The four groups of guests entered one after another. Since everyone wanted to try different attractions, they all dispersed to explore on their own.

Ji Chengyi and Lin Jindu didn’t have any particular preferences for activities at the park and were unsure where to start with the check-in tasks. Although Ji Chengyi appeared relaxed and casually observed the amusement park’s attractions, Lin Jindu sensed that Ji Chengyi’s mood wasn’t particularly high.

Lin Jindu didn’t pry into others’ privacy and didn’t ask further.

So the two of them walked in silence along the path, creating a peaceful and visually pleasing scene. However, it was also very quiet.

The cameramen following behind them exchanged glances, hesitating before speaking up, “Mr. Ji, Mr. Lin, could you check your phones to see if there are any tasks posted in the live stream room?”

Another cameraman added, “Mr. Lin, please raise the camera a bit higher, so we can capture both of you in the frame. It will boost the popularity of your live stream room.”

Lin Jindu acknowledged with a sound, then adjusted the GoPro as instructed. However, since he couldn’t see the screen, he wasn’t sure if he adjusted it correctly.

Finally, Ji Chengyi broke the silence, “Let me take a look.”

Lin Jindu watched him as Ji Chengyi used the program pre-installed on the production team’s phone to access the live stream. He navigated to their live stream room through the account’s personal follow list.

As soon as he entered, before seeing their own status, Ji Chengyi was bombarded by a flurry of comments scrolling rapidly before his eyes.

【Ah! Wife, look at me, look at me!!!】

【Wife, your face isn’t fully captured! Quickly ask Mr. Lin to adjust it!!】

【Wife, can you kiss Mr. Lin?!!】

【Mr. Ji! Mr. Lin is peeking at you again! He really loves you!!!】

Ji Chengyi: ?

A series of texts scrolled before Ji Chengyi’s eyes, and he could only make out the words “wife” in the comments.

He raised an eyebrow in confusion, “Have these viewers entered the wrong live stream room?”

Quick to react, Lin Jindu averted his gaze and focused on the screen of his phone, “Let me take a look.”

Ji Chengyi handed the phone over to him.

Lin Jindu glanced at the screen.

The barrage on the screen took an unexpected turn:

【Mr. Lin, have you ever been addicted to drugs?!】

【Mr. Lin, tell the truth! Have you been secretly in love with Mr. Ji all along, and the marriage is just a way to keep him by your side?!】

【Mr. Lin, tell us, have you and Mr. Ji ever… (shoulder shake)】

【Attention! Please capture a kissing selfie on the Dreamy Roller Coaster!】

【Please take six different cute selfies on the carousel!】

【Shout ‘I love you, wife/husband’ on the Rapids Adventure!】

【They’re all frauds! Mr. Lin, listen to me! Just kiss Mr. Ji once! I’ll go create hype for you and put you in first place in the live stream room, deal?】

【Haha, laughing out loud, you’re really diving headfirst into this, huh?】

Lin Jindu: …

He remembered that the headlines on Weibo were mostly sarcastic comments. Why was the live stream chat room so out of line today?

Furthermore, the accusation of drug addiction seemed to border on spreading false information. Wasn’t the assistant supposed to address this urgently?

The assistant remained silent, not issuing any cues, deeply engrossed in the shipping drama.

Seeing the increasingly absurd barrage of comments, Lin Jindu couldn’t help but furrow his brow in disbelief.

At this moment, Ji Chengyi suggested, “Mr. Lin, why don’t we go to the carousel to take photos first? I think this might be one of the hidden tasks indicated by the barrage.”

Lin Jindu relaxed his brow and met Ji Chengyi’s gaze, “Why do you think so, Mr. Ji?”

Ji Chengyi’s reasoning was straightforward, “Because it sounds more official.”

He then asked, “Which one do you think it is, Mr. Lin?”

Looking at the corner of Ji Chengyi’s lips, Lin Jindu recalled the fleeting kissing task from earlier. He couldn’t shake the feeling that it was more in line with the production team’s style. Yet, since Ji Chengyi didn’t bring it up, he refrained from doing so as well, lest Ji Chengyi misunderstood his intentions.

