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Wen Zhecheng frowned, sensing that something was amiss. 

Kuang Zhao, standing nearby, wished he could turn back time. He trembled and muttered, “I… I misspoke, Rong Rong.”

The word “misspoke” triggered Rong Yuheng’s sensitive nerve, and his gaze instantly sharpened.

Wen Zhecheng reached out and scratched Rong Yuheng’s head, comforting his little hamster. His tone remained calm and gentle as he asked Kuang Zhao, “What did you misspeak?”

After a pause, Kuang Zhao, carefully stealing a glance at Rong Yuheng and seeing that he didn’t seem angry, boldly repeated himself, “Sexy creature.”

“…”

Wen Zhecheng’s hand paused in the middle of scratching Rong Yuheng’s fur.

After a while, he slowly explained to Rong Yuheng on Kuang Zhao’s behalf, “He’s just used to saying that. It’s his usual way of speaking, and he didn’t mean it towards you.”

Kuang Zhao quickly nodded, “Yes, yes, it’s just my catchphrase. I use it when greeting people.”

Rong Yuheng, still somewhat skeptical, asked, “Do you also use it when greeting Teacher Wen?”

Both Wen Zhecheng and Kuang Zhao fell silent for a moment, then reluctantly nodded, “Yes.”

Rong Yuheng suddenly felt relieved, but his gaze towards Wen Zhecheng gradually changed. So, you’re a sexy creature too.

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On the other side, Qian Xinlei had something to discuss with Rong Yuheng. After greeting Kuang Zhao, Rong Yuheng walked over to Qian Xinlei.

As soon as Rong Yuheng left, Wen Zhecheng’s demeanor changed. He looked coldly at Kuang Zhao, who knew he was in the wrong.

“I thought you were just visiting. I didn’t expect you to prepare such a big surprise behind the scenes,” Wen Zhecheng said, his tone sharp.

Kuang Zhao was about to break out in a cold sweat. He tried to find a way out for himself. “Wow, Zhecheng, you’ve become quite the comedian. You and your wife are a perfect match!”

Wen Zhecheng’s gaze softened slightly. “Be more careful next time. I haven’t confronted him yet. Don’t keep mentioning ‘wife.’ You know in your heart that he’s your ‘wife,’ that’s enough.”

Kuang Zhao muttered, “…Okay.” Taking advantage of the situation and acting innocent, he really had no shame!

Qian Xinlei was giving guidance to Rong Yuheng, instructing him on how to convey tension on camera. 

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Rong Yuheng was very diligent in his learning. In the drama, he always wore simple clothing. Now, as he turned his shoulders, the plain white robe wrapped around his tall figure, making him look elegant and ethereal.

Rong Yuheng had a somewhat delicate appearance, with skin that appeared as smooth as jade on camera. His lips were a vivid shade of red, creating a contradictory beauty that was captivating.

Watching Rong Yuheng’s performance for a while, Kuang Zhao couldn’t help but sigh to Wen Zhecheng, “Sister-in-law… Rong Yuheng is really handsome, like a pure little fairy.”

Wen Zhecheng pursed his lips and said, “Watch your words.”

Even though it did feel that way.

Kuang Zhao had never read the original work of “Plain Robes,” so he asked, “What’s the character of Huai Qing like? Beautiful and kind-hearted but faced with betrayal from all sides, and then ‘thirty years on the east bank of the river, thirty years on the west bank’?”

Wen Zhecheng kept his eyes on Rong Yuheng without blinking and replied, “No character background, just seductive.”

Kuang Zhao: “???”

Unbelievable… he actually heard the word “seductive” from Wen Zhecheng’s mouth!

At this moment, Rong Yuheng had no idea what these two were secretly gossiping about.

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After Qian Xinlei gave him some guidance, he started rehearsing his scenes with He Zhuo. Although the relationship between Huai Qing and Juyan was strained in the drama, Rong Yuheng and He Zhuo were getting along better and better.

After finishing a scene, He Zhuo suddenly looked in the direction behind Rong Yuheng and burst into laughter.

Rong Yuheng was puzzled. “Zhuo Ge, what are you laughing at?”

He Zhuo didn’t respond, he just reached out and pulled Rong Yuheng closer, whispering in his ear, “I’ve discovered an open secret.”

