Chapter 71 The Eleventh Day After Running Away: Body Lotion
【No...is this something I can see?】
Isn't this dating reality show a bit ahead of its time?
[I bet Xie Ruan is thinking: QAQ! It would be impolite to get any closer.]
The steam in the shower room had not yet dissipated, and a little heat swirled in the air, suddenly raising Xie Ruan's temperature.
The two drew closer and closer to Xie Ruan.
Zhou Jingchi clearly didn't understand what body lotion was.
Xie Ruan didn't understand either.
When Xie Ruan smelled the cedar scent spreading from her body, she still instinctively shuddered.
Xie Ruan: "What is this...?"
Xie Ruan: "Is it necessary to apply it...?"
【？？？】
[Xie Ruan is so beautiful, her skin is so smooth it looks like it could drip water, how come she doesn't know what body lotion is?]
[It seems like guys don't use it much, and Zhou Jingchi doesn't seem to use it much either; he's been watching how Yu Yin applies it.]
Yu Yin seemed to be taken aback when she heard Xie Ruan's question, and then her gentle voice brushed against Xie Ruan's ear: "Body lotion, skin tends to be dry in autumn, applying some will make your body feel less uncomfortable."
Xie Ruan nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.
In the end times, no one ever paints or smears anything.
Perhaps people in this world have developed a more refined lifestyle?
Xie Ruan has been here for quite some time now, but she still feels...
It seems there's a lot to learn.
Xie Ruan was lost in thought when a slightly cool touch brushed against his ankle.
?
The slender fingertips touched Xie Ruan's body with a cool, refreshing touch.
Despite the extremely softness of the fingertips, they possess a remarkably strong tension.
This made Xie Ruan shudder.
Even Xie Ruan's ahoge (cowlick) stood up.
Yu Yin, the one who started it all, gently placed her fingers on Xie Ruan's calf.
Yu Yin's movements were very gentle, and although Zhou Jingchi was inexperienced, he followed suit and placed his fingers on Xie Ruan's right leg.
The two men's palms easily grasped Xie Ruan's calves.
Especially Zhou Jingchi's arms; if you look closely, they're as thick as Xie Ruan's calves—it's even more exaggerated.
Xie Ruan involuntarily held her breath.
The man's palm, which had approached, slowly circled Xie Ruan's smooth skin.
A tingling, numb sensation spread between Xie Ruan's legs.
Xie Ruan's cheeks grew increasingly hot, and she even felt her breathing become erratic...
These two are even more difficult to deal with than Ji Ye and Wen Hezhou.
In fact, Xie Ruan was hiding some things.
He didn't simply choose to let Wen Hezhou go because of what he did.
Instead, Xie Ruan felt...
Yu Yin and Zhou Jingchi seem to spark a connection even faster in a short time.
If Zhou Jingchi and Yu Yin hit it off tonight.
Then he will be spared from attention.
But.
Why aren't these people following the original story?!
That's not how it is in the novel at all!
Xie Ruan felt as if their attention had shifted to her. They even seemed more excited and closer to her after she chose to let Wen Hezhou leave.
Xie Ruan's cheeks grew hotter and hotter.
Xie Ruan felt her body rise from her cheeks all the way to her ears.
It's so hot.
Xie Ruan was having difficulty breathing.
He reached out and grabbed Yu Yin's hand.
The contact was too sudden, and Xie Ruan did not notice that Yu Yin's back suddenly stiffened and her eyes showed a strange expression when she was touched.
Xie Ruan merely pleaded for mercy, tentatively poking Yu Yin's finger with a soft touch.
Xie Ruan's voice trembled at the end: "I won't do it..."
[Help, you're so cute!]
Xie Ruan's voice carried a hint of unwitting coquettishness.
Her wet eyelashes, adorned with water droplets that seemed to have gotten on them at some unknown time, made her even more pitiful and tugged at my heartstrings.
Yu Yin held her breath.
In the brief moment when her fingers loosened, Xie Ruan pulled out the body lotion.
Is Xie Ruan lying to me? His skin looks so good, does he really not take care of it?
It seems unlikely that this is something that can be inherently inherited...
Is it fabricated?
Some dissenting voices began to appear in the comments section.
However, the three people in the room at that moment had no idea.
Seeing the way Zhou Jingchi stared at Xie Ruan while she was looking at Yu Yin, he seemed a little jealous and reached out to pull Xie Ruan closer.
Zhou Jingchi: "Aruan...look at me."
Zhou Jingchi was clearly jealous.
His voice was muffled.