Moreover, he wasn’t fond of such intimate actions.

Shifting his gaze away from Ji Chengyi’s lips, Lin Jindu calmly responded, “I agree with Mr. Ji’s idea.”

Ji Chengyi smiled, but the smile didn’t quite reach his eyes, “Let’s go there then.”

Lin Jindu nodded, “Okay.”

【Mr. Lin, are you being serious? Aren’t you tempted by all those kissing tasks flooding the screen?】

【As expected, there’s no love in this noble marriage. I’ll go watch the electrifying show instead; I heard they specialize in intimate tasks.】

【Mr. Ji, Mr. Lin, go for it! I love watching you both!】

Having decided on their destination, the two of them headed there following the map.

Once again, silence enveloped them as they walked along the path.

The cameramen following them felt resigned but refrained from saying more. After all, the focus was on the popularity of the live stream room, and constant reminders might give the impression of influencing the outcome.

Luckily, the carousel wasn’t far from where they were, and they arrived quickly. Since the entire amusement park was booked by the production team, there were no other visitors in the queue at the entrance, only a friendly local staff member waving and greeting them.

They nodded in response and entered through the entrance.

Looking at the whimsical carousel, Ji Chengyi didn’t show much interest and instead turned to the cameraman, asking, “Should we take photos here, or should we ride on it to take pictures?”

Upon hearing this, Lin Jindu knew exactly what Ji Chengyi was up to. It was a subtle way to cross-verify with the staff whether this task was indeed announced by the production team.

However, the cameraman didn’t fall for it and shook his head, saying, “I’m sorry, Mr. Ji, I’m not sure about the task requirements. But if you want to take photos, I suggest riding the carousel together, as it will help increase the popularity of your live stream room.”

The response was flawless.

Ji Chengyi glanced at Lin Jindu, raising his eyebrow slightly, indicating the test had failed.

Amused by his vivid expression, Lin Jindu couldn’t help but smile, “It’s okay. We can try more task cards later.”

Ji Chengyi nodded, “That’s all we can do.”

Pointing to the carousel, Lin Jindu asked, “Shall we go up there?”

Ji Chengyi didn’t hesitate and nodded, “Yes, let’s go.”

Unlike the carousels in China with various animal-shaped seats, the carousel before them was made up of a variety of cute animals.

Indifferent to the seat’s design, Lin Jindu was prepared to sit on any available seat nearby. But before sitting down, Ji Chengyi pointed ahead and suggested, “Mr. Lin, let’s take the two-seater over there.”

Following his gaze, Lin Jindu indeed spotted a two-seater seat. Considering the upcoming photo session, a two-seater would be safer, so he agreed, “Okay.”

They made their way to the two-seater seat, which was themed with two adorable dogs, resembling a sled.

Due to the tethers, they ended up sitting on the same side. As they settled in, a staff member said something in the local language.

Ji Chengyi didn’t understand but gathered it was a readiness check. Just as he was about to nod, Lin Jindu responded with a similar phrase to the staff member. Ji Chengyi looked at him in surprise, not expecting him to be familiar with the local language.

Lin Jindu noticed the surprise in Ji Chengyi’s eyes and explained, “It’s for work purposes. I’ve learned a few languages.”

He then translated for Ji Chengyi, “He’s asking us to fasten the safety harness.”

【Wow! Mr. Lin is looking cool!】

【Wait… You need to fasten seat belts on a carousel?? I’ve never heard of that. Scratching head.jpg】

【Yes, you do! I remember having to fasten the seat belt on a carousel before.】

【How fast can a carousel go? Is it taking off?】

【I shouldn’t say this, but I hope it goes faster. That way, if Mr. Ji accidentally falls into Mr. Lin’s arms, it would be so sweet! Excited.jpg】

Not only were the comments surprised, but Ji Chengyi was also taken aback, “You need to fasten a seat belt on a carousel?”

Lin Jindu nodded, “He mentioned that the speed might be a bit fast, so it’s better for you to fasten it, Mr. Ji.”

As the carousel slowly started moving, Ji Chengyi decided to follow Lin Jindu’s advice and fastened the safety harness around his waist.

