Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Don't be afraid to admit defeat. Tell who is on your side...
He Shengnian's face was calm, his narrow eyes were as deep as an ancient well, without any strange color, as if what he was holding in his arms was just a lifeless dead object.
Xu Qinghu was much more relaxed. She even waved at the camera and greeted the audience in the live broadcast room.
This was her first time interacting with the audience. She had a smile in her eyes and seemed unaware of the vicious language used by the people in the live broadcast room to attack her.
[Hello Hulu, I am your fan.]
The comments in the barrage showed obvious fluctuations, constantly responding to her.
[Even though you've only been on the show a few days, I already like you very much. I hope you have fun on the show and don't mind any negative comments.]
[Looking closely, Hulu is even more beautiful. Her skin is smooth and there are no spots on her face. I love it.]
[Besides being pretty, Hulu also has a nice personality. I love the way she smiles.]
But more people are saying that she and He Shengnian don’t have a CP feeling.
[The princess carry was such an ambiguous gesture, and the two of them didn't make eye contact or communicate at all. He Shengnian must have really not wanted to team up with her.]
[+1, He Shengnian had already made everything clear during their date yesterday, so of course he doesn't want to bother with her now.]
[Compared to that, Qiao Qiao and Gu Jingchen are more interesting.]
As time passed, the five people, who were originally quite relaxed, began to breathe more and more quickly.
Qi Song didn't want to team up with Ruan Xiaoyu. After doing more than twenty squats, he planned to put Ruan Xiaoyu on the ground.
Ruan Xiaoyu sneered: "You don't want to use the privilege card to go out on a date? If you don't want to, just put me down."
Qi Song subconsciously looked at Qiao Wanshu on the right. She was half leaning in Gu Jingchen's arms, looking up and saying something to him. The two looked at each other and the atmosphere was quite ambiguous.
Qi Song's face changed. He gritted his teeth and continued to do squats while holding Ruan Xiaoyu. He didn't believe that his physical strength was no match for Gu Jingchen. Once Gu Jingchen couldn't hold on any longer, Qiao Wanshu would know that he was a useless coward.
Seeing Qi Song puffing out his cheeks and looking very aggressive, Ruan Xiaoyu rolled her eyes secretly and thought that she might as well tire him out.
If it weren't for the date card, she wouldn't bother to cooperate with him.
"Are you tired?" Seeing Gu Jingchen's breathing change, Qiao Wanshu said considerately: "If you can't hold on, put me down. You don't have to take the date card."
"I can still hold on," Gu Jingchen lowered his eyes and looked at her. It was rare for him to have such close contact with her. How could he give up so easily? "After I get the date card, I will write your name on it."
Qiao Wanshu smiled and said, "Okay." Then she hugged his neck tightly.
The CP fans in the live broadcast room were ecstatic when they saw this, saying that this was the development they wanted to see.
They are still the sweetest.
More than ten minutes passed and no one gave up due to exhaustion.
Xu Qinghu looked at He Shengnian's angular profile. From the beginning until now, he had maintained a steady speed. Apart from slightly heavier breathing, he did not show any signs of fatigue.
But Xu Qinghu didn't intend to remain silent.
Instead, I asked him in a very soft voice: "Do you really want that date card?"
He Shengnian paused and continued to look straight ahead. "Since I'm participating in the competition, of course I have to do my best."
Xu Qinghu knew it was just polite talk, so he got straight to the point: "If you get it, who would you like to go out with?"
He Shengnian's gaze finally fell on her face. She looked at him with a smile, as if she was just simply curious.
He Shengnian retracted his gaze and said, "This is just the first competition." The implication was that the person who got the date card might not be him.
"I think you can get it." Xu Qinghu leaned his head against his shoulder. From the beginning until now, because He Shengnian was too gentlemanly, their bodies did not lean against each other like other people, but maintained a tiny distance that only they knew.
Noticing her sudden movement, He Shengnian paused again.
But Xu Qinghu didn't lean on his shoulder. Instead, he stopped very close to his ear and said in a lighter voice: "Did you see the text message I sent you?"
The warm breath sprayed on He Shengnian's ears, like gently touching them with a feather. It seemed to have no effect, but in fact her movements and voice were very noticeable.
It's hard for him to ignore it.
