Knowing Xie Wang's next strategy, Lu Yao moved to Ling Shuangjiang's side, preparing to confront him when he ran away, while leaving Xie Wang to Sheng Xiao.
“1-2…”
After Xie Wang finished counting down two numbers, he grabbed Ling Shuangjiang and sprinted diagonally forward, leaving Sheng Xiao and Lu Yao completely bewildered.
Lu Yao murmured, "Weren't they supposed to split up?"
Sheng Xiao: "Let's use a strategy."
After running 800 meters, Ling Shuangjiang was too exhausted to run any further and squatted on the steps, panting heavily.
This was a quiet office building. After Xie Wang stopped, his expression remained unchanged, showing no signs of discomfort from the strenuous exercise.
After confirming that the surroundings were safe, he told Ling Shuangjiang to sit and rest there, and then went to the vending machine to buy two bottles of water.
Cell phones weren't allowed during the recording, and Xie Wang searched his pockets but couldn't find a single coin.
He asked the photographer, "Could you lend me two dollars?"
The photographer hinted, "The clue card you received is shaped like a coin; you can toss it in to pay for it."
Xie Wang bought a 250ml bottle of water with two coins. While complaining about the show's producers being greedy, he hurriedly ran towards Ling Shuangjiang. After unscrewing the cap, he handed it to Ling Shuangjiang: "Shuangjiang, drink some water."
Ling Shuangjiang didn't drink it directly, but asked, "Don't you have any?"
Xie Wang sat down next to him: "Finished drinking."
Ling Shuangjiang looked at the beads of sweat on his face, took out a tissue to wipe them off for him, took a couple of sips, and handed it to Xie Wang.
"Here, have some."
Xie Wang was taken aback: "I'm not thirsty."
Ling Shuangjiang's eyes were bright, and her smile carried a hint of meaning: "Are you disgusted with me?"
Xie Wang vehemently denied it: "Of course not." Looking at the pitiful bottle of water, he pushed it to Ling Shuangjiang: "Drink a few more sips."
After Ling Shuangjiang drank a little more, he then started gulping down the water.
"Slow down." Ling Shuangjiang rested her chin on her hand, looking at him gently.
[So sweet!]
[I wouldn't believe you if you said this wasn't the treatment a wife should receive.]
[There was only one bottle of water; he made sure his wife drank it first. Mr. Xie is truly a good man.]
[Shhh, two people are sharing one bottle of water.]
[Does this count as an indirect kiss?]
After drinking water and resting for a while, the two continued their work. The production crew had booked the entire square tonight; there were cameras everywhere, some areas were pitch black, which, combined with tonight's theme, created a slightly eerie atmosphere.
Passing by a dark building, Xie Wang, holding Ling Shuangjiang's hand, asked, "Aren't you scared?"
Ling Shuangjiang: "I'm not afraid to follow you."
Xie Wang immediately smiled and said, "Yes, follow me, I'll protect you."
According to the clues provided by the two individuals, the fourth task is located on the top floor of the entire building.
The building has 20 floors, and the elevator is out of service. Xie Wang even suspected that they had come to the wrong place.
"Shuangjiang, wait for me on the first floor, I'm going up to take a look."
Xie Wang led him to a public bench with a streetlight. "Climbing 20 floors on foot is quite tiring, so wait for me."
Ling Shuangjiang: "I'll walk a little slower, no problem. Besides, the task upstairs might require the two of us to complete it together."
Xie Wang disagreed: "The clue card from the previous level said that the bride encountered some bad things while staying at her relatives' house, and often felt in her dreams that someone was chasing her."
Ling Shuangjiang: "What's wrong?"
Xie Wang: "Did you notice that there was a line of small print on the first clue card that said 'Don't lie'? And our next task is to use a lie detector."
"So you suspect that someone is chasing us during this mission? And trying to take us away?"
Xie Wang: "Yes, so you stay here. That way, even if I encounter bad guys, I can get away as quickly as possible."
Ling Shuangjiang: "Okay."
After saying goodbye to Ling Shuangjiang, Xie Wang quickly went upstairs with a flashlight.
I think Mr. Xie's logic is very sound.
Of course, otherwise, what would they be doing as CEOs for?
[But when he's with Shuangjiang, he acts like a comedic character.]
[This is what it means to show your childlike side in front of someone you like.]
Pushing open the heavy door to the rooftop, Xie Wang cautiously surveyed his surroundings. In the center of the rooftop stood a sign that read: "I have wanted to give up on myself countless times, but he has always saved me."
