“This isn’t a date at all; this is clearly two strangers who can’t stand the sight of each other walking down the street!”
“Look at Gu Minghe’s dark, gloomy expression, it’s obvious he’s very dissatisfied that his dating partner is Pei Huaiyue.”
“Pei Huaiyue is also trying to avoid Gu Minghe at all costs. Laughing to death, are they recording some new type of dating variety show?”
“Forget it, forget it. You two should just stop dating; hurry up and end this segment!”
Weibo passersby were laughing their heads off after watching the clips from the live broadcast.
Gu Minghe’s fans were also relieved; judging by Gu Minghe’s performance, he wouldn’t be leaving the singles club anytime soon.
As the date approached its end, Pei Huaiyue finally remembered there was still one gift he hadn’t opened.
The gift box was very light, so light that he could barely feel any weight.
Pei Huaiyue opened the box out of curiosity and saw a blank paper airline ticket, without any destination filled in, lying quietly inside. Pei Huaiyue was stunned. He picked up this ticket, which didn’t look very official, and saw Gu Minghe’s handwriting on the back of the paper.
“As long as it’s a place you want to go, no matter how far, I can make it happen for you.”
The destination on this blank ticket was to be filled in by the recipient of the gift, and Gu Minghe would foot the bill.
Pei Huaiyue had a momentary lapse in thought. By the time he snapped back to reality, his eye sockets were already moist.
He hadn’t expected Gu Minghe to prepare such a gift.
Gu Minghe thought that he wanted a divorce because he wanted freedom, so he was willing to let go, allowing him to fly to wherever he wanted to go to his heart’s content. But what Gu Minghe didn’t know was that Pei Huaiyue had only ever wanted to fly back to Gu Minghe’s side.
He blinked his eyes quietly, swallowing back the tears that were about to overflow, and sniffled his nose, not wanting anyone to notice anything unusual about him.
He carefully tucked this gift away, yet the moment he put it away, he felt something was wrong somewhere.
Wait, wait.
How could Gu Minghe be certain that the gift would definitely end up in his hands?
What if the person dating him today hadn’t been him? Wouldn’t this ticket have been given to someone else?
In an instant, jealousy surged in his heart. The moment he thought about the possibility of Gu Minghe giving this gift to someone else and going on a date with another person at this amusement park that held their shared memories, he became very angry.
In the distance, Gu Minghe watched Pei Huaiyue’s expression, now wanting to cry, now unable to suppress wanting to smile, then wrinkling his nose in displeasure and couldn’t help but let a smile hang on the corners of his lips.
What Pei Huaiyue didn’t know was that whether it was the date or the gifts, Gu Minghe had prepared two sets of plans.
“Film Emperor Gu, you mean, if after the draw, the person dating you is Pei Huaiyue, you’ll give him this pink gift box, and if it’s someone else, you’ll give them this black gift box?”
The pink box contained the airline ticket, while the black box contained a set of fragrance products that Gu Minghe had endorsed.
Compared to the ticket, it seemed very perfunctory.
A few days ago, the staff member Xiao Shu, who was responsible for liaising with Gu Minghe, felt somewhat puzzled after hearing the strange requests Gu Minghe put forward.
Why specifically mention Pei Huaiyue?
Gu Minghe didn’t explain, and even put forward his two dating plans: if the date was Pei Huaiyue, then they would go to the Star-Track Amusement Park; if it were anyone else, he would cancel it directly, let that person have a bye, and he would go directly to the villa to meet everyone later.
Hearing this, Xiao Shu was completely dumbfounded.
She really wanted to say that the program couldn’t be recorded this way…
But thinking of Gu Minghe’s star status, and thinking that if the program could have Gu Minghe’s participation, the buzz would certainly go up another level, she had no choice but to swallow her frustration and agree.
At the same time, she couldn’t help but think of Pei Huaiyue, thinking of that young man who was so beautiful he was unforgettable at a glance. She couldn’t help but be curious in her heart: what was the relationship between Gu Minghe and Pei Huaiyue? Why did it seem like Film Emperor Gu cared a lot about him?
