memorable

Qiao Yu chose the room on the left. Upon entering, she saw clean white walls and a wrought iron window facing the courtyard, with floral curtains hanging on it.

Inside is a 1.5-meter wooden bed with clean white bedding and a bedside table on one side—a very simple arrangement.

There's a small cubicle at the very back with a frosted door. It contains the washbasin, shower, and toilet. It's a bit small, but clean and tidy.

It was nearly 5 p.m. when the guests returned to their rooms to rest.

Therefore, the production team scheduled today's activities for after dinner.

The setting sun cast its last rays across the rice paddies, making the orange hues on the horizon even more intense, as guests gathered in the small square.

A circle of villagers surrounded the area, some taking photos with their phones, others lifting their children above their heads and placing them on adults' shoulders to watch.

The small square was transformed into a mini concert venue, with old sycamore trunks wrapped in colorful light strips, spotlights and speakers standing on both sides, and the rice paddies serving as a backdrop.

The production team also invited a popular band to play and sing, and for a time the whole village was filled with music, singing and dancing.

After a few songs, the director returned to the main topic.

"Tonight, each group will perform a show for the villagers—singing, dancing, telling jokes, everyone can give it their all..."

While each group prepared, the band played again.

After some preparation, Lin Yisu sang a cappella, Gu Qingjiang sang a duet, Qin Xiaoqiao sang and danced, and Xiang Nan and Ling Chuan also sang and played instruments.

Hearing about the arrangements for Group 4, everyone was very curious. Xiang Nan is a singer and dancer, so playing and singing is a piece of cake for him.

But Ling Chuan, from the very beginning of his career, stood at the top of the film and television industry. No one has ever seen him sing and play instruments; they only know that he sang the theme songs for the movies he starred in, and that he had even made it onto the charts.

Jiang Wang: "Teacher Ling can play the guitar too?"

Ling Chuan nodded slightly: "A little..."

Gu Qing leaned closer: "Wow, Teacher Ling can also play the guitar..."

Su Su: "I'm so looking forward to it."

Qiao Yulin and Yi exchanged a glance, and then sat down to the side.

Lin Yi hummed a song softly, Qiao Yu propped her chin up and looked back. Amidst the laughter and conversation of the group, only Ling Chuan remained indifferent. If the group hadn't grabbed him and asked him questions, given his aloof and distant demeanor, he wouldn't have wanted to stand in the crowd.

She had never seen him play the guitar; she remembered that he was good at the piano.

In his senior year of high school, there was a piano in his room by the window, and he would occasionally sit there, turning to face her.

Slender fingertips rose and fell on the black and white keys, and the sound of the piano poured out through the window, while the sheet music on the music stand was lifted by the wind.

......

The camping chair beside her made a slight creaking sound, bringing Qiao Yu back to her senses. Ling Chuan sat down next to her and raised his eyebrows slightly when he saw her looking over.

His pale hand rested on the armrest, and it was about to touch hers. She only needed to move forward a little to feel the warmth from his fingers.

In just a second, Qiao Yu looked away and awkwardly withdrew her hand. She dared not do it in front of everyone.

Then she heard Ling Chuan beside her let out a low, seductive laugh.

Qiao Yu: "..."

This feels like an affair.

Each group then took turns playing.

Lin Yisu's a cappella rendition of "Red Bean".

Sometimes, sometimes,

I believe everything has an end.

......

The lively atmosphere of just moments ago was brought back to the tranquil and peaceful state that this small village should be in.

When the song ended, thunderous applause erupted.

Gu Qingjiang and Wang sang a duet of "Coral Sea".

Waiting can accumulate into harm.

Turning away, unable to say goodbye.

The azure coral sea,

Missing the moment is pale.

......

It draws everyone back into expectations of love, while the seabirds and fish evoke a sense of helplessness, as if it were "just an accident."

When it was Qin Xiao and Qiao Yu's turn, they prepared "The Lone Warrior".

Qin Xiao sings, Qiao Yu performs hand gestures.

They are all brave.

The wound on your forehead, your differences, the mistakes you made.

There's no need to hide anything.

......

I love you, walking alone in the dark alley.

I love the way you don't kneel.

I loved you and faced despair.

Refusing to cry

......

Through her tight and powerful gestures, Qiao Yu conveyed the spirit of courage, resilience, and never giving in to difficulties in the song.

As the song ended, thunderous applause erupted once again in the small square.

Finally, it was Xiang Nan and Ling Chuan's turn. The two borrowed a guitar from the band and went on stage.

As they sat on high stools, staff members brought them sheet music.

Ling Chuan lazily raised his fingertips and plucked a series of clear sounds on the strings.

