CHAPTER 57: CHAPTER 57: CHENG ZHIRANG: HUNTING HOUR

"... Brother Huai, do you need something? The sticker’s not with me."

"I know, I just happened to be walking this way too."

Mu Qiu expressed skepticism, "Really?"

She maintained her skeptical attitude, then followed a few steps behind Cheng Zhirang, turned around and entered a place that looked a bit like an amusement park.

The three of them were a safe distance apart, and as they had just entered, the ubiquitous small broadcast around them suddenly shrieked sharply.

The shrieking was Mu Qiu’s addition, the electronic bell sound had no emotional fluctuation, but it startled her, causing her to shiver.

Damn! The hunting moment is here again!

Mu Qiu didn’t know whether she should cover her ears or run with her head in her hands; instinctively, she turned back to look at Shi Yuhuai, who had been following them.

Shi Yuhuai, the handsome ancient robe model, was calmly waiting for the bell to finish ringing, but his gaze was fixed and unwavering on her.

Aloof and ruthless.

"...Why is the second round so fast?!!!"

She complained, let go of her hands and ran, with Shi Yuhuai also starting to move, chasing right behind her with long strides, even reaching out with his hands after a couple of steps.

"Brother Huai, I was wrong! The sticker really isn’t on me; I shouldn’t have offended you just now!!!"

In such a critical moment, Mu Qiu had forgotten about the camera beside her and how many viewers were watching the live broadcast. She was only focused on admitting her mistake, apologizing, and screaming, with words streaming out continuously.

"Brother Huai! Brother Huai, I’m really sorry! Don’t chase me!"

But Shi Yuhuai seemed to have no sympathy cell for girls, paying no heed to her pleas for mercy. His white robe was so fast it could collide with the wind, making a hollow sound.

Panicked, Mu Qiu was running aimlessly. When she saw there was a small carousel ahead, she intended to run there, crouch skillfully, then make a quick stop and turn back to find Cheng Zhirang.

But Shi Yuhuai was faster than her; before she could reach that spot, his wide sleeve had already touched her arm from behind, giving her goosebumps.

Just a bit more!

Suddenly, a hand from the side grabbed Mu Qiu’s hand and pulled her forward!

Mu Qiu only felt herself being swiftly tossed backward by some force. Her feet stumbled quickly, ending up behind that person as he released her wrist.

Feeling like she’d been saved from a moment of fright, Mu Qiu joyfully exclaimed, "Brother Cheng!"

Cheng Zhirang caught Shi Yuhuai’s hand that had reached out to grab, just released from his own, blocking her in his protective sphere, then responded with a, "Hmm."

Completely in protective mode.

[Cao Cao Cao Cao]

[Mom, I saw a cop movie from a variety show!]

[I damn near broke into a cold sweat, before reacting and couldn’t help jumping up to cheer for Brother Cheng!]

[Did Mu Qiu just almost get pulled around a half circle? Right? It should’ve been just 90 degrees, but it turned 270 degrees instead...]

[Cheng Zhirang’s arm strength... I feel like Mu Qiu almost got flung away]

[Maximum boyfriend power!]

[Brother fly me! Anyway, I don’t want to live anymore!]

[Is Mu Qiu about to faint like me?]

[Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely!]

[This guy is brutal, after marriage he might beat you so hard you won’t recover, so sisters, let me suffer this for everyone]

[What did my Brother Huai do wrong, he just wanted a little revenge (not) ha ha ha ha ha]

[Shi Yuhuai: ??? Brother Cheng, you’re helping her? What’s your relationship? Better than me?]

[Brother Huai! They’ve teamed up!!!]

[Ah, I’m dead, killed by that man’s handsomeness]

[Mama, I want to marry this man!!! He could fight others in a suit for me!]

[To the one in front, if you’re going to dream, wait for everyone!]

[Holy crap! The hunt I’ve been eagerly awaiting is finally here!! Brother Cheng and Brother Huai, fight!]

Shi Yuhuai’s wrist was blocked by Cheng Zhirang, like a killer who was about to commit violence but had his weapon seized.

A dignified man in a shirt, an ethereal costumed man, in close combat mode with their hands clasped together, looking... so gripping.

Behind Cheng Zhirang’s arm, Mu Qiu’s gaze swept from his muscle bulging the shirt sleeve to their evenly matched posture, and a car inceptively sped up in her mind.

A corrupted alpha doesn’t need dark clothes to look menacing, turning mellow and calm is the best choice.

"Can we go first? Letting the lady in isn’t fair." Cheng Zhirang’s tone was still gentle and polite at this time.

Shi Yuhuai stared at him, glancing at Mu Qiu, "I didn’t get fairness just now either."

Surrounded by three female guests, body stiffened and searched, he felt he could no longer face the word fairness.

Mu Qiu felt a bit guilty, poked her head out from behind Cheng Zhirang, and said in a low voice, "I was also forced, Brother Huai, you took all my victory badges... Otherwise, let’s agree to grab it once in the third round?"

"Victory badges?"

"Ah, my MVP red armband."

"......"

Speechless with too much to say, Shi Yuhuai eventually decided to agree to have a match with Cheng Zhirang first.

"You go over there." Cheng Zhirang gestured a spot for Mu Qiu to watch the show, having her enter the carousel grounds.

Mu Qiu obediently left the battlefield, sitting down on a step under one of the carousels, her inner excitement barely containable, propping her chin ready to closely observe this "hunt".

If she remembered correctly, Cheng Zhirang’s profile once mentioned that he practiced fighting for a long time for acting, and his costume fight scenes were also highly praised.

She bet on Cheng Zhirang to win.

"Brother Cheng! Go, go!"

The stake she placed ought to be met with the most enthusiastic cheers and encouragement.

"Brother Cheng! Your physique is amazing! You are the best looking! Go!!!"

Cheng Zhirang and Shi Yuhuai stood face to face, neither initially moving. Shi Yuhuai adjusted his wide sleeves, Cheng Zhirang tucked the end of his black tie into his shirt, and throughout this process, they were still staring at each other as if alert for a sudden attack.

Upon hearing Mu Qiu’s cheer, Cheng Zhirang paused his tie tucking.

It was surprisingly Cheng Zhirang who made the first tentative move.

He moved abruptly, grabbing Shi Yuhuai’s sleeve accurately, pulling Shi Yuhuai a little forcefully towards himself.

Mu Qiu watched from afar and immediately perked up, lifting her head with a start, both hands unconsciously clutching the carousel sign beside her, unable to help leaning forward.

Shi Yuhuai leaned back, twisting his body to dodge Cheng Zhirang’s other hand. Then he pressed a hand against Cheng Zhirang’s shoulder, pushed, quickly breaking free and stepping back a few paces.

Exciting! The beauty duel was genuinely thrilling!

With full concentration, Mu Qiu felt like flying over right in front of them to observe.

"What are you watching?"

A voice emerged from behind, followed by the sound of sipping through a straw; Mu Qiu grasped the carousel pillar beside her and ducked, turning back to see that it was Guan Yu drinking milk tea.

The tension Mu Qiu felt just now eased slightly, "Sister Guan Yu, you scared me. Look, over there, Brother Cheng and Brother Huai’s hunting moment!"

Guan Yu took a big sip of her milk tea out of excitement, then sat down next to her on the ground, "Where? Where?! I just heard someone shouting that Brother Cheng looked good, followed the voice to find you!"