Top Dupe CH 083 Stay With Me, Look At Me Part 2

At that moment, he heard Ye Shengyi's voice from the opposite side, "Brother Luo —Brother Luo—where have you gone? You're not in the bathroom! You're not in the kitchen! Where have you gone?"

Hearing this made Luo Yu's head ache. He patted Gu Xiaowei's shoulder and said helplessly, "I know you didn't sleep well, but you really have to get up."

Only then did Gu Xiaowei slowly turn his head. Luo Yu had thought he would see him looking bleary-eyed, but instead, Gu Xiaowei looked rather alert, his gaze fixed on Luo Yu as if confirming his presence.

"En." He replied in a muffled voice, nasally and sounding a bit spoiled.

Then he sat up and rubbed his head. "Senior Brother, you should go back."

Hearing him call him "Senior Brother" made Luo Yu feel much more at ease.

But at this point, it was too late to leave.

Brother Yan was already knocking on Gu Xiaowei's door. "Brother Gu! Brother Gu, have you seen Brother Luo? Xiao Ye can't find him and is anxious. We need to give him the 'haggard look' today, and it'll take more time than usual!"

Luo Yu whispered to Gu Xiaowei, "Just say I went out for a morning run."

Gu Xiaowei pressed down lightly on Luo Yu's head. "In a moment, Xiao Ye will be waiting at the entrance. How are you going to come back? Climb through the window?"

After saying that, Gu Xiaowei boldly walked to the door and opened it, revealing two makeup artists outside.

"He slept with me last night. No need to make such a fuss as if he’s been abducted."

"Oh, that's good! You two rehearsed again last night, right? Brother Gu, I have to say, but even during line practice, you should balance things out. You might not want to sleep, but Brother Luo needs to sleep!" Brother Yan looked at Luo Yu as he walked up behind Gu Xiaowei, instantly showing a sympathetic expression. "Look at these dark circles... this haggard look!"

Luo Yu shook his hand. "I’m fine. Even though I slept late, the quality of sleep was good."

Right, what's the big deal about sleeping together with Gu Xiaowei?

It's not the first time they shared a room.

Luo Yu thought about how nervous he had been, like someone caught in a scandal by paparazzi, and couldn't help but feel a bit amused.

Indeed, it was his own ulterior motives that made him feel guilty.

But last night, Gu Xiaowei was able to share that unknown past with him, even depending on him so much, which gave Luo Yu a strange sense of satisfaction deep down.

Luo Yu looked at Xiao Qin. Did she know about Gu Xiaowei’s past experience? 

She probably didn’t know. Xiao Qin had a simple personality and couldn’t hide things; if she knew about Gu Xiaowei’s experiences, she would definitely be very careful in following him, attending to all his emotions and reactions, rather than being as cheerful as she was now. 

What about Brother Yan? He had never said anything comforting or treated Gu Xiaowei carefully either. 

This could also be understood. If Gu Xiaowei had such an experience, it was likely that the entire team had been replaced. 

Did the agent, Meng Yu, know? Was it because he knew that he was so tolerant of Gu Xiaowei and never restrained him? But he seemed to trust Gu Xiaowei’s self-control so much that he didn’t even come to visit the set. Shouldn’t he check on Gu Xiaowei to ensure his mental state was okay? 

So… what exactly was that role Gu Xiaowei mentioned last night? 

“Breakfast! Breakfast time!” Ye Shengyi’s voice came from downstairs, pulling Luo Yu out of his thoughts. 

Thinking too deeply about some things was useless. Perhaps one day, when they left the entertainment industry and everything became lighter and easier, Gu Xiaowei would be able to talk to him about the role that had ensnared him. 

Everyone gathered around the round table for breakfast. Luo Yu was scrolling through his phone while eating noodle soup. The soup here was made very particularly, with the noodles and broth served separately. 

