The 62nd melon

Late night, lakeside

The lake reflects the full moon in the sky.

This was supposed to be an ambiguous and beautiful scene, but Lin Churou looked at the man in front of her. He had a cold gaze and pulled away her hand that had been pulling his sleeve without any hesitation.

Apart from his appearance, he is nothing like in my dream.

Lin Churou's mind went blank for a moment, and she staggered back two steps.

Could it be that...what she dreamed about was really just a dream?

Was she overthinking it? Was He Yunji really not interested in her at all?

Not far away, Lu Yanyan, feeling she'd had enough of the show, held out her hand. Her engagement dress had no pockets, but Lu Yanche quickly realized this and opened his hand as well. Lu Yanyan placed the extra melon seeds and shells into Lu Yanche's palm.

Then she clapped her hands and walked up to Lin Churou and He Yunji.

Only then did He Yunji notice that Lu Yanyan had been by his side, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Yan Yan? Didn't you go back to rest?"

Lu Yanyan smiled coquettishly and took He Yunji's arm. "I heard that my dear fiancé hasn't returned yet, so I came to see what's going on! And by the way, I came to eat some melons!"

"But this is so boring!" Lu Yanyan looked at Lin Churou in front of her, "Lin Churou, I've given you the chance to seduce my fiancé, why haven't you succeeded yet? You're really useless!"

"I, I didn't!" Lin Churou looked embarrassed. "I, I just happened to run into Mr. He. I didn't seduce him!"

"Whether it is or not, you don't know it yourself?" Lu Yanyan smiled.

"I really didn't!"

Lin Churou was very unconvinced, but Lin Zhaoyi grabbed her first.

"I'm sorry, Miss Lu. Rourou and I just got lost and ran into Mr. He by accident. It's getting late, and we should leave."

"Oh!" Lu Yanyan raised her eyebrows, still smiling, "Do you need me to find someone to lead the way for you? After all, my manor is not small, and if you run into my fiancé's arms, it will be difficult to explain this time!"

Lin Churou's face flushed red, and she gritted her teeth unwillingly.

Lin Zhaoyi stepped in front of her and responded politely.

"No need. We're leaving now!"

He took Lin Churou's hand and turned to walk towards the parking lot without hesitation.

But when passing by Lin Cha, Lin Zhaoyi's shoulders still trembled slightly, and he glanced at Lin Cha almost imperceptibly.

Lin Cha didn't notice anything, but Chen Zui stood beside Lin Cha first, blocking Lin Zhaoyi's sight.

Lin Zhaoyi frowned and could only pull Lin Churou's hand and quickly leave the scene.

After the two of them had moved a distance away from each other, Lu Yanyan immediately let go of He Yunji's hand, took a step back, and made a gesture to see him off.

"He Yunji, it's getting late. We're just engaged and haven't gotten married yet. I won't keep you here any longer. Get out of here!"

He Yunji: ???

No, isn't it so easy to get rid of the donkey after it has done its job?

He Yunji was not the type to get entangled. After a few seconds of silence, he could only turn around and leave.

The autumn wind was bleak, blowing on Lu Yanyan.

After sending away all the annoying people, Lu Yanyan felt much more relaxed. She called Lin Cha and prepared to go back to the villa to rest.

Just as they were about to move forward, suddenly, Lin Churou's voice came from behind them again.

"Ms. Lu! I do want to talk to Mr. He, but it's not what you think. Please listen to my explanation...Ah——!"

Lin Churou broke free from Lin Zhaoyi's hand and rushed to Lu Yanyan again. However, the grass near the lake was slippery, and she rushed forward without braking in time, dragging Lu Yanyan into the water with her.

“Plop!”

“Plop!”

The lake water in the autumn night was icy cold, and the long skirt absorbed a large amount of liquid, constantly pulling Lu Yanyan down.

“Help…cough cough cough cough…help…help!”

Lu Yanyan struggled hard to stick her head out, but more water poured into her nostrils, making it difficult for her to breathe.

Few people know that Lu Yanyan is afraid of water.

When Lu Yanyan was a child, she was kidnapped. When Mr. Lu offered tens of millions to redeem her, the kidnappers pushed her into the sea in order to escape safely.

The endless sea water, salty, wet and uncomfortable, dragged the young Lu Yanyan down continuously.

At that time, Lu Yanyan thought she was going to die.

Later, although Lu Yanyan was rescued, she was still afraid of water and has not learned to swim to this day.

