ISMM Chapter 45

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Chapter 45


Edited by Isalee

 

 

 

850.

A proper gay love story about a couple who were both straight, turned gay, then were mutually in love. It was a pure and simple relationship where both parties were happy with each other, but just like that, it was ruined and dirtied by Gu Yiliang’s train of thought that was completely different from that of ordinary people.

How was future me going to reminisce over this matter? Should I smile or feel speechless about it?

I worked out an entire draft in my mind. Just as I was standing on the peak of morality and ethics, filled with energy and vitality, about to speak up and question Gu Yiliang how could he belittle me so, I was yanked down from the peak by a loud and resounding knock on the door. Suppressing all my words, I choked so much that even my blood felt like it was flowing the wrong way.

Who was that?! Couldn’t they see that we were currently in the midst of discussing the future of our relationship?! Even if it was the Heavenly King, they shouldn’t come and disturb us!

The door slammed open, and xiao-Chen poked his head through. Anxiously, he proclaimed, “The Heavenly King is here!”

Me: ?

Me: ?!

 

 

 

851.

Oh my god, why did the old sir come all the way here?!

What sort of momentous occasion was it today? Before one issue could be settled, another had come crashing forth. What the God of Matchmaking should be responsible for had yet to be dealt with, but the God of Wealth had now arrived?

And today wasn’t the fifth day of the lunar month. Why did he descend from his place in the heavens to come to the mortal realm?!

Hearing a voice, chills ran all over me. I immediately shrugged away Gu Yiliang’s hand that was on my shoulder and leapt over to the mirror to tidy myself up, trying my best to put on a solemn and obedient appearance.

—I couldn’t be blamed for behaving in such an exaggerated manner, or for being so nervous. Over the past three years, lao-Huang had thrown so much money at me, but I was still lingering at the edges of big-time fame. If he discovered that I was spending all my time in the throes of love, neglecting my work and indulging in romance in the production crew… No wait, right now, I was even being a sugar daddy to an actor—

Wouldn’t he transfer me to the coal-mining department or something?!

 

 

 

852.

Anxiously, I flicked away the nonexistent dust on my shoulders, thinking about how I should go about and leave lao-Huang with a good impression of Gu Yiliang, before systematically and patiently guiding him to accept the fact that his own son was now a homosexual to prevent him from once again throwing a brick of cash through Gu Yiliang’s window and forcing him to run off once our relationship was exposed.

Gu Yiliang walked over to me, his eyes like two beams of bright light honing onto me. “You…”

You? What you?! You’re the one who wasted all my feelings for you. I’m going to settle this debt with you later! 

“We’ll talk about us later!” I interrupted him, my wide sleeves flaring out as I turned and sped out of the lounge.

Behind me, he raised his voice. “Where are you going?”

Without turning back, I answered, “To welcome the God of Wealth!”

 

 

 

853.

Lao-Huang was dressed in an exquisite custom-made suit. Like a peacock, he strutted about the production site, eyeing the ongoing filming with quite a bit of interest.

With great respect, I hurried forth, words of flattery pouring out of me the moment I opened my mouth. “President Huang, is this a new suit? It looks really good! It’s handsome and attractive, and you look full of energy. Just look at that stitching, tsk, it’s incredible. There has never been such a magnificent road in this world before, but with you around, now there is…”

Only after all this flattery was over did I then continue, “You have so much work to deal with, why are you free today—”

A smack from lao-Huang landed on my head. “Speak properly.”

Then why didn’t you cut me off when I was lavishing all that praise on you earlier?!

With a pained look, I dragged him over to a corner. “Why did you come here?!”

“It’s a surprise audit of your work. How’s your performance in the production? Has your acting improved at least a little?” Lao-Huang gave me a quick glance over, and in the spirit of reciprocity, he commented, “You look quite OK in your costume. It’s quite decent.”

Did you think I’d look like a dog or something?! Return me my flood of flattery!

Me: “… Are you here to attend my parent-teacher meeting?”

Lao-Huang: “No. The main thing is that today’s the fifth day of the lunar month. A whim came to me, and I wanted to come here and take a look to see if your production crew is still lacking in anything and deliver some warmth over to you.”

Lao-Huang: “Another thing is that I wanted to show off my new suit.”

Lao-Huang: “As well as to reminisce about the past with your Director Lu.”

Lao-Huang: “Incidentally, to see you as well.”

Me: “…”

Lao-Huang, “All right, I’ve seen you already. Not too bad. Where’s your Director Lu?”

Me: “… Director Lu is—”

 

 

 

854.

Zap. Gu Yiliang appeared by my side. Like a mushroom sprouting through the soil, his eyelashes trembled as he looked at me with his lips pressed together. In his eyes, it seemed like there was mourning, reproach, complaints, and yearning, thus forcefully stopping my words in their tracks.

Me: ?

No, wait, that gaze of his was really too plaintive. Even Wang Baochuan, who had spent eighteen years waiting in a cold cave for Xue Pinggui only to discover that he had married someone else, did not look as mournful as him.

Isn’t it just delaying the discussion of our relationship? Is there a need to look at me with eyes like that? 

