Top Dupe CH 047 Pure Color

“Then I’ll wear it without an undershirt. You really don’t mind?” Luo Yu asked.

“Not at all.”

Luo Yu cheerfully put on the sweater. “Should I change into a pair of pants?”

“No need, it feels natural as if you’re at home.”

“Won’t it look inappropriate?”

“No, I’ll take a picture and show you.”

“Okay.”

Luo Yu didn’t strike a posed look but simply stood there smiling at Gu Xiaowei, then took a photo sitting on the edge of the bed, and another with one foot on the table, hugging his knee.

Gu Xiaowei took several shots, and Luo Yu immediately went over to check them.

The sweater suited Luo Yu well. Although he thought the pajama pants would look awkward, since Gu Xiaowei’s pants were silk, the combination of the sweater’s coziness and the silk’s elegance made it surprisingly fitting for him.

“I feel like you’ve made me look like a cover model for a magazine,” Luo Yu sincerely complimented.

“Hmm.” Gu Xiaowei turned his face, his breath just grazing Luo Yu’s ear. “Senior Brother has a unique charm.”

“What unique charm?” Luo Yu asked, curious about Gu Xiaowei’s way of complimenting.

“Having seen thousands of mountains and seas, you are the final chapter of my aesthetic.”

Luo Yu paused, then smiled, recognizing this line from the theme song of “Beast and Rose”. 

He was about to ask Gu Xiaowei how he knew this song, since it was released after the film, but stopped short. It would be odd if Gu Xiaowei had heard the song through some other channel, and Luo Yu knew the lyrics ahead of time.

“Teacher Gu should go out and see if the vast world is really not as beautiful as me.” Luo Yu laughed. “But thank you! It’s still because of your good taste. Remember to send me the photos; I’d like to post them on Weibo.”

“Sure.”

Luo Yu returned the sweater to Gu Xiaowei, who continued packing. Luo Yu then changed back into his own clothes and returned the silk pajamas.

“Shall I help you tidy up the things in the bathroom?”

“Sure. Just put everything in the toiletries bag,” Gu Xiaowei said.

Luo Yu walked in and said while packing, “You’re really quite independent. I heard many actors need several assistants to help pack when they leave a set.”

“I don’t like others touching my things,” Gu Xiaowei said.

Luo Yu paused. “Then why did you let Fang Qin stay in your room when you came to find me for the scenes?”

“To be precise, Fang Qin slept on the bed linens provided here, and I slept on the ones I brought with me,” Gu Xiaowei answered.

Luo Yu turned around and walked over to touch the bed linens. He had wondered why Gu Xiaowei’s linens were softer and felt better than those in his own room; now he realized it was because they were his own.

“But I slept on…”

Gu Xiaowei zipped up the first suitcase and replied, “You’re not ‘just anyone.’”

“Well… I just wore your sweater close to my skin…”

“I’ve worn your pajamas close to my skin as well. Is there a problem?” Gu Xiaowei countered.

Luo Yu answered, “Of course not,” feeling warm inside, as although Gu Xiaowei didn’t directly say it, every word implied “you are my own person.”

Soon, Luo Yu’s phone vibrated with a message from Gu Xiaowei, who had sent the photos.

Luo Yu looked at them and saw that they needed almost no retouching. They looked natural and had a good quality. He didn’t think much and posted them in a grid on Weibo with the caption: [Everyone needs a team member with both great taste and shooting skills!]

In less than a minute, comments had exceeded five hundred.

Comments flooded in: “Finally, not another selfie from gege,” “Today’s photos are so alluring,” “This lighting, this neckline, this room… I’m drooling,” “Gege’s gaze makes my heart race! Obsessed and crazy for you!”

Luo Yu touched his nose and asked Gu Xiaowei, “Wait, your photography style is quite serious? How did they spot anything inappropriate?”

Gu Xiaowei imitated Luo Yu’s tone, “Senior Brother, you transcend the desires of the world.”

Luo Yu laughed helplessly. “That line is my copyright and can only be used for you.”

Before long, keen-eyed fans zoomed in on Luo Yu’s eyes and vaguely identified the photographer!

Luo Yu’s comments section exploded.

[Oh my God, how does the photographer in Luo Yu’s eyes look so much like Gu Xiaowei?]

