the hotel," Girl A quickly waved her hand. "We discussed it before coming here. We'll start our live broadcast as soon as we arrive, so we'll go live directly."
Gao Zhi suggested, "How about finding a room for all of you to sit together? The director had everyone gather earlier, and they're still there."
"No need, we're fine like this. We'll do a live broadcast on the way. It's more authentic, right? By the way, handsome, do you mind showing your face on camera?"
"I don't mind. Are you going to broadcast me?"
"Yes, it's more authentic."
As she spoke, the girl opened her phone's app, started the live broadcast, and pointed the camera directly at Gao Zhi. "Hello, everyone, I'm AA Rabbit. I'm now at the set of 'God Reigns.' This handsome guy has been very helpful, answering our questions. Would you like to introduce yourself?"
Gao Zhi, who hadn't been in the entertainment industry for long, was having his first experience being broadcast live. He suddenly felt a bit nervous and cleared his throat. "Uh, I'm Gao Zhi, Shi Qing's assistant. I usually handle various errands for him. Well, ladies, it's better not to broadcast me; I'm not good-looking."
This remark prompted laughter from the three girls.
They decided to continue walking while holding their phones. As they moved along, their live broadcast began attracting more viewers. After some time, they arrived at Shi Qing's location.
Once they started broadcasting Shi Qing, the live chatroom exploded with comments.
"I always knew he was difficult to work with, but I didn't expect him to act this way even when fans come to visit. Can't he be a bit friendlier?"
"I'm telling you, this is how Shi Qing is. Last May, I went on a trip to Beiguang Sea, and he was there for a photoshoot. It was crazy—surrounded by bodyguards everywhere, as if he were shooting a gangster film."
"I still don't understand how he became popular. He has fans, but their loyalty isn't that high. Knowing they would do a live broadcast today, he brought so many bodyguards. Is he trying to show off his wealth or something?"
Shi Qing's fans attempted to defend their idol in the sparse live chat:
"Shi Ge has always been like this. I heard he comes from a well-off family, so maybe he's afraid of kidnapping."
"Shi Ge is a public figure; he's just protecting himself. Who says celebrities can't hire bodyguards?"
"In response to the comment about artists not being allowed to have bodyguards, it's not that artists can't have them, but they should consider the situation. We're on a set, and he brought a bunch of bodyguards. What's the meaning behind that?"
"True fans, please disperse. Your idol is always hindering you. Look at the entire entertainment industry. Who behaves like him, making a big fuss when a few girls are doing a live broadcast with him?"
The system quietly withdrew from the live broadcast connection and asked, "Host, a lot of people are criticizing you. What should we do?"
"I expected it. Just watch," Shi Qing replied.
Shi Qing sat at the table, surrounded by his bodyguards, exuding an aura of unfriendliness towards strangers.
Cui Yunqing wanted to approach him for a chat, but after glancing at the towering bodyguards wearing sunglasses, he timidly retreated.
On the other hand, Jing Yuanqi, with his ever-present sunny smile, tapped the nearest bodyguard and said, "Brother, excuse me, I need to go inside."
The bodyguard turned to look at his employer, who was engrossed in his phone without any response, furrowing his brows deeply. He spoke in a low voice, "I'm sorry, Mr. Shi doesn't want to interact with anyone."
Jing Yuanqi wasn't annoyed; his smile remained in place. "May I inquire about your mission?"
Wherever Shi Qing went, this group of people followed.
It couldn't be just for show, right?
The bodyguard fell silent for a few seconds.
To be honest, before today, they didn't know what their mission was. After all, every time they were on a mission, the employer only required them to stay close, whether it was behind or in front; basically, just stick with the person they were assigned to protect.
Fortunately, today, the employer told them their mission. So the bodyguards, wearing serious expressions, answered Jing Yuanqi's question solemnly, "To protect Mr. Shi from harm."
Jing Yuanqi thought this was a redundant statement. He simply pushed past the bodyguard blocking his way and walked in confidently.
In the past, he had trained in martial arts to protect himself, coupled with deliberate practice of his physical strength. A few bodyguards like this wouldn't be able to stop him.
"You!"
