Chapter 26 Free Fall vs. Mermaid Prince: He was eager to get down and embrace...
[Alas! I was born with superhuman strength! My uncle, my grandmother, my cotton-padded trousers, my coat, my brain turned into a giant date!]
[Best Actor: Let me show you the power of CEO Lu!]
[Hahahaha, this is hilarious! What's wrong, Mr. Lu? Why are you looking so dazed? You didn't even know your man was this strong!]
[President Lu: What other surprises do you have that I don't know about...?]
[Hehehe~ With such strong arms, wouldn't you be able to do a lot of fancy tricks? Mr. Lu, you should be secretly happy~ (covers mouth and laughs)]
[Fantasy movie! This must be a fantasy movie! I was just hanging on my boyfriend's arm, making him lift me up, and now I'm calling an ambulance for him... QAQ]
[Ouch (leaning back) Hey lady in front... is your boyfriend's arm okay?]
Logically speaking, it would take a very long time for someone who cannot use their hands to climb up.
Who would have thought that Wen Yinhe would be such a bug, directly building an artificial elevator for Lu Huaijin, who slid up in a flash.
[The pressure is putting on the men in the back, hahaha]
Upon seeing this comment, the production team very considerately switched the camera to show the faces of the remaining guests who were watching the game.
Xiao Ye and Tao Miller both stared wide-eyed and gaped, completely stunned.
Jiang Hengchuan looked constipated, but he couldn't help clenching his fists and bulging his arm muscles.
Zheng Shuming looked pale and subconsciously reached out his right hand to secretly pinch his left arm, as if weighing himself, before silently withdrawing his hand.
[This made me so insecure, help! Hahahaha!]
[Hahaha, why did they even cut to that scene? The production team took all the bamboo shoots from the entire mountain!]
[Let's compete! Let's compete! This competition is so much fun!]
Lu Huaijin was a little stunned. He knew Wen Yinhe was very strong, but he didn't expect it to be this outrageous. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was made of paper.
"Are you alright? Did you bump or hurt yourself anywhere?" Wen Yinhe felt around on Lu Huaijin's body in the dark, his brows furrowed with worry.
Lu Huaijin grabbed Wen Yinhe's hand, his eyes filled with a complex and unreadable expression as he looked at the innocent-looking man: "Why didn't you say so sooner?"
Wen Yinhe tilted his head and asked, "Hmm?"
Lu Huaijin clicked his tongue lightly, licked his lips, and his gaze slowly swept over his lover, his eyes shining with an astonishing intensity: "There are some positions... I've wanted to try for a long time."
Wen Yinhe was taken aback, and quickly covered his mouth and coughed lightly. His neck drooped slightly, but he couldn't hide the two hot blushes that quickly rose on his cheeks.
Were they actually considered conservative in those years?
Wen Yinhe was shocked.
[Aaaaaaah, let me explain the technique in detail! The Wi-Fi I'm using now is free!!!]
【What? You're asking me? It's nothing, I'm not hungry, it's just that my stomach is completely empty, but my stomach just won't stop churning. I think I'm probably malfunctioning, actually imagining that the movie star and President Lu's sweets will fly in and fill my hungry stomach.】
[Several Xun Ges in front of me, lol]
[Woof woof woof, feed him a little more, Mr. Lu, just consider it feeding the dog!]
[Hehehe, let's feed him a little more, Mr. Lu, just like feeding the chickens!]
[Moo moo moo, feed him a little more, Mr. Lu! This old ox will immediately go to the fields and harvest all the wheat within a hundred miles!!!]
Level 5, Freefall, and Level 4, Rock Climbing, are right next to each other; it's basically the same thing: you go up first and then come down.
Neither Wen Yinhe nor Lu Huaijin were afraid of heights, but the matter of jumping was a sensitive one. Before they were about to start, Lu Huaijin's expression was somewhat somber.
"It's okay, I don't care anymore. You don't have to keep this in mind, okay?" Wen Yinhe seemed to know what Lu Huaijin was thinking. She touched Lu Huaijin's arm and then held the man's unconsciously clenched fingers, using her warm fingers to separate the man's hard nails from his soft palm.
"You're quite carefree..." Lu Huaijin couldn't help but chuckle, tenderly stroking Wen Yinhe's soothing cheek.
