ITOTIABSAM | Entertainment Industry | 5
No one expected Xie Ye, who had been silent all day to make a startling revelation when he finally spoke.
【Have you been possessed?】
After enduring the scene where the host selected the room, 1101 couldn't contain its excitement and chirped incessantly. It was on the verge of dancing with joy, "Xie Ye, you actually dared to go against the protagonist."
With his hands in his pockets, the black-haired youth responded nonchalantly, "I just can't stand seeing some people bullying kids."
When he first entered the industry with his alternate account, he had stepped into similar traps many times. He had even faced more severe challenges being in a foreign country.
He knew the director wanted some explosive elements for discussion, and he had already been portrayed as thoroughly villainous. Being the bad guy in person wouldn't make much of a difference; he could handle being criticized after the show aired.
1101: "I thought you didn't want Xue Minglang to feel comfortable."
In the original work, "Xie Ye" was rejected when he requested to team up with Xue Minglang. He directly confronted him, creating an awkward scene. Later on, he forcefully partnered with Qin Cheng, the last remaining person. He refused to cooperate and, despite having an empty house, wasted a lot of time, indirectly helping the main characters win the reward.
"Having feelings makes everything satisfying." Taking out the room card to open the door, Xie Ye raised an eyebrow, "I believe no matter where they stay, it will be equally sweet."
The obedient young man following behind him also chimed in, "Wow, it's so spacious."
Realizing that Xie Ye just helped him out, the young man, holding two suitcases, spoke up. With sufficient funds this season, the program team didn't cut corners; when they said it was a presidential suite, it truly was.
However, Xie Ye, after briefly surveying the surroundings, discovered something peculiar about the layout, "Does this suite only have one bedroom?"
1101: "That’s right."
Xie Ye: "One bed?"
1101: "Of course."
Xie Ye: "Is it too late to regret and switch rooms now?"
"No, it's too late." 1101 chuckled, and took pleasure in his misfortune, "Serves you right for not reading the original seriously, huh?"
In a scene specifically designed to accelerate the relationship between the main characters, having two beds was out of the question.
The young man, busy with the luggage, clearly hadn't noticed this yet. After changing his shoes, he walked to the nearest camera, flashed a victory sign, showing no signs of fatigue on his face despite more than twenty hours of flying and the time difference from the domestic flight.
1101: "Being young is really great."
Just looking at him made people feel refreshed.
Having lived through many worlds, Xie Ye had stayed in various types of rooms. Luxurious and comfortable decorations were not enough to surprise him.
However, when Gu Cong pulled his arm to tour around, Xie Ye surprisingly cooperated, not pulling his hand away.
1101 kept muttering, "I still think you've been possessed."
Otherwise, why would he take care of a junior with whom he had no interaction? Is shipping really that enjoyable?
Already accustomed to having a system in his head and possessing a character with an exceptionally detached personality, Xie Ye skillfully ignored 1101's remarks and turned to Gu Cong, who was ordering food, "I'll sleep on the sofa."
Excluding the brief nap on the plane, he had been awake the entire time. If he didn't find a way to rest, he feared he wouldn't be able to endure tomorrow.
Gu Cong looked up in confusion, "Why?" The bed was quite large.
Xie Ye replied, "Because I like men."
Although the real him couldn't comprehend the deep love and affection forced by the plot, he was certain about his sexual orientation.
Noticing his mind wandering to strange scenarios, Gu Cong's ears turned red, and his voice trembled a bit, "I-I don't mind, the bed is big."
"Or I can sleep on the sofa."
After checking into the hotel, the program team allotted each pair of guests thirty minutes of live broadcasting time. This was not only to reassure their fans but also to maintain the hype before the official broadcast.
—No matter how powerful the post-production team was, the actual episode still had to wait for two days.
Coincidentally, engrossed in their discussion about where to sleep, the two completely overlooked the blinking red light representing the prompt for a live connection right beside the camera.
As a result, just as Gu Cong's fans squeezed in, what they heard was this "explosive" topic.
【@$&*! Xie Ye really likes men.】
【Isn't his behavior obvious enough?】
【Coming out in public takes a lot of courage. Did he decide to break free from all constraints?】
【Ah, my brother, run away quickly!】
After several incidents involving Xue Minglang's embarrassment trending on social media, followed by his intentional suppression of Su Qingyue rumors, Xie Ye's remaining fans had already adopted a low-key, self-deprecating attitude. They silently lurked and, at this moment, not a single one came forward to defend him.
Casually glancing at the camera, Xie Ye quickly changed the subject and turned to the bathroom, "I'll take a shower first."
In the eyes of Gu Cong's fans, this was practically a signal that the big bad wolf was about to feast.
Gu Cong, finally becoming aware of the program team's reminder, stood up and walked to the camera. Bending down and leaning in, he waved with a cooperative smile, "Hello, everyone."
The entertainment industry was never short of handsome men and beautiful women, but Gu Cong had his own distinctive features. When he smiled, he appeared innocent and harmless, clean and soft, like a gentle big dog. However, when he didn't smile, the charisma hidden in his eyes, somewhere between youth and maturity, would emerge, captivating people and making them forget his age, addressing him as "brother."
Normally, fans could only witness this side of him on stage.
Unexpectedly, after a simple greeting, the young man now in front of the camera had a somewhat serious expression, "Although I haven't seen the live chat yet, I can probably guess what you all are talking about."