With the safety harness secured, Ji Chengyi took out his phone, “Let’s take some photos.”

Lin Jindu agreed, “Okay.”

Ji Chengyi switched to the front camera, raised his phone, and ensured both their faces were in the frame. Instead of immediately taking a photo, he turned to Lin Jindu and asked, “How should we pose cutely?”

For some reason, Lin Jindu found this question quite amusing.

【Mr. Ji, look at me! Pout! Peace sign! Place your hands on your cheeks and make a heart! Wink… Any other suggestions from the audience below!】

【Hold on a second, can someone remind Mr. Lin! The camera angle is off, and I can’t see Mr. Ji’s face at all!!!!】

【Is it possible that Mr. Lin is intentionally hiding Mr. Ji from us because we were shouting ‘wife’ too enthusiastically just now…】

【Come on! Mr. Lin, are you really that stingy, huh?!】

Ignoring the audience’s reactions, Lin Jindu smiled and then recalled the heart gesture from the previous day. He earnestly made a heart gesture towards Ji Chengyi, asking, “Like this, right?”

The comment section erupted with excitement:

【Wow! Mr. Lin looks cool and cute at the same time!】

【It’s like a fierce Black Wolfhound being cute in front of its owner.】

【Is Mr. Lin starting to seduce Mr. Ji now? Shocked.jpg】

Ji Chengyi was about to smile at the situation when the carousel suddenly accelerated without warning.

In an instant, Ji Chengyi was taken aback as the inertia caused him to lean back!

Ji Chengyi: !

Lin Jindu: !!

Though caught off guard, Lin Jindu quickly reached out and grabbed Ji Chengyi’s waist, pulling him back in front of him.

Their chests were pressed tightly together as the carousel spun rapidly.

Ji Chengyi looked into Lin Jindu’s eyes in panic, only inches away from his face.

Feeling the warmth of Ji Chengyi’s breath on his nose, Lin Jindu adjusted the camera, capturing the moment clearly.

The barrage of comments paused briefly before exploding:

【Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!】

【Kiss, kiss! Mr. Lin, just go for it!】

【Don’t just stand there! Take a screenshot, damn it! The tension between the two is off the charts!】

In that moment, as they locked eyes, it felt like an eternity yet only lasted a few seconds.

Feeling uneasy, Ji Chengyi averted his gaze and looked behind, saying, “My phone… fell down.”

Swallowing nervously, Lin Jindu loosened his grip slightly, “We’ll pick it up later. Mr. Ji, sit tight for now.”

“Okay.” Ji Chengyi responded, moving away from Lin Jindu and adjusting his seating. “Thank you for earlier, Mr. Lin.”

“No problem.” Lin Jindu subtly shifted away, turning his head to watch the passing scenery, his hand on his knee tightening slightly.

After the exchange of thanks, the two fell silent, each lost in their thoughts.

As the wind rushed between them, it failed to provide any relief, instead thickening the atmosphere.

【Folks, who understands the situation here? The atmosphere is so captivating!】

【I do, it’s gotten really intense.】

After three rounds on the carousel, Ji Chengyi finally spoke up, “This carousel is indeed a bit fast.”

Lin Jindu didn’t respond.

After a moment of contemplation, Lin Jindu turned to face Ji Chengyi.

Ji Chengyi gazed back at Ji Chengyi, whose eyes were even brighter than before, despite the carousel now being in the shade.

As the carousel came to a stop, Ji Chengyi prepared to unfasten the safety harness to retrieve his phone. However, before he could move, Lin Jindu handed him the GoPro, saying, “Mr. Ji, hold onto this. I’ll go get your phone.”

Ji Chengyi was about to refuse, but Lin Jindu continued, “Please, Mr. Ji, accompany me for another ride later.”

Ji Chengyi looked at him in surprise, “Another ride?”

Looking at Ji Chengyi through the slanting sunlight, Lin Jindu replied, “We haven’t taken our check-in photo yet.”

His tone carried a hint of discomfort, clearly not adept at making excuses for others.

Ji Chengyi didn’t seem to notice and simply agreed, “Alright, let’s ride again.”

