PANT - Chapter 29
Chapter 29
At nine in the morning, as soon as the official livestream for Love Bus 2 went live, a flood of viewers poured in.
Even though it was a Monday workday, the user traffic was significant, all thanks to the drawing power of top-tier celebrity Zhu Yu. Ten minutes prior, she had reposted the show’s launch announcement on Weibo, and her fans, ever-vigilant, immediately swarmed the stream.
【Supporting Baby Yu’s show!】
【Hehehe, plopping my cute butt down. Zhu Yu, my big baby, mama’s here!!】
【It’s been so long since I’ve seen a living, breathing Xiao Yu on a livestream, sniffle, I’m so excited. The last time I watched her on a variety show feels like… the last time.】
Amidst the uniform rows of comments, something finally moved on screen.
A car was driving toward the villa. It was silver-gray, looking quite ordinary, not like a luxury vehicle.
【Is it our super cute, invincible stage king, born-to-be-idol, actress Zhu Yu?!】
【I, Detective Conorth, declare that this car is very ordinary, probably only worth two or three hundred thousand. It’s definitely not Zhu Yu’s car. What big star would drive this?】
The production team probably couldn’t stand it anymore and manually sent a pop-up comment. Huge, flashing artistic characters jumped out: 【A big thank you to Qingyue Motors for their generous support of our show~ Qingyue Motors, the lighter the ride, the happier the life!】
【…Oh, so it’s the sponsor’s car. My apologies.】
The car door opened. The first thing to enter the frame was a woman’s foot in a sneaker, her ankle delicate and pale. Further up, the cuff of a pair of wide-leg jeans came into view. She bent over, her long black hair cascading down like a waterfall. After standing up straight, she turned and rested a hand on the edge of the car door, shielding the top, likely to prevent the person getting out after her from accidentally bumping their head.
Shi Ning followed close behind. She was dressed more extravagantly than Su Tianxue, wearing a black pleated A-line suit dress that revealed a pair of long, straight, and cool legs. She even had on high heels, which, paired with her fiery red lips, made her look alluring and arrogant.
【…Who are these two??? Where’s our baby Zhu Yu??】
【No way, no way, they used Zhu Yu as a promotional gimmick and even had our baby repost the livestream link, and I thought I’d see her the moment it started? And this is what we get?? This?? I don’t even know who these two are!】
【Neither of them looks like someone I could win a fight against. Are they both Alphas?!】
【At this moment, I suddenly wish I were watching a dating show instead of a romance show. That these two aren’t a couple, but are both my future wives.】
【Two Alphas?? No thanks!! Get out! Out! Out!】
Because the show was being broadcast live, the two women were surrounded by camera operators, capturing their every moment from a 360-degree angle.
It was Su Tianxue’s first time on a variety show, and she was completely ill at ease in front of the cameras.
Compared to her, Shi Ning’s state could be described as a fish in water. She had been on law-related variety shows before and was very familiar with the routine.
Shi Ning linked her arm out and gave Su Tianxue a gentle smile. “Let’s go, Miss Su. We’ll head in first.”
Su Tianxue hummed in agreement, awkwardly hooking her hand around Shi Ning’s arm.
With her arm linked through Shi Ning’s, Su Tianxue walked stiffly with her down the small path. Afraid she was too nervous, Shi Ning tried to distract her with conversation. “Has your sister not arrived yet? Didn’t you say she left before you?”
Su Tianxue was already a woman of few words, and now that she was tense, she was like a tightly stretched rubber band, completely still. She just shook her head without making a sound.
Suddenly, a youthful, vibrant girl’s voice rang out.
“Surprise!”
Su Tianxue jumped, her whole body trembling as she tightened her grip on Shi Ning’s arm. The smile on Shi Ning’s face widened. She looked at the suddenly opened villa door and the two people standing inside, greeting them, “Zhu Yu, Su Wanxing. You two got here early?”
Zhu Yu smiled and nodded. “We’re the romance experience officers. Of course we had to come early to help you test out how the villa feels to live in, right?” After chatting with Shi Ning, she greeted Su Tianxue. “Xue Jiejie, long time no see.”
Su Tianxue’s reaction was cold; she merely grunted in acknowledgment.
Zhu Yu didn’t think much of it. She had long known what kind of personality Su Tianxue had.
But her fans went wild.
