The Academic God Becomes an Internet Sensation After Joining a Dating Show - Chapter 90 - Extra: Dating Vlog

The premiere of the film Chai Lian was postponed due to Zhou Xinglan’s negative publicity. The role of Xu Bai had to be recast, and Director Guo immediately thought of Qing Lin.

Following his personal decision, Qing Lin politely declined the director’s invitation. Director Guo was not a man to force anyone, and he greatly respected Qing Lin’s resolve.

Xu Bai was not an extremely critical character in the film. Given the unexpected complication, the production team decided to reduce the character’s screen time, and a new actor was eventually found at Hong Shanyue’s recommendation. After a long delay, the film was finally ready for release.

Director Guo and Qing Lin had become friends, and since his boyfriend, Shen Xuzhi, was one of the lead actors, he naturally invited him to the premiere.

At the premiere.

After watching Chai Lian, everyone was deeply moved. Qing Lin felt that Shen Laoshi’s acting had significantly improved compared to his previous work.

The premiere was broadcasted live. Director Guo led the main cast onto the stage, and amidst applause, the media asked questions in turn.

When it was Shen Xuzhi’s turn, a reporter smiled and said, “Shen Laoshi, you seem to be in an exceptionally good mood today. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you smile this much anywhere.”

Shen Xuzhi held the microphone and replied, “I’m naturally pleased that the film has been so well-received by so many people.”

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but glance at Qing Lin, who was seated in the audience, then smiled softly again.

Fans immediately noticed.

[Shen Laoshi! Is it because Linlin is there?!]

[Ahhh, you can’t fool me! Your wife is watching from below—aren’t you excited? You’ve secretly glanced at him so many times!]

[ShenLin shippers are melting! Shen Laoshi can’t keep it together for more than three seconds when he sees his wife!]

Qing Lin, sitting in the audience, was a little embarrassed. He held the commemorative movie ticket up to shyly shield his face, but after holding Shen Xuzhi’s gaze for a while, he couldn’t help but smile back.

The Q&A session concluded, and it was time for fan requests. This segment was special: fans could make a small, reasonable wish to the main cast.

After a few people spoke, the microphone was passed to a fan in the back row. The young girl stood up, clearly excited. “Hello, Shen Laoshi! I’m your fan. I know you’ve been busy with the tour and movie promotion lately, so I wanted to ask—what do you usually do when you finally have some free time?”

“When I’m free, I write songs, I work out, and…” Shen Xuzhi held the microphone, his gaze drifting once again to the person in the audience. “…I love.”

[Ahhhhhh Ah Zhi, you worthless thing! Love-struck fool!]

[Love, love! Come on, show me! I want to see you and Linlin kiss!]

[Livestream! I want to watch the livestream!]

[Can we wish for another round of Escape Room? That collarbone kiss scene was legendary!]

The fan added, “My wish is for Shen Laoshi to post a daily life vlog. Conveniently, Bilibili has a submission category called #MyDatingLife, and you could help Lin Lin complete his KPI at the same time.”

“Hahahahahahaha!”

The audience erupted in laughter.

[Awesome, that’s perfect! A-Zhi’s lovestruck brain can totally boost QL’s career!]

[Hahahahahaha I’m dying laughing, hahahahaha! Everyone really gets it!]

[Shen Xuzhi! You’re hopeless again! When are you going to grow up?!]

The director nearly collapsed with laughter. “No problem! I’ll make the promise on Xuzhi’s behalf!”

When the premiere ended, the Chai Lian production cast and crew instantly shot to the top of several trending searches.

Shen Xuzhi agreed to make a vlog, handling everything himself—from selecting clips to editing and adding music—and even uploaded it himself through Qing Lin’s Bilibili account.

The title appeared prominently on Bilibili’s homepage just one day after his four-city tour wrapped up:

[ShenLin Qijing | A Day of Shen Xuzhi’s Fully Immersed Love]

As soon as it was posted, the view count soared, hitting the trending page within three hours, with the entire screen choked with comments and the entire internet obsessively shipping them.

The video began with a newly awakened Shen Xuzhi. He was still sitting in bed, adjusting the camera angle. Without speaking, he waved at the camera and pointed to the person still asleep next to him.

