Chapter 62 The Day After the Escape: A Shura Field - Ah Ruan, Choosing Me is Not an Option...

[This is the new guest?]

So cute!

The live stream chat was constantly filled with comments.

Xie Ruan remained frozen in place.

He originally...

Remember yourself...

She must have already run away from her employer...?

Xie Ruan never expected that, despite having resigned, she would encounter all her former employers while participating in a new project.

Xie Ruan's beautiful eyebrows were furrowed together.

Why do I feel like the atmosphere around me is much more oppressive?

[Hahaha, that's normal, isn't it? After all, Wen Hezhou, Zhou Jingchi, and Ji Ye are here. I don't even need to be there; I can feel the atmosphere getting tense. The newcomers seem so pitiful.]

Xie Ruan stood awkwardly in place.

The voices of the former employers were too faint; it seemed that the comments section didn't hear their reactions to Xie Ruan.

Looking at the thin and flustered Xie Ruan, he seemed like a lamb that had strayed into a pack of wolves.

Then I felt even more sorry for Xie Ruan, which touched my heart and evoked my sympathy.

[Poor guest number six ran into these icebergs right from the start.]

[Their eyes seem colder now. Could it be they have a bad impression of the newcomer? There are no other guests here, only that "Jiang Zhi" we don't know, but Jiang Zhi is so cold too.]

"..." Xie Ruan awkwardly dragged her suitcase, and somewhat reluctantly placed it in the luggage area.

Then Xie Ruan followed the direction of the camera and walked towards the guests' seats.

"..." Xie Ruan felt even more suffocated.

He was surrounded by people, and his former employers were staring at him with intense eyes, as if they had a lot to say.

However, due to the rules, even if they are acquaintances, employers cannot show this to him, that's all.

Xie Ruan drew closer and closer to the group.

But... the employers were seated so far apart, with two seats left next to each person...

Where exactly is Xie Ruan going to sit?

Xie Ruan's ahoge (cowlick) suddenly stood up.

[Hahaha, the newbie seems really scared.]

That's quite normal; if you're surrounded by four icebergs, who could stand it?

[The newcomer seems to be acting as me; she's smiling, but when she sees a stranger, her eyes are full of "run, run!"]

[Hahahaha, I can't take it anymore, is the newbie socially anxious?]

Xie Ruan turned her head and saw Jiang Zhi, who was in the center at that moment.

Rescue has been found!

Xie Ruan was so nervous that he was trembling all over, which quickly alerted the viewers in the live chat to his change in mood.

So cute.

"Xie Ruan." Although there was no need to introduce her by name, Xie Ruan still did so.

Xie Ruan quickly sat down next to "Jiang Zhi".

[What kind of person is a curious newcomer?]

But it seems we can't reveal our identities on the first day.

Xie Ruan was on-site and couldn't see the comments in the live stream.

He felt that everyone's eyes were on him.

[Why do I feel like Ji Ye, Zhou Jingchi, and Wen Hezhou seem to know Xie Ruan?]

[That's weird, I think so too, especially Zhou Jingchi. He's looked at Xie Ruan six times already, he can't look away. I've been a fan of Zhou Jingchi for so many years, and I've never seen him look at anyone before. He's looked at her so many times today, could it be that he's not straight??]

Appearing on this dating reality show is practically the same as coming out as gay, right? He definitely can't be straight, otherwise why would he participate in an all-male dating show?

What you said makes sense, but it's not necessarily true; maybe they just need something to talk about.

Does Zhou Jingchi still need traffic? Absolutely not.

Zhou Jingchi.

"Wen Hezhou".

"Ji, Ye".

"Jiang Zhi".

"Yuanyuan".

[Was it just my imagination? I felt like Ji Ye was gritting his teeth as he spoke when he introduced himself.]

[Could it be someone with a personal grudge against Ji Ye who came in?]

That's going to be quite a show.

Xie Ruan twisted her slender fingers.

There was no romantic subplot between them in the original book.

Xie Ruan's fingers tightened more and more.

The thought of spending seven days together made Xie Ruan feel a little breathless.

Xie Ruan seemed insecure and moved closer and closer to Jiang Zhi beside her.

Xie Ruan didn't take a deep breath until she looked up at the suitcase she was pulling.

So cute.

Xie Ruan looked at the person who was smiling and dragging a suitcase in.

I glanced at it again instinctively.

[Wow! There are two cute boys! I like them.]

What's this person's name? I'm so anxious!

I still prefer Xie Ruan's type.

I'm different; I want it all.

