He helped out with everything, big and small, in Ling Shuangjiang's family.
Xie Wang had this idea and planned to do it in the future.
The next day, the guests were woken up early by the production team to prepare for the wild jungle adventure the following day.
Adventure-themed variety shows are nothing new, but "Love Signal" has attracted a lot of attention by using the environment of the nearby natural islands and spending a lot of money to create an adventure and survival environment.
Today, the guests need to complete the task of purchasing supplies.
As the weather changed, the island's temperature remained hot and humid for two consecutive days, and the low-lying clouds made the sky dark.
On the beach, Ling Shuangjiang's light blue coat added a touch of freshness. He carried a small bucket, rolled up his trousers to reveal his fair calves, and walked on the sand. Just looking at him made people feel good.
He had just returned from catching small crabs.
Because Ling Shuangjiang is currently very popular, the program team has been giving him more close-ups.
Xie Wang walked over and took it: "Why are you catching crabs so early in the morning?"
Ling Shuangjiang: "Lu Shaoheng wants to make drunken crab, I'll go catch some for him."
Upon hearing the name Lu Shaoheng, Xie Wang's expression clearly showed displeasure. If he weren't worried about tiring Ling Shuangjiang, he would have even wanted to return the bucket in his hand to the other party.
[Why do I feel like President Xie rolled his eyes?]
[lol, not rolling my eyes, but I was definitely unhappy.]
[President Xie is jealous, haha.]
[They're currently at the top of the CP (couple) rankings, with almost everyone, from netizens to casual observers, shipping them.]
[Tsk tsk tsk, what if the two don't end up together in the finale? Wouldn't that be considered an epic bad ending?]
"There are four locations on the task list. Completing the corresponding task at each location will earn you a certain amount of game currency, which can be used to purchase supplies for tomorrow's wilderness adventure in the shop."
After Lu Shaoheng finished reading, he looked at Ling Shuangjiang and said, "Let's act together so we can look out for each other."
“I’ve trained in basic wilderness survival skills,” Xie Wang said, holding his coffee and hinting, “If you’re looking out for someone, I think it’s better if you come with me.”
[A battlefield of carnage! A battlefield of carnage!]
[Tsk tsk tsk, let's see who Little Frost chooses.]
Ling Shuangjiang stared at Xie Wang for a moment: "Everyone is on these four missions, and the routes are basically the same, so they can actually go together."
Xie Wang seemed to mind that he couldn't have Ling Shuangjiang all to himself, but he didn't dare to anger Ling Shuangjiang, so he slowly replied, "Okay."
Lu Shaoheng didn't show any extra emotions; his expression remained calm as he waited for Ling Shuangjiang to finish her meal before setting off together.
Half an hour later, the three walked briskly under the coconut trees toward location B.
The show "Love Signal" was filmed here, which is known to almost everyone in the area. In addition, Lu Shaoheng has countless die-hard fans, and the places they passed by were filled with crowds.
"Frost's Descent! Ahhh, Frost's Descent!"
"Frost's Descent! Look at yourself!"
Ling Shuangjiang was surprised to find his fans here. He raised his hand, smiled at the crowd, and greeted them, which only drew louder cheers.
"President Xie! Frost's Descent! May you be happy!"
"Wang Ling! Wang Ling! Never to be separated!"
The CP fans' voices were extremely loud, and almost all the fans around them laughed and shouted the two's names.
Ling Shuangjiang lowered her eyes slightly, did not respond, but only smiled kindly.
Lu Shaoheng glanced at these couples and silently followed Ling Shuangjiang.
Of the three, Xie Wang was the most emotional.
As he passed these people, he put one hand in his pocket, his brows serious: "Don't talk nonsense." After taking two steps forward, he turned back again: "It's hot, drink more water."
Upon hearing this, the CP fans cheered excitedly.
Ling Shuangjiang naturally heard Xie Wang's concern for his fans. When they walked around the crowd and onto the quiet lawn, he deliberately asked, "Don't you mind what they say? After all, you're a straight man."
Xie Wang said casually, "The girls are just playing around. I'm not going to get angry over something like this."
Lu Shaoheng noticed that the cameraman had stopped to adjust the equipment and chuckled, "I see that President Xie is very enthusiastic about the CP fans. If you didn't know better, you'd think he was going to do some promotional work."
"Open for business?" Xie Wang asked, "What does that mean?"
Lu Shaoheng explained simply: "Managing a couple."
He detected a lot of sourness in Lu Shaoheng's words.
Xie Wangshen used his search function to quickly look it up online with his watch and soon understood what it meant.
Standing beside Ling Shuangjiang, he raised an eyebrow and looked at Lu Shaoheng, "It's not a bad idea to do business."
Lu Shaoheng retorted, "Aren't you straight?"
Xie Wang responded: "What's wrong with being a straight man? Since we're already in the business, can't we have some professional ethics? If it's needed for Frost's Descent, I can be in the business."
Lu Shaoheng chuckled: "That depends on whether we need it for Frost's Descent."
Ling Shuangjiang remained silent throughout, not uttering a single word. Xie Wang couldn't help but ask, "Shuangjiang, are you feeling unwell?"
