Mr. Yuan is Always Unhappy - Chap 84
CH84 – THE BIG ROOSTER AND LITTLE HEN
Unfortunately Yuan Rui felt too embarrassed to say that word again by the next day. When Zheng QiuYang teased him too viciously about it, he’d cover his head with a flushed face and hide under the blankets, refusing to come out.
Zheng QiuYang laughed for a while before finally getting up to get dressed for work. If Yuan Rui wasn’t going to say it, then fine. He had already felt extremely pleased last night hearing Yuan Rui say it multiple times anyways. Especially during that time, listening to Yuan Rui calling out in ecstasy while calling him that, his head practically turned to paste; all of his blood flowed downward, and he was so hard he was about to explode. He was practically going to die right there in bed.
He really couldn’t underestimate this dark-skinned, long legs, who was really becoming more and more like a little vixen.
As Christmas approached, the jewelry set that he designed was to be displayed in a limited promotion during the double holidays. Zheng QiuYang had planned to wait for the end of this promotion to formally hand in his letter of resignation.
He had only spoken to Yuan Rui about this matter, not mentioning it to anyone else. Even his mom didn’t know. However, for some unknown reason, Zheng ShaoYang seemed to have figured out his intentions and even asked him straightforwardly about it once; he ended up admitting it.
Zheng ShaoYang asked: “Did Yuan Rui refuse to represent YunChang because of this?”
Zheng QiuYang was somewhat shocked. Last time when he mentioned this to Yuan Rui, he never heard Yuan Rui talk about what happened afterwards. He thought there was no progress. He didn’t know that the discussion had fallen through for the two sides, and it was Yuan Rui who refused.
After the video incident, it’s inevitable that Yuan Rui’s public image would decline marginally. Previously, the programs and endorsements requesting him were numerous like snowflakes. Li LingLing was the one who guarded the gates strictly and only picked top quality choices to accept. Therefore Yuan Rui basically didn’t accept any endorsements, only one about a cellphone and a skin care product. The cellphone brand had already confirmed that they won’t be continuing their contract with him next year. The skin care product previously was only a seasonal contract. After Yuan Rui became extremely popular, they had planned to renew the contract for one year. Yet before the contract was signed, the kissing video came out first. This little Japanese brand owner swiftly abandoned the collaboration for next year and even wanted compensation, claiming that the damage to the celebrity’s image had caused a negative impact on the brand. Fortunately, Li LingLing was able to deal with it efficiently so there weren’t any big issues. However, it was really completely quiet over there with Li LingLing now, which was a far difference from the grand feast previously.
At a time like this, representing such a huge brand like YunChang Jewelry was actually a relatively hard to come by opportunity for him.
Zheng ShaoYang said seriously: “Yuan Rui has a good image, which corresponds with a spot in YunChang’s fashionable youth series. Therefore, I want to invite him to be our representative. This has nothing to do with your relationship as a couple.”
Zheng QiuYang said: “I didn’t think this had anything to do with me either.”
Zheng ShaoYang smiled and said: “The main reason is because my wife is too obsessed with him.”
Zheng QiuYang: “…….”
Zheng ShaoYang said: “You can also reconsider your resignation. I’m in charge of YunChang and the Zheng family’s business now. I won’t consider you my younger brother. I’d only treat you as an ordinary designer. If you also only consider me as a boss, then is there any need for resignation?”
Zheng QiuYang asked: “You’re a wife slave and want Yuan Rui to be a representative, this is easy to understand. But I’m very insignificant, why keep me?”
“Your mom and my mom have become close knitted comrade-in-arms. The old man is already practically going insane due to anger. If you and I also eliminate our prejudice and work together to create a beautiful future for YunChang,” Zheng ShaoYang said cheerfully: “Do you think he’ll be even more angry?”
Zheng QiuYang: “……”
After returning home, he told this thing verbatim to Yuan Rui. At first Yuan Rui was shocked. Immediately, he approved, saying: “Your big brother is so crafty. As the son, he really can’t do anything other than pissing off this scum dad slightly. He must have been displeased with your dad for a while as well.”
Zheng QiuYang said: “In the past, I always thought this big brother of mine was extremely annoying. Who would have expected, he’s actually pretty interesting.”
Yuan Rui agreed: “That’s right, not to mention he also looks very handsome!”
Zheng QiuYang gave him a sideways glance and said: “His wife is your fangirl, yet you’re obsessed with her husband.”
Yuan Rui hastily stated his position and said: “I’m not obsessed with him, I’m obsessed with you.”
Zheng QiuYang gestured at his height with two hands and said: “Almost 1.9 meters. How are you ?”
Yuan Rui: “……”
It took him half a beat before he finally burst into laughter.
Zheng QiuYang felt somewhat pleased with himself. Just look. Now this was called ‘telling a joke’.
Yuan Rui laughed enough and asked while rubbing his stomach: “Then, did you tell your big brother, you’re not resigning?”
Zheng QiuYang said: “No, I need to think about it some more.”
Yuan Rui thought for a second also and said: “The money I have saved up right now is enough to start a studio for you. Regardless of who you work for, you have to draw things that people want to buy. However, if you start a studio, you can draw what you want to draw.”