"Yu Yin." The 176cm tall boy had beautiful, soft, tousled blond hair. He smiled slightly, wearing a pale yellow shirt and white shorts, and dragged his suitcase as he walked in. "Hello everyone."

In this variety show—

Number one is Wen Hezhou.

Number two is Ji Ye.

Number three is Zhou Jingchi.

Number four is Jiang Zhi.

Number five is Yuanyuan.

Number six is ​​Xie Ruan.

As for number seven, it is Yu Yin.

If it were just an ordinary name, Xie Ruan wouldn't have reacted at all.

until--

Xie Ruan heard the name of guest number seven.

Yu Yin.

That sounds familiar.

Xie Ruan tilted her head.

After a few seconds, as if realizing something, she silently widened her eyes.

Wait.

Yu Yin?

Isn't that the protagonist's name?!?

The main character, instead of working as a nanny, is involved in a romance reality show?!

Xie Ruan blinked.

Before she could react, she looked up and suddenly met Yu Yin's gaze.

? ?

Xie Ruan's social anxiety flared up.

There are many people in the dating show. Although Xie Ruan felt safe in front of Jiang Zhi, the sudden eye contact still made him very nervous.

But he still subconsciously moved closer to Jiang Zhi.

Then it dawned on me—this was Jiang Zhi, the protagonist's top!

Xie Ruan moved even further away from Jiang Zhi.

He absolutely cannot steal someone else's man!

Xie Ruan subconsciously distanced herself.

The observant audience, with their keen eyesight, quickly noticed it.

[Hahahaha, help me! Xie Ruan doesn't think Yu Yin has a crush on Jiang Zhi, and is so busy trying to break things up with her, does she?]

"So obvious? Did you guys see it?" Jiang Zhi was momentarily stunned.

[Hahaha, I can't take it anymore!] Jiang Zhi moved a little closer to Xie Ruan.

[Did you use a microscope first? I didn't see Jiang Zhi move closer.]

The chat was going well.

At this moment, Yu Yin raised an eyebrow and sat down next to Xie Ruan.

[Wait, is she next to Xie Ruan?]

[Not Jiang Zhi??]

They look alike!

[Could it be Girl 1?]

This dating reality show is an all-male dating reality show.

Logically speaking, Wen Hezhou, Ji Ye, and Zhou Jingchi are all basically straight men or asexual in the show's premise, so it's unlikely they would participate in this dating reality show.

However, if it's to upset your parents...

It's different if you deliberately try to spite someone.

When the entire group is male, straight men actually feel more comfortable around them during dates.

Of course, this is assuming they are both genuinely straight men and would actually give each other the cold shoulder, making others afraid to say a word.

The comments section is still active.

Yu Yin smiled and asked, "What's your name?"

Xie Ruan was unaware that Yu Yin was talking to him.

He suddenly widened his eyes, and after a long while, he turned his head to make sure that Yu Yin was looking at him and not Jiang Zhi, before suddenly saying, "Thank you, Ruan."

Yu Yin's eyebrows curved slightly.

Before she could even speak, Xie Ruan interrupted, a rare occurrence for her: "His name is Jiang Zhi."

Xie Ruan's voice was trembling.

Fearing that Yu Yin might mistakenly think that Xie Ruan was trying to steal someone from him, he subconsciously lowered his head.

[What's this, hahaha, how did you introduce Jiang Zhi?]

[Help! Xie Ruan thinks Yu Yin likes Jiang Zhi.]

Did you guys see that? Yu Yin seemed to roll her eyes when she saw Jiang Zhi just now.

[I can't take it anymore, what is this? Is Xie Ruan being forced into a bad ending online?]

Jiang Zhi didn't even glance at Yu Yin; I'm dying of laughter.

"You're so cute, can I share a room with you for a while?" Yu Yin's voice was very low.

Even if it was low enough, it was enough for the men around Xie Ruan, who were staring intently at him, to hear it clearly.

"no."

"no."

"no."

"no."

The voices of Wen Hezhou, Zhou Jingchi, Ji Ye, and "Jiang Zhi" rang out simultaneously.

Xie Ruan was stunned for a moment.

Yu Yin was clearly taken aback for a moment, then smiled but didn't say anything.

Why do I feel like Yu Yin's gaze is so cold towards this group of people?

I was trembling just watching this.

Yu Yin's voice lowered even further: "But they're all so fierce, Xie Ruan? I want to sleep with you."

Xie Ruan felt awkward.

He completely forgot who he was supposed to sleep with tonight.

