Strawberry Pop Pop Pop - Chap 44

Chap 44
Now, 22-year-old Han Yang had finished his brief vacation and returned to his “workplace.”
A makeup artist was applying powder to his face and couldn’t help but compliment him,
saying, “You’re very handsome, and your skin is excellent.”
Han Yang was preoccupied with thoughts of Gu Nuan and didn’t pay much attention to the
makeup artist’s praise. He sat there expressionless, not saying anything in response.
This made the makeup artist feel a bit awkward, so she stopped talking and muttered to
herself about Han Yang starting to act all high and mighty so early.
After finishing the makeup, the makeup artist urged Han Yang to stand up from his seat.
Soon, another newcomer took his place, warmly greeting the makeup artist. Watching them
chat and laugh, Han Yang silently moved aside.
He took out his phone and sent a message to Gu Nuan.
Gu Nuan didn’t reply, probably undergoing a checkup.
The staff nearby urged everyone, “Hurry up and get the job done as quickly as possible, try
to finish before noon!”
Han Yang quickly put away his phone and went to change into the clothes he needed for the
shoot.
Due to his part-time modeling experience abroad, the company arranged an endorsement
deal for him. In reality, he was just serving as a backdrop for another celebrity from the
same company, taking some promotional photos together.
He had known this celebrity, He Yunchu, for a while. He was a popular male Beta actor in
China, known for his professionalism. Han Yang had seen him before at Director Yu’s movie
set in Xiachou, where he was one of the leads.
With this connection, He Yunchu greeted Han Yang when he saw him, with no airs of a big
star.

“What a coincidence.” He Yunchu’s tone was warm, and he bought hot coffee for every staff
member, handing a cup to Han Yang as well. It seemed like he had checked up on Han Yang.
He Yunchu casually said, “I saw you act in the play last time, and I thought you were
studying acting. I didn’t expect otherwise.”
Han Yang received the coffee somewhat stiffly. Shooting outdoors in this season was chilly,
and he was wearing only a thin jacket. In the early morning, he exhaled a shallow white
mist and replied calmly, “Thank you, senior.”
He Yunchu pursed his lips, his distinctive fox-like eyes filled with interest as he gave Han
Yang several more glances.
Han Yang wasn’t very talkative, and that day, he seemed preoccupied with something. He
Yunchu patted his shoulder and said casually, “Don’t worry, shooting with me won’t take up
much time.”
This photo shoot was divided into four sets, with He Yunchu shooting a set first on his own,
then one with Han Yang, and finally one with a female Omega and a male Omega.
The shooting with Han Yang went smoothly; both of them were in the right mood. He
Yunchu was a dedicated professional when it came to work.
The photos from Han Yang’s set were quickly finished. Since it was an outdoor location,
there was no place for him, a newcomer, to remove his makeup and rest. Therefore, he
quickly packed his bag and prepared to leave.
“Han Yang.”

He Yunchu took the initiative to stop him, walked over, and took out his phone to snap a
photo of them together. Rather than calling it a group photo, it was more like a candid shot.
Han Yang’s expression hardly changed, but his good looks made the photo stand out.
Following the company’s plan, He Yunchu saved the photo first and planned to release it as
a behind-the-scenes shot on his public account once the endorsement was announced.
He also held a small note between his two fingers.
“I’ve done a favor for Manager Liang to bring you into the spotlight more often. We’ll be
seeing each other more in the future. Here’s my number.”
This kind of ambiguous approach would probably excite most newcomers. Facing He
Yunchu, a Beta who was more beautiful than most Omegas, there were very few Alphas
who wouldn’t be tempted.
After all, in the entertainment industry, whether it was a fling or a one-night stand, Beta
partners were the best choice. Not only Alphas but even Omegas preferred Betas for casual
relationships.
With no worries about pheromones and marking, you could end it whenever you wanted,
with no strings attached.
Of course, there were also those who ended up in committed relationships, but they were
few and far between.
He Yunchu enjoyed this advantage and was always proactive. However, he could only be
the top.
He also had a well-known quirk: he only liked male Alphas.

