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Chi Yizhen had kissed He Tiao before, mostly with the intention of increasing the topic’s popularity.
However, how much of it was to increase the topic’s popularity wasn’t something he wanted to delve into. After all, most of the time, he took the initiative. Even when he didn’t initiate, he would subtly hint to He Tiao.
There are many types of kisses.
But in the original world, from his debut to the pinnacle of success, Chi Yizhen had very few kissing scenes. After all, unlike the original host, Chi Yizhen pursued a more serious acting path, and his roles were usually substantial. Even when entangled in romantic plots, kisses were just insignificant embellishments to the storyline.
So, many interviews asked Chi Yizhen similar questions, such as, “Have you ever anticipated filming a pure romance movie, or have you looked forward to some intense scenes?”
Many male actors would express anticipation.
But their anticipation was usually directed toward female co-stars. Plus, in a world where same-sex marriage wasn’t even a concept, Chi Yizhen would occasionally comply and express anticipation.
However, he would often brush it off with a smile.
There wasn’t much to look forward to.
His expectations were piled into virtual electronic games, sharing a cardboard-cutout object with countless others. Yet, there was that one in a million chance of being selected.
Living, breathing individuals, once obtained, were bound to be lost. Unlike the existence of virtual characters, which could sometimes endure through the ages.
Now, He Tiao’s kisses were like a storm, forcefully pulling Chi Yizhen closer and enveloping him in a hug. The intensity was as if He Tiao wanted to embed Chi Yizhen into the rest of his life.
However, He Tiao lacked experience, and his kisses lacked finesse. Even after parting Chi Yizhen’s lips, he still seemed frustrated.
Should he learn a bit?
Where does one learn such things, especially when it’s not like preparing for an exam?
Clearly, He Tiao was the one Chi Yizhen was close to, but his eyes were tightly shut. The anxious heart and trembling body made Chi Yizhen feel like laughing.
【What are they doing?!!】
【Help! Why am I not there today?! Regretting not preparing when someone hinted at the news yesterday, now the amusement park is sold out, sob sob sob】
【I must be on a roller coaster ride. How can the pull and push between these two be so intense? Damn, I thought Chi Yizhen had turned the situation around, but now He Tiao has taken control again.】
【The camera angles from Xianggua are really something… Did you guys bring a circular track on-site? I’m getting dizzy.】
【Why is there one person closing their eyes while forcefully kissing someone?! He Tiao… Every time I think you’re about to reach level 1, how do you manage to…】
【Hilarious, is this the daily life of a socially anxious person pursuing love? No way, no way. Players of Star Trail, your leader doesn’t know how to kiss?】
【This player is angry! How is that possible? Haven’t they kissed several times before?!】
【The previous kisses were like playing, it’s called a peck, it’s not related to kissing.】
【Chi Yizhen must be laughing, haha, if I were him, I’d want to laugh too. Did no one notice He Tiao’s clenched fist? He’s so nervous.】
【Right now, I feel like just a passerby.】
Passing tourists nearby, those who have no idea what’s happening in this situation will join the excitement, especially when the people involved look good.
Even the audience could hear faint discussions from the ambient sound in the live stream.
“Is this a movie shoot?”
“Probably, they both look handsome.”
“Are they celebrities? I’ll take a picture.”
“Why did they stop kissing? One more time!!”
Following that was a chorus of cheers from a family tour group, from the old to the young, all shouting for one more round.
It was all embarrassingly demanding for one more.
【Ah, I feel like I’m celebrating my birthday at Hai-O.】
【Even through the screen, I can feel that suffocating feeling… Is this the self-discipline of actors?】
【If I were there, I’d also cheer. Can’t miss it, especially since they both look handsome.】
【Chi Yizhen looks so lovely when he’s laughing. That mole of his is truly unique. Now, there’s no need for extra lighting; it just makes you want to cherish him… How come I never noticed he actually exudes vulnerability?】
【He Tiao does look like he wants to do it again.】
Having lived to the age of twenty-eight, He Tiao had probably experienced all kinds of big scenes he hadn’t faced before in his showbiz career.
