Chapter 4: Guest Arrival vs. Plate Kiss - Using the tongue to roll away food from the mouth...
The second season of "The Seven Year Itch" was filmed on a resort island in a small, remote country.
The production team rented an entire luxurious villa. The villa is located by the sea, and each room has huge floor-to-ceiling windows that offer 24-hour views of the beautiful ocean.
As dawn breaks, white waves lap against the fine sand, shimmering with light. Early summer sunlight filters through the palm leaves, casting dappled shadows on the villa's milky-white walls.
The drone footage captured everything without reservation, the scenery as beautiful as a medieval oil painting.
Although the show's game planning has been criticized, it has never shortchanged the guests in terms of material things.
However, all the viewers knew that this seemingly tranquil and peaceful scene was just an illusion.
Because of the mental torture that the production team will inflict on the guests, they may not even be in the mood to enjoy material things.
At 9:00 AM, after all the guests had rested, the program finally began its first live broadcast.
【First! ! ! 】
[After watching yesterday's preview, I was so excited I couldn't sleep all night. I turned on the live stream at 7 AM this morning and kept refreshing! All four couples are so handsome! I can't wait!]
[I'm here specifically to support my brother! I don't want to see anyone else but my darling.]
【That's really unfair to you~~~ (sarcastically)】
[Haha, you dare to shout in Ali's live stream? You've got guts. Everyone on the internet knows Ali has the most casual viewers. If you're not afraid of getting roasted, come on, Ali will teach you a lesson.]
[Last season's all-star tragedy taught me that only by honestly being a spectator and having fun can one remain immune to all poisons. Let's all become fans of our Ali, hahaha! Fans of anyone else are no match for the show's production team!]
Okay, it's obvious he was driven crazy by the last season again, so pitiful (mourning)
In yesterday's preview, all four couples made an appearance, giving viewers a preliminary impression and a simple understanding of the invited guests for this season.
The guests arrived one after another the night before, close to midnight. They went straight to rest after arriving and did not meet each other.
Therefore, today, the first day of the show's official broadcast, is the first time the guests have officially met.
The camera first focused on the breakfast that the production team had carefully prepared for the guests, which included Chinese, Western, Japanese, and Korean dishes, as well as sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty options to satisfy everyone's taste.
To be honest, the better the treatment now, the more treacherous the game will be later.
[So you're fattening them up before killing them, huh?]
【How come this last meal (chewing) tastes so good (chewing)?】
Amidst the laughter and chatter in the live chat, the first pair of guests soon appeared.
Let me see who will be the first person I choose in the first episode of the new season of A-Li...
[Ahhh, here they come! The movie star is here with his domineering CEO persona!]
Am I hallucinating? They both look like they have a built-in beauty filter on their faces?
Wen Yinhe wore a soft knit sweater and snow-white flat shoes, his overall attire focused on comfort and leisure.
He has naturally smiling lips, with full and sexy lips that exude a hint of a smile even when he's not smiling. His deep and charming smiling eyes are always filled with a glimmer of light, like a shimmering lake reflecting the moonlight, making anyone who looks at him blush.
Lu Huaijin was still wearing his signature vest and shirt today, a vibrant mocha color that exuded both nobility and elegance while carrying a touch of youthful energy. It perfectly outlined his broad shoulders and slender waist, making him look like a young master from a wealthy family who had stepped out of an oil painting.
However, this time she wasn't wearing a tie, and her collar was open, revealing her fair and delicate collarbone, with the red marks on it brazenly exposed, as if afraid that others wouldn't see them.
The two simply held hands without any other overly intimate gestures, but their skillful, synchronized steps and occasional tacit eye contact filled them with an almost visible pink bubble, making one involuntarily smile like an auntie.
【What...what did you guys do last night?! You didn't take me with you again! I'm angry! (Hands on hips)】
[President Lu, you, me, sigh! (shakes head) (sighs)]
[Mr. Lu: Are you satisfied with what you said you wanted to see yesterday?]
[I'm so satisfied! The Best Actor ate well today too, I wish I hadn't!]
[Ha, you think you can eat it just because you have me?]
[The person upstairs is killing you by attacking your spirit!]
[I don't understand, is this the set of some fashion editorial? (Confused)]
[Who understands? The actor looks really comfortable hugging that outfit!]
[The award-winning actor and CEO Lu: Just walking down the stairs casually, netizens commented: You're walking a fashion show]
[Tsk, holding hands first thing in the morning, so clingy! Hope you can stay hand in hand until the very last episode!]
[Haha, the ladies in front are snatching the bamboo shoots!]
Putting aside the dubious scandals surrounding the award-winning actor, his face is truly flawless. So much time has passed, and there's still no substitute for him online. In fact, with his looks, even if he had stubbornly stayed in the industry back then, he could have still achieved great success.