【Oh my, Mr. Ji’s words are rather suggestive!】

【Ride, ride, ride! Even if the heaven’s emperor comes, you two must ride today!!!】

【Ah, I can’t take it anymore! Cameraman, if you can’t handle it, just turn the camera away! The two CEOs are too carefree with the camera, disregarding the viewers!】

With the experience of the first ride, Ji Chengyi wasn’t startled by the sudden acceleration on the second ride. He sat steadily and even managed to take photos with Lin Jindu. However, both of them weren’t very good at being cute, resulting in photos that looked more serious, like they were attending a formal meeting.

The audience in the live stream room burst into laughter upon seeing the photos.

Although the photos didn’t quite fit the definition of being cute, they at least completed a task from the barrage.

To save time, after exiting the carousel, they checked the live stream room on their phones. Upon entering, Ji Chengyi saw a lot of protest comments scrolling rapidly.

Perplexed, Ji Chengyi asked, “Huh? Was the camera not pointed at me earlier?”

【Yes, yes, yes!! So please, keep the camera fixed on your face, wife!!!】

【I felt sad for the entire minute I couldn’t see Mr. Ji! Crying.jpg】

Unable to ignore the audience’s requests, Ji Chengyi adjusted the camera as per the barrage’s demands, ensuring it focused on his and Lin Jindu’s faces.

Chapter 31 Part 2: Accident

The protests in the barrage were replaced with cheers of “Wife, you’re awesome!” as if deliberately calling out to Lin Jindu.

Lin Jindu found the audience’s lack of boundaries amusing but didn’t show it, simply asking, “Do you know the current popularity rankings of the other three groups’ live streams?”

【You want to know? Princess, please answer, thank you. Elegant.jpg】

【Mr. Lin, look at me! Give Mr. Ji a kiss! I’ll tell you about the situation outside!】

Lin Jindu: …

Ignoring the barrage requests for kisses and hugs, Ji Chengyi asked, “Princesses, could you tell me our current ranking in the live stream room with Mr. Lin?”

Ji Chengyi’s voice was naturally gentle and clean. Now deliberately slowed down, it sounded even more tender and pleasing, like the gentle moonlight filtering through a mist, inadvertently captivating.

The barrage went wild:

【Ah! Don’t tease us, tell us, tell us! You’re third, you’re third!!!】

【I can’t take it! Mr. Lin seeks revenge for his wife!!!】

【Wife, look at me! Ye Fei first (their sweet interactions), Yu Heyan second (larger fan base), Ji Chengyi third (unsteady camera and not actively engaging), Yao Tong fourth (lively banter, about to surpass you soon). Wife, praise me!!!】

“I praise you, you’re doing great,” Ji Chengyi said with a light smile.

Lin Jindu furrowed his brow at Ji Chengyi but quickly masked it, responding calmly, “Let’s continue with the tasks.”

Ji Chengyi agreed with a sound and continued to read the barrage.

The comments started getting playful:

【Please take a hand-holding photo on the roller coaster~】

【Tasks incoming~~ Please take a kissing photo on the Ferris wheel!】

【Please ride on Love God Street and take a photo sharing a drink together.】

Not spotting a Ferris wheel in the amusement park, Ji Chengyi ignored the mischievous barrage and turned to the cameraman, asking, “Is there a Love God Street here?”

The staff member didn’t directly answer but suggested, “There’s a map in each mailbox in the park. Mr. Ji, you can check it out yourselves.”

Ji Chengyi nodded and then turned to Lin Jindu, “Let’s go find the map first.”

Lin Jindu understood Ji Chengyi’s intention. While amusement parks around the world were similar in structure, each had its unique features due to cultural differences. Realizing this, Lin Jindu quickly agreed, “Sure, let’s go. I saw a red mailbox on our way here.”

The two of them quickly found the red mailbox and retrieved the amusement park map. The map was labeled in a language familiar to Ji Chengyi, so he quickly located Love God Street.

“It actually exists,” Ji Chengyi pointed it out to Lin Jindu, “Mr. Lin, look, it’s right behind the carousel.”

Lin Jindu glanced at the map, “Then this task should be correct.”

He looked up, “Let’s head over there.”

Ji Chengyi put away the map, “Okay.”

