When Reader and Author Transmigrate Inside the Book at the Same Time

Bai Xinyu found it hard to describe in a few words.

 

Especially afraid that Jiang Xulin would continue to let the insults fly, really triggering some PTSD.

 

Home can, but Jiang Xulin cannot.

 

Looking at Jiang Xulin, this god, it’s very difficult, with a hint of unforgettable pain.

 

The misunderstood god, Jiang Xulin.

 

The reason for saying this was because it’s believed that, whether Bai Xinyu believed it or not, this would have a negative impact on the relationship with Yin Moshu.

 

Even if it’s not believed, and was treated as a joke for now.

 

Even if there’s a slight suspicion, once this seed of doubt took root, it would inevitably grow into a tree that pierced through harmony someday.

 

People always tend to be meticulous about things that should belong to them but were taken away by others.

 

They harbor a particular hostility towards those who snatch away their possessions, even if it’s subtle or just a suspicion.

 

Moreover, Jiang Xulin had a way to make people believe.

 

“Do you find what I’m saying bizarre and amusing?” Jiang Xulin said, “Don’t rush, keep listening.”

 

“You come from a prestigious family, with a younger sister, and your parents have a respectful relationship. Your family life is harmonious, but deep down, you don’t like this atmosphere. You feel bound by layers of rules, so you entered the entertainment industry.”

 

“In fact, even before entering the entertainment industry, you met a girl at a bar. Later, you had an underground affair with your senior sister.”

 

Bai Xinyu: “…”

 

Jiang Xulin chuckled, “Don’t worry, I won’t reveal it publicly. The girl you met when entering the industry and your senior sister are things ordinary people wouldn’t know. I’m just saying this to make you believe my words.”

 

“Do you know, you’re the protagonist of this world? The world revolves around you. No matter how formidable others are, if they try to go against you in terms of family and loyalty, they’ll only become stepping stones for you.”

 

Bai Xinyu: “…”

 

Seeing Bai Xinyu’s bewildered and suffocated expression, Jiang Xulin couldn’t hold back his frustration, “You need to assert yourself! All of this belongs to you!”

 

Bai Xinyu: “…”

 

Unable to listen any longer, Bai Xinyu interrupted before Jiang Xulin could speak again, “Um, actually, I’ve known for a long time that I’m the protagonist of a book.”

 

Bai Xinyu: “And I know more than you do. You don’t know who the author of this book is, do you? I do.”

 

He just didn’t dare to mention those three words again, except for sending a voice-command red envelope in Home’s group saying, “Cool guy He Bujin.”

 

Jiang Xulin looked surprised, “Then you still… Is this your strategy?”

 

Jiang Xulin re-evaluated Bai Xinyu, still too confident. He thought that a sober protagonist was foolish. But in reality, how could the protagonist be foolish? Perhaps he was pretending to be weak to catch the tiger?

 

“…” Bai Xinyu responded casually, “Yeah.”

 

Although he didn’t know what strategy it was, it was probably a life-saving one.

 

Jiang Xulin looked at him seriously for a few seconds, then took a slight step back. Suddenly, Bai Xinyu quickly ran away.

 

Jiang Xulin: “…”

 

Knowing the original work, he naturally knew Bai Xinyu was the biggest competitor. This reaction wasn’t surprising.

 

Jiang Xulin found a reason for the strangeness.

 

After returning to the room, Bai Xinyu immediately told Du Bai’an, “Jiang Xulin seems to have a serious illness!”

 

Du Bai’an: “…”

 

They all started as idols, and in the entertainment industry, there’s a gradually blurred but persistent hierarchy of disdain. Actors were considered higher than idols, and big-screen actors were higher than small-screen actors. Many idols aspired to transition into acting, racking their brains to land roles in movies.

 

For idols like them who haven’t firmly established themselves in idol dramas, Jiang Xulin, who had won an acting award, was an unattainable figure.

 

There’s always a bit of a psychology of admiring the strong. They all have a bit of admiration for Jiang Xulin, feeling nervous when they first meet him.

 

How did things take a turn for the worse after just one talk outside?

