[Sigh, me too, I really like the fourth and third male leads.]
So, at eleven o'clock, Ling Shuangjiang gently knocked on Xie Wang's car door with the letter in her hand.
While waiting, his breathing became slightly rapid, wondering what Xie Wang wanted to do by calling him over so late.
The expected door opening didn't happen; instead, Xie Wang's voice came from beside the car.
Ling Shuangjiang turned her head and saw Xie Wang with muddy feet, shining a flashlight, while carrying a heavy white bucket in his other hand.
Looking at Ling Shuangjiang, he said in a low voice, "I caught a lot of crabs to make seafood for you. I can't let you come to me for nothing."
Author's Note:
It's almost the end of the month, and the nutrient solution will expire if I don't add it soon~ I need a replacement nutrient solution.
Chapter 5 Two People
[I can't just let you work with me for nothing, can I?]
[Have I misunderstood?]
[Good heavens, really good heavens! Running off to catch seafood for the third male lead so late at night?]
[Is this socialist brotherhood? I get it now, friends!]
The sea breeze was rather chilly today. Ling Shuangjiang, wrapped in her coat, looked at the white bucket with a slight smile on her lips.
It was obvious why Xie Wang was catching crabs, so he didn't ask any further questions. He simply walked over and took the white bucket: "You caught so many?" He smiled in surprise, "You're amazing."
Under the moonlight, Ling Shuangjiang's features were gentle, like a layer of silvery-white moonlight, quiet and beautiful.
Xie Wang's gaze lingered on Ling Shuangjiang's face for a long, long time, and the hardship of catching crabs just now vanished in an instant.
"I can't cook, we'll probably need to check Baidu." The white bucket was heavy, so Xie Wang took it again and headed straight for the small kitchen.
The facilities here are basic, and the seasonings are not very complete; they can only offer the most basic seafood cooking methods.
Xie Wang was about to search for the recipe online when Ling Shuangjiang smiled and said, "Let me do it; I know some."
With her sleeves rolled up, Ling Shuangjiang found some ginger, cooking wine, and other seasonings, and stood aside, calmly starting to wash the mud and sand off the crabs.
"And sea snails? Can we steam them with the crab?"
Xie Wang: "I'm fine with anything, it depends on your taste."
A small, bright yellow lamp hung overhead, making Ling Shuangjiang's skin appear even whiter and highlighting her beautiful, delicate features.
The small blue diamond on her earlobe was quite dazzling. Xie Wang murmured, "You like wearing diamond earrings?"
Ling Shuangjiang lowered his brows and said, "Hmm." Guessing that Xie Wang, being a straight man, might not approve of men wearing earrings, he said thoughtfully, "You probably don't like it."
Xie Wang nodded: "I don't like wearing them, but they look good on you."
Ling Shuangjiang smiled in surprise: "Thank you."
Are these two definitely not dating?
[I'll argue with anyone who tells me this isn't a date.]
[Although, it's really heartwarming; it doesn't feel scripted at all, it feels so real.]
The seafood was ready in no time.
These freshly caught crabs and conch have an extremely fresh flavor, and can be served with the most basic seafood sauce as a dipping sauce.
As the night grew cooler, Ling Shuangjiang put on a coat and sat with Xie Wang on a small wooden stool facing the sea, enjoying two bottles of beer – a very pleasant experience.
"It tastes good," Xie Wang commented.
Ling Shuangjiang nodded, took a bite of the delicious crab roe, and then casually picked up the empty conch shell. "It can be used to play tunes. I used to play with it a lot when I was a child."
"Can you blow it now?" Xie Wang asked with great interest, eagerly urging, "Try it quickly."
Ling Shuangjiang raised the corners of her lips, first using a knife to remove the top of the conch shell, creating a circular hole, and then began to trim the edges so that the pitch could be adjusted with her fingers.
"I can't guarantee success."
Ling Shuangjiang held the conch shell to her lips, her black hair, ruffled by the sea breeze, was gently lifted, and a soft melody drifted over.
A moment of silence fell over the surroundings. Xie Wang put down his chopsticks, rested his chin on his right hand, and listened with great interest.
Ling Shuangjiang happened to turn her head at that moment and meet his gaze.
In just a moment, Xie Wang suddenly remembered the cluster of white peonies in his bedroom, which always pleased him on some unknown night.
[The third male lead is so handsome!]
[Frost's Descent! I have a wife now!]