Zhou Jingchi put down the body lotion from Yu Yin's hand and picked up Xie Ruan.
【？】
【？？】
As a dating reality show, the intimate interactions in this show really surprised and impressed me, even though I'm still quite young.
[I think so too... It's only the second day, how can it be so explosive??]
Zhou Jingchi carried Xie Ruan to bed.
?
Xie Ruan's eyes were wet.
Before anyone could react, Zhou Jingchi kicked his bed toward Xie Ruan's bed.
?
no.
Xie Ruan felt increasingly familiar with the scene.
Xie Ruan subconsciously looked at Yu Yin.
Yu Yin wouldn't do that, would she?
Besides, Yu Yin is not strong enough to kick the bed.
Xie Ruan felt that no matter how serious the beating became, it wouldn't end up like yesterday.
But to my surprise, he was still clinging to a sliver of hope.
"Bang." Yu Yin's leg followed with a kick.
The three beds were put together.
The scene is so familiar.
The familiar Xie Ruan fell into complete silence.
Xie Ruan had only one thought left in her mind: Wasn't it agreed that she was not very strong?
Zhou Jingchi seemed dissatisfied with Yu Yin's behavior.
The newly established friendship capsized in an instant.
Zhou Jingchi kicked Yu Yin's bed away.
It seems that Zhou Jingchi accepted everything because he was good to Xie Ruan.
But now, Yu Yin also wants to sleep with Xie Ruan?
Absolutely not, impossible, or impossible.
Zhou Jingchi regained his indifference.
Yu Yin is not someone to be trifled with.
He crossed his arms.
Zhou Jingchi tore up his umbrella, letting him experience the hardships of life.
He also broke up Zhou Jingchi's relationship!
Yu Yin walked around and kicked Zhou Jingchi's bed open.
Zhou Jingchi kicked him.
Yu Yin kicked it out.
Yu Yin kicked it in.
Zhou Jingchi kicked it out.
The scene of the two kicking the bed made the viewers in the live chat laugh until their stomachs hurt.
It even made it to the eighth spot on the trending topics list, and then, at a breakneck pace, rose to the top three.
The top trending topic: #Wen Hezhou and Xie Ruan are banned from dating#
Second on the trending list: #XieRuanReceivesSixHeartfeltTextMessagesInTwoSeries#
Third on the trending list: #ThreePeopleScene(Bed-Kicking Version.JPG)#
Director Li stared blankly at the trending topics.
The viewers in the live stream became increasingly agitated.
【I love the general】: #Three people in a chaotic scene (bed-kicking version.JPG)# Help me, in the middle of the night, my mom asked me what I was laughing about under the covers.
【I Love Grapes】: #Three-Person Showdown (Bed-Kicking Version.JPG)# Hahahaha, I can't take it anymore! My roommate said I was about to laugh myself to death and told me to stop. So I sent it to her livestream so she could watch it too, and now she's laughing even harder than me.
...
The live stream chat was flooded with comments.
Xie Ruan felt the two of them kicking the bed, feeling utterly hopeless.
Xie Ruan only felt a little happier when the two finally gave up and Xie Ruan watched them obediently go into the bathroom, no longer insisting on putting the bed together.
Unexpectedly, just as Xie Ruan was watching—
Zhou Jingchi gave up his bed.
Yu Yin also gave up her bed.
after.
Xie Ruan saw it again; both of them were shameless—
She climbed into his bed.
A sense of familiarity began to sprout.
Xie Ruan was hugged from both sides again.
The only difference is that yesterday...
This is a bed.
It's not three beds combined.
Tonight, I'll leave Xie Ruan some space to sleep.
It's even smaller now.
Their breaths landed on Xie Ruan.
Xie Ruan's breathing became even hotter.
He could only feel a pair of strong arms and a pair of slender arms resting on his body.
It seems they have no intention of letting go at all.
He couldn't break free.
*
The date on the third day was different from the lottery on the first day.
It seems that the audience is more concerned about who they will choose.
For the first time, Director Li gave the green light, allowing everyone to match freely.
So when Xie Ruan came down, she made breakfast with everyone and they ate.
Director Li then grabbed me to write cards.
Today's date has rather demanding conditions.
Unlike yesterday, when I almost always had to go on a date.
Today we need a two-way communication; both people must have each other's names written on their cards.
Therefore, two people who only have feelings for each other will both stay in the Heartbeat House and spend a day together.
At least one person was left alone today?
I even have a feeling that five, or even seven, of us will end up alone.
Today, only Xie Ruan and Wen Hezhou cannot choose each other.
