Chapter 31: The Scheming Boy

Lin Xingmian glanced up at him and proactively tilted his left cheek.

A hint of playful mischief flickered in Jiang Zijin’s eyes as his tone lifted, “Turn around first, and close your eyes.”

Lin Xingmian narrowed his eyes slightly. What kind of trick was he trying to pull now?

“Hurry up! Aren’t you eager to complete the task?” Jiang Zijin urged.

Shen Yan and Lu AnYu hadn’t left yet, so they openly watched the scene unfold.

Reluctantly, Lin Xingmian turned around and closed his eyes.

The slightly salty sea breeze brushed against his face. The weather wasn’t too hot today, and the air was cool and comfortable.

He kept his eyes closed for a while but didn’t feel any touch on his face.

Just as he was about to open his eyes, a warm breath suddenly brushed against his cheek.

“Who told you I have Qi deficiency?” The man’s voice was deep and husky.

Lin Xingmian didn’t even need to open his eyes. This man had 800 tricks up his sleeve—he was definitely taking the opportunity to get back at him.

“I think you have Qi deficiency. Is that not allowed?” Lin Xingmian replied with complete composure.

“Looks like I shouldn’t have let you choose this task. Maybe I should make you experience what it feels like to be kissed until you’re breathless?”

Lin Xingmian let out a light scoff, expressing deep skepticism.

This statement was as laughable as every Alpha boasting about having 18cm.

Enigmas, just like Alphas, cared deeply about their pride. He had once filmed underwater scenes for three or four takes in a row. If nothing else, his lung capacity was definitely better than Jiang Zijin’s.

The only reason he avoided this task was to prevent any awkwardness or potential slip-ups.

“Tsk, don’t believe me? Then let’s kiss right now,” the man said with a half-serious, half-teasing threat in his voice.

Lin Xingmian pursed his lips and nodded dismissively, “I know you’re amazing. So hurry up and kiss me already!”

The man chuckled softly, his voice lazy, “Then tell me, where should I kiss you?”

“…Hurry up. You know I’m not very patient.”

The man cleared his throat and began counting down, “10, 9, 8…”

Lin Xingmian shook his head inwardly, sighing at the childish antics.

But for some reason, as he listened to the countdown gradually decreasing, his heart did feel a little tight.

The next second, the hand he had resting on the railing was covered by a warm palm, and the soft whisper of “1” floated into his ear.

“Ding, ding, ding…” The classical chimes echoed across the entire square.

At that moment, Lin Xingmian couldn’t hear anything else. All he could feel was a gentle kiss landing on his right cheek.

It was cautious, carrying an indescribable sense of reverence.

Lin Xingmian’s eyelashes fluttered as he slowly opened his eyes.

The chimes startled a flock of white pigeons, and countless birds took flight from the square’s ship.

The azure coastline rippled with gentle waves, and the river sparkled under the sunlight, as if the entire galaxy had fallen into the sea, shimmering brilliantly.

He glanced sideways and saw the man’s bright, mischievous smile.

The sea breeze tousled his hair, and the carefree young man shone as brightly as the sun in the sky.

The chimes echoed in his ears, their rhythm seemingly synchronized with the beating of his heart.

The reverberating chimes numbed his hearing. Lin Xingmian’s eyelashes fluttered again as he raised his hand to cover his ears and called out, “Can’t you even count properly?”

Jiang Zijin clearly understood his words from his lip movements, his lips curving upward, but he covered his ears and pretended not to hear.

Lin Xingmian exhaled and decided to shift his focus, taking in the stunning scenery before him.

The two stood side by side, neither breaking the atmosphere with further words.

