In the afternoon.
The production team was getting ready for the pre-trip interview with the guests and their close friends and family.
As of now, Yan Qing didn’t have any friends, so Kan Hai had to step in unexpectedly and participate in the pre-trip interview with the boss, Mr. Chen.
During the wait, Kan Hai looked at Mr. Chen in confusion and whispered, “The program contract didn’t mention that we need to cooperate with the pre-trip interview, and we’re not the ones going on the trip. Why are they asking us to go? Boss, what do you think they want to ask us?”
Mr. Chen, sitting with his legs crossed, lighting a cigar, casually glanced at him and said, “Xiao Kan, do you even remember that you’re currently the manager? You’re overthinking it. This variety show is all about excitement, isn’t it? Don’t be afraid. Even if you don’t answer well, it’s just a deduction from your paycheck.”
Kan Hai: “…”
After finishing makeup, Kan Hai sat in a chair. He could handle the initial questions from the staff about his relationship with Yan Qing and what kind of person Yan Qing was in daily life.
But when the warm-up was over, a staff member held a microphone and asked, “So, how do you view the relationship between ‘Kissing Husbands’? What are they like in real life? And during the upcoming trip, do you think they will cooperate well with each other?”
Kan Hai: “…”
Do you really think I know?
Honestly, he wasn’t very optimistic. Although the interaction between these two on the live broadcast was very entertaining and had gathered a fanbase, Kan Hai had reservations due to Yan Qing’s amnesia. Wasn’t there a popular post on the internet about how going on a trip together as a couple is the best way to test a relationship?
In the next twenty-eight days, not only would they be together every day, but they would also have to deal with various unexpected situations at any time. Even if these two were truly in love before, without the memories that supported their relationship, who could guarantee that if they encountered a sudden situation, Yan Qing would still be able to act like a loving husband alongside Wen JueLi with a smile on his face?
It was just a thought. Kan Hai had to give a diplomatic response while facing the camera, speaking in a way that could be interpreted in different ways, “It depends on the two of them. Let’s all look forward to it together.”
His hands were sweaty.
Apparently, the audience wasn’t quite satisfied with his response:
[Huh? Why such a short answer?]
[Is the manager afraid of being proven wrong when the show airs? Is that why he’s being so brief?]
[Why does it feel like everyone isn’t optimistic about the ‘Kissing Husbands’?]
The next shot focused on Yan Qing’s boss, Mr. Chen. The questions were similar to those posed to Kan Hai, but Mr. Chen remained enthusiastic throughout. Not only did he talk about the private lives of the “Kissing Husbands,” but he also cheerfully said, “I have great faith that these two will support each other during the trip. I hope everyone looks forward to the performances of our Xiao Yan and JueLi on the show. I guarantee it will be sweet!”
He appeared to be a dedicated shipper.
Kan Hai, watching from the corner, couldn’t help but think, ‘The Boss is quite bold, openly contradicting himself. Wen Jueli Sending a heartfelt lunchbox to Yan Qing personally, getting jealous of a stranger… How does he not know about these things?”
On Wen Jue Li’s side, it was his manager, Liu Guosu, who had been with him for nearly ten years, being interviewed.
Compared to the extreme attitudes of the previous two interviews, Liu Guosu’s responses were more tactful and objective. “Jue Li is quite reserved about his private life. He doesn’t discuss matters of the heart in front of colleagues, and even I only recently got to know Yan Qing.”
Thinking back to the morning before attending the film festival, Liu Guosu couldn’t help but smile, “But Yan Qing and Jue Li do have a great relationship. I’m looking forward to seeing if Jue Li will make any changes for him during the trip.”
[Not discussing matters of the heart in front of colleagues? That’s like hiding a treasure in a gold house!]
[This is practically a confirmation from close friends and family!]
[Lao Liu has been with Mr. Wen since his debut, and he’s saying this. It looks like it can’t be fake.]
Some comments tried to clarify:
[Don’t you all know what an official response is? Why make a fuss about this? You mentioned Liu Guosu, but what about Kan Hai who stumbled over his words earlier? What’s the big deal… Drama couple, contractual marriage, is the entertainment industry lacking in these nowadays?]
[Exactly! Didn’t they confirm before that Mr. Wen and Yan Qing had a business marriage? Where’s the true love in this?]
*
Now it was time for the guests to undergo their pre-trip interviews.
Yan Qing was dressed in a light blue hoodie today. Under the strong studio lights, his skin exhibited a radiant ivory-white glow. His long, curly eyelashes cast a slight shadow on his face, and he sat so gracefully in the chair, looking meek.
Today, he hadn’t applied makeup, but even so, he showed no fear of high-definition cameras and remained stunningly beautiful.
