(BL) The male partner just wants to be a tool man / 男配只想做工具人

Well, this isn't really the place to talk, but since I can't DM you, here we go
It's a Chinese danmei QT novel, original title is 天生反骨[快穿]
Premise: Ge Xiu, who lost his memories is accused of being the most notorious pirate (he is) and is finally caught. His sentence is either rot in jail or connect to virtual worlds and suffer, more pain will reduce the points. Ge Xiu readily agrees for the latter. But of course doesn't follow the plan from above.
Ge Xiu is marvellous, he is beautiful, but is cruel enough to kill when he needs to survive, this quick wear doesn't conform any existing tropes I've seen in QT, there is no main god, no immortality chasing, no gods awaiting, no diving to retreive the ML's shattered soul. GX is made to dive into virtual worlds to suffer and the more he suffers, the better it is for those who sent him there. And it has a background and reason why they do it. Worlds and reality are well connected in the story, story has deep bloody aesthetic, but it is all reasonable. It is also slow burn, which has more sense then many stories, great ML, great opening up to feelings. Characters stay consistent and true to their nature author has given them. It's poetic, beauty is evil and story is gory ahahaha all I need.
So in the end I was fascinated that I didn't calm down before finishing it
Note: There is no English translation. I found this novel accidentally while browsing and I checked NU database and hadn't seen it there. BUT the MTL version is very easy to read. The only reason why I never started a thread for it is because the story then will lose any surprise factor. 

We can really never tell whats it like to be in the position of SQS(being transmigrated into a book). He knew the 'plot' and everything is predestined. He probably thought that nothing will change, as there are already few times where ML and the OG!Shou met for a few times, hence he is not confident that staying with ML will result to happy ever after. People change with time and so does affection/love.

Yeah I also hated the fact that the OG!Shou had been comparing ML with his A'Jun. That's already a start of a toxic relationship, if it ever did start.

I hope that MC find courage, even for a little bit, to try with ML (which he will be, as ML is already trying to show MC how he treats the OG!Shou). 

I hope there were some kind of twist with the 'original novel'. 

IMHO, meek personality is like having no personality at all.
Im still reading comments on jjwxc, and having fun reading them. Also that I hope the author stays to his writing style and not change just because some people dislike the drag. I've personally enjoyed all the chapters released so there's no need to be swayed by readers who wanted things to rush. 

