Ji Chengyi: ?

Focused on memorizing the gestures earlier, Ji Chengyi didn’t notice the small details between the two girls. It was only when he followed Lin Jindu’s question that he saw one girl’s hand firmly wrapped around the other girl’s waist.

Ji Chengyi: …

Being someone who wasn’t fond of close physical contact with others, he looked towards the staff, hoping for a negative response.

The staff nodded, “Yes.”

In reality, there was no physical contact; the staff just wanted them to appear more intimate on camera to satisfy the audience’s sweet tooth.

Ji Chengyi was unaware of the staff’s intentions and remained silent.

Lin Jindu glanced at Ji Chengyi.

Under the sunlight, Ji Chengyi’s flawless face remained calm. However, from the sudden tension in his jawline, Lin Jindu could tell he was resistant to such intimate contact.

Oddly enough, even though Lin Jindu himself disliked excessive physical contact, seeing Ji Chengyi’s clear resistance made him furrow his brows slightly.

A perplexed gaze slid briefly to Ji Chengyi’s waist before returning to the staff, “Let’s skip the embrace and proceed directly.”

Though his words lacked emotion, they carried a noticeable undercurrent of dissatisfaction, which didn’t go unnoticed by the staff.

【Ah, why is Lin Jindu being so rough! “Proceed directly”?! What’s that supposed to mean!!!】

【Oh, suddenly blushing… shy.jpg】

The staff felt the pressure from Lin Jindu’s aura and hesitated to refuse. They could only agree, “Alright.”

Ji Chengyi couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Lin Jindu looked at him with a lowered gaze before lifting it again.

“Do you both need some time to prepare?” the staff asked.

Having already memorized the sequence of gestures, Ji Chengyi didn’t need any additional preparation. He looked at Lin Jindu.

Lin Jindu had not only noticed the detail of the waist-hugging but also remembered everything he needed to. Catching Ji Chengyi’s gaze, he paused momentarily before lowering his eyes and meeting his gaze.

They locked eyes.

Although Lin Jindu didn’t say a word.

But Ji Chengyi knew that, without mutual understanding, Lin Jindu quietly remembered all the movements.

Realizing this, Ji Chengyi confidently shouted to the staff, “Let’s begin directly.”

The staff reminded them, “To score points, the poses must be the same, and you need to achieve at least an eighty percent level of synchronization to proceed to the Love Cabin.”

Lin Jindu nodded, “Yes, let’s begin.”

With the confirmation, the staff started playing the music again.

As the lively music played, Ji Chengyi subtly adjusted his stance and stood shoulder to shoulder with Lin Jindu. Although Ji Chengyi didn’t directly touch Lin Jindu’s arm, the proximity brought a noticeable warmth.

Feeling the sudden warmth on his arm, Lin Jindu tensed up instantly. This tension made him appear stiff while trying to make heart gestures in sync with the music.

Initially, Ji Chengyi’s movements were also quite awkward, but compared to Lin Jindu’s stiffness, Ji Chengyi’s heart gestures appeared much more natural and appealing.

【Hilarious, Lin Jindu looks like a duck being urged onto the stage! Laughing so hard.jpg】

【Ji Chengyi looks so cute when he’s making heart gestures seriously, oh my god!】

【Huh? Didn’t they lack synchronization? How did they get all the gestures right? Puzzled.jpg】

【Is there a possibility that Lin Jindu was following his wife’s lead, because he’s really dragging his feet…】

【Is there another possibility? Both CEOs remembered the gestures? Chin on hand.jpg】

Not only the barrage, even the staff were confused. They were sure there was no synchronization, so how did they manage to match perfectly like copy and paste?

The directing team suspected a bug in this segment. When it was Yu Heyan and Chi Xingwen’s turn, they intentionally separated the two to prevent any chance of catching each other’s gestures.

Yu Heyan: …

Chi Xingwen: …

As the music ended, Lin Jindu was still trying to figure out what he had just done. The staff announced, “Congratulations to Mr. Ji and Mr. Lin for successfully passing the synchronization test with a perfect score.”

Just like before, Ji Chengyi didn’t show a relaxed expression upon receiving congratulations, waiting for the staff to continue.

