Mr. Yu was completely unmoved by Bai Mao.
Even though Bai Mao had leaned in so close and said those utterly embarrassing words, Yu Xiangchen remained calm and composed. He did not even flinch. Instead, he simply extended a finger and gently pushed Bai Mao away.
“Do not kiss me,” Yu Xiangchen said in an even tone.
Bai Mao blinked. “…”
Ha.
Truly a man untouched by worldly desires.
If it were anyone else, they would probably have pounced already!
At this moment, Mr. Yu stood off to the side and began slowly unbuttoning his shirt, obviously preparing to take a shower. When he turned his head, he caught sight of Bai Mao sitting there with his phone, completely absorbed in chatting with someone. His brows drew together slightly. “Where is the towel?”
Bai Mao immediately looked up. “I will get it for you right away.”
Finally, he put his phone down.
Yu Xiangchen was very satisfied with that.
As a canary, how could Bai Mao allow himself to be distracted when his sugar daddy was present?
Not waiting for Bai Mao to bring the towel, Yu Xiangchen simply walked into the bathroom on his own.
Bai Mao had not expected Yu Xiangchen to come over today. He rummaged through his things to find some unused toiletries, took a bit of time sorting them, and by the time he came out again, Yu Xiangchen was already showering.
He went to the door and knocked. From inside, he could hear only the steady sound of running water.
“Mr. Yu?” Bai Mao called softly.
Yu Xiangchen did not respond.
Bai Mao thought for a moment. As a proper canary, he should always be attentive, always guessing what his master wanted. So now, was it that Mr. Yu could not hear him because of the sound of the water, or was it that he had heard but deliberately chose not to answer, waiting for Bai Mao to come in so that they could do something more intimate?
While Bai Mao was crouched by the bathroom door, lost in thought, the water suddenly stopped.
The next second, the bathroom door opened.
Bai Mao did not react right away. Instinctively, he looked up.
Bai Mao: “!!!”
From this angle, it was enormous!
Bai Mao froze in shock.
Yu Xiangchen frowned slightly, lowering his gaze. His voice carried a hint of displeasure. “What are you doing squatting by the door?”
He had not bothered to grab a towel or change of clothes. Since they had already done such things before, he saw no reason to feel embarrassed. He simply opened the bathroom door and came out like that.
But who would have thought Bai Mao would actually be crouching there?
Now the two of them stood very close together, one tall and one shorter. Because of Bai Mao’s position, he was looking directly at something he really should not be looking at. The entire scene was both awkward and incredibly suggestive.
Yu Xiangchen’s expression darkened. He reached out and gave Bai Mao a light slap on the back of the head. “So impatient?”
Bai Mao was caught off guard and almost bumped into him.
He barely managed to steady himself.
This… this was a complete misunderstanding.
Although Bai Mao had been feeling somewhat restless recently and could not deny that he missed Mr. Yu, that did not mean he was planning to make a move right now. It truly was not like that.
Trying his best not to look at any part of Yu Xiangchen’s body, Bai Mao raised the towel and held it up as a barrier. His voice was low and flustered. “…Mr. Yu, your towel.”
Yu Xiangchen paused for a brief moment, then took the towel from him.
Bai Mao immediately stood up, slipped past Yu Xiangchen, and rushed into the bathroom.
With practiced ease, he undressed, turned on the shower, and let the hot water pour over him.
As soon as he closed his eyes, the scene from just a moment ago replayed in vivid detail inside his mind.
It was too embarrassing, unbelievably embarrassing!
Thinking about it, Bai Mao could not help lowering his gaze toward his own body.
…Damn it.
For a moment, he felt a wave of pure depression wash over him.
He could not help thinking that if he had eaten properly growing up, with enough nutrition, his health and development, whether in food or in other aspects, would definitely not have been any worse than his master’s!
After the shower, both of them were ready, and without exchanging any words, they naturally found themselves entangled together once again.
Having not exercised in almost a month, Bai Mao could feel the intensity of Yu Xiangchen’s passion and the heat of his impulsive desire.
He wanted to tease Mr. Yu, but at the same time he feared that if his master liked children, he might end up in trouble later.
Besides, Bai Mao had a very important mission this time.
Stopping Yu Xiangchen’s movements, he chose instead to act like a fragile vine, leaning gently against him, rubbing his head against Yu Xiangchen’s arm, his eyes hazy and moist.
