How about getting some plastic surgery first?

For privacy reasons, there were no cameras installed in the bathroom.

So the two men's extremely close contact in that cramped, confined space caused no uproar in the livestream.

Luckily, Yuan Feng was outside clutching his lower belly and knocking on the door nonstop.

"Hurry up, you two! I drank too much beer!"

"I need to pee!"

Only then did the comments perk up in alertness.

[You two? Which two? Can you be specific? Going to the bathroom together means they're definitely more than ordinary friends!]

[Person above, can you count? Can't you see there are two people missing from the room?!]

[Ohoho! It's Brother Li and Huo Xiao! I knew those two were moving fast, but now they're already peeing together?!]

[Oh my god, just imagining that scene gets me excited!]

[Good thing little Yuan Feng tipped us off, or we might never have noticed Brother Li and Huo Xiao were missing!]

"Guys, please, you're like big brothers to me! I'm about to wet my pants!" Yuan Feng huddled like a quail against the bathroom door.

A cold, heartless voice came from inside. "Then wet your pants."

"I'll give you a new pair."

Hearing that, Yuan Feng fell into utter despair, turned around, and rushed out of the room.

Once it was quiet outside, Huo Xiao's almost tangible gaze settled on Jian Li's face again. His cool, thin lips parted slightly, but before he could speak, Jian Li beat him to it.

"Bro, I know you're desperate, but you still have to keep it under control, right?" Jian Li patted Huo Xiao's chest. "I get it. Sometimes you have nowhere to let it out, so..."

Huo Xiao suddenly curled his lips, raised his arm, and caught Jian Li's wrist, pulling him into his arms. His tone was teasing. "So you think that's what I'm desperate for?"

The sudden closeness made the atmosphere even more charged, and Jian Li found his breathing growing a little rapid.

He awkwardly avoided that burning gaze, only for his lowered eyes to land on Huo Xiao's bobbing Adam's apple.

Honestly, Huo Xiao was the most attractive man Jian Li had ever seen across both his lives.

His exceptionally handsome looks, the contours of his body that clearly showed his training-

Even his long neck radiated potent masculinity.

It wasn't excessive, but it was utterly captivating...

Jian Li had always been wary of this kind of "intimate" contact, yet, unexpectedly, he didn't dislike Huo Xiao's scent, even mixed with... the smell of the bathroom drain.

"If you've got something to say, say it. Don't stand so close." Jian Li finally came to his senses and pulled his hand free.

Huo Xiao watched the reddened tips of his ears with a pleased expression, one eyebrow lifting slightly. "You still haven't answered me about that fifty-million advance."

"You mean switching agencies?" Jian Li waved a hand. "Not interested for now. I'll coast along at Old Li's place first. Who knows? I might leave the industry one day."

"What would you do after leaving?" Huo Xiao pressed.

Jian Li smiled. "That's a secret."

I can't exactly tell you I'm going to become a mercenary and kill people, can I?

What if you report me when I'm trying to leave the country?

"Excuse me, I'm heading out first." He turned sideways to squeeze past Huo Xiao. "Take your time peeing."

Huo Xiao didn't move, making the space even tighter.

His palm brushed Jian Li's lower back, whether deliberately or not.

As the door closed, he lowered his gaze to his palm. It seemed to still hold a trace of warmth.

As soon as Lu Siqi returned to his room, someone latched onto him.

"Bro, where did you go? Why did you leave me alone for so long? After you left, they all picked on me and even locked me in the office by myself. I couldn't get out for ages..."

Lu Yuanhang shook his arm, every word grating on his nerves. "I went to see Jian Li," Lu Siqi said.

"To see him?!" Lu Yuanhang's expression changed. "Why?"

"Jian Li's pretty popular lately. Signing him would help the company." Lu Siqi discreetly shook off his grip and headed toward the armchair.

He loosened his tie, hoping to relax, but someone had no intention of letting him.

"Bro, Jian Li's sudden popularity won't last. Once the buzz around the variety show dies down, he'll be back to square one!" Lu Yuanhang pursued him relentlessly. "You have to consider the risks!"

Lu Siqi took a deep breath. "The issue right now isn't considering the risks. Someone else is competing with me for him!"

"Who? Huo Xiao?" Lu Yuanhang curled his lips. "Of course his sugar daddy would be eager. Trust me, bro. For all we know, Jian Li's already charmed him senseless in bed!"

There were cameras in the room, and the livestream audience heard their conversation loud and clear.

[Now I get it. All you need to spread rumors is a mouth, huh? It's nothing but speculation, yet he sounds so certain?!]

[Is Brother Li's agency watching?! Send Lu Yuanhang a legal notice right now and sue him for defamation!]

[Lu Yuanhang is a cancer on the entertainment industry. Can someone please do something about him?! He's absolutely vile!]

Lu Siqi clearly didn't want to hear any of this. He pushed Lu Yuanhang away. "I'm tired. Let's get some rest."

"Bro, how about I give you a massage?" Having finally gotten a chance to be alone with him, Lu Yuanhang eagerly lunged forward.

But the moment his hand touched Lu Siqi's shoulder, his wrist was caught.

"I don't need a massage. I want to sleep."

"Bro." Lu Yuanhang struggled, his voice sickeningly sweet. "Just try it. I learned something new..."

As the two tussled, the door suddenly swung open.

A figure rushed inside. Seeing their suggestive position, he froze for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Sorry, just borrowing your bathroom. Carry on!"

"Yuan Feng!" Lu Yuanhang craned his neck and shrieked. "Why didn't you knock before coming in?!"

"Then why didn't you lock the door?" Yuan Feng dashed into the bathroom, his muffled voice continuing from inside. "That shit hurt my eyes too!"

Furious that his moment had been ruined, Lu Yuanhang stamped his feet. "Yuan Feng, if I don't get you blacklisted, I'm not human!"

"Ooh, I'm so scared." Yuan Feng relieved himself comfortably while firing back with renewed vigor. "If you've got what it takes, hurry up and drive me out of the industry."

I fucking want to go home and retire anyway!

"I'll sleep in another room." Lu Siqi picked up his tie. "Take care of yourself."

"Bro, don't go!"

Lu Yuanhang tried to chase after him, but the bathroom door opened and Yuan Feng came out, grinning. "I won't keep you either, then."

He strode outside without a care for Lu Yuanhang's expression. Just before reaching the door, he suddenly turned around. "One look at your brother and it's obvious he's not into you."

"How about getting some plastic surgery first?"

The livestream comments erupted with laughter.

[Hahaha, little Yuan Feng, you really know how to roast someone!]