Wen Yinhe immediately turned his head obediently and rubbed against Lu Huaijin's hand: "Huaijin, you go down first, and then catch me down here, just like I caught you up here just now, okay?"
"Okay, fine." Lu Huaijin wasn't one to be sentimental. After touching Wen Yinhe's face one last time, he withdrew his hands and walked steadily to the edge of the high wall.
[Is he really going to jump from such a height? QAQ I wouldn't dare even if you asked me to open my eyes, I can't imagine an actor doing that while blindfolded! What's the difference between this and jumping off a building? SOS!]
[What does the Best Actor mean by "not caring"? Is there another story behind it? My gossip-loving soul is instantly ignited! (Curious)]
3.5 meters, not even as high as their ceiling.
But when Lu Huaijin looked down at his feet, he couldn't help but recall the image of Wen Yinhe sitting alone by the bridge, swaying precariously like a piece of paper crumpled by the wind.
That scene remained a nightmare for Lu Huaijin for a long time to come.
That period was when Wen Yinhe was in the worst condition. He would often fall ill in the middle of the night and even get out of bed on his own.
Lu Huaijin would wake up several times every night, immediately reaching out to find the warmth of the person beside him.
Sometimes you touch a man's trembling, curled-up body, and sometimes you feel a cold blanket.
He suddenly threw off the covers and got up, only to find that the balcony door had been opened at some point.
A man stood alone, his fingers gripping the cold railing so tightly they turned white from the force. His upper body was almost completely outside the railing, his slightly long hair hanging in the wind, as if a gust of wind could blow him away at any moment.
Lu Huaijin's breath caught in his throat. He rushed forward and grabbed the man's cold, stiff body, as if he were hugging a piece of cold, hard iron.
The city had fallen into a deep sleep, with only the streetlights in the villa area casting blurry circles of light in the dim light.
Wen Yinhe's cheeks were already numb from the cold. The man's embrace behind him was so strong and passionate, yet it couldn't hold onto his drifting, confused soul.
"Yinhe, it's cold outside, shall we go inside?" Lu Huaijin's voice trembled, and although it was a question, his arms dragged the man into the house without allowing any argument.
Wen Yinhe was treated like an object, allowing Lu Huaijin to move him around without offering any resistance.
Only after the balcony door was locked, and Lu Huaijin collapsed onto the bed, clutching the motionless Wen Yinhe, did his tense nerves finally relax.
A sticky feeling came from his back, and he belatedly realized that he had broken out in a cold sweat in just a few seconds.
Lu Huaijin calmed his breathing, his Adam's apple bobbing. His fingers trembled as he brushed the bangs that covered Wen Yinhe's eyes and brows, and asked in the gentlest and softest voice, "What's wrong? Can't sleep? Or did you have a nightmare?"
Wen Yinhe slowly turned his head, his dark eyes staring blankly at him, devoid of any light: "There's a voice calling me from below. It says, 'Come down.'"
Lu Huaijin suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart.
He suddenly leaned forward and hugged Wen Yinhe's head, forcefully covering Wen Yinhe's ears with both hands, his voice hoarse: "Don't listen."
Lu Huaijin forced himself to swallow, as if trying to choke back the surging sadness and bitterness. Every syllable seemed to be ground hard between his teeth before being forcefully shoved into Wen Yinhe's ears: "From now on, don't listen to anyone but me."
The next morning, Lu Huaijin immediately locked all the balconies in the rooms. Without Lu Huaijin's supervision, Wen Yinhe was not allowed to approach the balcony. Every night before going to bed, Lu Huaijin would also lock the bedroom door with his fingerprint.
So, back then...
What were Yinhe's feelings when he sat on that high and cold bridge?
As his thoughts returned, Lu Huaijin turned to face Wen Yinhe, placed his hands on his chest, and looked at Wen Yinhe with tenderness and affection, mixed with a deep tenderness that was hard to describe: "Yinhe, come here and kiss me."
[Ughhhhh, she wants her man to kiss her and give her a boost before she jumps, right?!]
[So sweet! CEO Lu's gaze towards the movie star is so affectionate! A domineering CEO asking for a kiss—what's the difference between that and being a little coquettish?! So cute!]
