Once they got in the car, Lin Can realized that it was just him and Qi Yuan, the only guests present. The other guests were nowhere to be seen. He looked at Qi Yuan in confusion, but he had gotten so used to it that he forgot he was still wearing a headpiece.

Qi Yuan looked at Lin Can and couldn’t help but chuckle, “You look so silly right now.”

Lin Can paused for a moment and quietly shifted further into the seat. Qi Yuan naturally squeezed over to his side, saying, “What’s up? There’s so much space in here, share some with me.”

“…” Even with the headpiece on, everyone could feel Lin Can’s current speechlessness. 【Why does Qi Yuan look like a total perv?】 【This isn’t the boss I know! No way!!! He’s definitely been possessed, absolutely!!!】 【Boss, if you’ve been kidnapped, just blink!】 【It’s all that scumbag’s fault for seducing him! Our boss just got momentarily bewitched!】 The fans were unwilling to admit that the person who looked like he wanted to stick to Ran Yang’s ex-husband was the same idol who usually acted as cold as if he had mastered the path of indifference. Heavens, this is too disillusioning!

Qi Yuan’s eye patch had already trended on social media! But Qi Yuan himself didn’t think there was anything wrong with him. He came on the show to assert his claim over Lin Can in front of certain people, and if he didn’t take the opportunity to make some small moves now, when would he? So, he leaned closer to Lin Can and asked if he knew they were going to the countryside this time.

Lin Can was indeed quite surprised. “Countryside?”

“Yeah, a rural area in the mountains, where we’ll have to fend for ourselves for food and drink,” Qi Yuan said, laughing. “I’ve never stayed in a place like that before, so this is also a way to prepare for the New Year at your home.”

Lin Can’s brows furrowed slightly under the headpiece. He didn’t understand why Qi Yuan brought up going to his house for the New Year. But the audience in the live chat got what Qi Yuan meant. 【Wait, has it really progressed to the point of meeting the parents??】 【Don’t tell me they’re going to get their marriage license right after the New Year, oh my god…】 【I can’t handle this ahhh!! Why does this scumbag get to be with Qi Yuan?! Is the world really going crazy?!】 【There’s no way they’re getting married, Qi Yuan’s family wouldn’t allow it… Right! They definitely wouldn’t allow it!】 【Forgive my feudal conservatism, but I still hope the boss can be with someone more suitable.】 【Can we get a wicked mother-in-law to break these two apart? Please.】

To make the journey less boring, the modified car had a screen showing the live broadcast content, and fans could see the comments rolling in. Qi Yuan glanced at it and found that none of his fans were supportive; they were all screaming as if he had gone astray, which made him chuckle. “What are you all screaming about? I’m over twenty, is it really that strange for me to be in a relationship?”

Realizing that Qi Yuan could see their comments, the fans became even more animated. 【We’re not saying you shouldn’t date, but come on, boss, at least open your eyes!】 【What’s so good about a scumbag! Get someone else! He’ll only break your heart!】 【You’re a swan, he’s a toad! You two don’t match!】

Qi Yuan could ignore most of the comments, but when he saw those two words, he couldn’t hold back. “Who knows who’s who between us?” This one sentence made the previously passionate comments start to waver. 【What does that mean? Is this little boyfriend a stunning beauty?】 【No way, is he better looking than the boss?】 【Haha, boss, are you also seeing beauty in the eyes of the beholder?】 【I can hear that voice, it really does sound like a handsome guy.】 【The person in front clearly hasn’t dated much online and doesn’t know the harshness of reality.】

Qi Yuan propped his head up, watching the comments fly by, and smiled lazily. “Alright, alright,” he was always casual with his fans, and he had the confidence to say, “My taste is better than yours. If I say he’s good-looking, you’ll definitely like him.”

The fans all started to roll their eyes. 【You’ve got eye boogers stuck in your eyes.】 【When it comes to dating, your experience can’t compare to mine.】

“Hey, you won’t believe me if I tell you,” Qi Yuan got excited, “Do you believe that when Lin Can takes off the headpiece later, you’ll all be drooling?”

Before the fans could react, Lin Can couldn’t sit still anymore and pressed down on Qi Yuan’s arm, telling him not to mess around. “Don’t talk big.”

Qi Yuan immediately tossed aside the fans who only knew how to oppose him and started teasing Lin Can instead. “What’s wrong? Are you not confident about your face?”

Lin Can slightly turned his head away. “Stop it, it’s not that exaggerated.”

“Hmph, I see you’re just pretending,” Qi Yuan teased, “You clearly throw flirty glances at everyone you see.”

“You’re just talking nonsense.” Lin Can felt extremely embarrassed, “There are so many fans here.”

“It’s fine, they all know you’re Ran Yang’s ex-husband, and they even call you a scumbag.”

“…” Lin Can helplessly shot him a glance; this person was so willful that even hundreds of thousands of fans couldn’t restrain him.

“I want to see your face,” Qi Yuan said as he reached to pull off the headpiece.

Lin Can pressed down on his hand, puzzled about why this person suddenly became so clingy, and said, “The director hasn’t allowed it to be taken off yet.”

“But the director listens to me,” Qi Yuan replied.

Lin Can remained unmoved. “Just wait a little longer.”

Qi Yuan had no choice but to give up, huffing a little before turning back to interact with the comments. The audience couldn’t understand their interaction style and were genuinely curious about what kind of face could make Qi Yuan feel restless after just a few minutes apart, all clamoring for Lin Can to take off the headpiece.

