Xianyu And Protagonist A Are Together Chapter 27
by[So beautiful!!! Our “Gu Wen Yu Sheng” finally has a photo of the two of them together!]
[I’m seriously going to faint, why is it so sweet today!]
[I knew my eyesight wouldn’t fail me, as expected! Welcome sisters to join the ship, it’s truly super beautiful, super sweet, and super shippable!]
Her casual comment unexpectedly attracted quite a few CP fans.
Of course, there were also many irrational fans shouting insults about Wen Mian’s actions, but their comments were quickly deleted by Xu Qing and Wang Fei’s teams, who were monitoring the backend, to control the comments section.
Watching Wen Mian and Gu Man look at each other, Wang Mo felt as if she had eaten an unripe lemon—the taste was astringent and bitter, mixed with a heart-wrenching sourness.
Her fingers tightened around the microphone, and she suddenly spoke up to interrupt, “In that case, thank you very much to our Mian Mian and Man Man, plus the performance I brought.”
After the polite formalities, Wen Mian and Gu Man nodded in unison toward Wang Mo, then stepped off the stage.
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The next performer was Shi Yuezhi, Wang Mo’s friend in the industry, who presented a traditional intangible cultural heritage—face-changing. Her skill was superb, always surprising the audience.
As expected, this intangible heritage was the most popular performance of the night. The grandpas, grandmas, uncles, and aunts below clapped wildly and cheered joyfully.
Watching Shi Yuezhi leave the stage, Wen Mian assumed the performances were over and immediately decided to turn and look for Grandma Zhong.
But a familiar low cough suddenly reached her ears. Was that Gu Man?!
Wen Mian snapped her head back, her eyes fixed on the stage. Gu Man was still dressed in simple attire, but her eye corners seemed to have a hint of red eyeshadow, highlighting the small mole near her eye when she looked at people.
Wen Mian’s gaze moved from her eye corner to her earlobe, where she had changed to a new pair of earrings, sparkling like rubies. A simple crystal necklace accentuated her charming collarbones and slender neck.
As if sensing Wen Mian’s gaze, she lifted her eyes and quietly caught Wen Mian’s attention. When their eyes met, her long, narrow phoenix eyes lifted, breaking her usual cool demeanor.
Wen Mian’s eyelashes fluttered violently. She forced herself not to look away. She had been the one to look away first just now, so why should Gu Man be so calm!
Seeing this, Gu Man was even more pleased. Her loose, black silk-like hair fluttered with her movements, creating a hazy silhouette under the lights.
For the first time, Wen Mian thought someone could be so beautiful. Her heart thumped rapidly, as if applauding the person in her eyes.
Gu Man’s dance movements were clean and sharp. As she moved, the defined lines of her waist became visible, seemingly covered in a thin layer of sweat, glistening under the dim lights.
Her voice was still cool and clear, like the crisp sound of porcelain clashing, but it had a little more…
Wen Mian frantically searched for words, racking her brain, even hating how shallow and poor her vocabulary was.
A little more worldly… Finally, Wen Mian found a close enough word to describe it. She stared at the dancing Gu Man, her heart surging. Yes, worldly!
She watched Gu Man’s slightly heaving chest as she finished her performance, and her face, lightly covered in sweat. The usually cool and seemingly emotionless… her, had finally been touched by a bit of the mundane world.
Suddenly, Wen Mian understood why people in the novel always wanted to drag her down with them. Pulling someone like this down was indeed intoxicating.
However… Wen Mian raised her eyes, meeting Gu Man’s gaze. A faint smile spilled into her eyes.
Wen Mian pursed her lips, suppressing her complicated thoughts, and raised a smile. She actively started clapping, saying in a playful tone, “Good! Very good! As expected of our pillar, Man Man!”
Gu Man lowered her head, pursed her lips, and smiled faintly.
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The audience in the live stream was ecstatic.
[Ahhh! Man Man smiled again! So beautiful!]
[Although I can’t see her expression clearly, I’m sure Man Man smiled!]
[Such adorable babies! I’m done for!]
[Look at Man Man’s lack of composure, she’s happy just from Mian Mian’s praise!]
[Such pure babies, woo woo, so heartwarming!]
Wang Mo stepped onto the stage at this moment, taking the microphone. Her voice was bright, “Speaking of which, this performance was actually requested by Man Man herself. It was truly beautiful. No wonder Man Man has so many fans. Man Guang, you chose the right person to follow. Your idol is extremely talented.”
