"If you can't forgive me..." The Omega placed his hands on the Alpha's shoulders, lowering his voice slightly, "Then please punish me."
The Alpha gripped the Omega by the back of the neck and slowly lowered his head...
--
Shen Xunye's gaze was fixed on the two people in the center of the filming location, who were in an intimate pose.
His face remained expressionless, but the deep stillness in his eyes seemed to have been stirred by a tiny pebble, creating ripples that stretched endlessly.
No wonder Chi Li refused to show him the script; it turns out there was such a surprise hidden inside.
Even though he knew perfectly well that it was just acting, he couldn't help but feel a burning jealousy.
He's like the absent older/younger brother in the script, all he wants is to win the person back.
Fortunately, there were no kissing scenes in the script.
Just before Lu Wei was about to actually kiss Chi Li, Jiang Shi shouted 'Cut--'.
After filming was completed, Lu Wei and Chi Li were called to the director's side.
"Hey, so is this storyline about the older brother or the younger brother?" Lu Wei asked curiously.
Jiang Shi asked Chi Li with great interest, "What do you think?"
"... It's not important, is it?" Chi Li glanced at Shen Xunye, who was radiating a low-pressure aura not far away, and replied somewhat absentmindedly, "Maybe it's because the older brother is also the younger brother, after all, they are the same kind of people."
"That's right." Jiang Shi nodded. "It's not reality, the older and younger brothers don't matter. They're the same, so filming the older brother is filming the younger brother, and filming the younger brother is filming the older brother."
"These two villains were a bit of a psychopath even when they were young..." Lu Wei commented, stroking his chin, and then suggested, "Should we film another take to salvage it?"
"I think it's better not to," Chi Li answered first, then added apologetically, "... I have something to take care of right now, so if it's too late, we won't film it."
"Okay... alright." Jiang Shi watched the playback again, finding every frame perfect, and waved his hand dismissively. "You go ahead and do your work."
Chi Li: "Yes, thank you, director."
"I'll treat you to dinner tonight, don't forget," Jiang Shi turned to him and reminded him. "I still have a few scenes to direct, so I won't see you off. Get some rest."
"Okay." Chi Li nodded hurriedly, waving as she ran two steps towards Shen Xunye. "See you tonight."
Leaving the farewells behind, Chi Li gave Shen Xunye a reassuring nudge to the waist. "Let's go."
Shen Xunye didn't speak, but simply extended his hand to him.
Chi Li hesitated for less than half a second before offering her hand.
In the drama, the Omega has to coax people; in real life, Chi Li also has to coax people.
... How strange, he actually has this sense of self-awareness in 'coaxing' people.
Shen Xunye gripped Chi Li's hand tightly and strode out.
He really wanted to give his 'love rival' a provocative look, but he held back.
He cherished Chi Li's hard-won initiative.
It's okay to be a little jealous. But you can't be unreasonable or push your luck.
... After all, they haven't gotten a formal title yet.
The moment the hotel room door closed, Shen Xunye's kiss landed on her lips.
Chi Li's exclamations and struggles were completely swallowed up by Shen Xunye.
(I never thought even kissing could be censored.)
"Mmm... uh..."
(Yes, tomatoes can only be used in vegetarian dishes.)
After an unknown amount of time, just when Chi Li thought she was about to faint from lack of oxygen, Shen Xunye stepped back slightly.
But their lips were still very close together.
Their hot breaths mingled together.
Chi Li was panting heavily, her eyes unfocused, and her lips were numb and painful, probably swollen.
Shen Xunye looked down at him, who was stunned by the kiss, his eyes blurry with tears, and he looked utterly disheveled. The dark emotions churning in his eyes seemed to calm down a little.
He stroked Chi Li's lower back and asked teasingly in the tone of an Alpha from the play, "Baby, do you want a reward or punishment now?"
Chi Li's fingers, which were pressed against Shen Xunye's chest, curled slightly as she asked softly, "... Is there a difference?"
"The difference is..." Shen Xunye kissed Chi Li's lips for a while longer before saying, "Is it me satisfying you, or... you satisfying me?"
Chi Li blinked, and the blush on her face became even more vibrant, like a layer of rouge, making her both innocent and alluring.
He asked somewhat greedily, "Can't we have both?"
He definitely couldn't let the 'reward' slip by.
However, he couldn't just think of himself and treat Shen Xunye as a mere tool.
... Otherwise, what if he quits?
Upon hearing the unexpected answer, Shen Xunye paused for two seconds, then bent down and picked Chi Li up in his arms.
His eyes gleamed with interest. "... Of course."
That slight annoyance has now vanished.
Half an hour before the agreed-upon dinner time, Shen Xunye reluctantly ended this game of 'rewards and punishments'.
The sweet, warm feeling in the air had not yet dissipated.
Chi Li lay on her side amidst the messy bedding.
He was loosely covered with half a quilt.
The two small indentations at her lower back were faintly visible, as if they could hold a brimming autumn lake.
A lingering blush remained on her cheeks.
It spreads from the base of the ear all the way down to the cheekbone and even the neck.
Her lips were slightly swollen, and their color was more rosy and full than usual, like ripe, juicy berries.
The entire scene is filled with censored, harmonious images.
He opened his hazy eyes, completely unguarded, with a hint of bewilderment and exhaustion...
Shen Xunye's throat tightened again.
This time, the time was still too tight.
He quickly turned around, picked out a new outfit for Chi Li from the suitcase, and called back, "... Time to get up, baby."
Chi Li slowly rolled her eyes and struggled to raise her arm. "... I can't get up."
Shen Xunye lifted the man up and helped him sit up steadily, then carefully helped him get dressed.
"I can't get up now..." Seeing the man's submissive attitude, Shen Xunye couldn't help but chuckle. "Later... what if you're bedridden for days?"
Chi Li: "..."
Wasn't that enough...?
Does it have to be... for it to count?
"But not necessarily." Shen Xunye chuckled as he answered his own question, "It's just like practicing singing or dancing; once you get into the swing of things and get used to it, it'll be fine."
If it weren't for the difficulty in raising his arm, Chi Li's hand would have already reached Shen Xunye's face.
He snorted and said lazily, "You really know how to plan."
"Then I must ask," Shen Xunye said slowly, adjusting Chi Li's buttons, "... Is the boss satisfied with my performance?"
Before Chi Li could answer, he added, "If you're not satisfied, tell me what you're unhappy with so I can correct it as soon as possible. If you are satisfied... when can I get a promotion?"