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Chapter 29: No Entry for Underage Kids Below 18
Of course, this kind of nosebleed-worthy scenario could only remain a fantasy. Still, everyone was shocked when Huo Qi chose “dare” over “truth.”
Ning Qingyan, however, was the calmest among them. Given Huo Qi’s cold and sensitive nature, and his disdain for lying, it was clear he wouldn’t choose “truth.” That would give others the chance to ask sensitive questions he’d rather avoid.
The show’s director’s eyes lit up again, and the earpieces of all the participants buzzed with his voice:
“According to the real-time votes, the highest-voted dare is: choose someone to lie on the ground, then do 50 push-ups above them. Each time you do a push-up, your body must touch theirs.”
As soon as he said this, the room erupted with howls of laughter. Ning Qingyan was the loudest, cheering enthusiastically. She was always the one who enjoyed watching drama unfold the most.
The female guests’ laughter was more subdued, but they couldn’t help blushing and feeling their hearts race. Why were viewers so full of cheeky ideas? But they loved it anyway!
“Aaaaah, just imagining Huo Qi’s cold, aloof gaze, paired with his sexy abs and well-defined waist, moving up and down over someone else, makes me scream!”
“Woohoo! Let’s go!” Ning Qingyan cheered wildly, even more excited than when Gu Si had to do a strip dance earlier. She was practically waving invisible glow sticks in excitement.
But in the next second, Huo Qi’s gaze landed on her. His thin lips pressed into a straight line, and his cool voice declared:
“I choose Ning Qingyan.”
Ning Qingyan, who was ready to enjoy the show, froze mid-celebration. Her hands, which had been enthusiastically drumming the table, now trembled slightly.
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The live comments came in a torrent, while the cast members’ expressions varied.
The director had intentionally left the gender of the “bottom participant” open, mindful of the fans of the four female stars. If one of the amateur male guests got too handsy under the guise of the game, the internet backlash would be intense.
Seeing that Huo Qi had simply chosen Ning Qingyan, the director breathed a sigh of relief. Worried that she might refuse, he quickly added:
“Alright, Ning Qingyan, please cooperate to complete this dare!”
Before Ning Qingyan could respond, Gu Si frowned unhappily.
“With so many people here, why her? What’s so special about her?”
Huo Qi ignored Gu Si, his gaze fixed on Ning Qingyan.
Their eyes met, and remembering how brazen she had been just moments ago, Ning Qingyan quickly averted her gaze. She turned to Gu Si and said, “You’re right, I’m nothing special. Why don’t you take my place?”
Gu Si “hmph”-ed and turned away, unwilling to lie beneath another guy.
Realizing there was no escape, Ning Qingyan reluctantly followed Huo Qi to the living room, where she dramatically lay on the floor, as still as a corpse.
Huo Qi knelt on one knee beside her legs, his other foot planted on the other side. His hands were placed by her shoulders as he adjusted his position.
The posture was intimate, his loose camouflage shirt brushing against Ning Qingyan.
From below, she had a clear view of his sharp jawline, defined collarbones, and prominent Adam’s apple.
The faint scent of fresh grass and wood that clung to Huo Qi filled her nose, making her heartbeat quicken.
Their eyes met again. Under his calm, detached gaze, which was both cool and tantalizing, Ning Qingyan whispered nervously:
“Please, big bro, make sure you hold out. My frail body can’t take it!”
Seeing her pitiful expression, Huo Qi’s usually tight lips curved slightly into a rare smile.
Green Tea System Alert: “Huo Qi’s favorability +1.”
The fleeting smile melted the icy facade, as though spring had come to a frozen mountain. It was a smile only Ning Qingyan could see.
With a soft, “Alright,” Huo Qi began his push-ups.
Each dip brought him closer to Ning Qingyan, their breaths mingling briefly before he pushed back up. The loose camouflage shirt brushed against her body with every motion, sometimes riding up to reveal his chiseled abs and slim waist.
From the audience’s perspective, it looked like a normal dare. But up close, the tension was electric.
By the time Huo Qi finished, his brow was damp with sweat. Helping Ning Qingyan to her feet, he handed her a bottle of water.
He downed his own water in one go, his sweat-dappled neck and calm demeanor making it hard to believe he had just been the center of such a steamy scene.
“Thank you,” Huo Qi said coolly, as though nothing had happened.
Still flustered, Ning Qingyan quickly gulped down water to steady herself. She joked nervously, “Well, it’s a good thing your core strength is solid. If our roles were reversed, I’d have collapsed on you after ten push-ups.”
The comment brought an unexpected blush to Huo Qi’s ears, though his face remained stoic.
Ning Qingyan, however, wasn’t as composed. Recalling the intimate moments they’d just shared, she felt a warm trickle from her nose.
“Huo Qi!” she exclaimed, realizing it was a nosebleed.
His previously cool demeanor vanished in an instant, replaced with evident panic.