Lin Jianlu seemed to have heard this name from the manager of Xingluo Entertainment before.
It seemed to be the youngest son of Luo Yi, the big boss of their company?
"…Hello," Lin Jianlu said.
Sitting next to him, Xie Wang showed no sign of surprise. He greeted the alpha boy sitting two seats away very naturally. Work stolen from https://chipoholictranslations.blogspot.com/p/homepage.html
"Xiao Yan, it's been a while," Xie Wang said.
"How's Uncle Xie doing lately?" Xiao Yan asked.
Xie Wang turned his head and replied, "Very well. Just the other day, he was talking about inviting your dad to go fishing."
The cinema darkened, and the two who had briefly greeted each other straightened up.
Seeing Lin Jianlu's puzzled eyes, Xie Wang leaned over and whispered in his ear, "Our company's boss, Xiao Yu's son."
"Oh," Lin Jianlu nodded.
No wonder he heard his manager mention before that the two companies, Xingluo and Yanxing, had a constant tit-for-tat quarrel over trivial matters but were absolutely aligned on major ones. When there was collaboration, they would always prioritize each other.
"Let's watch the movie," Xie Wang said, lightly touching his hand.
The screen suddenly lit up. A sheer white curtain was gently blown by the wind, and a pinwheel made from candy wrappers spun on the windowsill. The curtain fell, revealing an omega boy with delicate features standing by an easel behind the window.
In the cinema, quite a few audience members openly expressed their admiration.
It was Lin Jianlu's first time seeing himself on such a massive screen. This novel feeling was entirely unprecedented.
The soft murmurs of amazement and compliments around him made his cheeks and ears flush slightly.
"I rarely lend people my studio," the omega sitting to his left suddenly interjected, "but you look good."
"It's really well shot," Luo Zhiyu said.
A hand suddenly shot out and covered Luo Zhiyu's mouth.
"Don't disturb others…" Xiao Yan was halfway through his words when his finger was bitten and he hissed.
Lin Jianlu watched as Luo Zhiyu stomped fiercely on the alpha beside him.
"My alpha is not sensible," Luo Zhiyu said.
Lin Jianlu: "…"
These two seemed a bit like fire and water—how did they even end up together?
But he didn't have time to think about it.
On the screen, the next scene showed the alpha pinning him against the easel. Paint was knocked over, and the unfinished painting was left in a complete mess.
It had to be said: the director of Hidden Blade was great at grasping the audience's emotions.
"Xu Linyou, this week, I saved three whole people," the alpha said on the screen, gesturing animatedly. "One was dangling from a rooftop, one was in the middle of a lake, and another was next to a crusher—every one of them at death's door.
The detective proudly declared, "There's no one in this world I can't save."
He reached up to wipe the sweat beaded on the omega's forehead.
The ringing of a communicator interrupted their conversation.
"What is it?" Detective Chen Ding asked, clearly annoyed at being disturbed.
"Another person's gone missing?" the detective asked. "I see. I'll head over now."
"You rest well," he said to his omega. "I'll be back at the latest by tonight to keep you company."
Xu Linyou's expression was calm, giving nothing away. He didn't say a word, simply leaned lightly against the easel, pressing down on the slightly wrinkled white shirt as he slowly sank to the floor. He lifted his gaze, silently watching the other party leave.
"Tch!" Xie Wang was disdainful, "What a scumbag. Serves him right to have to chase his wife across thousands of miles later."
Lin Jianlu glanced at him quietly.
After countless nights of staying out all night, the protagonist detective received more and more awards and medals. Then, one day, Xu Linyou, played by Lin Jianlu, was kidnapped by the detective's arch-nemesis, the behind-the-scenes Big Boss, Qi Ninghang.
Chen Yimo's handsome face appeared on the screen, eliciting soft exclamations from the audience in the theater. In a room with its windows wide open, he pinned the protagonist's lover to the ground, his expression unnervingly gentle.
"You're not very obedient, are you?" Chen Yimo's character said on screen. "I'll have to tie your hands and feet. Do you prefer thin wire or this hemp rope?"
"I recommend the thin wire," the pervert said with a feigned good temper. "This roll is brand new and hasn't been stained with blood yet."