Amidst the cheers and jeers from the audience, the two exchanged a glance, and Ling Chuan began playing the intro to "Unavoidable Love".

Ling Chuanye: I can't forget the first time I saw you

A pair of captivating eyes

In my mind

Your figure

Unable to dispel

......

To the south: Holding your hands, feeling your tenderness

It's really hard to breathe.

I cherish your innocence

It hurts me to see you suffer.

Oh wow~

......

On stage, Ling Chuan returned to the proud and unrestrained person he was on screen, his gaze shifting between the sheet music and Qiao Yu.

Qin Xiao sat down next to Qiao Yu, leaning closer and asking, "Did he confess his feelings to you?"

Qiao Yu was shocked and turned around abruptly to check the microphones of the two people.

Qin Xiao remained calm and composed: "It's off."

Qiao Yu looked around. The people nearby weren't paying much attention to them, so she frowned and replied, "What are you saying? I... don't understand."

Qin Xiao smiled and asked, "Then why are you so nervous?"

"you......"

"Don't worry, only I can see it, and only I can see it... With your little skills, you're no match for me."

"......"

Indeed, compared to their naivety, Qin Xiao had seen countless people.

Qin Xiao raised his hand to half-cover his lips: "What stage are we at?"

Qiao Yu really wanted to roll her eyes: "Really not..."

"Keep bragging. Look at the way you're looking at me now, like you want to come down and tear me apart..."

Qiao Yu looked up, smiled with her lips pursed, and Ling Chuan also became a bit serious.

Qin Xiao: "Could it be that he hasn't confessed yet?"

Qiao Yu turned around in shock. How could he have noticed that?

That's amazing.

Qin Xiao shook his head speechlessly: "It's been five years, and I'm worried about you two."

"......"

As the two were talking, the song ended, and thunderous applause erupted.

They were all once "forced" into love, but it was because of this "unavoidable" situation that they remembered the initial purity.

The square concert has ended.

Qiao Yu had just finished washing up in her room when she heard voices outside.

This room is really not soundproof at all.

Qin Xiao: "What are you doing here so late?"

Ling Chuan also said: "Mind your own business."

Qin Xiao laughed: "You come to my territory and don't even let me know? What kind of logic is that?"

Ling Chuan also said: "Are you a dog?"

......

The moment Qiao Yu opened the door, two tall figures turned around and looked at her.

Qiao Yu: "..."

She was speechless at their conversation; they were all grown up.

Why did you come here?

Qiao Yu naturally asked Ling Chuan.

Qin Xiao smirked, tossed a handful of his half-dry hair, and walked towards his room, leaving behind the words, "The soundproofing isn't good, so keep your movements quiet."

Even after taking a shower and going out for some fresh air, one could see Lingchuan climbing over the waist-high earthen wall to meet his lover at night.

Tsk tsk tsk...

Seeing Qin Xiao return to his room and close the door, Ling Chuan approached Qiao Yu and stood on a step in front of the room. "I came to check on you and remind you to close the door properly."

"I know..."

Qiao Yu pursed her lips. The light behind her was bright, and she was hidden in the dim light. Ling Chuan could not see that her face was already a little red.

He leaned forward. "Qin Xiao knows?"

"That's his guess, I didn't admit it."

Ling Chuan frowned and straightened up, smiling knowingly: "Then why won't you admit it?"

"Admit what?" Qiao Yu's cunning eyes were fixed on Ling Chuanye.

Acknowledge their relationship? What relationship? He hasn't even confessed yet!

Ling Chuan suddenly realized, and moved his jaw. "Okay, I got it. Get some rest. Goodnight."

"good evening......"

Qiao Yu was also pushed into the room by Ling Chuan. After she closed the door, he climbed over the wall and left again.

The next day, the sky was blue, and the endless rice paddies were especially soothing.

The staff led everyone to the pond.

The pond was very clear at this time, and you could see fish of all sizes swimming around, occasionally flicking their tails and causing the mud and sand to swirl.

Director: "Today's mission: to slack off."

It's about touching the fish, not catching them. Watching the fish's tail sway, the clear pond instantly turns murky, and you understand the director's clever use of words.

Xiang Nan said, "So today was just a case of taking advantage of the chaos."

Director: "That's a very apt summary."

Everyone laughed and joked. The pool wasn't deep, only knee-deep at most, but Qiao Yu was still a little nervous because she couldn't swim.

The staff handed out waterproof bodysuits to everyone.

Director: "Today's task is for the group that slacks off the most within the allotted time to win, and the bottom two groups will be punished accordingly."

For the sake of fairness, the groups have been reassigned: Lin Yi and Jiang Wang, Gu Qing and Ling Chuanye, Su Su and Xiang Nanyu, and Qin Xiao and Qiao Yu.

