Applaud for Happiness

Shen Qi had thought that this love confession would get at least five points, but the happiness value remained the same.

He could feel that Jiang Changshen’s favorability towards him had grown.
Even the feelings within his eyes could not be covered.
Yet strangely, the happiness value has not increased.

This pause lasted for over half a month as if it had reached a plateau.
He could clearly feel that his favor for him was growing, but the happiness value remained at fifty-nine points.

At this point, they did everything except move on to the last step.
Shen Qi hinted at his willingness to sleep with him.
However, Jiang Changshen was not willing to move forward and said that he wouldn’t do it. It’s comparable to Liu Xiahui.
If it wasn’t because what he touched was hard, Shen Qi would doubt whether he had a problem.

Shen Qi was getting frustrated, wishing that he could just force himself upon Jiang Changshen.

However, after getting along for more than half a month, their relationship was growing at a rapid pace.
On camera, they were emperor and minister, which allowed them to show their love openly.
Off the set, they went back to the hotel and continued to be lovey-dovey.
Apart from work hours, they were together most of the time.
Even the manager or the assistants couldn’t watch them like this.

In order not to be discovered, they had to be secretive about it, which added some excitement.
Shen Qi’s scenes were finished within a month.
The last few days of filming coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The crew took a four-day holiday break to let everyone celebrate.

Shen Qi thought that this was an opportunity.
Jiang Changshen’s problem must have occurred during his childhood.
According to his observations, Jiang Changshen’s relationship with his mother was not as good as they showed to the media.
Others weren’t aware that the two ate and slept together during this time.
He found that Mother Jiang rarely called him, only seeing it happen once.
Although he couldn’t hear what they said, Jiang Changshen’s expression was cold.Shen

Many clichéd plots such as the protagonist who lacked parental love from childhood, or divorced parents have popped up in Shen Qi’s head.

Therefore, he wanted to take the opportunity of the Mid Autumn Festival for Jiang Changshen to go to his house and let him feel the warmth of their family.
This may be the key for a breakthrough in the happiness value.

When he talked to him about it, Jiang Changsen was obviously shocked: “Are you sure?”

Shen Qi nodded naturally: “I’m sure.
I know what you’re worried about.
Don’t worry, my parents are both very open-minded.
I came out to them when I became an adult, and even told them that I liked you.
My mother may be happier than me if I take you back home!”

Jiang Changshen looked a little complicated and didn’t speak.

“Oh, I forgot!” Shen Qi suddenly looked back and said, “I forgot that you must go home to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with your family.
How about coming to my house on the 16th instead?”

Seeing that Jiang Changshen didn’t say a word, he didn’t give up and continued to persuade: “Trust me, my parents are really open-minded.
I promise they will never embarrass you. I promise if anyone embarrasses you, I will take you away immediately? Will you please go?”

“Come on! Let’s go! Let’s go…” he jumped up and hugged Jiang Changshen.
“I want to introduce you to my family.
We will be a family in the future either way.
Will you please go?”

Family…

Jiang Changshen’s expression seemed to be in a trance.
He picked Shen Qi up and they both looked at each other.
His eyes were very bright, which made Shen Qi’s heart flutter, but soon he smiled.
This smile was like the moonlight breaking through the clouds.

“OK, I’ll go with you.”

Shen Qi was so happy that he kissed him.

The crew left on the 13th.
Shen Qi and Jiang Changshen’s tickets were scheduled for the 14th.
They packed their bags early in the morning and went back to B city.

The trip was a secret, so no one disclosed it.
They got off the plane and went directly to the VIP channel.
In order to avoid being found, they left their manager and assistant and went back to their residence quietly.

Shen Qi gave the large luggage to the manager and assistant, picked up the changed clothes, and went directly to Jiang Changshen’s apartment.

Upon opening the door, there was a woman in the living room.

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Shen Qi recognized that she was Jiang Changshen’s mother at first glance.
As a fan of Jiang Changshen’s family, he knew that his mother and brother were regularly in the media, especially since his brother is partly in the entertainment industry.

Mother Jiang was a music teacher in her early years.
After he became famous, she quit her job and focused on taking care of her youngest son at home.
Jiang Changshen’s younger brother was ten years younger than him.
When he became famous in the circle at the age of 17, his younger brother, Jiang Nianjin was only seven years old.

To the outside world, Jiang Changshen has always been a filial son who took care of his brother.  Mother Jiang has also been on some TV programs.
Through her words, people saw her as a loving mother who looked weak and worked diligently to provide for her two sons at home.
Jiang Nianjin has also always shown the image of admiring his brother and being proud of his brother’s accomplishment.
He learnt piano as a child and participated in many competitions.
Thanks to Jiang Changshen’s fame and handsome appearance, he has also attracted many fans.
Shen Qi remembers that there was a news report stating that he planned to go on a tour.

