Chen Rong felt that Jing Yuanqi was blind. He covered his painfully swollen face, tears streaming down, not knowing whether it was due to the pain or frustration. "Check the surveillance! Everything is crystal clear on the footage."
The more Chen Rong insisted that Shi Qing had attacked him, the happier Jing Yuanqi became. He continued to taunt Shi Qing with sinister remarks, "Do you know why he insisted on watching the surveillance? Because he originally planned to shoot a misleading video, then expose it online to ruin your reputation."
"You consider him..." The young man, with a hint of resentment, glared at Chen Rong, who was dumbfounded after revealing his entire plan. "As a brother, but he views you as an enemy trying to steal his fortune."
"At this point, he still insists that you attacked him. Shi Lao Shi, can't you see?" Shi Qing's expression grew even sadder. He lowered his head, looking despondent, and remained silent.
The superstar, as if he were ice-cold, nestled into the young man's embrace, seeking comfort.
Jing Yuanqi, feeling his soft body, was filled with self-satisfaction. When he looked at Chen Rong, who had an expression of "you're betraying me," there was no longer that urgent desire to kick him out, although he didn't have the urge for a rocket launcher, there was still a sense of urgency like a train.
"Enough, Chen Rong, the play is over. You can leave now."
Chen Rong was on the verge of going crazy. "I'm acting? Me? Jing Ge, you really think it was him who hit me, don't you? Weren't you watching just now?!!!"
"Yes, I was watching." The young man's gaze softened as he glanced at the superstar in his arms, full of tenderness. "From my angle, it did indeed look like Shi Lao Shi hit you."
Chen Rong: "You saw it and still don't believe me?"
Speaking of this, Jing Yuanqi's expression darkened slightly, and he cast a resentful and unwilling look at the white lotus flower in front of him, who couldn't compare to him in any aspect. His tone turned icy. "Shi Lao Shi would never lay a finger on you."
He had long suspected that even though Chen Rong had bullied Shi Qing to this extent, Shi Qing still loved him wholeheartedly and believed him to be the kindest person, so he must have had some tricks up his sleeve. This kind of play, where it appeared that Shi Qing had hit Chen Rong, was undoubtedly something Chen Rong was familiar with.
Although he might act like this, he had never really used it before. Chen Rong, who was now swollen and bleeding, protested, "He... He beat me like this, and you..."
"Ah Rong..." Suddenly, Shi Qing called out Chen Rong's name, his usually calm voice carrying a hint of suppressed pain. He gazed at his adopted younger brother, his beautiful black eyes filled with anguish. "If you tell me it's a misunderstanding, or if Jing Yuanqi forced you, I won't hold it against you. I can forgive you."
Chen Rong, who was still bleeding profusely from his nose: "..."
Is it not him who got punched in the face?!!!
Is it not him who is in excruciating pain and bleeding from his nose?!!!
"Alright! Alright! You're in cahoots, aren't you?!" Chen Rong finally gave up on having Jing Yuanqi on his side, who was on the verge of going blind. He roared in anger, "I'm going home now!!! I want my dad to see how his own son is treated!!!"
"Oh, you can go." Jing Yuanqi's attention was completely focused on Shi Qing, and he didn't spare a glance for Chen Rong. "By the way, I forgot to tell you, I recorded our conversation earlier and sent it to Uncle Shi. I hope that when you go back, you'll still face the same kind and gentle Uncle Shi as before."
Chen Rong: "???"
Chen Rong: "..."
He angrily cursed, "You're just blind!!! Shi Qing is obviously deceiving you. Are you blind to the point where you're doing things for him?!!!"
Jing Yuanqi, looking at the superstar whose gaze was becoming increasingly despondent in his embrace, couldn't control the pity he felt, even though he knew that letting go of Chen Rong was the only way to have a chance with Shi Qing.
"Shi Lao Shi."
The young man kissed Shi Qing's tender cheek and reassured him, "Don't worry; I won't let Chen Rong harm you."
"I'll drive him out of this city, and he'll never be able to come back."
He had absolutely no intention of giving Shi Qing another chance to mistakenly fall for Chen Rong.
If Chen Rong refused to leave, he couldn't be bothered to argue with him.
With the dazed-looking superstar in tow, the young man headed toward the set.
As they walked, Shi Qing glanced back.
Jing Yuanqi didn't turn around, but he could guess that the superstar's gaze, directed at his adopted younger brother whom he had secretly admired, was filled with disappointment and sadness.
