There Are Kissing Scenes Too?! Will This Pass Censorship?!

So, fresh back from filming the variety show, Jian Li made a trip to the police station.

The male officer opened his notebook with a stern expression. "Tell me exactly what happened."

Jian Li sniffled. "It all happened so fast. I can't really remember."

The officer looked up hesitantly. "Nothing at all?"

"When I went to the Lu house, I forgot to take off my livestream camera," Jian Li sniffled. "Why don't you watch the replay? It'll give you a clearer picture of what happened."

"No need for now." The officer clicked his pen with his thumb. "We want to know what happened after the livestream."

"Those people's injuries were awfully suspicious, weren't they?!"

"Suspicious? I don't think so." Jian Li shook his head. "Maybe they fought each other. Maybe it was infighting. Maybe it was just dogs eating dogs."

"It was too bloody. I didn't dare look."

"Was there a security camera in the living room? Why don't you check the footage?"

The officer opened his mouth, about to say something, only for Jian Li to continue, "Have you heard of PTSD?"

"Post-traumatic stress disorder."

"I might have that."

The officer said, "..."

Half an hour later, Jian Li walked out of the police station.

Li Lu, who had been waiting anxiously outside, immediately rushed over. "Fuck, you little menace, are you okay? Why didn't you wait for me to pick you up after filming?! Running off to Lu Siqi's house alone..."

"Do you have a death wish?!"

Jian Li, who had looked too frail to take care of himself a moment ago, suddenly curled his lips. "Aren't I perfectly fine? Who died?"

Li Lu froze at that.

He had heard that everyone in the villa had been taken to the hospital and was undergoing emergency treatment.

Lu Yuanhang, in particular, had been beaten beyond recognition. Apparently, he was still in the ICU!

"..." He paused, then lowered his voice. "It was you, wasn't it?"

You went way too hard, didn't you?!

When did this little chickenshit get so vicious?!

Jian Li smiled innocently. "Don't make wild accusations without evidence."

"I'm the victim here!"

With that, he rose onto his toes and looked toward the roadside. "Is the car here?"

"It's waiting over there." Li Lu pointed. "I've arranged dinner with a director for you tonight."

He looked Jian Li up and down. "Are you still up for it?"

"Why wouldn't I be?" Jian Li was already striding off on his long legs. "I could use a drink to calm my nerves."

Watching his tall figure walk away at a brisk pace, Li Lu narrowed his eyes.

At this very moment, he was absolutely certain.

This guy had definitely been possessed!

Once inside the minivan, Jian Li checked in with the Revenge Squad. [I'm fine. Safe and sound.]

[Feng, You're Under Arrest: Where's the second half of the video? Why isn't it there? I really want to see it!]

[Intelligence Bureau's Old Shi: Are you stupid? If the second half got out, who knows who'd end up behind bars!]

[Life Ain't Easy for Zhou Nan: Hahaha, little Feng is still young. He doesn't know how dangerous the world is.]

[Luo Wudi: Anyway, seeing Lu Yuanhang in that sorry state felt great. Keep it up!]

The group chat fell quiet for a while after that.

Just as Jian Li was about to put his phone back in his pocket, another message popped up.

[Huo Xiao: Where are you going tonight?]

"?" Jian Li was confused for a moment.

Who was this gorgeous, powerful, tragic villain asking?

[Feng, You're Under Arrest: I'm watching a game tonight.]

[Intelligence Bureau's Old Shi: Idiot, he's not talking to you!]

[Life Ain't Easy for Zhou Nan: Haha, definitely still young!]

[Luo Wudi: Definitely not talking to me either.]

Jian Li: ...

Then he means me?

After considering his reply, he tapped the screen. [I have a work dinner tonight.]

[Huo Xiao: Oh.]

Just "oh"?

That's it?

Jian Li thought, Do villains' brains work differently from normal people's?!

The minivan turned into a secluded alley and stopped in front of an understated private club.

Jian Li glanced through the window and said half-jokingly, "Old Li, you're not planning to sell me off, are you?"

Li Lu glared at him. "If I wanted to sell you, would I have waited until now? Come on, get moving. You've finally gained a little popularity. I'm counting on you to let me live the good life!"

Jian Li smiled faintly. "Coming."

In the original owner's memories, this manager was the only person who had helped him without expecting anything in return.

In the end, Lu Siqi had deliberately framed him and ruined his reputation.

He had been forced to leave the industry and return to his hometown to marry and have children...

Now that someone else was behind the wheel, Jian Li couldn't let Li Lu suffer that fate again.

This melodramatic world might be dangerous, but good people should at least get what they deserved, right?

Otherwise...

How fucking frustrating would that be?!

Jian Li's stare made Li Lu's skin crawl. He awkwardly turned his face away. "Don't look at me so lovingly. I'm not interested in men."

Grinning, Jian Li opened the door and hopped straight out, looking back as he said, "What a coincidence. Neither am I."

"Like hell you aren't. Everything about you screams gay!" Li Lu laughed and cursed, then his expression suddenly changed. "Hey, watch where-"

The warning came too late. Jian Li had already collided with a solid chest, warm breath brushing behind his ear.

A tingling sensation shot through him. He turned in surprise and found himself looking into deep, dark eyes.

"Wh-what are you doing here?!"

Jian Li tried to spring away as he spoke, but a long-fingered hand caught him at the waist. "Careful."

"Oh, you're all here?!" An excited voice broke the awkward, charged atmosphere. "You haven't even started filming, and you already have such great chemistry?!"

"Looks like I have quite an eye for casting!"

Li Lu hurried over and bowed. "Hello, Director Wang! It's such an honor to finally meet you in person! You just got off the plane, right? Shall we head inside and sit down?"

Wang Sisi smiled. "I did just get off the plane."

She pointed at the bag her assistant was carrying. "The trophy and certificate are still fresh."

"Best Actor Huo, you just finished filming the variety show too, didn't you? You must all be tired. Shall we talk over dinner?"

Huo Xiao nodded and withdrew his arm. As his hand settled beside his leg, his fingertips seemed to brush together absently, as though savoring the lingering warmth.

Once some distance had opened between them, Jian Li darted to Li Lu's side. "That drama you lined up for me isn't a two-male-lead series, is it?"

"Didn't I tell you not to take it?!"

Li Lu rolled his eyes. "The other lead is Huo Xiao! He's a walking audience magnet. You'd have to be crazy to turn this down!"

He lowered his voice and added, "It's Best Actor Huo's first TV drama. The buzz alone will be huge. It's guaranteed to be an instant hit. I'm begging you, okay? Let me see a little light at the end of the tunnel!"

With Li Lu putting it that way, Jian Li fell silent.

He reluctantly walked on, tacitly accepting his manager's decision to act without consulting him.

What could he do? He responded to persuasion, not pressure.

They had barely entered the private dining room and sat down when Wang Sisi began directing them. "Jian Li, sit next to Best Actor Huo. Start building some rapport."

"Otherwise, you won't be able to bring yourselves to do the kissing scenes!"

At those words, the mercenary boss, whose rear had only just touched the chair, shot to his feet with a look of utter disbelief. "Are you kidding me?!"

"There are kissing scenes too?!"

"Will this pass censorship?!"