[Aaaah, Ah Zhi! Good morning!]

[So handsome, I’m absolutely floored! I’m practically licking the screen at those features! He’s stabbing right through my heart!]

[Is that Linlin sleeping next to him?! Aaaah! It’s so immersive right from the start!]

[Cold-faced Shen Laoshi is so handsome! That pajama—clearly a couple’s set! Wuwuwu, don’t love him so much!]

The next scene was brighter. Shen Xuzhi had changed into a black long-sleeved sweater. He walked into the bathroom, brushed his teeth, and washed his face. After getting ready, he squeezed toothpaste onto a second toothbrush for the other cup and then spoke to the camera:

“Hello everyone, I’m Shen Xuzhi. Welcome to my vlog.”

He picked up the gold-rimmed glasses nearby and put them on, then lifted the camera. “It’s 6:30 AM right now. I’m going to wake up Qing Lin.”

[Toothpaste detail! So doting!]

[Shen Laoshi in glasses is so handsome, wuwu.]

[Aaaah, waking up Qing Lin, aaaaaah!]

The next shot returned to the bedroom. It was a wide shot this time, the room dim. Shen Xuzhi returned to the bed and hugged the bundle of blankets with a head peeking out. He gently called out, “Qing Lin, time to wake up.”

The person in the bed stirred slightly. Feeling the warmth of the person holding him, he turned and clung to him, wrapping his arms around Shen Xuzhi’s neck and whining, “I don’t want to go to my 8 AM class…”

[Hahahaha, 8 AM class! What a mood! I don’t want to go either!]

[Linlin looks so soft. Sleeping with him must be so comfortable, wuwu. I’m insanely jealous!]

[Linlin, Linlin!! Come into my arms! Come into my arms!!]

Shen Xuzhi rubbed his head and lifted Qing Lin up a bit. The person under the covers was groggy. He leaned his face in and whined flirtatiously, “Kiss…”

Shen Xuzhi instantly chuckled. He leaned down and quietly reminded Qing Lin next to his ear, “I’m filming a video.”

The person in his arms immediately froze. After a few seconds, the face that had been buried in Shen Xuzhi’s chest burrowed even deeper. He hung onto him, frustrated and shyly saying, “Why didn’t you say so earlier?”

The sleepy man-child was too adorable. Shen Xuzhi glanced at the camera, then put a hand over their mouths, tilted his head in, and kissed him. For a moment, the only sound in the bedroom was the soft, wet sound of their kissing.

“Morning kiss,” Shen Xuzhi said, kissing Qing Lin’s cheek again after they finished. “Now, get up.”

[Aaaaaaah, I’m dying from the sweetness!! Aaaaaaah, ShenLin Qijing]

[Aaaaaaah, so cute, aaaaaah, I’m going crazy, aaaaaah! Shen Lin Immersive kissing!!]

[Kissing right after waking up, wuwuwu, I love this so much, wuwuwu! This is incredible, wuwuwu, Linlin is too cute, wuwuwu, too cute!]

Next, the scene shifted to the kitchen. Shen Xuzhi, wearing glasses and an apron with his sleeves rolled up to reveal strong forearms, was shown whisking eggs.

“Qing Lin said he wanted porridge, so I set the rice cooker last night. It should be done now.” Shen Xuzhi was carefully whisking the eggs for a batter. “This is the pancake Qing Lin taught me to make. I’m still not very good at making it.”

Shen Xuzhi added, “He was rushing to meet his advisor’s deadline until 2 AM last night, so I’m letting him sleep in a bit.”

[Aaaaaaah, Shen Laoshi! A family man! So doting, aaaaah!]

[Wuwuwu, handsome, can cook, and loves his wife—a true man of the century!]

[Save me, there’s so much sweetness in this vlog I could retire now.]

The video cut to ten minutes later.

Qing Lin woke up, washed up, and joined Shen Xuzhi for breakfast. Shen Xuzhi served the porridge, and they began to eat, exchanging the occasional casual remark. Qing Lin complimented Shen Xuzhi on his improved pancake-making skills, though he ate quickly, needing to get to class.

“Did you switch toothpaste?” Qing Lin asked suddenly between bites. “I think I just noticed a different taste.”

