Chapter 27: Tsk tsk tsk, Brother Jiang is at it again

【It really is Jiang Zijin!】

【As expected of the CP I ship, super sweet and reliable】

【Is this the sixth sense between lovers?】

【Look at the way he’s smiling, it’s priceless~】

For some reason, Lin Xingmian felt a bit guilty and turned his head to avoid his gaze.

Under his disheveled black hair, his reddened earlobes were particularly noticeable.

Jiang Zijin tilted his head slightly, keenly noticing the anomaly.

He suddenly stood up and swiftly closed the distance between them.

Lin Xingmian’s eyes widened, and he instinctively leaned back.

However, he forgot he was sitting on a chair, and with a creak, the wooden chair tipped backward.

Lin Xingmian lost his balance and started to fall.

Jiang Zijin reacted quickly, grabbing him and steadying his center of gravity.

Lin Xingmian was still shaken, his trembling eyes fixed on him.

The man held his hand, his gaze piercing, a mischievous smile tugging at his lips, “What… were you thinking about? Your ears are so red.”

Lin Xingmian’s eyes darted around nervously, instinctively avoiding his gaze.

His dark lashes fluttered intensely, and his ears turned completely red.

“It’s nothing, the room’s just stuffy.”

“It’s 11 degrees in Venice today,” Jiang Zijin teased.

Lin Xingmian, embarrassed and annoyed, glared at him.

Jiang Zijin, unfazed, blinked his big blue eyes.

Lin Xingmian gave up, exclaiming, “Fine! I held your hand! I’m shy, okay!”

Jiang Zijin pressed his lips together, still smiling, “Okay, of course.”

【Tsk tsk tsk, Brother Jiang is at it again!】

【Only Brother Jiang can make Mianmian blush like this.】

【I seriously suspect Mianmian was thinking something inappropriate and got caught by Brother Jiang!!】

【This atmosphere doesn’t seem like it’s just from holding hands~】

【Ah~ give Mianmian some face.】

The two successfully held hands and walked to the viewing area.

Lin Xingmian couldn’t shake off his hand and had no choice but to be led along.

Ji Ansheng watched their intertwined hands, clenching his teeth.

The plan failed! His scheme had to be aborted.

But he had found the right spot, so why wasn’t it Jiang Zijin!

Jiang Zijin and Lin Xingmian sat down, watching the staff bustling around the long table.

Lin Xingmian lowered his voice and asked, “How did you guys sit earlier? Were the seats fixed?”

Jiang Zijin leaned back in his chair, lazily replying, “In theory, yes, but after the partitions were set up, people could switch seats.”

“Like in the first round, I changed my seat.”

“From the second round onward, everyone started sitting randomly, and many people switched seats inside. What you see now isn’t necessarily the final arrangement.”

Lin Xingmian sighed helplessly; it seemed their plan to help each other was doomed.

Meanwhile, Ji Ansheng, not far away, overheard their conversation and was so angry his eyes turned red.

So, he did it on purpose!

He had clearly hinted at him, so why did he change seats at the last minute!

How dare he play with him, he’s the only son of the Ji family!

Ji Ansheng kicked the wooden chair in front of him in frustration, and the chair wobbled, threatening to fall on him.

The assistant quickly reached out to steady the chair but found it unstable.

She pressed down hard, only to hear a sharp scream, “Ahhh! Idiot! You stepped on my foot!”

The viewing area descended into chaos, while the staff at the long table rearranged the partitions.

The staff called for Shen Yan to enter.

Shen Yan walked into the hall, scanning the surroundings with a puzzled look before turning his gaze to Lin Xingmian.

Lin Xingmian shook his head, silently mouthing to him, “The situation is complicated, I don’t know either.”

Shen Yan shrugged helplessly, resigned to his fate, and sat down, starting to read palms one by one.

After going through a round, Shen Yan still had no clue. He grabbed his hair, looking anxious.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, he returned to the first seat, tapping the table rhythmically with his index finger.

He tapped all the way, paying close attention to the reactions of those around him.

Unfortunately, most people didn’t react.

Until Shen Yan reached the 5th seat and tapped the table again.

The person there paused noticeably, then tapped the table in response.

Shen Yan excitedly grabbed his hand, proudly declaring, “It’s him! The Morse code enthusiast!”

“Are you sure?” Director Wu asked.

“Of course! This reserved guy usually taps Morse code at me when we meet. Luckily, I’m smart! I checked it out.” Shen Yan didn’t hesitate to expose Lu Yuan, “He actually tapped ‘I like you,’ ha, I caught him red-handed.”

[Lu Yuan’s habit is to tap Morse code when he’s nervous.]

[Hahaha, Lu Yuan used to be quite pretentious, even zoning out during Shen Yan’s interviews.]

[The funniest part is, his teammates thought he disliked Host Shen and even tried to talk him out of it.]

[Lu Yuan: My wife is so beautiful! I really like her!! Teammates: (nervously) Bro, don’t give us the cold shoulder!]

The final answer was revealed, and it was indeed Lu Yuan. The two passed the challenge without much trouble.

The last contestant to enter was Qin Mu.

Qin Mu was quite calm, simply shaking a few hands and quickly identifying his partner.

He Yuean had a distinct scar on the palm of his left hand, and Qin Mu recognized it immediately.

All three couples passed the test smoothly. Director Wu, with a bitter expression, handed each group a 100 Euro bill.

Jiang Zijin raised an eyebrow and said, “Director, isn’t it 100 Euros per person?”

Wu Yuan widened his eyes, clutching his money bag tightly, “No, I didn’t, don’t spread rumors.”

The surrounding guests couldn’t help but laugh at his reaction.

“Don’t think you’re done yet! Venice has so many attractions, and you still have to check them off today!” Wu Yuan crossed his arms, confidently stating, “You think I’d make a losing deal?”

“Today, you’ll split into groups and scatter across Venice to find and check off attractions. If any group fails to check off at least four attractions by 7 PM tonight, they’ll be fined 200 Euros.”

“Among them, the Gondola is a fixed check-in point, and the specific address will be sent to your phones.”

“As for the check-in method, it’s a secret for now.”

Lin Xingmian looked stunned. He hadn’t expected them to be filming separately, and the planned tour guide arrangements were all disrupted.

The director didn’t give them any time to react, immediately shooing the eight of them out of the homestay.

The group looked at each other, completely unsure of where to go!

Lin Xingmian sighed deeply. Plans couldn’t keep up with changes, and it was just as well that he didn’t have to lead the group.

Lin Xingmian stepped forward, showing the guide he had prepared yesterday and the map he had drawn by hand, letting the others take photos.

The hand-drawn map on the notebook was vibrant with colors, featuring several iconic buildings, and thoughtfully marked with notes on precautions and ticket prices, making it simple and clear.

Lu AnYu snapped a few photos with his phone, while Shen Yan patted Lin Xingmian on the shoulder.

“Our tour guide is the best, thanks for your hard work.”

“It’s nothing, it’s what I should do. I queued up this morning to buy tickets. Here are the tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica, one for each of you. Also, I spent 11 euros on breakfast for everyone this morning, and there’s 55 euros left. I was planning to keep it as a reserve fund…”

Before Lin Xingmian could finish, Ji Ansheng interrupted him and naturally extended his hand, “I’m out of money, give me yours.”