Chapter 33: Good Sisters Share a Blanket! Recording “Keep Running!”

As soon as he hung up the phone, it rang again—this time, it was Shen Teng calling.

When Shen Teng questioned him, Shen Lang denied everything, saying it was just fans shipping them for no reason. He explained that he had turned off his phone during the concert and forgot to turn it back on.

He even mentioned their little get-together the night before, keeping his tone sincere.

After ending the call, another one came in—this time from Meng Ziyi. She asked when he was returning to the set, and Shen Lang told her he’d be back that evening.

One call after another followed.

His wealthy patron, Jin Zhu Datian, Li Xiaoran, and actresses he’d worked with before—Li Qin, Li Chun, and others—all reached out.

Even his classmates from Beijing Film Academy called, first congratulating him on his concert performance before diving into gossip about his relationship with Zhang Liangying. It left him speechless.

By the time his phone died, Shen Lang let out a long sigh. Everyone’s just here for the drama.

“Xiao Lang, you’re really popular. So many people care about you—though most just want the tea!”

Zhang Liangying chuckled. “Honestly, after seeing the trending topics and comments this morning, even I think we’d make a good match. If I weren’t married, I’d totally go for a cute younger guy like you. Too bad I’m already taken!”

Shen Lang thought to himself: Being married has its perks… Ever heard of the joy of being a homewrecker?

He didn’t dare say it out loud—he valued his life.

Even though he suspected something might have happened last night, without proof, he wouldn’t bring it up.

He had originally planned to wait until Liu Yifei woke up before leaving, but after charging his phone, it was time to catch his flight. Shen Lang said his goodbyes, and Zhang Liangying sent her assistant to drive him to the airport.

On the plane, Shen Lang tried to piece together what had happened after they left the karaoke bar. He remembered Liu Yifei challenging him to a drinking contest—and both of them ending up wasted.

The next thing he knew, it was noon the following day.

“Whatever, no point overthinking it…”

“If something did happen, they’re already my women.”

“Liangying-jie aside, Liu Yifei… I have to work with her in the future!”

Thinking of Liu Yifei reminded him of what she’d drunkenly revealed—her current drama, Legend of the Perfumer, and her upcoming Disney film, Mulan.

“There’s definitely a chance to collaborate!”

Both projects had flopped, costing Liu Yifei her big-screen opportunities and forcing her back into TV dramas. While none became massive hits, they all performed decently.

Once Shen Lang left, Zhang Liangying walked into the bedroom.

Liu Yifei had been awake for a while but hadn’t come out.

“He’s gone?”

Seeing Zhang Liangying enter, she finally spoke.

“Mhm.” Zhang Liangying nodded.

Then she asked, “Qianqian, you were drunk last night. How did you…?”

“Interrupt your little date?”

“Ugh, stop making stuff up. Shen Lang is just a good friend.”

“A ‘good friend’ you were doing that with?”

Liu Yifei smirked. “I saw him—he’s got a great body, and… mmph—!”

Before she could finish, Zhang Liangying clamped a hand over her mouth.

“Qianqian, shut up! This is all your fault!”

“How is it my fault?”

Liu Yifei pried her hand away and shot back.

“Why did you even…? Don’t say it!”

This time, it was Liu Yifei who covered her mouth. She didn’t understand either—why had she lost control last night?

Looking back now, she was too embarrassed to face anyone.

She had hidden in the bedroom all morning, unsure how to act around Shen Lang.

But with Zhang Liangying? After what they’d done together, there was no awkwardness—just shyness.

And if she was being honest… it had been really exciting.

Shen Lang was very skilled.

Back on set, Shen Lang first apologized to the director and promised to work extra hard over the next few days to make up for lost time.

He had to—he was taking another weekend off to film Episode 8 of Keep Running! Season 2, which was shooting in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province.

It wasn’t too far from Hengdian—just over 300 kilometers, a four-hour drive.

And the following week, he’d be filming Episode 9 of Back to Field Season 2 in Tonglu County, Zhejiang, less than 200 kilometers away.

The director didn’t mind, even encouraging him to make a splash on these shows. The more popular Shen Lang became before The Untamed aired, the higher the drama’s selling price would be.

Frankly, the director wanted him attending concerts and variety shows—as long as it didn’t interfere with filming.

Shen Lang was a professional actor, and for a BL adaptation like The Untamed, acting skills mattered less than looks. And looks?

That was Shen Lang’s greatest weapon.

Charisma +99, ever heard of it?

That night.

Meng Ziyi whispered, “Xiao Lang, are you sure there’s nothing between you and Zhang Liangying?”

“I swear!”

Shen Lang wasn’t entirely sure himself, but that didn’t stop him from lying smoothly.

“Then why did she invite you to her concert?”

“Ziyi, didn’t you watch my episode of Proud Twins? Liangying-jie isn’t the only one who invited me—G.E.M. did too, for August. By then, The Untamed will be wrapped up.”

“Then why didn’t Zhang Jie invite you?”

“Does Zhang Jie even have a concert this year?”

“Of course he does! He has one every year!”

“Well, I wouldn’t know about that.”

“Xiao Lang, since when did your taste shift to married women?”

“What nonsense! There’s nothing going on.”

Shen Lang was exasperated. Why does everyone see me this way? Am I really that kind of person?

A tiny voice in his heart screamed: YES, YOU ARE!

Shen Lang: “???”

Damn system!

Damn Cao Cao legacy!

The system had ruined his reputation.

For the rest of the week, Shen Lang focused entirely on filming—no complaints, no distractions. His mind was as calm as still water.

Like the internet saying: With no women in your heart, your sword strikes with divine precision!

…Not that it applied to him.

Every night, Meng Ziyi showed up at his door, shattering his focus.

Time flew, and soon it was Friday.

After finishing the midnight shoot, Shen Lang temporarily left the set and headed to Suzhou to meet the Keep Running! cast and guests. Filming would start early the next morning.

A week earlier, he’d learned the lineup for Episode 8: besides him, the guests included Yang Mi, Du Jiang, Fan Zhiyi, and Li Yi.

This episode’s theme?

Football.