Chapter 208
Figures overlapped chaotically in the water, yet amidst the mess, only Shen Moqing’s earlobes flushed red, and in his bottomless ink-dark eyes flowed an emotion hard to conceal.
Xie Mi’s wet hair clung to the side of her face, her clear eyes—illuminated even more vividly by the sunlight—locked straight onto him. Her shallow breaths lingered between them.
Shen Moqing’s gaze flickered. Unnaturally, he coughed lightly into his fist.
[Ahhhhh they’re looking at each other!]
[So this is how they complete the mission—clever! In the middle of chaos, no one notices.]
[Damn, what kind of pose is this! So suggestive, omg!]
[Who understands the way their clothes are entangled? I’m starting to imagine things, help!]
[Old Shen’s ears are red again!!!!]
The live comments exploded. Xie Mi’s fans were feasting on this scene, and amid the barrage of shrieking excitement, Xie Mi curved her lips into a subtle, wicked smile.
Thirty seconds passed—mission accomplished!
She tossed Shen Moqing a meaningful glance, then sprang out of the water like a carp leaping over the dragon gate, strode twice in huge steps, and sat firmly on a chair.
Shen Moqing remained half-lying in the water, his soaked white shirt still bearing the crumpled marks left by Xie Mi’s hands.
He looked very much like a poor man who had been “seduced and abandoned.”
“…Tsk.”
The poor man let out an almost inaudible click of the tongue.
[Old Xie, you’re a blockhead, I’m tired of saying it.]
[Flirt then run, huh? You rascal.]
[Sister Xie flirts without even realizing it. Old Shen is already dazed and enchanted, and she’s just gone and sat on the chair, haha.]
[Nice, now I’m even more excited for the next mission.]
By this time, the others finally freed themselves and dashed toward the chairs.
The round ended with Qiu Chengye tripping Xu Shuangrong and stealing her seat.
“Xu Shuangrong, OUT!”
Xu Shuangrong plunged headfirst into the water. Even though she was always conscious of her image, she had no time to compose herself the moment Qiu Chengye’s foot tripped her.
Her lips twitched faintly, but she still forced a smile.
[What’s up with my Bro Qiu, he’s going berserk today]
[First he butt-bumped Lai Bingxuan into the pool, then tackled Xiao Jingxi into the water and stepped on his head for the win, and now he trips Xu Shuangrong? Got it—this season is Kitty Bro’s revenge arc.]
[I don’t think so. I think the real counterattack belongs to someone else.]
“…”
Director Niu was completely numb.
This game was designed to promote interactions between male and female guests.
A game testing strength and agility—yet most of the men on stage worked out regularly, and with such a big strength gap between men and women…
Normally, male guests on dating shows would go easy on the women, or secretly help the one they liked, sparking some romantic chemistry.
But why the hell was Qiu Chengye rampaging around like a mad bull?!
Mad cow disease!!!
Now, only four people remained on stage:
Liu Woxing, Xie Mi, Qiu Chengye, and Shen Moqing.
The four stood around three chairs, squared off like four pillars—surprisingly imposing.
Qiu Chengye glanced around, and finally locked onto Liu Woxing, his gaze increasingly confident.
The music started again, and the four circled the chairs.
With only three chairs left, the chance of elimination was now one in four. Everyone tread carefully.
The instant the music stopped, Qiu Chengye lunged almost without hesitation toward Liu Woxing, claws already reaching out.
Eliminate the weakest first!
He didn’t hold back his strength. If this push landed, Liu Woxing would almost certainly go flying.
But just as his hand was about to touch her smooth back, a sudden kick struck the back of his knee.
“Ahhhh—!”
Crying out in pain, Qiu Chengye staggered. Liu Woxing, startled, turned back and instantly understood his plot. Then…
Without hesitation, she raised the chair and smashed it down.
Qiu Chengye’s pupils shrank sharply: “?!!!”
Wait—
Bang!!!
The one who had been tormenting others all along was finally punished harshly. His scream pierced the sky, bringing a deep sense of satisfaction to everyone.
Those who had been eliminated earlier all smiled with relief, silently sighing:
So satisfying.
“Qiu Chengye, OUT!”
[Easily Taking Top Three]
[Turns out this episode is Liu Woxing’s revenge arc]
[Hahahaha, this must be the consequence of doing too many bad deeds]
With Qiu Chengye eliminated, Xie Mi quietly kept her contribution hidden—the one who had kicked his leg.
The remaining three quickly decided the final ranks.
The fastest reaction belonged to Xie Mi. Before the other two could even touch the chairs, she had already grabbed one and sprinted far ahead, earning her undisputed first place.
Second place went to Shen Moqing. The man had luck on his side—every time, he stopped exactly in front of a chair. Even after the scuffles, his demeanor remained intact, winning praise from netizens: Elegant, truly elegant.
Third place went to Liu Woxing. After eliminating Qiu Chengye, she was deeply satisfied, and seemed less concerned about worldly victories. With third place, she still beamed happily.
Thus, the musical chairs game came to an end.
“Now announcing each person’s living allowance!”
“Lai Bingxuan: 1 yuan. Xiao Jingxi: 500 yuan. Yu Jinzhe: 1000 yuan. Xu Shuangrong: 5000 yuan. Qiu Chengye: 10000 yuan. Liu Woxing: 15000 yuan. Shen Moqing: 20000 yuan. Xie Mi: 25000 yuan.”
“In addition, the secret couple completed their hidden mission, so each earns an extra 10,000 yuan.”
At that, the atmosphere instantly tightened.
The guests, who had just been leisurely drying their hair and adjusting their clothes, now all showed probing or regretful expressions.
They’d been so focused on the game, they’d let the secret couple succeed.
“What mission? How come I didn’t see anyone doing a mission?” Qiu Chengye demanded with a sour face.
“Can you at least tell us what type of mission it was?” Xu Shuangrong asked.
Director Niu, of course, wouldn’t answer. He only left them with: “Guess.”
Xiao Jingxi frowned slightly, hand at his chin, looking deeply thoughtful.
“Since it’s a secret couple, the mission must involve couple-like interaction. So I think the two people who had the closest contact today are the most suspicious. I already have suspects in mind.”
As he spoke, his gaze swept across the room once more.
Fans immediately flooded with rainbow flattery.
[Ahhhh, my brother is so smart, I really am a sapiosexual]
[No wonder he plays a detective in his new movie—this is just him playing himself]
[Everyone else was just busy playing the game and forgot to look for the undercover couple, but only Actor Xiao observed seriously the whole time. Too strong!]
All eyes focused on Xiao Jingxi.
He had already, calmly and without fuss, struck the same thoughtful pose his detective character used in films.
Standing leisurely, one hand in his pocket, lips curved in a confident smile.
“No, this isn’t just suspicion. I can already confirm who it is.”
“I want to use my chance to report.”
