Chapter 29 Breaking the Cage vs. Locking Down "You can do whatever you want to me..."
In the past, Du Ruopu would have rushed to Shu Bao'er, hugged him, kissed him, and coaxed him in a humble voice.
However, at this moment, this honest man who had been kind and obedient all his life simply raised his calm, moist eyes, red-rimmed, and quietly looked at the hysterical Shu Bao'er.
He didn't say a single word, yet it was as if he had already said a thousand words, recounting all the twists and turns, the trials and tribulations of their past ten years.
Unfortunately, no one listened to him except himself.
Shu Bao'er was completely enraged by Du Ruopu's wooden-like appearance. She rushed forward and swung her hand at Du Ruopu's face.
Wen Yinhe, who was downstairs, instinctively took a step forward, but Du Ruopu raised his strong and powerful hand and grabbed Shu Bao'er's thin arm, leaving his hand suspended in mid-air.
Wen Yinhe stopped in his tracks and looked up at the man who was as tall and strong as ever, but it seemed as if this man was standing up in front of everyone for the first time.
Shu Bao'er stared wide-eyed in disbelief, so shocked she stammered, "You...you actually dared to lay a hand on me?"
He looked up at the towering man before him and realized for the first time how vast the difference in their stature was. A sense of instinctive fear welled up within him.
However, the long-standing oppression and suppression of men made it difficult for Shu Bao'er to adjust to the difference in mindset. She continued to verbally abuse him with a fierce but weak tone, and even tried to kick him.
"You bastard! You scumbag! Are you trying to hit me?! My family has never laid a hand on me once in my life, who do you think you are to dare lay a hand on me?!"
Du Ruopu, however, no longer allowed Shu Bao'er to beat and scold him. He used his large hand to clamp down on Shu Bao'er's wildly flailing arms, and his strong, powerful legs pinned Shu Bao'er firmly against the railing, rendering him unable to move. His tone, however, remained calm and even chillingly composed.
"Baby, I've already told you, I'm tired. Let's both calm down and rest for a bit, okay?"
This was the first time Shu Bao'er had been treated so harshly by a man, and the first time Du Ruopu had spoken to her in such a cold tone. Her body began to tremble violently, whether from fear or anger, she didn't know.
His hands and feet gradually slid off Du Ruopu's restraints as if his bones had been removed, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud, tears streaming down his face.
Du Ruopu slowly withdrew his hand, took a step back, and looked deeply at Shu Bao'er at his feet with a complex and unreadable gaze. He clenched his fists again and again, but in the end, he refrained from bending down to help Shu Bao'er up. Instead, he turned around and walked downstairs without saying a word.
Behind him came Shu Bao'er's heart-wrenching screams: "Du Ruopu! You dare to take one step and see what happens?!"
Du Ruopu paused slightly, then continued striding forward without stopping for another second.
At this moment, one of them was on the stairs, and the other was at the bottom. The one who was usually high and mighty was now sitting on the ground, while the one who was always oppressed was standing tall and straight for the first time.
Shu Bao'er couldn't believe that Du Ruopu would actually dare to abandon him and leave alone.
He stared at Du Ruopu's retreating figure, never looking back, and for the first time since birth, he tasted the terrifying feeling of being abandoned.
His initial angry shouts turned into rebukes, and finally into desperate threats:
"Du Ruopu! Have you forgotten the vows you made in front of my family? Do you live up to your promises? Do you deserve everything I've done for you?! You ingrate! You heartless bastard!!!"
This time, however, Du Ruopu did not hesitate for even a moment because of that vague vow.
Letting go is much harder than picking up.
People in the past thought this would kill him.
However, when the day finally comes that one has to let go, people are surprised to find that letting go is much simpler than they imagined.
A vow can never bind a person.
The one who truly trapped him in the past was himself.
For the first time, the man, who had been confined in the cage for so long, tried to stand up in the lonely darkness. He crawled to the front of the cage and carefully pushed it.
With a crisp sound, the cage broke.
It was only then that Du Ruopu realized that the cage had never been locked.
[Aaaaaaahh ...
[Waaaaah, congratulations to the honest man for bravely taking the first step out of this misery! I hope you can maintain this unwavering stance! Please, please, please don't forgive Shu Bao'er! Domestic violence is either zero times or countless times! Domestic violence must be met with zero tolerance!!!]
