“Why are you looking at me?” Gu Da noticed Mu Zhengqing looking at him and asked in confusion.
Mu Zhengqing withdrew his gaze and turned back to his own home.
He was increasingly suspicious that Lu Yiwei and Gu Da were in cahoots.
“Then I’ll leave too…”
“Wait a moment.”
Before Gu Da could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Lu Yiwei, who came out of the room carrying a large box and said, “Please give this to him.”
Although Lu Yiwei didn’t mention a name, both of them knew who “he” referred to.
“Can I ask why you are participating in the divorce variety show with him?” Having figured out what was going on, Gu Da couldn’t help but ask after taking the box.
If the news of Lu Yiwei participating in a variety show got out, it would stay on the trending list for at least a week.
His situation was different from Mu Zhengqing’s. Mu Zhengqing often held concerts and participated in commercial activities, so fans had plenty of opportunities to see him.
But Lu Yiwei was different. He was either on set or on his way to the set every day. Apart from TV dramas and movies, it was rare for fans to see him in person, let alone participate in variety shows.
“Haven’t you always wanted him to participate in variety shows?” Lu Yiwei didn’t answer Gu Da’s question but asked in return.
“I did want him to participate in variety shows, but I never thought about him having to join a divorce variety show. You should think it through. Once the show releases the news, your relationship won’t be hidden anymore.” Gu Da said, looking at Lu Yiwei.
He wanted to find something in Lu Yiwei’s expression.
But to his disappointment, Lu Yiwei didn’t give him that chance.
As expected of a film emperor, his expression management was flawless.
“I never intended to hide our relationship.” Gu Da mumbled to himself as he returned with the large box, repeating what Lu Yiwei had said to him. [T/N: because I was confused as well, Gu Da is quoting Lu Yiwei here]
Not hiding, huh? It seems to be true.
Lu Yiwei was known as the number one anti-rumour person in the entertainment industry. Whenever there was a rumour about him, he would clarify or explain it immediately.
Over time, fewer people dared to mess with him. After all, no matter how thick-skinned they were, it still hurt to get into a fight.
As for that actress last time, she was just relying on the backing of her sponsor. But her outcome should give Lu Yiwei some peace for a long time.
Thinking carefully, the few times Lu Yiwei remained silent seemed to be related to Mu Zhengqing.
Of course, even if he didn’t say anything, the paparazzi had already stamped that there was no connection between Mu Zhengqing and Lu Yiwei.
In the end, their relationship wasn’t hidden well by them, but rather the paparazzi weren’t competent enough.
Even if the evidence was placed in front of them, they would think it was fake.
Paparazzi OS: Who would have thought that two people with only work in their eyes would get married? With their work intensity, even if they got married, they would end up divorced.
Gu Da OS: You finally got it right this time. They are indeed getting divorced.
“Here, this is from Lu Yiwei.” Gu Da said, placing the box in front of Mu Zhengqing.
“Take it away, I don’t want anything from him,” Mu Zhengqing snapped angrily.
Although he chose his entire fortune over not participating in the divorce variety show, that didn’t mean he wasn’t angry. He could only comfort himself.
Isn’t it unfair that no one knew about their marriage, but everyone knows about the divorce? Since Lu Yiwei didn’t care, why should he?
Moreover, even if he got married and divorced, it wouldn’t have much impact on his career.
Although he is an idol, his fan base is different from other idols. Most of his fans are career fans or appearance fans. As long as his professional skills don’t decline and his looks remain, his empire will still stand.
Career Fans OS: We initially wanted to be girlfriend fans, but soon realised it was just our wishful thinking, and eventually, we didn’t even dare to think about it.
Appearance Fans OS: We initially aimed to be girlfriend fans, but soon realised that a workaholic can only be admired from afar and not toyed with.
The reason Mu Zhengqing didn’t want to participate in the divorce variety show was simply that he didn’t want his love life to be a topic of gossip.
He hoped that when people evaluated him, they would talk about how stunning his performances were, not about whom he married and divorced.
Hmm, self-comfort was useful, but it only kept him from beating up Lu Yiwei.
“Aren’t you curious about what’s inside?” Gu Da tempted.
Whether Mu Zhengqing was curious or not, Gu Da didn’t know, but he was quite curious himself.
When Lu Yiwei was holding it, it didn’t seem heavy, but who knew it would be so heavy when he got it. If he hadn’t been distracted thinking about other things, he would have already fallen to the ground with the box.
“I’m not curious. Just take it away. Lu Yiwei’s things are not welcome here,” Mu Zhengqing said nonchalantly.
Well, actually, he was curious. Such a big box, who knows what Lu Yiwei put inside.
But no matter how curious he was, he didn’t plan to open it. He knew the principle of not accepting favours lightly.
No matter what Lu Yiwei gave him today, he wouldn’t…
“Let me see before you take it away…”
Gu Da had just opened the box and hadn’t had a chance to see what was inside when Mu Zhengqing blocked him.
“Leave the box, you can go.” Mu Zhengqing said, placing his hand on the box.
Hmm, no matter what Lu Yiwei gave him today, he wouldn’t return it, Mu Zhengqing silently added in his heart.
“What’s in the box that made you change your mind so quickly?” Seeing Mu Zhengqing like this, Gu Da became even more curious about the contents of the box.
Of course, what made him most curious was what had happened between Mu Zhengqing and Lu Yiwei during his vacation. Why did the atmosphere between them feel different from before?
“You haven’t been working much lately. I think this month’s salary is unnecessary…” Mu Zhengqing said slowly.
“I’m leaving, I’m leaving right now.” As soon as he heard about the salary, Gu Da immediately interrupted Mu Zhengqing.
Bosses are so annoying, always using salary as a threat.
What made him angry was that he always fell for it.
