Extra Chapter: Couple Variety Show (1)
Shu You and Lin Mingxu participated in a dating variety show.
Three couples were divided into three teams and filmed separately in different places, with tasks arranged for them, all livestreamed.
For some reason, Shu You drew a lot that led to a particularly distant place.
First, a five-hour flight, then a five-hour train ride, followed by another five-hour bus ride. They finally arrived at a rundown station in a county town, and Shu You felt uncomfortable sitting down.
He stumbled and grabbed Lin Mingxu’s arm, his face pale, and his mouth filled with exhaust fumes. “Lin, Lin Mingxu, I can’t do this anymore.”
Lin Mingxu suggested, “Should I carry you?”
“No,” Shu You replied.
Suddenly, Shu You snapped out of it, realizing how embarrassing it would be to livestream in such a state.
With only three hours left until the designated meeting time set by the production team and still a long way to go, Shu You took a deep breath and calmed down. As he looked up, he saw a cow outside the station.
The old yellow cow stared at him for three seconds and let out a “moo.”
Lin Mingxu made a call to find transportation but couldn’t find any. He put away his phone and searched for Shu You. He found Shu You squatting in front of a wall, engaged in a strange conversation with the cow, exchanging sounds.
“Moo.”
“Mooo, mooo, mooo.”
“Moo.”
“Mooo, mooo, mooo.”
The owner of the cow came out from a nearby shop and said, “Hey, what are you doing? Stay away from my cow.”
Shu You blinked his eyes and asked, “Brother, is this cow used for pulling carts?”
The cow owner replied, “Yes, that’s right.”
“Brother, can you give us a ride?” Shu You asked.
The cow owner said, “If you pay, sure. But wait a moment, where are you going?”
Shu You showed him the address, and the cow owner paused for a moment, saying, “It’s quite a distance.”
Five minutes later, as the viewers of the livestream opened their mobile phones, computers, and tablets, they saw the blue sky, white clouds, and a slowly moving ox cart on the dusty road.
In front of the cart was a rural uncle, and behind the cart were two people.
Shu You on the left was smiling, while Lin Mingxu on the right had a blank expression.
The comments flooded with laughter, wondering what happened. Did Lin Mingxu’s Bentley break down? Where did they throw it? I’ll go pick it up, haha!
[“Hahaha, I can’t stop laughing!”]
[“Yes, it’s a rented ox cart by Shu You, haha! But I’m curious how he knew this person was going to the same place, haha!”]
At this moment, even the cow owner couldn’t help but ask, “Hey, young man, what a coincidence.”
“Not really,” Shu You smiled and said, “The cow told me you’re from that place.”
The cow owner had been raising cows for decades and had never had a conversation with a cow before.
Could it be that this was the legendary talking cow?
[“What the heck, hahaha! How did Shu You communicate with the cow, hahaha!”]
[“I don’t believe it. Maybe the production team arranged it in advance. But Shu You did “talk” to the cow for quite a while, haha!”]
The ox cart’s speed was not slow, mainly because the road conditions were decent. Though it wasn’t paved with asphalt, the cement ground was relatively smooth.
After an hour of bumpiness, they finally arrived at their destination. Shu You stretched and twisted his waist to recover, then turned to look at Lin Mingxu.
Lin Mingxu stepped down from the ox cart without changing his expression, maintaining an aura befitting a high-end business banquet.
A barrage comment appeared at this moment.
[“Hahaha, is this the first time Lin Mingxu has been this close to a living cow in his life, haha!”]
The man was dressed casually today, carrying a travel bag. After getting off the cart, they bid farewell to the cow and Shu You specifically ran to the side of the cow’s head, whispering something in its ear.
The cow let out another “moo,” as if saying goodbye.
[“Alright, I’m too curious. What exactly happened?”]
Shu You chuckled and said, “Just kidding, I can’t really talk to cows.”
He pointed in the distance and said, “There was something hanging at the back of the cart with the village’s name printed on the packaging.”
[“Oh, I see. But it’s really hilarious, hahaha! Look at the expression of that ox cart big brother, hahaha!”]
[“Shu You can always come up with something funny no matter where he goes, hahaha!”]
Lin Mingxu “…”
He has a keen observation, worthy of praise.
[“Hahaha, what’s going on? There are four big words written on Lin’s face, “With Great Honor,” hahaha!”]
[“Let me secretly say that I am an employee of Lin’s company. Every time Shu You comes, we all have so much fun, hehehe.”]
The ox cart left, and the two finally found the meeting point. After waiting for a while, the other two couples arrived.
One couple is a popular young actress and her newlywed husband, both actors.
The other couple is a veteran singer and a famous variety show celebrity.
Except for Lin Mingxu, everyone else is a professional entertainer. They know how to liven up the atmosphere, and with Shu You’s presence, it’s even more amazing.
There are jokes and witty remarks one after another, making the program’s director ecstatic, thinking that the viewership ratings will definitely soar.
