Chapter 6: The Test of Understanding vs. The Ultimate Challenge - Back 15 years ago...
Following Tianyin's instructions, the group arrived at the top floor of the villa.
As the elevator doors opened, a vast rooftop swimming pool immediately came into view.
The swimming pool is suspended in the air, with a transparent glass bottom. The clear water reflects the lush green garden on the first floor, making you feel as if you are floating in the air, giving you a strong visual impact.
In the very center of the pool stand two strange diving platforms.
Unlike ordinary diving platforms, these two platforms stand opposite each other, with shorter platforms and a high wall erected horizontally behind them, blocking the way back.
An ominous premonition immediately arose in everyone's hearts.
At this moment, Tianyin appeared again without warning, successfully startling everyone, including the viewers in the live stream chat:
"Welcome everyone to the first icebreaker game. What you see in front of you is the island's famous rooftop pool. The pool is 50 meters long, 25 meters wide, and 5 meters deep. Legend has it that couples who swim four laps around the pool at 11 a.m. and bask in the sun will gain eternal love, because the number 11 also has the meaning of eternity in this country. Isn't that romantic?"
"Knowing you're all eager to swim with your loved ones in the pool, let's get right to it!"
"Now, let me announce the rules of the game. Do you all see the two diving platforms in the middle of the pool? Each couple needs to stand facing each other on the platform. There's a door on the wall leading to the platform; once you're on it, it will automatically lock, and even if you scream your lungs out, it won't open again!"
"At this point, each person needs to stand on the platform and answer 20 questions about their partner, taking turns. The platform is initially 3 meters wide. For each wrong answer, the platform retracts 0.3 meters. When 10 questions are answered incorrectly, the platform retracts completely, and the person standing on it can only regretfully jump off with a thud. Isn't that interesting?"
"Of course, if you don't want to fall into the water, there's another way to open the high wall behind you: try to survive until all 20 questions are completed. The game order is up to you to decide. Couples who are ready can now climb onto the pool leading to eternity together!"
"The first icebreaker game of 'The Seven Year Itch Season 2'—the ultimate test of understanding—is now officially starting!"
[…Teacher Tianyin, please give me a heads-up next time you speak (clutches heart)]
[Ah Li is still as sarcastic as ever. Who actually wants to go in for a swim?!]
[The production team is really something else! If the two of them fall in together, does it mean they've failed the test of their friendship, or that they've received the pool's eternal blessing?]
Xiao also seemed to be a little afraid of heights. He glanced down and immediately turned pale.
He instinctively retreated to the back of the crowd, reaching for his lover's hand in hopes of gaining some support and a sense of security.
Unexpectedly, Zheng Shuming did not notice his unusual state at all. Instead, he was the first to stand up and raised his hand, saying, "The situation is still unclear, so let me set an example for everyone and scout out the way."
Upon hearing this, Xiao's outstretched hand froze in mid-air.
"Hey bro, your wife's face's turned pale, didn't you see?"
[Maybe he thinks going in the morning will be a relief sooner, since he'll have to go sooner or later anyway, and the longer he delays, the more scared he'll become.]
Am I just imagining this person as being a bit too eager for quick success? (resting chin on hand)
After Zheng Shuming finished speaking, he thought he would receive everyone's goodwill and gratitude. However, when he turned around, he was met with his lover's angry and resentful gaze.
Xiao's beautiful peach blossom eyes were tinged with anger, her gaze cold and deep, yet a hint of barely perceptible grievance could still be seen: "Are you the only one in this family who can speak? If you don't stand up for yourself, no one will think you're mute!"
Zheng Shuming almost lost his smile, his nails digging quietly into the flesh of his palm.
It's always like this. This person can never say a nice thing and always tries to embarrass him in front of so many people!
Even if you have some complaints, can't you just whine or apologize?
Any words, good or bad, sound like poison coming out of this person's mouth.
This isn't a lover, it's clearly an enemy!
A glint of resentment flashed in Zheng Shuming's eyes. His mind worked quickly, and he almost immediately stepped forward to pull Xiao Ye into his arms. While kissing his eyes, he apologized in a low voice, "I'm sorry, baby. I ignored your wishes, but I was thinking of finishing as soon as possible so we could rest. The longer you wait, the more uncomfortable you'll feel. Let's try to finish quickly so we can go rest, okay? Hmm?"