According to the map, Love God Street was indeed not far from the carousel. However, it still took some time to walk there.

After about five minutes, they reached the sign for Love God Street. It was a cute sign with a Q-version little boy inspired by a wave. The boy was holding a pamphlet with a description of Love God Street. It stated that couples who walked hand-in-hand through the entire street would receive the blessing of the Love God and never part ways.

Lin Jindu glanced at it without comment.

Ji Chengyi didn’t even look at it, simply moving his hand that was bound by the tether, “Mr. Lin, the bicycles are over there.”

Lin Jindu nodded and followed him.

They arrived at the bicycle parking area. The bikes were unlocked, and Ji Chengyi was about to ask Lin Jindu if they could just take one, but before he could speak, he saw Cheng Song emerge from a nearby shop holding a bowl of ice cream.

“What a coincidence, CEOs. You’re here to check in too,” Cheng Song teased as he approached.

Lin Jindu looked at him, “Also?”

“Yu Heyan and the others are here too. They just took a bike and went to complete their task,” Cheng Song said with a wink, “I suspect you’ve fallen for the same group of viewers’ tricks.”

Ignoring his last comment, Ji Chengyi went straight to the point, “How do we take a bike?”

Cheng Song feigned anger and complained, “Mr. Ji, you’re making this host feel very insignificant!”

Ji Chengyi sincerely apologized, “I’m sorry.”

But he persisted, “So, how do we take one?”

Cheng Song: …

Lin Jindu couldn’t help but chuckle at the situation.

【Haha, wrong but unchanging, sticking to a rebellious style.】

【Cute!!】

【Mr. Ji, go for it! Yu Heyan and his crew have attracted a lot of fans here! You need to step up too!】

Cheng Song, feeling exasperated, said, “Okay, okay, listen up. It’s actually quite simple. You just need to pay a rental fee to ride the bikes.”

“Rental fee?” Ji Chengyi asked, “Do we use our own money?”

“Here, Mr. Ji, please tell me what this place is,” Cheng Song pointed to the Love God Street sign. “Tell me what this place is.”

Before Ji Chengyi could respond, Lin Jindu interjected, “Can we get straight to the point?”

He didn’t like wasting time on meaningless conversations.

【Laughing Rat, Mr. Lin is polite but not overly so.】

【I feel like Mr. Lin doesn’t want to see Cheng Song tease Mr. Ji.】

【Have you noticed that Mr. Lin already seems possessive?!】

While other viewers may not have noticed, Cheng Song could clearly feel the pressure coming from Lin Jindu.

Not wanting to delay, Cheng Song quickly answered, “You don’t need money; you just need to pledge something important to Mr. Lin.”

Something important to Ji Chengyi?

Lin Jindu didn’t quite grasp it, “Like what?”

Without directly answering, Cheng Song asked, “What does Mr. Lin think is most important in a relationship?”

Lin Jindu straightforwardly replied, “Strength.”

Cheng Song: …

Taking a deep breath, Cheng Song hinted, “Perhaps, does Mr. Lin think that a kiss from a loved one is also important?”

Although Lin Jindu didn’t feel that way, his gaze unconsciously flickered to the corner of Ji Chengyi’s lips.

Unaware of his thoughts, Ji Chengyi asked, “How do we pledge that?”

“It’s simple!” Cheng Song magically produced a lipstick and a folded card from his pocket, “Mr. Ji, just apply the lipstick and leave a lip print on this card!”

Lin Jindu: …

Remembering that Ji Chengyi didn’t like makeup, Lin Jindu asked, “Can I do it instead?”

“No, you can’t,” Cheng Song chuckled, “I think Mr. Ji’s lip print will be more alluring than Mr. Lin’s!”

Lin Jindu looked at him with deep, intense eyes.

【Haha, Cheng Song, are you asking for trouble?! You’re praising Mr. Lin’s wife’s lips in front of him!】

【Great! I love this setup! Keep teasing Mr. Lin!】

Ignoring Lin Jindu’s gaze, Cheng Song turned to Ji Chengyi, “Mr. Ji, are you going to pledge something?”

