Chapter 408 – The Aloof Male God’s Exclusive CP – Completely Unrestrained (15)
When the original poster made the announcement, it also signified that the great voice actor Yin Yue, who had been away from the voice acting circle for nearly a year, had returned. Meanwhile, Pinecone, who was acting alongside Yin Yue, not only failed to provoke dissatisfaction among Yin Yue’s fans, but some people even said they wanted to thank him — if not for him, who knew when Yin Yue would have come back?
The fans said this jokingly, but what they didn’t know was that they had unintentionally spoken the truth.
If it hadn’t been for Bai Tang’s happiness, Qi Yuanxu actually had no plans to take on voice acting work.
If he had never met Bai Tang, he would have followed the usual path of gradually taking over the family group, focusing on work after graduation, and spending his life that way.
Most of Yin Yue’s fans were quite accepting when they learned that Song Guozi would be paired with their idol as a CP. After learning about the incident in which Song Guozi had been wrongly accused and listening to his practice recordings, many of them grew fond of this soft and adorable boy.
Someone this gentle and cute must surely be a lovable young man.
There were also a small number of fans who disliked Song Guozi, believing he had tarnished their idol’s reputation. But dislike was just dislike — they did not post any malicious comments.
When Qi Yuanxu had first become wildly popular, a few overly enthusiastic fans had done some rather irrational things. After Qi Yuanxu harshly reprimanded them, his fans no longer dared to cause trouble. Those who liked certain CP pairings would simply enjoy them within their own circles without forcing their preferences on others. As long as they liked it themselves, that was enough. Within the community, people often said that Yin Yue’s fans were the most enviable, the least troublesome, and the most sensible.
“Coffee Without Sugar” was like an overanxious mother, wanting to communicate more with Bai Tang during rehearsals, yet she simply couldn’t find him.
Man proposes, heaven disposes. Aside from Wei Rushuang, who could have guessed that Bai Tang and Qi Yuanxu had moved in together? They didn’t need to go online to rehearse scenes — they could practice whenever they wanted.
It was Coffee Without Sugar’s first time working with so many big names, and she felt uncertain. Afraid of making mistakes, she worked diligently and cautiously — handling coordination, promotion, recording, and more. Seeing that she was a promising and responsible person, the group leader also taught her some things. Her spare time soon became completely filled, leaving her no time to worry about Bai Tang’s side.
After all, it was only a short drama. Everyone performed their own duties, and the time required was not very long. The first two episodes were completed the day before the holiday ended.
After much eager anticipation, the listeners finally welcomed their idol’s new drama.
And those fans who had tuned in for Yin Yue quickly switched allegiances the moment the prince of the Liang Kingdom appeared.
The imperial palace, Bamboo Retreat.
A gentle, jade-like young man stood with his hands behind his back. Behind him, white steam curled from a cup of tea as he waited for someone.
After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, that person finally arrived, walking through a light drizzle, fashionably late.
[Xing Ze]: A-An, I’m late.
The man was just like the impression given by his voice — gentle as jade and soothing to the heart.
[Liang An]: You’re late. You have to punish yourself with three cups. Hurry~
The moment the boy spoke, his voice was soft and milky, like a child who had yet to grow up — pure and kind to the point that one couldn’t help but want to protect him and shield him from all the evils of the world.
[Xing Ze]: Alright, alright, I’ll punish myself with three cups. It’s not even wine — I won’t get drunk.
There was helplessness in the man’s tone, mixed with a tenderness he himself did not notice. He walked to the table, picked up the teapot, poured three cups of tea, tilted his head back, and drank them all in one go.
[Liang An]: That was top-grade Longjing tea after the rain, and you just wasted it like that. Who drinks tea like that?~
[Xing Ze]: Then tell me, Xiao An — how should I appreciate tea?
Before Liang An could answer, a young eunuch came running breathlessly from below the pavilion, looking toward the “Crown Prince” as he ran.
Liang An, who was standing at the edge, leaned over to look down. After recognizing the newcomer as the young eunuch who served Xing Ze, he quickly turned to tell Xing Ze. Unexpectedly, Xing Ze had also stepped to the edge. The two stood extremely close, and when Liang An turned his head, the boy’s lips brushed against the man’s.
