David was listening from the side, even though he sometimes didn’t understand what they were saying. Gu Siwei would help summarize and translate for him from time to time, making the conversation barrier-free.
He couldn’t help but be surprised: “So, this is like a variety show of travelling with your loved one?”
Sangning asked, “You didn’t know before?”
David laughed, “Haha, I didn’t pay attention. I only knew you were travelling to various places in Europe.”
“But that’s nice. My wife actually passed away over a decade ago, and my daughter has been working in Northern Europe all this time. These years, I’ve been travelling to various parts of Europe just like you, but by myself.”
“By the way, what place have you already gone to? … Oh, I’ve been there too. The churches over there are beautiful, and if you continue forward from Swan Lake Square, you can even see peacocks, although there are only one or two.”
While everyone was still chatting, a loud motorcycle engine suddenly roared in the quiet mountain night sky, and a motorcycle was rapidly approaching from a distance.
The motorcycle was skillfully parked in the parking lot, as if it sensed its owner. The Border Collie that had been lying at David’s feet instantly became alert and ran towards it.
Woof woof!
The owner got off the motorcycle and took off her helmet, revealing a head of dark red hair. She was David’s daughter, Eileen.
Eileen crouched down, affectionately patting the Border Collie’s head. “Charlie, how have you been lately?”
“Eileen?”
“Dad!”
David walked up, surprised and delighted. “Didn’t you say you were coming back tomorrow?”
Eileen smiled and said, “Sorry, I got the timing wrong. I came back early. Dad should be happy, right?”
“Of course!”
Eileen received a call from David a few weeks ago when she was still in Denmark, informing her that an Asian production crew would be filming here in April.
Today’s return was perfect because she visited her father every six months.
After the father-daughter reunion, David introduced Eileen to everyone. Eileen was easygoing with a bright smile. “Hello, I’m Eileen. Did you have fun today?”
After exchanging greetings, Eileen also brought a small stool and sat with the guests. Gu Siwei said, “Eileen, your father David has prepared some gifts for you. Would you like to see them now?”
Eileen looked surprised, “Gifts? Dad?”
David smiled, his eyes squinting with amusement. “Aren’t you fond of buying souvenirs from every place you visit? It’s perfect. You can ask them to buy some souvenirs from the places you haven’t been to yet.”
Eileen was completely taken by surprise and said, “Thank you!”
Everyone then returned to the room and brought the prepared gifts to the table on the terrace.
The market where they bought the gifts was by the sea, and some of the handmade items were related to seashells and seagrass. Though they were fairly standard, they were exquisitely made, and Eileen liked them all, thanking them and taking photos until she unwrapped a gift wrapped in a small bear pattern packaging paper – she was stunned.
Yan Qing introduced it, “This is a felted wool dog I bought over there. It looks cute. I’m not sure if you’ll like it.”
Eileen didn’t respond immediately, and David was the first to express his surprise, “You bought this?”
Yan Qing said, “Yeah… What’s wrong?”
“It looks just like the little dog I used to have…”
The Shiba Inu felted wool dog was placed in an exquisite glass box, and it looked incredibly lifelike. Eileen could hardly believe her eyes. “That was my childhood dog. He lived for twenty-three years, and he was a Shiba Inu…”
Not only was the gift a Shiba Inu, but the felted wool dog also unexpectedly matched the memories of her family in terms of fur color, expression, and the curve of its tail. Eileen couldn’t help but shed tears, reminiscing about the past.
Sangning kindly handed her a tissue.
Yan Qing didn’t expect this reaction, so he patted her shoulder comfortingly, saying, “I’m sorry for evoking such memories.”
“No…” Eileen wiped away her tears and instead smiled, “I love it. Thank you!”
Afterward, she gave Yan Qing a big hug, saying, “This doesn’t make me sad. It brings back beautiful memories. I’ll cherish this gift and keep it by my bedside.”
