Read Novel Full Chapter 64 - The Road Idiot CP
Chapter 64 - The Road Idiot CP
**Chapter 64: Lù Chī CP**1(Lù Chī means road idiot or incapable of recognizing directions
Translator: Namizaki
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Chi Zhongqiao’s relationship with his fans was peculiar. Feeling mentally like a man approaching thirty, he viewed the group of early twenties and even teenage girls in his fan group almost like younger sisters. He indulged them, regularly sending red envelopes, chatting casually, and maintaining a down-to-earth demeanor.
But the fans saw things differently. They insisted that Chi Zhongqiao, despite being roughly the same age as them, was like their son.
While Chi Zhongqiao was convinced the girls were terrified by the calligraphy incident, a segment of the fandom had quietly gone off the rails—they were actually finding romantic hints in the calligraphy incident!
Among these fans were veteran leaders and dedicated fan account managers. While rewatching Xu Ling’s video, they noticed something unusual: logically, the person appearing most frequently alongside a celebrity should be their assistant, especially since Brother Qiao had been doing so much work at the orphanage. Shouldn’t the assistant and other volunteers have been helping him?
But in reality? It was President Lu who was always assisting Chi Zhongqiao.
Yes, President Lu.
President Lu was appearing on camera way too often!
Now, looking back, they remembered that during Brother Qiao’s first livestream, President Lu had made a conspicuous appearance without any attempt to hide.
When Brother Qiao was filming a variety show, he called President Lu, who was actually at home making soup for him!
During his second livestream, Brother Qiao mentioned halfway through that he needed to go coax his “little brother.” Could this “little brother” be President Lu?
In the third livestream, the person handing Brother Qiao his phone wasn’t his assistant—it was President Lu!
This time, when Brother Qiao visited the orphanage, President Lu stayed by his side almost every step of the way. Just how close are you two?
Some new fans recognized President Lu and searched through financial magazines and interviews. Sure enough, they found Lu Yuzhou. The Lu Yuzhou in those interview videos was clearly less approachable than the one in Xu Ling’s videos—polite to the point of coldness.
But the President Lu with Chi Zhongqiao…
After cutting out the paper rabbit, he even showed it to Brother Qiao for his approval.
He patiently taught Brother Qiao how to do paper cutting.
He ground ink for Brother Qiao.
What is this?
This is love! Look at all this sweetness! They don’t even need us to ship them—they’re just dumping buckets of sugar right in our faces!
The fans rewatched the videos repeatedly, becoming increasingly convinced of President Lu’s special affection for their Brother Qiao: So gentle, so kind.
They were practically being forced to ship this CP!
So what was there to hesitate about? Ship it!
Chi Zhongqiao remained oblivious to the burgeoning “Road Idiot CP” fandom online. He slept through the entire car ride, only waking up when they arrived home.
When Chi Zhongqiao opened his eyes, the surroundings were dim, with only a few faint lights reflecting off the car window. He blinked dazedly, and through his grogginess, a warm hand reached out and gently took his.
It was Lu Yuzhou.
Chi Zhongqiao sighed in relief, interlacing his fingers with Lu Yuzhou’s. He leaned closer and whispered, “Why are we stopped here?”
Now more awake, he recognized they were in the garage at home.
Lu Yuzhou kissed his forehead. “You were sleeping so soundly, Brother Qiao. I didn’t want to wake you.”
Chi Zhongqiao rested his head on Lu Yuzhou’s shoulder, chuckling. “Alright, let’s go.”
Lu Yuzhou unbuckled Chi Zhongqiao’s seatbelt, and they each opened their doors to step out.
While Lu Yuzhou showered, Chi Zhongqiao checked the trending topics on his phone. The original hashtag had been removed, and subsequent information was scarce. He leaned against the headboard, scrolling through the aftermath of the online storm, still catching glimpses of the bloody battle that had raged just hours earlier.
Chi Zhongqiao drifted into a few fan groups, careful not to mention the incident. The young fans had already learned their lesson, and as the celebrity dragged into the fray, he saw no need to stir up their guilt.
At the banquet, Du Yusheng and Fu Jingshen had taken him around, and he’d drunk nearly a full glass of wine. It was good wine, but the aftereffects were potent. As he chatted in the group chats, drowsiness crept in. His grip on his phone gradually loosened until it slipped onto the pillow. Before long, he was fast asleep.
