After hearing Jian Yuanjia's question, Director Yang paused for a moment, then said uncertainly, "Should... it be?"
Jian Yuanjia patted his chest. "That means it's not that ruthless! It's alright, I'm relieved, at least it's not life-threatening!"
He completely missed Ji Nanshu's resentful expression, as if he wanted to strangle him right then and there.
The scene was quiet for a moment.
After the silence came thunderous laughter.
Lin Qin: "Hahahaha, Yuan Yuanjia, you really dare to say that!"
While patting his wife's back, Wu Yan raised his fist to his mouth to cover his mouth. " Yuanjia, you could have been a little more tactful—"
Yu Can, Bai Nanyu, and Lian Shao couldn't stop laughing.
Belatedly realizing what was happening, Jian Yuanjia suddenly looked at Ji Nanshu, only to meet his smiling, almond-shaped eyes, which looked anything but malicious. He unconsciously took a step back and immediately turned and ran.
" Nanshu!! I was wrong!! Don't hit me!"
"Waaaah, I'll never say your cooking is bad again!"
"Don't hit me in the face! I make a living with my looks!"
"Aaaaaah, Ji Nanshu, you scoundrel! Your cooking is terrible, and you won't even let us say anything!"
Feeling refreshed after the beating, Ji Nanshu said to Director Yang, " Director Yang, you can start opening the gifts now and let us guess."
Director Yang, who had been watching the show, snapped out of his reverie, "Alright! I'll start dismantling then!"
Jian Yuanjia returned with her lips pouting high, and whined to Jin Shi, "Waaah, Shi, why didn't you help me! I'm so miserable!"
"Does it hurt? Do you want me to blow on it for you?" Jin Shi chuckled. He could tell at a glance that his wife was just being coquettish. Oh, his wife's coquettishness was just too adorable!
Jian Yuanjia's eyes lit up. "I want it!!"
While the two were getting all lovey-dovey, Director Yang opened the first gift box and took out a pair of high heels.
Jian Yuanjia: "This must have been bought by Brother Yan for Sister Qin!"
The crowd discussed it amongst themselves, some even speculating that Xiao Lin had bought it for Li Lan.
Just then, Wu Yan glanced at his wife and silently raised his hand. "This... Qinqin must have bought it for me..."
All guests. "!!!"
Brother Yan, do you like wearing high heels?! Wait, the size seems a bit off.
Director Yang: "You guessed right!! This is indeed a gift Lin Qin bought for Wu Yan."
Yu Can covered her mouth. "Brother Yan, how did you guess that?"
Anyone would assume this was bought by the man for the woman!
"First of all, I know the gift I prepared isn't high heels. Secondly, my family has so many dresses, high heels, bags, rings... emmmm, it's pretty easy to guess."
[This is so true.]
[It seems like Wu Yan has a very low status in her family.]
[My family hierarchy: Mom, Dad, our dog, and me.]
[That's hilarious! It's not hard to understand! After all, I have so many dresses, high heels, bags, rings, jewelry, and other things I bought for my husband...]
The second gift was a jade pendant. Chu Mo recognized it after just one glance, because it was so obvious that it was exactly the same as the jade pendant hanging on the sword tassel given to him in his previous life.
Chu Mo's gift, however, was only opened on the sixth attempt; it was a very ordinary wooden hairpin.
Ji Nanshu's eyes lit up when he saw the wooden hairpin; it was the one he often used in the Qiang Kingdom!
It's a pity he doesn't have long hair anymore.
After the gifts were unwrapped, Jian Yuanjia and Jin Shi, as well as Lian Shao and Bai Nanyu, were among those who couldn't guess the answers. Yu Can was temporarily not participating in the mission because his partner had been sent to the hospital.
Director Yang, seeing the four men's particularly malicious smiles, clapped his hands and said, "Come on! Time for punishment!!"
The staff pushed in a cart full of alcohol, which smelled all sorts of different kinds.
Then one of the staff members took out a large empty glass and four small wine glasses and said, "Teachers, each of you please choose a flavor of wine and pour it into this large glass. The flavors cannot be the same for everyone."
Ji Nanshu glanced at Jian Yuanjia furtively, then slowly curled the corners of his mouth into a smile. Ha, he'd finally gotten his chance, had he? Jian Yuanjia, you're doomed!
When he felt Ji Nanshu's burning and malicious gaze, his face scrunched up.
"Damn it, Nanshu will definitely not let him go. Is it too late to run now?"
Turning to look at Jin Shi pitifully, she said, "Ah Shi, I feel like I'm about to die."
Jin Shi chuckled and patted his head, "Good boy, I'll drink. But Yuanjia might have to take care of me afterward."
"Okay!! I'll take care of you!!"
Jian Yuanjia was completely unaware of the conspiracy in Jin Shi's words. He was still excited that he was finally free from Ji Nanshu's torment. It wasn't until he returned to his room that he realized why Jin Shi had asked him to take care of him.
He was furious! He should have just drunk it himself!
Ji Nanshu pursed his lips, knowing Jin Shi was up to no good. Although he couldn't see Jian Yuanjia's drunken antics, he instinctively felt that Jian Yuanjia wouldn't be having a good time back home.
Hmph, I'll let him off the hook for now.
After the punishment, nearly half of the four and a half couples were completely bewildered, so the live stream ended quite pleasantly for the day. As for the gift for completing the task, Director Yang said he'd keep it a secret until the next episode!
After drinking two mixed drinks, Jin Shi returned to their room with Jian Yuanjia's help.
Jin Shi was still too heavy for Jian Yuanjia. Just as he reached the bedside, Jin Shi lost his balance and fell in with Jian Yuanjia.
A faint blush rose to Jin Shi's face from the alcohol, and his eyes, blurry with drunkenness, stared at Jian Yuanjia: " Yuanjia ~"
Jian Yuanjia tilted his head. "Huh? Let go of me, I'll help you take a bath."
Jin Shi buried his head in Jian Yuanjia's neck, gently biting it twice, then raised his head again. " Yuanjia ~ I want it!"
Jian Yuanjia: "..."
What the hell do you want?! Can't you just go to sleep when you're drunk??
Before he could even speak, Jin Shi flipped over and pinned Jian Yuanjia to the bed, kissing him and skillfully prying open his lips and teeth before penetrating him deeply.
The faint taste of alcohol spread in Jian Yuanjia's mouth, and he immediately went limp.
He held his breath for a long time, and when he felt like he was about to suffocate, he pushed Jin Shi hard.
" Yuanjia, why can't you breathe properly?"
Jian Yuanjia retorted angrily, "No, so what if I can't breathe properly!"
This is so annoying! Whose fault is this?!
Drunk and with his mind completely foggy, Jin Shi mumbled, "Idiot..."
"You insulted me..."
"But I like it so much..."
The words of abuse were on the tip of Jian Yuanjia's tongue, but he swallowed them back. He felt as if his face and body were on fire, and his heart was pounding wildly.
Jin Shi uttered intoxicating sweet nothings, leaving Jian Yuanjia completely dazed. By the time he came to his senses, his clothes had already been almost completely stripped off.
" Yuanjia... you smell so good..."
Jin Shi's hands roamed over Jian Yuanjia's body, leaving pink blushes wherever they touched, making them irresistible.
Hmm, the next chapter will be posted during the day.
Starting today, I must go to bed before midnight!
Kids, remember not to stay up late!