【…What kind of attitude is that?! Who is this woman??!!】
【Damn, our Xiao Yu has been on so many shows, I’ve never seen anyone treat her like this… ‘Mhm,’ what kind of ‘mhm’ is that!!】
【Reject the ice queen persona, reject it!! This is just plain rude and ill-mannered!】
The live comments were filled with curses. The staff member responsible for monitoring the comments in real-time knew this was bad.
How did the boss’s wife end up getting flamed?!
If the boss found out, wouldn’t she be furious?
Fearing he’d be implicated, the staff member took matters into his own hands and quickly sent an official pop-up reminder: 【Please be civil~ Let’s respect each guest’s personality!】
Oh, boy. It would have been better if he hadn’t sent it. The moment he did, Zhu Yu’s fans went completely insane.
【What’s that supposed to mean? You’re saying we’re not civil?】
【Is this Su Tianxue some kind of royalty? Does the production team really need to suck up to her like this?】
【And she’s Su Wanxing’s sister. What, was smuggling in one person not enough, so you had to make it a buy-one-get-one-free deal?】
【I already didn’t like that Su Wanxing person, why does she get to be paired with our Yu? I can’t believe her sister is like this too… Does the production team even know who the audience is here to see? If you can’t figure out what drives viewership, you can just not make the show, okay?】
【…Zhu Yu fans, argue all you want, but can you not speak for all of us viewers?】
The entire comment section was a mess of arguments, instigators, and trolls in disguise. Back and forth, they managed to turn what should have been a heartwarming romance show into a toxic flame war.
Fortunately, the arrival of new guests shifted the netizens’ attention.
“Excuse me, is this the filming location?” The doorbell suddenly rang. Zhu Yu got up to open the door, and a young woman standing outside looked up at her and asked.
The young woman was about the same height as Su Wanxing, both of whom could be classified as hobbits.
Zhu Yu hadn’t met the other guests beforehand. After a polite nod, she saw the young woman say a soft “thank you” before turning to a banyan tree outside the door and shouting, “Okay, Xin Ya, this is the place.”
The young woman added with a deadpan expression, “You can start your performance now.”
Hearing the commotion, Shi Ning and the others came over to see what was happening. Seeing Su Wanxing and Zhu Yu jostling for a good viewing spot, Shi Ning simply took a step back, wrapped an arm around Su Tianxue’s waist, and rested her chin on her shoulder.
Su Tianxue was about to resist when she heard Shi Ning whisper in her ear, “Su Tianxue, we’re being filmed.”
Those five words were enough. Su Tianxue instantly fell still, enduring Shi Ning’s affectionate gesture, not wanting to look at the woman’s somewhat triumphant face.
Su Wanxing noticed their actions and was about to intervene and separate them when Zhu Yu grabbed her by the back of her collar. Using her height advantage, Zhu Yu held Su Wanxing in place. “Don’t move. Watch the show.”
【Sniffle, Xiao Yu!! Mama forbids it!! Take your hand off her!!】
【Who was the third couple again?】
【The number one couple on DouX! Zhou Lu and Xin Ya!!】
【Damn, family, all I can say is, high-energy warning ahead. Non-combatants, please stay back.】
Under the banyan tree, the hem of Xin Ya’s light blue floral dress swished, and her voice, as cloying as if it were drenched in syrup, drifted over. “Baby Lu Lu, you have to say ‘action’ before I can start.”
Zhou Lu seriously raised a hand and clapped. “Action.”
The moment she spoke, a shower of flower petals scattered from under the banyan tree. The scene might have looked more beautiful if a woman’s hand hadn’t been visible, tossing the petals. At the same time, a sad yet dynamic BGM started playing.
The lyrics sang: “Big Ben has already chimed, the midnight news.” [Note 4]
From under the banyan tree, Xin Ya, wearing sunglasses and a long dress, raised her hands high and emerged with swaying hips, as if performing a Latin dance.
Su Tianxue frowned. “Big Ben was declared under repair starting in 2017 and wouldn’t have been chiming. There’s a problem with these lyrics.”
…Xin Ya’s feet faltered, and she nearly tripped.
Shi Ning stifled a laugh and called out, “Please continue, please continue.”
Xin Ya took a deep breath, re-channeling her emotions to match her BGM, “Ode to Solitude,” and performed a Latin dance for everyone in the garden.
Just as she struck a final pose, Shi Ning quickly grabbed Su Tianxue’s hand to applaud and show support, but it turned out Xin Ya’s performance wasn’t over.
