Jiang Mo seemed to have been struck by a thunderbolt, incredulously looking at Chi Yu, unable to find his voice for a while.
[“??? What brother? Did I miss something big?”]
[“Jiang Mo and Chi Yu are relatives?”]
[“They are not on good terms at all.”]
[“Did I see it wrong? Is Chi Yu actually flirting with Jiang Mo?”]
[“Chi Yu, flirting? Don’t joke around.”]
Jiang Mo was like a dwarf next to him, needing to look up at him every time they made eye contact.
His slender neck stretched, his jawline tightened, and his entire face was exposed in front of him without any guard. His pitch-black pupils were filled with his reflection, as if they were also filled with complete trust in him. It was different from the low crying voice from the earphones last night and the vacant expression while staring at the cake next to the trash can this morning.
He preferred the look of Jiang Mo looking up at him. At these times, Jiang Mo’s eyes would be even clearer and brighter than usual. It was because of admiration for him, because of trust in him, and also because…
Did he like him?
In the midst of this almost crazy imagination, Chi Yu opened his mouth. When he realized what he had said, Jiang Mo’s cheeks visibly turned redder in his line of sight.
Seeing Jiang Mo like this, Chi Yu’s heart skipped a beat, suppressing the little regret that arose.
There was a camera set up by the stove, and Chi Yu hadn’t had enough of Jiang Mo’s expressions, but he didn’t want Jiang Mo to embarrass himself in front of the camera.
He stirred the noodles in the pot with his chopsticks and said, “When we were filming <Changsheng>, weren’t you always calling me brother?”
Jiang Mo struggled to search for the memories of the original host in his muddled mind, and he had some vague impressions.
<Changsheng> was a fantasy martial arts film, and the original host played Chi Yu’s younger brother in the movie. Half a year ago on the set, the original host followed Chi Yu every day and called him brother, but Chi Yu never responded to the original host except during formal filming. Why did Chi Yu suddenly bring it up now?
Jiang Mo murmured a low “uh.”
Chi Yu asked, “Do you want to separate from me now?”
Jiang Mo hesitated, “…” Did he have any close relationship with Chi Yu?
No, it should be the original host. According to the memories of the original host, Chi Yu always ignored him whenever he saw him. How did Chi Yu change so much?
[“Who said Chi Yu wouldn’t flirt with people? Look at Jiang Mo’s face. Does Chi Yu look like someone who wouldn’t flirt?”]
[“It’s a bit addictive, what should I do!”]
[“Ah, <Changsheng>! I love the brother pairing so much! I was almost going crazy waiting for it to be confirmed when it was released, but unfortunately, there were rumors about Jiang Mo harassing Chi Yu on the set later. I thought this CP had already become a BE.”]
[“The rumors before about Jiang Mo intentionally promoting himself through Chi Yu were fake, right? It’s clearly the opposite! Why do I feel like Chi Yu has always been entangling Jiang Mo, and Jiang Mo is intentionally avoiding him?”]
Chi Yu didn’t let Jiang Mo off because he didn’t answer. He put down the chopsticks stirring the noodles and looked at Jiang Mo again. There was a hint of apology in his smile. “I just suddenly remembered our previous collaboration. I kind of miss those days.”
Jiang Mo nodded blankly.
Chi Yu’s eyes were deep,
and there seemed to be deep obsession in his words. “It’s been a long time since I heard you call me like that. I want to hear it.”
Jiang Mo, “…”
Jiang Mo pursed his lips, his voice stuck in his throat. Chi Yu stared at him silently, expressing his request only with his eyes.
“Br… Brother…” Jiang Mo’s voice trembled, almost drowned out by the sound of the range hood. He didn’t even know if he had said it out loud. Hearing Chi Yu’s low, gentle laughter above him, he knew that he had said it, and Chi Yu had heard it too.
[“…”]
[“Did Jiang Mo use some kind of spell on Chi Yu? Is this still the aloof Chi Yu I remember?”]
[“Those gossip marketing accounts should die. Weren’t these two getting along well? Why did they spread rumors before? Damn it, I missed the best time for shipping!”]
[“…Is it just my illusion, or does it seem like Chi Yu is really obsessed with Jiang Mo calling him brother?”]
