Top Dupe CH 066 Stunning Part 1

The assistant director stroked his chin and said, "We’re betting on who is the most stunning. It’s well-known that He Mu looks good in equestrian attire. There might be glamour, but to say ‘stunning’ might be difficult, don’t you think?"

“That makes sense,” Xu Mu gave a thumbs-up and then asked the photographer, “Old Jiao, who are you betting on?”

“Among the ones who haven’t come out yet, aside from He Mu, it’s Li Shengyu and Luo Yu…”

At that moment, Li Shengyu came out holding a helmet, casually brushed his hair, and then slipped the helmet on.

In that brief moment, he exuded an air of casual rebelliousness.

The cameraman quickly said, “I was originally looking forward to Luo Yu, but now I think the equestrian outfit might suit Li Shengyu better.”

Director Xu shook his head helplessly. “Then I’ll still firmly choose Luo Yu.”

“Hahaha, actually, I was thinking the same. But if all three of us bet on Luo Yu, what’s the point of the bet?” the cameraman laughed.

“Then why don’t we bet on who comes out first, Luo Yu or He Mu?” Xu Mu winked at the assistant director and the cameraman.

“That’s easy to guess. It will definitely be Luo Yu,” the cameraman answered without hesitation.

“How are you so sure?” the assistant director asked curiously.

“I watched him all day yesterday through the lens! Besides needing to fix his eyebrows, he’s basically makeup-free and has no celebrity baggage. Who do you think will come out faster?”

Just as the cameraman finished speaking, a tall figure came down the stairs, adjusting his gloves as he walked.

The three men tilted their heads, following his steps with their eyes, watching him walk towards Jiang Muxing and lightly patting him on the shoulder.

“Xingxing, Sheng Yu, I’m out.”

When Jiang Muxing turned around, his eyes widened in surprise, and he took several steps back to look Luo Yu up and down.

“Bro… you’re so handsome.”

Luo Yu smiled, “Handsome enough for you to write me a song?”

“Sure, I’ll write you a song when I get back!” Jiang Muxing nodded.

Not far off, Mick and Liu Songtao were also stunned.

With the helmet on, Luo Yu’s features became even more striking.

The shape of his eyes had a deep beauty, and the connection of his brow bone and nose bridge gave his face a three-dimensional look—handsome and manly. When not smiling, he appeared reserved, but when he smiled affectionately at Jiang Muxing, there was a warmth that made people long for his exclusive affection.

The protective vest accentuated his upright posture, broad shoulders making one feel secure, and the gloves highlighted his long fingers. At this moment, Jiang Muxing mentioned something was bothering him in his collar, and Li Shengyu stepped forward to help, but couldn’t find it.

“Let me see.”

Luo Yu bit the tip of his right glove, pulled it off, and held it in his other hand. He then reached into Jiang Muxing’s collar, feeling around, and surprisingly pulled out a small black clip.

“Xingxing, your reaction time is quite slow, discovering something in your collar only after such a long time?” Luo Yu smiled as he handed the clip to Jiang Muxing.

Jiang Muxing stared at Luo Yu putting his gloves back on and said, “Bro, you were really seductive just now.”

Luo Yu didn’t understand, “What did I do?”

Nearby, Li Shengyu couldn’t watch anymore and replied, “He said you were seductive, meaning very sexy.”

“Why?” Luo Yu was puzzled. What did he do that made him seem sexy?

Li Shengyu stroked his chin and looked Luo Yu up and down, “No wonder you need extended pants and boots…”

Liu Songtao, interested, asked, “Extended version? What’s going on?”

Li Shengyu pointed towards Luo Yu, “The top is the right size, but the pants and boots are too short. Even the stylist said this guy’s legs are like those of a manga protagonist.”

Liu Songtao sighed, “It really is all legs below the waist… Can’t compare, can’t compare…”

Mick laughed, his gaze falling on Liu Songtao’s belly, “Brother Liu, if we measure from the waist, you wouldn’t be short either.”

Implying that the curve of the belly should be considered.

Liu Songtao wasn’t upset at all. With a cheerful smile, he rubbed his belly, “Later, I’ll suggest to the crew to measure from the navel to the ankle to see who has the longest legs!”