After pondering for a moment, Ji Chengyi nodded, “Yes.”

Then he handed the GoPro to Lin Jindu, “Mr. Lin, you hold onto this for now.”

Lin Jindu watched silently for two seconds, about to reach for the GoPro, but Cheng Song stepped in and took it first, saying, “Let me, let me help you both.”

Lin Jindu observed him.

Cheng Song smiled and handed over a lipstick, “According to the rules, Mr. Lin, needs help to apply this lipstick.”

Lin Jindu: …

Ji Chengyi: …

【Amazing! The production team really knows how to stir things up!】

【Oh my! Why does Mr. Lin need Mr. Lin, a big straight guy, to apply lipstick?! Let me do it!!! Drooling.jpg】

Feeling awkward holding the lipstick, Lin Jindu hesitated, unsure whether to apply it or not.

Finally, Ji Chengyi spoke up, “Let Mr. Lin do it.”

Seeing Ji Chengyi’s lack of objections, Lin Jindu reluctantly said, “Okay, I’ll start.”

Ji Chengyi nodded, “Go ahead.”

He slightly tilted his chin, making it easier for Lin Jindu to apply the lipstick.

Lin Jindu: …

Cheng Song took the opportunity to capture the interaction between the two with the GoPro.

In the frame, Ji Chengyi’s face was upturned, beautifully illuminated by the sunlight.

Lin Jindu held the lipstick, his gaze dropping to Ji Chengyi’s lips, glowing in the light.

His throat unconsciously bobbed.

【Oh my! They’re not kissing! They’re not kissing! (Walking around in frenzy)】

【Cheng Song, what kind of shot are you getting?! Go, press the button!!!】

While the barrage was lively, Lin Jindu, who appeared stiff like a statue, finally made a move.

He uncapped the lipstick and revealed the lipstick color, a simple beige shade, slightly darker than Ji Chengyi’s natural lip color.

Thinking it wouldn’t look out of place, Lin Jindu relaxed a bit. He then hesitantly brought the lipstick to Ji Chengyi’s lips, being extra careful not to touch his skin.

However, due to the lack of leverage and the dry texture of the lipstick, when Lin Jindu gently ran the lipstick over Ji Chengyi’s lips, it left no color behind.

Noticing this, Cheng Song reminded him, “Mr. Lin, you need to support Mr. Ji’s chin with your hand and apply a bit of pressure to get the color to transfer.”

Lin Jindu: …

【Haha, Cheng Song, are you asking for trouble?! You really know what we want to see!】

Seeing Lin Jindu hesitating, Ji Chengyi said, “Mr. Lin, just apply it however you want, I’m fine.”

His warm breath sprayed onto Lin Jindu’s fingertips, making him feel like they were brushed by warm feathers.

Lin Jindu quickly took action, holding Ji Chengyi’s delicate chin firmly in one hand and skillfully applying the lipstick along his lip contours with the other.

“Done.” With a swift finish, Lin Jindu released Ji Chengyi’s chin and subtly took a step back.

Although he didn’t show it, his gaze lingered on Ji Chengyi’s chin. Despite applying the lipstick with gentle force, a slight blush appeared on Ji Chengyi’s fair chin.

The faint blush wasn’t very prominent, but to Lin Jindu, it seemed even more captivating than the lipstick on Ji Chengyi’s lips.

As a fleeting thought crossed his mind, Lin Jindu found himself momentarily lost in the idea of leaving a few more of those light pink marks along Ji Chengyi’s snow-white neck…

This unexpected thought made Lin Jindu pause for a second. Instead of dismissing it, he allowed himself to deeply gaze at Ji Chengyi with that thought in mind.

Ji Chengyi then imprinted his lip print on the blank paper of the card.

After three seconds, he lifted the card, finding the lip print quite clear, and handed it to Cheng Song, asking, “Is this okay?”

Lin Jindu glanced at Cheng Song.

“It’s fine.” Cheng Song, feeling a bit unnerved by Lin Jindu’s intense gaze, used a transparent bag instead of directly taking the card, “Mr. Ji, just place the card in here for safekeeping.”

Ji Chengyi complied, placing the card inside the bag.

