[What's going on today?]
[Tsk tsk tsk, I hope no one ended up pairing up successfully?]
[If both options are selected, this is normal.]
Next, it was Xie Wang's turn to appear.
The camera work was superb. When Xie Wang appeared, the camera movement was cool and seamless, showing him slowly rising from his expensive leather shoes to his long, straight legs encased in suit trousers.
Xie Wang didn't take the paper with his name written on it. Instead, he stood in front of Ling Shuangjiang's secret compartment and paused for a moment.
Remembering his current persona, he whispered, "Frostfall, let's go on a date."
Five seconds passed, and the hidden compartment remained still.
Xie Wang's confident smile gradually faded.
[Holy crap! What's going on?]
[Didn't my family choose the fourth male lead for Frost's Descent?]
[Nooooo! My favorite couple!]
Not only Xie Wang, but the production team was also surprised.
Ling Shuangjiang didn't choose Xie Wang?
Outside the hidden compartment, Xie Wang seemed unwilling to believe that Ling Shuangjiang hadn't chosen him. He anxiously took a step forward, trying to open the compartment to ask for clarification, but was immediately stopped by the staff.
Xie Wang frowned: "He has a cold and isn't feeling well, he's probably asleep. I'll go ask him."
The staff member shook their head coldly: "No, that's not allowed."
Xie Wang kept a straight face and refused to leave.
How could Ling Shuangjiang not choose herself?
Could it be that he's secretly having an affair with someone else?
Who did Ling Shuangjiang choose? Shen Ke? Or another female guest?
His thick, sword-like eyebrows lifted slightly, and Xie Wang's cold, dark eyes grew increasingly deep.
His displeased appearance made everyone present, including the audience, worry that he might lose his temper.
Suddenly Xie Wang frowned, his eyes drooped slightly, and his voice was deep and muffled: "Why...didn't he choose me?"
[Her tone is so aggrieved.]
[Ahhh, it looks like a wronged big dog.]
[Sigh, yes, who exactly did Frost's Descent choose?]
I'm so sad too.
Just then, the hidden compartment moved slightly and was pushed open. Ling Shuangjiang emerged, her eyes still sleepy, a faint smile playing on her lips: "I almost fell asleep just now. Can we go now?"
Xie Wang's eyes lit up: "Yes, I'll take you away."
Ling Shuangjiang chuckled, put on his bunny ear hat, and raised his hand slightly. Xie Wang quickly walked to his side, took his raised right hand, and held it in his palm.
Even Xie Wang himself probably didn't realize how happy he looked at that moment, as if he were holding a treasure that he had lost and found again.
The viewers in the live chat breathed a sigh of relief and flooded the screen with comments like "The brotherly CP is really real."
Behind the scenes, the assistant director quietly told the director, "I just glanced at the footage in the hidden compartment of Group F."
The director tilted his head: "And then?"
The assistant director raised an eyebrow: "Shuangjiang didn't sleep; he's been awake the whole time."
The director was initially taken aback, then smiled knowingly: "A master."
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In today's episode, the guests needed navigation, so the production team specially distributed mobile phones. Although this was Xie Wang's territory, he took it back, intending to use this opportunity to contact his family.
The environment here is very nice, and because it's a private resort, it's very quiet.
It's cold today, and the bunny ear hat feels very comfortable on my head.
Ling Shuangjiang squinted lazily, her skin flawless, radiating a gentle and elegant charm in the sunlight.
His right hand was held tightly by Xie Wang, but this time Xie Wang held it particularly tightly, unlike last time.
"I'll buy you cotton candy later; it's a specialty here."
As Xie Wang spoke, he opened his phone, and the screen was immediately filled with missed calls.
Just then, a video call came in.
The photographer then cut to a wide shot to give Xie Wang time to answer a private phone call.
“He’s my childhood friend, he rarely video calls me.” Xie Wangzheng hesitated whether to answer, but Ling Shuangjiang said, “Answer it, there’s no close-up shot right now.”
The call connected, and my childhood friend was watching the aurora borealis in Beiji Village, with a handsome stranger standing next to him.
This childhood friend of Xie Wang's was always straight, so he was somewhat surprised when he saw the scene on the other side.
He tightened his grip on Ling Shuangjiang's hand, speaking to the person opposite him with a hint of accusation: "You haven't turned gay, have you?"
Actually, the reason my childhood friend video-called Xie Wang was to tell him that he was gay, but he didn't expect Xie Wang to see through it at a glance.
Xie Wang's thick skin is well-known in the circle. His friends all say that if they don't tell Xie Wang, he will never realize it in his entire life.
So, my childhood friend asked curiously, "Why do you say that?"
