“Mmm, Gu Nian’s baby,” the movie emperor said.
Hearing the movie emperor’s answer, Gu Nian realized that he had blurted out his question.
“Th-then, do you like me?” Gu Nian clenched his fists, his expression tense as if charging into battle.
“If I didn’t like you, why would I have a child with you?” Duan Shen furrowed his brow, wrapping his large palm around Gu Nian’s fist, unraveling his fingers and interlocking them with his own.
Digging through the snow for you, crossing icy rivers for you, immersed in all the trivialities of raising babies for you, wanting to tell you the news of the safety of our lives as soon as possible… The irritable and cold movie emperor, unknowingly, had a bit more thawing warmth towards Gu Nian compared to others.
Gu Nian felt extremely embarrassed yet excited, wanting to tell Duan Shen that he could reluctantly like him too.
“I, I also…” Gu Nian’s eyes widened, his mouth covered. This kiss lasted for more than ten minutes, and Gu Nian gradually lost strength, unable to support himself and lay flat in the bathtub. Duan Shen had entered without him noticing, and now he was lying on top of him, his body exerting an intimidating force.
“Tsk, you don’t need to say it,” Duan Shen said contemptuously.
Who wouldn’t understand the thoughts of this idiot?
Feeling belittled, Gu Nian still wanted to speak, “I like mmph—”
“Be reserved, spread your legs.” Duan Shen pinched Gu Nian’s buttocks. Even though he was about to be impregnated, Gu Nian still wanted to say something stimulating. Did he not want to leave the bathroom today?
Gu Nian returned to the role of being impregnated. He was nervous for a moment, closed his eyes, and his eyelashes trembled like butterfly wings.
But he was immediately bitten on the neck by Duan Shen.
“Keep your eyes open,” Duan Shen warned. “If you dare to fall asleep, you’re done for.”
Considering Gu Nian’s special situation, Duan Shen chose the time when he had just woken up during the day, fearing that Gu Nian might fall asleep.
Gu Nian: Can he still be a little reserved?!
He could only watch himself being impregnated day after day.
…
Gu Nian fell asleep from exhaustion and entered the Second Dimension again in a blink of an eye.
“Daddy, hug!” The babies immediately reached out their chubby hands when they saw him.
Gu Nian took a step forward tentatively, feeling no discomfort. “Come here, Daddy’s going to hug you.”
He went over and hugged all thirty-six children one by one, giving them big kisses. “In a few days, Daddy will take you to Daddy’s world, where there are grandparents, and great-grandparents…”
In the Second Dimension, their activities were limited to this one room, a group of pitiful children.
Duan Shen walked up behind him. “Let me hold one.”
Today, even the movie emperor was diligently learning the standard posture.
“You should lie down on the sofa,” Duan Shen said to Gu Nian. “Don’t tire yourself out.”
Gu Nian looked extremely happy. “I’m not tired.”
Duan Shen glanced deeply at him. “I hope you’ll feel the same when you wake up.”
Gu Nian instantly remembered his condition before falling asleep, feeling sore all over, a pitiful sight.
“Until you get pregnant, we must stay together,” Duan Shen implied. Only the movie emperor knew about Gu Nian’s tendency to fall asleep at any moment, and since Gu Nian was carefree, Duan Shen couldn’t bear to leave him alone outside.
!!!
Gu Nian blushed like he was being choked. He took small steps towards the sofa. “Then I’ll rest for a while.”
If they could still enter the Second Dimension, it meant that Gu Nian wasn’t pregnant. The Second Dimension’s response was quick; once Gu Nian got pregnant, the passage would be immediately blocked.
Duan Shen felt a bit regretful for not hitting the mark with his attempt.
But not particularly regretful.
After all, Gu Nian, who had everything he wanted, might not want to conceive anymore after this.
On the third day, Gu Nian didn’t enter the Second Dimension for the first time when he slept. When he woke up, he found himself nearly devoured, with his whole body licked and bitten.
So soon!
They had been actively trying to conceive for the past three days, and Gu Nian was exhausted. But because he had slept a lot before, now that he was pregnant, the system’s deal didn’t affect him. Instead, he woke up earlier than the movie emperor.
Gu Nian nervously checked his stomach, which was still flat and firm, showing no signs of change.
He shook Duan Shen awake.
As soon as Duan Shen opened his eyes, he understood what was going on.
Gu Nian asked uncertainly, “Is it in my belly?”
“…Yes.”
Seeing Gu Nian’s anxious expression, Duan Shen felt a bit sorry for him. He said reassuringly, “Don’t worry, even though it’s new to you, I’ll be there with you.”