The livestream comments were also shocked after seeing the gift Gu Minghe sent.
Who said Gu Minghe didn’t know how to date? Isn’t he quite good at it?
My god, how romantic! Once again, I’m envious of Pei Huaiyue!
How did Pei Huaiyue end up drawing such a great gift? Does he deserve it?
Gu Minghe prepared this date so seriously, and it was all ruined by Pei Huaiyue!
The comments were cursing and swearing, while Pei Huaiyue also got his emotions under control. Although his heart still felt sour, once he thought about the fact that he and Gu Minghe were already divorced and he had no qualification to be jealous, he could only force himself not to care.
On the way back, Pei Huaiyue suggested that they sit in two separate cars. Gu Minghe knit his brows: “Why?”
Did he want to be away from him that much?
To the point that they even had to sit in separate cars on the way back?
Pei Huaiyue couldn’t speak the truth, so he could only guiltily avoid Gu Minghe’s gaze: “Because you’re too handsome; being with you gives me pressure.”
Praise the hubby; hubby won’t be angry anymore, right?
Gu Minghe lowered his gaze. His deep eyes showed no emotion, yet his tone was somewhat unstable: “Fine, whatever you say.”
Since the wifey praised me, of course, whatever wifey says goes.
Is there anyone who feels the atmosphere here is a bit weird?
Why does Gu Minghe’s voice sound like he’s actually quite delighted?
No, Pei Huaiyue’s excuse is way too perfunctory; how could Gu Minghe even accept that?
Oh mama, the tormenting date is finally over. It’s better they didn’t go back in the same car; it saves Gu Minghe from being traumatized by Pei Huaiyue again.
Although the film emperor’s fans in the livestream room didn’t like Pei Huaiyue’s decision to sit in a separate car, thinking that Gu Minghe finally wouldn’t have to be near Pei Huaiyue, they couldn’t help but feel that this was actually pretty good—let things be whatever they want to be!
Because Pei Huaiyue’s car left first and ran into a traffic jam halfway, delaying some time, by the time Pei Huaiyue returned to the villa, Gu Minghe’s car was still lumbering along on the road.
When Pei Huaiyue returned, except for the Gu-Su pair, everyone else had already returned to the villa.
For today’s date, only the protagonist couple remained steadfast; the other two pairs had both been split up and scattered for their dates.
Zhou Jingyuan, who had originally been very confident in Xia Mu, returned in a hurry after ending his dull and uninspiring date with Shen Zhimian to find Xia Mu. As a result, he saw Xia Mu and Jiang Leran laughing and chatting happily, with Xia Mu’s body nearly falling onto Jiang Leran’s pectoral muscles. Seeing this caused a nameless fire to ignite in Zhou Jingyuan; he rushed up, intending to brawl with Jiang Leran.
The moment Pei Huaiyue entered the house, he heard the sounds of their noisy quarreling.
It was truly ping-pong-bang-bang and extremely lively.
The gossip-mongers in the livestream room were also watching with keen interest.
Fight, all of you, fight for me!
I bet on the “big boy” Jiang Leran to win. His muscles are the real deal, unlike the programmer who practiced a bunch of fake muscles.
Does anyone feel that Shen Zhimian is very pitiful? Not only did he have to date someone he doesn’t like, but upon returning he saw his home had been stolen; too miserable.
The comments were chatting heatedly.
Pei Huaiyue, however, was a bit tired. He bypassed the arguing trio, wanting to go upstairs to his room to rest.
But at this moment, Xia Mu suddenly called out to him.
“Pei Huaiyue!”
Pei Huaiyue was stunned: ?
What is he calling me for?
He stopped his footsteps and looked back at Xia Mu: “What is it?”