Now, the manor was completely dark, and the lake was as bottomless as the sea. Lu Yanyan struggled hard, but the lake water kept pouring into her mouth, making it difficult for her to breathe. She grabbed anything around her that could help her rise and climb.

——Lin Churou was pushed into the water by Lu Yanyan again and again.

Lin Churou is good at swimming. When she was a child, she often played in the streams in the countryside. Her swimming posture may not be very beautiful, but she would not drown by doggy paddling.

But Lu Yanyan pressed down on her head again and again, and Lin Churou was also very uncomfortable.

"Lu Yanyan! What are you doing? Do you want to kill Rourou?!"

Lin Zhaoyi had already jumped into the water. He tried hard to pull Lin Churou, but Lu Yanyan struggled and hit her, making it difficult for Lin Zhaoyi to save her.

Lu Yanche and He Yunji also jumped into the water.

He Yunji has been swimming and exercising for many years, and he has broad shoulders and long legs. He thought he could rescue Lu Yanyan smoothly, but Lu Yanche was one step faster. The thorns by the lake hooked Lu Yanche's arm. His right arm was bleeding, but he seemed to feel nothing and struggled to pull Lu Yanyan up.

At the same time, Lin Cha and Shen Zui found rescue lifebuoys around the lake and threw them to the people in the lake.

Lu Yanche and He Yunji worked together to separate Lu Yanyan and Lin Churou, and pulled Lu Yanyan ashore with a lifebuoy.

After a while, Lin Zhaoyi also helped the almost exhausted Lin Churou ashore.

There was the sound of five people breathing heavily by the lake. Lin Cha called the housekeeper of the manor and brought bath towels for everyone to dry off.

"Lu Yanyan! What did you mean just now!" Lin Zhaoyi pointed at Lu Yanyan and shouted angrily as he got ashore. "If President He and your brother hadn't jumped into the water, our Rourou would have drowned!"

Lin Churou lowered her head pitifully, her voice filled with tears, "Ms. Lu, I...there's really nothing between me and Mr. He! I didn't know you were so hostile to me..."

Some guests who hadn't left the Lu family yet gathered around. They had all seen what had happened in the water from the shore: Lin Churou was trying hard to float up while pulling Lu Yanyan, but Lu Yanyan was holding her head down.

It can be fatal.

If He Yunji and the other men hadn't been there, someone would have died.

Lu Yanyan...did she do this on purpose?

"Lin Churou, Lin Zhaoyi, can you two siblings use your brains before speaking?"

Lin Cha rolled her eyes at the two of them while helping Lu Yanyan wipe her hair. "A person who can't swim is deliberately trying to kill someone who can? Your IQs must have been eaten by dogs!"

Lin Churou: "But Miss Lu just now clearly..."

"Get it straight, Lin Churou!" Lin Cha's face darkened. "It was you who pushed the young lady into this, and you still have the nerve to accuse her first? And..."

Lin Cha looked around the lake. "This lake is so spacious. Don't think I didn't see you crash into the young lady when you couldn't stop the car. She clearly dodged it! And you grabbed her clothes and dragged her into the water!"

Lin Churou was shocked.

How come Lin Cha's eyesight is so good? Even in the middle of the night, he can see such details!

Just now, when Lin Churou rushed forward without braking, Lu Yanyan did avoid it, but she thought that the two of them moved too small and He Yunji and the others didn't see it!

In fact, Lin Cha didn’t see it either.

but--

[I didn't see the specific situation at the time, but it's written on the system! Lin Churou, that green tea! Don't think I don't know!]

[After breaking free from Lin Zhaoyi, he deliberately came back to drag the young lady into this situation, wanting everyone to see that the young lady has no birthmark on her back? And the fact that she has a birthmark on her back is one of the important proofs that she is He Yunji's white moonlight!]

Lin Churou couldn't hear Lin Cha's voice, so naturally she didn't know that Lin Cha and Lu Yanyan had already known her plan.

Her expression became more innocent and aggrieved, "Cha Cha, I really didn't realize it at the time! I didn't mean to..."

In the dream, Lin Churou and Lu Yanyan both fell into the lake.

But when they saw Lu Yanyan pressing him down in the water like that, everyone stood on his side.

——Including He Yunji.

Especially when both of them were soaked, He Yunji clearly saw the butterfly birthmark on Lin Churou's back, and his expression instantly went out of control.

Now, Lin Churou's clothes were soaked. The thin white gauze skirt became a little transparent after coming into contact with water, and the birthmark on her back was also exposed.

