This time, the island arranged by the program team wasn’t too far, with a flight time of only six and a half hours.

At 1:30 p.m., the plane landed right on time.

As they prepared to disembark, the program team briefed Ji Chengyi and Lin Jindu on the landing process. Since they were starting the live recording at the airport, they would need to follow the makeup artist to apply some basic makeup as soon as they got off the plane.

Ji Chengyi had a past experience of a makeup artist using poor-quality products that caused a skin reaction. So, as soon as the staff mentioned makeup, his expression instantly turned resistant, “Do we really have to wear makeup?”

The staff initially intended to insist on makeup because the live broadcast room wouldn’t have any beauty filters or enhancements. Without makeup support, the lighting could make people appear overly dark. However, looking at Ji Chengyi’s flawless complexion, the staff changed their response, “President Ji, if you prefer not to wear makeup, you don’t have to.”

It wasn’t that the staff was favoring Ji Chengyi; it was more about his naturally flawless and radiant complexion, almost like he had a built-in beauty filter.

Ji Chengyi breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, “Thank you, then I’ll skip the makeup.”

The staff were charmed by Ji Chengyi’s smile, “Thank you, President Ji.”

Following Ji Chengyi’s lead, Lin Jindu added, “I’ll skip the makeup too. I don’t like putting things on my face.”

Staff: “….”

……..

Both Ji Chengyi and Lin Jindu, who chose not to wear makeup, went directly to retrieve their luggage with the program team upon disembarking. Although they had assistants with them, the live broadcast required authenticity, so they had to handle their luggage themselves.

Before reaching the baggage claim area, the photographer following Ji Chengyi and Lin Jindu reminded them, “President Ji, President Lin, the main camera at the luggage area is already live. When you go over, you can greet the camera.”

Ji Chengyi acknowledged, “Okay.”

Lin Jindu remained silent.

Upon reaching the baggage claim, Ji Chengyi noticed a crowd of program staff but no other guests. Director Li, seeing Ji Chengyi and Lin Jindu approaching, quickly directed the main camera towards Ji Chengyi’s face and Lin Jindu’s tall figure.

Ji Chengyi acknowledged the camera and then turned to Director Li for a cue.

Approaching the camera, he greeted, “Hello, everyone, I’m Ji Chengyi.”

And that was it.

Director Li’s mouth twitched as he glanced at Lin Jindu.

Lin Jindu followed suit, “Hello, everyone, I’m Lin Jindu.”

Director Li: “….”

【What the heck?? Is the program team okay? How can they call a good-looking CEO a novice? Then what am I???】

【Don’t ask, I’m just an NPC without in-game purchases. Smiling.jpg】

【Oh my gosh! Ji Chengyi’s looks are off the charts!! I’m exploding with excitement!!】

【Ah ah ah, the beauty said hello to me! You guys, step aside! I’m going to kiss those lips first!! Smooch.jpg】

【I’m laughing so hard, aren’t you guys being biased? Isn’t anyone praising Lin Jindu?】

【We did! We praised his wife… No, from this moment on, I stand with Lin Jindu!!】

【No, did you all miss the aloof CEO learning to speak like a cute wife!】

【Cute wife, what!! Ji is also a CEO, okay!!】

【Why is it CEO vs. CEO? Isn’t the CEO’s standard pairing a secretary or a poor innocent girl?】

【Upstairs, read less old novels, real wealthy people aren’t like those love-stricken characters who only know charity work in novels… Picking nose.jpg】

【Evenly matched, amazing! Like.】

Ji Chengyi couldn’t see the barrage of comments in the live chat and was unaware that their appearance had stirred up the audience. He remained quiet, waiting for his luggage.

Lin Jindu stood silently beside him, mirroring his quiet demeanor.

In the live broadcast, only this pair of guests remained on screen. Without speaking, the scene was filled with the bustling noise of the airport.

【But shouldn’t someone teach the CEOs how to engage the audience? At least it’s a variety show, shouldn’t they know how to create a lively atmosphere?】

【…Shocked to the core! Who do we think we are to expect CEOs to entertain on our show?】

【Although… Were the two CEOs kidnapped here?】

【Friendly reminder: The live camera for the two CEOs is now on, if you don’t like watching them, please switch to the main camera for your favorite guests and don’t disturb those of us who want to see the CEOs!!!】

Fortunately, the luggage arrived promptly. Soon enough, Ji Chengyi spotted his suitcase.

“My suitcase is here, I’ll go get it,” Ji Chengyi said to Lin Jindu, preparing to retrieve his luggage.

However, Lin Jindu interjected, “President Ji, that’s not your suitcase.”

Ji Chengyi paused, “Huh?”

Lin Jindu glanced at him, “Your suitcase doesn’t have a sticker on it.”

After a moment of thought, Ji Chengyi pursed his lips, “Alright, my mistake.”

In reality, he had made an error.

Lin Jindu noticed but didn’t say anything. After a pause, he glanced at Ji Chengyi. Seeing Ji Chengyi had no intention of moving, Lin Jindu approached the luggage area.

Thinking Lin Jindu was going to get his own luggage, Ji Chengyi assumed as much.

Lin Jindu brought down a silver suitcase, followed by a black one.

Ji Chengyi: ?

Lin Jindu remembered he had only taken a black suitcase. Perplexed, Lin Jindu pushed both suitcases back to Ji Chengyi, “President Ji, here are your suitcases.”

Ji Chengyi: “……….”