[I hope Shu Bao'er understands that Du Ruopu's lack of resistance isn't because he's incapable of fighting back. Look at the size difference between you two; guess who would die if he punched you? The reason he'd rather be hit by you than lay a finger on you is because he's a moral, conscientious, kind, gentle man who deeply loves you. But you've treated his love like trash. Everything you're experiencing now is your own doing. :)]
[This is probably the first couple to officially break up in A-Li's second season, right? So when are they getting a divorce? When are they getting a divorce? When are they getting a divorce? When are they getting a divorce?]
Du Ruopu walked downstairs to the crowd of onlookers, his face inevitably showing embarrassment and awkwardness. He blurted out his habitual apology: "Sorry to have disturbed you..."
Wen Yinhe, with his gentle features, didn't reply but subtly changed the subject: "I heard you had an accident while recording the show just now. How are you? Are you alright?"
Du Ruopu paused slightly, looked up, and met Wen Yinhe's gentle and deep gaze, which contained no hint of teasing or gossip, but only pure concern and worry for him.
His heart suddenly felt as if it had been washed by warm water, warm and peaceful. He lowered his eyes shyly and thanked her, "Thank you for your concern, I'm fine..."
Lu Huaijin glanced at the chaotic and noisy scene on the stairs above him and said in an unquestionable tone, "This is not a good place to talk. Go sit on the sofa and rest for a while."
Then everyone left together.
Only Shu Bao'er upstairs seemed to have been forgotten, as no one showed her the slightest concern from beginning to end.
upstairs.
The staff surrounded Shu Bao'er, coaxing and comforting her in a large-scale operation.
Shu Bao'er, however, acted like a spoiled brat, sitting on the ground crying and calling out Du Ruopu's name.
Just then, a staff member rushed over, clutching a phone, and approached Shu Bao'er with a complicated expression. With her back to the camera, she whispered, "Ms. Shu, your agent is calling..."
Shu Bao'er took the phone with a choked voice. After a long while, the color drained from his tear-streaked face, as if he had heard some extremely terrible news, and his lips turned pale instantly.
The other guests were unaware of what Shu Bao'er had gone through, but she did not come down for lunch afterwards.
Everyone took a bite of the juicy gossip, and their facial expressions were quite varied.
Fortunately, everyone here is an adult, and we have a long time to work together in the future. We know to save face for each other, so things are going smoothly.
However, after finishing their meal, Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin deliberately waited at the table for a while. When Du Ruopu passed by them, he noticeably slowed down by half a step. Wen Yinhe then smiled and asked, "Mr. Du, would you like to sit down with me for a while?"
Du Ruopu was taken aback and opened his mouth in slight surprise.
"I see you seem to have something to say. Shall we walk together?" Wen Yinhe smiled and nodded, taking a step back to make way for them.
Du Ruopu had never met anyone as elegant and polite as Wen Yinhe in real life. He was so nervous that he almost stumbled over his own feet. When he came to his senses, he was already sitting opposite Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin.
He stared at the two men opposite him, their shoulders naturally pressed together and their hands clasped, speechless for a moment before finally muttering in a daze, "These two gentlemen are so affectionate..."
“Indeed,” Lu Huaijin nodded in affirmation, then raised an eyebrow and said calmly, “Don’t be envious, you can do it too.”
After a slight pause, Wen Yinhe couldn't help but cover his mouth to suppress a laugh, realizing what Lu Huaijin was about to say.
Du Ruopu, who was completely unaware of the situation, paused for a moment, his eyes visibly dimming, and a bitter smile appeared on his lips: "But, as you just saw, Bao'er and I are in this situation..."
Lu Huaijin clicked his tongue in disgust, not even wanting to mention the name Du Ruopu had mentioned: "I mean, change it."
Du Ruopu froze for a moment, then slowly opened his mouth wide and stared into the distance, his expression changing as fast as a sloth's lightning.
Wen Yinhe couldn't take it anymore and turned away, covering his face with his hands and laughing sullenly, his shoulders trembling slightly.
