Yin Xingzhi was waiting for Luo Tian to offer his help, but Luo Tian's hesitation made him feel awkward.
Yin Xingzhi glanced at Luo Tian in disbelief, but since he had already said "I'll do it myself," he could only grit his teeth and continue walking out, otherwise he would be exposed for how fake his performance was.
Luo Tian had already suggested that everyone come together, and Yin Xingzhi stood up. He didn't know whether to move or not, so Luo Tian could only look at Xu Baichang. If none of the others came, he would lose face big time.
Xu Baichang met his gaze, saw his expression, sighed inwardly, and walked to his side: "The staff just said there are still arrangements to be made. Let's go, it's good to finish up early and finish work early."
Luo Tian was very satisfied with Xu Baichang's cooperation. He even avoided the camera and deliberately glanced at Xiao Shulang with a smug look, as if to say, "Look at Xu Baichang, this is the person I want to pursue!"
Unfortunately, Xiao Shulang didn't even look at him properly. Instead, he stood up as Xu Baichang had said, "Hmm, what Teacher Xu said makes sense. I'll go too."
In this way, Xiao Shulang's willingness to help proves that he didn't confront Yin Xingzhi out of laziness, and he didn't get what Yin Xingzhi wanted: because Yin Xingzhi wanted Xiao Shulang to do it alone, but now that there are several people helping, Yin Xingzhi himself also needs to do some work.
Many people's goodwill towards Xiao Shulang has soared.
Xu Baichang and Xiao Shulang really smoothed things over; the atmosphere instantly became more comfortable.
I'm increasingly convinced that all those negative rumors about Xiao Shulang are false; he seems like a really nice person.
Luo Tian wanted to provoke Xiao Shulang, but failed and instead felt annoyed: when he suggested that everyone help, Xiao Shulang remained silent, but after Xu Baichang spoke up, Xiao Shulang immediately followed suit. What was going on?
Do you really treat him like he's invisible?
He likes to attract attention. He can tolerate Xiao Shulang hating and cursing him, but he can't stand Xiao Shulang ignoring him, as that would make him lose face.
If they hadn't been recording the show, Luo Tian probably would have already had an attack.
He made a vicious mental note of this debt.
After finishing his work, Yin Xingzhi was finally able to have lunch. He was indeed starving. After he finished eating, the production crew gave him his payment.
"Thank you all for your hard work! Here are your tickets to the aquarium and dinner vouchers for the marine restaurant. Now, please enjoy your leisure time after work!"
Dating in a beautiful aquarium is a great opportunity to create some romantic moments, after all, they're on a dating reality show!
The production team also gave each guest a Polaroid camera, which could be printed out immediately after taking a picture. It was very easy to use, but Xiao Shulang had never used one before, so he raised the camera to take a random picture to try it out.
Xiao Shulang swayed left and right, looking at the surrounding scenery through the lens. As he swayed, he accidentally framed a person's figure in the lens.
It was Qin Shuang sitting down.
Caught off guard, his profile was captured by the camera, and Xiao Shulang's fingers pressed the shutter button uncontrollably.
A photo slid out, and after waiting in the air for a moment, the image appeared. Xiao Shulang took the photo and looked at it, feeling that this facial analysis was simply unbeatable.
Handsome is the only word; no further explanation is needed.
But Xiao Shulang was in a dilemma, somewhat annoyed that he had acted too quickly, since this was considered taking a candid photo, wasn't it? So how should he deal with this photo?
Before he could think it over, the staff invited the guests into the aquarium exhibition area. Xiao Shulang had no choice but to put the photos away first and make plans later.
Chapter 7: Beautiful fish in the water, beautiful people in the painting.
The aquarium has seven main sections. In addition to the regular exhibits, there are also special exhibits that incorporate modern technology, making it well worth a visit.
The original owner had been here before, and Xiao Shulang had memories of it, but the feeling of walking through it in person was completely different. Visitors seemed to be in a dreamlike underwater world. He marveled at the aquarium's ingenious design, and his camera kept clicking, taking pictures of the scenery.
