87: Liu Wei and Xia Jiba

Separated by a single wall, the villagers outside were few, sickly, and buying medicine, while inside, it was bustling and overcrowded.

The estate covered a large area and featured various entertainment facilities, with countless men and women playing inside, forming a stark contrast to the utter silence outside just moments ago.

As the two walked forward, the people playing didn't pay them much attention.

"How about we go play too?" Lin Xiaorou's eyes were sparkling, and she looked at Wang Yunchen with hope.

"Sure!"

When no one was paying attention, Wang Yunchen pulled out a few swimsuits, handing a bikini set to Lin Xiaorou.

"Put it on. Otherwise, our clothes will look a bit out of place here."

"Then why did you give me a bikini?" Lin Xiaorou's expression was strange. "And why do you even have swimsuits?"

"It's a secret!"

Wang Yunchen was speechless. These items were bought when Li Qingqing went shopping with him, but he couldn't say that. He was still wearing the Mask and hadn't told her his true identity.

After changing, the two blended into a swimming pool, leaning against the side and observing their surroundings.

"Oh, isn't this Lin Xiaorou? What a coincidence!"

After observing for a moment, a man suddenly swam over in the pool, splashing ice water onto both of them.

"Huh, it's Brother Liu! You're here too?"

Lin Xiaorou looked at Liu Wei with some surprise.

"Haha, I heard Mang Village is great for escaping the summer heat, and it happens to be my hometown, so I came over. Plus, this is the estate of my childhood friend, so I came to show my support."

"Who is this gentleman?"

Li Wei looked at Wang Yunchen, his face showing confusion.

"Is he your boyfriend? He looks a little too perfect. Did he have plastic surgery?"

Wang Yunchen looked at Li Wei confusedly. He didn't think he had provoked him, so why did his words sound so passive-aggressive?

He didn't pay much attention, offering a slight smile. "I suppose I'm Lin Xiaorou's teammate. Hello."

"Oh really? I used to work with her too. We have a pretty good relationship!"

Li Wei deliberately placed his hand on Lin Xiaorou's shoulder.

Lin Xiaorou frowned and slapped his hand away.

"Since you're from here, do you know what's going on? Why is the temperature so low? It's not caused by an anomaly."

"I'm not sure about that. My childhood friend hasn't told me, but I do have one piece of information."

Liu Wei looked smugly at Wang Yunchen. "I don't trust other people. I'll only tell you! Come over here."

Lin Xiaorou was slightly confused, but after glancing at Wang Yunchen and receiving his nod of agreement, she followed Liu Wei to the other side.

Before leaving, Liu Wei looked triumphantly at Wang Yunchen, seeming rather mocking.

This left Wang Yunchen feeling bewildered.

"What exactly is he doing?"

A few minutes later, Liu Wei waved goodbye to Lin Xiaorou and left. Lin Xiaorou swam back over.

"He said there's a huge party tonight, and we can meet his childhood friend then and ask him about it."

...

"He didn't need to pull her aside just to tell her that!" Wang Yunchen was speechless.

"Who knows!"

"So what do we do now?"

"Let's play for a while. This place feels pretty nice!"

After participating in a few entertainment activities, the two arrived at the dining hall, which looked very much like a university cafeteria.

"The food is free."

Lin Xiaorou's face lit up with surprise. She pulled Wang Yunchen to get food, each taking a tray, and randomly found a place to sit down.

Liu Wei found the place sometime without them noticing and sat down next to Lin Xiaorou.

"Little Lin, you're eating too little. Here, have this chicken drumstick, you need to nourish yourself."

Liu Wei picked up a chicken drumstick and placed it in Lin Xiaorou's bowl.

"Oh, Little Wang, you need to eat more, you're so skinny."

Lin Xiaorou transferred the chicken drumstick from her bowl into Wang Yunchen's bowl.

"Thanks."

Wang Yunchen ate it in one bite. Liu Wei's expression turned slightly sour, but he quickly reverted to normal.

"There's going to be a dance tonight. I wonder if Little Lin, you would be my dance partner?"

Lin Xiaorou frowned deeply. She remembered that Liu Wei hadn't had this personality during their previous work together; he seemed like a completely different person.

Just as she was about to refuse, Liu Wei immediately spoke, "If you agree to be my dance partner, I'll call my childhood friend over tonight and help you out a lot!"

He looked at Lin Xiaorou with confidence, then randomly glanced at Wang Yunchen, his eyes filled with even greater disdain.

He believed that his request would certainly move Lin Xiaorou.

Sure enough, Lin Xiaorou looked conflicted. She glanced at Liu Wei, then at Wang Yunchen, and pondered for a moment.

She gave Liu Wei a forced smile.

"No, thank you. I came out with my teammate today, so I won't trouble you."

"What!!!"

Liu Wei hadn't expected such a tempting offer wouldn't sway Lin Xiaorou. His cold, dark eyes flashed toward Wang Yunchen before quickly disappearing.

"Hahaha! Sure enough, Brother Wang's charm is greater than mine. I just wonder, since you're so handsome, is your strength not just like a little white face?"

Wang Yunchen raised an eyebrow. What the heck? Is he insulting me?

Just as he was about to speak, Lin Xiaorou cut him off.

"My teammate definitely has formidable strength, so Brother Liu doesn't need to worry about him."

"Let's go eat over there." Lin Xiaorou smiled at Wang Yunchen, stood up, and headed toward another dining table.

Wang Yunchen also felt annoyed and stood up, ready to leave.

Suddenly, it felt as if something grabbed his feet.

He glanced at Liu Wei, who was releasing spiritual power to restrain his steps. Liu Wei whispered,

"Kid, do you really think you can get Lin Xiaorou just by being her teammate? Why don't you take a look in the mirror and see what you're worth?"

Wang Yunchen didn't speak. He exerted force with his right foot, and his formidable spiritual power immediately broke through the opponent's spiritual restraint. He strode forward and left.

Only the gloomy-faced Liu Wei remained, watching the two walk away.

"Damn it! What are they pretending for? You'll both pay tonight. Right, I need to quickly tell Old Xia to reserve Lin Xiaorou for me!"

He chuckled lightly, quickly finished eating, and stood up to leave, but his feet suddenly felt cold, and the step he was about to take was frozen in place.

His center of gravity shifted.

Bang!!!

He fell flat on his face.

"Damn you! I'll remember this!" Liu Wei glared fiercely at Wang Yunchen and hurriedly left the dining hall... "Is your companion sick? He's acting possessed!"

Wang Yunchen watched Liu Wei leave, feeling speechless, and said.

"Brother Li used to be a very steady person. Why has he become so selfish now?"

"If you ask me, who should I ask?"

"It looks like everything will be revealed tonight. If we don't get a chance to talk to his childhood friend, then I'll just kidnap him!"

"Agreed!"

...Night fell. The air became slightly chilly, but the Xia Family Estate was truly excellent; cool during the day, it became warmer at night.

Just as everyone gathered there, a massive, multicolored light illuminated the entire area.

A huge bonfire abruptly appeared before everyone's eyes, standing silently in the center of the crowd.

"Gentlemen and ladies, welcome to tonight's biggest eventthe Bonfire Feast!"

"Here, you are very lucky. You will be able to experience the ultimate pleasure of transcending the body."

"As long as I light the bonfire!"

"I am Xia Jiba of the Xia Family, your host for tonight!"