Chapter 105 – Let’s Get Married

Shen Fubai entered the room with a solemn expression, holding two phones. “Sis, I have something to tell you.”

Jiang Heng shuddered at being called “sis.” “…What’s up?”

Although they fearlessly referred to each other as sisters online, it felt incredibly awkward in reality!

“We’ve officially announced our relationship,” Shen Fubai lamented.

He had calculated tarot cards, divined the Luoshu squares, and analyzed star charts, selecting three auspicious days suitable for making an announcement. He was still agonizing over which one to choose…

In any case, it definitely wasn’t yesterday.

Now, none of those days would be used.

All that effort, wasted. He was angry.

Jiang Heng looked confused. “When did this happen?”

Shen Fubai handed him his phone to see for himself-

On its opening day, “Paradise” grossed over 300 million yuan, breaking multiple records. The film featured stunning mermaids, mysterious Eastern merfolk, forest spirits, golden-haired angels, and even sharp-toothed, finely featured demons, all possessing unparalleled beauty. Combined with breathtaking visual effects and exceptional 3D experience, it was destined to receive glowing reviews online and generate high levels of discussion.

This should have been a guaranteed trending topic of the day, but it was overshadowed by another event.

On the Weibo trending topics list, “#Paradise Opening Day Gross Over 300 Million#” ranked second, while the top spot was occupied by “#Heng Wine Official Announcement#.”

The highest-liked comment under Jiang Heng’s Weibo post read: “Is it true? Are you together? I can hardly believe it. I couldn’t sleep all night after seeing the news. As an old fan who has followed you since your debut, I always thought no one could match up to you, with your good looks, impeccable character, outstanding acting skills, and low-key personality. But if it’s Shen Fubai, it’s not like I can’t accept it. Regardless, I wish you both happiness.”

The commenter was a die-hard fan of Jiang Heng, previously only supporting him. After watching “Pear Blossoms,” they also began to appreciate Shen Fubai by association. However, their favorite remained Jiang Heng.

His comment reflected his acceptance of Shen Fubai.

Jiang Heng was an actor’s actor, and most of his fans were mature and rational, able to view their idol’s romantic relationships objectively and offer their blessings. Besides, Shen Fubai was truly exceptional.

If it were the vase-like Shen Fubai from a year ago, filled with scandals, they would have deemed him unworthy of Jiang Heng. But now, following the airing of “Pear Blossoms,” the conclusion of the concert, the popularity of the dance battle video, the revelation of his secret donations, and his dazzling appearance in yesterday’s “Paradise,” Shen Fubai enjoyed a high level of public favorability.

Who wouldn’t adore someone beautiful, kind-hearted, and exceptionally talented?

Not just Jiang Heng’s fans, but even Shen Fubai’s fans didn’t protest the relationship.

The highly liked comments under Shen Fubai’s Weibo post went like this: “AAAAAAAAAAH Is this real? WAAAAAH Is my little angel, Fubai, getting married? If it’s Jiang Heng, Mom approves!! You two must be happy!! Jiang Heng, you’re not allowed to make Bai Bai suffer. You have to treat Bai Bai super well! Otherwise, our eight million wine goblets won’t go down easy!”

…From the tone and wording of these comments, it was clear that the two fanbases belonged to different demographics. Nonetheless, this didn’t prevent the fans from blessing the couple.

Shen Fubai had long shed his image as a mere vase, successfully transitioning from an idol to an actor. With his talent and body of work, he had a solid base of devoted fans who no longer solely admired his looks—though he still had many fans attracted to his appearance.

His popularity was genuine, and he wouldn’t plummet from heaven to hell simply due to announcing his relationship.

Fans on both sides agreed to the marriage. Who would have thought that the “wine goblets” and “gingerbreads,” who once engaged in fierce online battles, would now voluntarily reconcile and become in-laws.

In fact, they had made peace soon after “Pear Blossoms” aired.

Fans quickly accepted the relationship, and casual observers were even more optimistic about the pair. These two had first collaborated on a TV drama, then on a song, traveled together to America, and shot a wedding ring commercial, creating a strong onscreen chemistry that made them seem inseparable in the eyes of the public.

When they officially announced their relationship, it was met with delight.

They were truly a perfect match.

Beneath their Weibo posts, blessings flooded in like a deluge. Friends from the industry, such as Fu Hengcheng, Yang Yingying, and Lu Yunqian, also extended their congratulations. Even if there were a few extreme fans ranting about the mismatch, they were quickly silenced by netizens—these two were perfectly suited for each other; who were they to object?

The most frenzied were the Heng Wine shippers in the Heng Wine super topic. They celebrated with gongs and drums, rejoicing as if it were New Year’s Eve.

1F: Sis, we’ve hit the jackpot! Everyone, quickly check out the latest Weibo posts from Fubai and Heng Heng!!! I won’t allow anyone to miss these two posts!

2F: Holy shit, OP, I went to see! I can’t believe it! Could it be a promotional stunt for the couple?