CHAPTER 87-88

HC turned SQS around, pretending to be helpless: Why are you so stupid, you can't fix the collar.
SQS: It's not that I can't fix it, it's that it keeps tilting. *lloking at MZ* Brother Meng, go ahead, thank you just now, and my friend is here, so he can help me.
MZ looked at HC who didn't even bother to pay him any attention and instead was dealing with SQS's collar. In this way he was not a driver, but more like a boyfriend. He couldn't understand teir relationship.He bid farewell planning to chat with SQS on this topic the other day.
HC, watching MZ leave: What did you promise me before?
SQS: I really didn't talk to him about personal matters.
HC: When you didn't talk to him personally, you just let him get started.
SQS: Xiao Li is not by my side, and Brother Zhou is busy, just because he saw it and said if you wanted help, I didn’t know how to deal with it, so I agreed. *glancing at XL and then HC* If it wasn’t for Xiao Li leaving to pick you up, nothing would have happened.
HC: So I still shouldn't come, right?
SQS looking helplessly - why he is so arrogant!
SQS: Okay, okay, let's skip this topic, didn't I say it all, I warmly welcome your arrival.
HC: Really?
SQS: It's more real than real gold.
HC felt more relieved now. He stretched out his hand to squeeze SQS's face and SQS was about to say something, but saw BJ in the background and he was so frightened that he pulled his face out of HC's hand.
HC: ???
SQS: ... Well, I put on makeup and there is powder on my face.
HC nodded, after all SQS was always serious about these matters in filming. He didn't care about this moment much. SQS turned him and pointed at BJ that he is also a newcomer in their crew, same age. HC looked into the distance, vaguely feeling familiar, but couldn't recall why. SQS saw his non-cjallant attitude towards his "wife".
SQS: Do you think he is pretty good-looking?
HC didn't quite understand why he asked this question, so he took another look and happened to meet BJ's eyes. HC finally remembered vaguely, if this was not the drunk he had saved a while ago.
HC: It's normal.
SQS, surprised: Just normal? *why evaluation is so low, wasn't it a fateful lover*
HC: Otherwise? I look in the mirror every day to look at my face. How high do you expect me to evaluate his face?
SQS: ...
HC didn't want to talk about how BJ dared to get drunk. He stretched out his hand and wanted to take SQS's shoulder and go back to the rest area to sit with him for a while. As a result, as soon as his hand stretched out, before touching SQS avoided it.
HC: ...
SQS: There are so many people in the crew, please pay attention.
Han Cheng just remembered that this was the set, not his home where he was used to it. He put his hand away, thinking that it's not good to be a star and he should pay attention to everything.
HC: Let's go, superstar.
In a whle SQS was called to shoot, HC felt annoyed when he saw that his opponent in the drama turned out to be MZ. Seeing their interractions and how MZ patted SQS's shoulder he asked XL who stood close.
HC: Isn't that a sexual harrassment? When you not only pat but don't let go, isn't it?
XL: That's how the script was written. It shows that they have a good relationship between master and apprentice.
HC was dissatisfied by MZ's hand. (ok, I believe he said it's a pity it his hand should be used as pig trotter here) which shocked XL who thought how netizen's voted for MZ's hands to be most beautiful.
HC felt someone coming with BJ tentatively asking.
BJ: Han Cheng?
HC: Do you know me?
But he soon remembered he used his ID card to help him open the room that day. More likely he woke up the next day and found himself in a place he didn't recognize, so he went to the front desk and found out his name.
HC: You asked the front desk?
BJ: Thank you.
HC: It's nothing, pay attention next time. You are lucky this time, but not necessarily the next time.
BJ: I know, thank you. I'll invite you to dinner.
HC: No.
XL: Han Shao, do you know Bai Jian?
HC: When seeing injustice on the road, draw a knife to help. Okay, you can leave after you said thank you.
BJ did not expect that he would be so straightforward, and felt a little at a loss for a while. He looked at the person in front of him, tried to summon his courage, and said again
BJ: I want to thank you, so I want to invite you to dinner.
HC: No.
BJ: Then, I'll give you the money.
He didn't dare to talk about the hotel, fearing that XL would think too much, so he told SQS and made SQS think too much. HC and SQS should be friends, HC is also visiting SQS this time.
HC: No, you can pay attention to it later, and go back.
BJ was rejected by him one after another, and the courage he had finally plucked back again deflated. He looked at the indifferent expression on HC's face, his eyes had no impatience, no irritability, only carelessness. Looking at it this way, he doesn't look like Sun Jun anymore.
—He is much gentler than Sun Jun, otherwise, he would not take the initiative to help him.
BJ: Then I'll go first.
HC: Yeah.
Seeing that HC didn't want him to stay he walked back to his chair, but still looked at HC pretendingly. In fact, since he woke up he always wanted to see him. He only knew the name and it felt impossible to find people in such a huge crowd. But seeing HC now it was obvious that the other part didn't want to see him much, which made him a little sad.
XL asked HC what is this all about the money, if BJ owed him. HC basically said he helped out, XL complimented him for being kind, but HC brushed it off as him being an enthusiastic citizen.
