HEIFEIGU -Chapter 108

After Jiang Tutu’s million-vote incident, the production team feared accusations of tampering in the edits.

So they made the second date both live and recorded, as double insurance.

On the first day, the dates were: Qian Shuyun × Xie Jixing, Yu Yueting × Yin Lening, Gao Xingchuan × Jiang Tutu.

Audiences didn’t have to switch between three live rooms; they could watch one live and catch the other two later via recording.

Even though Jiang Tutu bought votes, the live interactions were difficult to fake.

Her and Gao Xingchuan’s live room had hilariously low popularity; most viewers were just there to watch the chaos or remind Gao Xingchuan.

Qian Shuyun specially dressed up for this date.

He wore a grey-blue hoodie, dark ripped jeans, and sneakers. His hair fell naturally, unrestrained, and he wore black-framed glasses.

He looked like a lively college boy, a bit like an old cucumber freshly painted green for a new look.

Xie Jixing couldn’t help but mutter in a teasing, sarcastic tone when he saw it: “Why aren’t you wearing a suit today?”

So concerned about that, huh?

Qian Shuyun, looking at his Klein blue sweatshirt, leaned closer and whispered, “Because I prefer wearing matching couple outfits over suits.”

【???】

【What secret are they whispering about again? Why don’t they let us hear?!】

【Calling the lip-reading master!】

【Hold on, ladies waiting for the meal, wait a bit—once the recording goes live, I’ll analyze every frame!】

“And besides, aren’t we going to the amusement park today?” Qian Shuyun said confidently. “Who wears a suit to an amusement park?”

That’s true.

Xie Jixing nodded.

Wait a minute!

He suddenly realized, “How do you know we’re going to the amusement park today?”

“Of course, I asked the ghost,” Qian Shuyun touched his nose and casually joked, “Maybe… we’re just in sync.”

Yin Wenshan had said that Xie Jixing had been worrying about planning this date.

But with too many bachelors around, there was no one to offer any useful experience, so he eventually relied on online guides.

“Top 10 must-visit spots for a couple’s date”—number one: the amusement park.

The words “couple’s date” hit Qian like a spark. While excited, he also made a few little arrangements.

The amusement park was very popular. On the way there, the two of them huddled together in the car, planning routes and which attractions to go on first.

“First, we skip the haunted house,” Xie Jixing said seriously.

“Ah,” Qian Shuyun sounded a bit disappointed, “then I won’t get to enjoy the fun of you getting scared and diving into my arms.”

Xie Jixing glanced at him sideways, his eyes saying clearly, “Are you dreaming?”

I, a genius ghost tamer, would get scared in a haunted house?!

Qian quickly changed his words: “Then you won’t get to experience the fun of me getting scared and diving into your arms.”

【Hahaha, now that’s a normal little couple!】

【Emperor of Acting, are you serious? You’re so big—diving into Xingxing’s arms?】

【Don’t doubt it, he’s just taking advantage of the chance.】

【Who wouldn’t want to dive into Xingxing’s arms? (peeking from behind the wall) He must smell nice.】

【I’m gonna faint, so sweet!】

【I admire Qian’s face-switching skills—cold to others, playful with Xingxing.】

【LOL, the upstairs comment really sums it up.】

Neither of them had been to an amusement park much, so they spent a while studying the attractions and decided to start with the popular roller coaster for a thrill.

Then try some immersive experiences, and finally watch the fireworks at night.

Perfect plan.

At the park entrance, surprisingly, they didn’t need to queue.

Xie Jixing muttered softly, “Wasn’t this supposed to be super crowded? Why does it feel okay… could it be not as fun as the internet says?”

【Reasonable? Last time I almost got trampled!】

【Be bold, maybe Qian has rented the park.】

【No way, that would feel weird—just two people, even a little scary.】

【An amusement park is supposed to be lively! Sharing the fun makes it double!】

Luckily, the park was still bustling with visitors.

Many young men and women dressed up as their favorite characters, which felt novel.

Xie Jixing’s eyes practically spun—he looked like he’d never seen the world.

Sometimes fans recognized them, but since many celebrities had visited this park since it opened, people were used to it.

Only polite photos were taken, without disturbing them too much.

Xie Jixing and Qian Shuyun quickly got to their first attraction.

Even after riding the Flying Boat ride, Xie Jixing felt a bit nervous about his first roller coaster.

He gripped the safety bar tightly.

Qian nudged him, “You handled the wire stunt easily; this is nothing.”

“But if you’re nervous, you can hold onto me.”

Xie Jixing, a little dismissive, still held onto his hand sincerely.

It felt a little more relaxing.

“Look over there,” Qian pointed at a rack beside the track, “there’s a camera—it might capture your life photo.”

“Ugly photo.”

Xie instinctively shut his mouth.

His first amusement park date—he didn’t want any embarrassing memories captured.

【Ahhhh!】

【Don’t fly, I’m dizzy!】

【Such a ruthless first-person camera.】

Once the roller coaster started, Xie Jixing forgot all about cameras or ugly photos.

He wasn’t scared at all—he felt exhilarated.

The speed and impact felt incredibly freeing.

After getting off, he excitedly asked, “Can we go again?”

Qian, on the other hand, seemed a bit deflated. “No… maybe not, we have a lot more planned…”

Mainly, his legs were still weak.

Turns out roller coasters are actually quite scary.

Anyway, there would be more chances later. Xie happily went to collect the photos.