“I want to ask Man Man, how do you feel about this performance?”
Gu Man took the microphone. She had already returned to her cool demeanor, her eyes fixed seriously ahead. She opened her mouth and said, “It is the most satisfying singing and dancing performance I have done so far. I will continue to work hard next time.”
Her gaze seemed endless, yet also fixed on a single person.
Wen Mian didn’t know who she was looking at, but at this moment, she felt a tickle in her heart, as if a kitten’s paw had lightly scratched her—it didn’t hurt, and she even felt like she could use another scratch.
Wang Mo nodded exaggeratedly, “To think it’s the most satisfying one at this stage, Mo Mo truly didn’t expect that! Does that mean only future stages will have a chance to surpass today’s?”
Gu Man softly “Mm”ed.
Wang Mo jumped in, “But today’s stage will be hard to surpass, after all, a good friend is present today. Man Man needs to work hard and cheer up!”
“Alright, since our Man Man’s performance is also over, everyone can now enjoy the rest of the evening party!”
A burst of cheers erupted below.
The orchestra invited by the production team appeared. Some played on stage, and others went down to the audience, taking everyone’s hands to circle the bonfire.
Wen Mian was next to Grandma Zhong, with Zhang Yunxi on her right, and Su Shiqiu nearby. The group gathered, laughing and having fun.
Gu Man watched the scene with a doting look from the side, the neon lights reflecting in her eyes.
Wen Mian, laughing loudly as she circled, passed by Gu Man and smoothly pulled her wrist, her voice ringing out, “Come join us!”
Feeling the warmth transmitted from her wrist, Gu Man turned sideways and, following Wen Mian’s pull, joined the circle.
She glanced at Wen Mian from the corner of her eye, and her focus instantly settled.
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The audience in the live stream was also infected by the lively atmosphere and started smiling.
[Wuwu, I don’t know why, but I’m so touched!]
[It’s been so long since I’ve seen such a wonderful group scene!]
[Truly touching. This is the first time I’ve seen such a harmonious scene on a dating reality show!]
[Plus one. And thank you, Mian Mian, for pulling Man Man to dance. I’ve changed my opinion of you!]
[Me too. I won’t call her Wen Mian anymore, Mian Mian is really great!]
[Happy! So hurry up and open the donation channel, I want to give rewards!]
[Exactly, exactly, production team, hurry up!]
Wang Qiang saw the fervor in the comments and grinned, showing his clean white front teeth.
He waved his hand and posted a comment.
[Heartbeat Dating Show: Since everyone is so enthusiastic, we are officially opening the donation channel. It will be open for half a minute only. All donated funds will be used for the farmer assistance program.]
As soon as this was announced, the live stream erupted.
Zhong Li opened the backend at the right moment, and countless gifts immediately exploded across the screen.
Half a minute passed quickly, but due to everyone’s enthusiasm, they collected about 300,000 yuan in total.
Wang Qiang couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement. After being in the industry for so long, he was still shocked by the financial power of fans and their devotion to their idols.
Wang Qiang didn’t use an online platform, so this money went directly into the account.
After the eating and merriment, the final segment everyone was looking forward to was the awards ceremony.
Wang Mo walked up with a newly written script, “We are very happy about the successful conclusion of this evening party. Thanks to everyone’s performances, we saw a spectacular and wonderful stage.”
“The most popular stage of this evening party, voted by the netizens, goes to—”
She drew out the sound, keeping everyone in suspense.
“Congratulations to our first place winner—’The Overbearing CEO Falls in Love with Me’! The winning trio—Wen Mian, Gu Man, and Wang Mo!”
The people below clapped enthusiastically.
Wang Mo continued, “Second place goes to our Gu Man’s performance. It was truly a beautiful stage!”
“And third place goes to our traditional intangible cultural heritage performer—Shi Yuezhi! Everyone, let’s applaud!”
After the top three were ranked, the rest were all tied for the Popularity Award.
Finally, Wang Mo announced the money raised for farmer assistance, which would be divided equally among the people who participated in the event.
As the money was distributed, Wen Mian’s eyes curved, and her mouth held a honey-like sweetness, watching the joyful faces of the farmers.
The night deepened. A bright, clear moon hung high in the sky.