Lu Huaijin playfully nudged Wen Yinhe's shoulder, cleared his throat, and his raised eyebrows exuded confidence and arrogance. His steady and powerful words sounded like he wasn't joking at all: "What type do you like? I'll introduce you to some. I happen to know quite a few single men who are both good-looking and capable. Their character is absolutely impeccable. Of course, at least they don't have violent tendencies. I'll vet that, so you can rest assured."
[Mr. Lu, you're such a good conversationalist, hahaha! I don't know how many times you've made sarcastic remarks about Shu Bao'er in just one sentence, hahaha!]
[Hahaha, you two, are you addicted to scaring your guests? First the young master, then Kapibala, right?]
Kapibala has been scared out of his wits!
[Someone please take care of this movie star, hahaha, he's completely turned into vibrator mode!]
Du Ruopu stared blankly for a long time, his ears turning bright red. Coming to his senses, he waved his hands and shook his head repeatedly, "Thank you... thank you for your kindness, Mr. Lu, but it's alright. Bao'er and I aren't divorced yet... No, I don't mean I'll definitely get a divorce, it's just that I'm still married, and thinking about these things in advance isn't really appropriate..."
“Okay, I understand,” Lu Huaijin raised his hand to stop Du Ruopu’s endless attempts to make amends. He didn’t quite understand Du Ruopu’s nervous and trembling behavior, but he didn’t care. He just raised his chin slightly and gave him a strong promise, “Then after you get divorced, you are welcome to come to me anytime if you need anything.”
The certainty in his tone made it seem as if Du Ruopu's divorce was inevitable.
They clearly didn't take Shu Bao'er seriously.
Wen Yinhe finally finished laughing, gently wiped away his tears, and squeezed Lu Huaijin's hand lightly, telling him to take it easy and not scare Kapibala too much, since he was already silly enough.
Du Ruopu didn't know what else to say. After staring blankly for a long time, he could only nod, his face flushed, like a chick pecking at rice: "Okay, okay... thank you, Mr. Lu..."
[Hahaha, congratulations to player Du Ruopu for obtaining the god-tier item—[President Lu's Promise], and unlocking the new dungeon—[The Divorce Battle]! Keep up the good work, Du Ruopu!]
【Um, Mr. Lu, if Du Ruopu doesn't want her, could you introduce her to me? I really want her, Mr. Lu, please QAQ】
[+111111! I can't even imagine how perfect a man must be to be recognized by President Lu! My mouth is practically watering!]
After Lu Huaijin's outburst, Du Ruopu finally released all the fatigue he had accumulated throughout the day.
His tightly bound face relaxed, his broad shoulders slumped heavily as if he had exhausted his last bit of strength, his bangs fell down, and he stared blankly at his empty hands, as if he had fallen into a beautiful dream so distant that he could never return. His deep, hoarse voice trembled with a heartbreaking softness:
"Actually, Bao'er wasn't like this before. When I started high school, I fell in love with him at first sight. Back then, Bao'er was like a little star, pure and dazzling. I couldn't help but be attracted to him."
"One day, Bao'er suddenly discovered my existence, but instead of feeling disgusted, he became the only person in the whole school willing to talk to me. I couldn't help but confess to him. I never expected to get a response from him, but he actually agreed..."
Unexpectedly, Du Ruopu suddenly started telling a story. Wen Yinhe, who was tenderly playing with Lu Huaijin's fingers, suddenly slowed down his movements and quietly pricked up his ears.
Lu Huaijin, who was lounging lazily on the sofa, subtly straightened his back, his expression as focused as if he were in a meeting.
[Hahahaha, I'm dying of laughter! You two all love listening to gossip, don't you?]
Ah, so it was my childhood sweetheart, my first love from my youth. It's really hard to let go of that, sigh...
[Can I say this? They were quite a couple in high school: an insecure, gloomy male ghost x a romantic school heartthrob. It was even a redemption story! So how did Shu Bao'er, such a handsome young man, end up like this domestic abuser?!]
At this point, Du Ruopu suddenly paused, his voice becoming painful and hoarse, and the tone of the originally refreshing and innocent campus romance story took a sharp turn for the worse:
"However, our relationship was soon discovered by Bao'er's family. They did not agree to Bao'er being with me and tried to stop us in every way. Just then, an accident happened. One day on my way home from school, I encountered some thugs. Bao'er took a knife for me. After that, I accompanied him on a year-long leave of absence from school to recuperate."
