Chapter 9: CH 9

This variety show is too awesome, it vigorously allows me to takes advantage of you

Before Ruan Song returned to the hospital, he specially visited the fruit stand to buy blackberries that his mom loved to eat.

This kind of fruit is native to North America, it was difficult to preserve, and even easy to rot. After picking it for over four hours without washing it, sterilization, and quickly freezing it, then the nutritional composition would substantially erode, and its price was never as cheap as the regular fruits.

In the past, Ruan Song found it unbearable to even spend a single yuan, and had never bought it before. But it was different now.

He also didn’t hope that a fruit really had plentiful vitamins, could combat cancer after long term consumption, or increase one’s immunity, as was written on the internet. It’s just that when Ren Qinming visited in the past he had brought it, and he noted the fact that his mother particularly liked to eat it.

The fruit shop’s owner saw that he suddenly lavishly spent money all at once, and was so shocked that he thought something had happened. He quickly dragged the other and quietly asked whether the other was dying, and if he was ready to pay his family their final respects and buy something good for them.

Ruan Song didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, and explained that the surgery went well, and even said that he was recently paid, had also been promoted at his job, and that his financial situation had eased quite a bit: “Before, I always came here to freeload off you, and you should also give me the chance to show off a little.”

The store owner helped him pack up the goods and waved his hand: “Haaa, I’ve found that a child like you really can’t accept the goodwill of others. You have to differentiate everything clearly.”

Other than the blackberries, Ruan Song had also bought quite a bit of fruits to leave in the apartment.

Although he had also bought fruits to leave in the fruit basket at home in the past, most of the time, it had been Chen Yan. This time, to protect the boss’ business, he had brought some extra for Chen Yan to take home.

As such, Ruan Song returned to the hospital with a big and a small bag. His mother had already woken up, and had just been lying on the bed chatting with Chen Yan.

Fortunately, his mother’ condition had improved just as smoothly as the surgery had went.

In the following week, mother Ruan’s body had no abnormalities, aside from the fact that her memory was a bit chaotic and she would occasionally ask why Ren Qinming hadn’t visited just as she had in the past.

The doctor suggested that this aspect could only be slowly rehabilitated. If he had no further issues with capital, then it would be best if she stayed in the hospital for a while.

But the recording of the variety show was nearing, and the discussion on Weibo was growing hotter and hotter. Nearly every single person was greatly looking forward to seeing who Ren Qinming’s partner was.

Meanwhile Ruan Song himself had leisurely dawdled in the hospital every day.

If he wasn’t chatting with his mother, then the pair were binge-watching TV shows. Later, that producer for the adaptation of the serial murder IP case had also tried contacting him, but would be blocked by Ruan Song before the call could go through.

Occasionally, Chen Yan would help bring a change of clothes, and would even ask: “Have you really ignored Ren Qinming throughout this entire period? Soon you’ll have to go on that variety show, will you be okay? That variety show is a live broadcast, you can’t blow your cover if you already accepted the money……”

Ruan Song seemed absent-minded: “How can I blow my cover. The fans will only find out that their gege is more invested in the relationship than I am.”

“Nonsense, you’re just stubborn. You think I don’t know what you’re like, your mouth says one thing, but in fact you’re the most concerned about your conscience.” Chen Yan stared at the other as he shook his head, “But let me ask you, how are you going to deal with the clothes at home? The closet at our place is so small, and those clothes are so expensive, I don’t dare fold it randomly and store it as if I were marinating vegetables.”

Regarding the clothes that Ren Qinming had sent him last time, after Ruan Song wore it the first day to that meeting, he directly told Chen Yan to pack it up and take it home.

Ruan Song was even more indifferent: “Then just throw it away.”

All of Chen Yan’s five facial features1 scrunched together: “You might as well just let me sell it second hand! I was talking about what you’re going to wear on the show! You can’t just wear the tattered clothes of us ordinary people onto the show. At that time, each guest will definitely be more refined than the next.”

“God already gave me this face, how much more refined do you want me to be.” After Ruan Song said this, he once again turned to return to the hospital room to peel fruits.

Actually, regarding clothing, he indeed originally planned to go out and buy a few new pieces, but after that day Ren Qinming sent over the clothes, he changed his mind.

Anyway, even if he did go out shopping, he was also reluctant to buy such expensive clothes. Amongst that group of rich people, there was no difference between a few hundred yuan and several hundred yuan. Might as well just show up in worn out clothing.

…

Xu Lan was also worried about the exact same problem.

“There’s only a day left until the filming of the variety show starts. Are you sure you don’t need me to arrange a meeting, and have you two sit at the same table?”

