Quick Travel to the Clouds

Chapter 581 The Little Demon 42

The next segment is the "Teamwork Challenge," which includes a blindfolded touch test to identify each other.

The other couples' interactions were either shy or funny, but when it was Chi Jingchen and Yun Chu's turn, the atmosphere subtly changed.

Chi Jingchen was blindfolded and made to stand behind a designated partition.

Yun Chu was led forward, and the staff gestured for her to extend her right hand.

When Chi Jingchen's fingertips gently touched that familiar wrist, palm lines, and then his slightly tense and curled fingertips.

There was no need to even discern the length of the knuckles or the temperature of the skin; almost the instant of contact, Chi Jingchen's deep voice, filled with unmistakable certainty and an overwhelming warmth, rang out:

"It was Chu Chu."

That wasn't a guess, but a recognition from the depths of one's soul.

The staff member smiled and prompted, "Teacher Chi, are you sure? You can't touch it anymore, okay? Describe how you recognized it?"

Chi Jingchen did not remove the blindfold, but a gentle smile curved his lips: "Her fingertips have calluses from holding a pen, from writing analysis reports."

"When she's nervous, her middle finger tends to curl slightly; most importantly..."

He paused, his voice lowering slightly, as if speaking only to her in this noisy photo studio, "This hand has held me countless times when I was tired, pulled me back when I hesitated, and given me the greatest support. No need to look, no need to ask anymore, it's her."

These words, brimming with love and deep understanding, seemed to freeze the air for a second before eliciting heartfelt exclamations and soft cheers.

When the blindfold was removed, Chi Jingchen's gaze immediately locked onto Yun Chu, who was standing just inches away, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked at him.

The love that had just burst forth in the darkness reached its peak under the lights and in full view of everyone.

He forgot about the camera, forgot about the program being recorded, and all the boundaries of self-control and convention were overwhelmed by the surging emotions in his chest.

He pulled Yun Chu close, and without a word or warning, leaned down and kissed her lips passionately.

Time seems to stand still.

After a moment of silence, the entire recording studio erupted into even louder gasps and good-natured snickers.

The director excitedly slapped his thigh.

The camera zooms in rapidly for a close-up.

It was a kiss devoid of skill, entirely driven by instinct, filled with possessiveness, gratitude, and deep affection.

His arms were wrapped tightly around her, and one hand instinctively protected the back of her neck, completely drawing her into his embrace, as if to shut out all external interference.

After her initial surprise, Yun Chu's eyes reddened slightly, and her body relaxed before her mind could, responding to this precious and irrepressible emotion under the spotlight.

She gently placed her hand on his chest, feeling his strong and rapid heartbeat.

A few seconds later, or perhaps longer, Chi Jingchen released her, slightly out of breath, but his forehead remained pressed against hers, his eyes deep as a whirlpool.

He saw the tears welling up in her eyes and the touching blush on her face.

He whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Sorry... I couldn't resist." There was no regret in his tone, but rather a childlike satisfaction.

Yun Chu smiled, a bright and beautiful smile, tinged with a shyness and pride fueled by love.

She shook her head, raised her hand to gently tidy his hair, which had become slightly disheveled from his excitement, and replied softly, her voice still damp with moisture, "Silly boy... the risks and costs are manageable."

Thunderous applause and good-natured laughter erupted from the audience.

The host excitedly defuses the situation: "Wow! Teacher Chi, the 'gas station' you're using isn't just any ordinary fuel, it's practically 'spontaneously combusted'! But the intensity of this love is absolutely top-notch!"

Chi Jingchen finally came to his senses and faced the camera with a smile that was a mixture of embarrassment and unwavering honesty.

He didn't shy away from it. Instead, he held Yun Chu's hand tightly and declared to the camera and all the witnesses: "Yes, this is my moment of 'uncontrollable emotion'. She always said I was 'too rational,' but after meeting her, all my 'loss of control' was only related to her."

Yun Chu leaned on his shoulder, a sweet yet slightly helpless smile on her face, but her tightly clasped hands answered everything.

This unexpected scene, instead of becoming a point of criticism, became the most touching and authentic "famous moment" of the show.

Their love, within the rational framework of "business principles," ultimately flows with that sincere, intense, and passionate emotion that cannot be completely confined by rules.