When Gu Qing was assigned to a group with Ling Chuan, she was practically pouting, but Ling Chuan didn't seem inclined to acknowledge her.

Four groups of guests went into the water wearing red, yellow, blue, and green jumpsuits.

Each group of boys carried a small basket on their side. They would catch fish and put them in the basket, and the group with the most fish at the end would win.

The water, which was gradually becoming clearer, was instantly stirred up by the people entering the water, and the yellowish-brown mud became the best hiding place for the fish.

Lin Yi: "Ah, I can't even see where the fish are."

Gu Qing: "This is too difficult for people."

Jiang looked south and bent down, reaching his hands into the water to catch fish. Seeing their actions, the others followed suit.

The more they moved, the muddier the water became, and everyone looked down, staring intently at the black figure swimming by.

Jiang Wang walked directly to the corner, swinging his arms back and forth as if trying to drive the fish to the corner. Sure enough, a dark shape swayed in the corner. His eyes lit up, and he clasped his hands together to aim at his prey, catching his first fish of the day in the corner.

He held up the still-moving fish with both hands and shouted, "I caught one..."

He casually tossed it into the basket.

Everyone cast envious glances, having figured out Jiang Wang's strategy. The others also waded through the mud to a corner, hoping to have the same luck.

Four girls were left in the middle to muddy the waters.

Sometimes when mud gets on their faces, they let out a sharp scream.

Gu Qing: "Ouch, it's on my face..."

Lin Yi: "Sorry, sorry, I didn't see you behind me."

Su Su: "Raise your hand and wipe it..."

Gu Qing angrily raised her hand to wipe it away.

After the little incident, everyone continued to slack off. Qiao Yu found Gu Qing troublesome and walked to the side on her own, completely unaware that Ling Chuan was also there.

As she explored the water with both hands, suddenly, something slippery slid across the back of her hand. Qiao Yuxin was delighted; there was a fish.

"Who are you trying to catch? I'm a fish..."

In the muddy waters, no one noticed that Qiao Yu's hands were also firmly held in Ling Chuan's hands.

He even managed a smile and a teasing tone.

Qiao Yu blushed immediately. "Teacher Ling, please catch the fish properly."

"I've caught my fish."

Qiao Yu felt that he had something else in mind.

As Ling Chuan spoke, he raised his other hand, and the fish, thrashing its head and tail, was caught in his grasp.

Qiao angrily pulled her hand away, turned around and continued exploring. She felt under the crevice of the rock again. The fish was swaying gently, as if it was not going to escape. She held her breath, put her hands together, and just as she was about to grab it, the little fish cleverly flicked its tail and slipped away from her grasp.

"Oops, I missed..."

Qin Xiao also came to her vicinity, looked at her and smiled: "It's okay, I've already caught one."

Seeing that the other groups had caught fish, Xiang Nan and others were not to be outdone, so they lay down in the fishpond.

Everyone: "......"

Lin Yi: "What kind of operation is this?"

Xiang Nanyu: "Feel the fish with your whole being."

Qiao Yu smiled with pursed lips, while Gu Qing laughed so hard she clutched her stomach.

Su Su: "Ah... I touched it, but it's so slippery, it's a little scary."

Exclamations and laughter echoed from the pool as people groped around in the water.

Qiao Yu continued walking, and her eyes lit up again as she saw the direction the fish were swimming. At this moment, Gu Qing also noticed, and the two of them went forward to catch the fish. Just as Qiao Yu was about to touch the fish, Gu Qing stuck out a foot from the muddy pond.

"ah......"

Water splashed everywhere, and a loud bang shattered the joyful atmosphere of the pool.

The icy pool water seeped into her skin, and a few drops of the fishy, ​​cold water choked her nose and mouth, causing her to cough violently.

Fortunately, the pool wasn't deep. She braced herself with her hands when she fell, and Ling Chuan and Qin Xiao rushed over to help Qiao Yu up and walk towards the shore.

Ling Chuan frowned anxiously: "How is it?"

Choking on the fumes, Qiao Yu shook her head with teary eyes.

The staff quickly handed over a large towel to wrap around Qiao Yu.

Just as the time came, the competition ended. Qiao Yu's team and Jiang Wang's team caught two fish, while the other two teams lost the competition.

Accept the punishment; the punishment is to roll around in the mud.

The group of people reluctantly rolled around in the mud, enduring the icy water.

Everyone went back to their rooms to take a shower, looking disheveled.

The director sent a message saying that someone would be visiting the set in the afternoon and invited everyone to have afternoon tea.

Qiao Yu was surprised to find that the person who came was Gu Yunshen.