When the shooting was over MZ asked to go through lines again, but when asked where they should do it SQS asked MZ to rest first and he will find him later. This made SQS more embarrassed, he understood that MZ was kind to him and took care of him, but he agreed with HC beforehand. Although he had no idea why HC didn't like MZ< but he also didn't want to make HC unhappy.
For SQS, the only thing he cares about in this world is HC, so he will not accuse HC of his attitude, or think that he affects his communication with others, he is willing to give everything he can give to HC, whether it is tolerance, indulgence, or even his upcoming love. Some people in this world care about a person and choose to make person belong to them. But some people care about the person, they hope that the other person will be better, he is so good, he deserves all the good things in the world. SQS is the second type when it comes to HC. He hopes that all the happiness in this world can come to HC. He hopes that HC will be happy forever. So he tolerates all HC's emotions, all his likes and dislikes, he doesn't do what he doesn't like, and he does what he likes. He is always partial to HC, no matter when or under what circumstances, he will unconditionally stand on HC's side. HC didn't want him to spend the New Year with BXG, so he didn't go; HC didn't like that he had too much contact with MZ, so he would not have contact with him outside of work. SQS felt that he must be the most outstanding tool man, because he would not cause any trouble to Hancheng. He didn't do it before, he won't now, and he won't be in the future. (this passage actually made me tear up). This is the best gift he can give Hancheng, thank him for accepting him when he first came to this world, and leading him to move forward step by step. And now, his happiness is finally coming. He is finally about to begin the most important chapter of love in his life. SQS wishes him well, and sincerely hopes that he can avoid detours with each other and reach the harbor of happiness as soon as possible. He will give him the most help, including cleaning up his former rider.
SQS returned to the resting area getting the prepared water from HC.
SQS: Brother Meng asked me to speak with him, do you want to go with me?
HC: Go.
SQS new it'd be like this so both came to MZ, MZ didn't say anything, just looking at the casual in posture HC, but one who had not such a casual expression in his eyes. MZ picked up the script, while HC was on the sidelines not disturbing he process. SQS took another shot after finishing reading with SQS and they both were ready to pack and go back. HC of course came along.
It was dark and the street lights were on. SQS lowered his head and saw the shadows of the two people. They were close to each other, as if they were leaning against each other. However, SQS glanced at Han Cheng beside him - they were not.
Both went to the restaurant and were ready to order. As HC was done, SQS noticed BJ who was alone, BJ noticed his gaze, stepped foward then stopped as if thinking of something and went to the other side. SQS watched him sitting alone not far away.
SQS: He is alone.
HC: So?
SQS: let's eat together. How lonely it is to eat alone.
HC: How do you know that people are lonely?
SQS: He wanted to come over just now, maybe he was embarrassed, so he didn't come.
HC: He wants to eat together, then he should have come over to ask, instead of us actively inviting.
Doesn't BJ have this kind of personality, and dares not say anything if he wants something, you have to guess and then give it to him.
SQS: Oh, active and passive as long as the ending is the same, I'll call him.
HC, dissatisfied: You dare to go.
SQS: ...
HC: I came all the way to see you. Is there a need for another person sitting next to us while we are eating?
SQS: Isn't that sometimes when you come, Brother Zhou also eats with us?
HC: Is he Zhou Jianming? Why are you paying attention to him so much and want him to come over for dinner, was is something that made you remember him when you first started filming? (ok, not accurate, I confess, it's just my interpretation, the whole point was HC asking is there was something about BJ that made SQS remember him and now be so active)
SQS: Yeah.
HC: That doesn't mean you have to have dinner together.
SQS: Don't you want to have dinner with him?
SQS - isn't he your future boyfriend, it doesn't seem to be the love at first sight
HC: I don't want to. I just want to have a quiet meal with you, okay?
SQS: ...
HC, looking at SQS lying weakly on the table: You like him very much? Want to make friends with him?
That's not it, what kind of friendship they can have with their status so different.
SQS: I just think he is a little lonely by himself.
HC: There are too many lonely people, and I haven't seen you being so caring about other people.
If he wasn't you future boyfriend he wouldn't care about him like he doesn't care about other people.
HC looked back at BJ, who was facing away from him, as if ordering food. He thought for a while, turned his head, and said to SQS
HC: I didn't tell you before, in fact, I've seen him before.
SQS, startled and blinking slowly: Oh.
HC: That night, on the day I told you not to drink alone, I did say that I met a drunk on the road, he was the drunk.
SQS: What then?
HC: He was so drunk that he met two people with ulterior motives, so I saved him and sent him to the hotel to rest.
SQS nodded, there was some inexplicable silence in his heart. It turned out that HC had already met BJ before he knew it. Not only met, but also staged a drama of heroes saving the beauty, which is really novel-ish. The book said that they met for the first time when the spring flowers were blooming. The sun warmed BJ’s body temperature, and HC warmed his heart. Sure enough, everything was the same as in the book, but he didn’t even know it. After all, he is just an unimportant cannon fodder supporting role in this book. SQS felt that this was also very good, everything was the same as in the novel, they met and then got to know each other. Soon, they will fall in love. When HC saw him lowering his head and not speaking, he asked him:
HC: What's wrong?
SQS: No, I just think you are quite destined.
He looked up with a teasin smile, this is he classic hero saves the beauty. Now it is understandable why his Red Luan star moved, probably because of him.
HC, laughing disdainfully: Are you kidding me? I will like him?
SQS - not only like him, but like very much, like the most.
HC refused the possibility of being fragrant to BJ. SQS hinted it may not be the case for future. HC laughed and SQS asked why he was laughing.
HC: Do you really want me to fall in love?
SQS: Isn't it okay to fall in love?
HC, not caring: It's okay. I think it's not bad now.
SQS: That's what you don't have. Feeling the sweetness of love.
HC: It sounds like you have felt it.
SQS: ...
SQS - he did not.
HC: So, don't worry.
SQS thought you will be in a hurry in the future, unlike now. SQS looked and said nothing. Soon, the waiter brought the dishes, they ate and walked back. BJ turned his head inadvertently and saw SQS and HC walking outside. He looked at HC's back, and instantly overlapped with the back that he had left that night. He couldn't help but cast his gaze on him, until the person had disappeared.
SQS and HC left the restaurant and HC asked if he can go out tonight, the meaning is clear in his eyes. SQS thought of BJ in the restaurant, and shook his head with a guilty conscience excusing himself that he still needs to read the script.
HC: Okay, then I will accompany you back.
SQS: Then I will let Xiao Li open a room for you here.
HC: Ok, but I will sleep with you at night.
SQS: ... Either, let's sleep separately.
HC: Why?
SQS, speaking nonsense: I have to be pure-hearted and cultivate a sense of drama.
HC, raising eyebrows: Why didn't you need it before?
SQS: It used to be an idol drama, this movie is different, it's too heavy, I have to calm down and put other things down.
HC: It's just sleeping together and not doing anything.
SQS: You promise me, please~
HC was a little reluctant. He came to visit all the way, but he couldn’t do something he liked. This is too miserable.
HC: I came all the way to sleep in a separate room with you? Do you think it is appropriate?
SQS thought that they will be sleeping in the same hotel as BJ, the future wife. What if HC and BJ are together in the future and if they remember this second meeting and their relationship will flow up. This is terrible. It might bring awkwardness in between them, he didn't want that so he softly asked "Please~". HC saw his determination and temporarily compromised. XL opened a room for him, but HC accompanied SQS when he read the script lying on the bed and playing with his phone. Later he was sleepy so he lied down and closed his eyes. SQS saw him after turning around and seeing him sleeping peacefully. Thinking that HC definitely worked hard to get here today- just because he said he wanted to see him. SQS sqautted by the bed and looked at him silently. He outstreched his hand, but put it back. He put his chin on his knees and stared at the person in front of him intently. He thought that he would not be able to look at him like this in the future, and he could no longer be by his side. He has to find a time to move his things out of HC's house, and find a house to move his own things in. Keep away from him, so as not to accidentally encounter them in the future and cause unnecessary misunderstandings. SQS blinked, and his heart was silent. His world was immaculate, but at this moment, it seemed to be empty. SQS unconsciously hugged his arms and hid his chin in his arms.
Will he remember him in the future?
Maybe not.
Before meeting him, HC also had a lot of riders, but in the past six months together HC has never mentioned the people before him. He seems to have forgotten them. After all, they are just a rider, not a friend. He can't see each other when everything is over. Just like buying new car and forgetting the old ones. Not to mention now it's about romantic feelings, so the past is better to be buried. At least he won't jump around and say about their past as it was described in the book and won't destroy relationship between HC and BJ. And HC will forget him, which was the best. At this moment he thought for the first time that for HC he might end up as a black history. This is nothing now, but with falling it becomes the black history and it makes you feel sorry for the lover when you think about it. SO it's the best option for HC to not remember him. He will remember it anyway, he will remember HC, just as HC doesn't need to remember him.
SQS felt that his eyes were a little sore, he rubbed it. He looked at his eyelashes, which were wet, which surprised him.
HC: What's the matter with you?
SQS was stunned for a moment, and looked up and saw HC's surprised eyes.
HC: You...what's the matter? *lloking at SQS's red eyes* Did you cry?
SQS: No. I just read the script and saw that I was dead, so feeling uncomfortable.
HC pulled him up and SQS felt that his legs were a little numb. Only then did he realize that he has been squatting too long.
HC: Bah. What nonsense are you talking about? The character you played is dead, does it make you dead, you pay attention to things you say.
SQS: Then I will pay attention next time.
HC: Next time?
SQS: No next time.
HC: You really are.. can still see yourself like this when you read a script, you are into the play?