She produced a rose from somewhere, did a little hop like a rabbit, and bounced in front of Zhou Lu. With extreme affectation, she gently sniffed the rose, then held it out to Zhou Lu with a delicate flick of her wrist.
Zhou Lu played along perfectly, reciting her lines in a monotone voice as if reciting a classic text: “Hello, can I help you?”
Xin Ya gave a wicked smile. “No, but meeting you is the greatest thing I’ve ever done.”
Shi Ning and the others: …
Xin Ya tossed her long hair and spoke with flair, “Are you free? Jiejie wants to treat you to a meal.”
Zhou Lu: “What meal?”
Xin Ya lifted Zhou Lu’s chin. “You, being my main course.”
Shi Ning burst out laughing. She quickly covered her mouth.
Su Tianxue, on the other hand, had incredible composure. Her expression hadn’t changed since Xin Ya appeared, but Shi Ning knew that Su Tianxue was gripping her hand with great force, as if trying to restrain something.
Su Wanxing and Zhu Yu were petrified.
Zhou Lu looked up at Xin Ya, smiled faintly, and replied, “Okay.”
She held out her arms, and Xin Ya immediately hugged her, nuzzling her cheek. Then she raised her hands to make a heart shape with Zhou Lu. Unfortunately, the two had zero chemistry, and Zhou Lu’s half of the heart ended up right where Xin Ya’s kidney was.
Xin Ya frowned. “We agreed to make a heart above our heads.”
Zhou Lu: “But you’re too tall. I can’t reach.”
Xin Ya: “…That’s true.”
She lifted Zhou Lu up with one arm. “Now you’re tall enough. Come on, make a heart.”
Zhou Lu raised her hand, and they finally succeeded in forming a heart together.
【My weird shipping senses are tingling… Is this the legendary ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay?’】
【Expressionless and indulgent soft top x neurotic and hilarious beauty!!】
【The luckiest thing in the world is having someone who’s willing to be childish with you and go crazy with you!!】
【As expected, our Hali-Lu-Ya is the real deal!!!】
Holding Zhou Lu, Xin Ya greeted everyone. “Hello, everyone. I’m Xin Ya, and this is Zhou Lu. Our DouX ID is ‘Hali-Lu-Ya,’ same on all platforms. Please follow us!!”
The cameraman gave them a good shot and was about to pan away when a large hand appeared, grabbing the camera and pulling it back. Xin ‘Strong-Arm’ Ya beamed a gentle smile at the lens. “Our ID is ‘Hali-Lu-Ya,’ family. Don’t follow the wrong one.”
Zhou Lu cooperatively leaned in, snuggling against Xin Ya, and waved at the camera like a little kitten.
【So sweet, I’m dying!!】
【AO romance is the true masterpiece! AA pairings can get out of the romance show circle!!】
【Isn’t this so much better to watch than that Su-something-Xue and Shi-something-Ning? It’s got sweetness, it’s got comedy.】
【Sing with me~ You can always believe in~~ Hali-Lu-Ya~】
The comments erupted in laughter, and related hashtags for Love Bus 2 immediately started trending.
#HaliLuYaSweetnessOnSite#
#ZhuYuRomanceShow#
The only malicious trending topic was about Su Tianxue and Shi Ning.
#CanTwoAlphasReallyBeInLove?#
Passersby who hadn’t been paying attention to the show were drawn in by the hashtag and clicked on the livestream.
Among those watching was W. When she saw the hashtag, she smiled in triumph.
She knew her plan would work.
And she wasn’t going to let Su Tianxue and Shi Ning have an easy time from here on out.
At the recording site, the director’s team saw that the other guests were stunned by “Hali-Lu-Ya” and quickly held up a cue card to get things back on track.
Zhu Yu saw it, cleared her throat, and called out to everyone, “Alright, alright, whether you’re Hali-Lu-Ya or First Time Seeing Snow, let’s all go inside! Let’s get to know each other. The first task will be announced soon!”
Shi Ning was curious. “I just learned about Hali-Lu-Ya, but what’s First Time Seeing Snow?”
Zhu Yu said with a straight face, “It’s the CP name I came up with for you two. Do you like it? If not, I have others, like, Ning-Xue-Cheng-Shuang… Ning-Xue-Cheng-Bing… Ning…”
“That’s fine. That’s enough.” Shi Ning patted Zhu Yu’s shoulder. “You’ve worked hard.”