Rong Yuheng gently pointed out his idiosyncrasy, “You’re as colorful as they come with this.”

He Zhuo, with an air of mystery, said, “You wouldn’t understand.”

Even though He Zhuo and Rong Yuheng were speaking to each other with about ten centimeters of space between them, due to the angle, their words and actions appeared to Wen Zhecheng as if their lips were touching their ears.

He Zhuo raised his eyes and met Wen Zhecheng’s sharp, blade-like gaze. He paused for two seconds, then withdrew his arm from around Rong Yuheng.

Well, this open secret was now confirmed.

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While the production was busy progressing, an unexpected guest arrived on the scene.

A sleek Lamborghini parked in the wilderness, and a long-legged figure emerged from the car. The well-tailored gray suit pants exuded an air of luxury.

Xun Guang had originally planned to find a quiet place to revise her script, but when she turned around, she caught sight of a “Wild Crane of the Wilderness”… judging by looks, it bore a striking resemblance to the eagle she had picked up.

Xun Guang instantly understood: this must be her “brother” whom she had recently acknowledged.

Just as Rong Congyan was feeling lost, a white bundle suddenly sprang up before him. “Who are you looking for?”

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This small figure, with cute, student-like bangs and a soft bunny hat, looked incredibly adorable.

Rong Congyan, feeling amiable, bent down, trying to close the gap between them. “Little friend, I’m looking for Rong Yuheng from the ‘Plain Robes’ production. Are you also a part of this crew?”

Xun Guang blushed and spoke shyly, lowering her head. “Yes, uncle. I can take you to the set.”

Rong Congyan furrowed his brow. Was he really that old? However, this little kid appeared to be around eleven or twelve years old, so calling him “uncle” might not be entirely inappropriate.

As they walked and talked, Rong Congyan graciously disregarded the matter of his title. “How old are you? Are you an actor too?”

Xun Guang, making things up as she went, replied, “I’m thirteen this year. My dad is a director here, so I came along to have some fun.”

Rong Congyan adopted his universally applicable social etiquette. “Ah, you’re Director Qian Xinlei’s daughter? You two look quite alike!”

Xun Guang stayed silent for a couple of seconds, then continued, “Not really. He’s a bit uglier than me.”

Rong Congyan: “…”

Guiding him towards the shooting location, Xun Guang pointed towards the area where Wen Zhecheng and Kuang Zhao were. She told Rong Congyan, “Uncle, you can wait over there for now.”

“Thank you.” Rong Congyan followed her gesture, but suddenly his gaze fixed on someone. “Is that… Wen Zhecheng?”

Xun Guang kindly clarified, “Yes, it’s Wen Zhecheng from ‘Ze Cheng Yi Yu.'”

…

At this moment, Wen Zhecheng was unaware that his elder brother-in-law had arrived on the scene.

He was busy energetically promoting with Kuang Zhao, “Rong Rong has a strong sense of variety, and his performance in ‘Ever Forward’ is quite remarkable. STAR—T’s new album is also great; there’s a dance sequence where Rong Rong wears a white T-shirt that looks especially good.”

Kuang Zhao, with a vacant look in his eyes, responded, “I know, you want me to repost it on Weibo to boost your zaizai’s popularity.”

Wen Zhecheng’s heart raced when he heard the term “zai-zai-baby.” He cleared his throat and said, “Well, he really deserves worldwide recognition…”

Kuang Zhao sighed, “I thought you wanted to keep this ‘zaizai’ hidden.”

Wen Zhecheng’s gaze fell on Rong Yuheng, who was currently shooting and was full of seriousness in his every move. “No, he should be standing on the brightest stage to shine. I hope the whole world will like him.” And I’m the one who loves him.

Kuang Zhao was momentarily at a loss for words.

He and Wen Zhecheng had been good friends for many years. He thought that Wen Zhecheng, being in the early stages of a romantic awakening, would be relatively inexperienced in matters of love. However, he didn’t expect that Wen Zhecheng’s feelings were more mature and profound than most people’s.

It was the middle of winter, and the desolate wilderness stretched out with a stark and chilly atmosphere that heightened all the senses. Yet, when Wen Zhecheng looked at Rong Yuheng, his eyes were filled with warmth, a warm but restrained heat, like the winter sun melting the snow on a cold mountain, allowing the pure and transparent water to trickle down and nourish the dry ground, patiently waiting for the spring grass to sprout.

