UCS Chapter 39

Gao Gusheng enthusiastically promoted the flower water in his hand to the silent campus heartthrob and CEO.

 

“The mosquitoes here are fierce. Previously, a senior was dating his girlfriend here, and his calf was bitten by a venomous mosquito. His entire calf swelled up and he couldn’t move at all. He thought he had a terminal illness and cried while writing his will that night. He even broke up with his girlfriend, claiming he had someone else.”

 

“His girlfriend was furious and fought her way through obstacles to force her way into the male dormitory. She found the senior crying with eyes so swollen he couldn’t open them, and physically carried him to the infirmary. The doctor examined him and found it was just a mosquito bite.”

 

“People at school say, in ancient times, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai transformed into butterflies together; today, a Jing University couple’s lifelong commitment was determined by a mosquito. They later got married, which is considered a beautiful story-CEO Li, your face is swollen. Are you sure you don’t want to spray some? This Six God brand has been around for a long time and works very well.”

 

Li Mochen, with his swollen face, felt even more swollen after Gao Gusheng’s speech, and the itching was unbearable. However, due to his dignity as a CEO, he couldn’t scratch in front of the two, so he pretended to be interested in the flower water and asked, “Six God? A foreign brand?”

 

Gao Gusheng shook his head repeatedly. “No, no, no, it’s a classic domestic flower water brand. I just thought that since you studied abroad before, you might be more accustomed to English. Actually, I prefer its Chinese name-Liu Shen.”

 

“Liu Shen flower water: cool and refreshing, stops itching and repels mosquitoes; no worries, no troubles, revealing your natural self.”

 

Gao Gusheng added a perfect smile showing eight teeth.

 

Li Mochen’s outstretched hand froze midway.

 

Wen Yan couldn’t help but burst into laughter with a “pfft.” He tried to contain his laughter, “Shengsheng is right, this flower water works very well, a domestic big brand.”

 

Before Wen Yan could finish enjoying himself, Gao Gusheng turned to him, “Senior Wen, you should spray some too.”

 

Gao Gusheng looked earnest. “Look at that large group of mosquitoes around you. Although they don’t seem to be biting-they’re probably all male mosquitoes-but having them constantly circling around you isn’t good.”

 

Now it was Li Mochen’s turn to laugh. He said coolly, “Young Master Wen should spray some. Being surrounded by male mosquitoes courting you is one thing, but if one accidentally flies into your mouth while you’re talking, that would be unpleasant.”

 

He made a gesture, “Please.”

 

If one ignored his highly swollen face, he still looked quite elegant.

 

Wen Yan continued to smile gracefully. “Please, CEO Li first. Look at how swollen your face is. It would be unfortunate if your face was permanently disfigured.”

 

…

 

In the end, the conversation couldn’t continue.

 

Mainly because Li Mochen’s left cheek was bitten by another mosquito, and a careless mosquito flew straight toward Wen Yan’s nostrils.

 

Only Gao Gusheng was protected by Liu Shen, passing through thousands of mosquitoes without a single bite.

 

Watching Li Mochen leave, Gao Gusheng thought his face resembled the viral internet meme of a honey dog.

 

Surely CEO Li wouldn’t want to visit Jing University again for some time.

 

Gao Gusheng turned back to Wen Yan and waved casually, his manner quite perfunctory. “I’m off, Senior Wen.”

 

But Wen Yan called out to stop him. “Gusheng, wait.”

 

His eyes revealed guilt and sadness, his moist black pupils like submerged black jade. If his fans had seen him like this, they would have given him their hearts.

 

“About what happened before, I’m very sorry.”

 

“I never thought he would do that.”

 

Gao Gusheng didn’t even offer him a smile. “It’s fine. He’s already in prison anyway.”

 

Wen Yan hadn’t expected Gao Gusheng to respond like that and was taken aback. “Is Gusheng angry with me?”

 

Gao Gusheng replied pointedly, “How could I be? I’ve never been angry with you from beginning to end, since it wasn’t you who did it.”

 

Gao Gusheng waved goodbye to Wen Yan, and this time Wen Yan didn’t stop him.

 

Watching Gao Gusheng’s retreating figure, all the sadness and sorrow on Wen Yan’s face disappeared, and he smiled softly.

 

The swarm of mosquitoes around him, as if drunk, rained down into the grass beside him in a black shower.

 

***

 

At the theater.

 

Qin Shi failed again, and the director, who had been patient for a long time, finally threw the script to the ground.

 

The director was breathing heavily, experiencing a challenge unprecedented in his directing career. Even when he filmed documentaries on the African savanna, he hadn’t suffered like this. Looking at the wooden Qin Shi, he would rather chase after a herd of elephants, or be chased by them.

 

The assistant director quickly stepped in to smooth things over, using all his strength to pull the director back. “Let’s all take a break, and we’ll shoot this scene again later. Qin Shi, try to find the feeling.”

 

Joking aside, the person before them was a major celebrity with a massive following. If they truly offended him, both he and the director would be left out in the cold.

 

But honestly, looking at Qin Shi’s Weibo where he posted photos of acting classes every day, why wasn’t his acting improving at all?

 

Qin Shi walked toward the break room with an unpleasant expression. Being publicly humiliated was a major blow to him.

 

She Tingxie, who was co-starring with him, came over and smiled gently, “Brother Qin, would you like us to rehearse our lines together?”

 

Such a simple sentence, yet it enraged Qin Shi. With a forced smile that didn’t reach his eyes, he said, “No need, I’m going to rest for a while.”

 

“Though you’re quite good at acting, you should still review your scenes first.”

