Xie Wang held Ling Shuangjiang's waist, his heart feeling as if it were filled to overflowing.
Although this wasn't their first intimate embrace, it was the first time Xie Wang had openly cuddled Ling Shuangjiang while sleeping.
But he didn't fall into a deep sleep; instead, he kept his eyes open at all times to observe his surroundings. Although there weren't any wild animals around, there were still pests like snakes, insects, and rodents, so he felt at ease keeping watch from time to time.
The next day, sunlight streamed through the dense forest, illuminating Ling Shuangjiang as he lay on the hay, his thick eyelashes fluttering gently with each breath, casting shadows on his fair cheeks, making him appear serene and beautiful.
Xie Wang, holding the fruit, had been watching him for a full hour.
If the photographer hadn't arrived and broken the silence, he could have continued watching Ling Shuangjiang until the sun rose.
Waking up to find breakfast served made Wen Nuan feel ashamed, even though she knew it was a perk she got by taking advantage of Ling Shuangjiang.
There was still some distance to reach Exit D. After finishing breakfast, the four chose a slightly flatter route to continue their journey.
[These four were taken such good care of overnight.]
[It's so nice to wake up and find food.]
[Everyone seemed to be in good spirits, unlike the few people living in the cabin who looked very tired.]
[I must say, Xie Wang is very caring. I think he's quite reliable.]
[The fourth male lead has always been reliable, so what gave you the misconception that he's unreliable?]
[Exactly, most people with a status like the fourth male lead are extreme egoists, but the fourth male lead is quite different from them.]
[Maybe it's all staged? Xie's Hengtai's stock price has been soaring lately; just this one dating reality show has increased Xie Wang's net worth by over 40 billion.]
I'm not worried about anything else; right now, I'm only worried about whether Xie Wang can be with my wife.
[Actually, in dating reality shows, even if couples successfully pair up, many eventually lose contact in real life. Many of these shows are scripted, so just watch them and don't take them seriously.]
"Are you still hungry?" Xie Wang asked Ling Shuangjiang in a low voice as he walked outside Ling Shuangjiang.
"I'm not hungry anymore, I ate two wild pears." Ling Shuangjiang smiled at him.
"Are the wild pears sweet?" Xie Wang asked, holding a wooden stick he had picked up for self-defense, probing the path ahead. "I was going to share a bite with you, but I'm already full from eating the others."
"It's quite sweet."
At this moment, Wen Ai chimed in, "President Xie, pears shouldn't be shared."
Xie Wang looked up and asked, "Why?"
Huang Shan chimed in: "Dividing a pear—it's like separation!"
"Yes, do you want to separate from Shuangjiang?" Wen Ai said with a grin.
This topic drew Ling Shuangjiang's attention. He looked intently at Xie Wang, awaiting his reply.
"Of course I don't want to split it," Xie Wang replied without hesitation.
Wen Nuan: "So, are you ultimately going to choose Frost's Descent?"
Xie Wang glanced at Ling Shuangjiang quickly: "Yes, you can choose."
Upon hearing this, Ling Shuangjiang raised her eyes in a smile.
[Ahhh, it's so sweet!]
[So, does this mean the two of them will successfully become a couple?]
[Modo, modo, I really hope the finale comes soon!]
With ten kilometers to go before reaching the exit, the four prepared to rest. Ling Shuangjiang sat on a huge rock, and because the midday sun was strong, she gently rolled up her trouser legs, revealing a section of her fair and slender calves.
Xie Wang stared at Ling Shuangjiang's calves, finding her fair skin somewhat dazzling.
To this day, he still can't believe that there are guys with such fair skin.
At this moment, Ling Shuangjiang suddenly looked at him.
He quickly lowered his head, pretending to study the route.
"For Frost's Descent, this is the best route we should take..."
Ling Shuangjiang saw through his intentions but didn't say anything, watching him with indulgence.
At that moment, a whistle blew in the air.
Ling Shuangjiang quickly looked up and saw a dense mass of masked savages carrying wooden weapons rushing toward them from afar.
The leader of the savages pointed at them, his expression fierce and menacing, as if he really intended to capture them.
Wen Ai stood up fearfully: "Wow, really? Are these actors really that dedicated?"
Xie Wang and Ling Shuangjiang exchanged a glance, then each grabbed a female guest and ran towards the exit.
They hadn't eaten lunch, and everyone was completely exhausted. But the savages kept chasing them, preventing them from stopping.
[I glanced over; Lu Shaoheng's side hadn't been attacked.]
[So, Fox is here?]
[Oh my god! So it's either Wen Ai or the third or fourth male lead.]
[Ahhh! I would be heartbroken if it were any of the third or fourth male leads, okay? They're so sweet together, it can't be acting, right?]
[Oh no, please, it can't be Mr. Xie, it's Fox, right?]
I'm starting to panic.
