Chapter 32 The Drama Queen in Romance Variety Show 5: White Veil
Currently, in the dating reality show "Secret Garden," the Song-Tang couple has the most fans.
They were all given quiet projects: reading books at a bookstore at nine o'clock and trying latte art at a coffee shop at eleven o'clock.
The shop has a quiet environment, with lush green plants covering the floor-to-ceiling windows, and sunlight is divided into several sections, which then gently fall on the wooden floor.
Tang Yu really liked this atmosphere, and so far, Song Shiguang had also left a good impression on her.
He was cultured and enjoyed reading similar books with her. He rarely smiled, which was just right, as she wasn't good at interacting with eloquent and charming men.
If only their first meeting hadn't been on a TV show, or somewhere else, their interactions would have been less purposeful.
Song Shiguang found the tablet placed by the production team, sat next to Tang Yu, and watched a latte art tutorial video with her.
Tang Yu stared at the screen and carefully memorized the techniques.
Song Shiguang also wrote in his notes: "The pattern we need to complete is more complex than in the tutorial. Do we need to watch the tutorial again?"
Tang Yu said, "Although the techniques are similar, doing it yourself is quite different."
The two quietly reviewed the tutorial again and mentally simulated it several times. Tang Yu felt confident and went to get the apron hanging on the wall.
Song Shiguang strolled after her and offered to help her tie her apron.
This was the first time she had gotten so close to him since they started spending time together today. Tang Yu instinctively took a half step back, but then realized that her behavior was too hurtful, and her expression disappeared from her face.
Seeing through her guardedness, Song Shiguang comforted her, saying, "I'm sorry, you can do it yourself."
Tang Yu nodded and apologized to him as well: "I'm sorry."
[My goodness, what a scene of mutual respect!]
[I've followed so many dating reality shows, but I've never seen such a pure and innocent couple. This time, I've finally found a god of pure love!]
[It's like dating on this side, and like kids playing house on the other.]
The three people, who were criticized for playing house, have reached the end of the second game. In this round, Gu Huai will represent the group.
The rules of the ancient Chinese poem jigsaw puzzle game are as follows: provide the complete poem based on the radicals.
Yun Chiyi didn't even look at the question, lest she get dizzy.
She was dozing off by the table, then lazily opened her eyes and gazed sincerely at Gu Huai's fingertips as he fiddled with the white paper: "Gu Huai, you're so amazing! You can shoot, you can recite poems, what can't you do?"
Gu Huai didn't think there was anything special about it, but her praising gaze was so tender and sincere.
Gu Huai slowed his finger movements and, after thinking for a moment, said, "I can't sing."
"I don't know either." Yun Chiyi's eyes crinkled as he listened, showing that he wasn't as aloof as he appeared on the surface.
She closed her eyes gently, waiting for Gu Huai to answer the question. After a while, her breathing became soft and gentle, and her sleeping face was peaceful. She could actually fall asleep so easily in this kind of situation.
A date for three people, with one person sitting under a tree the whole time with a sullen face.
In this situation, it seemed as if the words "light bulb" were written all over Lin Qiaoyu's forehead.
He sat upright, slowly sipping his coffee, the bitter taste and low temperature keeping him alert.
His dark eyes glanced indifferently at Yun Chiyi, who was sleeping on her stomach. She was leaning against the edge of the table, her slightly curly long hair shimmering in the sunlight. The woman in the picture seemed to be somewhat different from the rumors he had heard.
Gu Huai solved the problem in no time and was about to share his joy with Yun Chiyi when he realized that he had been so engrossed in solving the problem that he hadn't noticed she had fallen asleep. She probably thought the game was too boring.
He looked at Yun Chiyi; her face was fair, and she nestled on the table like a little white kitten.
Before they could wake Yun Chiyi, the crew members stepped forward and gently put a pink eye mask over her eyes. She immediately woke up and found that she was still surrounded by darkness.
The staff member pressed down on her shoulder and said the game hint: "The 'Picking the Embroidered Ball' game requires the female guest to be blindfolded."
Yun Chiyi wasn't fully awake yet. She calmed down, covered half her face with her slender right hand, and yawned. Her bright, clear eyes were hidden, making her red lips appear even softer: "The game hasn't even started yet and you're already telling me not to look at things? What are the rules of the game?"
The staff explained, "There's a tree at the corner of the road with nine embroidered balls hanging on it. The female and male guests have ten minutes to pick all the embroidered balls to pass the game."
Yun Chiyi sensed something was amiss: "In the tree?"
How could she pick the embroidered ball while blindfolded...?
She heard steady, intertwined footsteps beside her, and when she reached out, she found nothing. "Wait, I want to go wherever they're going!"
The staff member slowly led her forward, continuing to explain the game rules: "The two male guests have already arrived under the tree. You will need to choose one of them based on your intuition, and he/she will assist you in completing the game."
Yun Chiyi laughed out loud: "How can I help?"
The staff member said calmly, "You can carry me, carry me on your back, or hold me by the shoulder, whatever you want."
It's clear they're trying to create opportunities for close contact between the guests.
[Has this suddenly turned from a school field trip for elementary school students into an adult game?]
[How can I choose if I can't see? Am I the chosen one?]
Yun Chiyi was also thinking that since the male guest needed to help the female guest get the embroidered ball hanging on the tree, her partner needed to have strong muscles.
She was led around, and it took her two minutes to reach the third game area.
The production team had her stand a step away from the two male guests and decide her teammates solely by touching their hands.
Because she couldn't see, her other senses were amplified; she felt a ticklish sensation as the wind blew through her stray hairs and brushed against her cheeks.
