Chapter 19
Lin Lu stayed on the set until after eight o’clock in the evening. He carefully watched Lu Shaoyang and Zhang Yuxi’s intimate scene in the bathroom and realized there was nothing to worry about.
The scene didn’t have much exposure, after all, the film was going to be released domestically, so the director naturally set limits. Although the two main actors did indeed have their chests pressed against each other, they were both still wearing swim trunks under their towels. Moreover, the main focus was on their faces, with very few shots showing their upper bodies.
Lin Lu felt relieved and returned to the hotel after taking a shower. As he looked at the empty room, he couldn’t help but type three words on his phone: Are you busy?
Xue Wensong wasn’t the type to always have his phone on him, but as soon as Lin Lu’s message was sent, he received a video call. It felt as if he had been waiting for Lin Lu’s message all along.
!
Lin Lu pressed the call button, and immediately, a handsome man appeared on the screen, a smile unconsciously lighting up his eyes. “What are you doing?” he asked.
Xue Wensong replied, “Waiting for my little deer to remember me.”
Lin Lu blushed. “Actually… I’ve been thinking about you all along.”
Xue Wensong’s throat bobbed, pushing aside the colored thoughts in his mind as he changed the subject. “How does it feel to meet your idol?”
“He’s so handsome,” Lin Lu exclaimed, sitting up on the bed. “And he’s really gentle.”
“Oh? Is that so?” Xue Wensong replied nonchalantly, tapping countless times on his laptop.
“And he has a great body too!”
Xue Wensong maintained his smile. Ignoring the male model at home to go look at other men outside, this little flirtatious deer was quite something.
Sensing Xue Wensong’s abnormal silence, Lin Lu realized and said softly, “Your body is even better.”
“Is it,” Xue Wensong lazily responded.
“I actually… really want to touch it,” Lin Lu said awkwardly.
“What do you want to touch?” Xue Wensong raised an eyebrow.
“Your abs,” Lin Lu bit his lip, his gaze drifting away.
Xue Wensong took a deep breath, his eyes full of unfathomable desire. He said in a deep voice, “Are you deliberately trying to tease me because I’m not there?”
“I… I wouldn’t…” Lin Lu awkwardly changed the subject. “By the way, the beach is really beautiful.”
The transition in the topic was too abrupt, and Xue Wensong couldn’t help but chuckle. He said, “Cancel your return ticket.”
“Huh?”
“I’ll finish my work on Monday and come directly to you. Let’s spend a day in Bincheng before going back.”
Lin Lu’s eyes immediately lit up, but soon dimmed again. “But what about my classes on Tuesday?”
“I’ll help you get a leave of absence.”
“Great!”
The next afternoon, Lin Lu returned to the beach, but this time, his role wasn’t just that of a spectator.
He put on a white T-shirt and brown shorts, just like Zhang Yuxi, and sat side by side with Lu Shaoyang on the beach.
Today, like yesterday, the weather was good. The slightly cool seawater occasionally brushed against their feet, mingling with the fine sand. If it weren’t for the camera pointing at him at the moment, Lin Lu would almost think he was on vacation.
Lu Shaoyang naturally held Lin Lu’s hand according to the script. “Are you okay?” he asked.
Lin Lu nodded, but he was actually nervous.
Lu Shaoyang squeezed his hand. “I’ll lead, just follow my lead.”
Lin Lu took a few deep breaths and worriedly said, “Thank you.”
They moved forward a bit, and when a big wave was about to hit, Tang Xu shouted “action.”
Lu Shaoyang smoothly turned over and pressed Lin Lu down, then buried his face in his ear.
As the sea water surged up, soaking their clothes, Lin Lu couldn’t help but shiver, and his hand involuntarily tightened on Lu Shaoyang’s shoulder. The breath by his ear became scorching, and a large hand roamed over his body.
Lin Lu didn’t know what to do and could only slightly twist his body to match Lu Shaoyang’s movements. Lu Shaoyang was very attentive, one hand supporting Lin Lu’s waist and the other holding his buttocks, showcasing his body curves perfectly in front of the camera.
After the wave receded, Tang Xu quickly shouted “cut.”
Lu Shaoyang immediately pulled Lin Lu up. Seeing Lin Lu’s dazed expression, he asked, “Are you okay?”
Lin Lu swallowed and nodded. “You’re amazing,” he said in admiration.
“Hmm?” Lu Shaoyang smiled and asked.
