Second Take On Romance - The A-List Actor Wants Me
Chapter 298 : I Cannot Wait Any Longer (1)

Chapter 298: Chapter 298 : I Cannot Wait Any Longer (1)

"..."

Shen Jingwei bit into the hand, prompting the owner to release him on the spot.

"Senior Shang, what are you doing?" Shen Jingwei coldly asked.

Shang Ruohai cursed in a low voice.

"How did you find out?"

"We shot countless scenes together. Naturally, I recognize your voice."

Shang Ruohai sighed.

"And I tried so hard to mask my voice, too."

"It’s not necessarily your voice," Shen Jingwei said. "Sometimes it’s your tone."

Shang Ruohai took off Shen Jingwei’s blindfold, allowing the latter to see where he was.

He was in a moving car, which explained the sudden turbulence just now. Apparently the driver was not careful and ran over a huge obstacle on the road.

"Where are we going and what is Yan Renzhong planning to do?" Shen Jingwei demanded.

Shang Ruohai shrugged.

"It’s a surprise. Why don’t you just wait until we arrive? You will know then."

Shen Jingwei lifted his bound wrist in front of Shang Ruohai.

"Can you at least untie me? I am not going to run away, you know."

"... Ah, yes. Of course, of course. Too bad the jig is up so soon."

Shen Jingwei pursed his lips in displeasure. As soon as the ropes came off, he began massaging his aching wrists and ankles. For a faux kidnapping, Shang Ruohai sure did not refrain from tying him up properly.

"So we haven’t been talking after we parted ways six months ago," Shang Ruohai said. "How are you doing?"

A chuckle escaped Shen Jingwei.

"You didn’t even bother asking about Yan Renzhong?"

"Everything I need to know about Yan Renzhong had been mentioned in Wen Guilin’s daily report."

Which, in return, was extracted from Shen Jingwei’s daily report.

Shen Jingwei rolled with his eyes.

"I am fine. What about you?"

"Can’t be better."

Shen Jingwei’s lips curved into a knowing smile when he heard Shang Ruohai’s curt answer.

"Oh? Are you the official heir of CNC Studio now?"

"Pretty much," Shang Ruohai nodded. "My father, the current CEO, plans to announce it during CNC Studio’s 100th anniversary. It will be three months from now. I hope you and Yan Renzhong can attend."

"Yan Renzhong is recovering pretty well. I am sure that we will be able to return soon."

"I do hope so. Otherwise, you two will pay a lot of penalties for breaching the contracts for your future jobs."

"....."

What?

"Wait, when did I even sign the contracts???" Shen Jingwei asked, his voice rising in panic.

Unaffected by Shen Jingwei’s aghast reaction, Shang Ruohai shot him a brilliant smile in response. "As your and Yan Renzhong’s mentor, I am naturally allowed to review the contracts and sign everything in your names."

"..."

What the hell?

Demon! Shen Jingwei cried out inwardly.

Only after joining CNC Studio and entering a mentor-mentee relationship with Shang Ruohai did Shen Jingwei understand why Yan Renzhong worked so hard all these years.

Maybe he didn’t want to work that hard.

The Yan Renzhong he recalled from the past was hardworking, but he was not that ambitious.

In fact, his level of ambition was far below Jin Zhuo’s.

It was because this demonic mentor of his stuffed his schedules full to the brim with various jobs!

"Our goals in five years to come is to make you the recipient of the Kunlun Snow Lotus’s Best Actor Award. I will take a meticulous care of your career, and make sure that you follow in Yan Renzhong’s path without fail."

"... I didn’t really..."

"You must. In fact, I expect you to work hard the moment you return."

"... But I..."

"Not to mention that the shooting period for the fourth season of ’Dance Of The Dragons’ shall begin soon."

"..."

"And there is also the detective drama series from Yunhuan Entertainment."

"..."

Shang Ruohai, the tyrant, did not take no for an answer.

Shen Jingwei had a chilling premonition that his peaceful days with Yan Renzhong would soon come to an end.

Soon, the car ground to a halt.

"Oh, wonderful. We are here. Excuse me..."

Shen Jingwei was too stunned to react in time. With deft movements, Shang Ruohai already tied the blindfold around his eyes again.

"... What’s this for?"

"Don’t worry too much, Little Shen. Just enjoy the moment."

"..."

Shang Ruohai took Shen Jingwei’s hand and led him out of the car.

"Careful, there is a staircase ahead."

"Uhh..."

Shen Jingwei’s feet stumbled awkwardly on the shallow steps, forcing him to adjust his gait.

A curious blend of cold night air and an intoxicating fragrance filled his nostrils, messing with his head.

Shang Ruohai remained quiet as he led Shen Jingwei up the stairs.

After some time, he let go of Shen Jingwei’s hand.

Disoriented, Shen Jingwei turned around instinctively to find Shang Ruohai.

"Where did you..."

But then a familiar pair of arms wrapped themselves around his body.

"I am here, Jingbao."

Shen Jingwei leaned backward and inhaled Yan Renzhong’s scent.

"It’s you," he breathed out of relief. "Why are we here?"

With a single tug, Yan Renzhong removed the blindfold.

Shen Jingwei had to narrow his eyes to get used to the amount of light assaulting his eyes.

They were standing at the precipice of a polished wooden bridge.

Surrounding them were rose bushes, with soft-glowing lamps planted strategically among the bushes.

The dim light, like scattered stars, painted the garden in an ethereal glow, making Shen Jingwei feel like he was floating among the stars.

Beneath the wooden bridge was a serenely flowing river, its water bright blue from the additional lighting.

The silver ripples of the water were reflected in the two men’s pupils.

Before Shen Jingwei’s mind could drift elsewhere, Yan Renzhong pinched his chin and locked their lips in a sweet kiss.

"Initially, I wanted to do this once we are back home," he whispered afterward. "But I don’t think that I can wait any longer."

"...?"

Yan Renzhong then went on one knee, wiping Shen Jingwei’s mind blank in an instant.

In his hand, he held a small box. It opened to reveal a magnificent ring inside. A polished jade stone was elegantly incorporated into the lustrous, dragon-shaped gold band, exuding both artistry and elegance.

Yan Renzhong gently took one of Shen Jingwei’s hands in his.

"Shen Jingwei, you are the love of my life. I cannot survive even a day without you by my side. Will you do me the honor of giving me your hand in marriage?"