【Why isn’t it sweet? Lin Jindu even helped Ji Chengyi with his luggage?】

【Exactly, the bar for fan service has really lowered nowadays, hasn’t it?】

【Are they just putting on a show? It feels too forced.】

【To the top floor, while both CEOs are incredibly good-looking, I’m sorry, I can’t bear it anymore, I’m out. Fast.jpg】

【Screenshotted, hope the top floor doesn’t come back. Smile.jpg】

Ji Chengyi awkwardly accepted, “Thank you, President Lin, I didn’t see them just now.”

Indeed, he had genuinely missed it. The luggage on the carousel was either black or silver, and Ji Chengyi truly hadn’t recognized his own suitcase.

Lin Jindu believed Ji Chengyi genuinely hadn’t noticed, and at the same time, he was convinced of one thing: Ji Chengyi was occasionally absent-minded outside of work. However, Lin Jindu didn’t directly label Ji Chengyi in that way. He simply acknowledged with a grunt and then turned to the director, “So, are we waiting here for the other guests?”

Director Li smiled, “No need, both of you can grab your luggage and head for the interviews.”

“Another interview?” Lin Jindu was puzzled by this unnecessary process.

An employee came over to explain, “This time it’s a solo interview for President Lin.”

Another staff member added, “President Ji, come with me.”

Ji Chengyi glanced at Lin Jindu, “I’ll head over first, President Lin.”

Lin Jindu watched him go, “Go ahead, see you in a bit.”

【In TV shows, when they say ‘see you in a bit,’ you definitely won’t see them again.】

【Haha, I agree, doing a solo interview at this point is really odd.】

【Let’s stir up some trouble!! We want to see the CEOs in action frequently!】

Ji Chengyi seemed unaware of the potential pitfalls in this segment. Guided by the staff to a spot with well-prepared lighting, he began the interview earnestly.

Despite the potentially tricky nature of this segment, the program team had prepared questions thoughtfully, “President Ji, have you considered how this three-day journey might change the relationship between you and President Lin?”

Ji Chengyi quickly responded, “I haven’t thought about it. The relationship between me and President Lin is very stable, and there won’t be any changes.”

If it were any other interviewee today, the staff would have loved this kind of firm answer. The more confident the response, the more satisfying the potential twist later on.

But since it was Ji Chengyi, the staff was hesitant to imagine that dramatic twist.

Masking her disappointment, the interviewer continued, “Then, President Ji, how would you rate the level of synergy between you and President Lin?”

“Synergy?” Ji Chengyi pondered and replied, “In terms of work, President Lin and I would be the most effective collaborators with perfect synergy. However, in personal life, I’m not entirely sure if we have that synergy.”

【Nine! Ji Chengyi is so gentle! He answers the questions from the staff seriously!!】

【Isn’t this the basic operation for every guest? Confused face.jpg】

【Upstairs, are you jealous of wealth? Every time someone praises the two CEOs, you come out hopping around?】

“Alright, thank you for your cooperation, President Ji,” the staff smiled mischievously, “I have four small gifts for you to choose from, please select one.”

The staff brought a tray with four different cartoon plush toys.

Ji Chengyi glanced over, then chose the one that appeared the cutest.

……

“President Lin,” the staff on Lin Jindu’s side followed the protocol, “Have you been looking forward to this journey with President Ji?”

Lin Jindu remained silent for two seconds and simply replied, “It’s okay.”

The staff continued, “…If during this filming, due to certain reasons regarding President Ji, you are unable to complete a task and face consequences, how would you handle it?”

Lin Jindu didn’t fall into this trap and looked the staff in the eye, “I believe your tasks wouldn’t be assigned to just President Ji alone. So, if a task isn’t completed, there must be reasons from both of us. I would review my own actions, then discuss with President Ji to identify the issues and avoid making the same mistakes in the future.”

Staff: “….”

Such a formulaic response.

The staff, undeterred, asked again, “If President Ji and President Lin have differing opinions, would you stick to your own or listen to President Ji’s?”

Lin Jindu didn’t hesitate, “Stick to my own.”

【Okay, screenshotted, looking forward to the face-slapping moment. Smile.jpg】

【Friendly reminder: These two CEOs are here for their visuals, not for sweetness!!】

【I don’t believe it, I’m going to ship them, I want to see how hard this sugar is. Smile.jpg】

【You’re really impervious to persuasion, huh?】

The interview process was completed, and the staff presented Lin Jindu with the same four plush toys, “Thank you for your cooperation, President Lin. Here are four gifts for you, feel free to choose one.”

Lin Jindu disliked these trinkets, “Thank you, but I don’t need them. Give them to President Ji later.”

He felt that Ji Chengyi would appreciate these little things.

The staff laughed, “President Lin, you can choose one and give it to President Ji.”

Lin Jindu remained silent for a few seconds before finally selecting a plush toy he deemed the most appealing, “This one then.”

It was white and fluffy, resembling Ji Chengyi.

The staff continued to smile, “Okay, President Lin, this way please.”

Lin Jindu glanced at the direction she indicated but didn’t move, “Shouldn’t we go back to find President Ji?”

The staff explained, “President Ji has already boarded the car. We’ll go directly to the parking lot to find him.”

Lin Jindu, without suspicion, started walking towards the parking lot.

【Alright, I’ve figured out the pattern, they’ll choose the car based on the plush toy, right?】

【Oh no, Ji Chengyi chose a cute duck, but Lin Jindu chose a big white bear!】

【Haha, I’m dying, so the two CEOs have zero synergy, right?】

【A duck, a bear… In a way, that’s also a kind of synergy?】

【Got it, redefining “synergy.”】