He looked up at Yu Xiangchen, his voice soft and trembling. He raised one long slender finger and slowly traced it down from Yu Xiangchen’s Adam’s apple, whispering, “Mr. Yu, I also want to be kissed.”
Yu Xiangchen’s gaze deepened, growing darker.
The expression on Bai Mao’s face was delicate and pitiful, as if he would burst into tears if Yu Xiangchen refused him. That kind of gentle, pleading look was something Yu Xiangchen could never resist.
He leaned down.
Bai Mao guided his movements carefully, his heart filling with a sense of satisfaction. He did not hold back his words of praise, wrapping his arms around Yu Xiangchen and murmuring, “Mr. Yu, you are amazing.”
Yu Xiangchen felt a rush of pride.
Half an hour later.
Yu Xiangchen’s fingers lightly pinched Bai Mao’s waist, his brows tightening slightly.
It had been nearly a month since the last time, and the little angel’s waist felt incredibly thin, almost too fragile. It was still a little uncomfortable to hold, so slender that his hand could almost wrap entirely around it.
Yu Xiangchen thought that if he used any more strength, Bai Mao might simply fall apart in his arms.
Leaning closer, he reached out and pinched Bai Mao’s cheek.
Bai Mao’s eyes were wet with tears. “…Yu… Mr. Yu.”
As usual, all four condoms had been used up.
Bai Mao lay sprawled across the bed, completely content.
Once emotions were satisfied, the entire experience became even more overwhelming. Still wrapped in the warmth of the afterglow, Bai Mao could not help but move one leg lazily and say, “Mr. Yu, how about one more time?”
Yu Xiangchen glanced toward the window, where the sky had already begun to darken. “…No.”
Bai Mao blinked. “…”
Mr. Yu was too weak!
Only four times and already finished!
Bai Mao groaned softly and rolled around on the bed, pouting.
Yu Xiangchen was putting his clothes back on. When he saw Bai Mao’s sulky expression, a faint smile appeared in his eyes, though his voice remained deep and steady. “Be good.”
He paused for a moment before continuing. “Oh, right. There is one more thing.”
Yu Xiangchen spoke calmly, “I told you to eat more last time. Why did you not listen?”
Bai Mao quickly raised his hand. “Heaven and earth can bear witness! I have been eating very well. Three meals a day, almost every single one!”
Yu Xiangchen let out a quiet snort. “Hmm. I will have Aunt Wang keep an eye on you.”
Then, with a faint smirk, he added, “Go on. Get away.”
Bai Mao’s earlier attempt at being cute had failed completely. He puffed out his cheeks and secretly pouted. After Yu Xiangchen left, he mimicked his tone and let out a cold little snort.
“What if the sugar daddy is not good enough~”
“Bai Mao!” Xu Dongming’s voice burst through the quiet room as he made several phone calls in a row, finally waking Bai Mao up.
Bai Mao blinked sleepily. “Hmm?”
Xu Dongming’s tone was excited. “I have fantastic news! You passed the audition for ‘Princess Xihe’! They said they want us to go over right now and sign the contract!”
He paused briefly, then added suspiciously, “Wait a second… you are not still in bed, are you? That is strange. You never used to sleep in… ”
Bai Mao let out a slow, lazy yawn and burrowed deeper into the soft, warm blankets. “…There is a reason. Did I not tell you? I was discussing academics yesterday, and before I knew it, the entire night had passed.”
Xu Dongming: “???”
Huh?
Wait a minute…
Academic discussions?
Usually, those topics were dull and tedious, enough to put anyone to sleep. Yet Bai Mao had actually managed to stay up researching that kind of thing? For the whole night?
“Unbelievable,” Xu Dongming muttered, half to himself.
He could not quite understand it, but then again, Bai Mao had always been a top student, a complete contrast to himself, who had always been just an average student.
He decided not to dwell on it, choosing instead to focus on the good news about the audition.
“Get ready quickly. I will come and pick you up soon. We need to finalize the contract as soon as possible so we can finally relax.”
Bai Mao’s voice was still a bit hoarse. “Alright.”
Estimating when Xu Dongming would arrive, Bai Mao stayed in bed for another five minutes before finally getting up.
Although Mr. Yu’s skill was not exceptional, he had incredible stamina. He had used four small umbrellas, taken a few breaks in between, and by the time he left, the sky had already started to brighten.
