Chapter 31 Breaking Out of the Circle vs. Truth or Dare [Transitional Chapter - Buy with Caution]...

[Alright, they probably won't be out for at least two hours. While I'm still feeling this surging energy, I need to go cook!!!]

[Keep it up, Dad! I'm so hungry!!!]

I went to Weibo to check out the gossip, it's so lively there right now, hahaha!

To be precise, ever since A-Lee left the show, related trending topics have never stopped appearing on social media.

Today's game was full of surprises, one after another, and the entire Weibo hot search was dominated by this variety show.

#The Seven Year Itch Season 2: Large-Scale Training Session#

#Wen Yinhe is born with great strength#

#Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin's Kissing Monster#

#Wen Yinhe begs for mercy#

#Wen Yinhe, Lu Huai, Jin Succubus#

#Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin's Strawberry Kiss#

#China's Richest Man Selects Small Toys#

...

Most of the entries were contributed by Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin. Looking around, they practically dominated the trending topics list. Clicking on any of them would fill the screen with "Kuzi Feifei" and "Ah Ah Guai".

All sorts of amazing chefs showcased their skills.

Writing fan fiction, editing videos, drawing fan art, making clay figurines, felting, crochet, paper cutting, linseed, non-woven fabric, and all sorts of other handicrafts...

The Super Topic community is thriving and full of diverse ideas.

We are committed to making every newcomer to the Super Topic community feel like they haven't eaten in eight hundred lifetimes, so happy that they forget everything else and are oblivious to the passage of time.

The original #LuWenCP#, which was once considered the most important couple, has now been labeled as a reverse CP and its opposite is true. The moderator of the super topic immediately ran away, abandoned the darkness and turned to the light, and within a few days became the new moderator of the #WenLuCP# super topic.

The once struggling #WenLuCP# suddenly became the number one CP super topic in just a few days after the variety show started airing, and its popularity reached hundreds of millions, widening the gap between it and the second place.

In response, the main moderator of the #WenLuCP# super topic gave the following acceptance speech—

[Waaaaaah! Seven years ago, who could have imagined that we, the handsome top and handsome bottom, would one day rise from the ashes and sing our praises! Who dared to dream of this? We wouldn't even dare to dream of it! In the blink of an eye, it's now the world of the handsome top and handsome bottom! Who's ecstatic? I'm ecstatic! Thank heaven and earth! Thank you to my parents who gave me life and raised me! Thank you to the kind and beautiful production team! And of course, my deepest gratitude goes to the Best Actor and President Lu! It is your selfless dedication, your courage, and your actions that have forged this glorious era! May the handsome top and handsome bottom rise from here on out, Mie~ Hahahahahaha!]

The rebel leader who defected from #LuWenCP# and is now a moderator for the #WenLuCP# supertopic also has something to say—

[Hahahaha, yes, I'm the one who wrote fanfiction for seven whole years only to have my pairing reversed! But it's okay, everyone makes mistakes and goes astray in life, right? (May Buddha have mercy!) As long as I'm willing to repent, pull back from the brink, turn over a new leaf, and return to the right path, a vast blue sky still awaits me! (Spreads arms in a Shawshank Redemption pose) I sincerely advise my former family members to give up your stubborn resistance! You bunch of reverse-pairing stalkers have no future! Come and join me in the happy little house of the handsome 1 and handsome 0! We miss you so much in the world of handsome 1 and handsome 0~~~!!!]

It's clear that everyone is completely intoxicated and out of their minds.

At that moment, a veteran editor who had sworn never to edit any more CP-themed videos immediately started editing overnight after his live stream ended, compiling all the intimate moments between Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin into one video.

[Wen Yinhe x Lu Huaijin | Wedding in a Dream: Every glance they exchange is a declaration of love]

The entire background music lasts for 5 minutes and 20 seconds and is divided into three parts.

The first part consists of various eye contact between Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin.

The second part consists of various embraces between Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin.

The third part is a collection of kisses between Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin.

The first few seconds of the video have no sound. When you open the video, you see a chilling scene of Wen Yinhe blindfolded and falling towards the top of a high wall.

