Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
âThe director is still around. The twins are organizing some props for the afternoon shoot,â Sun Hu reported.
âJust as I suspected! Sheâs missing!â Jing MO thought.
Jing MO glanced at the camera before patting Sun Hut s shoulder and said, âHave someone bring the car around.â
The online audience in the live chat grew even more intrigued.
[Is Xia Xin kidnapped?]
[Oh my God, is this some kind of reality show plot?]
[Does anyone else think this is intentional? And why is Jing MO so worried about Xia Xin?]
[Is there something going on between them?]
[Isnât Xia Xin supposed to be MO Shuâs girlfriend?]
[Donât jump to conclusions. Neither of them has said anything.]
[What more is there to say? Theyâve already hooked up and gone on dates.]
[Do Xia Xin and Jing MO have that kind of relationship?]
[I doubt it.]
[Maybe Jing MO is just eagerâ¦]
The last comment seemed to silence the live chat for a moment, only for it to erupt again a minute later.
[Jing MO, the willing third wheel in the name of love!]
[Jing MO loves in vain!]
Sun Hu, engaged in a discussion with Jing MO, remained oblivious to the online frenzy.
[What are they discussing?]
[Is this whole thing staged by Jing MO?]
[If he can play the third wheel for love, what canât he do?]
[Someone should call the police!]
The director grinned as he watched the chat room explode with speculation. This was exactly what he neededâa controversial hook to set the show on fire, making him a legend. Whether Xia Xin was genuinely kidnapped or just playing a part was inconsequential. If things went awry, they could always call the police. All he wanted was a captivating focal point for the audience.
The director grabbed his walkie-talkie and whispered, âGet the camera closer. Letâs hear what theyâre discussing.â
As the cameraman tried to move in, Sun Huâs associates blocked the way, further fueling the online audienceâs detective instincts. [Did you see the look in the eyes of those guys who blocked the camera?]
[Could they be criminals? Is Jing MO a criminal too?] [Letâs not jump to conclusions.]
[Iâve already called the police. Letâs see how it unfolds.]
[The director is useless; someone shouldâve called the police by now.]
[We should boycott the show!]
[Letâs find her first!]
Having finalized their plan, Jing MO hopped into the car, instructing the driver to follow the tire tracks. Meanwhile, in another vehicle.
âLet me out!â Xia Xin demanded.
âXia Xin, I thought you were clever, but it turns out youâre quite ridiculous,â Xu An sneered.
âI need to go to the bathroom. If youâre worried Iâll run, just accompany me,â Xia Xin retorted.
âWhat are you plotting?â Xu An asked, suspicion etched on her face.
âWhat can I possibly plot? I told you I need to go. If you donât trust me, accompany me. If you donât let me go, I canât guarantee I can hold it. Donât blame me for the foul smell later,â Xia Xin warned.
Xu An hesitated, finally relenting. âFine, pull over. Iâll go with her.â
âBut sheâs cunning and manipulative. We canât be careless,â Xu Ping cautioned.
âI donât fancy riding with the smell of urine. Thatâd be disgusting,â Xu An argued.
Xu Ping relented, stopping the car.
âStay close,â Xu Ping instructed.
Xu An followed Xia Xin into a grove of trees.
âHelp me undo my pants,â Xia Xin said.
âYou think Iâm going to help just because you asked?â Xu An rolled her eyes.
Xu An stiffened. âWhat do you know?â
âIâm only guessing. From the start, youâve been trying to get close to Jing Mo.
Kidnapping me seems to serve his interests. Why, I canât say,â Xia Xin probed.
âWhat else can you discern?â Xu An asked, curiosity piqued.
âI can also tell that youâre afraid of Jing Mo. If I get hurt, youâll have a lot to answer for,â Xia Xin said, watching Xu Anâs expression change subtly.
Xu An softened, âIt seems youâre quite perceptive..â