The audience at the venue left, and after tidying up their belongings, the group slowly walked toward the small house.
Zhang Yunxi walked with her arms spread, kicking her legs high, while Su Shiqiu followed behind her, smiling gently.
Wang Mo chatted happily with her friend Shi Yuezhi, their laughter occasionally ringing out.
Feng Xi and Zhang Jianfeng had left earlier due to work commitments.
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Wen Mian trailed at the very back, looking up at the sky, strolling slowly and leisurely. Her mood was as bright as the moonlight.
Gu Man was beside her. Gu Man’s peripheral vision lingered on her face, and she also looked up at the sky, keeping her pace consistent with Wen Mian’s.
The two gradually drifted farther and farther from the main group, following distantly behind.
Wen Mian’s eyes were full of spring vitality, and she didn’t mind the distance, looking left and right to admire the beautiful scenery.
“Wen Wen, what did you think of my performance just now?” Gu Man suddenly asked, turning her head and staring straight at Wen Mian.
Wen Mian paused. The name Wen Wen felt very unfamiliar to her. It was the first time… no, Gu Man had called her that once before. This was the second time someone had called her that.
She rested her hands behind her head, turned to look at Gu Man, and answered with a smile, “I already answered that question just now.”
Gu Man pursed her lips in dissatisfaction, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes.
But she wasn’t the type to give up easily; she wouldn’t stop until she achieved her goal. She stubbornly asked again, “But, I want to hear it again.” Her tone held a hint of grievance and coquetry that she didn’t realize.
The tickling sensation returned. Wen Mian tried hard to suppress it. She nodded, drawing out her voice, “You want to hear it again, huh—”
But her gaze didn’t leave Gu Man, watching her nod obediently, the small mole at her eye corner moving slightly as she blinked.
Gu Man: “Mm.”
Wen Mian chuckled, her smile bright. She quickly walked forward, crossing her hands behind her back. She turned around and praised without hesitation, “It was my favorite stage I’ve ever witnessed.”
Although she had only witnessed a few stages today, there was no doubt that, following her heart, Wen Mian truly liked Gu Man’s performance the most.
Gu Man’s eyes lit up, filled with the brightest colors. She quickly caught up to Wen Mian and asked again, “Your favorite?”
Wen Mian “Mm”ed, her voice firm and slightly playful, as if they had known each other for a long time, “Would I lie to you?”
As soon as the words left her mouth, Wen Mian’s expression suddenly became complicated, realizing her tone. After all, she never got this close to someone she had only known for a few days.
Gu Man also noticed Wen Mian’s closeness, and an undeniable sweetness welled up in her heart. She shook her head and replied seriously, “No.”
“So, can I be proud?” Gu Man still stared straight into Wen Mian’s eyes.
Wen Mian was both helpless and amused. She nodded, not dragging out the answer this time, but replying firmly, “Of course. You can always be proud.”
Gu Man’s ear tips twitched, turning pink. The scattered scent of sandalwood revealed her good mood.
The two didn’t speak again, quietly enjoying the tranquil atmosphere.
Moonlight sprinkled onto the path back, casting a layer of dreamy, animated texture.
–
The production team had arranged new rooms for the two guests who came to assist. The small house was bathed in dim light.
Wen Mian and Gu Man walked up to the second floor, stopping at the door of Wen Mian’s room.
Reluctance surfaced in Gu Man’s eyes. She spoke, “Well… good night?”
For some reason, Wen Mian suddenly felt a little awkward. She pointed to the room door and nodded, “Good night…”
Saying that, she quickly pushed the door open and entered the room.
Looking at the closed door, Gu Man smiled softly, lowered her head, and then walked back to her own room.
Because of the evening party, there was no Heartbeat Text Message today, and Wen Mian breathed a sigh of relief.
She grabbed her clothes and went to wash up. Warm water flowed, dripping onto the marble floor.
Wen Mian half-closed her eyes, letting the water wash away her fatigue.
Suddenly, a figure flashed in her mind—taut abdominal lines, eye corners faintly flushed under the stage lights…
That was the dazzling Gu Man on stage.
Wen Mian instantly woke up, abruptly opening her eyes, breathing rapidly. Drops on her forehead were either water or sweat.
She shook her head, quickly clearing her mind, finishing her shower, and wrapping herself in a bathrobe and shower cap.
