148. Despair

This night, Qi Le’an didn’t fall asleep. And he knew that Wei Changfeng, who was holding him, had not slept all night too.

It was near dawn that Qi Le’an began to feel drowsy. He was half asleep when he heard the sound of his phone and immediately woke up.

Wei Changfeng, who was holding him, moved and reached for Qi Le’an’s phone.

Qi Le’an turned on the screen and entered the password, but he found that it was just an ad from Weibo. He put the phone aside, turned around, and buried his head in Wei Changfeng’s arms.

Wei Changfeng patted Qi Le’an gently and softly, seemingly trying to give him some strength.

Day at last dawned, and Qi Le’an’s head was heavy. He got out of bed and wanted to take a bath. Wei Changfeng looked at him with concern and said, “Shower together?”

Qi Le’an smiled and said, “We won’t be able to go out today if we do so.”

Wei Changfeng also smiled. Qi Le’an kissed him and then walked into the bathroom with his clothes for change.

Hearing the sound of running water in the bathroom, Wei Changfeng sighed and turned on his phone.

There were several messages from Sheng Chang’an on the phone.

[For now, they are targeting only one person. If you can’t handle it well, both of you are going to have problems.]

[Are you sure you want to get involved?]

Wei Changfeng lowered his head and replied with two words.

Qi Le’an took a long bath in the bathroom. Every time something happened to him, he wanted to find water, and only in water could he find peace. He stood quietly under the shower for a long time when Wei Changfeng suddenly knocked at the door.

“Le’an? I need to use the toilet.”

Qi Le’an turned off the water and wrapped it in a towel, and he opened the door for Wei Changfeng.

Wei Changfeng looked at the dripping Qi Le’an and said to him, “My sister asked us to go to her house for breakfast. She said she made sweet dumplings last night. Shall we go there together later?”

Qi Le’an was in a bathrobe, holding the clean clothes he had just brought in, and said, “Okay.”

Wei Xin’an was not as talented as Wei Changfeng in cooking, but she was good at learning and always liked to cook up some delicious food by herself.

After hearing the thing about his brother and Qi Le’an from Sheng Chang’an, she felt quite sorry for them. So she asked Wei Changfeng to bring Qi Le’an home to have breakfast in the morning.

Wei Xin’an made fine meals. The sticky rice was brought from the south and the black sesame was newly collected from Jiangxi this year. She had been busy all night to provide her brother and his lover with a good meal this morning.

After Wei Changfeng freshened up, he drove to Sheng Chang’an’s residence with Qi Le’an. As soon as they entered the door, Wei Xin’an started to cook the sweet dumplings. Wei Changfeng wandered about the kitchen for a while and started to make fried steamed buns for everyone.

Sheng Chang’an was still in the study. Wei Xin’an smiled at Qi Le’an and said, “Brother Sheng has a transoceanic meeting. He’ll be out in a minute. By the way, how is Georgia? Back then, I wanted to go there with Brother Sheng too… ”

Qi Le’an immediately took out his phone to show Wei Xin’an the photos, and the two men huddled together and chatted. Wei Changfeng saw this scene when he came out of the kitchen and laughed, “What are you talking about?”

“Le’an is telling me about Georgia,” Wei Xin’an said, “It’s beautiful. Unfortunately, we’re too busy.”

Wei Changfeng put the golden steamed buns on the table. Wei Xin’an looked at the clock and said, “It’s about time. I’ll go call you Brother Sheng.”

Qi Le’an also stood up and helped Wei Changfeng bring tableware from the kitchen.

Even though it was early in the morning, Sheng Chang’an was still wearing a full set of suits. At first, Qi Le’an was a little afraid of this CEO Sheng, but later on, he realized that this was a complete henpecked husband.

After the four finished breakfast, it was late in the morning. Wei Xin’an looked at the time and said, “I shall leave now. Let’s have dinner together this evening.”

The other two people in the family seem to have become familiar with Wei Xin’an’s hustle. Sheng Chang’an and Wei Xin’an exchanged a kiss and then Wei Xin’an went out for work.

Wei Changfeng wanted to get up and clean up the dishes and chopsticks. Sheng Chang’an said, “I’ll do it. You can wait for me in the study.”

Sheng Chang’an went to the kitchen with the bowls and chopsticks, while Wei Changfeng led Qi Le’an into the study. Qi Le’an had stayed here many times, but this was the first time he entered the study. The study was a little larger than Wei Changfeng’s bedroom. It had everything in it. Wei Changfeng dragged him to the sofa, then stood up and handed him a book from the bookshelf.

Qi Le’an took it curiously and found that it was a book-sized sketchbook. There were all kinds of childish drawings inside, some pages were just colorful crayon traces.

Wei Changfeng smiled and said, “This is an album of painting books from my childhood.”

Qi Le’an immediately flipped through it again and found it very good.

Wei Changfeng’s little album added some color to Qi Le’an’s heart. Sheng Chang’an came in after he cleared up the dishes. He closed a few web pages on his computer before speaking to them, “Tensions have been rising recently between the mainland and Hong Kong.”

“The reason why Le’an had was involved in this incident is that he was completely naked in the movie. However, the theme of “Blue” was sensitive, to begin with, plus there was someone making use of it to get Le’an in trouble. ”

“Making use of it?” asked Wei Changfeng.

