I'm Crushing on Gorgeous Faces in Variety Shows!-Chapter 244: Sitting on Their Hands

"If you’re hungry for handsome guys, just say it. Don’t pretend you’re doing it for the team, your eyes are almost glowing green."

Guan Yu played along with a funny line, subtly dispelling the audience’s dissatisfaction with Mu Qiu’s two refusals.

In today’s world, when victims apologize more or cry a bit, people already get impatient, let alone a regular person on a show refusing twice to interact with a popular actor.

People with sense understand it’s avoiding impropriety; those who don’t might think it’s a false pretense, playing hard-to-get.

Getting the balance right is a difficult rule to grasp.

Mu Qiu understood this too and naturally followed Guan Yu’s lead.

"Okay, I admit it. After all, Brother Cheng and Brother Huai have great bodies, who wouldn’t crave that?"

Li Yang popped up, "What about me?"

"Oh, you’re amazing, just amazing," Mu Qiu responded perfunctorily.

"Even though you didn’t look at me once, I believe you. You’re being truthful."

"...Li Yang, since when did you learn to comfort yourself like this?"

Li Yang pretended not to hear the latter part.

"So, have you decided?" Cheng Zhirang scanned the three of them, "Mu Qiu it is?"

Mu Qiu nodded, "It’s me."

"Alright. Li Yang, do you want to go up?"

Li Yang smiled, "Better not, I’m not as tall as you, Brother Cheng. I’ll just stabilize the base down here."

Cheng Zhirang didn’t insist and finally looked at Shi Yuhuai, "Then we’ll go up first."

Shi Yuhuai nodded in cooperation.

Guan Yu, Shu Ran, and Li Yang stabilized the scaffolding below, while Cheng Zhirang and Shi Yuhuai climbed up first, spread their legs on either side, and steadied themselves before calling Mu Qiu.

"All set."

Mu Qiu climbed onto a slightly higher scaffold, stood behind the final step of a ladder, sat on it, and reached out for Cheng Zhirang and Shi Yuhuai’s hands.

Cheng Zhirang advised quietly, "Take it slow, be careful."

Mu Qiu nodded, holding onto their hands, slowly grabbed their sleeves, and climbed onto them.

As she tentatively stepped onto Shi Yuhuai’s thigh, she felt unsteady, and in a panic, grabbed their collars.

Cheng Zhirang frowned, immediately supporting her waist to steady her.

"No rush, take your time."

Mu Qiu, slightly nervous, licked her lips, grabbing their clothes as she slowly moved off the scaffold, stepping fully onto them.

Below, Li Yang and the others quickly let go of the higher scaffolding, holding onto the lower parts, watching her moves anxiously.

Guan Yu: "Slow down, slow down, take it easy!"

Shu Ran: "Brother Huai, you should also put your hand behind Mu Qiu’s waist! Grab Brother Cheng’s arm!"

Li Yang: "Yes, yes! Brother Cheng, Brother Huai, if you tighten your grip, Mu Qiu can just sit right there!"

Shi Yuhuai angled his left hand, palm up, to grab beneath Cheng Zhirang’s arm.

This way, Cheng Zhirang’s hand was just on top of theirs, only he could touch Mu Qiu.

The more tense Mu Qiu got, the calmer she became, turning to watch their actions, asking, "Are you holding tight?"

Shi Yuhuai: "Ready."

Cheng Zhirang grabbed the scaffold with one hand, "It’s okay. No worries, just sit up, the staff brought some cushions below."

She glanced down and sure enough, a few people who looked like security had brought soft cushions and laid them below.

This provided an additional layer of safety assurance.

Mu Qiu exhaled, stood on her tiptoes on their legs, her body taut, sitting onto the interlocked arms of Cheng Zhirang and Shi Yuhuai.

She then reached up, cautiously trying to grab the cards hanging in front of her.

[Poor Yangyang just got ignored, hahaha]

[This looks dangerous, didn’t the crew prepare a better scaffold?]

[A ladder should be used... but placing it on bamboo wouldn’t be stable either]

[With two in skirts, only Mu Qiu is left. You can see she’s really trying to avoid suspicion]

[They’re a team, okay? It’s uncomfortable how some haters try to force pairings that make people uneasy, creating awkwardness]

[It’s about avoiding suspicion between a regular and a young idol, their smiles even reveal a hint of bitterness]

[Woah, Brother Cheng’s biceps!!!]

[The suit is bulging... I’m drooling a river]

[I should be cheering for their teamwork spirit, but my eyes might have a problem, I can’t stop staring at the hands joined together]

[Brother Cheng’s hand tightly gripping Brother Huai’s arm... oh my god]

[You’re all weird]

[I’m surprised Shu Ran gave up this opportunity; it’s usually her spot in the past shows]

[Guan Yu holding the leg of the scaffold looks just like hugging a thigh, hahaha]

[This is making me so nervous, I can’t help munching on chips with a crunch]

[Hahaha, me too! Seeing Mu Qiu pull out a snack bag made me grab two packs of chips myself]

[The camera shook, and I saw the staff behind with wide-open eyes looking shocked, hahaha, they probably had no idea where Mu Qiu got the snacks from]

[I’ve sat in Mu Qiu’s spot while dancing; it shakes easily, even if the guys below are sturdy, she might not stay steady]

[Looks so easy to fall]

[About to grab the card!! I’m so anxious I’m clutching my chips!]

[Collaboration just makes them more of a team, as a group fan, I’m so happy]

[Did the director design this segment just waiting for them to work together?]

[Yangyang may not have carried girls before, but he has wrapped his arm around them! During the last concert’s choreography!] 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

[Brother is so strong, tears of envy dripping from my mouth]

[My little heart is jumping out from my proud chest]

[What’s that thing outside]

Mu Qiu grabbed the first card.

She was already nearing the top of the bamboo, but because of the lateral distance, still struggled a bit to reach the card.

After a bit of effort, it finally came within her grasp. She squinted to avoid the direct sunlight, reading it carefully.

[You actually got that one!? You’re amazing, but it’s useless]

Mu Qiu: "......"

Li Yang and Guan Yu shouted from below, "How is it?! Is it a clue?"

Mu Qiu pulled the card down, let it float to the ground.

"This one’s useless!"

Her left hand resting on Cheng Zhirang’s shoulder, she slowly leaned forward.

This time she wasn’t planning to pull a card, just reaching for the bamboo.

"Brother Cheng, Brother Huai, hold steady, I’m trying to see if I can pull the tip of the bamboo over."

The bamboo above was slender, as long as the three were steady, it could be pulled over, allowing a clear look at the cards on this section.

Cheng Zhirang hummed an agreement, adjusting his grip on Shi Yuhuai’s hand slightly, bending his elbow, making it easier for her to sit securely.

Shi Yuhuai watched as Mu Qiu stretched her fingers straight, still moving, unable to reach, hesitated a bit, then said in a muffled voice, "You can grab my wig."

"... Okay, Brother Huai."

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