Fake Dating My Rival at the Awards novel · Chapter 9 of 24
Chapter 9: Row Three
The lift behind the stage of the Riverside Arena stopped between floors, because Shen Yichen had pressed the red button.
"We're due on in four minutes," said Tang.
"I know," said Shen.
"Teacher Shen, there are three thousand people up there," said Tang.
"I know that too," said Shen.
Shen stood in the corner in a charcoal suit with his hands in his pockets, and his face was pale.
Tang stepped in front of him, straightened his collar, and smoothed down one lapel with the flat of his hand.
"You don't have to like it," he said. "You only have to be there. I'll do the talking."
"I'll be honest," said Shen.
"Please don't," said Tang.
"It's all I have," said Shen. "I'm not able to do anything else."
Tang laughed, and the laugh caught.
Shen took his hand off the lapel and lifted it to Tang's mouth.
His thumb rested on the lower lip, warm and heavy, and pressed down very slightly.
"There," said Shen. "Not for the cameras."
"No," said Tang.
"I want one in my pocket. For afterward," said Shen.
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