Source: https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=2188414
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Xi Mo silently watched Ruan Yesheng eat the small piece of snowy-white pear bit by bit. The hospital room was very quiet, and Xi Mo could even hear the crisp sound when she lightly bit into the fruit.
The pear's flesh is always very juicy. After eating, the lips become very moist. Ruan Yesheng instinctively extended the tip of her tongue and lightly licked her lips.
Xi Mo: "..."
Her face showed no expression, but she felt like reminding Ruan Yesheng that such actions might be against the rules. However, she quickly thought it was fortunate that only she witnessed this scene, so it didn't matter.
But then, another thought crossed her mind. Ruan Yesheng is usually an enticing devil who is unaware of it. What happened just now was entirely her instinctive behavior. If she eats fruits in the future with someone nearby, isn't there a possibility that others might see?
Xi Mo couldn't help but furrow her brow.
Ruan Yesheng chose another juicy-looking fruit and asked Xi Mo, "Do you want this?"
Xi Mo replied, "You eat it; there's plenty. Choose whatever you like."
Ruan Yesheng took a bite, saying, "I can't eat so much; I can only help you eat a small portion."
Xi Mo's gaze stayed on her without shifting. Ruan Yesheng, unaware of Xi Mo watching her, lowered her head to grab a tissue and wipe her lips after finishing the fruit.
Xi Mo, observing, started to feel a bit bored. She never thought she would find herself watching someone eat fruit one day, let alone for such a long time. Besides being sick and bored, she couldn't find any other reason for doing so.
Ruan Yesheng checked the time and then asked Xi Mo if she wanted to eat more. Xi Mo shook her head. Ruan Yesheng carefully wrapped the fruit plate in plastic wrap, saying, "When they come back, we can ask if they want some. The fruit won't be fresh for long. If they don't want it, I'll take it out and throw it away when I leave."
"When do you plan to go back?" Xi Mo asked, noticing her checking the time.
"Probably around ten," Ruan Yesheng replied.
Xi Mo reached for her phone, and glanced at the time, realizing there was only an hour left. Ruan Yesheng, pondering Xi Mo's expression while looking at her phone, seemed to guess her thoughts and said, "If you want me to stay longer, I can go back at eleven."
"...No need," Xi Mo replied gloomily. "I'm not a child who needs someone to accompany me."
Ruan Yesheng blinked, "Even adults need company; otherwise, staying alone is too lonely."
"I'm not lonely."
"Then I'll leave now."
Xi Mo said, "..."
Ruan Yesheng stood up, sneaking a glance at her from the corner of her eye. Perhaps feeling a bit anxious, Xi Mo immediately glared at her, saying, "Sit down, don’t leave."
Ruan Yesheng felt delighted inside but appeared somewhat aggrieved on the surface, as if saying, "I'm so scared," took two steps back, lifting her eyes slightly to observe Xi Mo.
Xi Mo lifted a corner of the blanket with her hand, indicating a gesture of leaning over. After a pause, she sat back against the head of the bed, neatly tucked in the blanket. Her tone softened, "Sit back down."
Ruan Yesheng followed her suggestion and obediently sat back, but her words still carried a hint of grievance, "You said you don't need company, right? Instead of being a hindrance here like a decoration, I might as well go back."
Xi Mo questioned her, "Didn't you say you'd go back at ten? It's not yet ten; being a person of integrity means keeping your word. Go back when you said you would."
Ruan Yesheng, suppressing a laugh, nodded in agreement, "Yes, yes, my mistake. I'll leave at ten."
Xi Mo emphasized, "It's a matter of integrity, and it has nothing to do with whether I need your company or not."
Ruan Yesheng once again endorsed the viewpoint, "Yes, yes, being a person means being as trustworthy as you. If I promise something, I'll do it. Rest assured, I'll leave exactly at ten, not a minute more, not a second less."
Xi Mo: "..."
Ruan Yesheng looked at her, eyes filled with a playful smile, then asked, "Do you feel the ward is too quiet? Want to turn on the TV?"
Often, turning on the TV is not about watching but having some background noise. Xi Mo said, "Sure, go ahead."
Ruan Yesheng got up to find the remote and turned on the TV.
Many times, flipping through channels, you might see a popular actress from a current drama on one channel, switch to another, change the show, and it's still that same actress. Xi Mo used to focus on movies, different from those popular TV drama actresses. However, due to her image and public influence, she was favored by advertisers. Opening a channel, you might see an ad featuring Xi Mo; switch to another, change the ad, and it's still Xi Mo.
Ruan Yesheng tuned into a channel showcasing a popular variety show, currently flourishing. It was prime time for advertising.
One ad followed another, and after a while, it switched to a high-end car advertisement targeting a more upscale audience. The spokesperson for this car was Xi Mo. The ad showcased various scenes of Xi Mo, highlighting her flawless appearance and charm.