He saw Xia Mu pointing his finger at him, tearfully accusing him to Zhou Jingyuan, “What qualifications do you have to say I’m fickle? Don’t think I don’t know about that little business between you and Pei Huaiyue. You clearly still can’t forget him; you two were exchanging glances the whole time during dinner!”
Pei Huaiyue: …
He rubbed his eyebrows in annoyance. “I’m telling you guys, when you argue, can you leave me out of it? When did I ever exchange glances with Zhou Jingyuan? It was clearly him making unilateral overtures to me; I didn’t want to pay him any mind at all, okay?”
Zhou Jingyuan, who had originally wanted Xia Mu not to drag Pei Huaiyue into this, became unhappy upon hearing this.
“Xiaoxue, how can you say that? You clearly like me very much; I can feel it. Don’t be afraid of Xia Mu; with me here, Big Brother will protect you. You don’t have to hide your love for me!”
Hearing this, a dry retch surged from Pei Huaiyue’s stomach, so disgusted that he nearly threw up.
With a pale face, not wanting to deal with these two crazy people anymore, he lifted his foot, intending to leave. Who knew Zhou Jingyuan would rush over and grab him.
“Don’t go; let’s talk this through clearly!”
Pei Huaiyue was already disgusted, and the moment his wrist was touched, he reacted by reflex, raising his hand and delivering a slap across Zhou Jingyuan’s face.
Pa! A slap that stunned even Xia Mu, who had been fake-crying.
Zhou Jingyuan was even more dumbfounded, staring blankly at Pei Huaiyue, his face burning with pain.
Yet, he didn’t feel angry at all; instead, he thought that because Pei Huaiyue didn’t hit anyone else, only him, it was clear he liked him.
“Xiaoxue, did you hurt your hand slapping me?”
Holy shit, there’s a pervert here.
Pei Huaiyue felt his skin crawl from Zhou Jingyuan’s gaze. With a cold face, he said in a tone of utter disgust: “Get lost, get as far away as possible, okay? I think you and Xia Mu are a perfect match, really. Please, lock yourselves together and stop coming to disturb me, alright?”
Xia Mu gritted his teeth.
Clearly, it was he who wanted to fight with Pei Huaiyue, but now seeing Pei Huaiyue hand Zhou Jingyuan over on a silver platter, why did he feel even more unhappy?
Seeing this farce, Jiang Leran was also exhausted. He said to Xia Mu: “Since your business with Zhou Jingyuan hasn’t been settled yet, let’s just keep things as they are for now.”
Anyway, a month was still long; he wasn’t in a hurry to confirm his romantic choice.
“That’s not it, A-Ran, listen to my explanation…” Xia Mu started crying and whimpering again.
Zhou Jingyuan wanted them both.
Seeing Xia Mu clinging and tugging at Jiang Leran, his temper flared up, and he stepped forward to push Jiang Leran.
The two of them began brawling without any guard up. Pei Huaiyue hadn’t even reacted before he was caught in the crossfire of the battlefield.
Before he could dodge in time, he was hit by Jiang Leran’s tall body. Pei Huaiyue only felt a pain in his forehead; his body plunged backward, and seeing he was about to be knocked to the ground, Pei Huaiyue despairingly closed his eyes.
But at this moment, a large hand came forward, firmly clasping his waist and carefully catching him into his arms.
Pei Huaiyue opened his eyes and met Gu Minghe’s dark, deep eyes.
His heart skipped a beat.
Leaning against the man’s warm chest and abdomen, he felt an unprecedented sense of security.
Mm, hubby’s pectoral muscles are still the most comfortable to lean against.
He thought touchingly.
Gu Minghe, however, had a tense face, his brows pressed down fiercely. In his cold eyes flickered a gloomy, terrifying light. He glared viciously at the three people who were the culprits of this situation, his tone cold as a dark pool: “According to the Criminal Law, those who intentionally injure others shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years. What is it, do you want to go to prison to get a taste of life there?”
The three looked blankly at Gu Minghe, completely unable to react.
Gu Minghe?
Why would he appear in the villa?