He Shengnian's eyes darkened slightly, and he secretly exerted force on his hands while holding her, as if reminding her to keep her distance.
Xu Qinghu seemed not to notice his abnormality. He blinked and said, "Why aren't you talking? Is this question difficult to answer?"
He Shengnian continued doing squats, his face still expressionless. "I thought I made it very clear yesterday."
Any girl with a strong sense of self-esteem would have felt ashamed and dared not push the topic any further, but who was Xu Qinghu? Her concession yesterday was intended to allow her to make further progress today, to let him know that it was the result of her careful consideration.
Otherwise, when he finds an opportunity to date Qiao Wanshu, he will become the other party's umbrella again.
How could she let them have their way?
"I know you think I'm not a good match for you," Xu Qinghu sighed softly and said softly, "That's why you said those words, trying to make me face reality."
He Shengnian's jawline was tense, and he stared at her straight, with a hint of warning in his eyes, telling her not to continue.
The reason they were able to date was because she chose his gift. During the date, he took her feelings into consideration, which was just basic courtesy. He did not send any ambiguous signals to her.
"I had already made up my mind yesterday and decided to respect your opinion, but," Xu Qinghu paused for a few seconds, "but when I was texting you, I saw the diary in my bag and felt a little regretful."
He Shengnian lowered his gaze and met her bright eyes.
The follow-up camera was constantly recording the real-time situation of each group, but because Xu Qinghu and He Shengnian were relatively distant from each other, the director's focus quickly shifted to Gu Jingchen and Qiao Wanshu. When Xu Qinghu and He Shengnian were talking, no one could hear their communication except each other.
"I've been thinking about it for most of the night, and I still don't want to miss out on a man who might be a good match for me," Xu Qinghu said seriously. "Perhaps you'll reject me because of my work and my family background, thinking I'm not someone who truly wants a relationship and that being in contact with me is just a waste of your time. Of course, this is just my one-sided assumption about you."
"But besides treating this show as a job, I also do have thoughts of falling in love. If I meet the right guest, I won't hesitate to express my feelings."
He Shengnian's eyes were still cold, and he didn't believe her words, or rather, he didn't care what she wanted to say.
Xu Qinghu didn't care whether he listened or not, he just said to himself: "He Shengnian, I still have feelings for you, I want to persist for a while, okay?"
She looked at the man with moist eyes, like a kitten waiting to be adopted by him, waiting for his judgment.
The man withdrew his gaze and looked towards the small house in front of him.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Xu Qinghu didn't get angry, but tried to save face. "I'm doing this for my own feelings. If you still don't like me later, I won't bother you anymore."
She spoke in a humble tone, which was inconsistent with her overly beautiful appearance, making people feel distressed for no reason.
But He Shengnian's heart was colder than ice, so how could he feel sorry for her and care about her feelings?
He said expressionlessly: "Don't waste your energy on unnecessary people."
"I don't think it's a waste," Xu Qinghu raised his eyes and smiled, "I think it's worth it."
He Shengnian didn't say anything else, but his eyes were much deeper than before.
Xu Qinghu did not bother him again. She just made her attitude clear to let him know clearly that she had feelings for him. Her subsequent actions were all based on her good feelings and were an effort to actively promote their relationship.
He couldn't ignore her presence.
Despite this, He Shengnian did not give up the competition, but persisted to the end.
During this period, Du Yanting and Zhong Zining were the first to give up the competition.
Although Zhong Zining really wanted to continue, Du Yanting was not very interested in the date card. After discussing with her, he gave up the fight.
Zhong Zining stood up with some regret. She could feel that Du Yanting was not yet exhausted, but she did not expose him. She just smiled and talked to him.
[If it was Qiao Qiao, Du Yanting would definitely hold on to the end, but it's a pity that it was Zhong Zining.]
[I don't know who will make it to the end, but I'm betting on Gu Jingchen. With Qiao Qiao cheering him on, he seems very motivated.]
[Don't talk too soon. Qi Song and He Shengnian are also very competitive, especially He Shengnian. He goes to the gym every morning and must have eight-pack abs.]
Not long after, You Zhi and Wen Ruoxi also gave up the fight.
"I'm sorry, Xiao You," Wen Ruoxi looked at You Zhi apologetically, "I'm holding you back."