They poured the soup into the noodles just before eating, so the noodles wouldn’t get soggy. There were also a few shrimp wontons and some vegetables, all fragrant and not too heavy in flavor, making it a perfect breakfast. 

He elbowed Gu Xiaowei next to him and casually asked, “Hmm—have you received this shooting invitation?” 

“The dual person page for ‘ALPHA’?” Gu Xiaowei asked. 

“Yeah, they said they also spoke to your agent. Your agent said as long as I agreed, you would agree too. The rest depends on the crew’s shooting schedule.” 

After saying this, Luo Yu picked up another wonton and popped it into his mouth. 

Upon hearing this, Ye Shengyi immediately became excited. “Agree! Brother Luo! Hurry and agree! I want to do your makeup for the page! This will test the makeup artist’s skills!” 

“They have their own dedicated makeup artist,” Gu Xiaowei said. 

Brother Yan also added, “Yeah, this kind of makeup requires a strong sense of fashion and must match the magazine’s style. They usually don’t let us take the reins.” 

Ye Shengyi’s face instantly fell. 

But Xiao Qin was very excited. “I want to see! I want to see my Brother Gu and Brother Luo’s photo together! It’ll definitely be super eye-catching and full of tension!” 

Luo Yu was actually quite tempted. He wanted to be in the same frame as Gu Xiaowei, but it also depended on the other’s feelings. 

“I looked at the shooting schedule; the only time we’re both free is the day after tomorrow morning. But that means we’ll have to get up at four to catch the morning light. The magazine promised to shoot at the resort, which is basically an advertisement for them, so they shouldn’t have any objections. But the question is whether you can handle it. We have night scenes scheduled for today and tomorrow, so it’ll be tiring. Originally, we could have had a good rest the day after tomorrow morning, but now it turns into a continuous stretch.” 

Hearing Gu Xiaowei say this, Luo Yu had to consider his own physical condition. 

Shooting for fashion magazines was actually quite physically demanding; constantly changing looks and finding the right feel took a toll, and it might not even be possible to finish shooting in one morning. If the photographer was inspired, taking too much time on one set of photos could push back the next set. 

“Then let’s skip it. Everything should prioritize the film’s shooting. We are actors, and we must ensure the quality of the film’s production first,” Luo Yu said. “And I truly don’t have the confidence to finish my afternoon and evening scenes after a photoshoot in the morning.” 

Xiao Qin showed a regretful expression. “I wanted to see you guys together…” 

Luo Yu smiled and put a little pig-shaped red bean bun on Xiao Qin’s plate. “I’ve been in the same frame with your Brother Gu all along; you see it every day. Aren’t you tired of it?” 

“But the ratings for ‘Counterattack’ have been rising, and the earlier scenes focus on Yan Ye and Bai Ying. Shouldn’t you two post something on Weibo?” Brother Yan asked. 

Gu Xiaowei glanced at Luo Yu, who was enjoying his noodle soup, and casually reminded him, “How many fans do you have now?” 

“Hmm, I forgot to check,” Luo Yu said as he raised his head. 

“Forgot to check? Brother Luo, how could you forget to check! You’re in the rising phase!” Ye Shengyi’s eyes widened. “Let me report! Your fan count broke six million at dawn yesterday! This is the real data; Sister Cui didn’t buy fans for you, and President Jiang said not to buy any. ‘Counterattack’ has only aired four episodes!” 

“I… have six million fans?” Luo Yu stared blankly at Ye Shengyi. 

“Brother Luo, what have you been doing scrolling through your phone every day?” Ye Shengyi asked. 

“Just reporting filming updates to Sister Cui, chatting with Cheng Fei, discussing the script with Director Lin and Screenwriter Hua, etc. Isn’t Screenwriter Hua working on a new script? And it’s a collaboration with Producer Han…” 

“Did you never check your own Weibo?” Ye Shengyi suddenly felt that the fans’ affection over the past few days had been misplaced. 