Sheng Chang’an nodded and opened a computer file to show a photo.

“This is one of the vice leaders of the Bureau of Culture,” Sheng Chang’an paused and continued, “He has a close relationship with Li Zheyu.”

Qi Le’an looked at the photo. The man was in his fifties, his hair dyed black. He looked well-mannered.

Wei Changfeng knew this person and added, “He is Mo Wenyuan’s teacher.”

Qi Le’an: “…” ‘So this is the old and the new hatred mixing, huh?’

Sheng Chang’an looked at Qi Le’an with calm in his eyes and said, “I’m going to tell you something. The situation now is not good. We’ll meet the people from China Entertainment again. But we have to prepare for the worst.”

There was still a glimmer of hope in Qi Le’an’s heart. He thought that China Entertainment was such a big company and Sheng Chang’an was a businessman who had all the resources, so he wouldn’t be too miserable. But now that Sheng Chang’an said the word “not good”, plus the politically sensitive issues, Qi Le’an’s mood gradually fell to the bottom.

God seemed to love to play tricks on him. He was just starting to get things right, and here came another blow like this.

Qi Le’an was confused for a moment. He didn’t know what else he would do besides being an actor. Or, what else could he do besides acting?

In his last life, he had no choice but to take this path at his ignorant age. After his rebirth, he had never thought about changing his career. Wei Changfeng once asked him if he liked this industry, and Qi Le’an’s answer was yes.

He could take the college entrance examination and go to a common university. Everything would be easier with the fame he already had.

But that was not what he wanted!

Why should he give up his dream because of such a mess? Why should he have no way out just because of the dirty deals of those people?

He wanted to stand together with Wei Changfeng and stay with him forever!

Qi Le’an’s expression grew colder and colder. He couldn’t help but clench his fists. Wei Changfeng looked at him worriedly and then at Sheng Chang’an.

Sheng Chang’an paused and said, “If this ban is inevitable, I suggest that you go abroad to study. You know… Changfeng also went out for several years. There was a time limit for the ban in China, and the ban would automatically lose efficacy in a few years… ”

Sheng Chang’an’s words seemed to have inspired Qi Le’an. His face was a little pale and he asked, “Is there no other way?”

Sheng Chang’an pursed his lips and didn’t say anything.

Wei Changfeng was worried, “Le’an.”

Qi Le’an looked at Wei Changfeng and said, “Wei Sama, I want to take a break.”

Wei Changfeng was stunned and said, “Okay, you can go to my room.”

Qi Le’an nodded and stood up and left alone. Sheng Chang’an, who was in the study, frowned. Wei Changfeng sighed, “I even can’t accept this kind of thing myself, let alone Le’an…”

He did nothing wrong, and he worked very hard, why should he suffer such a disaster?

He asked Sheng Chang’an again, “Is it irreversible?”

Sheng Chang’an had been asked several times in the morning. He couldn’t help but sigh and say, ” ‘Blue’ was criticized by name last time. It was Jiang Shan’s operation that gave us a chance to catch our breath. This time, Vice Director General Li specifically emphasized this issue at the meeting. You and Qi Le’an … So Jiang Shan was naturally pushed out.”

Wei Changfeng felt it was ridiculous, “Was that the reason why Le’an had to suffer?”

Sheng Chang’an shook his head and pointed out the name of the key person, “Li Zheyu.”

Qi Le’an lay on Wei Changfeng’s bed with a thick blanket. He never thought that Li Zheyu would have such great ability. If only he had known this, he would have given up the endorsement.

But now… it was too late to say anything.

He felt a chill all over his body, turning over and over to hide the loss in his heart. Sheng Chang’an’s suggestion was a good way out, but studying abroad was too far for him. He couldn’t even start a simple conversation, so how could he understand the expertise in the class?”

Not to mention, this probably meant separation from Wei Changfeng.

This was something Qi Le’an couldn’t stand.

He covered his head with the blanket, imagining life without Wei Changfeng. He had only two goals since his rebirth. One was to stand at the top of the pyramid and make those who had bullied and killed him regret it! The other was to repay for kindness, to give Wei Changfeng his everything.

Asked him to leave Wei Changfeng for a long time… It would hurt as if his bones were being scratched by a knife.

Qi Le’an hid in the quilt and found that he couldn’t even concentrate on one thing at all. Business, love, and even life. These messes were invading his brain, driving him crazy.

It was unknown how long he had been in that chaotic spiritual world when Qi Le’an suddenly heard a voice.

It was the voice of Wei Changfeng who opened the door and called him by his name.

He felt a pair of hands lift the quilt over his head, and fresh air came in. The shadow of Wei Changfeng also came into view.

Wei Changfeng looked at him with determination in his gentle eyes.

Qi Le’an was suddenly afraid. He hugged Wei Changfeng and tears flowed from his eyes, “Wei Sama, I don’t want to… I don’t want to part with you.”

For the first time in his life, Wei Changfeng pushed Qi Le’an away from his embrace. He put his hands on Qi Le’an’s shoulders and asked him to look at him.

“Le’an, what are you so afraid of? I said that I will always be by your side.”

“I know you’re very upset, but this… There is no need to be afraid.”