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In this episode, among the new guests, one was the young star Qi Man, who had just called Rong Yuheng “Teacher,” and the other was the female athlete He Yuan.

After tidying up their outfits, they stepped onto the stage.

As Rong Yuheng took the stage, he was still discussing with Su Yuyin, “Last episode’s interactive question was about desserts, and the theme was food. Will there be some kind of connection this time?”

Su Yuyin said, “It’s only been one episode, it might be a coincidence. Let’s wait until this episode ends…” Before he could finish his sentence, a person suddenly appeared between him and Rong Yuheng—

Wen Zhecheng quietly poked his head out, “What are you talking about?”

Su Yuyin & Rong Yuheng, “…”

For a moment, Rong Yuheng seemed to see the shadow of a great white goose on Wen Zhecheng.

Su Yuyin tactfully took a step aside, “Rongbao suggested, could the opening interactive segment be related to the theme?”

Wen Zhecheng glanced at Rong Yuheng, reached out, and ruffled his hair, “Very clever!”

Rong Yuheng knew that Wen Zhecheng had read the script, so he excitedly leaned in, “Did I guess right?”

Wen Zhecheng said, “No.”

“…” Rong Yuheng’s smile disappeared in an instant, “Then why are you praising my cleverness?”

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Wen Zhecheng nonchalantly smoothed his hair, “Your cleverness is unconditional.”

In the span of a second, Rong Yuheng was petted, and he pouted and muttered, “Then what’s the point of saying that~”

Su Yuyin pursed his lips, struggling to hold back a smile… He couldn’t continue this conversation.

On the stage, Xi Lin held cue cards and welcomed the guests in order. Once everyone was in place, he smiled and said, “In this episode, let’s interview our guests about what they usually do at home during power outages.”

Rong Yuheng furrowed his brows. Could this episode’s theme be “energy conservation”?

Su Yuyin was the first to speak, taking the microphone and saying, “Actually, this isn’t an issue during the day. If it’s at night, when it’s time to sleep, I just use a flashlight to wash up and sleep. Or, a bit earlier, I’ll make myself a candlelit dinner.”

Xi Lin praised, “Teacher Su, you’re really romantic.”

Su Yuyin mused, “At this age, if I’m not romantic, what can I be?”

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Everyone laughed, “Hahaha!”

Next was female athlete He Yuan’s turn. She even flexed her biceps, “Exercise. Stretching my legs, doing push-ups, you can still do those even during a power outage.”

Xi Lin’s pupils shook, “Doing push-ups in the dark?”

He Yuan had a hint of recommendation in her tone, “It might sound a bit strange, but it’s doable when you actually try. You’ll know if you give it a shot.”

Xi Lin wiped his sweat, “Alright, I’ll give it a try…” Probably a deadly try.

After successfully “intimidating” Xi Lin, He Yuan turned the microphone towards Wen Zhecheng, “What about Teacher Wen? What do you do during a power outage?”

Wen Zhecheng was systematic, “I call the property management.”

Everyone, “…” Very practical.

Xi Lin was unwilling to let it get quiet, asked, “What if the property management informs you that the power won’t be back on temporarily?”

Wen Zhecheng, “Quietly wait.”

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“…”

Although the room was heated, everyone felt a sudden gust of cold wind sweep through, taking away the joy and bringing silence.

In the brief silence, Rong Yuheng was the first to recover. Embracing his role as a small pet, he poked his head out to warm up the atmosphere,

“I’m similar to Teacher Wen.”

Xi Lin quickly picked up the conversation, “What’s the difference?”

Rong Yuheng said, “I have a windmill that can generate electricity at home.”

Everyone’s throats tightened, separated by two episodes, the term “windmill-generated electricity” had a completely different sensory impact!

As the final guest, Qi Man, finished speaking, the five guests were ready to move to the stage.

Rong Yuheng was still a little apprehensive. What did Wen Zhecheng mean by “very stimulating”? What kind of “stimulation” was it?

As he thought this, he turned to glance at Wen Zhecheng… only to find in a panic that—on Wen Zhecheng’s usually calm face, a glint of eager anticipation was faintly visible!

