Chapter 31

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Xia Tian’s cheeks were blushing red. Before he could speak, Han Cheng said, “Accompany me for an interview and the deduction of pocket money just now will be invalid.”

Xia Tian reddened and counted. Feeling it was quite profitable, he closed his mouth and continued to do his homework with his face scarlet red.

But from then on, Xia Tian’s heart did not calm down.

Just as his mind was about to wander off, he vaguely heard that there was going to be an interview. What kind of interview could be conducted at home?

Xia Tian grabbed his hair and tried his best to speak naturally as he asked casually, “Uncle Han…what, is it a video? My hair is actually a bit long. Why don’t I get a haircut first…”

Han Cheng smiled.

Xia Tian looked at Han Cheng in embarrassment. Han Cheng suppressed a smile and comforted, “It’s just a written interview.”

Xia Tian relaxed a little, he turned around and tentatively asked, “What kind of questions will they ask? Do they usually have a draft? The kind they give you in advance and let you prepare.”

Han Cheng nodded. “Yes, but it’s on Liang Qingfeng’s side. He is usually responsible for this kind of thing. He filters the questions, talks to the other party in advance and tells them what taboos I have. If we have anything I want to promote, I will tell them in advance, let them prepare a few more related questions, so that I can advertise it.”

“Assistant Liang filters… you don’t need to read it yourself?” Xia Tian wanted to take a look at the document in advance.

“There is no need to waste time on it.” Han Cheng shook his head, “Just come up with something on the spot.”

“That’s amazing…” Xia Tian was speechless, but he still wanted to take a look at the manuscript. What if… there were one or two questions about him?

For example, “Where did Mr. Han and his newlywed husband meet? Was it love at first sight?” Although he knew that Han Cheng’s answer would definitely be fake, he still wanted to hear it.

If the reporter who came to the interview was more open, he may ask more private questions, such as…

How much do you like your husband?

Where did you hold hands for the first time?

Who took the initiative when kissing for the first time?

Was there any big difference before and after marriage?

Married couple life…

Xia Tian covered his face and didn’t dare to think about it anymore.

He was really looking forward to hearing how Han Cheng would answer about their marriage .

“What’s the matter?” Han Cheng looked at Xia Tian, who was in a daze with a blushing face, and laughed, “Nervous? You… If you don’t like it, I can notify them again and have it at the branch office.”

“No, no, no.” Xia Tian was still eager to take this great opportunity to listen to Han Cheng’s romantic words. He wasn’t willing to let Han Cheng go elsewhere and conduct the interview. Xia Tian rubbed his face. “I only saw my grandpa being interviewed when I was a child, and I don’t know how it is being done. Just feeling curious… and a little excited.”

Han Cheng was a little surprised. “Do you like this kind of interview?”

Xia Tian eagerly nodded.

I can take this opportunity to hear Han Cheng say how much he loves me. This confession, how can I not like it?

There was a smile at the corner of Han Cheng’s mouth. “If they ask some… more personal questions, would you like it too?”

Xia Tian restrained his excitement, nodded shyly and said with confidence, “This is also a method of corporate propaganda, which is acceptable.”

Han Cheng smiled widely and said, “Okay, I will tell Liang Qingfeng.”

Xia Tian wailed a few times in his heart, bowed his head and continued to do his homework. He was silently praying, hoping that the interviewer would be more sensible, and wouldn’t use the whole two hours to talk about business planning…

Later events proved that Xia Tian had much to worry about.

After receiving the message, “interview at his private residence and his husband was at home”, the interviewer in charge couldn’t be more excited. This was the first time Han Cheng had been interviewed after marriage. The meaning behind it was different. The content was also open to his family issues that he had kept secret before, so it would be a shame not to dig for more.

Not to mention, Han Cheng’s assistant had given her an additional phone call after half an hour, expressing his acceptance of personal questions.

Ever since the last time Han Cheng was photographed by a paparazzi at the hotel, he first broke the scandal and then turned to show his affection. His actions had slapped many people in the face. Everyone was looking forward to getting the exclusive on Han Cheng’s partner one day. And now the opportunity was at their doorstep.

All the members of the interview team didn’t rest after receiving the news. They quickly compiled a new interview script. After repeated editing and correcting, they compiled their work and sent it to Liang Qingfeng.

In less than three minutes, Liang Qingfeng replied. They could ask all the questions.

The interview team was boiling in exhilaration.

At two o’clock in the afternoon, the people from the magazine arrived at the Han residence. After a few routine greetings with Han Cheng, they began to arrange the interview spot.

After seeing the living room, study room, and small garden at home, the people from the magazine selected the location of the interview. Combining various factors such as the setting and lighting, it was chosen to be on a rough flat area in the small garden.

As Xia Tian watched everyone moving around and taking out some unknown instruments, he asked in confusion, “Isn’t it… no videotaping?”