The roller coaster took three photos. Xie Jixing laughed the entire time, sunny and handsome—no trace of an ugly photo. But Qian…

At the first camera, Qian could still fake calmness. But as the coaster dove at a nearly 90-degree angle, he lost it.

He started screaming.

His handsome face distorted, features all over the place. Xie couldn’t help but laugh, “Pfft!”

Qian looked at his own grimacing photo and pretended to snatch it. “Destroy this now!”

Xie immediately stuffed the photo into his sweatshirt pocket. “No! I’m posting this on social media.”

“Let’s call it… the Emperor of Acting’s life photos—ugly shots!” He wrinkled his nose and made a funny face.

Protecting the photo, he wriggled out from Qian’s circle and couldn’t help but take it out to admire again. “Tsk, it’s really ugly.”

The man behind them, tall with long legs, didn’t chase him.

The camera captured Qian’s expression perfectly.

Sunlight slanted across his face, softening his features.

【The Emperor dotes on him, I’m crying!】

【Another day of tears for beautiful love.】

【Who understands this perfect ‘he’s joking, he’s laughing’? Why can’t they date like this every day for us to see?】

After the thrill of the coaster, Xie Jixing started plotting other little ideas.

He pointed at a pair of plush animal ears on a girl nearby. “I want these too.”

Qian’s expression flickered, ears turning red. He rubbed his nose. “Of course, let’s go buy them now.”

There were many types of plush animal ear headbands in the park, all high-quality.

Xie Jixing picked up almost every one, examining carefully.

Due to his lineage, Qian’s hair wasn’t pure black; it had some dark brown.

Usually hard to notice, but obvious in sunlight.

Xie had noticed.

So he chose a headband matching Qian’s hair color—German Shepherd ears.

Holding it up in front of Qian, he looked up slightly and commanded proudly, “Lower your head.”

Qian rarely heard him speak this way. Rather than offended, it made his scalp tingle—and even his chest felt a bit itchy.

He stepped forward, bent slightly, and lowered his head in front of Xie.

Though just a headband, it felt like a king bestowing a medal upon his most loyal knight.

【OMG! Am I allowed to witness this?!】

【Why does just a headband make me blush?】

【I swear they already did something intense right in front of us!】

【Xingxing’s ‘lower your head,’ ahhhh, so spicy!】

【I can almost hear him saying ‘move faster’ and ‘deeper’ in this tone (yellow heart).】

【Tears… he wears the safest black suit with others, but with you, he lets you put dog ears on him. He really loves you!】

The ear color matched Qian’s hair perfectly.

After adjusting the headband, Xie used a strand of hair to hide the base—making it look like the ears truly grew from his head.

“Really suits you,” he couldn’t help but praise. “You didn’t bring the instant camera? I’ll take a photo.”

“No.” Qian’s eyes scanned the shelves.

He picked out a pair of red fox ears.

The fiery color matched the little mole under Xie’s eye.

“Fair’s fair—we each take one.”

Xie adjusted the fluff on his head, reminded of the fox spirits from his previous world.

Alluring creatures… not great reputation.

Qian followed, adjusting the little fox ears too—good quality, springy.

If they could move, it would be perfect.

He secretly glanced behind Xie. A swishy fox tail would complete it.

Or they could custom-make one—maybe soon they’d need it.

Two handsome men, animal ears on, matching but differently colored sweatshirts, taking intimate Polaroids in the park—what an eye-catching scene.

Several young women dressed in a very anime-style fashion passed by and couldn’t help but squeal softly, “So handsome!”

Obviously, they weren’t fans and didn’t recognize the two people in front of them.

“Teacher,” a bolder girl stepped up to speak, “can I… collect stamps? I mean, can I take a photo with you? I’ll make sure it turns out great.”

“Collect stamps?” Xie Jixing looked at her, completely confused.

The girl immediately blushed. “Teacher, don’t look at me like that. Fox ears are too lethal… I can’t handle it.”

Qian Shuyun’s arm immediately looped around from behind, wrapping around Xie Jixing’s waist and leaning him slightly backward so that his back pressed against Qian Shuyun’s front.

Then, smiling, he said to the girl who wanted to take a photo, “Weren’t you asking for a picture?”

“Here, take it.”

The girl looked at Xie Jixing’s arm around his waist and blushed even more.

So thin… and yet able to be wrapped by someone else’s arm like that.

“Hehe… okay.”

After quickly taking two photos together, Qian Shuyun handed over his own instant camera. “Could you take a few more with both of us in it?”

The girl nodded rapidly, “Yes, of course!”

Then, she leaned in mysteriously and whispered to Xie Jixing with a playful glance, “You two are a couple, right? You look so good together!”

Xie Jixing didn’t know how to respond—anything he said would be wrong. He could only stay silent, feeling his ears heat up, nearly matching the color of his fox ears.

Qian Shuyun tightened his arm around Xie Jixing’s waist, pulling him completely into his embrace.

His familiar scent enveloped Xie Jixing from behind, making his cheeks flush.

Qian Shuyun rested his chin on Xie Jixing’s shoulder; their faces were almost touching, extremely close.

The girl holding the camera found a perfect angle, raised her arm, and called, “Look here!”

Qian Shuyun turned his head, but Xie Jixing didn’t react in time.

In that instant, a soft and dry part brushed lightly against his cheek.

Xie Jixing froze.

Had he just been kissed?