Deeply Affectionate Male Supporting Character Topped the Protagonist 86

Chapter 86: Extra 3-This is my other half

The opportunity for their public announcement came a few days before they planned to get their marriage license, when they were once again photographed on a date.

Xi Leng, scrolling through Weibo, saw the paparazzi’s blatant post, hyping up the top star’s relationship, attracting attention and speculation, waiting for the person involved to offer a “ransom” for the photos.

He was now quite familiar with these tactics of the entertainment industry.

However, the paparazzi miscalculated this time, claiming to have solid proof of a certain two-character top star’s relationship, even capturing intimate photos of the couple, the comments section filled with mockery and disdain, dismissing it as either a joke or a desperate attempt by a nobody with fake fans.

Only the “Air Conditioner CP” super topic was in a celebratory mood.

【Is the two-character top star Min-ge?】
【Shouldn’t Min-ge be three characters? (just kidding)】
【Lol, his “in a relationship” status has been up for months, what’s there to expose?】
【And Min-ge wouldn’t give the paparazzi this money】
【Besides, isn’t Min-shen and Leng Leng’s relationship already semi-public? 2333】
【Is the paparazzi trying to expose a well-known secret?】
【Although I also hope… but maybe we’re just delusional】
【I don’t care, my CP must be real!!!】
【A rational analysis, Min-ge used “he” throughout his fan group appearance, his partner must be a man, so there’s no way he’s using a man as a cover-up, Leng Leng is 200% his boyfriend [/Sunglasses][/Sunglasses]】
【Sob, when will they make it official…】
【Looking forward to the announcement, but also a bit scared QAQ】
【Is Min-ge delaying the announcement because he’s planning something big?】

He was.

That discarded sketch of Min Zhi Xi Leng drew before, Min Zhi had added a clumsy penguin to it, he even had Xi Leng design a stylized signature for it, overlapping with his own.

The two signatures, intertwined and abstract, but the discerning CP fans would definitely recognize their styles and signatures.

Min Zhi really planned to use this drawing as his new album cover, releasing it on the day they got their marriage license.

Was he showing off on purpose? Naturally. But he was also considering the low-key Xi Leng. Releasing an album on the same day, even if the marriage news leaked, it wouldn’t attract too much attention.

Xi Leng, pondering as he browsed the super topic, finally decided.

Making it official now, it wouldn’t be bad either, would it?

Min Zhi received the paparazzi’s “threatening email” in his work inbox, not hiding it, showing it directly to Xi Leng: “I’ll buy the photos.”

Xi Leng didn’t hesitate, gently placing his hand on the back of Min Zhi’s, “I don’t think… there’s a need to waste money on that.”

“Hm?” Min Zhi was stunned for a moment before he understood, a sly smile appearing on his lips as he deliberately said, “You mean… you’ll buy them?”

“…I don’t think there’s a need to waste any money this time.” Xi Leng paused slightly, then, looking at him with a helpless expression, said.

Spring was halfway through, the days longer than the nights.

Such precious and short nights couldn’t be wasted on annoying paparazzi. The two ignored the online frenzy, enjoying their time together first.

A question had been on Xi Leng’s mind for a while.

If it weren’t for Min Zhi seeing through his troubled thoughts, asking him “What’s wrong?”, he would have continued bottling it up, until he no longer cared.

“Why do you keep staring at me?” Min Zhi rubbed his face, saying unhappily, “And frowning too.”

Xi Leng mirrored his actions, his artist’s hand gently tracing the face he had drawn hundreds of times, After a moment of hesitation, under Min Zhi’s patient gaze, he asked seriously, “Min Zhi, what do you like about me?”

Min Zhi fell silent.

He suddenly recalled himself at the beach, forcing Xi Leng to talk about Luo Jiayan. Now the tables had turned. He instinctively felt this was a difficult question with no right answer.

And he couldn’t just give a perfunctory response, the once aloof and independent wild animal had been domesticated, seemingly adapting to their life together, but deep down, there must still be some hidden insecurities.

So, after careful consideration, Min Zhi finally said, “Honestly, I was initially interested in your appearance, your aura, and also, that sense of mystery, which made me want to… explore.”

“And as I explored, I discovered that you only seem cold and distant, you’re actually very gentle, very cute, no matter what you do, what kind of expression you make, I like it, and your past also makes my heart ache.”

This answer was incredibly detailed.

