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The seawater was somewhat murky, and visibility was poor, so Mark swam with all his might toward the direction where Wang Xiaomi was diving.

Just then, his foot accidentally touched a rock on the seabed, and a sharp pain shot through him.

He looked down and saw that he had been stung by a sea urchin, and blood was seeping from the wound.

(Cheng Yi: You idiot author, come out here! Where's my hard qigong? How could I get hurt by a sea urchin?)

(Foolish author: You idiot, because you have no luck.)

After playing underwater for a while, Wang Xiaomi surfaced and was shocked to see that Mark's foot was bleeding.

She rushed over to support Mark, her face full of worry, and asked, "Second Uncle, what happened to you?" Mark gritted his teeth and briefly explained what had happened.

Without saying a word, Wang Xiaomi helped him and rushed to the hotel. After returning to the hotel, she hurriedly took out the disinfectant cotton and bandages she always carried with her, and carefully cleaned and bandaged Mark's wound. While bandaging, she scolded Mark for being too careless, but her eyes were full of heartache.

Time flew by unnoticed, and lunchtime was fast approaching. Mark checked the time, picked up his phone, and called the hotel, carefully selecting a few signature dishes to be delivered to his room.

Before long, the food was served, and the room was immediately filled with an enticing aroma.

When Wang Xiaomi saw her favorite seafood soup, she excitedly ran over to pick it up. However, she accidentally slipped and the bowl of seafood soup spilled over, with the scalding soup splashing straight towards Mark's beloved camera.

Wang Xiaomi was stunned. She knew the camera was expensive and she couldn't afford to pay for it.

In her panic, her big eyes instantly filled with tears. She looked at Mark pitifully, pouted her little mouth, and started acting cute and pitiful.

She tugged at Mark's arm, gently shaking it, and muttered, "Second Uncle, I didn't mean to, you can't blame me."

Mark was initially distressed about the camera, but seeing her like this, he couldn't help but laugh and cry. He sighed helplessly and said, "Fine, fine, I won't pursue this matter this time, but you have to treat me to a meal as compensation." Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaomi burst into laughter through her tears and quickly nodded in agreement.

As evening fell and the sun set, the sky was dyed a vibrant orange-red, a scene both dreamlike and enchanting.

Mark and Wang Xiaomi went to the beach together. The gentle sea breeze brushed their cheeks, bringing with it the unique salty smell of the sea.

They were bathed in the glow of the setting sun, the brilliant colors showering upon them as if draping them in a golden veil.

Wang Xiaomi was like a bird that had broken free from its cage, cheering and leaping towards the sea, her clear laughter echoing across the surface.

Mark, with his camera in hand, kept searching for the best angle and took many stunning landscape photos.

His camera didn't miss Wang Xiaomi either, capturing every wonderful moment of hers; her innocent smile and flowing hair were all frozen in the frame.

Wang Xiaomi was skipping and hopping along the beach when suddenly her eyes lit up. She had found a large sea snail.

The conch shell had beautiful patterns and shimmered with a mysterious luster in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Wang Xiaomi excitedly ran to Mark, grabbed his hand and said, "Second Uncle, come quickly, let's listen to the sound of the sea in the conch shell together."

The two held the conch shell to their ears and listened quietly. The deep sound, as if carrying the heartbeat of the sea, echoed in their ears, as if telling an ancient and mysterious ocean story.

The two walked along the beach for a while, and Wang Xiaomi felt a little tired, so her pace slowed down.

Seeing this, Mark squatted down without saying a word and carried Wang Xiaomi on his back.

Wang Xiaomi gently nestled against his broad, warm back, feeling the warmth emanating from his body, her heart filled with sweetness. They walked along the street in the sunset, everything around them becoming so warm and beautiful.

Wang Xiaomi closed her eyes slightly and said softly, "Second Uncle, I wish this road could never end."

Mark smiled gently and replied softly, "If you're willing, I'll carry you on my back, accompany you, and walk with you forever."

As Wang Xiaomi lay on Mark's back, she couldn't help but recall her earlier conversation with her mother.

Those words kept echoing in her heart, making her even more determined to marry her second uncle. It was as if she could already see their happy future together.

