Chapter 110

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With unexpected persistence, the crew waited outside the whole day.

s.h.i.+ Jin sat on the walkways end. Munching on snacks bought by Gua Two, he asked, Why are they so dead set on our beach? I mean, the island isnt small and its mainly living from tourism, so there are definitely other places with suitable scenery.

Gua Two leaned against the walkways decorative railing, playing with the binoculars in his hand. According to what they told Gua Six, everywhere else is swarmed with tourists and it would interfere with the shooting, he said. Whats more, the falling into the sea scene is supposed to be set in an isolated, deserted place, but this island is a popular tourist area and there are boats and yachts everywhere. Because of our beachs location, however, there are not many s.h.i.+ps pa.s.sing by, so they pretty much wouldnt have to worry about this issue.

So this was the reason.

s.h.i.+ Jin nodded to show that he understood, and stuffed another takoyaki into his mouth. Glancing at the binoculars Gua Two had been tossing around in his hand, he asked curiously, What did you bring this for?

To watch the fun, of course, Gua Two replied. He went over to s.h.i.+ Jin and squatted down next to him, offering him the binoculars. Jun-shao said that youre interested in the film crew, so here you go. The crew seems to live on that small cruise s.h.i.+p over there. If we look from here, we might be able to see what theyre doing.

Speechless, s.h.i.+ Jin pushed the binoculars away. Thats not called watching the fun, thats called voyeurism. And its not that Im interested in the film crew, Im just a little curious about how a movie is filmed.

Isnt it the same thing? Gua Two took the binoculars back and stood up, preparing to watch the fun. At that moment, however, Gua Six appeared, striding onto the veranda from the outdoor corridor on the side of the villa, then coming in their direction with quick steps.

Whats up? Gua Two turned to greet him, lowering the binoculars.

Gua Six ignored him and walked up to s.h.i.+ Jin. s.h.i.+-shao, just now, the film crew sent someone to discuss the matter of renting the beach again, he said with a slightly odd expression. Jun-shao allowed him to come in and asked me to call you.

Call me? s.h.i.+ Jin was puzzled.

Gua Six nodded. The person that came is Rong Zhouzhong, he said dryly.

s.h.i.+ Jin stared at him blankly for a moment, then rubbed his ears as if he suspected he heard wrong. What? Who did you say came? he asked in shock.

s.h.i.+ Jin rushed back to the villa and went straight to the living room. Seeing a familiar figure sitting on the sofa, he raised a hand to ma.s.sage the bridge of his nose. Its true when they say the world is small

Today, Rong Zhouzhong wore a slim-fit, light gray casual s.h.i.+rt. His hair was dyed brown and styled into loose, natural curls, and a pair of gold-rimmed gla.s.ses sat on his nose. He looked gentle and intellectual, which was quite different from his usual image.

But s.h.i.+ Jin was sure he wasnt mistakenthe person sitting on the sofa in his living room was none other than Rong Zhouzhong.

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Rong Zhouzhong was a little irritated. An old director he was friendly with had invited him to make a guest appearance in his movie, playing a teacher who dies midway through. Because it was just a cameo role, hed intended to get it over and done with quickly. Unfortunately, his plan went up in smokewhen he was about to film his last scene, a staff member accidentally revealed his itinerary, which resulted in a large number of fans and paparazzi flocking over. Because of this, they were unable to finish the shooting in the original location and had no choice but to look for another one.

Every day of delay meant a loss of money. The whole situation was his fault, so when he heard the crew had trouble borrowing the location, he immediately volunteered to try to persuade the owner.

According to the quick inquiry he made before coming here, the owner of this place was in business. The film crews request was refused, but perhaps if he mentioned s.h.i.+ Weichong or Fei Yujings name They were his brothers, so it wasnt like he couldnt use their names if he needed to! Anyway, he had to borrow no, rent this beach no matter what! He couldnt let the crew lose even more time and money because of his own staffs mistake.

He should be polite and respectful and use a gentle approach. The crew didnt plan to take advantage of the owner; they didnt mean to borrow the beach for free but rent it for a high pricesomething along these lines It was all the fault of that stupid staff member! If that idiot hadnt made such a low-level mistake and leaked his schedule No, no, dont think about this, calm down, calm down

He took a few deep breaths, suppressing the irritability caused by the stupidity of his staff, being chased by intrusive fans and paparazzi, and having to lower his head to some stranger. He took a sip of tea on the coffee table, a vein popping out on his forehead. Hed said he would act respectfully, but wasnt the owner of this villa too rude?! Whats up with this treatment of guests?! The first time, the crew members hadnt even been allowed to come in, and though Rong Zhouzhong was let inside, he was left sitting alone in the living room. What the h.e.l.l, was this an attempt to show him who was boss or something?

