Feng Mang

Chapter 12:    You'll do.

Translator: Aafkee

Proofreader: ChaiTea

Not wanting to be the third wheel, Li Shang left in a flash not long after Han Dong returned. He continued to stroll outside until nighttime. When he just stepped out of the elevator, he could hear some unusual “sounds”. “Tighter, even tighter.” It was Han Dong’s voice. Nan Zhen was obviously using strength, “Is this okay?” Li Shang lowered his head to look at this wristwatch. It had only just turned eight and they were already having a blast! He tiptoed forward and pushed the door open enough as he peeked through the narrow crack, his eyes sweeping the room sneakily when his gaze suddenly fixed on a particular spot. Fuck! Li Shang quickly pushed the door open and the scene that appeared right in front of his eyes was Nan Zhen helping Han Dong plaiting a pigtail. Moreover, it was a scorpion braid. It was so densely packed that it looked like it was crawling on the back of Han Dong’s head, magnifying the sinister and perverted atmosphere. Nan Zhen smiled and greeted Li Shang, “You’re back?” Li Shang was slightly embarrassed as he mumbled his reply, “I’m only back to get something. I’ll be leaving right away.” “Where are you going at such a late hour?” Han Dong asked. “The door diagonally opposite.” Their buddy living diagonally opposite them was called Ye Chenglin. He had moved in here together with Han Dong and they had already been neighbours for three years. Usually, Ye Chenglin always dropped in at Han Dong’s so he gradually got closer to Li Shang after a while. “Seems like his girlfriend won’t be leaving tonight. I can only squeeze with you for the night now.” Li Shang said. “Little Dong won’t let her stay overnight anyway.” “How do you know?” Li Shang was puzzled. Ye Chenglin snorted, “Watch on if you don’t believe me.” Two hours later, Li Shang walked out of Ye Chenglin’s room and saw that Nan Zhen had, indeed, already left, leaving Han Dong to wander around in his room alone with his dazzling and eye-catching hairstyle.
“Why didn’t you ask her to stay the night?” “I need to wake up early!” Han Dong’s eyes were shining, “I’ve got inside information that there will be a major production team coming to recruit people tomorrow!” Li Shang looked at him in disdain, “Just how addicted are you to acting to be neglecting your girlfriend like this?” “This is not about being addicted to acting.” Han Dong let out a sigh, “I can’t always make a young lady like her sleep on my inflatable bed, can I? I wouldn’t really bother If it was those women before but Nan Zhen is different from them. I actually want to work hard this time; I want to settle down and have a proper job.” It was the first time Li Shang saw the profound helplessness that was hidden behind Han Dong’s unruly mask. It was as if he could see the word “responsibility” engraved between his brows, firm and unyielding. His heart touched, he patted on Han Dong’s shoulder and said, “This lady is indeed not bad. Try your best!” At half-past five in the morning the next day, the entrance of the Northern Film Studio was already packed with people. “Seems like there really is a major film production today. There are so many people…” Li Shang sighed. Han Dong remained silent as his eyes were drawn to the pretty ladies like a hook. Li Shang poked him, “Be more conscientious! Have you forgotten who you’re here for?” “I’m only making her feel shameful through my gaze. Who’s asking her to wear so little? How shameful!” Li Shang said nothing. The main entrance to the Northern Film Studio opened suddenly and the crowd rushed over immediately. Li Shang rushed over too, while Han Dong followed behind unhurriedly. “Disperse! Those who won’t stop squeezing forward can all get lost now! Get in line and stand properly at arm’s length!” Han Dong had mingled here for five years so he knew all the big and small casting managers. This unfamiliar person had an obviously different attitude from the others; he was most likely sent here specifically by the production team. It seemed like they were going to cast for a “big role”. The casting manager went through the people row by row, not finding anyone that was to his liking even after five to six rows. Finally, his gaze fixed on Li Shang and backed up three steps to size him up carefully. His gaze strayed away slightly and landed on Han Dong, who was standing behind, and his gaze never returned. “You’ll do.”

---------- Translator’s note:

Happy Christmas everyone!!