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nEditor: SimoB

nJing Yuanqi shot into the hospital like a rocket, leaving sparks in his wake.

nHis legs were long and toned so he was still as quick as lightning even when holding a person in his arms. There was a dark expression on his face.

nThank goodness the hospital was sparsely populated right now, otherwise, the phrase ‘Film Emperor being Princess Carried by Upcoming Star’ would top the search charts.

nThe nurse-xiaojiejie who was tidying up the room jumped as the door was kicked open with a bang.

nShe spun around in surprise and stared blankly at the angry young man who stalked in with Shi Qing in his arms: “Mr. Jing? Mr. Shi?”

nWasn’t the discharge paperwork completed already?

nAlso, if she remembered correctly, hadn’t Mr. Shi hurt his back? Why was he being carried back?

nAlthough Jing Yuanqi was insanely pissed off, some vestiges of his rationality remained. He forced himself to take a deep breath. With a stiff voice, he said: “I’m sorry. I think I left something behind.”

n“Oh I see. Then you can search for it first. Let me know when you’re done.”

nThe nurse-xiaojiejie left.

nAs soon as it was just the two of them, the anger on Jing Yuanqi’s face could no longer be restrained.

nHe wanted to throw the person in his arms onto the bed, but a second later remembered that he had hurt his back.

nHe could only restrain himself again and gently lower the person onto the bed.

n“Tell me right now. What’s going on with you and Chen Rong?”

nShi Qing frowned and sat upright on the bed: “I haven’t even asked you what’s going on with you and A-Rong. Are you with him? Does he know what kind of person you are?”

n“What kind of person am I!??!”

nJing Yuanqi had completely lost the confidence he had gained from his previous victory. He exploded: “What, you think I’m completely different from that stepbrother of yours now that you’ve seen who I truly am? You want to break up with me now?”

nThe frown on the film emperor’s face became even more severe. His eyes were deadly serious as they stared into Jing Yuanqi’s: “Don’t even try to change the topic. What happened between you and A-Rong?”

n“Me and him? Me and him?!! More like you and him!!!”

nJing Yuanqi was like an aggravated cat on a furious rampage. His fur would be standing on end — if he had any.

nAfter two angry circuits around the room, he whipped around to face Shi Qing. His finger was shaking as he jabbed it in Shi Qing’s direction.

n“What was that look in your eyes when you stared at him?? Why did you say those words to him?!! He’s your brother!! He’s legally your brother!!! Did you somehow forget that?!!!”

nIt was like he was stabbed in the heart. Embarrassment leaked onto the usually indifferent face of the film emperor. He lowered his eyes and said softly: “We aren’t related by blood. Besides, I was just thinking……”

n“Fuck thinking! You’re not allowed to even think about it!”

nJing Yuanqi was so furious he was gasping for air. In order to not have an aneurysm, he could only pace around the room.

nThe young man took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. “The only reason you liked Cui Yunqing’s eyebrows was because they reminded you of Chen Rong. The only reason you like to see me smile is because I smile like that mother**er Chen Rong–”

n——Thud!

nThe words were lodged in his throat. He kicked the bedside table viciously.

nWho would’ve thought.

nThe wild geese he hunted for so long came back to peck his eyes out.

nHis plan was to capture Shi Qing in one fell swoop after stimulating him.

nBut the other person didn’t even spare him an ounce of attention.

nShi Qing didn’t care about him at all. He would probably hire an entire marching band to congratulate him on finding a new lover if he could.

nJing Yuanqi exhaled harshly and rushed over to the film emperor again: “I knew something was wrong when you were so vigorous last night. In your eyes, it wasn’t me with you at all. It was Chen Rong, ah.”

n“That’s not true.”

nShi Qing suddenly raised his head. His previously impassive face was dyed a beautiful shade of red. Even his white earlobes were not spared.

nHis eyelashes blinked quickly. His eyes were even a bit shy: “I never… thought of A-Rong.”

nHe definitely did.

nWhen a person who was like an iceberg became embarrassed, their beauty was enough to stun others.

nBut Jing Yuanqi was about to explode right where he stood.

n“You really thought about him when we-…?! Are you blind?? I’m clearly superior to him in every way!?! You **wad! You’ve been thinking about that **ing bitch this whole time??? He’s ugly! And a white lotus! And he’s been **ing scheming against you for years!”

n“Jing Yuanqi!”

nThe film emperor’s expression darkened. He stood up, brimming with displeasure: “Don’t insult A-Rong.”

n”And you still haven’t answered my question”, he continued. “What is going on between the two of you? Did you lie to him? A-Rong is a simple child so he can’t see what kind of person you are, but he’s under my protection. If you dare to do anything that hurts him, I will not let you go unpunished.”

n“He’s simple??! He’s simple?!!!! He’s simple!!!!!!”