…

The five of them entered the area and saw that the surroundings were all white walls. There were no props in the room. Rong Yuheng always kept in mind the principle that “things being abnormal are supernatural,” so he cautiously peeked around.

Su Yuyin turned his head and saw that Rong Yuheng was practically hiding behind Wen Zhecheng. He couldn’t help but laugh, “Rongbao, what are you doing?”

“Don’t laugh, there’s something wrong.” Rong Yuheng’s gaze held caution.

Su Yuyin was about to ask “what’s wrong,” but suddenly, the door behind them slammed shut with a “bang”! Immediately, the room plunged into pitch darkness!

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Rong Yuheng was startled, and before he could rescue his pet owner, he suddenly felt a breeze brush past his ear. Faint, heavy footsteps echoed from the front, step by step.

Goosebumps formed all over Rong Yuheng’s body. His pupils contracted—

Damn, it really is so exciting!

…

The recording of this episode was delayed by over an hour compared to previous episodes. Mainly because throughout the entire process, it was almost completely dark, with only faint wall lamps in the back rooms casting dim light.

The guests spent a whole hour in shock and startlement.

Since the difficulty of moving around increased, the answers and clues became relatively simple.

It wasn’t until Rong Yuheng fell with Wen Zhecheng for the fifth time and rolled to the ground that he finally understood the meaning behind the interactive question at the beginning:

You can go to hell with your power outage… There’s no relation to energy conservation. This episode’s theme is actually supernatural!

Fortunately, Yang Wen, concerned about the program’s positive energy, arranged a heartwarming ending, soothing the hearts of the guests who had gone through many experiences.

Although the entire recording of the show was occasionally thrilling, it went smoothly overall. The only issue arose during the final remarks segment—

Rong Yuheng didn’t expect Wen Zhecheng to really come up with a couple’s name, and the key was that he didn’t catch on and even cooperated with him!

Once the entire recording was finished, Shi Qiu came to pick up Rong Yuheng and saw the latter hanging his head in a puzzled manner. Behind him was a guilty-looking Wen Zhecheng, with four large words written all over his face: “How to comfort him?”

Shi Qiu’s heart suddenly skipped a beat.

“Yuheng, did the recording go smoothly?”

Rong Yuheng lifted his head at the words, shifted his gaze, and touched his nose. “It went smoothly.”

Shi Qiu looked at him skeptically and then turned to Wen Zhecheng. “And Teacher Wen?”

Wen Zhecheng spoke softly, “It went smoothly…”

Shi Qiu hadn’t even had time to be surprised at this side of Wen Zhecheng when she saw Rong Yuheng suddenly turn his head with a “swish.” His gaze was as intense as a torch as he looked at Wen Zhecheng!

Rong Yuheng had a profound meaning in his tone, “Teacher Wen was indeed very smooth…”

Wen Zhecheng pursed his lips and tugged at him. “I was wrong.”

Seeing his good attitude, Rong Yuheng softened a bit. “What did you do wrong?”

Wen Zhecheng, “I was a bit too straightforward. I’ll be more subtle next time.”

Rong Yuheng, “…”

The more Shi Qiu looked at them, the more she felt like she had misunderstood something. How did these two look like they were caught by the media while dating!?

Shi Qiu, “What do you mean by ‘too straightforward’?”

Wen Zhecheng didn’t say anything.

Rong Yuheng and Shi Qiu said, “It’s okay, not a big deal. I’ll tell you in the car.” He looked at Wen Zhecheng and added, “I’m leaving first.”

Wen Zhecheng hurriedly said, “Be careful on the road.”

Shi Qiu’s sense of déjà vu was growing stronger…

Once they got into the car, Shi Qiu started the engine. “So, what happened?”

Facing the mastermind Wen Zhecheng, Rong Yuheng had plenty of confidence. However, now that he was alone with Shi Qiu, he felt somewhat guilty.

He attempted to use diversion tactics to save his skin, “It’s a long story…”

Experienced in countless battles, Shi Qiu saw right through it, “Then make it short.”