 

After Qin Shi left, She Tingxie stood there, putting on a dejected appearance. She forced a smile, her tone still gentle, and said to her assistant, “Brother Qin is probably not in a good mood right now. I’ll go review my scenes too.”

 

After she left, everyone whispered among themselves.

 

“Qin Shi’s temper hasn’t been good these past few days.”

 

“Right, Sister Tingxie kindly offered to rehearse with him and he ignored her.”

 

“Let’s not talk about it. The affairs of these top celebrities are not for nobodies like us to get involved in.”

 

She Tingxie returned to her dressing room, and her face immediately transformed. “Ha, what garbage, daring to humiliate me!”

 

“And he’s supposed to be the number one male star? So many NG takes today, even a dog acts better than him!”

 

“He’s just riding on his good looks, being elevated to stardom. Without Wanxing, he’d be nothing!”

 

As She Tingxie cursed, her assistant silently brought her a cup of coffee.

 

She would get thirsty after cursing, and would want coffee. If it wasn’t prepared for her, the next person to be scolded would be the assistants.

 

She Tingxie took the coffee, had a sip, and immediately frowned. “I said I only want coffee at 45 degrees. You bring me such hot coffee-are you trying to scald me to death?!”

 

The next second, the coffee was thrown all over the assistant.

 

Still not satisfied, she dug her perfectly manicured long nails into the soft flesh of the assistant’s inner arm, almost breaking the skin.

 

The assistant remained silent, her face pale as she endured the pain.

 

Defending herself was useless. She had tried before, but later realized that She Tingxie was probably just looking for an excuse to vent. Over time, she stopped defending herself.

 

Like with this coffee-to ensure She Tingxie’s coffee was 45 degrees when she drank it, she would serve it when it was between 49 and 46 degrees. It wouldn’t be hot enough to scald anyone.

 

But if She Tingxie wasn’t happy, even being off by one degree wouldn’t do.

 

After venting, She Tingxie’s mood improved significantly. She flipped her long hair. “That idiot Qin Shi will be finished sooner or later. When that happens, I’ll be Wanxing’s top star, and I’ll make that piece of dog shit kneel down and polish my shoes.”

 

Without even looking at her assistant, she walked out the door. Another assistant gave the first one a sympathetic look before hurriedly following She Tingxie.

 

Outside the door, She Tingxie once again put on her gentle appearance.

 

Meanwhile, Qin Shi had just finished cursing She Tingxie.

 

“Acting all gentle and kind on the surface, but privately beating and scolding assistants, calling her own fans pigs. We’re from the same company-who doesn’t know what she’s really like!”

 

He wouldn’t want this kind of woman even if she offered herself to him. He’d wake up terrified at night, worried that this vicious woman might castrate him.

 

Qin Shi gulped down some water and opened his chat app.

 

[Sister, are you free tonight?]

 

The reply came instantly.

 

[I am, does little Shi miss me?]

 

Qin Shi changed his sitting position.

 

[Sister, I miss you a bit. Can we meet tonight?]

 

[Would the Golden Dragon Hotel work? We can watch the night view together at the revolving restaurant.]

 

[Good, I’ll book the hotel. Waiting for you~]

 

Qin Shi opened the woman’s recent moments and admired the sexy, alluring woman in the photos. He casually replied, [Sister, that black long dress suits you well.]

 

[Has little Shi been keeping an eye on me?]

 

Looking at the photo, what came to Qin Shi’s mind was Gao Gusheng in his simple white T-shirt that day-a pure, sunny youth. He wondered what seductive expressions he would show in bed.

 

But his fingers kept typing, [Of course, sister is my girlfriend. If I don’t pay attention to you, who else would I pay attention to?]

 

[Such a sweet talker. See you tonight.]

 

[See you tonight~]

 

Qin Shi put away his phone. Thinking of Gao Gusheng, his heart still filled with intense unwillingness. Even though more than two weeks had passed, he still couldn’t forget Gao Gusheng, and his desire grew even stronger.

 

He looked at the downloaded photos of Gao Gusheng in his phone gallery, feeling both love and hate.

 

“My little fan…”

 

…

 

Night.

 

After a passionate encounter, Qin Shi contentedly lit a cigarette, leaning against the headboard.

 

The woman beside him leaned into his embrace, placing a kiss on his chest.

 

Seeing such a normally assertive woman being so docile gave him a great sense of achievement.

 

As they cuddled, the woman’s phone rang. She reached for it while they were still reluctantly engaged in a deep kiss.

 

After a while, the woman gently pushed Qin Shi away, breathing heavily, “Stop it, let me check the message.”

 

Qin Shi sat behind her, his hands wandering mischievously.

 

She half-heartedly resisted while casually opening her phone, then her pupils suddenly contracted.

 

“Little Shi! Quick, look at Weibo!”

 

In just ten minutes, Weibo had exploded with activity.

 

The pinned trending topic had turned from red to black with intensity.

 

[Qin Shi has intimate relationships with multiple women]

 

A simple sentence without even an exclamation mark had shot straight to the top of the trending list!

 

At this point, Qin Shi no longer cared about the soft, fragrant beauty in his arms. He grabbed his phone and started scrolling through Weibo.

 

The account that posted this was a well-known gossip blogger, known for providing solid evidence.

 

This post was indeed solid, starting with a series of images.

 

The images showed Qin Shi with different women.

 

Qin Shi’s head went “boom.”

 

Because he discovered that the women in the photos had indeed had relationships with him!

 

Following below were statements from these women verifying their stories on Weibo.

 

Sitting on the bed, Qin Shi had only one thought left in his mind.

 

He was finished.

 

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