Shen Xuzhi poured him some milk. “When?”

Qing Lin answered without thinking, “When you kissed me.”

He immediately realized what he said, turning to look at the camera in front of them. “You’re not going to edit that part in, are you?”

Shen Xuzhi smiled. “Hmm, maybe.”

Qing Lin bit off a piece of his pancake, his ears turning red. “…Shen Laoshi, I get to be the first reviewer of your vlog, remember?”

[Aaaaaah, this conversation, wuwu!]

[Such a cute daily moment!]

[Linlin! Linlin!! (Heart-wrenching screams)]

The next shot was outdoors. Shen Xuzhi, wearing a camel-colored woolen coat perfect for winter and a white mask, spoke to the camera: “Next, I’m heading to the studio. I’m recording the theme song for a TV drama with a friend today. I can’t say which drama, as it hasn’t been officially announced yet.”

Shen Xuzhi stepped into his studio and was greeted by AMK Wu Zhengshi, the Grammy-winning singer.

[!!! AMK! Shocked!]

[Aaaaaah, it’s Zhengshi! I think I know which drama it is now!]

“Hi Liam!” Wu Zhengshi shook hands and bumped shoulders with Shen Xuzhi. He looked around. “Did your partner not come to hang out today?”

Shen Xuzhi replied, “He has class today, and a group meeting this afternoon, so he couldn’t come.”

Wu Zhengshi joked, “I’m so envious you have such a young boyfriend. You’re one lucky guy.”

[Yo yo yo yo, you lucky guy.]

[Looks like you bring Linlin here a lot — even AMK knows him!]

[Who could ever resist that mature, charming vibe!!]

The video then showed Shen Xuzhi and Wu Zhengshi recording in the studio. Because of copyright restrictions, only a few clips of Shen Xuzhi singing were included. He stood tall and straight, the black sweater he wore emphasizing his broad shoulders.

Afterward, he and Wu Zhengshi discussed their collaborative song in the consultation room. Shen Xuzhi held a guitar, his eyes lowered, half of his face bathed in the warm orange glow beside him as his fingers gently plucked the strings.

As Wu Zhengshi scrolled through a demo on his computer, he looked up and said, “Writing another love song for your wife again?”

Shen Xuzhi, still strumming the guitar and humming, nodded.

Wu Zhengshi chuckled. “You’ve written so many already! Try not to love him too much, okay? Let me hear one…”

Before he could finish, Shen Xuzhi interrupted him. “Don’t click on it,” he said, then echoed his earlier words: “I wrote it for my wife.”

[Ah Zhi: Wife listens first.]

[He called him wife! He actually called him wife!! Aaaaah, either I or ShenLin Qijing is going to lose it!!]

[I really want to hear it! Shen Laoshi’s love songs are always so beautiful! Wait a minute! Ah Zhi liked Qing Lin even before his debut, right? So does that mean all those old love songs were written for him?!]

[Aaaaaaah, just thinking about it is driving me insane!]

The scene shifted. Shen Xuzhi slipped on his coat and headed out again. He held the camera low, but even from that angle, he looked effortlessly handsome.

“I’m going to pick something up first, then I’ll head to Qing Lin’s school to pick him up,” he said. The wind tousled his hair; he frowned slightly, brushed it down, and continued, “The store’s not far, so I’ll just walk.”

In the next shot, Shen Xuzhi was back, holding a box in his hand. He showed it to the camera with a faint smile. “I also picked up a cake on the way.”

[Shen Laoshi doesn’t like sweets, so that cake must be for Qing Lin!]

[Wuwuwu, this man! His entire life revolves around QL, QL, QL.]

[Aaaaaaah, I’m dying from how sweet they are!!]

“I bought something really important. I want to surprise Qing Lin, but I’m not sure if everything will go as planned,” Shen Xuzhi said as he walked. “I won’t give away any details. I’m almost at the university.”

A text overlay appeared on screen: “Zhejiang University Campus.”

Shen Xuzhi walked through the gates of the campus. “I just texted him,” he said. “He’s studying in the library, so I’m going to find him now.”

As he made his way across the grounds, a few students he passed greeted him with smiles. “Hello, Shen Laoshi.”