Lu Yuzhou emerged from the bathroom and immediately moved with extra care, afraid of waking Chi Zhongqiao. While showering, he had been regretting telling Chi Zhongqiao about the trending topic that afternoon, worried it would weigh on his mind and disrupt his rest.
Now…
Lu Yuzhou found it a little amusing. He could have excused Chi Zhongqiao’s deep sleep on the way home as being due to the alcohol, but to fall asleep so quickly after a shower meant he truly wasn’t bothered by the matter.
Calm as still waters, with a remarkably broad mind.
He propped himself up to turn off the light when he noticed Chi Zhongqiao’s phone lying on the pillow. Reaching across the pillow to retrieve it, Lu Yuzhou saw Chi Zhongqiao curl deeper into the covers and turn to face him.
Lu Yuzhou’s hand froze mid-reach, his palm resting on the pillow beside Chi Zhongqiao’s head. He nearly leaned in for a kiss, stopping just a hair’s breadth from Chi Zhongqiao’s cheek.
Lu Yuzhou chuckled softly. What’s the point of adding a kiss now, only to wake him up again?
Just as he was about to take the phone and lie back down, Chi Zhongqiao, who even the alarm clock couldn’t rouse, spoke: “Yuzhou.”
Lu Yuzhou gently removed the phone. “Did I wake you, Brother Qiao?”
“No,” Chi Zhongqiao murmured, his eyes barely open. After a moment of silence, his voice slightly hoarse, he asked, “You were so close just now… why didn’t you kiss me?”
Lu Yuzhou: “……”
This man is going to be the death of me.
After resting at home for a few days, the aftermath of the calligraphy incident had subsided. His fans, having learned their lesson, had settled down more than ever before.
Just then, Chi Zhongqiao received surprising news: <Invisible Crime> would premiere on October 25th.
So soon?
Chi Zhongqiao was astonished. “The approval process went through that quickly?”
Fu Jingshen’s voice on the other end was languid. “It’s not exactly short. The review took two months.”
Chi Zhongqiao calculated the time. From the start of filming to the broadcast, nearly ten months had passed. Some dramas take a full year to air after production, so this was relatively fast.
“Which network bought it?” Chi Zhongqiao asked.
“Green River TV,” Fu Jingshen replied. “The 8 PM primetime slot. Their current drama is doing well, so we’ll get a good head start. The online streaming rights belong to Pea Video.”
Green River TV had a solid reputation for its television broadcasts, and Pea Video was one of the major streaming platforms with substantial traffic.
Chi Zhongqiao stopped paying close attention after hearing this. While he wasn’t an expert in copyright matters, he would fully dedicate himself to promoting the series.
As soon as the official announcement of <Invisible Crime>’s premiere was posted on the official account, the cast members immediately shared it. Even Yan Qingbo, who was nearing her due date, recorded a special promotional video for the series.
The official channels began releasing snippets of footage. Without a coherent narrative, the exquisite costumes, makeup, and props—even more than the actors’ performances—were magnified to the audience.
Perfectly executed production design allows viewers to immerse themselves in the setting. Imagine a serious crime scene where the corpse is a cheap plastic doll—the entire detective drama would instantly become a farce. Forget about immersion; it would be lucky not to become the year’s most hilarious TV series.
The best actors, however, can move hearts with a single scene, even without context.
This gave the editors confidence. With such talented actors, they had no fear of breaking immersion. With seamless transitions, visual effects, and a powerful soundtrack, they could edit however they pleased.
The first trailer for <Invisible Crime> was only one minute and two seconds long, yet it captivated viewers. The trailer showcased intense fight scenes, perfectly synced to a soaring soundtrack. Every action, every transition, landed precisely on the beat, gripping viewers’ attention while making their legs involuntarily twitch. Fans clamored, “This is addictive! Please let me out!”
While watching the trailers, Chi Zhongqiao noticed that Shang Tang was always portrayed in a positive light. Scenes revealing his true identity later in the series had been completely omitted.
Over time, viewers began to see him as the devoted second male lead. After all, the promotional stills released before the drama aired showed Shang Tang with a slightly sinister aura, but it could easily be interpreted as simply trimming a bouquet of flowers.
The promotional still was brightly colored, and though it gave viewers an unsettling feeling, it still appeared to be a sunny and cheerful image overall.
