Chapter 45 Chapter 45 The Eternal Flame hates her but cannot defeat her...
"If you really want to die, don't drag me down with you!" Qi Song suddenly withdrew his hand and looked at Xu Qinghu with fear in his eyes.
He just wanted to teach her a lesson, but he had no intention of killing her. She went crazy on her own, so don't let him take the blame!
Xu Qinghu's distinct black and white peach blossom eyes paused on his face for a few seconds, a hint of mockery on his face, and he said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Are you scared?"
After saying that, he completely sank into the water.
"Hey!" Qi Song subconsciously stepped forward, trying to pull her out of the water, and said in a low voice: "Are you fucking crazy? Are you sick?"
In his expectation, Xu Qinghu would be severely punished by him and become obedient in the future.
I didn't expect that she was even crazier than me.
If anything happened to her, not only would the production crew be furious, but the audience off-camera would also likely become suspicious. As someone closest to her, I would undoubtedly be the primary suspect.
"You bastard!" Qi Song took a deep breath, wishing he could kill Xu Qinghu.
He dived into the water and was about to grab Xu Qinghu when he suddenly heard a huge sound of water waves behind him, and a force of gravity pushed him out!
Qi Song turned around and saw He Shengnian swimming towards him from the front, staring at him expressionlessly, as if he had already seen through his deliberate targeting of Xu Qinghu.
He Shengnian's eyes were so cold and heavy that Qi Song's heartbeat seemed to freeze for a few seconds.
He took a deep breath and was about to speak when he saw He Shengnian dive directly into the water.
The girl sank to the bottom of the water, and her long hair seemed to have turned into spreading algae. The sunlight shining through the water made her already beautiful face look even more charming, like a monster born from the water, mysterious and moving in the extreme.
The man's eyes immediately darkened, and he reached out and hugged her tightly in his arms.
Xu Qinghu, who was always full of energy, looked particularly weak and pitiful in his arms. Like a dodder that had finally found support, he used his hands and feet to wrap around He Shengnian.
The man's muscles tensed, but he didn't push her away.
He quickly brought Xu Qinghu out of the water, and looking at her embarrassed and weak appearance, a deep darkness welled up in his eyes.
He gently shook Xu Qinghu's body, and a rare anxiety appeared in his dark eyes. He focused all his attention on her, completely ignoring Qiao Wanshu behind him and her particularly glaring gaze.
[What did I see! What did Mr. He just do!]
After seeing his behavior clearly, the live broadcast room was briefly stagnant and then it boiled over, with barrages of comments gushing out like a blowout!
[He Shengnian didn't notice Qiao Wanshu beside him and went straight to save Xu Qinghu. Is this right? Is this right! Is this right?!]
Everyone felt that this development was too explosive and not what they expected at all.
[Why would he save Xu Qinghu? Doesn’t he like Qiao Qiao? How could he choose Xu Qinghu? Why would he do that?]
Qiao Wanshu’s fans are going crazy. This is no different from slapping someone in the face!
Most people don’t care about the safety of Xu Qinghu and Qiao Wanshu, they only care about He Shengnian’s choice.
If Xu Qinghu fell into the water alone, it would be understandable for him to go and rescue him, but Qiao Wanshu also fell into the water. Qiao Wanshu was his partner and someone he had feelings for, but he chose someone else. He chose someone else without hesitation!
[I must be hallucinating! Mr. He will never abandon Qiao Qiao!]
Didn't he see Qiao Qiao also fell into the water, so he went to save Xu Qinghu?
[That's definitely the case. Although Mr. He has a cold personality, he's very concerned about the overall situation. He probably went there because he was worried that something might happen to Xu Qinghu and affect the show. There's no other explanation!]
[+1, everyone, please don't misunderstand Mr. He's behavior. He's such a determined person, he definitely won't change his mind. Qiao Qiao in the cabin is the one who's most compatible with him. Xu Qinghu is just a diversion at best!]
