[I'm so looking forward to seeing how the fourth male lead will react!]
[Sobbing, they must be so touched.]
[Does Shuangjiang like the fourth male lead? Otherwise, why would she only draw him?]
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In the afternoon, Ling Shuangjiang and Xie Wang boarded the cruise ship bound for the luxury estate with their suitcases. They arrived at their destination at around 3 p.m., not yet dinner time, so the two simply went back to their room to unpack.
Ling Shuangjiang's luggage this time was very simple. Apart from daily necessities, pajamas, and a change of clothes, there was nothing else. She quickly left the room and headed towards Xie Wang.
It was currently a break during the live stream, and the cameraman was taking a rest. Ling Shuangjiang greeted him and then gently knocked on Xie Wang's door.
"Please come in."
Xie Wang, his voice as cool as ever, was making himself coffee. When Ling Shuang came in, she was holding an iPad and smiled, saying, "I have something to show you."
Xie Wang asked curiously, "What is it?"
Ling Shuangjiang pulled up a high-resolution image and gently handed it to him.
When Xie Wang saw the person in the painting clearly, he was first slightly taken aback, then smiled inexplicably: "You drew this?"
Ling Shuangjiang: "Mm."
Xie Wang's smile deepened: "A painting of me?"
Ling Shuangjiang deliberately made things difficult: "It seems my drawing is just so-so, otherwise why aren't you sure it's you I drew?"
Xie Wang quickly explained, "You drew so well! I was so surprised and couldn't believe that you actually drew my cartoon character yourself."
"Is it possible to make up for the loss caused by that set of cartoon pictures?" Ling Shuangjiang leaned slowly against the counter, a lazy smile playing on her lips.
Xie Wang: "I'll contact my assistant later and have your drawing replaced on the encyclopedia."
Ling Shuangjiang raised an eyebrow: "I only drew one. If you really want to put them out, I can draw a whole set for you. That way it will look neater."
"Really?" Xie Wangwei's excitement was barely perceptible, but he deliberately suppressed it and gently patted his shoulder with his right hand: "Little Frost is so nice."
Upon hearing the nickname "Little Frostfall" again, Ling Shuangjiang straightened up: "So, what activities should we arrange next?"
Xie Wang held the iPad, completely captivated by the cartoon character: "Can you draw another one? I want to see you draw it live."
Ling Shuangjiang thought for a moment and said, "No problem."
Looking down at her iPad, she saw it had a full battery and could continue drawing. Ling Shuangjiang brought up her drawing tools and brushes, and was about to speak to Xie Wang when she looked up and froze.
Xie Wang, who was standing in front of him, had taken off all his clothes at some point, and was only wearing a pair of boxer briefs. His strong legs, abdomen and arm muscles were clearly visible.
Ling Shuangjiang asked in a daze, "Why...why did you take off your clothes?"
Xie Wang looked at him and said, "I want to wear my most handsome suit to draw for you."
Chapter 8 Xie Wang's Childhood Betrothal
"laugh."
Ling Shuangjiang's surprise gradually eased, and as she spoke, she deliberately kept her eyes on Xie Wang's face, avoiding looking at him elsewhere.
"You're participating in a variety show, and you're even wearing your most handsome suit?"
Xie Wang: "Yes. Before I came here, I was attending a financial conference, and I was wearing that newly customized suit."
"I see." The digital pen twirled between Ling Shuangjiang's fingertips as he slightly raised his chin. "Then you can change it, I'll draw it for you."
Xie Wang nodded in satisfaction and slowly put on his suit, even paying attention to small details such as the cufflinks and tie clips.
Upon seeing this, Ling Shuangjiang smiled gently.
It seems that Xie Wang's suitcase contains not only gym equipment, but also a handsome suit.
It's not exactly a straightforward, large lion.
The live stream continued, the courtyard filled with the fragrance of blue plumbago and jasmine, with occasional petals falling and landing on Ling Shuangjiang's digital tablet.
Xie Wang leaned against the white rattan chair, his pure black suit straight and crisp, his long legs lazily crossed, the "V" neck design making his figure even more graceful.
With his elbows resting on the white table, Xie Wang's sharp eyes were very intimidating when he wasn't speaking. He closely followed Ling Shuangjiang's movements, and his gaze softened only when he looked into her eyes.
[Tsk tsk tsk, if Shen Ke knew what those two were doing, she'd be crying in the bathroom.]
[The favoritism shown in the Frost's Descent solar term is too obvious.]
[Don't you guys think the fourth male lead looks quite like a domineering CEO in a suit? He exudes a mix of indifference, nonchalance, and aloofness.]
[He's a powerful CEO, so he probably owns quite a few businesses.]
I really hope they get together; they're a perfect match.
Halfway through the painting, Ling Shuangjiang pressed the tip of her brush against her forehead and asked with great interest, "Aren't you tired?"
Xie Wang shook his head: "Not tired."
Ling Shuangjiang glanced at him, drew two strokes, and laughed, "Aren't you bored?"
Xie Wang said earnestly, "Looking at you is not boring."