Several bodyguards tried to grab Jing Yuanqi, but he deftly evaded them and ended up sitting right next to Shi Qing.
"Teacher Shi, it's one thing that you're blocking them, but why are you also blocking me?"
Shi Qing put down his book, his eyes cold and distant. "Stay away from me."
Jing Yuanqi was puzzled. This was the first time he had heard such a strong rejection from Shi Qing. Even when Shi Qing had driven him away before, he had never used this tone.
Young people were always keenly aware of the weaknesses of their prey. Jing Yuanqi skillfully put on a sunny smile, moving about a millimeter in the opposite direction of Shi Qing, playfully asking, "Is this far enough?"
Shi Qing's eyebrows furrowed even tighter, and his lips, the color of amaryllis, pursed slightly, as if he were quite dissatisfied.
Jing Yuanqi quickly sensed that Shi Qing's attitude had changed.
What had happened? Why did Shi Qing suddenly become so distant from him?
Could it be because of Cui Yunqing's eyebrows? Did Shi Qing reject his approach because of this little foolish Cui Yunqing?
Cui Yunqing was chatting with others outside the bodyguard circle when he suddenly felt a chill on his neck. Instinctively, he shrank his neck and turned to see Jing Yuanqi staring at him from within the bodyguard circle.
Cui Yunqing immediately brushed aside the chill and happily reached out to Jing Yuanqi.
Jing Yuanqi: Heh, what a fool.
Shi Qing couldn't have turned against him just because of him.
So, what was the reason?
As he was thinking, a few girls arrived.
For a live broadcast with a celebrity, the first step was, of course, to greet them. The girls, making an effort to ignore the bodyguard team, greeted everyone with smiles.
After the introductions, to liven up the atmosphere, it was time to play a game.
For the sake of the live broadcast, the props team even brought a box of throwing darts.
"These are the special throwing darts of 'Fog Old Monster.' Each one is poisoned. Be careful, everyone."
Of course, the poison part was just a joke.
Fog Old Monster was a peculiar antagonist in "God Reigns," known for using poisoned throwing darts as his signature weapon. Generally, if someone was hit by his throwing darts, they wouldn't last more than three days.
This statement was naturally intended to make fans of the original work feel a sense of recognition.
As the referee, AA Rabbit began explaining the rules, "The game rules are very simple. I'll stick a dart in the ground, and everyone participating in the game takes turns throwing it. You must land the dart close to mine. The one who lands closest wins, and the one who lands farthest loses. After that, we'll play a truth or dare game. The winner can ask the loser a question or make them do something specific."
"Alright, the rules are clear. Who wants to go first?"
Cui Yunqing was eager to participate, but Jing Yuanqi stepped forward first.
He said, "Jing-ge, do you want to go first?"
Jing Yuanqi grabbed Shi Qing's arm and said, "No, Teacher Shi goes first."
Cui Yunqing: "???"
He looked at Shi Qing, who had a furrowed brow, and instinctively shrank his neck. It seemed that Teacher Shi didn't want to go first.
Shi Qing didn't say anything. He simply took one of the darts, lightly squeezed it in his hand, and then threw it.
When they saw how far the dart was from AA Rabbit's dart, the comments paused for two seconds.
Then:
"Hahaha!!!"
"Oh my god!!! Is he throwing a dart or a handkerchief? He used no force at all!"
"I can tell he didn't put in any effort, it's like he didn't even grip the dart tightly!"
"Seriously, how did someone like him become a movie star?!"
The comments section was filled with mockery, but the movie star was completely oblivious to it. After seeing the dart land so far away, he simply moved aside silently.
Jing Yuanqi watched him with his lowered eyelashes, looking somewhat upset, and his thoughts were in disarray for some reason.
He admitted that when he pushed Shi Qing out, he hoped Shi Qing would throw it far. But he didn't expect Shi Qing to do it so effortlessly.
This was still a live broadcast, and he was utterly embarrassed.
When he pushed Shi Qing out, he never thought about how embarrassing it would be for him.
The young man carefully avoided the cellphone camera, tugged at Shi Qing's arm, and said, "Teacher Shi..."
Shi Qing gently reached out and removed the hand tugging at him. "I'm not angry."
