lost to Shen Yuan’s genuine passion for the craft. Eventually, they stopped trying to convince him, but they still weren’t even 100% on-board (aside from his meimei who always has his back). He started getting hired for small projects, some commercials and adverts here and there,

which is enough to get by, but he didn’t feel satisfied with filming easily forgotten commercials. Shen Yuan yearned to be part of something bigger, perhaps at least a short film for a film festival. He desired to capture the raw emotions of actors, their sorrows, their joys,

their humanity. So he applied for multiple films after gaining enough experience. The anticipation of waiting for the companies to either deny or accept him was absolutely nauseating, he couldn’t bring himself to eat more than one meal a day in fear of puking it out.

He constantly refreshes his email’s inbox until finally, he receives a message. His heart drops. In bold text, the company politely denies his application. The next one, and the one after that aren’t any better. Denied, rejected, denied.

Even after his 8th “We apologize, but we cannot accept your application at the moment,” he finds it impossible to get used to it. Utterly dejected, he stops checking his inbox regularly.

A few days pass, and he musters the courage to check if he got any new rejections. He finds a new email from PIDW Studios, Inc. He scoffs with disbelief, the chances of being accepted to 𝘵𝘩𝘦 PIDW is slim to none. “Let’s just get this over with,” Shen Yuan sighs to himself.

He reads the email again, and again, and again. Instead of the usual rejection, he cannot believe his eyes. “Out of hundreds of applicants, we have decided to accept your application for our upcoming BL film. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are still open for the

position. Congratulations, we look forward to working with you!” Shen Yuan gets completely ecstatic at his acceptance and quickly sends a message back to the company with clammy, shaking hands. A contract! With PIDW! Never in his wildest dreams did he believe he’d get in!

He receives the list of the cast involved and gets surprised upon seeing the name ‘Luo Binghe’. Although he’s only in his 20s, he has already made quite a remarkable presence in the drama industry, winning the hearts of many, both men and women alike, due to his engaging

performances which blur the line between acting and reality. Each of the films he’s been in, even the ones where he plays a side character, have become box office hits within a week of their release.

Nerves too jittery, he finds it 𝘵𝘩𝘦 difficult to sleep leading to his first day on the job. His anxiety finally peaks over when he gets handed the handheld film camera and enters the set. The first scene he is tasked with is set in a bedroom, between the female main

played by Ning Yingying and the male lead played by Luo Binghe. The setup is very intimate as the lights are dimmed to create a suggestive atmosphere. Ning Yingying arrives first, and eventually the star of the show, Luo Binghe strides in confidently with a copy of his script.

Seeing the famed celebrity in pictures is one thing, seeing him in the flesh is another! The actor just radiates sex appeal with even the most minuscule movements! No wonder he’s got fans swooning over him left and right! Shen Yuan’s heart subconsciously thumps faster

the longer he looks at the actor. After a few seconds of blank staring, Luo Binghe looks up and makes eye contact with him. “Ah shit! Didn’t realize I was staring!” Shen yuan internally reprimands. He rapidly shifts his eyes to the side, completely missing the wink the actor

gives him. Luo Binghe and Ning Yingying go on set, and suddenly they become different people, fully immersing themselves into their roles, their acting leagues away from the forced acting in commercials Shen Yuan has filmed in the past. Shen Yuan was extremely

focused in the shoot. When all of a sudden the director calls him. “Shen Yuan! On the bed!” On the… what? “Can you please repeat that?” he asks hesitantly. “For the next scene, we’ll have you lie on the bed with Luo Binghe.” With… who now?

Shen Yuan reluctantly crawls on the bed and awkwardly lies down. Luo Binghe approaches the edge of the bed. He hears the director chuckle to the side. “Loosen up a bit! Luo Binghe, be nice to him!” Luo Binghe laughs lightly. “Don’t worry, A-Yuan, I don’t bite.” Shen Yuan

finds it hard to believe the actor. In fact, he finds it hard to even hear what anyone’s saying as his heart is beating wildly into his ears. He shouldn’t have drank that coffee earlier. He finally processes the nickname Luo Binghe called him.

“Wait. What did you call me— “And action!” the director shouts, alerting the assistant to clap the clapperboard. Luo Binghe instantly drops on his knees on the bed, trapping Shen Yuan in between his arms.

Shen Yuan’s brain goes haywire upon the sudden close proximity with the actor, making it challenging to think proper thoughts. Is it just him or is the camera seemingly growing heavier by the second?

Luo Binghe leans forward and seductively whispers his lines, sending shivers down Shen Yuan’s spine. “Don’t worry, baobei, I’ll be gentle, trust me. I promise you’ll enjoy this as much as I will.”

Mentally, Shen Yuan is panicking, frantically repeating the words “He’s not talking to me, he’s not talking to me,” over and over again like a mantra. Luo Binghe leans back but before Shen Yuan could give a sigh of relief, Luo Binghe starts taking off his blazer, and

eventually slowly unbuttoning his top, the gradual removal causing the pace of Shen Yuan’s heart to quicken. Luo Binghe strips the upper half of his clothing, revealing a robust, well-toned chest. What the hell, so it wasn’t silicone nor CGI?!

How can a man be so handsome AND physically fit?! Shen Yuan is reminded of his meimei’s BL, he wouldn’t have trouble believing Luo Binghe is an incubus in disguise. Shen Yuan can’t help but gulp, unable to direct his attention away from the captivating man.

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Shen Yuan jolts out of his thoughts when Luo Binghe tenderly caresses his arm, almost as if teasing the poor camera man. His gaze doesn't shift, rather it intensifies, seemingly fixated on the one behind the camera. "Like what you see?" he purrs out.

From his head down to his toes, Shen Yuan begins to sweat profusely (meanwhile, a pressure is subtly building up in an area he refuses to name) "This is downright abuse! What did I do to deserve this!?" he cries internally.

Just when he thought it wouldn't get worse, Luo Binghe grabs both of his arms aggressively. First the fierce eye contact, and now this?! Have mercy on this lowly camera man please!

To his dismay, Luo Binghe inches ever so closer. "Let me know if I ever get too rough, baobei, I wouldn't know unless you tell me." The entire time, Ning Yingying is at the side casually giggling, covering her mouth to prevent herself from making too much noise.

This may look funny to you, but it's definitely not funny to me! Luo Binghe doesn't let go of Shen Yuan as he shifts his weight to the camera man's stomach, rocking the bed in rhythm with Shen Yuan's erratic pulse.