Did Assistant Xie Make the Trending Searches Today? - Chapter 12

Chapter 12: The Date

Jin Huaifeng was wearing a grey hooded sleeveless sweatshirt, currently pushing dumbbells to warm up.

A thin layer of sweat covered the lines of his upper arms and biceps; his body was hot and robust. Even from two steps away, one could feel the power of this lean, strong physique.

Damn, look at Brother Jin’s body. Can the young idols follow this standard? Stop making the makeup artists draw on abs; it’s tiring for everyone.

You’re not afraid of someone being richer than you; you’re afraid of someone being richer and more hardworking than you.

I’m crying out loud.

After finishing his last set of dumbbells, he casually lifted the hem of his shirt to wipe the sweat from his forehead. “Can we start now?”

“We can.”

Shen Ji had also just finished his warm-up exercises.

In his thirties, a man is at his peak age in terms of both strength and condition. He unzipped his sports jacket, revealing a black quick-dry short-sleeved T-shirt underneath. The T-shirt was a slim-fit style, the thin fabric outlining his lean, muscular body. It was clear he had a great physique.

Holy crap, Film Emperor Shen’s body isn’t bad at all.

Shen Ji’s fans finally recovered from their earlier state of being “slapped in the face” and felt vindicated: Of course! Teacher Shen has always had a habit of working out. Is there anyone left who doesn’t know that Teacher Shen basically never uses doubles for fight scenes or horse stunts?

Fun fact: Filming is a physical job, often lasting over ten hours. Teacher Shen’s physical fitness is no joke.

Exactly, exactly. While Jin Huaifeng’s body is good, our Teacher Shen’s is just as good.

A major fan of Shen Ji saw this comment, immediately darkened their face, and took a screenshot to send to the fan group: “Who is this? Is it a Jin Huaifeng fan coming over to drag and step on us?”

“Never mind, let’s go into Teacher Shen’s live stream and boost the heat.”

Rows and rows of comments showcasing Shen Ji’s physique began to flood in.

Mu Ying, as the first person on the scene to watch the drama, arrived just in time to see this intense moment and nearly burst out laughing.

If he weren’t recording a show right now, he would have immediately texted Lin Bi—your calm, steady, and gentlemanly old classmate is actually on a dating show one day, competing in dumbbell presses like a green-headed youth.

However…

Looking at the two men at loggerheads, and then at Xie He-ting, who wasn’t paying any attention to them at all.

Clearly, this silly boy’s mind was entirely on the equipment; he didn’t seem to care about the two of you “displaying your feathers” for him! What are you two brothers even busy for?

The two silly brothers didn’t notice at all. Xie He-ting only watched them for a while before quietly moving on to play with other equipment.

In any case, he wouldn’t be able to lift anything that heavy in this lifetime, so he might as well play with something interesting.

He had just tried the treadmill, and it was fascinating. There was actually an “incline” function. It was magical; it clearly looked like level ground, but walking on it was as tiring as climbing a mountain.

There was also the “rowing machine,” “shoulder press trainer,” and “incline press bench”—it was simply dazzling.

In the past, watching his brother and the guys from Jiu Xiao ride horses and shoot arrows felt like the most fun thing in the world, but he never expected this era to have so much exercise equipment. He was like a thirsty fish plunged into a vast ocean, dizzy with excitement.

Thus, a truly awkward scene occurred.

Jin Huaifeng and Shen Ji were going head-to-head. If you lifted a 50kg dumbbell, I would silently add it to 70kg.

If you did twenty pull-ups, I would do forty with added weight.

Both were giving it their all, nearly reaching the point of internal injury. When they turned around to look—well, Xie He-ting was playing with the elliptical machine with Shi Jixing!

Mu Ying saw that neither of their faces looked good and was suppressing his laughter so hard he almost rolled on the floor.

Hahaha, they only just realized!

“Wow, Brother Huaifeng, Brother Shen Ji, you two are amazing! But after competing in so many events, are you really okay?” Little darling Lan Chi was outspoken: “Brother Shen Ji, your face looks a bit pale. Are you lacking oxygen?”

Shen Ji smiled: “It’s a lighting issue.”

“Brother Huaifeng, why are you pressing your arm? Does your hand hurt?”

“You’re seeing things.” Jin Huaifeng expressionlessly retracted the fingers pressing on his upper arm and cast a cold glance at Xie He-ting, who was excitedly playing with Shi Jixing. Damn, his already cloudy mood was now a torrential downpour.

Lan Chi remained confused; judging by that expression, it didn’t look like nothing was wrong.

The competitive drive that had been provoked in Shen Ji’s heart by Jin Huaifeng vanished instantly. He gave a light cough and signaled Jin Huaifeng with his eyes: Why don’t we stop here for today?

The audience wasn’t even watching; why were they working themselves to death here?

Mu Ying was suppressing his laughter so hard he was almost suffering internal injuries. Facing the camera, he said with a serious face: “Today, you have recorded a precious scene in the courtship process of human males. I suggest the production team edit these interesting clips into a highlight reel to be played on the big screen during the hand-holding segment three weeks from now.”

Pfft hahahahahaha, Brother Mu, do you think the Young Master and Teacher Shen haven’t lost enough face already!

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“You’ve learned to be bad, Xiao Mu.” Shen Ji nonchalantly braced his right hand against his lower back. He had pulled a bit too hard just now and wasn’t sure if he had strained anything.

Mu Ying felt the slight annoyance he had from being tricked into this variety show by Li Huan vanish into thin air.

Hehe, watching people get jealous is the most interesting thing!

After breakfast, Mu Ying announced the rules for the first date on behalf of the production team.