[Oh my god, not only do they jump, but they also have to turn their backs! That's even scarier! I'd faint if they put me on that!]
Following the direction of Lu Huaijin's voice, Wen Yinhe reached out and slowly approached. Before he could touch the man, his collar was grabbed and pulled down.
Lu Huaijin turned his head and kissed Wen Yinhe's lips hard, nuzzling his lips and chuckling in a hoarse voice: "I'll be waiting for you downstairs."
After saying that, Lu Huaijin leaned back without hesitation and fell down suddenly.
[Ahhhhhh, I was so scared! Mr. Lu, you...you just collapsed like that??? That's too brave!!!]
[Give me a heads-up! My heart almost jumped out of my chest!!!]
[My god, that's a real man! He's really not afraid!]
Wen Yinhe was surprised that Lu Huaijin jumped so decisively. He anxiously took two steps after him, listening intently to the sounds under his feet.
There were also staff and coaches standing guard next to the water mat. As soon as Lu Huaijin jumped down, they immediately went forward to help him up.
Before Lu Huaijin could even stand properly, he hurriedly said to the sky, "I've landed safely, don't worry."
Wen Yinhe pressed further, "How are you feeling? Are you alright? Did you run into anyone?"
Lu Huaijin replied, one sentence at a time, "Don't worry, I'm safe and everything is fine."
Wen Yinhe finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then couldn't wait to reach the wall. Facing the clear sky, his heart was filled with light, and his brows, cleansed by love, showed no trace of gloom.
He heard a familiar and melodious voice calling to him from below.
He said, "Yinhe, come down."
Wen Yinhe smiled with relief, then fell to the ground without hesitation.
He was once eager to leave this world.
Now, he was eager to go down and embrace the one and only love of his life.
[Aaaaaaahhhhhh, I'm bursting into tears like a Thomas the Tank Engine jet! Just how much trust does someone have to have to jump without hesitation after hearing their lover's command?!]
What's wrong with these two men?! They're making me laugh and cry at the same time! Can't we just enjoy the sweet moments in peace?!
[So touching! Who understands that feeling of risking everything for a loved one?! Doshi yo... Can we be entangled forever? Hair, fate, and you and him QAQ]
After a sudden, intense feeling of weightlessness, Wen Yinhe's body was deeply buried in the soft, cool water cushion, swaying unsteadily up and down.
Wen Yinhe felt slightly dizzy, and his first reaction was to look up and find Lu Huaijin: "Huaijin, where are you?"
"Over here!" Lu Huaijin watched anxiously as the safety officer helped Wen Yinhe out of the water mat. He quickly stepped forward and pressed himself against Wen Yinhe, checking his condition from head to toe. "How are you? Are you feeling alright? Were you scared?"
“I’m not scared at all,” Wen Yinhe said, wrapping his arms around Lu Huaijin’s waist and rubbing against him comfortably, swaying his body from side to side. “Because you’re here below me.”
[A sweet, sticky couple's kiss before jumping, followed by a loving hug afterward!]
[Hehehe, "Because you're down there~" How can you two be so cute, waaaaah, you're even hugging and rocking back and forth, oh my, who's been married for seven years and still so clingy, I won't tell~]
Have you guys noticed that the first thing the Movie Emperor and CEO Lu do after finishing a game is check on each other? They always put each other's safety first! Oh my god! I love them so much! QAQ
The next challenge was crossing the sea. As Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin headed towards the beach, Shu Bao'er and Du Ruopu stumbled their way to the bottom of the climbing wall.
Shu Bao'er had already lost all composure in the first challenge, and when she saw the towering climbing wall, she almost fainted.
Although Du Ruopu didn't see Wen Yinhe's process of passing the test, his idea coincided with Wen Yinhe's: "Bao'er, there's a rope on the wall. I'll climb up first, and then you hold onto the rope while I pull you up. We'll climb up little by little, stepping on the climbing rocks, okay?"
Shu Bao'er didn't want to be left behind, so she blurted out, "No way! What will I do if you go up there? You need to figure out how to get me up there first!"
Du Ruopu's rugged face was covered in dirt and exhaustion. His fists clenched and unclenched weakly, and he compromised meekly: "Then I'll lift you up from below. You hold on tight to the rope and step on me to get up."