“…” Rong Yuheng hesitated for a moment, then held his chin and leaned toward the passenger seat, “After the last episode aired, didn’t someone ship me and Teacher Wen?”

As soon as this was mentioned, Shi Qiu praised, “Exactly, wasn’t it? The ‘Double King Bomb,’ I still remember.”

Rong Yuheng choked a bit and then, still holding his chin, shrank toward the passenger seat, “They casually called it ‘Wen Rong,’ but Teacher Wen didn’t like it.”

Shi Qiu couldn’t help but shake the steering wheel, and the horn sounded with a “honk!” as if echoing the roar of anger deep within Shi Qiu’s heart—

“Not only did you both not avoid suspicion, but you dared to criticize the ship name too!”

Rong Yuheng defended Wen Zhecheng, “Teacher Wen always pursues perfection. He just explained to me that this is his first ship. He can’t be too casual about it.”

This explanation was practically too logical and speechless. Shi Qiu didn’t know where to start with her complaints.

Rong Yuheng continued, “So he came up with one himself. Don’t worry, it sounds quite nice, and it makes us seem cultured. Moreover, the naming process wasn’t straightforward. It’s just slightly suggestive.”

Shi Qiu was flabbergasted! This was the first time she’d seen a protagonist subtly manipulate a ship name change with strong implications. This had nothing to do with cultural awareness.

Shi Qiu couldn’t hold back, “Do you know what ‘ship’ means?”

“It means a couple, right? Many people online have shipped couples. During the talent show, I was shipped with seven or eight different people. The difference with Teacher Wen wasn’t that big. Qiu jie, don’t worry.”

Rong Yuheng thought that shipping was just about indulging in role-playing and having fun. It might not necessarily be real. If he had been shipped with seven or eight different people, would he really be playing both sides?

So when he heard Wen Zhecheng say he had only been shipped with Rong Yuheng, he strangely felt like he was letting his pet owner down. It seemed as if he were a scummy hamster, so he simply tolerated Wen Zhecheng’s pride and indulgence.

However, Shi Qiu’s heart wasn’t calm at all.

She knew that what Rong Yuheng said wasn’t wrong. There was a difference between shipping and stirring up rumors—many people online shipped couples. Both sides in the matter might have partners already, and they just indulged in role-playing and personal settings without affecting real-life relationships.

In the industry, many even considered shipping as a promotional tool, generating some attention for themselves or their projects. This behavior didn’t affect the stars’ emotional lives.

However, Rong Yuheng and Wen Zhecheng’s situation was a bit different—Shi Qiu always felt that these two were somewhat real.

Especially Wen Zhecheng. She had never seen him act this affectionate toward anyone else.

“Yuheng, let me ask you, are you and Teacher Wen in a romantic relationship?”

A muffled sound!

Rong Yuheng’s head smacked against the car window. His eyes widened, “No!”

Shi Qiu furrowed her brows, “Really? Don’t lie to me. If you are in a romantic relationship, you need to tell me. I should prepare public relations in advance, especially considering Wen Zhecheng’s level of popularity. If a romance is revealed, it will shake the entertainment industry.”

Rong Yuheng rubbed his head and felt a bit feverish… Dating Wen Zhecheng? What kind of assumption was this?

“We’re not dating. Teacher Wen just treats me like a little cub.”

Shi Qiu glanced at him, “It’s better that way.” Otherwise, she’d really go grill Qu Youhe.

–

On Wednesday, the sweater endorsement was being shot in a neighboring city. Shi Qiu dropped Rong Yuheng off, and he stumbled the entire way. By the time he got out of the car, his face was pale.

The brand representative and the photographer were pleased to see Rong Yuheng. “Hey, you have fair skin. The sweater looks good even when it’s empty.”

Rong Yuheng’s mind was still a bit muddled. He replied awkwardly, “It looks good even without wearing it.”

The brand representative and the photographer were suddenly horrified: !

He looked around in confusion, “What happened to me?”

