Chapter 47

Her plea contrasted sharply with Shen Qiaoyu’s calm heart.

 

Shen Qiaoyu was unmoved and wanted to tear off her name tag.

 

But her hands were tied, so she couldn’t do it even if she lifted her unless she used her mouth.

 

And that was not an option.

 

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But Yan Shiqing didn’t give in easily. She gripped her weak point – her tied hands – and clung to her stubbornly, preventing her from doing anything in the short term.

 

From the live broadcast camera’s view, Yan Shiqing wrapped her legs around her waist and held onto her hands firmly, smirking proudly, and said, “Hmph, you can’t snatch my name tag anyway.”

 

Every time Shen Qiaoyu tried to pull her up, she resisted fiercely, tightening her legs even more, and yelled, “It’s useless, give up!”

 

The effort being made here is indeed futile, primarily due to the difficulty of dealing with Yan Shiqing. The two of them were grappling on the ground, with Shen Qiaoyu attempting to flip her over. However, Yan Shiqing relentlessly resisted, leading Shen Qiaoyu to sweat profusely on her forehead and struggle to find a way to gain the upper hand.

 

As sweat streamed down Shen Qiaoyu’s face, it trickled onto Yan Shiqing’s cheek, prompting her to quickly wipe it away with her fingertips.

 

Shen Qiaoyu’s slightly rough fingertips caused her eyelashes to tremble, as well as her waist, while also instantly reddening her cheeks from the rubbing.

 

The main issue, in fact, was that Yan Shiqing’s face had already become thoroughly flushed, likely due to the heat. She was drenched in sweat, and her legs were even beginning to weaken.

 

Shen Qiaoyu couldn’t understand why her legs were so tightly clinging to her, causing a tingling numbness in her waist.

 

Unable to pry her opponent’s legs apart with her hands, all Shen Qiaoyu could do was exert great force in continuously attempting to lift and flip Yan Shiqing over.

 

Yan Shiqing struggled hurriedly, hoping to hold out for another ten minutes. Yet, as her body weakened, the little strength she had left appeared to Shen Qiaoyu like a tiny, ineffective shrimp trapped in a pot. Eventually, Yan Shiqing was flipped over, her waist bent, and firmly pressed against the ground.

 

With a gentle tear, Shen Qiaoyu forcibly removed Yan Shiqing’s name tag.

 

“Shen Qiaoyu! I will remember this!” Yan Shiqing bit her lip, panting on the ground with reddened eyes as if she had been bullied.

 

The truth is, when faced with absolute physical strength and endurance, she could only be dominated, pinned down by Shen Qiaoyu’s hands, unable to move an inch.

 

“How about it?” Unable to resist, she turned her head and asked, “I can’t be the undercover agent, right?”

 

“You have completely misunderstood me!”

 

In fact, regardless of whether they tore it or not, all she hoped for was that she was the undercover agent. At least their hard-earned resources wouldn’t be lost due to gambling.

 

However, Shen Qiaoyu remained silent, but eventually let her go. She hurriedly got up, grabbed Shen Qiaoyu once more, and demanded to see the name tag.

 

“You are not the undercover agent…” Shen Qiaoyu looked guilty and awkwardly handed over the name tag. Then, just as she began to feel relieved, Shen Qiaoyu suddenly slipped a small undercover agent tag into her hand and chuckled, teasing, “You’re definitely the undercover agent!”

 

Experiencing this roller coaster of emotions, Yan Shiqing couldn’t help but glare at her, then playfully hit her shoulder and said in annoyance, “Why are you so annoying?!”

 

Observing her reaction, Shen Qiaoyu leaned closer to her ear and whispered, “Actually, when Fei Wuya and I were tugging at your name tag, I caught a glimpse of a piece of undercover agent tag. That’s why I readily snatch it.”

 

Her hot breath brushed against her ear, igniting a fire-like sensation, causing Yan Shiqing’s ear to turn hot. But upon hearing this, her anger only heightened, and she muttered, “Then why did you lie to me? And make me struggle for so long, thinking highly of myself!”

 

Otherwise, she would not resist!

 

Shen Qiaoyu could only whisper, “If we didn’t struggle with each other, it would have seemed like we already knew the outcome, and there wouldn’t be any dramatic effect.”

 

Yan Shiqing: “…”

 

“What dramatic effect? Are you still concerned about these things? I think you just want to toy with me!” A slight displeasure manifested in her brows and eyes, akin to a blooming red rose, unintentionally captivating people’s attention.