The two were chatting leisurely when suddenly, a commotion arose not far away; it turned out that people were fighting.

Mark, carrying Wang Xiaomi on his back, walked over when he heard the noise and stood on the curb, like most passersby, ready to see what was going on.

Wang Xiaomi's eyes sparkled with curiosity. She leaned close to Mark's ear and whispered, "Second Uncle, look at that man, he looks a bit like you."

Upon hearing this, Mark was startled and quickly looked closely. What he saw made his eyes widen in surprise.

Hey! It really is true. One of the men in the photo has a striking resemblance to Mark in terms of his facial features and his tall, upright figure.

Mark was completely bewildered, wondering to himself, "What's going on? The plot didn't mention that I have a twin brother!"

Looking closer, the guy who resembled me somewhat looked younger than me.

Looking at his opponent, he was dressed in a dark suit, with a fierce-looking face.

Mark frowned and stared at it for a while, then suddenly slapped his thigh and exclaimed in a low voice, "Wait a minute... isn't this Hua Qiang?"

Mark was engrossed in watching, thinking to himself, "Could this be the plot of 'Conquest'? But that doesn't make sense. There is indeed Hua Qiang in 'Conquest,' but how could there be someone who looks like me here? I'm not Zhang Jiayi's character."

Mark, filled with doubt, unconsciously moved closer, wanting to hear more clearly.

All that could be heard was Hua Qiang shouting at the top of his lungs, "Let me tell you, Jiang Jianping, you and Hu Xiaoling are already divorced. What happens between us now is none of your business."

The man called Jiang Jianping was not to be outdone, and roared angrily, "It's none of your business? I'll show you today whether I can or can't control things!"

As he spoke, Jiang Jianping pounced on Hua Qiang like an angry bull, his clenched fist carrying a gust of wind, and with a "bang," it slammed hard into Hua Qiang's cheek.

Hua Qiang was knocked back two steps by the punch. Before he could regain his footing, Jiang Jianping rushed forward again and tackled him to the ground.

The two rolled around on the ground like two fighting beasts, exchanging punches and kicks, neither giving an inch.

Amidst the flying dust, the two rolled around twice, but Jiang Jianping ultimately gained the upper hand.

He straddled Hua Qiang and punched Hua Qiang hard in the face twice in a row. The sound of his fists hitting flesh was particularly clear in the noisy environment.

Hua Qiang, in pain, mustered all his strength and kicked Jiang Jianping to the ground.

Jiang Jianping suffered some internal injuries and his face was pale, while Hua Qiang had a cut on his head and blood was flowing down his cheek, making him look disheveled.

Just then, a young woman in her late twenties rushed over.

As she ran, she anxiously shouted, "Jianping, stop! Guanjun, stop! If you keep hitting her, I'm going to call Hu Xiaoling!"

Her voice, tinged with urgency and panic, stood out starkly in the chaotic scene.

It took her a lot of effort to finally separate the two people who were wrestling.

After all that, the woman was panting heavily, her forehead covered in sweat that streamed down her cheeks.

Seeing this, Wang Xiaomi patted Mark on the shoulder and then nimbly jumped off his back.

She affectionately clung to Mark's arm, her large eyes fixed on the scene before her, occasionally leaning closer to him to whisper a comment or two, as if sharing her newfound discovery.

Mark, his brow furrowed, stared intently at the scene before him, deep in thought.

He went through all the movies and TV shows he knew in his mind over and over again, but he still couldn't figure out which show it was.

Logically speaking, with iconic figures like Hua Qiang and characters who bear a resemblance to Zhang Jiayi, this TV series should have been famous, but he was completely clueless.

Just then, the young woman raised her voice, and said with a hint of resentment and helplessness, "You two are over 60 years old combined, and you're still fighting like children here."

Guan Jun, if Hu Xiaoling finds out you were fighting, do you still want to marry her?

“Hu Xiaoling??” When Mark heard this name, it was as if a lightning bolt had struck his mind. He couldn’t help but exclaim in a low voice, “Holy crap, I know, this is ‘Halfway Couple’.”

A look of sudden realization dawned on his face, and all his previous doubts were instantly resolved.