Jiang Muxing frowned, “That would definitely make mine the shortest!”

Xu Mu suddenly realized something and asked the cameraman on the intercom, “Did you get the shot of Luo Yu biting his glove?”

The cameraman answered in a low voice, “Got it, got it!”

Xu Mu exhaled. He couldn’t miss any footage that the audience loves to watch!

Sister Cui, meanwhile, took out her phone and started snapping pictures of Luo Yu with the intention of filling up her phone’s storage.

“I didn’t know Luo Yu had such wide shoulders and such long legs! My old lady’s teenage heart is fluttering! Should I get a DSLR? This phone can’t capture the grandeur! I really regret focusing only on discussing roles with him and not keeping up with publicity! After I get back, I need to get a van, find an assistant, a makeup artist, and maybe even a personal photographer!” Sister Cui said excitedly.

She didn’t expect that the boy she had seen as a younger brother for years had suddenly become so manly.

Sister Cui paused, realizing she had been acting overly excited.

Gu Xiaowei was so handsome and had such a good figure but didn’t have a personal photographer. Yet she was boasting about getting a professional photographer for Luo Yu. It was quite awkward.

“Teacher Gu, don’t mind me. It’s just that Luo Yu…”

“I’ll take the photos for him,” Gu Xiaowei said calmly.

“You… will take them?” Sister Cui was still a bit confused.

“Do you like it?” Gu Xiaowei showed his phone to Sister Cui.

He had perfectly captured the moment when Luo Yu was looking down and biting his glove off.

Sister Cui didn’t know what phone Gu Xiaowei used, but the photos of Luo Yu’s features were very clear.

Luo Yu’s downward gaze looked gentle, his long eyelashes elegant, and although he seemed reserved, his action of biting the glove off made the hearts of any who saw it itch. His half-exposed palm and wrist simply gave off such a suggestive vibe.

It was as if the gentle night had been torn open, revealing silver moonlight that made one’s heart race.

Sister Cui swallowed and suddenly realized that this wasn’t the first time Gu Xiaowei had taken photos of Luo Yu.

“You’re really good,” Sister Cui couldn’t find the right words to praise him for a moment.

“I’ll send it to you after the show is finished. See if Luo Yu wants to keep it for himself or use it for promotion after the episode airs.”

“Thank you! Really, thank you!” Sister Cui stared at Gu Xiaowei’s phone for a while, thinking it wasn’t just her own photography skills but also the phone’s camera function that made a difference.

Otherwise, why were her photos not as clear?

Gu Xiaowei, as if sensing what Sister Cui was thinking, told her the phone model.

“This model has excellent built-in light sensors, Zeiss lens, and good zoom.”

Sister Cui nodded, “Yes, yes, I need to get one too. Teacher Gu, you seem to really enjoy photography.”

“I got it to take pictures of him.”

Gu Xiaowei said this and then looked at Luo Yu, who was chatting with his teammates.

Sister Cui tilted her head, what did Gu Xiaowei just say? He got it to take pictures of whom?

The guests who had changed their clothes were chatting, and after more than twenty minutes, He Mu finally came out.

At once, not only the guests but also the staff on-site looked over.

He Mu’s features were delicate, his face small, and his figure very slender.

When the cameraman took close-ups of him, He Mu felt he had finally found his confidence.

Although Luo Yu had overshadowed him yesterday, today’s equestrian-themed game was actually to promote He Mu’s upcoming drama “Layered Clouds and Peaks”. The male lead in this drama is modeled after the young general Huo Qubing in history.

Initially, the investors thought He Mu’s salary was too high, but once his look was revealed, the platform predicted it would be a hit, and even if not, it would definitely generate a lot of buzz.

This equestrian game segment if the show was meant to build anticipation for the drama.

“As expected, this segment was designed just for He Mu! It’s perfect!” Liu Songtao clapped and praised.

Mick didn’t forget his prepared lines, “You should take a horseback riding role if you get the chance. Even better if it’s a historical costume drama.”

He Mu smiled contentedly and said humbly, “Mick, you’re great too, like an equestrian athlete, ready for a dressage competition.”

“I don’t think I have much talent for equestrianism. This outfit is just for fun.”