It wasn't until the production team informed the next three people that they wouldn't arrive for a few more days that Xie Ruan received a hint about the next segment: "The next segment is to draw lots to determine which dormitories you will be assigned to."

The production team said, "To foster camaraderie among everyone, we specially arranged a double bed. The rest are divided into three-bed rooms and single rooms."

A private room?

What a wonderful thing!

Xie Ruan blinked.

He was thinking about it.

Why do I feel like Xie Ruan has absolutely no interest in variety shows, only a desire for independence and to draw clear lines?

[Hahaha, I have a feeling Xie Ruan wants a private room.]

[If it were me, I'd want to sleep in a triple room. Just thinking about the high probability of getting a room with my idol is exciting.]

You only have one idol, so you can hope for a three-person room. But do you remember that guy who trended on social media before?

[The one who climbs the wall?]

Xie Ruan was completely unaware that the comments section was buzzing with discussions about his recent appearance on a variety show featuring Wen Hezhou and Zhou Jingchi.

[Hahaha, that would be hilarious! Imagine if he were in the same room as Wen Hezhou and Zhou Jingchi, hahaha!]

[I can't take it anymore, his clothes seem to be the same style as Ji Ye's, hahaha.]

He probably won't dare to come.

[How could someone who got into trouble on trending topics dare to come here? The person in question must have seen it by now.]

The more people discussed Xie Ruan's situation in the live chat, the more enthusiastic they became.

Xie Ruan, however, began to draw lots with trembling hands.

Solo.

Solo.

Solo.

...

There are seven guests here today.

so.

Three-person room.

Between two people.

There are two single rooms available today.

Seven people will draw two single rooms.

Even if you're unlucky, there's still a good chance you'll get it, right?

Xie Ruan was trembling all over; the urge to plead was all too obvious.

Xie Ruan took a deep breath and opened the slip of paper only after she drew it.

Was Xie Ruan kidnapped? She doesn't look at any of the men; all she seems to want is a single room for herself.

How did you know it was a single room? What if you were hoping for a double bed?

[Hahaha, you can dream of a triple room like me, right?]

Xie Ruan unfolded the note.

The person still frantically thinking about the note was in a single room.

Then, three strange words appeared on the note—

Triple Room A

"..." Xie Ruan's lips stiffened.

More importantly, he glanced at Jiang Zhi next to him and saw that Jiang Zhi had drawn a single room.

Yu Yin also drew a single room.

Yu Yin: "I'm so sad, a single room?"

Yu Yin saw Xie Ruan: "I can only pray to be with you again tomorrow."

Yu Yin's expression was nonchalant, and when she propped her cheek up to look at Xie Ruan, it was almost impossible to read her.

But he was too close to Xie Ruan, making it almost impossible for her to breathe. Xie Ruan could only blush and look away.

Xie Ruan took one last look at the note in her hand—

Three-person room.

Nothing has changed.

I feel so hopeless.

Make sure that the person who least wants to draw a single room gets one.

The person who most wanted a single room was given a triple room.

This show is so heartless.

[Xie Ruan... is unlucky.]

Xie Ruan's dejected tuft of hair fell down.

If Jiang Zhi isn't around, Xie Ruan would prefer to spend time with Zhou Jingchi.

In that case, Zhou Jingchi would definitely protect him.

Xie Ruan looked at Zhou Jingchi with pleading eyes.

Zhou Jingchi's lips curled up noticeably.

Zhou Jingchi opened the note.

Zhou Jingchi felt that his chances of drawing a three-person room were very high.

He and Xie Ruan are good brothers, so there's no way he wouldn't get the prize.

His smile faded only after he opened the note.

He then fell silent.

[No way? What did Zhou Jingchi draw? His luck is so bad.]

Based on my experience, it seems I... won a double bed.

【I can't take it anymore, hahaha!】

Who sleeps with Zhou Jingchi?

I'm dying of laughter.

It's over.

Xie Ruan stole a glance at Zhou Jingchi's note.

Zhou Jingchi has a double room.

The Yuan Garden next door has double rooms...

In other words, the remaining triple rooms are...

Ji Ye.

Wen, He, Zhou.

Xie Ruan's eyes widened suddenly.

How could he have started with such a disastrous beginning?

QAQ!

Xie Ruan didn't know what to do.

He sat there awkwardly, not even realizing what was happening, when Ji Ye took his suitcase.

[What happened? Ji Ye stole Xie Ruan's suitcase?]

[Holy crap, when has this young master ever done any work?!]

I was shocked.

Is Ji Ye interested in Xie Ruan, number six?

But her face is so cold.

[It doesn't seem like she likes him/her.]