He returned their greetings with a polite nod and kept walking toward the library.

[Hahahahahaha, what’s with that teacher-and-student greeting.]

[Fun fact: Shen Xuzhi used to cause a chaos every time he went to Zhejiang University, but after going so often, the students are completely used to it now, hahahahaha.]

[Hahahahahaha, Shen Laoshi is teaching classes in the Zhejiang University Music Performance Department! Although I suspect it’s just to make it easier to see his wife.]

[Aaaaaaah, I’m so jealous!! The students at Zhejiang University are too lucky, wuwuwu!!]

Shen Xuzhi arrived at the library and found Qing Lin writing his thesis. He sat down opposite him and started working on his own things, keeping him company.

The next segment was sped up, lasting about half a minute with background music, showing the two of them quietly studying together.

A caption flashed across the screen: Linlin is studying… His eyes see only studying. There’s nothing in his world but studying.

[Hahahahahahahaha, Shen Laoshi, please!]

[Hahaha, I can’t stop laughing. Shen Laoshi, don’t be ridiculous. You’re actually jealous of studying!]

[Your jealousy is off the charts, Shen Xuzhi!]

[Hahahahahahahahahaha]

In the next shot, Shen Xuzhi stopped filming himself and focused solely on Qing Lin.

Qing Lin was wearing a white down jacket, holding the cake box and eating. After taking a bite, his eyes lit up. “This is so delicious. Where is it from?”

“The one on the west side of the city,” Shen Xuzhi’s voice came from behind the camera. “I knew you’d like it.”

Qing Lin scooped up a mouthful of cake, lifted his beautiful, light-colored eyes, and held the spoon out to feed Shen Xuzhi. His fluffy hair looked soft and voluminous in the sunlight. “Want a bite?”

[Aaaaaaah, Linlin, feed me!]

[What a boyfriend’s perspective! Linlin is so pretty! I love Linlin! (Heart-wrenching screams!!!)]

[Aaaaaaah, Linlin is too sweet!]

The camera paused for a second, then shook and moved away, shifting from Qing Lin to the stones on the ground. Faint laughter was heard in the background. Shen Xuzhi said, “Delicious,” and Qing Lin asked, “Why aren’t you filming anymore?”

There seemed to be another faint rustling sound. When Qing Lin said, “We’re in public,” a low, deep voice came from behind the camera:

“I think I’ll keep this view for myself.”

[Aaaaaaah, Shen Xuzhi! You petty jerk!! You childish brat!!]

[Oh my god, I’m melting, wuwuwu, he’s so smooth, help! What are you doing in public?!]

[Aaaaaaah, aaaaaah, another day of crying over this ridiculously beautiful love!!]

“We were originally planning to eat out, but Qing Lin said he wanted to cook dinner for me, so we came to the supermarket.” Shen Xuzhi was wearing a mask and glasses, his eyes betraying his amusement. After speaking, he turned the camera around.

In Shen Xuzhi’s frame, Qing Lin was selecting vegetables for dinner, occasionally consulting with Shen Xuzhi.

Qing Lin: “How about this rack of ribs, or is this one better?”

Shen Xuzhi: “I think the one in your hand.”

Qing Lin: “Shen Laoshi, I don’t want carrots. Can we skip them?”

Shen Xuzhi: “No, carrots are good for you. They supplement Vitamin A.”

Qing Lin pouted silently.

Shen Xuzhi coaxed him: “Then we won’t stir-fry them plain. How about I cook them into the Yuxiang Rousi?”

Qing Lin answered much faster this time: “Okay.”

The camera cut to a wide shot of Qing Lin grocery shopping, then the frame zoomed in repeatedly, focusing on his clean face. The young man’s long, curly eyelashes fluttered as he slowly looked toward the camera, breaking into a brilliant smile.

“I love this kind of life so much,” Shen Xuzhi whispered under his breath. “I’m so happy.”

[Aaaaaah, jealous! Totally jealous!!]

[Wuwu, they’re so genuinely happy. Their journey to this point was truly hard-won, wuwu.]

[Wuwuwu, so adorable, wuwuwu, xql (young couple).]

