Chapter 41: Ch41 - Lemon Flavored Film Emperor Gong (20)

Ch41 - Lemon Flavored Film Emperor Gong (20)

Translator: SilverRain

Editors: Amaris, rubhyl

Just a heads up that there’s a bit of…BDSM at the end?? Not sure if that’s the right word to describe it… Nothing too out there, but putting a note here just to be safe!

The third month after《Agent of War》went off air coincided with the submission deadline for the Huaxia Golden Film Awards held on July 4th. Before the next quarterly Star Ranking review, 《Jiang Shan》premiered!

The premiere party was arranged to be after the movie came out.

The details of this movie were kept scarce ever since filming started. Not only were there no press conferences, there wasn’t even one picture leaked from the set or the shooting process. It wasn’t until the premiere of《Agent of War》that He ChongFeng was confirmed to be one of the main leads, and there was little news after that. The fans complained relentlessly to the filming crew, but those people turned out to be more formidable than they thought. The cast list and trailer weren’t released until five days before the premiere.

After watching the trailer, it was clear where the crew’s confidence came from.

This movie really did live up to its expectations!

Crew  of《Jiang Shan》V : A massive historical drama with power struggles!

Want to know the love-hate relationship between @He ChongFeng V and @Mai Tao V? The premiere is on August 14! [Preview – Holographic Video ↓↓]

In the Warm Pavilion.

“Your humble servant Guan Hui greets the Crown Prince.”

“You are the martial master who has come to replace Gao-shibo? Raise your head and let me take a look.”

Above the palace.

“Gu was only sparring with Guan-shibo, that’s all. It’s why my clothes were torn as we exchanged blows. I’m not even old enough to wear my hair in a crown, and we are both men. How could I have done such a ridiculous thing?”

Inside the cave.

“Insolent!”

The smile on the handsome man’s face only deepened after being slapped. “This servant is willing to pay any price to sample Your Highness’ fragrance.”

Under the light of the red candles.

The handsome man clasped the throat of a beautiful man, his eyes shining with killing intent.

The man in wedding robes raised his head and smiled, “Master, is Gu’s attire today appealing?”

When they entangled in the bedchamber.

“Do you hate me?”

“Hate? For what reason? Gu has never loved a person so much in my life…”

……

Sixty short seconds into the trailer, the screams in the bullet chat were already reaching eardrum-rupturing levels!

“OMG!”

“Am I dreaming?!”

“They really kissed! They actually kissed!”

“Ahhhh, even if I have to starve this month, I have to save up money to go see My Feng!”

“I-I can’t anymore. The trailer made me cry…”

“It seems really angsty, but I’m dying to see it!!”

“Great job Director!!”

“I’m dead already.”

The fans were now incredibly grateful for how tightlipped the crew were. If such a teaser had been made public six months, three months, or even a month in advance, they would have died! None of them could bear waiting another moment! The last five days made them wish they had the power to turn the clock forward.

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YuYu Entertainment V: Don’t get too happy too soon. The reason why Film Emperor H has been in so many drama roles in the past two years might just be a last hurrah.

The fans disregarded this at first — From the moment he began his career, as WE became more influential, there’s always been people saying once in a while that He ChongFeng was going to retire. Many fans learned to tune those people out.

However, the subsequent development was beyond everyone’s expectation.

An hour later, this big entertainment V reappeared and created a big stir.

YuYu Entertainment V: A person in the know has spoken up. See for yourselves, film emperors aren’t made of steel either! My heart goes out to Film Emperor H. His fans should cherish him while they still can. 【Attached pictures – He ChongFeng’s medical records】

The documents were censored in many places, but it wasn’t hard to see how bad He ChongFeng’s health was!

— Anorexia? Insomnia? Migraines? Auditory hallucinations? A long history of taking sleeping pills? Getting too into character? Depression?

Every condition was like a knife that stabbed into the hearts of the fans. They had many questions, unwilling to believe but still on edge. He ChongFeng Studio and his WE blog were both flooded with questions.

【System: Master, are you really not going to do anything?】

【Gou Liang: No need. Let He ChongFeng handle it himself.】

The system investigated YuYu Entertainment V already when they first broke the news. It could have easily prevented them from making their case public.