Min Zhi was very eloquent, just that he didn’t bother with most people.

After answering Xi Leng’s question, he naturally asked in return, “Then you, what do you like about me?”

Xi Leng, usually calm and collected, froze.

Min Zhi’s smile was playful, “It’s okay, take your time, do you need to search online?”

Xi Leng didn’t reply.

Then, after a few more seconds, he finally choked out, “You’re too good to me.”

He then reached out and touched the bridge of Min Zhi’s high nose, the words he only said to this one person, “You’re very handsome, and you have a nice physique. The reasons fans like you, I have them too, but I’m only your fan, and I will never… cheat?”

“Hm, you’ve learned quite a bit of fan terminology.” Min Zhi smiled. “Learned it while following Xiao Yi, right?”

Xi Leng also smiled, he lowered his eyes and said, his tone sounding a bit insecure, “I… spend a lot of time with him now, it’s hard not to learn.”

Min Zhi pinched his cheek as payback. He then became serious, “You like me just because I’m handsome and good to you? You’ll easily be fooled by bad men like that.”

They were now very familiar with each other. Xi Leng smiled gently and teased, “Are there… many bad men as handsome and as good to me as you?”

Min Zhi: “Depends on whether you like the bad ones or the good ones.”

Xi Leng smiled.

His heart was clear, the lover before him, one of a kind, the best lover in the world, his everything.

He couldn’t resist teasing, “What if I say I like bad men?”

This question made Min Zhi pause.

Just as Xi Leng thought he had stumped him, Min Zhi suddenly lunged forward, pinning the unsuspecting Xi Leng onto the sofa.

Xi Leng’s phoenix eyes sparkled, that sudden surprise bringing back the memory of Min Zhi’s first forced kiss.

Min Zhi’s throat tightened, a surge of desire, holding his lover captive, and once again, unexpectedly, he lifted the hem of Xi Leng’s shirt and nuzzled against his skin.

“Then let me show you how bad I can be.”

The following sounds, muffled by his clothes, yet transmitted through his skin and bones, reached Xi Leng’s ears. Besides Min Zhi’s satisfied moans, there were also his own gradually deepening breaths.

…

A long while passed.

The matter of the official announcement was completely forgotten, their minds always the clearest after intimacy, it was his fixed time for deepening their understanding,

Open and honest communication, holding nothing back, their love, their vulnerabilities,

“You have such a huge world, so many people adore you…” Xi Leng murmured, “But you gave your whole world to me.”

Min Zhi wanted him to be more open and vulnerable, he enjoyed hearing these heartfelt words, yet there was also a hint of sadness, an indescribable mix of emotions.

He deliberately joked, casually dismissing the topic, “No, I still have my work. You make it sound like I’m your househusband.”

Xi Leng, after a moment of silence, said sincerely, “But Min Zhi, I have nothing.”

This time, Min Zhi didn’t respond, so Xi Leng turned to look at him.

“Yes, you have nothing,” Min Zhi repeated Xi Leng’s words, then added something puzzling, “but you have me.”

Xi Leng didn’t understand, tilting his head slightly, “…Hm?”

Min Zhi smiled, his dark eyes filled with affection, his voice gentle, “And you only have me.”

Xi Leng also smiled.

“You smile at me, only at me,” Min Zhi’s tone was soft, like the quiet night outside the window, “Perhaps you’ll even kiss me.”

Xi Leng frowned slightly, seemingly puzzled: “Isn’t that the same question…?”

Min Zhi, ignoring him, pressed on, “So will you kiss me?”

Xi Leng’s smile deepened: “Fine.”

…

Another long while passed.

Daybreak, the online gossip having fermented for an entire day and night, the paparazzi with the incriminating photos threatening to expose them.

Xi Leng, as if waking from a dream, bringing up the main topic, suddenly said, “Let’s make it official.”

Min Zhi, caught off guard, “Huh?”

Xi Leng wasn’t being impulsive, his next words even more certain, “I want to announce our relationship.”

Min Zhi was stunned for a few seconds.

Then, he suddenly jumped out of bed, startling Xi Leng.

They hurriedly got dressed, not even having time to comb their hair, just casually running their hands through it.

“We’ll do a live stream now.” Min Zhi declared.

Xi Leng stopped him, “At least wash your face first.”

He then looked at his lover and added, “And also… this won’t do, you should wear a turtleneck.”

