Chapter 74 - Model Subst.i.tute of the Year

Translated by Eve

Edited by Kara

5. Model Subst.i.tute of the Year

Yi Ze looked at the person in his arms and couldnt help but kiss him again.

He had never kissed Xie He before. He had always just been a plaything who he had bought. He had no interest in playing lovers, doing such gentle actions. Only, he didnt know why, but he didnt quite want to let go of the person in his arms today.

Yi Ze pinched Xie Hes chin and gazed at his face. The young mans face was flushed from shyness. His eyes were watery, and his curled lashes batted. The other softly said,

s.h.i.+xiong

.

With his beautiful eyes, he looked at Yi Ze with a deep love and single-minded devotion.

Yi Zes eyes immediately darkened.

This time, Yi Ze did not kick Xie He out right away. Xie He also didnt move and obediently let himself be held. His eyes were half-opened. He didnt move.

It was just another way of calling him, thats allIt didnt matter, neso long as Yi Ze was happy.

Dont cry. Dont cry.

If you cry, Yi Ze will get angryDont make him angry.

Thinking like this, he really didnt cry.

Actually, so long as he let his mind go blank and didnt think about anything, pretending that he was an obedient wooden doll, he wouldnt feel sad at all.

After satiating his l.u.s.t, Yi Zes moodiness from having been rejected by Jian Zihan became a lot better. For once, his tone was soft, As long as youre this well-behaved, I will not treat you badly.

Xie He hummed quietly. His expression was calm.

Yi Ze felt like he should reward Xie He. After all, he had made him happy. Thus, he said, If you need my a.s.sistance, tell my secretary. I will arrange things for you.

Sadness appeared for a split second within Xie Hes eyes. He shut his eyes in agony.

In Yi Zes mind, everything Xie He did was for the sake of money. However, what could he say? They originally had had that kind of relations.h.i.+p.

Xie He was silent for a while before whispering, Thank you, Yi

ge

.

Yi Ze hadnt noticed the others pain at all. He stood up and said, You can leave now.

Xie He drove back. Before he had left earlier, he had given the director a call. The director was one of the few who knew that Xie He was being kept, so he very straightforwardly agreed to shoot others scenes tomorrow. Even if Xie He couldnt come back right away, it was fine.

When Xie He returned to the set, it was already noon.

Jian Zihan had been a bit absent-minded since yesterday. Xie He was the only thing on his mind. Why didnt Xie He come back at night? It couldnt be that he stayed over at the others place? What was their relations.h.i.+p? Since they were so intimate, why did Xie He say that the other didnt like him?

All sorts of wild thoughts circled within his mind until Xie He returned. However, only anger surged when he saw him!

When Jian Zihan saw Xie Hes neck and the corner of his lipshe understood just what had happened last night!

Xie He also saw Jian Zihan in the corridor. He averted his gaze, ashamed, walking into his room with his head down. However, before he could shut the door, Jian Zihan forced his way in.

Xie He instantly turned nervous and said, W-whats up?

Jian Zihan stared at his neck. It was not easy for him to restrain his jealousy. He calmly said, You went to see that person, right?

Xie He didnt dare to meet with Jian Zihans eyes. He pursed his lips and didnt speak.

Jian Zihan was rather angry and said in a low voice, Did you tell him that you like him?

Xie He shook his head, a sliver of grief appearing in his eyes. What happened last night flashed in his mind. How could he confess under those circ.u.mstances? He looked up at Jian Zihan. Just as expected, the others eyes were warm and caring. Faced with such a person, he couldnt even conjure up any jealousy. All he felt was admirationand disdain for himself. Xie He pressed his lips together into a straight line and didnt respond.

Jian Zihan understood. He suddenly reached out and pressed against the corner of Xie Hes lips with his thumb, speaking in a quiet voice, I didnt ask what your relations.h.i.+p with that person was before because I didnt think that it was important. However, I now realized that I was wrong. Its very important. Tell me, what is your relations.h.i.+p?

The colour in Xie Hes face drained away as if the other had caught hold of incriminating information about him. He pushed Jian Zihan away and gave him a cold look, This doesnt concern you. I want to rest. Would you please leave?

Jian Zihan didnt leave this time, however. He looked at Xie Hes expression and slowly said, Youre sleeping together.

These words were like a slap in the face to Xie He. Yi Ze had f*cked him all night, pretending that he was the person in front of him! Now, he had to face said persons questioning the next day?! He finally could no longer maintain his facade of indifference. His tone became rather sharp, Yes. Is there a problem?

Jian Zihan looked at the pain and sorrow in Xie Hes eyes. The other was like a hedgehog, spikes all puffing up. His heart softened, and he eased his tone, I didnt mean anything. I just want to help you.

Xie He shook his head, expression cold, You cant help me. You should go, ba.