Liang An let out a soft cry of surprise. His fair face flushed red with what seemed like anger and embarrassment. He pushed Xing Ze away and took out a handkerchief to wipe his lips.
[Liang An]: How can you be like this?
[Xing Ze]: It was an accident…
Liang An was not the only one feeling shy. Xing Ze felt the same — nervous and uneasy, awkward yet expectant. Both of them secretly observed each other’s reactions.
Although a radio drama has no actual visuals, simply listening to the voices can evoke endless imagery and spark boundless imagination.
Mutual secret love is the sweetest — both sides think the other doesn’t know their feelings, yet they secretly watch each other.
The listeners all exclaimed that it was incredibly sweet, saying the young eunuch was definitely a divine wingman.
Pinecone, who had become famous because of scandals despite having no works, finally released a project — and its results were quite impressive. He truly lived up to his reputation; someone who could partner with the great Yin Yue naturally had solid skills.
The sweetness level was off the charts, as if the two really were secretly in love with each other.
A crowd of people rushed to the comments under Pinecone’s Weibo, crying out for more “sugar” (sweet moments), not knowing that the sweetness between the two was real — when recording, they used the same microphone, and even their audio track was the same one.
Coffee Without Sugar received the audio track for post-production. When she put on her headphones and heard the two voices appear at the same time, she froze.
Her eyes widened — there were overlapping parts in their voices. Had they recorded together?!
This new discovery shocked Coffee Without Sugar. Were their relationship progressing this quickly?
She told Wei Rushuang about what she had found, and Wei Rushuang fell silent.
[Coffee Without Sugar]: Shuangshuang, are you still there?
[Shuang Manyue]: I’m here. I’m thinking about something — I’ll tell you once I figure it out.
Wei Rushuang’s mind was in a mess. What exactly was going on with Bai Tang? How had he ended up living with Yin Yue again? Could it be…? A sudden thought struck her — Qi Yuanxu was Yin Yue, and Yin Yue was Qi Yuanxu!
To confirm her suspicion, she called Bai Tang again.
At that moment, Bai Tang was whimpering softly as Qi Yuanxu was having his way with him. When he heard the ringtone, he reached out to grab the phone on the bedside table, but the man caught his hand. In his gentle voice was a fierceness barely restrained, ready to break free.
“Baby, focus.”
“Mmm…”
Because of Bai Tang’s lack of focus, Qi Yuanxu became even more “fierce,” leaving Bai Tang with no time to think about anything else. All he could do was concentrate on cooperating, letting out soft whimpers.
Inside the little white room, Qiu’er was also whining together with Xiao A.
As the holiday came to an end, Qi Yuanxu and Xiao A had a moment of synchronized thinking: it truly had been a delightful vacation.
There were still classes the next day. Bai Tang’s whole body ached — not a single part of him wasn’t sore. He couldn’t even lift his fingers. Even washing up required him to lean against Qi Yuanxu and let the other help him.
Qi Yuanxu, in high spirits after a joyful event, energetically drove Bai Tang back to school.
If Bai Tang hadn’t refused to take leave, Qi Yuanxu would have gladly stayed home and lingered with him for another day.
As soon as Bai Tang arrived in the classroom, he lay down on his desk. His high-collared clothes covered the marks on his neck, though faint dark-red hickeys could still be seen on his skin.
Others couldn’t see them, but Wei Rushuang, who sat next to Bai Tang, saw everything clearly.
Wei Rushuang was thinking about how to bring it up, but Bai Tang beside her had already drifted back to sleep, slumbering peacefully.
Sigh, let Tang Tang sleep first. I’ll ask after class.
Finally, when class ended, Wei Rushuang woke Bai Tang.
“Tang Tang, tell me honestly — you and Qi Yuanxu, are you…?”
Bai Tang was stunned at first, then nodded with a faint blush.
“Then Qi Yuanxu and Yin Yue — are they the same person?” Wei Rushuang asked carefully.
Bai Tang looked surprised and replied in a hoarse voice, “How did you know?”
Just hearing the boy’s hoarse, milky voice was enough to tell how intense and passionate their holiday had been.