Zhu Yu’s eyes lit up. “So, is there a CP name you like?”
Su Tianxue peeked over and asked, “Why is her name always first and mine second?”
Zhu Yu was shocked. “Could it be…”
Su Wanxing lifted her chin proudly. “Hmph! I told you! My sister would only be a 1!”
Shi Ning thought: No, actually, your sister is secretly a 0 on the side.
【Why do I suddenly find this Su Tianxue a little bit cute lololol】
【Kitty peeking out, meow!】
【A friend of mine wants to know how you two Alphas decide who’s the 1 and who’s the 0. Do you fight for it?】
Everyone headed inside under Zhu Yu’s guidance.
Shi Ning acted as if she were in her own home, easily finding slippers and handing a pair to Su Tianxue. Then she got up and went to the open-plan kitchen, asking everyone, “What would you like to drink? Coffee or tea?”
Su Tianxue: “Tea.”
Zhu Yu smiled without any reservation. “Then I’ll trouble you for a cappuccino, with latte art.”
Shi Ning laughed and scolded, “You’re so high-maintenance.”
“Are you a Virgo?”
【…Why are you talking to our Xiao Yu like that!】
【I’m finding that neither of this couple is very likable. Hmph, their attitude toward our Xiao Yu is so bad!】
【You were the one who asked Xiao Yu what she wanted to drink. Why are you being sarcastic?】
【I think some fans are being way too dramatic and sensitive. Shi Ning didn’t even say anything that bad…】
【If they were good friends, talking like that would be fine, but they’ve known each other for less than ten minutes. Is it necessary to talk like that? Our Xiao Yu is so nice and easygoing. If it were anyone else, they would have already given her a dirty look!】
The comments were angry, but Zhu Yu wasn’t. She just giggled. “Please, CEO Shi.”
Xin Ya saw this and asked curiously, “You two knew each other before?”
Shi Ning glanced at Zhu Yu, who answered with a smile, “Yes, we’re good friends.”
Xin Ya was stunned. “You’re friends?”
The two of them seemed like they wouldn’t have anything in common at all!!
At that moment, many people watching the livestream had the same expression as Xin Ya, their faces screaming, “Shocked, I don’t believe it.”
【That comeback came so fast lolol】
【Zhu Yu’s fans should come out and apologize, right? Why were you stirring up trouble for no reason!】
The netizens who had just been fuming were now as quiet as mice, not daring to make a peep.
Yuan Yuyue was one of the viewers watching the livestream from the start.
She couldn’t quite explain why she was so invested. Besides her curiosity and unwillingness to accept defeat, which made her want to see who Shi Ning’s wife really was, she also wanted to… win money. The bet on whether Shi Ning had settled down had grown larger and larger, with the odds getting higher and higher. Yuan Yuyue was afraid that if she lost, she wouldn’t have money for bags and heels for months.
So, the moment Love Bus 2 started, she immediately turned on her tablet to watch the livestream while simultaneously scrolling through Weibo, forums, and group chats on her phone.
The first moment Su Tianxue appeared on screen, Yuan Yuyue was convinced.
Forget Shi Ning; even she would fall for such a frosty yet gentle beauty.
For a fleeting moment, Yuan Yuyue even lost her senses and fiercely liked a comment that clamored, “These two Alphas must be a fake couple. They should break up so we Omegas can split them between us.”
Damn it!
Why do all the pretty jiejies get with other pretty jiejies! They don’t leave any chances for little sisters like her!
The second after she pressed ‘like,’ her sanity returned.
No, she couldn’t do this.
Shi Ning and Su Tianxue had to be a real couple!
Otherwise, what would happen to her money!!
So Yuan Yuyue quickly put on her magnifying glass and started analyzing the show.
Okay, Shi Ning and Su Tianxue linked arms, their proximity closer than normal. Very good, the CP she shipped was real.
Okay, Shi Ning and Su Tianxue caught the bouquet Su Wanxing threw at the door. This was the production team hinting that these two would have a grand wedding on the show. Very good, the CP she shipped was real!
Also, Shi Ning and Su Tianxue sat on the sofa with the exact same posture. Psychology says that the more you love someone, the more you become like them~ When two people spend a lot of time together, they unconsciously mimic each other’s actions. Therefore, they must be real!!!
Yuan Yuyue posted her analysis on Weibo and quickly received a ton of likes, with countless netizens responding and analyzing along with her.
