Chapter 34 Book Fans vs. Top/Bottom Positions "How exactly did they manage to pin me down..."
Zheng Shuming's face was stiff, his gaze fixed on Xiao Ye, who was hiding behind Lu Huaijin's chair in the distance, head down, refusing to look at him again. His face was frozen with endless silence and gloom, his bloodshot eyes were filled with resentment and fear, and his body trembled like a leaf being battered by the wind.
He knew perfectly well that he was finished.
Once he leaves Xiao Ye, the Xiao family will definitely not let him go!
Wen Yinhe glanced down at him with her calm, unwavering eyes, then turned and walked back to Lu Huaijin's side. She naturally took Lu Huaijin's outstretched hand, kissed it, and then sat down again.
"Mr. Du, please continue your game." Wen Yinhe looked up at Du Ruopu and smiled calmly, his composed demeanor as if everything that had just happened was nothing more than a ridiculous farce.
"Ah... okay." Du Ruopu slowly shifted his gaze from Zheng Shuming, who was kneeling on the ground with a ferocious expression, and took the cardboard box containing the truth-or-dare questions.
Before Zheng Shuming returned, Xiao quickly ran to move his chair away, leaving several people between himself and Zheng Shuming before finally sitting down comfortably.
Zheng Shuming still had the composure of an adult. After a moment of silence, he slowly got up from the ground, dusted off his legs, and stiffly returned to the round table. However, his sinister gaze remained fixed on Xiao Ye, passing through the crowd of people, sending chills down one's spine.
Wow, he didn't abandon the show! This scumbag has such incredible mental fortitude! If only I could have a little bit of his manhood, waaaaaah!
[OMG! This scumbag is terrifying after he's completely exposed himself! That look in his eyes is giving me nightmares QAQ! This young master is so unlucky to have been targeted by someone like this...]
Over here, Du Ruopu has already drawn a card—
Have you ever considered divorce? When and under what circumstances did this arise?
Upon seeing these words, Shu Bao'er's already pale face turned even more unpleasant.
This is the problem he fears most right now!
The most important thing now is to get Du Ruopu's forgiveness; how can we afford to add fuel to the fire?!
Du Ruopu's large glasses frame covered his eyes, making it impossible to see his expression.
After a long pause, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he raised his head, a resolute glint in his eyes peeking through the thick bangs:
"Yes, and now."
The entire audience erupted in uproar.
Wen Yinhe couldn't help but look up at him.
This man, who seemed mild-mannered and honest at first glance and almost unremarkable, had, without anyone noticing, changed in some way.
[Holy crap!!! Honest guy, you're really something! You've been so quiet all this time, and suddenly you unleash a killer move!!!]
[Oh my god!!! This is the most honest person has ever stood up in history! I feel so incredibly happy!!! Who understands the redemption these four words have brought me after watching so many episodes! Suddenly, everything became clear!!!]
"You...you actually want to divorce me?" Shu Bao'er's head felt like it had been hit hard by an invisible hammer. She stood there stiffly, her bloodshot eyes filled with disbelief.
He licked his dry lips, a forced but unyielding smile unconsciously tugging at the corners of his mouth, his voice trembling: "You think you'll be better off without me? Don't be ridiculous. Who else in this world would want you besides me? You should look in the mirror and see what you look like..."
"Excuse me for interrupting." Wen Yinhe's brows furrowed, his voice low and menacing. He simply couldn't bear to hear such public humiliation of his lover.
Besides, there's one question he's been curious about for a long time...
Wen Yinhe turned to Du Ruopu and asked gently, "Mr. Du, may I ask about your profession?"
Du Ruopu was feeling down because of Shu Bao'er's belittling, when he suddenly heard Wen Yinhe's question. He was slightly taken aback, and then couldn't help but shyly push up his glasses, using his large hand to cover most of his blushing face.
"I am... an author."
Wen Yinhe paused slightly upon hearing this, then smiled, not entirely surprised.
People like Du Ruopu, who are usually quiet and reserved and rarely communicate or talk to others, are often difficult to talk to.
However, in the few times he communicated with Du Ruopu, one could sense that his narration and logic were always very clear, and he was particularly interested in other people's stories. Every time gossip came up, Du Ruopu listened very attentively.
This type of person is common among screenwriters. He had thought before that Du Ruopu might be a writer.
"May I ask about your work again? Perhaps I'm one of your fans too." Wen Yinhe believed that someone with Du Ruopu's focused and serious personality would definitely make a name for himself in his field of expertise.
not to mention……
If there weren't any exciting moments, the production team would never have invited them.