Bai Mao had barely slept four hours. Naturally, that was far from enough.
As he washed up, he looked at himself in the mirror and frowned slightly. His complexion was poor, his eyes slightly swollen, and he looked clearly exhausted. There were faint marks on his neck too.
Anyone with experience could immediately tell what Bai Mao had been doing the previous night.
Last night…
Bai Mao noticed that his wrists were slightly red.
He carefully applied some makeup, used concealer to cover the marks, and only relaxed when the traces were barely visible.
Xu Dongming arrived very quickly.
When Bai Mao got into the car, Xu Dongming was still overflowing with excitement. His entire face was glowing as he said proudly, “How about that? The moment you told me about the audition, I said you would definitely be chosen! And see? My sixth sense was absolutely accurate!”
“Wow, Brother Dongming, you are amazing!” Bai Mao clapped his hands beside him, eyes shining.
Xu Dongming: “…No, you are overdoing it a little.”
Bai Mao burst into laughter. “Hahaha.”
The mood inside the car was bright and cheerful. The two chatted and joked along the way, and before long, they arrived at the place where the contract signing would take place.
After explaining their purpose to the receptionist, Xu Dongming and Bai Mao were led into a meeting room to wait.
A short while later, a young female assistant came in with two cups of tea.
“Thank you,” Bai Mao said politely, touching the cup lightly and smiling up at her.
The moment she heard his clear and pleasant voice, the young woman subconsciously looked up. Seeing Bai Mao’s face, she froze in surprise, her cheeks flushing slightly. She waved her hands in a hurry. “You are welcome, it is what I should do.”
Bai Mao’s eyes curved into a small smile, and the corners of his lips lifted.
Xu Dongming, meanwhile, sat comfortably, leaning back as he sipped his tea in complete satisfaction.
“Awesome,” he muttered contentedly. “There were so many people auditioning yesterday, a whole sea of faces! I never thought you, little one, would stand out among all of them! And the fact that the director wanted to sign you the very next day means one thing only: the director is extremely satisfied with you! There is only one thing I can say. Little Bai is truly incredible.. ”
Bai Mao smiled gently. “It is all thanks to Mr. Yu for finding such a good teacher.”
“By the way, did you tell Mr. Yu about this yet?”
Bai Mao shook his head. “No.”
“Didn’t you mention your audition to Mr. Yu last time? You should reply to him now and let him know that you passed. Also, tell him that you have been working hard lately.”
Bai Mao thought for a moment and agreed.
Yes, one should finish what one starts.
He picked up his phone and typed quickly: [Mr. Yu! I passed the audition you encouraged me to attend yesterday! Having Mr. Yu’s blessing really makes a difference!]
Just as the message was sent, the lounge door suddenly opened.
A man stepped in, his expression unreadable, his gaze sweeping across the room until it landed on Bai Mao and Xu Dongming. “Are you Mr. Bai Mao?”
Bai Mao turned his head toward him, noticing the employee badge pinned neatly on his chest.
He immediately stood up. “May I ask who you are?”
“I am sorry for the trouble of having you come all this way,” the staff member said, but his tone carried no warmth. In fact, his face held a faint trace of smugness.
He continued in an emotionless voice, “Here is the situation. There was a slight misunderstanding. The staff member responsible for sending notifications mistakenly thought that Mr. Bai Mao had passed the audition, so they informed you to come here. But it was actually the wrong person. You may leave now.”
Bai Mao and Xu Dongming both froze in shock.
What did he just say?
The wrong person was notified?
That meant Bai Mao had not actually passed the audition?
But… that was impossible.
How could such a basic mistake happen?
Bai Mao and Xu Dongming exchanged glances.
Xu Dongming, maintaining his composure as an agent, forced a polite smile. “Hello, I am his agent. Could there be some misunderstanding? Perhaps I could speak directly with the director to clarify?”
The staff member frowned impatiently. “What misunderstanding? There is no misunderstanding. It was simply a mistaken notification. You can leave now.” He clearly did not wish to continue the conversation and left immediately.
Xu Dongming quickly turned to Bai Mao. “Wait here for a bit, I will be right back.”
Bai Mao nodded softly. “Alright.”
Left alone in the quiet meeting room, Bai Mao lowered his eyes and picked up the teacup, taking a small sip. His earlier excitement had already faded away.