"Mr. He..." Lin Churou burst into tears, "I, I really didn't mean it..."

She deliberately knelt on the ground and cried with her head down, and the birthmark on her back became more obvious.

He Yunji just looked at Lin Churou quietly without saying anything.

At the same time, with the help of the housekeeper, Lu Yanyan changed out of her heavy dress and put on simple home clothes in the temporary dressing room set up on the spot.

She walked out and looked down at Lin Churou condescendingly.

"Lin Churou, you don't have to deliberately let He Yunji know about Bai Yueguang. He has always known about it. This matter was already discussed before we got engaged."

Yesterday, before Lu Yanyan and He Yunji signed the prenuptial agreement, Lu Yanyan asked about He Yunji's relationship status.

He Yunji was silent for a long time before he said, "You are the one I like."

Lu Yanyan didn't believe what He Yunji said at all. After talking to him for a long time, she realized that He Yunji had recognized the wrong person.

He Yunji is nearsighted. Back then, when Xiaolin Churou came to counsel He Yunji, she was wearing a white dress. Later, when He Yunji returned to the banquet, he bumped into Xiao Lu Yanyan, who was also wearing a white dress.

He therefore thought that Lu Yanyan was his white moonlight for many years.

"He Yunji, it's not too late for you to break off the engagement now." Lu Yanyan said at the time.

He Yunji was silent for a long time before he looked up at Lu Yanyan and said sincerely, "I am indeed grateful to that girl, but that's all. The engagement continues, and I won't break it."

He Yunji did not lie.

He analyzed it carefully and decided it was unlikely that he would develop feelings akin to "love" for a four-year-old girl based on a few words. If he truly liked her, it was only after he had quietly paid attention to her for more than a decade that he developed feelings similar to "white moonlight."

But he didn't tell Lu Yanyan this.

"These will not affect our engagement." He Yunji said again.

"But it will affect me," Lu Yanyan replied. She looked at He Yunji and suddenly smiled slyly, "How about we sign an agreement to break the contract if we cheat before we get engaged?"

In Lu Yanyan's opinion, men are not trustworthy.

It doesn’t matter whether He Yunji has a white moonlight or cheated on his girlfriend, as long as he pays the price for it.

51% of the shares of Lu Group is obviously a good price!

It’s just a pity that Lin Churou, the real white moonlight, is not strong enough!

Back to the present.

Lin Churou looked at Lu Yanyan in disbelief, then she looked at He Yunji.

He Yunji's expression was indifferent. He just nodded slightly, agreeing with Lu Yanyan's statement.

Lin Churou felt her breathing stagnate.

My mind went blank in an instant, and the dream that was once so clear became fragmented and blurry.

"Lin Churou, I really appreciate your help," He Yunji said, "but that's all. If two million isn't enough, just tell me how much you need!"

Such a clear price tag makes it seem as if Lin Churou's help was profitable.

Lin Churou was desperate and grabbed He Yunji's sleeve, with desire in her voice.

"He Yunji...you really don't have any feelings for me at all?"

Even just a little bit... a little bit...

He Yunji's eyes were as cold as ever, and he shook off Lin Churou's hand without hesitation.

"No."

These two words were like two knives, piercing deeply into Lin Churou's heart.

At the same time, Lin Churou's dream was shattered.

Obviously, she didn't have any deep feelings for He Yunji, but at that moment, she felt despair and felt that her world had become dark.

Lin Churou could no longer remember what happened afterwards.

She was dragged away by Lin Zhaoyi in a daze, stuffed into the back seat of the car in a daze, and thrown back home by Lin Zhaoyi in a daze.

Lin Churou's head was still confused until she fell down on the bed in the room.

She couldn't understand why she became like this when she was the heroine of the novel and the lucky girl of this world?

By the lake, Lu Yanyan rushed back to her villa without even waiting for Lin Churou and Lin Zhaoyi to leave.

Even after changing into comfortable home clothes, she still felt the lake water sticking to her delicate skin, which was extremely uncomfortable. She changed into home clothes just to make it easier to return to the villa.

After Lu Yanyan left, He Yunji and Lu Yanche also left together.

For a moment, only Lin Cha and Shen Zui were left by the lake.

Lin Cha promised Lu Yanyan to stay overnight at the villa, while Chen Zui went to the parking lot of the manor and drove to Hengcheng.

There was only a short distance between them, and the two of them were walking together. Lin Cha wasn't a talkative person, and neither was Chen Zui. The two of them just walked along, neither of them saying a word.

But Lin Cha was thinking about what had just happened by the lake.