So far, only Du Ruopu's profession has been deliberately concealed by the program team.
Then there is definitely value in hiding it.
“Yes, I’ve written a lot,” Du Ruopu said, his face flushing slightly as he mentioned his most precious possession. His eyes, however, were brighter than before, filled with the purest love. “But everyone’s favorite should be ‘Eternal Calamity’.”
"What?! You wrote 'Eternal Calamity'?!" Unexpectedly, Xiao Ye, who was still in a daze and shocked, was the first to jump up from his seat.
Even Lu Huaijin, who had never been interested in online literature, raised his eyebrows in slight surprise and nudged Wen Yinhe with his elbow: "Isn't that that really famous online novel? You almost acted in it back then."
This time, Wen Yinhe was truly shocked.
"Eternal Calamity" is one of the top IPs in Chinese online novels today. At its peak, it was touted by marketing accounts as the first novel in the country to have a copyright exceeding 100 million yuan.
Even though the novel has been completed for ten years, it still cannot shake its status in the industry. In fact, with the increase in the number of copyrights, its value has been increasing year by year.
Wen Yinhe had auditioned for the male lead role in "Eternal Calamity," but due to production issues, the schedule was changed, which clashed with another cultivation drama he was working on. He had no choice but to give up one role to keep the other.
However, Wen Yinhe did not lose out either, as the cultivation drama that followed became a huge hit, making his beloved ancestor a classic character.
Unexpectedly, the fate that was once missed was rekindled ten years later through the author of the novel.
【Aaaaaaah! It's my crush! I actually saw my crush in a dating reality show! It's so surreal! Just like his novels! Never mind, I have to confess! I love you, my crush! So when is the second season coming out?! Waaaaaah! The ants have been racing for ten years!!!】
[Holy crap! This little brat actually dared to hit my idol?! Does he really think all of us book fans are dead?! [Knife][Knife][Knife]]
【Aaaaaaah, I'm so angry! You slept with my crush! And you even used PUA tactics on him! What if you ruined his reputation and he can't write anymore?! You owe me Naraka: Cataclysm 2!!!】
The trending topic #The author of "Eternal Calamity" appears on a marriage reality show# has quickly climbed to the top of the list, crushing #Da# Teacher underfoot.
Countless readers who were originally uninterested in dating reality shows and men's romances but loved reading novels suddenly appeared. After hearing about Du Ruopu's experience on the variety show, they were immediately furious and started fighting with Shu Bao'er's fans.
During the live broadcast, Shu Bao'er noticed a change in the way everyone looked at Du Ruopu. Suddenly, he felt something that had always been under his control slowly slipping away from his grasp. He couldn't help but use even harsher words to belittle Du Ruopu, trying to hide his own incompetence and fear:
"He's just a writer, what's so great about him? Everyone can write a few words, what's there to show off..."
[What?! Over 100 million for copyrights! And you call that "something special"? Dude, don't you find that laughable? My idol's book sales are more than you'd make in ten years of hard work in the entertainment industry, hahaha...]
【Damn! I remember now! Didn't this idol also play a small supporting role in it? That was the highlight of his career and the peak of his acting skills. His fans kept raving that he was the embodiment of that character... I'm so jealous! Now that I think about it, it's like his idol specially picked the perfect role for him, and maybe even gave him countless private lessons. With his own father personally teaching him, even a pig could act well! (Sorry, I didn't mean to insult pigs, I was just using it as a metaphor. Pigs are cute, I love pigs.)】
[Help... Who's indispensable to whom here? Let me be blunt, whoever plays this role will become famous. Your current fame and status are all thanks to your man. Without him, you're nothing!]
[My crush has already given me so much... A life-saving grace doesn't have to be repaid with your own life. You might as well have just let me die in the first place, so I wouldn't have to spend the rest of my life being exploited and having to trade my life for yours... (heart attack)]
"Who can't write a few words?" Xiao, as if struck by lightning, suddenly clashed with Shu Bao'er. His half-closed, almond-shaped eyes scrutinized her from head to toe, then he let out a sneer, full of contempt and disdain. His words were sarcastic and infuriating, "They charge 100 yuan per word, 10 words is 1000 yuan, 100 words is 10,000 yuan. Writing a book makes you a billionaire. If you're so capable, why don't you write one for me? Let me admire your masterpiece, how about it?"