Xie Wang sneered: "Who can't see the way you two are acting? Two men holding hands in broad daylight, all lovey-dovey, practically screaming gay."
Ling Shuangjiang was taken aback, her gaze falling on her hands, which were clenched so tightly they were red.
Author's Note:
Childhood friend: "Am I gay? Take a look in the mirror!"
Chapter 15 Taking a Bath Together
Xie Wang's childhood friend seemed quite surprised and teased, "I didn't expect you to have become so sensitive after just a few months?"
Xie Wang: "Get lost, stop slandering me."
His childhood friend chuckled twice, then noticed half of Xie Wang's shoulder next to him and asked curiously, "Is someone with you?"
Xie Wang adjusted the camera, making no attempt to conceal Ling Shuangjiang's presence, and proactively showed off to his childhood friend: "My new friend, my good brother."
His childhood friend, with his sharp eyes, quickly noticed the two men's tightly clasped hands and was momentarily stunned. He stared at Xie Wang, hesitating to speak: "Are these brothers?"
Xie Wang shook his head: "Good brother."
Hearing Xie Wang's answer, even the boy next to his childhood friend looked surprised and confused as he stared at the two of them.
My childhood friend looked at me strangely: "Oh, your childhood betrothed, have you seen him recently?"
“Don’t mention him now,” Xie Wang told his friend. “My brother’s name is Ling Shuangjiang. He’s a very talented actor, and his looks are beyond words. You can invite him to be your company’s spokesperson or for advertising in the future. It can instantly elevate your brand to a higher level.”
Feeling a little embarrassed by Xie Wang's praise, Ling Shuangjiang smiled gently.
Xie Wangfa's childhood name was Lin Xi. His family business was engaged in the high-end luxury goods industry and had many fashion resources.
This was the first time in Lin Xi's life that he had ever heard Xie Wang praise someone like this, which made him even more suspicious of the relationship between the two.
"Okay, we'd like to collaborate sometime."
Xie Wang said, "Remember this, don't forget."
Lin Xi sighed, "Okay, I'm hanging up."
After hanging up the phone, Xie Wang said to Ling Shuangjiang, "He has a lot of connections in the entertainment industry. I'll give you his WeChat later and have him help you get resources."
In the entertainment industry, connections are the most valuable asset, and Ling Shuangjiang knew this. Even if Lin Xi helped him, it would only be out of respect for Xie Wang; whether there were any inconveniences, Lin Xi certainly wouldn't say it to his face. But if he insisted on cooperating with him out of respect for Xie Wang, it would be damaging the relationship between Xie Wang and his friends.
Ling Shuangjiang is quite shrewd when it comes to interpersonal relationships and social interactions.
"Thank you. Brand resources are all about matching. Let's get in touch again if there's an opportunity." Ling Shuangjiang smiled at him, tilting her head. "Thank you for thinking of me."
The bunny ear hat on Ling Shuangjiang's head made him look even more gentle and clean. Xie Wang couldn't help but pinch his bunny ears: "Don't be so polite with me."
At this moment, his childhood friend, far from home, excitedly gossiped with his friends: Shocking news!! Xie Wang seems to be gay without even realizing it!
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Outside the cotton candy shop, Xie Wangchao said to the shop owner, "Please make me two little rabbit-shaped cotton candies, thank you."
While waiting for the shop owner to make it, he introduced it to Ling Shuangjiang: "The cotton candy here has cheese in it, I guess you'll like it."
Ling Shuangjiang smiled faintly: "Why do you guess that?"
Xie Wang: "Because you two are both very sweet."
Ling Shuangjiang was slightly taken aback, then curled her lips into a smile: "Thank you."
Wow, you're such a smooth talker!
[This season, for the first time ever! I saw the third male lead smile and show his teeth.]
I think Mr. Xie is a walking contradiction; sometimes he's very good at flirting, and sometimes... well...
[Actually, there's no contradiction. It's just that the fourth male lead says what he really thinks. He might simply think that the third male lead is very sweet.]
[Tsk tsk tsk.]
Two marshmallows were made, one strawberry and one chocolate. Xie Wang held them up and asked, "Which flavor do you want?"
Ling Shuangjiang frowned slightly, then smiled helplessly: "I want to eat them all."
Xie Wang: "It's okay, I'll get you another one."
Ling Shuangjiang stopped her, saying, "No need, I can't eat two. I'll have the strawberry flavor."
Taking the cotton candy from her hand, Ling Shuangjiang took a bite: "It's very sweet and delicious."
When Ling Shuangjiang smiled, his peach blossom eyes would curve slightly. Xie Wang looked at him and suddenly felt a little sorry for him.
His best friend wanted two cotton candies, but he couldn't give them to him, even though it was on his own turf.