After Pretending to Fall, They Revealed Their True Faces

Just as Lin Che was wondering, a young lady in a Gothic Lolita dress walked onto the stage, holding a microphone. She looked like a host.

"All contestants have arrived!"

A competition?

Has the anime convention become this competitive?

You have to compete at an anime convention?

Could it be a contest for the best cosplay?

Lin Che looked at the others on stage. If it was purely about looks and cosplay quality, Luo Xue would definitely be one of the best!

However, if it was this kind of competition, why would Luo Xue drag him along?

"Then..."

"Our 'CP Sweethearts Competition' officially begins!"

The Lolita young lady announced the start of the competition, and thunderous applause erupted from the audience!

Lin Che, on stage, was completely dumbfounded!

"You? You want to be a CP with me?"

Lin Che lowered his voice, looking at Luo Xue in disbelief.

"It's fake, just pretend! We just need to win the competition!"

Luo Xue clenched her fists, her fingernails digging into her skin.

She had originally planned to participate with Gu Yilan.

One would cosplay Chang Li, and the other Jin Xi. Even as two girls, they could barely be considered a CP.

But Luo Xue hadn't expected Gu Yilan to sprain her ankle!

They were supposed to give up on participating.

But...

The prize for this event was a limited edition figure, something Luo Xue had wanted to buy for a long time but could never get!

Now that she had a chance to win the prize, Luo Xue absolutely had to seize this opportunity!

So, she even told the staff member, "This is my boyfriend..."

That's how she got a spot in the competition!

She hoped the competition wouldn't be too extreme!

"Now, for the first event of the 'CP Sweethearts Competition'!"

"Please prove you are the sweetest CP in the world! CPs who aren't sweet enough will be eliminated!"

The host young lady announced with great passion!

Lin Che was completely bewildered.

"Luo Xue, are we really going this far?"

Chapter Twenty-Three: Competition

"What do we need to do?"

Lin Che asked.

"I, I don't know either. Let's see what others do first."

It wasn't just Lin Che.

Hearing the competition's content, Luo Xue was also extremely embarrassed and indignant.

She actually had to prove she was a couple with Lin Che... Although this was incredibly embarrassing, Luo Xue decided to go all out to win!

Originally, Luo Xue thought.

That she could just say some sweet nothings or act cute to prove their relationship.

However...

Seeing the performance of the other contestants, Luo Xue felt like her world was collapsing!

Some couples were doing a princess carry!

Some boyfriends hugged their girlfriends from behind, lowered their heads, and whispered in their ears.

There were even some who hugged each other tightly and kissed each other's cheeks...

Even in this situation, there was competition. As couples showcased their affection, these intimate acts escalated!

Of course, there were also some like Luo Xue who tried to play it safe.

After all, they weren't real couples and couldn't perform actions as intimate as hugging and kissing.

At this point, real couples and fake couples were instantly distinguishable.

Those who fished in troubled waters were all eliminated in this round!

Soon, it was Luo Xue and Lin Che's turn.

"Wow, this couple's visuals are off the charts!"

The Lolita host's eyes lit up when she saw the two.

Luo Xue, dressed in a pure white cosplay outfit, looked like a fairy straight out of a novel, while Lin Che's clean and refreshing attire also made a good impression.

Handsome guy and beautiful girl, everyone likes to see that.

The Lolita host seized the opportunity to tease, "You two look like a real couple. I wonder what way you'll use to prove this sweet relationship?!"

"I..."

Luo Xue cursed the host a million times in her heart.

She had already said so much; it was clearly impossible to brush it off.

Luo Xue didn't want to be eliminated in the first round!

So she could only...

Luo Xue's petite body trembled slightly.

She remembered the feeling of being held by Lin Che on the bus, a strange, indescribable sensation spreading through her.

Nervousness, shame, and a hint of excitement.

She secretly glanced at the audience below the stage, but Gu Yilan wasn't there.

With her best friend absent, Luo Xue felt a sense of relief, at least she didn't have to worry about being discovered by acquaintances.

"Hold me..."

Luo Xue's voice was very soft, but it struck Lin Che like a thunderclap.

He couldn't believe that the little fairy Luo Xue would utter such a sweet, delicate sound!

Was this still Luo Xue?

Her persona had collapsed!

"What are you spacing out for? Hurry up, or they'll see through us..."

Seeing Lin Che not moving, Luo Xue urged him anxiously, the blush on her face deepening, her clear, beautiful eyes shimmering with moisture.

"This young couple is a bit shy..." the Lolita host's tone became playful, "Could they be another pair of fake couples trying to trick us out of the event rewards?!"

"No! He's really my boyfriend!"

Provoked by the host's words, Luo Xue forgot all about her shame!

She opened her small arms and, like a koala, hugged Lin Che.

"Quick! Hold me!"

Luo Xue urged him by his ear!

Lin Che naturally extended his arms, passing them under Luo Xue's armpits and resting them on her delicate back.

Luo Xue was so petite; her slender waist seemed like it would snap if she applied too much force. Her beautiful body was like a fragile piece of porcelain, making one want to cradle it in their hands and protect it.

Lin Che's palms pressed against Luo Xue's back, drawing her body closer to his.

Through the cosplay outfit, he could feel Luo Xue's icy skin and delicate bones; her skin was radiating a scorching temperature.

The faint, sweet scent of Luo Xue entered Lin Che's nostrils, making his heart tingle.

Their chests were pressed together. Although Luo Xue was a bit underdeveloped, it wasn't to the point of being uncomfortable. Lin Che could feel Luo Xue's heartbeat.

It was like thunder.

"If it's just a hug, even non-couples can do that, right?"

The Lolita host was still not satisfied.

Seeing Lin Che and Luo Xue hugging, she had actually started to believe they were a couple.

However, observing the shy movements of the young man and woman, the host suddenly realized something.

Even if they were a couple, they must have only gotten together recently, still in the stage where a hug would make their hearts race.

The host smiled mischievously; her favorite thing was to play matchmaker!

Now was a perfect opportunity to help these young people deepen their relationship!

Luo Xue was hugging Lin Che with her back to the host, so she couldn't see the expression on the host's face.

But Lin Che could see it!

The Lolita host winked at Lin Che and mouthed, "Don't worry, sister will help you..."

Help me with what?

Lin Che was completely bewildered by the host.

Then...

"How about the boys give the girls a hickey on their necks... that way you can prove your relationship!"

The Lolita host directly stated her demand!

Lin Che was startled!

Wait, sister, don't mess with me!

Lin Che could clearly feel that as soon as the host finished speaking, Luo Xue in his arms began to tremble violently, like a boiling kettle.

Lin Che felt like he was holding a bomb that could explode at any moment!

"Luo Xue, don't be angry yet. If we have to, we can withdraw from the competition, but you absolutely cannot go crazy and hit someone!"

Lin Che whispered to comfort her.

He understood Luo Xue too well. This girl had been brainwashed by Little Red Book, always talking about fighting, a new era woman who refused to be defined.

The act of giving a hickey was essentially leaving one's mark on the other person, symbolizing that they had become one's possession!

For Luo Xue, this was absolutely unacceptable.

That should be the case...

The above was just Lin Che's guess.

But...

Luo Xue lifted her head from Lin Che's embrace.

Her fair and pretty face became as hazy as a sunset, and the usually arrogant little fairy showed a shy, girlish expression.

Luo Xue now was much cuter than usual.

She was like a soft, fragrant, petite loli.

"No... if we withdraw now, we, we, we won't get that limited edition figurine!"

A struggle flashed in Luo Xue's eyes, and finally, she said word by word.