PMTHM! – Chapter 16

Chapter 16

After Zhiguang left the area, Wang Yibo released Zhan from his hug. Although he wanted to hug him more, but they still have schedules to follow, Wang Yibo stop teasing Xiao Zhan about his photos and asked him to show his face, it is cute to see his flushed and embarrassed face but for Yibo it is not the important matter right now.

 

He needs to be relevant in Xiao Zhan life even though he’s no longer his manager for ‘now’, he wanted Xiao Zhan to stay by his side that’s why when he saw the opportunity to take him as manager, he gave everything that he can provide.

 

“Zhan-ge, about last night. I’m sorry, I hope you can forgive me. I was so wasted that night and you know how stressed I am, I didn’t mean to hurt you,” Yibo said like a tamed puppy, being an actor really suits him and it is convenient to use during times like this, bur he’s sincere, that night all he can see was Xiao Zhan’s face.

 

He didn’t mean to hurt Xiao Zhan as possible he wanted to be more patient with him, but it doesn’t mean that he regrets kissing him, the only regret that he has is kissing him under the influence of alcohol and thought that he’s having delusions, but if given a chance and consent from the other man, he will definitely do it again.

 

“It’s okay Lao-Wang, I know and I’m partly at fault as well since I add up to your stress, but I hope you should stop doing that,” Xiao Zhan said while blushing, of course he is still embarrassed by the fact that they kiss and that’s not just a simple kiss but a French kiss, it was the first time that he experienced something like that and even if he doesn’t want to admit it, it turns on something from him, but he cannot identified what it was, it’s an alien feeling for him.

 

“But you know I have a high libido, Zhan-ge.”

 

“Aiyo, yes yes you’re trying to say you are young right? But kidding aside, I know you are mature enough, and you’ve lessened your scandals like almost none right now, so you should be careful. Have mercy on Peixin, believe me I know what it feels like.”

 

“So, is that one of the reasons why you get tired of being my manager?”

 

“I’ll be honest, yes.” Zhan straightforwardly said, he doesn’t want to keep it a secret to Yibo and he always told to Yibo before that think about his action sometimes and since right now since they no longer in a manager-artist relationship but more of a friend, he wanted to give him again some advice.

 

“So, if I don’t have any scandal, there’s a chance that you’ll come back to me?” Yibo said, but of course he’s just trapping Zhan on his web even if this is not the reason, he will do everything to get him back.

 

“Hmm maybe? I don’t know Yibo, I wanted to explore as well and like what I have mentioned I need to have a work-life balance as well.”

 

“I understand Zhan-ge, but please don’t give up on me, ‘kay?” Yibo said while kissing his hands.

 

“Aiyo Wang Yibo! There you go again, don’t say any misleading words like that! If anyone hears it, they might think that we’re lovers breaking up hahahaha.”

 

Yibo didn’t care about that, it is better if the others think that they are lovers. But he wanted to give Xiao Zhan some time as well, he knew that this man cannot see him anything just as part of his work, responsibility or just his new friend. Yibo wanted Xiao Zhan to remember him, the little time they had but those times that he became his whole world.

 

They continue to proceed with their schedule and Peixin was able to talk to Xiao Zhan as well, he mentioned that lately Yibo became less cold and ask him to do things, but he didn’t specify what are those things and Zhan thought that it was manager related works. Yibo asked Peixin to report everything about Xiao Zhan when they had their managers’ meeting on the company if they were talking to each other and what are the schedules of Xnine.

 

During the official shoot of Day Day Up in the studio, Xnine and Yibo met again, there’s also a segment where they introduce themselves and as well as the welcome party of Yibo after a long hiatus. As Wang Han’s favorite and youngest member of the show, they celebrate and promotes Yibo’s upcoming movies and drama.

 

He’s one of the people in the entertainment industry that Yibo respected, he knew what Yibo’s doing and like Xiao Zhan he tends to give Yibo an earful as well when he had scandals but it doesn’t mean that Yibo is a bad kid for Wang Han, he treated him as his child as well, but truly respects Xiao Zhan for managing Yibo and lessen his scandals for the past years.

 

He also knew that Yibo has a soft spot for his manager but just waiting for the younger man to open about this. He respects Yibo’s privacy as he knew this young man hates nosy and noisy people as well.

 

“So, let’s welcome back our youngest host! We haven’t seen him for almost a year due to his busy schedule! And now we are expecting his 3 upcoming movies!” Han energetically said.

