Chapter 450: Chapter 450

What’s the use of hitting him?

Qiao Xi murmured in her heart and simply closed her eyes.

Shen Dang was amused by her expression, "Xi Bao, you don’t have to look like you’re facing death."

Qiao Xi opened her eyes and glared at him.

It was because he had never done this before.

She didn’t even know if the task arranged by the show crew was to test the male guests or to trouble the female guests.

Shen Dang gently patted her head, "Alright, close your eyes."

Qiao Xi closed her eyes again.

With one hand holding her chin and the other holding a wet wipe, Shen Dang slowly wiped her face.

He didn’t dare to use force.

Qiao Xi’s skin was as white as a peeled egg, hardly any different from when she wore makeup.

This made Shen Dang wonder if she had put on any makeup at all.

But she had definitely put on makeup that morning.

Qiao Xi said, "You can use a bit more force."

"I’m afraid it’ll hurt."

She was more worried that Shen Dang wouldn’t clean it properly.

Shen Dang’s movements hesitated momentarily, then he continued to remove the makeup nonchalantly.

His expression was serious and focused, and when his peach blossom eyes landed on Qiao Xi’s face, they seemed incredibly affectionate.

The two were very close at this moment, Qiao Xi could feel his breath on her skin, warm and hot.

Her eyelashes trembled lightly.

Shen Dang shifted his gaze, landing on her lips, and with a slight bow of his head, he could have kissed her right there.

But obviously, it wasn’t appropriate at the moment.

Shen Dang wished he could send the photographer away.

His Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, his voice a bit low, "The face is done, do I use this wet wipe for the lipstick too?"

Qiao Xi’s lips moved, "... Just use this one."

Shen Dang’s eyes fixated on her lips opening and closing, his eyes heating up a bit, "I think there’s a quicker way."

"?" Qiao Xi looked puzzled, "What way?"

Shen Dang glanced at the photographer, the look indifferent yet somewhat cold.

"I’ll tell you after the recording."

The photographer, "..."

What kind of look was that from Boss Shen?

He suddenly felt somewhat guilty, as if he really was spoiling their moment.

For the nth time, he thought about switching to another pair of guests to film.

Qiao Xi had a feeling that there was something off about what Shen Dang said, but she didn’t ask and instead hurried him, "Hurry up and remove it."

The lipstick was quickly wiped off, Shen Dang threw the wet wipe in the trash, and cradled Qiao Xi’s face in his hands, "All clean."

Qiao Xi turned to ask the photographer, "What do you think?"

The lens wobbled up and down, signifying a very "OK."

The photographer didn’t dare say no.

Boss Shen’s gaze was too aloof.

Qiao Xi turned back to the mirror, her face bare and no lipstick remaining.

Shen Dang hugged her from behind, his chin resting on top of her head, "So did I pass?"

Qiao Xi looked at their reflection in the mirror. They were in an intimate pose, Shen Dang’s shoulders broad, giving a strong sense of security as he easily enveloped her in his arms.

Qiao Xi leaned against him, her lips curving into a faint smile, "Barely passing."

Shen Dang lazily chuckled, "Fine then, practice makes perfect. I’ll remove your makeup whenever I’m free, alright?

Qiao Xi dismissed with disdain, "I’d rather you not."

"Alright, it’s getting late, let’s hurry up and wash and sleep."

With that, Qiao Xi ended today’s recording.

"Both of you rest well, I’ll come back tomorrow morning," said the photographer, leaving in a hurry.

The sweet atmosphere between them was too intense, making him feel like a huge third wheel.

Seeing them so sweet, he even started to feel like falling in love.

When the photographer left, closing the door, Qiao Xi heard it and pushed Shen Dang away, "Are you showering first, or should I?"

Shen Dang turned her around, his gaze intense, "Why bother with the hassle, let’s shower together."

Now that the intrusive person was gone.

Qiao Xi’s voice was drowned out by his kiss.

His kiss was fierce, dominating, and Qiao Xi didn’t get to utter a word of resistance.

Qiao Xi and Shen Dang came out of the room.

Their dedicated photographer was ready and waiting.

When they arrived downstairs, they saw Su Ye still busy in the kitchen.

Qiao Xi greeted him, "Good morning, Teacher Su, is there anything else to be done? Need any help?"

Su Ye turned back, smiled, and said, "No need, just sit and wait to eat."

As everyone gradually gathered downstairs, Su Ye had prepared a breakfast that catered to everyone with both Chinese and Western options, ensuring there was more than enough for ten people.

"Teacher Su has worked hard."

"Teacher Su is full of surprises."

"Sister Yingying is lucky."

With just one breakfast, Su Ye received a wave of compliments.

The relationships between the five pairs of guests also gradually grew closer.

After breakfast, everyone started the day’s activities.

The show crew had arranged a rock climbing session for the morning.

The group arrived at the base of the tall climbing wall, some feeling terrified, others eager to try.

Gu Yingying exclaimed, "That’s too high."

Mansa clung tightly to Qin Lang’s hand, "I’ve never rock climbed before, I’m a bit scared."

Qin Lang reassured her gently, "It’s okay, I’ll go with you, we don’t have to climb too high, just play around."

Mansa was very dependent on and trusted Qin Lang.

Although she was scared, she also wanted to try.

Experiencing something new with the one you love is the happiest thing.

Su Tutu grabbed Sheng Chao’s arm, "Wow, Brother Chao, let’s have a race later to see who gets up there first."

Sheng Chao looked at her, "You haven’t played in a long time, are you sure you want to race me?"

"Sure, just let me win."

Only his wife could say things so nonchalantly about letting her win.

Adorably irresistible.

Zhu Zhu looked for her husband, Xiao Nai, who had already run to the base of the climbing wall and was talking to the staff there.

Zhu Zhu shouted, "Xiao Nai, shall we race each other later?"

Xiao Nai walked over, "What’s the point of the two of us competing?"

Xiao Nai suggested a group competition, with the same punishment as yesterday, taking responsibility for everyone’s breakfast.

Zhu Zhu saw right through him, "You’re just trying to avoid cooking, aren’t you?"

Xiao Nai laughed heartily, "Don’t expose me like that."

"I know you too well."

Zhu Zhu’s look was slightly coy.

Xiao Nai pulled her hand to his lips and kissed it, "Of course, my wife knows me best."

"Boss Shen, have you ever learned to rock climb?" Qiao Xi looked towards the calm man beside her.

To be honest, she had known Shen Dang for over ten years, but they had really only been involved in each other’s private lives for the past few years.

She didn’t know what Shen Dang used to play with.

People always have their youthful, vigorous periods; in their teens, Jiashu and Tang Honghe both liked to play with cars.

They still like all sorts of cars today, and Qiao Xi also didn’t know what the teenage Boss Shen was like.