[God! Tell me this is Teacher Gu? The one who’s always serious and expressionless when not filming? He actually took pictures with his phone?]

[Luo Yu—you must have saved the universe in your past life! Quickly confess who the photographer is!]

Luo Yu stared at the comments in shock. “Do they have the eyes of the Monkey King? How did they think to zoom in on my eyes to find the photographer? I also zoomed in and only saw a silhouette. How did they recognize you from that?”

“Don’t know,” Gu Xiaowei replied.

“Well… what to do? I’ll set this Weibo post to private,” Luo Yu decided, not wanting the matter to ferment online.

His casual Weibo post inadvertently rubbed off on Gu Xiaowei's traffic.

In the thirty seconds of hesitation, Luo Yu’s anti-fans arrived, with various scornful comments starting to explode.

[Luo Yu is addicted to riding on others’ popularity? First it was He Mu, now it’s Gu Xiaowei! No shame!]

[No wonder the industry’s lowest! I zoomed in dozens of times and still didn’t recognize it as Gu Xiaowei. How did others figure it out?]

[My gege isn’t anyone’s photographer! My gege is unique. I'm taking him away immediately!]

Even He Mu, who was idle at home with no schedule, nearly blew his sheet mask off in anger when he saw Luo Yu’s Weibo. 

Initially annoyed by how Luo Yu’s photos were both classy and seductive, He Mu then lost it seeing comments guessing the photographer was Gu Xiaowei. 

How dare Luo Yu ride on Gu Xiaowei’s popularity!

Their drama had wrapped up ages ago!

He Mu wanted to tear into Luo Yu himself, but remembering his agent’s strict warnings and warnings of zero tolerance from Chairman Ou, he could only hope Gu Xiaowei’s fans would deal with Luo Yu.

Unexpectedly, Gu Xiaowei’s long-quiet Weibo suddenly had activity!

Not only did he retweet Luo Yu’s grid photos, but he also captioned it [My debut photography work].

Gu Xiaowei’s fans went wild, celebrating his debut as a photographer and began analyzing the composition and lighting of the photos, praising Luo Yu’s godly looks.

#MyDebutPhotographyWork# soared to trending.

At first, netizens didn’t know what was happening. Once they clicked through, they realized Gu Xiaowei had taken the grid photos of Luo Yu.

Several fashion magazines even retweeted and liked the photos.

Many passersby asked who the handsome guy in the photos was, noting his makeup-free look but still exuding elegance and a languid, pure charm. Several fashion magazines inquired about the model in the photos.

Gu Xiaowei’s retweet made the anti-fans of Luo Yu look embarrassed and retreat quickly.

He Mu was so furious he almost threw his phone out the window. He never expected that even after their drama had wrapped up, Gu Xiaowei would still be in touch with Luo Yu and personally take photos for him!

Luo Yu looked at his rapidly increasing Weibo followers and couldn’t help but ask, “Why do you keep giving me traffic? If this continues, I’m going to get spoiled by you…”

“Get spoiled how?” Gu Xiaowei asked.

“Just being picky about roles, not striving for more, and lying flat waiting for you to put me on the hot search.”

“I’d like that too, but are you willing?” Gu Xiaowei’s voice carried a hint of teasing.

“Why does it feel like your words are a bit strange?” Luo Yu squinted, thinking it over.

“This is the first time I’ve taken such serious photos for someone, and I can be seen in the reflection of your eyes, it counts as a joint photo for us. It’s quite meaningful; I don’t want you to delete it,” Gu Xiaowei said.

“Right, we took a photo together. It’s not like we did anything wrong, so it’s fine to show it openly,” Luo Yu smiled.

“Senior Brother, are you helping me with the stuff in the bathroom?”

“Yes! Yes!”

Luo Yu picked up a black bottle from the sink. Upon closer inspection, it appeared to be aftershave.

“Gu Xiaowei, what brand of aftershave do you use? It smells really nice.”

“Anka’s. I think the scent is called ‘pure color’.” Gu Xiaowei paused.

Luo Yu turned the bottle to read the label and instinctively read aloud, “Under the name of abstinence, performing acts of temptation…”

Gu Xiaowei’s expression darkened.