Shi Qiu said gently, “You were dreaming just now and even sleep-talked.”

Rong Yuheng immediately lowered his head and smiled shyly at the brand representative and the photographer, “I apologize for that…”

“…”

G-brand sweaters were made of high-quality materials, stylish and elegant, giving a strong sense of texture when worn.

The stylist chose a slightly oversized V-neck sweater for Rong Yuheng, applied light makeup, revealing a hint of his collarbone. The indigo blue sweater looked like a piece of warm jade under the lights.

“Yes, lie down, tilt your head a bit to the side, and bring your gaze over.”

While the photographer was finding angles to shoot Rong Yuheng, the assistant lifted the hem of his sweater a bit.

“I’ve seen your waist. The curvature is so beautiful. How about showing a bit of it? Not too much, just the lower back.”

Rong Yuheng agreed, “No problem.” As a guy, showing some skin wasn’t a big deal, especially when it was necessary for work.

Watching the loose sweater drape over Rong Yuheng’s lower back, with tight jeans accentuating his shapely buttocks, Shi Qiu couldn’t help but sigh. Rong Yuheng really could attract a lot of fans with just his looks.

Unfortunately, his constant chatter, combined with his first step into the entertainment industry, had placed him on the path of becoming a comedian.

“This set is almost done. Let’s change to the light yellow one. Makeup artist, touch up his makeup.”

The second sweater was a light yellow, cardigan-style, thin sweater, making him look youthful. Rong Yuheng was naturally fair-skinned, and his features were delicate. Only his lips were vividly red and tender, enhancing the overall look.

Since he was wearing light-colored clothing this time, the makeup artist touched up his face, adding a few delicate feathers along the corner of his eyes. Turning to the side, his neck elongated gracefully into the neckline.

The photographer praised as he continued to shoot, “Perfect, just like a swan’s reflection on a lake!”

Rong Yuheng struck poses in cooperation, inwardly sighing: first a domestic animal, then a wild bird. When could he just be himself?

The shoot progressed smoothly, and after it was over, everyone had dinner together. Afterward, Shi Qiu dropped Rong Yuheng off.

“Once the photos are edited, the official announcement will be made. I’ll help you post it on Weibo. You did great today. This set of photos will definitely attract more fans!”

“Great, thanks, Qiu Jie.”

After bidding farewell to Shi Qiu, Rong Yuheng returned to his dormitory to rest. After sitting in the car for a few hours, he was feeling a bit uncomfortable.

The next day was Thursday. In the morning, Wen Zhecheng called and asked if Rong Yuheng wanted to watch a variety show together.

Thinking about the extraordinary recording process of this episode, Rong Yuheng had the intention to agree. However, the words hung on his tongue, and he ended up swallowing them. “I have training, so I can’t make it.”

Wen Zhecheng’s tone sounded regretful, “I wanted to witness the moment when the ship name is officially announced with my little cub.”

Rong Yuheng’s gaze turned profound, “We’ve already experienced its birth together.”

Wen Zhecheng, perhaps clouded by a little happiness, didn’t seem to grasp the deeper meaning in Rong Yuheng’s words. He felt reassured, “That’s true.”

He continued with detailed instructions, “This is the crystallization of our ship that we created together. Like a little baby, we need to ensure its smooth birth and continue to nurture its growth.”

Rong Yuheng fell silent. Was Wen Zhecheng really planning the future development of this ship?

…

The day passed quickly, and 6:30 PM inevitably arrived.

Sitting on his bed, Rong Yuheng opened his computer and brought up “Treasure Hunt Challenge.” The show’s logo appeared on the screen, and the barrage of comments from various fans began to flow.

Even the ship fans were joyfully active, chanting, “WenRong should have some presence!”

Rong Yuheng stared at the lively comments, thinking:

“Don’t focus on WenRong for now… this ship is about to undergo a protagonist change.”

Author’s Note: Wen Zhecheng: The moment I’ve been waiting for is here!

Rong Yuheng: … (I’ll tolerate your pride and indulgence)

The recording and airing are very close together. The next chapter will go straight into the broadcast.