Am I also not thinking about our future together, as well as the window of your house? 

Baffled, I looked back at him, only for him to turn and meet lao-Huang’s eyes.

Lao-Huang’s eyes narrowed.

 

 

 

855.

This exchange lasted for an eternity.

 

 

 

856.

They were really looking at each other for too long, so long that I even started to worry that they had fallen in love at first sight, and that one was about to kiss the other’s cheek with his chest the next second.

An ongoing, epic, suspenseful drama of the ethics between the entertainment industry and rich people was pitifully washed away from my mind. Just as I was wondering if I should give Mdm. Wei a call to inform her about the situation, lao-Huang abruptly gave the slightest nod of his head.

Me: ? It’s really love at first sight? 

Before I could come up with an exhilarating and emotional ending to the script in my head, Lao-Huang patted me on the shoulder, the action filled with a solid sense of relief.

Me: ? What is this feeling of “Great! My useless son has finally made something of himself!” What is it? 

Tightening his grip, lao-Huang pressed down on my shoulder and shook it a little. “Come, it’s time to eat!”

Eh? Wasn’t he going to look for Director Lu?

Despite being overwhelmed by this show of doting, I did not forget to maintain my act of obedience. Blinking, I feigned being troubled. “But I still have scenes—”

Lao-Huang, “It’s all right. Later on, I’ll just give lao-Lu a heads-up.”

Fine then! It can’t be helped that you’re the biggest stakeholder in this production crew. You have the say! 

With a crisp and clear voice, I agreed, then heard lao-Huang turn to ask Gu Yiliang genially, “Shall we go together?”

Ah, perfect! I’ll be able to show off how professional Gu Yiliang is! 

Just as I was about to reject the invitation on his behalf, Gu Yiliang accepted it expressionlessly.

Me: ? He only had to accept it. Why did he need to use such an icy and merciless tone to do so? 

Lao-Huang chuckled as Gu Yiliang reached out and placed a hand on my shoulder.

Me: ? No, wait. Putting aside his lack of restraint, isn’t lao-Huang’s hand still on my shoulder too? 

 

 

 

857.

Gu Yiliang and lao-Huang stood on my left and right, each with a hand on my shoulder. Like two great mountains, the pressure they exerted was so strong that I could barely breathe. As though they were escorting a criminal, they led me towards the car.

No, wait. Were they bringing me out to eat, or escorting me to the execution grounds?

What was this familiar feeling of grim reapers coming to reap souls?

On my right was the powerful God of Wealth that I couldn’t offend, and on my right was my beloved, his expression solemn and his aura strange. On one side, the atmosphere was breezy and harmonious, like a happy family. As for the other side, the atmosphere was oppressive and grim, stiff and forbidding.

I didn’t say a word. I didn’t dare to say a word. Holding my breath, I had to experience this heavy blast of ice and fire, and even the production crew walking past us dared not greet either of them at all.

 

 

 

858.

The moment we stepped out of the production site, a figure froze nearby. He retreated quite a few steps before pausing again, then took a few steps forward.

The male lead of our show squinted, eyeing us for a few seconds before heaving a breath of relief. “Oh, it’s you guys. I thought that the narcotics officers were here.”

Me: ? Male lead, you live quite an interesting and varied life outside of work, don’t you? 

Me: “Lead, can you help us inform Director Lu that we’re going out for food?”

Male Lead: “You guys haven’t even removed your costumes. Where are you going to eat?”

 

 

 

859.

Hearing that, lao-Huang tugged at my wig, puzzled. “You can’t remove this just like that?”

Instantly, Gu Yiliang tugged at the other side of my wig, displeased. “He can’t.”

Me: ?

“Oh,” said lao-Huang, and he now tugged at the front of my robe. “You’re not wearing your own clothes underneath?”

Instantly, Gu Yiliang tugged the other side of my robe sullenly. “No, he isn’t.”

Me: ??

“Oh,” said lao-Huang, and he now reached out to wipe my face. “Can you wipe this off with a tissue?”

Instantly, Gu Yiliang started rubbing madly at my face as though he was kneading dough. “No—”

I could no longer hold myself back anymore. “If you guys have something to say, just say it! Stop using your hands! Look and not touch! I’m about to be torn into two by the both of you!!”

Lao-Huang poked me in the head. “Kid, why such a huge temper? All right, hurry up and change your clothes then.”

When he finished speaking, he even told Gu Yiliang, “Excuse us, this kid is always like this from being spoiled. Don’t mind him.”

Me: “……”

Gu Yiliang said darkly, “I’m the one who spoiled him. I don’t mind.”

Me: “…?”

No, wait. Although his words sounded very pleasant to the ears…

Speaking like this to your father-in-law, do you not want your window anymore?! 

How should I diffuse this awkward situation? I don’t think I can? 

I could almost see that Gu Yiliang’s window and our future were both about to shatter. As though there were ants in my pants, I anxiously tugged at the hem of Gu Yiliang’s clothes, whispering to him, “Be more polite with your words!”

The oppressive aura around Gu Yiliang encapsulated everything.

