Chapter 360: Open Eyes to See the World, Close Eyes to a New World

Don't look back, I'm Nazha.

The moment this self-introduction came out, Old Zhou in the front row began praying for his own Brother Liang.

You'd better have the skill of "knowing a woman by her scent"!

But compared to Old Zhou's needless worry, Bai Liang actually felt the scene was quite. thrilling.

Quite the player~

"Nazha?"

"Mm-hmm~"

"If it's Nazha, then at this point you should be kissing me."

Old Zhou: Brother Liang, you've really never died before

But what made him go "holy shit" was that after hearing this, "Nazha" actually went ahead and did it.

Gently nibbling Bai Liang's ear, "Is this how you kiss?"

"Seems like something's off." Bai Liang stroked his chin, looking like he was deep in thought.

However, "Nazha" didn't seem to want him thinking, and instead kept her voice low and asked: "What's not right~hmph!"

"She likes kissing the neck, the Adam's apple most of all."

For a moment, the air inside the car seemed to freeze solid.

Old Zhou had already put on his earphones and picked a song with suona horns.

Very fitting for the occasion!

If nothing unexpected happens, today he could send off his own Brother Liang.

Who would've thought, after Bai Liang said such a flirtatious line, the "Nazha" behind him hesitated for a moment, then actually leaned forward and clumsily smooched his Adam's apple.

Bai Liang felt his chin being tickled by her hair, but that faint fragrance of her hair smelled quite nice.

But just as he wanted to turn his head to look, "Nazha" reached out again and covered his eyes.

"What's up?"

"Don't look at me, my makeup's a little smudged."

If you don't look, then don't look.

Bai Liang simply closed his eyes, enjoying the gentle press of "Nazha's" lips~

After arriving at the destination, Old Zhou got out of the car first and found Dou Xiao Qi: "How'd it go?"

"Brother Zhou, you guessed right, there really were paparazzi lurking in the underground parking lot just now, it's already been handled."

Hearing this, Old Zhou patted Dou Xiao Qi's shoulder with satisfaction, "I feel like your salary needs to be bumped up another notch!"

He didn't even ask Dou Xiao Qi how he handled it — one rule: as long as you don't break the law, even if you toss shit through the other guy's car window, it's fine.

Dou Xiao Qi was still a bit embarrassed, "My salary's already high enough now."

"Do you understand what the gold content of the highest salary in the industry means? Putting everything else aside on Brother Liang's side, the money's definitely enough. You're doing double duty right now, oh right, wasn't Dapao slacking off and making you drive before?"

"Uh, I just help out occasionally."

"Then that's triple duty. You know what Boss Yan's motto is?"

"Add more money?"

"That's right~ The slogan to the outside world is this, and it's the same on the inside. You know how many people in the company fight for the overtime work during New Year?"

"I know that one. The big red envelope on New Year's Eve, I even got double — one was from Boss Yan, the other was from Sister Reba." Dou Xiao Qi glanced at the car as he spoke.

"The one in the car is your Sister Nazha."

"Huh? Really?"

Whether she was or wasn't didn't matter that much.

Anyway, Brother Liang didn't seem to want to draw too clear a distinction.

Old Zhou checked his watch, thinking why aren't they coming down yet, these two aren't really planning to do it in the car, are they?

But just then the car door did open, though Bai Liang's look was a bit strange.

It made Old Zhou and Dou Xiao Qi scratch their heads.

Because his eyes were actually covered by his own tie, looking quite the sight!

"Can you see?"

"Can't see." Bai Liang said honestly.

A small hand waved in front of his covered eyes, then "Nazha" asked oddly: "Really? Then how do you walk so steadily? I was just about to lead you."

"Maybe it's because I'm not afraid. I used to play like this when I was little."

He actually wasn't lying about this — running around blindfolded as a kid, he'd always bump into the prettiest big sister nearby, never once crashed into a wall.

Revisiting a childhood game today actually gave Bai Liang a sudden burst of interest: "If I get the chance later, I'd really like to take on a blind character role and give it a try~"

"Nazha" also felt Bai Liang really could try out a role like this.