Behind them, Chen Rong, who was being watched by Shi Qing with a triumphant expression, muttered to himself, "..."
He knew that all of this was the scheming of this non-blood-related elder brother!
He attempted one last rescue effort, "Jing Yuanqi!!! Can't you see?! Look at the expression on Shi Qing's face!"
Jing Yuanqi chuckled, didn't turn back, and gently and softly rubbed the superstar's back. "Shi Lao Shi, don't be sad. Look at him; even now, he wants to blame you for everything."
Looking at Shi Qing continuing to raise his eyebrows at him, Chen Rong muttered, "Blind!!!"
"You're just blind!!!"
Ah, he was infuriated!
After Shi Qing and Jing Yuanqi returned, the superstar locked himself in his room, not making a sound, not eating, and looking as though he intended to stay in isolation forever.
In his heart, the young man felt increasingly resentful towards the mastermind responsible for Shi Qing's current state, quietly changing his plan from driving Chen Rong out of the city to driving him out of the country.
In any case, for the rest of his life, that white lotus would never appear in front of Shi Qing again to seduce him.
While he was ousting his love rival, Jing Yuanqi was also trying to coax Shi Qing to his side.
He ordered food and personally brought it to the superstar's door, softening his voice as he called out, "Shi Lao Shi, it's mealtime; shall we eat together?"
The system reminded Shi Qing, who was gaming, "Host, Jing Yuanqi is outside."
Shi Qing replied, "I'll finish this game first."
Outside the door, Jing Yuanqi didn't get a response, so he continued knocking softly and persuaded, "I know you're upset, but no matter how sad you are, your body is still your own. These dishes taste really good, and I even added ghost peppers to all of them."
Shi Qing buried himself in the game.
"After we finish eating, how about going for a swim together? I'm a good swimmer."
Shi Qing finished his game.
"I bought a mall; how about we go shopping together tonight? We'll make everyone leave, and it will be just the two of us inside."
Shi Qing finally opened the door from the inside.
The superstar, dressed in pajamas and with a blank expression, appeared before him.
At this moment, the young man couldn't describe the feeling in his heart.
On one hand, he felt heartache for Shi Qing's sadness.
On the other hand, he was delighted that Shi Qing had seen Chen Rong's true colors.
He entered the room and placed the food on the table. "I chose everything you like to eat, and I added ghost peppers to them. It's already noon, and you should eat something, Shi Lao Shi."
Shi Qing silently sat back on the bed, still immersed in his sorrow.
Jing Yuanqi followed suit, refraining from making any physical advances. Instead, he lay his head on the superstar's lap, gently caressing the area near his spine.
"Don't be sad; he's not worth it."
The young man felt a bitter taste spreading in his heart and wished he could tear Chen Rong into pieces.
Such a wonderful Shi Qing, and yet he was blind to not see it.
But that was also good. Thanks to Shi Qing's blindness, he had a chance to enter Shi Qing's heart.
The young man lowered his voice, soothing the superstar, "Shi Lao Shi, what am I lacking compared to him?"
"I'm more handsome than him, have a better physique, better stamina, and we're both actors. Most importantly, he doesn't like you, but I do."
Jing Yuanqi played his trump card.
The young man slowly rose like a snake, his lips touching Shi Qing's ear, his tone filled with a sense of grievance.
"If you can't forget him, I'm willing to become him for you."
It could be said that he was now resorting to any means to get Shi Qing to agree to be with him.
If it were someone else, they might protest at being treated as a substitute after knowing the truth.
But Jing Yuanqi was different.
From the beginning, he had approached Shi Qing with a casual attitude, just for fun.
Now that he was serious, he couldn't bear to replace Shi Qing's beloved person.
In his heart, he pondered how to deal with Chen Rong, but on the surface, Jing Yuanqi played the role of a humble suitor. "With me by your side, you won't miss him, okay?"
"Shi Lao Shi, aren't we happy together? I can go seven times, something others can't do."
Suddenly, Shi Qing spoke up, "Is he still... at home?"
"No, he's gone." Jing Yuanqi's teeth clenched with hatred when he mentioned Chen Rong. "He went abroad; he should be at the airport by now."
Shi Qing's tone became somewhat desolate, "Before he left... did he say anything?"
He did say something, of course.
He cursed vehemently.
But, because there were more than a dozen bodyguards around and he was on a private plane, even if Chen Rong cursed vehemently, he was ultimately forcibly strapped to his seat.