Once he went back, he would fire that d.a.m.n idiot whose stupid mistake caused this whole trouble in the first place!

Pat, pat, pat. Suddenly, a sound of flip-flaps stepping on the wooden floor could be heard.

Rong Zhouzhong immediately restrained his emotions. Schooling his face into the expression he used to face the media, he turned in the direction of the footsteps and began politely, Please forgive me disturbing you, Im Xiao Jin?

Halfway through the sentence, the gentle voice snapped like a broken guitar string, replaced by a familiar p.r.i.c.kly tone.

Yep, it was Rong Zhouzhong, no mistake.

With a sigh, s.h.i.+ Jin walked over and plopped down opposite his brother. If youre Xiao Jin, then who am I? he quipped. Is it your crew that wants to borrow our beach, Third Brother?

The expression on Rong Zhouzhongs face was almost comical as he stared at s.h.i.+ Jin, his gaze sweeping over the teenagers comfortable home clothes and the snacks in his hand. It took him more than ten seconds to react. Why are you here? he asked in shock. Dont tell me, are this villa and beach yours? You live here?

No, theyre Annihilations property, s.h.i.+ Jin replied, putting the snacks he was carrying on the coffee table. Is it your crew who wants to borrow the beach? he asked again.

Rong Zhouzhong nodded. He focused on s.h.i.+ Jin, frowning. Have you been here ever since you took a leave from school? Is Lian Jun here too? What about those other people? You

Stop, stop! Bombarded with questions, s.h.i.+ Jin hurriedly raised a hand to interrupt him. Calm down and wait here for a moment, okay? he said, getting up. Lian Jun shouldve finished his meeting with Gua One already. Ill go and ask him if you guys can borrow the beach.

In a daze, Rong Zhouzhong watched him leave. A moment later, he blinked as a certain realization cut through the shock, surprise, and disbelief spinning around in his mind. The beach was Annihilations property. He came here to beg the owner to borrow it. The owner of the beach was Lian Jun

That was to sayhe was here to beg Lian Jun.

Lian Jun, the person who s.n.a.t.c.hed s.h.i.+ Jin away.

His face turned black. Feeling as if a blazing fire was scorching his whole body from inside out, he pulled out the phone and called his agent Long s.h.i.+. Fire the idiot who leaked my itinerary! he growled through clenched teeth. Immediately, right this moment! I never want to see his face again! He hung without waiting for an answer, picked up the teacup from the table, and drained it in one gulp.

He really wanted to just get up and leave, but he couldntthe crew couldnt afford any more delays. Andhis fingers clenched on the teacup as his gaze fell on the snack bag on the coffee tableand s.h.i.+ Jin was here. He had to borrow this beach no matter what! Even if he had to agree to some ridiculous demands in s.h.i.+ Weichong and Fei Yujings name!

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s.h.i.+ Jin came back a few minutes later, accompanied by Lian Jun. Behind them followed Gua One, whom Rong Zhouzhong had met before.

Ready for a battle, Rong Zhouzhong immediately sat up straight, his eyes full of fighting spirit. He decided that he would respond with grace no matter what att.i.tude Lian Jun took or what conditions he set, as not to lose face for their family. However, Lian Jun spoke before he could properly a.s.sume his ident.i.ty of s.h.i.+ Jins older brother.

You can use the beach, on the condition that the crew members undergo a security check before coming in, and they arent allowed to approach the walkway and the villa, Lian Jun said, surprisingly accommodating.

Rong Zhouzhong: Sure, that wont be a problem. It was as if his punch hit cotton. He felt uncomfortable and aggrieved.

Lian Jun nodded, as if the matter had been settled, and motioned for Gua One to push him back into the study.

Wait a moment, Rong Zhouzhong called out. Give me a bank account number. Ill pay the rent on a daily basis.

Lian Jun stopped and glanced back at him. He wanted to say that since it was s.h.i.+ Jins request, something like that wasnt needed, but meeting the other mans fierce, unhappy eyes, he closed his mouth and turned to look at s.h.i.+ Jin.

s.h.i.+ Jin waved his hands to show he wouldnt get involved in this matter. The place belonged to Annihilation, and the sides in the deal were Annihilation and the film crew, not him and Rong Zhouzhong. He was willing to help Rong Zhouzhong out since they were brothers, but he would never let Lian Jun suffer a loss because of it. It was Lian Juns choice whether to accept moneyhe wouldnt interfere.

