Over here, Ling Shuangjiang was thinking about how to refuse when Lu Shaoheng seemed to have guessed his thoughts and pointed to the bathrobe next to the water bath machine to explain: "When we take a water bath, we need to wear light clothes, and there happen to be two machines here, so we can each have one."
Ling Shuangjiang said tactfully, "But I don't really like doing this."
Lu Shaoheng realized he had been somewhat offensive: "It's okay, let's play something else."
Seeing this, Xie Wang's dark vision finally returned to normal, and his clenched fingers relaxed slightly.
The game room is equipped with very luxurious facilities. Lu Shaoheng had previously acted in e-sports movies, so he was quite familiar with it.
He adjusted the gaming chair for Ling Shuangjiang, invited him to sit down, leaned over, took the mouse in front of Ling Shuangjiang, and began to select games that interested him.
With his other hand, he rested on the back of Ling Shuangjiang's chair.
His head was very close to Ling Shuangjiang.
[Ahhh, so alluring!]
These two are such a perfect match in terms of looks, and both are so gentle; it would be an injustice if they weren't together!
[It's quite pleasing to the eye, but I feel the two don't have any chemistry; it's like they're acting in a youth film.]
Xie Wang typed: I agree with the previous comment. And Xiao Shuangjiang probably doesn't like this guy surnamed Lu. He never smiled once from beginning to end. When he was with Xie Wang, his smile was so sweet and gentle.
[Maybe my wife was just nervous.]
[I'm dying of laughter, my wife is always so sweet, okay?]
Xie Wang: Wife? Who's your wife? Can you stop calling me that?
[What's wrong with calling me "wife"? I'll call you that! Frostfall wife, Frostfall wife!]
Looking at his wife filling the screen, Xie Wang suddenly felt severely out of touch with society.
How can anyone call another man's wife so casually these days? And do it with such self-righteousness?
"Which one do you like?" Lu Shaoheng gently turned his head to look at Ling Shuangjiang, his eyes tender and patient. "Shall we start with the easier ones?"
Ling Shuangjiang stared directly at the screen: "The Messenger of the Wind, I suppose."
Lu Shaoheng chuckled softly: "Okay, I'll teach you how to play."
Although Lu Shaoheng had been deliberately keeping a safe distance from her, Ling Shuangjiang still didn't like the feeling.
He seized the opportunity to stand up: "I'd like to go to the coffee shop and make myself a cup of coffee. What would you like to drink?"
Lu Shaoheng: "Whatever, the coffee you brewed must taste really good."
Ling Shuangjiang: "Okay, wait for me."
The camera follows Ling Shuangjiang as he leaves. He goes to the coffee machine, skillfully uses the all-in-one coffee machine, and makes a cup of fragrant milk foam.
Ling Shuangjiang is very serious about everything she does. Her focused gaze, though calm and gentle, has a captivating charm.
Her jade-like fingers were as green as scallions; only then did Xie Wang understand the true meaning of those words.
When Ling Shuangjiang stirred her coffee, her beautiful, slender fingers almost stole the attention of all netizens.
After finishing making it for himself, he used the landline next to him to call Lu Shaoheng, speaking softly and gently:
"Hmm, would you like some sugar?"
Should we add some milk foam?
"How about a hazelnut mocha?"
Lu Shaoheng seemed very happy, answering each question patiently, and finally said, "Thank you, Xiaoshuangjiang."
Ling Shuangjiang paused for a moment, then said, "You're welcome."
At this moment, Xie Wang, watching on the screen, was nearly bursting with anger. Putting aside his love for coffee and his close relationship with Ling Shuangjiang, he had never tasted coffee brewed by Ling Shuangjiang herself.
Just take what Lu Shaoheng just said.
Is it the Lesser Frost?
What gives him the right to call him that?
Is that something he can call out?
Are he close to Ling Shuangjiang?
Xie Wang's temples were throbbing so badly that he even considered turning off the tablet. He believed that Ling Shuangjiang was currently oblivious to the situation, and that once the two of them returned tomorrow, he would definitely expose Lu Shaoheng's true colors to Ling Shuangjiang.
Suppressing his anger, he continued watching.
Two cups of coffee were quickly brewed. Ling Shuangjiang and Lu Shaoheng played games for a while, then sat on the small sofa to watch the rain outside and chatted in hushed tones.
Lu Shaoheng also likes light colors, and almost all of his outfits look very comfortable.
He raised his eyes: "Shuangjiang, may I ask what type of man you like?"
Ling Shuangjiang took a sip of coffee, turned to him with a smile, and asked, "And you? What's your ideal type?"
Lu Shaoheng's expression suddenly became more intriguing as he said to Ling Shuangjiang, "I like guys like you."
[Ugh, isn't that too obvious?]
[Holy crap, does Lu Shaoheng not know his own status? Saying it so openly?]
[It's alright. Lu Shaoheng has always been very proactive in matters of the heart and never hides his feelings.]