Under the spotlight, their duet reached a climax, and every frame told the story: true love doesn't need a perfect script, because it is the most wonderful story in itself.

The golden glow of the setting sun began to paint the sky of the seaside town red.

Today's recording is coming to an end.

When the director yelled, "Cut! That's a wrap! Today's result was excellent!" the people who had been busy all day began to pack up the set.

Chi Jingchen naturally helped Yun Chu pick up her notebook, then led her away from the crowd toward the lounge.

Away from the noise and cameras, the two still held hands tightly, and the warmth that had burst forth in front of everyone but then settled down flowed quietly in the quiet corner.

"Are you tired?" he asked in a low voice.

Yun Chu shook her head, looked at him, her eyes reflecting the beautiful sunset outside the window: "It's been a wonderful day. It feels like... I've crossed another hurdle."

“Because you are here,” Chi Jingchen stopped and turned to look at her, his fingers gently stroking the faint weariness in her eyes, “no obstacle is an obstacle anymore.”

He lowered his head again, and this time the kiss was gentle and precious, like a ripple on the sea under the rising moonlight, silently announcing that their new journey had just begun on the stage where reality and light and shadow intertwined.

On the beach, where the stars are gradually brightening, their silhouettes are reflected as they walk side by side into the distance.

***

The filming of "Love Gas Station" took seven days. After its official broadcast, the unique relationship between Chi Jingchen and Yun Chu, especially the "blindfolded confirmation and passionate kiss" that went down in the history of variety shows, instantly ignited the entire internet.

Not only did the show's ratings soar, but related terms also dominated the trending topics list for several days.

Chi Jingchen and Yun Chu, a divine couple

Chi Jingchen is a textbook example of a kissing maniac (this label quickly rose to the top and became an indelible, sweetly teasing nickname for Chi Jingchen).

Cloud initial risk and cost are controllable

It turns out that love really can lead to success in both career and love.

The audience was shocked and impressed by this extremely honest and professional expression of love.

They witnessed the sincerity of a top artist who shed all her glamour in front of her lover, and also the wisdom of a manager who skillfully navigated between duty and love.

The initial skepticism was overwhelmed by a flood of blessings and amazement. Most of the comments were:

"What is a soulmate! This is it! The way Brother Chen looks at Chu Chu always has a light in his eyes, and that can't be faked!"

[“Who would have thought that this aloof singer-actor is a ‘kissing maniac’ in private? But every time he kisses Yun Chu, it’s so natural and affectionate, not greasy at all! I’m so happy!”]

"Miss Yun Chu is amazing! She's efficient at work and handles relationships with clarity and grace. Brother Chen has struck gold!"

"I strongly disagree with those who say they're just creating hype! This deep-seated understanding and the irresistible passion they share during kisses is a chemistry that can't be faked!"

Time flies, and another year has passed in the blink of an eye.

Chi Jingchen's nickname "Kissing Maniac" has not been forgotten; on the contrary, it is being "dug up" and "added to" by fans in their daily lives.

In the occasional candid shots taken by paparazzi:

Chi Jingchen looked down and spoke to Yun Chu, who was looking at a tablet. As he spoke, he naturally placed a kiss on her forehead.

After the two attended the movie premiere, while waiting for interviews backstage, he gently put his arm around Yun Chu's waist and quickly pecked her cheek when no one was looking.

*When Yun Chu was presiding over a coordination meeting in the studio's conference room, Chi Jingchen looked at her focused profile through the glass door, his eyes full of admiration and love. The first thing he did after the meeting ended was to cup her face and kiss her.

This natural intimacy is not a "persona" but rather the norm of their relationship, an unspoken expression of overflowing love.

Fans went from initially being shocked and covering their eyes to later becoming "used to it" and even "addicted to the sweetness," describing Chi Jingchen's behavior as the "Chi-style clinginess law."

If Yun Chu is within his sight and he doesn't engage in any form of "sticking" or "kissing" for more than five minutes, it might indicate that he's in an extremely bad mood or that Yun Chu is giving him a serious lecture.

This outgoing, persistent, camera-afraid, and instinctive intimacy has become a unique and distinctive feature of their relationship, prompting countless people to remark: This is the foundation of love, the sense of security that grows richer with time.