Stepping out of the bathroom, Wen Mian sat on a nearby stool, her pale fingers lightly tapping the table, making a crisp sound.
Forget it. Tomorrow is a rest day, so she shouldn’t think about her anymore.
Casually drying her hair, Wen Mian checked her phone. Because of today’s performance, many netizens had clipped videos, attracting quite a few fans.
Seeing the little fans below frantically clamoring for a happy ending (HE), Wen Mian smiled, dotingly liked their comments, and then delivered a heartbreaking blow.
[Mian Mian Loves Sleeping (Wen Mian): Not very likely, oh.]
The fans were shocked and quickly asked: So Jie Jie, did Mian Mian not find Man Man in the end?
Wen Mian raised an eyebrow. They were smart. So she replied: You guessed correctly, oh, but there’s no reward.
Immediately, the fans felt a fatal stab and cried out in protest.
Watching them cry and whine, Wen Mian felt no pity, only smiling helplessly.
Exiting the comments, she glanced at her stocks again, analyzed them for a few minutes, and chose one with decent growth potential to invest in.
When her hair was mostly dry, Wen Mian hung up her shower cap to air dry, then flopped onto the bed, leaning against the headboard to look at her phone.
She didn’t have the habit of blow-drying her hair, so she usually waited for it to air dry naturally.
While waiting, her body slowly slid down, and her eyes gradually closed.
Her phone dropped. The screen showed information about Gu Man’s film and television works.
The phone automatically turned off shortly after, and the room fell into darkness.
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Wen Mian woke up at nine the next morning. When she washed up and went downstairs, several people were already there.
Su Shiqiu and Shi Yuezhi were chatting quietly. Wen Mian sat next to them, smiling as she greeted them.
“Good morning!”
Su Shiqiu quickly replied, “Good morning!” and then introduced Wen Mian to Shi Yuezhi, “This is Wen Mian, she’s very easy to get along with.”
Shi Yuezhi, who performed face-changing on stage, was a very cute girl in private, with large eyes set in a small face.
Hearing Su Shiqiu’s introduction, she looked at Wen Mian curiously, a hint of confusion in her eyes, and her voice was sweet, “Hello, Mian Mian Jie Jie. I’m Shi Yuezhi, you can just call me Zhi Zhi.”
Wen Mian nodded kindly, “Hello, Zhi Zhi.”
Perhaps due to a bit of social anxiety, Shi Yuezhi quickly retreated back into her comfort zone, but her peripheral vision kept glancing at Wen Mian.
Wen Mian felt helpless inside and pretended not to notice, looking at her phone.
Just then, Gu Man walked out of the kitchen, holding a plate and a bowl.
Gu Man skillfully placed the plate and cutlery to Wen Mian’s right, the porridge to her left, then sat down next to her and gently reminded her, “Breakfast is ready.”
Wen Mian looked up. On the plate was a scallion egg pancake, still steaming and emitting the aroma of eggs.
The bowl next to it held stomach-nourishing millet porridge, golden yellow.
Wen Mian’s eyes lit up. She leaned forward, turned her head, and praised, “Your breakfast-making skills are improving every day!”
Gu Man’s ear tips were slightly red, as if she was shy. She forced herself to remain calm and replied softly, “Eat.”
Wen Mian happily “Mm”ed. She first took a bite of the egg pancake—it was soft, tender, and had a faint scallion aroma.
The millet porridge was sweet and perfectly suited Wen Mian’s taste.
She ate with great satisfaction. Gu Man, who was only pretending to read a script, had her mind completely focused on Wen Mian, quietly letting out a sigh of relief.
Shi Yuezhi saw this, her eyes shining with excitement. She leaned slightly toward Su Shiqiu and whispered, “Are Mian Mian and Gu Man Jie always like this?”
Su Shiqiu glanced at the two of them, then nodded, confirming Shi Yuezhi’s observation, “They were strangers at first, but they’ve been like this for the past few days.”
Shi Yuezhi gasped softly, her eyes sparkling as she watched Wen Mian eating the egg pancake.
Her heart felt itchy, and she suddenly carefully picked up her phone, logged into her secondary account, and looked at the screen full of CP fan frenzy edits. She posted a message.
[Zhi Zhi Loves Shipping: Ahhh! I saw Mian Mian and Man Man Jie in person! They are so beautiful! And they interact so sweetly! Sweet enough to be sickening, oh!]