"...He's really a professional at playing pervert," Xie Wang couldn't help but comment while watching.
Lin Jianlu nodded in agreement.
This character who smiled while threatening others and took pleasure in their suffering—Chen Yimo truly had the skill to make it chillingly convincing.
On the screen, Chen Yimo's Qi Ninghang hummed a tune as he blindfolded the bound omega with a black cloth. He then stuffed the omega into a large suitcase, securing them tightly before snapping his fingers. Work stolen from https://chipoholictranslations.blogspot.com/p/homepage.html
The camera lingered on a close-up of the omega. Black hair clung wetly to his forehead from the violent struggling, his mouth sealed with tape. The kidnapper surveyed the room, plucking scattered roses with thorns from the table and placing them into the suitcase alongside the victim.
The petals of a red rose stuck to the omega's fair cheek, while its thorn pierced his lip, leaving a faint trace of blood.
"The director's bad hobby," Xie Wang remarked.
"This movie's cinematography is superb. It makes me want to go kidnapping," came a quiet mumble from the side.
Xie Wang, who had been whispering to Lin Jianlu, raised an unfriendly eyebrow and turned to look at the stranger who'd spoken.
Stranger: "???"
The passerby frantically elbowed his companion, who in turn nudged another. One by one, several people turned their heads to stare at Xie Wang.
Lin Jianlu: "…"
On the screen, the scene transitioned to the protagonist discovering that his wife had gone missing.
When Xie Wang filmed this segment, Lin Jianlu hadn't joined the production yet, so he hadn't witnessed it firsthand.
Xie Wang's performance of this breaking down on losing his wife scene packed quite a punch.
The alpha, with reddened eyes, slammed his fist repeatedly onto the table with a force that seemed to reverberate through the screen. Even from his seat, Lin Jianlu could feel his sorrow.
"Your acting is brilliant. You're definitely going to win an award," he said softly.
Xie Wang looked at him with a complicated gaze.
Lin Jianlu stopped chatting with Xie Wang. After editing and post-processing, the whole film was a gripping narrative that kept viewers on edge.
As the movie neared its end, the breathtaking explosion at the abandoned dock had Lin Jianlu holding his breath, his heart racing.
A bullet-riddled broken car sped along the coastal city's highway, and just then, his own voice seamlessly entered the scene.
It was the ending theme song he had composed specifically for Hidden Blade, titled Back and Forth.
Islands never visited
Laughter never cherished
Pride that was never set aside
Tardiness that was never forgiven
Days blur into one another
Mistaking monotony for gaiety
After losing it, I can't let go
Asking time for a reckoning
Willingly falling into your trap
After the end credits, there was still a post-credits scene, but since there would be a rush as everyone left at the end of the show, Xie Wang suggested leaving early to avoid being recognized again.
Luo Zhiyu and Xiao Yan, who seemed to have their own matters to attend to, left with them as well.
"You really acted so well, it makes me want to try acting too," Luo Zhiyu said. "Once I get home, I'll draw some fan art for your movie."
Lin Jianlu: "Thank you. Won't that be a lot of trouble?"
"It's no trouble for him," Xiao Yan interjected from the side. "Hidden Blade also got funding from Xingluo Entertainment later on, so it's basically like he's helping promote his own company."
"Stinky Orange, nobody asked you," Luo Zhiyu snapped, giving Xiao Yan a shove before turning back to Lin Jianlu. "I'm super fast at drawing."
These two, who had started bickering over their seating before the movie began, were still at it.
"Let's go," Luo Zhiyu said, grabbing his alpha by the arm. A few steps later, he jumped onto Xiao Yan's back, demanding a piggyback ride as the two noisily disappeared into the distance.
"Let's head back too," Xie Wang said.
Lin Jianlu: "Mhm."
Discussions about Hidden Blade had already dominated the trending topics across major media platforms, with countless people discussing the plot.
@TableLamp: This movie should also be called "Xie Dog's Wife-chasing Journey." Dog head.jpg It's sooo good—I'm completely obsessed with this CP.
@FlashLight: Aaahh! I've already watched it three times! I've noticed so many details—like in the first scene where Xu Linyou gets splashed with paint, the painting actually depicts the crime scene. You can tell from the way he turns the tables on the big boss later that he's definitely not a sweet and silly character!
