58.2 - The Panda Cub Bows For Love

After a flurry of activities, they managed to finish preparing all the dishes before seven o'clock. The production team had arranged an open space with many tables and chairs. The elderly guests had been invited by the production crew and were seated, eagerly anticipating the meal. As they watched the elderly with their white hair enjoy the food they had prepared, displaying content smiles, the group felt that their busy day had not been in vain. They hoped that this episode would attract more attention to these elderly people left behind and bring them more warmth. During the meal, some of the elderly would even take out candies from their pockets to offer to them. This simple gesture touched them deeply. Although they didn't consider their actions to be significant, the way the elderly looked at them was akin to how grandparents would look at their own grandchildren. After the elderly finished eating, Jing Dan's group could finally sit down and enjoy a proper meal. When everything was done, Bian Fengyu finally came down. Giving him a casual glance, Jing Dan said, "I didn't know if you were planning to have dinner tonight, so I didn't prepare for you. You can order takeout." Her words were direct and straightforward, leaving no room for face-saving. Did he really think he could have a taste of He Xuan's cooking? Dream on! However, no one was surprised by Jing Dan's words, not even in front of the camera. Jing Dan had the authority not to give him face, especially considering his behavior today. Bian Fengyu's expression darkened as he looked at the group of people chatting and laughing together at the table. With a sneer, he turned and left. The others didn't pay much attention to what he thought and focused on their own meals. After a busy day, they all became more familiar with each other, making it less awkward to sit together and chat. After dinner, He Xuan and the others prepared gifts for the girls and mentioned that they could come to her if they had any questions about dancing during the recording period. The production team then arranged for them to be sent back. After dinner, regardless of whether Bian Fengyu wanted to be part of the show or not, the director called him down. It was time for the interaction between the couples; missing a person wasn't acceptable. However, Bian Fengyu had indeed been blacklisted by Green Bamboo Entertainment and would no longer be cooperating with them. At that moment, Bian Fengyu was unaware that he had been blacklisted, still harboring dreams of getting close to Jing Dan and gaining access to all resources from Green Bamboo Entertainment. The director said, "The next game is simple. Just recite a line to your partner, and then you can go to sleep." With that said, the TV in the room began playing the scenes they were supposed to learn. Scene One: The classic "I declare you mine." Scene Two: "Will you be my girlfriend?" Scene Three: "I give you a chance to pursue me." After watching the three short scenes, everyone fell into silence. Did the production team actually want them dead? What awkward lines were these! "I request to use the 'Silence Card,'" He Xuan raised her hand softly. If she had to act with Jing Dan in those scenes, she would have to be the one to speak, but she truly couldn't do it! The director, with a smile on his face, said, "Sure, but after using the 'Silence Card,' you have to complete another task." Zheng Weiyi, who also held a Silence Card, brightened her eyes, "What task?" The director shook his head, "You'll only find out after you confirm the use of the 'Silence Card.'" Zheng Weiyi, as someone seasoned in the entertainment industry, immediately sensed something amiss. She quickly pulled Ning Yiming back, deciding not to use the 'Silence Card.' However, He Xuan, with a keen sense for variety shows, didn't hesitate. As soon as she heard it could be used, she activated the 'Silence Card' and chose to complete the additional task. Seeing them use the card, the director didn't seem disappointed at all; in fact, he appeared more excited! When the director handed over the script for the next task, she fell silent. - Remember He Teacher's current expression! - Goodness, the variety shows by Green Bamboo always capture the audience's hearts! - May I ask if He Teacher's expression later will be vacant or calm? (Curious cat) - I'm not sure now after hearing that. Looking at the script in her hand and then at Jing Dan's calm face, He Xuan wasn't sure whether she should