Xie Wang had just taken a step forward when the loudspeaker across the square announced: Ling Shuangjiang, Chen Cheng, and Lu Yao are out.
Upon hearing Ling Shuangjiang's name, he quickly turned around, only to be met by a dense throng of footsteps.
Xie Wang adjusted his breathing and sprinted up the stairs, taking two steps at a time. In just two seconds, more and more people gathered behind him.
Xie Wang sprinted down the entire twenty floors in three minutes, but still couldn't shake off the person following him.
When they arrived at the spot where Ling Shuangjiang was placed, it was empty.
Xie Wang didn't have time to think much. He circled the office building several times before finally shaking off the person behind him.
Now that Ling Shuangjiang is missing, he plans to go to the original meeting place to ask the production team for a way to rescue her.
Without Ling Shuangjiang by his side, Xie Wang's mood was noticeably lower, and he remained silent with his thin lips pursed.
As he passed a small art building, the other male guests saw him approaching and prepared to challenge him to a name tag ripping contest. However, upon meeting Xie Wang's irritated and cold eyes, they suddenly hesitated.
It seems unlikely they will win in a one-on-two situation.
Xie Wang was also watching them, rolling up his sleeves, ready to tear off name tags from the guests who were blocking his way.
But when the people opposite him saw his arm muscles, they slunk away.
"Is there any danger during Frost's Descent?" Xie Wangchao asked the photographer.
The photographer shook his head, indicating that he shouldn't rush.
[Mr. Xie is not in a good mood.]
[That's normal... but Mr. Xie's emotions were too obvious. Any ordinary celebrity would definitely be upset by rumors.]
[They suddenly disappeared during Frost's Descent; how strange.]
[It shouldn't have been someone else tearing off the Shuangjiang name tag. When they were eliminated, I was watching the other guests' shots, and they were all scattered, far away from Shuangjiang.]
After walking for twenty minutes, Xie Wang was about to reach the square. Looking from a distance, he noticed Sheng Xiao and Fan Jiaxu standing there, negotiating something with the production crew.
The guests who were suddenly eliminated were Sheng Xiao and Fan Jiaxu, a couple. He guessed that the two of them were probably thinking of a solution.
He quickly ran over, stood in front of Fan Jiaxu, nodded to the two of them, and then turned to look at the production crew.
The staff member asked, "Don't rush, let's go one by one. Who suddenly disappeared?"
Fan Jiaxu: "I was looking at a map, and in just one minute, my wife suddenly disappeared."
The staff member nodded and looked at Xie Wang.
Xie Wang said anxiously, "My wife is the same."
[Wife? ? ?]
[Holy crap!! Wife??]
[Ahhh, the brotherly CP is really real!]
Chapter 71 Publicly Announcing the Relationship
The last sentence just slipped out.
The moment he said it, Xie Wang immediately realized that something was wrong.
Seeing everyone's surprised expressions, he calmly added, "I just followed what the person in front of me said, sorry."
Unaware of the truth, Fan Jiaxu smiled and said, "I guess I brought it."
Sheng Xiao remained calm and changed the subject: "Lu Yao has also suddenly disappeared."
The staff member in front of him was playing the role of an NPC. He was completely immersed in the storyline, and his expression suddenly became serious: "The three of them have been kidnapped by the missing groom."
Xie Wang immediately frowned: "Is it a real arrest or a fake arrest?"
The staff member couldn't help but laugh: "Of course they really are taking him away."
Fan Jiaxu looked at Xie Wang with a complicated expression and whispered a reminder: "It's necessary for the plot."
[Why does President Xie seem a bit silly?]
[I'm dying of laughter, he really is like a silly dog.]
[It seems like Mr. Xie's IQ drops to negative numbers whenever something like the Frost's Descent solar term comes up.]
[Concern leads to confusion.]
"Next, the guests will rescue their captured partners. You will need to follow the instructions on your respective task cards to reach the destination."
Xie Wang received the mission card, quickly opened it, and it displayed: Your partner's location is Fountain Square. Please go to the designated location to complete the mission.
Sheng Xiao asked Xie Wang, "Mr. Xie, where is Frostfall?"
Xie Wang: "Fountain Square."
"Lu Yao too, let's do it together."
Xie Wang nodded, and the two of them quickly ran towards the fountain square, following the clues.
The photographer chased after them, and Xie Wang asked worriedly, "Will we find them once we reach the fountain square? Is it cold over there?"
Sheng Xiao replied, "I just passed by there. It looked like there was an ice rink in the middle."
"The ice rink?" Xie Wang frowned slightly. "It must be so cold there, at least several degrees lower than here. And our team uniforms aren't very warm."