 

After a while, Jiang Xulin returned. Since it wasn’t appropriate to discuss it here, Bai Xinyu focused on his meal. Finally, when the dinner gathering was over, Bai Xinyu couldn’t wait to tell them, “Jiang Xulin is not a good person!”

 

Gu Jinmian also noticed that Jiang Xulin had called Bai Xinyu out. “What happened? What did he do to you when he called you out?”

 

“He’s sowing discord and slandering me!”

 

“Slandering you about what?” This was what Gu Jinmian was more curious about.

 

Bai Xinyu glanced at Du Bai’an, and angrily said, “He actually said I go to bars to mess around and accused me of having an underground affair with my senior sister. I’m still a virgin!”

 

“…”

 

Gu Jinmian and Yin Moshu exchanged glances.

 

Bai Xinyu continued, “An An, you know, I’m as clean as a monk.”

 

“Actually, I don’t seem to know much about it either?” Du Bai’an hesitated, especially since they haven’t been filming together lately.

 

Bai Xinyu: “…”

 

Looking very hurt.

 

Gu Jinmian patted the steering wheel, “He didn’t tell you that you’re the protagonist, did he?”

 

“Yes!” Bai Xinyu said indignantly, “He even told me that we are living in a book, and I’m the protagonist of the book.”

 

When he heard it, he was startled, thinking that Jiang Xulin was also going to scold “Stupid He Bujin.”

 

“What’s going on?” Bai Xinyu tried to think, “Could it be that Yin Moshu has a vest called ‘He Bujin’ and wrote a novel, making me the male protagonist?”

 

Thinking about it, he felt a bit pleased, “You actually made me the male protagonist?”

 

“……”

 

Gu Jinmian and Yin Moshu sat in silence.

 

“Do you also know He Bujin’?” Du Bai’an asked.

 

“Not really,” Bai Xinyu said, “I used it as a counterattack.”

 

At the KTV, Gu Jinmian pulled Yin Moshu aside and asked, “What’s going on?”

 

Yin Moshu said, “I have no idea, probably a transmigrator like us.”

 

Gu Jinmian: “Oh, did he also dream about it? Like what you told me?”

 

Yin Moshu: “……”

 

A low chuckle—still holding onto grudges?

 

After a sarcastic remark, Gu Jinmian began to worry again, “Could it be that we’ve influenced this world?”

 

Watching Bai Xinyu singing happily, “I don’t think we’ve influenced much. This time period is developing even better than the original work, with popular web dramas being picked up.”

 

Yin Moshu held half his face, rubbing it under his thumb, “Don’t worry, there won’t be any problem.”

 

Since that night, Gu Jinmian always felt that Yin Moshu was subtly alluring, like right now. The audition makeup was still on, his eyes deep as the sea, and everything about him was making Gu Jinmian’s face heat up.

 

They were talking so closely that Gu Jinmian could feel the warmth of Yin Moshu’s breath.

 

“Be serious!” Gu Jinmian playfully dodged, sternly saying.

 

Yin Moshu was momentarily stunned, then he chuckled softly.

 

When Bai Xinyu turned around, he witnessed this scene: After Gu Jinmian scolded Yin Moshu, Yin Moshu actually laughed.

 

His head slightly lowered, eyebrows slightly raised, he gazed directly at Gu Jinmian with intense eyes, his laughter soft and deep.

 

Wait, he just got scolded, and now he’s laughing so contentedly. What is he up to?

 

Then, Yin Moshu whispered something in Gu Jinmian’s ear. Gu Jinmian’s face immediately turned red, and with a huff, he pounced on Yin Moshu, biting onto something.

 

He bit onto Yin Moshu’s Adam’s apple.

 

Whatever Yin Moshu said had an instantly terrifying effect.

 

Bai Xinyu blushed and quickly turned away.

 

Guys, pay attention!

 

Calling them over wasn’t for celebration, but rather abusing the dogs, right?

 

To avoid the harm, Bai Xinyu got closer to Du Bai’an and, as soon as it hit ten o’clock, he dragged Du Bai’an away.

 

Gu Jinmian had already booked a room upstairs for them, and there was also a room for him and Yin Moshu.

 

Yin Moshu raised an eyebrow and asked, “It’s not far from home, why get a room here? Seeking excitement outside?”