show her the content. "What is it?" Seeing her staring at her but not saying anything, Jing Dan appeared puzzled, as did the others, curious about what was happening. "He Teacher, why don't you start?" The director, trying to suppress a smile, seeing how He Xuan opened up, expected the following couples to be more relaxed. He Xuan: "..." Lowering her head, He Xuan impassively looked at the fan fiction script in her hand, only to realize that it was a scene involving bed intimacy with Jing Dan! Did the director even care if the show aired! Jing Dan leaned in to see, but He Xuan evaded her gaze. Instead, she gave the director a knowing look. The director: "...a chill ran down his spine." Picking up the script, He Xuan began reading with a stoic expression. "Today is the first anniversary of General Jing and Teacher He being together. Since it's an anniversary, there should be some sense of ceremony, and this kind of thing is most meaningful when done together." "In the evening, Teacher He and General Jing went to the supermarket together and bought things for a candlelit dinner. Later, as Teacher He gazed at General Jing, the atmosphere became filled with tenderness and sweetness." When she paused slightly here and glanced at the curious Jing Dan, she continued reading, "Brimming with affectionate intimacy." Upon hearing He Xuan's words, Jing Dan was taken aback. Affectionate intimacy? She looked at He Xuan, who seemed completely normal. "As the white mist filled the evening's shower, the steam moistened their eyelashes. Underneath were watery eyes, where only each other fit. Teacher He lowered her head, beep beep beep, she raised her gaze and said, 'Beep beep beep beep.'" Subsequently, everyone saw He Xuan not only reading but also providing the sound effects herself, adding sound effects at the crucial moments. Everyone: "..." The director was left dumbfounded by He Xuan's theatrics, exclaiming in disbelief, "Teacher He! That's not how it's meant to be read!" He Xuan had now regained her composure and faced the director, asking, "Do you think the scene just now would pass the censors? Anyway, you'll add bleeps later on, so I might as well save you the post-production hassle." Her calm and logical tone made her argument sound reasonable. The director: "...But we want to hear it!" - Haha, what kind of comedic character setting does Teacher He have! - Haha, this is so funny. Isn't it good to censor ourselves? - Haha, which fanfiction is this! I need to read it myself and complete the scene! Not understanding much of the situation, due to He Xuan's censoring, the fragmented plotline sounded weird to Jing Dan, but she didn't dwell on it. In the end, He Xuan passed that challenge, and she went to the kitchen to make a cup of milk for Jing Dan, urging her to watch the upcoming show while Bian Fengyu and the others acted out comedic scenes, leading to Jing Dan's hilarious reactions. Why did she seem shocked and pensive at the same time? In the end, He Xuan couldn't help but laugh uncontrollably; she dragged Jing Dan upstairs, afraid she might see things she shouldn't. Before going upstairs, Jing Dan pointed to her milk cup. He Xuan stifled a laugh, nodding to show she understood. Feeling assured, Jing Dan went up to take a shower, while He Xuan prepared the milk and took it upstairs, avoiding the embarrassing setting below. As Jing Dan emerged from the shower, she saw He Xuan's peculiar behavior and asked curiously, "Are you exercising? It looks like you're twisting your neck?" He Xuan looked up to see Jing Dan coming out, her whole being like a bamboo swayed by the rain, exuding a fresh, watery aroma. "..." She had finally calmed her mind! Closing her eyes, she felt that after the show ended, she might have to insist on sleeping in separate rooms with Jing Dan. It wasn't just about avoiding overthinking; it was essential to make it clear to Jing Dan that normal friends didn't sleep together! Since she considered them normal friends, they should interact accordingly, helping her understand the boundaries of their relationship! At that moment, Jing Dan was still unaware of He Xuan's thoughts. Seeing her ignore her, Jing Dan went to the bedside table to pick up her second glass of milk for the night and enjoyed it contentedly. Observing Jing Dan in that state, He Xuan's mind wandered back to the time when she was still a panda cub, holding a milk bottle in her hands. With a tinge of contemplation in her eyes, she wondered if she would ever witness this scene