[But he's not losing out either. Retiring from the entertainment industry made him the richest man in China, and he's tall, handsome, and dotes on him. He doesn't need to work for the next hundred years; he's made a killing!]
[I don't care, I'm a sucker for good looks, they're both so handsome, hehehe. One is my husband and the other is also my husband. One is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and the other is Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. We'll both be together on weekends, hehehe]
[As usual, those with yellow urine should not come; I'm afraid they might get a taste of the benefits (smile)]
After arriving at the table, the two did not exchange many words, but naturally took each other's favorite breakfasts.
When they returned and saw the plates in each other's hands, they couldn't help but burst into laughter.
They had to switch plates, and then, arm in arm and leg to leg, they happily ate their breakfast.
Do you all feel that this table is particularly big, and that it's particularly empty, as if you're trying your best but still don't know how to fill it up...?
[Ugh, I'm speechless. Did the production team not save you seats? Damn it, why didn't you two just stack up together? Especially that domineering CEO surnamed Lu, yes, I'm talking about you, your legs are practically rubbing our Best Actor's skin bald!]
Cherish this sweet moment. Ah Li is only sweet in the first half hour, it brings tears to my eyes.
I must say, this scene is very kind to my eyes; enjoy it while you can.
Their sweet time together was soon interrupted by others.
The other guests came downstairs one after another.
"My goodness, you guys got up so early! You're so diligent!" The first to speak was an elegant and gentle-looking man wearing refined gold-rimmed glasses, a smile playing on his lips. When he saw the breakfast on the table, he exclaimed with feigned surprise, "Wow, the breakfast prepared by the production team is so lavish! What a pleasant surprise!"
Every gesture of this person seemed meticulously crafted, filled with the traces of performance. In the eyes of Wen Yinhe, an actor with a discerning eye, it was as if he were naked, completely exposed.
After all, no one understands acting better than an award-winning actor.
Wen Yinhe couldn't help but glance at the man.
In a word, it's fake.
If we were to add one more word...
"A bit pretentious," came the blunt assessment from her lover.
Wen Yinhe couldn't help but chuckle.
Sure enough, with President Lu's discerning eye for people, this level of acting skills naturally did not escape his keen observation.
Following the man down was a strikingly beautiful young man with fox-like eyes, crescent-shaped eyebrows, and a captivating red mole under his right eye—a truly striking beauty.
Holy crap! I'll call out "beauty" first!
[Didn't see the preview, but everyone this season is this good-looking?!]
Now I understand why the entertainment industry is full of unattractive men—because the handsome ones are all ordinary people (seems like I've said something obvious).
Wen Yinhe wiped his hands with a wet tissue, stood up, bowed slightly to them, and extended his hand in greeting: "Hello, I am Wen Yinhe, an actor."
"Haha, you're too modest, Mr. Movie Star. There shouldn't be anyone in China who doesn't know you, right?" The man shook hands with Wen Yinhe, his face bearing the same gentle smile as Wen Yinhe's. However, under the gaze of Wen Yinhe's clear eyes, he inexplicably felt a little exposed.
As he spoke to Wen Yinhe, his eyes kept glancing past Wen Yinhe at Lu Huaijin behind him: "Hello, my name is Zheng Shuming, and this is my lover, Xiao Ye."
"Hello, I've heard so much about you." Xiao Ye's personality was as flamboyant and sharp as his appearance. He gave Wen Yinhe a slight, indifferent nod, which was his way of greeting him.
But when he turned his gaze to Lu Huaijin, who was still sitting in his seat wiping his mouth calmly, his eyes showed obvious admiration and a slight fear: "Hello, President Lu."
"Hmm, I didn't expect to run into you here. Please give my regards to your father for me," Lu Huaijin said casually.
Although he is young, in terms of status in the martial arts world, he has to be ranked alongside the older generation. Normally, an immature young master like Xiao Ye wouldn't even have the right to meet him.
Xiao Ye naturally understood this principle as well. When facing Lu Huaijin, he was respectful and considerate, saying, "Yes, Mr. Lu, I will convey your greetings to my father."
After saying that, Xiao Ye pulled Zheng Shuming to sit in the corner opposite Lu Huaijin and the others.
Zheng Shuming kept turning back, looking reluctant to leave, as if he wanted to chat with Lu Huaijin a little longer.
Xiao also caught a glimpse of Zheng Shuming, who was making a move, and his brows immediately furrowed in displeasure. He subconsciously gave him a warning look: "You better behave yourself. Who is President Lu? Do you think you and I are worthy to offend him? He would be doing me a disservice by even meeting my father once."
These words were quite harsh, but Zheng Shuming seemed used to hearing them. He apologized in a good-natured manner, then meticulously arranged breakfast for Xiao Ye and said many nice things.
Xiao Ye's expression gradually relaxed, and he enjoyed Zheng Shuming's service with a clear conscience.