"Bao'er's family was moved by my sincere attitude and gradually accepted me. They only asked that we get married as soon as we come of age. I was overjoyed and agreed. I swore at his bedside that from now on, my life belongs to Bao'er. I will spend my whole life loving, protecting, and cherishing him, and I will never let him suffer any harm..."
Holy crap?! This is so melodramatic!
[Help! ...You saved my life... This is really hard to handle. I'm sorry, honest man, I was wrong. I always thought you were a coward, but now that it's my turn, I'm at a loss too! I can't just attack my savior, can I?!]
[Waaaaah, honest man, don't blame yourself. You've really done a great job. You took such good care of Shu Bao'er. No one else could have done it better than you.]
Um, I don't know if I'm being a conspiracy theorist, but I always feel like those thugs just appear out of nowhere...
[Don't you guys think the logic of the whole story gets weird? Bao'er got hurt because of the honest guy, but her family accepted him instead, and the way they rushed them into marriage is so strange! It feels like they're desperately trying to cover something up with the marriage!!!]
Can I say this? Actually, I don't think Shu Bao'er genuinely wanted to protect the honest man. Does his personality seem like it's capable of doing something so brave, fearless, and selfless?!
[Sigh, if only we had that legendary lie detector! All the demons and monsters would show themselves! None of them would escape!]
After hearing the story, Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin both fell silent.
After a long pause, they exchanged a knowing glance, each seeing the strange and complex emotions in the other's eyes.
They have all experienced a lot and witnessed the fickleness of human relationships, so they are quite sensitive and perceptive about such people and events.
As the comments on the screen say, both the story's direction and the characters' behavior sound very strange, as if there's some kind of shady secret hidden beneath the surface.
However, it's not appropriate for them to interfere in other people's affairs.
Wen Yinhe paused for a moment, his gaze falling calmly and gently on Du Ruopu's ashen and tired face, as if offering an invisible comfort. His deep black eyes, though weathered by hardship, remained clear and bright: "Mr. Du, I have no right to comment on your and Mr. Shu's past, but I may be able to offer you some advice on your present."
Du Ruopu looked up at him with expectant eyes. Since the start of the show, he had lost count of how many times he had envied the relationship between Mr. Wen and Mr. Lu.
Wen Yinhe said softly, "Mr. Du, if I were to put my face in front of Huai Jin, what do you think he would do?"
“…Ah.” Du Ruopu opened his mouth hesitantly, unable to resist glancing at Lu Huaijin with his eyes. He couldn’t utter a word for a long time, and his face turned red. Clearly, he already had the answer in his heart.
Lu Huaijin lowered his eyes and chuckled lightly. He decisively reached out and pinched Wen Yinhe's chin, pulling him in front of him. He then gave Wen Yinhe a generous kiss on the cheek, raised an eyebrow, and smiled calmly at Du Ruopu: "The answer is, Lu Huaijin will kiss him."
Du Ruopu's eyes widened instantly, and his face flushed red.
[I'm impressed, Mr. Lu! Hahaha, you really don't miss any opportunity to be intimate with your man!]
[Du Ruopu: Weren't you comforting me? How did you suddenly start kissing me so passionately? QAQ]
Ahhhh, why is the CEO calling his own name? So cute!
“…Yes, that’s right, just like this.” Wen Yinhe couldn’t help but scratch his itchy cheek.
He paused, then spoke again slowly, his low voice revealing a hint of reluctance. But to wash away the scars of the past and be reborn, it would inevitably require tearing flesh and breaking tendons, leaving an indelible mark on one's soul.
"But if it were you and Mr. Shu, you would have received a slap in the face. That is the difference between us."
These words were like a sharp weapon, piercing straight into Du Ruopu's heart.
Du Ruopu's pure eyes instantly reddened, her eyes welled up with tears, and they seemed about to fall.
The tall, strong man now looked like a building about to collapse, helpless like a child who had been lost in the darkness for a long, long time and finally managed to glimpse a ray of light at the bottom of the valley.
[My goodness, that's such a sharp remark, I can hardly bear to hear it!]
Watching it together with that kiss from President Lu earlier is even more heart-wrenching, waaaaaah!