Xiao Shulang felt that since he was here, he should have fun. He wanted to record the beautiful scenery, not the terrible people. So when Luo Tian stood in front of the scenery he wanted to photograph, Xiao Shulang put down his Polaroid camera.
He waited for ten seconds, but Luo Tian still showed no sign of leaving. Finally, Xiao Shulang spoke to him, "Excuse me, I want to take a picture here."
His tone was neither warm nor cold, not commanding, but certainly not a polite request for someone to move aside. If you had to put it another way, it felt like he was casually sweeping something aside, out of sight, out of mind.
Viewers can at least confirm one thing: Xiao Shulang has absolutely no romantic feelings for Luo Tian.
[Hmm, I feel like Xiao Shulang's tone is a bit off, but I can't quite put my finger on it.]
[At least he genuinely has no interest in Luo Tian; he thinks the scenery is more attractive than Luo Tian, lol]
Look at Luo Tian, Xu Baichang, and Yin Xingzhi! It's a real battleground, let's get this fighting started!
Luo Tian cursed inwardly but smiled outwardly, grinding his teeth as he stepped aside, repeatedly reminding himself that now was not the time for a direct confrontation.
In just that short time, Xu Baichang, who had just been next to him, turned around and started talking to You Ziang!
Xu Baichang was indeed not in a good mood. Luo Tian had been pursuing him for two months, but even though Yin Xingzhi's attitude towards him was so obvious, he didn't know how to keep his distance.
When Yin Xingzhi injured his hand, Luo Tian helped him, and Xu Baichang could even find an excuse for him: it's no big deal to help someone who's injured. But when they came to the aquarium, Yin Xingzhi asked him to take pictures for him, and he agreed.
Luo Tian didn't forget Xu Baichang either; he also patted Xu Baichang, and after each pat, he would smile at Xu Baichang, meaning: Look, I haven't forgotten you either.
But what is this? Central air conditioning?
Xu Baichang felt a tightness in his chest—he had developed some feelings for Luo Tiansheng over the past two months, which was why he felt jealous and uncomfortable at this moment.
You Ziang was holding a photo he had just taken when Xu Baichang glanced at it and casually praised, "You took a good photo."
You Ziang generously turned the photos over to show him: "I used to enjoy photography, and it seems my skills haven't fallen behind."
Xu Baichang: "You seem to be doing a great job at work today. You know so much."
You Ziang modestly replied, "I only worked part-time as a waiter before."
Yin Xingzhi heard this and immediately became somewhat disdainful. Working part-time as a waiter? Judging from his appearance, his family must not be very well-off.
Not to mention waiters, You Ziang had a wide variety of part-time jobs across different industries during his studies. With his overseas studies, he worked part-time jobs both domestically and internationally, experiencing various aspects of life and gaining a wealth of experience.
Ignoring what Yin Xingzhi wanted to say to him, Luo Tian immediately shouted to attract Xu Baichang's attention: "Baichang, look over here!"
The arrows and the battleground are already very obvious.
[I get it now. Luo Tian's feelings for Xu Baichang, and Yin Xingzhi's feelings for Luo Tian—this is the kind of atmosphere a dating reality show should have!]
Qin Shuang! My Qin Shuang, even if you don't date, please interact with everyone more!
The four people on the other end were all drawn into the atmosphere of the dating reality show, except for Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang, who remained detached. Xiao Shulang had low popularity, but Qin Shuang had many followers.
Qin Shuang was also enjoying the scenery on his own. Although he had a Polaroid camera, he hadn't taken a single picture yet. It wasn't that the aquarium wasn't beautiful, but there hadn't been any place that particularly appealed to him and made him want to immediately raise his hand to record it.
The six of them were on a group date today. When they passed the souvenir sales area, the staff put up a sign on the side.
The sales area mainly sells aquarium-themed merchandise, including keychains, plush toys, and practical items. The variety is extensive, and some items can be obtained through games, such as claw machines and shooting games.
