☆, Chapter 173: Couple Variety Show 2
"You think I don't want to be true to myself? It's just that your production team likes to come up with all kinds of love-showing scenes, and I'm just trying to cooperate with you." Wen Mianyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "You said it was you who said it, so we should do this and that."
"Yes, just do what you should do." Chen Ning said.
Wen Mianyu glanced at Lu Congxu, and they smiled at each other.
To be honest, the two have been married for a year and are much more affectionate than ordinary couples, but they are not the kind of sweet couple who like to show off their affection in various ways.
Their true appearance is how the two of them interact normally.
Wen Mianyu grabbed the sandwich and finished it in a few bites, then drank a glass of milk in two gulps, wiped his mouth, and got up to go upstairs to pack his luggage.
"So fast?" Chen Ning was stunned.
"You're not telling the truth. I eat pretty fast." Wen Mianyu said.
"Okay." Chen Ning was helpless. "Shall we go upstairs?"
"Take your time eating. I'll go pack my luggage." Wen Mianyu said to Lu Congxu who was still eating slowly.
"Okay." Lu Congxu nodded.
Wen Mianyu took Chen Ning and the others upstairs.
When Wen Mianyu reached the second floor and turned on the light in the corridor, she realized something was wrong.
Last night, she and Lu Congxu had a candlelight dinner on the lawn outside. Later, she drank too much and was carried back to the house by Lu Congxu.
After going up to the second floor, the two of them walked entangledly. The dim corridor was very touching. They took off their coats and shoes before entering the room.
And now, the two coats and shoes were scattered on the carpet in the corridor, particularly eye-catching.
Wen Mianyu was in a hurry to go downstairs and didn't even turn on the lights, so she didn't notice any of this.
Lu Congxu... probably forgot too.
Now, these incidents were caught on camera, and any adult could tell at a glance what had happened. Wen Mianyu's face turned as red as an apple.
Chen Ning was also quite embarrassed. "This...you and Mr. Lu are very loving, newlyweds, it's normal, normal."
After being married for a year, it’s not really considered a newlywed.
Wen Mianyu took a deep breath and pretended to be calm as she went forward to pick up the clothes. "The cloakroom is in front. Our first stop is a tropical island. We don't need to bring too many clothes. You can pack more sunscreen. Both Mr. Lu and I need to pack more sunscreen."
"Yeah, bring more sunscreen." Chen Ning agreed, helping her change the subject.
Wen Mianyu hung the collected clothes on her arm and pushed open the door of the cloakroom.
Behind her, three cameramen walked in first, set up their cameras, and filmed her entering the door.
"This is the dressing room of Mr. Lu and me. I have more clothes in it, and he has more watches and shoes. He likes to collect these." Wen Mianyu introduced to the camera after entering the room.
The cloakroom is very large, larger than the two living rooms of an ordinary family combined. Rows of cabinets are neatly arranged, and the dust curtain in front can be opened automatically or manually.
Wen Mianyu took the remote control and opened all the blinds, revealing rows of clothes, shoes and hats.
The most eye-catching thing is the entire glass cabinet filled with men's watches.
They are all Lu Congxu's.
"Wow." Chen Ning was stunned. She couldn't help but step forward and pick up a watch box. Inside was a beautiful azure blue mechanical watch with a retro style and exquisite workmanship. It was the most sought-after brand nowadays.
Chen Ning and Liu Jie have worked together for a long time. Liu Jie is a watch lover, and she knows something about it. This blue watch is a limited edition, and only one hundred are sold worldwide.
This watch is equivalent to a car.
Only Lu Congxu is rich enough to collect so much.
So, collecting is often a hobby of the rich. After all, with so many limited edition watches from famous brands, even for Liu Jie, who has worked in the station for many years, it would be difficult to buy them all.
But for Lu Congxu, this is just a little hobby. The Lu family has so much wealth that it can fully satisfy his more hobbies.
"I'd better put it down. If my hands shake and I drop the watch again, then I'll have wasted my time on this variety show." Chen Ning put the watch back into the box and solemnly placed it back on the shelf.
"It's okay, it won't break if you hold it. You can try it on if you like." Wen Mianyu said generously.
"Forget it. If I accidentally break it, I will feel guilty even if Mr. Lu doesn't ask me to pay for it." Chen Ning said.
"Okay, let's pack our luggage." Wen Mianyu walked over to a cabinet and pulled out a suitcase from the side of the cabinet.
It was a silver box with Wen Mianyu's English name written on it with diamonds on the upper right corner, which was particularly shiny and eye-catching.