Honestly, both BJ and MZ fit the loudest しつこい!! screamed at their faces. And yeah the guess of HC being taken as a substitute confirmed  Give me a bucket and a cement, I'll drown this bish. 

CHAPTER 83-84

HC followed along and stopped the car, continuing on foot, at first he wanted to hear if the one in the middle was forced or he was only being escorted back, since he was obviously drunk, but then he heard that middle man didn't know the other two, thus he stopped them placing his hand on the thin man's shoulder and saying that he will take his drunk friend home. The man was confused but when turned around he called HC "AJun" (*mtl version, let's not forget, always welcome to correct me) and rushed to HC. HC didn't allow him to rush into his arms and stepped back saying they should stop drinking. But the drunk young man didn't stop trying to grab HC's hand and continued to say 'AJun' all the time (like..is he drunk so much that he has hallucinations or HC looks like someone he really knows.. but HC only looks like Han Yu, wait what? no way... don't tell me it's another stand-in situation).
HC looked at the two, those two lied they were friends, but looking at imposing HC they simply backed off and walked away. HC didn't chase, since even if he called the police, there was no crime that happened here, so he switched to the person clinging to him asking where he lived to take him home. But the drunk guy did not answer. Only saying 'AJun', HC thought who could this AJun might be. The person's phone was always off, so he took the half-unconscious guy back, threw him on the back seat and drove away asking where he lived, but still got no answer in return. HC got a headache instantly, so he drove to the nearest hotel on his way after not getting any answer for the last time. He opened a room with his ID, since he had no idea if other had ID on them, threw the person into the room and left right away.
By the time he returned home it was already 11, bt SQS was still awake. HC looked at his swaying leg which asked to commit some crime, so he went along with the idea and pressed on his ankle.
SQS, turning his head: You're back.
HC: Have you bathed?
SQS: Already washed *looking at the hand* Let go.
HC: I won't *picking SQS up from the bed* Accompany me to bath together.
SQS: But I just finished.
HC: Then wash again.
SQS, sighing and saying with good temper: Well, let's go and soak for a while.
Since SQS just finished he didn't want to move, so just leaned on HC. HC looked at his well-behaved look and asked by the way.
HC: Do you usually drink while filming?
SQS: At dinner.
HC: Then you better drink less. *remembering that SQS's alcohol intake was really bad* Don't drink alone, only when I'm around or let Jianming accompany you.
Otherwise if SQS gets drunk one day and gets into trouble, he does not want to think of a possibility that happened today.
SQS: I know I can't drink, so usually I don't. Why did you suddenly asked this? Did you drink with the client? But you don't smell like alcohol.
HC, looking at SQS who tried to sniff him, couldn't help but hug and kiss: I didn't drink and today's customer likes to drink tea, but there was a situation with drunkard on teh road, so I reminded you.
SQS didn't think too much, mainly because HC had unconscious dislike in his tone. Just as if he just met an ordinary drunk.
SQS: Don't worry, I won't.
HC: That's fine. *kissing* It's not past 12 o'clock, so... it's not too late.
SQS, squinting: I knew you had a ghost in your heart.
HC rushed to rinse and hug the person out of the bathroom. SQS thought who made him this handsome and kind.
The TV show was broadcasted for a week, with the development of the plot SQS exploded again. Many users couldn't help but shout for him to leave ML and FL alone and come to them. When recording the debate show others couldn't help but tease him about it, that his gf fans will now be angry if they see them together. SQS in return asked everyone to eat together, since eating in a group has nothing bad about it. The show is about to finish, many are reluctant to let SQS go, but with his popularity it was evident that he won't return for the next season. Everyone except CH were not part of the bigger circle and could only talk and ask about future plans in good humor. CH only asked about his future plans when they returned to the hotel, SQS didn't conceal it, bu it made CH wonder what luck he had, SQS promised if he had a fitting role, he'll definitely recommend CH. SQS looked at CH and still couldn't understand, since they were not close it was too much if he asked this directly or pointed out, but since CH had a golden master, why he still had just few roles and those he had were insignificant, ruling out this show. His resources are way worse than him, who doesn't have a golden master (but you have HC, that's enough ) But because he had no idea why and what type of person is that golden master and what kind of attitude CH himself had towards this connection, he decided to stay silent. He could only shake hands to share some luck with him.
At the end of April "Come and hear me" show finally reached the final episode. Fans gathered in the broadcast room, thought it wasn't necessary, with 24 issues in total, SQS alone taken mvp in 14 of those. In the issue SQS wore a student uniform for graduation season, announcing his graduation from this season and coming to promote their TV show. This time he had given hs teammates more time to shine on stage and spoke only when it was his turn. Viewers and judges who watched him for entire season since long believed he is the champion of this season. Therefore when it came to decision, there wasn't much discussion to decide on who. SQS was not nervous, he already got what he wanted from this show. AT first it was his assistant Xiao Li who helped to push through, but now with so many fans following they didn't have to do anything additionally. His star journey started here and went all the way up. He is very grateful for this stage and also very grateful to the guests and friends around him. It's always like that for actors, they record, get acquainted, some people are just met for some time on the way. He was grateful for that. The process of getting to know each other and getting along, experiencing things together after all is real. Maybe in future he will go further away from these people, but at least for now they became a precious memory.
Shen Qingshu lifted the championship trophy to a round of applause.
The audience in the live broadcast room couldn't help screaming, typing his name frantically on the barrage. Han Cheng was very happy, and a little bit gratified besides being happy - he deserved it, but fortunately he got it. He gave Shen Qingshu a gift for the last time and the barrage was rainbow colored with the message of - You deserve it, you are great.
Fans in the barrage were blinded by special effects, but many were sad that thinking they guessed that it was unlikely for SQS to return for the next season, but this time was truly great for them all. So the barrage was filled with - Goodbye Qingqing, I will always love you.
All viewers know that he is the best performer this season and the least likely to come back next season. They may meet again in many places in the future, in TV dramas, movies, and commercials, but it is difficult to be the stage where they first met. They watched him take off with their own eyes, but didn't know what height he would fly to, but at this moment, they all hope he can have a good future.
