The comments “Liu Cuicui, are you all right?” flooded the screen.
Fortunately, everyone saw Wang Aitian’s perfectly clear-headed reply.
“Thanks for your concern, but whether I received an invitation or not has nothing to do with anyone else. It’s my own business.”
Then the video showed Ji Liuyue coming upstairs to find Wang Aitian with a paper cup holding a tiny cake, and the viewers all breathed a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, there was no misunderstanding to clear up.
At last, the footage of the date arrived.
The first pair shown was Cen Yu and Zhang Weiyi.
Everyone was rather lukewarm toward this new pairing, but as they watched, they couldn’t help breaking into knowing smiles.
That was because their date was taking place in a baking studio, and their assignment was simply to make cookies.
Cen Yu looked thoroughly professional in a white apron, while Zhang Weiyi was scrambling all over the place. Every time, she either forgot to add the yeast or put in too much flour.
“Um… I’m sorry. I’m a disaster in the kitchen,” Zhang Weiyi said, embarrassed and helpless.
Cen Yu merely shook his head with a smile.
“It’s all right. I’m good at both cooking and baking. Last time, I even told Tiantian…”
He suddenly cut himself off.
He hadn’t expected to accidentally mention Wang Aitian’s name.
Zhang Weiyi didn’t mind at all and even graciously encouraged him to continue.
However, the atmosphere between them was no longer as relaxed and cheerful as before. Cen Yu’s expression grew complicated, as though he had fallen into deep thought.
Just before they parted, Zhang Weiyi suddenly said something very clear-headed.
“Cen Yu, don’t let your emotions control you. It’s important to figure out what you came to this dating show to seek.”
She had actually realized that Cen Yu was still hung up on Tiantian inviting Xu Jinsi on a date last time. That was why he had asked her out this time.
The way they interacted was more like friends than anything else. There wasn’t a trace of romantic tension between them.
Cen Yu was silent for a moment before looking up at her.
“Thank you, Yiyi.”
Their date had begun for a rather inexplicable reason. There had been a little sweetness in the middle, but by the end, there was a faint sense of loneliness, as though both of them had come to the conclusion that they could only be friends.
[ Yiyi is such a wonderful girl! ]
[She really is. Yiyi is so clear-headed and kind. She even helped untangle the knot between Cen Yu and Tiantian.]
[Yiyi became a legend this episode!!!]
[I’d never paid much attention to Zhang Weiyi before. She was so quiet and unobtrusive in the house. I didn’t expect her to have such an appealing personality.]
[Same. She’s the kind of girl you like more and more the longer you spend time with her.]
A new scene appeared on-screen.
A black business van was starting up.
Once Ji Liuyue had settled into her seat, she lowered her head and tried to pull on the seat belt.
But after fumbling with it for ages, she still couldn’t fasten it.
Xu Jinsi: “I’ve noticed you really are kind of clumsy.”
Ji Liuyue narrowed her almond-shaped eyes slightly and shot him a murderous glare.
A caption appeared beside them: “Angry enough to get angry once.”
“What are you waiting for? You do it.”
She handed him the black strap of the seat belt.
Xu Jinsi: “I…”
Ji Liuyue: “Forget it. I was only joking.”
She was just about to take the strap back when he grabbed it.
Xu Jinsi leaned toward her, and with a crisp click, quickly fastened it for her.
But the way they were leaning toward each other looked far too intimate and suggestive.
[Oh my gosh! I’m blushing!]
[Did Old Xu’s face brush against Yueyue’s hair when he leaned over just now?]
[They were that close. Forget her hair—maybe he even… heh heh heh…]
[We’re watching a wholesome dating show, people. Don’t make it weird.]
Once they had readjusted their positions, both of them looked completely calm and composed.
Ji Liuyue: “Where are we going to have fun today?”
Xu Jinsi said nothing.
Ji Liuyue: “Is it more fun than horseback riding?”
Xu Jinsi: “Obviously.”