They were displayed as a happy and successful family.
Fans also secretly hated Father Jiang and thought of him as a scum for giving up such an excellent wife and son.
Fortunately, he went abroad early, otherwise, he would be bullied by the media.

However, as Shen Qi now knows, this may not be the case.

“Why are you here?”

Jiang Changshen frowned almost reflexively when he saw his mother.

Jiang Changshen did not look like his mother.
It is said that Jiang Changshen looked more like their father and Jiang Nianjin looked more like their mother.
She was only twenty when Jiang Changshen was born.
Now she is in her fifties.
She maintained her beauty and looked as if she was only in her forties.
Her expression was very gentle, a standard model of a gentle and loving mother.

After seeing the real person, Shen Qi thought that Jiang Changshen and his mother looked very much alike.
Not through appearance, but the aura they both gave were almost the same.

“Why can’t I come to my son’s house?”

She sat gracefully and her voice was soft.
Shen Qi did not know if it was his illusion or not, but there seems to be hidden malice within her voice.

Jiang Changshen looked back at Shen Qi and pressed down on the brim of his hat: “You can go upstairs first; I will be with you in a few minutes.”

He averted Shen Qi’s surprised eyes, as if not daring to look at him.

Fortunately, Shen Qi’s surprised expression was there for a brief moment.
He wanted to greet her, but Jiang Changshen’s attitude obviously showed that he didn’t want Shen Qi to have any contact with his mother.
Shen Qi was uncomfortable with his boyfriend showing this attitude towards him, but on second thought, Jiang Changshen wasn’t him.
Maybe he hadn’t come out with his family and with this sudden meeting, so they should avoid this topic.

The uncomfortable feeling was gone.
Instead, he was worried about Jiang Changshen.
When they entered the door, they were holding hands and were very intimate.
It was strange that Jiang’s mother didn’t doubt their relationship.

But was it okay to have him deal with this alone?

Although Jiang Changshen’s mother looks gentle and kind, same-sex relationships have not yet become mainstream.
With Jiang Changshen’s identity as a celebrity, would she get angry with him?

He was worried, but before he could give him a look, he was urged to go upstairs.
He could only hurry upstairs with his luggage.

Footsteps clattered into the room.
He placed his luggage down, then kicked off his slippers, and carefully walked to the corner of the stairs, before squatting down to spy on the situation below. He was eavesdropping for a justified and reasonable reason.
He was worried about his boyfriend.

“What are you doing? Playing with men?” This is his mother’s voice, still in a soft tone, but full of ridicule, “Who is that?”

Jiang Changshen’s voice was cold: “It has nothing to do with you.
Why are you looking for me?”

Mother Jiang did not want to settle things easily, Shen Qi frowned because of the focus: “Are you playing or are you serious about him? I hope that you are only playing.
Don’t forget what I taught you.
With your personality, how could you be liked by others? Don’t think that just because you are a star, with many fans supporting you means that they actually love you.
The one you just brought, even with his disguise, I can see that he’s only  after your money and status.
No one in the world will really love you… “

Shen Qi frowned.
What is this? How can a mother talk about her son like this? They seem more like enemies than family.

Jiang Changshen interrupted her: “If there is nothing else, you can go.”

“You really fell in love.” Mother Jiang’s voice sank, “Don’t argue with me! You are my son.
I raised you by myself.
How can I not read what is on your mind? Do you like him? You don’t deserve it! Don’t forget that you have his blood in you.
You are the same as him.
Look at you, becoming more and more like him, more and more disgusting.
Don’t look at me with that expression.
You know, I hate this expression… What? Do you want to get rid of me now? Don’t forget that you are a star.
What if the paparazzi leak the news of us being like this?”

“Alas, I miss you so much when you were a child.
No matter how I scold you, you would cry ‘Mom, I’m wrong,’ like a dog obediently lying on my feet.
Sure enough, you became disobedient now that you are all grown up.
All right, I won’t talk to you.
I can’t control you now that you are older.
You can do whatever you like.
Do whatever you want, don’t forget when your father left you.
You are his son.
You are the same as him.
Your love will only disgust people.
No one will like people like you! “

“Have you said enough?” Jiang Changshen’s voice was very calm.
It seemed that he was used to numbness like he didn’t care at all, “Say, what’s the matter?”

Mother Jiang seemed to stand up, and her tone returned to soft: “You need to find a way to handle Ah Jin’s tour.
I don’t want to know the process, just the result.
Rest assured; I won’t embarrass you.
This little thing means nothing to you.
As long as Ah Jin is all right, I’ll be fine, and if I’m fine then you’ll be fine, right?”

“I know.” Jiang Changshen said, “Can you leave now?”

Mother Jiang smiled: “Okay, I know you’re anxious to coax your little lover.
I’ll leave now.”

After talking, the sound of high heels was followed by the sound of the door opening and closing.

After hearing the electronic door locked, Shen Qi’s thoughts went chaotic.

The author has something to say: Well, this is a fluffy story, with no angst.
There will be sweet love in each chapter.