{"id":8091,"date":"2026-08-07T08:47:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T06:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=8091"},"modified":"2026-08-07T08:47:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T06:47:58","slug":"a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-86","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2026\/08\/07\/a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-86\/","title":{"rendered":"A Love-Struck Brain Is Nothing In The Face Of Melodrama &#8211; Chapter 86"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">When the little cousin and Song Yun returned home to pick up Aunt Li, their expressions were still bewildered.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The two handsome men accompanying them, the bodyguards, remained extremely quiet and reserved, and they didn\u2019t flirt with them, leaving them unable to refuse their service.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Yet it was precisely this silent but meticulous service that made them feel simultaneously indulged and, perhaps, morally compromised.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun managed better, bound by the marriage certificate, he politely declined further assistance from the handsome bodyguard after being escorted back to the presidential suite.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This referred to proper help with carrying luggage.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The little cousin, however, found it harder to resist. During the hour-long ride home with the handsome bodyguard, she sent 800 photos to her group chat, and her friends there were similarly overwhelmed, joking that she might as well accept this brother-in-law.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Of course, everyone was joking, but for the friends in the chat, the blond-haired, blue-eyed suitor had already earned their favor. At least in front of the little cousin, they described him using positive terms.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Of course, this was on the condition that his subsequent actions did not spoil the impression.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After discussing the handsome bodyguard and the blond-haired, blue-eyed suitor of Ye Wangxing, their conversation shifted back to Song Yun\u2019s father and Ye\u2019s mother.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI still can\u2019t believe these are things biological parents would say to their child.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cMore absurd parents exist, but at least these two actually spent money to provide for them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cSigh\u2026 I don\u2019t even know how your big cousin and second cousin survived, but now I suddenly understand why your second cousin ran away from home back then.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Seeing this, the little cousin also sighed in the group chat: \u201cThere\u2019s no helping it, my aunt and uncle are just like that. I guess you can\u2019t hold parents accountable, they\u2019re really bad to their kids. Luckily, my second cousin finally found a way to deal with them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">With that, the group chat\u2019s atmosphere lightened considerably.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cThat\u2019s true. Now that the company needs to be managed by your uncle, even if your second cousin yells at him, he probably won\u2019t respond at all.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cBut I\u2019m still a bit angry. Even though I know that company barely matters to your second cousin, I\u2019m still angry that your uncle can manage a company. I can\u2019t imagine how miserable the employees must be.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Feng Chuan sent this message, genuinely upset. After all, the plot where a villain is rewarded was infuriating. Luckily, the next second, her anger subsided.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cDon\u2019t worry, I just asked my second cousin. He said all he needs is a tree farm, with the trees planted in advance. He can just water and fertilize them daily, with no human employees to cause trouble.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The little cousin said this while sending a sneaky laughing emoji, and the friends in the group chat were ecstatic.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After chatting for a while, their topic gradually shifted to the variety show and Song Yun\u2019s attitude.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cBy the way, I wonder if your big cousin will actually agree to join that variety show. It looks like his husband really wants this opportunity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The little cousin frowned and said: &#8220;I don\u2019t think so. My cousin seems really opposed to joining variety shows.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Feng Chuan replied: &#8220;That\u2019s not necessarily true. From your earlier messages, your cousin and brother-in-law\u2019s relationship seems okay. Even if your brother-in-law made a mistake this time, as long as he sincerely apologizes, your big cousin might actually agree to join the show.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Wang Qi hesitated, wondering if her big cousin would really do that.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A few days later, after taking Fa Cai to experience the extravagant lifestyle with her second cousin, Wang Qi returned to the presidential suite and saw her brother-in-law talking to her big cousin.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Her heart immediately tightened.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The voices from the hallway gradually put her at ease.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Her brother-in-law didn\u2019t kneel or slap himself, trying to coerce Song Yun\u2019s forgiveness. He simply explained his entire thought process.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI\u2019m really sorry. I made such a huge mistake and hurt you. Song Yun, I was just really anxious. I\u2019m already 32, and soon actors in this age range can only play fathers to other male actors.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Shi Xianzhu said with a bitter smile: &#8220;The age curse in the entertainment industry has been pressing me, especially with recent contracts. Either I play a villain or act as a father to someone else\u2019s role. I\u2019m really scared, so I started trying to raise my fame.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He used those sincere eyes to look at Song Yun, who pursed his lips in silence.