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Rong Yuheng felt exhausted.

Why couldn’t people step into his colorful and vibrant world?

He decided to skip the ominous topic and immerse himself in the joyous nightlife. “We were going to play cards, right? Come on.”

Huang Jianing silently moved aside, and the other four cautiously began shuffling the cards.

Even the arrogant Bian Chen was unusually caring, allowing Rong Yuheng to pass the turn as they played.

“…” After a few rounds, Rong Yuheng felt a sense of tastelessness. He pushed the cards away and shook his head. “It’s late. I’ll go back and rest.”

The others: Finally, after enduring for so long, it’s time to cry alone.

Rong Yuheng understood their overly obvious facial expressions and found it hard to speak… He could only drift back to his room desolately, freshen up, and go to bed.

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Fortunately, the following schedule kept the team members busy, and Rong Yuheng continued to display his usual joyous and carefree self. This small interlude quickly passed, and the “STAR—T” tour was already more than halfway through, heading towards the capital city.

During this time, Rong Yuheng maintained his “Pet and Owner” relationship with Wen Zhecheng and engaged in inexplicable role-playing conversations on WeChat despite the distance between them.

The members of the wealthy families were not idle either, each clamoring to meet with Rong Yuheng and see the “rising comedy star.”

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Rong Yuheng was speechless. He felt that these wealthy fools just wanted him to perform comedy in public and then burst into unrestrained laughter…

He typed in the wealthy families’ group chat:

After the tour ends, Dad will come to grant you his favor.

His blunt words immediately sparked criticism from all sides. Amidst the bloody storm, Rong Yuheng unusually received an effective response.

【You Tianyu】: The final stop is in the capital city, right? I happen to be there for a business trip. Shall we meet up?

【Rong Yuheng】 replied to 【You Tianyu】: Agreed.

You Tianyu was a good friend of Rong Congyan’s and could be considered Rong Yuheng’s half-brother. They hadn’t seen each other for over a year since Rong Yuheng studied abroad. Meeting again, this “neighborhood big brother” had now become a “wealthy father.” Rong Yuheng didn’t know how to feel in that moment…

He could only comfort himself that this must be what they call a “brotherly bond like a father.”

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The joy of meeting the “wealthy father” couldn’t be enjoyed alone, so Rong Yuheng considerately shared the news with Wen Zhecheng, hoping to double the happiness.

【Rong Yuheng】: My dear pet owner, your hamster is about to meet his wealthy father. Hahaha…

【Wen Zhecheng】: …

However, Wen Zhecheng didn’t seem to find this amusing. After a brief silence, he replied.

【Wen Zhecheng】: It seems like my hamster has acknowledged quite a few owners.

【Wen Zhecheng】: Turns out, I’m raising a shared hamster.

The next day, Rong Yuheng had a rehearsal for the tour, and he was already lying on the bed. When he saw the unique title of “shared hamster,” he almost laughed himself off the bed!

Rong Yuheng: “Hahaha!”

How did he never realize that Wen Zhecheng had a talent for cracking jokes!

【Rong Yuheng】: It’s not sharing, it’s not sharing. Only the wealthy father can admire from afar, the pet owner can play with me!

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Wen Zhecheng’s slightly gloomy mood was instantly stirred up when he read the reply – My goodness. Play he said.

He felt like he was about to be provoked again, but the other party seemed to consider it just a joke.

Wen Zhecheng knew that Rong Yuheng didn’t mean anything else. Given his nature, he probably compared himself to a “lotus flower” again.

Rong Yuheng’s jokes were like straight guys patting each other’s butts to compare sizes; they never thought about anything with a suggestive meaning.

It was his own thoughts that made him overthink every word, making him more and more irritated.

【Wen Zhecheng】: Stop making dirty jokes.

My goodness! Rong Yuheng’s eyes widened when he received the reply. Wen Zhecheng could actually say such things. He was the one who was reserved!

【Rong Yuheng】: Pet owner, you’re OOC.

【Wen Zhecheng】: What does OOC mean?

【Rong Yuheng】: Out of character~

【Wen Zhecheng】: …

【Rong Yuheng】: Forget it, it’s my fault for accommodating all your character traits. It’s fine if you break in front of me, just don’t break in front of the media. (Sea otter pounces.gif)

【Wen Zhecheng】: Okay, I’ll only break in front of you.

Rong Yuheng chuckled at the message and put his phone away before wrapping himself in the blanket and falling asleep.

For some reason, he felt inexplicably satisfied, as if he were special.

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The final concert in the capital city was unprecedentedly popular compared to the previous dozen shows. The venue was filled with cheering lightsticks and glowing signs, creating a dazzling sea of stars that surged like waves with the music.

Rong Yuheng and the others performed a total of twelve original songs, ten cover songs, and had an interactive Q&A session, lasting over three hours.

As the final shot panned across the faces on stage, shiny beads of sweat reflected the stage lights, glistening on their foreheads. The members of the “STAR—T” idol group stood hand in hand in a row, bowing to the audience below in gratitude.

“Our STAR—T nationwide tour comes to an end here, but the journey has just begun. Thank you all for your support along the way, and please continue to support us in the future!”

The lightsticks in the audience waved frantically as fans cheered and screamed, “Ahhhh!!! We will always love you!”

“Thank you—!!”

After their performance, the members collectively removed their makeup and changed clothes. They were going to have a dinner to celebrate the end of their tour.

Rong Yuheng was changing clothes when Zou Yi turned his head and exclaimed, “Hey, have you lost weight?”