Xie Ruan was still pondering Ji Ye's feelings.

Wen Hezhou, carrying his suitcase, brushed past Xie Ruan.

Xie Ruan originally thought Wen Hezhou was in a better mood.

Unexpectedly, just as he looked up and breathed a sigh of relief, he saw Wen Hezhou slightly curving his eyebrows and silently casting his gaze upon him.

The feeling of snakes clinging to him was so intense.

Xie Ruan was trembling all over.

Just like when he first met Wen Hezhou.

It's frightening.

Xie Ruan didn't dare to think about what would happen to her that night.

There are cameras indoors as well.

Xie Ruan had just awkwardly entered the room.

Then I heard a loud "bang".

I'm going to die.

Will Ji Ye get angry?

He remembered that when he blocked Ji Ye, Ji Ye actually sent him a lot of messages.

However, Xie Ruan was too scared and did not reply to any of the messages.

Ji Ye seemed to have said that something was waiting for him.

Cold sweat dripped down Xie Ruan's forehead.

As soon as Xie Ruan entered the room, she saw Ji Ye suddenly take off his coat, and the action of throwing the coat blocked the camera in the room.

【No way!? We're all VIPs, why wouldn't you let us see this, brother?】

What's going on?! I want to see my brother!!

"bump."

Xie Ruan heard a loud noise inside the room once again.

Waaaaah.

Is Ji Ye really angry?

Xie Ruan had just entered the room when she saw Ji Ye kick the bed to the middle, making the bed appear to be joined together.

Not TT, it's really difficult to share a room. What, Ji Ye is merging with someone else? They don't seem that close.

Moreover, Xie Ruan really doesn't need to earn that money anymore.

The protagonist also has this ability, so Ji Ye doesn't need him at all.

Xie Ruan's legs were trembling. Her slender thighs were mostly exposed below the hem of her shorts, dazzlingly white and captivating.

Xie Ruan became increasingly uneasy every time she went into the bedroom.

Xie Ruan was still feeling awkward.

"Bang." Ji Ye slammed the door shut again, blocking Wen Hezhou outside.

What's going on? Teacher Wen is about to come in!

Why is the door closed?!

Wouldn't that expose what they know?!

Wouldn't that be bad for Ji Ye and Wen Hezhou?

Xie Ruan was completely bewildered: ?

Before he could react, Ji Ye suddenly slammed him against the door.

Xie Ruan's breathing became disordered.

Ji Ye seemed to be in the same boat, his scalding breath clinging to Xie Ruan's body.

Xie Ruan could feel that Ji Ye's breathing was disordered.

Xie Ruan's fingers trembled slightly.

Ji Ye, however, pinned his wrist to the door.

He had been looking for Xie Ruan ever since she left.

Ji Ye was originally straight.

He and Xie Ruan each got what they needed.

They ended up having a relationship where Xie Ruan was protected.

It only took a few days.

It lasted for more than a month.

Just half a month ago, when Ji Ye's mind was filled with Xie Ruan's pretty, clean face, and he was planning to go back—

He then discovered that Xie Ruan was gone.

Initially, Ji Ye sent Xie Ruan the following message:

Where did you go?

I'm on the first floor.

Ji Ye assumed Xie Ruan was the same as he had known before, just a little shy and slow at typing, which was why she hadn't replied to his messages immediately.

It wasn't until Ji Ye glanced at the message several times and didn't see Xie Ruan typing that he realized something was wrong.

But this feeling of unease only made Ji Ye think that it must be someone else's fault.

Ji Ye felt that it must have been the other people in the villa who had been pestering Xie Ruan, which was why Xie Ruan hadn't replied.

But he waited and waited.

When Zhou Jingchi and Wen Hezhou returned to the villa.

And, by making a video call, I saw Pei Zhi at work.

Ji Ye did not see a trace of Xie Ruan.

Ji Ye suddenly panicked.

Xie Ruan was so innocent and so likable.

He thought Xie Ruan must have been lost, or perhaps she was being bullied outside.

Ji Ye's mind was completely focused on finding Xie Ruan.

Unexpectedly, just as Ji Ye opened his phone, preparing to look for clues about Xie Ruan's whereabouts...

He saw the news of Xie Ruan's resignation in the system.

as well as……

Ji Ye bypassed the Pei Group's internal system.

Just as Ji Ye was about to contact Xie Ruan's personal account to demand an explanation.

He received a system notification from the other party.

[System Prompt]: You are not friends with this person. Please add them as a friend before sending a message.

Ji Ye: "..."

Ji Ye never imagined that he would be blocked by Xie Ruan.

