Chapter 34: Into The Abyss
Since he lived next door, he only brought a few personal items and toiletries back to Jin Yanliu’s room.
As soon as he returned, he saw Jin Yanliu taking a shower.
Zhou Beiyang tidied up Jin Yanliu’s room.
However, Jin Yanliu was filming all day, and the hotel room was very clean, so there wasn’t much to tidy. He just refolded Jin Yanliu’s clothes. Just as he finished, Jin Yanliu walked in wrapped in a bath towel.
Because of the heat, Jin Yanliu only wrapped the towel around his lower body, his chest bare: “You go wash.”
Zhou Beiyang hummed in agreement, snuck a glance at him, and quickly went out.
Jin Yanliu changed into his pajamas and lay down on the bed.
Still feeling a little stuffy, he lit a cigarette. Just as he started smoking, he remembered that Zhou Beiyang was still injured.
Could he even shower?
Thinking of this, he immediately got out of bed with the cigarette in his mouth and went straight into the bathroom. But as soon as he entered, he saw a towering erection.
He froze in place, startled, and immediately retreated.
The cigarette almost fell out of his mouth.
The bathroom door was made of transparent glass, and Zhou Beiyang also saw him, his face instantly flushing red.
Jin Yanliu’s thoughts vanished in an instant, his heart pounding. He stood in the living room and finished the cigarette, then obediently returned to his bedroom.
Zhou Beiyang quickly took a shower and came out. He first went to the dressing room to change into his pajamas, then entered the bedroom. Pushing the door open, he found the room dimly lit, only a small bedside lamp on.
Jin Yanliu was lying facing inwards, seemingly asleep.
Zhou Beiyang carefully got into bed, then propped himself up with one arm and glanced at Jin Yanliu.
Jin Yanliu remained motionless, breathing steadily, but he knew Jin Yanliu wasn’t asleep.
They had grown up together and slept together countless times. He could tell from Jin Yanliu’s breathing whether he was truly asleep or just pretending.
But this was good; he was also a little embarrassed.
He really didn’t do it on purpose. Mainly, he had been suppressing himself for too many years. He had been feeling restless all day, his mood a mixture of excitement and anxiety. He felt like he was dreaming, yet knew he wasn’t. He had liked Jin Yanliu for so many years and had never thought that one day Jin Yanliu might accept him. He didn’t even dare to let Jin Yanliu know his secret. But at his most desperate moment, Jin Yanliu suddenly reached out a hand and pulled him out of hell.
His heart was held in Jin Yanliu’s hands, and it felt like his whole being was being kneaded by Jin Yanliu, stirring up uncontrollable emotions. Just glancing at Jin Yanliu’s bare upper body, thinking about what might happen tonight, he felt both incredulous and infatuated.
The consequence of this infatuation was that his body wouldn’t obey him.
No matter how much he liked Jin Yanliu in his heart, no matter how long he had liked him, the pattern of their years of brotherly relationship was difficult to change in a short time. He was used to playing the role of the younger brother. Suddenly having to act like a man with sexual desire in front of Jin Yanliu, and being caught by him, he was very embarrassed.
Jin Yanliu’s attitude was still unclear, and he didn’t dare to be presumptuous. He had never been so cautious in his life.
Jin Yanliu had the habit of setting the air conditioner to a very low temperature when he slept.
But even at such a low temperature, with only a thin blanket covering him, he was still sweating.
The thoughts in his head wouldn’t go away.
It wasn’t the first time he had seen Zhou Beiyang’s body, and he knew that Zhou Beiyang had always been exceptionally gifted. But he didn’t expect that the gentle beast, when it stood up ready to devour, would be so intimidating.
He instinctively gripped his wrist, a drop of sweat sliding down his temple.
At that very moment, Zhou Beiyang suddenly moved closer, lying facing him.
He could feel Zhou Beiyang’s breath, hot against his ear and neck.