"Brother Xie is a good person, don't misunderstand him."
Xie Ye was not aware of what exactly was happening outside.
He didn't bring his phone and intentionally stayed a bit longer in the bathroom, estimating that half an hour of the live broadcast time had passed. He finally tied his bathrobe, dried his hair, and walked out.
No one was in the bedroom. Judging by the sound, Gu Cong was in the living room.
Remembering the dinner that the other had ordered in advance, Xie Ye pushed open the door and said, "Waiter... “ arrive yet?
With the approval of the production team, Gu Cong was sitting cross-legged on the carpet near the coffee table in the living room, using the smallest camera nearby for the live broadcast. Due to his posture, he happened to be facing the bedroom. When he heard the sound of the door lock turning, he turned his head first, then swiftly extended his hand to firmly cover the lens:
"Cough."
"Changing the equipment took a few minutes just now."
Next to the arm was a phone used to view the barrage. In just a few seconds, the screen was already covered with a large amount of comments:
【What did I just see! Is this something I can watch for free?】
【No kidding, Xie Ye does look pretty good.】
【Outside the wheat field!!】
【Gu Cong, let go quickly!】
【Ssha ssha... sisters, I've betrayed you. I admit that I lost.】
The pale skin had a few traces of pink color brought out by the steam. The young man looked as if he had been soaked in milk, wearing the bathrobe neatly. He covered everything that shouldn't be exposed, appearing conservative, yet still making people blush and their hearts race involuntarily.
Highly attractive people tended to be this way—capricious.
Moreover, Xie Ye was not originally the innocent type.
Casually, Xie Ye put down the slightly damp towel, "You can continue."
"Mr. Xie, aren't you going to say something to everyone?" in the dim light, the audience heard Gu Cong asking.
Following that was a somewhat self-deprecating chuckle:
"Forget it."
During the most intense period of controversy, the hashtag #XieYeGetOutofEntertainmentIndustry# trended multiple times. Even when participating in "Let's Travel Together," the program's comment section was far from calm.
Although many viewers knew that the other party might be intentionally seeking sympathy, they still couldn't help but feel a sense of pity.
In a way, when the target of criticism is too self-aware and cooperative, it makes people somewhat uncomfortable.
【He's so arrogant even when recording a program. If you have the ability, don't earn this money.】
【Clearly, we said we don't want to see him.】
【The shots of my brother are also quite good.】
【Um, am I the only one concerned about how they'll sleep in the end?】
【I'm sorry, I feel dirty.】
【@Let's Travel Together official account, why edit the main footage? I want a live broadcast!】
With the appearance of Xie Ye, the trending character, the official live stream's popularity instantly soared, claiming the top spot on the platform rankings. After lively discussions for a while, the netizens only then realized that the camera, originally blocked by Gu Cong with his hand, had indeed turned off.
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【They changed the guest, didn't they?】
【Each group only has half an hour of airtime.】
In the past half month, Xie Ye's fans had remained quiet, mostly participating in activities discreetly. While the enthusiasm of fans for Gu Ceng (顾琮) was noticeable, their combat capability was not yet fully developed. With one being the target of criticism and the other being somewhat in the dark, compared to the other pairs of guests, where fans were covering their mouths and saying "They are just partners,"
Xie Ye openly acknowledging his orientation and privately supporting Gu Ceng made their pairing quite entertaining.
Combined with the firm choice during the team formation segment, in just a short time during the live broadcast, the super topic for "Professional CP" was created.
Gu Ceng, who was still in S Country, was unaware of all this. He was currently having late-night snacks with Xie Ye in the restaurant. Wiping his mouth with a tissue, the black-haired youth raised an eyebrow lightly, "Candy, Do you have any more?"
"Ah? Oh, oh, yes." After swiftly finishing the food on the plate, Gu Ceng took out a can of candy from his coat pocket. "Does Professor Xie like sweet things?"
Not wanting to lie or explain, Xie Ye didn't respond but instead got up. Passing by Gu Cong, he bent down and took the candy can from his hand, "I’ve requisitioned it. I'll treat you to a meal next time."
Crunching on two pieces of hard candy, his mood improved significantly, and his steps were lighter than before, "I'm tired. Where do you want to sleep?"
Choose by myself?
With the faint scent of shower gel lingering on the youth's neck, Gu Cong, who had been doing psychological preparation in the living room for a long time, only understood what he meant when he pushed open the slightly ajar bedroom door.
The heavy curtains were tightly drawn, and in the dim bedroom, only a faint night light remained.
Closing his eyes, the black-haired youth had his hands folded on his abdomen, leaning to the left side, leaving almost half of the bed empty. The blanket covering him was one of the spare blankets provided by the hotel.
Gu Cong, who had initially insisted on sleeping on the sofa, wavered.
They are both men, and although Xie Ye's orientation is somewhat unique, he is known to have a liking for Xue Minglang in the entertainment industry. It's impossible for anything to happen between them, especially considering they are in the midst of recording a variety show with cameras everywhere.
With this in mind, Gu Cong suddenly realized that Xie Ye seemed to have forgotten something. He quietly tiptoed into the bathroom, took out two towels, and conscientiously covered the eyes of the production team.
—It is not necessary to be shown on camera, and it's not written in the contract to reveal any skin.
A good artist must uphold moral principles.
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