 

“Thank you Han-ge and DDU family for welcoming me again. I’m back.” Yibo said.

 

“He hasn’t changed at all! He’s still our cool guy!” Feng Qian said.

 

“So, we have an idol guest today, and believe me they have just debuted, but they’ve garnered a lot of attention from the media, and they are in the same company as our Yibo! Let’s welcome X-Nine Youth League!”

 

The shooting went smoothly, and, on the backstage, Wang Han saw Xiao Zhan and greets him. “Xiao Zhan! Long time, no see, how are you!”

 

“Hi Han-ge, it’s been a long time,” Zhan greets him back.

 

“How are you? Good job on handling Yibo! When I first saw you, I thought that it would be really a waste that you’re a manager and not an artist!”

 

“Aiyo, Han-ge you overestimate me, but thank you for the compliment though.”

 

“So, how are you and Yibo?”

 

“Well, I’m no longer his manager, I was re-assigned to Xnine.”

 

“What? But why? You are doing a great job though?” Wang Han asked, he saw Xiao Zhan during their preliminary shoot on the canola fields, but he couldn’t talk to him that time as they have limited and busy schedule that time and he saw Xiao Zhan and Yibo talking privately so he thought that he’s still Yibo’s manager.

 

He knew how clingy Yibo is towards his manager that is why he also give an earful to Yibo whenever he had scandals, he witnessed it several times when they had a shoot how Yibo snuggling and clinging to his manager so he always thought that maybe Yibo cannot just fully open his feelings to his manager that’s why he goes clubbing every now and then.

 

Addition to it the naivety of Xiao Zhan, but he guesses that maybe because Zhan is 5 years older than Yibo so he just treats the young actor as his troublesome younger brother only, as everyone knows, Yibo hates being called as a child especially when Xiao Zhan called him a little kid.

 

“Well, you know how troublesome Yibo was and how busy he is, but right now he has almost no scandal, and he matured enough but still busy, he needs someone who can stay with him in a 24/7 shoot. Right now, I wanted to have a work-life balance to be honest Han-ge and maybe try dating as well haha, you know I am already at the certain age of settling down although I love working.” Xiao Zhan explained everything to what happened for the past weeks how chaotic it was, especially when Yibo learns that he has a new manager of course he still guilty for what he did but he didn’t mention about what happened to the club as he’s still embarrassed about it.

 

“I see, well I guess everything’s fine now. But speaking of dating, would you like to try to be one of our guests for this upcoming variety show?”

 

“What kind of show Han-ge? You know I’m a bit shy in front of the camera.”

 

“You should try joining that show, I’m one of the hosts I can recommend to you since we’re still looking for guests! And I also watched your video with Wang Talu, you really catch the attention of the c-netz! I’ll send a contract to your agency if you want me to.”

 

“Aiyo, Han-ge there you go again, I’m just your average manager.”

 

“Really Zhanzhan, you should have more confidence and like what you have said, you wanted to try something new and dating as well.”

 

“Erm, but Han-ge what’s the variety show is all about, is it a dating show?”

 

“Yes, you got it! But this is a different variety show, this time we are looking for PAs, Managers, Coordinators, and official makeup Artist of Celebrities. The idea of this show is in normal life they are the one who supports the Celebrities backstage, but now, we will give them some spotlight! Most of the recommended guests are from your agency due to your exposure to previous varieties and we are getting recommendations from directors and celebrities as well since most of them knew if there’s a single person on their team. I exclude you because of Yibo, but since you’re no longer his manager I think this is a perfect opportunity for you! Don’t worry this is just like a normal dating show where you’re going to know about others and you’ll have prize if you both mutually choose each other, so it still depends on whether both of you will date after the show or not.”

 

“I see Han-ge, I will think about it, but if in case do I need to choose from my idol who’s going to accompany me in the show?”

 

“Well, I think there’s no need for that since they have the same schedule, and you can choose different member in each episode if you want to give them exposure.” Han ge tries to lure him by giving his boys an exposure on the show. This might be the perfect opportunity for Zhan to get the spotlight, he knows how talented Zhan is, he knows how to draw, sing, knit, cook and easy to talk with and he’s a perfect candidate for a dating show.

 

“I see, thank you for the opportunity, Han-ge but let me talk about this to my agency first.”

 

“Of course, you can call me anytime if you have decided to join the show, you still have my number, right?”

 

“Yes, let me talk to Mr. Haikuan first.”