Jing Yuanqi cautiously looked at the expressionless movie star and asked, "Did you hold back just now?"
"Yes."
Jing Yuanqi didn't ask him why he held back. Instead, he purred like a kitten and whispered, "Can I win this time? If I win, it means we've played together."
The movie star finally raised his eyes, staring straight at Jing Yuanqi with his deep black eyes. "Are you that confident?"
"Of course."
Jing Yuanqi had never thought much about boasting of his strength and martial arts skills. But at this moment, as he faced Shi Qing, he almost wished to display all his glory like a proud leopard.
Jing Yuanqi wasn't bragging.
After everyone had thrown their darts, it was his turn.
He carefully aimed and then threw the dart.
—Ding!
The dart landed directly on the dart that AA Rabbit had placed, making a crisp sound.
"Wow!!!"
Cui Yunqing was the first to jump up. "Jing-ge, you're amazing!!! Incredibly amazing!!!"
The scene erupted in cheers and applause.
Even the comments section was full of praise for this young heartthrob who could throw so accurately even from such a distance.
So, the next part of the game involved Jing Yuanqi and Shi Qing.
Cui Yunqing couldn't wait any longer.
"For truth or dare, what's the name of the person you like?"
Shi Qing hesitated for a moment and then said, "I choose dare."
Jing Yuanqi felt somewhat disappointed.
If they were playing truth or dare privately, he would have made Shi Qing do everything—on the bed, against the wall, on the floor, even on a treadmill.
But unfortunately, they were live now.
The young man smiled playfully, his eyes revealing a mischievous glint, as if he were maliciously teasing, "Then I want Teacher Shi to personally cut a watermelon for me and feed it to me."
Clearly, this was Jing Yuanqi's unique way of showing affection.
In less than five minutes, a production assistant came with a watermelon and a knife, cheerfully announcing from a distance, "The watermelon is here!"
For some reason, perhaps due to uneven ground or something else, the production assistant suddenly slipped and fell just before reaching them. The watermelon and knife flew out of their hands.
As a result, the knife, which had almost been thrown, was headed straight for Girl C.
Girl C didn't even have time to scream before someone suddenly lunged and pushed her to the ground.
This entire sequence of events took less than a second.
By the time everyone realized what had happened, Shi Qing was already lying on the ground, cradling the girl who had almost been hit by the knife.
"Shi Qing!"
"Shi-ge!!!"
"Teacher Shi—"
People at the scene reacted swiftly. The first person to rush over was Jing Yuanqi. Almost instinctively, he reached Shi Qing first and pushed the girl he had been holding to the ground. His long hands ran up and down Shi Qing's body:
"How are you? Are you okay?"
Girl C didn't even realize she had been pushed down. She was completely dazed. It wasn't until her friends helped her up that she realized how close the watermelon knife had been to her face a moment ago, and she felt a shiver of fear.
"Teacher Shi, Teacher Shi, are you okay?"
Thinking that Shi Qing had just saved her, and knowing that she had been mocking him earlier, Girl C felt guilty and quickly went to check on Shi Qing, who was still lying on the ground.
"I'm fine."
With Jing Yuanqi's support, Shi Qing sat up, glanced down at himself, and said, "Fortunately, I'm not injured."
He appeared perfectly composed, without a furrowed brow or any signs of distress. Everyone believed him and hurriedly helped him to his feet.
"Thank goodness you're okay. That moment was really scary."
"Teacher Shi, come on, get up."
The viewers watching the live broadcast witnessed everything.
"Woah, isn't this a show? I thought Shi Qing was the type of person who only cared about himself."
"That moment just now, it was truly an instinctive reaction."
"If it weren't for Shi Qing, wouldn't that girl's face be ruined?"
"Who recorded this? I want to watch it again."
After reading the comments, the system was delighted: "Host, they've changed their opinion of you!"
"Host, you're amazing!! Have some flowers!"
Shi Qing replied, "Praise me later; it's not over yet."
In the camera frame, the movie star stood up as if nothing had happened, patted himself off, exchanged a few words with others, and then turned around.
"Oh my god—"
"My goodness!! There's so much blood!!"