Shu Bao'er had never even met him before, and being suddenly confronted like this left her feeling both bewildered and furious. She was speechless for a long time, unsure how to respond.
Xiao Ye rolled his eyes in front of everyone, then suddenly ran to Du Ruopu with sparkling eyes and said respectfully, "Teacher Du, my brother and I both really love your work! Especially my brother, he's your die-hard fan! He's the one who's number one on the donation list, he's always number one whenever you release a new work, he's a huge fan of yours!"
Du Ruopu's face flushed red, his gaze hurriedly lowered, and his fingers unconsciously scratched at the burning nape of his neck: "I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it... It's really too much of a compliment, but thank you both, Mr. Xiao, for your kind words..."
Xiao, having finally seized the opportunity to repay his elder brother, quickly took the chance to flatter him: "Teacher Du, if I may ask, could I have your contact information after the show? If there's a chance, could we meet? Perhaps you've read his long review; he has very unique insights into your work and has written many reflections in a special notebook. I'm sure you'd be interested!"
"Oh, really? That's too..." Du Ruopu was practically burning up. The thought that the sharp, composed, and handsome man in the video was actually a fan of his book filled him with an indescribable sense of trepidation and embarrassment. But he was also genuinely touched and curious, and he nodded repeatedly in agreement. "Thank you so much, thank you so much. I'm really looking forward to meeting Mr. Xiao. I really should thank him in person for his support over the years..."
【?????? No, young master, you just sold your brother off like that? Also, speak in complete sentences. What does "super infatuated with you" mean? (laughing emoji) It means infatuated with the work!】
[Holy crap! The top fan is Xiao Ye's brother! How can these two seemingly unrelated people be connected? I'm totally stunned!]
Wen Yinhe never expected that Du Ruopu could actually be connected with Xiao Ye's brother, and that their relationship seemed to be quite deep.
He glanced at Lu Huaijin subconsciously, and sure enough, he saw the man's long, narrow eyes lift in surprise, his gaze subtle. He picked up his wine glass with his slender fingers, took a sip, and clicked his tongue in admiration, saying, "Wonderful..."
He just had a sudden inspiration and made a casual remark.
Who knew it might actually be possible?
His judgment was as good as ever.
Wen Yinhe was both amused and exasperated. He gently took Lu Huaijin's wrist, which was holding the wine cup, and with Lu Huaijin's hand, he turned his head and looked down, taking a sip of wine to hide the smile on his lips.
He knew without even asking what Huai Jin was thinking.
[“Actor, don’t you have your own glass? Why did you have to snatch President Lu’s? And you did it way too smoothly! Oh, I see, President Lu tastes especially sweet after drinking, doesn’t he?”]
[You two are really getting drunk, hahaha! Why are some guests asking to drink even though they didn't participate in the games? Looks like these games are just snacks to go with the drinks! We're having a blast watching this drama!]
[President Lu: In the end, all of this is still under my control (sound of control).jpg]
Shu Bao'er, who had been ignored by everyone, finally shed tears of genuine resentment and fear.
He resented why everyone would care about that honest, boring man he had disliked for over ten years, and he was also terrified that he would be abandoned by the man and never receive his love again.
We need to enjoy the gossip, but the game must continue.
The new round begins with Wen Yinhe and Lu Huaijin.
Lu Huaijin felt he had terrible luck, so this time he let Wen Yinhe try.
Wen Yinhe stood up and had just put his hand into the cardboard box when Jiang Hengchuan and Tao Miller returned from the direction of the villa.
Tao Miller's face was flushed and streaked with tears. He lowered his head, revealing the distinct lines of his slender neck, and his shoulders trembled slightly with each soft sob.
He tentatively reached out to Jiang Hengchuan in front of him, his fingers carefully hooking the man's clothes.
Jiang Hengchuan's facial features were taut, his jaw clenched so tightly it was almost twitching. He hadn't completely extinguished his anger, but he didn't shake off Tao Miller's hand either. His expression was a mixture of contempt and disgust, with a hint of extreme pride mixed in. Overall, he looked somewhat ferocious.
After completing this reading comprehension exercise, Wen Yinhe almost wondered if his acting skills had deteriorated due to not having acted for so long.
He couldn't help but rub his eyes, his brows furrowing slightly, his handsome face filled with disbelief.
no.
His wife cheated on him, so what is he so proud of?
Of course, what's most incomprehensible to normal people is...
Why haven't they split the money yet? How did they manage to do that?
