The Love Reality Show's Big Boss and Little Sweetie - Chapter 20

Silence is today’s love story.

Mu Chi stared at the formidable man before him, and a storm was set off in his mind. The fragile boat of their friendship sailed precariously on these turbulent waters, ready to capsize at any moment. It was over. Qi Liao must have thought he was being a hooligan.

The only option now was to play dumb.

Summoning every ounce of courage he possessed, Mu Chi spoke up: “This bathrobe is way too flimsy. It falls apart after just a dip in water, like it’s made of paper.”

The cameramen on shore trembled nervously. Qi Liao’s face was darker than the water itself. He must be furious. No one dared approach except Mu Chi, who stood closest to him.

Mu Chi’s cheeks flushed crimson. Though immersed in the cool spring water, he felt like he’d fallen into a pit of fire. No way… right? Qi Liao wouldn’t cut ties over something this trivial, would he?

Well, being flirted with is not a small matter.

Mu Chi couldn’t play dumb any longer. He bowed his head in apology, “I’m sorry for tearing your clothes. I didn’t mean to, Who knew the bathrobe was of such poor quality.”

Qi Liao: “…”

【The bathrobe really was of poor quality. If the Demon King had worn it any longer… *sigh sigh*】

【Don’t just pat his back, pat his chest!】

【Don’t be fooled by the Demon King’s stillness, he’s seething inside】

Seeing Qi Liao’s expression hadn’t softened, Mu Chi threw caution to the wind and leaned in close. “If you’re angry, tear my bathrobe into pieces.”

【?? So wild?】

【We want to see it】

【You are so good at playing, hurry up and tear Mu Chi’s bathrobe into pieces】

【The male god didn’t mean to do it!】

【Whether intentional or not, you have to bear the consequences if you do something bad】

【Just fight naked, both of you】

Qi Liao was furious, mad at himself for falling for Mu Chi’s tricks so easily. He suspected Mu Chi had done it on purpose.

Mu Chi tilted his snow-white face upward, his dark, peach-shaped eyes glistening with moisture, wearing an expression of stoic endurance, his ears flushed crimson. Qi Liao deliberately provoked him: “Should I really rip it?”

“Go ahead,” Mu Chi said, ready to bare his upper body.

Qi Liao grabbed the overlapping collar of his shirt, pulling him close until their faces were mere inches apart.

At such proximity, Mu Chi’s heart raced. All shame vanished, replaced by a hint of anticipation as he gazed at Qi Liao.

Qi Liao: “…”

Just as others moved to intervene, Qi Liao suddenly released Mu Chi as if burned, leaping ashore like a powerful lion. In swift motions, he tore off his clothes and strode into the makeshift changing room.

Moments later, he emerged in a fresh bathrobe, clutching a stack of spares. “The production team knew these bathrobes were of poor quality,” he sneered. “They prepared over a dozen backups.”

Production team: “…” Was it really necessary to expose them?

Sure enough, the live chat flooded with curses.

The director remained unfazed. He knew his audience, they claimed they didn’t want this, yet clicked in with unwavering honesty.

Glancing at the robes, Mu Chi had a sudden idea. “Let’s each wear three sets,” he suggested. “That way, we won’t be afraid of exposing ourselves.”

Everyone: “…Good idea.”

Thus, what was supposed to be a wet-body bath scene transformed into a scene of white lotus flowers blooming on the water’s surface.

[This is a dating show! Can you guys show some self-awareness?!]

At 4 PM, the group descended the mountain.

Mu Chi had been full of energy, but halfway down, he suddenly felt dizzy and short of breath, utterly drained. Hypoglycemia struck suddenly and fiercely. Mu Chi’s vision went black, and he collapsed.

This time, Xu Wuxing and Hao Wenrou caught him, as they’d been squabbling over Mu Chi’s attention the entire way.

“Mu Ge!” Though they managed to steady him, they were barely holding on. At 6’1″ and 130 pounds, Mu Chi felt like a heavy boulder when he collapsed.

Qi Liao rushed over in two strides, hoisted Mu Chi onto his back, and carried him to a pavilion to rest.