"What the hell was that? Is that a dart? Did it pierce into his flesh?"
In the footage, the area on Shi Qing's back, stained with fresh blood, was where the dart had been embedded earlier during their game.
Clearly, Shi Qing had laid down with his back facing the ground to protect Girl C, causing the dart that had been on the ground to pierce him.
As they watched the blood gradually seeping through his once white shirt, the live chat exploded.
The crew members were in a frenzy.
"Why is there so much blood? Someone call an ambulance!"
"Teacher Shi, are you okay? Teacher Shi? Are you hurt?"
"Teacher Shi, why didn't you tell us you were injured?"
Among the people chattering away, Jing Yuanqi remained unusually silent.
He stared blankly at Shi Qing's pale face, and his normally aloof expression seemed somewhat dazed. He reached out and touched his own back, and when he saw the blood on his hand, his expression grew even more vacant.
Then, in those eyes that were always icy, a hint of vulnerability appeared that Jing Yuanqi had never seen before.
There were no signs of sadness or emotion on the movie star's face, but Jing Yuanqi felt as though he might burst into tears.
He hung his head, avoiding the phone camera, and said in a hoarse voice, "I'm sorry, please don't film this."
Jing Yuanqi inexplicably felt heartache for Shi Qing in this state, even though he didn't understand why Shi Qing had done this.
With a tone he had never used before, he comforted, "Shi Qing, it's alright now. They won't film you anymore."
Jing Yuanqi shielded the movie star with his own body, blocking the camera lens.
However, the camera continued to follow him.
Shi Qing's voice was too low, and everyone was focused on his injury, completely ignoring his request.
So, the movie star repeatedly begged in a hoarse voice while evading the camera that kept following him: "Don't film me, don't film me..."
As Jing Yuanqi watched Shi Qing, who once wanted to avoid him, now relying on him, he was overwhelmed with complex emotions.
But most of all, he felt a mixture of heartache and frustration.
The young man strode over to AA Rabbit, taking her phone and turning off the live streaming app. "Stop filming!"
AA Rabbit looked puzzled.
She was about to ask why when she met the young man's gaze.
Sharp, cold, like a knife in winter, with a hint of ruthlessness.
She shivered and didn't dare to speak again.
---
Shi Qing was taken away in an ambulance.
Because it happened during a live broadcast, it quickly spread across the internet.
The short video of him saving a stranger in the nick of time began circulating online.
"Who would have thought? Shi Qing has always had this brooding image, the kind who'd never help anyone. But this time, he was unexpectedly manly. Well done!"
"I mean, did no one notice that he didn't even wince when the dart hit him? Is this for real?"
"This was a live broadcast, and there were so many celebrities there. If it's an act, show me one more."
"Shi Qing used to have a negative image in my mind, but this time, he completely changed my opinion. When I saw him protect that girl, it was like an instinct for him to turn his back towards the dart. That girl was safe thanks to him. If it weren't for him, she would have been hit by the dart for sure."
As Shi Qing's Weibo followers surged rapidly due to this incident, a post quietly appeared and quickly gained attention.
"I used to work in the entertainment industry. Let me tell you what I know about Shi Qing."
Post Author ID: "I've been out of the industry for many years."
"I've been in the industry for quite some time, and I've seen various kinds of celebrities, but someone like Shi Qing is truly a first for me."
"He comes from a privileged background, which many people know. When he first entered the industry, he wasn't as high-profile as he is now, and he didn't have bodyguards following him everywhere. But even then, he required his assistants to take care of him 24/7. If an assistant wasn't by his side during a specific time frame, they would be replaced. At the time, we didn't understand it and thought he was troublesome, making things difficult for people. Some even gave him the nickname 'Beneath Him' because his assistants couldn't last a month under him. In our hearts, Shi Qing was seen as a peculiar figure."
"He was always gloomy, keeping his distance from everyone, speaking very briefly. He preferred to be alone during times when other artists would socialize, like meals and makeup sessions. It gave people the impression that he was difficult to get along with."
"Without further ado, let me get straight to the point. I discovered something back then by chance. Shi Qing is unusually insensitive to pain. I remember it very clearly. After finishing a scene, he was probably too tired to return to his personal rest area and simply found a chair to sit on. I was resting nearby and only noticed when he stood up that there was a nail on the chair."