Although the princess carry squat tests the physical strength of the male guests, it also tests the physical fitness of the female guests. If they have poor balance, they will feel tired even if they are carried by someone.
This is the case with Wen Ruoxi.
"It doesn't matter," You Zhi shook his head and said with a smile, "I'm almost out of energy. I won't get first place even if I continue."
Wen Ruoxi subconsciously looked at his arms and chest. You Zhi's presence in the hut was usually not strong. When people mentioned him, they thought he was very delicate and should not be very strong. But when Wen Ruoxi came into contact with him, she found that he was very powerful. From the beginning to now, his movements had never stopped.
If he didn't often wear student-like clothes, he wouldn't be so invisible.
"It's my fault," Wen Ruoxi held her waist and said with a wry smile, "I had a back injury before, so I got you hurt."
Upon hearing this, You Zhi found a chair and asked her to sit down and rest first.
Wen Ruoxi's apology turned into a feeling of being touched, and her impression of You Zhi also changed greatly. "Thank you, Xiao You."
You Zhi said you're welcome, but his eyes turned to Xu Qinghu.
Wen Ruoxi followed his gaze and guessed what he was thinking. She consoled him, "There are still two more matches to come. You still have a chance."
You Zhi nodded, but did not look away.
The third group to give up were Qi Song and Ruan Xiaoyu. The two disliked each other from the beginning, and the only reason they could persist until now was Qi Song's obsession.
But as the game progressed, Ruan Xiaoyu became a burden that he couldn't wait to throw away. Every time he squatted, he would wait for a few seconds before getting up, which made Ruan Xiaoyu sneer, "Teacher Gu and President He can still hold on, but you can't do it after just getting here?"
Qi Song glared at her fiercely and could only grit his teeth and continue to persevere, but in the end he was no match for the other two and chose to give up.
Seeing him sweating and looking disheveled, Ruan Xiaoyu finally felt relieved. He deserved it! This was the result of being rude and disrespectful!
You still want to get a date card, but you don’t even look in the mirror to see your hateful face!
There were only two groups of players left on the field, and the competition immediately became fierce.
The audience in the live broadcast room kept refreshing the screen, guessing who the final winner would be.
Some people guessed it would be Gu Jingchen and He Shengnian, but more people bet on He Shengnian.
[Although he was very upset with Gu Jingchen and Qiao Wanshu, in terms of physical strength, Gu Jingchen was clearly no match for He. Gu Jingchen's panting was clearly audible, but He Shengnian was much more relaxed.]
[As expected of a domineering CEO, both his looks and physical strength are top-notch. Thumbs up to CEO He.]
[The result is obvious; He Shengnian's group will definitely score.]
[Damn it, what if I just want Qiao Qiao to win?]
Seeing that Gu Jingchen's movements were gradually slowing down, Qiao Wanshu turned to look at He Shengnian. He had no intention of giving up.
Qiao Wanshu lowered her eyelashes, regretting that she had not drawn the lot in advance. Maybe she could have drawn He Shengnian.
pity--
"Let's stop here." She wasn't one to lose. "We still have two other events. Now that I've used up all my energy, what are we going to do next?"
Although she spoke with a smile, her eyes were cold and she was not satisfied with Gu Jingchen's performance.
Gu Jingchen wanted to say that he had not reached his limit yet and there was no need to give up so early.
But Qiao Wanshu had already seen the ending and didn't want to waste time with him anymore. "I can't hold on any longer. I'm sorry, Teacher Gu."
Seeing this, Gu Jingchen had no choice but to put her down first and lowered his head to check on her condition.
In the end, Xu Qinghu and He Shengnian naturally won.
When He Shengnian put Xu Qinghu down, she blinked at him, as if she had returned to being as lively as she was during their date yesterday.
He Shengnian didn't say anything. After the director announced the result, he strode away from her.
Xu Qinghu was not angry either. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and he was obviously in a good mood.
"Everyone, get ready," the director continued, holding the microphone. "The second round will begin soon. This time, we'll test your ability to identify. Female guests, please line up first to get the props."
Zhong Zining curled her lips, "Director, you haven't told me what competition it is?"
"This competition is very simple. The male and female guests are divided into two groups, one male and one female. The female guests first wear blindfolds and headphones and have to identify the male guests who pass by them in turn. During this process, the male and female guests cannot have any physical contact or verbal communication. They must rely on their ability to identify and accurately say the other person's name."