@Searchlight: Who can relate? I've rewatched Xie Wang and Chen Yimo's scenes together countless times. Their fight scenes are absolutely top-tier!
@FluorescentLamp: Wuwuwu, Lin Jianlu is absolutely stunning! So many shots of him are both tragic and beautiful. The casting for this movie is chef's kiss. No one could play Xu Linyou better than Lin Jianlu.
@AreYouAllLightbulbs: Inside scoop has it that Xie Wang insisted Lin Jianlu play the role of Xu Linyou! Apparently, the entire crew painstakingly taught him how to act scene by scene, refining each take over and over. Hidden Blade is bound to win awards this year.
@FloorLamp: Everything's on point. Da Wang's wife plays his wife—this is how it's done. The ending theme song is amazing. I immediately downloaded it and put it on repeat.
@StandingLamp: Someone just said they actually ran into them at the theater watching their own movie together! Ahhhhh, why wasn't I there? This young couple is way too sweet.
@NotACicada: Totally agree.
Lin Jianlu had just returned home with Xie Wang when he received a congratulatory message from his manager—
[XingluoEntertainment _Manager]: Congratulations, the box office broke the record in a single day.
[XingluoEntertainment_Manager]: The single's streaming count also broke records.
[XingluoEntertainment_Manager]: There's a small celebration party here in the company. Are you guys coming?
[YoYo]: Thanks, but we'll pass for now.
He sat at the dining table, replying to his manager's message, while in the background, he heard the sound of a bottle opener. Xie Wang had opened a bottle of red wine and poured two glasses, handing one to him.
Xie Wang raised his wine glass, gently clinking the rim of Lin Jianlu's glass. The glasses made a crisp sound. Work stolen from https://chipoholictranslations.blogspot.com/p/homepage.html
Lin Jianlu took the glass and took a slow sip of the red wine.
Xie Wang had casually removed his tie earlier, letting it drape over the side of the couch.
He placed his glass down, hooking his index finger slightly and picking up the tie.
He tied the black tie into a knot at the back of his head, covering his eyes.
The omega's eyes that were naturally slightly cold like frost and snow were completely blocked by the black tie, and his thin but sexy lips were curled in a very faint smile.
Xie Wang was originally tasting the expensive red wine, but suddenly he felt that the wine in his hand was lighter than water.
Lin Jianlu leaned back on the sofa, crossed his legs, and hooked his finger at him.
Xie Wang raised his head and drank up the cold red wine, eagerly falling into the trap, and walked forward step by step.
This time, Lin Jianlu's hand did not linger on his belt for too long, but unfastened his belt buckle with a click.
"Da Wang," Lin Jianlu said. "You can hug me now."
The alpha knelt on the sofa with one leg and lowered his head, his vague and ambiguous low gasps blending with his omega's soft laughter.
He pressed his omega into his arms.
"It's really well shot," Luo Zhiyu said.
A hand suddenly shot out and covered Luo Zhiyu's mouth.
"Don't disturb others…" Xiao Yan was halfway through his words when his finger was bitten and he hissed.
Lin Jianlu watched as Luo Zhiyu stomped fiercely on the alpha beside him.
"My alpha is not sensible," Luo Zhiyu said.
Lin Jianlu: "…"
These two seemed a bit like fire and water—how did they even end up together?
But he didn't have time to think about it.
On the screen, the next scene showed the alpha pinning him against the easel. Paint was knocked over, and the unfinished painting was left in a complete mess.
It had to be said: the director of Hidden Blade was great at grasping the audience's emotions.
"Xu Linyou, this week, I saved three whole people," the alpha said on the screen, gesturing animatedly. "One was dangling from a rooftop, one was in the middle of a lake, and another was next to a crusher—every one of them at death's door.
The detective proudly declared, "There's no one in this world I can't save."
He reached up to wipe the sweat beaded on the omega's forehead.
The ringing of a communicator interrupted their conversation.
"What is it?" Detective Chen Ding asked, clearly annoyed at being disturbed.
"Another person's gone missing?" the detective asked. "I see. I'll head over now."
