Time of Incident: December 17th, 12:15 PM.
Location of Incident: Second Textile Factory General Plant Group Chat.
Suspects: Zhang Jin’an, Gu Yirou.
Victim: Su Zhiyang (who requested the reporter to Photoshop his face to look more handsome).
Witnesses: Fellow group members.
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: How could you guys do this to me! I’m crying-cry.
[Henan Chicken Farm Owner Luo Luo]: Stop imitating me.
[Shenyang Big Brother Gu Yirou]: My bad.
[Xiaonanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin’an]: My bad too, Brother Su!
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: Then buy me some in-game currency.
[Xiaonanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin’an]: Done, done, done.
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: Gift me a skin.
[Shenyang Big Brother Gu Yirou]: Sent, sent, sent.
[Chengdu Strongest King Qian Shan]: Why does this look so much like coaxing a son? LMAO.
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: You’re treating when we go to Dali.
[Xiaonanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin’an]: Aren't you getting a bit too carried away? Don't forget we’re meeting tomorrow.
[Shenyang Big Brother Gu Yirou]: Su Zhiyang.
[Shenyang Big Brother Gu Yirou]: Don't push your luck.
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: Sorry, my mistake [Crying Face].
[Chengdu Strongest King Qian Shan]: ? Fuck.
[Chengdu Strongest King Qian Shan]: Su Zhiyang, be a man, don't wimp out! I thought you’d last longer this time. If I’d known, I would’ve only bet on five minutes.
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: ?
[Henan Chicken Farm Owner Luo Luo]: Haha, I told you he wouldn't last five minutes. Shan, remember to send the money.
[Beijing Escaped Princess Jiang Mengxin]: Brother Su, hold out a bit longer! I bet on ten minutes.
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: ? How could you guys do this to me?
……
Backstage dressing room of the photography studio.
"You guys sure are lively. What was the final result?" Li Qiang asked.
Zhang Jin’an scrolled down his phone, reviewing the play-by-play: "December 17th, 12:25 PM. It ended with Su Zhiyang gaining 20 gold in game currency and three skins. Qian Shan, Jiang Mengxin, and two others lost their bets and had to pay Luo Luo five yuan each."
Since he had to continue filming the advertisement in the afternoon, Zhang Jin’an’s hair was still styled with the morning’s hair gel, and the clothes draped over his shoulders were his own jacket.
Li Qiang clicked his tongue, laughing at how much of a lovable goof Su Zhiyang was. "But Qiang-ge, those reporters..."
Before Zhang Jin’an could finish, Li Qiang understood his meaning and nodded. "They really didn't publish anything."
"Then it’s time. I’ve already written it," Zhang Jin’an said.
"Mm," Li Qiang nodded.
"I’ll let Siyang know," Zhang Jin’an opened WeChat.
[Zhang Jin’an]: Let’s do it.
[Jiang Siyang]: Okay.
"What are you guys talking about? Is it a secret code?" Xiao Zhou asked blankly.
"It’s about those reporters who were tailing the car last time," Li Qiang turned to explain to Xiao Zhou.
"That matter?" Xiao Zhou asked. "What are you planning to do?"
"Go with the flow. Since they won't publish it, they can't blame us for not giving them the chance..."
While Li Qiang was explaining to Xiao Zhou, Zhang Jin’an went back to the bustling Second Textile Factory group to send a message.
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: I’m going to hold a press conference to expose you guys for bullying me!
[Chengdu Strongest King Qian Shan]: Go ahead, I’ll ride your coattails immediately.
[Xiaonanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin’an]: I have something to tell you all.
[Chengdu Strongest King Qian Shan]: You’re not coming?
[Shenyang Big Brother Gu Yirou]: What is it? Go ahead.
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: Anything is fine as long as you’re still coming. I’ve already bought my ticket.
[Xiaonanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin’an]: Siyang and I have been together for three months.
[Chengdu Strongest King Qian Shan]: ?