This time, Shu Bao'er was barely satisfied.
The instructor came over and helped the two of them fasten their seatbelts.
Du Ruopu squatted down, leaning against the wall. His slightly long hair clung stickily to his temples, and his face was ashen, like a worn-out stone statue.
With her hands cuffed, Shu Bao'er grabbed Du Ruopu's hair and tentatively lifted one foot, stomping on Du Ruopu's knee for a while before finally climbing onto Du Ruopu's shoulder in a crooked manner.
The sudden, heavy pressure on his shoulders caused Du Ruopu's body to sink uncontrollably. The rough soles of his shoes dug heavily into the thin skin between his shoulder blades, making a dull squeezing sound.
Du Ruopu's throat tightened, and he swallowed back a muffled groan.
Shu Bao'er on top of him began to shift uncomfortably, and each slight shift in his center of gravity brought Du Ruopu a new crushing pressure.
Du Ruopu's temples bulged with veins, his back arched, and his muscles trembled in pain, but he still endured it and tried to stand up amidst Shu Bao'er's scolding, lifting Shu Bao'er up little by little, as heavy as this endless marriage.
Look at them now, don't they resemble the roles they played in this marriage: a selfless giver and a bottomless taker?
[Waaaaaah, I really can't bear to watch anymore. Comparing the movie star and CEO Lu, the honest guy is so pitiful. I want to cry QAQ]
Sigh, never mind, next couple.
As you know, we usually advise people to leave...
"Let's get a divorce. Your phone numbers are different, so it's not convenient to keep in touch. (Lights a cigarette)"
In the end, Du Ruopu relied on his own strength to send Shu Bao'er up safely, but he himself must have been badly injured.
However, before that, Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin had already reached the seaside, and were now only one step away from victory.
There are two ways to pass this level: one is by rowing, and the other is by swimming.
It's impossible for a blindfolded person and a person with their hands cuffed to swim across.
Almost everyone assumed that this challenge would involve rowing, but Wen Yinhe turned his head slightly and smiled at Lu Huaijin, saying, "Huaijin, let me take you swimming."
“What a coincidence, that’s what I was planning too,” Lu Huaijin narrowed his eyes slightly, agreeing with him, and immediately raised his hand to indicate, “Let’s choose swimming.”
The production team hadn't expected anyone to choose swimming. The coach had even brought the boat over. Upon hearing this, they were taken aback and asked in surprise, "Are you really sure you want to choose swimming? Once you've chosen, there's no going back!"
Wen Yinhe nodded politely in the direction of the voice: "Yes, we're sure. Thank you for your help."
The coach couldn't control their choice. Since it complied with the program's rules, he lowered the boat again: "Oh, okay, then I'll put life jackets on you..."
Unexpectedly, Wen Yinhe interrupted him gently: "Hello, may I ask if we don't need to wear life jackets?"
"Huh? That won't do," this time the coach wasn't surprised, but frowned. Even for the sake of performance, you can't disregard your safety. "This is for your lives..."
"Wait a minute," Lu Huaijin raised his hand to interrupt him again, his calm black eyes turning to the camera, and said calmly, "Director, Yinhe and I both have Elite Diver Certificates, Advanced Swimming Lifeguard Certificates, and Advanced Swimming Instructor Certificates. Can we not wear life jackets? We can sign a safety guarantee to be responsible for our personal safety and guarantee that the production team will not be held responsible for any accidents that occur."
This unexpected situation caught the production team off guard.
Immediately, a staff member with a mobile phone came up to verify the certificate with Lu Huaijin, and another staff member came over to negotiate with the coach.
After hearing Lu Huaijin's speech, the coach instantly lost all his temper, waving his hands and shaking his head repeatedly: "Don't look at me, they are much more capable than me! They are the ones who should save me!"
[Huh?! Really?! Are the movie star and CEO Lu really that awesome?!]
I searched online, but there's no exact number of people holding these three certificates. Based on the available information, I estimate there are only about a thousand Master Diver nationwide, about two thousand Senior Lifeguards, and a few hundred Senior Swimming Instructors. The number of people who hold all three certificates can probably be counted on one hand. (Lights a cigarette)
My goodness, the gold content is astounding!