Don't come back, you don't have to come back, bravely fly to a higher place.
HC watched the entire screen full of the same message and he felt moved (damn, I'm tearing up, it's beautiful). At this moment he realized the road SQS chose for himself and thought he indeed has to stand in the spotlight, he was born excellent, so he should have a broader stage. He should be loved, should be seen by more people, and should feel more tenderness and kindness in this world. But unlike other people, he doesn't need to say goodbye, he will look at him with his own eyes and accompany him.
It's late spring and almost the beginning of the summer.
With finishing the show it wasn't long before the filming of his new movie officially started. He packed his suitcase under the cover of HC's unhappy mood. Getting in the car SQS asked why he still had the dark face, he completely scared Xiao Li.
HC: You're going to leave, should I be happy about it? You're nto sad at all, as expected of a careless scumbag like you.
SQS couldn't laugh or cry, it's not like he's going to some deep forest and will lose contact, he doesn't leave the city, is it worth of sulliness?
SQS: Didn't I promise to send you messages via WeChat and call you every day?
HC: Can it be the same?
SQS thought that he's really clingly and is also embarrassed to accept the person is clingy.
SQS: Then you have time to visit me more. If I have time, I will go home to see you.
HC's complexion eased after the promise. SQS was sitting and watching the scenery and then he thought that it was alsmot the end of spring, wasn't it the time for the protagonist to appear? HC should have met with the person in question by now. SO he asked HC if he met new people lately who he would be interested in lately, but HC denied only asking why he is interested in this question. SQS just joked that withcounting on stars moving maybe the love is coming for him. But HC asked if something can be done for his brother, it's similar to see an iron tree blooming.
SQS thought that in the original book such things didn't exist, at least he doesn't know. HY was there because of HC and when HC and protag had several misunderstandings, later HY didn't appear again, so he doesn't know. HC teased him how he can't count it. SQS tried to say he is not familiar with HY, but HC asked to calculate Xiao Li then, after all he is second to HC to spend time with SQS. SQS turned around angry that he is trying to help here, but this person just doesn't listen! HC looked at his angry look thinking heh you dare to calculate my Red Luan star.
When arriving at the hotel SQS asked if he wanted to look around? HC walked into the hotel together with Xiao Li ahead of them getting the room key. Coming to the elevaor they saw Meng Zhi coming out. SQS politely greeted him. MZ asked few question if he just arrived, if he is familiar with the script and said he'll drop by to read the lines in the evening. HC listened to that and couldn't help stare at the man in front of him.  HC was inexplicably uncomfortable with him. He couldn't tell why, but he insisted on summarizing that it was probably some kind of animal intuition. Since his glare was too direct MZ noticed the man who was next to SQS who was obviously more handsome than himself and asked who he was, HC answered with simple - His driver. SQS nodded in silence, he was used to real and fake driver title for HC.
MZ: Driver?
SQS: Yeah.
MZ: Your driver looks good, not like a driver, but more like a rich man.
HC: Natural good temperament.
SQS: He likes his job.
MZ was dubious about it, but it was not the place to ask things and bid farewell, only adding each other's WeChat before leaving. HC kept silent before the entered the elevator.
HC: I don't think he is pleasing to the eye.
SQS: Why?
HC: Hypocritical.
SQS: ??? Where is he hypocritical?
HC: Look at his pretentious expression.
SQS: ... Why didn't I see it?
HC: It is estimated that you are turning blind, it's okay, wait two days, brother will get you glasses.
SQS: I see you are jealous, right?
HC: I am jealous? Why should I be jealous of a person who is poorer than me and less handsome? The person in this world who can make me jealous is not born yet.
SQS couldn't refute that.
HC, poking SQS's face: So don't pay attention to him.
SQS: A crew member, how can I not pay attention to him? I am still his apprentice in the play.
HC: Then just keep a working relationship, and don't have too close personal relationship with him.
SQS: Master driver, you have a lot of control.
HC: Who makes me worry?
SQS: ...
SQS helplessly sighed in his heart, thinking that his driver is like a domestic cat, so every time he sees other wild cats, he feels that the other party also wants to join their family and destroy his family.
Entering the room HC circled around and gave his approval. SQS asked if he can rest assured now? HC answered with - Reluctantly. SQS laughed, came over to hug HC.
HC: What are you doing?
SQS: I won't see you for a while, so give me a hug.
HC thought is this the time when your consciousness finally comes back? Now you know you can't bear to part? The corner of HC's mouth rose unconsciously, he hugged SQS, thinking in his heart that he should be able to come and see him on Friday after working overtime these days. But he didn't tell SQS about it, wanting to surprise him. he ate dinner with SQS and drove back.
Jianming said that young master Han is very kind to him, SQS didn't shy to agree, who could have thought that under such a cover is such a gentle person. No wonder he is the protagonist, he deserves to be one. Jianming looked at him weirdly, as if not expecting such an answer.
SQS: WHy you look at me like that? Am I wrong?
Jianming: You're too right and that surprises.
SQS: I'm not stupid. I can't tell who treats me well and who treats me badly.
If he still thought that HC doesn't treat him well, when he basically treats him like a young master, then there should be a problem.
Back at his room in the evening he heard someone knocking, it was MZ who dropped by. MZ said since they were filming tomorrow they need to check their lines, SQS already memorized the script but since MZ was holding the script he took his own.
In this play he plays a young policeman, and is also a disciple to MZ's character, he has strong memory and is very clever. But he is also the biggest blow to MZ's character. When SQS read the script for the first time he saw the preference of the scriptwriter, so this character has clean heart, most firm belief. Een when dying he tried to leave information on the killer he obtained. He was robbed of his life, but lived forever in master's heart. If you play well, you're just like a white moonlight boy. If you don't play well, you're just a pretentious person. They entered the play quickly, after reading MZ praised him for his skills and SQS thanked him. MZ asked to call him 'brother' instead of 'teacher', so SQS had to change his way of addressing people. After seeing SQS for the first time he gave a nice feeling and more now when they talked he felt relaxed and comfortable, in the end SQS was reminded of time getting a call at 11 from HC.



