Chapter 120 Chapter 120 The twists and turns, the choice is yours...
Xu Qinghu seemed to be very afraid of water. He kept struggling in the lake and shouted for help with great difficulty.
Not only were the staff of the program scared, but the audience in the live broadcast room also became nervous.
[What happened? How did the gourd get dragged down by the fish?]
[What the hell are the production crew doing? There's such a big fish in the lake, why didn't they do their homework? If anything happens to the gourd, I'll never forgive you!]
[Holy crap! I was so scared when Xu Qinghu was dragged away. Who came up with this stupid idea of fishing in the middle of the lake? Don't you think Xu Qinghu is unlucky enough?]
[Mr. He, hurry up! Save the gourd! We can write off everything that happened before!]
[+1, He Shengnian, quickly save the beauty, quickly go save Xu Qinghu!]
The popularity of the live broadcast room continued to rise, breaking a new record for dating variety shows. Everyone was worried about Xu Qinghu's safety.
Until He Shengnian cut through the water and came to Xu Qinghu, and accurately grabbed her moving hand in the endless lake.
Feeling supported, Xu Qinghu immediately transformed into a dodder, wrapping her hands and feet around He Shengnian's body, subconsciously treating him as the only piece of floating wood that could save her, and wanted to hold on to him tightly.
He Shengnian dodged her movements, swam quickly behind her, raised his arms to hold her waist, and lifted her up from behind.
Soon, half of Xu Qinghu's body was out of the water, but the fear of drowning still made her unable to hold back and hug He Shengnian.
"Don't be afraid," He Shengnian whispered in her ear, "I'll take you back to the boat now."
Xu Qinghu leaned her back against his chest and took several deep breaths of fresh air before finally regaining her composure. She looked at He Shengnian with lingering fear, her eyes becoming a little dazed.
He Shengnian brought her to the wooden boat, sank down slightly, lifted her legs, and sent her back to the boat safely.
Xu Qinghu slumped against the seat the moment she touched the ground. She was soaking wet, like a frightened quail, and there was a palpable fear in her eyes.
He Shengnian climbed onto the boat and looked at her pale face, a trace of heartache flashed across his eyes.
"Did you choke on the water?" He wanted to find a coat to put on her, but both he and Xu Qinghu were wearing wet clothes, so they could only row the boat back first.
Xu Qinghu blinked a few times, his eyes fixed on his face, and he said to himself, "I thought I could beat you by catching this fish."
Even when she was drowning, she had not forgotten that they were competing.
He Shengnian was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that she cared more about winning or losing the game than her own safety. He was suddenly a little amused and said, "You win."
He squatted beside Xu Qinghu, looking into her slightly fragile eyes, his heart softening. "It's my fault. I shouldn't have made a bet with you."
Xu Qinghu sneezed, tugged at his messy hair with his hands, and said sullenly, "I don't need you to let me."
She pursed her lips and whispered, "I didn't catch as many fish as you did. I'm willing to accept the loss."
After she finished speaking, she looked up into He Shengnian's eyes, and her beautiful peach blossom eyes were filled with emotions familiar to He Shengnian, "Thank you."
She was obviously moved, but pretended to be calm and said, "If it weren't for you, I would have sunk into the water again."
They both recalled the date at the wetland park. After she fell into the water, he was the first to notice her abnormality and rescued her as quickly as possible.
There were no surprises this time.
Falling into the water twice seemed like a cycle, and even if Xu Qinghu wanted to draw a clear line between them, it was already too late.
[Oh my god, this hero saving the damsel in distress is so romantic.]
[Xu Qinghu's eyes looked at He Shengnian with a noticeable difference, as if he had returned to the time when he first liked him.]
[I thought the two of them were definitely going to end up together, but there were unexpected twists and turns, even more dramatic than an idol drama.]
[If I were Xu Qinghu, I would definitely give Mr. He another chance. He really has tons of boyfriend power!]