[Hahaha, why is the coach all wrinkled up? He's thinking: If the three of us fell into the water, who's going to save whom?! So funny!]
[So, Best Actor, did you spend those seven years when you weren't acting frantically taking certification exams? A lament from a fan of acting skills...]
With Lu Huaijin's guarantee, the production team finally had them sign a safety guarantee, allowing them to go into the water without wearing life jackets.
It was nearly noon, and the sunlight poured down, igniting the entire sea surface. The shimmering seawater looked like crushed gold, dancing and sparkling in the field of vision.
Lu Huaijin grabbed Wen Yinhe's arm with both hands, facing Wen Yinhe with his back to the sea, and ran backwards towards the beach. His eyes were clear as he looked at Wen Yinhe, and the corners of his mouth curved up.
Wen Yinhe smiled, revealing his teeth. His smile was as pure as the first rays of dawn, shining unreservedly in his lover's eyes.
The two men's short, sweat-drenched hair bounced as they ran and jumped, appearing to be edged with flowing gold in the sunlight.
As they ran, they kicked off their shoes, their bare feet powerfully stomping on the wet, hot sand. Each step kicked up fine sand and water droplets, their ankles covered in glistening white sand. The muscles in their calves stretched and relaxed as they ran, exuding masculine strength as they charged headlong into the golden sea.
The sea breeze swept over them, carrying a salty, damp scent that seeped into their clothes.
"Huai Jin, come here quickly." Wen Yinhe didn't stop, and with a smile, he was the first to dive into the water.
Lu Huaijin wrapped his arms around Wen Yinhe's neck from behind, his fingertips brushing against the cool skin on the back of Wen Yinhe's neck, and together they dived into the sea. The smile on his lips was almost overflowing: "Let's go, my mermaid prince, we're heading towards the end."
The two bodies quickly stretched out in the seawater.
Their clothes spread out in the seawater, the edges of their garments intertwined intimately, just like their overlapping figures.
Wen Yinhe felt the man's strong chest pressed against his back, conveying an indescribable warmth and happiness through the wet clothes and soft water.
He was practically carrying the person on his back as he swam freely in the sea.
Lu Huaijin slightly tightened his arms, silently pulling Wen Yinhe closer. Then, he couldn't help but turn his head, resting his chin on Wen Yinhe's soft, floating hair, and in the clear seawater, he tenderly and silently kissed the back of Wen Yinhe's warm ear.
Wen Yinhe couldn't see it, but he could still feel the saltiness of the sea mixed with the faint warmth and aura emanating from Lu Huaijin, strangely filling his senses.
He then raised one hand and, despite the resistance of the water, slowly covered the back of Lu Huaijin's hand that was wrapped around his neck.
The touch was cool and smooth with the warmth of the palm, like a silent yet passionate response.
Lu Huaijin smiled happily and contentedly.
[Ahhhhh, so sweet! How can a couple be so inseparable even underwater?! QAQ]
[Waaaaaah, help! It's so beautiful I'm crying! Are they really not filming a music video? How can there be such a beautiful, romantic, warm, and sweet scene in the world? This is simply my dream romance! This must be a scene from a dream, right? Am I really not dreaming? Waaaaah... I'm dying of sweetness, I'm dying of sweetness...]
A mermaid who has lost her eyes carries a human prince who has lost his hands as they swim freely in the ocean. Even though they have both suffered betrayal and hurt, they still cherish a beautiful longing for the future, huddling together for warmth, licking each other's wounds, and becoming each other's hands and eyes.
[Ahhhhh, this is so good, author!!! The mutual redemption theme is just too sweet! Please write more!!!]
[This should be accompanied by background music—"The Whale That Became an Island." Does anyone understand the lyrics in the middle?! "Accompanying me as I drift aimlessly, my back like a barren hill, your fingertips gently caressing all my wounds, the ugly scars from the storms..." It's so fitting! QAQ! I'm really crying uncontrollably!] ①
[As General Douglas MacArthur once said: "I can remain calm and collected on the complex battlefield, yet I cannot help but shed tears over the beautiful love story between the movie star and General Lu. If our army were to witness the romance between the movie star and General Lu on the eve of war, we would be utterly defeated!!!"]②
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