Xie Ruan never expected that Xie Ruan would disappear from his world like a gust of wind.

Ji Ye's breathing became a little rapid.

Then, Xie Ruan blocked Wen Hezhou and Zhou Jingchi.

Ji Ye figured Pei Zhi was probably just as bad, so he didn't press the matter.

Ji Ye also thought that with his connections, finding a nanny would be a piece of cake.

But Xie Ruan seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth.

Even during the days when he couldn't find Xie Ruan, Ji Ye could feel that Xie Ruan was causing him great anxiety and making him unable to eat or sleep.

It seems Xie Ruan has found some powerful backer.

No matter how hard he, Zhou Jingchi, and Wen Hezhou investigated, they couldn't find anything.

Xie Ruan seemed to have vanished.

It's as if someone deliberately concealed their whereabouts.

He gained nothing.

Ji Ye was in a hurry and wouldn't even come to this dating reality show.

But Ji Ye still remembered that Xie Ruan liked strawberry cake.

The location where this show was filmed happens to be famous for its strawberry cake.

Ji Ye thought, who knows, maybe we'll run into each other by chance if we stay still a little longer.

Until Ji Ye saw Xie Ruan again.

Xie Ruan: "..."

Ji Ye discovers that Xie Ruan has actually participated in this dating reality show.

My heart sank completely.

Ji Ye does indeed consider himself a straight man.

To him, Xie Ruan was like a younger brother who was being taken care of.

But Ji Ye never even gave his own father a wide berth.

Even with a younger brother, Ji Ye wouldn't be any better off.

What's more, he's not even my biological brother.

Ji Ye didn't realize that his extra care for Xie Ruan had long gone beyond a relationship of simply being willing to take care of her.

In the 17 days since losing Xie Ruan, Ji Ye has been suffering from insomnia every night, and he vaguely sees Xie Ruan's shadow.

Until Xie Ruan could not be found at all.

Ji Ye only then realized...

Xie Ruan was different to him.

For example, those details he had long since overlooked—

His heart would pound when he saw Xie Ruan.

His breath would become scalding hot as Xie Ruan got close.

Even when Xie Ruan had just glanced at him before fleeing towards Jiang Zhi.

He felt a growing unease in his heart.

Ji Ye had never experienced this kind of pain before.

He was a high-ranking young master who could have anything he wanted.

Everyone fawns over him and flatters him.

But Xie Ruan broke the safe distance he should have maintained with others.

It disrupted his heart rate, breathing, and even consciousness.

even……

mood.

When Ji Ye saw Xie Ruan and Jiang Zhi together.

Ji Ye realized this clearly for the first time.

Those weren't people I was protecting; they were resentful that their rights had been taken away.

Instead—

Possessiveness that sprouts from the bottom of one's heart.

He wanted to possess Xie Ruan.

I will be with Xie Ruan forever.

They are not just brothers.

Xie Ruan was too nervous to look at Ji Ye.

Xie Ruan was completely taken aback. Before he could react, Ji Ye didn't continue to press him against the door, but instead picked him up with both hands.

Xie Ruan suddenly found herself suspended in mid-air.

The comments continued—

What can't I watch? I'm so anxious!

Both Ji Ye and Xie Ruan had microphones on them.

Everyone thought that this would allow them to hear clearly.

But.

Ji Ye turned off both Xie Ruan's and his own microphones.

Now, nobody knows what the two of them were doing in the room.

[Does Ji Ye and Teacher Wen have a bad relationship?]

It's not impossible.

[Openly locking Teacher Wen out...isn't that...?]

[Isn't it a bit too obvious?]

The viewers in the live chat were still confused.

Xie Ruan, however, had no way of knowing.

All he knew was that the man carried him step by step to the bed.

Xie Ruan was thrown onto the bed by Ji Ye.

The soft mattress gently bounced his body.

Then Ji Ye pressed down on him.

Xie Ruan's eyes widened suddenly.

Before she could react, she heard the man lean closer and speak softly, "Ah Ruan, why are you leaving?"

Xie Ruan seemed to vaguely see Ji Ye's eyes redden.

Ji Ye's tone seemed to carry an unfathomable emotion, but one could hear his continued hoarse voice: "Why did you leave me?"

Ji Ye: "Why are you coming to Lianzong to find other men again?"

Xie Ruan: "..." Wait, what's going on here?

Xie Ruan's brain was still malfunctioning.

The sound I heard beside my ear inexplicably made me feel even more aggrieved.

"I won't choose anyone else."

"Can't you just choose me?"