It wasn’t until the two bowls of noodles were ready that Jiang Mo’s thoughts returned to their original place.
The soup base recommended strongly by the aunt at the market tasted really good. He only added an appropriate amount of soup base and salt to the soup, and even someone like Jiang Mo, who was a kitchen novice, could easily make it.
Chi Yu, just like yesterday, carried the two bowls of noodles to the window without saying a word. Jiang Mo turned off the range hood and followed him with chopsticks in hand.
Jiang Mo and Chi Yu didn’t like to talk while eating. After finishing a quiet breakfast, Chi Yu directly took both bowls and chopsticks to the kitchen. Jiang Mo sat by the window, lost in thought, and not long after the sound of running water came from the kitchen, several people appeared in the courtyard.
The memories from last night were awakened once again, and Jiang Mo sat upright like a primary school student, his gaze falling on the unfamiliar plants outside the window, intending to ignore everything else.
“Jiang Mo.” Ye Lin walked up to Jiang Mo and stood beside him, his face full of unwillingness.
Jiang Mo: “Huh?”
“What happened yesterday was my fault, I’m sorry.” Ye Lin spoke with a suppressed voice, so low that Jiang Mo could barely hear if he didn’t listen carefully.
Jiang Mo: “…”
Ye Lin glanced at Chi Yu who was busy in the kitchen, then looked at Jiang Mo’s confused expression. He had been holding in his anger all night and almost couldn’t help but curse.
Taking advantage and acting innocent, what was he pretending for here?
Ye Lin: “I apologize to you, did you hear me?”
Jiang Mo didn’t understand why Ye Lin suddenly apologized to him. Seeing Ye Lin’s unwilling attitude, Jiang Mo didn’t feel happy just because he received two apologies. Ye Lin’s attitude made him uncomfortable.
Even clay figures have some temper. Hong Jie’s task was to contrast with Lu Xuan and make everyone hate him. He didn’t have the script of making everyone like him, so he didn’t need to care about Ye Lin’s feelings. He could be a bit stubborn.
Moreover, it was Hong Jie who wanted him to be unreasonable.
Jiang Mo nodded: “Oh.”
Ye Lin: “What do you mean?”
Jiang Mo blinked and replied, “It means I understand.”
Ye Lin took a deep breath and glared at Jiang Mo. “So, have you accepted it?”
Jiang Mo: “I understand.”
Ye Lin: “Can’t you understand what I’m saying?”
Jiang Mo: “I understand.”
Ye Lin: “…Are you fucking repeating everything like a broken record?”
Jiang Mo was startled by the sudden loud voice. He clenched his hands on his knees, looked up at Ye Lin cautiously, and said, “Y-Your apology, I heard it, but… but it doesn’t mean I have to accept it just because you apologized.”
Ye Lin: “…”
Jiang Mo: “Y-Your attitude is too bad, I… I don’t want to accept it.”
Ye Lin: “…”
[“Hahaha, I’m dying of laughter. Jiang Mo’s timid way of speaking is so cute!”]
[“Is Jiang Mo deliberately provoking him? Ye Lin has already apologized, so why is he still making faces?”]
[“Is this Ye Lin’s attitude of apologizing? When did Jiang Mo make faces at Ye Lin? Look at how scared he was by Ye Lin’s outburst. Are you sure it wasn’t Ye Lin who made faces?”]
[“Why does Ye Lin think Jiang Mo has to forgive him just because he made a half-hearted apology? Is Ye Lin’s fandom joking around?”]
Suddenly, Ye Lin’s loud shout echoed into the kitchen. Chi Yu, who had finished washing his hands, walked out and saw Ye Lin standing arrogantly in front of Jiang Mo. Ye Lin, with his slim figure, appeared taller in contrast to Jiang Mo, and the imposing shadow loomed over Jiang Mo, who huddled in the corner, as if he was being bullied again.
Chi Yu furrowed his eyebrows, took a few steps forward, and stood behind Jiang Mo, looking down at Ye Lin. “What’s going on?”
Ye Lin’s arrogance instantly extinguished. He avoided Chi Yu’s gaze and muttered, “N-Nothing.”
Afraid that Chi Yu would say something, he quickly walked towards the kitchen. Not long after, Chi Yu’s voice, which had become noticeably gentler, came from behind him.
