Second Take On Romance - The A-List Actor Wants Me
Chapter 63 : Shen Jingwei Delivered Himself

Chapter 63: Chapter 63 : Shen Jingwei Delivered Himself

It was said that the less you want to see a person, the more of them you see.

Having taken less jobs when he was injured, Yan Renzhong immersed himself fully in work once he recovered.

He became a ubiquitous presence across the country. From the towering billboards that adorned the skyscrapers to the humble canvases of bus advertisements, his image could be seen everywhere.

He was the face of the latest products he endorsed, the star of the newest dramas and movies that instantly became popular thanks to him.

His charismatic presence seemed to permeate every corner of the city, solidifying his status as a leading A-List actor in the entertainment industry.

And because he was so busy, he was unable to join the fourth shooting period of "Dance Of The Dragons" at all.

It was all, of course, Shen Jingwei’s fault.

Because which actor or actress had ever shied away from being kissed by Emperor Yan?

Throughout the history, there had only been one -- the ungrateful Z-Lister who was lucky enough to play the male lead role, Shen Jingwei.

Thus Director Ma had a very important mission for Shen Jingwei to complete before they could begin with the fourth shooting period -- coax Yan Renzhong into sparing some time in his tight schedule to join the fourth shooting period.

It had to be noted that Director Ma was pretty desperate at this point. His requirements for Yan Renzhong’s participation diminished with every passing minute.

"Please ask Yan Renzhong to spare two fulls weeks to catch up with the filming delay" morphed into "Yan Renzhong is free to come and go as he wants. We will adjust everyone’s schedule based on his availability".

And so, after begging Wen Guilin profusely for her help, Zhu Dongyi and Shen Jingwei managed to receive Yan Renzhong’s schedule of the day and followed the A-List actor all the way to one of his commercial shooting venues.

By the time they arrived, the commercial filming was on the way.

As the camera began to roll, Yan Renzhong, dressed in a light blue shirt and a pair of white pants, found himself immersed in a field of golden begonias.

The soft breeze carried the sweet scent of blossoms, while a gust of artificial wind sent petals swirling around him as he crossed the field, creating a mesmerizing ballet of color. His dark sunglasses mirrored the vibrant scene, reflecting the sun’s rays in a kaleidoscope of hues.

As he removed his sunglasses, his eyes, too, became a canvas for the beauty that surrounded him.

The deep, rich brown of his irises seemed to absorb the golden glow of the flowers, creating a captivating contrast.

Beads of sweat, like liquid crystals, traced a delicate path down his neck and the hint of his muscular chest, adding a touch of sensuality to his imposing presence.

His co-star, a stunning woman in a flowing white sundress and cascading brown hair, crossed the same field from opposite side.

In her hands, she held two cans of Smile C, a variety of soft drinks with orange flavor. Her smile, as bright as the summer sun, seemed to light up the entire field altogether.

When she arrived in front of Yan Renzhong, she handed one of the cans to him.

Together, they looked toward the camera and raised their cans in unison. Their faces beamed with joy as they said their lines.

"CUT!!!"

The crew congratulated each other on the good job done.

Yan Renzhong chatted with his co-star for a while before they parted ways.

Wen Guilin rushed toward Yan Renzhong and whispered urgently into his ear.

Yan Renzhong raised his head and caught Shen Jingwei and Zhu Dongyi in his line of sight.

"I see," was all he mouthed before he went inside his trailer.

Wen Guilin gestured for Shen Jingwei and Zhu Dongyi to approach.

"Little Shen, we don’t have much time. Only fifteen minutes, is that fine? We have another job to attend next."

Shen Jingwei nodded.

"I don’t need much time. Thanks, Manager Wen."

Zhu Dongyi mindlessly followed behind Shen Jingwei, until Wen Guilin grabbed his arm and dragged him away.

"Manager Zhu, why don’t we get ourselves a can of Smile C, hmm? We can get as many as we want, courtesy of the company."

Shen Jingwei took a deep breath and knocked at the trailer door.

"Come in," came the reply from the other side of the door.

Shen Jingwei pushed the door open and entered.

Yan Renzhong was sprawled across a couch, relaxing in the comfort of a fully air-conditioned trailer.

He sat upright when Shen Jingwei entered.

"Hey," he greeted the guest.

"Hey you too," Shen Jingwei said in reply. He then bowed his head in front of Yan Renzhong. "I am here to apologize for my poor performance at the end of the third shooting period."

"There is no need to apologize."

"Of course there is," Shen Jingwei insisted, keeping his head bowed. "I am apologizing to everyone, in fact. Also, I want to tell you that I already overcame the issue I encountered back then. I hope we can cooperate well in the next shooting period."

Shen Jingwei pressed his lips together and sneaked a glance at the other man.

For some reason, Yan Renzhong looked neither happy nor relieved.

If Shen Jingwei did not know better, he might even think that Yan Renzhong looked inexplicably disturbed.

"I see," was all he had to say.

As expected of an A-List actor, Shen Jingwei thought to himself bitterly. Yan Renzhong would never stumble over such a minor issue. He would leap across it with grace, blinding all those who could not keep up with him.

Sigh.

"So..."

Yan Renzhong cocked his head to the side and pinned Shen Jingwei with a stare.

"Will you no longer reject my advances if I try to kiss you?"

Shen Jingwei readily nodded.

"That’s exactly what I meant."

Had the relentless sun fried Yan Renzhong’s brain? Why was he so slow-witted today?

Yan Renzhong leaned forward, letting both his elbows press against his knees.

His gaze fixed on Shen Jingwei with a predatory intensity.

"Why don’t we test it out right now?" He suggested, his low voice laced with unbidden danger.

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Author’s note :

Mini theater!

Empress Shen : I solemnly swear that I have developed garlic resistance and am now ready to kiss the Emperor!

Emperor Yan : Prove it and eat garlic directly from my mouth.

Empress Shen : (⁠┛⁠✧⁠Д⁠✧⁠)⁠)⁠┛⁠彡⁠┻⁠━⁠┻ F*ck you and your garlic!