"What kind of competition is this?" Everyone thought it was ridiculous. "No talking, no action cues, how could anyone guess the answer?"
"This is going to depend on your ability to discern," the director said meaningfully, "Don't underestimate your intuition."
This sentence immediately made everyone's heart rise.
[Oh my god, the director is probably trying to see who they'll be most impressed with. Even if there's no communication, there's always a special connection when someone's standing right in front of them. Who chose this game? It's incredible.]
[I think it's quite interesting. It would be fun if no one guessed it.]
[Someone must have guessed Qiao Qiao, so I'll just leave it at that.]
"Each male guest will stay for twenty seconds, and a voice will be heard in the headphones to remind him of his arrival. The one who guesses the most female guests will get points for this round." The director then added more detailed rules of the game and announced the start of the game.
The girls looked at each other and put on their headphones and eye masks helplessly. In an instant, the sounds around them became blurred.
The director signaled with his eyes that the male guest should walk up to the girl and keep a distance of one step away.
Wen Ruoxi, who was standing nearby, quickly noticed someone standing next to her. She subconsciously tried to touch him with her hand, but ended up touching nothing.
She tilted her head, trying to determine who the person was by her sense of smell, but she didn't smell any special fragrance. Several names immediately flashed through her mind, but she still couldn't make an accurate judgment, so she could only casually say the name "You Zhi".
However, the person standing in front of her was You Zhi. He seemed a little surprised that Wen Ruoxi could recognize him, but quickly walked to the next person.
Afterwards, Wen Ruoxi said the names of four people one after another, but none of them were correct.
Ruan Xiaoyu and Zhong Zining were even more unlucky than her and failed to guess the right person.
When it was Qiao Wanshu's turn, she said You Zhi's name as soon as he appeared, and even added: "You smell like sunshine."
[Wow! Qiao Qiao is so smart! She must have observed everyone in the room beforehand, so she could guess it!]
[Is You Zhi so easy to guess? Then can the other person Qiao Qiao also guess it?]
[Of course, Qiao Qiao is so amazing, there is nothing she can't do.]
The second man who came forward had heavy steps and a hot breath on his body, as if he had just run out of hot water.
Qiao Wanshu also said his name without hesitation: "You are Qi Song."
Before he finished speaking, Qi Song's eyes lit up and he looked at Qiao Wanshu with burning eyes, wishing he could hold her and spin around a few times.
Then Qiao Wanshu guessed Gu Jingchen's name.
Only Du Yanting and He Shengnian were left.
Although the two seem to have different personalities and ages, they actually have many similarities.
It is difficult to distinguish them.
But based on his understanding of them, Qiao Wanshu still said their names after a brief hesitation.
Not only were the men surprised, but the audience in the live broadcast room were also excited.
[Qiao Wanshu's ability to guess everything without any contact is incredible.]
[I knew she could figure it out. She's not just a pretty face.]
[In this game, Qiao Qiao is definitely the final winner. Just wait and see!]
[Some people shouldn't think that just because they win once with a man, they can keep winning. In the face of absolute strength, they still have to admit defeat.]
[Ever since I became a fan of Qiao Qiao, every day has been a wonderful life!]
Xu Qinghu was wearing headphones and an eye mask, revealing only his upturned nose and rosy lips.
When the earphones told her that someone was present, she raised her face slightly, as if catching the scent in the air.
The corners of her mouth were slightly pursed, like a vigilant kitten, which made people laugh.
"You are Du Yanting," she said with a smile, her red lips parted slightly. "You have a woody scent."
Du Yanting, who was standing in front of him, raised an eyebrow at the others and said with sudden realization: "So Qiao Qiao recognized me by the smell of perfume?"
Without vision and hearing, smell becomes particularly important.
The so-called reliance on the sixth sense is actually still a judgment based on evidence.
When the second person appeared in front of Xu Qinghu, she did not smell his breath again. Instead, she was silent for a few seconds and said, "You are Gu Jingchen."
Gu Jingchen also looked puzzled. Could it be that Xu Qinghu was also familiar with the smell on him?
"I'm just guessing," the girl said softly, her lips curled slightly. "When you stand in front of me, I feel very calm. Maybe this is what the director meant by telepathy?"