“Don’t worry. There won’t be any videotaping, only some photos will be taken to enrich the layout.” The interviewer smiled at Xia Tian, “These are all filled in the interview content. For the cover picture, we’ll need to wait for Mr. Han’s next available day and come to our studio to shoot.”

“Oh.” Xia Tian nodded, watching everyone bustling about.

“That…” Xia Tian looked around and saw that Han Cheng was not there, and asked in a low voice, “Your… preparatory questions, is there anything about President Han’s personal life?”

The interviewer was not sure what Xia Tian meant and vaguely replied, “There are some.”

A flash of anticipation flashed in Xia Tian’s eyes, and he nodded. “Okay.”

He was content.

The interviewer looked at the big exclusive news in front of her and was very satisfied.

Everyone arranged the set for about two full hours. At four o’clock, the outdoor light was just right and the temperature was the most suitable. Han Cheng changed his clothes and went downstairs for the interview.

Xia Tian sat on the steps not far away, eavesdropping while taking pictures of Han Cheng when he was not paying attention.

Han Cheng, who was dressed in formal clothes in front of the camera and answered questions seriously, was so handsome.

Xia Tian took a few photos and chose the best looking one as the wallpaper.

“… I’ve learnt a lot.” The interview smiled. “Since we talked about family responsibilities, can we ask some more personal questions?”

With a gentle smile, Han Cheng replied, “Of course.”

Han Cheng got up and the interviewer turned off the recorder. She then asked her assistant to prepare, while the rest started busily setting up.

Everyone finished sorting out the section and looked towards Xia Tian. He subconsciously stood up and asked in confusion, “Why… are you not continuing?”

The interview smiled and said, “The following section is a private topic. It’s now your turn.”

Xia Tian, “……”

Ten minutes later.

The interviewer looked at Xia Tian earnestly, “Was it love at first sight for you and Mr. Han?”

Xia Tian tiredly adjusted the shirt he had just changed, nodded and grimaced into a smile. “Yes…”

“That is very romantic!” The interview exclaimed, “Where was it then?”

“It was…” When the two met for the first time, Xia Tian was only seven years old, and had forgotten where it was.

Xia Tian shot himself in the foot¹It’s a metaphor that means originally wanting to harm others, but only ended up hurting yourself and waited for a long time. In the end, it was him who was interviewed.

Han Cheng finished his part and went upstairs to sign a document that Liang Qingfeng had just sent. Xia Tian grinded his teeth… he was left behind to answer the private personal questions.

“It was at a tea restaurant.” Xia Tian remembered the day he and Han Cheng had a “blind date” and said, “That’s where we met.”

The interviewer grinned. “What was it like seeing President Han at that time?”

“Erm…” Xia Tian racked his brains. When he looked up, not far away, Han Cheng was coming downstairs and walking towards him.

Xia Tian’s heart thumped erratically.

Han Cheng got closer and he could hear what the other said. Xia Tian swiftly replied, “I feel like I have a beast in my heart. I’m usually fine… but as soon as I see him, I become more eager.”

The interviewer was amused by Xia Tian’s metaphor and asked, “Is it still like this?”

Xia Tian avoided Han Cheng’s stare and said, “Always.”

“Sure enough, it’s a newly married life.” The interviewer laughed, “I know Mr. Han and you have an…age difference of a few years. As far as I know, you are still in school, and Han Cheng has been away from the ivory tower ² In this context, it means that Han Cheng had left the learning environment. Link:https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ivory%20towerfor many years. The difference of life experiences, ideas and understanding, may cause the two of you to be in two very different places. Which of Mr. Han’s aspects makes you feel the most novel and is the most appealing to you?”

Han Cheng smiled at Xia Tian and he wanted to cry without tears… These questions should have been directed towards him!

“He…” Xia Tian’s face flushed as soon as his words were spoken. Saying this in front of Han Cheng was too embarrassing!

The interviewer smiled, looking eagerly at Xia Tian for his response.

Xia Tian felt as if he were sitting on pins and needles, blushing and admitting to his fate, “All aspects…”

Everyone laughed kindly.

The interviewer was very nervous when interviewing Han Cheng today. At this instance, she felt completely relaxed and stopped being long-winded. She continued with a smile and asked, “Is Han Cheng a very romantic person? Does he constantly give you surprises?”

Xia Tian nodded.

The interviewer chuckled and tried prompting, “For example…”

Xia Tian covered his face. “That new sports car in the garage…”

The interviewer laughed admiringly, shook her head and said, “I can’t imagine Han always coaxing his husband like this… Are there many such surprises?”

Xia Tian hummed in acquiesce, while the interview editor continued to probe, “After marriage and still so romantic. It should be sweeter before marriage right? Can you reveal… how was the first kiss between you two?”

Xia Tian got stuck and awkwardly responded, “This… let’s not talk about it.”