Xu Lan really couldn’t understand these two people.

Their cooperation was imminently approaching, and while it was fine if Ruan Song wasn’t worried, but Ren Qinming, who had always been longing for contact was also not worried, and only said: “It’s fine if Song ge isn’t willing. He definitely won’t blow our cover.”

Xu Lan had no idea where he got his confidence from: “Did you forget that you two have broken up for an entire year, and haven’t even spoken face to face since? What if Xiao Song accidentally embarrasses you?”

The assistant Xiao Lu was well aware: “Don’t worry, Lan jie. Song ge’s self-esteem wouldn’t allow him to burn bridges with his benefactor. Seeing as he already agreed, then he definitely will cooperate and act with us.”

“Also, participating in a variety show is his work, he will earn a reasonable profit, so he won’t quit.”

Ren Qinming believed no one understood Ruan Song’s temper as well as he did, and made a final conclusion with one sentence.

Xu Lan thought it was simply inconceivable.

In the past, she really hadn’t been curious as to why they had broken up, but now, she suddenly really wanted to know. She remained calm while sitting next to Ren Qinming: “Is it convenient for you to tell me why you guys broke up?”

Ren Qinming immediately assumed a stiff expression and stood up: “Not convenient.”

Xu Lan turned, wanting to ask Xiao Lu.

As a result, Xiao Lu practically had ‘protect the master’ written on his forehead, then eagerly raised himself out of his chair, and followed behind Ren Qinming.

Xu Lan who was left behind faced the office that had emptied in a flash, feeling it was all too baffling.

…

[@Frontline Entertainment: Countdown of 2 hours until ‘19 Days of Cohabitation’ broadcasts at 8pm! Are you prepared for 19 days of no bathroom breaks!]

Up to now, there have been five seasons of ‘19 Days of Cohabitation’, and each season exploded with popularity. Several of the filming locations have been at luxury villas, exotic islands, or even the sunny seaside.

But for the sixth season, the program team unexpectedly didn’t look for a distant destination, and directly chose a Chinese-style wooden house hidden in a forest at the edge of City A.

The wooden house had two floors and a detached building that mixed contemporary and classic aesthetics. There was a nearby mountain, and upon opening the door and taking a few steps, one could see a natural lake. There was a neighboring 5A2 scenic wetland park, and if one gazed into the distance, you would be able to see a hot spring hidden in the forest.

Ren Qinming had to hurry to an activity before the filming, and couldn’t pick up Ruan Song.

Ruan Song happily, and slowly, packed up his luggage at the rental apartment, washed his hair, then wore the so-called ‘tattered’ clothes of the ordinary people according to Chen Yan, and left to call a cab.

An hour before the show was officially broadcasted, there was usually a warm-up period in the dressing room, which was also known as the touchstone of social death.

Because during this period, they would use a close up camera to broadcast the entire course of events as the guests got ready, publicly condemning the guests on the spot.

Artists who had no confidence in their bare face, would not even dare participate on the show in the first place.

Ruan Song wasn’t too worried about matters regarding his face or appearing photogenic, but it was just that City A was recently smoggy, and before he exited, Chen Yan had stuffed a face mask into his hands.

By the time he arrived at the filming site, the live broadcast had already started.

The director group stood at the door to welcome the guests as cameras and tripods were scattered everywhere, and the bullet screen3 had already become chaotic.

[It’s today, isn’t it qaq]

[I’m about to see Ren Qinming hold another man’s hands with my own eyes, right 15551]

[I can’t imagine what kind of person my ge would like]

[I feel like in order to match with the couple with Ren Qinming, the guests that were invited this time are all heavyweights]

[The number of viewers watching the broadcast is moving too quickly, you’re all here to see Ren Qinming’s partner, right, lmao]

[If that person wants to suck my ge’s blood in order to succeed, I’ll beat my heart to death, and scold him until his mother can’t recognize him, cups fist.jpg]

[Partner fans rejoice, let me see how blind film emperor Ren is, doge]

[Let me reiterate, no one, nor will there be anyone, who can match my ge!!!!!]

[I’m so anxious, when exactly will my ge come]

……

According to the expectations of both the bullet screen as well as the program team, the guests all came together, and Ruan Song would definitely arrive with Ren Qinming.

But in reality, Ruan Song wore a pair of jeans, a t-shirt, a cap and a face mask, dragged along his suitcase, then swaggered in right under the noses of the cameramen and the director group.

Not a single person noticed him.

Coincidentally, another guest couple came at the same time as Ruan Song. The two were powerful singers with considerable status and influence in the Chinese music world, Zheng Qing and Qin Sijia.

