Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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The online discussion was in full swing, and Zhai Xingchen was also drenched in hot water, his whole body turning red.
The water was too hot, or perhaps his body had been in the snow and ice for too long and had cooled down to the point that even normal temperatures were unbearable. He shivered and curled up slightly, his shoulder blades protruding as hot water streamed down his smooth, flawless back.
He smoothed his hair, and the white steam completely enveloped him.
They took a shower in the changing room, in a row of cubicles. Huo Cheng and the others finished showering one by one and came out. When they passed Zhai Xingchen’s cubicle, they couldn’t help but glance at him. The cubicle door wasn’t high, so although they couldn’t see his body, they could see his beautiful shoulders and back, shrouded in thick white mist.
Even though it was just a glimpse of his shoulder and back, you could tell that Zhai Xingchen’s body must be very beautiful.
Huo Cheng thought.
He put on his down jacket, his expression very solemn. He turned to look at Pei Xu, who was putting on his shoes. Pei Xu was still handsome and silent, showing that he had always been “consistent”.
But Pei Xu wasn’t the only one who was silent at this moment; everyone was actually quite silent, except for the sound of rushing water and the rustling of clothes being put on.
Huo Cheng came out of the locker room and saw Yan Zhi smoking outside.
He also zipped up his jacket and lit a cigarette.
It was past lunchtime. After showering and changing, the eight guests, led by staff, went to a restaurant at the Beiling Ski Resort.
This was a restaurant that the production team had booked in advance for them. There were cameras everywhere in the private room, and staff members were guarding the door. The entire restaurant had been booked by the production team. Apart from the staff members who went to eat, the rest of the nearly twenty people, including the guests, were all crammed into the private room.
The clothes everyone wore were provided by the production team; some fit well, while others didn’t. For example, Zhai Xingchen’s down jacket was a bit too big, his hair was still damp and not completely dry, and his nose was still a little red. He sat in a chair, quietly holding his teacup with both hands and drinking tea.
Pei Xu sat to his left this time, and Hu Ying sat to his right.
“There’s still a while before the food is served, so let’s not just sit there. How about we play a game?” Guo Bing said.
Upon hearing this, Zhai Xingchen immediately turned to look at Guo Bing and the others: “Director, shouldn’t you be a little less pushy?”
The production team is truly inhumane!
Hu Ying had just been browsing the trending topics on his phone for a while, and the entire list was filled with Rising Sun Star fans jumping around. He was furious, so he asked Guo Bing, “What game?”
Guo Bing said, “How about we play Truth and Dare? It’s simple and exciting. Our guests play it every season.”
Upon hearing this, Zhai Xingchen immediately perked up.
Damn it.
“Let’s play,” Huo Cheng said.
Duan Yihua touched the water glass and said, “Are you sure you want to play this?”
“This game is quite exciting,” Hu Ying said. “I think everyone here probably has a lot of questions in their minds right now, right?”
“Ask whatever you want?” Lin Qingning asked. “Can I ask anything?”
“We can’t ask questions that violate the basic rules of our show. For example, we can’t ask if you like so-and-so, or who you plan to confess to at the end. We can’t ask these very specific and clear questions,” Guo Bing said. “But don’t be too polite. We’re doing a dating show, so just ask the questions you most want to ask. Don’t worry too much.”
“Who wants to go first?” Huo Cheng looked at everyone.
Everyone sat up straight.
Zhai Xingchen took a sip of tea and put down the cup.
Good heavens, a real battleground has arrived.
Seeing that no one was speaking, Huo Cheng said, “Then I’ll ask first.”
“What are the rules? Do you go around in a circle from left to right, or do you pick people randomly?” Wen Nuo asked.
“After the person being asked a question has answered it, they can randomly choose the next question to answer,” Hu Ying said. “Let’s try not to repeat ourselves, and try to make sure everyone gets a question.”
Huo Cheng’s gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Pei Xu’s face: “I want to ask Pei Xu.”
The expressions of the eight guests were absolutely priceless. The game was so exciting that the other staff members were too afraid to even breathe, feeling both embarrassed and nervous, yet also excited.
It’s that feeling where your toes are digging into the ground, and you desperately want to pause, catch your breath, and drink some water before you can continue watching.
Upon hearing this, Duan Yihua and Lin Qingning immediately leaned back in their chairs. Wen Nuo, the most timid, nervously clasped his hands together, only managing a silly smile. Hu Ying was clearly looking forward to Huo Cheng’s question, while Yan Zhi watched coldly, expressionless.
Zhai Xingchen felt that people wouldn’t ask him any pointed questions, as the focus of the game wasn’t on him.
But now he felt like coughing up blood and collapsing to the ground.
Pei Xu nodded, looked at Huo Cheng, and straightened his back: “Ask away.”
“I’m not asking you anything specific. I’m just asking, besides you, is there anyone among the seven of us that you like?”
“Yes.” Pei Xu replied without hesitation.
Lin Qingning and the others all stared at Pei Xu, but Zhai Xingchen didn’t look at anyone.
Hu Ying said, “What kind of question is that? What a waste.”
Huo Cheng smiled, leaned back in his chair, and said, “I just wanted to confirm.”
Does this even need to be confirmed?
Hu Ying then looked at Pei Xu.
“It’s Pei Xu’s turn,” Duan Yihua said.
Pei Xu leaned back lazily in his chair, his expression slightly serious, and looked at Huo Cheng.
Huo Cheng laughed and said, “What, are you going to ask me back?”
Guo Bing felt like a groundhog was running wild in his mind.
Ahhhhhh, okay, okay, okay, guests, hang in there! The tension is palpable, it’s a back-and-forth exchange, that’s exactly what he wants!!
Let’s fight!
Pei Xu glanced at the others.
“I’ll ask Wen Nuo,” Pei Xu said.
His choice was quite unexpected.
Hu Ying simply exclaimed, “Huh?”
“Why bring it? It’s not like we’re asking the question we most want to ask,” Huo Cheng asked.
“I want to ask Wen Nuo,” Pei Xu replied.
Wen Nuo sat up straight and placed his hands on his knees.
He hadn’t expected Pei Xu to ask him next.
He was very nervous.
Lin Qingning’s lips suddenly parted slightly, he smiled, reached for his cup, and took a sip of tea.
While Zhai Xingchen turned his head and looked at Pei Xu.
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