The Border Collie barked, and Eileen said with a tearful smile, “I remember you too. Let’s go skiing together in the winter.”
By a fortunate twist of fate, Yan Qing bought this felted wool dog, and it unexpectedly resembled Eileen’s beloved dog. Although Yan Qing had no experience with pets, he could empathize with the feeling, recalling the way a former classmate’s family cried when their little cat passed away. Yan Qing could somewhat understand that emotion.
The live chat room was buzzing with comments:
【Is this scripted? It feels like a drama plot.】
【Why do you think it’s scripted? When we bought this, didn’t we all say it looked cute?】
【So, it’s just his good luck, right? Haha.】
【Luck is also a kind of skill.】
【Ah, I have a little dog at home, and if one day he has to go, I’ll be devastated… Does anyone have recommendations for woolen felt shops?】
【Your little dog at home hasn’t left yet, 233333.】
Not only was Yan Qing’s gift a coincidence, but the task assigned to the production crew was also a remarkable coincidence. They never expected that accepting David’s request for this task would save the guests a substantial amount of money.
With a mix of joy and sorrow, the genuine Eileen prepared a special discount for everyone’s accommodation for the next few days and even went to the warehouse to bring a bottle of Lilou wine.
Yan Qing felt a bit embarrassed, “Is this really okay? We’ve already accepted your discount, and taking this gift on top of it doesn’t seem right.”
Eileen smiled and said, “I really like your gifts, and as the host, it’s only proper to give these as a small token of appreciation. There are plenty of Lilou wine in the warehouse, and I love its taste. I’m giving it to you!”
Pushing away kindness further would be overly formal.
Yan Qing accepted the gift.
Under the starry sky, everyone lit a bonfire, sat around, and shared their experiences and heartfelt conversations from various walks of life over the years. Only Yan Qing, while burying his head in his skewers, occasionally raised his shining thumb to give praise to Wen Jueli. He then turned his head to listen to the conversation.
Wen Jueli never moved much from his seat, which was the closest to the barbecue. As soon as he finished his food, he immediately got more. Besides being captured by the camera, this didn’t escape He Zijia’s notice.
He Zijia absentmindedly held a bamboo skewer he had finished, thinking, ‘I’ve never seen Yan Qing so close to Wen Jueli on set before. He’s quite impressive…’
Yan Qing asked, “Zijia, do you want to eat this?”
He Zijia: “…”
When he snapped out of his thoughts, he saw Yan Qing’s exquisite and attractive face turned towards him, filled with curiosity. He Zijia was startled but also captivated by Yan Qing’s looks.
The young man had fair skin, slightly longer hair that hung on his forehead, and long, feathery eyelashes cast a small shadow on his face. His striking yet non-vulgar eyebrows and eyes, illuminated by the firelight, were even more beautiful than the night sky.
It had to be admitted that someone like Yan Qing had looks that would easily rank him among the A-listers in the entertainment industry.
She licked her lips.
In reality, He Zijia hadn’t eaten much, but the company instructed him before coming to market his image as a disciplined person in front of the camera to lay the foundation for his future transformation.
The crispy and sweet aroma of the barbecue wafted through the air, and he was about to decline Yan Qing’s offer when Yan Qing suddenly handed him a skewer of sausage, saying, “Go ahead, my husband is really good at this! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.”
He Zijia: “…”
Well, one skewer won’t hurt.
Yan Qing asked, “Is it delicious?”
He Zijia replied, “Not bad.”
As the night grew deeper, the bonfire’s light dimmed. Xia Xingchen took out the wine that Eileen had given to everyone and said with a cheerful smile, “It might be a bit troublesome to take it on the plane later, so how about we have a drink now? Let’s celebrate our meeting on this show and all the little moments!”
Ni Li smiled gently and said, “You just want to drink.”
Xia Xingchen chuckled, “Hehehe.”
The proposal was a good one.