[So... it was the eldest lady who took the initiative to confess to He Yunji, making He Yunji realize that the person he really liked should be the eldest lady?]

But in the novel, it's likely that after falling into the water tonight, He Yunji saw the birthmark and realized that Lin Churou was his true love. The eldest lady's "deception," coupled with her attempt to "kill" Lin Churou in the water, must have led He Yunji to believe that the eldest lady had ill intentions, and so he transferred all his feelings for his "true love" to Lin Churou...

[From this perspective, wouldn't He Yunji be able to fall in love with Lin Churou now? Then Lin Churou won't find love, and she won't be able to compete with the eldest lady in her career...]

Doesn't this novel have a bad ending?

The novel ended badly...

Lin Cha's eyes widened instantly, "Then how can I go back!!!"

Chen Zui had been walking quietly beside Lin Cha. When he heard her voice, he couldn't help but ask, "Are you going back?"

"Ah?" Lin Cha was stunned.

"You just said that you wanted to go back." Chen Zui lowered his voice and repeated it again.

[Ah... I was so excited just now that I couldn't help myself! ]

Lin Cha rubbed the back of his head awkwardly. "What I meant was... I've been out for too long. It's time to go home."

Shenzui's breathing quickened slightly. "Are we going back to where you came from?"

“Hmm…”

[Why does Teacher Shen have so many questions tonight? ]

"But he probably doesn't know what I'm talking about, right? I'll just fool him around. After I complete my mission and leave, I won't be able to see Teacher Shen anymore!"

"I guess so!" Lin Cha blinked. "I can't stay outside forever. I have to... I have to go home!"

The intoxicated gaze dimmed at that moment.

Yes, after all, they are not from the same world, and she will have to go back eventually.

"Well," Chen Zui raised his eyes and looked at Lin Cha, his smile becoming warm and gentle again, "I see. It's late. You should go back and rest early."

"Then Mr. Shen, you should go back and rest early too!"

Lin Cha smiled and waved to Chen Zui, then turned and walked towards the villa.

Chenzui did not leave, but just sat on the hood of the Lamborghini, quietly looking at Lin Cha's back.

He didn't know how long he looked at her, but he was still intoxicated until Lin Cha completely disappeared from his sight.

In his hand were the melon seeds that Lin Cha had stuffed into his pocket when she went to rescue Lu Yanyan. They no longer had her warmth.

Chenzui couldn't help but smile bitterly.

The last time, he was in her world and left without saying goodbye.

This time, it's her turn.

Lin Cha slept comfortably in the Lu family manor for a whole day, and in the blink of an eye it was time to record "Leisure Life" again.

During the recording of the fifth episode of the variety show, Qingchuan Village became particularly lively.

In the past, Qingchuan Village was just a small village. The only tourist attraction it had was the nearby developed Jiyun Mountain, the highest mountain in the entire Hai City. It has developed recreational activities such as mountaineering, cable cars, hot springs, and fishing.

However, Jiyun Mountain is still an hour's drive away from Qingchuan Village, and the homestay business in Qingchuan Village is not well developed, so tourism cannot bring this area here at all.

But before the recording of the fifth episode of "Leisure", an RV camp opened in Qingchuan Village, offering half-price discounts for the first week. Many travel enthusiasts came to join in the fun, and many fans of variety shows also came to support it, which made Qingchuan Village suddenly much more lively.

Lin Cha and Lu Yanyan came to Qingchuan Village in an extended Lincoln. As soon as they arrived at the village entrance, they heard screams from the people around them.

"I see Cha Cha! Cha Cha is here!"

"Ahhh, Cha Cha is so pretty! Much prettier than in the live broadcast!"

"The eldest lady is here too! She came with Cha Cha!"

"Congratulations to Miss and Mr. He on their engagement!"

…

It was the first time that Lin Cha met so many fans in Qingchuan Village. He couldn't help but roll down the car window and say hello to the fans outside.

Lu Yanyan didn't roll down the car window and continued to sit in the car, wearing ultra-black sunglasses on her face and holding a fresh grape with her fingers.

"Engagement or something, I don't care," Lu Yanyan sighed when she heard the fans' blessings outside, "I just want to know, will He Yunji cheat on me? I've never been more looking forward to him cheating than now!"

Lin Cha: “…”

[What you're expecting isn't cheating, it's obviously the shares of the He Group! ]

[However, looking at the current situation, this 51% stake is at risk!]

Lin Cha couldn't help but sigh for Lu Yanyan.