[Who's watching this live stream late at night, spewing PDA? It's me!]
[How should I put it? I feel that Shuangjiang's appearance is a combination of the femme fatale Daji and the innocent, pure white flower.]
[Emm, anyway, it's just really good-looking.]
The song ended simply.
Xie Wang praised, "That's really well done."
Ling Shuangjiang joked and nodded slightly: "Thank you for your recognition, sir."
Xie Wang added, "Watching you blow the conch shell reminds me of an animated character."
Ling Shuangjiang: "Who?"
Xie Wang: "Little Dragon Girl."
Ling Shuangjiang chuckled: "Oh, I'll take that as a compliment."
Xie Wang thought seriously: "Of course I'm praising you. Little Dragon Girl was my childhood goddess. She's gentle and beautiful."
[Oh! So that's the type of girl the fourth guy likes!]
[Huh? Is he talking about the animated series "The Legend of Nezha"?]
[Yes, she is. The Little Dragon Girl in that story is truly a white moonlight; I liked her a lot when I was a child.]
[That's weird, he said the third male lead looks like his childhood crush.]
"Childhood goddess?" Ling Shuangjiang rested her arm lightly on the table, her chin in her hand, lost in thought.
Xie Wang was afraid that he would be unhappy because of the word "goddess", so she explained: "I didn't mean that you are like a girl. I just said that when I saw you blowing the conch shell, I was reminded of her."
Ling Shuangjiang raised the corner of her eye: "Oh."
Xie Wang stopped leaning against the wooden chair and straightened up: "You're not upset, are you?"
Ling Shuangjiang: "No."
Xie Wang breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Xie Wang's expression was calm.
After cleaning up the leftovers on the table, the two returned to the RV side by side to rest, and the live stream camera gradually dimmed.
Viewers who had been waiting in the live stream room were forced to eat their fill all night, and yawning, they all logged off.
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The next day, after all the guests had breakfast, they began the day's games.
On the beach, a special net for beach volleyball is set up, and five basketball hoops stand opposite it.
The director said, "Today is a big giveaway. Everyone has two chances to shoot the ball over the net. The guest who successfully shoots the basketball into any one of the five baskets will receive a ticket to the luxury manor."
"This is too easy for boys." A warm voice, tinged with a hint of coquetry, said, "Can we get used to the feel of it beforehand?"
The director nodded: "You have five minutes."
Soon, everyone grabbed a basketball and began practicing with utmost urgency. The task wasn't difficult; with a little aim and a few tries, success was achievable. It truly was a generous giveaway.
After Ling Shuangjiang succeeded a second time, she turned around and saw Xie Wang standing alone behind her. She asked him, "Aren't you going to give it a try?"
Seeing that all the gaps were occupied by others, he gestured, "Come practice here with me."
Xie Wang shook his head: "No need, you can practice on your own."
Xie Wang enjoys exercising, so he's sure he can handle this simple shot, and Ling Shuangjiang didn't let him have it.
Shen Ke, who was standing to the side, noticed Ling Shuangjiang's special "care" for Xie Wang and her expression became somewhat strange.
Five minutes later, just as the game was about to begin, the director announced a condition: the height of the net would increase according to the order in which players appeared.
Joey said with a long face, "I knew it, they wouldn't let us go to the luxury estate so easily."
Huang Shan silently prayed that she wouldn't be the last one to shoot.
The order of appearance was determined simply by drawing lots.
When the results were announced, Xie Wang became the unlucky one.
Xie Wang didn't seem to care much about the result, keeping one hand in his pocket and looking calm.
Joey was a lucky guy; he was the first to finish the game and then sat on the sidelines watching.
At this moment, a giant ship slowly sailed in, ready to take everyone to the luxurious estate.
Ling Shuangjiang was the second to perform and also completed her routine successfully.
Next came the third, the fourth…
Before Xie Wang appeared, everyone had passed through smoothly.
[This time, the whole family can go on vacation!]
[Everyone has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel.]
[The fourth male character hasn't played yet.]
[The fourth male lead is definitely no problem.]
Besides the audience, the other guests also had great confidence in Xie Wang. Although there was a nearly four-meter-high barrier, he judged the height accurately, which was not a big problem for someone who often plays basketball.
Xie Wang's touch was definitely there; the angle of his shot was very accurate, and with a light leap, the basketball seemed poised to hit the rim steadily.
But then, an accident happened.