Duan Shen wrapped his arms around Gu Nian, who didn’t know where to put his hands. “Let me tell you some good news.”
Then he explained the request he made to the system.
Gu Nian’s eyes lit up. His face was radiant from being well-rested, like a freshly steamed white and soft pastry. He looked at Duan Shen with admiration. “You’re amazing!”
Duan Shen’s Adam’s apple moved slightly as he restrained himself from devouring Gu Nian.
…
After three days of indulgence, Gu Nian finally started working again.
His agent noticed his rosy complexion and raised an eyebrow. “You’re a mature actor in the entertainment industry now. You should learn to deal with the hickeys on your neck.”
Gu Nian immediately covered his neck. “I’m sorry, I have no experience.”
After a morning passed, the agent asked suspiciously, “Why aren’t you drowsy today?”
Gu Nian pursed his lips. Sooner or later, he would have to let his agent know about this, and he trusted her.
“Because I’m pregnant,” Gu Nian said seriously.
He had entered the entertainment industry after changing careers, and at the age when most young people were ready for marriage, his parents were eagerly awaiting the news. His agent naturally wouldn’t push him according to the usual standards of the entertainment industry.
“That’s too good to be true,” the agent said skeptically. “But it’s good news; you’re not going to announce it publicly for now, right? By the way, aren’t you with the movie emperor lately?”
The agent was a bit worried about Gu Nian being taken advantage of by the movie emperor.
The biggest gossip in the entertainment industry this year.
“Yes,” Gu Nian’s eyes sparkled with excitement. Such earth-shattering news could only be shared with his agent. What a pity!
Does this mean he’s two-timing? The entertainment industry is indeed a melting pot. Gu Nian used to be so pure and honest when he was younger.
The agent massaged her temples. “Don’t mention Duan Shen so casually in public; you might be accused of sucking up to him by the antis.” Since Gu Nian started working here, he had been eager whenever Duan Shen’s name was mentioned. The agent suspected that Gu Nian might have entered the entertainment industry for Duan Shen’s sake.
Gu Nian tried hard to restrain himself, but Duan Shen couldn’t.
Wherever Gu Nian worked, the movie emperor’s care packages would arrive, full of prenatal supplements. Duan Shen was worried that Gu Nian would feel embarrassed to buy them himself, so he took care of it all.
And their little baby inside Gu Nian didn’t restrain himself either.
Because the gestation period was shortened, Gu Nian’s belly grew twice as fast as others’. In two months, he looked like he was four months pregnant.
At first, Gu Nian was ridiculed for gaining middle-aged weight, accused of fudging his age for his career. The better looking his face, the more deceitful he appeared, but his belly didn’t lie!
After a brief struggle, the fans spread photos from three months ago, brainwashing everyone to believe that Gu Nian had gained weight for a role. But when they saw that Gu Nian wasn’t making any effort to lose weight afterward, they knelt and cried under Duan Shen’s Weibo posts, “Please don’t feed Gu Nian anymore. He’s just a fool who doesn’t know how to refuse.”
For a while, Duan Shen’s Weibo was flooded with comments from Gu Nian’s fans, and the two fan bases fought a three-day war of words.
Gu Nian sighed complexly and patted his belly. Unfortunately, his belly was beyond his control. It was early June, and the entertainment industry’s mid-year gala was approaching. Before Gu Nian returned to his pre-pregnancy body, this would be his last public appearance. He attended the event with Duan Shen, promoting their movie scheduled for release in the summer.
Duan Shen hired a designer to customize a suit for Gu Nian that could conceal his belly. When they walked together, Duan Shen instinctively positioned himself on the outside, his hand lightly guarding Gu Nian’s front to prevent anyone from accidentally bumping into him.
“I’m only two months pregnant! Don’t do this on the red carpet,” Gu Nian emphasized.
The red carpet was live-streamed, with flashing lights and continuous shutter sounds. Duan Shen’s eyes were sharp, ready to kill anyone who dared to approach.
Duan Shen’s fans: “Ah, that gaze! I’m in love!”
“The movie emperor’s classic expression! It’s like he’s at odds with the whole world!”
“That’s what it means to stand up for your beliefs and defy the world. Study for a few more years before you come out and spout rainbows, sister!”
Duan Shen’s deep valley fans: “I just peeked at the Duan fans, and I’m sure this belief is called Gu Nian! Count how many times he looks at Gu Nian! I’ve figured it out for real!”
After the red carpet, they moved to a ten-square-meter podium, where the guests had to say a few words.
Duan Shen kept it short and sweet. “I’m Duan Shen.”
That’s it.
