Chapter 267: A Bit Sweet

A simple line, delivered in a rather straightforward manner, took on different meanings for different listeners.

Qin Yun’s slight smile deepened considerably.

That’s it? Can that even be considered coquettish?

She scoffed at it, understanding it was just Fang Zhou playing along for the show, and her heart lightened significantly.

However, what Qin Yun could easily comprehend, Chu Xinran might not be able to.

Her fingers clutched her sleeve tightly, trying to steady her emotions and soothe herself.

It’s fine, she thought. I’ll find a chance to have him act cute for me too. That’ll make us even.

Qiao Sisi couldn’t hold back her laughter, blending her voice with those around her.

“Hahaha!”

“I’m dying! Is this how a straight man acts cute? I’m going to die laughing.”

Tang Wan was laughing so hard she couldn’t stand up straight, leaning against Zhang Zhiyin behind her, making her laugh as well.

The live chat was a chorus of exaggerated reactions.

“Help! I’m getting goosebumps! Whose idea was this?”

“Someone, take Fang Zhou away. He’s sentenced to a life without a wife! He’s lost all his dating rights, lol!”

“Fang Zhou: I’m just a simple machine reading lines.”

Seeing the reactions of the other guests, Fang Zhou felt quite innocent himself.

He couldn’t very well act like a typical cute guy and say those things to Han Xi, who had such a cold demeanor.

Wouldn’t that be like seeking affection in the wrong way?

Wait, why did Han Xi’s gaze feel so sharp?

It was as if she wanted to cut him down.

“Alright, we won’t make it any harder for you two. Please take your seats.”

Fortunately, the director called a stop to the situation, allowing Fang Zhou and Han Xi to return to their seats.

Otherwise, Fang Zhou genuinely feared Han Xi might pull out a knife next.

“Next, let’s have the second guest come up and complete their task.”

Qi Le went up next, laughing as he pulled out a letter and read it aloud.

Fang Zhou, seated, watched the interaction but couldn’t shake the feeling of a cold stare on his back.

His feeling wasn’t wrong; Han Xi’s gaze was locked on him.

She was lost in thought: Did Fang Zhou act cute like that for others, like Chu Xinran or Qiao Sisi?

Was he like that with every ex-girlfriend?

Her mind was a tangled mess of thoughts, making it hard for her to focus on what was happening in front of her.

Qi Le’s task was simple: to show his abs live.

As a representative of the muscular type in the racing world, he was more than happy to show off his assets.

Lifting his shirt, revealing his abs, the live chat exploded with gift effects.

“Ahhh! Abs! Damn, it’s an eight-pack!”

“Qi Le, you’ve been hiding this! Extra points!”

“Hahaha, who wrote that letter? What a good friend, giving us all a treat! Thumbs up!”

“If we knew he had this much to show, we should have written in sooner! Make him strip! Leave nothing behind!”

The outrageous comments brought in the platform moderators, who issued warnings, causing everyone to tone it down.

The director, quick to react, moved on after this segment and called up the next participant.

Chu Xinran went next, picking a relatively simple task.

“Could Qin Yun and Xinran sing ‘A Bit Sweet’ together? I really love these two beauties and want to see them collaborate!”

Chu Xinran unfolded the letter for the director to show the audience.

Qin Yun was stunned.

This fan just wanted to see her embarrass herself, right?

Everyone knew she couldn’t sing. Her previous attempt at ‘Asking the Wind’ during a truth or dare had almost driven people away.

And now they wanted her to sing ‘A Bit Sweet’ with Chu Xinran?

They didn’t want sugar; they had a death wish!

Chu Xinran was her rival! Damn it!

Qin Yun felt indignant, but she kept it hidden, maintaining her smile.

When the camera panned to her, the audience saw a bright and confident face.

With her outstanding presence, fans even started doubting if she was really a surgeon and not a naturally glamorous socialite.

“To be honest, it’s a pity Qin Yun isn’t a celebrity!”

“Wow, I’m totally in love with Qin Yun’s nonchalant and lazy vibe! Who gets it? It totally hits different!”

“Can she not be so strict about her dating preferences? Consider me, please!”

Thanks to the positive public image she maintained, the live chat buzzed with excitement when Qin Yun stepped forward.

The director’s eyes lit up, reminded of the previous success with female-female pairings. He thought, if traditional male-female pairings didn’t work out, promoting these two might still boost ratings.

As long as the show maintained a good level of interest, it was a win.

“Ahem, just so you know, I’m not good at singing. If it gets too bad, feel free to stop me, no hard feelings.”

Qin Yun smiled gently, giving the impression of being soft and pliable, easily manipulated.

Chu Xinran giggled along.

“It’s okay, I’ll back you up!”

As a dance major with some music theory knowledge, singing a song was a breeze for her.

Seeing the pure smile on Chu Xinran’s face, Qin Yun felt a mix of emotions.

If Chu Xinran knew that it was her who almost ran them over outside the school that day, what would her reaction be?

Would she cry and complain to Fang Zhou about how evil Qin Yun was?

Or would she be scared out of her wits, avoiding her entirely?

Before she could think further, the director’s team had already brought out the teleprompter and background music, and the intro pulled them into the moment.

Qin Yun blinked, pushing all her emotions aside and becoming the gentle, strong woman once more.

“Picking an apple, waiting for you to pass by, delivering it to your hands to quench your thirst…”

Chu Xinran’s male vocal part brought a smile to everyone’s face.

But Qin Yun’s female vocal part wasn’t as pleasant, prompting the audience to exclaim, “Help!”