3F: How could it be a promotional stunt? If it were, it would have happened when “Pear Blossoms” was airing. Stoking rumors now would be too late, wouldn’t it? This is definitely real!

4F: An official announcement that kills fan fiction. “My former idol, my past faith. My current boyfriend, my future sun.” What kind of divine confession is this? And “The honor of my lifetime” as a response? The first wave of confession templates for 2020 has been born! All the edits and fanfics I’ve read are nothing compared to how sweet these two are in real life!

5F: AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH MY GOD, I’m witnessing divine love! HengWineIsRIO!!!

6F: Jealous, so jealous. Envious, so envious. I believe in love again. Heng Wine must have eternal happiness that lasts forever!

7F: Oh my god, it’s actually real. Too sweet, isn’t it? We must be the happiest shippers in the world! I’m going to recommend this divine couple to the whole world, HengWineIsRIO!

…

1218F: I’m late! The couple I ship became real? I’ll set off some firecrackers to celebrate!

1326F: HAHAHA, everyone in the super topic today is so excited. I wanted to scream, but you guys already did it for me. So, let me praise Fubai. I just got out of the cinema, and Bai Bai’s beauty in “Paradise” is truly peerless. I implore you to go see it! Also, his English is really enchanting. The movie uses his original voice, and his accent is incredibly pure! As a study abroad student, I can vouch for it! The audience here in America is marveling at Bai Bai’s beauty! They’re even asking for his name! Why do I feel a bit proud hearing this?

…

After Jiang Heng finished reading the Weibo post, he pondered for a moment. “It’s not bad…” He had long wanted to announce their relationship to the world.

Shen Fubai: “???”

Shen Fubai: “Are you disregarding the money I spent on selecting an auspicious day?”

Jiang Heng wasn’t particularly concerned about the specific date. “Whether we announce it early or late, we have to announce it eventually. Might as well do it sooner rather than later.”

“You don’t care about the day we officially announced our relationship,” Shen Fubai felt irate. “Are you my boyfriend?”

Jiang Heng raised his eyebrows, a smile playing on his lips. “Am I not your sworn sister?”

Shen Fubai choked, suddenly embarrassed to the point of red ears when reminded of this. “Y-you-you, can’t you act human? What kind of skill is it to bring up old matters?”

Jiang Heng calmly replied, “After all, I’m a scoundrel.”

Back when Shen Fubai was upset about Jiang Heng’s dirty mind, he sought comfort from his online sister, forcing Jiang Heng to berate himself. In the end, it backfired on him.

Karma.

Thinking about his past actions, Shen Fubai wished he could find a hole to crawl into. Then he realized something was amiss. Why should he be the only one feeling embarrassed when Jiang Heng, who did equally ridiculous things, shamelessly turned the awkwardness into new memes?

How unfair.

Shen Fubai said in a somber tone, “Alright, Scoundrel Jiang, I remember you sent me quite a lot of stories about scum gongs chasing their wives into the crematorium. Do you want to try it out?”

Jiang Heng exclaimed in surprise, “What are you talking about, Wine? Clearly, I sent you more erotic stories. You want me to accompany you in practicing so badly? You could have just said so, no need to hint like that.”

…Damn.

Too flirtatious, too much.

Why did he think this person was so godlike back then? Shen Fubai was deeply perplexed.

“Come on, Wine, go ahead, don’t hold back,” Jiang Heng pulled Shen Fubai, clad only in pajamas, onto the bed and held him close.

“…It’s daytime!”

Jiang Heng casually grabbed a hanger and tossed it, hooking the curtains shut. The room instantly grew dim.

“See, it’s dark.”

“You’re blind!”

…

An hour passed.

Two hours passed.

Exhausted, Shen Fubai softly sobbed against Jiang Heng’s shoulder, his exquisite features flushed with sweat, looking even more vivid. His fair skin glowed pinkish-white, his eyes revealing a sense of grievance, becoming docile and tender only at times like these.

Tears clung to his long lashes, making his peach blossom eyes glisten with moisture when he lifted his gaze. His demeanor was both seductive and innocent.

Jiang Heng could never resist such a Shen Fubai, gently coaxing him with a mix of helplessness and tenderness. “Why do you cry every time?”

Shen Fubai let out a soft hum, refusing to speak.

Was he supposed to admit that he was weak in bed? Impossible! There were no weak bottoms in Fubai’s stories!

Shen Fubai recalled the author who wrote shounen-ai fanfiction about him and Heng Heng, who preferred strong tops and strong bottoms. Therefore, he must be strong, right. He was A-level, no doubt.

Shen Fubai completely forgot one thing.

In all of that author’s works, only “Those Years of Mutual Fandom” lacked the “strong-strong” label.

“Wine,” Jiang Heng held him, gently turning his head, brimming with captivating gentleness.

He lowered his head to peck Shen Fubai’s lips.

“Let’s get married.”