Excluding Wen Hezhou.
Xie Ruan had never dated Jiang Zhi, Ji Ye, Yuan Yuan, or Yu Yin.
Xie Ruan also did not intend to choose Zhou Jingchi, whom she had dated yesterday.
I feel too much pressure going on a date with Zhou Jingchi.
Xie Ruan's fingers trembled.
He doesn't actually intend to date Zhou Jingchi.
It's strange that I suddenly went out of the dating show.
Xie Ruan looked up and met Ji Ye's gaze.
Ji Ye's icy gaze seemed to soften considerably when he met Xie Ruan's eyes.
Xie Ruan turned to look at Jiang Zhi.
Jiang Zhi's expression remained unchanged, revealing no emotion.
Xie Ruan didn't want to get too involved with her former employer.
Without much thought, Xie Ruan quickly began writing the contents on the sign.
Director Li interrupted Xie Ruan before she could write: "Today's date is different from yesterday's. Not only can we choose where we want to go, but we can also reveal each other's identities internally. However, the details can only be revealed at the date location. After we get back, we can't expose them to anyone else. That's our rule."
...
Reveal your identity?
Xie Ruan paused.
Xie Ruan knew all too well about the identities of this group of people, so he wasn't particularly curious.
But perhaps everyone is curious about Yu Yin's relationship information?
Xie Ruan readily wrote two words on the card.
Xie Ruan wrote it very discreetly, so much so that it wasn't even captured on camera before Xie Ruan put it on the card.
Judging from Xie Ruan's writing style, the characters seem very simple, at least simpler than those of the other guests.
[He wrote the fastest and most smoothly; Yu Yin's chances were almost nonexistent.]
[Is Ji Ye not so easy to write about?]
[It's possible it's cursive writing. But if we rule that out, it should be Jiang Zhi or Yuan Yuan, right? They talked privately last night, and I think Xie Ruan has that idea.]
I think so too.
[Is it Yuan Yuan? This pair doesn't seem like a good match.]
[It's sweet even if we have similar styles, right?]
The comments section was buzzing with discussion, but Director Li kept everyone in suspense.
Director Li: "Now that all the guests have written down their names, let's move on to the next segment. Everyone can share their first impressions of the age and then we'll rank them. If anyone answers correctly, we'll secretly reveal the prize of 20,000 yuan on their phone."
[So satisfying??]
It must be difficult to arrange seven people, right?
Yu Yin: "I think it's Teacher Wen, Jiang Zhi, Teacher Zhou, Teacher Ji, me, Teacher Yuan, and Xie Ruan, right? Ruan looks very young."
Xie Ruan originally didn't want to participate, but the 20,000 yuan was just too tempting.
After Xie Ruan was looked at by Yu Yin, she answered the questions: "Teacher Wen, Teacher Ji, Jiang Zhi, Teacher Zhou, Teacher Yuan, Teacher Yu, I..."
Xie Ruan is truly on a winning streak.
As a transmigrator, Xie Ruan was fully aware of her age.
Yuan Yuan was the third to answer: "Jiang, Wen, Ji, Zhou, me, Yu, teachers, and finally, Aruan."
The other guests subsequently revealed their answers.
The production team didn't seem to intend to make it public to everyone; instead, they sent a message to everyone.
Director Li: "Only one guest answered correctly today."
Xie Ruan felt it was herself.
When I turned on my phone, I was stunned for a moment.
Xie Ruan tried refreshing the interface several times.
To my utter surprise, the answer was... wrong?
Xie Ruan didn't know the answer either.
But he remembered that Jiang Zhi was younger than Ji Ye.
Could it be?
Did he remember it wrong?
That's impossible!
Xie Ruan looked at Jiang Zhi with a surprised expression.
Jiang Zhi's expression remained enigmatic.
Xie Ruan turned her head again.
He didn't let anyone see a trace of excitement in him for answering correctly.
Xie Ruan could no longer place any hope in these actors.
He can only reason it out himself.
Xie Ruan suddenly realized that the only chance he could get it wrong was...
Jiang Zhi is not Jiang Zhi.
Or was the information provided in the novel he received incorrect?
Xie Ruan thought, but no matter what problems Jiang Zhi encountered, he had indeed lost the opportunity to earn 20,000 yuan.
Xie Ruan was too focused.
Unbeknownst to them, a hand tightened slightly at that moment, silently concealing its expression.
[I really want to know who guessed correctly! The production team is keeping it from the audience, that's a bit much!!]
