Chapter 16
The car came to a safe stop in the city center.
As soon as the doors opened, everyone scrambled to get out, rushing to the roadside trash cans and throwing up without a word.
The livestream chat was also filled with wails.
[Xie Mi, you scared me to death! Pay up!]
[Wuwuwu still alive, still alive, my CP is still alive]
[LOL, Weibo even had a trending topic #XieMiTurnsDarkWantsToTakeEveryoneDown#, but once they realized she was just pretending, they hurriedly took it down]
[srds, I can’t be the only one who thought it was real, right?]
[My 8-year-old sister was crying, kneeling in front of the TV begging Xie Mi to spare them]
Xie Mi got out of the car full of confidence and swagger, walking up to the production crew who were already waiting.
“Mission complete. Too easy.”
The assistant director swallowed hard.
You’re badass, okay? You win.
“Congratulations on completing the mission. You’ve earned a [Privilege Card]. With this card, you can make one request of the production team at any time, and we will do our best to fulfill it.” The assistant director announced the result.
“Much obliged.” Xie Mi modestly cupped her hands, but in her mind she was already plotting what kind of mischief to use this card for.
Beside her, the assistant director let out a sigh of admiration.
“But Mr. Shen is truly remarkable…”
He glanced not far away. “In a situation like that, he still managed to keep his heart rate steady. He was the only one whose bell never rang.”
Oh?
Xie Mi turned back.
Following his gaze, she saw Shen Yanqing stepping out of the car slowly behind her.
The man was composed and at ease, his usual lazy demeanor completely different from the other guests just now.
In her ear came the assistant director’s explanation.
“Mr. Shen is said to be the kind of mysterious man who can even keep his heart rate at 80 while bungee jumping.”
Heart rate at 80 while bungee jumping? Definitely hardcore.
Xie Mi’s interest was piqued. She immediately stepped up to interview him. “Care to tell me the secret to your strong heart?”
“Very simple.”
Shen Yanqing cooperated smoothly with the interview. “My life motto is four phrases: If you’re not convinced, fight. Life and death are nothing—”
Xie Mi vaguely guessed the latter two.
“Minor illness, treat it. Major illness, just die?”
“Hss.” Shen Yanqing narrowed his eyes in slight surprise, then probed with: “High mountains and flowing water, searching for a kindred spirit?”
“Picturesque mountains and rivers, what a delightful meeting!” Xie Mi excitedly grabbed his hand. “An honor, an honor!”
Their worldviews matched perfectly!
[Wait, you two?]
[It’s over. The more I look, the more they suit each other]
[An unpredictable Xie Mi and Shen Yanqing, who can catch anything thrown his way—why is this kinda shippable?]
After a short break, the production team brought the guests to the top floor of a skyscraper.
Here was a luxurious infinity pool overlooking the entire city night view—the perfect dating spot for couples.
Tonight, however, they were here for a six-person date.
Water date. Skin touching. Ambiguity in the air. Hormones rising.
That was tonight’s theme.
“Please welcome our guests on stage!”
With the assistant director’s excited voice, the guests who had changed into swimsuits made their entrances one by one.
The first was Xiao Jingxi, wearing branded swim shorts with a white robe draped over his shoulders, showing off his sculpted chest and abs.
Second was Qiu Chengye. He was bolder—only a pair of bright red swim trunks, striding in with his head held high, full of confidence.
Third was Liu Woxing, in a graceful dark green swimsuit with ruffled edges, her long legs looking even longer.
Fourth was Xu Shuangrong, in a demure white one-piece, figure proportional and lovely, pure yet seductive.
This lineup of handsome men and beautiful women in swimwear was eye-candy galore. The livestream chat was screaming nonstop, and hot searches exploded.
[Am I even allowed to look at Xiao the Movie Emperor’s body? sniff sniff I’ll lick first, respect later!]
[Didn’t expect the young master to be this buff—I thought his partying lifestyle would leave him weak]
[No wonder Woxing is a wealthy heiress. Her body’s amazing, yet she doesn’t come off sleazy at all. Just classy sexy.]
[Shuangrong is definitely the face of pure-seduction. Looks petite and delicate but wow, she’s really got the goods]
Besides talking about the ones who had appeared, the chat was buzzing with anticipation for the last two.
[Am I the only one waiting for Mr. Shen? His proportions are incredible. He looks sexy even clothed—imagine without, hehe…]
[Xie Mi definitely won’t pass up a chance to grab attention, right? I remember her figure’s great. Just wear something a little revealing and she’ll trend instantly]
As that comment scrolled past, the screen was filled with a sharp, crisp shout:
“Hyah!”
A pitch-black figure leapt in energetically, diving into the pool, rolling and tumbling before resurfacing.
“Your Monkey King has arrived!”
[WTF what just jumped in!]
[You’re here to be blanched, aren’t you!!]
Judging from the familiar voice and manic behavior, everyone barely recognized who it was.
“Teacher Xie?” Director Niu tentatively called out.
Behind him, staff were already on standby, ready to rush in and drag out what looked like a stray water-soaked monkey.
“It’s me.”
Xie Mi pulled off the oversized swim goggles covering her face and grinned. “Big pool, but too shallow. Couldn’t dive properly.”
That’s your excuse for wearing a wetsuit?
Everyone else was flaunting sexy swimwear, and she showed up wrapped head to toe in a pitch-black diving suit!
Still, the undivable Xie Mi was optimistic. “Well, whatever. I’ll just swim around.”
[Just go home already!]
[This infinity pool is for romantic couple dates, not monkey business!]
[I knew it—Consort Xie always brings me surprises!]
[Attention-seeking, plain and simple]
[Everyone else in swimwear, she shows up in scuba gear. Reverse eye-catching, very scheming]
[She sticks out like a sore thumb]
“It really is shallow.”
Hearing the voice, everyone instinctively turned.
There came Shen Yanqing, strolling slowly in a black robe. Damp hair clung to his forehead, water droplets slipping down into his collar, stirring endless imagination.
Hope rekindled in their eyes.
The mysterious rich man’s swimsuit debut—surely the night’s biggest highlight.
Under countless expectant gazes, Shen Yanqing shrugged off his robe.
Here it comes!
Scuba suit number two.
The smiles vanished across the board.
[Mr. Shen, you—?]
[? You just took pants off only to put new ones on]
[Good good good, fine fine fine fine fine]
[Aaaaah I can’t anymore—King and Queen of Crazy!]
And so, the tone completely flipped.
The pool segment the crew had planned was supposed to be handsome men and beautiful women splashing around, intimate skinship, nosebleed-inducing vibes.
Not two monkeys splashing water, for crying out loud!!
The four swimsuit-clad guests soaked in the pool, looking dead inside.
Meanwhile, two pitch-black figures—one tall, one short—were racing each other in freestyle, sprinting a hundred meters.
Water sprayed everywhere. Poor Director Niu on the poolside was drenched like a drowned chicken.
He wiped his face down.
Enough.
He’d had enough.