[Henan Chicken Farm Owner Luo Luo]: ?
[Beijing Escaped Princess Jiang Mengxin]: ?
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: ? I take back what I said. This sentence is way more legendary.
[Chengdu Strongest King Qian Shan]: Fuck, for real?
[Henan Chicken Farm Owner Luo Luo]: Really? I don't believe it.
[Shanghai Stock Director Jiang Siyang]: It’s true.
[Henan Chicken Farm Owner Luo Luo]: Okay, I believe it now.
[Shenyang Big Brother Gu Yirou]: Congratulations, congratulations!
[Beijing Escaped Princess Jiang Mengxin]: 99999999999
[Henan Chicken Farm Owner Luo Luo]: How did you two get together? I can't even imagine it.
[Chengdu Strongest King Qian Shan]: Do your parents know? How did it happen?
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: What’s going on? Zhang Jin’an, are you gay? Heavens, we’ve even been to the men’s bathhouse together. You didn't have a secret crush on me, did you?
[Xiaonanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin’an]: Never.
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: Wuuu.
"He’s crazy, hahaha," Zhang Jin’an clutched his stomach, laughing. "There’s something wrong with him, hahahahaha."
"But Su Zhiyang saying that actually relieved the tension."
Zhang Jin’an nodded. "Right. Su Zhiyang is 'wise appearing as a fool.' Even though he’s a genuine goofball, he can ease the tension around him. He was like that in university; there wasn't a single person in the department he wasn't familiar with."
This was also why people often said Su Zhiyang wasn't a suitable friend for him, yet they had remained close friends for so many years.
[Beijing Escaped Princess Jiang Mengxin]: LMAO, Brother Su, why bother dreaming?
[Shenyang Big Brother Gu Yirou]: Comrades, stay calm. We’re all meeting tomorrow; it won't be too late to ask then.
[Chengdu Strongest King Qian Shan]: Given your personality, there’s a 90% chance you’re going public, right?
[Xiaonanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin’an]: Correct. I’m planning to go public today.
[Shenyang Big Brother Gu Yirou]: Nobody better snatch the first comment from me!
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: Let’s go!
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: When are you posting? I’m going to comment right away.
[Chengdu Strongest King Qian Shan]: It’s over, a couple of 'love dogs' has appeared in our group, and it’s Zhang Jin’an of all people.
[Xiaonanshan Tour Guide Zhang Jin’an]: What about it?
[Chengdu Strongest King Qian Shan]: Nothing. Wishing you a hundred years of harmony.
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: May your fortune be as vast as the Eastern Sea.
[Wenzhou Leather Factory Landlord Su Zhiyang]: And your longevity as great as the Southern Mountains.
[Shenyang Big Brother Gu Yirou]: I’m amused.
……
Zhang Jin’an was actually quite moved. He had imagined all sorts of reactions from these people after going public, but he hadn't expected it to be as casual as discussing a game.
If only everyone in the world were like them.
But that was impossible.
It was precisely because of differences that the world was so colorful.
Zhang Jin’an exited WeChat and opened Weibo. After refreshing the homepage, new content appeared. He scrolled slowly and stopped at a post by a relationship blogger.
The post read:
"People are born to be attracted to different people; it is simply how it is. They possess qualities you do not have. This is why even the most ordinary person can appear unique in your eyes."
Zhang Jin’an smiled and said, "Qiang-ge, I think now is the perfect time."
"Mm, the weather is nice today too," Li Qiang said.
Zhang Jin’an looked out the window. The sky was a clear, cloudless azure.
On the day he confessed to Jiang Siyang, the sky seemed to look just like this. Only then, Jiang Siyang was there, his warmth lingering on his hand. Now, the air held only the unique scent of the photography studio.
"Time really flies," Zhang Jin’an withdrew his gaze and shared the post.
After sharing it, Zhang Jin’an immediately released the post he had saved in his drafts and then turned off his phone.
