NCCnovel Chapter 5: Kick out the white moonlight, the Best Actor is mine! -5
Chapter 5: Kick out the white moonlight, the Best Actor is mine! -5
She kept insisting that she was a substitute, but tears kept streaming down her face. Her contradictory words made Gu Zhishen panic.
"Don't cry, sweetie. Don't keep emphasizing that you're a substitute. You're my wife now."
Please don't call me Mr. Gu anymore, okay?
"Ding! Affection level increased by 10! Current affection level: 55!"
Gu Zhishen wiped away her tears. Seeing her tears, his heart tightened and a slight pain rose within him.
He was the one emphasizing that she was the substitute; she was merely stating the facts. Yet he repeatedly made exceptions and concessions for Mu Wanwan, completely oblivious to anything amiss.
Mu Wanwan nestled in his arms, wrapping her arms around his strong waist. "Then, what should I call Mr. Gu?"
Gu Zhishen affectionately pinched her nose, "Call me husband, isn't that better?"
Her face instantly turned bright red. It wasn't right for her to flirt with him as a stand-in and even play husband and wife games.
"Mmm, honey!"
Hearing the word "husband," Gu Zhishen felt his meridians flow smoothly. Her calling him "husband" made him feel lightheaded, and he couldn't help but respond.
"Wife!"
Since they are husband and wife, there's nothing wrong with fulfilling the normal obligations between spouses and making it a regular practice.
Little did they know that an invisible red thread seemed to be drawing them closer, and their feelings for each other quickly intensified. After finishing work, Gu Zhishen also fell in love with the feeling of coming home.
Who would yearn for the outside world when they can hold their sweet and soft wife every night?
Mu Wanwan was like a poppy, making Gu Zhishen addicted and unable to stop once he touched her. These days, he had long forgotten about Mo Ziting.
The two have been so affectionate lately that Gu Zhishen was photographed by paparazzi while accompanying Mu Wanwan to the supermarket to buy groceries. Fortunately, Gu Zhishen, as an artist, is very protective of his privacy and always prepares a mask for Mu Wanwan when they go out.
Currently, all the major media outlets are filled with news about actor Gu Zhishen going out with his girlfriend, and Weibo's trending topics are also firmly in first place, followed by the word "explosive," indicating that Weibo has experienced a system crash that is rare in a century.
Gu Zhishen, as the youngest Best Actor in history, can cause a stir in the entertainment industry with any news about him. He has maintained a clean reputation and has zero scandals for many years since his debut.
Even the mask couldn't hide Mu Wanwan's beautiful face and curvaceous figure, making paparazzi and netizens even more curious about who was behind the mask and how she could so easily win over Actor Gu.
Mo Ziting, who is currently in the UK, has just finished a competition and won the Best Swan Award.
"See? He didn't wait for me!"
Mo Ziting complained to her assistant, who disagreed, saying, "If you were to appear in front of him, the woman in the photo would have to step aside."
The assistant was so certain because she knew of Gu Zhishen's deep love for Mo Ziting.
Despite everyone's objections, Mo Ziting resolutely left Gu Zhishen and flew abroad to pursue her artistic dreams. During this time, he never stopped inquiring about Mo Ziting's situation, and the source of the information was always her.
"Book me a flight back to China!"
“Ziting, he’s not worth it. All these years of hard work have been for the sake of staying here. Your career is at its peak. If you go back to him now, all your previous efforts will be wasted.” Her assistant had been with her for many years and didn’t want her to give up everything she had for Gu Zhishen.
"My mind is made up. He used to wait for me, but I'm afraid he really won't wait for me this time. I can't lose him!"
Her eyes were resolute; she would never let go of Gu Zhishen and hand him over to another woman. What belonged to her, she had to take back. Even if she didn't want it, it wasn't up to anyone else. Gu Zhishen's love was her greatest source of confidence.
Mu Wanwan leisurely tended to the flowers and plants at home, sometimes loosening the soil, sometimes pruning the branches, and sometimes fertilizing and watering.
The pig was pacing anxiously in front of her, saying, "Master, your rival has returned to his country."
Mu Wanwan didn't take it to heart, appearing completely calm and reassuring Zhuzhu not to worry, "So what if he comes back? We'll deal with whatever comes our way."