Chen Ning noticed it immediately and took two steps forward to let the camera follow it. "That's Jasmine's English name, right? I remember you mentioned it on the show before."
"Yes, this is a gift from Congxu to me. He was filming in a small town and happened to come across a place that does handicrafts, so he made two. His boxes are like this too." Wen Mianyu reached out and pulled out another box. It was a silver-gray color that was a little darker than silver, and Lu Congxu's name was written on the box.
The camera moved over and took a close-up of the two boxes.
"Mr. Lu is so romantic." Chen Ning complimented at the right time.
"Yeah, you wouldn't tell he's such a romantic person, right?" Wen Mianyu knew what the production team wanted and teased with a smile.
Chen Ning agreed, "Yeah, he usually looks very aloof, the type of veteran cadre who'd be upset if you said a few more jokes."
Wen Mianyu also laughed.
The camera moves forward to record this heartwarming scene.
Next, start packing your clothes.
Wen Mianyu took out seasonal clothes from the closet. The weather in Hawaii was hot, and long-sleeved clothes were useless except for sun protection. So Wen Mianyu didn't bring two pieces of clothing, but brought two short-sleeved shirts and a swimsuit, leaving the rest of the space for sun protection.
Chen Ning was surprised when she saw it. "So many places have sunscreen? Isn't that a bit too much?"
"Not much. The sun is so strong over there, it's very hot. It's better to wear more sunscreen. If you don't do a good job of sunscreen, you will age quickly." Wen Mianyu said.
"Moli really knows how to protect herself. Do you use so much sunscreen by yourself, or do you use it with Mr. Lu?" Chen Ning squatted down and helped her move the sunscreen bottles in the box.
Wen Mianyu said, "He doesn't like sunscreen, so he never thought of bringing these. I use these together."
"You are really careful, then this is not too much." Chen Ning said.
As the two were talking, Lu Congxu came up from downstairs.
After he finished his meal, he cleared the dishes downstairs. It was the first time for the cameramen to see Lu Congxu doing housework. They had just shot a lot of footage downstairs, and now he followed him upstairs.
"Pack your suitcase yourself." Wen Mianyu pushed Lu Congxu's suitcase to him.
"What did you bring? Is there anything you want to put in my suitcase?" Lu Congxu squatted down and opened the suitcase. "I only need two sets of clothes. You can put your cosmetics in here."
"Mr. Lu is so considerate." Chen Ning said from the side.
Lu Congxu smiled and said nothing.
Although this is not his first time participating in a variety show, it is his first time participating in a couple variety show that is similar to a reality show. He is not used to deliberately showing affection in front of the camera.
But since he agreed to accompany Wen Mianyu to participate, he would definitely be dedicated, so he raised his hand and touched the back of Wen Mianyu's hand, "I have a small pillow in my room, help me get it."
"What kind of pillow is it?" Chen Ning asked curiously.
As the host, her job is to control the situation and dig out materials from the guests, so naturally she has to care about everything.
"It's a doll pillow, my birthday present for Mr. Lu." Wen Mianyu showed her affection without hesitation.
"What kind of doll is it? Can I see it?" Chen Ning asked.
"Wait here for the Q version image of Mr. Lu, I'll get it." Wen Mianyu turned and left.
There are many things in the bedroom that are not suitable for filming, and Chen Ning is aware of this, so she didn't let the camera follow.
After a while, Wen Mianyu came back with the little doll.
Chen Ning discovered that this was a small pillow made in the shape of a Q version of Lu Congxu. The expression was very similar, and the small suit made him look cool and cute.
Lu Congxu took the doll, sealed it with a dust bag, and then put it into the suitcase.
In this way, a small suitcase was almost filled.
"Why doesn't Mr. Lu use vacuum bags? This can save a lot of space." Chen Ning reminded him.
Lu Congxu raised his head and glanced at her. His peripheral vision then glanced at the camera next to him. He hesitated for a moment before speaking, "No need."
"The vacuum bag sucks out the air, which will flatten the doll. When you take it out, the doll will be a little flat." Wen Mianyu knew Lu Congxu's thoughts best and explained for him.
Chen Ning was stunned for a moment, then reacted, her eyes widened slightly, and she exclaimed inwardly.
Mr. Lu treasures the gift his wife gave him so much, right?
Right, right?
Good pet, right?
It's just that Lu Congxu didn't say it explicitly just now, and she didn't want to point it out. After all, sometimes too much deliberate affection will make the audience feel disgusted. It's fun to let the audience discover these little details themselves when the show is broadcast.
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The two of them quickly packed their luggage, locked the door, and got on the production crew's car.