Damn, we’re finally entering the main feature!!!

Wow, looking forward to this date. It’s already been so exciting before the dates even started. I can’t wait to see the ‘Shura Field’ between Jin Huaifeng, He-ting, and Shen Ji.

A bullet comment came gloomily: I think we need to add Shi Jixing to that.

Shi Jixing’s fans weren’t having it: Ship whoever you want, why cue our Xingxing?

That comment replied: Haven’t you noticed? Little Xingxing doesn’t talk to anyone in this show, but he just took the initiative to talk to He-ting, and he even took him to work out.

The screen was filled with Holy Crap.

Ahhhh, I was focused on the Young Master and the Film Emperor just now, I didn’t switch cameras! Is it true? How can I re-watch it!

Not a big problem. Didn’t the production team say they’re working overtime to release the ‘pure enjoy’ version? After this week of recording, everyone can watch it online.

Not judging, just purely curious, why would Shi Jixing be interested in He-ting?

Brother, did you forget? Shi Jixing is a terminal voice-fetishist.

My apologies.

“Now, let me tell everyone the rules for our first date.”

“First of all, the choice of partners for our first date will follow your heart. The rules are very simple. In a moment, everyone can go into the Date Hut and freely choose whether to submit a date application and to whom to send it.”

“If both parties choose each other, it will be considered a successful match.”

“Our Date Hut will open at 2:00 PM. During this time, everyone can take the initiative to interact with the person they are interested in to strive for a mutual selection. We will announce the results of the date at 8:00 PM. Successful couples will stay in a double room tonight.”

Wow! Going this big!!! With seven guests, someone is destined to be left alone. Being left out on the first date is too tragic.

In other words, successfully matched couples not only get to stay together for a sweet date tomorrow, but they also get to live together tonight and spend a ‘pleasant’ evening???

I just don’t know if they can broadcast it.

Mu Ying raised his hand to look at his watch and tapped the table: “It’s currently 10:00 AM. Everyone is free to move around. Alright, I hope your first dates go smoothly.”

So the production team calculated it; they intentionally wanted to leave one person out?

Number one at making trouble!

Clearly, the guests had also understood the rule. They looked at each other. Silent gunpowder smoke permeated the dining table.

Currently, there are clearly defined targets: Wen Zhou will definitely choose Zhou Yanrong, and Lan Chi will choose Jin Huaifeng.

The other guests are unknown for now, but both Jin Huaifeng and Shen Ji have a certain degree of favorable feelings toward He-ting; the two might choose the same person.

Only who Shi Jixing and Zhou Yanrong will choose is unknown to everyone.

Look, the Young Master’s gaze is in He-ting’s direction, right?

Absolutely. It’s so obvious. Lan Chi has been looking at him the whole time.

Shen Ji’s direction… wait, look at Shi Jixing’s posture. Does he also seem to be looking at He?

Dear, I suggest if your eyes aren’t working well, you can donate them.

Everyone at the table had different expressions; undercurrents were surging.

Lan Chi was the first to break the silence. He stood up, walked over to Jin Huaifeng, and said, “Brother Huaifeng, I want to go out for some air. Can you come with me?”

Jin Huaifeng swept a glance at Xie He-ting—who hadn’t even looked over here once—grabbed his clothes, and stood up: “Let’s go.”

Two people were missing from the table, but Xie He-ting didn’t notice in the slightest.

He felt his head was a bit big.

The production team’s rule was to send date invitations on a computer.

But he didn’t know how to type!

Since the rules were announced, Wen Zhou had been looking at Zhou Yanrong. Zhou Yanrong didn’t avoid eye contact with him, but when their gazes met, Wen Zhou would usually be the first to be unable to take it, then painfully turn his face away.

Zhou Yanrong let out a soft sigh in his heart. Before Wen Zhou could speak, he patted Xie He-ting on the shoulder: “He-ting, come for a walk with me. This villa is so beautiful, I haven’t seen it yet.”

Young Master Xie, who was still immersed in the despair of not knowing how to type, was suddenly called upon. He looked up with a blank expression, meeting Zhou Yanrong’s handsome face and warm smile.

??

The Great Beauty is asking He-he? When did they start?

Oh my, the puppy is about to shatter!

Xie He-ting didn’t know why Zhou Yanrong was calling him. He stood up and followed him to the side of the outdoor pool. The azure pool was very clean. The weather was great today. Zhou Yanrong sat on a lounge chair by the pool, opened the champagne prepared by the production team, and poured half a glass for Little Xie and a full glass for himself.

“Want a drink?”

Xie He-ting took the glass, looked at the pale yellow liquid in the crystal glass, gave it a swirl, and then brought it to the tip of his nose to smell. There was only a tiny bit of alcohol scent.

Filled with curiosity toward such a beautiful liquid, he took a small sip.

The wine looked pretty, like the fruit juice he drank at meals. Who knew that as soon as it entered his mouth, it would be spicy and burn his throat? He disliked the taste immensely, and his small face immediately wrinkled up. But because there was a camera nearby, spitting it out would be too impolite, so he had to keep it in his mouth. He could neither swallow nor spit it out; it was incredibly uncomfortable.

To the side, Zhou Yanrong was spinning his wine glass like a toy. After a while, he raised the glass and drained the liquid in one gulp. He drank too fast; the rose-colored wine slid down the corner of his mouth, and his well-defined fingers brushed past his dark red lower lip. The simple action revealed an unspeakable allure.

“He-he.”

Xie He-ting, with a mouthful of wine, looked toward Zhou Yanrong with a questioning gaze.

“Date me tomorrow!”

“Pfft—” Xie He-ting finally spat out the mouthful of wine.

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