[It's all Xu Qinghu's fault. He must have fallen into the water on purpose to attract Mr. He's attention. He's really scheming!]
However, this statement was completely untenable and was soon ridiculed by the public.
Qiao Wanshu's fans are still trying to defend him. This is clearly a story about abusive relationships where the heroine is forced to choose between two options and is abandoned without hesitation by the hero! And there's even no mention of the wife-chasing scene! This is a complete slap in the face!
[The description is so apt. The moment He Shengnian chose Xu Qinghu, Qiao Wanshu was out. In critical moments, people will subconsciously choose the person they care about most. He Shengnian chose Xu Qinghu, and even if Qiao Wanshu was right next to him, he still chose Xu Qinghu! This is simply one of the most famous scenes in dating variety shows! A highlight moment that will go down in history!]
He Shengnian has always been very cold towards Xu Qinghu. I thought he was truly determined, but I didn't expect him to be so hypocritical. This is not only a slap in the face of Qiao Wanshu, but also a slap in the face of himself!
[It's hard to imagine how cool it must be to be in Xu Qinghu's perspective. It's like a complete comeback! No matter how rich the daughter or the boss is, they'll all get slapped in the face by her!]
[He Shengnian must have been moved for a long time, but he just kept it to himself until today when he suddenly burst out. This guy is really patient.]
[I bet He Shengnian was already attracted to Xu Qinghu during their first date, but he didn't get too close due to his status. This time, he should be able to completely break free from his feelings.]
[Seeing Qiao Wanshu's fans break down, I'm so happy. Isn't she the heartthrob and the other female guests are just cannon fodder to complement her? Do you still dare to say that now?]
[+1, does being born into a wealthy family mean you can look down on others? She boasts of a cool personality, yet she maneuvers back and forth between several male guests, thinking she can crush the other female guests through class oppression, but in the end, it backfires. This is the charm of a young lady.]
[Right after the show started, she was heavily marketed over others. I thought she would be glamorous until the end, but I didn't expect it to go to waste so quickly.]
[I've posted before about Qiao Wanshu not being that attractive, and her fans have been railing against me for thousands of seconds, as if not liking her is a sin. It's ridiculous.]
Perhaps it was because Qiao Wanshu's fans were too arrogant, so when He Shengnian chose Xu Qinghu, there were a lot of questioning and mocking voices.
Qiao Wanshu's charming image is also in jeopardy.
It seemed as if the once cool, gentle, graceful and elegant white moonlight was gradually fading and becoming less special.
[I don't care about Qiao Wanshu. As a fan of Mr. He and Hulu, I jumped out of bed. You two must be locked up tightly!]
[Sure enough, no one can resist the strategy of a beautiful young lady, not even the boss!]
Xu Qinghu is too strong. Even if I have always had a bad impression of her, I can't deny her charm. Qiao Wanshu wants to compete with her, but other than his family background, he has almost no advantages.
[Stop arguing and focus on the safety of the guests. What's the point of arguing?]
[Compared to Qiao Wanshu, He Shengnian's behavior of abandoning his partner to save others is more difficult to judge. Why only criticize Qiao Wanshu?]
[As a casual observer, I just want to say that women don't need to rely on men to prove their popularity. Even if Qiao Wanshu isn't liked by He Shengnian, she's still the daughter of a wealthy family. She doesn't need you people mocking her. If you have the time, you should take care of yourself!]
[+1, Qiao Qiao is so good, she doesn't need to rely on others' light, she is shining on her own.]
[Are Qiao Wanshu's fans being naughty again? Knowing the all-powerful charmer character wasn't going anywhere, she immediately switched to a heroine character? She's truly a royal.]
[Didn't the previous alluring character rely on the male guest? Am I remembering it wrong?]
The comments were so noisy that it was almost impossible to watch the live broadcast. However, the show's popularity continued to rise, breaking new records at an unprecedented speed.