nJing Yuanqi has reached critical mass.

n“Do you know why he came with me?!! He just wanted to make you jealous! Is that what a simple child would do?! Where did the brains you use when dealing with me go?! Why are you blind and deaf when it comes to him!?!”

nThe film emperor was stunned. “A-Rong isn’t your boyfriend?”

nSeeing that there was still a chance, the young man tried to push down his anger. He replied forcefully: “No, he pretended to be with me to provoke you. He did it on purpose. Do you understand?”

n“On purpose……”

nShi Qing’s eyes gradually brightened.

nJing Yuanqi suddenly had a very bad feeling.

nSure enough, in the next moment, the film emperor looked up at him with hope in his eyes. His cold voice couldn’t hide the fact that he seemed to be jumping for joy: “Why would he want to provoke me? Could it be that he also has feelings……”

nJing Yuanqi: “???”

nJing Yuanqi: “……”

nJing Yuanqi: “No!”

nHe was becoming delirious with rage, “Are you blind? Can’t you see that he’s a scheming bitch?? You might like him, but he hates you, ah!”

nThe young man was far past the point of trying to cover up his investigation into the other man. He angrily spelled it all out for Shi Qing: “When you were young, he deliberately pretended to be sick on the day of your awards ceremony so that your dad would stay with him. When he was 15, he actually locked you in the bathroom. When you were 18, he stole the car your dad gave you, took it for a joyride and caused an accident. Then he framed you for it! When you first went to university……”

n“Those were all misunderstandings.”

nShi Qing interrupted Jing Yuanqi’s words. His eyes were filled with disapproval: “He got a cold because he tried too hard to finish his homework and come watch me receive my award. He only locked me in the bathroom because I was teasing him before. It was normal for him to get angry. And he only had an accident because he drove out to buy me a gift.”

nThe System peeked out: Host, is that really what happened?

nNope. The awards ceremony thing was totally on purpose. And Chen Rong intentionally locked the original owner in the bathroom because he hired a group of thugs to beat Chen Rong up. The original owner knew that Chen Rong wanted to ride in his car, so he deliberately damaged the brake pads to kill him. Chen Rong was just better at the game and pushed all the blame back onto the original owner.

nSystem: …..

nJing Yuanqi concurred: “……”

nThe youth restrained himself for a long time before finally spitting out four words: “You are beyond saving.”

nHe’s never been as powerless as he was now. He had thought he was the one who controlled their relationship.

nIt turns out that he was just a replacement, and for a disgusting thing like Chen Rong no less. It was already commendable that he hadn’t gone insane yet.

nJing Yuanqi believed himself to be a powerful person with many tricks up his sleeves.

nBut he met his match in Chen Rong, a cunning white lotus bitch.

nAnd Shi Qing, who was blind and deaf to Chen Rong’s charade, didn’t think about his feelings at all as he tugged at his sleeve with bright eyes.

n“In other words, you and A-Rong are not together?”

nJing Yuanqi: “……Are you going to pursue him again if I say no?”

nThe film emperor’s ears were the colour of fresh blood.

nHe was actually stuttering a little. “Ma-maybe.”

nJing Yuanqi: “??? You really want to **ing pursue him??!!”

nHe detonated in place again.

nAfter the explosion, the young man’s anger turned into despair after noticing that Shi Qing didn’t respond to his anger in the slightest.

nHe should’ve been used to it. Wasn’t it the same as always?

nThere was no reaction no matter how he teased or harassed the other.

nBefore, he assumed it was just Shi Qing’s personality.

nBut where was that cold attitude now?! It’s clear now that he just didn’t give a damn about Jing Yuanqi!

nIf he didn’t care, then naturally his emotional outbursts would have no effect on the other.

nJing Yuanqi tried his best to restore his former calmness.

nHe had only one thought running circles in his mind.

nTo hook and reel the blinded Shi Qing, back from Chen Rong’s side.

nThe young man took a deep, deep breath.

nHe sat next to the film emperor and slowly gathered the man into his arms. He layered on his usual charm as he coaxed him in a soft voice:

n“Shi-laoshi, he is your younger brother. Even if there is no blood relationship between the two of you, you are a family in the eyes of the law. Even if you have some…”

nJing Yuanqi clenched his teeth: “Irrational, unstable, blind, impulsive and mistaken ideas, you still need to know that it is impossible for the two of you to be together.”

nShi Qing pushed him, but couldn’t break away. Instead, his actions made the young man hold him even tighter.

nJing Yuanqi continued: “But it’s different between us. We are a couple ordained by fate herself. What part of me is worse than Chen Rong?”

nHe slowly lowered his body to lean on Shi Qing’s knee. He pulled on the film emperor’s hand, imploring him to touch his face with his slightly cool fingertips.