The next second, a clean and simple piano melody flowed gently.

As the romantic and elegant music played, Lu Huaijin repeatedly turned back to gaze lovingly at Wen Yinhe.

The two were fighting over the blindfold;

When proposing marriage on a log bridge;

When we join hands and head towards the distance;

...

The background audio is Lu Huaijin's lines from the show:

"You would never let me get hurt, right?"

"We didn't kiss enough."

"So, are you coming with me now? The kind of thing where you can never leave me for the rest of your life?"

...

Wen Yinhe responded to Lu Huaijin's silent love time and time again, his affection undiminished even through the blindfold:

"Please let Mr. Lu protect me, okay?"

"No rush, there's still a long road ahead."

"You've thought it through. If you come with me, you'll never be able to leave again."

...

Then, the originally soothing piano music suddenly became lively, and the entire edited footage became brighter and more vibrant, as warm as the golden sunlight shining down.

Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin were in the mud, on the log bridge, at the archery range, under the climbing wall, and by the vast ocean...

They embraced tightly time and time again.

The music became grand and magnificent in the latter half, pushing the entire edited video to its climax.

It's a fast-forward of all the kissing scenes between Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin throughout the entire episode, almost one kiss per second, accompanied by light and dazzling background music, making you feel as happy and warm as if you were at a wedding, almost bringing you to tears.

At the end of the video, the music slowly faded away, leaving only Lu Huaijin's tender and loving whisper from beneath the climbing wall:

"Hidden Crane, come down."

The video then cuts back to the beginning, showing Wen Yinhe, blindfolded, falling from mid-air. As he lands, he is greeted by the only love of his life, and the video ends abruptly.

The video has a very dreamy filter with high saturation, and the whole thing is fast-paced and perfectly timed. Paired with the world-famous background music "Wedding March," it truly feels like a dreamy and happy wedding scene, showering viewers with sweetness every second.

The usually taciturn bigwig, who only focuses on cooking and never speaks publicly, couldn't help but share his thoughts in the pinned post for the first time.

[I used to swear I'd never ship any couples again, but then I encountered Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin… I'm sorry, I admit, I'd never tasted anything good before. Who can resist the allure of a movie star and CEO Lu? I've never edited such a satisfying couple before! No need to find any footage! I edited from the very first second to the very last! Thank you to the amazing production team for creating such a fantastic variety show! I declare this episode a masterpiece! Thank you both, Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin, for your wonderful performances! You two are truly in love! You showed me the most perfect form of love! I wish you a lifetime of happiness and fulfillment!]

Because the video was of such high quality, its views exploded the moment it was released, reaching the homepage overnight. It garnered over ten million views and over a million likes across various platforms. Even people outside the fandom couldn't resist clicking in to take a look and then became hooked.

#Counting how many times the Best Actor and CEO Lu kissed in one episode#

[Too many to count, really too many to count..._(:з」∠)_]

I counted 56 times, how about you?

【Huh?! Why did I only get 53 attempts?! I have to watch it again!!!】

[I'm just curious how many people specifically went to the trouble of subscribing to watch the live stream replay just to keep track of the count! The director is going to make a killing! It's outrageous!]

[I'm really going to suck the director's career luck dry... Jealousy is making me unrecognizable!]

A highly popular keyword has also quietly appeared in the search bar of video websites—

#OneKissADay#

This editing style, featuring sweet moments every second, quickly went viral across the internet and even spread overseas, sparking a wave of sweetness-loving abroad.

It truly went viral and became a mainstream hit.

[Double fandom ecstasy! I never imagined I'd see my amazing fandom ship the same couple as me in my lifetime! I'm so happy!]

[Aaaaaaah, this is practically like attending their wedding!!! So amazing! Absolutely incredible! I'm bowing down to this amazing person!!! ○|￣|_]

[Oh my god! You two lovebirds!!! (Randomly grabbing hair) (Screaming loudly) (Crawling all over the place) (Transforming into a Balala the Fairy) (Punching and kicking a minotaur) This is what a virile, mature woman should be watching!!!]