When people gather, it’s time to think about lunch. But this kind of program is meant to keep the guests busy. Not only do they not provide meals, but they also give each team only fifty yuan ($7.8) and let them buy their own ingredients.
There is a nearby market.
When the money was given to Shu You, his eyes lit up with joy. He looked at the fifty yuan and said to Lin Mingxu, “Great! What do you want to eat?”
[“Hahaha, I wonder if the program team did it on purpose.”]
[“Fifty yuan is too much for Shu You. Even if you give him ten yuan ($1.56), he can make three dishes and a soup.”]
[“That’s right, I remember last time Shu You said he could make three egg pancakes with just one egg, hahaha!”]
[“Actually, it’s possible. Who makes egg pancakes with only eggs? You still need to add flour. If you only use eggs, that’s just frying an egg.”]
[“I know, have you tried those egg waffle snacks from the milk tea shop? You don’t even need one egg to make them. Don’t ask me how I know, after all, I’m just a working person.”]
Lin Mingxu didn’t hesitate at all. “Buy whatever you want to eat.”
“Alright.”
Shu You excitedly headed straight to the market. As soon as he entered, he accurately found the meat section and locked onto fresh pork ribs.
“Half a pound of spare ribs.”
“Ten yuan for five hundred grams.”
“This vegetable doesn’t look fresh. Look, the leaves are yellow. Give me a 20% discount. I’ll take it.”
[“I don’t know why, but my mom came over to watch too and praised Shu You for being good at bargaining.”]
[“That’s right, my whole family is watching this program.”]
Shu You carried the bags and miraculously still had twenty yuan left in his hand.
There was a small shop at the entrance of the market. Shu You handed the bags to Lin Mingxu and went inside. He came out shortly after, holding two bottles of AD calcium milk in his hand.
“I used to drink this when I was a child.”
He inserted a straw and handed one bottle to Lin Mingxu, who raised an eyebrow and took a sip.
“It’s very sweet.”
Shu You smirked, “Actually, buying a whole pack would be cheaper, but there are only two of us, so never mind.”
[“I can smell the dog food. It’s so sour.”]
[“I used to drink this when I was a child. (Crying) Actually, I still drink it now.”]
[“Damn, Shu You is really tempting when it comes to spending money.”]
The two of them carried the purchased ingredients and walked back side by side. The cameraman specifically gave a close-up shot, and from a distance, the couple looked extremely compatible.
When they returned to their lodging, the production team had set up the kitchen for them to cook their own meals.
Shu You naturally took charge without saying a word and went in to stir-fry. While he was cooking, Lin Mingxu suddenly walked in, with his sleeves rolled up, revealing his strong and powerful forearms. He handed a warm towel to Shu You.
Shu You didn’t even turn his head and casually tilted it to let Lin Mingxu wipe off the fine sweat on his forehead.
[“How annoying.”]
[“Ah ah ah, I can’t take it anymore, I can’t take it anymore, I can’t take it anymore.”]
After wiping off the sweat, the food was almost done. It looked and smelled delicious. Lin Mingxu took care of serving it.
Six guests sat around the same large round table, and the others couldn’t help but look over.
“Shu You, what delicious food did you make? It smells so good.”
“Wow, Shu You, you actually made all meat dishes. Is fifty yuan enough? I feel like I’ve only bought a few items and it’s all gone.”
“Shu You, can I have a bite, just a small bite?”
“I also want to have a bite, just a small bite, wu wu.”
Shu You generously said, “You can all have some, let’s eat together.”
Next to them was Xiao Hua Song Yimei. She and her husband were not good at cooking and couldn’t resist anymore. She quickly thanked them and picked up her chopsticks to pick a large piece of braised pork. As soon as she took a bite, her whole person froze.
Tears welled up in her eyes, “I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been dieting for too long, wu wu wu, why is it so delicious?”
“Shu You, is this really made by you? I’ve eaten dishes made by a professional chef before, and this tastes almost the same.”
“Not bad.”
Shu You nodded and admitted, “You figured it out. I used to work under a chef.”
“Wait a minute, Shu You, how many times have you worked? It feels like you’ve done everything.”
“I didn’t do everything.”
Shu You thought for a moment and humbly smiled, “I’ve only worked in dozens of different jobs.”
[“Ha ha ha ha ha, the legendary king of part-time jobs.”]
[“Master one job, master all jobs. Shu You is too amazing, ha ha ha ha ha.”]
The other three people also started using their chopsticks.
One bite for you, one bite for me. They quickly finished all the dishes on the table. In the end, all of Shu You’s dishes were completely eaten, while the dishes they made themselves were still leftover.
“Shu You,” Song Yimei teared up, “where do you live? Can I come over to have meals in the future?”
Shu You blinked and hadn’t spoken yet when Lin Mingxu suddenly stood up and said, “I’ll go wash the dishes.”
“Hey, wait.”