Seeing him like this, Lian Juns chest filled with warmth. He looked at Rong Zhouzhong and said, If youre determined to pay, then just give the rental fee to s.h.i.+ Jin. Now excuse me, but I must leave, I still have some work to do.

s.h.i.+ Jin hurriedly grabbed the wheelchair to stop him. Why did you say to give it to me? I dont want it, he said with a frown.

Whats mine is yours. Lian Jun took his lovers hand and squeezed it soothingly, then raised it to his lips to kiss it.

Coaxed with sweet words until he felt his insides were full of sugar, s.h.i.+ Jin let Lian Jun back to the study in a daze. After returning to his senses, he let out an embarra.s.sed cough and went to sit in his previous place opposite Rong Zhouzhong. Okay, then this matter is settled. Youd better hurry back and let your crew knowIve heard from Gua Six that theyve been waiting without being able to do anything for several days already.

Rong Zhouzhongs teeth nearly cracked from clenching them as he watched the twos interaction. Silently cursing Lian Jun for being shameless, he growled out, How much is the rental fee?

s.h.i.+ Jin replied, Ive no idea either, this

Rong Zhouzhongs face was serious to the point of sternness. One should keep clear accounts even with his brothers. Just give me the number and Ill transfer the money to you. If not, he would lose to Lian Jun! Anyway, if he had to be in someones debt, he would much rather that person be s.h.i.+ Jin, not Lian Jun!

s.h.i.+ Jin saw through his brothers thoughts at a glance since they were pretty much written on his face. He kept silent for a few seconds, then said, Then just give me the market price.

Rong Zhouzhong immediately stretched out his hand. Your account number.

s.h.i.+ Jin looked at the door of the study, which was closed again. Recalling how busy Lian Jun and Gua One were when he came in a moment ago, he was loath to disturb them again. He took out his phone, pulled up Rong Zhouzhongs number in the contacts, and sent him a text message with his personal bank account number.

Rong Zhouzhong left right after he got it. For some inexplicable reason, his back as he walked away gave off an intimidating impression.

Gua Two, who popped out from who knows where, had a hard-to-describe expression on his face. You know, I think your brother will definitely pay you twice the market price, he said.

s.h.i.+ Jin couldnt even refute, since Rong Zhouzhongs expression had practically screamed I this master dont lack money for some measly rental fee, let me show you. It was so glaringly obvious that he would have to be blind not to notice it.

After Rong Zhouzhong left, Gua Six instructed the security guards to open the pa.s.sage in the security fence on the beach. He also sent a team to contact the crew and conduct a simple security check.

After the check, Gua Six sent a boat to guide the small cruise s.h.i.+p that the film crew used as a base into the beach bay. Once it was moored, the crew immediately rushed to move all kinds of equipment over to the beach and into the temporary work sheds.

The beach became lively in an instant. Afraid that someone would ignorantly barge in the villa, Gua Six deployed the security personnel to the area around the wooden walkway, completely cutting off access to the villa.

As the sky got darker, the beach gradually became quiet. After checking the time, s.h.i.+ Jin called Rong Zhouzhong and invited him to the villa for dinner.

Rong Zhouzhong accepted the invitation, feigning nonchalance. Then he grabbed his a.s.sistant who happened to pa.s.s by, and asked, My brotIve been invited to someones house for dinner. What do I need to pay attention to?

The a.s.sistant, who knew his employers true personality all too well, was shocked. Someone invited you to their house for dinner? Which poor soul failed to see through your disguise?

Rong Zhouzhong gave him a death glare. Voice murderous, he said, You know, Ive been quite in a bad mood recently.

Feeling a chill run down his spine, the a.s.sistant replied hurriedly, Bring a gift, remember to mind your manners, and by no means lose your temper and expose your true nature or youre going to be hated! Absolutely!

What do you mean by you cant expose your true nature or youre going to be hated! You have a death wish?!

Angry, Rong Zhouzhong threw him out of the room and slammed the door.

About an hour later, Rong Zhouzhong knocked on the door of the villa exactly at the appointed time, carrying a bulging shopping bag.

Whats this? s.h.i.+ Jin asked as he took it.