Lilou wine is a sweet wine typically consumed after a meal. It has a delicate color and a unique, sweet aroma. The bottle Eileen gave them was a special 22-degree grape wine, which could be considered strong. However, for those with a low alcohol tolerance, it could lead to getting drunk easily.
Yan Qing had just finished a chicken skewer when he saw David enthusiastically distributing large glasses to everyone. His pupils shook, and he quickly thought, ‘Isn’t Lilou wine supposed to be served in small glasses? What’s with the beer glass?’
In Yan Qing’s eyes at this moment, he was just a college freshman who had recently turned eighteen last month and had never tried alcohol. With his current physical age, he could certainly handle alcohol, but he simply didn’t have any plans for it at the moment.
After handing out the glasses, Yan Qing hesitated on how to politely decline drinking without dampening the mood. At that moment, Wen Jueli took out a bottle of fruit juice and placed it in front of him, asking softly, “Would you like some fruit juice?”
Yan Qing was taken aback by this thoughtful gesture and nodded, somewhat puzzled, “Yes, please.”
Wen Jueli twisted open the bottle cap, filled a beer glass with fruit juice, and explained to everyone, “Yan Qing is allergic to alcohol and can’t drink.”
Eileen responded, “Oh, that’s a shame…”
I’m allergic to alcohol? Yan Qing held a large water bottle and examined the juice inside it for a while. How come he didn’t know he was allergic to alcohol? Or was it that… Yan Qing’s cheeks slowly flushed. Was it possible that Wen Jueli had figured out that he didn’t want to drink and came up with this excuse?
Noticing that Yan Qing was gazing at him with admiration, Wen Jueli cleared his throat and slowly raised his gaze, asking, “Do you still want to drink?”
The trip had only just begun, but moments of leisure and comfort like this were rare. The conversation went on late into the night, and not many of them were drunk. However, Yan Qing was so tired that he could barely walk, so Wen Jueli had to assist him back to their room.
Gu Siwei kindly offered, “Need any help?”
Wen Jueli subtly tightened his hand that was placed on Yan Qing’s waist. “No need, we’re almost at the room.”
Gu Siwei said, “Okay. You’re quite strange, Wen Jueli. You’re already married, and it’s not like you’re dealing with other guys or girls. Why don’t you just carry him back to the room? Yan Qing doesn’t look very heavy.”
Out of the corner of his eye, Wen Jueli noticed the continuous filming by the cameras. He carefully chose his words and replied, “I’m afraid he’ll wake up.”
Gu Siwei: “…”
The next day, Yan Qing stared at the ceiling with his eyes wide open for a while, still not understanding how he had returned to his room last night. It wasn’t until he heard some movement from the bathroom, and Wen Jueli came out from there that he finally realized.
Wen Jueli said, “Breakfast in twenty minutes.”
A slow flush of red crept across Yan Qing’s cheeks as he said, “Okay… husband.”
Wen Jueli: “…”
Yan Qing felt rather silly. How else could he have returned? Of course, Wen Jueli must have carried him back. He had seen Wen Jueli’s sturdy and not exaggerated muscles. Carrying him like a princess was definitely well within Wen Jueli’s capabilities.
It was another beautiful day, starting with the love of his husband!
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The area for visitors to explore was vast, almost from one mountain to another, with plenty of entertainment facilities. Despite all this, the prices were very reasonable, offering excellent value for money. It was so popular that within just a day of broadcasting, their reservation phone was ringing off the hook.
During breakfast, David couldn’t help but smile and say, “Everyone seems quite enthusiastic.”
Today, the guests were free to explore all the activities available in the area, and Yan Qing had already scouted the place in advance, knowing what would be fun.
After all, he had joined the program originally to accompany Wen Jueli and make up for him. Throughout the day, he focused on Wen Jueli, and despite enjoying himself, he couldn’t help but feel that Wen Jueli’s enthusiasm wasn’t as high as he had hoped. So, he ended up standing to the side and enjoying the view.