Watching Gu Da’s departing figure, Mu Zhengqing once again marvelled at his wise decision back then.
If he hadn’t started his own studio and had signed with an entertainment company instead, he wouldn’t have such long vacations, nor would he be able to make Gu Da suffer every time.
Speaking of which, the reason he started his own studio was because of Lu Yiwei’s suggestion.
In the three years of marriage with Lu Yiwei, their contact was few and far between, but each time, Lu Yiwei could give him some inspiration.
Thinking about it this way, Lu Yiwei wasn’t a bad person. If they could always maintain this kind of…
Stop, stop, think about all your assets.
This marriage must end. Hesitating for even a second is disrespectful to money.
After Gu Da left, Mu Zhengqing immediately opened the box.
Inside the box was a complete set of computer equipment.
Of course, what he cared about wasn’t the equipment itself, but the matching skins.
Inside, there were not only panda patterns seen at Lu Yiwei’s house but also a series of patterns like little monsters, strawberry bears, and little ducks.
The texture of each skin was unbelievably good, as if it was dancing on the heartstrings of a plush toy lover.
Just as Mu Zhengqing was touching this and rubbing that, the doorbell rang.
He walked to the door in confusion and saw Lu Yiwei standing outside.
Mu Zhengqing waited for a while, and after confirming that Lu Yiwei had no intention of leaving, he opened the door and asked, “What’s up?”
He only opened the door halfway, clearly not inviting him in.
“Setting up the computer can be a bit tricky. Do you need any help?” Lu Yiwei asked enthusiastically, as if he hadn’t noticed Mu Zhengqing’s attitude.
Although Mu Zhengqing didn’t want to deal with him, he really wanted to use the soft keyboard right away.
In the end, emotion triumphed over reason.
Just installing a computer doesn’t mean I’m not angry anymore.
“Come in… Actually, go home first. I’ll message you later.” Mu Zhengqing was about to let him in but suddenly thought of something and cautiously said to Lu Yiwei.
“Okay.”
Lu Yiwei didn’t ask why he couldn’t come in now but turned and went back to his own home.
Mu Zhengqing was quite satisfied with Lu Yiwei’s tactfulness.
After Lu Yiwei left, Mu Zhengqing immediately started tidying up the living room.
He carried a bunch of plush toys to the bedroom, making three or four trips back and forth.
After taking the last plush toy to the bedroom, Mu Zhengqing collapsed on the sofa, exhausted.
For the first time in his life, he wondered if he had too many plush toys at home.
Thinking of this, he immediately ordered a few more plush toys online.
Too many? His goal was to fill the room, and this was just the beginning.
After confirming that there were no plush toys left in the living room and study, Mu Zhengqing sent a message to Lu Yiwei.
He wasn’t like Lu Yiwei, who neither wanted others to know his hobbies nor hid them well.
Lu Yiwei arrived quickly. Upon entering, he didn’t look around but went straight to the box.
“Let me do it.” Seeing Lu Yiwei pick up the box, Mu Zhengqing quickly said.
“No need, just lead the way.” Lu Yiwei said, holding the box.
Since Lu Yiwei said so, Mu Zhengqing didn’t stand on ceremony and quickly led him to the study.
Upon reaching the study, he remembered that he had only tidied up the plush toys and forgot to move the previous computer aside.
“Wait a moment, I’ll tidy up first.” Mu Zhengqing said apologetically.
“I’ll do it.” Lu Yiwei put down the box and walked over to him.
“No…”
Well, Lu Yiwei was one step ahead and picked up the monitor.
Then he was one step ahead again and picked up the computer host.
Although he was indeed at fault first, there was no need to be so diligent, making him, the host, just stand there.
With nothing to do, Mu Zhengqing decided to pour a glass of water for Lu Yiwei.
Although he was still angry, he wasn’t ungrateful.
Fair is fair, Lu Yiwei gave him things and helped with the installation, so he decided to temporarily forget about the trouble Lu Yiwei caused him.
Who knew that not only did Lu Yiwei arrive quickly, but he also set up the computer quickly.
By the time he came back with the water, Lu Yiwei had already finished setting up the computer.
“So fast, didn’t you say that installing it would be troublesome?” Mu Zhengqing asked in surprise.
“Practice makes perfect,” Lu Yiwei replied naturally.
Mu Zhengqing felt that he was too skilled, as if he installed computers for people all the time.
But he didn’t ask further, maybe Lu Yiwei really liked installing computers for people.
It seemed that he was also a considerate person.
With the computer set up, Mu Zhengqing looked at Lu Yiwei without saying a word.
His eyes seemed to say, “The job is done, so hurry up and leave.”
“Is the water for me?” Lu Yiwei asked.
“Uh… you’ve worked hard, have some water.” Mu Zhengqing was stunned for a moment, then handed the water to Lu Yiwei.
How could someone so oblivious manage to thrive in the entertainment industry? And he still claimed he had taken the wrong path.
How envious, jealous, and resentful he felt.
“Do you plan to stay at my place, or should I come to yours?” Lu Yiwei asked Mu Zhengqing after drinking the water.
“What do you mean by that? I just asked you to come in and set up the computer, nothing else. Don’t overthink it.”
Hearing Lu Yiwei’s words, Mu Zhengqing unconsciously took a step back and looked at him in shock.
Seeing his reaction, Lu Yiwei knew that Mu Zhengqing had no idea about the variety show they were about to join.
All his recent worries were for nothing, fearing that Mu Zhengqing would refuse once he found out it was a divorce show.
Lu Yiwei explained helplessly. “The early stages of ‘Stop Moving Forward’ are mainly filmed at each guest’s home. Later, the guests will be gathered together, and the entire show will be live-streamed. So, the crew will come this afternoon to install the cameras.”