Cheng Yi watched this show during the National Day holiday when she was still in school; it was truly an unforgettable time of binge-watching.

He was completely absorbed in it and watched the entire series in one go.

However, while watching, he found some plot points uninteresting and fast-forwarded through them. So, when the names Jiang Jianping and Guan Jun appeared in the show, he didn't immediately recognize them and had no related memories.

It wasn't until the name Hu Xiaoling appeared that Cheng Yi suddenly remembered the name of the play – "Halfway Couple".

The reason this drama left a deep impression on Cheng Yi is because there were a few plot points that were truly beyond the realm of reason, and could even be described as slightly outrageous.

For example, there's a scene in the show where Ximen Qing, Taozi, Pan Jinlian, and Nicole conspire to set a trap for Wu Dalang and Tiger, ultimately killing him. This plot is truly astonishing.

It's worth noting that this is so different from the classic story that everyone is familiar with; this kind of adaptation is really bold to the point of being strange.

Furthermore, Hu Xiaoling's son and Guan Jun had a fierce argument. In a moment of impulse, Guan Jun slapped his son and ran away. After leaving home, the child wandered around for a long time, which greatly worried his family.

Guan Jun, in order to find his son, put aside all his career and searched everywhere.

Fortunately, he finally found his son at a thief's hideout, but the process was too outrageous.

Even more unexpectedly, there is another plot in the drama where Jiang Jianping, a railway policeman, is actually killed by a robber named Big Spider.

This plot is so ridiculous, it's unbelievable! How can a story be arranged like this?

However, to be fair, there are a few really despicable characters in the story of "Halfway Couples" who deserve to be punished for all the bad things they've done.

Mark frowned slightly, pondering, "Hmm, so, how should I tell Xiaomi about this?"

He turned his head slightly, his gaze falling on Wang Xiaomi's face, and slowly said, "Xiaomi, I... I want to go with that person who looks a lot like me to see what's going on. I need to figure out what's going on."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaomi's eyes lit up immediately, looking like a kitten that had discovered a new and exciting toy. She said with a gossipy expression, "Second Uncle, are you trying to investigate whether that person is your twin brother? Haha, that's so exciting!"

Mark nodded somewhat awkwardly. Seeing this, Wang Xiaomi grinned, revealing two adorable dimples, and patted her chest, saying, "Don't worry, Uncle! I can just take a taxi back myself. You absolutely must bring your brother back! Good luck!"

As she spoke, she waved her small fist at Mark, making a cheering gesture, looking playful and cute.

Then, Wang Xiaomi skipped and hopped to the roadside and flagged down a taxi.

Before getting into the car, she waved excitedly at Mark, then, with a face full of excitement, she drove off in the taxi.

Mark watched the taxi drive away, then turned and went to a quiet corner.

He cautiously scanned his surroundings, and after confirming that there was nothing unusual, he took a deep breath and immediately used a magical ability to switch his character's appearance.

His figure swayed slightly, and a moment later, the image of the ruthless bandit Gao Shan appeared in the same spot.

At this moment, Mark was dressed in a military green outfit, the fabric of which looked tough and rough, exuding a wild aura.

He wore a pair of black leather boots, the uppers polished to a shine, each step producing a deep thud, as if announcing his arrival to those around him.

He wore a pair of black sunglasses on his head, the lenses of which gleamed mysteriously in the dim light, making it impossible to see the expression in his eyes.

The fierce aura emanating from his face was so palpable that it seemed to freeze the surrounding air. His unapproachable demeanor was like a biting, cold wind, causing anyone who came near him to feel fear and instinctively want to stay away.

Mark's gaze was fixed on Hua Qiang's swaying figure ahead. He walked calmly to his taxi parked nearby, skillfully got into the driver's seat, started the car, and slowly drove up to Hua Qiang's side.

He leaned out slightly and said in a calm tone, "Sir, please get in the car and let's go."

Upon hearing the sound, Hua Qiang turned his head slightly, his eyes somewhat dazed, as if he hadn't fully recovered from the fight.

He subconsciously touched the bloodstains seeping from his head. The blood had dried somewhat, and the sticky feeling on his hand made him frown.

After hesitating for a moment, he reached out and opened the car door, then climbed in with some difficulty.