In Lin Xingyan’s startled exclamations, Lin Yinyin’s smiling expression gradually stiffened.
Why did she feel Lin Xingyan’s hostility towards her so strong? Had Qiao Ci said bad things about her?
Now that her every move was being live-streamed, Lin Yinyin forced a smile and said, "How could that be? I definitely want to be self-reliant. I’m just tired right now and want to rest for a bit. I’ll go find supplies later."
"Tired? But Ah Ci isn't tired," Lin Xingyan feigned misunderstanding.
Lin Yinyin’s smile could no longer be maintained. She cursed inwardly, "Damn it, you’re a grown man resting here, and you still have the nerve to ask me, a delicate girl, if I’m tired."
"Qiao Ci is too capable; how can I compare to her?" As she spoke, she sighed, "Speaking of which, she wasn't like this before. Ever since Gong Han rejected her confession time and time again, she became so... self-reliant and strong. I think it’s good if Qiao Ci has really let go and maintained her current state. It’s just that Brother Han always tells me... forget it, it’s their private matter. Sigh, it’s just quite complicated…"
Back then, the scorching hot film empress Qiao Ci had earnestly pursued Gong Han, transforming herself into an out-of-favor empress, which became almost common knowledge. Even he, who had just returned to the country, had heard about it. Seeing Lin Yinyin’s hesitant demeanor, perhaps Qiao Ci was only strong on the surface and still loved Gong Han, even seeking him out privately?
However, after interacting with her for the past few days, Lin Xingyan didn’t think Qiao Ci was someone so inconsistent. She was open and honest, her likes and dislikes clearly displayed on her face. It was just that thinking about how much she used to like Gong Han made his chest feel a little tight…
Despite his curiosity about Lin Yinyin’s unfinished words, the handsome youth pursed his lips but did not ask. He didn't want to learn about Qiao Ci from a woman who harbored so much hostility towards her; he would observe for himself. He also didn't want to talk much with strangers, especially this stranger who looked at him as if he were prey, her calculating eyes disgusting.
As long as Lin Yinyin remained silent, the atmosphere was awkward because she was the only one talking. Even the extremely confident Lin Yinyin couldn't stand it. She could imagine how she appeared to the audience, so eager to please. She should have listened to Ah Xi and not tried to win over Bai Xingyan first. It was indeed too hasty that he now had a bad impression of her.
Using a casual excuse, Lin Yinyin left.
【Ahhh, my little darling is so well-behaved, not talking much to women with ill intentions.】
【Upstairs, watch your words. Who are you calling ill-intentioned? Yinyin just wants to interact with the newcomer.】
【Speaking of which, I never realized Lin Yinyin was so two-faced before. She’s ambiguous with Gong Han while also trying to hook up with Bai Xingyan.】
【I noticed it too.】
【+1.】
【+2.】
【If you don't like watching, then get lost. My Yinyin, humph.】
Qiao Ci walked over after setting up the traps. Not seeing the bothersome person, she was in a good mood. "Are you tired? I'm going to wait here for a while. If you're tired, you can go back and rest first."
Bai Xingyan shook his head and handed her a bottle of water. "I’ll go back with you. Have some water."
Looking at the sweat on her forehead, Bai Xingyan found it irritating. He took out a tissue and handed it to her. "Wipe your sweat. In the future, teach me how to do this kind of work, and I'll do it."
After drinking the water, Qiao Ci wiped her face casually and looked at the spot where she had set traps, her eyes shining. "No, no, it's very easy. If we're lucky, we might be able to eat pheasants or rabbits tonight. Then, it will be hard work for you."
As soon as food was mentioned, this woman's eyes would light up. Bai Xingyan couldn't help but smile. She, who seemed to be capable of anything, was actually a little glutton.
They sat in silence. Bai Xingyan didn't want the atmosphere to be too cold, so he initiated conversation. "How do you know how to do these things, weaving sun hats, making hammocks, and these traps?"
"Don't I just have hands to..." Under Xiao Shao's loud warning, Qiao Ci paused, her small face stiffening, and she said seriously, "Actually, before I took on this variety show, I searched for some wilderness survival skills online and learned a bit."
"Don't I just have hands?" Although Qiao Ci’s expression was serious, Bai Xingyan found her particularly cute at this moment, like a primary school student trying to mend her ways.
"Ah Ci, can I ask you a personal question?" Perhaps it was because the current Qiao Ci made Bai Xingyan feel very relaxed that he unconsciously asked the question that had been weighing on his mind for a long time.
"Mhmm," Qiao Ci nodded, appearing ready to answer any question.
"You can also choose to remain silent," Bai Xingyan chose his words carefully and asked, "Do you still like Gong Han?"
"No!" Qiao Ci frowned and answered truthfully. That man smelled bad; what was there to like about him?
"Mhmm." Hearing this, Bai Xingyan immediately felt cheerful. He generously gave Qiao Ci a big smile, looking honest and a bit silly, like a large pure white Samoyed.
"Then, what type of guy do you like?" Bai Xingyan asked cautiously, holding his breath, waiting for the person in front of him to answer.
Qiao Ci even thought about it seriously before replying, "Can be touched, can be hugged, doesn't resist."
???
Bai Xingyan's head was instantly filled with three question marks. What kind of type was that?
"Can be touched?" Like touching her hair last time? Thinking about how Qiao Ci had ruffled his hair like petting a puppy, Bai Xingyan felt a little shy. It wasn't entirely impossible.
Xiao Shao, who understood instantly, knew what "doesn't resist" meant. Xiao Shao giggled, probably afraid her old waist couldn't handle it.
A large crowd of people flooded into Qiao Ci's live stream. They were also baffled by her answer.
【Family, a new standard for choosing a partner is out: can be touched, can be hugged, doesn't resist.】
【Haha, what bold words! I didn't expect our film empress to like this kind of thing.】
【Ahhh, let go of that boy, let me! I promise not to resist!】
【How can she say these words with such a serious face? So cute.】
【Not bad, I have the same requirements for my cat.】
【Hahaha, I can't stop laughing, family. The more I think about it, the more I feel like she's describing the standard for choosing a dog.】
As evening approached, a gray wild rabbit fell into the trap. Qiao Ci quickly ran over, grabbed the rabbit by its ears, and lifted it. Her mind was instantly filled with images of spicy rabbit heads, roasted rabbit legs, and diced sour rabbit meat…
Fearing that Bai Xingyan might not dare to kill animals, she cleaned the rabbit before handing it over to him.
Not far away, Lin Yinyin had decided to salvage her lost image for the past few days and temporarily not provoke Qiao Ci. Seeing Qiao Ci hand the rabbit meat to Bai Xingyan, she couldn't help but step forward and reprimand, "This rabbit is already so big; it must have survived with great difficulty. How can you bear to eat it? How worried would its bunny father and mother be if they waited for it to return to its burrow?"
Before Qiao Ci could speak, Bai Xingyan asked abruptly, "Excuse me, are you a vegetarian?"