Chapter 96 – True Colors

“Jiang Heng.” Shen Fubai was a little sad. “Have you noticed that you’ve changed? Back when we just started dating, you’d shower me with compliments every day, telling me how cute, beautiful, and invincible I am. Now you’re snarking at me, wah wah wah.”

“You don’t love me anymore,” Shen Fubai said, utterly heartbroken. “You must not love me anymore.”

Jiang Heng: “Oh.”

Shen Fubai: “…You really don’t love me anymore! In the past, you would definitely hold me in your arms and comfort me!”

Jiang Heng glanced at him. “Are you sure?”

This was a public place, surrounded by media, and millions of people were watching the live broadcast.

If they hugged, tomorrow’s headlines would be set, and the focus of this show would completely change, turning everything else into mere background.

At that point, Xie Chenchu would definitely chop both their heads off.

Shen Fubai was aggrieved. “You even learned to threaten me!”

Jiang Heng sighed. “You weren’t like this before either. You weren’t so aggressive.”

Shen Fubai ground his teeth, wanting to punch someone.

The camera suddenly turned toward them, and Shen Fubai and Jiang Heng reflexively put on fake professional smiles. The two people appearing on the live stream looked perfectly harmonious, and they gained another wave of CP fans who screamed in excitement.

When the camera moved away, Shen Fubai sneered. “Other couples have the seven-year itch, but we haven’t even been together for a year, and you’ve already started to find me annoying? Let me tell you, Jiang Heng Heng, this lord now has protection. My brother is on the stage, and if you bully me, he’ll knock you out—”

Jiang Heng suddenly said, “Your brother is on stage.”

“Where, where?” Shen Fubai immediately turned his head to look around, unconsciously gripping Jiang Heng’s hand.

Jiang Heng lowered his head and laughed for a moment, tightening his grip on Shen Fubai’s hand. He said, “The runway is a straight line, where else could it be? Have zombies eaten your brain?”

Shen Fubai huffed lightly. “Stinky Heng Heng.”

Jiang Heng covered his mouth. “Dumb Bai Bai.”

He leaned over, making a whispering gesture, his voice gentle like water, flowing through his heart. “It’s alright, I don’t mind that you’re dumb.”

Shen Fubai: “…” Wanting to be angry but unable to muster it, he could only focus on the runway.

His ears turned red.

This was no longer the Jiang Heng Heng from before, who wouldn’t dare say a harsh word to him!—

When Ethan was in front of Shen Fubai, he was an incredibly adorable and soft younger brother. His green eyes were moist like those of an elf, always making people forget his height and think he was just a child.

But he was a supermodel.

The runway was his battlefield, the catwalk his stage.

In his professional field, he was the king.

The tall youth walked out from backstage on his long legs, step by step, each one in perfect rhythm. He wore a white shirt that suggested abstinence, a black tie, and draped a black coat over his arm. A common style and color scheme, but due to the brand, it carried a considerable value.

His leather shoes tapped out an elegant and languid catwalk on the stage. The eighteen-year-old didn’t have the awkwardness of a child wearing adult clothes. He was born to be a clothes hanger.

Ethan’s expressionless face and emerald green eyes were like a black cat’s gaze in the night, making those who stared feel their scalps tingle involuntarily. He was handsome, but what stood out the most wasn’t his face, but his aura.

He radiated confidence.

His style was unique.

His catwalk was outstanding.

He only needed to stand there to attract everyone’s attention while perfectly showcasing the tailored clothing.

Unlike ordinary models, he was a true supermodel.

The reporters and photographers immediately raised their cameras, taking all-angle shots of Ethan. At the same time, the barrage went wild again.

Barrage:

I can totally ship this foreign brother!!

So handsome aaaaaaaaah

That catwalk was so graceful, completely different from the soft ones before

This fashion show is a blessing for appearance enthusiasts. So many beauties! Fubai’s beauty is unmatched, the CEO is coldly stunning, and there are so many good-looking model brothers and sisters. My eyes can’t take it

His eyes are so beautiful

Can’t buy the brother, so I’ll buy the clothes on him

Wake up, you can’t afford those clothes either

Too real—

Ethan walked to the front of the stage without looking around, draping the coat over his shoulders in a split second as he turned. He maintained a noble and icy demeanor, never glancing in Shen Fubai’s direction.

Shen Fubai understood. When he was acting, even if the king of heaven appeared halfway through his lines, he had to continue performing without giving them a single glance. This was called professionalism.

Not to mention, he felt a bit proud.

The person basking in the spotlight was his brother—

The grand show was a complete success. The designer’s clothes were all uniquely creative, earning praise from many in the industry. Laypeople watched the spectacle, while netizens watching the live broadcast discussed which model was more beautiful tonight—cruelly speaking, many couldn’t afford the clothes of the brands showcased.

Discussing the clothes was useless, so they might as well talk about appearance.

The three Xie siblings undoubtedly drew a lot of attention, but the Xie family had always been low-key. Netizens couldn’t find more pictures, so they shifted their attention to two other places.

Jiang Heng and Shen Fubai naturally came with their own fanbase, and just appearing on screen could explode the internet. Ethan, however, genuinely earned the praise of netizens with his own solid skills.

Speaking of appearance, every model tonight was a long-legged beauty, and while Ethan’s face stood out, what truly made him exceptional was his aura. It was as if he was born for the runway.

After the show, Ethan returned to the hotel, and Shen Fubai patted his shoulder. “Good job!”

Ethan instantly lowered his head in embarrassment, completely lacking the sharpness he displayed on the runway.

“I’m still quite a ways from brother,” Ethan had witnessed Shen Fubai’s massive fan base, scarier than even Xavier’s. He had never experienced such social upheaval when he traveled.

