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    Chapter 12 Exposed for Implicit Rules

    “The Thirtieth Scene, Second Shot, Ninth Take of When the Narcissus Fades! Action!”

    Shen Lingfeng lunged forward and embraced Su Chenhui, fiercely kissing his lips.

    He felt as if Su Chenhui’s lips still carried Zhang Chao’s scent, and his possessiveness instantly exploded. He kissed and sucked with fervor, wanting to completely cover it with his own Pheromones.

    In terms of possessiveness, Shen Lingfeng, this fierce omega, would never lose to an alpha.

    “OK!” Director Zheng was somewhat excited. “The state was excellent this time! We’ll use this take!”

    Only then did Shen Lingfeng separate from Su Chenhui, touching his slightly swollen lips.

    Even Su Chenhui felt his lips were a bit sore and swollen from Shen Lingfeng’s overly aggressive movements. A faint, imperceptible smile tugged at the corner of his mouth, and he whispered, “Actually, Zhang Chao and I used camera trickery yesterday. It just wasn’t obvious from your angle.”

    “…!” Shen Lingfeng was both delighted and slightly astonished—why would Su Chenhui deliberately explain this to him?

    Su Chenhui then leaned in and softly said near Shen Lingfeng’s ear, “Let’s have dinner together tonight too.”

    After speaking, he walked away to prepare for other scenes without waiting for Shen Lingfeng’s agreement.

    A blush involuntarily rose on Shen Lingfeng’s face.

    How did things progress so quickly between him and Su Chenhui all of a sudden?

    After filming wrapped up that evening, they returned to the restaurant private room together.

    “Um,” the dishes hadn’t been served yet, and Shen Lingfeng nervously took a sip of tea. “Mr. Su, is there something you wanted to talk about tonight?”

    “I wanted to ask you something,” Su Chenhui smiled playfully. “You got so jealous when I had Zhang Chao demonstrate the kiss scene for you. Do you like me?”

    “…Cough cough!” Shen Lingfeng choked violently on the tea in his mouth—what was up with this person’s style today! Why was he suddenly so direct!

    “You’re so agitated, looks like I guessed correctly.”

    “Who likes you!!” Shen Lingfeng immediately denied it instinctively.

    “Oh?” Su Chenhui raised an eyebrow. “If you don’t like me, how do you explain your behavior?”

    “…”

    Shen Lingfeng had to seriously consider the question—could it be that he truly developed a different kind of affection for Su Chenhui because of the physical dependence his body had on the alpha who Marked him?

    No. He was never someone whose emotions were dictated by his body. The person he liked was clearly Chu Hao, the red-haired boy from back then.

    If he had any unusual feelings for Su Chenhui, it was only because he suspected Su Chenhui was Chu Hao.

    “Did you live in a place called Xining Village when you were little?” Shen Lingfeng decided to ask the question directly.

    “…That’s not important.” Su Chenhui’s expression suddenly darkened. “Why dwell on things that are already in the past?”

    “A person is composed of their past, present, and future, so the past is certainly important!”

    Shen Lingfeng heard Su Chenhui’s tone, and it sounded like he wanted to completely abandon that period of his past. Why would he think that?

    Su Chenhui heard his phone ring, stopped answering Shen Lingfeng, and picked up the call. “A Chao? What’s wrong?”

    “Something happened!” Zhang Chao’s anxious voice came through the receiver. “Go check the Weibo hot search! Your name is trending! Are you with Xiao Shen? Tell him to check it too!”

    “Alright, I’ll look now.”

    Su Chenhui hung up the phone, opened Weibo, and said to Shen Lingfeng, “That was Zhang Chao. He told me to check Weibo, there might be some negative news. You should look too.”

    “…Isn’t he my manager now?” Shen Lingfeng’s tone was a little sour. “Why is he still so concerned about your negative news?”

    “What’s yours or mine? Judging by his tone, it concerns both of us.”

    “Both of us?”

    Shen Lingfeng paused, then opened Weibo as well.

    Then he froze.

    A headline was prominently displayed on the hot search list:

    #SuChenhui Suspected of Implicit Rules with New Actor#

    Shen Lingfeng quickly clicked in, seeing a post from a major gossip account specializing in entertainment news, complete with an attached photo.

    The picture showed the backs of Shen Lingfeng and Su Chenhui walking into the restaurant together. It was freshly posted.

    The text read:

    [Best Actor Su Chenhui and new actor Shen Lingfeng have been frequently interacting intimately on set and nearby. Su Chenhui, known for his cold, icy demeanor, has gone on private dates with Shen Lingfeng multiple times… Many netizens previously wondered how the non-professional Shen Lingfeng got this role. Now, according to reliable sources, the truth is that Su Chenhui Marked Shen Lingfeng, and then found the production company to help Shen Lingfeng secure the role.]

    Only then did Shen Lingfeng realize that besides the fiercely debated hot search, his own previously ignored Weibo account was now flooded with countless comments and private messages, turning into a bloody battlefield.

    —No, to be precise, hardly anyone was fighting for him. Both Su Chenhui’s fans and antis were unilaterally tearing him apart.

    The antis were naturally seizing the opportunity to relentlessly trash Su Chenhui:

    [I knew this man was no good. He acts all righteous, cold, and ascetic, but deep down he’s more corrupt than anyone. Who knows how many people he’s used implicit rules on!]

    [Speaking of which, even if Su Chenhui is a big star, how can he influence the production company’s decisions? Maybe he’s using implicit rules on others while also being used by implicit rules himself? Oh my god, the industry is so messy!]

    [The industry is so messy +1]

    Meanwhile, Su Chenhui’s fans were rebutting the antis while simultaneously attacking Shen Lingfeng:

    [It’s not my Gege’s fault! Shen Lingfeng must have used despicable means to seduce him, maybe by getting him drunk or drugging him or something. If an omega is unscrupulous, how can an alpha resist?]

    [It must be a rumor! Huihui, come out and dispel the rumors, sob. How could you possibly be interested in a rookie like Shen Lingfeng!]

    [Shen Lingfeng, you trash, stop clinging to my husband!]

    Shen Lingfeng tried to treat the matter with composure, telling himself repeatedly that this was what happened when you were in the entertainment industry, but the more he read, the more his heart ached.

    Only a few people were speaking up for him.

    Stars in the Sky Sparkle: [Well, I’ve liked Actor Su for a long time, but honestly, I think the new actor looks really good in the costume photos, and they seem quite compatible. Am I the only one who wants to ship them?]

    Those people were quickly attacked in response.

    [@Stars in the Sky Sparkle Yes, you are the only one! Are you blind? What kind of person is worthy of my Gege!]

    “Alright,” Su Chenhui suddenly reached out and patted Shen Lingfeng’s shoulder. “Stop looking. I’ll handle this.”

    “…How… do you plan to handle it?”

    Su Chenhui didn’t answer. Instead, he buried his head in his phone and began typing.

    A few minutes later, he posted a Weibo update: [I hope my fans will not easily believe rumors, and certainly not insult other actors because of them. If you truly want to find someone to scold, why not scold the rumor-monger instead of harming an innocent victim? Although Shen Lingfeng is a newcomer, he is a very talented and hardworking actor. I believe many people will see his brilliance once the movie is released.]

    Seeing this Weibo post, the chill that had settled over Shen Lingfeng’s heart instantly warmed up considerably.

    “Brother Su!” Suddenly, someone rushed into their private room in a fit of rage. It was Gu Yuxin. “What exactly is going on! Did you really Mark Shen Lingfeng?!”

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