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI know you said honing acting skills is the most important, but I really am afraid. I fear that by my forties, I\u2019ll have no roles left. You know I don\u2019t like off-the-books contracts, and I haven\u2019t participated in illegal activities, but because of that, my income has never been as high as other actors.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Shi Xianzhu admitted openly his love for a luxurious lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026I really enjoy my current life, living in a big villa with a housekeeper. But if I lose my income, I couldn\u2019t even pay the annual property fees.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI won\u2019t say it\u2019s all just for giving you a good life. I genuinely enjoy this lifestyle, but I also wanted to earn through legitimate channels. I was just too hasty.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He spoke, a bitter expression appearing on his face once again, and Song Yun\u2019s Adam\u2019s apple moved several times before he let out a resigned sigh.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He turned to look at Shi Xianzhu, the square-faced man who usually radiated uprightness, now showing a hint of insecurity, which softened Song Yun\u2019s heart.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026I\u2019m not over it. You brought my parents in front of me, trying to pressure me. That really crossed my bottom line.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Shi Xianzhu lowered his head again when he heard Song Yun, a trace of dissatisfaction flashing in his eyes, but he still said: \u201cI\u2019m truly sorry. I didn\u2019t expect the conflict between you two to be so serious.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cBut I can accompany you on this variety show.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">When Shi Xianzhu heard this, he suddenly lifted his head to look at Song Yun, disbelief in his eyes, quickly followed by sheer joy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cYou really are willing to go with me?!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun smiled faintly and said: \u201cIf you talk to me properly, why would I refuse? After all, your career is a direction we\u2019re both pursuing together.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Shi Xianzhu happily picked Song Yun up, spun him around once, then put him down. His expression of joy was like that of a carefree young boy, infectious to anyone watching.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Even the little cousin felt a bit caught up in the excitement. Although she knew what Shi Xianzhu had done previously, he had made amends, and the rest could be left to her big cousin to handle.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, just as the little cousin decided not to cast a disdainful look at her brother-in-law today, she turned and saw her second cousin walking quickly toward them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The fierce pace of his steps made her think he was going to scold someone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fortunately, the second cousin didn\u2019t scold anyone, and her big cousin didn\u2019t make any protective move toward his brother-in-law either. Instead, he made space, allowing the second cousin to stand directly in front of Shi Xianzhu.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The little cousin breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, her big cousin wasn\u2019t the type to have friends attack his husband after an argument, only to scold the friends afterward.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Shi Xianzhu, seeing his difficult little brother-in-law, immediately prepared himself to take a scolding. His \u201cready-to-be-reprimanded\u201d posture made Song Yun slightly amused.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, Song Yun didn\u2019t intervene. If someone had acted, they had to accept the consequences.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">What surprised him, though, was that Ye Wangxing didn\u2019t scold Shi Xianzhu. Instead, he carefully scrutinized him several times before speaking.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cSince you\u2019ve decided to participate in the variety show, when will you have the other party come to sign the contract?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun looked at Ye Wangxing, surprised but mostly touched. He knew Ye Wangxing\u2019s agreement was surely because he had agreed himself.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Shi Xianzhu, on the other hand, looked as if he had won a jackpot\u2014first astonished, then repeatedly thanking his little brother-in-law.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">However, three days later, when they signed the contract, Shi Xianzhu quietly swallowed his earlier \u201cthank you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Why bring such a professional lawyer for a simple contract signing?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Watching the obviously expensive lawyer beside Ye Wangxing revise seven or eight terms and distribution clauses in under ten minutes, scaring the director and legal staff, Shi Xianzhu silently screamed in his heart.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After a heated debate, they finally finalized a contract satisfactory to both parties. Song Yun\u2019s terms had significantly improved, prompting him to look at Ye Wangxing with gratitude.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Just as they thought everything was settled, the previously dazed director seemed to remember something. He glanced at Song Yun, then at Ye Wangxing, and finally issued a sincere invitation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cSir, we\u2019re still short two guest participants for our show. Would you like to join?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The first day of the variety show arrived quickly, and Song Yun and Shi Xianzhu sat in their respective seats.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Shi Xianzhu remained composed, but Song Yun felt nervous. It was his first live broadcast, and he worried about making mistakes that might provoke online harassment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Having witnessed numerous cases of cyberbullying, Song Yun was extremely wary of ending up in the same situation, unable to explain himself. Coupled with recent events and the occasional harassment from his parents, he had been unable to fully relax.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fortunately, he was only a guest participant, and the camera would focus more on Shi Xianzhu and several celebrity couples seated nearby.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">One couple was a manager paired with a music king\u2014a classic friends-turned-couple pairing, both free of scandal, even within the industry.