nThere was a charming purr in his voice: “Am I not good-looking? Am I not strong? That Chen Rong looks weak because he is weak, in both body and mind. I lasted for seven rounds yesterday, can he do the same? I don’t think he can hold on for even three.”

n“Also…” The juvenile snake slithered up slowly. He deliberately lengthened his words as he whispered them into Shi Qing’s ear.

n“I like to drink porridge a lot. Especially if… you’re the one who made it.”

nShi Qing: He’s such a good negotiator. I want to agree so badly.

nThe System that modified and locked away its own memories became a pure and lovely child again.

nWhat porridge? Where is the porridge?

nShi Qing’s heart was wavering.

nBut for the sake of the future, he resolutely pushed away the sticky youth. His voice was cold: “Don’t belittle A-Rong.”

nJing Yuanqi: “……”

nHe felt that he had become a pufferfish.

nOne poke would be enough to make him burst.

n“Good!! Good!!!”

nThe young man suddenly stood up in uncontrollable rage: “Just you wait! I’m going to make you realize sooner or later what kind of trash you have a crush on! ”

n——Bang!

nHaving slammed the door on the way in, he slammed the door on the way out as well.

nShi Qing shrugged and rose as well.

nThe System asked quietly: Host, was this all part of your plan?

nShi Qing: Yes, isn’t it very simple? According to Jing Yuanqi’s personality he’ll definitely find someone to provoke me if I don’t agree to his demands. As for who to find, the worse their relationship with me, the more effective this trick will be. When he goes through the information again, only Chen Rong will fit the bill.

nIt’s a good thing that Chen Rong is also a troublemaker. I’m too lazy to deal with him, but Jing Yuanqi guards his food like a dragon guards its treasures. In this situation, he will definitely deal with Chen Rong for me. Maybe Jing Yuanqi’s morally defective brain will also wake up and perform normal routine operations.

nThe System quickly wrote down: Normal routine.

n***

nJing Yuanqi and Chen Rong were inseparable for the next few days.

nHe spent money on Chen Rong like it was water and constantly took him to play and buy luxury goods.

nChen Rong was Shi Qing’s stepbrother. He had a very generous allowance each month, one that was even more than the income of normal families, earned simply by flattering his stepfather. Unfortunately, he also had to pretend to be a clever little son in front of his stepfather, so he could not spend it all frivolously. He personally thought his life was very hard.

nBut then Jing Yuanqi appeared.

nThese days, Jing Yuanqi didn’t conceal anything about his family from Chen Rong.

nHis identity as the Jing family’s eldest young master might not be impressive in and of itself, but Jing Yuanji also happened to be a genius businessman. After so long, his own company was already much more powerful than that of his entire family.

nAny one of his individual accomplishments, like being the founder of C company or the chairman of N group, was enough to slap Jing family in the face.

nAnd so, apart from Jing Yuanqi’s inexplicable anger that day, Chen Rong was extremely satisfied with him.

nBesides, Jing Yuanqi came to him later on to apologize.

nChen Rong put all his eggs in Jing Yuanqi’s basket. He was just too powerful. Even Shi Qing was just an artist contracted to C company .

nIf he was with Jing Yuanqi, he would no longer need to constantly please his stepfather or try to get rid of Shi Qing. He would directly ascend to a higher station in life.

nThe more Chen Rong lost himself in his idealistic daydreams, the more he made himself believe that Jing Yuanqi’s feelings towards him were genuine.

nUsually, when he was with the other, they were either playing around in various places or he was listening to Jing Yuanqi complaining about Shi Qing.

nChen Rong would usually join in and add fuel to the fire.

nAfter a week or so, Jing Yuanqi mentioned how Shi Qing’s wound had healed completely and the crew had asked them to return.

nHe sighed and confessed that he really didn’t want to work with Shi Qing. It would be great if he could get caught in a scandal right about now. Like… beating up his brother or something.

nWasn’t this exactly Chen Rong’s specialty?!

nHe immediately thumped his chest confidently. He promised to visit the crew tomorrow and ensure that Shi Qing suffered a big loss in reputation.

nThat night, Jing Yuanqi went to where they were filming in advance and searched it inside out. Finally, he found a good, secluded place that the cameras couldn’t see.

nHe wanted Shi Qing to see who Chen Rong really was. He had no intention of letting Chen Rong actually damage his reputation.