[Although I like the idea of chasing my wife to the crematorium, I like the idea of reconciliation even more. Mr. He should make amends for his mistakes, so Hulu should forgive him.]
[Mr. He's eyes were so gentle when he looked at Hulu, a big difference from before. He really has fallen in love with Hulu.]
"It's my fault," He Shengnian said, unable to hide his self-blame. "If I had helped you earlier, you wouldn't have fallen into the water."
"None of your business," Xu Qinghu snorted. "It was obviously that fish that was disobedient and took my fishing rod away."
Seeing her return to her usual lively self, He Shengnian secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "It's its fault."
He looked at Xu Qinghu deeply, "Thank goodness you're okay."
His eyes were so serious and focused that Xu Qinghu felt a little uncomfortable. He lowered his head and changed the subject, saying, "Let's go back."
He Shengnian nodded and paddled back with the paddle board.
Although the two did not communicate much, the atmosphere between them was completely different from when they first came.
Xu Qinghu was sitting on the deck fixing her hair. There was a hint of fragility on her delicate and beautiful face, making her look even more lovable.
He Shengnian looked back from time to time to observe her condition. Occasionally, when he met her gaze, he realized that she was actually paying attention to him.
He Shengnian's heart moved, but he remained calm and said, "Have you ever thought about what questions I would ask you?"
Xu Qinghu paused and said nonchalantly, "It's up to you."
He Shengnian said, "If there's a problem midway through this match, you can just give up and it won't count as your loss."
Xu Qinghu finally looked at his face, her eyelashes trembling a few times, and she said in a very low voice: "What's the point of saying this now? If only you had been so magnanimous before."
He Shengnian froze and was about to respond when the staff of the program team rushed over and helped Xu Qinghu off the wooden boat.
"Mr. He, you should also go to the farmhouse and change your clothes," the assistant director reminded: "The medical staff are here and need to check you and Hulu."
He Shengnian looked at Xu Qinghu's gradually receding back and could only endure it in secret.
After taking a hot shower, Xu Qinghu finally came back to life. He dried his hair and went to see the fish they had caught.
Whether in terms of quantity or weight, He Shengnian obviously has more than her.
Xu Qinghu snorted inwardly, feeling very dissatisfied.
"Are you hungry?" He Shengnian came out of the house and said softly, "We can ask the farmhouse to pick out a few of these fish to cook."
"Let's wait for them to come back," Xu Qinghu said calmly, "and see what everyone wants to eat."
Seeing that she had returned to her previous indifference when talking to him, He Shengnian did not feel disappointed. Instead, he said, "The farmhouse has set up a home theater. Do you have any movies you want to see?"
At this time, the others had not returned yet, and it was pointless for them to just sit there. Xu Qinghu did not hesitate, and asked, "Where is it?"
He Shengnian raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Follow me."
After saying that, he took Xu Qinghu to the cinema in the corner. The interior was decorated very warmly and seemed particularly quiet and secretive.
He Shengnian gave her the remote control and asked her to choose a movie she liked.
Xu Qinghu thought for a moment and picked a cartoon suitable for summer, with both music and style that were very relaxing.
Although both of them had their eyes on the curtain, they were obviously a little absent-minded.
After falling into the water, the ice between them seemed to melt silently.
[Speak up, He Shengnian, speak up quickly.]
[Oh my god, I'm more anxious than them about these two dating.]
[What a great opportunity! If you miss it, it's all over. Mr. He, hurry up.]
[I feel like Xu Qinghu agreed to come and watch the movie because she was giving He Shengnian a chance. If He Shengnian can resolve the grudge in her heart, they will definitely reconcile.]
[Damn, I'm a little scared to see what happens next. I want them to be together, but I also think my junior is great. Can I have both?]
Amidst the light and pleasant pure music, He Shengnian finally broke the silence between the two.
"Hulu, can I talk to you?"
Xu Qinghu's eyelashes trembled, as if he didn't hear what he said.
