However, after firing a few shots, none of the ‘zombies’ fell down!

Ji Chengyi furrowed his brow and urgently said, “Mr. Lin! The gun’s not working!”

Lin Jindu also frowned, “The gun’s not working?”

At that moment, a voice came over the broadcast: “Congratulations on successfully reaching the Cultivation Chamber.”

As the broadcast spoke, the “zombies” outside the door corridor suddenly stopped in their tracks.

Ji Chengyi immediately understood.

Another task was at hand.

“If you both want to obtain the serum and safely evacuate, you’ll have to play a game with our lovely little zombies,” the broadcast announced.

“What game?” Ji Chengyi asked, looking at the blinking red camera light.

“It’s simple. The game is called ‘One, Two, Three, Wooden Man’,” Lin Jindu inquired.

Lin Jindu: “…”

Lin Jindu looked at Lin Jindu, “Mr. Lin, how much do you weigh?”

Lin Jindu replied, “I’m sorry, 170.”

Lin Jindu: “…”

【Haha, I’m really going to die laughing because of these two!】

【Mr. Ji: Can’t even lift a bit.】

Ji Chengyi sighed, “Then… Mr. Lin, do you still have the strength to carry me now?”

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Ji Chengyi realized that Lin Jindu had been doing all the physical work that day.

Lin Jindu responded, “Carrying Mr. Ji doesn’t require any effort.”

Lin Jindu: “…”

The broadcast voice chimed in once more: “If you’re ready, you can begin. Otherwise, our little zombies won’t be happy.”

Ji Chengyi, eager to complete the task, heard the broadcast urging them on and approached Lin Jindu, “Then, thank you again for your hard work, Mr. Lin.”

Lin Jindu pursed his lips, “No problem.”

【Tsk tsk, Mr. Lin’s smile is really something else.】

【What hard work?! He’s totally willing!!!】

Ji Chengyi calmly asked, “So, Mr. Lin, how do you want to carry me?”

Lin Jindu responded, “Like this.”

With that, Lin Jindu effortlessly lifted Ji Chengyi with a slight bend of his body.

His hands didn’t touch Ji Chengyi’s backside, instead relying entirely on the strength of his forearms to hold him up.

Ji Chengyi: !

Before Ji Chengyi could prepare, he found himself cradled in front of Lin Jindu.

The sudden lift made him feel insecure.

Instinctively, he grabbed a bit of Lin Jindu’s collar at the back of his neck, and his legs naturally wrapped around Lin Jindu’s waist.

As the waist tightened, Lin Jindu couldn’t help but take a sharp breath.

【Ah, this position!!】

【Drive, drive!!】

【Game pause! Please just do it once, please!!】

【Mr. Lin, I see you frowning! What’s with the frown? Isn’t my wife lovely enough?】

Not just lovely, she was too lovely.

Ji Chengyi’s chest was pressed tightly against him, his soft black hair brushing against his nose.

It felt like holding a furry and fragrant little animal.

Warm, soft, and irresistibly fragrant.

Lin Jindu’s breathing became unsteady.

【If you’re both ready, we’ll start the game!】 the broadcast announced.

Lin Jindu exhaled slowly, then asked in a deep voice, “Mr. Ji, are you ready?”

Ji Chengyi adjusted his stance and aimed his gun at the ‘zombies’ behind Lin Jindu, “Ready.”

Lin Jindu echoed, “Let’s begin.”

【Alright.】the broadcast announced, 【The game starts, wishing both of you a fun game.】

As the mechanical female voice faded, the terrifying growls rang out again.

Seeing the ‘zombies’ getting frenzied, Ji Chengyi swiftly kissed a strand of Lin Jindu’s hair, then gave the command, “One, Two, Three, Wooden Man!”

The ‘zombies’ froze in place.

Lin Jindu also stopped, “…”

Lin Jindu said, “Mr. Ji, you can wait a few steps before calling out.”

Clearing his throat, Ji Chengyi agreed, “Alright, Mr. Lin, you continue.”

Aware of the distance between the ‘zombies’ and himself, Lin Jindu understood their speed.

Despite carrying Ji Chengyi, he walked swiftly without jostling him along with his pace.

As Lin Jindu moved forward, Ji Chengyi kept his eyes fixed on the ‘zombies’ ahead.

Focused on the approaching danger, he didn’t notice how securely Lin Jindu held him, avoiding any unnecessary bumps.

“Roar!”

The ‘zombies’ pressed closer.

Seeing the safety distance shrinking, Ji Chengyi hurriedly shouted, “One, Two, Three, Wooden Man!”

Lin Jindu stopped in response.

