Chapter 58 Redefining Introversion

"Huh? You two are chatting already? Do you even know who she is?" Meng Ziyi walked over with a bewildered expression.

"Of course I know, it's Wang Churan. Didn't you send me—"

Before he could finish, Xu Xiu was interrupted by a cough from Meng Ziyi, who was simultaneously shooting him warning glances.

This left Wang Churan by the side completely baffled, having no idea what the two of them were up to.

After loading their luggage into the car, Meng Ziyi threw her arm around Wang Churan's shoulder and said, "Well? Isn't my best friend gorgeous? It's an absolute honor for a guy like you to ride in a car with two great beauties!"

"Gorgeous, yes, but there's only one beauty here. She is, but you don't count."

Meng Ziyi immediately pointed at Xu Xiu, laughing and scolding, "What do you mean by that? Don't push your luck while enjoying the benefits. You're probably celebrating in your heart, aren't you?"

Wang Churan watched their playful banter with keen interest, but soon a very serious question crossed her mind.

"Can Xu Xiu drive? My driving skills are terrible." Wang Churan bypassed Meng Ziyi entirely, knowing that Meng Ziyi's driving was only marginally better than her own.

Xu Xiu was still smiling, but the moment he heard those words, his expression froze instantly.

Oh, crap! This is a complete disaster!

"My driving skills are average too."

The two exchanged glances, their faces turning ashen with despair.

This entire scene was broadcast live by the following cameraman, and the viewers naturally witnessed it all.

[Laugh! Why aren't you laughing anymore? Were you born without the ability to smile?]

[Ahhhhh! Churan is here! I didn't even know, and I'm Wang Churan's biggest fan!]

[Churan, Churan, bound for greatness! A loyal fan of ten years has arrived uninvited.]

[Damn! Churan is so stunning, she's practically a fairy descending to the mortal realm!]

"What do you two mean? Do you not want to ride in my car?" Meng Ziyi forced a smile, turned to look at Wang Churan, and asked, "Babe, don't you want to sit in the front passenger seat anymore?"

Wang Churan took half a step back while waving her hands in front of her chest.

"Sister Meng, it's not that we don't want to, it's that we don't dare to. You're the kind of driver who can manage to ride up onto the curb even on the widest roads. We're genuinely terrified!" Xu Xiu shook his head repeatedly!

The incident he was referring to had happened earlier at the Peach Blossom Land. Meng Ziyi had driven a car with him and Wang Chuoran, driving continuously right along the curb and nearly scaring the wits out of both of them!

Even Song Dan couldn't help but offer her sharp critique: She really doesn't know how to drive!

Who would dare ride with her after that?!

So the question arose: the production team must have had a reason for this arrangement, or perhaps they had simply forgotten all about this detail.

However, Xu Xiu guessed that the latter was far more likely. The world is just one massive, makeshift amateur show!

***

Unable to talk Meng Ziyi out of it, the two had no choice but to quietly take their places in the back seat.

Xu Xiu swore that this was the first time in his life he had ever buckled his seatbelt in the back seat. In fact, he fumbled around for a long time trying to find the buckle before Wang Churan finally reached over and helped him fasten it.

Meanwhile, Wang Churan's big eyes kept staring at Xu Xiu from time to time, as if she were extremely curious about him, almost making Xu Xiu feel a bit embarrassed.

*Blushing.jpg*

Wang Churan had watched the variety show Peach Blossom Land in advance over the past few days. After all, before joining a show, one always needed to understand what it was like.

Yet she found herself intensely curious about Xu Xiu, and a large number of viewers had even shipped the two of them as a couple.

As a newly debuted trainee, he had surprisingly showcased his songwriting skills and comedic talent after joining the show, gaining countless fans in just a few short days.

Especially after their interactions on the show, which had made Xu Xiu and Meng Ziyi's relationship exceptionally close, this piqued Wang Churan's interest even further!

Once the car started, Wang Churan's eyes lit up. She leaned closer to Xu Xiu and asked with a puzzled look, "Are you really a trainee?"

"Of course. I've been practicing singing and dancing for two and a half years, and my hobbies are rap and basketball. Yo~ yo~ yo~ I always hold my feet temporarily—too cool!"

"..."

Wang Churan struggled hard to control her facial expression, barely holding back an eye-roll.

I was just asking a question, I didn't ask you to put on a live performance for me right here!

She quickly adjusted her mood and continued:

"I couldn't tell at all. Your performance on the show was fantastic, especially that song *The Moon Hasn't Come Yet*, which sounds so good. You're truly amazing!"

Xu Xiu scratched his head. "It's all right, just average, ranking third in the world!"

Wang Churan covered her mouth and chuckled. "Who praises themselves like that? Are you always this outgoing?"

Meng Ziyi in the front passenger seat quickly chimed in, "Oh~ Churan~ don't ask him about those things. He's just naturally this outgoing. You should spend less time around him, staying far away from him is the right move."

At these words, a meaningful smile appeared on Wang Churan's face.

Well, well, Meng Ziyi, something is definitely going on with you~

Why are you rushing so eagerly to rescue Xu Xiu? What are you in such a hurry for?

Unexpectedly, Xu Xiu curled his lips in disdain:

"Slander! And who says I'm outgoing? I'm extremely introverted. I'm too scared to pay the bill when eating out, I take the sewer tunnels when going outside, and whenever I hail a cab, I always let the driver walk first."

"Pfft~ giggles..."

Wang Churan covered her mouth and burst into laughter. Although she knew Xu Xiu was funny, she hadn't expected him to be this hilarious.

The viewers in the live chat were typing away furiously with their comments:

[Redefining introversion! You rascal, you really are something else!]

[Good, good, good! So running away without paying for your meal is how it's done, right? It took me a second to process that!]

[The "Xu You Meng" ship will never sink! Sister Meng, watch out for your best friend, you must guard against Wang Churan stealing your man! Don't invite a thief into your house!]

[Hilarious! As if our Churan would ever stoop to doing something like that! Talked as if anyone cares!]

[Exactly! Stop trying to force a connection, please! Thank you, our Churan shines brightly all on her own!]

[Ding! Detected exposure of host's abstract behavior, physique +0.0069...]

Fortunately, the hotel wasn't far from the shooting location, and there was very little traffic on the road, so the three of them reached their destination without any mishap.

The moment they got out of the car, Xu Xiu spotted the others, who had arrived at the exact same time as their group!

Catching sight of Xu Xiu, everyone immediately crowded around him.

"Village Chief, it's been several days. How come you look even more handsome?" Li Xueqin pushed up her glasses and said with a completely serious expression.

Wang Sulong also smiled. "Right? You brat can't keep getting any handsomer. You're already posing a serious threat to my status. If you keep getting better-looking, how am I supposed to rely on my looks to make a living?"

Just then, Wang Chuaran trotted over, opened his arms wide, and shouted, "Brother!"

"Little brother! Is that you, brother?"

"It's me, little brother!"

The two embraced each other tightly.

｜д•´)｜д•)｜д)｜))……

The surrounding people watched in a daze.

What freaks! These two are at it again!

"Hello, teachers. I'm Wang Churan, a new guest." Wang Churan greeted them with poised elegance.

Regardless of how familiar they were with one another, everyone exchanged a few polite pleasantries—truly a smooth and refreshing round of greetings.

Making everyone feel right at home!

As soon as everyone entered the dormitory and put down their luggage, a piercing horn sounded from overhead.

"Attention, villagers~~~ Please gather in the dining hall!"