Xu Wang stared at the card in his hand with an inscrutable expression. When had he ever launched a sneak attack? He had always done things openly, okay?
When Xu Wang remained silent, the assistant director assumed he did not want to complete the task and hurriedly added, "If you complete this task, the production team will cover all the expenses for your next date."
Xu Wang still said nothing.
The assistant director grew anxious. "Teacher Xu, this is the best offer we can make!"
"All right, I agree." From the assistant director's anxious expression, Xu Wang knew this was their biggest concession.
They set off on their castle exploration task at dusk. The sky had only just begun to darken, and a golden cloud appeared on the horizon beyond the sea.
The director had the staff put black blindfolds on the guests and guide them to different locations.
Pei Yanchuan held Xu Wang's hand, their fingers interlaced.
After leading them to their destination, the staff removed their black blindfolds.
An unmistakably old villa came into view. Ivy covered its walls and had not even spared the rusty gate.
Pei Yanchuan gently pushed open the rusty gate before them. The villa's courtyard was even more desolate, overgrown with weeds.
They continued forward until they reached the villa's entrance. The wooden door before them had already been corroded by rusty water.
Xu Wang opened the door, which creaked from years of neglect.
The main hall looked reasonably decent. A thick layer of dust covered the old furniture, and large cobwebs hung in the corners.
Pei Yanchuan held Xu Wang protectively in his arms, shielding him from much of the dust. From where Xu Wang stood, he only had to raise his head to see that "chiseled jaw" straight out of a