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nThe next day, Jing Yuanqi tried to invite Shi Qing to meet him but got rejected.

nHe tried to suppress his bubbling rage as he called Chen Rong and told him to try instead.

nChen Rong had no confidence that he would be any more successful, but sent a text anyways. But somehow the other person agreed to come immediately.

nHe felt more and more like Shi Qing was acting strange these days.

nBut it didn’t matter. From today onwards, Shi Qing would be just another one of his stepping stones, crushed underneath his foot forever.

nJing Yuanqi arrived first. He took the opportunity to look around again. It was only after he was sure no one was monitoring him that he asked Chen Rong to invite Shi Qing over again. He made sure to assure him: “Don’t worry, I’ve put up cameras. You just need to frame him and I’ll do the rest.”

nAfter double-checking everything, he set up a telescope and laid in wait.

nHe could make a pretty good guess as to what this kind of white lotus would do.

nHe would manipulate his surroundings to create the visual effect so that, from a certain angle, it would look like Shi Qing hit him. Then creating some slight wounds on his face would be all he would need to complete the illusion.

nChen Rong arrived brimming with confidence.

nHe agreed to meet with Shi Qing in this deserted corner. He was all too familiar with how to provoke this stepbrother of his.

n“Let me tell you a secret, brother. Dad told me that I’m much better than a trueborn son like you.”

nHe had planned out a few more things to say, but had no time to react because his stepbrother immediately socked him in his face.

nThe force behind this blow was truly excessive.

nChen Rong’s tears and snot flowed all at once. His vision began to go black as he fell to the ground. He struggled to get up as he wiped the blood from his nose.

nHas Shi Qing become easier to provoke since the last time they had met?

nChen Rong could not help but laugh through the pain. He raised his head and looked at the stepbrother he could never exceed: “You’re still as dumb as ever.”

nBut the silent film emperor now had a look of panic on his face. He knelt down and helped him up. “A-Rong, are you alright?”

nChen Rong: “???”

nHe shook off his stepbrother’s hand, and climbed up himself. He scoffed: “It’s no use. What you did just now was caught on camera. Just wait quietly for your downfall.”

nJing Yuanqi saw that it was done. He sauntered over smugly.

n“Jing-ge!” Chen Rong hurriedly approached him. “Look at what he did to me!”

nJing Yuanqi glanced at the confused film emperor before examining Chen Rong’s bloody nose and darkening bruises. He clapped his hands.

n“Very convincing. You’re a true professional at this. The makeup almost looks like it’s real.”

nChen Rong quickly explained, “No Jing-ge, it is real. Shi Qing just hit me. You have to help me get revenge!”

nIt was Shi Qing’s turn to play. He quickly stepped forward to pull at Chen Rong’s hand. His expression was both confused and frazzled. His voice had a slight quiver to it: “A-Rong, it wasn’t me. I didn’t hit you. Are you alright? Do you need a doctor……”

n“Fuck off! Now you know to be scared?!” Chen Rong threw off his hands. He was feeling very satisfied right now.

nJing Yuanqi was also very satisfied when he saw Shi Qing standing there helplessly.

nHe stepped forward and hugged Shi Qing from behind: “Shi-laoshi, do you see now? Chen Rong is not as innocent as you think. He hates you enough to wish for your death. In order to frame you, he didn’t hesitate in the slightest while creating this scenario.”

nHe held Shi Qing tighter. “Just take a look. You didn’t hit him, but he’s clearly trying to insist that you did. Now you can clearly see who the superior choice is.”

nChen Rong was blindsided by this scene: “???”

nChen Rong: “What are you doing, Jing-ge?? I really did get hit by him! The wounds on my face are because of him!!”

nIt would be strange if Jing Yuanqi believed a word he said.

nShi Qing liked Chen Rong so much. How could he willingly hit him?

nHe only hugged the little prey in his arms and raised his eyebrows impatiently: “Whatever. Your part is done. Go wash the wounds off your face and ** off.”

nChen Rong: “……But they’re real! My wounds are real!”

nJing Yuanqi squinted as he took a closer look. It did appear to be real.

n“Wow. I didn’t think you had it in you. You actually got someone to beat you up for real, just to frame Shi-laoshi. I applaud your dedication.”

nChen Rong: “……”

nHe was about to go insane: “Shi Qing was the one who hit me!! Shi Qing, ah!! He just punched me in the face! Jing-ge didn’t you see it??”

nIt hurt him to even talk. He tried to model what happened just now: “I just said a word from right here when he punched me. Jing-ge, look at how much my nose is bleeding! Look!”

n“Oh come on. You even got yourself a script? Stop pretending already. You’re dismissed. Shoo shoo.”

nAs he said this, Jing Yuanqi looked at the stiff body held in his arms. A pair of shining black eyes dimmed as they stared at Chen Rong’s ugly expression.

nJing Yuanqi’s heart felt both proud and distressed.

nHe kissed the film emperor gently on the cheek.

n“Shi-laoshi, take a good look at him. He’s still trying to frame you even now. This is a classical example of a white lotus. You were wrong about him.”

nChen Rong watched with a swelling face as Shi Qing, who had swung his fist without hesitation just a few moments ago, was now staring at him with red-rimmed eyes and a sorrowful expression.

nWho the hell was the real white lotus here ah!!

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nEveryone please give a warm welcome to the new editor for this novel, SimoB!

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