Me: ? I’m trying to save you! Hello, you’re not playing with fire, you’re basically setting fire to the entire mountain! 

Chuckling, lao-Huang waved us off. “It’s all right. You two should hurry up and change.”

Not waiting for me, Gu Yiliang turned and headed to his lounge, his lips pressed tightly together.

Me: “…?”

 

 

 

860.

Dazed, I changed out of my costume. Even as I walked out of the production site, I still didn’t see Gu Yiliang. Upon seeing lao-Huang waving me over by his car, I hurried over to him.

Seeing that I was alone, lao-Huang asked curiously, “It’s just you? What about your sugar baby—”

Me: “?”

Me: “Hold on, wait a minute. Did I hallucinate or something? What did you just say?”

Lao-Huang: “That actor just now—didn’t you ask me for money to threaten his parents? With his weakness in your hand, you’ll be able to force him to—

Me: “……”

 

 

 

861.

I smacked my forehead.

Having shipped Niangzi for too long, how could I forget that I still had a malicious, villainous character setting of wanting to persecute Gu Yiliang?

Me: “… You patted my shoulder with such gratification just now. Why…?”

Lao-Huang: “I felt that your taste isn’t too bad, and you found someone decent. The money wasn’t wasted at all, and I wanted to give you some affirmation.”

? Do you only know how to describe things as decent?!

Lao-Huang: “The entertainment industry is too messy. In the past, I was always worried that you’d be up to funny business with the money, but now I’m at ease.”

? What was this unfortunate, doomed method of family education, Dad?!

Lao-Huang: “Ah, this child doesn’t look too bad. He’s very innocent, and he’s not pretentious at all. He’s even unafraid of people more powerful than him. Look, he’s not afraid of me at all, and he’s not the fawning sort of person. He’s very conscientious, and he places you first in every matter. These are all very good!”

Me: “… Listen, I want to explain—”

 

 

 

862.

From afar, Gu Yiliang appeared within our sight.

Lao-Huang’s eyes brightened.

I felt as though I was about to vomit blood.

 

 

 

863.

It was no exaggeration to say that the moment he appeared, even the stars in the sky above the production site had come on.

He had gelled his hair up very neatly, not a strand out of place, the sort that if a spark fell onto it, his head would blaze up. He was even all dressed up, his attire formal enough for a charity gala. His entire being was dazzling as he slowly made his way towards us.

What exactly was he trying to do?! Was he displaying himself to seek a mate?!

Lao-Huang clicked his tongue in admiration. “Look, look. His taste in clothes isn’t bad. Ah, what a good child, how unfortunate that he’s with you.”

Me: “……”

 

 

 

864.

I was mentally exhausted, truly! I didn’t want to speak anymore! Silence, silence would be tonight’s Wei Yanzi!

I could no longer be bothered by the dirt and whatnot. Dispirited, I leant against the car, watching as Gu Yiliang walked over.

Lao-Huang: “Everyone’s here now. Let’s go.”

 

 

 

865.

Despite those words, the three of us still stood there, frozen, none of us having the intention to move at all.

Lao-Huang looked at me, his gaze saying, “You’re my son you have to open the door for me to express your filial piety otherwise I’ll be completely embarrassed.”

I looked at Gu Yiliang, my gaze saying, “Hah don’t you think that I’m your sugar daddy if that’s the case you should open the door for me and present yourself.”

Gu Yiliang—

Gu Yiliang looked back at me, his gaze saying something similar.

Me: “?”

There was a quiet evening breeze, but the stalemate amongst us was even quieter than the wind.

The chauffeur stood by the side, his eyes darting between us, not knowing what to do.

 

 

 

866.

Forget it. After all, Mr. Huang was the true and incomparable God of Wealth here. Capitulating, I opened the car door for lao-Huang. When he took his seat in the car with a haughty look on his face, only then did I take a seat in the backseat as well.

The chauffeur gave a sigh of relief, opening the door to the passenger side for Gu Yiliang.

Gu Yiliang seemed thunderstruck. He looked at me in disbelief, his lips completely white from being pressed together.

Me: “?”

 

 

 

867.

The door to the backseat was pulled open by Gu Yiliang.

The door to the passenger seat was shut by Gu Yiliang.

The door to the backseat was shut by Gu Yiliang.

 

 

 

868.

The car started with a roar, and it made its way steadily down the road.

Dazedly, I sat in the passenger seat. Through the rearview mirror, I looked at the two people sitting in the backseat, both dressed splendidly, and I started to doubt the meaning of life.


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10 thoughts on “ISMM Chapter 45

  1. This is the 1 story, where the misunderstanding actually enriches the story and is the cause of so many hilarious moments. I just love it so much! Thx 4 translating this masterpiece 🙏🙏🙏

  2. Holy smokes !!! Can we confirm the message has been received correctly by GYL??!! 😂😂😂
    Thank you so much for updating ❤️👏🙏

  3. Ahh I ran out of this in a short time and I couldn’t believe it when I saw that there was no next episode. I thought it was done :’) anyway thanks a lot for the translation. And I hope you can find time for the next update ❤️

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