But Gou Liang didn’t let it do that.

Even since the warning from Wu Lili, Gou Liang had been keeping a close eye on the people on that list. However, for some reason, the people who were stupid enough to try to kidnap He ChongFeng had backed off and hadn’t done anything for over half a year. Now that they’ve finally struck again, Gou Liang got what he needed to track down the mastermind behind all this. Of course he didn’t want to startle them and lose this lead.

Moreover, the other party was able to obtain He ChongFeng’s files, something that even the system couldn’t do in the beginning. This alone was enough to prove that things weren’t as simple as there being a mole in WE.

Gou Liang had to be more cautious.

The reaction of He ChongFeng’s PR team was rather quick.

He ChongFeng Studio V: Yellow card to @YuYu Entertainment V. Please retract these false statements within one hour or else we will seriously pursue legal actions.

The other account quickly deleted the WE post, but how could the people responsible back off at this juncture? The water army they prepared in advance got down to work muddying the waters. Just three to five days before the premiere of 《Jiang Shan》, headlines like #He ChongFeng’s retirement#, #He ChongFeng’s taking sleeping pills#, and #He ChongFeng’s depressed# were everywhere.

The BEES naturally wouldn’t sit idly by.

“Your sister’s taking sleeping pills! Have you seen《Wilderness Survival》? There’s nothing wrong with My Feng’s sleeping quality, okay?!”

“I seem to remember that My Feng gained two pounds after 《Wilderness Survival》… Anorexia? Ha.”

“Who forged these medical records? They’re hilarious. If My Feng really was in such poor health, why did he drag his sick body to shoot 《War》,《Wilderness》, and《Jiang Shan》? Only an idiot would believe this crap.”

“You should go get treatment for your blindness! My Feng’s WE Variety livestreams clearly show how healthy he is!”

“Shh, we shouldn’t be too offended by the words of the mentally challenged. Let’s just smile guys ^ _ ^ ”

“With the Golden Film Awards on the horizon, certain people are up to something.”

“It can’t be XX, right? His work is also a potential nominee for an award this year. His PR group loves to play these kinds of tricks.”

“Here’s ZZ’s record of buying water armies, let’s attack him!”

“What does your idol’s poor health have to do with our XX? Don’t sting anyone just because you’re BEES, okay?”

More and more popular artists were dragged in as the situation spiraled out of control.

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Back to the night of the《Jiang Shan》premiere.

Inquisitive journalists and eager fans alike had to follow the arrangement of the director. Watching the movie came before anything else.

The first scene was of the late Emperor’s death, in which he leaves behind a posthumous edict to exterminate the Guan Clan and let the Crown Prince succeed him.

Guan Hui’s entire family was caught off guard and executed. At the age of five, Guan Hui and his mother’s younger brother were rescued by his mother’s father and sent out of the capital. His maternal grandfather didn’t do this out of the goodness of his heart, he was after the ancient army amulet that had been passed down in the Guan family for generations.

At the same time in the palace, the new Emperor that just ascended learned that his Empress was pregnant. He racked his brain to come up with a plan:

He let his wife’s face be infected with pox sores to buy some time to recuperate. Meanwhile, he also pretended to be sick to distract the attention of the Empress Dowager’s faction, fearfully managing to conceal the matter.

Eighteen years later, the audience watched as the Emperor endured humiliation after humiliation. The Empress Dowager hated the Crown Prince, who was in full bloom, and sent Guan Hui to his side with ulterior motives.

They watched Guan Hui as he tricked the Crown Prince step by step into believing in him. They watched the Crown Prince fall into the trap. They watched the Crown Prince’s heart break as he discovered the truth, and his counterattack that used his own body as bait. He smiled, but it was a different smile than before.

They watched the Crown Prince and Guan Hui bring ruin to the Empress Dowager’s faction. They watched Guan Hui give up the chance to assassinate the Emperor and the Crown Prince and ascend. They watched him selflessly head out to battle, an action that eventually cost him his life. They watched the Crown Prince ascend to the throne, devoting himself wholeheartedly to his country and never loving another person ever again.