“Okay, can you talk about the feeling afterwards?” The interviewer was obviously curious as well, “Was it when you were dating?”

Xia Tian made a complete break, and looked at Han Cheng for help. Han Cheng smiled with his eyes and said, “Let’s not continue with this. There shouldn’t be any more personal questions right?”

The interviewer then hurriedly asked a few more perfunctory

questions. She smiled. “I didn’t expect it to go so smoothly. Since the lighting is good, shall we take a few more pictures?”

The photographer sent someone to whisper a few words to the interviewer. She tentatively asked, “Mr. Han… the photographer asked, could we take a few photos of you and your husband?”

Han Cheng looked at his husband. “Is it okay?”

Xia Tian naturally agreed.

The two took a few photos separately on the wicker chair and on the rough ground. The camera turned their heads and the photographer asked with a smile, “Can you be more intimate? It’s the last egg³Refer to interesting details in a movie that if not carefully searched for, it’ll  be ignored; there are also movie fragments (usually some humorous scenes, or plot lines related to the sequel). I believe it’s like them saying, the last shot or the best shot, etc..”

The interviewer courageously said, “Let’s have a… kissing shot?”

Xia Tian looked at Han Cheng, and his heartbeat instantly became faster.

Han Cheng hesitated for a moment, then nodded in response.

Xia Tian’s auricles turned red.

“What are you afraid of?” Han Cheng smiled and said softly, “Let’s fake it⁴The actual words were 借位. Which literally means ‘excuse me’. It means a method of physical contact or intimate behaviors (such as kissing) in filming movies and photos. For example, an actor who wants to kiss according to the plot, the lips of two people are close but not touching when shooting, and the actors’ acting skills and the camera angle are used to create the feeling of kissing. Hence changing it to ‘let’s fake it’ to make it more suitable for the story..”

Xia Tian breathed a sigh of relief but felt a little disappointed in his heart.

Han Cheng placed his hand on Xia Tian’s waist, turned his head to the side, and gave the right angle to the photographer.

Han Cheng looked at Xia Tian and whispered, “I’m sorry… I shouldn’t have teased you. I saw you liked this kind of interview, so I agreed.”

Xia Tian gritted his teeth.”I liked to see you being interviewed…”

Han Cheng smiled calmly. “What a coincidence, I also liked to hear you being asked these questions.”

Xia Tian raised his eyes. This was the first time he had seen Han Cheng so close.

In order to fake the pictures, the two were very close. Xia Tian looked at Han Cheng’s deep eyes and suddenly remembered the sentence that was asked just now…

The feeling of their first kiss.

The sound of the camera clicked non-stop and no one asked to stop.

Han Cheng’s lips were close and Xia Tian tried his best to distract himself, and asked, “Why… did you want them to come to the house for the interview?”

Han Cheng said indifferently, “It’s to prevent outsiders who approach you and make irresponsible remarks with the secretly taken photos. Our marriage is not shameful.”

Xia Tian was touched.

Xia Tian took a deep breath, suddenly raised his head and brushed against Han Cheng’s lips.

Their lips split at the touch.

Xia Tian swallowed his saliva. With a crimson face, he straightened his neck and stiffly said. “Sorry… It was an accident.”

Han Cheng, “…”

Han Cheng closed his eyes. Suppressing his desire, he asked, “Xia Tian… Am I being a little too gentle?”

Han Cheng’s eyes were filled with understanding and with a suppressed tone he continued, “You actually don’t actually need it to be fake, right?”

Xia Tian’s heart beat like thunder. He tried to rationalise the impulse just now and said hurriedly, “No, no need… hpmh…”

Before Xia Tian could finish, Han Cheng kissed his lips.

His arm on Xia Tian’s waist instantly tightened.

He tried to restrain himself, but he still had to bite Xia Tian’s lip as punishment…

Since you don’t need it, why should I put up with it?

Jeanie got to say:

KYAAAAAAA! Their first kiss. OMG.

But I LOL at the part HC just left and made XT answer the personal questions. HAHA

• 1
  It’s a metaphor that means originally wanting to harm others, but only ended up hurting yourself
• 2
   In this context, it means that Han Cheng had left the learning environment. Link:https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ivory%20tower
• 3
  Refer to interesting details in a movie that if not carefully searched for, it’ll  be ignored; there are also movie fragments (usually some humorous scenes, or plot lines related to the sequel). I believe it’s like them saying, the last shot or the best shot, etc.
• 4
  The actual words were 借位. Which literally means ‘excuse me’. It means a method of physical contact or intimate behaviors (such as kissing) in filming movies and photos. For example, an actor who wants to kiss according to the plot, the lips of two people are close but not touching when shooting, and the actors’ acting skills and the camera angle are used to create the feeling of kissing. Hence changing it to ‘let’s fake it’ to make it more suitable for the story.