Please tag the Best Actor and President Lu! I really want them to see this video after they finish recording! QAQ

They are such a good ship! [crying] My ship is Canon! [burning] I love their chemistry! [heart eyes] They are my OTP! [drooling]

【このカップルを见だけでLuckyせ![Loudly crying]このカップルを见るのが楽しすぎて、全能やめられない!!![Dooling][Love Eyes]】

[Help! I can't take it anymore! Why are there so many foreigners all of a sudden? English is one thing, but why is there Japanese too?! Hahaha! What are they saying? I can't understand anything except "love," hahaha!]

[Let me, a little beggar who spends all his time searching for food on the internet, show you some foreign girls: They're such a perfect match! [crying] My ship is the official pairing! [burning] I love their chemistry to death! [heart eyes] They're my ultimate bias! [drooling]]

[The Japanese girl's machine translation at the end roughly translates to: I'm so happy to see this couple! [crying] I'm so happy watching this couple, I can't stop watching! [drooling][heart eyes]]

[Hahaha! This world is so harmonious and wonderful! Shipping couples fills the world with love! Shipping couples unifies the world! Shipping couples saves the world!]

Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin have become a phenomenal top-tier couple in the Chinese entertainment industry, attracting even many foreign friends.

Although aesthetic standards differ between countries, true top-tier beauty can transcend race and achieve a global aesthetic consensus.

Moreover, Wen Yinhe possesses a uniquely Chinese elegance and tranquility, a gentlemanly and refined temperament that foreigners have almost never seen before. Once they grasp this quality, they will truly become irreplaceable worldwide.

When they witnessed Wen Yinhe's extraordinary strength and stamina, which were so different from his appearance, they became even more fanatical.

For a time, Wen Yinhe attracted quite a few foreign fans.

Seeing this, longtime fans in China immediately went all out to recommend the game to foreign friends who might be interested in getting into it, especially Wen Yinhe's most classic white moonlight ancestor. Unwittingly, this sparked a wave of Chinese fantasy novel fever on foreign websites.

Besides this viral clip, many other equally high-quality works also went viral that night.

For example, some talented artists actually used "The Whale That Became an Island" to create a heart-wrenching fanfic featuring a blind mermaid prince and a disabled human prince overnight.

It caused countless people to shed tears on their pillows and find it difficult to fall asleep.

【Are you asleep, ma'am? I can't sleep at all, hehehe. I'm so grateful to you for curing my narcolepsy. Here, give me your address, and I'll send you a razor blade... oh no... a gift... (kind smile)】

These high-quality edits have gradually been hailed as timeless masterpieces over the long years to come, evoking a myriad of emotions every time they are recalled.

In addition, a wave of couples imitating Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin swept the internet, with things like kissing while walking on a log bridge, a strawberry kiss, and even carrying each other while swimming...

During that period, even online strawberry sales increased several times over.

Even worse, some headlines are simply titled "[Best Actor and China's Richest Man Kiss the Same Strawberry Selection...]", which is both hilarious and absurd.

What's outrageous is that the sales volume of this strawberry actually set a new record for that store, bringing the store manager an immense fortune.

Of course, the audience wasn't entirely without regrets.

For example, one of the world's unsolved mysteries that keeps millions of viewers tossing and turning, unable to sleep all night—

#What were the movie star and CEO Lu doing when the screen went black?#

While the audience's attention was diverted, Shu Bao'er's studio issued a statement overnight, claiming that Shu Bao'er had been working hard all night before participating in the variety show and almost fell ill. She was not fully recovered and her elderly family member was also sick, so she was emotionally unstable and did not intend to hit anyone.

Looking at the two trending topics related to Shu Bao'er—#ShuBaoerMurder# and #ShuBaoerDomesticViolence#—they have been quietly removed from the public eye.

[Enough... I'm useless... Which great prophet predicted that whole combo attack... and here it comes...]

Fortunately, netizens have been exposed to the internet for many years and are no longer susceptible to sob stories.

