As time passed, more passengers began to wake. One by one, the window shades were raised, and the cabin suddenly brightened. The plane wove through the clouds, and outside the windows, ethereal wisps of mist were visible to the naked eye.
Although Jiang Siyang appeared to be looking at the scenery, his mind was elsewhere. He had originally intended to tell Liu Wenping about his feelings for Zhang Jin’an while everyone else was asleep, but he hadn't expected her to start sharing stories about Zhang Jin’an’s past. He had listened so intently that the matter had slipped his mind.
Jiang Siyang clenched his fists. He had never been one for hesitation, so he called out, "Sister Liu."
Liu Wenping was looking down at her phone. Hearing him call, she looked up. "What is it?"
"I want to tell you something," Jiang Siyang said, lowering his voice.
Liu Wenping leaned in, her ears perked. "What’s wrong? Why so mysterious? Is it something big?"
Jiang Siyang paused, asking in surprise, "How did you know?"
Liu Wenping pointed to her eyes. "Who do you think I am? My sixth sense is very sharp."
In truth, it was because every time Jiang Siyang acted this mysteriously, he was about to drop a bombshell. She had learned to recognize the signs.
"Go on, what is it?" Liu Wenping asked.
Jiang Siyang looked at her earnestly and said softly, "I like Zhang Jin’an."
After saying it, he retreated to his previous posture.
Liu Wenping stared into Jiang Siyang’s eyes. The two sat face-to-face in silence, neither speaking a word.
Jiang Siyang: "..."
Liu Wenping: "..."
Jiang Siyang didn't know how many seconds they spent in silence; he only knew that the process of waiting for a response, no matter how brief, was agonizing.
Finally, Liu Wenping asked in a low voice, "That’s it?"
Startled, Jiang Siyang shook his head. "That’s it."
He had expected her to be shocked, but instead, she started to laugh. "Gosh, is that all?"
This left Jiang Siyang stunned. "Huh?"
"I thought it was something massive, but it’s just this," Liu Wenping said with a smile. "When have you *not* liked him? Haven't you always liked him?"
Hearing this, Jiang Siyang realized she had misunderstood.
He shook his head. "This time is different. Before, I liked the way he handled things; this time, I like him for who he is."
Silence fell for a few more seconds, but this time, Liu Wenping’s smile froze. Jiang Siyang knew she finally understood.
Her voice dropped significantly as she looked at him in shock. "You mean..."
She had assumed the "big thing" he wanted to tell her was, at most, that he wanted to act in another drama with Zhang Jin’an or join him on another variety show.
She hadn't guessed this at all.
Liu Wenping desperately hoped it was a joke, but as she looked at the young man before her, he nodded slightly. His tone left no room for doubt: "Yes. I like him. I like him."
He even said it twice. It seemed the boy’s mind was made up.
The impact of this news was relatively minor for Liu Wenping. She had, after all, been in the entertainment industry for many years and had seen all sorts of things. There were actually several same-sex couples in the industry; they simply kept their relationships underground and never went public.
However, she was also relieved that the person Jiang Siyang liked was Zhang Jin’an.
If it had been anyone else, she might have worried about the other party rejecting him and using it as blackmail, or what would happen if they were caught by paparazzi after getting together.
Fortunately, it was Zhang Jin’an. She had absolute faith in his character. Although his conduct was famously "unrestrained," Zhang Jin’an was upright; he wouldn't make things difficult for anyone.
Liu Wenping felt a sudden headache and ruffled her hair. "I... I asked you to give me a chance to handle your relationship PR, but I didn't mean for you to hand me a high-difficulty challenge right out of the gate." She glanced at him again. "Are you serious?"
She saw Jiang Siyang nod. "Yes."
Liu Wenping asked again, "And what about Zhang Jin’an’s side?"
Jiang Siyang shook his head. "I'm not sure."
Liu Wenping patted his shoulder. "Fine. I’ll definitely help you with this. It’s just that we should keep it from Brother Qiang for now. Once he knows, Zhang Jin’an will definitely find out too. We can't rush this."
"Okay," Jiang Siyang replied.
"When did you start liking him?" Liu Wenping asked in a whisper.
"Just like you said, Sister Liu—I’ve always liked him," Jiang Siyang answered.
Liu Wenping was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.
To be honest, she sometimes truly envied Siyang’s personality. If he liked someone, he liked them; if he didn't, he didn't. There wasn't a hint of hesitation.
"This society is a mixed bag, full of unresolved regrets and irreversible choices. I only hope you won't regret your decision," Liu Wenping said from the bottom of her heart.
Jiang Siyang nodded slightly and replied firmly, "I won't."
The plane was about to arrive in Hangzhou. The three-hour flight was coming to an end, and many passengers were filled with excitement, knowing they were about to see the people they longed for.
He was one of them.
***
Zhang Jin’an finished reading the latest update from Tuan Yuan. When he thought about how the "Jiang Siyang" and "Zhang Jin’an" in the story were already together while he had made zero progress in reality, he felt a wave of frustration.
But truth be told, Tuan Yuan’s writing style was consistently gentle, and the plot progression was decisive and clean. Setting aside his jealousy, he was very satisfied with what he read.
He spent some more time reading other posts in the #ZhangYangBuXia# Super Topic before returning to read the pinned post written by Tuan Yuan.
The pinned post was a list of guidelines and rules.
Zhang Jin’an had seen pinned posts before; they were usually written like laws and regulations, listing out things one couldn't do. They were mostly the same and rather boring.
However, since Tuan Yuan wrote this one, he felt he should take a look.
When Zhang Jin’an opened the post, he was somewhat surprised.
He could only say that Tuan Yuan’s personal style was incredibly distinct. Even a set of warning guidelines carried her signature warmth.
[@System-Limited Reunion]: Thank you to everyone who loves Zhang Yang Bu Xia. The original intention behind the name we chose was a bit of wishful thinking: if this tag ever trended, the headline would be #ZhangYangBuXia Hot Search# [Zhang-Yang Won't Leave the Hot Search].
[1. We ship within our own circle. CP-related content must only be posted here. Engaging in "KY" elsewhere will only add a burden to the two actors.
2. No fanwars. Please use the CP tag for related content; do not occupy their individual channels.
3. Both are excellent actors. Supporting their works is our primary duty.
I sincerely hope both actors shine brightly in their careers.
They have lived their lives with integrity, gentleness, and kindness; they deserve smooth sailing and a brilliant future.
In the future, they may meet the loves of their lives, or they may choose to venture through the world alone. These things have nothing to do with us. Interfering in their lives is not our place.
What we must do is provide them with the "capital" to remain unrestrained, the means to never fall from the clouds.
Finally, let us shout it loud here: Zhang Yang Bu Xia is real!]
Zhang Jin’an looked at the final words and whispered, "Zhang Yang Bu Xia is real."
He was working hard to make it the truth.
***