Gu Jingchen didn't expect to get such an answer, and couldn't help but look at her deeply.
If it is really telepathy, then is she...
[Something about telepathy? It must be based on the smell of perfume.]
Xu Qinghu, knowing Qiao Qiao and Teacher Gu are very close, still said something so ambiguous. How scheming.
Qiao Wanshu can guess everyone's name by smell, so why can't Xu Qinghu? Stop being so hypocritical.
Seeing the chaotic barrage of comments, the director suddenly had an idea. He asked the remaining three men to put on doll costumes and stand in front of Xu Qinghu to see if she could guess it.
As soon as this rule came out, many people said it was unfair. Why shouldn't others have to go through so much trouble, while Xu Qinghu has to be embarrassed?
This is simply biased.
Qiao Wanshu's fans were eager to make He Shengnian, You Zhi and Qi Song put on doll costumes immediately, waiting for Xu Qinghu to make a fool of himself.
[Without the perfume, Xu Qinghu would definitely not be able to guess it!]
[I bet Xu Qinghu is just trying to be opportunistic. Telepathy, that's ridiculous!]
[If Xu Qinghu could guess it, I would eat the keyboard right there.]
[Upstairs, I've taken a screenshot. If you don't eat it, I'll stuff it in your mouth myself.]
Not long after, the staff found doll costumes and asked the three male guests to put them on and come to Xu Qinghu one by one.
Their aura was masked by the dolls, and it became extremely difficult for Xu Qinghu to guess their names again.
[No need to look, Xu Qinghu definitely lost.]
[Why did the production team single her out for a hard time? Aren’t they just afraid she’d guess everything right and want to favor the royal family?]
[Even the dating variety show games are so unfair, it's hard to imagine how many more unfair things there are in the world.]
[I used to like Qiao Wanshu quite a bit, but now I really don't feel anything for her. The behavior of her fans and the production team really makes me feel uncomfortable.]
The doll costume did affect Xu Qinghu's judgment. She needed to guess and identify the name that could have been guessed in a few seconds more carefully.
Within the specified time, she must say someone's name, otherwise she will be judged as not guessing correctly.
The scent and footsteps of the person coming were vague, and the only thing that made its presence felt was the gaze directed at her.
People who are too sensitive are like small animals living in the dark, who can easily catch the eyes of others when they look at them.
Is it good or evil, curiosity or disdain.
It seems soft but is actually cold, or it seems cold but is actually clear.
What you see with your eyes may not be true, but what if you see with your heart?
Who is this person standing in front of her?
She looked in the direction of the person through her blindfold and said his name before the countdown ended, "You are He Shengnian."
The moment he said it, the pupils of the man in the doll costume shrank slightly, and there was obvious surprise on his face. He stared at Xu Qinghu's face, not expecting that she could guess it.
In order to hide his identity, he even changed the strength of his footsteps at the director's reminder, and tried his best not to let her judge his identity from the blurry footsteps.
But she still said his name.
There was no hesitation at all, precise and confident, as if the person standing in front of her must be him, and could only be him.
The audience in the live broadcast room was also stunned.
Xu Qinghu, how did you do it?
She was the first one to answer correctly in this game that was bound to be lost.
[If I can guess He Shengnian, how can I guess the other two? I don't believe it.]
[+1, she's probably just making a wild guess, she'll definitely be exposed soon.]
[But who can deny that she guessed correctly? Guessing correctly earns points.]
Soon, another person appeared in front of Xu Qinghu. This time, Xu Qinghu didn't think for long before saying his name: "You are Qi Song."
The man whose name was guessed secretly gritted his teeth, cursed in his heart, and walked away reluctantly.
There is no need to guess the last person's name, as we already know his name.
But the program team still wanted to stir up trouble, so they asked the staff to tell Xu Qinghu through the headset that she had guessed wrong just now, but they could give her another chance. As long as she could guess who the person in front of her was, she would have made up for her mistake.
"Director, do you take me for a fool?" Xu Qinghu looked in his direction. Even though her eyes were covered by the blindfold, she could still sense the coldness emanating from her body. "It's just a game. Since I dare to say their names, it means I'm not afraid of losing. If you can't afford to play, you don't have to."
After saying that, she was about to remove the eye mask from her face.
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