[That's right!! I feel like Jiang Zhi is a bit older.]
[Hahaha, everyone almost unanimously agrees that Professor Wen is the oldest, and his expression is so awkward!]
[Teacher Wen is only 24! She's not old at all!!]
[The "senior effect" works like this: although the older brother is only 24, he's been in the industry for almost twenty years, though that's an exaggeration.]
[These people are driving me crazy! They're all actors; their expressions while looking at their phones are so flawless, except for Xie Ruan, whose expression clearly showed her disappointment.]
[Xie Ruan thinks Jiang Zhi is so young, haha, but I feel Jiang Zhi is quite mature. Although Jiang Zhi looks young, the sense of maturity he exudes makes him seem very mature. I'm really curious about Jiang Zhi's profession; I feel he's a technician or in finance? He has a kind of noble air about him.]
If you take a closer look at Jiang Zhi's attire, you'll realize he's not some techie or finance professional... Need I explain? Jiang Zhi's watch is a discontinued Patek Philippe white gold Ref. 3970, which fetched a staggering tens of millions at the last auction.
Jiang Zhi's clothes look very expensive...
In other words, Jiang Zhi's shoes and wheelchair aren't expensive? They look custom-made; the style reminds me of a certain shoe designer and maker who commands exorbitant prices and is difficult to hire.
I'm speechless. His cufflinks look like the one that sold for millions at auction a few years ago. That's outrageous.
[What's the background of this Jiang guy? I've never heard of any company with that surname.]
[I've been digging for days, but I still haven't found out. Is his surname really Jiang? Could it be a fabricated identity?]
Pei Zhi, who is disguised as Jiang Zhi, is naturally someone that no one can uncover.
Pei Zhi has maintained a low profile for many years. He never attends any public business events in his own name and even keeps his information confidential. Naturally, it is impossible for anyone outside the industry to find any news about Pei Zhi.
Actually, our Wen brother's watch is also a vintage Patek Philippe worth tens of millions...
Wen Hezhou isn't an amateur, but Jiang Zhi is a complete amateur!
Xie Ruan was completely unaware of the online buzz surrounding how rich he was.
All he knew was that he could get a lot of money by successfully retiring from this show.
Director Li kept everyone in suspense before revealing today's dating pairings: "Today's successful pairings are Xie Ruan and Yuan Yuan. Congratulations to both of you. The production team will take you to the location you wanted to visit today."
[Help! Xie Ruan really loves Yuan Yuan so much, she's so devoted! She didn't text me last night, I thought they were over.]
[Yuan Yuan was so heartbroken last night. She watched Xie Ruan and Wen Hezhou from the window, and when she got back she still hadn't received a text message. I think Yuan Yuan felt last night that she had absolutely no chance today.]
The production team of the "Heartbeat House" program did not announce the selection of guests.
Instead, it was made public to the audience.
[Ji Ye → Xie Ruan (Pairing Failed)]
Jiang Zhi → Xie Ruan (Pairing Failed)
[Zhou Jingchi → Xie Ruan (Pairing Failed)]
[Wen Hezhou → Ji Ye (Pairing Failed)]
[Yu Yin → Xie Ruan (Pairing Failed)]
[Xie Ruan → Yuan Yuan (Pairing Failed)]
The live stream viewers were watching the data released by the production team.
[I burst out laughing. Brother Wen can't choose Xie Ruan and is forced to choose Ji Ye. He must be really upset, hahaha.]
[Thankfully, Ji Ye doesn't like my brother, otherwise it would be even more painful for the two rivals to go on a date, hahaha.]
[I'm so envious of Yuan Yuan and Xie Ruan's mutual affection.]
Yuan Yuan seemed not to have anticipated that Xie Ruan would choose him.
When he heard that the match was successful, he felt his body heat up a bit.
Yuan Yuan's fingers trembled slightly.
When Yuan Yuan stood up, she almost lost her footing. This sudden connection with Xie Ruan felt like a dream, making Yuan Yuan feel unreal.
Xie Ruan doesn't seem to have a driver's license.
Yuan Yuan drives very carefully.
After a long time, Yuan Yuan's suddenly elevated body temperature did not subside.
Yuan Yuan turned on the air conditioning to cool down, but for some reason, her throat didn't get better; instead, it became increasingly dry and hoarse.
Yuan Yuan trembled, his face turned bright red. Help me, he's so innocent.
Yuan Yuan is a popular artist in recent years.
As a rising star, the thing he should really avoid is dating someone.
This is especially true for him, as he is an idol-type actor.