[This is so tragic! So tragic! Not only did they flaunt their love in front of me, but I was also used as the comparison! This honest guy feels like he's about to break! QAQ]
[President Lu: Don't be envious, you can be just as good with someone else!]
"Mr. Du, please remember this: if you think of yourself as worthless mud, then everyone will come and step on you; if you think of yourself as a treasure, then others will carefully hold you in their palms and cherish you."
Wen Yinhe's gaze toward Du Ruopu revealed a hint of pity and compassion, but it was not a condescending or superior pity. Rather, it was an expression of tolerance and gentleness that came from seeing through the filth of the world and having endured the most painful struggles, yet still choosing to accept everything.
"Whether you want to be mud under someone else's feet or a treasure in your lover's palm is up to you."
[Love yourself before you love others, sisters! Waaaaaah! When you're giving everything for others, please look back at yourself! In this world, you are the only one who is truly your best companion! Thank you, Best Actor and CEO Lu, for teaching me what love is, and what it means to truly love someone!]
Love should be about two well-rounded individuals relying on each other, not two flawed individuals trying to draw life from one another. Du Ruopu, I hope that when you learn to straighten your back, lift your head, and truly appreciate yourself in the mirror, you will have found your true love.
...
After lunch, everyone rested for a while, and the remaining guests continued the unfinished competition in the afternoon.
At this moment, Shu Bao'er returned. Not only did she stop causing trouble, but she was also unusually well-behaved, staying by Du Ruopu's side like a little accessory the whole time without saying a word.
The tear stains on her face were obvious, the tip of her nose was red, her delicate double eyelids were swollen, and the thin layer of skin was flushed red, as if someone had rubbed it hard, revealing a pitiful look.
Unfortunately, apart from Shu Bao'er's fans, no one bought it:
[Hahahaha, you saw the comments online, right? Now you're trying to play the victim again? Weren't you acting all high and mighty when you were hitting someone? Where did your bravado go?]
"Baby, don't do this, I'm scared. I still prefer your rebellious side. (Lights a cigarette)"
[Wasn't it said that it couldn't connect to the internet? How did Shu Bao'er see the online reviews?]
【Oh dear, that's what they say, but the internet is in an uproar, Shu Bao'er's manager must be going crazy, hahaha, how could they not contact Shu Bao'er~】
[My wild guess is that she'll use a series of tactics—claiming illness, injury, a family member's illness, the death of a family member, and a bad mental state—to gain sympathy and manipulate fans. Then, she'll combine this with the honest man's forgiveness and groveling act of "I love him, I did it willingly," and finally, she'll show off her relationship to slap the faces of the general public, shifting the focus of the controversy to the timid and wronged honest man. This way, Shu Bao'er can successfully disappear and escape unscathed! I hope the honest man absolutely refuses to forgive Shu Bao'er! He absolutely mustn't be soft-hearted! He must hold his ground! The final outcome of this public opinion storm depends entirely on the honest man's attitude!]
[Help! This is too much! What have you been through, ladies? You seem to have a lot of experience!]
Next up are Xiao Ye and Zheng Shuming, and Tao Miller and Jiang Hengchuan.
Xiao Ye and Tao Miller chose to have their hands cuffed, while Zheng Shuming and Jiang Hengchuan chose to be blindfolded.
In the first challenge of crossing a mud pit and the second challenge of walking across a log bridge, both teams performed poorly, with almost everyone rolling around in the mud at least three or four times.
Xiao Ye was gagging the whole way, but he managed to hold on without uttering a single complaint.
Jiang Hengchuan grumbled and cursed, but with Tao Miller's reassurance, he didn't cause any trouble.
Level 3: Blindfolded archery.
Although Xiao's command was good, Zheng Shuming had never touched a bow and arrow before. After missing the target more than 50 times, he finally managed to barely pass the level.
In contrast, Jiang Hengchuan, this rich second-generation, performed surprisingly well, advancing to the fourth level ahead of everyone else.
[My goodness, I suddenly realized that the young master's temper is ridiculously good. Although he looked sullen, he didn't scold Zheng Shuming at all! If it were me with my fiery temper, I would have been jumping up and down in a panic!]
Level 4: Climbing Wall.
Driven by his competitive spirit, Jiang Hengchuan chose the same way to pass the level as Wen Yinhe, but lacking Wen Yinhe's strength, he almost threw Tao Miller off the plane.