Zheng QiuYang didn’t want to use his money and said tactfully: “It’s still too early for that. It’s not like I’m very well-known. If I really started my own studio, I might not even be able to recruit a decent assistant. I’ll wait until later to consider this. I still need more experience, and participate in a few more large-scale competitions. Once I have the reputation and masterpieces, everything else will be easy.”
Yuan Rui vaguely guessed his thoughts, but he also thought Zheng QiuYang’s words were very reasonable. Therefore, he didn’t continue talking about the studio and said confidently: “You’ll definitely get a prize this time.”
Zheng QiuYang gave him a smile and said: “What about you? Why not just accept YunChang’s endorsement? YunChang makes very wide spread advertisements. They also have long-term partnerships with China Central(CCTV) and several other large satellite TV stations. The year before last, they even bought a prime-time commercial slot for the Spring Festival Gala. So many people want to become YunChang’s representative, but they can’t. You shouldn’t be picky.”
But Yuan Rui said: “I refuse. If you resign and I still accept his family’s advertisements, how humiliated would you feel when your friends start asking about it.”
Zheng QiuYang: “……”
He had guessed that Yuan Rui’s refusal of this endorsement was related to him, but he never thought it was because of this kind of reason. His reputation, in comparison to Yuan Rui’s future, was too insignificant.
“I’m not afraid of being embarrassed.” He analyzed the pros and cons seriously and said: “If you accept this, putting aside how much you’d make, at the very least, you can appear on TV. Right now, many TV stations and advertising companies may all be waiting and watching to see if you can still appear on TV. They want to request you, but don’t dare to try it. If filming commercials for YunChang can help you get on CCTV, this will prove there’s no issue with asking you to make advertisements or film shows. Next year, you’ll still be a popular idol, understand?”
How could Yuan Rui not understand? Li LingLing had already told him 800 times, but he still insisted: “I don’t care. I want to follow the chicken I marry.”
Zheng QiuYang: “……”
Yuan Rui moved in front of him and said with a giggle: “Big rooster.”
Zheng QiuYang speechlessly ruffled his hair and said: “You little hen.”
Yuan Rui thought both his tone and action were super gentle and warm, with a bit of sweet bashfulness. Ah, he really wanted to lay eggs for him.
Zheng QiuYang’s thoughts were focused on serious business. However, seeing Yuan Rui unconsciously reveal a smitten expression, he couldn’t help but sigh. Very quickly, he made a decision and said: “You tell Li LingLing that you’re going to accept being YunChang’s representative. I won’t resign. We can discuss more after the results of the jewelry competition.”
Yuan Rui: “…… ah?”
Zheng QiuYang said: “Zheng ShaoYang’s words weren’t completely unreasonable. If I don’t think of him as my big brother, then there’s need to hesitate over this matter. Resigning and switching to another designing company, I’d have to start from the beginning again. The design department of every company has their own social circles. If I go to a new company, integration is not guaranteed. I might as well remain in YunChang. At least I’m familiar with my colleagues and we get along very well.”
Except he still has to work under Zheng ShaoYang and occasionally see the other’s pretentious face.
A while ago when Zheng QiuYang had decided to resign, he was waking up from his dream laughing every time he thought about finally breaking free from Zheng ShaoYang’s exploitation.
Tch. Now he needed to return and continue being exploited.
Two days later, Yuan Rui received the baton from a certain famous TV actress and signed the contract to become YunChang Jewelry’s new representative. Very quickly, he filmed a commercial which will be broadcasted during the limited promotion around Christmas. Simultaneously, it will be broadcasted via satellite and all the billboard advertisements will be replaced as well. The old posters will be removed to be replaced with Yuan Rui’s close-up portrait.
There were also several large posters of Yuan Rui placed around the office area of YunChang Jewelry’s headquarters. A group of colleagues, who knew the inside scoop, even praised Yuan Rui wildly in front of Zheng QiuYang, which made Zheng QiuYang radiate happiness upon hearing it.
Even his mom called to praise him: “Even though I broke up with old Zheng, your surname is still Zheng. Yuan Rui being the representative of YunChang is ‘keeping the goodies within the family’. It’s both reputable and he can earn his family’s money. Nicely done with this job.”
Mama Zheng continued to say: “Yuan Rui is pretty well-liked amongst the homosexuals. I saw his jewelry advertisement poster in the subway just now. A lot of passersby were surrounding it and taking pictures. Not only women, there were also several effeminate men. One of them was even jumping up and down while pointing at Yuan Rui’s poster and calling him husband. Aiya, I was so disgusted.”
Zheng QiuYang: “……”
Mama Zheng asked him: “The day after tomorrow is Christmas weekend. Do you have any plans?”
Zheng QiuYang said: “Not sure. My new product is being promoted. Perhaps, I might not even get a break. Where do you want to go?”
Mama Zheng said: “Like hell I’d celebrate this Western holiday. You remember to prepare presents for Yuan Rui. Make it a bit more romantic and spoil him happy.”
Zheng QiuYang suppressed his laughter and said: “En. I’ll buy something random for him.”
Mama Zheng said in dissatisfaction: “I’ve calculated you two’s astrology signs. Although you guys are pretty well matched, he has better luck in romance than you. If you don’t be more considerate and he gets stolen from you, just wait and see who you’re going to cry to.”
Zheng QiuYang was naturally very considerate. He had already prepared the Christmas present a month ago.