Cheng Song sealed the bag and handed back the GoPro to Ji Chengyi, saying, “Alright, Mr. Ji and Mr. Lin can go get the bicycles now.”

With that, Cheng Song left with his ice cream.

At that moment, Lin Jindu felt a lingering sense of frustration, as if something important had been taken away from him.

“Wait a moment,” Lin Jindu called out to Cheng Song.

Cheng Song turned back, “Yes? Is there anything else, Mr. Lin?”

“How do we retrieve Mr. Ji’s card later?” Lin Jindu asked in a calm tone.

Cheng Song smiled and replied, “It’s simple. Just ask for it, and you can have it back.”

Although Lin Jindu knew it wouldn’t be as simple as Cheng Song suggested, knowing that he could retrieve it eventually, he didn’t say more.

After Cheng Song left, Ji Chengyi looked at Lin Jindu and said, “Mr. Lin, it’s okay if we don’t get it back.”

Lin Jindu didn’t respond to that, instead turning to the female staff member beside him and asking, “Do you have any tissues?”

The staff member, eagerly anticipating how Lin Jindu would respond, was startled when Lin Jindu turned to her and asked for tissues. She quickly composed herself, nodding, “Yes, Mr. Lin.”

She took out the tissues from her bag and handed them to Lin Jindu, saying, “Here you go, Mr. Lin.”

Lin Jindu thanked her and then passed the tissues to Ji Chengyi, saying, “Mr. Ji, wipe your mouth.”

Ji Chengyi nodded and gently wiped his mouth before returning the tissues to the staff member. He then softly asked Lin Jindu, “Mr. Lin, do you think it’s a bit dangerous for us to ride two bicycles together?”

After all, they were still connected by a one-meter-long tether on their wrists.

Lin Jindu glanced at Ji Chengyi’s lips still stained with lipstick and quickly moved away to push a bicycle, saying, “Let’s just ride one bike. I’ll take Mr. Ji.”

With a swift movement, he straddled the bike seat, looking at Ji Chengyi, “Mr. Ji, come up.”

Ji Chengyi hesitated for a moment, then nodded and sat on the rear seat of the bike.

Since the show started, Lin Jindu hadn’t used hair gel, but he was still dressed in his usual shirt and pants.

His sleeves were slightly rolled up, revealing a mature and muscular forearm.

With the wind blowing through his black hair and the sunlight shining on him, he looked casual yet handsome.

After a moment of hesitation, Ji Chengyi nodded and sat on the rear seat of the bike.

The tether between them was about a meter long, allowing Lin Jindu to ride safely, but there was no slack in the line.

As a precaution, Ji Chengyi extended his right hand slightly forward to give Lin Jindu more freedom of movement.

Looking down, Lin Jindu suggested, “Mr. Ji, you can hold onto my clothes; it’s okay.”

Ji Chengyi pressed his lips together, “That should work. It’s a good angle for the camera to capture both of us.”

Without saying much more, Lin Jindu added, “Mr. Ji, hold on tight.”

He then pedaled the bike onto Love God Street’s main road.

【Mr. Ji, you’re so rigid! Don’t you appreciate Mr. Lin’s toned abs?!】

【Mr. Lin is also a big straight guy! How did you manage to say ‘grab my clothes’ so casually?!】

【I refuse to accept that Mr. Lin can have a wife!!!】

【Despite that! This scene instantly takes me back to college!】

The main road of Love God Street was lined with orderly rows of coconut trees. Lin Jindu rode on the right side to avoid direct sunlight.

At first, Ji Chengyi was worried that Lin Jindu, who rarely rode bikes, might not handle it well, with his legs ready to bail out at any moment. But as they rode a distance, Ji Chengyi began to relax.

Lin Jindu was riding steadily.

In the gentle breeze, Ji Chengyi even started to enjoy the scenery along the street. However, just as he was relaxing, he heard a series of exclamations, “Hey hey hey—!”

Confused, Ji Chengyi was about to look around to see what was happening when the bike suddenly slammed on the brakes!

Caught off guard, Ji Chengyi leaned forward due to the inertia, his cheek accidentally hitting Lin Jindu’s back. Instinctively, his left hand reached out and wrapped around Lin Jindu’s waist to stabilize himself.