Fortunately, protective padding was placed at the starting point, preventing Taumiller from getting a sore bottom.
[Hey show-off, you almost lost your happiness every night, you know that...]
[I'm starting to really admire this internet celebrity now. Her husband almost smashed her anus, and she can still smile at this rich second-generation! She even comforted him! What an incredibly strong heart! Respect!]
Zheng Shuming was self-aware enough to choose between giving it his all and saving face, and instead chose to let his wife work hard on her own.
Fortunately, Xiao also enjoys rock climbing and has enough leg strength. He climbed while using the rope for leverage, and managed to get up a little bit.
When he finally called on Zheng Shuming to help him up, Zheng Shuming, with his neck bare and teeth clenched, looked like he was struggling, but Xiao could clearly feel that he was completely powerless.
I don't know if I was really too weak, or if I was afraid he would pull me down, so I didn't dare to exert any force.
Zheng Shuming noticed Xiao Ye's slightly cold tone after he came up, and his heart skipped a beat. However, his face was unconsciously warm and affectionate, filled with sweet words and heartwarming care.
Xiao also looked at him deeply a few times, but ultimately didn't reprimand him too much at such a dangerous height.
Well, being afraid of danger is human nature, and there's nothing wrong with that.
The viewers in the live chat may not have known the intricacies of the situation, but their comments were certainly insightful:
Young Master, your man looks rather weak...
[We suggest the young master find a new husband.]
The fifth level, freefall, took a lot of Xiao's effort, and he felt like he had died once after coming down.
Meanwhile, Jiang Hengchuan and Tao Miller had already taken the lead and moved on to the next level.
Zheng Shuming was anxious and his attempts to comfort Xiao Ye were perfunctory. He ignored Xiao Ye's miserable expression and dragged her towards the sea, leaving the online comments section filled with ellipses.
Both couples chose to cross the sea by boat, and it took them quite a while to finally get ashore.
After feeding the strawberries, Tao Miller and Jiang Hengchuan's team won first, with a time of 83 minutes and 42 seconds.
Xiao Ye and Zheng Shuming were a step behind, finishing in 85 minutes and 12 seconds, making them the second-place finishers in this round, but not the last in the entire game.
[Hahaha, you wouldn't believe it, would you? There's another expert! Because Shu Bao'er always liked to fidget, their time was an astonishing full hour and a half!]
[Phew—it's finally over. I love watching it, especially with the movie star and CEO Lu. I love watching it.]
These two dishes are about the same quality, so boring, no sugar and no drama.
[Young Master suffered a huge loss. It was mainly because Zheng Shuming's archery session took up too much time; otherwise, there would have been a chance to give it a shot.]
After all the guests finished their competitions, Tianyin appeared at the opportune moment:
"The third game – Couples Rush Forward – has officially ended! Now, let's announce the rankings. Scores were based on your speed of completion. The top two are Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin, Jiang Hengchuan and Tao Miler, Xiao Ye and Zheng Shuming, and Du Ruopu and Shu Baoer. Are you all satisfied with your and your partner's rankings this round? Let's all applaud our wonderful performances in the third game!"
"Today's games were quite intense, and I'm sure everyone had a great time. Now you can go back to your rooms and rest for a bit. The staff is preparing a delicious dinner for you. You still have plenty of time to yourself, although there's not much time left today."
"Finally, Ali is announcing an important change. Due to the special nature of tomorrow's game segment, the live stream time has been changed from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Please don't get it wrong, or you'll definitely regret it!"
"Alright, tomorrow night at nine o'clock, a new game awaits you all, see you there!"
【Ahhhhh, it's here! Which game segments can only be played at night? Of course, it's our most anticipated adult♂m♂night♂ session!!!】
[Great! Tomorrow's Friday! I can already predict the ratings will skyrocket! The production team really knows how to plan this perfectly!]
After a whole day, apart from the viewers in the live chat, all the other guests were exhausted and rushed back to their rooms as soon as they finished dinner.
Except for a few individuals.
The viewers watched as Lu Huaijin's slender fingers hooked the handcuffs that had been lying on the sofa for a long time, and with his other hand he gently hooked Wen Yinhe's collar, he strode into the room and slammed the door shut.
With a loud "bang," the viewers in the live chat went wild.