They used each other as mirrors, Min Zhi, looking back, said seriously: “You’re fine like this, it’s almost allergy season for you, a few red marks and bruises are normal, you can just use a band-aid to cover the scar if you want.”

“…Min Zhi.”

“Hm? What is it, baby?”

“…Forget it.”

Min Zhi first posted a teaser for the live stream announcement on Weibo, and then an hour later, the live stream finally started.

The fans, who had been waiting impatiently, like a wronged spouse waiting to catch their cheating partner, eagerly tuned in.

They decided that Min Zhi would face the barrage first.

He wasn’t afraid of this, even enjoyed being the center of attention, as long as they didn’t chase him offline, he couldn’t handle that, he would run away.

When the teaser was released, the paparazzi thought he was putting on a last-ditch effort to deny it, planning to expose the evidence at the peak of his live stream to maximize traffic.

However, Min Zhi’s first words were, “No need to guess, the two-character top star they caught is me.”

【?????】
【wtf??? Not really surprised, though…】
【Ge, you’re truly the first in the entertainment industry to call yourself a top star】
【Hahahaha】
【Love him or hate him, he’s our Min-shen】

Such a blunt and direct admission, the fans’ reaction was relatively calm, thanks to his months of blatant flirting.

The fans were eager to know who the other party was, but Min Zhi, avoiding the question, rambled on, immersed in his own love bubble.

“I’ve chosen him for this life… no, for the next life too, and every life after that.”

“We’re getting married soon.”

“Actually, I want to get married right away, but I’m waiting for the right anniversary date, somewhere between our birthdays, with the anniversary of when we confirmed our relationship and all that, we practically have anniversaries every month, haha.”

【Getting married in April or May? That time frame seems a bit…】
【Min-shen’s birthday is July 7th… so his partner’s birthday is just a while ago? March? Holy shit, I think I know who it is】
【No need to be so secretive, just say the name directly, haha】

Min Zhi, still playing hard to get, the legendary tsundere, smiled gently in the live stream, one hand supporting his chin, his dark eyes sparkling with tenderness.

“You have no idea how cute he is.”

“Before we made it official, he would often stay up late at night, or wake up very early, then wouldn’t go back to sleep, just staring at me.”

“And I didn’t even know, haha.”

“He would also secretly play with my earrings, because I didn’t know, sometimes I forgot to take them off when I slept.”

“After we got together, he would take them off for me. And he didn’t just stare at me secretly anymore, sometimes he even touches, can’t stand it, touching while I’m asleep.”

“He was the one who wouldn’t confirm our relationship before, but now, I feel like he’s the one who needs this title more?”

“Can’t stand him.”

Min Zhi deliberately drawled, his words full of smugness and pride.

The ones who couldn’t stand it were the poor fans in the live stream!

【I can’t take this anymore!!!】
【Have some mercy on us single dogs aaaaah】
【Can someone catch this peacock?】
【Okay, Min-ge, we know you’re talking about yourself】
【Why don’t you just say “I have a friend…”】
【Hahahahahahahaha】
【Don’t believe this man’s words! He admitted it himself! New fans, remember to interpret everything he says in reverse】
【Touching while he’s asleep? I don’t believe it, you’re probably the type who says, “I’m going to touch you now, close your eyes”]
【So who is the boyfriend!?】
【Just tell us!!!】
【Min Zhi, are you incompetent!?】

The frustrated fans started challenging his masculinity.

Min Zhi, having shown off enough, finally got to the point, “Let me introduce him, although you might already know him, and you like him very much, and you think we’re a match made in heaven…”

Min Zhi rambled on and on, making the viewers impatient, then finally getting to the point, “This is my other half.”

He turned his head slightly and gestured.

Xi Leng, seeing the frantic comments in the live stream, walked over with a slightly embarrassed look.

He was about to take Min Zhi’s hand to ease his nervousness,

when Min Zhi, acting slyly, pulled him closer by the arm and collar, forcing him to bend down, then captured his lips.

Xi Leng’s prepared greetings turned into a kiss, a most direct form of introduction.

【!!!!!!!!!!!!】
【Aaaaaah】
【Mama, my CP is real aaaaah】
【I knew it was Leng Leng! Air Conditioner CP is real!!!】
【Sob, so sweet】
【Good kiss, wonderful kiss, Min-ge, you’re truly shameless】
【I approve of this marriage!】
【Quickly send them to the bridal chamber!!!】