Some things were easy to think about, but when it came to actually doing them, he chickened out. He naturally knew what gay couples did when they were dating and having sex.
Hand on his heart, could he handle it?
He couldn’t.
Just thinking about it made him feel like he was about to explode.
How could brothers do such things?
Then, what about letting Zhou Beiyang… him?
Oh my god.
Jin Yanliu hurriedly called out Little Ai: “Hello, Little Ai!”
With a “ding-dong,” Little Ai came online: “Dear!”
“What are you doing?”
“…Dear, you called me in the middle of the night, is there anything I can do for you?”
“Nothing, just chatting with you, trying to distract myself,” Jin Yanliu said.
Little Ai giggled, and Jin Yanliu asked, “Has anyone ever told you that your laugh is obscene?”
Little Ai said, “Yes, the last person I helped also said my laugh was a bit obscene.”
“The last person?” Jin Yanliu asked. “You’ve served more than one person? Who is he? Do I know him?”
“You don’t know him. He’s from another dimension, his name is Shen Jintai,” Little Ai said. “Dear, with a handsome man by your side, him being so hard, his mind full of dirty thoughts, are you sure you want to chat with me right now?”
Jin Yanliu: “…”
“I have to remind you that you only have a little over a hundred days left to live. Seize the day, dear!”
Jin Yanliu asked: “…Do you also know what he’s thinking?”
“Little Ai is a member of the Loving Harmony System; how could I discuss such unharmonious content with you!”
Jin Yanliu: “…Go away, go away.”
“Alright, dear, the night is short. Good night!”
Jin Yanliu let out a long sigh.
Then he felt an arm gently drape over his waist, very lightly, fingers slightly curled, as if testing him.
Jin Yanliu directly reached out and slapped Zhou Beiyang’s hand.
Zhou Beiyang quickly withdrew his hand and didn’t move for a long time.
After a while, he heard Zhou Beiyang say in the darkness, “You… didn’t you say you wanted to ruin me?”
Jin Yanliu said, “I said I wanted to ruin you, but did I say I would ruin you tonight? Is there anything in your head besides dirty thoughts? Why are you so lustful!”
Zhou Beiyang was speechless and became obedient.
Because he felt like he had been hit where it hurt.
He was indeed lustful, very very lustful, so lustful that he only dared to reveal one percent of it.
He still had to hide it well, so as not to scare Jin Yanliu away.
“Then… let’s sleep,” Zhou Beiyang said.
Jin Yanliu didn’t need to pretend to sleep anymore. He turned over and said, “When did you start having these thoughts about me?”
Zhou Beiyang didn’t answer, so he kicked his leg.
Zhou Beiyang said, “High school, I think. After I left you.”
At first, it was just pure brotherly affection, or perhaps other feelings had already sprouted, but he hadn’t realized it. Later, when Zhou Hong and Jin Weinan divorced, and he moved out of the Jin family with Zhou Hong, the intense longing made him realize that he might be in love with his brother.
“You’re really good at pretending,” Jin Yanliu said.
“I was afraid that if you knew, you wouldn’t talk to me,” Zhou Beiyang said.
“Don’t pretend in front of me anymore. I want to see your true self,” Jin Yanliu said.
Zhou Beiyang remained silent again.
So he kicked him again.
Zhou Beiyang said, “I’m afraid you won’t be used to it… Let’s take it slow.”
After a while, he leaned in and whispered in Jin Yanliu’s ear, “Brother, I’m so happy.”
“Hot, stay away from me.”
Zhou Beiyang moved back a little.
The corners of Jin Yanliu’s mouth twitched.
Their relationship was different now, but on the surface, it seemed to have returned to normal. Zhou Beiyang got up in the morning and prepared his clothes, squeezed toothpaste onto his toothbrush, and woke him up on time.
It was so comfortable to have someone take care of him again.
Moreover, Zhou Beiyang’s care was different from hiring a nanny. After all, they were family, which made it more relaxed and comfortable.