There was no way the notification could have been a simple mistake. The only logical explanation was that the director had originally chosen him, but something happened later, and his role had been suddenly cancelled.
That made sense. In the world of the original novel, the entertainment industry was exactly like that full of sudden reversals and ruthless replacements.
People often had their roles stolen at the last minute.
For example, Bai Sheng had experienced this multiple times.
Although Bai Sheng’s roles were eventually returned to him because of powerful backing, that was just how this world worked. It was the unspoken rule of the industry. There was no reason things should go smoothly for Bai Mao either.
Bai Mao sighed softly.
He reached up and touched his neck with a wry smile. “What a waste of my concealer.”
Nearly half an hour later, Xu Dongming returned, his face dark as thunder.
Bai Mao looked up calmly. “How did it go?” He already knew the answer from the look on his face.
Sure enough, Xu Dongming shook his head, then dropped heavily into the seat beside him.
There was no one else around, but Xu Dongming still lowered his voice, seething with anger. “Bai Mao, someone is deliberately targeting us. I managed to pull some strings and got in touch with the director. He said that the investor saw you during the audition and completely lost his temper on the spot. He said that if you played the second male lead, he would withdraw all his investment.”
He took a deep breath before adding, “The investor’s name is Ying Yimiao. Do you remember him?”
Bai Mao shook his head slowly. “No.”
Xu Dongming clenched his jaw. “Could this have something to do with the Bai family?”
For someone to be an investor in a major production like Princess Xihe, they had to be extremely wealthy and influential.
How could Bai Mao have possibly offended such a person?
To put it bluntly, before Bai Mao was acknowledged by the Bai family, he had no way to even come into contact with people like that.
But after returning home… So many unpleasant things had happened.
Bai Mao lowered his eyes. “Maybe.”
After a moment, he added quietly, “I have not offended anyone else.”
Xu Dongming’s expression twisted with frustration. “That Bai family is like a plague. Even though you are their own son, they still treat you like this?”
Bai Mao smiled faintly. “Because I have no value.”
The Bai family’s initial attitude had already shown that they never truly considered him a son or a younger brother. The original story had made that fact painfully clear. They only acknowledged him so that they could use him, to have him replace Bai Sheng and become a pawn manipulated by Yu Wantian, gaining Yu Wantian’s influence and helping the Bai family climb into the upper class.
“Alright, let us go back,” Bai Mao said, standing up. “They have probably been laughing at us for a while now.”
Hearing that, Xu Dongming’s anger burned even hotter. The two left together.
In the car, silence filled the air. The humiliation they had suffered was bitter. Xu Dongming’s hands tightened on the steering wheel as he started the car, his chest full of frustration.
The production crew’s actions were ridiculous. They had definitely known about the investor’s reaction earlier but still made him come all the way here, only to embarrass them in person.
No one spoke for a while.
The atmosphere inside the car was heavy and quiet.
After a moment, Xu Dongming glanced at Bai Mao and said softly, “Forget it. It is only one project. We are strong. We will definitely land a better drama than this one.”
Bai Mao understood he was trying to comfort him. He smiled faintly. “Brother, it is alright. Honestly, when I saw how many people were auditioning, many of them already established actors with amazing works, I knew the chance of me getting the role was not very high.”
Just then, his phone vibrated.
He looked down and saw a message from Mr. Yu.
[Congratulations.]
Bai Mao typed back: [...I am devastated.]
He straightened up, sitting properly in the seat, his expression suddenly serious as he began to type quickly, venting his frustrations.
[Mr. Yu! This crew tricked me! They made me come to sign the contract, and now they say I did not pass!]
[Cat crying.jpg]
Bai Mao continued typing, writing an exaggerated message, adding some embellishments and even a “tragic” internal monologue to make the story sound extra pitiful.
[I felt like everyone was laughing at me inside their hearts. I was so sad and embarrassed that I cried an entire pack of tissues!]
[Mr. Yu, hug me, *Sob* *Sob* *Sob*]
Heh.
Since he had already become Mr. Yu’s little canary and had even stayed up all night having “academic discussions,” how could he let his benefactor go unused after such a miserable day?
Less than a minute later, the reply came.
Sugar Daddy: [I know.]