“I mean… once you get into character, it’s like you really become that person. Every move and gesture is no longer yours,” Lin Lu praised.
Lu Shaoyang chuckled and didn’t say much.
After Lin Lu’s stunt scenes were over, Lu Shaoyang filmed a few more solo shots on the beach.
By the time they were ready to film the intimate scene in the “bathroom,” it was already evening.
Although it was called a bathroom, it was actually just a simple shower area by the beach. After nearly getting carried away by the sea on the beach, the two main characters couldn’t resist any longer and ended up doing the real thing in the bathroom.
Lin Lu changed into the swim trunks prepared by the crew, wrapped a towel around his waist, and then came to the corner where the passion was about to happen. At this moment, Lu Shaoyang was already prepared and waiting for him.
Tang Xu patted Lin Lu’s shoulder, satisfied with his physique. “Lin Lu’s youthful vigor is quite good. Let’s shoot this scene a few more times.”
Lin Lu: …?
He suddenly had a bad feeling.
The shower sprinkled warm water, quickly soaking Lin Lu’s body. Before he could get into the mood, Lu Shaoyang suddenly pressed him against the wall, his lips sliding over his nape and onto his shoulder.
Lu Shaoyang’s body was hot, and when Lin Lu struggled slightly, the hand around his waist tightened even more, moving upward to knead the tender spot on his chest.
Lin Lu gasped and quickly pushed Lu Shaoyang away, and Tang Xu shouted “cut.” Puzzled, he asked, “What’s wrong?”
“S-Sorry,” Lin Lu hugged himself. “I’m not used to it yet.”
Tang Xu waved his hand. “It’s okay, let’s do it again.”
Lu Shaoyang pressed down on Lin Lu again. This time, when Lu Shaoyang leaned in close to Lin Lu’s ear, he whispered, “So sensitive?”
Lin Lu couldn’t help but feel tingles down his spine. He was once again amazed by Lu Shaoyang’s acting skills. In such a difficult scene to shoot, Lu Shaoyang could still improvise effortlessly. When would he ever reach this level of proficiency?
The lips on his back suddenly became warm, and it took Lin Lu a while to realize that Lu Shaoyang had stuck out his tongue, licking and kissing his skin. The strange sensation made his body tremble slightly.
At that moment, Lu Shaoyang suddenly grabbed his waist, flipping him over. The next second, Lu Shaoyang firmly held his chin, forcing him to tilt his head up, and then moved to kiss his lips without hesitation.
Lin Lu widened his eyes and pushed Lu Shaoyang away abruptly.
“I’m sorry…” Lin Lu panted, quickly apologizing.
Tang Xu, not angry, patiently instructed, “Don’t be shy. As an actor, you have to let go. The effect of that scene just now was good. If we use a stand-in, it will feel forced. Lu Shaoyang will block your face, just give yourself to him.”
Lin Lu still hesitated. “But…”
Tang Xu added, “You have to think about it. The opportunity to act with Lu Shaoyang is rare. Learn from him more and don’t let useless things hold you back.”
Lin Lu bit his lip. “Okay, director…”
This time, when Lu Shaoyang leaned in again, Lin Lu reluctantly suppressed the urge to escape. But as their lips were about to touch, he couldn’t help but push Lu Shaoyang away again.
He drooped his shoulders. “I’m sorry, director, I can’t do it…”
Tang Xu clicked his tongue in regret. “Forget it, let’s have Zhang Yuxi take over for the close-up shots.”
He thought for a moment and added, “You two can try another frontal close-up shot.”
Lu Shaoyang looked at Lin Lu and asked, “Can we try again?”
Lin Lu nodded. “I’ll try my best.”
This time, Lu Shaoyang started from Lin Lu’s ear, and Tang Xu’s camera followed his profile, capturing a glimpse of Lin Lu’s chin.
Lin Lu didn’t expect Lu Shaoyang to lick his Adam’s apple. He felt a little flustered, but Lu Shaoyang’s hand, hidden at his side, firmly held his arm, rendering him unable to move.
Lu Shaoyang continued downward, kissing Lin Lu’s chest inch by inch. Beyond Lu Shaoyang’s head, amidst the spray of water, Lin Lu faintly saw a familiar figure.
That figure was tall, standing outside the crowd. Lin Lu couldn’t see his face clearly, but he could feel a chilling gaze.
Tang Xu shouted “cut” in satisfaction. Lin Lu straightened up, wiped the water off his face, and then met a pair of icy tiger-like eyes in the mirror.