If Ruan Song remembered correctly, when their relationship was exposed a year ago it had also caused Weibo to crash for a period of time.

The two were about 29 years old. The man was like Ren Qinming and was popular in the film industry, famous for sweeping awards and popularizing many songs.

The woman had a sexy and hot temperament, and changed boyfriends as often as she changed clothes. She was cheerful and easygoing, to the extent that the entire world was waiting to see when she would end up replacing Zheng Qing.

Now, the director group was engrossed in welcoming the pair, and completely hadn’t discovered that the bomb that they placed great importance on this season, had already silently entered right beside them.

Only a small minority of the comments in the bullet screen mentioned him.

[Wow, is this little brother a behind the scene staff of the program, he seems kind of handsome]

[This gege’s legs are so good looking! Is he late? All the guests have already started getting ready, how could he have just arrived, 23334]

Of course, there were also those that were close to the truth.

[Are there props in the suitcase? All the workers have an ID hung against their chest, how come he doesn’t?]

Someone answered him quickly.

[Answering, handsome brothers don’t need to wear it, please stand down, doge]

The livestream had already started in the dressing room.

Ordinarily, only the guests, and a few number of makeup artists and assistants were allowed in.

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But who knew if it was because Ruan Song’s outfit was too plain, unexpectedly, no one treated him as an outsider, and had smoothly allowed him into the centermost filming location.

This season, three guest couples were invited for a total of six people.

There was a radish in each hole5 in the dressing room, and the two guests that had already arrived were in the midst of getting their makeup done.

People came and left the room, and everyone was earnestly busy with their own affairs. Many even wore a cap and face mask like Ruan Song.

Ruan Song dragged his suitcase and stood by the door. Not a single person raised their head, nor did anyone pay him any attention, nor did anyone look over. He had just prepared to enter and find a seat in front of a mirror when Zheng Qing and Qin Sijia had also walked in from the door.

The first thing Qin Sijia did upon entering was shed her coat as she hated the heat, exposing her close-fitting undershirt with a deep V neckline.

But after shedding her coat, there was no place to put it, and she smoothly handed it over to Ruan Song: “Help me hold it for a moment, and return it to me after I get my makeup done.”

It was normal for the staff to help with handling the guests’ clothing.

As a result, the viewers watched as this man with the hat turned around and stuffed the coat into the hands of a staff member with an ID hung against his chest, then repeated the same words in the same manner right in front of Qin Sijia: “Help her hold it for a moment, and return it to her after she gets her makeup done.”

[???????]

Everyone was shocked by him.

Qin Sijia herself was also startled, then immediately after, revealed a clear and bright laugh: “Little brother, you’re very cool.”

Ruan Song dully ‘mm’ed in response, too lazy to even explain, then directly dragged his suitcase towards the innermost seat in the dressing room to sit.

The bullet screen grew even more dazed.

[Hahahaha, fuck, is this brother crazy, does he not know they’re live streaming right now?]

[Real workers are envious. He was late, and is even openly lazing about. Will he really not be fired? doge]

Ruan Song couldn’t see the bullet screen, and as such, naturally couldn’t answer that he wouldn’t.

Because if he were chased away, there would be no need for this variety show to air, and everyone could directly clean up and go home.

The only thought in his head was: It was true that he came here to make money by acting affectionate with Ren Qinming, but this didn’t mean he had to provide additional social services.

So someone in the room asked him: “What are you in charge of doing?”

Ruan Song replied bluntly: “Waiting for Ren Qinming.”

“Are you his assistant?”

“Nope.”

Upon saying this, Ruan Song’s cell phone in his pocket vibrated. He originally thought that Ren Qinming had arrived, but after unlocking his phone, he found it was that dedicated producer of that IP film.

Who had switched to a number that hadn’t been blocked and once again sent him a message.

[I’ve already finished negotiations on this side, and we’re willing to give you the authority to sign your name, as well as accepting you as the co-creator with a big screenwriter. I hope you will answer the phone to discuss specific remuneration]

Ruan Song’s patience was nearly entirely exhausted.

[Didi, was I speaking in Latin last time? I won’t accept this project. You can find whatever big screenwriter you want, but you can’t use a single word from my draft, got it?]

Ruan Song had just finished sending the message when the light in front of his eyes suddenly darkened.

A woman who only had half her hair done and with pearly lipstick on, stood in front of him with her hands on her hips, fully exuding a sense of justice.

Her entire outfit was adorned with jewels, while she herself appeared sweet and noble. Even though she was angry, she didn’t appear domineering: “Who are you? We asked you to help Jia jie hold her jacket yet you ordered someone about and didn’t move? Isn’t it your job? Why did you push it to someone else while you sit here playing around on your phone?”