Outside, the hot wind rolled relentlessly. Inside the pavilion, tourists crowded the benches. Two girls made room, letting Mu Chi lie down on a bench. Qi Liao pulled a glucose stick from his pocket and poured it directly into Mu Chi’s mouth.

After ten minutes of recovery, Mu Chi opened his eyes to find a crowd gathered around him like they were watching a rare animal. He was instantly embarrassed.

They decided to take the cable car down the mountain after all.

When they returned to the villa, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

“Did I spoil your fun?” Mu Chi felt very guilty. With his broken body, he could actually get dizzy after playing for a whole day.

Hao Wenrou quickly said, “Not at all, Mu Ge. It’s just too hot outside for going out.”

Xu Wuxing nodded. “Actually, I’m nearly dead tired too.”

Lucas sighed. ” The only regret is we’re still wearing three layers while bathing. Wouldn’t it be great if we were all naked?”

Xu Wuxing rolled his eyes. “If you want to be naked, go ahead. No one’s stopping you.”

Lucas rubbed his chin and said, “There’s a swimming pool in the backyard. If we cleaned it up, we could swim every day in this hot weather. How wonderful it would be.”

Mu Chi perked up at the idea. “Hmm.”

Lucas winked at him. “I’m a great swimmer. I could teach you.”

Mu Chi: “I’ve been catching fish and shrimp in rivers since I was a kid. I’m more experienced than you. No need for lessons.”

Woof woof woof! A dog bark echoed through the house. The big yellow dog trotted into the living room, sticking his tongue out at Mu Chi. His pink tongue dangled from his jaw, making you want to pinch it.

Remembering Qi Liao’s driver’s instructions, Mu Chi pulled beef jerky from the snack cabinet and fed Diyi Shuai five pieces in one go, compensation for skipping treats the past two days.

Diyi Shuai chomped away, his satisfied whines echoing as he wagged his tail nonstop at Mu Chi, a clear sign of extreme canine happiness.

Qi Liao came downstairs after his shower, saw the scene, said nothing, and began preparing dinner.

After dinner, Diyi Shuai ran back and forth around Qi Liao, etching the leash and asking for a walk: “Woof woof woof!”

Mu Chi exclaimed: “How adorable! “

Qi Liao clipped the leash around Diyi Shuai’s collar. The dog shook his head, sending his fluffy fur flying everywhere. Mu Chi couldn’t resist any longer and reached out to pet him.

“Walking the dog? I’ll come with you,” Mu Chi said, feigning nonchalance. “I could use some exercise myself.”

Qi Liao activated his taunting ability: “It’s time for exercise. I’ll walk the dog and you too.”

Mu Chi: “…” No problem. He’d definitely coax the cool guy back into a good mood.

Xu Wuxing chimed in: “Me too! Me too!”

Lucas: “I’ll take a walk too.”

Hao Wenrou tactfully shut up; he didn’t want to join them in the dog-walking group.

The dog-walking squad set off. Qi Liao wore a blank expression, Mu Chi couldn’t make any facial expressions, leaving only Diyi Shuai and Xu Wuxing cheerfully leading the way.

Lucas wedged himself between Qi Liao and Mu Chi, his third-wheel vibe radiating at full 250-watt intensity.

【What is Lucas doing?】

【Xu Wuxing, stop playing with the dog! Your Mu-ge is about to be snatched away】

【Diyi Shuai is so adorable! who could resist such charm?】

Out of the sight of the camera, Mu Chi secretly glared at Lucas, “Get away from me, you little brat, I still have to coax the cool guy.

Lucas winked at him: “Mu Mu, have you discovered my beauty?”

Mu Chi: “.”

Qi Liao suddenly quickened his pace, his expression impatient. “The road is so wide, is it necessary to squeeze together?”

Mu Chi also sped up, trying to shake off Lucas. Instead, he tripped over a small rock and lunged forward, landing squarely on Qi Liao’s back. He clung to him like a sloth gripping a tree trunk.

Qi Liao: “…”

Mu Chi: “…Ge, I really didn’t mean to.”

Qi Liao gritted his teeth, face flushed crimson with veins popping on his neck. “You did it on purpose.”

Smack!! Qi Liao swung his arm back and smacked Mu Chi’s butt.

Mu Chi: “Ah…?”