Wen Mianyu, Lu Congxu and Chen Ning were in the same car heading to the airport, and the interview was done in the car.
Chen Ning took out the interview manuscript and started the interview with the two people in the form of a game.
"Now let's play a tacit understanding game called quick questions and quick answers. I'll ask the questions, and then count down from three, two, one. Jasmine and Mr. Lu, you have to answer together. Let's see how many questions you can answer correctly without communicating with each other." Chen Ning first explained the rules of the game to the two.
Similar small games are often used in some variety shows, and Wen Mianyu has played them many times.
She nodded without any pressure, "Okay, let's get started."
"You're quite anxious." Chen Ning smiled.
She and Wen Mianyu are of similar age, and Wen Mianyu is lively and talkative, so she prefers to joke with Wen Mianyu to liven up the atmosphere, but she doesn't dare to do that with Lu Congxu.
The main reason is that Lu Congxu is too aloof. Although he is not fierce, he has the aura of a superior, which makes people dare not talk nonsense with him.
"Let's start, let's start." Wen Mianyu clapped his hands, looking impatient.
The main purpose was to create an atmosphere. Since Lu Congxu was the "serious" one, she had to be the "unserious" one.
"Okay, let's begin." Chen Ning relaxed and held up the question card. "Next question: From the time you two were together to the time you got married, it's been so long, so you must have had some conflicts. So, every time you had an argument, who usually took the initiative to make peace?"
"Three, two, one, answer please!"
Wen Mianyu: "Me."
Lu Congxu: "Me."
Both answered at the same time.
"Why do you all say it's you? That's not okay," Chen Ning said. "You all have different answers to the first question. So I'm curious. Judging from your answers, you must have had arguments. What usually causes them?"
"I'm asking this on behalf of the audience, not just for my own gossip." Chen Ning said, then teased herself. She was still a little scared of Lu Congxu, afraid that he would think her questions were too personal.
After all, quarreling is not a glorious thing, and some stars will deliberately hide it.
But Lu Congxu didn't care about these things. Wen Mianyu certainly didn't care either, and replied nonchalantly, "Actually, we don't argue often. We're both very rational people. If there's a problem, we just solve it. Of course, there aren't many differences between us. The two times we argued were because I didn't care enough to protect myself, and he got angry with me."
As she spoke, she pointed at Lu Congxu with a mischievous look on her face.
Lu Congxu was helpless. "I won't really be angry with her. Even if I feel a little uncomfortable, I'll be fine after a while. There's no question of who will bow down first. If you have to say anything, it's me."
"Oh, so sweet. Just listening to it makes me want to fall in love." Chen Ning covered her face.
"Then first you have to find a partner as good as Mr. Lu." Wen Mianyu took Lu Congxu's arm and praised her husband generously.
She has always been protective of her family and likes to praise them. Lu Congxu is so good, she doesn't mind letting the whole world know, and of course there will be no shortage of praise.
"That's difficult." Chen Ning looked bitter.
"It's okay. I'll introduce you to the right person when I meet one." Wen Mianyu tried to be a matchmaker on the spot.
Chen Ning was somewhat embarrassed. After all, she was a young girl who had not yet married. The environment of a host was much simpler than that of other artists. She still had no boyfriend and was therefore particularly shy.
"Next question, listen carefully," Chen Ning said. "When two people were dating and confirmed their relationship, who took the initiative? Three, two, one, answer!"
Wen Mianyu: "I took the initiative."
Lu Congxu: "I took the initiative."
The two of them spoke in unison again.
Chen Ning was almost driven crazy by the two of them. "Why is it the same answer again? Do you have differences even on this kind of thing?"
"It's not really a disagreement, it's just self-perception. I was the one who actually started talking when we were together, so doesn't that count as me taking the initiative?" Wen Mianyu generously admitted her initiative, and she understood Lu Congxu's thoughts. "He probably thought he was the one who pursued me first."
"Yeah. I've liked him for a long time, but never thought I could pursue her." When Lu Congxu said this, his eyes were full of tenderness and pampering.
Wen Mianyu curled her lips and said, "You've liked me for a long time, but you rarely take the initiative. You haven't confessed your feelings for a long time."
This was her deep love for Lu Congxu and her resentment for the missed opportunities between them.
Lu Congxu lost all temper after being told this, "It's my fault."
"So it was Actor Lu who liked Jasmine first, but it was Jasmine who first spoke up to confirm the relationship, is that right?" Chen Ning asked.
"That's about right." Wen Mianyu nodded.
There is so much to explain about the complex relationship between the two.
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