Food. My personal a.s.sistant is afraid that my stomach couldnt adapt to the local dishes, so he bought me a lot of food. Its so much that I cant finish it all by myself, Rong Zhouzhong replied, hiding his expression by bending down to change out of his shoes.

s.h.i.+ Jin glanced in the bag, at the food packets with labels printed in unfamiliar writing. Why are they all snacks? he asked, frowning. Your a.s.sistant is too inexperienced. He shouldve bought you some ready-made meals or something. Snacks cant replace proper food, you know.

Rong Zhouzhongs movements became stiff. Uh Hes new, hes still learning.

Why dont you come to eat with me as long as youre filming here? Its not like its far, s.h.i.+ Jin invited casually. He turned around to put the bag with snacks on the table, missing the sight of Rong Zhouzhong stumbling as he nearly tripped over the threshold.

After a natural and ordinary welcome, s.h.i.+ Jin led Rong Zhouzhong to the dining room. Lian Jun was already there. Seeing Rong Zhouzhong come in, he took the initiative to greet him.

Rong Zhouzhong instantly switched to combat mode. He returned the greeting with a polite nod, then, in the most elegant and graceful way he could manage, took the seat s.h.i.+ Jin indicated.

s.h.i.+ Jin:

Dinner was excellent, but the atmosphere at the table was strange. To be exact, it was strange because of Rong Zhouzhong. He was like a different person: all his actions were elegant, his conversation sparkled with charm and wit, without a trace of his usual testiness. Coupling this with his exceptional good looks, his whole person seemed to s.h.i.+ne. It was as if he competed with Lian Jun, trying to outdo him in every way.

s.h.i.+ Jin felt his stomach beginning to ache.

He was perfectly clear what kind of character his third brother had, both through the original s.h.i.+ Jins memory and his own interactions with him. The person who usually was bad-tempered, petty, had a venomous mouth, and never forgot a grudge, suddenly became polite, restrained, amiable, and consideratethe contrast was just too big. Adding to this his gentle and scholarly appearance today This guy wouldnt really be possessed or something, right? Because this felt kind of like watching a horror movie.

After the horror-movie-like diner finally ended, s.h.i.+ Jin was tasked with seeing Rong Zhouzhong off.

Rong Zhouzhong lived on the cruise s.h.i.+p with the rest of the film crew. s.h.i.+ Jin led him to the living rooms balcony, and from there to the veranda and the wooden walkway. Next time, you dont have to go through the gateway on the beach, you can come directly through here, he said as they walked. Ive asked Gua Six to notify the security guards, so they wont stop you.

Rong Zhouzhong let out a quiet mhm to indicate agreement, then thanked s.h.i.+ Jin politely. His att.i.tude was humble and earnest.

s.h.i.+ Jin couldnt take it anymore, so he stopped and turned to look at him, a serious expression on his face.

Rong Zhouzhong didnt react in time and almost ran into him. He quickly stepped back and steadied himself, then asked, Whats wrong?

Thats what I want to ask. s.h.i.+ Jins gaze swept him up and down like a searchlight. Suddenly, he reached out and took off the older mans gla.s.ses, moving closer to stare at his face.

Rong Zhouzhong instinctively leaned back. What are you doing?

Provoking you, s.h.i.+ Jin replied. Lets have a fight. If you win, Ill give this back to you, he continued, waving the gla.s.ses in his hand. Dont worry, Ill be careful not to hit you in the face this time.

Veins popped out on Rong Zhouzhongs forehead, a crack appearing in the mask hed worn all evening. I dont want to fight with you.

But I want to, s.h.i.+ Jin said, throwing a punch at him at the same time. Pupils shrinking, Rong Zhouzhong hurriedly sidestepped to avoid it.

The first hit didnt connect, so s.h.i.+ Jin immediately followed with the second.

Rong Zhouzhong didnt want to fight with s.h.i.+ Jinrather, what he wanted was to get close to him and make up for the past. He no longer intended to do things that would annoy or hurt his younger brother, as he had before. However, s.h.i.+ Jin seriously tried to beat him up and kept goading him with provocative expression and remarks. He even called him a vase, which was like a red rag to Rong Zhouzhong.

Stop trying to annoy me, he warned, holding back his temper, doing his best to stop his gentle mask from breaking.

But s.h.i.+ Jin stubbornly continued to attack him. Vase, he repeated.