Although Xiao was unhappy with her husband's unauthorized decision, she knew that husband and wife were one, so even if it wasn't voluntary, she gritted her teeth and accepted it.
Just as he was about to bite the bullet and go for it, a gentle and clear voice suddenly rang out from not far away: "If you don't mind, Huai Jin and I will go first, and Mr. Xiao can prepare a bit more."
Xiao Ye looked at Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin with gratitude, as if he had seen a savior.
Having just suffered a setback, Zheng Shuming dared not utter a sound now.
Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin, as the first pair of challengers in the second season, calmly stood on the high platform under the spotlight.
Wen Yinhe stood tall and broad-shouldered, his body suspended in mid-air. A faint smile played on his lips, giving him an air of ease and confidence, without a trace of fear.
When Lu Huaijin looked up and their eyes met, Wen Yinhe's already smiling eyes, which were naturally inclined to smile, involuntarily curved into sweet crescents.
[Holy crap! This is breathtaking! What an absolutely stunning scene! Why are you taking a screenshot? Just stand there!]
Hey, did anyone hear magpies calling? I think I saw a magpie bridge between them? (In a daze)
Laugh! Laugh all you want! You won't be able to laugh for long!
[Tianyin! Where's Tianyin? I can't stand these two anymore, let's teach them a lesson!]
The production team probably felt that the two of them were provoking Ali's dignity by acting as if no one else was around, so they immediately had Tianyin announce the start of the game.
"The first round of questions and answers begins. Wen Yinhe, please listen to the question."
The first few dishes were very simple, mostly based on everyday preferences and habits.
For example, their favorite food, favorite color, least favorite taste, least favorite season, etc.
Both of them answered very smoothly.
Gradually, the problem became more and more difficult.
"Wen Yinhe, does Lu Huaijin have a birthmark? Where is it located?"
"Wen Yinhe, may I ask which part of Lu Huaijin is most satisfied with?"
"Wen Yinhe, please recite Lu Huaijin's ID number."
Wen Yinhe didn't think at all:
"I have a birthmark on my left shoulder, right lower back, and left ankle."
"His brain, his exceptional brain and IQ are what he is most proud of."
Since it's not appropriate to reveal personal information like an ID card in public, the production team had a drone fly up and hand Wen Yinhe paper and pen. Surprisingly, he still answered correctly.
Oh no, I've been married to my husband for over ten years, and I still can't remember his ID number (feeling guilty)
Is this hard to memorize? Don't you guys usually buy tickets for your partners?
[What's so hard about memorizing a string of numbers? It's just that nobody goes out of their way to memorize someone else's ID number! You can just use the basic information you saved before buying a ticket; it's not like you have to recite the ID number every time you buy a ticket!]
[The location of the birthmark was answered without hesitation. It seems the Best Actor really does observe President Lu's body carefully every day, hehehe]
[You even know about the birthmark on your ankle (pointing and gesturing) You must scratch it a lot, right? (pointing and gesturing)]
[What a domineering CEO's statement about loving his own brain! CEO Lu is such a cool guy!]
What the viewers in the live chat didn't know was that Lu Huaijin himself only gave the answer about the spot on his shoulder.
Since he couldn't see his lower back, and no one would grab his ankle to look at it for no reason, he had no idea that he had so many birthmarks on his body.
The production team didn't dare to ask President Lu for confirmation on the spot, so they had to let Wen Yinhe off the hook.
When it was Lu Huaijin's turn, his answer was equally fluent and natural.
"Lu Huaijin, how often does Wen Yinhe trim his nails?"
"Lu Huaijin, may I ask which part of Wen Yinhe likes to wash first when taking a bath? (If it's inconvenient to say it verbally, please raise your hand to signal the drone to deliver paper and pen.)"
"Lu Huaijin, which gift did Wen Yinhe like the most?"
Lu Huaijin didn't even think about it:
"I trim my fingernails once a week and my toenails once every two weeks. The nails on my thumbs and little toes grow faster, so I can't help but trim them every few days."