As the trailers continued to air, viewers were disappointed to discover that Shang Tang wasn’t just a gentle second male lead—he was also a gentle second male lead with a child.
Comments:
[ LuLuLuLu: A devoted second male lead is fine too. ]
[ Pseudo-Intellectual: To be honest, I’m a little disappointed. The trailers made it seem like Shang Tang would have a significant role, like a key character. Turns out he’s just a supporting character to advance the main couple’s romance… But the actor’s performance is excellent! The second male lead is both gentle and visually stunning! ]
[ Godzilla: I’m so sick of these one-dimensional second male leads… But the actor is so handsome! He’s so tall, with long legs and such presence. ]
Chi Zhongqiao scrolled through the comments, thinking these young girls would probably be terrified and crying by the later episodes.
Shang Tang’s terror didn’t come from his direct actions. In fact, he maintained a gentle and elegant demeanor for ninety percent of the series. But in the remaining ten percent, he unleashed a hundred and twenty percent of pure horror.
Shang Tang was someone who could never truly be human. Though he wore a beautiful facade, his actions were those of a ruthless and capricious wild beast.
In one scene, Shang Tang personally strangled a witness to death. It was the first time he killed someone with his own hands in the series, but according to the script, he calmly cleaned up the scene, framed someone else, and showed no remorse whatsoever.
Yet poor Chi Zhongqiao couldn’t recover from filming that scene for half a day.
After a moment of reflection, a wave of unease washed over Chi Zhongqiao. He rolled over, changing the subject in his mind— What should I bring Yuzhou for lunch?
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October 25th, 7:30 PM.
A group of eager fans had been camped out in front of their TVs, eagerly awaiting the premiere of <Invisible Crime>.
<Invisible Crime> was airing after a popular family drama that had enjoyed a modest but well-received run. As the follow-up series, it benefited from this momentum, with many viewers of the previous show tuning in to try the new one.
Riding this wave of anticipation, the first episode of <Invisible Crime> finally aired.
Chi Zhongqiao, worried that Du Yusheng would drag him over to monitor the ratings, hurried home with Lu Yuzhou.
Tonight’s broadcast featured only two episodes, as the preceding time slot had been dedicated to the finale of the previous series. The first episode began airing shortly after 8:40 PM.
Chi Zhongqiao brewed two mugs of milk, and he and Lu Yuzhou settled in to watch the show together.
The first episode of <Invisible Crime> immediately plunged into a case. The opening scene showed a news report about a murderer on the loose in the city, urging residents to remain vigilant. Amidst the crackling static from a convenience store’s radio, elementary school children poured out of the school gates, chattering excitedly as they rushed into their parents’ arms.
Shang Lin, played by Shen Xue, waved goodbye to her classmate, took Shang Tang’s hand, and skipped toward their car.
The next day, Shang Lin’s desk mate disappeared.
The editing and soundtrack were superb, creating a heavy yet natural sense of suspense that permeated the entire first episode. Even Chi Zhongqiao, who played Shang Tang in <Invisible Crime>, watched the whole episode with rapt attention.
Lu Yuzhou remarked, “It feels so strange.”
Chi Zhongqiao tilted his head. “Hmm?”
On the screen, Shang Tang held Shang Lin’s hand, appearing every inch the mature and steady man. Whether smiling or expressionless, he felt utterly foreign to Lu Yuzhou, both inside and out.
Meanwhile, the Chi Zhongqiao who played Shang Tang was curled up beside Lu Yuzhou, clutching a pillow. His features remained unchanged, yet without makeup and studio lighting, he seemed the complete opposite of his on-screen character.
Lu Yuzhou said, “It’s fascinating how skilled actors can create such distinct characters. I can understand why so many fans become obsessed with these fictional personas.”
After <Invisible Crime> finishes airing, the number of girls calling Brother Qiao “hubby” will probably skyrocket.
Why are we talking about this all of a sudden? Chi Zhongqiao wondered, puzzled.
Lu Yuzhou continued, “But the character belongs to Brother Qiao’s fans. Brother Qiao belongs to me.”
Chi Zhongqiao: “…You little vinegar pot.”
Zaki~ English is not my first language, so if you see any grammatical mistakes or error in the translation, please feel free to drop them in the comments section so I can correct them immediately. Thank you and Happy Reading 🙂