“…What are you smiling about?” Xu Dongming glanced sideways at Bai Mao, who was clearly trying not to laugh.
Bai Mao quickly waved his hand. “It is nothing…”
The sunlight filtered through the car window, spilling warmly over his face.
Bai Mao yawned softly, squinting at his phone as he typed one last message:
[Mr. Yu, to have such a good boss like you, I am willing to work overtime all night long without pay.]
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ChaptersChapter 1 · A Nightmare or Reality?Chapter 2 · Yu family’s BanquetChapter 3 · I know your Secret..Chapter 4 · Becoming A Stand-InChapter 5 · Real IntentionChapter 6 · Yu XiangchenChapter 7 · Moved into new houseChapter 8 · Why he’s so perfect?!Chapter 9 · Role stolenChapter 10 · Four Times a WeekChapter 11 · Wrong Message?Chapter 12 · Flower protectorChapter 13 · Study MaterialChapter 14 Part 1 · I don’t have that kind of worldly desireChapter 14 Part 2 · I don’t have that kind of worldly desireChapter 15 · Four thousand yuan has arrived in AlipayChapter 16 · In the River?Chapter 17 · Boss like him, People would ready to do OvertimeChapter 18 · Does Mr. Yu have two faces?!Chapter 19 · Now we can begin to express our gratitude.Chapter 20 · Split Personality!Chapter 21 · Mr. Yu is busy and may not have time to comeChapter 22 · Call duration: 0:12Chapter 23 · He’s not Worth itChapter 24 · Mr Yu on film setChapter 25 · You can consider me if you decided to leave Mr. YuChapter 26 · Big Sister has unique hobbyChapter 27 · Really? I’m actually the young master of the Bai family?Chapter 28 · Bai Sheng is Pitiful?Chapter 29 · Someone took a picture of themChapter 30 · Your little one is hereChapter 31 · Mr. Yu asked me if I had a stiff neckChapter 32 · The little lucky butterfly’s wings flutteredChapter 33 · Mr. Yu, you came here just once at the beginningChapter 34 · The door wasn’t lockedChapter 35 · You’re an adult nowChapter 36 · Are rooms still available by scrambling?Chapter 37 · I’m definitely going to watch this variety show!Chapter 38 · Who asked Bai Sheng for money to support Bai Mao?Chapter 39 · How many zeros are there?Chapter 40 · You have to be careful with your methodsChapter 41 · Let’s get MarriedChapter 42 · I’m obviously just coveting your body!Chapter 43 · Does what we’re doing count as Sneaking?Chapter 44 · You want to change rooms?Chapter 45 · Isn’t Bai Sheng’s scheming way too deep?Chapter 46 · Mr. Yu in front of me has become calm and composedChapter 47 · You care a lot about Yu Yutian?Chapter 48 · Bai Sheng has found someoneChapter 49 · How to fall in loveChapter 50 · Uncle Long LegsChapter 51 · Bai Mao, I’m a little scaredChapter 52 · I simply told them the truthChapter 53 · That was far too mercilessChapter 54 · Your fans mention it in your fan forumChapter 55 · In your dreamsChapter 56 · Hello, UncleChapter 57 · Verified account had repliedChapter 58 · Maomao, you don’t need to be afraid of themChapter 59 · What a headacheChapter 60 · It’s a bit… tragicChapter 61 · I’m waiting for you at homeChapter 62 · That’s just too much!Chapter 63 · Is this watch really that expensive?Chapter 64 · Tian CityChapter 65 · They’re easy to get along with.Chapter 66 · Want to have a relationship with marriage in mind?Chapter 67 · Is this the joy of being someone’s “little uncle”?Chapter 68 · Has the protagonist finally figured it out?Chapter 69 · I miss youChapter 70 · That whole family is something else.Chapter 71 · Then comfort meChapter 72 · What about sincerity?Chapter 73 · There’s also 10% of the company’s sharesChapter 74 · So called conservativeChapter 75 · I thought you’d be walking with a limpChapter 76 · They’ve been brainwashedChapter 77 · We got marriedChapter 78 · CongratulationsChapter 79 · You already knew it was me?Chapter 80 · You look very good in a shirtChapter 81 · Did you used to like Bai Sheng?Chapter 82 · I never liked himChapter 83 · Uncle is super niceChapter 84 · Extra 1Chapter 85 · Extra 2Chapter 86 · Extra 3