After Mick spoke, he shifted to the side, revealing Luo Yu, who was about four to five meters away from them.

He Mu's expression instantly froze.

Although Luo Yu was only visible from behind, his reassuring broad shoulders, the narrow waist outlined by his protective vest, and his smoothly contoured arms and legs… his legs were exceptionally long!

In that moment, He Mu wondered if Luo Yu was wearing height-increasing insoles!

But the boots were provided by the production team, and judging by the heels, they didn't seem to have anything added.

He Mu took a deep breath, telling himself it was no big deal; Luo Yu was just a few centimeters taller than him.

In terms of aristocratic demeanor, He Mu was confident he far surpassed Luo Yu.

At this point, the director announced that the first stage of equestrian training was about to begin.

Deer and Dingdang had also changed into equestrian outfits and came before the guests.

They complimented the guests' physiques, even making Jiang Muxing blush.

The morning task was for all the guests to learn how to ride a horse. Anyone who could complete a lap around the arena independently would pass the assessment. If someone failed, not only would their team lose a point, but they would also be excluded from the afternoon session.

Hearing this, Jiang Muxing showed a pained expression, “I feel like I might just scream in a whistle register.”

“Then we’ll just record it and use it as an alarm clock,” Luo Yu said with a smile.

“Sheng Yu… and Brother Luo, I…” Jiang Muxing began to worry about dragging down his teammates.

Luo Yu looked into his eyes and said seriously, “We’ll all participate in the afternoon session together; not a single person can be missing. Since we’re in the same team, we need to stay together.”

Li Shengyu also said, “Don’t worry; when we learn to ride, maybe Brother Liu will scream even louder than you!”

Everyone laughed heartily, and the atmosphere lightened significantly.

After the polite exchanges between the two teams, the equestrian training began.

The coach for Luo Yu’s team, whose surname was Shi, worked at the club.

“I’ll start by assessing everyone’s riding skills. Does anyone know how to ride a horse?”

Li Shengyu and Jiang Muxing shook their heads firmly.

Coach Shi smiled and looked at Luo Yu, “You didn’t shake your head, so you can ride?”

“I learned a long time ago, but I haven’t ridden in a while. I’m not sure if I can still do it.”

Coach Shi smiled and said, “It’s somewhat similar to riding a bicycle. Why don’t you get on the horse and see how it feels? If you can ride, I can focus on teaching these two. Otherwise, the pressure of the whole morning will be quite significant.”

“Alright, I’ll give it a try,” Luo Yu said graciously.

Coach Shi brought out a gentle black horse, stroked its mane, and said to Luo Yu, “This horse is called Dongdong; he was born in winter. Many members of our club learned to ride on his back, so there’s nothing to be afraid of.”

“Okay.”

Luo Yu approached Dongdong, patted him as Coach Shi demonstrated, and found him very gentle. After getting familiar with the horse, Luo Yu mounted and rode out.

At first, he walked slowly, then Dongdong began to trot. After half a minute, Luo Yu found his rhythm and began to gallop around the arena with Dongdong.

Dongdong ran faster and faster. Luo Yu lowered himself against his back, the sunlight sliding over his back like a taut golden string.

Jiang Muxing and Li Shengyu were stunned.

After a long time, Li Shengyu said, “That skill level… and he said he wasn’t sure if he could still do it?”

Jiang Muxing, starry-eyed, said, “I want to be Brother Luo’s leg accessory!”

At that moment, He Mu was leisurely riding around the arena, letting the professional photographer arranged by his agent take pictures of him. Suddenly, the sound of hooves trotting by startled him, and when he looked up, he saw Luo Yu galloping past.

After finding his rhythm by circling the arena two or three times, Luo Yu returned to Coach Shi, dismounted smoothly, and said, “I should be able to ride.”

Coach Shi smiled, “Not only can you ride, but you also ride very well. We can teach the two of them together; it will speed up the progress significantly.”

Luo Yu replied, “Teaching them still depends on Coach Shi. My level is just enough to ride along with them.”

But the scene of Luo Yu pulling tightly on the reins and making the horse raise its front hooves had already impressed the photographer.

He captured the backlit scene, with its stunning visual effect and contrast between light and shadow, full of dynamic energy.