Gu Zhishen was already deeply immersed in his own world of tenderness, and forcing him to withdraw would be more painful than undergoing a complete blood transfusion. What difference would Mo Ziting's return make? She had already planted the seeds of love in Gu Zhishen's heart, and they had already taken root and sprouted. As long as she diligently nurtured them, they would surely grow into a towering tree and eventually become his safe haven.
Mu Wanwan and Gu Zhishen consulted medical books together, and initially even spent sleepless nights searching for relevant information online to find suitable ingredients for gastritis and medicinal herbs. She did everything herself, and Gu Zhishen also participated, so in his heart, Mu Wanwan was always the one who made the sacrifices.
Since marrying Mu Wanwan, his stomach pains have gradually disappeared, and his body has become more delicate because of Mu Wanwan.
At eight o'clock in the evening, Gu Zhishen returned home, travel-worn. As soon as he entered the door, he saw his beloved wife waiting for him while secretly wiping away tears, lost in her own emotions. She did not even notice him entering the house.
"Honey! What's wrong? Why are you crying?"
Mu Wanwan threw herself into Gu Zhishen's arms, her tears soaking his shirt.
Because he was crying so hard, he started hiccuping when he spoke.
"What should I do! These people online are making up all sorts of nonsense!"
Gu Zhishen then realized that she was upset and heartbroken because of the paparazzi's photos being leaked.
He stroked her back again and again to help her catch her breath.
"Don't cry, tell me slowly!"
"I'm just a stand-in, how dare I be posted online using your girlfriend's name! If I had known there would be paparazzi taking pictures, I would have gone out alone. Now I've dragged you into this!"
Honey, what do we do now? What do we do?
Mu Wanwan was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, and she kept muttering to herself, trying to think of a solution, "Why don't you post a clarification on Weibo right now, that you and I are strangers and you don't know me! If they don't believe you, you can hold a press conference and I can testify to clarify for you."
In her panic, Mu Wanwan's solutions were all centered around him. She never considered what she would do if she, as an ordinary person, were doxxed and posted online by someone with ulterior motives, and suffered terrible cyberbullying.
The girl in front of him, crying her heart out, her eyes filled with love for him, made him briefly entertain the thought that spending his life with her wouldn't be bad, but it vanished in an instant.
"Don't worry, my PR team has already prepared a statement to handle this matter."
Gu Zhishen comforted the sad little rabbit in front of him, but the little rabbit, with red eyes, still asked worriedly.
"Are you sure it won't affect you? From what I understand, a celebrity's reputation is very important in the entertainment industry. Once someone is labeled as having a girlfriend or being secretly married, it will definitely affect their future work."
Despite her concerns, Gu Zhishen remained calm, because the paparazzi's revelations would not affect his career in the slightest.
Although he has good looks, all his works are popular because of his acting skills; his good looks are just an added bonus to his acting skills.
How can good looks alone gain public recognition and the honor of becoming a Best Actor? His true fans will not turn against him because of his relationship. A few dream girls can't make a ripple.
"Silly girl~ I am my own boss!" He gently patted the top of her head.
"Okay, don't worry about me! Besides, I have a team behind me. I don't pay them salaries so they can retire at the company. With them handling the aftermath, none of the things you're worried about will happen." He tried his best to comfort the person in his arms, so that she wouldn't blame herself. She was just an innocent person who had been dragged into this.
She got up and brought out a bowl of medicinal food from the kitchen, presenting it to him like a precious treasure.
"Honey, try it and see how it tastes!"
Gu Zhishen pulled out a chair and sat down. Under her expectant gaze, he couldn't wait to start tasting. With one bite, the sweet aroma of red dates enveloped him, along with the soft and glutinous texture of yam and millet. Even a five-star chef couldn't make this taste.
"Honey, you're amazing! It's delicious!"
Mu Wanwan shook off her earlier unhappiness and worry, rested her chin on her hands, and stared at him, "Wife, you eat too!"
Mu Wanwan shook her head. "I just ate some porridge and I'm not hungry now. I cooked your medicinal soup for several hours and only made a small bowl. It's very nourishing, so you should eat it quickly. It's good for your stomach."
After a bowl of porridge, my stomach felt warm.
So this is what happiness feels like to see someone you like eat every last drop of the food they cook.
Just after finishing their meal, Gu Zhishen's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID, then at her, and immediately stood up, saying to Mu Wanwan, "Wife, I'll take this call."