A hashtag, #WhenWillShuBaoerDuRuopuDivorce#, spontaneously started by anxious passersby, has successfully sparked a discussion among netizens about marriage and love.

The next entry is—

#Du Ruopu, hang in there!#

All of this makes tonight a night of revelry, and also a night of sleeplessness.

On the second night, the number of viewers flooding into the live stream was more than five times that of the first day.

Many foreign friends even used translators to translate in real time, showing their determination despite their physical disabilities to enjoy the CP (couple pairing).

Even before the show aired, there were already many guides on Twitter on "How to watch live Chinese variety shows (yes, the ones where you can watch Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin QAQ)," which was quite inspiring.

So, before 9 p.m., the live stream room was already bustling with activity, with people going crazy early on and almost crashing the server.

Amidst the vast expanse of Chinese-language bullet comments, occasional gibberish and strange machine translations pop up, creating a sense of a harmonious global village where people from all walks of life are one big family.

Those who regularly consume the images of the movie star and CEO Lu have piercing eyes and are extremely confident! Their IQ increases year by year, eventually making them geniuses! Consuming the images of the movie star and CEO Lu can change the body's structure and prevent various incurable diseases! Once someone starts consuming the images of the movie star and CEO Lu, it means that this person's intelligence, character, and appearance are all top-notch, allowing them to stand out from the crowd anywhere!

【I'm totally rooting for yin he and huai jin to be together!!!I ship them so hard!!![crying]】

[Welcome, new foreign friend, to the top-tier CP of our great China! How tasteful! Please enjoy our national banquet! Also… where is my royal translator?!]

Haha, I just want to know how many of you slept straight through until now... (lights a cigarette)

I don't know about others, but almost every room in our dorm building had its lights off. At four in the morning, I could hear my roommate next door making strange laughter, which scared me a bit. But it's okay, my roommate was probably even scarier because she was reading a bad ending fanfic about a blind, fallen god and a disabled human king's follower, and she was sobbing softly in the dark... (Give me a cigarette too)

【!! It seems everyone in the world watched the same video, read the same fanfiction, and watched the same hand-drawn animation last night~ (laughs while covering mouth)】

[I also lost sleep... Who would believe that I haven't stayed up all night since graduation? I can't believe I'm like this now! I'm getting old, my body can't take it! I can't stay up any longer, I really can't... Now I'm just curious how many people didn't sleep last night... (eyes blurry)]

[It's insane! It's insane! The whole world is going crazy with this ship!!! Forget about sleeping, everyone get up and ship these couples!!!]

Ladies, don't overwork yourselves, but don't rest either. We can eat as much as you want (crawling in the shadows) (begging for food) (the moment our eyes are open, all we do is eat, eat, eat)

As Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin walked slowly down from the second floor, the entire live stream room was instantly flooded with a dense barrage of comments, leaving no gaps.

[Ahhhhh, they're here! I've traveled thousands of miles just for the movie star and CEO Lu! Waaaaaah, I've never shipped such a genuinely heartfelt couple before! I've come at the perfect time!]

[Newcomer here! Damn it, I never watch variety shows, but I accidentally clicked on a video yesterday and didn't leave the house all night. I even got recommended a ton of fanfiction! Let me see what happened today (with my dark circles)]

[I told you long ago that the movie star and CEO Lu used a love spell, but you didn't believe me? Now it's confirmed! They clearly cast a sweet, lifelong love spell on each other!!! And then cast a crazy, infatuated love spell on us!!!]

Today's games do not require physical activity, and guests are free to dress as they wish.

Wen Yinhe changed into a pure black short-sleeved shirt with a slightly open neckline tonight, paired with a pair of pure black casual pants with a leather belt buckle.

His clothes looked ordinary, but the strange thing was that the cuffs of his short sleeves were very tight, fitting snugly against Wen Yinhe's thick upper arms, making the undulating lines of his arm muscles particularly obvious with every movement, which was very eye-catching.