【OMG, who wouldn’t fall for this! With that face and romantic talent, no wonder he managed to win Mianmian over!!!】

【Who understands! This scheming boy timed it perfectly!!!】

【Reminds me of when my husband was chasing me! Tears in my eyes!】

【This atmosphere feels like they’re more than friends but not quite lovers yet! It’s like I’m watching a drama!】

【Dating for a year, newlyweds for a month, and still so romantic! Deserves applause】

【Am I the only one who thinks that hearing the bell so close would make my ears go numb!】

Shen Yan whispered in admiration from behind, “Don’t you think they look like a painting? It’s like I’m watching a foreign movie~”

Lu AnYu turned his gaze back and planted a kiss on his lips.

“Now, we’re like a movie too.”

Shen Yan smiled and lightly punched his chest.

【OMG! Both sides are so sweet, my eyes can’t keep up!】

【Ah, this side of the livestream is sweeter, coming here to cleanse my eyes.】

【That side of the livestream is so infuriating, He Yuean should go home and kneel on a washboard!】

Many viewers in the livestream were curious and switched over to Qin Mu’s side of the livestream.

Over there, they had just finished a Gondola ride, and the four of them were walking along the riverside street.

He Yuean and Ji Ansheng walked arm in arm, while the foreign uncle and Qin Mu kept a distance behind them.

The two in front, one tall and one short, were intimate, as if they were the couple on a trip.

Qin Mu’s expression wasn’t very natural, but he tried his best to maintain his composure and not show his dissatisfaction.

“Is he your husband?” The foreign uncle pointed at He Yuean and spoke to Qin Mu in English.

Qin Mu was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

“You don’t mind him acting like this in front of you?” The foreign uncle asked incredulously.

“He’s still a child, my husband is kind, just taking care of him,” Qin Mu glanced at them, his tone light.

The foreign uncle shook his head, as if wanting to say something but swallowed it back.

The foreign uncle took a breath and spoke again, “Do you know that Mr. Jiang?”

“Originally, that willful man chose Mr. Jiang, but he told me that if he were to team up with someone else, hold hands, or chat, his husband would get angry, and asked if I would travel with him.”

“I was already a member of the Venice travel agency, and I didn’t mind being on camera, so I agreed.”

The rest was left unsaid.

Qin Mu clearly understood his meaning, his fingernails digging into his palm, his face slightly pale.

They had argued many times over this issue, and almost every time it was him who gave in.

As the director, He Yuean had to consider the bigger picture and coordinate with the actors and crew.

But he had been involved in rumors with other actors multiple times, and those intimate photos that looked so real made him doubt whether He Yuean had changed.

He Yuean explained time and time again, but he became more sensitive and suspicious, nitpicking to the point where he didn’t even seem like himself anymore.

Over time, he could only tell himself that most Alphas were like this, careless.

Turns out, both Alphas and Enigmas have this awareness, but He Yuean didn’t!

Qin Mu lowered his eyelashes and clenched his right hand.

In the end, Uncle couldn’t stand it anymore and forcibly separated the two in front, pushing Qin Mu back to He Yuean’s side.

“What’s wrong?” He Yuean glanced at Uncle, then lowered his gaze to look at Qin Mu, who remained silent.

“I…”

“I want ice cream! Brother Yuean, buy it for me!” Ji Ansheng pointed at the ice cream shop not far away.

Uncle couldn’t help but roll his eyes and muttered something in Italian.

Ji Ansheng didn’t understand what he was saying, and Uncle didn’t give him any money, so he could only urge He Yuean.

He Yuean jogged all the way to the ice cream shop and asked about the prices.

Ji Ansheng didn’t hold back at all and ordered three scoops of ice cream.

He Yuean could only take out the last of his spare change to pay for Ji Ansheng first.

At this point, he didn’t have enough money left to buy another serving. He Yuean’s gaze fell on the raspberry flavor, and he sighed.

Qin Mu noticed that He Yuean didn’t plan to buy another serving, and his eyes dimmed slightly.

Did He Yuean forget? He also really liked ice cream.

[What the hell, get Ji Ansheng out of here!]

[He Yuean, you’re done for! How could you buy it for him first! Isn’t Uncle right behind? Everyone should use their own money!]

[I’m done, is he here to break up my ship?!]