 

Only Shen Qiaoyu could maintain a clear mind and slowly state, “If you’re angry, go ahead and tear me apart. I won’t resist.”

 

Fine, this indirectly admitted that she had been playing with her earlier!

 

Yan Shiqing bit her lip, glared at her fiercely, and declared, “Turn around, I’m going to snatch your name tag!”

 

Shen Qiaoyu turned around and thought carefully.

 

Her success or failure depended on this move, so she had to trust her own instincts.

 

She had undergone special forces training, which required exceptional insight. Back then, even with her eyes covered, she had a vague sense that the staff did more than just put a name tag on her. They seemed to have done something else behind her back.

 

They tried to be discreet, but she noticed it anyway.

 

She hoped it was true, or else her beef and potato stew would be spoiled.

 

She was so hungry…

 

Shen Qiaoyu drifted off.

 

Meanwhile, the live broadcast room was in an uproar as the two whispered to each other.

 

[What are they talking about?! We need someone who can read lips!]

 

[I have no idea.]

 

[Hey, why is Shiqing trying to rip off Shen Qiaoyu’s name tag? And Shen Qiaoyu is not resisting at all?]

 

[I’m totally unhappy with the way the production team is capturing the sound! – So frustrating!]

 

….

 

Yan Shiqing tore off an undercover name tag with a ripping sound and suddenly exclaimed excitedly to Shen Qiaoyu, “Qiao Qiao!”

 

“Uh?” Shen Qiaoyu turned her head and found herself in a sudden embrace. Yan Shiqing stuck the name tag on Shen Qiaoyu’s forehead and proclaimed cheerfully, “We won the bet! We don’t have to go hungry tonight!”

 

Shen Qiaoyu felt happy, but she gently pushed Yan Shiqing away.

 

She thought that no matter how excited one was, one should not hug so tightly. After all, they both had partners.

 

She remembered to keep a certain distance and said seriously, “Show some restraint. We are both in relationships, and my girlfriend is watching in the live broadcast room.”

 

“Hmph.” Yan Shiqing did not seem to care at all. She let go of her and continued joyfully, “What are you afraid of? I’ve hugged your girlfriend too, not only hugged but also held hands~”

 

“What did you say?” Shen Qiaoyu was astonished by her words and then heard her say, “Go back and ask her about it. She will tell you everything~”

 

This made Shen Qiaoyu extremely curious. She wanted to rush back and ask Qingning, but Yan Shiqing refused to reveal more. Shen Qiaoyu felt as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.

 

Ten minutes passed, and the crew came to distribute supplies and give a summary for the day. They announced that Shen Yuchuan and Yan Yi ranked second in supplies. They had to live in the same type of environment as Fei Wuya.

 

After that, the guests dispersed.

 

The guests had to carry their own supplies back to their cabins, which was very inconsiderate.

 

Shen Qiaoyu was drenched in sweat from exhaustion, but as soon as she returned to the cottage with Yan Shiqing, she immediately started texting Qingning.

 

Beside her, Yan Shiqing watched with amusement at her anxious demeanor, while she picked up her own phone and threw her a towel. She then took out the necessary supplies and went to start a fire for cooking.

 

Outside the window, the residue of the setting sun lingered, and the sky gradually darkened.

 

Shen Qiaoyu wiped her sweat while eagerly waiting for Qingning’s reply.

 

After waiting for a long time, I received a message with only one line: “Yes, she was my first love.”

 

Shen Qiaoyu: “???”

 

“How did you meet her?”

 

Qingning replied with a laughing-crying emoji and said, “We were childhood sweethearts. We met at the orphanage. We were very close, but we drifted apart as we grew up. We only chat occasionally now.”

 

“Orphanage?” Shen Qiaoyu was confused. Wasn’t Yan Shiqing kidnapped and then rescued?

 

Qingning responded promptly, “It seems you don’t know her very well.

 

You should ask her about it. She used to skip classes to help me take care of my grandmother.”

 

Shen Qiaoyu suddenly remembered Yan Shiqing’s words and had an epiphany. It turned out that Qingning and Yan Shiqing had that kind of relationship. They had known each other even before Yan Shiqing was found and brought back.

 

She felt a sour feeling brewing inside her.

 

Did that mean her arch-enemies had become her love rivals?

 

How frustrating.

 

She smelled the scent of cooking and perked up. She ran outside and saw that Yan Shiqing had already started cooking.

 

She was so hungry that she could barely stand. She had snacked earlier, but she still felt starved. She quickly helped by tending the fire.