[Their daily life is so ship-worthy! Sweet details everywhere! I’m going to make a shipping-details document when I get home!]

[Be happy for me! Absolutely be happy!]

A caption appeared: Got recognized at the supermarket. Didn’t buy everything we needed. Heading home now.

When the camera came back on, the scene showed Shen Xuzhi washing the dishes. Then, from the edge of the frame, one of Qing Lin’s eyes peeked in. He mimed poking Shen Xuzhi, the diligent dishwasher, from afar and whispered softly, “It’s Shen Laoshi, hard at work washing the dishes~”

Then he gave a thumbs-up: “Shen Laoshi is so hardworking. A good husband who is great at home. Give him praise.”

[Aaaaaaah, aaaaaaah!! Linlin!]

[So sweet, I’m dying!!]

[He called him husband, he called him husband! You two say it so naturally, aaaaaah!!]

Next, the video fast-forwarded through a segment of them sitting on the sofa watching a movie. Qing Lin was nestled in Shen Xuzhi’s arms, and they were watching Into the Nature: Science Education Edition.

Why they were so engrossed in a documentary was anyone’s guess.

Then the camera shook and came back on. Shen Xuzhi had just showered, his hair still wet.

“It’s 11 PM now, and we’re getting ready for bed,” Shen Xuzhi said, drying his hair. “This is my day. When I’m not working, my daily life is actually quite simple, so…”

At that moment, CLANG—the bedroom door flew open.

A small figure appeared from outside, half-obscured by the lens. All that was visible were flashes of white legs and black lace. Qing Lin’s voice shouted from the background: “Shen Xuzhi! What clothes did you buy for me again!”

[Wait a minute! What is that?! I need to pause and see!!]

[Ahhh, black lace! Shen Xuzhi, you brat! Your everyday life is way too exciting!]

[Let me see, let me see! I want to see Linlin in lace! Ahhh, that backless gown—I just know my Lin would look amazing in it!!]

[Ahhh, what do you mean “again”! What do you mean “again”! How many secret plays have you two been up to behind our backs?! Tell us!]

Shen Xuzhi awkwardly turned the camera away, then stood up, walking over as if to hug Qing Lin, coaxing him, “It suits you perfectly, sweetheart.”

“…You pervert,” Qing Lin muttered in return.

[WTF, what are they doing?! Let me see! Let me see!! WTF!]

[Ahhh, so exciting! Ahhh, let me see! I’ll pay! So intoxicating! Help!!]

[Ahhh, why isn’t it showing anymore?! Hurry up with updates! I’ve liked, shared, and subscribed three times already!]

[Ahhh, I knew you two! There’s no way you just went to sleep like that!! I’m a college student, let me see, let me see!]

Only a corner of the scene was visible in the video. Shen Xuzhi wore loose cotton pants and a T-shirt, slightly bent over. The clothes couldn’t hide his tall, lean frame, and the lines of his back were strikingly defined, a slender white hand gripping him.

The room was bathed in hazy light. Most of the camera’s view was blocked, and Shen Xuzhi gradually receded from the frame. Sounds of objects being knocked over could be heard, and a flash of pale, tender calf appeared on screen.

“Are you crazy, still filming?” Although not much was visible, Qing Lin’s voice was clearly softer.

“It’s fine, I won’t include it in the edit,” Shen Xuzhi said, his voice husky. He kissed him again. “Besides, the rest of it can’t be edited in anyway.”

Qing Lin’s voice, slightly faint, came from behind the camera. The white leg that was visible was raised higher. “…Since you enjoy filming so much, why don’t you think of a theme for the next one too?”

“Good idea,” Shen Xuzhi murmured, rubbing against the person in his arms and chuckling. “Then let’s film a wedding vlog next.”

The vlog ended with one of Shen Xuzhi’s love songs, “Entangled with the Sea Breeze,” playing in the background. The track was both soothing and passionate, featuring deep 808 bass drum beats during the rap section.

Its rhythm pulsed like a heartbeat.

Memories of summer—entangled with the sea breeze and a faint blue glow—drifted across the ocean in a soft, lingering hum.

A caption appeared on screen:

So…. Shen Xuzhi’s everyday life is all about Qing Lin.