Xu Qinghu is no less popular, and his popularity is almost as high as Qiao Wanshu.
"Are you okay?" The staff of the program team gathered around, concerned about Xu Qinghu's condition.
Qi Song was pushed aside, looking at Xu Qinghu's delicate and fair face through the crowd, and sneered in his heart. She just wanted to frame him deliberately, what could go wrong?
After You Zhi helped Wen Ruoxi onto the paddle board, he discovered that Xu Qinghu had choked on water, and a trace of self-blame flashed across his eyes.
"Let's go check on Hulu," Wen Ruoxi wiped the water stains off her face, "She must be in great need of attention right now."
If she had not fallen into the water, You Zhi might have been able to go and rescue Xu Qinghu immediately, but she was not a good swimmer, and as her partner, You Zhi needed to take care of her feelings first.
You Zhi looked through the chaotic crowd and saw Xu Qinghu leaning against He Shengnian. She coughed a few times, opened her eyes, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, everyone, I'm fine, I just didn't grab the paddle in time."
"Can you still compete?" The director was also a little worried. "You are not in good condition. You can give up the game."
Although he likes this development very much, it is completely unnecessary if it comes at the cost of the guests' lives.
"Okay." Xu Qinghu glanced at He Shengnian who was holding her. The man had a blank expression on his face. If he hadn't been holding her tightly, it would have been unimaginable that he would have swum over from the front to save her.
"Thank you, Mr. He," she said, looking deeply at He Shengnian, her beautiful peach blossom eyes curved into beautiful crescents, "If it weren't for you, I would probably have choked a few times."
She blinked her eyes, not looking fragile and helpless as she should after falling into the water, but still bright and lively.
It's as if there is an eternal fire of life in the body.
Let her not be afraid or retreat no matter what she encounters.
He Shengnian looked at her deeply, as if he wanted to see into the depths of her soul through her eyes.
Xu Qinghu raised his hand to grab the paddle, lowered his eyes and said, "You can let me go now."
Xu Qinghu is truly strong. Even though her face was so pale, she didn't take the opportunity to get involved with He Shengnian. I'm starting to look at her with new eyes.
[She feels very full of life, the kind that even if many people hate her, they can't bring her down.]
[Anyway, I've become her fan, not because of He Shengnian, but because of that smile just now.]
[I used to think Xu Qinghu was pretty, but I had no feelings for her. It wasn't until this moment that I suddenly saw her clearly. Not only was she beautiful, but there was also a fire burning in her eyes. I haven't seen a girl like her in a long time.]
The originally lively atmosphere suddenly became stagnant.
Everyone looked at He Shengnian. They didn't expect that he was the first person to come and save Xu Qinghu after she fell into the water.
It was as if he was watching her all the time.
Even his partner Qiao Wanshu was completely ignored by him.
You know, Qiao Wanshu also said that she couldn't swim. After falling into the water, it was the staff who noticed something was wrong and rescued her.
Among the two female guests who fell into the water, He Shengnian chose Xu Qinghu without hesitation.
Maybe he was just being brave and didn't want Xu Qinghu to be in danger.
But is the choice made in a hurry really a decision made after weighing all the pros and cons?
Could it be that he only cared about Xu Qinghu? After seeing her in danger, he could no longer suppress the throbbing in his heart and chose her without hesitation.
If that's the case, then what about his attitude towards Qiao Wanshu?
Didn’t he have a good impression of Qiao Wanshu when he first came to the cabin?
"Mr. He, I didn't expect you to be so kind-hearted," Du Yanting, who was not far away, chuckled and said, "You came all the way to save Hulu? Hulu should give you a banner to justify it."
His words, as if sighing, broke the silence of the crowd.
"Yes," the director also said with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. He."
He is the happiest person now. Since He Shengnian rescued Xu Qinghu, the number of live broadcast viewers has directly approached 10 million, making it the most popular program on the Green River platform and major video platforms, and even appeared on more than a dozen hot searches.