 

Blushing, Gu Jinmian playfully scolded, “Shut up, don’t let your dirty thoughts run wild!”

 

Yin Moshu casually remarked, “I don’t know who’s feeling guilty inside, acting so indecent with every move.”

 

Gu Jinmian: “…”

 

He swore he just wanted to spend some undisturbed time with Yin Moshu because he was leaving for an out-of-town shoot tomorrow, and they probably wouldn’t see each other for a long time.

 

But…

 

In the top-floor stargazing room, Gu Jinmian was left in a daze by Yin Moshu’s actions.

 

Sweat dripped down Yin Moshu’s forehead, and Gu Jinmian felt like he was about to catch fire. Along with the tingling sensation in his muscles and bones, a surge of strength arose.

 

Unexpectedly, Gu Jinmian pulled up Yin Moshu’s shoulders and took a mouthful of bite on the mole on Yin Moshu’s Adam’s apple.

 

Yin Moshu’s muscles tensed up entirely.

 

Gu Jinmian was left with no strength.

 

Loosely hugging Yin Moshu, he finally voiced his feelings, “Big Brother, I don’t want you to go.”

 

Yin Moshu felt that when it came to Gu Jinmian, some things were unavoidable even for gods.

 

But Yin Moshu still left.

 

And didn’t let Gu Jinmian follow.

 

After Gu Jinmian saw off Bai Xinyu and Du Bai’an, his heart felt a bit desolate.

 

Not allowing himself to linger in that emotion for long, after driving back, his mood was mostly regulated. He began to immerse himself in work.

 

Arranging tasks for Yin Moshu was on the agenda, and he also paid attention to Bai Xinyu. Jiang Xulin’s abnormal behavior made Gu Jinmian focus more on Bai Xinyu. He invested resources generously, and since everyone was getting attention, Du Bai’an couldn’t be neglected either.

 

Gu Jinmian spent each day searching for resources and talking to directors, not giving himself much downtime.

 

When he saw Jiang Xulin at his doorstep, surprisingly, there was no worry as he had imagined; instead, there was a kind of… excitement?

 

Gu Qingyang had been drinking, and Jiang Xulin drove him back. Originally planning to drop him off at the door, Gu Jinmian called out, “Jiang Film Emperor, you’re already at the doorstep. Why don’t you come in and have a seat ?”

 

Jiang Xulin scrutinized Gu Jinmian’s face. He knew Gu Jinmian didn’t like him, so why was he warmly inviting him into the house today?

 

Gu Jinmian, with a charming smile and dimples almost showing.

 

Gu Qingyang, unable to bear the smile, immediately pulled Jiang Xulin inside, saying, “Exactly, come in and have a seat.”

 

Gu Jinmian followed with a smile.

 

Knowing that Gu Jinmian disliked the smell of alcohol, Gu Qingyang went straight to take a shower upon entering the room. Gu Jinmian personally poured a cup of hot tea for Jiang Xulin and sat across from him, smiling.

 

“Do you find it strange that I’m with Yin Moshu?”

 

Jiang Xulin smiled, “Not at all. The young master is so handsome.”

 

“Oh, yes,” Gu Jinmian continued, “Are you waiting for Yin Moshu to fall off his horse?”

 

Jiang Xulin suddenly gripped the tea cup, his smile stiffening a bit, “What are you talking about?”

 

“Yin Moshu fell off his horse, and the spokesperson role became yours,” Gu Jinmian said. “Actually, you shouldn’t be in a hurry now. The resources that come after falling from the horse will still be yours in the end. That’s what you must be thinking, right?”

 

Jiang Xulin couldn’t sit still, knowing that Gu Jinmian knew about the novel because this event would happen three years later.

 

Certainly, it must be because they had signed the protagonist, Bai Xinyu, to their own company, binding the protagonist’s luck.

 

Jiang Xulin began to question life.

 

From the variety show filmed abroad when both parachuted down, and he saw Yin Moshu and Gu Jinmian kissing, many scenes flashed in his mind.

 

From that night on, he started having frequent dreams that could be piece together into a book.

 

Thinking that speculating about someone living inside a book was strange enough, but Bai Xinyu knew, and Gu Jinmian casually mentioned future events.