But the ‘zombies’ continued advancing.

Ji Chengyi: ?

Lin Jindu: …

Lin Jindu knew where the problem lay but chose not to mention it.

Seeing that the ‘zombies’ didn’t stop, he continued to move forward urgently.

【Kisses, Mr. Ji!!】

【Ah, hurry!】

Just as the ‘zombies’ was about to breach the safety distance, Ji Chengyi finally remembered what he had missed.

Turning his head for a quick kiss, he then looked up, “One, Two, Three, Wooden Man!”

The ‘zombies’ froze in place.

Ji Chengyi noticed a few unstable ones and swiftly fired a few shots, causing the closest ‘zombies’ to fall.

Breathing a sigh of relief, Ji Chengyi didn’t realize that Lin Jindu, who was standing still, had tensed up slightly.

Unlike the previous quick pecks on the hair, this time…

Ji Chengyi had kissed Lin Jindu’s ear.

Though it was a fleeting moment, Lin Jindu felt the real touch of those lips.

He found it hard to describe that touch.

Just warm.

Just soft…

“Mr. Lin, let’s go,” Ji Chengyi patted Lin Jindu’s shoulder.

Lin Jindu cleared his throat softly, “Hmm.”

They were just a few steps away from the freezer, but Lin Jindu was unusually conflicted.

He was contemplating whether to pause a few more times…

However, his idea was quickly rejected by Lin Jindu.

He felt it was too disrespectful towards Ji Chengyi.

Regaining his composure, Lin Jindu’s steps quickened even more than before!

In just a few strides, he reached the ‘body’ lying on the ground sideways.

Confirming that it was just a mold, Lin Jindu raised his foot to help it turn over.

But in the next moment.

Another warm sensation ran through his hair strands.

“One, Two, Three, Wooden Man!”

Bang, bang.

Ji Chengyi fired two shots to take down two ‘zombies, then spoke up, “Mr. Lin, they’ve breached the safety distance. If we stop again, they might catch up.”

Lin Jindu glanced at the ‘zombie’ closest to him out of the corner of his eye.

After a moment’s thought, he said, “Mr. Ji, wait for me to return and then call for a stop.”

Understanding his intention, Ji Chengyi nodded, “Alright, you go.”

Lin Jindu: …

【?? Nine Min, what did I just hear???】

【Okay, okay, Mr. Ji, you’re playing it seriously!】

【This is like a kindergarten game! I want to play the adult version!!】

With a sigh, Lin Jindu raised his leg and lightly kicked the ‘body’ lying on the ground.

The ‘body’ turned over, revealing a silver box in its arms.

Shortly after, a sound of poor contact came from the ‘body’: “Is it someone from Team A…?”

Lin Jindu turned to Ji Chengyi, “Mr. Ji.”

Quick to understand, Ji Chengyi urgently called for a pause and ‘eliminated’ another ‘zombie’.

“Serum No. 116 has been taken. You… you must go after them…”

Before he could finish speaking, footsteps were heard outside the Cultivation Chamber!

“Mr. Lin, outside!” Ji Chengyi urgently exclaimed.

Without delay, Lin Jindu leaped over the ‘body’ and chased after them towards the door.

At the same time, the ‘zombies’ pursued them relentlessly.

At this moment, Ji Chengyi couldn’t call for a pause; he had to keep shooting.

As long as the ‘zombies’ hadn’t reached the vicinity of the Cultivation Chamber, his bullets could still take them down.

So, he believed that if Lin Jindu led them out of the area, his gun would be effective again.

Though Lin Jindu shared the same thought, he didn’t push himself at full speed.

He still had Ji Chengyi in his arms.

Running too fast on the dark, narrow path would be uncomfortable and unsafe.

Fortunately, even though Lin Jindu didn’t sprint at full speed, the ‘zombies’ couldn’t catch up with him.

Even luckier, as Lin Jindu crossed a junction, Ji Chengyi’s gun ‘eliminated’ a ‘zombie’ closest to him.

Ji Chengyi: !

The gun was back in action.

This time, Ji Chengyi didn’t hold back; he quickly took down all the ‘zombies’ behind him.

“That’s enough, Mr. Lin!” Ji Chengyi turned to look at Lin Jindu, “You can put me down now!”

Lin Jindu also understood that running with two people was faster than carrying one, so without delay, he gently set Ji Chengyi down, “Can you stand steady?”

“Yes, I can!” Ji Chengyi reached back to hold Lin Jindu’s hand, “Let’s go!”

The two of them ran along the dark, narrow path.

After running two intersections, the path ahead widened.