Despite the chaos, Ji Chengyi’s palm distinctly felt the shape of Lin Jindu’s abdominal muscles.

Firm, smooth, and elastic.

And warm.

Feeling his fingertips slightly heat up, Ji Chengyi couldn’t help but retract his hand.

Unaware of the effect he had, the warmth from Ji Chengyi’s fingers, seeping through the thin fabric, caused Lin Jindu to freeze momentarily.

However, Lin Jindu remained composed, calmly raising his eyes to see Chi Xingwen and Yu Heyan rushing out from a side street, “Are you trying to take off?”

Chi Xingwen almost collided with Lin Jindu, and quickly got off the bike, apologizing, “Sorry, Mr. Lin! The brakes on this bike malfunctioned, and since it’s a downhill slope, I couldn’t control the speed. I’m really sorry!”

Before Lin Jindu could respond, Yu Heyan got off the bike and walked over to Ji Chengyi.

However, due to the tether, he stopped after a few steps.

Glancing irritably at the tether on his wrist, Yu Heyan quickly looked at Ji Chengyi with concern, “Brother Ji, are you okay? Did you hit anything?”

Lin Jindu released his hold on Lin Jindu’s waist, sat back down, and reassured, “I’m fine.”

With the loss of warmth from Ji Chengyi’s touch, Lin Jindu furrowed his brows slightly and turned to Ji Chengyi, “Mr. Ji, are you okay?”

Ji Chengyi calmed his startled heart, slowly releasing his grip on Lin Jindu’s waist, and settled back, “I’m fine.”

With the warmth from Ji Chengyi gone, Lin Jindu’s expression turned cold as he looked at Yu Heyan, “Mr. Ji is fine, Mr. Yu, no need to worry.”

Yu Heyan glanced at him with annoyance.

【？？Is it just my imagination? There seems to be a tense atmosphere between Mr. Ji, Mr. Lin, and Yu, right?】

【Hahaha, who knows, but Mr. Lin is quite domineering, not giving Mr. Ji a chance to speak with Yu.】

【(Head covered with ten layers of pot lids) Wait… Is there a possibility that Mr. Ji is Yu’s ex-boyfriend from before he became famous?】

【!!!! Hold on! Yu is hardworking and talented! How can’t he match up with Ji Chengyi!】

【Oh, now you want to pair them up again? Weren’t you saying something different under Yu’s recent Weibo post? Smiling.jpg】

Lin Jindu disdainfully glanced at Yu Heyan, then turned his cold gaze back to Chi Xingwen, saying, “Be more careful next time.”

Chi Xingwen immediately nodded, “Understood, Mr. Lin!”

Without saying much more to them, Lin Jindu checked on Ji Chengyi, who was still seated well at the back, before pedaling forward.

After a while, Lin Jindu slowly pressed the brakes to stop.

“Mr. Ji, are you okay?” He asked again.

Ji Chengyi looked up at Lin Jindu with a gentle smile in his eyes, “Mr. Lin, why do you keep asking? I’m fine.”

Lin Jindu’s gaze fell on Ji Chengyi’s profile.

Ji Chengyi’s fair skin, now slightly red from the impact earlier, caught Lin Jindu’s attention.

“Does your face hurt?” Lin Jindu inquired.

Ji Chengyi blinked and touched his face, “Well, my face is a little sore.”

He calmly stated, “Mr. Lin’s body is a bit hard.”

Lin Jindu: …

【Ah, Mr. Ji, you’re so clueless! How can you praise him like that!!】

【Where is it hard? Can you show someone like me who hasn’t seen the world?】

Lin Jindu cleared his throat, “Sorry.”

He continued, “Let’s go buy some water. We still need to take a photo of us sharing a drink.”

Ji Chengyi belatedly realized that his previous comment might not have been appropriate.

Uncomfortably, he responded, “Sure.”

In the warm breeze, Ji Chengyi’s earlobes turned slightly red.

Lin Jindu stared at Ji Chengyi’s ears for two seconds.

After those two seconds, he calmly looked away, then slowly lifted the corners of his lips, smiling.