It wasn’t until Jiang Ruotang lay on his lower abdomen, his warm breath through the pajama fabric tickling Lu Guifan, that he suddenly felt the drawstring of his pants being bitten and pulled open by the other party.

His heart tightened, almost bouncing up and hitting Jiang Ruotang’s face. Lu Guifan held the other’s face, pretending to be angry and pinching it, “What are you doing?”

“Just looking.”

“Looking at what?”

Lu Guifan’s voice was calm, but his heart was pounding, and his throat was tight and aching.

“Little boat.”

“Why should I show you?”

“Because you’re my boyfriend. It’s perfectly legal for me to hold it while I sleep.”

Jiang Ruotang’s matter-of-fact expression really made Lu Guifan both annoyed and amused, but a certain desire in his heart also kept surging from the calm seabed, almost evaporating the sea level.

Just when Jiang Ruotang thought Lu Guifan was going to seriously push his head away again, he unexpectedly said, “If you’re brave enough to look, don’t hide.”

“It’s just a little boat; what do I have to hide from!”

I’ve eaten more salt in two lifetimes than you’ve eaten rice.

Jiang Ruotang was so confident that even if Mount Tai collapsed, he believed he wouldn’t bat an eyelid.

Lu Guifan slowly leaned back against the headboard, watching Jiang Ruotang with a leisurely posture, and said calmly, “As you wish.”

Jiang Ruotang immediately became excited, like opening a long-desired gift box, and then… he was completely stunned.

There was an awkward silence between the two, and Jiang Ruotang suddenly didn’t know what to do next.

Lu Guifan carefully read Jiang Ruotang’s expression. He knew Jiang Ruotang was a little coward, but his current state made Lu Guifan can’t help but doubt himself.

Perhaps some things are better kept mysterious.

Lu Guifan took a deep breath, slightly bent his knees, and was about to push Jiang Ruotang away when, unexpectedly, the other party let out a sigh: “You’re not a little boat at all!”

My tiny port can’t even accommodate you!

Lu Guifan pulled the quilt over and said coldly, “Sorry, I’m not the luxury yacht you imagined.”

“Luxury yacht? What misunderstanding do you have about yachts! You’re an aircraft carrier!”

After saying that, Jiang Ruotang pulled the quilt again, not letting him cover it.

“Ruotang, you…”

“Don’t be so petty, let me look a couple more times, what’s yours is mine!”

Lu Guifan was really amused by him, but still didn’t give him another chance to look. Instead, he sat up straight, gently wrapped his arms around Jiang Ruotang’s waist, and looked at him with his head tilted back slightly, “I just learned some new kissing techniques, not sure if they’re good, do you want to try them and give some feedback?”

“Ah… how did you learn?”

“I checked some literature.” Lu Guifan’s nose gently brushed against Jiang Ruotang’s pajamas, and Jiang Ruotang’s cheeks began to burn.

“Just… checking some literature… can improve kissing skills? I don’t believe it.”

“You don’t believe it, yet you keep nagging about only letting me check literature?” Lu Guifan turned his face, leaning closer, his amber eyes making Jiang Ruotang’s heart soften.

Although he really wanted it, Jiang Ruotang wondered if he should pretend to be reserved and tease Lu Guifan?

“Then let’s not, you should look up more…”

“Practice makes perfect.”

After saying that, Lu Guifan’s knuckles brushed against Jiang Ruotang’s upper lip, lingering between his lips, and he smiled meaningfully at Jiang Ruotang.

Jiang Ruotang’s mind instantly exploded, and Lu Guifan’s smile was truly too mischievous. His blood was bewitched and poured into his heart, almost bursting.

“Come on! The east wind blows, the war drums beat, who fears whom in the face of beauty!”

No sooner had he shouted the slogan than Jiang Ruotang was laid down by Lu Guifan and kissed until he was dizzy.

Just the act of kissing, Lu Guifan seemed to be self-taught, kissing Jiang Ruotang until the corners of his eyes were wet.