Jing Yuanqi replied, "No, maybe he was afraid you'd cause trouble for him. He left in a hurry and didn't say a word."
The disappointment on the superstar's face deepened.
Jing Yuanqi hated Chen Rong so much that he could barely contain himself.
With someone as great as Shi Qing, how could he be so blind to not see it?
But that was also a good thing. Thanks to Shi Qing's blindness, he had a chance to enter Shi Qing's heart.
The young man lowered his voice, comforting the superstar, "Shi Lao Shi, I'm not lacking in comparison to him."
"I'm more handsome, in better shape, have better stamina, and we're both actors. Most importantly, he doesn't like you, but I do."
Jing Yuanqi played his ace card.
The young man slowly slithered up like a snake, his lips brushing against Shi Qing's ear, his tone tinged with a sense of grievance.
"If you can't forget him, I'm willing to become him for you."
He was completely willing to do whatever it took to get Shi Qing to agree to be with him.
If it were someone else, they might feel repulsed at being used as a substitute after finding out the truth.
But Jing Yuanqi was different.
From the very beginning, he had approached Shi Qing with the mindset of playing around.
Even if he was just playing around, he couldn't help but hope that Shi Qing would pick him.
The young man gently rose, his lips brushing Shi Qing's ear, and his voice carried a hint of sorrow.
"If you can't forget him, I'm willing to become him for you."
Now, he was deadly serious.
Jing Yuanqi was not a person with much integrity, but precisely because he lacked integrity, he could easily overlook things that bothered most people.
Yes, Shi Qing seemed emotionally distant from him now.
But emotions develop over time, and Shi Qing had known Chen Rong for less than twenty years, while he had a lifetime with Shi Qing.
Love? What a joke. As long as Shi Qing was willing to be with him and find happiness, he was confident he could keep Shi Qing by his side for a lifetime. He was outstanding in so many ways; surely, he could compete with a mere white lotus?
In ten or twenty years, Chen Rong would be a distant memory.
With his cunning plans in mind, the young man clung to the superstar, not caring about his pride, and coaxed him, "Please, just say yes to me."
"To forget one relationship and start a new one is the best way."
Seeing that Shi Qing was still hesitant, Jing Yuanqi added, "Listen, Shi Lao Shi, let's give it a try. If you feel uncomfortable, I won't force you."
Yeah, right.
Once Shi Qing was caught in his net, Jing Yuanqi was certain he'd be there 24/7.
Even if Shi Qing had second thoughts later or felt it wasn't right, he would never let go.
He could be stubborn and pouty if needed, and with Shi Qing's personality, if Jing Yuanqi pretended not to notice, Shi Qing would have no choice.
Perhaps thinking that giving it a try was feasible, the superstar's expression gradually showed hesitation.
Under Jing Yuanqi's expectant gaze, Shi Qing hesitated, turned slightly, and gently planted a kiss on the young man's cheek.
"Alright."
[Ding! Jing Yuanqi's Rejection Level: 0/100]
The system didn't have a chance to praise its host as usual because it had just reported the rejection level, and now everything was mosaic.
This time, Shi Qing drank less than the last time.
By the fifth time, the superstar had fallen asleep fully satisfied.
Jing Yuanqi cleaned up as usual.
He tidied the clothes, put the crumpled sheets into the washing machine without disturbing Shi Qing, and opened the window for some fresh air.
Fortunately, it didn't hurt this time.
Although it didn't hurt, Jing Yuanqi thought he should drink more tonics and kidney tonics every day. After all, five times were quite a lot.
If it weren't for his strong physique, love for exercise, and high stamina, he might not have been able to handle it.
Thinking about it, the young man stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the sky outside, feeling quite content.
Chen Rong had the audacity to compete with him.
With that weak physique, he couldn't even last three times.
He and Shi Qing were truly meant for each other.
In this lifetime, Chen Rong wouldn't see Shi Qing again.
Jing Yuanqi's plan of lifelong entanglement went smoothly.
As soon as Shi Qing woke up, the young man clung to him, asking him to publicly announce their relationship.
If it weren't for the inconvenience of obtaining foreign citizenship, he would have wanted to marry abroad directly.
What pleased Jing Yuanqi was that although they couldn't get married right away, they were both public figures. Announcing their relationship to the world wasn't much different from announcing their marriage.
While he didn't mind Shi Qing not having him in his heart for now, he absolutely wouldn't accept another Chen Rong showing up.
So, after the announcement, Jing Yuanqi immediately disclosed his assets and also revealed Shi Qing's identity as the sole heir of a wealthy family.