 

How many people in this world actually know the future developments, leading to such a big ‘chaos’?

 

Now he finally understood why Gu Jinmian expressed displeasure at their first meeting.

 

He thought Gu Jinmian was warning him not to misuse knowledge of the future.

 

But that wasn’t it. Gu Jinmian asked seriously, “You’ve been through a lot, haven’t you?”

 

Jiang Xulin: “…”

 

“It’s okay, almost everyone in this world has suffered, including Bai Xinyu,” Gu Jinmian said. “There’s only one exception.”

 

Jiang Xulin stared, now realizing that this young master wasn’t as simple as he imagined.

 

Gu Jinmian’s lips curled up, seemingly delighted at some thought. He said, “The exception is me.”

 

Jiang Xulin: “…”

 

Gu Jinmian seemed eager to share a secret, urging, “Think about it carefully, isn’t it?”

 

Jiang Xulin thought about it and realized it was true.

 

“…”

 

“Do you know why?” Gu Jinmian said with a smiling expression, “Because he likes me.”

 

“More than he likes Bai Xinyu, I should say he’s biased towards me.”

 

Jiang Xulin: “…”

 

Gu Jinmian asked, “What do you think, isn’t it?”

 

Gu Jinmian cheerfully began listing evidence, detailing what others had been through, and how despite their wrongdoings, their lives were exceptionally prosperous.

 

Jiang Xulin was dumbfounded.

 

When Gu Qingyang came out and saw Gu Jinmian chatting happily with Jiang Xulin, he was a bit puzzled but pleased.

 

As he saw Jiang Xulin off, Gu Qingyang even remarked, “Mian Mian seemed to enjoy chatting with you. You should talk more in the future.”

 

Jiang Xulin finally exploded, “Chat my ass!”

 

“I came back to win the Triple Gold Best Actor!”

 

Gu Qingyang: “…”

 

The quiet and refined aura of Jiang Xulin disappeared, his brow furrowed, and his breathing became unsteady.

 

Now he felt deceived by Bai Xinyu that night.

 

One protagonist had no ambition, and one eccentric antagonist refused to do anything bad, presenting a loving demeanor while talking about bias.

 

What on earth was happening in this world?

 

When he got into the car, he was still both bewildered and angry. He was so upset that he found Yin Moshu’s contact information and dialed his number directly.

 

“Yin Moshu, you don’t know about us living inside a book, do you?”

 

Yin Moshu: “…”

 

“Yes, I should be the first one to know.”

 

Jiang Xulin: “…”

 

In what kind of world are they living? He even suspected that everyone in the world knew, and now he wondered how life would continue.

 

During the evening video call, Yin Moshu brought up the matter.

 

Gu Jinmian: “‘Am I not allowed to show off my love to my only informant?”

 

Yin Moshu paused, then chuckled, “Then tell me if the effect is good?”

 

“Can?” Gu Jinmian blinked.

 

“Can.” Yin Moshu said, looking at him, “I can understand. I wish the whole world knew, no, the entire universe.”

 

Gu Jinmian rubbed the stiff corners of his mouth, “So, the first time you met Bai Xinyu and the first time you met me, which one moved you?”

 

“Do you have to ask about this?” Yin Moshu laughed, “Bai Xinyu didn’t leave much of an impression, just ordinary.”

 

“And me?”

 

“What do you think?”

 

Gu Jinmian remained silent.

 

After looking at Yin Moshu like this for a while, Gu Jinmian asked, “Yin Moshu, do you miss me?”

 

Actually  he knew Yin Moshu’s intentions, and not letting him go to the set, besides being far from home and the harsh conditions there, he also wanted them to calm down a bit.

 

The emotions of the past few days had been too intense.

 

He wanted to make the most important decision when things were calm.

 

But the result of calmness was that Gu Jinmian missed him too much.

 

And wanted to show off his love to Jiang Xulin.

 

“I do.” Yin Moshu’s voice was slightly hoarse, transmitted through the phone, making Gu Jinmian’s ears tingle.

 

Leaning back with a nonchalant expression, he said, “Last time, you told my third brother that the sooner we get married, the better, and even mentioned the end of the year.”

 

“That’s too rushed,” Yin Moshu replied.