Lu Huaijin changed into a mature and sophisticated outfit: a light gray double-breasted striped suit jacket with a notched lapel, which had a silky sheen, paired with a saltwater blue slightly sheer shirt with the collar never closed, and cropped casual pants that showed his ankles.

He exuded a lazy and carefree vibe, clearly someone who had eaten and drunk his fill and was out having fun.

[Ahhhhh, the Best Actor looks so handsome in all black! Honestly, no one else could pull this off!]

Wow! President Lu's original skin is finally online! It's that familiar suit jacket! So handsome! But why are the red marks on President Lu's neck less noticeable than before? What happened to you last night, Mr. Movie Star?! Were you even doing anything productive?!

[I heard this gentleman is one of the richest men in your country? But he looks like he's still a student [shocked] Are the richest people in your country selected based on their looks? [crying]]

Compared to the bullet comments, one of the guests was much more witty.

After a whole night of rebuilding his worldview, Xiao was still not recovered from the shock of the reverse CP.

Upon first seeing Lu Huaijin, his eyes instinctively stole glances at Lu Huaijin's neck, but he no longer saw the familiar red marks, which made him slightly taken aback.

Back then, he always thought that the mark was because the movie star was too enthusiastic...

Xiao couldn't help but feel embarrassed by his past wild ideas.

But he was still not quite convinced that the two of them really hadn't done anything last night.

Suddenly, a sentence that Lu Huaijin had said to Wen Yinhe after returning yesterday flashed through Xiao Ye's mind.

So, at the dining table, Xiao secretly looked around, and seeing that no one was paying attention to him, he quietly pushed a fork that was next to him onto the ground.

A light, crisp sound.

"Oops, I accidentally dropped the fork." Xiao said in a mocking tone, then bent down furtively and stared intently at Lu Huaijin's ankle, wishing he could bring a magnifying glass down with him.

He stared at it for a long time, until Lu Huaijin moved his leg unintentionally, revealing his left ankle in his direction.

All that could be seen was the pale mole on Lu Huaijin's left ankle, now mottled and vividly red, as if it had been held in the palm of someone's hand and kissed repeatedly...

Xiao was also startled by his own guess, and for a moment he forgot where he was, and suddenly jumped up from under the table.

With a loud crash, Xiao Ye's head slammed hard against the bottom of the table, almost tipping the entire dining table over.

All the guests at the table were startled, and many of the foods that were originally neatly placed on the plates fled in panic.

"Baby, are you alright? Does it hurt? Tell me if you want to pick something up. You were so careless..." Zheng Shuming quickly bent down with concern and helped Xiao Ye up.

Xiao Ye apologized repeatedly, his face flushed, while looking at Lu Huaijin with uncontrollable fear.

But Lu Huaijin was tilting his head slightly, raising his eyebrows and smiling leisurely at him, and it was unclear how long he had been secretly watching him.

Xiao Ye's body stiffened, and he instantly turned to stone.

Xiao Ye: Aa ...

Wen Yinhe witnessed the whole process and clearly saw how Lu Huaijin moved his legs to make it easier for Xiao Ye to see clearly. Then, after Xiao Ye raised his head, he deliberately "intimidates" him with his eyes. He couldn't help but laugh and pinch Lu Huaijin's knee, whispering, "He's teasing the kid again."

Lu Huaijin slowly forked a piece of fruit into his mouth, his eyes narrowing slightly with pleasure, and he sighed softly, "Interesting."

Wen Yinhe felt that Lu Huaijin was incredibly vivid at this moment, which softened his heart instantly, and he couldn't say a word of dissent.

Well, as long as Huai Jin is happy.

[What just happened? Did the young master see something?]

[What's so interesting about this?! How is it teasing a child? You two, stop secretly spreading rumors! Have some consideration for us bystanders too! QAQ]

[Hilarious! The lady in front of me has some self-awareness, but not much.]

Unfortunately, the live stream camera couldn't just give the guests' ankles a close-up for no reason, so the viewers kept scratching their heads until the guests finished eating, and even Tianyin appeared, but they still didn't get a definite answer.