"Wash your face first, then rub your arms, and finally wash your feet, washing from head to toe in that order."
"Me personally."
Heavenly Sound:
"Correct answer!"
"Correct answer!"
"All answers are correct!"
[This is hilarious! What's with the parentheses in the second question? Are they afraid I'll mention some body parts that can't be shown? (lewd laugh)]
The last "myself" is absolutely thrilling! Who wouldn't understand! This shows that President Lu has extreme confidence in himself, inside and out!
I admire the production team for coming up with so many outrageous questions. What's even more outrageous is that Mr. Lu actually answered them all correctly. I was completely dumbfounded.
I don't even know how often I trim my nails, or where I wash my face first when I shower—it's all so random! I'm so confused.
[You guys just don't understand, do you? The show's producers are asking about little details that you yourselves wouldn't normally pay any attention to, but your partners, who are with you every day, know them all. This means your partner cares about you even more than you do! They don't want to miss a single thing about you! How romantic! Ah, I'm dying!]
[President Lu must have showered with the movie star quite a few times, right? Did the movie star keep staring at you the whole time you showered? He's really observant~]
[It wasn't just staring; given the movie star's appeal to President Lu, President Lu probably couldn't resist helping out from the very beginning, right? (lewd grin)]
[It feels like watching "Who's Still Standing?", all very lively and confusing.]
Are they having a competition to see who can answer faster? (laughing and crying emoji)
The production team didn't expect that even such tricky questions wouldn't stump the two of them.
With all the questions almost asked, the two people on stage remained rooted to the spot, not moving an inch. The director backstage had to urgently consult the backup question bank.
Finally, his gaze fell upon an unremarkable question. His eyes narrowed slightly, and as if he had thought of something, he raised an eyebrow and immediately gave Tianyin an instruction.
Tianyin was also surprised to receive this question, but she still followed the director's instructions and asked in a serious tone: "Final round of questions, Lu Huaijin, please listen to the question. When was the first time you met?"
The viewers in the live chat were also confused:
I thought the last question would be a big one, but it was just this?
Don't worry, trust the show's ability to trick people! Every question is absolutely not unfounded!
Upon hearing this question, Lu Huaijin paused for the first time since taking the stage.
Holy crap? The production team actually guessed right?!
What's there to hide on a first meeting? It can't really be like what's circulating online, that we're in the midst of some kind of unspoken rule...
So, was your first time in bed? (Watching the show)
Wen Yinhe, on the other side, also fell into a brief silence. He almost immediately understood what the production team was up to.
They first met... on the bridge spanning the river.
The location is fine, the problem is the timing—
That was the night before they officially announced their marriage, in the early hours of the morning.
In other words, he and Huai Jin had just met for the first time the night before, and went to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get their marriage certificate early the next morning. They had spent less than 12 hours together.
To anyone who looks at it, this wedding was far too sudden and unusual.
Rumors were already circulating online that he had been forcibly taken from a woman, and this new news will likely attract even more gossip.
But in reality, nothing happened between him and Huai Jin that night.
Huai Jin simply encountered him on the bridge by chance and took him home.
Huai Jin proposed marriage only to save him.
Because... he was planning to commit suicide at the time.
Thinking of this, Wen Yinhe couldn't help but look at his silent lover across from him, but his gaze held nothing but worry.
The fact that he is standing here now shows that he is ready to face everything from the past.
Regardless of whether Huai Jin chooses to tell the truth, he respects all his decisions.
However, Lu Huaijin looked deeply into Wen Yinhe's dark eyes and then gave an answer that surprised everyone: "16 years ago, on March 21, there was an earthquake in Lingcheng."
Wen Yinhe paused for a moment, as if recalling something, and looked at him incredulously.
“That’s right, I was there at the time,” Lu Huaijin smiled faintly, a hint of nostalgia from distant memories in his deep eyes, and recounted the most thrilling part of the story in a calm voice, “I was one of the victims you personally rescued from the collapsed rock wall, barely alive.”
You always say that I am your salvation.
Little did I know, my life had already belonged to you 16 years ago.
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