CH 14

Chapter 14: Your Hair in My Fingers

“Oh my god!” exclaimed Xiao Pangzi, suddenly sitting upright. “Oh my god!”

This exclamation startled everyone in the car, and they all looked at him.

“What are you doing, being so jumpy,” said Cheng Fei.

Xiao Pangzi held his phone and stared blankly at Jin Yanliu, Zhou Beiyang, and Cheng Fei. He said, “Yang Ge… seems like he was recognized by a fan.”

Jin Yanliu immediately took the phone from his hand and looked up at Xiao Pangzi. “So you joined his fan group too.”

Xiao Pangzi smiled sheepishly. “I’m also a little fan of Yang Ge.”

Zhou Beiyang had just debuted, and his fans were more passionate than he was. They were all young people. Whenever someone posted a new picture of Zhou Beiyang, the chat in the group exploded. The messages were flooding in so quickly that Jin Yanliu couldn’t see any useful content. The screen was full of messages like, “Is it Gege? Is it Gege?”

Xiao Pangzi then found a trending topic on Weibo related to Zhou Beiyang and saw a widely circulated image in the fan group.

It was a GIF of them at the event earlier, where Zhou Beiyang was wearing a mask and a baseball cap, standing opposite Xiao Pangzi, gently brushing Jin Yanliu’s hair.

He was completely wrapped up, and he was wearing clothes that Zhou Beiyang had never worn before.

How did they recognize him?

“Is it really Gege? How did he end up on Jin Yanliu’s side?”

“He really looks like him, even the height matches. There aren’t many male celebrities in the entertainment industry who can maintain such a straight and tall figure, right?”

Immediately, fans posted some photos of Zhou Beiyang wearing a mask at the airport for comparison.

The more they compared, the more convinced they became.

Gege’s aura was one of a kind.

“Definitely not Jin Yanliu’s assistant or stylist, I’ve seen all the people around Jin Yanliu.”

“It’s definitely not a staff member. You can tell from his every move that he’s a big shot, someone wealthy and influential.”

“Although he’s dressed low-key, his entire outfit is from luxury brands. The T-shirt and pants are from Armani, and the watch is a Richard Mille with a flying tourbillon. It may not be as famous as brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Patek Philippe, but the watch he’s wearing with a tourbillon is worth several million.”

Jin Yanliu couldn’t help but turn her head and glance at Zhou Beiyang’s wrist.

Richard Mille, a relatively niche but extremely expensive watch brand, had low production and high prices. Jin Yanliu loved its cool mechanical design. The model Zhou Beiyang was wearing was a gift he had given him for his 18th birthday, costing over four million yuan.

At that time, when he was living on pocket money, it was like he had emptied his entire savings. Fortunately, Zhou Beiyang loved it and often wore it privately, so it wasn’t a wasted purchase.

Not many people recognized this particular watch model, but one had to admit, there were hidden talents among the fans in the group.

He handed the phone to Zhou Beiyang and asked, “What do you think we should do?”

He was indifferent about it.

When Zhou Beiyang debuted, he had wanted to help him out, create a brotherly image in the entertainment industry. He believed that with his popularity, he could boost Zhou Beiyang’s fame with just a little assistance, considering Zhou Beiyang’s natural talent. However, Zhou Beiyang disagreed, so in the entire entertainment industry, few people knew about their relationship. Even Zhou Beiyang’s manager, Feng Li, was unaware.

Zhou Beiyang looked at the Weibo topic, which wasn’t blowing up, just some small-scale discussions within the fandom.

“They are just speculating. The more attention we give it, the bigger it becomes. No need to pay it any mind,” Zhou Beiyang said.

Cheng Fei had initially wanted to take this opportunity to officially announce their relationship.

If in the past, Zhou Beiyang had been benefiting from Jin Yanliu’s popularity, now announcing their relationship would be mutually beneficial.

Two popular idols, still brothers. This kind of gimmick was much more reliable than male stars selling fan service. The title of “Two Brothers, as Elegant as Orchids and Jade” had a certain charm and beauty just by thinking about it.

In the entertainment industry, whether it was the Four Heavenly Kings or the Four Blossoming Actresses, whether it was a couple or a beloved CP, solo efforts were always weaker compared to a strong alliance.

He believed that with the combined conditions and star power of Jin Yanliu and Zhou Beiyang, they would be unbeatable.

Unfortunately, Zhou Beiyang refused.

As for Jin Yanliu, she had always been indifferent, but she spoiled Zhou Beiyang too much, always listening to him.

Cheng Fei thought about this and gave them both a meaningful glance.

But it wasn’t good to dwell on it; the more they thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed.

Speaking of the two individuals, they had no blood relation and were not listed in the same household registration. Calling each other “brother” was more due to their personal affection, as it is common for couples to use such terms. If they were to be together, they would actually be a well-matched couple.

They were a perfect match in appearance, family background, and fame. Their strong bond surpassed that of childhood friends.

Zhou Beiyang was a doting brother… On another note, looking at how he pampered Jin Yanliu, it seemed less like a brotherly relationship and more like a romantic one!

Within a few short hours, Cheng Fei was already hoping for them to be a couple.

Jin Yanliu’s attraction to men was both unexpected and understandable. Although same-sex culture is prevalent nowadays, there are still very few openly gay stars in the entertainment industry. The reality is that in a predominantly heterosexual world, coming out as gay means limiting the roles one can play. Who would genuinely watch a gay man and a female star fall in love on screen?

Given the risks involved in coming out, engaging in a same-sex relationship was also risky. However, Jin Yanliu was already twenty-four years old and would eventually seek love. Choosing Zhou Beiyang was a more trustworthy option.

With this in mind, their previous brotherly relationship became a protective shield for them. Even if they were to live together, it was unlikely that anyone would suspect anything.