Yun Chiyi proactively placed both hands in the air and said to the two people, "Please give me your hands, I can't see."
The left hand was the first to reach out. Yun Chiyi pursed her lips and felt a thick callus on his knuckles, probably a mark left from frequent writing.
She wasn't quite sure, so she tilted her head, trying to use her right hand to identify it as well.
Suddenly, her free right hand was grasped by a strong hand, and Yun Chiyi was stunned for a few seconds.
Lin Qiao and Gu Huai could both see that she was blindfolded and carefully touched everything around her.
When she touched Gu Huai's hand, a smile appeared on her lips, and Gu Huai's pupils contracted slightly; he felt inexplicably nervous.
Before Gu Huai could take a step forward, Lin Qiao, who hadn't moved for a long time, suddenly extended her hand, tightly holding Yun Chiyi's finger as she returned to her right side.
If it weren't for that final step, Yun Chiyi might have hesitated for a minute or two, but now, she has the answer in her heart.
[Is Lin Qiaoyu on the right?]
[I can't say, or the game won't be fun.] Although the target of this strategy is Lin Qiaoyu, the system is giving Gu Huai special support this time.
Yun Chiyi scoffed at it; how could it ignore her question just because it supported someone else?
She hesitated for a moment, then said, "Hmm..."
Time passed slowly, and Yun Chiyi took a step forward, releasing her left hand at the same time. Gu Huai's eyebrows twitched slightly as his freed hand pressed against the frame of his glasses.
Yun Chiyi gripped Lin Qiaoyu's wrists with both hands, afraid that he would run away and affect her winning the game and having a big meal.
"He's alright, let's go with him."
What kind of disdainful tone was that? Lin Qiao stared at her with unfathomable eyes, but was stopped by the production crew just as she was about to speak.
During the game, he could not speak and could only communicate with Yun Chiyi through body language.
Considering that Yun Chiyi is currently wearing a dress, the production team found a piece of soft white gauze, wrapped it around her waist twice, and turned it into a simplified version of a long dress.
Lin Qiao left her hanging for a full half minute until Yun Chiyi tugged at his arm to remind him, "Pay attention to the time, why aren't you moving?"
The embroidered ball was above his head; even with Yun Chiyi's height, she might not be able to reach it even if she stretched out her hands and stood on tiptoe.
So he picked her up...
Yun Chiyi gripped his sleeve tightly: "You can hug me."
Lin Qiao let out a soft breath, a helpless smile playing on his lips. He bent down and easily lifted Yun Chiyi into his arms. She was much lighter than he had imagined, but her waist and arms were limp.
[What is this? An abstract version of an arranged marriage?]
[How can I point out the direction of the embroidered ball to Yun Chiyi if I can't speak?]
Yun Chiyi adjusted his posture; he wasn't holding her, but supporting her as she sat in the crook of his arm. Her left hand unceremoniously hooked around Lin Qiaoyu's neck, the tips of his hair at the back of his head tickling her palm.
She inexplicably curled her lips, her unseen eyes revealing a determined glint: "Touch my left hand, and when you're standing under the embroidered ball, pull my finger."
Lin Qiao glanced at the embroidered ball closest to her, walked over, and then reached back to touch the hand that was resting on her neck.
So small and thin.
It's warm and cozy.
"Now you hold me with both hands, I want to try with both hands." After saying that, Yun Chiyi let go of her left hand and stretched out her arm to reach up and feel around.
Almost the instant she reached out, she touched the embroidered ball. Lin Qiaoyu's other hand was around her back, and Yun Chiyi's body was steady. She boldly pulled hard, and the embroidered ball fell into her hand.
It's only the size of an orange, and as light as a badminton shuttlecock.
She held up the embroidered ball with one hand and shook it, celebrating her victory. Lin Qiao turned her head and looked up, her gaze settling on her smiling face, as happy as an innocent and carefree young girl.
Unexpectedly, Yun Chiyi, who had just been displaying a lively expression, placed her left hand back on the side of his neck, her thumb touching his ear, and pinched him approvingly: "Well done."
Lin Qiao gritted her teeth, causing the muscles in her neck to tighten.
After a moment of secret delight, Yun Chiyi asked in a pure and innocent voice, "How many minutes are left?"
Four minutes had passed, and Lin Qiaoyu didn't give her any hints. Instead, she led her to each of the hydrangeas to end the game as quickly as possible.
Yun Chiyi was very efficient; she picked all the hydrangeas with one minute left.
She placed the last embroidered ball in Lin Qiaoyu's hand: "With your help, the game is much easier."
The production team suggested that she could take off her blindfold. She couldn't wait to see the tree, so when she pulled off the blindfold, she made a little too big a movement and fell into Lin Qiaoyu's arms.
The force was quite strong, and it aggravated my wrist, which had been throbbing slightly last night.
Fortunately, Lin Qiao quickly caught her falling body with his left hand, and this time he was really holding her in a very sturdy princess carry.
Yun Chiyi squinted, the intense sunlight making it difficult for her to see Lin Qiaoyu's face clearly for a long time. Lin Qiaoyu lowered her eyes, her eyes testing the temperature of the sunlight, her half-closed eyes resembling a little fox just beginning to take human form.
She was still clutching her mask, cautiously waiting until Lin Qiao and Leng Li's features became clear again.
Yun Chiyi raised her lips and smiled.
[I'm bewitched, this scene is kind of adorable...]
[You guys casually wrapped yourself in a white veil and it looks like a wedding dress, you really are into variety shows.]
[I'll forgive Yun Chiyi a little today, but there won't be such a good thing tomorrow.]
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