“Did he bother you again?”
Jiang Mo: “No.”
Jiang Mo was telling the truth, but Chi Yu didn’t believe it.
Knowing that Jiang Mo was someone who kept things to himself, he changed his approach and said, “Next time he comes to bother you, just come directly to me.”
Jiang Mo was puzzled, not understanding the meaning behind Chi Yu’s words.
Ye Lin’s eyelid twitched. He was already full of anger on an empty stomach.
He apologized to Jiang Mo because he listened to Chi Yu’s words, but now he was the one angered by Jiang Mo?
Was he bullying Jiang Mo? Was Chi the actor playing a joke? Clearly, it was Jiang Mo who was angry at him!
He didn’t realize it. Jiang Mo is still like a white lotus flower. He is truly oblivious and didn’t notice that Chi Yingdi actually likes this type.
…
An hour later, all eight guests finally arrived and had breakfast. They were going to take the program team’s bus to a nearby famous scenic spot for sightseeing.
The bus could accommodate more than twenty people. Jiang Mo finished packing up quickly and was the first to get on the bus. He immediately went to the back row and took a seat.
Jiang Mo still remembered Chi Yu’s inexplicable words. It took him a while to grasp the main point.
Did Chi Yu just say “again”? Does Chi Yu know that Ye Lin caused trouble for him?
His heart rate strangely accelerated, and Jiang Mo avoided the cameras, took out his phone, and opened Weibo.
Jiang Mo only liked Chi Yu. During the difficult days, he repeatedly watched Chi Yu’s movies. Seeing his figure would bring him a sense of comfort. This was the only consolation in his unfortunate life.
Because of Chi Yu, he learned many things and knew how to find entertainment news by searching keywords on Weibo.
Soon, he learned the meaning of Chi Yu’s “again.”
#Chi Yu Speaks Up for Jiang Mo#
#Chi Yu Makes Ye Lin Apologize to Jiang Mo#
“The cake was specially bought for Jiang Mo and I told him not to give it to anyone else.”
“This is the gift for Jiang Mo’s date. Who told you to touch it?”
Chi Yu’s icy voice sounded through the earphones. Jiang Mo had never heard Chi Yu speak like this before.
With pent-up anger, Jiang Mo couldn’t breathe properly. When he finally exhaled, his cheeks were already red as blood.
His heart raced, wave after wave.
Chi Yu never told him not to give the cake to someone else.
Why did Chi Yu speak up for him?
The original host hadn’t had any interaction with Chi Yu for almost half a year.
“What are you looking at?” A strange voice sounded from above. Jiang Mo panicked as if he was caught looking at something he shouldn’t, hastily putting his phone into his pocket.
The person above raised their head abruptly, and Shen An was startled when he met Jiang Mo’s slightly confused eyes and flushed cheeks. Something seemed to hit his chest.
The surprise only lasted for a moment, and he quickly regained his composure, asking, “What were you so focused on?”
“N-Nothing.” Jiang Mo nervously hid his phone in his pocket.
“Why are you sitting alone here? The back row is more bumpy. Don’t you want to sit in the front?” Knowing that Jiang Mo didn’t want to talk about it, Shen An changed the topic.
“N-No, it’s fine.” Jiang Mo lowered his head, avoiding Shen An’s gaze.
Ye Lin likes Shen An, and Jiang Mo didn’t want to get too close to Shen An. It would be best if they didn’t have any interaction at all.
He clearly remembered that Ye Lin was a lunatic and had done many crazy things for Shen An. He didn’t want to get involved in unnecessary trouble.
“Being alone is boring. Can I sit here?” Shen An asked again.
No, Jiang Mo immediately answered in his mind. He was about to speak when another familiar voice sounded from above.
“No, you can’t.”
Jiang Mo was taken aback. How did someone voice his thoughts?
Shen An turned his head, and Chi Yu, who knows when he had stood behind him, greeted him with a smile. “Chi Yingdi.”
Uncertain, Shen An asked, “Were you talking to me just now?”
“Mm.” Chi Yu lightly replied, his gaze shifting to Jiang Mo. When he
spoke again, his tone was completely different. “I booked this seat in advance.”
Jiang Mo: “?”
Shen An: “…”
HAHAHAHAHAHA SOMEONE JELLY
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