Ling Shuangjiang shook her head: "No."
Xie Wang glanced at him discreetly: "Why aren't you saying anything?"
Ling Shuangjiang lifted her eyelids and smiled at him, asking, "What did I say? Should I do some business with you?"
Xie was speechless: "...If you need it, I can."
Ling Shuangjiang chuckled inwardly, speaking in a relaxed tone: "I don't do business with straight men."
The camera equipment was already set up, and as the figures gradually became clearer in the live stream, viewers noticed Xie Wang following Ling Shuangjiang and Lu Shaoheng alone, his expression cold and sullen. Despite his imposing, CEO-like aura, he looked as if he had been wronged by someone, both annoyed and aggrieved.
[Why did Mr. Xie look so aggrieved in just ten minutes?]
[Like a large dog being disciplined.]
[Huh? Why isn't my Wang Ling walking with us?]
Did the two of them have a fight?
Upon arrival, Ling Shuangjiang met with the staff and prepared to complete the mission. Xie Wang remained silent, closely following behind Ling Shuangjiang and watching his every move.
"This task requires two people to complete and is quite physically demanding." The staff led them to the task site and pointed to the approximately 400-meter-long track, saying, "Within ten minutes, the two of you need to run on the track, and only one pair of feet can touch the ground at a time. As you can see, there are ten obstacles on the track. The two of you need to adjust your movements and postures in time while running to successfully pass through them. Friendly reminder: the obstacles will move in the opposite direction from the finish line, so please pay attention to the time."
[Does this mean the obstacle is a wall, and the guests need to constantly adjust their postures to get through the gap in the center of the wall?]
[That's the idea; some walls require a rather awkward way to get through.]
[Four hundred meters, ten obstacles—this level of physical strength is indeed beyond the reach of ordinary people.]
[According to the subtitles, this task is rated five stars in difficulty, and you will receive 100 gold coins upon completion.]
Lu Shaoheng looked at the track, this time he hesitated.
His next film is a boxing movie based on a true story, directed by a famous Hollywood director. He won the lead role after going through a series of auditions.
Two days ago, he lost a pull-up competition to Xie Wang. His agent has reminded him to pay attention to his image regarding physical fitness in the future, because his outstanding physical fitness is the reason why he was able to stand out.
If they keep losing in these kinds of competitions, the Hollywood team will inevitably have complaints.
His contract was not yet finalized.
He should be able to complete this task, but it's being broadcast live, and failure could negatively impact him.
"Shuangjiang, I'll cooperate with you in the competition." Xie Wang took advantage of Lu Shaoheng's hesitation to extend an invitation to Ling Shuangjiang.
Ling Shuangjiang nodded: "Okay."
Lu Shaoheng then said, "Then you guys have the competition, I won't participate in this event."
[Hmm, is Lu Shaoheng scared?]
[How could Lu Shaoheng be afraid? It was Xie Wang who beat him to it!]
[I guess he's worried about losing face if the mission fails.]
[Are those who criticize Lu Han crazy? They really know how to seize every opportunity.]
Arriving at the track, Xie Wang squinted: "With only one pair of feet touching the ground, what do we do?"
Ling Shuangjiang shielded her eyes with her hand, her eyes crinkling into a smile: "What do you think?"
Under the blinding sunlight, everything on Ling Shuangjiang's face looked incredibly real; even the fine downy hairs on the tip of her nose were clearly visible. Xie Wang's gaze shifted slightly: "Let me hold you."
Ling Shuangjiang: "Carry me or carry me on your back?"
Xie Wang: "Holding him."
"Can."
Standing on the track, Xie Wang put his arm around Ling Shuangjiang's waist and wrapped his other arm around his legs. With a gentle lift, he easily pulled Ling Shuangjiang into his arms.
"May I put my arm around your neck?" Ling Shuangjiang asked softly, "It'll be easier to exert force that way."
Xie Wang smelled the faint fragrance on Ling Shuangjiang's body, his eyes showing a hint of awkwardness: "Of course, don't worry about hurting me, use a little force."
Ling Shuangjiang smiled gently.
While wrapping her right arm around Xie Wang's waist, she raised her left arm to hook around his neck, her eyes bright.
Xie Wang glanced down at it briefly before quickly looking away.
The contrast in their skin tones is very obvious.
From behind, Xie Wang's wheat-colored neck was gently supported by a pair of slender, fair hands, exuding an indescribable sense of asceticism.
The timer went off, and Xie Wang, carrying Ling Shuangjiang, ran forward at top speed.
It must be said that Xie Wang's physical strength is indeed first-rate. He carried Ling Shuangjiang with ease and showed no signs of strain. He only stopped slowly when passing the first obstacle.
The position in the center of the wall was strange, with only a gap big enough for one person. If Xie Wang were to carry Ling Shuangjiang through, the horizontal area would inevitably increase, making it impossible for them to pass.
Xie Wang looked him over and said, "You might have to ride on my waist and I'll have to support your buttocks with my hands to get through."
Ling Shuangjiang nodded obediently: "Okay."
After saying that, he hooked his arms around Xie Wang's neck and jumped.
At this moment, Ling Shuangjiang's lips were very, very close to Xie Wang's.