Ji Chengyi spotted an elevator.

The elevator automatically ascended and opened.

The figure in black ahead entered the elevator and closed the door, heading up.

Realizing it was too late to wait for the elevator, Ji Chengyi looked around and spotted a spiral staircase.

“Mr. Lin, this way!” Ji Chengyi pulled Lin Jindu towards the staircase.

Luckily, the staircase wasn’t long, and they quickly ascended.

At the same time, the elevator doors opened.

Lin Jindu turned and called out, “Mr. Ji.”

“Got it!” Ji Chengyi understood Lin Jindu’s signal, released his hand, and moved to the other side of the path, pulling the tether into a straight line to create a natural barrier.

“Don’t run, Cheng Song.” Lin Jindu faced the fully armored figure in black in the middle of the road, calling out his name.

The figure, Cheng Song, remained silent, then removed his terrifying mask, sat on the ground, and started panting, “Oh, I’m so tired! Mr. Lin, you’re too inhuman! You can run so fast even while carrying Mr. Ji!”

Ignoring his complaint, Lin Jindu raised his gun towards him, “Give me the serum, or I’ll shoot.”

Unfazed, Cheng Song replied, “Go ahead, I have a resurrection card.”

With a bang!

Cheng Song: ?

Looking at the green marks left by the bullets on his black vest, Cheng Song then glanced at Ji Chengyi, pretending to be injured, “Mr. Ji, how could you shoot me?”

Ji Chengyi returned nonchalantly, “You have a resurrection card, so what’s there to fear?”

Lin Jindu shot him a glance and smirked.

Cheng Song: …

Cheng Song burst into tears.

【That’s right! What’s wrong with Ji Chengyi hitting me for the serum!】

【Leading by example, Ji Chengyi!】

【I see, Ji Chengyi really enjoys this segment! The production team should include more of these thrilling and sweet moments in the future!】

【Moreover! Lin Jindu and Ji Chengyi are so in sync! There were several moments when they didn’t even need to communicate!】

The game was ranked based on time, and after fake crying for a few seconds, Cheng Song dusted off the dirt from his body, stood up from the ground, and continued the process.

“If you want the serum in my hands, that’s not impossible,” Cheng Song looked at the two, “But you both know, getting something from me comes with a price.”

Ji Chengyi looked at him, “What do we need to do.”

He was no longer concerned about the difficulty of the price.

It seemed like it would involve more hugging and kissing.

He and Lin Jindu had already hugged and kissed each other today.

One more time wouldn’t make a difference.

Right now, he just wanted to win.

Cheng Song chuckled, “It’s very simple, just need both CEOs to film a 30-second video as requested.”

Lin Jindu’s voice deepened, “What are the requirements?”

As he spoke, a staff member handed Cheng Song two fluffy headbands.

Ji Chengyi and Lin Jindu hadn’t realized the seriousness of the situation yet and were still looking at the headbands in Cheng Song’s hands with confusion.

【Oh my gosh! Cat ears and dog ears!!】

【Wow! The production team is finally stepping up!】

【?? Is the cold-faced CEO going to act cute??】

“The requirement is for both CEOs to wear these cute headbands,” Cheng Song’s smile gradually turned sinister.

Lin Jindu: …

Ji Chengyi finally realized the problem, “So, the video content is…?”

“Just a moment.” Cheng Song took out his phone from his pocket, made a few quick taps, then handed the phone over, “Both CEOs can take a quick look.”

Ji Chengyi and Lin Jindu glanced at each other, then walked over to Cheng Song in unison.

As they approached, the camera followed them.

And in the next second.

The live audience saw a cute gesture dance video shot by two adorable staff members.

【Wow! This video is so cute!】

【The production team is so good, giving us bonuses after hugs and kisses!】

【Ah ah ah, wink!! Ji Chengyi, quick, learn!】

【I love the live stream that can’t be fast-forwarded, it’s my destiny! Bitter.jpg】

【Ji Chengyi winking at me with cat ears! Is this something I can watch without spending money? I’ll be stealthily eaten by Lin Jindu, won’t I?】

Whether the netizens were eaten or not, who knows.

But Lin Jindu’s gaze towards Cheng Song was now icy.

Not sure if he disliked the task or the task itself.

Cheng Song felt immense pressure, but he still forced a smile, “If you both want to do this task, please learn quickly, or the task time will be extended.”

Lin Jindu remained silent, looking at Ji Chengyi.

Ji Chengyi was ready for more hugs and kisses with Lin Jindu, but now they were just filming a video, which he found quite simple.

He nodded, “I’m fine with it.”

Lin Jindu continued to watch him.