Everyone scrambled to argue, “We’ll wash the dishes, we’ll sweep the floor. Shu You, you rest. President Lin, you accompany Shu You, that’s enough.”
[“It’s the treatment of a chef, ha ha ha ha ha.”]
[“To be honest, cooking is very tiring. If the food really tastes that good, I’m willing to wash the dishes too.”]
[“Washing dishes isn’t tiring if you have a dishwasher, but cooking delicious food really requires a lot of effort.”]
[“Oh no, I’m starting to envy President Lin.”]
Everyone enjoyed this meal happily. After finishing, Shu You yawned and was about to find a place to take a nap when Lin Mingxu suddenly said, “Let’s go to the rooftop.”
It was the rooftop of the rural courtyard, usually used for drying grains. It was clean and tidy because it had been converted into a homestay. There was a double swing chair and a large parasol.
The sun was just right, the temperature was comfortable, and after eating and drinking their fill, lying here would make one almost melt with comfort.
The two of them sat down together and leaned against the back of the chair.
The camera continued to follow them, but they had gotten used to it. Lin Mingxu wrapped his arm around Shu You’s shoulder, sharing the weight. Shu You instinctively leaned closer and rested his head on Lin Mingxu’s shoulder.
“Lin Mingxu,” Shu You yawned again and murmured, “I’m a bit sleepy.”
“If you’re sleepy, then sleep.”
Lin Mingxu adjusted his position again to make him more comfortable. However, Shu You stubbornly shook his head, “No, I feel like I’m a mushroom now. Mushrooms don’t sleep.”
Lin Mingxu “…”
Not only did Shu You call himself a mushroom, he also raised his arm and waved it randomly, saying, “Look at how big the sun is. I’m going to melt from the heat.”
“Ah, ah, ah.” Suddenly, he became worried and said softly, “What if I melt? What would you do?”
Lin Mingxu “…”
He gritted his teeth and said, “I won’t do anything.”
“If you melt in the sun, I’ll shovel you up and put you in the freezer.”
Shu You “…”
No, Lin Mingxu actually went along with his train of thought.
So Shu You murmured again, “But I’m afraid of the cold.”
Lin Mingxu calmly replied, “Then I’ll come inside and accompany you.”
Live Audience
[“I’m dying of laughter, is this their usual style? Hahaha.”]
[“This conversation, I surrender, it’s like aliens arrived on Earth for the first time.”]
[“I feel like if we dissect Shu You, he might really be an alien.”]
The two of them are talking nonsense, not making any sense. The director behind the monitor is utterly confused, wondering if they’re secretly giving signals.
Finally, as Shu You kept talking, he became more and more sleepy. Slowly, he turned his body and nestled himself in Lin Mingxu’s embrace, finding a comfortable position and closing his eyes.
His eyelids were closed, but his mouth wasn’t, and he mumbled, “Aren’t you going to sleep?”
Lin Mingxu raised an eyebrow, “You sleep first.”
“No, I want to sleep with you.”
Shu You opened his right eye, then his left eye, then closed both eyes at the same time, his eyeballs still rolling around. “Together.”
“Okay.”
Lin Mingxu gave in because he realized that if he didn’t sleep, Shu You wouldn’t sleep either.
With the thought that they still had filming in the afternoon and it would be best to rest at noon, Lin Mingxu also closed his eyes, planning to take a short nap.
And then…
Shu You’s hand reached over.
They had done everything couples would do, and they were even planning to register for marriage. So Shu You, half-asleep, without any hesitation, felt like he was at home. He reached out with one hand, then the other, skillfully touching Lin Mingxu’s abs, resting his head on his chest, and smacking his lips.
As if possessed, he blurted out, “Boyfriend, you’ve been getting better and better lately.”
[“Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah.”]
[“Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah.”]
[“Ah ah ah ah, can we watch this? Ah ah ah, too bad their clothes aren’t off.”]
[“Can I buy an advanced screening ticket to watch it, can I?”]
Lin Mingxu stiffened slightly.
As someone who took Shu You’s compliment of being good-looking and having a good physique as motivation for his recent workouts, he absolutely wouldn’t admit to it.
So Lin Mingxu casually said, “Oh, really?”
“Yeah.”
Shu You’s eyes were closed, but his hands were already mischievously exploring his own body, touching wherever.
As he continued touching, Lin Mingxu became even more tense.
His face turned dark, and he lowered his voice, gritting his teeth as he whispered in Shu You’s ear, “Aren’t you supposed to be sleeping?”
“Sleep, sleep, sleep.”
As soon as Shu You heard his slightly hoarse voice, he immediately understood, his face turning red. “I’m going to sleep now.”
He quickly retracted his hand, trying to sleep seriously, but it was already too late.
Lin Mingxu directly pressed him down on the rocking chair, fiercely kissing him for five minutes before letting go.
Director: “Quickly, quickly, pull the camera back, otherwise we won’t be able to broadcast it.”‘