The more Cheng Fei thought about it, the more excited he became.

Jin Yanliu looked up at him and asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Ah?” Cheng Fei quickly shook his head. “Nothing, nothing.”

He seemed quite happy.

He decided to pretend he didn’t know. Jin Yanliu was probably feeling embarrassed and afraid of others finding out.

But really, what was the big deal? It wasn’t illegal.

“Is your sister coming back?” Jin Yanliu asked.

“She’ll be back the day after tomorrow,” Cheng Fei replied.

“Let’s all have a meal together when she returns,” Jin Yanliu suggested.

Just as he finished speaking, his phone rang. He checked it and saw a message from “Liu Yeluo.”

The other person seemed quite enthusiastic and sent him an emoji of a hand covering the chest with two hearts popping out of the eyes.

He was quite good at pretending to be cute.

“Rongjin Kanliu, buddy, you’ve got a great name there,” said Jin Yanliu with a smile. He replied to him, saying, “I really hate Jin Yanliu.”

“Shake hands. As long as you hate Jin Yanliu, we’re good friends!”

“Alright! I have some mind-blowing news for you!”

“Is it about Jin Yanliu?”

“Yes, I have his makeup photos from the filming of ‘Entering the Demonic Path.'”

Upon hearing this, Liu Yeluo immediately got excited and sent several messages in a row, saying, “Really? Show me quickly.”

“Are they authentic? They’re not photoshopped, are they?”

“Send them to me quickly!”

The phone kept buzzing with consecutive emojis. Zhou Beiyang, who was beside them, turned his head to look. To avoid Zhou Beiyang seeing it, Jin Yanliu shifted slightly to the side. Zhou Beiyang paused, didn’t say anything, but his expression turned cold.

Jin Yanliu quickly sent him several makeup photos.

This news, once leaked by “Liu Yeluo,” would certainly enhance the reputation of the leader of these anti-fans. It was also one of his strategies to cultivate the role of a villain.

Little did Jin Yanliu know that after seeing the photos, Liu Yeluo messaged him, asking, “Buddy, are they authentic?”

“I’m part of the crew, absolutely authentic,” Jin Yanliu replied. “You’ve been in the industry for so long, you should be able to tell whether they’re real or photoshopped.”

“Mhm, mhm, I trust you. Anything else? The ones you sent are too good-looking. Do you have any with a death angle or dark lighting that would make people want to mock his ugliness?”

Jin Yanliu: “…”

Sorry, but his face, Jin Yanliu’s face, was said to have no bad angles. No matter how you took his picture, he looked handsome!

“After these photos are released, I’m afraid fans will be licking their screens along with him,” Liu Yeluo said. “This pretty boy Jin Yanliu, he’s so damn good-looking, damn it.”

Jin Yanliu: “…”

“Hey buddy, can you stop drooling over his looks?”

However, he didn’t have any other makeup photos on his phone.

“These are all I have for now,” he said.

Just after sending that message, “Liu Yeluo” sent him a red envelope, worth 200 yuan.

“Can I add you on WeChat? I’ll give you a bigger amount.”

He was quite generous.

“No need, I’m leaking this to you out of camaraderie, not for money!”

Immediately, Liu Yeluo sent him a hugging emoji.

Judging by the tone of their conversation and the emojis they exchanged, this anti-fan seemed quite cute, probably quite young.

“Buddy, since you’re on the set, you must often see this Jin Yanliu guy. We can collaborate in the future. I’m telling you, leaking this can make money. We can split the earnings.”

Jin Yanliu thought for a moment and sent a handshake emoji.

He believed that with his help, “Liu Yeluo” would surely become a formidable “Jin’s anti-fan.” Currently, they were just playing around, leaking a makeup photo from “Entering the Demonic Path” at most to gain some attention. But once he finished filming the drama and before it aired, he would unleash a bombshell, providing “Liu Yeluo” with heavy ammunition.

He wanted to ensure that any piece of dark information in “Liu Yeluo’s” hands would be enough to block the path of any impostors in the entertainment industry!

How exciting!

Jin Yanliu couldn’t help but smile. He put down his phone and leaned over to watch the video in Zhou Beiyang’s hands.

However, this time, he inexplicably felt a strong sense of indifference from Zhou Beiyang. He glanced at Zhou Beiyang’s face and saw that he was focused on the tablet, appearing quite absorbed.

Jin Yanliu reached out his arm and rested it against Zhou Beiyang’s neck.

He and Zhou Beiyang had been close since they were young. Now, with just over a hundred days left before he would leave this world, he was filled with high spirits. But deep down, he still felt a touch of sadness, longing for the warmth of the human world. Especially after each risky stunt, he would feel a chill in his heart. He cherished the intimate bond he had with Zhou Beiyang more than ever before.

He extended his hand and gently squeezed a strand of Zhou Beiyang’s hair, giving it a gentle rub.

In that moment, the aura of indifference that surrounded Zhou Beiyang seemed to vanish completely, replaced by a renewed warmth and tenderness. It felt as though he wasn’t just rubbing Zhou Beiyang’s hair, but rather his very being.

Zhou Beiyang couldn’t help but feel that he was completely ensnared by Jin Yanliu’s hands, trapped in a bittersweet torment.

He blamed himself for his own lack of resilience and insatiable desires, which often led to feelings of jealousy and discontent. However, whenever Jin Yanliu showed him a little extra kindness or intimacy, his heart would melt and an irresistible itch would consume him.

The simple act of Jin Yanliu rubbing his hair had become unbearable for Zhou Beiyang. He pressed his lips together, cleared his throat, and discreetly used the tablet to shield his lower body.

Author’s Note: Zhou Beiyang, it seems your imagination has strayed far beyond just hair rubbing.