Ahahaha that's the protag lol, first meeting is like that. How do you like it? Even first meeting with SQS is way better, at least no drunk ass ahahaha. Damn with how HC treats SQS who now needs the damn protag, I already treat him as the pain in the ass, a stick in the wheels.
But damn, not much from Shen family, I wonder what they would think, lol, their son is red now. Or they're not on Weibo so they missed it :'D 

CHAPTER 77-79

Back to HC and SQS who were fitting clothes (more like HC playing around "Let's dress SQS up" game)
HC was thinking that previously SQS could only come back to him when he ran around, but now things are different and actually HC was glad for SQS and thought that he's pretty good. SQS wanted to write a novel and he did it, SQS wanted to become an actor and he rushed to entertainment circle. He will never procrastinate, he will not be lazy, he will not give up writing as a sideline just because he is already a star; nor will he be cynical about filming just because he has a little success in writing. He is serious at every step, so he grew up into a tough green bamboo.
HC offered to change the watch, since the current one didn't fit the image. Since SQS always allowed these things from HC to please him he didn't refuse.
Thus wearing HC's shirt and HC's watch SQS once again stepped on the program's stage to become a hit again, sending fans into a frenzy with barrage full of praise of his new style. HC who watched the program was satisfied and proud seeing SQS wearing his things and sent another reward into barrage.
Barrage: ...
But again made all the barrage participants marvel at how sweet the love of local tyrant and SQS is. HC once again smashed big rewards, fans couldn't understand the world of local tyrants. But HC thought it's all SQS's fault, he spoke so well and every time he suppressed his opponents HC felt refreshed, so he couldn't stop rewarding. HC after all was not a viewer of such programs, he watched them solely for SQS.
This game SQS again helped his team to win the game and win the mvp without a doubt. Good fans sent SQS to hot search again, being amazed how handsome their brother is. Gao Zhuo, the one who liked to tell the stories as an example to get others accept his point and had a clash with SQS who was also a story-teller had a shadow after two debates.
Next morning when HC saw the support group chat he saw many-many posts about upcoming SQS q version figurine (not sure which type, cut-out with the image or full figurine, anway  ). Anyway thanks to HC's rewards the figure of SQS was unlocked and ppl were waiting to buy it. HC who saw that it repeated the looks of SQS from first issue wanted to buy it too and even set the time, thinking that if they continue he will place a whole collection, so he started his work day with such thoughts. SQS who got the image of his q version before everyone else confirmed the design, seeing that the design was actually quite good and asked to have one for himself, but thinking about HC he asked for two. SQS didn't tell about it to HC and wanted to make a surprise. However HC who had no idea was enthusiastically waited for the sale time, but figures were sold out in a second. Thanks to many fans expressing their dissatisfaction made the production team place another sales time for them, but HC didn't manage to grab the figure for the second time. He was so angry that he was ready to throw his mouse. Isn't it good for him to spend money, why they don't let him do it?
SQS who saw him in bad mood asked what is wrong, but HC who was sulking said it was nothing. He couldn't say that the reason was his inability to grab q version figure of SQS. SQS asked him not to be upset, he will give him a gift and presented the q version figure. HC was surprised how does SQS have it.
HC: This is the gift you want to give me?
SQS: Don't you like it?
I like it so much!
HC laughed unconsciously and was embarrassed to admit it.
HC: You are quite scheming, give yourself to me, so you want to stay by my side?
SQS: ??? I just think he is cute, so I asked Director Wang for one more. If you don't like it, you can return it to me.
SQS wanted to take it, but HC was faster to move it out of reach. saying it's very cute, thinking that it's the q version of his super car, how not to like it? He put it on the bedside table. Shen Qing leaned close to him with a smile, and placed his chin on his shoulder asking - So are you happy now? Han Cheng turned to look at him, squeezed his face, and kissed his mouth again. When Shen Qing saw him like this, he knew that HC wasn't sulking anymore.
At night when HC played with it SQS teased him, but HC asked SQS to talk with production team so they make each for every issue, if anything he will help, because he wants a whole set. SQS asked why he wants a set, but HC told it was his memorable first show, why not make it, but SQS continued to tease.
SQS: What do you do with a set? Collection? Oh, why do you still want to collect me? Do you want me to stay by your side?
HC: ...
Anyway SQS promised to talk with the crew and asked the sulking HC to continue wipe his hair. HC with unconsciously wiping hair, but with hard mouth saying it's a reward for obedience. HC who now was absolutely calm since he got his figurine watched the group with whailing people with pride, after all "it was your brother who personally gave it to me haha". So he gloated in the chat and showed off that he got it. Fans were envious. But someone asked if HC will be tuning in tonight, but HC said that he sees no sense watching if SQS is not present in the program, after all he watched only for SQS. Getting "So sweet" from fans. Although SQS was nto part of the issue, but he still watched it. And it was obvious that Cui Hao (*everything is mtl's bear with me) was prepared, he did have arguments in the first part of the program, but when it came to free debating the momentum fell through. Fans felt bored and brought SQS in, since he taught them how fast mouth can work. So fans started to demand that SQS would return to the program. The enthusiasm for this issue was lukewarm. Even production team noticed the drop in views and activities. HC who was absent also was noticed by fans, since there were no colorful notifications and it made the broadcast look bleak.
