[R18] These men are poisonous – “These Men Are Poisonous” Chapter 119 [English]

Chapter 119 Long time no see

The TV in the hotel lobby was replaying last night’s awards ceremony. This is one of the most authoritative TV drama awards in China and has always attracted the attention of the audience, so even the replay still attracted the attention of many tourists.

The commercial and urban emotional drama “Home” has been a hit since its premiere in July last year. Not only did it receive double-digit ratings and word-of-mouth ratings, it has now directly won five awards for Best TV Series, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Cinematography. It was also nominated for Best Director, and it naturally occupied the headlines of major news pages overnight.

“Look, look, it’s my Gao Xia! He got Shidi last night. I was so excited that I almost didn’t fall asleep!” A girl pointed at the TV screen and screamed and jumped, “Why is my brother still so handsome? The way he looks in a suit is just… ahhh, I feel sleepy!”

The other girl shook her head helplessly, but she still gave a fair evaluation: “You have good taste. He just won the Best Supporting Actor in the movie two months ago, and now he is the Best Actor. Among these young actors, I am most optimistic about him. I guess it won’t be long before he is also the best actor.”

“Of course. My brother has just finished filming a big-budget movie. He is the male lead. Everyone says that this movie is tailor-made for him, and it is aimed at winning awards. I get excited just thinking about it.”

On the TV screen, Gao Xia was wearing a very low-key black suit, but he had a tall figure and outstanding temperament. Just by standing on the awards podium, he naturally revealed his outstanding style.

Holding the trophy for Best Actor, he politely thanked many people. After modestly saying that he still needs to improve, he continued: “Actually, to win this award today, I want to thank two people the most. One is my good friend and the director of this drama, Qiu Yibai. Without his efforts, there would be no glory for this drama tonight. In my heart, he will always be the best director.”

Having said this, the camera naturally focused on Qiu Yibai in the audience. Although he did not win the award, his face was full of smiles. His flamboyant dark blue dress and handsome face made him more dazzling than the male stars around him.

Gao Xia continued: “Another person I want to thank is a friend who has given me a lot of encouragement. I promised her that I would get the trophy back, and now I have done it, but she was not able to come to the stage to watch me receive the award. If she sees this scene in front of the TV, I hope that… no matter where she is now, she can be happy.”

In the corner of the lobby, there was a woman in a blue dress sitting. Although most of her face was covered by sunglasses, it could still be seen that after listening to Gao Xia’s acceptance speech, she smiled at the TV.

“Ning Ning, let’s go!” Another tall woman came out from the bathroom and waved to the people in the distance.

The two left the lobby and went directly to the hotel’s indoor swimming pool. After swimming back and forth for a few times, Hu Yueting couldn’t stand it anymore and climbed ashore first. Looking at Zuo Ning who was still enjoying the water, he smiled and said, “That’s good. I didn’t even dare to go into the water before, but now my skills have improved a lot.”

“Of course!” Zuo Ning was not modest at all. He stayed in the pool for a while before standing still in front of Hu Yueting. “Swimming can only be considered a difficult level task for me. I have even completed the hell level. What are you afraid of?”

Hu Yueting pulled the towel and wiped the water droplets on her face, shaking her head repeatedly: “This place is hot, stuffy, and dry. I don’t know how you stayed here for so many days?”

“I’m here to look for inspiration, and I’m not here specifically to travel. How could I choose this?” Zuo Ning raised his head and carefully looked at Hu Yueting’s graceful figure in a swimsuit. “I’m going to write a heroine with all kinds of charms. How about I model it on you?”

“Okay, before I could only be a vicious female supporting character in your novel, but now I’m finally promoted to be the heroine.”

Mentioning the past, Zuo Ning couldn’t help but chuckle: “Didn’t you watch last night’s award ceremony? The character based on you won the best supporting actress.”

“The heroine who is based on me, if I am allowed to play the role, maybe I can still win the TV drama! Tsk, tsk, it’s a pity, I don’t have a chance!”

“You said it’s really weird for you. You chose to quit the industry when your career was at its peak. Thank you!”

“I can’t help it, because of love.” Hu Yueting proudly raised the diamond ring on her hand, “Anyway, I have earned enough money. Next, it is time to realize your brother’s dream of traveling around the world.”

“This world is so wonderful. You used to not believe in love, but now you are desperate for the lost love.”

“And you who believed in love before, now you don’t believe it.”

Zuo Ning shrugged: “I believe it, I have always believed it, but now… I don’t need it anymore.”

Hu Yueting smiled and shook his head. He stretched out his body regardless of appearance and said, “I’m leaving tomorrow. I can’t stay in this bad place.”

“Where’s your next stop? You’ve traveled all over Asia, Europe, and North America. You’re not going to Africa, are you?”

“Africa is not ready yet. Let’s go to South America first. What about you? Where will you go after visiting the desert?”

In fact, Zuo Ning didn’t know where her next stop would be. Anyway, she would have to stay in this hot northwest city for a long time. If inspiration came, it would be possible to finish a novel here and then leave.

Life is just as comfortable as it is, why should we think so much in advance?

After Hu Yueting left, Zuo Ning also checked out of the hotel, walked west, and officially entered the desert.

These are tourist attractions specially planned by the local government. She does not have to worry about the danger of the environment. She can also encounter many hotels and inns along the way. She can stop and go, take things as they come, and be at ease.

So one day when she felt a little sleepy, she simply stayed in this hotel called “Xiaolongmen Inn” and slept from morning to evening.

She was woken up by the noise downstairs.The design of the hotel is just like an inn in a costume drama. It has a retro feel, but the sound insulation effect of the purely wooden house is poor.

She had a headache from sleeping too much in the summer. She was going to go out for some fresh air. As soon as she opened the door, she saw a lot of people crowded in the courtyard downstairs.

The landlady happened to be upstairs too, and I met herThen he hurriedly came up to her and said, “Hey, little girl, I’m just about to come find you. Here’s the thing. There was a crew filming in the desert in the west. Suddenly they encountered a tornado. The car was damaged and has not been repaired. They couldn’t get back to the hotel. They temporarily evacuated to our inn to stay for one night, but I have a room here.There are not enough rooms. You just booked the largest suite. There are two small bedrooms in it. Do you think you can make room for the two girls?Don’t worry, I will refund the room fee to you. I just want to be considerate of each other when we are away.”

“Sure!” Zuo Ning answered simply, “The bed in the room I live in is big enough to sleep three people. If they want, let it be for them and I’ll live in the small bedroom.”

“I knew you were someone easy to talk to.” The generous landlady was overjoyed and shouted downstairs, “This guest is willing to give up the suite, which has two bedrooms, one large and one small. It can be squeezed in for five girls.”

People in the courtyard looked up, and Zuo Ning also subconsciously glanced at the crowd.

But just at this glance, she met a familiar gaze.

A person whom I haven’t seen for more than a year, but who I saw on TV a few days ago – a look of surprise and joy.