For instance, now, after kissing Chi Yizhen, he stood still in the same spot, like a pole, with laughter surrounding him.
Chi Yizhen sensed He Tiao’s tension and understood the habits of some otaku who dislike appearing in crowded places. While pulling He Tiao’s hand, he ran forward, saying to the auntie who had suggested doing it again, “Let’s save more kisses for home; it’s a bit embarrassing here.”
【Socially anxious senior x Celebrity actor known for social awkwardness…】
【I don’t even care if this is acting or genuine emotions; all I know is that I’m foolishly grinning.】
After running for more than fifty meters, Chi Yizhen finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had just let go of He Tiao’s hand, intending to say they could walk a few more minutes before reaching the haunted house, when He Tiao stood beside him and asked, “When are we going home?”
Chi Yizhen: “Huh?”
The accompanying crew burst into laughter.
Director: Absolutely can’t go home now.
【Why is He Tiao so anxious?】
【He’s really anxious!】
【Chi Yizhen looks like he’s saying, “You actually took it seriously.”】
【E-god, your cold and aloof image has completely crumbled… How can you be so soft in a relationship??】
【The pure and innocent vibe of a failed virgin trying for a second time is so strong… Considering the previous ‘big or not big’ conversation, you can already sense how this couple will explore things in the future.】
Chi Yizhen: “Cousin, what about our date?”
He Tiao stared at Chi Yizhen’s lips, apologized with regret, and said, “Swollen, but it won’t happen next time.”
Chi Yizhen: “What’s wrong?”
As he was about to take out his phone to check, He Tiao said, “Swollen, but it won’t happen next time.”
【I’m guilty.】
【I’ve misunderstood, sob sob sob, but… Ah ah ah!】
【Who twisted into a worm?】
【I declare He Tiao still won this round, although he showcased his terrible kissing skills, but with the killer line, Chi Yizhen couldn’t resist.】
Chi Yizhen thought to himself: What are you talking about? Even the R-rated games I play aren’t this awkward.
Oh right, he mentioned my lips being swollen.
He gave He Tiao a stern look. “There won’t be a next time.”
He Tiao embraced him and continued walking forward. As they walked, he said, “Next time, I’ll make sure you don’t laugh.”
Chi Yizhen looked at the items on his ticket that needed to be stamped, casually responded, “Then, why do you still want me?”
He Tiao was caught off guard. “Cry?”
Chi Yizhen clicked his tongue, didn’t even look at He Tiao, and said meaningfully, “I didn’t expect Cousin, you’re into this. So, were you just accommodating me before?”
【I want to call a car.】
【Can I even listen to this?】
【No wonder Xianggua is rated… I thought it was because they were a real couple…】
He Tiao’s experience was truly pitiful; he suddenly felt that the countless shoujo manga lining his home’s walls were utterly useless.
Should he really rely on the recommendations from Du binbai next time?
He remained silent for a good while before saying, “You’re happy, so I’m happy.”
Chi Yizhen, unusually unsure how to respond, was fortunate that they had reached the entrance of the haunted house.
Hastily pushing He Tiao forward, he said, “Cousin, go get the tickets checked first.”
【Some people are truly beyond help.】
【That’s why straightforwardness is really effective…】
【What am I doing, learning dating skills from variety shows?】
He Tiao remained still for a while, instead staring at Chi Yizhen for quite some time before turning around when Chi Yizhen cleared his throat.
Chi Yizhen sighed.
There weren’t many tourists lining up to enter on this side. The two of them were currently getting their tickets stamped at the entrance and receiving the corresponding materials.
He Tiao, wearing the waterproof cloth he had received, asked a staff member from the scenic area on the side, “Hello, what is this for?”
Even though the park staff knew there was a program being recorded today, they didn’t expect it to reach their area so quickly. And as soon as they looked up, they saw a handsome face.
Even if He Tiao were selling barbecues, he wouldn’t greet people with a smile. Even when faced with regular customers who patronized his stall for days on end, he remained impassive. When dealing with strangers, he was even less inclined to smile, maintaining only the necessary politeness.