Jian Zihan turned around and locked the door. He then took large steps until he had reached Xie He. He looked at him. I didnt want to step in before, because this was your choice, and I respect your choice. HoweverI really dont think that you loving that person is worth it.

Xie He was rather angry, I just said that you shouldnt meddle in my affairs.

Jian Zihan pushed him against the wall, hand slamming against the wall by Xie Hes ear. He lowered his head, closing in on Xie He. You said that the person you like likes someone else. He likes someone else but still sleeps with you, keeping you hanging. This kind of personwhats worth liking about him?

Xie He bit his lips, staring at the other. Im happy. Im willing.

Jian Zihan narrowed his eyes and suddenly asked, Is it because of his money?

These words immediately upset Xie He. Everyone thought that he was only with Yi Ze because of his money! Why did even Jian Zihan think this!? He glared and said, No!

Jian Zihan nodded, not suspecting him in the least, and said, Since its like that, then you must really love him for him.

Xie He earnestly said, Yes.

Jian Zihan said, If you liked him for his money, I would leave without saying anything more. But if you truly love him, then I think that this person isnt worthy of your love. You deserve someone better, someone who cares about you, not someone who will sleep with you even though he doesnt like you. This kind of person has no idea what love is nor will they respect love. You will not be happy with him.

Xie He looked up at Jian Zihan and retorted, tone not allowing for any reb.u.t.tals, You dont know anything. No one is more worthy of my love than him in my heart.

Yi Ze didnt have to love him, but he would never let anyone slander Yi Ze.

Without Yi Ze, he wouldnt have had the money for his mothers treatment. He wouldnt have been able to send her off peacefully in her last years. He would have ended up like the other boys who had started with himhe would have fallen into an extremely dirty place, humiliated by others. Without Yi Ze, his hard work would have amounted to nothing but a joke, because no one had been willing to give him the chance to stand outEverything he had todaywas in part due to Yi Ze.

His life had changed completely because of Yi Ze. He was willing to spend the rest of his life loving this one person.

Jian Zihan paused. He realized that he would not be able to persuade Xie He. He could only change his words and said, OK. If he is really worthy of your love, why didnt you tell him how you felt yesterday?

Xie He choked.

Jian Zihan sighed, I just cant bear to continue watching you waste your time like this. Nothing will happen if youre like this. Since you like him, you should do your best. Only then will you have no regrets. If theres no hope, you can give upIt couldnt be that you really plan on maintaining such an obscure relations.h.i.+p with this person for the rest of your life? Havent you given any thought about your own future?

Xie He didnt speak and just looked down.

Seeing this, Jian Zihan couldnt tell what he was thinking. He was filled with anger. How could there be someone so stubborn, so unwilling to get the point!? He didnt want to endure any longer. He didnt want to see him squander away his time on this unworthy sc.u.m. He wanted to steal him away! Jian Zihan sucked in a deep breath. Only then was he able to suppress the impulse in his heart. He stressed, The things I said to you today, I said them because I really wish that you will be happy.

Xie He didnt dare to look at Jian Zihan. This kind of Jian Zihan made him feel even more despicable. Xie He stared at Jian Zihan enviously from a dark corner whereas Jian Zihan only wished for him to be happy.

Therewas one situation in which he would be willing to leave Yi Ze. That was if Yi Ze no longer needed him, a subst.i.tute, any longer. Xie He suddenly parted his lips and asked, Youdo you have anyone that you like?

Jian Zihan looked at Xie He and unhesitatingly said, I have someone that I like.

Xie He looked nervous and asked, W-Who?

Jian Zihan smiled abruptly. He lowered his head and gently spoke in Xie Hes ear, Thats a secret. When the time comes, Ill tell you.

When he finished speaking, he let go of Xie He. Before leaving, he said, I hope that youll consider my words.

Xie He was in a daze as he watched Jian Zihan leave. It seemed like he was still puzzling over just who Jian Zihan liked.

Xie HeBaby, Im really starting to like my HanHan more and more. Hes so considerate and gentle, ne. Smile.JPG

444

Xie HeIts just a pity that were not suited for each other. Sigh.JPG

444Whys that? Havent you always been interested in him?

Xie HeBaby, you should know that sometimes, fondness is just fondness. Two people may not be good together.

444

Xie HeBecause, Im not the kind of person who would give up an entire forest for a single tree. Our three views arent the same, so how could we date? ?

444Then, why do you want to raise his Favourability Value?

Xie He8000 experience points.

444You and President Yi suit each other the most, thank you very much! _(:)_

After that day, Jian Zihan continued to interact with Xie He as if nothing had happened. Yi Ze also stopped calling Jian Zihan. In the end, Xie He was still more obedient. Therefore, he would call him over once a week.