"Feel better?" Li Qiang squeezed Zhang Jin’an’s shoulder.
"I feel great," Zhang Jin’an closed his eyes. "By the way, has the filming started?"
Li Qiang shook his head. "Not yet. Get some sleep first. I’m afraid you won't be able to sleep tonight."
"You have a point," Zhang Jin’an said.
Zhang Jin’an didn't look at his phone for the entire afternoon, only taking a few calls. It wasn't until he returned to the hotel that he opened WeChat.
Aside from the Second Textile Factory group, many others had sent him messages, mostly asking the same questions and offering the same blessings. Zhang Jin’an only replied to Zhang Shuyu and Zhang Qingyue.
Zhang Shuyu’s message was:
[Zhang Shuyu]: Brother, brother, brother!
[Zhang Shuyu]: You’re too legendary!
[Zhang Shuyu]: So legendary!
[Zhang Shuyu]: You’re the number one and number two trending topics!
[Zhang Shuyu]: Weibo has crashed because of you!
[Zhang Jin’an]: I feel great.
[Zhang Shuyu]: [Thumbs Up] Great.
Zhang Qingyue’s message was:
[Zhang Qingyue]: Mom and Dad know.
[Zhang Qingyue]: They said you spoke well and asked when you’re bringing Siyang over.
[Zhang Jin’an]: We’ll come visit when we have time.
The Second Textile Factory group had 99+ messages, 90% of which were about him. Zhang Jin’an glanced at them and then went to Weibo.
Nine hours later, when Zhang Jin’an opened Weibo again, the platform had transformed.
His homepage, which used to be a variety of news, was now filled entirely with screenshots of his Weibo posts. Both famous bloggers and niche ones were commenting on the matter.
Zhang Jin’an opened his personal notification page. He had over a million unread comments, private messages were still flooding in, and mentions were still rising.
Finally, Zhang Jin’an opened the two Weibo posts he had made that morning.
The first was his shared post.
[@ZhangJin’an]: So it turns out, I was born to love you. @JiangFourSheep // [@Maddy’sLostHeart]: People are born to be attracted to different people; it is simply how it is. They possess qualities you do not have. This is why even the most ordinary person can appear unique in your eyes.
The top comment below was just "????". Many people suspected it was a publicity stunt for a film crew.
However, because Zhang Jin’an had immediately followed up with a second post, these suspicions were few, and most were blessings.
[@SurfingExpertJiangSiyang]: Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck, it can't be what I think it is, right?
[@IOnceWantedToBeAHappyLittleLeapfrog]: You’re the man, Jin’an-ge. Not only did you meet the parents and tell your friends, you went public directly without any hesitation.
[@ZhangJin’anDoesn’tDeserveToSurf]: "We are simply loving each other as earnestly as anyone else." Ahhh wuuu wuuu, wishing you forever and ever!
[@AnUnknownContestantGrossedOutByKuaishou]: Blessings, blessings, blessings!
[@IfISaySomethingSadEveryoneThinksIt’sFunny]: Wow!!! Thank you so much, Big Brother!!! Doing this really gave me so much encouragement!!!! I’m seriously starting to consider coming out to my family! Love is love!
[@DidMyBabyGetASkinToday]: Love knows no gender! Love is love itself!!!! Blessings to you both!!!
[@FounderOfHomework]: I’m just a casual fan, but I’m truly moved. What fan wouldn't want an idol like this? [Crying]
……
The entire comment section was incredibly lively. Aside from his fans, many famous bloggers from outside the industry were sharing the post, expressing their shock and well-wishes.
His second post was a list of answers to questions he had prepared in advance to prevent people from asking too much.
[@ZhangJin’an]:
1. I was the one who fell first, probably around my birthday. The "sponsorship" rumors online are pure nonsense; anyone who knows me knows I hate that kind of thing the most. As for where my money went—I spent it all.