I said, stop trying to p.i.s.s me off! Finally, he couldnt bear it anymore and reached out, trying to grab s.h.i.+ Jins fist to stop him. His mask shattering into dust, he said in his usual irritable tone, s.h.i.+ Jin, I dont want to hit you!

s.h.i.+ Jin avoided his hand and punched him in the abdomen. Whats your game this time? Are you trying to make me fall for your good brother pretense so you can get benefits from me? After all, Ruixing is now back in my hands.

Rong Zhouzhongs eyes opened wide with disbelief, the pain in his body and the pain of his sincere heart being stamped on amplifying each other. His lips pressed into a tight line, and his expression sank. Take those words back, s.h.i.+ Jin, he forced out through clenched teeth.

Take them back? Why should I? s.h.i.+ Jin twisted his arm and pushed him face-down on the ground. Looking down at him, he said, Rong Zhouzhong, that polite and friendly character just now was acted out very well. Your movie emperor t.i.tle is well deserved. Well, after more than ten years of acting practice, it would be weird if your skills werent up to par. Speaking of which, I never had an opportunity to ask youhave I done well as your practice dummy? I shouldve been quite easy to use.

Rong Zhouzhongs attempts to get free came to an abrupt halt. His hair became disheveled in the struggle and fell down his forehead and over his eyes. The hazy moonlight and the walkways dim lights were only enough to make out the lower half of his face with tightly clenched lips.

s.h.i.+ Jin, is this really what you believe? he said in a rare serious, dispirited tone.

s.h.i.+ Jin reached out and brushed the hair out of his forehead. Looking into the eyes full of emotions his brother was too late to conceal, he asked, Are you scared?

Fl.u.s.tered, Rong Zhouzhong closed his eyes and turned his head away. Pressing down on the wound in his heart, he gritted his teeth and said, Scared of what, of you? Kill me if you can, I dare you!

At that time, I felt exactly like youre feeling right now. s.h.i.+ Jin released him and continued, Rong Zhouzhong, do you remember how many nasty, ugly things youve said to me? Stop playing a nice, caring brother, its just too fake.

Rong Zhouzhongs body stiffened. He closed his eyes again, a sour, painful feeling rising in his heart, making him choke. You he began, his voice barely a whisper.

If you really want to repair our relations.h.i.+p, dont approach me wearing a fake mask. It makes me remember things Id rather not. s.h.i.+ Jin withdrew his pressuring aura and plopped down cross-legged beside his brother.

Rong Zhouzhong turned his head away so as not to look at him. After a long silence, he said, Today, I wasnt pretending, I I just didnt want you to lose face! You a.s.shole that doesnt understand anything!

Why are you calling me names? As if you werent an a.s.shole. Frowning, s.h.i.+ Jin stretched out his leg to kick him lightly.

Rong Zhouzhong grabbed his ankle. Yeah, I really am an a.s.shole, he said, looking up at him. If youre angry, continue beating me up, I deserve it. Just dont hit me in the face, I have a scene tomorrow.

Without hesitation, s.h.i.+ Jin kicked him again, then stepped on his back with one foot like a villain, rocking him back and forth as if playing with a ball. Thats right, Rong Zhouzhong, youre a complete and utter a.s.shole, he drawled.

When had Rong Zhouzhong ever been subjected to such torment? His forehead was full of bulging veins, but it was indeed him who was in the wrong first, so he closed his eyes and endured, letting his younger brother vent.

Your heart is smaller than the tip of a needle. I cant believe that youve really been holding a grudge for something I said when I was nine years old.

This did happen. Before the whole truth about s.h.i.+ Xingruis family came out, Rong Zhouzhong really held a grudge against s.h.i.+ Jin for agreeing with s.h.i.+ Xingruis Your brothers are your servants words. Aggrieved but unable to refute, he could only keep silent and listen to the scolding.

And youre childish enough to actually give me cuc.u.mber pillow in revenge. What are you, a preschooler? s.h.i.+ Jin ridiculed.

Rong Zhouzhong turned his head to glare at him. Are we really doing this? Whos the preschooler here?

Quiet! When the creditor speaks, the debtor shouldnt interrupt! s.h.i.+ Jin stomped on his b.u.t.t. Showing no mercy, he continued, Youre not only childish but also oversensitive, bad-tempered, conceited, dont think before you speak Theres no good place at all!

Suffering both physical and mental humiliation, Rong Zhouzhong felt like he was suffocating. Little b.a.s.t.a.r.d, dont push it, he said through clenched teeth.

s.h.i.+ Jin retracted his leg, then grabbed him and pulled him to his feet. Looking him straight in the eye, he asked, What if I push it? Are you going to kill me? Go on then, heres the gun. He took out his gun and thrust it into his brothers hand.

f.u.c.k!