Perhaps no one noticed, but Wen Yinhe keenly observed that although Zheng Shuming had a doting smile on his face, the muscles in his arms were unusually tense.
It seems that this person is not as obedient and doting towards his lover as he appears.
[Oh wow, this couple doesn't look as sweet as the movie star couple, they didn't even hold hands (doge)]
[I'm speechless. Does this young master not have hands? That confident and refined academic genius is treating him like an emperor, all trembling with fear. It's infuriating!]
It's none of your business how a legally married couple can be loving. If you're jealous, go find one yourself.
[This top student has such a good temper. I never expected such a gentle person to find such an arrogant man. He's obviously got a spoiled brat attitude. It would be hard to live with someone like that.]
[Gentle? Ha! I think it's obviously fake, full of obvious acting.]
[Although, the young master isn't wrong. Even his father wouldn't dare mess with someone like him. What kind of big shot is this academic genius? He wants to disturb a young couple's date. Didn't he see that President Lu doesn't want to pay him any attention? Shouldn't they drag him away quickly? Leaving him around to embarrass himself?]
[I bet a single broken root from Liu Laogen's roots that this couple will definitely break up!]
[Liu Laogen's conclusion: My internet daddy, this isn't going to get over, is it?]
It's said that the top student's family wasn't very well-off, but he still managed to become successful by marrying a "rich woman."
After the couple left, Wen Yinhe asked Lu Huaijin in a low voice, "Do you know them?"
“Yes, we’ve worked with the Xiao family before,” Lu Huaijin said casually, having finished eating and sipping his morning tea. “That young master wasn’t exactly good-tempered; he was straightforward, but he didn’t have any bad intentions. He was also quite naive and was relatively obedient to me.”
The man he found didn't seem like a good person.
Of course, I can't say this in front of so many people, but I can complain to my partner about it when I get home tonight.
Wen Yinhe carefully remembered his lover's evaluation of others. Seeing Lu Huaijin frowning as he drank a cup of tea, he couldn't help but step forward and take the cup from Lu Huaijin's hand: "Don't force yourself if it doesn't taste good."
Lu Huaijin licked his bitter tongue between his teeth, pinched his brow, and said disdainfully, "It doesn't smell as good as what you cooked."
Wen Yinhe pinched his chin with her fingers and tenderly wiped his lips: "Is it bitter?"
"Ugh, it's incredibly astringent, it tastes awful." Lu Huaijin pushed the teacup far away, his behavior childish and funny.
Others might see it as President Lu throwing a tantrum, but to Wen Yinhe, it looked no different from him being coquettish.
Wen Yinhe glanced discreetly at the camera, then suddenly picked up an empty plate from in front of him and used it to cover their faces.
And behind the plate—
Seeing Lu Huaijin's stunned expression, Wen Yinhe naturally pinched Lu Huaijin's chin, turned his head and opened his mouth, taking Lu Huaijin's bitter lips, which were stained with tea, into his mouth. He used his tongue to deeply trace Lu Huaijin's lips and tongue in his mouth, sweeping away all the remaining bitterness. Only then did he put down the plate and ask with a red face, "And now?"
Lu Huaijin snapped out of his daze, staring at Wen Yinhe's flushed face with a burning gaze that seemed to want to pin him down on the table and devour him right there.
Wen Yinhe could tell what was on his mind just by looking at him. The blush on his face deepened, and he couldn't help but chuckle as his heart raced.
He leaned forward and kissed his lover's long eyelashes to shield her from his overly direct and passionate gaze: "Take it easy, or your live stream might get banned."
The comments section is going crazy:
【What?! You two are on a dating reality show, what can't you show us?! !!!】
[Ahhhhh, what a plate kiss! Great job! A reward!]
[Who wants to team up with me to smash all the plates on the show's set?! [Knife][Knife][Knife]]
I think President Lu probably really wants to be seen, but the movie star is just too shy, sob sob sob sob.
[Hilarious! In the actor's mind, President Lu is a terrifying man who can shut down a live stream with just a glance (doge)]
[CEO Lu: Let me into bed, I'm incredibly strong right now! (Cold face)]
Even though they had just eaten breakfast, I could see hunger in their eyes...
[Seriously, why don't you two go back to your room and have a fight before you come out? (Innocent face)]
Suddenly, a loud crash came from the table opposite.
The couple looked over upon hearing the sound.
Xiao, who was sitting opposite, was holding the spoon he had just bent down to pick up. He quickly apologized, his face flushed, "I'm sorry, Mr. Lu, I accidentally dropped the spoon. I'm sorry for disturbing you."
“Young Master Xiao, calm down,” Lu Huaijin paused, then calmly added, “You’ll be scared of this later.”
Xiao Ye was almost scared out of his wits: "???"
Before he came, his father didn't tell him that Mr. Lu was this kind of person.
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