He originally wanted to fight for the initiative, but who knew Lu Guifan pinched his nose, not very hard, but it made Jiang Ruotang subconsciously open his mouth, and then it was Lu Guifan’s siege and Jiang Ruotang’s surrender.

He truly underestimated Lu Guifan’s ability to learn from literature. A top student is a top student; a little theory can unleash immense energy.

Jiang Ruotang was no match for him. His breathing and heartbeat were all out of sync, and he could only pull the pillow over and hug it tightly to cover his face.

The key is that this guy also deliberately leaned close to him, insisting on moving the pillow away, kissing his ear, and asking, “Am I doing okay?”

Jiang Ruotang curled up like a shrimp, wrapped in the quilt, he was like a shrimp rice roll.

“Mmm…”

“I can’t hear you.”

“Then forget it if you can’t hear!”

Lu Guifan chuckled softly. If sexiness had a score, Jiang Ruotang would give him full bonus points; he was too magnetic.

Jiang Ruotang turned his face and saw the black glasses resting on the pillow. He subconsciously recalled the scene just now, the way the glasses frame was pushed up and crooked to one side, causing another violent tremor in his heart.

When Lu Guifan returned, he had a faint scent of mint on him.

Jiang Ruotang immediately hugged him, eagerly nipping at his upper lip again, gently sucking several times.

“It seems I’ve learned well, Young Master is very satisfied.”

“You must keep up the good work and strive to make me even more comfortable!” Jiang Ruotang said muffledly, his forehead pressed against Lu Guifan’s chest.

“Hmm, your satisfaction is my motivation to move forward.”

Actually, Lu Guifan had been very careful just now, afraid of hurting Jiang Ruotang, and in case he left any bad impressions or psychological trauma, he might not let him touch him again.

But he really wanted Jiang Ruotang, even if it was to dominate his emotions, arouse his desires, and make him fall for him, it would make Lu Guifan feel pleasure.

“Next time, you teach me too,” Jiang Ruotang said.

“I can’t teach this.”

“Why?” Jiang Ruotang looked up and asked.

Lu Guifan’s nose traced Jiang Ruotang’s earlobe, and he whispered, “It’s based on talent, you have to experience it yourself.”

“You’re amazing! If you’re so capable, learn something even more impressive.”

“Like what?”

“Don’t you have talent? Experience it yourself!”

Jiang Ruotang said it casually, but his mind started to wander again. He turned around and saw Lu Guifan deep in thought, as if solving a century-old problem, which was really funny. He leaned into Lu Guifan’s ear and whispered a few words. Lu Guifan’s shoulders actually slumped. He had seemed to have everything under control just now, but now he was clearly shy again. Jiang Ruotang felt like he had finally gotten his revenge.

Having woken up early today, Jiang Ruotang was very sleepy. He grabbed the corner of the blanket, turned over, and fell asleep again.

Lu Guifan turned his face and looked at the carefree person, letting out a long sigh.

After a while, his mind calmed down. Lu Guifan felt something was wrong, because his arms were empty, so he held Jiang Ruotang’s shoulder and pulled him back.

“Hmm?” Jiang Ruotang made a dissatisfied sound.

Lu Guifan said coolly, “Are you not cherishing it after you’ve gotten it?”

“Cherishing… cherishing…” Jiang Ruotang mumbled as he reached out and hugged the other person, quickly falling asleep again.

“Perfunctory.”

The next morning, Jiang Ruotang was jolted awake by his phone alarm.

He opened one eye, rubbed his hair, and met Lu Guifan’s profile. Without the black-rimmed glasses, this guy’s profile was simply too good.

Huh? Wasn’t Lu Guifan always an early riser?

How could he still be sleeping at eight o’clock?

Jiang Ruotang chuckled mischievously, just about to lean over and bite the other’s nose, when unexpectedly, Lu Guifan’s eyes suddenly opened.