Finally, Ling Shuangjiang and the others shook off the savage, and a voice rang out in mid-air, prompting them to select the "out" guest.
The savages attacked the four of them, and it was very obvious where Fox was.
At this moment, the atmosphere among the four was exceptionally heavy.
Ling Shuangjiang glanced at Xie Wang and almost confessed.
But Wen Ai whispered, "We are a team, and we need to have the same goal."
Huang Shan asked, "Shall we vote?"
Wen Nuan's voice was very soft: "Let's vote for Bai Xinyu."
The four people looked at each other for a few seconds, then pressed the selection button in unison.
A few seconds later, Bai Xinyu was eliminated.
Bai Xinyu, who was unaware of the situation, was completely confused. Even after being taken away, he didn't know what he had done to be suspected of being Fox.
Upon hearing the voice, Wen Ai winked at Ling Shuangjiang and Xie Wang, instantly feeling that her image had become much more impressive.
Half an hour later, everyone arrived at Exit D and successfully reached the destination.
The production team had been waiting for a long time, and all the guests had been invited over because the director was going to announce something important.
"Congratulations everyone on successfully completing the jungle adventure project. All guests who made it to the end will receive a commemorative gold medal!"
Applause rang out, and Ling Shuangjiang clapped along in response. Suddenly, in mid-air, her eyes met Chen Ying's.
Chen Ying smiled at him, a smile that held a deeper meaning.
"Next, I have another announcement to make. This time, the eliminated guests are Bai Xinyu, Cheng Jia, and Chen Ying. Fox is not among these three, so let's also congratulate Fox on doubling his prize money in the end."
"It's doubled just like that?" Bai Xinyu asked, dissatisfied.
The director said, "Of course not. If a guest ends up holding hands with Fox, but Fox refuses, then Fox will receive double the reward. Conversely, if Fox agrees, then Fox will only receive the normal reward for a successful pairing."
This time, everyone's eyes were on the group of four. Chyi Yu, in particular, looked at Wen Nuan with a more inquisitive gaze.
[Sigh, it really was one of these people.]
[Huang Shan never paired up with anyone, except for two separate times.]
[So, it must be one of the three: Wen'ai, the wife, or the fourth man?]
[But maybe not?]
[Sigh, we'll only know tomorrow.]
[Wow, time flies! The dating reality show is almost over.]
"Tomorrow night, on the eve of the finale, all the guests will select their final partner. Please be prepared."
The grueling 24 hours finally came to an end, and all the guests who successfully completed the challenge were covered in dust and extremely exhausted.
Ling Shuangjiang walked side by side with Xie Wang, then suddenly asked, "Are you curious about who Fox is?"
Xie Wang replied as before: "Not curious."
Ling Shuangjiang: "What if... I were Fox?"
“If you were Fox, I would choose you,” Xie Wang replied. “Then you could reject me and get double the reward.”
Ling Shuangjiang was somewhat surprised: "If I reject you, and you return to the company after the dating reality show ends, aren't you afraid of being talked about and laughed at by others?"
Xie Wang didn't quite understand: "Why would I be laughed at? If my friend is rejected by someone he likes, I'll just feel sad for him. If a stranger is rejected while pursuing love, I'll just feel sorry for him and forget about it soon after."
Ling Shuangjiang nodded thoughtfully.
"Get some rest today. Tomorrow at noon, let's go to the rock where we celebrated your birthday last time. I have something to tell you."
Xie Wang looked at him and said, "Okay."
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On Weibo, related trending topics such as #SignalsOfLove#, #LingShuangJiang, XieWang#, #FallingEndofLoveVarietyShow#, and #WhoIsFox# have surged into the top ten.
Countless netizens watching the live stream were discussing the ending.
However, if you analyze the words in the comments, you'll find that they are almost all about Ling Shuangjiang and Xie Wang.
Originally, Wen Ai and Qi Yu were also highly discussed. After all, Wen Ai has been very popular recently, and she became a goddess to countless people with a set of healing oil painting pictures.
However, after the past two days, it seems that there has been some trouble between Qi Yu and Wen Ai. Especially when Qi Yu threw Wen Ai into the swamp, Wen Ai's expression was one of despair and heartbreak.
After resting for a night, Ling Shuangjiang and Xie Wang went for a walk on the beach at noon.
The seashells on the beach were beautiful, and Ling Shuangjiang picked up many with a small white bucket. Lin Yinci liked making seashell-related handicrafts, and since there was such a rich variety of shellfish here, he planned to collect some to take home.
Seeing that he was wearing a light blue shirt and walking around like a kindergarten child, Xie Wang squatted down and picked up the items with him.
As the reality dating show was about to end, he suddenly felt a little reluctant to leave. He might never again have so much time to collect seashells on the beach while being with the person he loved.
However, he was in a good mood because he and Ling Shuangjiang should not be separated. Soon, Ling Shuangjiang would go to work in Bintan City, and the two of them could be together often again.