With an upright posture, he sat attentively and asked when he saw the staff sitting across from him, “Are we ready?”
His voice was clear, his pronunciation precise, and the slight modulation at the end of his sentences gave a gentle and obedient impression.
The staff couldn’t help but smile and said, “Alright, Yan Qing, you can start introducing yourself.”
Finding the direction of the camera, Yan Qing smiled slowly and said, “Hello, I believe some of you already know who I am, but let me formally introduce myself again—”
“I’m Yan Qing, 23 years old this year, graduated from Nancheng Business School, and currently, I am an actor in both film and theatre. I’ve been married to my husband, Wen Jue Li, for a year.”
Yan Qing was aware of his online reputation by now. But before the live broadcast, under the scrutiny of everyone in the studio, he didn’t show any signs of nervousness. Instead, he confidently presented himself as a cheerful and self-assured individual during his self-introduction.
Comments of various kinds started pouring in. The live chat was flooded with messages, like a torrential downpour.
[Leaving aside everything else, Yan Qing truly exudes confidence and cheerfulness. He gives off a positive vibe!]
[Haha, don’t cry, person above. Didn’t you watch the live broadcast earlier? He’s a lazy slug who sleeps in every day!]
[I already know you’ve been married to Mr. Wen for a year! Please stop saying it!]
[Keep pretending if you want.]
*
The comments came in all forms, and the live chat was a whirlwind of opinions.
They began by interviewing Yan Qing about basic information and his expectations for the upcoming trip. Then, the staff asked, “Do you think your relationship with Mr. Wen will change or improve in the next 28 days? Or do you think Mr. Wen needs to make any changes in any specific aspect?”
There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship; everyone needs to grow together over time. This was the essence of the program.
So, during pre-trip interviews with the guests, the staff would always inquire about what each guest thought needed improvement in their partner, and the neighboring guests would also cooperate by mentioning some quirks or shortcomings in their relationships. Just when everyone was anticipating how Yan Qing would describe Wen Jue Li, he surprised them with a bright smile and said, “No changes needed. We’re fine just the way we are.”
The staff was curious, “Are you really sure?”
Yan Qing replied sincerely, his smile genuine and not pretentious, “Yes, Jue Li is a more reserved person, but I’m more outgoing. We complement each other well just like this.”
The staff continued probing, “So, you don’t consider encouraging Mr. Wen to be more proactive?”
Yan Qing’s answer was confident and sure, “No, I don’t. He should choose the state that makes him most comfortable. Besides, as long as he takes the first step towards me, I’ll take the next ninety-nine steps towards him.”
The live chat fell silent. No one expected Yan Qing’s confession to be so earnest.
Remember when the program had just started, and the majority of the internet was negative about it? Even the fans who had jumped on board after just five days of interaction were not the majority. But at this moment, Yan Qing’s heartfelt confession was so sincere and touching that it won over everyone’s hearts.
Wen JueLi stood in a corner of the studio, away from the direct light.
He received a message on his phone from his younger brother, Wen Feng:
[Bro, you can’t block my messages this time. Grandpa asked me to convey a message to you. He said, ‘Isn’t your relationship pretty good?’]
[Hehehe, hope you and your Husband will keep up the good work!~]
In Wen JueLi’s chat history with Wen Feng, about ninety-five percent of the messages were sent by Wen Feng alone, and Wen JueLi didn’t pay too much attention to them. He shifted his focus back to Yan Qing, who was standing on the side, and he fell into deep thought.
The remaining ninety-nine steps—
The dim light cast a soft glow on Wen JueLi’s face as he stood there. His hands rested in front of him, and for a moment, he couldn’t quite figure out what Yan Qing was up to. A genuine confession? That couldn’t be possible… it must be an act.
After the interview concluded, Wen Jue Li continued to contemplate. Whether it was the barrage of comments or his own thoughts, Yan Qing was oblivious to them. Yan Qing spotted Wen Jue Li, who had been watching him intently from the corner, and with a cheerful smile, he ran over, saying, “Husband!”
Wen Jue Li replied, “Hmm… What would you like to eat tonight?”
Wen Jue Li collected his thoughts and realized that at some point, he had become accustomed to Yan Qing addressing him so intimately.
[My goodness, does Yan Qing have such good vision? He actually spotted Wen Jue Li at a glance.]
[Mr. Wen was watching the whole time. Who’s the lucky person who captured that moment?]
[Why are they calling each other so affectionately? It’s not like we don’t know they’re a couple/doge.]
[Now that they’re so lovey-dovey, I’m curious to see how they’ll handle unexpected situations in the future. Hehehe, there were quite a few couples in the previous season who went from love to enmity.]
[The person above is so naughty~]
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