"You rest well," he said to his omega. "I'll be back at the latest by tonight to keep you company."
Xu Linyou's expression was calm, giving nothing away. He didn't say a word, simply leaned lightly against the easel, pressing down on the slightly wrinkled white shirt as he slowly sank to the floor. He lifted his gaze, silently watching the other party leave.
"Tch!" Xie Wang was disdainful, "What a scumbag. Serves him right to have to chase his wife across thousands of miles later."
Lin Jianlu glanced at him quietly.
After countless nights of staying out all night, the protagonist detective received more and more awards and medals. Then, one day, Xu Linyou, played by Lin Jianlu, was kidnapped by the detective's arch-nemesis, the behind-the-scenes Big Boss, Qi Ninghang.
Chen Yimo's handsome face appeared on the screen, eliciting soft exclamations from the audience in the theater. In a room with its windows wide open, he pinned the protagonist's lover to the ground, his expression unnervingly gentle.
"You're not very obedient, are you?" Chen Yimo's character said on screen. "I'll have to tie your hands and feet. Do you prefer thin wire or this hemp rope?"
"I recommend the thin wire," the pervert said with a feigned good temper. "This roll is brand new and hasn't been stained with blood yet."
"...He's really a professional at playing pervert," Xie Wang couldn't help but comment while watching.
Lin Jianlu nodded in agreement.
This character who smiled while threatening others and took pleasure in their suffering—Chen Yimo truly had the skill to make it chillingly convincing.
On the screen, Chen Yimo's Qi Ninghang hummed a tune as he blindfolded the bound omega with a black cloth. He then stuffed the omega into a large suitcase, securing them tightly before snapping his fingers. Work stolen from https://chipoholictranslations.blogspot.com/p/homepage.html
The camera lingered on a close-up of the omega. Black hair clung wetly to his forehead from the violent struggling, his mouth sealed with tape. The kidnapper surveyed the room, plucking scattered roses with thorns from the table and placing them into the suitcase alongside the victim.
The petals of a red rose stuck to the omega's fair cheek, while its thorn pierced his lip, leaving a faint trace of blood.
"The director's bad hobby," Xie Wang remarked.
"This movie's cinematography is superb. It makes me want to go kidnapping," came a quiet mumble from the side.
Xie Wang, who had been whispering to Lin Jianlu, raised an unfriendly eyebrow and turned to look at the stranger who'd spoken.
Stranger: "???"
The passerby frantically elbowed his companion, who in turn nudged another. One by one, several people turned their heads to stare at Xie Wang.
Lin Jianlu: "…"
On the screen, the scene transitioned to the protagonist discovering that his wife had gone missing.
When Xie Wang filmed this segment, Lin Jianlu hadn't joined the production yet, so he hadn't witnessed it firsthand.
Xie Wang's performance of this breaking down on losing his wife scene packed quite a punch.
The alpha, with reddened eyes, slammed his fist repeatedly onto the table with a force that seemed to reverberate through the screen. Even from his seat, Lin Jianlu could feel his sorrow.
"Your acting is brilliant. You're definitely going to win an award," he said softly.
Xie Wang looked at him with a complicated gaze.
Lin Jianlu stopped chatting with Xie Wang. After editing and post-processing, the whole film was a gripping narrative that kept viewers on edge.
As the movie neared its end, the breathtaking explosion at the abandoned dock had Lin Jianlu holding his breath, his heart racing.
A bullet-riddled broken car sped along the coastal city's highway, and just then, his own voice seamlessly entered the scene.
It was the ending theme song he had composed specifically for Hidden Blade, titled Back and Forth.
Islands never visited
Laughter never cherished
Pride that was never set aside
Tardiness that was never forgiven
Days blur into one another
Mistaking monotony for gaiety
After losing it, I can't let go
Asking time for a reckoning
Willingly falling into your trap
After the end credits, there was still a post-credits scene, but since there would be a rush as everyone left at the end of the show, Xie Wang suggested leaving early to avoid being recognized again.
Luo Zhiyu and Xiao Yan, who seemed to have their own matters to attend to, left with them as well.
"You really acted so well, it makes me want to try acting too," Luo Zhiyu said. "Once I get home, I'll draw some fan art for your movie."