He didn't do it to show off. It was purely to convey a message: "I have money and power. Whoever dares to interfere with my beloved, forget about making it in this industry."
With such a powerful figure, who would dare to offend him?
As for Shi Qing, apart from his status as the sole heir of a wealthy family, just Jing Yuanqi's protective attitude alone was enough to discourage anyone with an interest in him.
Since they were publicly together, it was equivalent to being married. If anyone dared to cross the line, they could expect retaliation.
Both of them were capable of dealing with any troublemakers easily.
Thus, Jing Yuanqi and Shi Qing's heavenly love story began.
Sixty-plus years later, Jing Yuanqi and Shi Qing's lives came to an end.
They didn't suffer from any illness or pain, but they reached a ripe old age. Currently, they resided in a hospital, and it was clear that they might not make it through.
The good thing was that they experienced symptoms at the same time and entered the hospital together.
Outside, fans from all stages of their lives were grieving.
While they were saddened, they didn't feel regret for their idols.
"Jing Ge has been a lifelong winner in life."
"Agreed with the previous comment. Since Jing Ge announced his relationship with Shi Ge, it's like he's been blessed. Later, when he won the Best Actor Award, it was even more remarkable. I heard he used his own company's new technology to change the country's same-sex marriage laws. I was only in my teens at the time, but I remember how the news exploded overnight. No one expected a celebrity to have so many assets."
"Yeah, he's truly a business genius. Whatever he does, he becomes a mogul."
"Shi Grandpa is amazing too. Our teacher said that people like Shi Qing are national treasures. The role he played in Heng Chang forty years ago is still a classic."
"Hey, kid, Shi Grandpa? It's Shi Ge. Shi Ge will never grow old!"
"Oh, you guys are all talking about their achievements. Am I the only one reminiscing about Jing Ge and Shi Ge's immortal love? Let me tally it up. Since Shi Ge and Jing Ge got together, they've never been apart. It's said that even though Jing Ge has a big business, he always conducts meetings via video conference. Even when inspecting the company, he goes with Shi Ge. When he announced their relationship, he gave Shi Ge half of his shares. That's a tremendous level of trust."
"Add another point to the heavenly love story. Even though I'm getting older now, I'll never forget the moment Jing Ge received the Best Actor Award and the first thing he said was, 'Finally, I can be like Shi Qing.' I cried my eyes out that day, not out of joy, but out of sadness. Why can't I find a partner like them? Both Shi Ge and Jing Ge would be fine for me."
"I cried like a baby. Shi Ge is also very gentle. Jing Ge has said multiple times on TV that he's too clingy, sticking to Shi Ge 24/7. To be honest, if my partner were that clingy, I definitely couldn't stand it. But they are happy together till old age. So, it's all about finding the right match."
"They've never argued in their entire lives, and there have never been any scandals about them. In the entertainment industry, they are truly an immortal couple. Now, they even stay in the hospital together."
"Wishing them to be partners in their next life."
"Adding my best wishes."
"Adding more blessings."
While fans discussed online, Jing Yuanqi lay on a hospital bed, taking a deep breath. He held Shi Qing's hand, rubbing it as he had done before.
"Shi Qing, let me ask you..."
"Do you still remember Chen Rong?"
Shi Qing turned to his side, lying down and looking at Jing Yuanqi. "Who's Chen Rong? I'm getting old; I can't remember."
A satisfied smile appeared on Jing Yuanqi's face. "Then I can... rest assured."
He held his lover's hand like that and slowly closed his eyes.
Shi Qing got out of bed, gently kissed Jing Yuanqi's face, and then rested his head on Jing Yuanqi's chest, listening to the faint heartbeat inside.
"Thump! Thump! Thump!"
Then... silence.
It wasn't until he couldn't hear the heartbeat anymore that Shi Qing slowly closed his eyes.
After a while, a nurse entered the room and discovered that Shi Qing had joined Jing Yuanqi on the bed, with his head resting on his lover's chest, and both of them were no longer breathing.
Shi Qing returned to his mission space.
System: "Congratulations, host, on completing the mission! Please choose: 1, continue the mission, 2, rest."
Shi Qing looked around the mission space and said, "1, let's go!"
"Ding! Please get ready; you are about to enter the new world."
Shi Qing woke up in an environment filled with a strong fragrance.
He got up and looked around at the overly luxurious room decor, starting to absorb the memories.
Ah, a playboy.
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