Chapter 14: Stirring Up Some Suspense~

Lin Xingmian pressed his tongue against his back teeth and couldn’t help but give Jiang Zijin a light tap on the head.

“Stop saying things that could easily be misunderstood.”

Lin Xingmian’s gaze shifted to Qin Mu, a slight smile tugging at the corner of his lips as he spoke in a resigned tone, “We met at a concert in France. He happened to be sitting next to me at the time.”

Qin Mu’s eyes darted between the two of them, nodding in understanding.

But the keen perception of a writer told him! There was definitely more to their story than met the eye!

Jiang Zijin looked at Lin Xingmian with a pitiful expression, rubbing his head where he had been tapped.

Before appearing on the show, Lin Xingmian had prepared a document for the two of them, titled “The Drafted Love Story.”

They had publicly announced a one-year relationship, so naturally, they had to align their basic love story.

Of course, Lin Xingmian wouldn’t casually break their agreement; he was just teasing him a little.

Lin Xingmian felt a strong gaze from behind and turned to glance at Jiang Zijin.

Jiang Zijin’s dark brown hair was tousled, and his lake-blue eyes were filled with both grievance and reproach.

Lin Xingmian: He didn’t hit him that hard, did he?

Almost involuntarily, Lin Xingmian reached out and touched Jiang Zijin’s hair.

His fingers brushed through the strands, smoothing out the slightly messy bangs.

Lin Xingmian’s movements were a bit awkward, his fingertips lightly grazing Jiang Zijin’s forehead.

Jiang Zijin’s expression faltered for a moment, then he lowered his head, a faint smile playing on his lips as he let Lin Xingmian tidy him up.

[Damn, who else gets what I’m feeling right now? That lowered head and smile was so suggestive!]

[Let me explain something: most Alphas wouldn’t let anyone touch their hair. The area around their head is usually off-limits. But he’s an Enigma, and he didn’t resist at all!]

[Well, there goes the aloof image of an Enigma, all ruined by him.]

[Am I the only one who thinks he’s so sly and calculated?]

[Hahaha, he’s both annoying and adorable, really like a playful little dog craving his owner’s attention.]

At that moment, the door opened again, and Lin Xingmian quickly withdrew his hand, fingers curling slightly.

Two men dressed in black and white shirts walked into the room. The taller one had silver hair sticking up, looking drowsy with a hint of coldness in his demeanor.

The other man had a round face, smiling eyes, and an exceptionally approachable aura.

“Hello, I’m the host, Shen Yan, the official commentator for the competitive game ‘Canyon.'”

“This is my husband, Lu Yuan, a five-time champion in ‘Canyon,’ currently a coach and game streamer.”

Although the guests weren’t particularly familiar with the gaming scene, they all enthusiastically applauded in welcome.

The two greeted each guest in turn. As Lu Yuan passed by Jiang Zijin, his eyes suddenly widened in disbelief.

Wasn’t this his marriage-phobic boss? The last time they met, he had mocked Lu Yuan for diving into the so-called “marriage grave” so quickly.

Well, well, a few months later, and he’s lying in the same pit himself?

Jiang Zijin looked utterly innocent, firmly shaking Lu Yuan’s hand. “Hello, hello, I’m Jiang Zijin, Lin Xingmian’s partner.”

Lu Yuan was about to tease him when his right hand suddenly tightened, instinctively making him swallow his words.

Lu Yuan politely greeted him, quickly withdrew his hand, and sat down in a seat at the back, looking somewhat disgruntled.

With all the guests now present, the director, Wu Yuan, stood behind the camera and began reading the opening remarks.

“Welcome, all couples, to ‘Couples’ Travel Diary.’ I will now guide you on a romantic journey.”

“Our first destination is Italy, the birthplace of the European Renaissance.”

“We will pass through Milan, the city of fashion and art, and arrive in Venice, experiencing the unique charm of Italy along the way… Our plane is about to take off. When your name is called, please proceed to the left and prepare to board,” Director Wu pointed to the assistant waiting outside the camera frame.

“Qin Mu, Shen Yan, Lin Xingmian, and Ji Ansheng, please follow the assistant and board MU5111 first.”

The guests whose names were called stood up, looking somewhat bewildered.

This was supposed to be a couples’ travel show, so why were they being separated for the flight?

[Huh? What’s the program team doing? Weren’t the plane tickets bought together?]

[Why are they splitting up for the flight? Is the program team sending them on two different planes?]

[Director, please start your performance!]

Lin Xingmian vaguely sensed that something was off. This was likely a segment arranged by the program team.

He glanced back uneasily, only to see Jiang Zijin still smiling and waving at him.

Lin Xingmian sighed as he turned his gaze away.

Still so carefree. Their relationship was the most superficial among the couples, and one misstep could lead to disaster.

If he wanted to pass this test safely, he would have to stay fully alert!

However, to the fans watching, this moment of separation seemed like Lin Xingmian was being tsundere, reluctant to part with Jiang Zijin.

[Aw, as long as my Mianmian is happy!]

[He acts like he’s annoyed, but deep down, he can’t bear to be apart from him!]

[Mianmian is so in love~]

After the group left the waiting room, Director Wu unveiled a whiteboard covered with a cloth, revealing a chilling smile.

“Gentlemen, welcome to the first segment of our show: ‘How Well Do You Know Your Love?'”

“There are five questions in total. Each guest must answer them. Only those who answer three or more correctly will be able to continue the journey with their partner. If you get more than three wrong, please return the way you came~”

“By the way, the husbands on the other side will also be answering the same questions simultaneously, and they’ll be watching your answers through the monitor~”

As soon as these words were spoken, the male guests looked shocked, completely unprepared for the program team’s ruthlessness.

The show was already live-streaming. If they answered incorrectly and had to leave, it wouldn’t just hurt their relationship but could also lead to rumors of discord between them!

“Brother Wu, you’re really putting us through the wringer,” He Yuean said with a bitter smile.

“…So, getting three right is enough to pass?” Lu Yuan asked slowly.

“That’s right! It’s time to test how well you know your partner!” Director Wu yanked off the cloth.

The blackboard displayed five questions:

1. What did your partner wear on your first official date? (Be specific about the style and color of the outfit.)

2. How often does your partner wash their hair?

3. Does your partner lick or bite ice cream first?

4. What color of clothing does your partner wear most frequently?

5. Your partner’s latest body measurements (allowable margin of error: 3cm).

Seeing these five detailed questions, He Yuean couldn’t help but take a sharp breath.

“Your questions are way too extreme. How are we supposed to answer such specific things?”

“Thank you for the compliment. Love sometimes requires meticulous observation. By the way, you only have two minutes to answer,” Director Wu pressed the stopwatch, and the countdown began.

Lu Yuan twirled the pen in his hand, writing while thinking.

Jiang Zijin narrowed his eyes slightly and patted Lu Yuan beside him, “Bro, can you read it out for me? I don’t recognize some of these Chinese characters.”

Lu Yuan rolled his eyes subtly but still read it out for him.

[Hahaha, seems like your poor Chinese is real!]

[Can speak but can’t read—some of my mixed-race friends are like that too.]

[But these questions aren’t exactly hard, nor are they too easy.]

[Honestly, many people wouldn’t remember these details, and memories fade even more after marriage.]

[Actually, the production team went easy on them. At least questions 2, 3, and 4 are answerable. Question 3 is practically a freebie—who’s got such strong teeth to bite into an ice pop directly?]

[The production team even dared to write the last one, making things a bit risqué~]