They watched the new Emperor grow old, and, as he was dying, visit the frozen cellar beneath his bedchamber for the first time in twenty years. They watched him cradle the coffin and stare quietly at the body lying within.

He spoke to the eunuch that had been by his side for many years: “After Zhen dies, cremate the two of us together. Burn away all the traces until nothing is left. Zhen had promised once…to crush his bones to dust and scatter them. This way, he will always be by Zhen’s side, for all eternity.”

The sounds of choked weeping grew louder as the film’s closing credits played. The fans who were hugging their friends and squealing at the intimate scenes between He ChongFeng and Gou Liang were now wailing uncontrollably. Cries of, “I’m going to mail razor blades to the director”, “What a scum of a man!”, and “Was his conscience eaten by a dog?!” could be heard. Others said things like, “I feel so bad for my Dianxia!” and “My heart breaks for My Feng!”.

Director Zheng, who brought the two lead actors on stage to thank the fans and media: “……”

“Cough, dear fans and media friends, the premiere press conference of《Jiang Shan》will now begin. It’s expected to last thirty minutes. Those of you who need to leave, please do so in a safe and orderly manner following staff directions.”

No one was willing to leave.

A reporter wiped his tears and asked, “He-Laoshi, this is your first time taking part in a project involving the subject of homosexuality. Can you tell me what made you decide to do so?”

He ChongFeng: “Director Zheng personally invited me and the script was excellent.”

Another reporter excitedly asked, “Did your decision have anything to do with MaiMai? In other words, if the other lead actor wasn’t MaiMai, would you still have participated?”

The reporter realized his faux pas afterwards. The people around him pounced on the chance to demand more details, but none of them actually thought He ChongFeng would respond.

“No, I wouldn’t have.”

The reporters’ intuition screamed that this was definitely going to make headlines! They could almost imagine all of the prize money and bonuses in their future! That was, until He ChongFeng continued, “Director Zheng first approached MaiMai, who then recommended me. I would like to thank MaiMai and the director for allowing me this opportunity.”

Gou Liang & Director Zheng: …Male God, you’re being too modest. Wipe sweat.gif

The press: …Was taking a breath after a single sentence really necessary? Are you trying to play with our hearts??

The fans in the crowd: You’re the ones that started it, 23333!

After a few questions about the movie, a particularly impatient reporter soon pressed on, “He-Laoshi, there’s been a rumor online recently that your health is in decline. Can you please give your fans a proper explanation?”

“My studio has never given any one-sided or false statements,” He ChongFeng said, “but I don’t mind repeating myself for those that still don’t get it. Gou Liang, come here.”

He reached out to Gou Liang, who was standing on the other side of Director Zheng, and took him by the shoulders. “MaiMai is my personal doctor. It would be better for you all to direct any questions about my health to him.”

Gou Liang bumped him with his elbow for dumping all the difficult questions to him. However, he still faced the reporters with a smile. “What do you guys want to know?”

“Is my Male God anorexic? No, he’s just a picky eater.”

“Does he have insomnia? No, he sleeps so deeply that it’s almost embarrassing how hard it is to wake him up.”

“Does he have migraines? No, but who hasn’t had a headache once in a while?”

“Is he depressed because he got too into character? Whoever thought that one up should really find another outlet for their creativity like making a movie or something. But today is《Jiang Shan》’s premiere. Those who are interested should pitch their ideas to Director Zhang later. Remember to be respectful and not go overboard.”

“Wu, have I not been clear enough? Fine then, I’ll say it outright. He ChongFeng has a good waist and strong legs and a smart brain. My Male God has brains, looks and talent. He’s the picture of health. Now, is there anyone who still doesn’t get it?”

The reporters who were cheated of a giant scoop: “……”

Gou Liang’s smile revealed his dimples. “I thought you guys would be more curious about what it’s like to kiss a Male God worth millions of dollars. I guess I’ve wasted an entire afternoon preparing my answer for nothing then. Can we continue with the movie-related questions now?”

The live audience and the bullet chat in the livestream all went crazy: What’s the answer?! Someone, anyone, quickly ask him what the answer is, ah!!!