Some small mannerisms and déjà vu could make people feel he really couldn't see, yet when walking or doing things, he was calm and steady, seemingly not at all flustered by being plunged into total darkness.

A normal person who can see clearly, once blindfolded, can't even tell east from west.

Bai Liang's could practically count as a "special ability"~

And Bai Liang said: actually, she wasn't the first to play this game.

Last time Li Xin suddenly turned off the lights. it didn't throw Bai Liang off either.

The so-called "missing the mark" was on purpose~

"Let's go, let's go, let's hurry back to the room, if someone sees us it won't be good."

While urging him along, "Nazha" also warily looked around, after all she knew how fiercely the paparazzi were tailing Bai Liang these days.

But after seeing Dou Xiao Qi and Old Zhou flash her an OK gesture, she relaxed.

After the two left, Xiao Qi scratched his head and looked at Lao Zhou. "Zhou Ge, weren't you just saying—"

"Kid, you're still young," Lao Zhou said with a strange smile, patting his shoulder. "Alright, clock's out for today—get some rest. By the way, why are there so few paparazzi today? You're sure it's just one group?"

"Yes, absolutely sure! I could smell their dog stench from miles away!"

"That's weird."

In fact, many of today's paparazzi had followed Lin Yue'er.

Because her press release came out too fast.

Even before the event ended, online reports had already surfaced showing the two of them chatting warmly at the scene, complete with photos.

Probably taken by her agent or assistant.

Actually, this was quite normal—a proper way to ride the hype. Bai Liang never minded being dragged along for any trend; on this front, he was unusually generous.

As long as the girl had the guts to ride the hype, he'd gladly let her.

But Lin Yue'er clearly still didn't understand Bai Liang's style—she merely marketed their meeting as a reunion of old friends, chatting happily.

It was a subtle reminder to everyone that the two had once collaborated.

It truly made many of her fans tear up, loudly declaring in their overly dramatic way, "Century-level co-appearance!"

Those who didn't know might think Bai Liang had once played opposite Lin Yue'er.

Thus, from Lin Yue'er to Na Zha, then to Meng Jie, all had now "connected" with Bai Liang~

Lin Gen had completely lost his name.

In fact, this PR release was just entertainment within China, offering no real benefit.

The reason was simple: the "Korea Ban."

When Lin Yue'er filmed "Wushen Zhao Zilong," she had no follow-up projects precisely because rumors of this ban had already spread in 2016.

At the time, many Korean entertainment companies' stock prices plummeted, and most Korean artist projects—TV dramas, etc. —that hadn't yet aired lost all chance of being broadcast.

Even Korean artists' commercial visas to China became difficult to obtain.

Losing the Chinese market was an enormous blow to Hallyu—money never lies, and bluster won't help.

No matter how loudly K-pop fans boasted about billions of YouTube views and topping music charts in over a hundred countries, and no matter how deeply they believed their idols had broken into Europe and America—

The combined revenue of the four major entertainment companies still received only four words as evaluation: worse than Genshin.

Of course, no one had ever actually seen this so-called "Korea Ban."

Ask? No such thing. Film? Not allowed. Commercial performances? Impossible.

Yet even with this influence, many Korean idol artists never stopped marketing in China.

Otherwise, Lin Yue'er wouldn't have appeared at this fashion gala.

But even by riding Bai Liang's hype, she attracted massive attention from paparazzi.

Paparazzi: Damn Bai Liang—does he want to taste kimchi? We've gotta go check this out.

And Bai Liang's physique was too agile—he'd vanish at the drop of a hat—so Lin Yue'er naturally became the better target.

Her long gown couldn't be hidden; she couldn't even slip away quietly.

So when the Korean girl returned to her hotel, she was startled by the lurking paparazzi.

She thought they were reporters here to interview her.

Artists trained as Korean idols had absolutely top-tier professionalism in this regard.

Facing the cameras, they switched instantly to a smiling pose, confidently striking poses.

But inside, she wondered: Aren't you going to interview me? Why just take photos? And why no flash?

Paparazzi: We don't do interviews anyway~ Has Bai Liang arrived yet? Keep watching!

At this moment, the Bai Liang they were all waiting for was already doing something with "Na Zha."

"Na Zha, aren't you going to wash me today?"