 

Gu Jinmian said, “I agree, not at all solemn.”

 

Although he said that, Gu Jinmian couldn’t help but feel a bit down when he went to bed at night.

 

Sigh, he really wanted to chat with Jiang Xulin again.

 

But Jiang Xulin had no interest in chatting, but instead wanted to talk to Bai Xinyu.

 

Bai Xinyu and Du Bai’an were also filming in the northeast and frequently received messages from Jiang Xulin.

 

Jiang Xulin: “Do you know that Gu Jinmian and Yin Moshu know that our world is a book?”

 

Bai Xinyu: “…”

 

Jiang Xulin: “We are all influential figures who know the direction of the book, and they knew it even earlier than I did. I just checked, and Gu Jinmian has invested in almost all high-quality film and television projects. The situation is critical!”

 

Bai Xinyu: “…”

 

Jiang Xulin: “But don’t worry too much. After all, you are the protagonist, and the world revolves around you. As long as we unite, we can definitely turn the situation around.”

 

Bai Xinyu couldn’t listen anymore and said directly, “Being the protagonist is indeed powerful, but there’s someone even more powerful than me.”

 

“Who?” Jiang Xulin couldn’t imagine there could be someone like that.

 

Bai Xinyu: “The author.”

 

Jiang Xulin: “…”

 

Bai Xinyu followed up with a wild thought, “You know I’m the protagonist, but do you know who the author of this book is? Do you know that the author is Yin Moshu’s vest?” (TL: vest-another identity)

 

Jiang Xulin: “…”

 

He was furious.

 

“I’m talking to you seriously, yet you’re spouting nonsense!”

 

Bai Xinyu thought to himself, who was really spouting nonsense here?

 

Unexpectedly believed he was living in a book and made up some nonsense about him being in a romantic relationship with his senior sister. Clearly, he’s a good and virtuous guy who adheres to male virtues okay!

 

What book world, what Stupid He Bujin, and what Cool Guy He Bujin? This is just the playful dynamics between Yin Moshu and Home, got it?

 

Bai Xinyu decided to play along with Jiang Xulin’s unclear state of mind. Since that’s the case, having a bit of family trouble, besides sharing with Du Bai’an, now he had one more person to enjoy it with.

 

Bai Xinyu: “Alas, you know, at first, I always felt that Yin Moshu looked at me like a child. This is probably the connection between the author and the protagonist. Gu Jinmian gives me a feeling of Home.”

 

Bai Xinyu: “Oh, ‘Home’ means stepmother. You might not know.”

 

Bai Xinyu: “But Home is not malicious, very cute. He’s good to me, prepared a lot of resources for me, and even for An An’s mom, he found a famous doctor. He scolded An An’s dad too. You could say Home equals little angel (fierce).”

 

Jiang Xulin: “…………”

 

Yin Moshu returned from outside wearing a military coat, and Bai Xinyu immediately told him about Jiang Xulin’s situation.

 

After some thought, Yin Moshu said, “Give me the phone.”

 

Bai Xinyu handed him the phone.

 

Yin Moshu sat beside him, leisurely typing in the chat box.

 

Bai Xinyu: “The author loves Gu Jinmian a lot.”

 

Bai Xinyu: “……”

 

Suddenly, the phone felt sour and unpleasant, and Bai Xinyu wondered what Jiang Xulin felt on the other side.

 

Yin Moshu’s fingers were slightly red and stiff from the cold outside, but he was reluctant to move the phone away.

 

Bai Xinyu: “Do you know how much love there is?”

 

Bai Xinyu: “When the author types the name, the force of typing on the keyboard softens.”

 

When Bai Xinyu tried to send another message with “Bai Xinyu,” he found that it couldn’t go through.

 

Yin Moshu: “Ah, been blocked.”

 

Bai Xinyu: “…”

 

Surprisingly, there was a bit of reluctance. He was already starting to miss chatting with Jiang Xulin.

 

Who wouldn’t, right?

 

Gu Jinmian told Gu Qingyang again to bring Jiang Xulin home to play, Gu Qingyang sighed.

 

“It might not work, he went back overseas overnight.”

 

“Oh.”

 

Gu Qingyang said, “I got blocked too.”

 

Gu Jinmian: “…..”