Qi Yuan finally found a reason to let Lin Can show his face. “This isn’t my idea; it’s the fans’ demand.” After saying that, he looked at the camera and asked the fans if that was true.

【Boss, you’re acting lively today like you’ve been possessed.】 【I can see it, this guy is basking in the glow of love, and now he’s just a whole big move focused on dating.】 You have to know that Qi Yuan usually doesn’t participate in variety shows, and when asked by reporters, he often gives half-hearted answers. His interactions with fans are even rarer. Today, this full live broadcast interaction, with questions and answers, was something many old fans couldn’t even dream of.

【Damn, is this the power of love?!】 【If that’s the case, then I’m not against the boss dating, but can’t he just change his partner?】 【Stop struggling; when has this guy ever listened to us? Don’t shout, the more you shout, the more excited he gets.】

Qi Yuan couldn’t help but chuckle; after all, these old fans had been with him for many years and understood his personality very well. Lin Can naturally saw these comments, but compared to that, he was more concerned about showing his face.

“The director won’t let me take off this headpiece. If I could, I’d prefer to keep it on forever.”

Qi Yuan laughed, “Isn’t it stuffy?”

Lin Can shook his head, “At first, it was a bit stuffy, but I’ve gotten used to it now.”

“Even if you’re used to it, you still have to take it off,” Qi Yuan huffed, a bit smug, “Otherwise, they’ll really think I’m a tasteless person.”

Lin Can’s shoulders drooped, clearly a bit disappointed.

The filming location was quite far away, taking nearly four to five hours on the highway. During this time, Qi Yuan was responsible for interacting with the comments while Lin Can took care of feeding him snacks and water. After a whole live broadcast, Lin Can’s image among Qi Yuan’s fans had transformed from “Ran Yang’s scumbag ex-husband” to “a quiet and attentive man.”

As for why Lin Can was called a scumbag, not many of them cared anymore. In the entertainment industry, truth and falsehood often intertwine, and some people suddenly get a chance to turn their lives around after many years. Besides, they were just ordinary people; could they possibly know more than someone like Qi Yuan, who had immense power?

【No matter what, our boss definitely won’t suffer, after all, he has the Qi family backing him. If that scumbag does anything, the Qi family won’t let him off.】 【Right, we can just sit back and enjoy the show.】

The car exited the highway and drove for a while on the provincial road before it started to bump around. Lin Can looked out the window, seeing only endless green mountains that seemed to stretch on forever. It somewhat reminded him of the feeling of his original home, familiar and warm.

Suddenly, he felt a weight on his shoulder. Qi Yuan’s head had rested on him. “?”

“I feel dizzy,” Qi Yuan rubbed his head, “I stayed up late last night and didn’t eat much for breakfast, so I’m feeling unwell now.”

Lin Can sat up a bit straighter. “Then why don’t you lie down for a bit?”

“Yeah,” disregarding Lin Can’s suddenly stiff body, Qi Yuan naturally lay down on his lap and said, “Just rub my head like you usually do.”

Had he ever rubbed his head before? Lin Can was puzzled in his heart, but his hand honestly pressed against the temple of the person beneath him. The comments were in an uproar.

【You just keep pretending, how much have you eaten on the way, and you’re still using not having enough breakfast as an excuse.】 【Witnessing the birth of a new generation of scheming men.】 【Boss, you’re being a bit too clingy; Lin Can just looked out the window for less than a minute, and you’re already trying to make your presence known?】

Qi Yuan wasn’t afraid of Lin Can seeing the comments; he closed his eyes and enjoyed Lin Can’s service. But every time he opened his eyes and didn’t see Lin Can’s face, he couldn’t help but feel a bit resentful towards Xu Lan. “When can I take off the headpiece?”

He took off the microphone clipped to their clothes and leaned in to whisper in Lin Can’s ear, “I haven’t seen you for several hours.”

Lin Can awkwardly shifted his gaze away. “Stop talking, just lie down.”

Qi Yuan lightly huffed, saying Lin Can was timid, “We’re a couple, it’s normal to be a bit intimate. If we act like strangers, others will think we’re breaking up.”

Although they weren’t really lovers, thinking about the role he had to play in the show as Qi Yuan’s boyfriend, Lin Can still steeled his heart— He wrapped his arms around Qi Yuan’s waist and gently kissed his face. Of course, it was still through the headpiece.

Qi Yuan was taken aback by his boldness, and the comments exploded.

【He made a move! He finally made a move!】 【Ex-husband brother is fierce! Finally fighting back!】 【By the way, doesn’t ex-husband brother rarely take the initiative? Why does it feel like the boss is surprised?】 【Haha, this is the first time I’ve seen the boss like this, his eyes are wide open.】 【Is this the daily life of a young couple? So nice, I love it!】

【I’m dying of sweetness, sisters, I’m shipping this CP first out of respect.】 【You’re late to the ship; there’s already a super topic on Weibo, and some tentacle monsters have drawn official art, written fanfiction, and even set a CP anniversary…】 【Wow, you guys are really experienced…】

Qi Yuan quickly regained his composure, but his heart was racing, and he instinctively shifted his attention. Seeing the comments discussing fanfiction, he hurriedly said he wanted to check it out, causing the comments to go wild.

But before Qi Yuan could open Weibo, the car gradually slowed down, and the scenery outside became clearer, eventually coming to a stop. Soon, the car door was opened from the outside.

Director Xu’s voice came in. “Looks like our last pair of guests has arrived.”