"Na Zha, Na Zha—you're letting me wash myself alone? That's not your style~"

"Yeah, that's right, Na Zha—just like before, don't use your teeth."

"Yes, yes! Body wash should obviously be applied to you~" "I've got my eyes closed, completely shut—opening them would make me a puppy."

"."

Open your eyes?

That's nonsense~

Even if someone pulled his eyelids open, he wouldn't open them.

Open your eyes, you see the world.

But close your eyes, and you open a new world!

So fascinating!

"Na Zha" was slightly annoyed. "Could 'myself' really be this insane?"

Though annoyed inside, she still massaged Bai Liang's shoulders while asking: "Is this comfortable?"

"Put more force into it, little sister—I need pressure!"

Bai Liang casually patted "Na Zha's" thigh, signaling to increase pressure.

Little sister?

!

"Na Zha's" expression twisted, yet she still pressed firmly along the contours of Bai Liang's muscles.

"Da Bai, you keep such great shape," she blurted out.

"Huh?" Bai Liang pretended not to hear.

"You're so fit! So sexy!"

"Tsk, then what are you waiting for? Let's go~"

Hearing this, "Na Zha" blinked in confusion. "What are we starting?"

Bai Liang said nothing, only reached out, touched until he found her face, then tapped her lips, and afterward traced a region on his own body.

"Na Zha":???

Is this real? Could Gu Li Na Zha really be this absurd?!

Ah~ right! She is indeed "Gu Li Na Zha."

She slapped Bai Liang irritably. "You're tormenting people~"

"You used to..."

"If you mention the past again, I'll come at you with scissors!" she snapped, flustered.

So Bai Liang fell silent, obediently signaling her: Then do as you please.

Yet after a moment's hesitation, "Na Zha" slowly leaned over.

Bai Liang: So she really is Na Zha~ so indulgent toward him.

This counts as mastering the essence.

——

Tonight's Cosmo Fashion Gala had plenty of drama.

First and foremost was Zhu Dan, Zhou Yiwéi's wife, delivering a "godlike performance."

It delivered a hilarious iconic moment for the domestic entertainment industry.

No wonder she's a veteran host—no ordinary person could match her effect.

So authentic!

No trace of acting—that's what made it funniest.

Meanwhile, marketing accounts claimed Gu Li Na Zha and Dilireba got into a fight on-site, but this was impossible to verify, since everyone always says they argue whenever they meet.

So which time was it actually a real fight?

The correct answer: Every time.

Unfortunately, even netizens with the most vivid imaginations refused to believe it.

Are these two top female stars just bored? Why do they keep picking on each other?

And why, if they're so at odds, keep appearing together?

How did the 85s handle it?

After a feud, they wouldn't even make eye contact, let alone appear together.

But these two appeared together far too often—like staged promotion.

Many so-called experts jumped in: These two are probably on great terms; what looks like arguing is actually them quietly chatting~

This theory actually had many believers.

But promotion? It definitely exists—otherwise, both teams wouldn't have allowed this to happen. If they truly wanted to avoid each other, there were a million ways to not appear together. The simplest? Just ask the organizers directly.

Like during the Weibo Night before.

But both teams chose: As long as they don't fight, fine, sit together—still gets us trending.

This time, they successfully claimed top trending.

Na Zha gained a new nickname: Di Li Re Ma.

Dilireba wore Na Zha's mantle.

If not for caring about fans' emotions, both teams would have coordinated on Weibo, just calling each other by their names.

This down-to-earth stunt was actually very popular.

Unfortunately, their status as "rival camps" prevented them from betraying their fans.

Fans are still fighting—so the stars themselves absolutely cannot suddenly say, "We're all friends now." That's betrayal of the fans—it shakes the foundation.

As for Bai Liang, just a "plain and ordinary" actor with over 17.7 billion in box office.

A tool for female stars, appearing tonight as mere decoration.

Only Lin Wuer slightly "brought him along"—otherwise, he wouldn't have even appeared on trending.

This left insiders who were used to seeing Bai Liang's antics somewhat unsettled.

How did this kid suddenly become so well-behaved?

After a night passed, the "well-behaved" Bai Liang opened his eyes and locked gazes with Dilireba.