The pen paused abruptly, and Ling Shuangjiang smiled, "Are you looking at me, or at the painting?"
Xie Wang said, "I'm watching you paint."
[Isn't this flirting?]
[Hilarious! This is socialist brotherhood.]
[I'm totally hooked!!]
Soon after, Ling Shuangjiang finished drawing two sets of character images for Xie Wang. Because the production team had confiscated the guests' phones before recording, Xie Wang was unable to save them.
Ling Shuangjiang noticed his urgency: "It's okay, I'll send it to you after the program is finished recording."
Xie Wang: "Okay, remember that."
Lunchtime arrived, and the two went to the restaurant to eat and plan their afternoon activities. Ling Shuangjiang wasn't familiar with horseback riding, which Xie Wang had mentioned, but seeing that he seemed interested, she simply went along with it.
Xie Wang really liked those three cartoon character illustrations, and he kept thinking about how to thank Ling Shuangjiang while eating.
"Shuangjiang, what kind of girl do you like?" Xie Wang thoughtfully poured him a glass of orange juice, his kind heart saying, "If I have any good resources around me in the future, I can introduce them to you."
Ling Shuangjiang was cutting a steak when she paused slightly, saying, "You'll get beaten up for saying this in a dating reality show."
Xie Wang realized this and smiled, "It's okay, we'll keep in touch privately after this is over."
Ling Shuangjiang spoke jokingly, her eyelids slightly lowered: "The chairman is so busy, will he still have time to play with me after the recording ends?"
"Of course I will." Xie Wang's tone became somewhat urgent. In his view, this was an act of disloyalty. "We'll make plans to go out whenever we have time. I won't forget you."
Seeing his earnest explanation, Ling Shuangjiang chuckled and said, "See? We might not be working in the same city in the future."
"What's the big deal?" Xie Wang said. "I have many friends abroad. As long as the bond remains, our relationship will not grow distant."
Ling Shuangjiang nodded: "That makes sense."
"If you were a girl or my brother were a girl, that would be great. I could introduce you to him. He's the same age as you, a senior in college this year." After saying that, Xie Wang added, "Introducing you to my brother would be too good for him. You should wait for someone better."
Ling Shuangjiang replied casually, "Okay~"
[Oh, oh, I don't understand.]
[This is really puzzling, but the fourth male lead also said that he's straight.]
So, are the two really just good friends?
[I'm a little sad, sob sob.]
After finishing their meal and resting for a while, the two headed towards the manor's horse stables, guided by the little robot that kept talking and explaining the precautions.
"How was your horseback riding experience?" Xie Wang asked.
"I can't ride." Ling Shuangjiang smiled, a hint of nervousness appearing between her brows. "I don't know if the horse farm has any instructors."
"You don't need a coach, I can teach you," Xie Wang said. "One-on-one coaching, three lessons and I guarantee you'll learn."
Ling Shuangjiang looked at him and gently raised her eyebrows: "Thank you, Coach."
Upon arriving at the stable, they were greeted by three staff members. After a brief exchange of basic information, Xie Wang examined the foal prepared by the staff, his brow furrowing slightly.
These two horses are from Europe and are spirited, so they are not suitable for a novice like Ling Shuangjiang.
He said to Ling Shuangjiang, "Since this is your first time riding, I'll go pick out a gentle pony for you."
Ling Shuangjiang: "Okay, let's do it together."
In the stable, there were many kinds of foals. Xie Wangyuxi seemed to know a lot about them, and he introduced the breeds and birthplaces of the horses to Ling Shuangjiang in detail.
"This is a Quarter Horse, which is very fast and is often used in competitions. It is not suitable for us to ride now."
"This young Cabalde pony, just reaching adulthood, is quite nice. It has a gentle temperament. Would you like to ride it?"
Xie Wang stood in front of the pony, his tall figure much taller than the pony.
Ling Shuangjiang: "Okay, I'll ride him."
Xie Wang led the pony by the reins and gently stroked its mane: "Come on, let me help you up."
Stepping on the stirrups, Ling Shuangjiang hesitated for a few seconds, then took the reins with her right hand, preparing to leap up with all her might.
But at that moment, Xie Wang had already placed his hands on his waist, and with a gentle pull, immediately sent him onto the back of the pony.
"You hold onto it, and I'll lead the horse slowly."
After confirming that Ling Shuangjiang was seated securely, Xie Wang led the pony outside. The pony walked steadily without wobbling at all. With Xie Wang close by, protecting the reins, Ling Shuangjiang's earlier tension slowly disappeared.
[The fourth male lead is very gentle; he personally chooses a pony for the third male lead.]
[The two horses initially prepared weren't suitable for a beginner, so the fourth male rider probably went out of his way to choose these.]
[The fourth man should be very knowledgeable about equestrianism; they probably frequent equestrian circles.]
[Waaaa, what a pity, the fourth male lead doesn't like boys.]
Ling Shuangjiang's gaze fell on Xie Wang, and her thoughts slowly began to wander. Logically speaking, someone of Xie Wang's status and position should never "condescend" to lead a horse's reins.
Xie Wang was really good to him.