Chapter 171
Chapter 171
“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!”
“Because it was a photo taken for me by the person I like.”
The moment those words came out, the entire internet turned into screaming chickens.
Viewers who hadn’t really felt the reality of the two of them dating before were finally satisfied.
It also made up for the regret of not being able to watch them confess and become a couple during the variety show livestream.
“What about the second photo?” Director Qin had originally been a little regretful. If Xie Lanchen had chosen Ning Xi’s photo, the livestream’s popularity would definitely have skyrocketed.
But he hadn’t expected Xie Lanchen to set the Danmaku off so thoroughly with just one casual explanation.
Director Qin was grinning from ear to ear, already prepared for all three photos to be of Xie Lanchen.
Who would have thought that the second photo Xie Lanchen chose would actually be-
Ning Xi?
In the photo, Ning Xi was wearing the same style of cropped brown jacket as Xie Lanchen, and she was holding the same transparent water bottle.
Even the background of the photo was roughly the same as the previous one Xie Lanchen had chosen.
In other words…
Not only were the two of them wearing couple outfits, they had even taken photos of each other in the same shop.
And Ning Xi, who was already stunningly beautiful to begin with, looked even more breathtaking through Xie Lanchen’s lens. She was practically otherworldly.
“Someone who loves you will take beautiful photos of you.”
“This photo is seriously legendary. It could be Ning Xi’s defining photo.”
The Danmaku completely exploded, and the guests in the villa were no calmer.
Jiang Sheshe started egging them on. “Why did you choose this one? Wow, the reason is so hard to guess.”
Even Qin Se, who was usually quiet, asked curiously, “Is this the café near the film set?”
Wei Xuan hadn’t intended to say anything, but when he saw Jiang Sheshe speak, he chimed in, “Was this photo taken by Mr. Xie? As expected of a director who has filmed an award-winning documentary. The composition is incredible. If there’s a chance, I’ll definitely have to ask Mr. Xie for some pointers.”
Xie Lanchen smiled noncommittally and said nothing.
Fu Zhi, who had barely spoken since entering, looked at the photo and, for once, actually offered praise.
“The model is beautiful. That’s why the photo turned out well.”
“? I thought Fu Zhi had gone mute these past two weeks. Turns out he can still talk.”
“And he’s actually praising Ning Xi… I don’t care who you are, stay in Fu Zhi’s body and don’t leave!”
“Why does he suddenly sound so pleasant?”
“How did such a perfectly awful person suddenly get better?”
“Hahahahahaha, did anyone else notice that even when Fu Zhi praises someone, he only says Ning Xi is pretty and doesn’t mention Xie Lanchen’s photography skills at all?”
“Fu Zhi: No comment!”
“Am I the only one who thinks Fu Zhi has leveled up in handsomeness? Lick lick lick lick lick lick lick lick.”
“So you have pica, huh… Wait, no, Fu Zhi really does seem a little more handsome.”
Under the camera, Fu Zhi’s original buzz cut had become tousled bangs.
His features were bold and intense, his brows and eyes sharp, carrying that uniquely youthful, unruly edge.
Even a casual glance from him made people afraid to meet his eyes.
However, the netizens who already understood Fu Zhi’s true nature had only one comment: poser.
Director Qin asked at just the right time, “Mr. Xie, why did you choose this photo?”
Xie Lanchen’s gaze met Ning Xi’s, and his cool eyes melted into spring water.
“Because this is the person I like.”
Even though Ning Xi had already expected Xie Lanchen’s answer, her heart still gave a fierce jump.
The netizens, meanwhile, had gone completely feral over the ship.
After these two went public, they really weren’t even pretending to be cold anymore. It was all sweetness, enough to give people cavities!!!
The third photo Xie Lanchen chose, unsurprisingly, was a photo of both Ning Xi and Xie Lanchen together.
A top-tier face beside another top-tier face.
A beautiful child beside another beautiful child.
As soon as the photo was revealed, it quickly became the hottest couple photo template for people to recreate.
Many couple-observation variety shows and other projects came knocking.
However, the two of them weren’t short on money, nor did they want to hype their relationship too high-profilely, so they turned them all down.
Of course, that was a story for later.
Youai Villa.
The guests and the netizens had all overdosed on sweetness.
Was this still a watch-along?
It was basically another form of reality dating show!
Aside from Fu Zhi, pretty much everyone present was sincerely wishing them well.
After that, the other four also completed the challenge tasks.
The first episode of the watch-along officially came to an end.
When they were leaving, Wei Xuan seized the chance and wanted to strike up a conversation with Jiang Sheshe.
But Jiang Sheshe slipped away faster than anyone, getting into Xie Lanchen and Ning Xi’s car one step ahead of him.
“Go, go, go, hurry!”
She looked exactly like she was fleeing some savage beast.
Ning Xi turned back from the front passenger seat and reminded her, “We’re not going out to have fun. We’re heading to the film set in a bit.”
Although her own scenes in The Chess Game hadn’t been filmed yet, Ning Xi was still a newcomer when it came to acting, so she reported to the set every day.
While she was there, she could also observe the performances of her seniors.
Jiang Sheshe said, “Then I’ll go to the set!!! I’m visiting you at work!!!”
If she could stick close to Ning Xi, there was no reason to miss the chance!
Xie Lanchen, beside them: “…”
He picked Ning Xi up and dropped her off at the set every day, handling his own work there while also serving as Ning Xi’s Little Assistant, all in the hope that the two of them could squeeze out a little private time together from their busy schedules.
Now, to his utter surprise, there was an additional Jiang Sheshe.
Jiang Sheshe, however, had absolutely no self-awareness as a third wheel. For the past two weeks, Ning Xi had been busy with work, and the two of them hadn’t had any chance to bond offline at all.
Now that they had finally waited until they could record the watch-along together, she had risked being pestered by Wei Xuan to come here for one reason only: to get a little closer to Ning Xi.
So today, no matter whether Ning Xi was going to the film set or the company, Jiang Sheshe was going to accompany her in her capacity as a “secondary bestie”!