In the past, when he saw descriptions in novels or scripts like “like a butterfly spreading its wings” or “black raven feathers trembling slowly opening,” he found them pretentious. But truly looking into Lu Guifan’s eyes, Jiang Ruotang felt that these descriptions were not detailed enough.

“Get up, Ling Song has another scene this afternoon, and the morning time is limited.”

Lu Guifan got up, rubbed Jiang Ruotang’s head, and went to wash up.

Jiang Ruotang sat cross-legged in place, propping his chin, watching the bathroom unhappily.

Where was the legendary morning cuddle? Not even a good morning kiss?

Just as Jiang Ruotang was frowning and pondering where he lacked charm, Lu Guifan finished washing up and came back, sitting by the bed.

“Young Master, your toothpaste and water cup are ready.”

“Okay.” Jiang Ruotang turned around dejectedly, lowering his head to look for his slippers.

Lu Guifan bent down, stretched out his arm, and easily found the slippers, putting them on Jiang Ruotang’s left foot. His palm even gently lifted it up, and he smiled at Jiang Ruotang.

Having a handsome guy smile at him first thing in the morning, Jiang Ruotang thought to himself, “I’ll forgive your lack of romance.”

Who knew that the next second, Jiang Ruotang was kissed. The other’s tongue gently brushed his upper lip, and a refreshing minty scent immediately spread.

“Toothpaste is squeezed, water cup is filled, hurry up and wash up. I made an appointment with Ling Song for 10 o’clock yesterday. He should be a punctual person. If you’re late, it will leave a bad impression.”

“Got it.”

Jiang Ruotang shuffled into the bathroom in his slippers, brushing his teeth and thinking about what it felt like to have a boyfriend.

It was so good, as if he could always be a child in front of Lu Guifan, being taken care of, and whenever he wanted something sweet, the other person would feed him.

After washing up, they had a simple breakfast at the hotel restaurant, and then Lu Guifan rented an electric scooter and drove towards Ling Song’s hotel.

Jiang Ruotang leaned back, lazily watching Lu Guifan. The way he turned the steering wheel was quite handsome. Perhaps it was because he liked someone, even if the other person was swinging a broom, it looked like golfing.

“Hey, when did you learn to drive?”

“I didn’t. You don’t need a driver’s license to drive an electric scooter.”

“Then why do you look so much like an experienced driver?”

After saying that, Jiang Ruotang felt that his words were ambiguous.

However, Lu Guifan’s practical demonstration last night almost made him faint. If he didn’t know his character, Jiang Ruotang would really think he was experienced.

“There’s still a short time before university registration, I really need to get a driver’s license.” Lu Guifan looked at Jiang Ruotang and smiled.

The breeze ruffled his hair, handsome and unrestrained. Jiang Ruotang wanted to lean against his back again.

But for safety, Jiang Ruotang could only endure it.

“Getting a driver’s license, are you going to buy a car?”

“Yes, the capital is very big. Although the subway is convenient, sometimes it’s crowded, so driving would be more convenient. When you want to go sketching nearby, I can also drive you.”

Jiang Ruotang chuckled, “Hmm! We can do other things in the car too!”

Lu Guifan sighed, freeing one hand to flick Jiang Ruotang’s forehead, “What kind of messy things are in your head?”

“It’s all full of you.”

“Am I messy?”

Jiang Ruotang’s fangs showed as he laughed: “Yes, in my heart, you are especially, especially messy!”

Lu Guifan chuckled, then suddenly accelerated, and Jiang Ruotang’s head snapped back.

At 9:40, they arrived at the film crew’s hotel and went to Ling Song’s room.

When he opened the door, Ling Song had already changed into a shirt and casual pants, looking very energetic.

Although he had the treatment of a male lead, giving him a single room, the sound insulation on the second floor was average, and the room was not large.

He heard that the best rooms in this hotel were given to Cheng Man and her assistants, makeup artists, and so on.

Ling Song’s demands were originally not high. Having such a single room was countless times better than his previous dilapidated small place in the urban village.

Perhaps knowing that Jiang Ruotang would come, he tidied up the room. His luggage, clothes, and daily necessities were all neatly arranged.