“My DMs and comments on Weibo were mixed with praise and criticism. If I came across something harsh, it would affect my mood for filming now. Besides, I’ve handed over my Weibo account, so it’s not just what I want to post.” 

“Is the sword dance video ready to be posted?” Gu Xiaowei asked. 

“Ah! Right! Sword dance! I’ll tell Sister Cui,” Luo Yu said, pulling out his phone to message Sister Cui. 

Now everyone else at the table was also intrigued. 

“What sword dance? Brother Luo, I’m your team member! But I don’t know as much as Brother Gu about you!” Ye Shengyi protested with a clenched fist. 

“Am I the only one who cares about who danced with the sword?” Xiao Qin looked at Luo Yu with anticipation. 

Brother Yan also joined in urging Luo Yu to post on Weibo. “Teacher Luo, don’t hide it anymore; hurry and post it!” 

Under their pressure, Luo Yu kept making typos. “Don’t rush, don’t rush, I’m arranging it! Sister Cui said because the video was filmed at night, the team is processing some clarity adjustments. You’ll be able to see it soon!” 

After checking Sister Cui’s reply, Luo Yu leaned closer to Gu Xiaowei. “There’s your voice in it. Sister Cui asked if it needs to be cut out.” 

Gu Xiaowei’s brow furrowed. “Why cut it out?” 

Luo Yu admitted that he felt a little happy inside and then replied to Sister Cui: [No need to cut it; without Teacher Gu’s voice, it doesn’t count as being in the same frame.] 

After finishing breakfast, they got onto the van. 

The daytime scenes were still in the same villa, mainly focusing on the police gathering evidence at Lu Pingfeng’s house. Previously, Wen Yuchi had only checked his studio, but due to the surveillance showing Lu Pingfeng sleepwalking with a knife, moving from his room to the studio, the police needed to investigate the entire villa for evidence. 

As the van drove along, Luo Yu leaned back against the seat, closing his eyes for a short nap. He planned to sleep as much as possible before arriving at the set. 

When the car turned a corner, Luo Yu felt a weight on his shoulder. He turned his head to see that it was Gu Xiaowei leaning on him. 

He wasn’t sure if it was because they had shared an intimate conversation last night, but Gu Xiaowei seemed to have become a little dependent on him, or rather, completely trusting of him. 

Stay with me. 

Look at me. 

These were the words Gu Xiaowei had said to him last night. 

Luo Yu gently leaned toward Gu Xiaowei, resting his cheek against the top of his head. 

I don’t know how good the person in your imagination is, but I will be here with you in reality. 

Even if you can’t get out of another world, I will accompany you. 

The first take today began with a group scene. 

In this scene, Wen Yuchi already looked haggard from the continuous overtime, with dark circles under his eyes. His stubble was beginning to show, and his plaid shirt was somewhat wrinkled, clearly not changed for several days. 

His earlier calm demeanor had also been worn down by the overtime work, leaving his eyes devoid of light. 

Sheng Yunlan looked at Luo Yu’s appearance, very pleased with his state. “Luo Yu, your acting is so natural. You look so haggard; if I didn’t know better I would have thought you stayed up all night playing games yesterday.” 

Luo Yu internally smiled wryly; could he say that his gaming target was actually Gu Xiaowei? 

He sacrificed his sleep last night to pursue his target.

Looking at Gu Xiaowei again, the guy had no expression, but there were no dark circles under his eyes, his skin remained smooth, he didn’t break out even after staying up late, and his posture was upright, making him look quite alert and energetic.

Could a mere one year and three months of age difference account for this much?

Why did Luo Yu feel that Gu Xiaowei was in the prime of his life while he was nearing his twilight years?

Just as he was watching Gu Xiaowei, he noticed that Gu Xiaowei was also staring at him without blinking.

At first, Luo Yu thought it was just a coincidence; after all, with so many people bustling around, Gu Xiaowei had to find something to focus on.

But after lifting his head several times, Luo Yu realized that Gu Xiaowei’s gaze had never changed its target.