When Lu Yanyan heard Lin Cha's thoughts, she also sighed sadly.

Amidst the two sighs, the extended Lincoln drove all the way to the wooden gate of the leisure courtyard.

Several other guests have already arrived. The first task of recording the program today is for the resident guests to record a promotional thank-you message at the gate of the courtyard for the show that has the highest ratings on the entire network.

I heard that due to the continued popularity of the variety show, the live broadcast ratings on the Strawberry platform were more than double the second-place "Pastoral." Director Yu happened to meet Director Zhang of "Pastoral" during a break and was so happy that his tail was perked up. He insisted that the guests record a thank-you speech in the fifth episode so that he could show off again.

The guests cooperated for a rare moment and all stood at the entrance of the courtyard.

Lin Cha also stood obediently at the edge of the guests, seemingly acting as a background, but in her heart she couldn't help but mutter -

After a week of rest, everyone seems to be in great spirits! It's true that radiant energy nourishes!

Kai is the only one with such dark circles under his eyes! They're comparable to the pandas in Sichuan Province!

[This is strange. I remember he didn't have many announcements this week. At most, he was asked by Mr. Sun to make a cameo appearance in "Painted Bones." But how much screen time could that be? How come he's in this state now, like he's had seven too many sex sessions in one night?]

The guests were originally working hard, but when they heard Lin Cha's words, their ears perked up.

Is there any melon?

Seven times a night?

Is this still the Jiang Mingkai they know?

[Let me take a rest~]

A wonderful day for the show starts with the first melon.

Lin Cha lived up to everyone's expectations and opened the melon-eating system, skillfully flipping through Jiang Mingkai's melon. But before she even touched the rind, a cup of something cold was suddenly stuffed into her arms.

Lin Cha held the milk tea and looked at Jiang Mingkai in confusion.

"Brother Kai?"

"I'm treating you to milk tea!" Jiang Mingkai smiled, "Don't you like it?"

“I like it!”

【Who doesn’t like sweet things! 】

Lin Cha drank milk tea while Jiang Mingkai talked to her about the weather, the recently opened RV campground, the country's macroeconomic regulation, and the Chang'e rover.

From trivial matters to national affairs, they chatted heartily. Only when the opening remarks of the variety show were over and the new guests were about to appear did Jiang Mingkai stop to his satisfaction.

Other resident guests: "..."

This cunning guy!

As expected, they are now familiar with each other and both know how to interrupt Lin Cha from eating melons!

When they have some free time, they will eat up all the spoils of Jiang Mingkai having sex seven times in one night!

Lin Cha looked ahead. All the guests looked indignant, except Jiang Mingkai, who was in high spirits and even hummed a little tune.

[A new guest is coming! Everyone seems uninterested, like hardworking employees!]

【Only Brother Kai, why is he so happy? 】

Lin Cha tilted his head and thought for a moment, and his two round deer eyes suddenly lit up.

[Could it be that Brother Kai and this new guest have a long and lingering love story? That's why they're so eager for each other's arrival!]

“Cough cough cough…”

Jiang Mingkai choked on the milk tea and started coughing.

But Lin Cha's imagination never stops.

[Oh no, I remember the new guest was a man! ]

[Could it be that after being cheated on, Brother Kai became disillusioned with women and his sexual orientation changed to men?]

[It's possible! Men have their own advantages! If he were to move into the gay community, his two-minute issue wouldn't be a problem anymore!]

"Cough cough cough cough cough cough..."

This time Jiang Mingkai's cough was even louder.

I'm not pretending, I'm really holding it in.

The surrounding guests chuckled softly.

In front of the camera, they were not too funny, but just felt uncomfortable holding it in.

You deserve it! Who told you to stop Lin Cha from exposing the truth?

Sometimes, it’s better to just let others reveal some gossip.

Jiang Mingkai was speechless.

But soon, the guests' teasing laughter stopped, and when they saw the two new flying guests, the resident guests all gasped.

The next second, everyone looked at Liu Mingqian at the same time.

Just now, Liu Mingqian had a smirk on his face, but now, it was gloomy.

At the scene, all the guests dared not speak and were as quiet as chickens.

Only Lin Cha still felt anxious.

[This episode's guests are comedy director Liang Hongshen and his son? ]

[But isn't Liang Hongshen Liu's sworn enemy?!]

[However, Director Yu is truly amazing! If he couldn't invite his friends' regular guests, he'd invite their sworn enemies!]

[What a fight! What a Shura field! Hahaha! I saw something today!]