Naturally, Ruan Song recognized her.

Jiang Qiqi, 23 years old, the darling daughter of a business family, a genuine princess.

She led a pampered life, and only came to the entertainment industry to experience life for herself. Her main priority was to be as close as possible to her childhood friend and fiance, who was a music producer, and her reputation as a love brain was well known.

Due to her family background, the average person would be somewhat respectful to her no matter the situation.

But Ruan Song was fearless, and was a poor man who had nothing to lose, calmly sat in his original seat and looked up to look at her: “A guest also has to do things like holding another person’s clothes?”

Once again, everyone else: “?????”

What do you mean guest, the program team had even invited a guest like this?

The program team heard the news and rushed over, looked at Ruan Song’s attire, and without a second thought, they clarified: “No way, no way! We only invited three couples, and we’re only missing teacher Ren and his partner. We haven’t invited anyone else!”

Jiang Qiqi wrinkled her brows and raised her hand to lift Ruan Song’s cap. But upon seeing the pair of eyes under the brim of the hat, she suddenly choked on the indignant words in her mouth: “You even dare lie about this! You’re really……too……”

[What the? What the, what the, what the]

[This gege is really a bit good looking??]

Without a hat to conceal him, Ruan Song’s coldly elegant phoenix eyes6 were revealed. Even though he was still wearing a face mask, his temperament immediately changed.

Amongst the six guests, the only person whom everyone had never met before was Ruan Song.

There were already viewers amongst the bullet screen that had courageously begun to guess.

[Fuck, it can’t be……]

[Shut up! I don’t believe it, I don’t believe it, I don’t believe it! If his entire face is actually handsome, then why would he wear a mask!]

[That’s right! Why would a handsome guy cover himself up so seriously!]

[His outfit is also too casual, it can’t be, it’s a lie……]

Just as the viewers underwent self doubt, a voice was suddenly heard from the doorway.

“Song ge!”

Everyone followed the voice and turned around.

To everyone’s surprise, they found Ren Qinming, who had arrived late after finishing his previous itinerary, wearing fancy clothes, while his face, which had never expressed any sort of mood, was filled with uncontrollable excitement???

Xu Lan held her phone as she sat outside in the car while watching the live broadcast, and from beginning to end, harbored suspicion regarding Ruan Song’s ability to cooperate.

They’ve already broken up for so long, could they really act naturally after suddenly meeting?

Then she became enlightened.

Even through the camera, Xu Lan felt that there might be some kind of magnetic field hidden around the pair. It’s fine if they don’t see each other, but as long as they see each other——

Ruan Song passed by Jiang Qiqi, then simply beckoned at Ren Qinming, and said: “Come here.”

The bullet screen felt he was crazy.

[Does he know who he’s saying ‘come here’ to……]

[Even if he’s showing off, does he have to use Ren Qinming to show off, isn’t this just asking to be face-slapped……]

But in reality, once Ren Qinming received this call, he immediately began to move, taking large strides as he walked forward in front of everyone’s faces. His eyes tightly followed Ruan Song’s body as if filled with a floating shadow, and when he spoke again, his voice became hoarse: “Song ge……”

At last, Ruan Song answered him with a simple ‘Hm’, then stood up and removed his mask.

Jiang Qiqi was stunned, the program team was also stunned.

The bullet screen that had just been aroused into anger, changed its mind in a second——

[Shock!! A beauty!!!]

Ren Qinming relied on the focus of so many cameras, and as he finally faced the person he had been thinking of day and night, the first thing he did was to hug that person into his arms.

That familiar body warmth was like a dream, which made the insufferably arrogant, cold faced King of Hell turn into a little puppy that longingly buried himself into the warm and soft hollow between Ruan Song’s neck and shoulder: “Sorry, I’m late……”

[???????]

The bullet screen had already turned into a sea of question marks, and the fans simultaneously burst into doubt.

[Is this person really my ge, Ren Qinming!!!!!]

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The author has something to say:

Ruan Song once again launched his passive attack, Dog hook transformation!

Then he assumed a face of disdain: You damned brat, you’re vigorously taking advantage of me

1. Refers to the eyes, nose, lips, tongue, ears

2. A 5A (AAAAA) tourist attraction in China is awarded to the most important and best-maintained tourist attraction in China.

3. The ‘bullet screen’ is a form of video commentary that is very popular in China. It consists of scrolling messages that viewers have posted that appear on top of the video in real time. You can see here for an example. imo the video becomes hard to watch if the bullet screen is really busy.

4. 2333 = Ahahaha

5. An idiom meaning not one person is out of place/no surplus of people

6. Phoenix eyes, see here

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