 

Yan Shiqing boiled some water and suggested that she take a bath.

 

She agreed and hurried to bathe in her flustered state. She planned to inquire about the welfare institute later that night.

 

But during her bath, she received a voice call from Qingning.

 

She was so nervous that she could barely function. She answered the call hastily, even though she was only half-undressed.

 

…

 

Meanwhile, as the sky darkened, Yan Shiqing sang to herself with earbuds in front of the cooking fire. She cheerfully maneuvered the spatula, as if in a very good mood.

 

The camera had been removed and the room’s surveillance camera had been covered the whole time. The director had taken the crew away earlier that day, supposedly to give the guests a chance to relax completely.

 

The audience in the live streaming room wailed, but the live stream had ended. They could only rewatch the day’s footage to pick out the details.

 

A soft voice came from the phone in the bathroom, humming a melody that was extremely pleasant and appealing to the ear.

 

Shen Qiaoyu thought she sang even better than Yan Shiqing, the famous singer, and curved her lips upwards as she continued to undress. She asked the person on the other end, “What are you doing?”

 

“Cooking,” the reply was frank. “You really like beef brisket with potatoes, right? That’s what I’m making today.”

 

“And you, what are you up to?”

 

Shen Qiaoyu was oblivious to any hint of something being amiss. She felt a surge of sweetness in her heart. She turned on the shower and replied in a low voice, “Taking a shower…”

 

Her voice was husky.

 

Yan Shiqing, who was in front of the stove, paused abruptly when she heard this. She listened to the sound of the shower from the other side and felt a blush creeping up her cheeks. The fire glow illuminated her face. Her long eyelashes drooped slightly, trembling gently like the wings of a flitting butterfly. The scene was particularly beautiful.

 

She spoke up slowly, “Can you do it in a way that I can hear?”

 

Shen Qiaoyu chuckled lowly on the other end, making her ears tingle. “No, Yan Shiqing is busy by herself out there, while I would take too long if I start…”

 

“But your going there won’t bother her so much, and it’s just a few minutes anyway,” she said in a low, coquettish voice.

 

There was silence on the other end for a while before the reply finally came. “Do you think I’m like you, that only takes a few minutes?”

 

“Isn’t it?” Yan Shiqing’s eyes curved as she dished out the food, calling out softly, “Qiao Qiao, can you just give in to me? I’ve never heard your voice like that before.”

 

In the bathroom, Shen Qiaoyu was spreading body wash over herself, her usually composed face wet from the shower water, a faint smile playing on her lips, her ears already flushed red.

 

Several seconds passed before her hand moved downwards and then back to the phone. She said, “Alright then, but…”

 

“I’m embarrassed. I can’t learn to sound like you.”

 

“Last time we video-called, just hearing your voice made me…”

 

Yan Shiqing’s cheeks were thoroughly flushed, and from the earth stove in front of her came the crackling sounds of the firewood burning fiercely. She put the lid on the pot, and her grip on the phone weakened.

 

A low voice from Shen Qiaoyu, accompanied by breathy sounds, came through the earphones.

 

In truth, she hadn’t heard her voice sound like that before, including during the previous New Year’s Eve. Shen Qiaoyu would only make some sounds when at her peak.

 

But this time, just because she said she wanted to hear it, the other person complied with her wish, letting her hear her voice.

 

At that moment, Yan Shiqing felt more than just weak; her eyes even grew hot. She tended to the fire in the stove and then suddenly rushed into the room, locked the door, and dove into the covers.

 

Listening to Shen Qiaoyu’s voice through the headphones was like the onset of her period—making her undergarments moist.

 

She awkwardly pressed her legs together, wanting to change out of the clothes that made her uncomfortable.

 

No one knew that after she changed out of her swimsuit, what she put on was a G-string, nothing more than a thin line.

 

Unconsciously, her face flushed as she, separated by a phone and a door, ended up doing the same thing as the person on the other side. She spoke softly towards the voice coming through her earphones from Shen Qiaoyu, calling out to her, “Qiaoqiao~”

 

“Could you, could you go slower?” Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke, “Mm… what I mean is, don’t rush.”

 

“Can you wait for me, please~”

 

Hearing her voice, Shen Qiaoyu felt as if feathers were gently tickling her heart, one after the other, making her whole heart melt.

 

Leaning against the wall, she tilted her head back, her ears and even the nape of her neck flushed red, and she couldn’t help but let out a laugh: “Mm.”

 

…..

 

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