Ruan Yesheng turned to look at the advertisement with great interest.
After Xi Mo's car advertisement ended, it immediately switched to another car ad featuring Shen Qingbie's spokesperson.
Xi Mo: "..."
What's the meaning of this TV station?!
What's even more interesting is that the car company in this ad and the one Xi Mo endorsed are fierce competitors, frequently engaging in this kind of counterplay.
Ruan Yesheng, understanding the situation, turned to her, "Do you want to change the channel?"
Xi Mo squeezed out a few words, "...No need, just watch this channel."
Let's see how far this channel can go.
After a round of advertising bombardment, the TV finally entered a flagship reality show hosted by the station. The show was initiated by the current variety show mogul, Yang Fei. Besides Yang Fei, there were a few other regular hosts. Yang Fei, known for being righteous, had brought in one host who was originally an unknown singer, giving him a chance. Surprisingly, this singer turned into a popular figure in less than half a year, transforming into a variety show celebrity.
Source: https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=2188414
This translation is originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com please read it there. and check out other stories too.
This reality show invites well-known celebrities as guests for each episode. At this point, the program has been running for a while, continuing from the previous episode. The guests were introduced in the last episode, and this one follows the show's usual format. After returning from an ad, the scene cut to the backdrop of multiple mud pits. The hosts and guests split into two teams, playing games along the edges of these mud pits.
The edges of the mud pits were narrow, and if someone wasn't careful, they could fall in. While completing tasks, the team members had to be cautious not to fall into the mud, as that would result in elimination.
Laughter echoed around the mud pits, with everyone on the edges bursting into laughter. One of the guests lowered her head, covering her face while laughing very reservedly. The camera zoomed in on this guest, and later, two rosy circles were added to her hands covering her face, accompanied by cute animated effects.
Yang Fei shouted, "The Red Team now only has Qingqing left!"
Xi Mo: "..."
The guest covering her face released her hands, revealing her charming smile. It turned out to be Shen Qingbie. She was now the only survivor on the Red Team, facing attacks from the opposing team. She retreated while clasping her hands together, smiling and pleading, "Please, let me go."
Ruan Yesheng silently glanced at her and handed her the remote control.
Xi Mo put the remote control aside, looking a bit awkward, and said, "I don't need to change the channel."
Yang Fei suggested, "It's not fair for so many of us to gang up on a weak woman. I propose that one member from our team faces Qingqing in a duel. Whoever falls into the mud pit loses."
Someone in the program deliberately shouted, "The captain is favoring Sister Qingqing again! I testify, today the captain has let Qingqing win multiple times, or how could she be the last one standing?! Let the captain face Sister Qingqing in the duel!"
Everyone laughed knowingly, and Yang Fei looked at Shen Qingbie. The screen froze with the two of them together, accompanied by romantic background music and pink bubbles all over the screen.
Needless to say, for the sake of the show, this episode was all about stirring up Yang Fei and Shen Qingbie.
They continued watching Shen Qingbie's reality show in the hospital room. When Ruan Yesheng found something amusing, she would softly chuckle. Turning to see Xi Mo with a stern face looking at her, she immediately covered her mouth to suppress the laughter, but her eyes still curved like a crescent moon.
Xi Mo asked, "Is the show enjoyable?"
Ruan Yesheng's eyes shifted as she said, "Yang Fei's variety shows are always good."
She tactfully avoided mentioning Shen Qingbie.
Surprisingly, Xi Mo continued to watch the TV for a moment before commenting, "Shen Qingbie's presence in variety shows is quite good."
Ruan Yesheng's eyes brightened, "But I thought you didn't like her?"
Xi Mo coldly snorted, "I don't like many people. Not liking someone doesn't mean I can't acknowledge their strengths."
Ruan Yesheng, seemingly boneless, leaned against the bed, propping her chin on her hand as she looked at Xi Mo, "You don't like many people. Do you dislike me?"
Xi Mo: "..."
"If I didn't like you, would you have the chance to lie like this next to my bed?" Xi Mo glanced at her.
Ruan Yesheng made a meaningful "Oh" sound, "So you don't dislike me, which means you like me?"
Xi Mo: "..."
After a moment of silence, Xi Mo said, "Who told you the world is only black and white? Where's your logic? Moreover, the 'like' in my 'not like' is not the same as the 'like' in your 'like.' They don't mean the same kind of 'like.'"
Ruan Yesheng looked innocent, "No, I meant the same kind of 'like.' Just the 'like' for being friends. What does the 'like' in your 'like' mean then, if it's not the same kind of 'like'?"
Xi Mo: "..."
On the TV, Shen Qingbie ultimately pushed Yang Fei into the mud pit, leaving him covered in mud. The team members stood on the shore, laughing at him.
Xi Mo said to Ruan Yesheng, "Watch the TV seriously."
Shen Qingbie probably never expected that she would have a day when Xi Mo used her to divert attention.