[Aaaaaaah, what game do you guys want to play? It looks so fun! Can you help us out?!]
The viewers were getting excited in the comments section when, unexpectedly, a blanket flew right in front of the camera, completely blocking the view without leaving a single gap.
The comments section suddenly went black:
【？？？？？？？？？？？】
[Aaaaaaah, what are you doing?! I'm asking you what you're doing!!!]
【Can't we see it today?! Ahhhhhh why?! We've never done this before, waaaaaah! Who taught you this?! You're so mean! Don't learn bad habits!!!】
[I'm going crazy! I'm going crazy! Let me out! Let me out! Waaaaaah! I want to see my favorite couple! Ahhhhhh!]
Inside the room, Wen Yinhe withdrew his hand from throwing the blanket and eagerly pulled Lu Huaijin into his arms.
Before Lu Huaijin could even get his footing, Wen Yinhe's tall and muscular figure pressed down on him.
Wen Yinhe's burning lips pressed against Lu Huaijin's lips without warning, urgent and fierce, like a thirsty fish rushing into a river.
The moment their lips met, Lu Huaijin trembled slightly, then responded with even more passion and fervor.
The quiet room was suddenly filled with the heavy, rapid breathing of the two people.
Wen Yinhe's strong arms encircled Lu Huaijin tightly, as if he wanted to crush the man in his arms. After a while, he buried his face in Lu Huaijin's neck and kissed him, his voice hoarse as he said, "Actually, what I said to Du Ruopu just now was a little wrong."
"What's wrong?" Lu Huaijin tilted his head back, squinting as he enjoyed the warm breath the man exhaled onto his neck. One hand gently stroked the man's soft hair, while the other hand sank deep into Wen Yinhe's shirt, crumpling the smooth fabric.
Wen Yinhe's broad palms gripped the supple skin of Lu Huaijin's nape tightly, his lips buried in Lu Huaijin's neck. His hot breath swept across the man's flushed, burning collarbone, almost greedily inhaling Lu Huaijin's scent so close to his own. His soft, husky voice seemed to drift from some distant time and space, indistinct and unclear.
“I treat myself like mud, but some people still treat me like a treasure. People all over the world can trample on me at will, but he can’t even bear to touch me.”
Lu Huaijin felt a sudden pain in his heart, and the hand that was holding Wen Yinhe's hair tightened involuntarily. But the next moment, he inserted his fingers even deeper into Wen Yinhe's hair, and gently lifted Wen Yinhe's head, which was buried in his collarbone.
Wen Yinhe raised his chin, forcing his beautifully shaped jawline and full, bright red lips to be visible. His cheeks were flushed, and beneath his watery eyes was a turbulent undercurrent, so intense that it was hard to look directly at him.
Lu Huaijin leaned in and kissed Wen Yinhe's lips, but not deeply. Instead, he bewitched Wen Yinhe with his soft breath, which lingered around Wen Yinhe's lips: "Since that person is so good to you, how do you plan to repay him?"
Wen Yinhe's lips parted slightly, and a low, hoarse call filled with intense emotion unexpectedly escaped his throat: "Mr. Lu..."
The address that hadn't been used in a long time suddenly rang in Lu Huaijin's ears, causing him to shudder.
Wen Yinhe looked at the slightly stunned man, smiled gently, then slowly pushed Lu Huaijin away, bent down to pick up the handcuffs that had fallen to the ground at some point, then grabbed Lu Huaijin's waist, slowly backed up to the chair and suddenly fell back down.
Lu Huaijin staggered and straddled Wen Yinhe's lap.
He lowered his head and stroked Wen Yinhe's hot, delicate cheek, his fingers slowly sliding down to Wen Yinhe's chin and hooking upwards.
Wen Yinhe's thick eyelashes drooped slightly and trembled as she looked up at the handsome and sharp-looking man in front of her, her eyes almost infatuated.
A familiar phrase, spanning seven years, appears before my eyes in a dreamlike way, sending shivers down my spine.
"If it's Mr. Lu... he can do whatever he wants to me."
As soon as he finished speaking, a soft "crack" sounded.
Wen Yinhe gently grasped Lu Huaijin's hand and led him behind a chair, then used Lu Huaijin's hand to lock his own wrist.
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