The staff's sign read: Each guest must choose at least one game to play.
Xiao Shulang automatically highlighted the key point: the production team paid for it.
Thumbs up!
Having the guests play games was also for the sake of the show's effect. Xiao Shulang glanced around and walked over to the shooting game.
The rules are to shoot balloons that are not far away with a gun. If you can pop a balloon, you can get a prize. The balloons are not close together, so it is quite difficult.
Xiao Shulang had bought many toys before, all of which were for the children in the welfare home. Since every guest had to play a game, it was natural to choose the prize that looked the best.
Qin Shuang looked around and decided to play the shooting game as well, so she stood behind Xiao Shulang in line and waited for him to play first.
A round can fire ten shots. Xiao Shulang had played shooting games with children at the amusement park before and knew that his skill level was average, so he only aimed at one balloon. Unfortunately, all ten shots missed.
Noticing a line behind him, Xiao Shulang regretfully lowered his gun and made way. Qin Shuang stepped forward, weighed the gun in her hand, and casually said, "You only aimed at one; do you really want it?"
“No,” Xiao Shulang said. “I just thought of the children in the orphanage before, and I think they would like them.”
After Xiao Shulang finished his reflection, he realized that he had accidentally let something slip, but it wasn't a big deal. The original owner had also done charity work at the orphanage, so it would make sense.
A welfare home? Qin Shuang's heart skipped a beat.
He has just been recognized as a member of the family and has finally found his family. However, Qin Shuang grew up in an orphanage. For a long time, his family consisted only of the director, the teachers, and the other children.
Qin Shuang raised her gun and fired at the balloon that Xiao Shulang had just aimed at.
The first shot missed.
The feel of a gun varies from game to game. After getting used to the first shot, Qin Shuang fired the second shot, and with a "bang," the balloon burst.
"Wow, impressive!"
Xiao Shulang applauded sincerely.
The shopkeeper placed the corresponding prizes on the counter, but Qin Shuang wasn't in a hurry to continue shooting. Without turning his head, he asked, "Which one do you want next?"
Xiao Shulang's clapping hand paused: "Huh? I didn't..."
Qin Shuang: "You can save them up and bring them to the children next time."
Xiao Shulang then realized that his words had reminded Qin Shuang of her life in the orphanage. That's right, the protagonist, as a lost child of the Qin family, spent her childhood in an orphanage.
Although it was an unintentional slip of the tongue, his words resonated with Qin Shuang, and he guessed that some viewers were already calling him scheming.
But does it matter?
unimportant.
I used to think it was incredibly cool just to see the protagonists in books being cool, so why would I say no when I have the chance to witness it in person!
Xiao Shulang laughed: "Then I won't stand on ceremony?"
Then everyone saw Qin Shuang show off her marksmanship, hitting exactly where she pointed. One second Xiao Shulang said the location, and the next second the balloon popped. Qin Shuang didn't even blink, she was a ruthless shooting machine.
The boss's smile gradually froze as the balloons popped one after another.
The other guests were also drawn over, and everyone came to watch Qin Shuang. Despite being watched by everyone, Qin Shuang remained completely calm and composed, her hands still steady as she shot each enemy.
He fired three rounds, a total of thirty shots, and all but the first shot hit the target!
Everyone who sees this is impressed!
[OMG, he's so handsome!]
[My brother is amazing!]
[Is Qin Shuang popping balloons? No, he's shooting me in the heart!]
With tears in his eyes, the boss redeemed all the prizes and then said he would need to hang the balloons back up, which would take some time.
He was practically implying to Qin Shuang to quickly find another place so that his small business could survive!
Qin Shuang stopped as he wished. The prizes filled two bags, too much for one hand to carry. Qin Shuang took the bags out, carried one bag herself, and handed the other to Xiao Shulang.
"Let me carry one bag for you."
Qin Shuang's statement meant that all the prizes here were truly going to be given to Xiao Shulang.
Qin Shuang's fans watching on screen were practically drooling with envy.