With the huge amount of traffic pouring in, he had already sensed the signs that the show was going to be a huge hit.
He Shengnian ignored Du Yanting and looked at Xu Qinghu. He said in a low voice, "Be careful."
Then he glanced at Qi Song warningly before turning around and swimming back to Qiao Wanshu.
It seemed as if his behavior just now was just a brave act.
"The competition continues," the director said immediately, "Hulu, you and Qi Song have to keep up the good work. If you fall into the water again, you'll be eliminated."
Xu Qinghu sat on the paddleboard, glanced at Qi Song across from him, and said with a smile: "Thank you, Director. Of course I will do my best."
Qi Song met her black and white eyes, feeling inexplicably complicated. He thought Xu Qinghu would say bad things about him to the program crew and ask the director to support her, but he didn't expect her to say anything.
"Don't think I'll thank you for this," he sneered. "Even if you drown, it's your own fault."
Xu Qinghu didn't even blink, "If I drown, what good will it do you?"
Qi Song: "..."
Xu Qinghu narrowed his eyes and said, "I haven't settled my account with you yet. If you deliberately let me fall into the water again, I will make you pay back a thousand times."
She spoke in a low voice, but her tone was strangely dangerous.
Qi Song might have thought Xu Qinghu was bluffing before, but the confrontation just now made him realize that she was a complete lunatic.
"You're looking for death, and you want to blame it on me?" He couldn't help but ask, "With so many shots, do you think you can still frame me?"
"False accusation?" Xu Qinghu chuckled, "Did I ask you to push me into the water?"
Although she was smiling, her eyes were cold.
Qi Song's eyes flickered, and he didn't respond out of guilt.
Xu Qinghu looked at him quietly, as if wondering what to do to relieve the anger in his heart.
Of course, she would not tell the program crew about his behavior. An incident that was too serious would likely cause the program to be suspended, which would not be a good thing for her.
But she no longer wanted to tolerate Qi Song, this mad dog.
Watching Xu Qinghu climb back onto the paddle board, You Zhi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but felt inexplicably lost in his heart.
Obviously, he was closer to Xu Qinghu than He Shengnian, but he failed to rescue her immediately.
"What's wrong?" Wen Ruoxi noticed his abnormality and asked with concern: "Are you feeling unwell?"
You Zhi shook his head. The strong sense of crisis made him eager to do something to attract Xu Qinghu's attention, but he could only endure it for the time being.
Looking at He Shengnian who swam back again, Qiao Wanshu's expression had completely returned to calm.
It seemed like the person who said she couldn't swim in the water was not her.
She sat on the paddleboard, staring down at He Shengnian who was getting closer and closer, as if she finally got to know him.
When He Shengnian approached, she smiled faintly and asked softly, "Is Hulu okay? Is nothing wrong?"
She never mentioned that He Shengnian had abandoned her, but only cared about Xu Qinghu to prove her magnanimity.
He Shengnian climbed onto the paddleboard and said calmly, "She's fine."
"That's good," Qiao Wan breathed a sigh of relief. "The situation was urgent, luckily you were there."
[My old swan, Qiao Qiao is so generous! I would definitely be very angry if it were me!]
[+1, even after all this, she's still concerned about Xu Qinghu first. Who else is going to care about her?]
[It's all Xu Qinghu's fault. If she hadn't been causing trouble, Mr. He would have rescued Qiao Qiao long ago, and there wouldn't have been any need for staff.]
Qiao Wanshu's fans are still trying to save face, but isn't He Shengnian's choice obvious? People only choose the one they care about most. He chose Xu Qinghu, Xu Qinghu!
Qiao Wanshu had no choice but to use this method to save face.
[Although, should He Shengnian apologize to Qiao Qiao? His behavior just now was really hurtful.]
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Author's note: PS: This chapter does have quite a lot of comments. There will be more comments later, but not as many as this one. I'm letting you know in advance. [猫头]
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