Before the classroom had even emptied, Qi Yuanxu had already come looking for him.
The man rushed in holding a thermos flask, his face full of anxiety. Only when he saw Bai Tang sitting in his seat did the tension on his face ease somewhat.
Ignoring everyone’s stares, he walked straight over and crouched down beside Bai Tang as if no one else were there.
Qi Yuanxu lowered himself to Bai Tang’s level and unscrewed the thermos. Inside was luo han guo tea at just the right temperature.
Bai Tang liked sweet drinks, and this was good for the body and the throat, so Tang Tang wouldn’t reject it.
The boy took small sips. His long, curled eyelashes trembled with each swallow, making Qi Yuanxu’s heart, as he watched intently, tremble as well.
“Um, Qi Yuanxu, you…” Wei Rushuang began, but when she met his icy gaze, her voice died away.
She took a deep breath, but he had no intention of letting her off. His deep, pleasant voice asked, “What is it?”
Wei Rushuang stammered, “Tang Tang is still… still young. You—please restrain yourself…”
Bai Tang was already twenty-one, a third-year university student — not young at all — yet somehow Wei Rushuang still managed to say this.
As long as someone wasn’t trying to stop him from being with Tang Tang, Qi Yuanxu had no objections.
Hearing that she was concerned about Bai Tang, Qi Yuanxu’s expression softened considerably. He held Bai Tang’s hand and looked at him with deep affection.
“I’ll be more careful.”
Even outsiders could tell that Bai Tang was physically uncomfortable — he really had gone too far.
Bai Tang returned the affectionate gaze and handed him the thermos. “I can’t drink anymore~”
Qi Yuanxu didn’t mind at all and drank the tea from the spot where Bai Tang had just placed his lips.
An indirect kiss — the sweetest kind.
The classmates hiding outside the window and secretly watching screamed silently in their hearts.
They were too adorable. They were completely sold on this CP!!!
Without Bai Tang even knowing it, he and Qi Yuanxu had already gained a group of CP fans.
Fans who had listened to Return You cried out that it wasn’t enough and urged for more episodes. After learning that Coffee Without Sugar was fully responsible for production, large numbers of fans followed her Weibo account, watching her login times to pressure her for updates. Her Weibo was practically being flooded. She felt both excited and worried, afraid she might not do well enough and end up dragging the big names down.
Mainly, the incident involving Lin Zigao and Ye Yinghuo had left her traumatized. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have changed her account and hidden at home for several days without going out.
However, the things Coffee Without Sugar worried about did not happen. The fans wished she would immediately produce the remaining three episodes.
However, while the production team was willing, the voice actors simply couldn’t manage it.
According to their original plan, after finishing the first two episodes, they were supposed to rest for a week before starting the remaining recordings. That was why Qi Yuanxu and Bai Tang had been so unrestrained. But now things had gotten a bit too wild — they simply couldn’t record any voice lines at the moment.
The expectations and popularity of Return You far exceeded the team’s imagination, and Bai Tang officially entered the public eye.
No one believed that such a soft and gentle boy would steal others’ spotlight. If he really had powerful backing, would he have been subjected to online harassment?
More and more people began following the case of Pinecone suing over the cyberbullying, and the result was exactly what everyone had expected — Pinecone won the lawsuit.
The evidence was conclusive and impossible to deny.
The defendants not only had to compensate Bai Tang for his losses but also had to issue a public apology.
But the matter did not end there. Even more explosive news emerged — Lin Zigao and Ye Yinghuo were also being sued.
Qi Yuanxu had already gathered the evidence, and Wei Rushuang had contacted the original author, obtaining a verbal statement from them. The author confirmed that they had indeed asked Ye Yinghuo to audition, but had never selected him as the voice actor for the second male lead. The screenshot that had circulated online was incomplete.
As soon as this news broke, Lin Zigao and Ye Yinghuo were widely mocked, and large numbers of their fans unfollowed them.
Just a few days earlier, Lin Zigao had spoken to his fans about this matter and even taken the opportunity to criticize Bai Tang. Now the backlash came so quickly that it caught everyone off guard.
Author’s Note:
Bonus chapter update!!!