But He Shengnian was sure she heard him, and continued, "I actually have a lot to say to you."
He Shengnian looked at her profile. Her eyelashes trembled like a butterfly flapping its wings to fly, and her mood was obviously not calm.
He said slowly, "In our previous exchanges, you let me know the real you. Now, I also want you to know the real me."
He Shengnian said, "You said I'm a very realistic person, and you're not wrong. My family background and the upbringing I received made it impossible for me to put aside interests and pursue relationships. I also said after arriving at the cabin that I'm a person who cares deeply about my career. I will spend most of my life working, and the rest of my time will be spent with my family and loved ones."
"This has been my lifelong pursuit," He Shengnian said solemnly, "So when faced with a choice, I will subconsciously make what I believe is the most correct option to mitigate the damage to my career and reputation."
After saying this, he was silent for a moment. "Perhaps what I said will make you think I'm making excuses, but for me, I've always been looking for the best solution. Even if I meet someone of the opposite sex who I'm attracted to, I must remain rational while trying to understand them."
"It's a way of thinking that I can't easily change, so I hurt you."
"I'm sorry," He Shengnian whispered, "I've disappointed you." Xu Qinghu's eyelashes fluttered, and he finally turned around to look at him. The man's eyes were calm, as if he had been waiting for this moment for a long time. "But I've regretted it a long time ago."
He looked into Xu Qinghu's eyes, with an unconcealable melancholy in them, "I regret not having the patience to understand you, and not standing by you without hesitation when you needed help. I am obviously the person closest to you."
Xu Qinghu still didn't say anything.
She watched and listened quietly, her clear eyes reflecting the cold light of the movie screen, and no emotion could be seen in the dimness.
"I've been reflecting on this for the past few days," He Shengnian said, "If I could trust you more, put aside my prejudices, and stop looking down on you, would things be different between us?"
"My living environment certainly affects my judgment, but I'm not an emotionless robot. I want to re-examine myself, make necessary changes, and get to know you again."
"Will you trust me again?"
He Shengnian looked at her deeply, almost analyzing all his thoughts in front of her.
He is such a proud and introverted man that it is almost impossible for him to bow down to a woman.
But for the sake of an opportunity, he was willing to admit his blindness and worldliness and put aside his dignity to keep her. This was not only a self-examination, but also a respect for her.
"Hulu, are you willing to try to contact me again?" He Shengnian said: "Look at how I have changed. I will never let you down again, nor will I make you sad again."
Xu Qinghu closed her eyes, avoiding his overly hot gaze. She frowned, obviously touched by what he said, but still had doubts about him.
After going through so much, it was hard for her to trust him again.
"We don't necessarily have to hold hands on the show," He Shengnian said without pressing further. "It's about getting to know me again and giving me a chance to prove myself to you."
"If you are still disappointed in me, I will not bother you anymore."
Sometimes pushing too hard will only backfire, while stepping back appropriately will actually lead to further progress.
Xu Qinghu was conflicted because she still had hope for him. What he should do was not to push her away harshly, but to take it slow and let her let down her guard and accept him again.
Talking about feelings is like talking about business. The more you care, the more you have to know the priorities. As long as she still likes him, he is sure to make her come back to him.
"My mind is in a mess."
After a long silence, Xu Qinghu finally spoke, "I don't know what I think of you right now."
She said with difficulty: "I really want to go back to the time when I first met you, but it seems that I can no longer go back."
Xu Qinghu looked into He Shengnian's eyes, with obvious panic in his eyes, "He Shengnian, can I still trust you?"
When she said this, her expression was not happy, more like a drowning person struggling secretly, "Can I still love you as unreservedly as before?"
"I don't know," she said with red eyes, completely bewildered. "I can't answer that."
He Shengnian's heart felt like it was struck hard by this. An unprecedented heartache surged up his throat, making it difficult for him to breathe. "No need to answer."
He said: "This time the choice is in your hands."
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