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The other couple consisted of an actor and a top idol. When they married, the entire Weibo platform almost crashed, and they continued to showcase their love publicly after marriage. Song Yun couldn\u2019t tell how much was genuine, but at the observation room, their seats were quite close.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">They were also the most popular couple among the invited observation-room guests\u2014though Song Yun couldn\u2019t confirm how much of the attention was real and how much was fan-generated\u2014but the live comments were flooding nonstop.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The last pair was a veteran actor couple who had been in the industry for over 20 years. Both were over 50, and recently the wife had gained renewed popularity for a role in a female-centered film. They were invited to the show this time, but according to rumors, the veteran husband didn\u2019t particularly like his wife\u2019s role in the film.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun learned all of this from the assistant Ye Wangxing had assigned to him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ye Wangxing seemed worried that Song Yun might be mocked or cyberbullied while observing, so he directly arranged for an assistant from a recently dismissed scandalous celebrity to brief Song Yun on all the major industry happenings, especially about the guests attending this program.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ye Wangxing himself didn\u2019t learn much.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cI don\u2019t need it. Although I agreed to participate in this show, the director invited me. Those celebrities won\u2019t step over me to climb higher, and even if they tried, there are people handling it. But you, brother, could be stepped on to climb up,\u201d the handsome young man said, furrowing his brows and looking at Song Yun with concern.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun felt very touched but still had a question.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cStill, I don\u2019t understand why you agreed to join the show. You could have just monitored me live.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ye Wangxing shrugged. \u201cA little over a month is enough to review the assets in the capital. The rest requires flying nationwide, which would be exhausting. Let me take a short break first.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cBesides, I can also promote my own company.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He said this calmly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun still worried. What if the celebrities targeted Ye Wangxing to climb higher? Even if there were specialists handling it, Ye Wangxing\u2019s status put him at a disadvantage in such media wars.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2014I\u2019m just a poor widower who lost my husband last year and joined a show to relax. If not for the director\u2019s invitation and your warm invitation, I wouldn\u2019t have joined this program at all.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He shrugged. \u201cIf a persona like this attracts marketing from fans or celebrities, it\u2019s time to show them that anti-cyberbullying laws actually work.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">At this point, the handsome young man raised his eyebrows and looked at Song Yun. \u201cOf course, brother, I assigned that assistant to you only to prevent you from touching other people\u2019s sensitive issues. But\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cIf they want to step on you to climb up, my company\u2019s legal department will serve you at any time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thinking of his brother\u2019s domineering words and protective behavior, Song Yun felt his heart melt. Even when looking at Shi Xuanzhu beside him, his guilt eased slightly, and he even felt a little disdain for the man\u2019s foolishness.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong? Did something happen?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Shi Xuanzhu whispered to Song Yun.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun realized what he had been thinking, coughed, and shook his head quickly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He felt their relationship was okay for now. At least he hadn\u2019t considered divorcing Shi Xuanzhu\u2014even a handsome bodyguard couldn\u2019t tempt him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Unless Shi Xuanzhu cheated.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thinking this, Song Yun whispered: &#8220;Nothing, just a bit nervous. By the way, is it okay for us to talk like this now?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cNo problem. The host is still speaking the lines and interacting with sponsors. Our microphones are off, so just speak quietly. Look at the others around, they\u2019re basically doing the same,\u201d Shi Xuanzhu said with a perfectly gentle smile, making Song Yun nod thoughtfully.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Seeing Song Yun finally relax, Shi Xuanzhu also exhaled.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He didn\u2019t want Song Yun to stay tense. He needed to create a perfect, natural interaction to prove their love, building a positive married-couple image with fans.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Although they had fought over this show before, involving Song Yun\u2019s parents, Shi Xuanzhu thought it didn\u2019t matter. After all, those were just Song Yun\u2019s parents, Shi Xuanzhu\u2019s own parents were the ones he needed to respect in the future.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Unfortunately\u2026 Ye Wangxing had unexpectedly appeared.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Shi Xuanzhu thought of Ye Wangxing bursting into the private room and renegotiating contracts with lawyers a few days ago, his expression darkening.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>\u2018\u2026Why couldn\u2019t he have gone with that dead husband of mine? My good brother-in-law has already crawled out of the grave to look for him. He\u2019s close with my brother-in-law. They could have gone to the underworld together as a pair of ghost lovers.\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The more Shi Xuanzhu thought about it, the better the idea seemed, darkening his expression.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fortunately, the cameras were on him, and he quickly restored a sunny smile.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He didn\u2019t let anyone notice his inner thoughts, not even Song Yun beside him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Shi Xuanzhu only dared to vent internally.