Cui Hao saw that even with hot search and navy bought it didn't make much splash, even in comments often times SQS was actively discussed at the end. CH sighed that it was not his time to ascend, but who knew that SQS will become like this. His agent wasn't happy, but CH was smarter about it, feeling totally cool and saying that in the end if SQS gets the champion it will be natural, since if he gets champion despite SQS's popularity, he will get too much black on his back and it will become his stain and will be bad for his own reputation. Their aim was to attract fans, not to get a load of black fans. Agent was against and said their golden master wasted money on it, but CH told him that with the popularity and rewards Mr Xie would earn on this and won't lose money. Cui Hao competed in two games and it had the same probem, first part was justified, but free debate was bleak. The popularity dropped and many fans left messages for SQS to return to the program and the team left a message that next issue SQS will be back. Director Wang looked at the rapid activity seeing that this is the future champion, but the problem is that they signed a contract with the sponsor and this is a dilemma.
SQS on the other hand didn't think about championship, his head was occupied with another question looking at HC.
SQS: Is that the'Shen Qingshu's only designated official match' who gave me a gift of more than 200,000 you?
SQS justifyingly thought it was HC, after all this person appeared only when he participated, he smashed money while he is an unknown personality in general, not to mention that Xiao Li who saw this followed the clues and found that this user was called Cheng.
HC didn't shy away from it, saying it was him, after all who can be his designated official partner. SQS argued they weren't official, but HC said that putting driver or car owner instead of partner would sound bad. To which SQS could not but agree. But SQS asked not to spend HC money, since he doesn't receive it, when HC heard he got only like 20% he called the team stingy. HC said it isn't much money to which SQS said it was whole 200k! This is a lot. SQS couldn't persuade HC so he didn't continue with it anymore, but wondered what he was doing with the support group? HC said that his fans warmly invited him and he'd feel sorry for them if he refused, but SQS told him they just want HC to spend more money on him. HC said then he will spend it. SQS asked not to spend money on him in the future, after all he can earn a lot now. But HC looked at him with disbelief asking - this little money? SO he explained that with the car it's not only a matter of buying it, there is also maintenance and modifications, so he sholdn't care when car owner spends money, because car owner is responsible. SQS felt that his car owner was really responsible. In the end HC asked him to rest early since tomorrow was the recording day.
This time he changed his style to British, his image was finished with gold-framed glasses with a chain. This time he was helped by HC again, he was amazed how last time HC just called and someone came to refit the shirt, now it was this chain. Every time SQS participates, HC makes him try cloting at home and then helps find accessories. SQS could only watch him palying happily.
Fans who knew he's coming back squezzed to the broadcast room. The debate theme this time was - Lover came back after betraying me, should you forgive and accept him. SQS was of course in the camp that was against forgiving, but he saw someone he knew choosing opposite side to his surprise, but noticed their state was wrong so he decided to see after the debate what was wrong.
Since SQS didn't want to steal the limelight he appeared last again, but barrage waited for him and praised for again changed looks. That he can manage all the styles. HC sent another reward, which made people amaze at this sweet love.
Cui Hao who watched the broadcast thought that SQS is a smart person, he changed styles, he was obviously one who knew what he was doing, but also when it came to championship he never said a word against the production team and never used his popularity to play names. This made him decide on his next step.
So the debate started and I'll sum it up: SQS standing on position that one who betrayed you once can do it twice, if you forgive them they will also use your feelings, not to mention that entanglement of two people will become entanglement of three people, the opposition said that people can change, but SQS argued that mistakes although can be corrected, but fault can be large or small and betrayal of romantic feelings is not something on the level to be forgiven, opposition said stuff like it's going to be a waste of time and effort spent on the lover, as if you basically spent time for other people to steal fruits of your efforts. SQS argued that this will not change his nature, so why limit yourself to someone who was and will stay scum. But the opposition (it's all the girl SQS found acting weird) asked where is the evidence that next one won't be the same.  


Comments under this novel are clamoring, in a good sense, to when the protagonist will appear they want SQS to meet protag ahaha XD So I am not the only one. 

I had a feeling as if someone reported out of malice. Because I've seen comments since day one and they were all humorous and people were happy and laughing and enjoying the humor. And the contents, as far as I remember, aren't that pornographic either. Author always called it riding and all jokes even till now are based on car owner and driver relationship. I really want to compare two versions and see which part was marked as "problematic".
Now you reminded me, I was so preoccupied with reading "Born to rebel" that I forgot to update :'D silly me