Ji Liuyue: “If everything I say is obvious, could you at least tell me something useful?”
Xu Jinsi: “Anyway, it’s more fun than horseback riding.”
Ji Liuyue suddenly beckoned him over.
She gestured for him to lean closer so she could whisper in his ear.
Xu Jinsi didn’t move.
Ji Liuyue tugged at her seat belt, loosening it slightly, then leaned half her body toward him.
No one knew what she said.
The video had completely muted the audio.
But on-screen, the tips of Xu Jinsi’s ears visibly turned red. Even so, he kept his lips tightly pressed together and sat rigidly upright.
[Now I’m curious! What did Yueyue say to make Mr. Xu’s ears turn so red?]
[Are there any sisters here who can read lips? Translate for us!]
[Curse this production team! Why did they put a caption over her mouth? How are we supposed to guess now?]
[I’m guessing she said, “You’re pretty fun too.”]
[Hahahaha, what a seasoned flirt.]
[You shameless little girl! Our Yueyue is such an innocent girl. How could she possibly say something like that?]
The video flashed to the next scene.
The interior of the car changed into a shot of an indoor go-kart club.
Xu Jinsi wore a black-and-red racing suit that emphasized his broad shoulders and narrow waist, making his long legs look even more striking.
Beside him, Ji Liuyue was dressed in a white racing suit that accentuated her graceful curves.
The two of them standing together looked as beautiful as a poster.
At the go-kart track—
Ji Liuyue: “Do you dare race me?”
Xu Jinsi: “What’s there to be afraid of? Don’t cry when you lose.”
Ji Liuyue: “Then we’ll do three laps and see who reaches the finish line faster.”
Xu Jinsi: “Sure. Any stakes?”
Ji Liuyue: “How about this… Whoever loses has to send their heart-flutter text to the other person tonight.”
“Do you dare bet on it?”
Xu Jinsi: “Could it be that no one’s sent you a text these past few nights?”
Ji Liuyue gave two dry laughs. “So, are we racing or not?”
Xu Jinsi: “We’re racing!”
[Are these two an enemies-to-lovers couple? Every time they appear together, they’re bickering.]
[But does no one else find this sweet?]
[Me! I love this kind of fluttery feeling between two adorable idiots constantly trying to outdo each other.]
[Ah, no matter who loses, they’ll have to send the other person a heart-flutter text. Isn’t that basically a confession of feelings?]
[I’m suddenly starting to ship them.]
Next came the highlight everyone had been waiting for.
Zhang Xiaotao nearly screamed from excitement. At some point, she had already put on a knowing, lovestruck smile.
Xu Jinsi put on his helmet and was about to head out.
Then he noticed Ji Liuyue struggling to push her white helmet onto her head. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t get it on properly.
Xu Jinsi: “Looks like your head is too big.”
He said that, but still walked over and reached out to adjust the clasp at the back of her helmet.
Half of Ji Liuyue’s head was enclosed in the helmet. Through the pale-gray visor, she tilted her head back and glared at him.
Xu Jinsi looked away.
He carefully adjusted the fit for her. When he finished, his palm lightly pressed down on the top of her helmet twice.
Ji Liuyue: “What are you doing? Are you patting my head?”
Xu Jinsi hurriedly pulled his hand back. “No, I’m not. I was just pressing it down again to make sure the helmet was secure.”
Ji Liuyue: “Oh. All right.”
[Mr. Xu’s mouth is way too stubborn. Even after he’s cremated, it’ll still be denying everything.]
[Exactly! I clearly saw Old Xu shyly look away just now. What does he mean, “pressing down the helmet”? He obviously couldn’t resist patting her head.]
[I feel like he’s already fallen for her. What do you all think?]
【+1! Aside from Mr. Xu’s stubborn mouth, the rest of him has already completely surrendered.】
【Ah, I wonder when his mouth will surrender too.】
【He may be all talk—if they keep kissing him, do you think it’ll eventually soften?】
【…】