“What?” Rong Yuheng and Zou Yi had been roommates during their training period, so they were quite familiar with each other’s weight. When Zou Yi looked at Rong Yuheng’s side waist, he felt that something was off.

“Your pants are loose,” Zou Yi reached out and pulled them, “Damn, you already have a slim waist. If you lose more weight, your future girlfriend will find you weak.”

Huang Jianing burst into laughter upon hearing this, “Rong Bao said that their girls want to marry into good families, so there’s no need to worry about that.”

Rong Yuheng silently stared at the two of them, making a mental note of their names, then turned to put on his clothes, saying, “It must be an illusion. The pants probably got stretched out in the washing machine.”

Bian Chen saw an opportunity to tease him and immediately spoke up, “Nonsense.”

Rong Yuheng retaliated like a boiling kettle, “Bullshit.”

Apart from the gathering among the group members, the company had given them two days off to rest before returning to the city for other arrangements.

Upon learning this, You Tianyu unceremoniously took away a whole day from Rong Yuheng, claiming that it would “maximize efficiency.”

The agreed meeting place was a high-end restaurant with excellent privacy, so they didn’t have to worry about paparazzi. You Tianyu had dressed up for this meeting, donning luxury brand clothing, fully embodying the role of a “wealthy father.”

“In the afternoon, I’ll take you for a ride. It’s rare to meet, so let’s just have a meal,” You Tianyu said with a straight face.

Rong Yuheng applauded him without any expression, “You have a good business mind.”

You Tianyu lamented, “Don’t you want to spend more time with your wealthy father? This is an opportunity that many people can’t get.”

Rong Yuheng became even more spirited upon hearing this. He proudly puffed out his chest, “I have more than one wealthy father, and besides, I also have a pet owner now. You can only stand in line behind, holding a number plate of love.”

The so-called “wealthy fathers” were just acquaintances, but the term “pet owner” was something You Tianyu had never heard before. He couldn’t help but feel doubtful.

“What pet owner? Are you being sold and still paying someone?” You Tianyu questioned.

Rong Yuheng defended his big angel, “He’s not that kind of person!”

You Tianyu asked, “Him? Who?? Besides the big angel, there are others who feed you?”

Rong Yuheng got angry! He picked up a small fork from the table and gestured towards You Tianyu, “You guys only know how to tease me. He’s not just a big angel; he’s also my pet owner. He praises me in various ways every day!”

You Tianyu… The subtle feeling intensified!

To think that Rong Yuheng could praise himself like this. Either he had an unconventional mind, or he had ulterior motives!

You Tianyu felt like his heart was about to break, “Xiao Heng, listen to your brother. Don’t trust others so easily. The entertainment industry is messy, and if you encounter the unspoken rules…”

Rong Yuheng shook his head, cutting off his words, “The pet owner said he will take care of it for me.”

You Tianyu… It seemed that Rong Yuheng’s mind was indeed unconventional.

The meal ended amidst banter and laughter. You Tianyu stuffed Rong Yuheng, who was still boxing, into the car. “Alright, alright, stop messing around… It’s rare to meet, can we temporarily achieve peace?”

Rong Yuheng, true to his spoiled nature, hummed softly.

The two sat in the car and drove to the outskirts of the city. Rong Yuheng leaned against the window, watching the scenery. His breath fogged up the expensive car window.

You Tianyu sighed, gaining a deep understanding of Rong Yuheng’s immense resilience.

While Rong Yuheng was breathing heavily, his phone rang. It wasn’t a text message but a call invitation, and the caller was Wen Zhecheng.

He glanced at You Tianyu and said, “I’ll take this call.”

“Go ahead,” You Tianyu replied.

Rong Yuheng answered the call, still breathing heavily. “Hello?”

Whether it was an illusion or not, he felt that Wen Zhecheng’s voice carried a hint of joy. “I’ve wrapped up filming. I’ll be returning to the city the day after tomorrow. What are you up to right now?”

Thinking of the bitter “shared hamster” comment, Rong Yuheng immediately swallowed the words “meet the wealthy father” that were about to slip out and said, “I’m thinking of you!”

“Beep!” You Tianyu’s hand trembled, and the horn blared, his expression showing signs of the world collapsing.

Rong Yuheng quickly turned his head and gestured with his eyes, signaling for silence.

Wen Zhecheng completely ignored the sound of the horn. His mind was filled with the phrase “I’m thinking of you”! He found Rong Yuheng so sweet. They hadn’t even officially started dating, yet how could he be so sweet?

Wen Zhecheng struggled to suppress his smile and maintained his crumbling image. “Hmm, your tour has also ended, right? Let’s meet up when you come back…”

Rong Yuheng said, “Sure, and I want to go to your place to watch movies.”

“You son of a…!” You Tianyu exclaimed.

Rong Yuheng and Wen Zhecheng chatted affectionately for a while, reading through the main pet script, before finally hanging up the phone amidst You Tianyu’s continuous “beep beep” horn honking.

As soon as Rong Yuheng hung up the phone, he furrowed his brows unhappily. “What’s going on, Tianyu? Did you encounter millions of armored vehicles blocking the road or something?”

You Tianyu glanced at Rong Yuheng sideways, the light from the window reflecting in his eyes with a meaningful gaze. “This is a warning bell ringing…”

Author’s Note: You Tianyu called Rong Congyan: Hey, are you there? Your little brother is going to a man’s house to watch movies.