The staff, noticing this, smiled and added, “Now both of you can get into the car and head back to the Love Cabin.”

As the staff’s words faded, the production team’s car appeared in Ji Chengyi’s sight.

Watching the white car gradually approach and park in front of them, Ji Chengyi finally believed the staff’s words.

Ji Chengyi nodded, “Mr. Lin, let’s get in the car.”

Lin Jindu agreed and opened the car door, gesturing, “After you, Mr. Ji.”

Ji Chengyi didn’t hesitate and gracefully got into the car. Lin Jindu followed, stepping in behind him.

Once both of them and the cameraman were settled, the car slowly started moving towards the Love Cabin.

—

“Romantic Journey” had received substantial sponsorship and investments even before the preparation started, thanks to the success of the previous season. Additionally, Ji Chengyi had contributed fifty million for the naming rights, making it the wealthiest show on the channel.

With the increase in funds, the travel and accommodation conditions for the guests improved significantly. For this season, the show secured a beautiful seaside villa for the guests to stay in.

As Ji Chengyi and Lin Jindu stepped out of the car, they were greeted by the picturesque view of the blue sea under a sunny sky. However, before they could fully appreciate the scenery, they heard the sound of another car braking.

Turning towards the noise, they saw Yu Heyan and Chi Xingwen getting out of a silver car.

Yu Heyan’s face lit up with joy when she saw Ji Chengyi, but upon noticing Lin Jindu beside him, his expression turned sour.

Lin Jindu noticed but chose not to react. He turned to Ji Chengyi and said, “Let’s go, Ji Chengyi, let’s head in first.”

Ji Chengyi agreed, “Let’s go.”

Before they could move, Yu Heyan spoke up, “Brother Yi, your suitcase is still in the car.”

Realizing he had forgotten his luggage, Ji Chengyi turned to Lin Jindu, “Mr. Lin, please go ahead. I’ll retrieve my suitcase.”

Lin Jindu furrowed his brows in silence for two seconds. Then he asked, “Were you in the same car with him before?”

His tone was neutral, making it hard to discern any emotions.

Focused on retrieving his luggage, Ji Chengyi didn’t notice the sudden change in Lin Jindu’s demeanor. Calmly, he replied, “Yes.”

Lin Jindu remained quiet, his eyes showing a hint of desolation.

On the other hand, Yu Heyan walked over in a good mood, “You must be Lin Jindu, right? Nice to meet you.”

He extended his hand for a handshake, but Lin Jindu glanced at his hand and then back at him, saying, “Sorry, I have mysophobia.”

Yu Heyan: …

Yu Heyan’s expression darkened, and he turned to Ji Chengyi, looking somewhat aggrieved, as if blaming Ji Chengyi for speaking ill of him behind his back.

However, Ji Chengyi didn’t even spare Yu Heyan a glance. He had already walked to the other car’s trunk to retrieve his luggage.

【What’s going on? Why do I smell trouble brewing?】

【No, even if Lin Jindu has a special status, that doesn’t justify looking down on others like that. Anger.jpg】

【Bold speculation, could Yu Heyan have a crush on Ji Chengyi?】

【Keao Corporation is worth billions, and even a small amount of money leaking from Ji Chengyi’s fingers could propel a small actor to stardom, so it’s not surprising that people flock to Ji Chengyi.】

【Come on! Stop joking around! I’m just friendly and like making friends! Why would I be the one chasing after him? Are you all capitalists’ lapdogs?!】

【Look, the dog is getting anxious. Jerry Springer.jpg】

“Ji Chengyi, let me help you.” Chi Xingwen, being a smart person, quickly understood the dynamics between the three individuals and approached Ji Chengyi to show goodwill.

Before Ji Chengyi could refuse, a muscular and smooth arm reached out from beside him, firmly gripping the handle of the suitcase. The visible veins on the back of the hand accentuated a sense of strength, adding to the appeal.

“I’ll handle it,” a deep voice sounded near Ji Chengyi’s ear.

Ji Chengyi even felt the warmth exhaled by the person.

His ears inexplicably heated up, and the refusal that was on the tip of his tongue unexpectedly turned into, “Thank you, Mr. Lin.”