Yi Ze seemed to have fallen for this kind of roleplay. He always made Xie He call him

s.h.i.+xiong

while in bed. He treated Xie He better and better, and he would even be willing to dote on him a bit every now and then. Like this, the Favourability Value slowly rose by another 5 points. Right now, it was already at 70.

Xie He thought that the timing was just about right. Jian Zihan had been constantly encouraging him to confess to Yi Ze. He had already dragged things on for a long time. With Si Minghuis personality, he should have done something by now. After all, hed been secretly in love with Yi Ze for so many years, so confessing was really tempting to doEven those who love without expecting anything in return are still likely to hold a laughable, vain hope. It was humanitys instinct to never give up until death.

Without letting his heart shatter to pieces on the ground, how could he possibly wake up?

Therefore, after doing it again, this time, Xie He did not leave obediently as he always had. Instead, he looked at Yi Ze and stammered, Yi

ge

II have something to tell you.

Yi Zes mood was not bad. His hand was still trailing over Xie Hes body. He said absentmindedly, What?

Xie He pursed his lips and gathered up his courage to say, IIve actually liked you all this time.

Yi Ze casually hummed in response and then said, What do you want?

Xie Hes eyes grew dark, but he still repeated himself, I like you.

Yi Zes movements paused. He finally looked at Xie He, smiling derisively at his hopeful expression. You like me?

XIe He nodded, body rigid from nervousness.

Yi Ze laughed and gave him a profound look, So what you wanted was me.

Xie He stuttered, N-noI just.

Truly a greedy little fellow Yi Ze pinched his chin, eyes cold, Even if you really like mewhat about it?

Xie He paled. He had expected this to happen, but his heart still hurt so much that he wanted to die when he heard it for himself.

Yi Ze stood up from the bed, his dangerous gaze falling on Xie He. He patted his face, Dont forget your ident.i.ty and think that youre irreplaceable just because I treat you a little better. Especially donttry and play this kind of trick on me.

Xie He stared at him fixedly. If it had been him from the past, he would have shrunk back. But today, he didnt want to let this go just like thatbecause, he would likely never again have the courage to say this again in the future.

Xie He stared at Yi Zes face with a deep gaze, eyes full of earnest love. He said softly, Yi

ge

Im not tricking you. I just wanted to tell youI love you. I dont want anythingI just want you to know this, thats all.

Yi Zes gaze gradually turned ice-cold. His guts were truly getting bigger and bigger to actually dare to talk back to him. Did he think that he could trick him with such laughable words and get more out of him?

The corner of Yi Zes lips raised. Since you dont want anything, why did you have to tell me?

Xie He was startled.

You dare say that you dont want anything? Someone like you Yi Ze pinched Xie Hes chin, eyes frosty, tone full of contempt, Is not worthy of saying the word love.

Xie He looked at him, shocked, lips trembling.

Yi Ze didnt want to bother with him anymore and left.

Xie He stared at his departing figureIt was like all the energy had drained from his body. This was the answer he had been waiting for.

He finally knew what the answer was.

He hadnt actually hoped for muchHe had just wanted Yi Ze to believe in his feelings for him, just a bit. To care for him, just a bit. With that, he could continue to hold on.

However, his love that he had put his heart and soul into was only given the two words, not worthy, in return.

Xie HeMy Familys ZeZe is so impressive. I suddenly like him a little more. I really appreciate his cleverness. Smile.JPG

444You said you also really like Jian Zihan, ne. Your taste is very wide, oh. O(_)O~

Xie HeBaby, did you only realize this today?

444

When Xie He had returned to the shooting location, Jian Zihan could see the abnormality in his eyes. He was clearly dazed. He had made many mistakes during the shooting, not at all as skilled as he usually was. In the end, the director got a little angry and was forced to pause the shooting.

Xie He didnt care. He left silently.

Jian Zihan promptly followed after him. He could probably already guess why he was like this, but he wanted to confirm his guess, He rejected you?

Xie He looked at him, a distraught look in his eyes.

Jian Zihan felt extremely anguished for him. However, there was a bit of faint antic.i.p.ation as wellHe thought that he actually wasnt as admirable and selfless as previously thought. He actually wished for Xie He to face reality a little sooner. The sooner he could free himself from this hopeless love, the sooner he would be able to pursue him openly.

If they could be togetherit would certainly be very happy and blissful.

Jian Zihan pulled Xie He over to one side. They were currently at a temporarily built shooting location. Because the construction was not yet complete, and the location was rather remote, there was basically no one else around.

Xie He looked at Jian Zihan, eyes full of sorrow that he just couldnt restrain. His lips were pale. Because he was so aggrieved, he couldnt curb his desire to just spit it all out. Therefore, he stammered, He will never like meI already knew thisI already knew this.

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