Shi Yuezhi’s secondary account was considered a big fan in the “Gu Wen Yu Sheng” CP super topic, and many people followed her. When they suddenly saw her message, they were instantly excited.
[Ahhh! Is Jie Jie that amazing?! I want to go to the venue too!]
[Really, really? I cried so much watching their performance yesterday. Thank goodness for Zhi Zhi.]
[Me too, I cried yesterday! The ending Mian Mian wrote is so heartbreaking!]
[So, Zhi Zhi, can you tell us more about how Mian Mian and Man Man interact? Curious!]
Shi Yuezhi smiled brightly in her heart, typing furiously.
[Zhi Zhi Loves Shipping: Of course! I can’t wait to share it with everyone!
First point—We know that Mo Mo said yesterday that Man Man Jie’s performance was actively requested by her. So why would Man Man actively add a performance?
After all, we all know she’s not a showy person, and from the live stream, you can see Man Man’s gaze was always fixed on one spot, and that spot—just happened to be where Mian Mian was sitting!
Second point—I got some insider info: Man Man has been actively making breakfast for Mian Mian these past few days!!!]
The CP fans below felt like they had been fed a sickeningly sweet candy when they saw Shi Yuezhi’s message.
[Ahhh! I knew Man Man requested the performance for a reason!]
[So, was it because Mian Mian praised Feng Xi Jie’s dancing, so she got jealous and actively requested to dance?!]
[Sister, you understand! So sweet, so sweet! I’m truly done for!]
[Am I the only one who noticed Zhi Zhi also said Man Man makes breakfast for Mian Mian?! Is Man Man that domestic?]
[I’ll say it plainly—this is true love!]
[Zhi Zhi’s connections are so strong. Having you is a blessing for our “Gu Wen Yu Sheng”!]
[Plus one, plus one, plus one!]
They furiously hit the like button, and the sadness they felt from being heartbroken yesterday instantly vanished.
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Shi Yuezhi couldn’t help but smile. She glanced at Wen Mian, who had just finished her egg pancake and was obediently drinking the millet porridge.
Shi Yuezhi’s heart fluttered with cuteness. She desperately wanted to take a picture of this scene and post it in the group. She tightly gripped her clothes, managing to suppress the urge.
After finishing the millet porridge, Wen Mian contentedly picked up the bowl and plate. She turned, but her path was blocked by Gu Man’s long legs.
She spoke softly and familiarly, “I need to get out.”
Gu Man looked up, shifting her gaze from the script to Wen Mian’s face. She slightly bent her legs, clearing the path for Wen Mian to exit.
Wen Mian carefully walked past, but still inevitably brushed against Gu Man’s calf. The stiff white fabric rubbed against the soft purple fabric, creating a slight wrinkle.
Gu Man could no longer focus on the script. She quickly stood up and walked side-by-side with Wen Mian.
Wen Mian tilted her head slightly, a little confused, “What’s wrong?”
Gu Man first smoothly took the dishes from her hands, then replied, “I’ll do it.”
Wen Mian was stunned. It was tacitly agreed that you cook, and I wash the dishes. If you suddenly take over everything, what am I supposed to do? It feels too awkward.
She thought this, but glancing at Gu Man’s serious expression, Wen Mian paused. She didn’t take the dishes back. Instead, she smiled and said, “Then I’ll keep you company?”
Gu Man’s eyelashes trembled, her ear tips flushed pink. After a moment, she nodded, softly “Mm”ing.
The two walked toward the kitchen together. Shi Yuezhi watched the two walking side-by-side from behind, her heart pounding with excitement. She tightly covered her mouth, swallowing her scream.
The sunlight was soft in the kitchen. Gu Man looked up and suddenly saw the apron hanging there.
Her fingers, holding the plates, couldn’t help but tighten. She nervously put down the dishes, then picked up the apron, pretending to be casual. She hung it around her neck, her fingers trembling as she tied it tightly, making a knot.
She slowly exhaled, feeling nervous yet a little shy.
She glanced sideways at Wen Mian. Wen Mian was leaning against the door, looking down at her phone, not paying attention to her.
A trace of disappointment welled up in her heart, but thinking of what she was about to do, her heart started beating rapidly again.
Gu Man quietly stepped closer to Wen Mian, her voice still slightly trembling, “Wen Wen, I accidentally tied it wrong. Can you help me untie it?”