Then Luo Yu suddenly burst out laughing, as if he had discovered a treasure, and crouched beside Gu Xiaowei. “This line really suits you!”

Gu Xiaowei raised an eyebrow slightly and asked with a calm expression, “Have I… tempted you?”

Luo Yu nudged him with his shoulder, “Your very existence is a temptation to the world, okay?”

Luo Yu was never stingy with praise towards Gu Xiaowei.

But Gu Xiaowei quietly said, “I don’t want to tempt the world; being able to hold on to one person is enough.”

Luo Yu rested his chin on his hand, his eyes full of laughter. “Our Teacher Gu is so innocent… it’s just…”

“Just what?”

As Gu Xiaowei turned his face, Luo Yu’s finger hooked onto his shirt collar. “The higher you button up, the more people want to tear it open.”

“Do you want to, Senior Brother?” Gu Xiaowei asked, looking into Luo Yu’s eyes.

His eyelashes were slightly lowered, with a gentle yet passionate gaze, restrained yet hinting at uncontrollable madness.

Luo Yu lost his balance, propping himself on the ground and sitting back.

Gu Xiaowei turned his face, leaned close to Luo Yu, his breath close, and pressed his hand on the back of Luo Yu’s head. “You see, if you can’t handle my lines, don’t come over and stir things up.”

At that moment, Luo Yu’s heart raced as if a tiny spark had fallen into a peaceful field, nearly setting it ablaze.

“I won’t help you with romantic scenes again. You’re clearly a master at this!” Luo Yu stood up in annoyance, pressing the bottle of aftershave into the bag.

Gu Xiaowei, however, answered calmly, “Maybe later you’ll need my help with romantic scenes, Senior Brother.”

“Don’t make me laugh.”

There would absolutely, absolutely, absolutely never be such a day.

Luo Yu turned his back to Gu Xiaowei and exhaled. It seemed he had been deceived by Gu Xiaowei from his previous life, thinking he was all serious and aloof! This guy was clearly quite good at flirting when he was younger!

When all the clothes were packed, Luo Yu helped Gu Xiaowei fold the bed linens and covers.

As they pushed three large suitcases out, Xiao Qin and Ah Yan were waiting for them.

All the luggage was loaded into an SUV, and Xiao Qin and Ah Yan got into the car.

Just as Luo Yu was about to climb in, Gu Xiaowei grabbed him by the collar.

“Senior Brother, you’re in the same car as me.”

“Huh?”

When Luo Yu turned around, he saw Gu Xiaowei sitting in the driver’s seat of a Mercedes, leaning out of the window. “Aren’t you still owing me a meal?”

Luo Yu was surprised at how serious he was about that promise. He ducked his head, smiling, and sat down next to him.

“What do you want to eat? Should I book a private room for you?”

After all, Gu Xiaowei attracted attention wherever he went.

“Can we go to a place near your place? We can cook together,” Gu Xiaowei suggested.

“Actually… I also wanted to cook for you,” Luo Yu said with a smile, surprised at how their thoughts aligned. “That way, we won’t worry about being photographed or disturbed and can talk freely.”

“Then after we go back, let’s buy groceries at a supermarket near your place.”

“You? Can you buy groceries?” Luo Yu was surprised.

With Gu Xiaowei’s fame, wouldn’t going to the supermarket cause a stir? He should have a personal assistant to handle these things, right?

Luo Yu wondered if he could even distinguish between Chinese cabbage and baby bok choy.

Gu Xiaowei replied, “Not only can I buy them, but I can also cook.”

Luo Yu laughed again. “Yes, little Classmate Gu is so impressive.”

He took out his phone to check and saw a message from Sister Cui, mostly about work.

Luo Yu then casually scrolled through the trending topics and froze. “Gu Xiaowei, why are you trending again?”

#GuXiaoweiPrincessCarry# was brightly displayed at the top of the trending list.

Gu Xiaowei, who was driving, appeared indifferent. His influence was something others in the industry could only dream of, but he acted as if it were nothing.

Luo Yu curiously tapped on it and found a short video—Gu Xiaowei, with a calm expression, was carrying someone in his arms, while Xiao Qin was holding a black umbrella that just managed to cover the person in Gu Xiaowei’s arms, revealing only a hint of their shoes.

The protection was actually quite thorough.