Staff member: “Inside, there’s a ghost in a curved path that spits water.”
Chi Yizhen burst into laughter.
【E-god’s expression is so disdainful…】
【Only Chi Yizhen seems excited, completely unexpected that he enjoys this kind of thing.】
He Tiao glanced at Chi Yizhen, who stopped laughing. Holding his waterproof cloth, he entered and asked, “Are you afraid?”
He Tiao shook his head.
He looked extremely steady, but viewers in the live stream began betting against him.
【I think CEO He must be scared. According to the feel of this variety show so far, there will always be unexpected surprises.】
【Chi Yizhen probably isn’t scared; he’s as stable as an old dog.】
【I also think so… After all, our E-god is a fan of shoujo manga. Thanks to Xianggua for bringing him here; it feels like this person’s mysterious veil has been completely torn apart, hahaha.】
In theory, the haunted house was generally recognized by everyone. However, this park designed it as purely Chinese-style horror. Initially, following the camera inside, it didn’t seem frightening.
Even the warm yellow lights gave the impression of visiting an ordinary household.
【So many elements for this variety show.】
【My boyfriend asked if I was watching a horror filmrection…】
【I’m already getting nervous… Ah! He Tiao is holding Chi Yizhen’s hand!】
Chi Yizhen was startled and even shivered for a moment.
They had just walked from the brightly lit area to a dim one, and the scene transformed into a girl’s bedroom.
He Tiao: “It’s me.”
Chi Yizhen responded with an “Oh”: “You could have said something first.”
He Tiao: “May I hold your hand?”
【So pure… I can’t breathe.】
【Do you greet each other like this in bed too? I never expected you guys to be like this.】
Chi Yizhen: “Sure.”
He seemed completely immersed in the environment, his voice trembling a bit, whether from excitement or fear was unclear.
Inside, there were quite a few visitors, and there were even some shouting because they collided at the corners.
Rather than nervously observing like Chi Yizhen, He Tiao seemed more like an inspector. He even thought about taking out his phone for a photo but dismissed the idea upon seeing a reminder.
Chi Yizhen: “Have you been here before?”
He Tiao: “A haunted house?”
Chi Yizhen: “Amusement parks or the like.”
He didn’t forget to continue enriching his character. “Anyway, Cousin, you were a young master, you must have had the entire place to yourself when you were a child, right?”
He Tiao shook his head. “No.”
“Never been.”
Chi Yizhen: “Why not?”
He Tiao: “Don’t like it, find it boring, don’t like crowded places.”
Chi Yizhen reminded him, “Then why do you set up a stall selling socks? Have you been defeated by reality?”
He Tiao obediently agreed with a nod. “Maybe it’s to wait for you to come with me.”
【E-god is becoming more and more in tune…】
【I can’t resist anymore.】
But He Tiao seemed to know that Chi Yizhen wouldn’t answer, so he asked, “What about you?”
Their characters were like this: one was a fallen small star from a declining family, and the other was a young master from a wealthy family experiencing life outside.
Now, they collided and became a couple.
He Tiao wanted to know more about Chi Yizhen, not from investigative reports but from Chi Yizhen’s own words.
However, this person’s mouth was hard to pry open. He seemed easy to talk to, but it was challenging to get him to open up completely.
Even with his focused gaze, his soul still seemed elusive.
“I…”
Before Chi Yizhen could speak, suddenly, in the curved path, water sprayed out. In an instant, He Tiao opened his waterproof cloth to grab Chi Yizhen, but he ended up grabbing nothing.
The live stream became somewhat dim, and the people seemed like figures in a picture with added noise.
Aside from the eerie background music, at this moment, everyone heard a somewhat frivolous male voice:
“Ah Zhen, what a coincidence, meeting you here.”
Author’s Note:
Haha, don’t worry about any antagonists or anything;
It will only be a comedy with silly and insane vibes.
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Mainly a romantic story!! Some repeated attempts to pry into secrets and such.
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Thank you very much for your support. I will continue to work hard!