again. However, that was a question without an answer for now. He Xuan got up and retrieved her clothes before heading to the bathroom, closing the door behind her. Just before she closed it, she heard Jing Dan saying, "Hurry up! I'm waiting for you in bed!" With an air of casualness, Jing Dan's unusual words left He Xuan feeling bewildered. Did this person even realize how ambiguous those words were? What did it mean "I'm waiting for you in bed"? Shouldn't she join her once she finished showering, following the logical progression of events? Frustrated by Jing Dan's words, He Xuan sealed the door without responding, sighing heavily. Seeing Jing Dan face such adversity in her lifetime made her secretly sad. While He Xuan was bathing inside, Jing Dan was eagerly waiting outside, her eyes fixed on the bathroom door. Gradually, even the milk in her mouth lost its taste, her gaze occasionally darting in the direction of the bathroom. He Xuan remained oblivious to the intensity of Jing Dan's anticipation outside. Comfortably soaking in the bathtub, she squinted her eyes. Feeling annoyed by how Jing Dan had provoked her, wasn't it necessary to take good care of oneself? It was imperative to relax now, as who knows what tricks that person had up their sleeve later. After finishing the milk, Jing Dan lay on the bed, then turned onto her stomach, staring at the bathroom door intently. However, she almost dozed off as she strained her eyes, eager for the sound from the bathroom. When she finally heard a noise coming from there, she instantly perked up. He Xuan: "..." Seeing Jing Dan's intense gaze as she lay on the bed, He Xuan felt something was off. What was this person up to? Drying her hair at leisure, He Xuan went to Jing Dan and said, "Move over. You're pressing the blanket." "Okay." Jing Dan obediently rolled, releasing the blanket from beneath her. After He Xuan got into bed, she leaned in, staring at Jing Dan's lips with a sparkling gaze, "Can I eat now? I've been waiting for so long!" She'd waited for ages! He Xuan: ... So, it was about this. Feeling a bit embarrassed, He Xuan realized that she had been so busy today and preoccupied with reading fanfiction that she had forgotten her promise to Jing Dan. Looking at her piercing gaze, she let out a sigh. Even though she had used rose essential oil for her bath, it seemed to have gone unnoticed by Jing Dan. Her thoughts were fixated solely on her jelly. "Go ahead." Her words sounded somewhat powerless, with her gaze wandering off to the ceiling. A single word, "eat," had ruined the tender moment. What interest could there be in just a word? Indeed, without any emotional attachment, where could the allure lie? Brightening up at the words, Jing Dan obediently leaned down and kissed He Xuan's lips, savoring the soft, elastic touch and enjoying it with closed eyes. She even felt that the jelly today seemed a bit different, more fragrant than usual. Unable to resist, she licked it a few more times. Luckily, this time no one interrupted her blissful moment, sparing her from a potential disturbance. He Xuan's gaze lowered, their faces close due to the kiss. The proximity was almost suffocating, and she could feel the warmth of their breath mingling on her face. He Xuan clenched her fist by her side, resisting the urge to lift her hand and pull the person on top of her fiercely into her embrace. She closed her eyes, suppressing the desire in her heart. She couldn't rush, she couldn't scare the person away. Finally, as the show aired, the love-themed talk show became increasingly popular online, with Chun He and Jing Ming's fanbase reaching unimaginable levels. Even Jing Shi Yue's company's official website reposted topics related to Chun He and Jing Ming. Qiu Shu Huai's personal Weibo account was also trapped in the pursuit of Chun He and Jing Ming and couldn't turn back. However, among all this, the loudest cries came from the devoted fans of the Dai He CP (Dai Dai and He Xuan), especially with Qiu Shu Huai's betrayal worsening their situation. - Sob, sob, Dai Dai, we were wrong about you! - Teacher He is such a clutz! Dai Dai is so good to us! - Don't be sad, Dai Dai, you still have us! - Teacher Qiu too! How could you betray us! The Dai He CP was born under your witness! Seeing these comments online, He Xuan turned to look at the silent Dai Dai beside her and facepalmed. Everyone misunderstood her! Unfortunately, she couldn't explain it! Would this dorky person tag along with her for the rest of her life? (End of this chapter)