Ji Chengyi: ?

Lin Jindu shifted his gaze away.

Ji Chengyi: …

【Mr. Lin, your unwilling expression is so obvious!】

【Hilarious, Mr. Lin must be disappointed that the task isn’t about hugs and kisses, right? Facepalm.jpg】

【A big straight guy who can’t even understand intentions! His wife has been stolen away!】

【Exactly! (Come to me)】

“So, Mr. Lin, should we listen to Mr. Ji?” Cheng Song cautiously asked.

Lin Jindu remained expressionless, visibly reluctant.

But thinking about Ji Chengyi’s happy expression when he won first place, Lin Jindu sighed helplessly, “Fine, I’ll listen to Mr. Ji.”

【Yesterday: Stick to yourself.】

【Today: Listen to Mr. Ji.】

【Guess who got slapped in the face? Smiling.jpg】

The two began learning.

Ji Chengyi and Lin Jindu both had exceptional memories, so the 30-second gesture dance posed almost no difficulty for them.

Initially worried about the blinking action, Ji Chengyi found it surprisingly easy to perform.

After quickly mastering the dance, Ji Chengyi asked Cheng Song, “Do we start now?”

Approaching with the headbands, Cheng Song asked, “You’ve learned it already?”

Ji Chengyi nodded, “Yes.”

He thought the video was quite simple, but he didn’t voice this opinion directly.

Otherwise, the production team would surely increase the difficulty.

“If you’ve learned it, you can start by wearing these,” Cheng Song handed over the headbands.

Ji Chengyi looked at the headbands, then glanced at Lin Jindu, “Mr. Lin, which one do you want to wear?”

Lin Jindu didn’t want to wear either one.

But he reluctantly chose the one with dog ears, “I’ll go with this one.”

“Then I’ll take this one,” Ji Chengyi took the other one with cat ears.

As they prepared to begin, Cheng Song looked at the live camera, “Sorry, everyone, to keep the surprise, this segment won’t be live-streamed for now.”

【What!!】

【Why! Blackened.jpg】

【I want to see, I want to see, I want to see! (Throws a tantrum)】

Despite the barrage’s reluctance, the live camera switched to the side.

Once the camera moved away, Cheng Song took out his phone, opened a short video app, and aimed the camera at the two CEOs, “You can start now.”

Ji Chengyi put on the headband.

Lin Jindu remained still, his gaze fixed on the phone screen.

For future editing purposes, the current recording screen opened by Cheng Song had no beauty filters, just an additional layer of lighting from the lighting technician.

The usually gentle and cool Ji Chengyi, now wearing fluffy cat ears, exuded a softness that was hard to describe.

He seemed like a real cat, tempting one to cuddle him…

“Mr. Lin?” Ji Chengyi called out as Lin Jindu stared at the headband on his own head.

Lin Jindu responded, “Yes.”

Then he pretended, “Mr. Ji, your headband seems a bit crooked.”

“Really?” Ji Chengyi actually believed it, adjusted it in front of the camera, then asked Lin Jindu, “Is it straight now?”

Looking up at him, the cat ears accentuating his fair and delicate neck, Lin Jindu quickly averted his gaze, “Yes, it’s straight now.”

Ji Chengyi nodded, “Let’s begin.”

Lin Jindu responded with another “yes.”

His throat involuntarily rolled.

Cheng Song grinned wickedly, “Let’s begin.”

The cute background music played, and Ji Chengyi counted the beats while following the choreography from memory.

Lin Jindu did the same.

However, compared to Ji Chengyi’s earnestness, Lin Jindu seemed somewhat perfunctory.

He didn’t even look at the camera, his gaze shifting between Ji Chengyi’s agile movements and the fluffy cat ears atop his head.

His gaze appeared transfixed, as if lost in thought, yet he remained perfectly clear-headed.

He recognized the change in his emotions.

And he knew that Ji Chengyi was now different in his eyes.

After a quick self-analysis, he concluded that his shifting emotions were solely due to the close physical contact of the past few days.

Intimate contact could awaken desires in the skin, subtly indicating a fondness for someone to the mind.

But Lin Jindu was always rational and not one to be swayed by emotions or psychological cues.

He firmly believed that once the show was over and he and Ji Chengyi returned to their previous polite distance, he would return to normal.

At that moment, following the music beat, Ji Chengyi ended the performance with a wink.

His beautifully arched eyes, devoid of any expression, seemed as pure and cold as the bright moon, untouchable.

But with a gentle blink, they inexplicably became alluring.

Lin Jindu: …

His heart raced, forgetting his movements.

He stood frozen in the final beat.