Not far away, a sharp newcomer noticed this scene and cast an envious gaze at Han Yang.
Little did he know that Han Yang remained unmoved and stopped He Yunchu from slipping
the note into his pocket in such a flirtatious way.
“Thank you, senior.” Han Yang took out his phone, and in front of everyone, he openly
entered He Yunchu’s phone number instead of engaging in a more ambiguous private
contact method.
After that, he thanked the staff again and hastily left the scene. He was still a relatively
unknown actor, so he didn’t have a chauffeur or a dedicated manager.
Han Yang walked out of the shooting area and waited for a public bus nearby.
His makeup was still on, and to avoid drawing attention, he wore a mask and sunglasses. It
was at this moment that his phone vibrated three times, indicating messages from Gu Nuan.
Gu Nuan: [Dr. Wang said my glands are still the same, no major issues!]
Gu Nuan: [My health is excellent, and I even gained a pound recently!]
Gu Nuan: [Report complete!]
Han Yang immediately called Gu Nuan. Gu Nuan seemed to be eating something, speaking
with a mouthful, “Bro, are you done with work? Will you come home for dinner tonight?
Dad said he wants to cook himself.”
“I’ll come to the company in the afternoon, and then I’ll be home for dinner.”
“Great! Did your morning shoot go smoothly?”
“It went smoothly.”
“Bro, did you really work together with He Yunchu this morning? Is he as handsome as
people say?” It was rare for Gu Nuan to mention a celebrity.
Han Yang asked, “Do you like him?”
“I’ve watched his TV dramas; Su Li made me watch them.” Gu Nuan didn’t want to hang up
the phone and wanted to share everything with Han Yang.

Han Yang answered each question honestly.
Gu Nuan was sitting in the back seat of their family car, eating chocolate, with Gu Yuanchen
driving and Ji Mu in the passenger seat.
He swallowed the chocolate in his mouth. “Bro, can you get me an autograph?”
Han Yang was taken aback and regretted mentioning that He Yunchu was good-looking.
“Su Li is celebrating his birthday soon, and I’ve been thinking about what to give him. He
really likes He Yunchu, so getting an autograph would be better than anything else.” Gu
Nuan’s tone remained cheerful. “If it’s not convenient, it’s okay; I’ll think of something else
to give him.”
Han Yang breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that Su Li was the one who liked him.
As long as it wasn’t Gu Nuan who liked him, everything was fine.
He said, “Sure.”
On the other end, He Yunchu was sitting unhappily, holding a lollipop and touching up his
makeup. He couldn’t understand why someone as charismatic as himself would be rejected
by a newcomer.
His agent, after the makeup artist left, whispered, “This newcomer obviously has a
connection with Mr. Liang; you mustn’t make a move.”
“Didn’t you see that he rejected me?” He Yunchu touched his face. “Is it because my recent
skincare hasn’t been good? Can he tell that I’m over 30?”
“…Isn’t your birthdate listed on the internet? Besides, you were just dumped by that Alpha
a few months ago, and now you’re pursuing another Alpha? You’re a Beta; can you compete
in pheromones?”
The agent remembered the times when He Yunchu drowned his sorrows in alcohol a few
months ago and sighed. “You either just play around with people or don’t invest genuine
emotions each time. Being treated as a stepping stone time and time again, doesn’t it hurt?”
The agent was blunt but cared about He Yunchu.
He Yunchu was annoyed by his nagging and really wanted to take a smoke to relieve stress,
but unfortunately, it was working hours.
Feeling glum, he turned his head and saw Han Yang approaching.
Now he felt better; his craving for a cigarette disappeared.
He Yunchu was a sucker for good looks, and Han Yang fit his taste perfectly.
He smiled at his agent, thinking he still had it in him. But before he could speak, he heard
Han Yang say, “Senior, can you sign something for me? My little brother’s friend really likes
you.”
He Yunchu felt like he was holding back a mouthful of blood, and his eyebrows twitched
twice.
Han Yang also felt like he was being too abrupt and apologized, saying, “If it’s not
convenient, it’s okay, I’m sorry for bothering you.”
“Han Yang, you’re quite interesting,” He Yunchu said as he finished signing. “Is your little
brother also an Alpha? Does he resemble you? Should I meet him sometime?”
After asking, He Yunchu regretted it. He saw a hint of disgust on Han Yang’s previously
expressionless face. “My little brother is not part of the entertainment industry, so it’s not
convenient to introduce him to a senior like you.”
Han Yang took the autograph and turned to leave without hesitation.
He Yunchu twitched his mouth and asked his agent, “Didn’t you feel like the way he looked
at me just now was like looking at trash? I was just joking with him!”
The agent shivered and said, “Were you? If his little brother is underage, what you said was
pretty trashy.”