On the screen, Xie Wang could hardly believe that these were Lu Shaoheng's words.
They've only known each other for a short time, yet they confessed their feelings in public?
Love at first sight? That's just something to fool children.
Ling Shuangjiang must not be fooled or deceived by Lu Shaoheng's sweet talk.
This was the first time Xie Wang had ever felt so restless.
He felt he had to do something to help his good friend see the true colors of the scumbag and escape his misery as soon as possible.
The live stream camera was zooming in on Lu Shaoheng; his eyes were so gentle and so deep.
Xie Wang forced himself to turn off the screen, not wanting to watch any longer.
He pondered deeply and began to devise his words to persuade Ling Shuangjiang the next day.
When Ling Shuangjiang heard Lu Shaoheng's confession, she remained calm and leaned back lazily on the sofa: "I like athletic guys. He can be straightforward, and it doesn't matter if he's not good at sweet talk, but he must have the right values, be sincere, and only have eyes for me."
After saying that, he curled the corners of his lips and said, "Do you think it's easy to meet a guy like that?"
Lu Shaoheng smiled faintly: "It shouldn't be difficult, after all, I'm also an athletic guy."
Ling Shuangjiang smiled and asked, "Would you like a refill of your coffee?"
A hint of sadness lingered in Lu Shaoheng's eyes: "Thank you, the coffee you made is very good."
[So! So! Frostfall wouldn't like the fourth male lead, would she?]
[I thought it was obvious... Shuangjiang has always treated President Xie very specially.]
[But Mr. Xie is straight, isn't he?]
[That can't be right, can it? Lu Shaoheng is also an athletic guy; his good physique is the result of years of working out.]
[Did Shuangjiang confess her feelings to Lu Shaoheng?]
[No way, they're clearly talking about Xie Wang, not Lu Shaoheng.]
[I also think Xiaoshuangjiang likes President Xie.]
The manor's night view was exceptionally bright and tranquil after being washed by the rain. After saying goodbye to Lu Shaoheng, Ling Shuangjiang planned to go back to her room to sleep.
The live stream has already ended at this time.
Lu Shaoheng suddenly called out to Ling Shuangjiang, raising his gaze with a complex expression: "Shuangjiang, do you like President Xie?"
Ling Shuangjiang's slender figure paused slightly. He turned around and smiled, "Why do you say that?"
Lu Shaoheng leaned against the door frame: "A feeling."
Ling Shuangjiang looked him over and said, "I'm sorry, this is my privacy, I can't answer your question."
Hearing Ling Shuangjiang's answer, Lu Shaoheng was not surprised. Perhaps he could guess what she was thinking even without her telling him herself.
From the very first day of recording the show, he could sense that Ling Shuangjiang looked at Xie Wang differently.
It's a kind of gentleness and happiness that's different from others.
Lu Shaoheng's tone betrayed his disappointment: "Shuangjiang, Xie Wang is straight and won't be easily swayed. I think you know that better than I do."
Ling Shuangjiang maintained her smile: "I'm a little sleepy, I want to go to sleep."
Lu Shaoheng nodded gently: "Actually, I came to participate in the show to create an opportunity to spend time with you. Heaven knows how surprised I was when I found out you were a guest on the dating reality show. My crush from junior school, who I was instantly smitten with, has actually returned to China."
Ling Shuangjiang smiled faintly: "Thank you."
Lu Shaoheng looked embarrassed: "I know it's presumptuous of me to ask you that question suddenly, but I really couldn't help wanting to know your thoughts."
Ling Shuangjiang shook her head: "It's nothing."
Seeing that he was about to leave, Lu Shaoheng called out to him again, "Shuangjiang, can you give me a chance? I'm confident I can make you fall in love with me."
Ling Shuangjiang shook her head at him: "Sorry, I probably don't want to be in a relationship right now."
The door clicked shut, and Lu Shaoheng stood outside for a long time. He said to the door, "Shuangjiang, some feelings can't be forced and will only hurt you. Sometimes, if you try looking back, you might find that you already have love and happiness."
Ling Shuangjiang sat by the window, her arms wrapped around her knees, her chin resting on her lap, and silently closed her eyes.
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The next day, Lu Shaoheng and Ling Shuangjiang returned by boat.
The two chatted a lot along the way and seemed to be in a good mood, tacitly avoiding mentioning what happened last night.
Lu Shaoheng said, "Do you know how to fish? I know you like seafood. I'll take you fishing sometime."
Ling Shuangjiang, dressed in white, smiled comfortably in the sea breeze: "Fishing is not bad, Yuqi."
As soon as the two disembarked, Xie Wang, who had been waiting on the shore for a long time, walked up to Ling Shuangjiang with a dark face.
Ling Shuangjiang shielded her eyes from the sunlight with her hand: "What's wrong?"
Xie Wang's tone was firm: "Come with me, I have something I want to tell you."
Seeing that Ling Shuangjiang was about to leave, Lu Shaoheng called out to him, "Shuangjiang, I hope you can think carefully about what I said last night."