So when Yuan Yuan first came to the dating reality show, her manager kept telling her that she could only create fake couple pairings and couldn't actually end up holding hands with someone.
Yuan Yuan always felt that what her manager said was the truth, and since she was in the variety show for the sake of her career development, she naturally couldn't go against it.
until……
Yuan Yuan met Xie Ruan.
This was the first time in so many years that U felt her heart flutter, making Yuan Yuan act extremely strangely and subtly.
Wherever Xie Ruan was, he couldn't help but steal glances, observe, and speculate.
However, Xie Ruan's thoughts were not so easy for him to guess.
It's like last night he clearly thought Xie Ruan wouldn't choose him, but today she unexpectedly chose him instead.
Make it impossible for him to guess.
He even felt that Xie Ruan was like a fleeting illusion.
He seems to have gained something.
I tried to grab it, but there was nothing there.
Yuan Yuan cleared his throat, his grip on the steering wheel tightening slightly: "Um, well."
Xie Ruan turned her head to look at Yuan Yuan, who trembled slightly.
Yuan Yuan, a popular young actor, has an extremely handsome face.
However, due to her young age and lack of outstanding acting skills, Yuan Yuan is often ridiculed as a "pretty face" or "flower vase."
Even though Yuan Yuan's performances were mostly in idol dramas that didn't require much acting skill.
But when he plays the male lead, he is often criticized for being overly dramatic and not like someone who has ever been in a relationship.
Yuan Yuan has never been in a romantic relationship.
Yuan Yuan was really in a difficult position about this.
Until he met Xie Ruan.
Only then did he realize what true heart-fluttering was.
Yuan Yuan also felt it from Xie Ruan: a slight tremor in her body, an uncontrollable heartbeat, rising temperature, attention, and nervousness.
Yuan Yuan: "Um, would you like to go to the beach?"
Xie Ruan had never seen the sea since he came into this world. He nodded and said, "Okay, I like everything."
Yuan Yuan's cheeks flushed even more.
[Yuan Yuan's face grew increasingly red, but Xie Ruan seemed oblivious.]
Xie Ruan did not take a close look at Yuan Garden.
As the vehicle drove to the seaside, Xie Ruan was completely captivated.
Xie Ruan was deeply moved as she looked at the boundless sea.
When the car stopped, Xie Ruan got out almost excitedly and ran to the beach.
The sea seems to have its own charm.
As soon as she got off the car, Xie Ruan, immersed in the experience, forgot many things.
He was walking on the beach.
Yuan Yuan was a thoughtful person. She picked up a seashell, suppressed her pounding heart, and handed it to Xie Ruan: "You can pick up seashells. These are very pretty. This one... suits you very well too."
Xie Ruan blinked her long eyelashes.
Yuan Yuan seemed to have been prepared. He took out a box containing seashell specimens from his backpack, carefully placed it, and handed it to Xie Ruan.
[How did Yuanyuan find such a beautiful seashell? It's so pretty! It's white.]
Xie Ruan was surprised that Yuan Yuan would give him seashells. He smiled and said, "Thank you."
Xie Ruan's cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head to search for seashells once again.
Xie Ruan was accustomed to returning the courtesy.
Yuanyuan gave him a seashell, so he should find one to give to Yuanyuan in return.
Xie Ruan squatted on the beach, looking very serious.
After a while, as if suddenly excited, he ran over and handed it to Yuanyuan.
Xie Ruan also handed a very pretty seashell to Yuan Yuan.
Xie Ruan: "Thank you, Yuan Yuan. I'd like to give you one too."
Xie Ruan was panting heavily when she ran over.
When Xie Ruan ran over with dazzling light, Yuan Yuan was somewhat lost in thought.
Until Xie Ruan came closer, looking at Yuan Yuan with a surprised expression.
Yuan Yuan's heart skipped a beat. As if possessed, she accepted Xie Ruan's seashell and said, "Thank you, Ruan."
Yuan Yuan never expected Xie Ruan to give him a gift.
He was trembling all over.
Unexpectedly, Xie Ruan didn't notice at all.
Not only did they not notice, but they also seemed to suddenly realize something and abruptly moved even closer.
?
Yuan Yuan's entire back stiffened.
From the photographer's perspective.
All anyone saw was Xie Ruan suddenly leaning closer, and Yuan Yuan's cheeks becoming increasingly flushed.
However, they did not see Xie Ruan approaching Yuan Garden.
It felt like getting close for a kiss.
Yuan Yuan's heart beat even faster.
The atmosphere became even more ambiguous.
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