"Good evening, everyone! I can't believe the three rounds of games are over so quickly! Did you all have a good time? The previous games were quite physically demanding, so the project team has prepared a relaxing game for you – Truth or Dare!"

"Do you have a lot of love experiences you want to share with everyone? Are you already eager to hear the gossip of the other guests? Or perhaps, there are things you can't say or do in normal times, but you can take this opportunity to express them all?"

"Truth or Dare! Guests, please speak freely and share your love stories! Now, all guests, please proceed to the garden outside the villa to begin your story-sharing session!"

The last time I played games in the garden was during the day, and the scenery was already breathtaking. At night, with the addition of light and shadow effects, the garden became even more dreamlike, like a fairyland.

Putting aside the disagreements between the different groups of guests, just looking at the handsome faces and long legs of the couples walking towards us is at least pleasing to the eye.

Especially the couple Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin.

One was handsome and gentle, the other was dashing and sharp. The mere two centimeters difference in height was enough for them to stand shoulder to shoulder, their equally broad shoulders almost in a horizontal line, their hands tightly intertwined below.

Wen Yinhe's eyebrows and eyes were meticulously drawn, his deep eyes naturally held a faint smile, his lips were full and moist, and his temperament was as gentle and elegant as water.

Lu Huaijin had a sharp, defined jawline, strong features, and thin lips that were habitually pursed into a cold, stern line. Only when he occasionally turned to the person next to him would a fleeting, uncontrollable tenderness cross his face.

As the guests entered, the floor lamps and streetlights on both sides of the pebble path lit up one by one, gradually illuminating the entire garden and gently enveloping the tall figures of Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin.

[Mom, how is this any different from a wedding... I'm so moved I could cry QAQ]

What are you taking a screenshot for? Stop staring!

[Waaaaaah, the scene of the movie star and CEO Lu walking side by side into the garden... I really want to cut it out and watch it on repeat after it's recorded and broadcast!]

Once the guests were seated around a round table, the heavenly music began again:

"Welcome everyone to the fourth game! Now we'll announce the game rules!"

"The rules are very simple: each pair of guests will take turns drawing truth cards prepared in advance by the production team. If they do not want to answer the questions on the cards, they must drink a glass of wine as punishment, draw a dare card, and complete the dare task."

"That's right, you heard me correctly! In order to allow everyone to speak their minds freely, share gossip, and enhance their relationships during the chat, the production team has also prepared a special prop that is indispensable for the heart-to-heart talk session, the legendary divine drink - that is alcohol!"

"Here, the production team would like to remind all viewers in the live stream that a little alcohol is pleasant, but excessive drinking is harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation. Since this live stream is for adults only, viewers don't need to worry about it having a negative influence on children."

"The order of appearance will still be arranged from highest to lowest according to the ranking of the previous game. If you don't remember your ranking, you can still ask the other guests. Without further ado, let's start our game segment!"

"The Seven Year Itch Season 2, Game 4 – Truth or Dare – is now officially starting!"

[Wow! I really wasn't mistaken! I noticed something was off about those bottles on the table from afar! They really were alcohol!!! The production team is really trying to become famous!!!]

[Damn! This is the kind of stuff adults should be watching! This drunken bravado is so satisfying! Drink up! Drink as much as you can! Spill out all the gossip you have, hahaha! The top trending topic is waiting for you!!!]

The winners of the previous round of the game were still Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they should be the first pair to go on stage in each round of the game.

Wen Yinhe's gaze fell on the round table in front of him. In the center of the table were two cardboard boxes, one with "Truth or Dare" written on it and the other with "Truth or Dare".

He glanced at Lu Huaijin, who was eager to try, then stood up, took the box of truth-or-dares, and handed it to Lu Huaijin, smiling as he said, "Would you like to try one first?"

"Here I come." Lu Huaijin slowly rolled up his sleeves and then elegantly put his hand inside.

Perhaps it was karma for scaring the kids earlier, because Lu Huaijin drew a super explosive question in his first round, instantly igniting the entire room—

[Who initiated the first penetrating sexual encounter? What position was used? How did it feel?]