Brother, isn't it good that you like me?

[Please release Chi Yu already, I can't stand watching this anymore, hahaha]

[I'm already looking forward to the flood of comments when Chi Yu appears!]

The chat was filled with laughter, but then, a completely out-of-place comment slowly rolled out:

[If you hate someone so much, why would you specifically watch their variety show? Are you guys masochists or deeply closeted?]

It's Saturday! Workers have been waiting all week for their day off, and instead of relaxing, someone spends time watching someone they hate. What is that if not love?!

"How is that possible?!" a hater immediately retorted. "Who's blind to like Chi Yu?!"

The camera then shifts to the third room.

Inside the water tank, Chi Yu leaned against the frosted glass, his slender figure tall and thin. His thin black shirt was accidentally soaked with water, vaguely outlining his smooth and slim waistline.

He lowered his head slightly, his features appearing even more aloof in the shimmering water, like a moonlight sculpture imprisoned at the bottom of the water.

The water rose gurglingly, quietly covering his ankles. Chi Yu looked down, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly.

【…】

[Let him out! Let him out! Let him out! Can't you see he's frowning?!]

[You've already betrayed your allies because of these 100 words?! ...

So, the previous "let him out" meant releasing Chi Yu out of the water tank?

[Confirmed to be a true fan]

[I'm dying of laughter, but to be fair, Chi Yu's face is definitely striking, it's just a pity his character isn't so great.]

Alright, stop letting your values ​​be dictated by looks. What's so appealing about someone who interferes in other people's relationships and acts like a diva?

"Teacher Chi," Lin Jianshen's clear voice came through the microphone.

Unlike the previous two groups' tentative approaches, they were the only pair that officially announced their rivalry before filming began, knowing of each other's existence from the very beginning.

"Teacher Chi, I'm sorry." Lin Jianshen smiled sheepishly. "Um... I pressed the wrong button just now."

"Okay, you choose 'yes' too, that way at least both sides will be at double speed..."

Chi Yu lowered his eyes and looked at the two buttons in front of him.

At the same time, the system, which had been silent for a long time, suddenly came back to life: "Choose No! Host, choosing No will definitely bring you closer to the protagonist! He's so innocent and kind, he'll definitely thank you for choosing No!"

The system's perspective follows Chi Yu, making it impossible to see Lin Jianshen's expression.

At this moment, it is impossible to know that after Lin Jianshen finished speaking, a hint of smugness flashed in his eyes.

These words seem to have given the choice to Chi Yu, but in reality, they have put Chi Yu on a pedestal: I have already "apologized" and "honestly" admitted my mistake. Shouldn't you say it's okay and considerately choose "No"?

Every move he makes in front of the camera will be magnified. If Chi Yu chooses "Yes," he will definitely be criticized. For the sake of his precarious reputation, he must...

"Oh, okay," Chi Yu replied calmly.

Lin Jianshen: "?"

system:"??"

Rebellious host!!!

……

If you choose "yes" on both sides, the water flow rate doubles, quickly reaching your calves.

Lin Jianshen stared at the puddles at his feet, biting his lip lightly. He shrank back slightly, his thin shoulders trembling.

Her lowered eyelashes trembled slightly, revealing a fragile vulnerability beneath her innocent appearance.

Lin Jianshen's fans immediately felt sorry for him upon seeing this:

Is Chi Yu sick? Knowing Shen Shen chose "yes," he still chose "yes," deliberately letting Shen Shen get soaked?

【Ahhh, we're so afraid of the cold, we're sure to freeze! Waaaaaah!】

[Chi Xiaosan has a mean-spirited appearance, and the things he does are just as disgusting.]

That was a rather harsh insult.

Some passersby couldn't stand it and posted comments in defense of Chi Yu:

Although I don't like Chi Yu either, let's be objective. Didn't Lin Jianshen tell Chi Yu to choose "yes"? And you're all unhappy that he actually chose it?

[If Chi Yu doesn't choose "yes," he'll have to be sprayed with triple water. Does your Shen Shen not want to be sprayed with water, but do you think others will be?]

Besides, didn't Lin Jianshen choose "yes" first?

Lin's fans were unconvinced and immediately started arguing with passersby: "He already said it was an accident and apologized, what more do you want?!"