Fortunately, Gu Nian had prepared in advance and memorized hundreds of words of movie promotion. He even forgot to introduce himself.
Duan Shen was constantly aware of his surroundings, looking as if he was serving as Gu Nian’s personal bodyguard!
The lighting above Gu Nian was very cool, providing excellent illumination. His skin was fair and smooth, needing no beautification. It was high-definition and natural. However, the extra flesh on his face was also mercilessly captured by the cameras.
Suddenly, the lights flickered, and the live broadcast switched to a wide shot. The fans watching at their computers screamed as the light above Gu Nian fell!
It was a huge ceiling light, with several decorative fluorescent tubes protruding from it.
Before anyone could react, Duan Shen took action, pulling Gu Nian behind him against the wall. He shielded him with one hand behind Gu Nian’s head, like a protective wall.
As the light fixture crashed down, the host scattered to safety, but still couldn’t avoid being splashed with glass shards.
Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief that no one was hurt, Gu Nian, still in shock, reached out and touched Duan Shen’s neck. When he withdrew his hand, it was covered in blood.
A pipe had pierced Duan Shen, but because it happened so quickly, no one saw it clearly. The blood was hidden between his hair and the black suit, not very visible.
Duan Shen grasped Gu Nian’s hand, calmly wiping the blood onto himself. Seeing blood wasn’t auspicious.
“The head’s fine, just a scratch on the neck,” Duan Shen said as he lifted Gu Nian and walked past the glass shards on the ground.
Gu Nian didn’t dare to struggle against being carried, nor did he dare to let go. He swallowed his tears and said, “Let’s go to the hospital.”
At the hospital, Gu Nian watched as Duan Shen’s neck was bandaged and felt particularly guilty. “I’m sorry.”
“What’s there to apologize for?”
“There’s a lot. I got you injured, and we can’t promote the movie…”
Duan Shen actually felt fortunate that they could capitalize on the situation. He analyzed it for the foolish Gu Nian, “Anyway, the movie’s already done filming, and a minor incident like this won’t affect much. Pre-existing traffic is more effective than promotion, and we might even earn some sympathy box office. Secondly, I was just worried that I wouldn’t be able to spend time with you. Now I have an excuse.”
The most important thing was to find an excuse for Gu Nian, and Duan Shen had already thought of the plot. He instructed Gu Nian’s agent to say that he would be taking care of Duan Shen for a month. With this month spent solely on taking care of the patient, Gu Nian wouldn’t have the heart to work, and any contracts that came knocking would be turned down, leading to three months of idleness.
And if anyone asked, just blame it all on the movie emperor.
“Are you going to take three months off too?” Gu Nian disagreed. Three months’ time was precious for Duan Shen at the peak of his career.
Duan Shen chuckled. “Since you’re the one who’s bearing our child, why can’t I take three months off?”
The system compressed Gu Nian’s pregnancy period to four months, achieving twice the results with half the effort. Duan Shen was also concerned that the shortened pregnancy might overburden Gu Nian’s body, so he couldn’t bear to leave him alone. Besides, he wouldn’t be able to focus on filming without being there to supervise.
Gu Nian stuttered, “I-I can manage alone.”
“But who suggested the widow-style childcare in the first place?” Duan Shen teased.
Gu Nian pouted. “Don’t mention that word.”
“Alright.” Duan Shen held his hand. “I’m not just going to watch. I’ll work on a few scripts. Being on set all the time won’t do; acting requires introspection.”
Overall, the baby in Gu Nian’s belly was behaving. At four months, Gu Nian’s belly was bigger than a balloon. One night, they were pulled into the second dimension once again.
Inside the second dimension, there was nothing happening between them, and Gu Nian’s belly was flat. He felt a bit confused and uncomfortable. “Where’s the baby?”
Duan Shen analyzed, “When we wake up, the baby should be born.”
The system had done this conscientiously.
Sure enough, when Gu Nian woke up, there was a naked little guy between him and Duan Shen, looking exactly like a smaller version of the 36 children in the second dimension. Their facial features were identical, giving the impression of a factory reset.
The movie emperor immediately took the clothes prepared by the bed and dressed the baby.
Gu Nian was still in a daze, unable to recover. Was it really that simple? Duan Shen’s deal was too good; he had filled all the pits and even profited from it!
Meanwhile, the movie emperor was overflowing with fatherly love, looking at the baby’s face, which was even more tender and wrinkled than in the second dimension. “Look at his eyebrows, they look so much like mine,” Duan Shen proudly pointed out, referring to the baby’s almost non-existent eyebrows.
Gu Nian: “…” Where, where do they look alike?
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