2. He is a wonderful person. Once you know him, you will understand that "having seen the vast ocean, all other waters seem shallow; having glimpsed the clouds of Mount Wu, no others are truly clouds."
3. To the reporter who took photos while tailing our car last time, I’m replying to you here: tailing is unacceptable. If you insist on publishing the photos, it doesn't matter; the company has known about this for a long time.
4. I have always believed that love is love and does not change because of gender. This is why I have long supported LGBT causes. We are going public today to tell everyone that this is not an anomaly. I hope what we’ve done can bring you some comfort. After all, we are simply loving each other as earnestly as anyone else.
5. I’ve made everything clear. If anyone still asks me, I won't be replying.
There were also many comments under this post, over 1.3 million. However, the top comments were all from the people in the group chat, and Zhang Jin’an replied to them one by one.
[@GuYirou]: Hurry up and make your boyfriend post more on Weibo.
[@ZhangJin’an] replied to [@GuYirou]: Got it, I’ll message him privately right away.
[@QianShan]: Blessings, blessings [Big Laugh].
[@ZhangJin’an] replied to [@QianShan]: Thanks, Boss Qian.
[@SuZhiyang]: Here to ride the coattails. Remember to treat us during the team building tomorrow!
[@ZhangJin’an] replied to [@SuZhiyang]: Since Brother Su has spoken, how could I refuse?
……
Some people replying to Gu Yirou said, "As expected of Gu-ge, saying the things we don't dare to say."
"Pfft," Zhang Jin’an couldn't help but laugh when he saw that comment.
Zhang Jin’an clicked on the Weibo search. Just as Zhang Shuyu had said, the top trending topics were all about him.
Number one was #ZhangJin’anJiangSiyang#, number two was #ZhangJin’anGoingPublic#, number three was #ZhangJin’an#, number four was #JiangSiyang#, and number five was #ZhangYangIsReal【Crying】#.
Zhang Jin’an clicked on the fifth one first. Sure enough, the number of posts in the #ZhangYang# Super Topic had increased more than thirty-fold. The comments on Tuan Yuan’s articles had exceeded twenty thousand, with a huge crowd saying, "Coming back from December 17th to comment that Zhang-Yang is real."
Zhang Jin’an exited the Super Topic with satisfaction and clicked on the fourth trending topic—Jiang Siyang’s Weibo.
The two of them had discussed how to go public, and they had decided he would post and Jiang Siyang would just share it. But when Zhang Jin’an opened Jiang Siyang’s Weibo, he froze.
In addition to sharing the post, Jiang Siyang had also posted a Weibo at 1:00 PM today. It was a photo of Zhang Jin’an’s profile, and it was pinned to the top.
Based on his hairstyle in the photo, Zhang Jin’an was certain it was taken during the filming of *Hidden Shadows*. The lighting in that scene was very special; he would always remember how Tang Shang had recreated the glow of a setting sun.
But hadn't they shared the set photos Jiang Siyang took back then? This one hadn't been among them.
Zhang Jin’an thought for a few seconds and suddenly realized a possibility.
"So..." Zhang Jin’an gave a light laugh. He didn't want to ask Jiang Siyang; he would just assume he was right.
The text was very short, but Zhang Jin’an read it many times.
"How can someone be so likable," Zhang Jin’an murmured to himself with a smile, then clicked share.
Jiang Siyang’s Weibo was a short poem he had written. It went like this:
[@JiangFourSheep]:
People use the moon to speak of affection,
And offer roses to express their love;
But I use the wintersweet to mark the dead of winter,
And credit the coming of spring to you.
@ZhangJin’an
No matter how many years passed, people would always come to this Weibo post to "check in" and reminisce about this bold love story from 2015.
Among them, the top comment, posted on August 5th, 2020, had been liked by both Zhang Jin’an and Jiang Siyang. Her words were often used by netizens to confess to their own favorite pairings.
The sentence went like this:
"We want romance, a love that lasts until death, and to love with all our hearts."
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