During their break, Yan Qing dashed into the shade under the trees, bathed in the bright sunlight, and asked, “Do you not enjoy these activities? Tell me what you like, and I’ll join you. Or else, you can watch me play, but I’ll feel really guilty…”
Wen Jueli was momentarily stunned and explained, “It’s not that. I’m just not a fan of outdoor activities.”
Yan Qing immediately understood, “Oh, a homebody.”
Wen Jueli: “…”
Yan Qing responded in an understanding manner, “Haha, I get it. I understand homebodies. Not everyone enjoys outdoor activities, so it must be tough for you to participate in this program. That’s okay! I’ll enjoy your share for you!”
While he said this, Yan Qing just didn’t want Wen Jueli to feel out of place, even though he appeared indifferent.
However, did Wen Jueli really not have any hobbies? If that were the case, how could Yan Qing create comfortable moments to spend with him?
With these thoughts in mind, Yan Qing enjoyed another day of fun.
When there was some free time during dinner, he seized the opportunity to approach Gu Siwei and asked, “Gu ge, have you known Jueli for a long time?”
Gu Siwei was quite surprised that Yan Qing had come to him. He placed his hands on his hips and replied, “Definitely not as long as you have, just a few years, I guess.”
Only a few years… Yan Qing thought. Even if he hadn’t lost his memory, he probably didn’t know much about Wen Jueli.
Setting aside these wild thoughts, he approached Gu Siwei and asked in a low voice, “You’ve known him for a while, and you’re friends. You must have a different perspective on him! I just wanted to ask, how can I create intimate moments with him during this trip?”
“You’re asking me?” Gu Siwei raised an eyebrow.
Yan Qing nodded.
Gu Siwei smiled faintly and said, “I thought so. Dealing with Jueli’s personality, you must be feeling quite frustrated, right?”
Yan Qing felt a bit embarrassed and said, “It’s not like that… I’m just wondering if there are any special things he likes, or something like that. After all, my perception of Jueli is different from yours, and I’d like to know more.”
Gu Siwei was actually quite helpless. He smiled and replied, “You’re asking the wrong person. Jueli and I are indeed friends, but I don’t really know how to spend time with him or create intimate moments. He usually likes fishing and playing golf, as you should know.”
No, I don’t know.
This left Yan Qing in a dilemma. He asked Gu Siwei for advice because they were friends, and Gu Siwei had the longest romantic experience among the guests. However, Gu Siwei’s response was unexpected.
Yan Qing sneaked a glance at Wen Jueli, who was standing by the lakeside, enjoying the gentle moonlight. Suddenly, he had an idea and asked, his eyes bright with curiosity, “Gu ge, can you tell me how you and Miss Ni got together? Or maybe the moment you realized you had feelings for each other?”
Gu Siwei chuckled, “Well, you’ve asked the right person! Let me tell you… We watched a horror movie together back then, and after that… Do you understand?”
Yan Qing suddenly realized, “You can do it like that?”
Gu Siwei, despite being a CEO, was quite easygoing, “Of course! But I’m not sure if it’ll work with Jueli. However, if he’s your target, he might be enchanted by your approach!”
【He’s daring to learn from others…】
【It’s quite nice, actually. I like seeing this kind of beautiful idiot actively pursuing the Cold Actor.】
【The person above really knows how to have fun.】
Having heard Gu Siwei’s story, Yan Qing quickly formed a plan. He decided to invite Wen Jueli to an outdoor cinema the next night. While camping outdoors, with the wind blowing and the spirits of the night emerging, if Wen Jueli was afraid of ghosts and he could protect him, their relationship might take a step closer…
Plan in motion!
Yan Qing took immediate action, talked to David, who agreed to lend him a tent. Then, he approached Wen Jueli. At first, he was worried that Wen Jueli might refuse, but to his surprise, Wen Jueli readily agreed.
It’s no wonder he likes me!
The next night, after dinner, Yan Qing went to the open-air cinema to set up the venue.