Lin Jianlu: "Thank you. Won't that be a lot of trouble?"
"It's no trouble for him," Xiao Yan interjected from the side. "Hidden Blade also got funding from Xingluo Entertainment later on, so it's basically like he's helping promote his own company."
"Stinky Orange, nobody asked you," Luo Zhiyu snapped, giving Xiao Yan a shove before turning back to Lin Jianlu. "I'm super fast at drawing."
These two, who had started bickering over their seating before the movie began, were still at it.
"Let's go," Luo Zhiyu said, grabbing his alpha by the arm. A few steps later, he jumped onto Xiao Yan's back, demanding a piggyback ride as the two noisily disappeared into the distance.
"Let's head back too," Xie Wang said.
Lin Jianlu: "Mhm."
Discussions about Hidden Blade had already dominated the trending topics across major media platforms, with countless people discussing the plot.
@TableLamp: This movie should also be called "Xie Dog's Wife-chasing Journey." Dog head.jpg It's sooo good—I'm completely obsessed with this CP.
@FlashLight: Aaahh! I've already watched it three times! I've noticed so many details—like in the first scene where Xu Linyou gets splashed with paint, the painting actually depicts the crime scene. You can tell from the way he turns the tables on the big boss later that he's definitely not a sweet and silly character!
@Searchlight: Who can relate? I've rewatched Xie Wang and Chen Yimo's scenes together countless times. Their fight scenes are absolutely top-tier!
@FluorescentLamp: Wuwuwu, Lin Jianlu is absolutely stunning! So many shots of him are both tragic and beautiful. The casting for this movie is chef's kiss. No one could play Xu Linyou better than Lin Jianlu.
@AreYouAllLightbulbs: Inside scoop has it that Xie Wang insisted Lin Jianlu play the role of Xu Linyou! Apparently, the entire crew painstakingly taught him how to act scene by scene, refining each take over and over. Hidden Blade is bound to win awards this year.
@FloorLamp: Everything's on point. Da Wang's wife plays his wife—this is how it's done. The ending theme song is amazing. I immediately downloaded it and put it on repeat.
@StandingLamp: Someone just said they actually ran into them at the theater watching their own movie together! Ahhhhh, why wasn't I there? This young couple is way too sweet.
@NotACicada: Totally agree.
Lin Jianlu had just returned home with Xie Wang when he received a congratulatory message from his manager—
[XingluoEntertainment _Manager]: Congratulations, the box office broke the record in a single day.
[XingluoEntertainment_Manager]: The single's streaming count also broke records.
[XingluoEntertainment_Manager]: There's a small celebration party here in the company. Are you guys coming?
[YoYo]: Thanks, but we'll pass for now.
He sat at the dining table, replying to his manager's message, while in the background, he heard the sound of a bottle opener. Xie Wang had opened a bottle of red wine and poured two glasses, handing one to him.
Xie Wang raised his wine glass, gently clinking the rim of Lin Jianlu's glass. The glasses made a crisp sound. Work stolen from https://chipoholictranslations.blogspot.com/p/homepage.html
Lin Jianlu took the glass and took a slow sip of the red wine.
Xie Wang had casually removed his tie earlier, letting it drape over the side of the couch.
He placed his glass down, hooking his index finger slightly and picking up the tie.
He tied the black tie into a knot at the back of his head, covering his eyes.
The omega's eyes that were naturally slightly cold like frost and snow were completely blocked by the black tie, and his thin but sexy lips were curled in a very faint smile.
Xie Wang was originally tasting the expensive red wine, but suddenly he felt that the wine in his hand was lighter than water.
Lin Jianlu leaned back on the sofa, crossed his legs, and hooked his finger at him.
Xie Wang raised his head and drank up the cold red wine, eagerly falling into the trap, and walked forward step by step.
This time, Lin Jianlu's hand did not linger on his belt for too long, but unfastened his belt buckle with a click.
"Da Wang," Lin Jianlu said. "You can hug me now."
The alpha knelt on the sofa with one leg and lowered his head, his vague and ambiguous low gasps blending with his omega's soft laughter.
He pressed his omega into his arms.
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