Second Take On Romance - The A-List Actor Wants Me
Chapter 151 : Shen Jingwei’s Commitment

Chapter 151: Chapter 151 : Shen Jingwei’s Commitment

Shang Ruohai smirked in response.

"It’s through a trial of fire that an actor truly shines, unlike a singer who pops out his renditions of popular hits and call them new albums."

A muscle at Shang Ruohan’s cheek twitched violently at that sharp comment.

"What’s so bad about sticking to the formula?" He challenged.

"That formula will be outdated soon enough," Shang Ruohai remarked, his smile widening as anger burned brighter in Shang Ruohan’s eyes. "You would know this if you understand how entertainment industry works, dear Big Brother."

Shang Ruohan clenched his fists.

"Besides, just today I heard about Wu Jin taking up a role in that homosexual drama series you described as trial of fire. What about that?"

"Enough, Ruohai," Shang Xiaoyi snapped. "What’s so wrong with Wu Jin entering the acting section? I remember Yan Renzhong releasing a few singles in the past three years. Didn’t he also perform during the New Year Gala last year?"

Shang Ruohai clenched his jaw.

"Father is right," he allowed. "I overstepped. Sorry."

Shang Xiaoyi grunted.

"Fine. Just go, both of you. I shall decide the heir of this company in ten months. Your claim on the CEO position depends on your champions, so you better cultivate them well."

Both Shang sons left soon after.

"Big Brother, what are you planning to do by smuggling Wu Jin into ’Dance Of The Dragons’?" Shang Ruohai asked as he and Shang Ruohan walked toward the elevator.

"I didn’t do such thing," Shang Ruohan gasped. "It was an executive decision. Didn’t you hear Father? You should ask the Board of Directors. Maybe they will tell you."

"I suppose you have nothing to do with Lang Yuxuan and Song Zhuguan as well."

The elevator door closed and it started moving.

"Who and who? I don’t know what you are talking about," Shang Ruohan replied in an almost cheerful tone.

Shang Ruohai slammed a fist against the emergency button, putting the elevator to a halt.

"You should not play with fire if you don’t want to get burned, Big Brother," he said softly. "I don’t do things half-assed."

Shang Ruohan stood in front of his younger brother, something dangerous dancing in his eyes as he and Shang Ruohai engaged in a stare-off competition.

"Is that a threat, Shang Ruohai?"

"No, of course not," Shang Ruohai said with a sinister smile. "Just a friendly warning."

A while later, a female voice was heard through the intercom.

"Is everyone alright? Hello?"

"You may reactivate the elevator," Shang Ruohai replied without taking his eyes off Shang Ruohan. "I accidentally hit the emergency button, that’s all."

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With so many amateur background actors and actresses involved at Frosty Mist Mountain Falls, Yan Renzhong and Shen Jingwei did not get to spend any waking time with each other.

If they were not shooting a scene, they were surrounded by local residents who wanted a picture or an autograph, mostly both at once.

Still, they were thankful for the nights. Hidden from curious pairs of eyes, they get to roll on the folding mattress and drown in each other’s kisses and explorative pursuits.

Until Yan Renzhong started wanting more.

"Yan Renzhong, don’t!"

Another smack landed on Yan Renzhong’s hand. The latter let out a frustrated groan and let himself fall on top of the mattress like a heavy log of wood.

With his face burning bright red from embarrassment, Shen Jingwei hiked his pants up and climbed off his boyfriend’s body before the latter regained his vitality.

"I already said no!"

Yan Renzhong’s eyes narrowed, his lips tightening into a thin line.

"I just wanted to touch a little," he said in his defense.

"You didn’t just touch," Shen Jingwei snapped. "You fondled and... And..."

Rejuvenated by Shen Jingwei’s embarrassment, a grin spread across Yan Renzhong’s face.

"And what?"

"And... And..."

Shen Jingwei’s face became redder and redder.

"You pervert!" Shen Jingwei cried out.

Yan Renzhong chuckled. He took Shen Jingwei’s hand and dragged the latter into his arms.

"We just got married today. Shouldn’t you allow me more freedom on our wedding night?" He teased.

"Pfft. It was just a ghost wedding. Not the real one."

"So do you want to wait for the real wedding before you give yourself to me?" Yan Renzhong teased.

Shen Jingwei pouted.

"Zhang Fengxi and Xie Jianyu’s wedding has nothing to do with us," he grumbled.

"Maybe not," Yan Renzhong slipped his hand into Shen Jingwei’s hair and gently cupped the back of his head. "But I do enjoy seeing you in bridal attire. Red suits you."

Shen Jingwei pursed his lips.

"I love your red cheeks," Yan Renzhong whispered before he planted a kiss on Shen Jingwei’s cheeks.

"And your rosy, luscious lips," he breathed before he sucked on Shen Jingwei’s lips.

"Jingbao, I love you."

With one fluid movement, he reversed their position and pinned Shen Jingwei on the bed.

The barrage of sweet compliments and love whispers was too much for Shen Jingwei to take.

"Okay, okay." He pressed both hands against Yan Renzhong’s lips to ward off more kisses. "We will do it when I am ready."

"Oh?"

Now Yan Renzhong was more than interested to abandon cuddling and chat.

"And what can I do to help you get ready?" He asked with a roguish grin across his face.

Shen Jingwei answered with an incoherent mumble.

"Hmm?"

"We can do it during shooting breaks," he repeated, only slightly louder than before. "Definitely not during the shooting period."

Yan Renzhong’s grin broadened upon hearing the excellent news.

"Deal," he said. "I shall refrain from undressing you during the shooting periods."

Shen Jingwei heaved a sigh of relief.

True to his words, Yan Renzhong fell asleep not long after, with Shen Jingwei safely tucked in his arms.

With the conclusion of the "Ghost Wedding" act, they were heading to two different outdoor locations tomorrow morning.

Yan Renzhong and Wu Shenxia were going to shoot near the swamp area, and Shen Jingwei was going to a barren area designated as the Demonic Realm.

Once the "Demon King’s Bride" act ended, so would the first shooting period of the second season.

Shen Jingwei had at least one more week to prepare himself mentally and physically before taking a step further into intimacy.