You rascal, stop right there!

Regarding the secondary CP, it has been a long time since I last interviewed them. I feel it is necessary for me to explain the progress and ask the two of them what they think.

Lights! Microphones! Reflectors ready, everyone!

Question 1: (Individual interview with Chen Xingyi)

Author: (Thoughtfully) As the secondary CP character, what are your thoughts on your own love line?

Chen Xingyi: (Sighs) It’s the time, it’s the fate!

Author: (scratching his head) Don’t be so philosophical. Please explain it in a simple and easy-to-understand way. I’m afraid readers won’t understand.

Chen Xingyi: (Rubbing his injured shoulder) I have never been so scared!

Author: (somewhat puzzled) What are you afraid of?

Chen Xingyi: (Sighs) Man! (Have to lower his proud head) When I thought the poison was going to take effect, I thought of him. When I thought he would die, I still thought of him!

Author: (with a smile on her face) Are you moved?

Chen Xingyi: (righteously) Impossible! Absolutely impossible! I'm straight, definitely not a homosexual!

Author: (narrowing eyes) You don't have to be so awkward. No one's forcing you. Just follow your heart. There's no such thing as this kind of gay sleeve or that kind of gay sleeve...

Chen Xingyi: (Slaps his cheek hard) I need to be clear-headed. He's just a brother, a good friend, and a confidant. I can't have those dirty thoughts.

Author: (Calmly) Actually, Bai Wan and Ling Shumo have experienced similar struggles as you. You don't have to be afraid to face reality.

Chen Xingyi: (suddenly opens his eyes) Don't talk nonsense! I will definitely find a way to overcome this, absolutely!

Author: (Closes eyes slowly) Actually, I've never heard of overcoming feelings. There's only giving up or accepting. What are you overcoming?

Question 2: (Individual interview with Luo Wenqi)

Author: I was wrong. I shouldn't have arranged a CP for you and such a setting! (Looking at his right leg burned by Chen Xingyi, he looked guilty)

Luo Wenqi: (Closes his eyes slowly) Yes! Yes! Yes! I do!

Author: (laughing awkwardly) Not even a glimmer of hope?

Luo Wenqi: (raising his little finger) Well, he and I are sworn brothers now, and our relationship is much closer than before.

Author: (Seeing the two of them split apart) Are you sure?? ! !

Luo Wenqi: (laughing at himself) Well, he clearly can’t bear to leave me, but he can’t face it. I have to give him time.

Author: (Deeply convinced) You figured that out? He never promised you anything and has kept his distance from you ever since!

Luo Wenqi: (correcting with a solemn expression) Well, people gradually become crooked, and their hearts gradually become biased. From the very beginning, he didn't stop me from following him, so he had already lost!

Author: (feeling a little dizzy) It’s like you’re always chasing someone, right?

Question 3: (Emotional)

Author: What is your relationship like now?

Chen Xingyi: (righteously) Sworn brothers! (very loud)

Luo Wenqi: (Nods speechlessly) Yes!

Author: (Looking at the two people who are about eight feet away from each other) Do you think there can be fifty people standing in a row among you?

Chen Xingyi: (Frowning) Nonsense! Judging by the looks of it, there are only five people tied at most.

Author: (Hesitant to speak) This doesn't seem to be the point, is it? When did you become so unfamiliar? It wasn't like this during our first field trip!

Luo Wenqi: (indifferently) Well, this distance creates beauty...

Chen Xingyi: (Lifting the corners of his lips) This is an excellent explanation!

Luo Wenqi: (staring blankly) Oh...

Author: (Looking at two people who are saying one thing and thinking another and are awkward) No, I have to add some catalyst to your love story!