At the same time, another group of people was expressing their doubts.
Netizen A: Did the production team just give up because all the previous guests dropped out? Look at who they found. Let’s not even talk about Hali-Lu-Ya, they’re so fake you don’t even need to analyze it. Zhu Yu and Su Wanxing have zero CP chemistry, what are they even doing here? The most ridiculous thing is that Shi Ning and Su Tianxue are both Alphas? If you had said they were both A’s before the show started, I wouldn’t have wasted my time clicking on your stupid program. You even have to pay for a membership to switch camera views. What a scam!
Someone replied in the comments: Agreed, I don’t like two Alphas. They can’t even have children, so why are they together? What’s so good about watching two tough women together? I miss the three perfect AO couples from the first season of Love Bus. Sigh, as expected, only the first season of a show is ever good.
While some disliked it, others saw this message and their eyes lit up.
ArrestMeImGay: Wow! Two Alphas! Thank you, thank you, I’m going to subscribe and watch right now.
Professor Wang, who had told Su Tianxue he would watch the livestream, was also surprised to find that her partner was an Alpha, just like her.
The old man from the political science department whom he had dragged into watching with him was muttering, “Ah, what a pity, what a pity. Two Alphas together, this is simply a violation of our societal ethics. The birth rate is so low already, and they’re being so wasteful. What a pity, what a pity.”
Hearing this made Professor Wang feel very uncomfortable. His nose wasn’t a nose and his eyes weren’t eyes. He angrily dropped several bombshells in the group chat and then sent a voice message: “Shallow! Rigid! Boring!”
He couldn’t stand others judging his most beloved student like that, so he cursed again, “You old fart, if you want to have kids so badly, have them yourself!”
Professor Wang angrily left the group chat.
Regret, pure regret.
He shouldn’t have dragged this group of old fogeys to watch the show with him!!
Seeing him like this, his wife shook her head, handed him a teacup, and gently patted his back. “Calm down, calm down. Don’t be angry. Why get angry over trash? Look, the show is starting again.”
The old couple’s eyesight wasn’t great, but luckily the show had a TV broadcast option. So they turned on their 120-inch television and watched the screen with the spirit of conducting academic research.
On screen, the three couples of Love Bus 2 were all in place. Shi Ning and Su Tianxue sat on the right, Zhu Yu and Su Wanxing sat in the middle as the romance experience officers and observers. As for Zhou Lu and Xin Ya, they were also sitting together, but in a rather unique position.
Xin Ya was tall and slender, while Zhou Lu was quite short, so she sat in Xin Ya’s lap like a mother holding a little girl. From the beginning until now, the two had been stuck together like conjoined twins.
Su Wanxing hesitated for a long time before timidly raising her hand. “Um, I have a question, though I’m not sure if I should ask.”
Meeting her gaze, Zhou Lu nodded. “Go ahead.”
Su Wanxing asked curiously, “Excuse me, are you an Alpha?”
Zhou Lu hummed in affirmation. “I am.”
【Who doesn’t know that our Hali-Lu-Ya is a weak A and a strong O!! A sweet A paired with… a comedian.】
【Damn, I thought Zhou Lu was an Omega!! Her head looks smaller than Xin Ya’s chest.】
【Sniffle, I’m so jealous of Zhou Lu, sitting in Xin Ya’s lap being held by her, with a sea of milky waves right above her head, sniffle!】
【Why is it that when I hear you uncivilized people say things like that, my innocent self just wants to drink a cup of taro bubble milk tea?】
The show’s director was at her wit’s end, raising her cue card again and again. At this moment, she had a desperate feeling that in the coming days, the possibility of this show deviating from the script and spiraling out of control was… very high.
Zhu Yu was the only one among the six who still had some professional ethics. Her main task this time was to act as an experience officer and host.
Seeing the director’s tearful gaze, Zhu Yu nodded to acknowledge and began to cue the topic. “Since we’re all here now, why don’t we do a self-introduction? Shall we start with Wanxing and me?”
【Xiao Yu!! Mama forbids it!! How could you call that woman Wanxing!!】
【Family, chant with me: The production team must have forced her, the production team must have forced her, the production team must have forced her!】
【Hahaha, as a casual viewer, I’m shipping it! A gentle and ditzy big sister x a lively and feisty little sister. I love it, I love it, give me more.】
【To the person above, be careful. Zhu Yu’s fans might see your comment and come assassinate you through the internet tonight lololol】
Since ancient times, solo stans and CP shippers have stood on opposing sides.