“We’re not in the same profession. You shine in your field. Brother is proud of you.” Shen Fubai wanted to pat his head but realized he had to look up, so he settled for resting his hand on his shoulder again.

Shen Fubai felt he was being incredibly gentle. If it were Jiang Heng, he would definitely say—don’t compare yourself if you’re not in the same profession; it’s self-inflicted humiliation.

He had to properly teach Jiang Heng a lesson later, not letting him get too cocky.

A captivating smile rippled in Ethan’s emerald green eyes. “We’re going back home the day after tomorrow. Is brother coming with us?”

In December, Shen Fubai needed to go to Hollywood, USA, to film “Paradise.” He was only playing a supporting role that appeared for less than three minutes, and he could stay for a maximum of a week, not needing to spend too much time there.

Shen Fubai said, “Sure.”

Ethan said delightedly, “Then I’ll send Mom a message! She’s been talking about cooking you a whole table of dishes since she knew you were coming!”

Shen Fubai paused and agreed.

He was looking forward to eating Mom’s cooking—

At night.

When Jiang Heng got into bed, Shen Fubai said coldly, “Roll onto the couch.”

Jiang Heng: “…?”

“What’s wrong?” Jiang Heng hooked his arm around Shen Fubai’s shoulder, unbelievably gentle. “Who made our baby mad?”

Jiang Heng was quick to turn his face, faster than flipping a book.

“You better remember what you did tonight,” Shen Fubai gave him a cool glance. “Calling me out for being a disgrace, saying I’m fierce, and saying my brain was eaten by zombies…”

Jiang Heng embraced him from behind, gently rocking him. “I was wrong, Father.”

Shen Fubai: “…You’re pretty flexible and adaptable, aren’t you?!”

“Yeah.” Jiang Heng wrapped his arm around his neck, slightly lowering his head, his lips brushing against his earlobe. “I can bend and stretch even more inside you.”

Shen Fubai: “…”

“Get lost!!!”

Shen Fubai threw a pillow and a blanket out, chasing Jiang Heng out of the bedroom along with them—

He had really gone too far, this Jiang Heng Heng had become spoiled.

Recalling the days of meeting by the Great Lake, that precious and elegant man taught him what disillusionment was with his gentleness.

Shen Fubai lay on the bed. As soon as he opened his phone, he saw a notification. Clicking on it, he found screenshots of tonight’s live broadcast with Jiang Heng.

In the picture, the two of them wore gentle smiles. In reality, Shen Fubai wanted nothing more than to step on Jiang Heng’s foot.

The comment section was taken over by a wave of CP fans, shouting about how sweet the two were.

It was all an illusion.

Shen Fubai logged out, uninterested in the news, real or fake. He wanted to chat with his sisters about life—

Did Wine Get Heng’s Attention Today: Here? Consulting about a relationship issue.

On the sofa in the living room, a message popped up on Jiang Heng’s phone.

Amber: Hmm?

Did Wine Get Heng’s Attention Today: I feel… like my boyfriend has gone bad.

Amber: What happened?

Did Wine Get Heng’s Attention Today: He’s gotten so flirtatious.

Amber: Normal. After getting close, it’s all like that. This shows that your relationship has naturally progressed, and you no longer need to hide your true selves.

Did Wine Get Heng’s Attention Today: But he’s really so flirtatious! Scary.jpg

Amber: Do you still like him?

Did Wine Get Heng’s Attention Today: Hehe, I do.

Amber: …Are you here to flaunt your happiness?

Jiang Heng, who was sleeping on the couch, felt ten thousand points of damage.

Did Wine Get Heng’s Attention Today: Are you and your boyfriend also like that?

Amber: Yeah. He’s become very different.

Fubai used to be as soft as a kitten, now he’s a big tiger from Northeast China.

Amber: Even cuter.

Did Wine Get Heng’s Attention Today: …Are you also here to flaunt your happiness?

Amber: You brought up the topic first.

Did Wine Get Heng’s Attention Today: I looked through the chat history and found that we used to talk about idols all the time. After getting into relationships, we’ve been talking about boyfriends. Does this prove that having a boyfriend means forgetting your idol?

Jiang Heng wondered how to answer. To him, his idol and boyfriend were the same person.

Amber: Generally, yes.

Amber: After all, idols are distant, while boyfriends are real.

Shen Fubai thought that was indeed too real.

Did Wine Get Heng’s Attention Today: Thanks, I understand now.

Jiang Heng was puzzled.

What did the other party understand?

But he didn’t dwell on it, because Shen Fubai opened the door and let him in.

Jiang Heng curved the corners of his lips.

As expected, Fubai was tough-talking but soft-hearted—

Idols were distant, boyfriends were real.

Shen Fubai decided to accept Jiang Heng’s reality.

Accept that the person he fell in love with was such a flirtatious and playful Jiang Heng Heng.

As for that dignified and elegant god from back then… sigh, he would seal him away in a corner.

He had a boyfriend now, it was time to forget his idol!—

“Husband, I thought about it, and I still can’t bear to let you sleep on the couch for a night.” Shen Fubai’s tone was excessively affected. “I’d be so heartbroken if you caught a chill. Don’t make me mad in the future, let’s live happily ever after, alright—duck.”

Who couldn’t be flirtatious? They had to be playful together. Let’s see who could gross out who.

He, Shen Fubai, was never afraid!

Jiang Heng broke out in goosebumps all over.

He was already used to the Northeast Tiger Fubai. Please don’t scare him like this.

But acting was his forte.

Jiang Heng smiled, lowering his eyes, and said slowly, “Okay, baby, I’ll listen to you. We’re going to live a happy~happy life, like staying in bed for ten to fifteen days. Of course, if you’re there, the couch is fine too, the balcony is also…”

Shen Fubai: “Camel, get the hell out of here!”