Steam was rising from the kettle, indicating that he was preparing tea.

“My place is quite simple, and I have a scene this afternoon, so I don’t have time to go out and buy things to entertain you two.”

Ling Song placed some small snacks that the film crew had given him on the table, such as peanuts and broad beans. He thought Jiang Ruotang probably wouldn’t be interested, but he really had nothing else to offer, so he just laid them all out.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Ruotang actually tore open a bag, tilted his head back to pour it into his mouth, and then asked, “Do you have spicy strips?”

Ling Song was startled, “No…”

“Then I won’t beat around the bush and will talk to you about serious matters.”

“Hmm.”

For some reason, Ling Song felt a little nervous.

Although he knew that many people in the industry made empty promises and many failed to deliver, he had an inexplicable expectation for Jiang Ruotang.

Perhaps it was because of the paintings he sent, which made Ling Song feel that the other person actually understood him.

“It’s like this, a few friends in the industry and I have established a film and television company, and the necessary procedures are being processed. We don’t plan to sign those ridiculously expensive celebrities who don’t deliver. The plan is to cultivate the actors we want ourselves, to avoid situations like my father’s in the future—the project is about to start, and the male lead suddenly causes trouble. The other partners also want to sign those who pursue acting skills and can be cultivated into powerful actors. So we are unanimously very optimistic about you.”

Ling Song’s stern face rarely showed a helpless expression, “The problem is that Han Ming’s Cefeng Pictures and Huanyu Pictures are currently in very close cooperation. If you sign me… aren’t you afraid of being targeted by Han Ming? This is meaningless confrontation. Wouldn’t it be better to choose other younger, more controllable newcomers? After all, I’m not the obedient type.”

“You’re disobedient because you have your own opinions and know what you want. As for Han Ming… he’s not worth fearing. Our newly established management company’s largest shareholder is Qi Yanfeng of Hongtian Borui, followed by me. Don’t underestimate me, I’m quite rich.”

Ling Song was stunned for a moment, not expecting Jiang Ruotang to actually cooperate with Qi Yanfeng.

“The third largest shareholder is Chen Qian, the eldest daughter of the Chen family from Chicheng Pictures.”

Chen Qian is Chen Dan’s elder sister. This brother and sister pair are both excellent at building relationships and networking. They appear shrewd but also have their own principles and are very loyal.

Chen Dan was busy with the investment promotion for Xiaotianguo and had become a spinning top.

His sister, Chen Qian, immediately agreed to join when her brother mentioned wanting to start an agency.

Hearing this, Ling Song’s heart also brightened considerably, because Chicheng Pictures and Han Ming had no vested interests, and sometimes even a competitive relationship.

The Chen family would not be coerced by Han Ming.

“The last shareholder only invested a little money. We brought him in just to have him as a big name,” Jiang Ruotang chuckled.

“Who?”

“Mu Xianqing of Deyitianxia. With his shares, no matter what role we fight for you, Han Ming won’t be able to play dirty tricks behind the scenes, because he wouldn’t want to go against Mu Xianqing.” Jiang Ruotang said with a smile, spreading his hands.

Hearing this, Ling Song also had a plan in his heart.

Such an agency has a really strong background.

But…

Jiang Ruotang looked at Ling Song, who was deep in thought, and smiled: “Are you worried that there will be a second Han Ming in this agency? Or that we will hand you over to someone like Han Ming for profit?”

Ling Song replied with silence.

Jiang Ruotang leaned back in his chair and smiled, “Even if I promise you that such a thing won’t happen, that’s unrealistic. Character is the least reliable thing to guarantee. If you sign, you’ll be the company’s first artist, and resources will be tilted towards you in the short term. If you seize these opportunities and become the company’s pillar, even if you want to humble yourself to a domineering CEO like Han Ming, the company, for the sake of you, this cash cow, will have to hold you tightly and make you pull back from the brink, won’t it?”

Ling Song admitted that he was tempted.