……

In the scene, the two people in the water tank have begun their second round of selection. Lin Jianshen looked at the two buttons in front of him and pursed his lips. He had already chosen Yes, so Chi Yu would probably choose No this time, right?

Lin Jianshen's gaze fell on the "No" button. He had already said it was an accident in the last round, so it would be a bit fake to say it was an accident again in this round, which would not fit the persona he had been cultivating.

He has always been very protective of his reputation, so...

Lin Jianshen pressed "No".

System: "No—!!!!"

The next second, a torrent of water poured down on him.

Lin Jianshen: "?!?!"

Lin Jianshen: "Chi Yu, you're gurgling away—"

On the other side, Chi Yu slowly released the button, raising his eyes with slight surprise: "Hmm? You chose No?"

He paused, his tone tinged with innocent apology, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. You didn't say anything, so I assumed it was the same as the last round."

Lin's fans immediately reacted, but before they could utter a word, they were interrupted by passersby:

He already said it wasn't intentional and apologized, what more do you want?!

Yes!

They finally got a chance to fight back!

……

After a chaotic five minutes, the commotion finally ended, and with a click, the lock on the water tank automatically unlocked.

Chi Yu walked out of the water tank with a calm expression.

Turning her head, she met Lin Jianshen's gaze, whose makeup was completely ruined.

Her disheveled and aggrieved appearance came straight into Chi Yu's line of sight; her hair was dripping wet and the corners of her eyes were red and moist.

Just like when they first met many years ago.

At that time, Lin Jianshen was also huddled in Lu Yufeng's arms, soaking wet, looking innocent, fragile, and pitiful, as if he had suffered a great injustice.

It made everyone around him look like villains.

As luck would have it, Chi Yu was always beside Lin Jianshen whenever he made that expression.

So, naturally, he was labeled a villain.

Chi Yu was aloof and taciturn, never bothering to fight for anything or explain anything, believing that anyone with eyes could see the truth.

So, on the very first day he met Lin Jianshen, he discovered—

Everyone in this world is blind.

"Sorry." In this silent standoff where their eyes met, Lin Jianshen was the first to turn his gaze away.

He reached out and took the towel from the staff member, forcing a smile. "I look terrible right now. Can I go and tidy myself up first? I don't want my fans to see me like this; they'll be heartbroken."

The staff member who handed over the bath towel was taken aback, scratched his head, and said, "Um... Teacher Lin, have you forgotten that this is a live broadcast? Your fans have definitely seen it, and may have even taken screenshots."

"..."

That's a bit too blunt.

Lin Jianshen's face darkened visibly.

"Hmm...that's true...haha..." he said with a forced smile, and was about to continue when he heard the staff member say:

"Besides, Teacher Lin, don't worry, you're definitely not the most disheveled one..."

Before the words were finished, a furious roar mixed with chaotic footsteps came from the outside corridor.

"Shen Yan! You stop right there!"

The attention of everyone in the room was instantly drawn, and they stood still, all pricking up their ears, ready to watch the drama unfold.

Then, the next second, "Bang!"

The recording studio door was suddenly kicked open.

The melon ran in by itself.

The crowd, who just wanted to quietly observe the drama, were speechless.

Why am I suddenly feeling a little awkward?

But since they were already there, and the other person was also a guest on the show, everyone still politely paid their respects. The cameraman also adjusted the camera, pointing the lens at the boy at the door.

The boy was tall and handsome, with a head of wet red hair that clung to his forehead, the ends still dripping water, as vivid as splashed oil paint.

He was wearing a casual red sweatshirt and simple sweatpants, both of which were soaked in cold water and clung to his skin, with water droplets dripping down.

"Wow, it's a juicy, red-fleshed watermelon," a staff member next to Chi Yu remarked quietly.

Chi Yu: ... "?"

What a strange metaphor!

Chi Yu wanted to laugh, but the smile froze as soon as the corners of his lips lifted by two pixels.

The red-fleshed watermelon scanned the room, and for some reason, its gaze suddenly locked onto his direction.

He then took two steps to his side, and the nearly 1.9-meter-tall man suddenly shrank behind him.

Chi Yu: "?"

Before they could even react to what the other person was doing, the boy suddenly sat up again and pleaded in a tone that only the two of them could hear:

"elder brother."

"Can I hide here for a bit?"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Jiang Ziyi: No, no, no, no!

Shen Yan: Heh, I didn't ask you.