Chapter 280
Although Xiao Jingxi was infuriated by Shen Moqing’s “green tea” behavior, when he recalled how Xie Mi in the past had failed to recognize Shen Moqing’s act and even scolded him instead, he could only suppress his anger.
Since that’s the case—if you can’t beat them, join them.
Xiao Jingxi slowly scooted over to Xie Mi’s side. Suddenly, he let go with one hand and lost his balance, falling against Xie Mi.
“Xie Mi, I also don’t really—”
Xie Mi immediately kicked him away.
“Where did this green tea come from? Get lost!”
“Pff—”
Xiao Jingxi slid straight down the rope, nearly vomiting up his lunch.
Unable to endure any longer, he roared,
“Xie Mi!”
“Not being able to spot green tea is your lie!!”
[Hahahahahaha, so sharp!]
[Does Old Xie really not see the green tea? No, Old Xie is just indulging Shen.]
[Give it up, Xiao Jingxi. You’ll never have the aura of the rightful spouse.]
[Shen has his little moves down pat, Xiao Jingxi still doesn’t see where he falls short.]
On the climbing wall, Shen Moqing looked at the fallen Xiao Jingxi, peach-blossom eyes full of confusion, “Teacher Xie, what is he talking about? What’s ‘green tea’?”
“Don’t mind him. He’s just jealous that you’re handsome.”
“Oh, I see~”
On the ground, Xiao Jingxi clenched his molars so hard they were about to shatter.
Shen Moqing, just you wait!
When they finished at the climbing gym, it was already four in the afternoon.
Climbing was a physically draining activity, and everyone was exhausted. But the production team had no intention of letting them rest.
“At four o’clock, should we go to the art exhibition or row boats in the park? A total of 472,834 netizens have already made the choice for you!”
“The final result is—boating!”
“We just finished climbing and now we have to row? Do they think our arms are powered by electricity? At least give us a motorboat!” Lai Bingxuan protested.
But her complaint was useless. The bus stopped at the park entrance, and under the blazing sun the eight guests rowed their boats across the lake, grumbling in unison.
After rowing, they returned to the bus.
“At five o’clock, should we visit a bookstore or try outdoor archery?”
Clap! Clap clap clap!
This time all eight of them pressed their palms together, closed their eyes, and chanted as one.
“Bookstore, bookstore, bookstore…”
They had been completely assimilated.
But their spell failed.
“Netizens have chosen outdoor archery! Let’s head out—”
“Who voted for this!!” Qiu Chengye roared at the camera, eyes bloodshot.
Lai Bingxuan cracked, “Enough, it’s really enough.”
Xie Mi looked back at them with satisfaction, “So you all love reading that much.”
Everyone: “?”
What does this have to do with loving books!!
[Can’t tell if the netizens are trolling or Old Xie is]
[What a terrifying ‘special forces’ schedule—from climbing to boating to archery, all arm-killers]
[Poor things, hopefully the dinner vote gives them something good to eat… then maybe sports again at night]
[? You’re no better than the netizens]
When they arrived at the archery range, resentment hung in the air like a dark cloud.
Leading the charge were Qiu Chengye and Lai Bingxuan. The two had clearly lost it, and their arrows “accidentally” strayed—straight toward Director Niu.
[“Accidentally”]
In the second group were Xiao Jingxi, Xu Shuangrong, and Yu Jinzhe.
Yu Jinzhe had weak stamina to begin with; by now he was at his limit. Instead of aiming well, he was more concerned about how to “send off” Director Niu.
Xu Shuangrong and Xiao Jingxi were usually skilled at keeping up appearances on camera, but now even they couldn’t hide their exhaustion—their weariness was plain to see.
The third group was Liu Woxing.
Unlike the others, though tired, she was supported by genuine interest.
Escape rooms, climbing, rowing, archery—these were things she rarely got to try before.
So she was exhausted, but happy.
And finally, the fourth group—unsurprisingly—were the two maniacs who’d been running around with bows like wild monkeys since the start: Xie Mi and Shen Moqing.
The two acted as if they knew no fatigue, determined to shoot every target on the range.
[No wonder you two get along so well]
[Seriously? You weren’t tired rock climbing like Spider-Man, rowing like your paddles were on fire, and now you’re clocking every target? Do you not rest for even a second?]
[I’m afraid aliens are going to capture them for research]
[Nah, they’d probably capture the aliens first]
[That tracks]
The archery ended at five.
Next was dinner at six. Between low-calorie meals and “calorie bombs,” the netizens chose calorie bombs.
The crew took them to a high-calorie burger joint. The group devoured their food, abandoning all thoughts of dieting, replenishing their energy with gusto.
At seven, it was time for leisure. Netizens had to choose between karaoke and Korean sauna. They picked the sauna—supposedly to help the guests relax (but really to spare their ears).
The group entered the sauna. Before they could marvel at Director Niu’s rare kindness, the sweltering heat had them seeing stars.
Outside the glass door, Director Niu and the staff laughed slyly, “Hang in there, little guests!”
Middle fingers slowly rose inside the sauna.
Revenge. This was definitely revenge.
[Director Niu: Still dare to demolish my villa?]
[Niu wakes up every day just to go against the guests]
[Strong suspicion this episode is just a compliance test for the guests]
When they finally staggered out of the sauna, everyone was dizzy from the heat—but their fatigue had lifted somewhat.
By now, night had fallen.
They thought their ordeal was finally over, but then Director Niu shifted the topic.
“The real date begins now!”
Everyone: “?”
What were we doing all day then!!!
Liu Woxing glanced out at the pitch-black scenery. “We’re starting the date at night?”
“This is a proper program, right?” Xie Mi asked.
“Of course.”
Director Niu spoke confidently. “Night is when romance begins. The day was just a prelude. In fact, today’s true plan is—”
“Night hike up Xiqing Mountain to catch the meteor shower!”
The assistant director stepped forward with a tablet, playing a news clip.
The news reported that tonight at midnight, Xiqing Mountain would witness a once-in-12-years meteor shower.
Legend had it that wishes made under the meteor shower would come true.
[I’ve seen this too!]
[So Director Niu saw the same news and planned this in advance—nice touch]
[It really is once in 12 years. I saw the news back then too. They said wishes would be granted. But does anyone actually believe that?]
[That’s the thing with legends—if you believe, they’re real]
After watching the clip, Xie Mi fell into thought.
Xiqing Mountain?
Wasn’t that the same Xiqing Mountain that appeared in the original text?