But Gou Liang had always been someone who hit and ran without looking back. He refused to elaborate when reporters asked him again.

At the end of the premiere, there was an opportunity for fans to vote for their favourite scene for the actors to recreate. The bullet chat exploded as everyone tried to spam their favourite moments. It just had to be one filled with gay sexual tension!!!

Eventually, the scene with the Crown Prince’s first time with Guan Hui on his wedding night won.

He ChongFeng took a seat and kissed Gou Liang’s neck as he threatened, “If you dare to let her touch you like this, I will cripple her hands and flay you alive!”

Gou Liang laughed as he panted, “Master is so magnanimous. Since I married her, how can I not touch her?”

He ChongFeng said, “The orders of one’s Master are like mountains. Do not go against them!”

Gou Liang was still laughing as he embraced the other person. Unlike the movie where he allowed himself to be roughly entered, he instead clung tightly to He ChongFeng. He winced, and tears that could be from pain or restraint fell. There was a chilling look in his eyes that promised death to the other person, but his words were warm and filled with fiery sparks of laughter.

He said.

“I promise.”

……

The bullet chat exploded!

“My phantom limb has hardened!”

“This panting… I can’t hold on anymore! Saving this footage so I can jerk off for a year!”

“This is the most beautiful premiere I’ve ever seen, bar none. (★> U <★)”

“Best height difference ever! My Feng held MaiMai in such a sensual position!”

“What a power couple. I just got goosebumps watching it. They’re like devils one second and angels the next.”

“Haha, I’m rather curious to know how My Feng’s real girlfriend will react when she sees this scene.”

“If these two don’t have JQ, then my surname isn’t Wang!”

“The last two posters, are you trying to start something?”

“Is My Feng not at all afraid of making his girlfriend jealous? Do you think MaiMai will be My Feng’s brother-in-law?”

“Kissing his brother-in-law… →v→”

“OMG, I can totally see it!”

“Back, corrupted souls! This is a pure and serious premiere livestream! Righteous face.jpg”

“Accept reality, brother~”

“The post is finished. Inside are all the ‘bromance’ moments My Feng and MaiMai have shared and other articles about this CP. Don’t like don’t read!【Link】”

……

The system happened to see this post and curiously went in for a look. It silently and swiftly delivered the contents to its dear Master.

On the way back from the premiere in the car, Gou Liang put down his phone after his eyes were assaulted with phrases like, “too big”, “I can’t take it anymore”, “so tight”, and “Little Fairy, are you trying to bite me?” etc.

He covertly took a look at He ChongFeng who was hugging him while resting his eyes. Gou Liang couldn’t help but head one step deeper into the rabbit hole. He clicked on a manhua climbing the HOT list…

Smooth, powerful muscles filled with potential, glistening pale and silky skin… The main character MaiMai’s neck, hands, and feet were chained to the wall. His widely spread legs were drenched in a suspicious milky fluid. His thighs were taunt as if he was trying to stop something from going inside his body, which was covered in traces of abuse.

Master, please have mercy…

Dressed in a meticulous military uniform, My Feng appeared with a whip in his hand and swung it at MaiMai.

MaiMai screamed and recoiled from the pain. His burning nerves were also experiencing an indescribable sense of pleasure.

My Feng cupped MaiMai’s chin and said in his deep voice–

“Do you still have the nerve to seek pleasure behind my back? I’ve said it before, not even your own fingers are allowed to touch what belongs to me.”

The husky warning whispered into his ear made Gou Liang go numb. Startled, he whipped his head around to look at the other person. He ChongFeng, who had woken up at some point, restrained his cold and overbearing aura. He looked at Gou Liang shyly. “Little Fool, do you like……this kind of thing?”

Noticing the eager look in his eyes, Gou Liang violently turned off his phone and threw it far away. He swallowed dryly, “This is a misunderstanding. I just accidentally clicked on that, promise!”

“Oh really?”

He ChongFeng lifted his chin and traced a fingertip down from Gou Liang’s throat to his chest like the male lead in the manhua. His voice was hoarse. “But your body’s telling me that you like it rough.”

Gou Liang: …So honest. How am I supposed to deny it ( “ ? “)