“These two are both talented,” Lu Huaijin said, not expecting there to be a follow-up. His narrow eyes slanted upwards as he drank his wine and sighed in a low voice, marveling at the wonders of the world. “In every aspect.”
[Holy crap! I thought I wouldn't see them out all day! They actually managed to come out! What incredible dedication!]
[Wow? This little internet celebrity is really something! She managed to win over the rich kid so quickly! No… I should say, she actually managed to win him over? I'm truly amazed!]
[I watched the whole thing with split screen on and had a blast, hahaha! In short, the internet celebrity claimed she loved the rich second-generation heir too deeply, discovered his infidelity long ago, and then turned her love into hatred, wanting to retaliate against him in the same way. In reality, she only slept with that person once, and even used that person as a substitute for the rich second-generation heir. After that one time, she completely regretted it, and that late-night phone call was just to break up… (This made my face scrunch up!)]
[…Huh?? Don't tell me the rich kid actually believed it… (Leans back tactically)]
[Haha, he actually believed it! Surprising, isn't it? Unexpected, isn't it amazing? Not only did he believe it, he was also incredibly proud that the internet celebrity loved him so much that he even hired a body double! (Sorry, this is such a niche topic, is this something to be proud of?!!)]
[Image of an elderly man looking at his phone on the subway.]
[They really are... such a perfect match...the most compatible couple besides the Best Actor and CEO Lu! Wishing both couples a long and happy life together!]
Even after Jiang Hengchuan and Tao Miller awkwardly took their seats under the spotlight, the other guests were still in shock.
Wen Yinhe suddenly realized and took his hand out of the cardboard box.
He glanced down, then gasped softly, instinctively flipping the card over and pressing it onto the table, shamefully covering his forehead, which was already starting to feel hot.
"What's wrong? What does it say?" Lu Huaijin immediately understood when he saw Wen Yinhe's expression. Another one with bad hands. Unable to contain his curiosity, he reached out and snatched the card from Wen Yinhe's sweaty palm. He glanced down at it, raised an eyebrow, and said, "Oh ho."
The other guests were already scratching their heads with curiosity, no longer caring about their image or restraint. They all stood up and bent down. When they saw the Chinese characters on it, they couldn't help but cover their mouths, their wide eyes shining with a strange light.
Looking at Tao Miller, when he appeared, he was still passionately performing "Although I cheated on you, you are still my favorite." At this moment, there was no trace of concern for Jiang Hengchuan in his eyes. His eyes were full of excitement and anticipation for hearing the big revelation.
【What does it say up there?! Please let me see! I'm so anxious!!!】
After building up enough suspense, the production team finally and leisurely pointed the camera at the cards on the table.
It was clearly written on it—
[Who's on top and who's on bottom? How did you determine that? Are you satisfied with the current position?]
The chat went silent for a moment, then went completely wild:
[Aaaaaaah! There really is an up/down issue!!! Is this even audible to me, mie hahaha! God must have heard our cries!!! Thank God, thank you thank you!!!]
[Holy crap!!! Finally, the moment I've been waiting for—the reverse CP—and the sheer shock on everyone's faces! Get ready to screenshot this, hahaha, you're all going to get those memes!!!]
Stop crawling in the shadows!!! Shout with me—Stretch out! Hold your head high! Fly in the sunshine!!! Stretch out! Hold your head high! Fly in the sunshine!!! Stretch out! Hold your head high! Fly in the sunshine!!!
[This cheating couple is so lucky! Fresh gossip pops up every time something new comes out! They must have timed this release on purpose! (doge)]
Wen Yinhe's face was even redder than the last time. His back was slightly arched, as if he was trying to minimize his presence. His two well-defined hands were tightly covering his face, but they couldn't hide his incredibly hot, thin earlobes. He just wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
He didn't expect that this problem wasn't over yet...!
The night they took their positions was the same night they were intimate.
In the previous round, Huai Jin had just mentioned that their first position was with a navel orange...
sky.
Someone please save him.
Most importantly, he had absolutely no control over Huai Jin's "wonderful performance" that followed.
[Please save this movie star, hahaha! He looks like he's about to catch fire! Should I call an ambulance or the fire department? (doge)]
[Does anyone remember that in the last round, CEO Lu answered that the first time was with a navel orange?! Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry! Tell me in detail how CEO Lu took the initiative to ride on it!!! Urgent!!!]
Just as Wen Yinhe had thought, Lu Huaijin had been waiting for this revelation for a long time, and of course, he wouldn't let it go.