Like fire and water, they could not mix.
Zhu Yu began softly, “Hello everyone, I’m Zhu Yu, a singer and actress. Wanxing and I are very honored to be the experience officers and observers for this journey of love. We will be with you all the way and hope to share a happy journey with everyone.”
After she finished, Zhu Yu turned to Su Wanxing and reminded her, “Wanxing, it’s your turn.”
“Oh, oh.” Su Wanxing nervously hugged the cushion in front of her. “I, I’m Su Wanxing, a student in the cinematography department at the Capital Arts University. I’m just here for the ride, so you don’t have to pay too much attention to me.”
【So pretentious. Su Wanxing, get out of the romance show! Stay away from our Xiao Yu!】
【The cinematography department at Capital Arts? Isn’t that a place where you have to be in the top fifteen in the national arts exam to get in, and the academic requirements are ridiculously high?? Damn, this girl is a top student?】
Afraid that Su Wanxing would feel awkward, Shi Ning picked up where she left off. “If I didn’t pay attention to you, your sister would probably make me kneel on a durian tonight.”
Su Tianxue’s brows knitted together. “Shi Ning.”
Shi Ning: “Huh?”
Su Tianxue: “Don’t worry, I won’t make you kneel on a durian.”
Shi Ning: “Really!”
Su Tianxue: “You can sleep on the sofa.”
Shi Ning: “…”
【The family hierarchy, established.】
【I really want to ask Su Tianxue, if Shi Ning and her sister both fell into a river and she could only save one, who would she choose?】
【Don’t ask, family, I’m already starting to cry for Shi Ning.】
【This isn’t right. What’s with Su Tianxue’s attitude?】
【Can’t people even make a joke?!】
Su Tianxue gave her self-introduction: “My name is Su Tianxue. I work as an astronomy researcher.”
Concise and to the point.
Zhu Yu: “That’s it?”
Su Tianxue shook her head. “That’s it.”
Shi Ning raised her hand. “I have more, I have more.”
“My name is Shi Ning. Um, my job is unemployed vagrant. My wife is Su Tianxue, she’s an astronomy researcher, and she—”
“Alright, alright.” Zhu Yu mercilessly cut off her friend’s introduction. “That’s enough.” She said helplessly, “We all know Su Tianxue is your wife. You don’t need to keep repeating it.”
Shi Ning grinned. “I was afraid you had a bad memory, so I’ll say it again.”
Zhu Yu: “…#”
【Looking at it this way, Shi Ning and Zhu Yu’s relationship really is good!!】
【Unemployed vagrant… Crap, is she a freeloader living off her jiejie? No! Go away, pretty boy! Get lost, pretty boy!!】
【She’s a grown woman without a career. I don’t know what Su Tianxue sees in her. This couple is not compatible at all. They’re either fake or they’ll break up sooner or later.】
Seeing this, Yuan Yuyue furiously posted a comment: 【What do you people know!! Shi Ning is the CEO of the Shi family!!!】
But when it was posted, the comment became: 【What do you people know!! Shi Ning is the *****】
…What happened?
Were there some filtered words?
Yuan Yuyue would never know that this was a trick Shi Ning had up her sleeve.
Because she knew that the troublemaker behind the scenes had yet to show their face and would definitely try every means possible to find an opportunity to make a move against her and Su Tianxue.
Her identity, at times, could become a sharp sword to guide public opinion.
Shi Ning didn’t mind if the speculation about her grew a little more, fermented a little longer.
A dramatic reversal from the depths of a quagmire was always more beautiful and interesting.
After Shi Ning’s introduction, it was Xin Ya and Zhou Lu’s turn.
Just as Zhou Lu was about to speak, Xin Ya held up a finger to her lips, her voice alluring and tinged with the scent of wine. “Shh—”
Seeing that this woman had entered her crazy mode again, Zhou Lu had a bad feeling. She focused, preparing to catch whatever was thrown at her.
Sure enough, the next second, Xin Ya raised her right hand and gently stroked her own smooth arm, then said in a voice so soft it could squeeze out water, “This is the back of my hand.”
Swoosh—
She suddenly lifted a long leg from under her skirt, the pale limb seeming to light up the room. Shi Ning was so startled she fell backward, and Su Tianxue caught her.