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">While he was thinking, the other three couples finished their whispers, as the live broadcast finally switched from the host to all the guests.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">They introduced themselves one by one.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The singer and his manager couple greeted steadily, exchanging respectful and warm glances.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The actor and top idol had a very good atmosphere, their chemistry filling the area with pink bubbles.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The veteran actors had a small mishap\u2014the husband interrupted the wife\u2019s self-introduction\u2014but she quickly reintroduced herself, though the atmosphere remained slightly tense.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Luckily, the host, experienced with large events, quickly shifted the topic to Shi Xuanzhu and Song Yun.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">They naturally focused on their own introduction, and the host lightly moved past the veteran couple\u2019s incident.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026The Emperor actor couple is our only male-male pair. We hope their observations provide more insights. Now, let\u2019s shift to the guests\u2019 live broadcast,\u201d the host said, pointing to the screen.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun started getting nervous.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This was Ye Wangxing\u2019s first variety show, a risky live broadcast. What if someone misinterpreted events and online harassment occurred?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Even though Song Yun knew most online anger didn\u2019t target ordinary people, he feared the small chance might hit Ye Wangxing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Even if Ye Wangxing could fight back legally, the damage would already be done. Song Yun\u2019s palms sweated. He instinctively grabbed Shi Xuanzhu\u2019s hand.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Shi Xuanzhu frowned, realized something, and intertwined their fingers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>\u2018During guest introductions, they\u2019ll probably want our opinions. When the camera returns and sees our hands intertwined, some fans will squeal in delight.\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Shi Xuanzhu had researched online CP-fan behavior. Though usually cold and composed, subtle physical contact excited fans.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Conversely, top idol and actor couples, though popular online, had low fanfiction output and fewer \u201csugar-eating\u201d CP fans. Most online engagement was just respect or fights between their few dedicated fans.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thinking this, Shi Xuanzhu softened his gaze at Song Yun, then composed his expression and focused on the screen.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Most amateur guests finished introductions, including Ye Wangxing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">He only introduced his name and why he joined the show.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201c\u2026My husband passed away last year. My family worried about my mental state and hoped this show would help me move on,\u201d the handsome young man said, showing rare vulnerability. His thick eyelashes trembled like butterfly wings\u2014beautiful and fragile.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Song Yun anticipated a flood of comments but felt relieved. It was a good start.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Then the host ceremoniously introduced the final guest.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Seeing the red hair, Song Yun felt a bad premonition.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">When the red-haired guest lifted his head, revealing a familiar yet unknown handsome face and a dog tag on his neck, Song Yun almost jumped off the sofa.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u2014Shi Xuanzhu nearly fell to the ground.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Before he could ask what happened, Song Yun exclaimed in disbelief: \u201cWhy is he here!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Everyone in the observation room and the host were startled. As they turned to Song Yun, the TV showed chaos.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The foreign guest, introduced last, quickly walked to the handsome young man and hugged him tightly, giving him a deep kiss.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Everyone in the observation room: &#8220;\u2026&#8221; !!!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Those observing closely realized it was not a polite kiss.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The live director scrambled to censor, fearing the broadcast would be blocked.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Fortunately, the kiss lasted only about 10 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The red-haired man didn\u2019t release the widower, instead, the handsome widower bit the red-haired man hard.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Blood appeared instantly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Directors who had just removed the blur scrambled to censor again.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Then, escalating the live broadcast\u2019s potential for a ban, the handsome young widower slapped the red-haired man across the face without hesitation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u201cSmack\u2014!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p lang=\"en-US\" align=\"left\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Support translation:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/bePatron?u=25191841\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"217\" height=\"51\" class=\"wp-image-338 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ontimestory.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/become_a_patron_button.png?resize=217%2C51\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 217px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 217\/51;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/lajnaa\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ontimestory.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/kofi3-3.png?resize=185%2C47\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is kofi3-3.png\" width=\"185\" height=\"47\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 185px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 185\/47;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\r\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the little cousin and Song Yun returned home to pick up Aunt Li, their expressions were still bewildered. 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