"It wasn't very long, but it could definitely have caused a hole and some bleeding. Most of us normal people would have jumped up immediately if we sat on it, but Shi Qing sat on it for nearly ten minutes until he had rested enough to get up."
"I even checked the nail back then, wiped it with a tissue, and there was blood on it."
At that time, I didn't know why he couldn't feel any pain. Later, I observed it closely and found out that he truly couldn't sense pain like regular people. Even if he was bleeding, he wouldn't feel it. Many times, from what I observed, he only realized he was bleeding when he noticed blood on his body.
Later, I did some research and discovered that what he has is a condition called congenital insensitivity to pain, meaning a person can't feel pain. You might think it's great not to feel pain, no more toothaches or headaches, but it's not like that. It's actually quite frightening because pain is the body's way of signaling danger. For instance, if you have a headache, you might check your temperature and realize you have a fever, then you'd take some medicine. Or if you get pricked by a nail, you'd go get a tetanus shot. But people with congenital insensitivity to pain have a hard time noticing if something is wrong with their bodies. They can't feel a headache, so they wouldn't know they have a fever, which could lead to pneumonia or something worse.
If they get injured by a rusty nail, they won't feel the pain and wouldn't know they are injured, resulting in tetanus, which could be fatal. The information I found says that people with congenital insensitivity to pain rarely live past the age of 25. I don't know how Shi Qing managed to live this long without any major incidents, but I do know it hasn't been easy for him.
To ensure he doesn't get hurt, he has to eat alone, rest alone, and even when applying makeup, he keeps his distance from everyone. He doesn't dare to get close to others because someone's casual movement might cause him harm without him realizing it. When I was with the crew, Shi Qing always kept to himself.
In the industry, they labeled him as having a gloomy personality, someone who doesn't interact with people. Let me ask you all, if you knew that interacting with people could potentially lead to unknowingly injuring yourself, would you still interact with them?
Later, he started bringing bodyguards to various public events. People thought he was being arrogant, making fun of him for having bodyguards on all occasions. But I know the truth; he was doing it to protect himself.
Shi Qing called for bodyguards not only to ensure his safety but also to have someone remind him in case he got injured. He didn't call for bodyguards on the set because there were no viewers to care if he got hurt. There's only one reason he did all this: Shi Qing didn't want anyone to know that he had congenital insensitivity to pain.
Now, with everyone knowing about his condition, what would Shi Qing be feeling? At this moment, all his thoughts were far from Jing Yuanqi.
The young man rushed to the hospital at nearly the fastest speed possible. Gao Zhi was waiting outside the ward. When he saw him, a tired smile barely appeared on his face. "Brother Jing."
Jing Yuanqi couldn't spare time to rest, and he asked breathlessly, "Is Shi Qing okay?"
Gao Zhi shook his head. "Since he found out about that post, Shi Ge hasn't been in a good mood. He said he wanted to be alone for a while and has been in the ward all alone without saying a word for over three hours."
"Brother Jing, I think Shi Ge doesn't want anyone to know. Just think about it; I'm with him every day, and I didn't know about this. Shi Ge clearly wanted to keep it a secret." He sighed. "But it makes sense; Shi Ge has always been strong-willed, and he definitely wouldn't want others to know about his condition."
Jing Yuanqi took a deep breath. When he thought about Shi Qing revealing his vulnerability in the ward, his heart ached in spasms. He couldn't even contemplate why he felt this way.
A person as strong-willed as Shi Qing, forced to expose the softness hidden beneath his tough exterior...
The young man held his chest, his expression changing constantly.
"Let's hope he doesn't find out who exposed his privacy!"
Ding! Jing Yuanqi's rejection level: 49!
Congratulations, host! Congratulations, host! With your accomplishments and virtues, you've united the world, and your reign will last for eternity!
Inside the ward, Shi Qing, who couldn't feel pain, listened to the system's jubilant cheers, raising an eyebrow. He opened his computer and logged into the forum account, right next to "I've been out of the industry for many years." Then he clicked on "Delete Account."
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