With a seductive posture, Xin Ya stroked down the exposed skin of her thigh, finally stopping and introducing in the same melodious, deliberately charming voice, “This is the back of my foot.”
Xin Ya then performed a series of dazzling hand gestures that made one’s head spin. Then, her fingertips, curled delicately, gently caressed Zhou Lu’s cheek as she said affectionately, “And this is my baby.”
“Mwah~ Jiejie’s kiss~”
After speaking, Xin Ya puckered her lips to kiss Zhou Lu. Zhou Lu was resistant, but Xin Ya pinched her arm. Left with no choice, she tilted her head up slightly, closed her eyes, and gave Xin Ya a peck on the lips.
【So cheesy, so cringe, but so sweet… I’m a simple person, I love to see it, give me more.】
【Crazy woman, this romance show is amazing with you in it…】
【Did Xin Ya time travel from Planet Cringe? How can she be so cheesy yet so natural??】
【Real couples are forever the GOAT!! So much better to ship than that other pair!!】
Seeing this, W silently liked that comment. She had woken up early to watch the livestream just to see how others would curse out Shi Ning. Looking through it, almost every negative comment had a like from her.
As for Su Tianxue…
Choosing to go on the show with Shi Ning was her biggest mistake.
On the show, after the kiss, Zhou Lu took Xin Ya’s hand. Everyone else could only see her gently unfurling Xin Ya’s fingers and writing something in her palm.
Someone in the comments made a logical guess: The finger movements were curved, with an arc, so she must have drawn a heart.
What these people didn’t know was that she had used all her strength just to pry Xin Ya’s hand open and write a number.
Seeing this scene, the comments were howling about how sweet it was.
But Xin Ya, feeling the warmth in her palm, only felt heartbroken.
…Damn it, why does a kiss cost extra!
Xin Ya cleared her throat. “Okay, let’s be serious. I’m Xin Ya, and I’m a streamer. This is Zhou Lu, my girlfriend.”
Zhou Lu didn’t say much, just stayed in Xin Ya’s lap and nodded obediently, like a docile little cat. But only Xin Ya knew that this person was actually a ruthless monster who charged exorbitant prices!
Two thousand yuan for a single kiss.
She might as well just rob a bank!
Su Wanxing chimed in, “I’ve seen clips of you guys on Weibo. You’re really sweet!”
Xin Ya smiled shyly, and Zhou Lu buried her head, seemingly embarrassed.
“Thank you.”
Of course it’s sweet, Xin Ya thought. It’s built on money!
Seeing that everyone had finished their introductions, Zhu Yu continued to cue the next part. “Now that we all know each other, why don’t we play a little game to break the ice?”
Su Wanxing played along. “Okay, what game is it?”
Zhu Yu perked up, glancing at the card held high by the director. “It’s simple. Pocky game.”
【This game is so old, so old. Can’t you be more creative, production team?】
【Everyone else is playing ‘guess the underwear,’ ‘squeeze into a tight space,’ or ‘pass the balloon.’ Why are you guys still playing the pocky game?!】
【I can’t believe I’m still seeing this game in this day and age. What is this? Is fashion cyclical?】
Zhu Yu: “Do I need to explain the rules?”
【No need, no need lololol】
【The entire world knows the rules of the pocky game!】
Seeing that everyone else seemed to understand, Su Tianxue was a bit lost. She asked softly, “Do you all know the rules?”
Everyone nodded.
Su Tianxue was puzzled. “Wanxing, you know too?”
Su Wanxing replied as if it were obvious, “Of course.”
What kind of person was she? A 2D-loving, internet-surfing, idol-chasing girl!! How could she not know a classic like the pocky game!
Su Tianxue: “…I don’t know. Could you please explain the rules?”
Just as Zhu Yu was about to speak, Shi Ning’s fox tail started wagging. Her eyes, fixed on Su Tianxue, shone like stars. “Wife, I’ll explain it to you.”
“The pocky game is very simple. It’s just a competition to see who can eat more of the chocolate stick.”
Su Wanxing: …Are you trying to lead her astray?! You better never become a teacher!!
Zhu Yu: …In a way, that explanation is technically correct.
Hearing this, Su Tianxue understood and nodded. “Let’s play.”
【Why do I get the feeling that Sister Su has no idea how to actually play!】
【Schemer!! Shi Ning is a scheming, bad woman!】
【Damn, I’m suddenly looking forward to Su Tianxue’s expression when she finds out the truth!】
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