Rong Zhouzhong was so angry that he wanted to curse out loud.

Are you serious? Havent we been through this once already?!

He threw the gun away and grabbed s.h.i.+ Jin by the collar, glaring at him. He opened his mouth to speak, but as he looked into s.h.i.+ Jins emotionless eyes, his heart trembled and he swallowed back the words on his tongue. Annoyed, he let go of s.h.i.+ Jin and turned to lean on the walkways railing, growling, If you want to beat me, then beat me, if you want to scold me, then do, just dont show that half-dead look! f.u.c.k! s.h.i.+ Xingrui, you old sleazebag, what did you do to raise this kind of troublesome b.a.s.t.a.r.d!

s.h.i.+ Jin smacked him on the back of the head. Youre the troublesome b.a.s.t.a.r.d!

You f.u.c.king Rong Zhouzhong turned his head to insult him back, but seeing s.h.i.+ Jins face, the words died in his throat. He punched the top of the railing several times in anger, then closed his eyes and collapsed on the walkway without strength like a dead body.

The world suddenly became quiet. s.h.i.+ Jin didnt hit Rong Zhouzhong or scold him again.

Hes probably gathering his strength, Rong Zhouzhong thought, suppressing his temper. Body tense, he waited for the next torture.

One minute, two minutes More than ten minutes pa.s.sed, but the torture did not come. Instead, the surroundings became quieter and quieter, as if he was completely alone.

s.h.i.+ Jin wouldnt have just left him here, right?

A frown appeared on Rong Zhouzhongs face. He couldnt help but open his eyes and turn to look at the place where s.h.i.+ Jin was sitting before.

Click.

The sound of a shutter came from a mobile phone hanging right in front of him.

After pressing the camera b.u.t.ton, s.h.i.+ Jin retracted the phone that almost touched Rong Zhouzhongs face. He admired the photo he took, humming with satisfaction, and gave his brother a bright smile as if his previous antagonistic att.i.tude was a lie. With his other hand, he took a bag of dried fruit snacks out of his pants pocket. Hehe.

Rong Zhouzhong looked dazed.

Hehe?

Your impression of a salted fish just now was simply perfect, Third Brother, s.h.i.+ Jin said, munching on a piece of dried fruit. Considerately, he took out another piece and stuffed it into Rong Zhouzhongs mouth. Thank you for your hard work, Third Brother, it was good after-dinner entertainment. Good night, Third Brother, sleep well. See you later. Then he got up, patted the dust off his a.s.s, and headed back to the villa.

A foolish expression on his face, Rong Zhouzhong chewed the dried fruit as he watched s.h.i.+ Jin walk away. Thinking back on s.h.i.+ Jins various actions this evening, he realized that hed been played by the other party. He was so angry that he jumped to his feet in one move and rushed after s.h.i.+ Jin, shouting, Little b.a.s.t.a.r.d, how dare you to fool me! Dont run! Delete the photo! Delete it right now!

Hes finally back to normal.

s.h.i.+ Jin ate a piece of dried fruit with satisfaction, turning to wave at Rong Zhouzhong who was chasing after him. He stepped into the bedroom, closed the French window behind him, then pulled the curtains closed right in front of Rong Zhouzhong.

f.u.c.k!

Rong Zhouzhongs expression distorted; he was so angry that he almost died on the spot. He stomped around on the veranda for more than ten minutes before reluctantly leaving.

In the bedroom, Lian Jun put down a doc.u.ment and looked at s.h.i.+ Jin who was peeking at Rong Zhouzhong through the gap in the curtains while eating dried fruit. Is it fun? he asked.

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Translators Notes:

s.h.i.+ Jin stuffed another takoyaki into his mouth

He even called him a vase, which was like a red rag to Rong Zhouzhong

Your impression of a salted fish just now was simply perfect

Being a man without a dream, what is the difference between you and a salted fish? was one of the lines in a 2001 Hong Kong sports comedy film Shaolin Soccer. Since then, salted fish also became a metaphor for someone who doesnt want to do anything, doesnt want to move, and doesnt have dreams.

Translator: Eques

Eques:

I have to agreewhile Rong Zhouzhong isnt my favorite brother (that would be Li Jiuzheng), hes the most fun to bully.

I quite enjoyed translating this chapter even though it was about two pages longer than usual.