Suddenly, Kuang Zhao felt that Wen Zhecheng couldn’t possibly have a one-sided crush. No one could resist such a dense and gentle expression of love. Maybe Rong Yuheng had fallen for him without realizing it.

With this thought in mind, he reached out and patted Wen Zhecheng’s shoulder. “Don’t worry, ‘Ze Cheng Yi Yu’ is as real as pearls!”

As soon as Kuang Zhao finished speaking, a skeptical voice came from behind them, “What pearls? Real what?”

The two turned around, only to see a man who bore a striking resemblance to Rong Yuheng standing behind them, his gaze alert.

Wen Zhecheng’s heart skipped a beat; this seemed to be his elder brother-in-law!

Kuang Zhao shivered in fear. Did he say something he shouldn’t have?

Rong Congyan scrutinized Wen Zhecheng with a critical gaze. “You’re Wen Zhecheng?”

After the initial surprise, Wen Zhecheng quickly regained his composure and extended his hand. “You must be Big Brother Rong. I’m Wen Zhecheng.”

Rong Congyan felt a slight dissatisfaction with the way Wen Zhecheng addressed him. He couldn’t help but think, who are you calling big brother?

However, Rong Congyan maintained his good manners and shook Wen Zhecheng’s hand. “Yes, I’m Little Heng’s brother. What were you discussing just now, something about Little Heng?”

Kuang Zhao’s mind raced as he considered fabricating a story to cover up their previous conversation. Suddenly, Wen Zhecheng spoke, “We were talking about ‘Ze Cheng Yi Yu’ and the CP between me and Rong Rong.”

Kuang Zhao’s eyes widened in sheer terror: Oh no! Had Wen Zhecheng suffered some kind of emotional trauma?

Rong Congyan had heard of “Ze Cheng Yi Yu” before, but he hadn’t paid much attention to it. After all, fan culture often involved these kinds of pairings. However, hearing it from the person involved gave him a strange feeling.

Rong Congyan furrowed his brow. “I’ve heard of it. Don’t worry; I didn’t take it seriously.”

Wen Zhecheng paused for a moment and then spoke sincerely, “Big Brother, you could take it seriously, actually.”

“???”

Rong Congyan was dumbfounded. Did Wen Zhecheng genuinely have feelings for his little brother? He couldn’t help but ask, “What does that mean? What’s going on between you and Little Heng?”

Wen Zhecheng didn’t give a direct answer, only saying, “Big Brother, you can ask Rong Rong.”

Rong Congyan fell silent. Indeed, he wasn’t very familiar with Wen Zhecheng, and it might be better to catch up with his little brother later.

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When the director, Qian Xinlei, shouted “Cut!” from the sidelines, Rong Congyan immediately rushed towards Rong Yuheng.

Kuang Zhao watched Rong Congyan’s imposing figure and swallowed hard. “Zheng Ge… I messed up.”

Wen Zhecheng’s tone sounded remarkably gentle. “What did you mess up?”

Kuang Zhao made a throat-slitting gesture with his hand to show his regret. “I disrupted your plans. Before you could reveal the truth, I accidentally had a showdown with Rong Rong’s brother!”

Wen Zhecheng shook his head. “You’re overthinking it.”

His gaze shifted to the two people who had already met up, and he looked meaningful. “I was actually worried about how to turn ‘Ze Cheng Yi Yu’ from an online CP into a real couple in Rong Rong’s awareness. Thanks to both of you, that problem is solved.”

Kuang Zhao was momentarily stunned. “Huh?”

…After a while, his pupils suddenly contracted. Oh my god, he seemed to understand Wen Zhecheng’s intention now!

He had thought he would be a stumbling block on Wen Zhecheng’s path to pursue Rong Yuheng. Little did he know that they were the hundred-meter ladder these two individuals used to reach the marriage hall!

Kuang Zhao moved away from Wen Zhecheng with his gaze fixed on Rong Yuheng in the distance.

Indeed, he deserved to be called a great actor; he was so cunning.

Author’s Note: Rong Congyan: Protect my little fan! Wen Zhecheng: Sure. Little fan: What’s going on?

Aiiyoo, apparently i made a bit mistake the Plain Clothes would be change as Plain Robe!