After breakfast, they arrived at the set early. More than sixty percent of “Into The Abyss” was his and Yan Huihua’s scenes, and today was almost entirely theirs.
The official Weibo account was going to release the first trailer at 10 am, and the chat group had been lively since early morning, everyone chattering away, except for Yan Huihua, who remained silent.
Yan Huihua didn’t arrive until it was time to start filming. Whether it was because he hadn’t rested well or because of his makeup, he looked rather haggard and tired today.
Ye Hengyang thought Mu Huaying was a celestial being, yet shrouded in hatred. He wholeheartedly wanted to pull him out of that hatred and understand the reasons behind it, so he kept Mu Huaying in a private residence in his mountain retreat. This was the most peaceful and happy time for the two of them. Mu Huaying had grown up under the hatred instilled in him by his foster father, his life having no other purpose than to kill Ye Qingdu. He had no family, no love, no friendship, and had never experienced any human warmth. His personality had become twisted and morbid. He had never seen someone like Ye Hengyang, dressed in flowing white robes, pure inside and out. If he was the dirtiest thing in the mud, then Ye Hengyang represented all the good he could imagine in the world: a prestigious identity, an ethereal and handsome appearance, a gentle and refined temperament, and a saintly heart.
【His feelings for Ye Hengyang suddenly became incredibly complex, a mixture of awe and fear, affection and jealousy. They were both Ye Qingdu’s sons, so why was the difference between them so great? He even thought that if it weren’t for Ye Qingdu’s heartlessness, he might have become someone like Ye Hengyang. His hatred intensified; the more he envied, the more he resented.】
So he pretended to be persuaded by Ye Hengyang, put away his sword, and became the closest person to Ye Hengyang.
He bided his time for months, waiting for the right opportunity.
Because of the location change, the scenes of their time in the private residence would be filmed elsewhere. Today, they filmed the second assassination attempt.
This was another major scene, and from an emotional perspective, it was the first climax of the story. His second assassination attempt failed again. This time, his plan was flawless, but he overlooked Ye Hengyang’s influence on him. The moment his sword lunged towards Ye Qingdu, Ye Hengyang suddenly jumped in front of his father, shielding him.
Mu Huaying’s sword shifted two inches. Ye Hengyang grabbed the blade, his eyes filled with disbelief. This was a slow-motion shot. The two looked at each other. Mu Huaying was in mid-air, his hair ribbon suddenly coming loose, his long black hair cascading down. Ye Hengyang abruptly let go of the sword. Mu Huaying, holding the sword, fell onto the table, cups and plates scattering everywhere. He got up and was immediately surrounded by swords pointed at his neck.
This scene was emotionally intense and the action fierce. As they filmed, everyone became immersed in their roles. Yan Huihua displayed amazing acting skills in this scene.
His eyes were red, draped in a black cloak, suppressing the sadness and anger in his eyes as he stood outside the dungeon:
“I thought you took my words to heart, that you had let go of your hatred. Was it all a lie? Huaying, were you using me?”
Mu Huaying, chained up, sat in the dark and damp dungeon, sneering: “I told you long ago that I’m a heartless person. If you don’t believe me, who can you blame? Don’t you know what kind of person I am?”
Ye Hengyang pursed his lips, his eyes trembling: “You liar, you…”
“What did I lie to you about? I didn’t say a single lie to you. I just didn’t tell the whole truth. What did I lie about?”
Ye Hengyang didn’t answer him, but his eyes reddened.
Jin Yanliu suddenly snapped out of character, then back in. He didn’t know if these lines were about Mu Huaying and Ye Hengyang, or about the two of them. He sat on the ground, his limbs chained, looking inhuman after being tortured. His eyes were moist, and he suddenly laughed, but the laughter was extremely grim, a mixture of surprise and triumph: “Ye Hengyang, oh Ye Hengyang…”