She leaned on one arm, lying sideways, propping her cheek as she gazed at him—her eyes unusually gentle.

"You're awake?"

Bai Liang, just opening his eyes, jolted and immediately shut them again, then said: "Who's talking to me? Is that you, Na Zha?"

"Na Zha left," Dilireba said flatly.

At this, Bai Liang snapped his eyes open and scratched his head. "Left? Then how did you get in, Dilireba?"

Dilireba:...

Enough! This drama queen!

No wonder he acts so well—he's always playing like this, isn't he?

Dilireba wavered between breaking down and yelling, then chose to play along. "She opened the door for me, said you were exhausted and asked me to take care of you. Happy now?"

"Perfect, absolutely perfect—you two are such good sisters."

Good sisters...

Dilireba smiled—just once, she couldn't hold it back.

And that one laugh hit Bai Liang hard—quite heavily.

Mainly to get back at him for his nonsense last night. She simply didn't believe Gu Li Na Zha could really do such exaggerated things.

Just thinking about it made it even more absurd.

She thought Gu Li Na Zha wouldn't be this extreme, but since she'd done every single one of those outrageous acts, she had no way to deal with this guy, Da Bai!

"My hand hurts~"

After hitting him, Re Ba immediately frowned and groaned.

Bai Liang naturally knew what she needed—he grabbed her small hand and gently rubbed it, and sure enough, her cloudy mood turned sunny.

"She likes kissing your Adam's apple?"

"Huh? Who?" Bai Liang looked utterly confused.

"Hmm hmm~ Wake up already! In just over an hour, I have to leave—won't you spend a little more time with me?" Re Ba lay on Bai Liang's chest, blinking her eyes pitifully.

"So early?"

Bai Liang checked the time—it was only seven o'clock.

"Then why would I wake up this early?"

The second half of that sentence was: she wanted to look at Da Bai a little longer before leaving~

So she woke up at six-something, washed up, and applied a light makeup.

Even a beautiful girl doesn't look that gorgeous right after waking up—some even look like female ghosts; they must tidy themselves up.

Add to that how wild things got last night, and she was even more disheveled.

Some things still hadn't been cleaned up yet.

Thinking of this, Re Ba suddenly touched her small abdomen, then bit Bai Liang's ear and asked vaguely: "If I get pregnant, will you marry me?"

"Paperwork or the wedding? If it's the wedding, you have to book the hotel in advance—at least half a year ahead." Bai Liang furrowed his brow slightly, as if still wanting to discuss the wedding details.

He was very experienced.

The Four Golden Pillars of a wedding, which stages need special attention—oh right, if you consider different ethnicities and customs, there might be a whole pile of troublesome things.

"I've studied your Uyghur wedding customs—it seems to blend Central Asian cultural elements with unique Uyghur lifestyle traditions. I actually really like the part where they use a branch to lift the veil."

The shock from the top student struck straight to the heart.

Super brain, skyrocketing points!

Knowledge is useful! No matter how strange or weird the knowledge—when needed, it unleashes unparalleled power!

Re Ba was stunned.

Because some things she didn't even know—after all, she'd never married, so how could she have such experience? At most, she'd seen others get married.

But many things can't be truly understood without experiencing them firsthand.

It sounded as if Bai Liang had married an Uyghur girl before.

An Uyghur girl?

Gu Li Na Zha?!

Fortunately, the thought didn't linger in her mind for even half a second—she merely suspected whether Bai Liang would use this same act to trick Gu Li Na Zha again.

Bai Liang: Suspect? I definitely would!

The question girls love to ask most is: Do you love me? Will you marry me?

Someone like Bai Liang, a "thoughtful person," would never be caught off guard by such questions.

"Da Bai."

Re Ba suddenly hugged him tightly—so tightly she looked ready to smother him alive.

"Hey, don't squeeze so hard."

When she finally pulled away, her face flushed, and she hit him again, annoyed.

But after hitting him, she felt bad—she touched the spot, completely unmarked, and asked: "Does it hurt?"

After fussing over him, Re Ba cupped Bai Liang's face and said the classic line:

"Actually, I just want a commitment."

(End of Chapter)