Even if he doesn't get a chance to reveal it in this round of the game, he'll always find an opportunity to "leak" it during the long recording process that follows.
For the confident and powerful Lu Huaijin, the issue of being in a superior or inferior position was by no means a disgrace; it was simply a normal, ordinary, and even insignificant part of a grown man's nightlife.
There is no law that states that those below are necessarily inferior, or those above are necessarily superior.
He didn't feel there was anything he couldn't say.
His purpose in participating in this variety show was to do everything he could to maximize the hype, to make his Yinhe a household name, and to have everyone praise Yinhe's noble character, charming personality, outstanding talent and appearance, and pure and beautiful soul.
Everyone felt sorry for him, admired him, and protected him.
Of course, their beautiful love story must also be celebrated.
Lu Huaijin toyed with the card with his long, slender fingers, his sharp eyes sweeping over everyone's faces with a disdainful gaze. He suddenly leaned back in his chair and said casually, "It seems everyone is quite interested in this question."
Wen Yinhe couldn't help but tighten his grip on Lu Huaijin's five fingers, his palms sweating profusely, and he even held his breath involuntarily, already prepared to welcome Lu Huaijin's unrestrained words.
Sure enough, the next second, the man's familiar, burning lips, with an almost scorching temperature, slowly approached Wen Yinhe's earlobe.
"Yinhe, I think you are the one who has the most insight and the most authority to speak on this issue, right?"
The man's hot breath brushed against the fine hairs on Wen Yinhe's ears, causing every sensitive nerve ending to tremble with a hidden yet intense fear.
But he stopped abruptly just a hair's breadth away from kissing Wen Yinghe's earlobe.
Suddenly, a low, indistinct laugh escaped from his throat, the hoarse tone mixed with his hot breath, scraping hard against Wen Yinhe's eardrums and nerves.
An indescribable tingling sensation exploded from the depths of Wen Yinhe's spine, instantly spreading to his limbs and bones. His heartbeat accelerated rapidly, making his already taut nerves even more tense to the extreme.
"So, do you want to answer this: on our first night together, how exactly did you pin me down...?"
Wen Yinhe suddenly pulled Lu Huaijin's hand, which was gripping his fingers, towards him, while his other hand quickly rose and gripped the back of Lu Huaijin's head with undeniable force.
As her fingers dug deep into the man's soft hair, Wen Yinhe's eager and burning lips rushed to kiss Lu Huaijin's lips, silencing the man's unfinished words.
Lu Huaijin was slightly taken aback, then a low, sexy laugh spilled out unrestrainedly from between their lips, full of doting and indulgence, and mixed with a hint of undisguised teasing and mockery.
Hearing this, Wen Yinhe's neck turned even redder and more congested with blood, feeling unbearably ashamed.
"Huaijin, shh, that's enough," Wen Yinhe said, gently stroking Lu Huaijin's soft hair with his palm. After slightly pulling away from his lips, he kissed him again softly and slowly.
It sounded like a reassurance, but it also sounded more like a request.
Wen Yinhe's thick eyelashes were almost intertwined with Lu Huaijin's, and every rapid tremor made their hearts itch unbearably.
Even her usually calm and clear voice trembled slightly, as she was extremely embarrassed: "...Please."
The guests were undoubtedly stunned.
The excited, gossipy expressions on their faces had vanished. Their mouths were slightly open, and everyone stared blankly at a point in the void, their eyes filled with confusion, emptiness, and dazedness.
They seem to have just experienced a collective auditory hallucination.
Otherwise, how could they have heard that from President Lu's mouth...?
ah?
Is that correct?
This... doesn't seem quite right, does it?
[Hahahaha, hooray! The long-awaited scene of everyone being paired up in reverse is finally here! It's hilarious, I'm dying of laughter!!!]
[This is so awesome! Aren't you all thrilled? Is it great to be part of a reversed couple? Hmm? So, what do you think? Do you like it? Tell me! And do you like the big surprise CEO Lu prepared for you? Hahahaha!]
At this moment, the brains of every guest present began to race like a blue storm, thinking from geometry and algebra to interstellar travel, from human philosophy to the Big Bang, but they still couldn't figure out what Mr. Lu was talking about when he was a child (resting his chin on his hand).
Kids~ Do you have a lot of questions? Everyone looks so happy! Great! I'm happy too! Let's take a group photo! Click—
I can't believe my eyes~ (yoyo~rock you~) I hope it's just my imagination~~~ (check check yoyo~ noisy~!)
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