When Li Shanhai received the devastating news of the original owner’s death, he did not spare anyone involved. But the original owner was already gone, and no amount of retribution could bring his son back. The old father’s hair turned white overnight, and his health deteriorated so rapidly that he passed away within months.
Li Huai, the original owner’s brother, who was twelve years his senior, was so distraught following the successive deaths of his brother and father that he grew distracted while driving and died in a car accident.
The original owner’s parents had divorced shortly after his birth; their personalities were incompatible, and they had quarreled for most of their lives before finally separating. Yet, both of them loved their children deeply and had tried their best to maintain a warm, loving home. In the span of just a few months, all of this had vanished like smoke. After burying her ex-husband and son, Zheng Yazhi committed suicide before their graves…
In the dream, San Sui transmitted these images directly to Li Qing. He watched everything unfold with his own eyes; the entire family headed toward death, yet he was powerless to change their ending.
Having experienced one world already, Li Qing’s capacity for empathy had grown somewhat.
Si Muchen, who was watching Li Qing’s talent show performance on his phone, noticed that Li Qing’s eyes were tightly shut, a single tear leaking from the corner of his eye. Panicked, he set the phone down and leaned over Li Qing’s head, wanting to wipe the tear away, but he froze his hand. Could it be… is he regretting it?
“Are you… awake?”
Li Qing slowly opened his eyes and looked at the tense man before him. He looked exactly like Feng Yanzhou very easy to recognize.
San Sui helpfully explained Si Muchen’s situation:
“Si Muchen, Grand Slam Best Actor, the villain of this small world. He lost both parents at age five and moved into an orphanage with his twin sister, who suffered from heart disease. As a child, Si Muchen was remarkably handsome, and many people offered to adopt him. He didn’t want to be separated from his sister, and the adopters didn’t want to take on Si Muchen’s sister, who had a congenital heart condition. Thus, the siblings stayed in the orphanage.
At ten, so his sister could have a heart transplant, Si Muchen secretly attended a film audition and entered the entertainment industry. Si Muchen was born to be an actor. In twenty years, he has won countless awards. He founded Xinghai Entertainment with his own hands and is also a well-known producer in the industry with a unique eye; almost every drama or film he invests in makes a fortune.
A person this outstanding naturally has many men and women secretly in love with him. The protagonist shou is one of them. After working on a film with the villain, he thought he had a chance and attempted to climb the social ladder, but his advances were rejected several times. The protagonist shou grew resentful and held a grudge against Si Muchen. Later, he hooked up with someone else the protagonist gong of this small world.
The protagonist gong is also considered a ‘half-baked’ Best Actor; he’s always been nominated but never won, and he hates Si Muchen, who constantly wins awards. The two protagonists hit it off having someone they both hate in common only deepened their bond.
Later, they teamed up to frame Si Muchen. The villain isn’t a pushover, and the two sides fought intensely. The protagonists have ‘plot armor,’ and the protagonist gong has a great family background with no lack of money or underhanded methods.
Si Muchen was framed for drug use, creating a massive scandal. Even though it was proven false, his public image was heavily tarnished, and his family was often harassed by anti-fans. Si Muchen simply announced his retirement and took his sister’s family abroad to live. He had enough money to last a lifetime, so why get entangled in that mess? The rest of the story is just the two protagonists helping each other climb to the peak, winning countless fans and honors.”
Such protagonists they were so despicable. If they wanted to be Best Actors, they should rely on their own talent; why use such trashy tactics? Li Qing accidentally voiced his internal thought: “Is he sick in the head!?”
Si Muchen gripped his shoulders tightly, accusing him with a grievance: “You said I’m sick, but aren’t you the one clinging so tightly to me? Is it any use regretting it now? This was my first time; you can’t just abandon me after getting what you want! If you don’t like me…”
At this point, Si Muchen seemed to have figured something out, and his attitude turned forceful:
“It doesn’t matter if you don’t like me; I’ll give you resources, and you’ll stay by my side! You came to find me today with this purpose, right? I don’t blame you, just… don’t do this to anyone else in the future. Anything you want, I’ll give it to you. Don’t even think about leaving me; if you dare to run, I’ll lock you in a dark room!”
Li Qing didn’t care about the other’s threats in the slightest. His father was the richest man in the country; mere “resources” were not even worth mentioning! He began to educate Si Muchen on the law: “Locking people up is a crime.”
“I’ll do it secretly!”
Li Qing didn’t want to discuss this topic anymore; the more they talked, the more dangerous it got. If this guy got a whim, he would be the one in trouble.
Si Muchen leaned down and pecked his lip. “I was teasing you. Don’t be afraid.”
Years of experience told Li Qing that post-coital gentleness was untrustworthy.
Si Muchen kissed the side of his face again. He had already used a hot towel to compress Li Qing’s face and applied medicine, but Li Qing’s skin was too tender, and the redness and swelling had not yet faded. “What’s with the injury on your face? Who bullied you?”
Li Qing did not hide anything; he told him everything that happened after he entered the industry.
Si Muchen grew angrier the more he heard. “How could they treat you like that! Pouring water on your bed, putting bugs in your food is that something a normal man would do!? And that manager, replace him immediately. He’s unscrupulous in his pursuit of goals and isn’t fit to be a human being! Qingqing, don’t be sad; I’ll deal with those dogs. Once the results come out, come home with me. My place isn’t far; you’ll be there soon. Rest well for a while, and in the future, I will back you!”
While angry, Si Muchen didn’t forget to advertise himself: “Even if you don’t love me, I’m willing to back you. There aren’t many good men like me who are so ‘love-brained,’ so remember to treasure me.”
Li Qing asked casually, “Since your home isn’t far, why were you at the hotel?”
Si Muchen played with his hand, compared their sizes, then laced his fingers through his, explaining slowly:
“I had an appointment with a director to discuss a new play. I don’t like outsiders entering my home, and the hotel offers more privacy. Besides, I had been filming back-to-back, so the hotel was convenient for a quick rest.”
After explaining, Si Muchen suddenly reacted: “Qingqing, you weren’t jealous, were you? Did you think I was doing something bad here?”
Li Qing looked back innocently. “I didn’t say that.”
“Then do you agree to come home with me?”
Li Qing pushed away the large head leaning into his face. “I need to go back to my own home first! I haven’t seen my family in a year!”
Si Muchen felt a pang of heartache upon hearing this. Not seeing his family for a year what kind of hardship must Qingqing have endured? “Where is your home? I’ll send you back. Oh, what do Mom and Dad like? I’ll buy some gifts, and I’ll need to wear a set of knee pads in advance if they don’t like me, I’ll need to kneel for a while.”
Li Qing: “…” You’re considering things so thoroughly, don’t you value your own life!?
“Maybe wear a Transformers suit instead? It’s sturdy, so your legs won’t be broken for a while, and you might hold out until I call the police to have the officers save you.”
It was just a random remark, but Si Muchen actually started to consider it: “That kind of suit needs to be custom-made. I don’t know how long it will take, but I’ll find someone to rush it.”