The arrow, breaking through the air with thunderous force, stunned everyone present.
Without any buildup, no one anticipated this, leaving them momentarily speechless.
A staff member responsible for checking the scene was dumbfounded for a long time, only snapping back to reality when a flurry of urgent calls came through his earpiece. He rushed over, picked up the pierced die, and handed it to Li Guangmin, his hand trembling with excitement.
Li Guangmin looked dazed: “…”
There were over forty staff members gathered around the cameras. Huayan’s arrow, from release to landing, took only a few seconds. The cameraman who saw it first, his mouth slightly agape in stunned silence, got goosebumps after regaining his composure.
Damn. The cameraman muttered inwardly; that was the coolest display he’d seen in his ten years in the industry.
Berlin nervously held his breath, afraid to be noticed, silently observing Li Guangmin and the staff’s reactions.
Fortunately, Huayan seemed to have gauged the perfect level, precisely hitting the peak of what humans could accept.
The next second, the staff, who had been silent and professional, acting like AI background characters, several blushed, jumping off their stools, and exclaiming from their hearts.
“!!!”
The level of excitement and shock in the crowd could only be matched by witnessing the national men’s football team bravely reaching the World Cup and winning the championship.
That is to say, who hasn’t fantasized about being Hou Yi shooting down the sun as a child?
Norse mythology has the god of hunting, Ullr; the Avengers have the world’s best sharpshooter, Hawkeye; in modern times there’s the anti-addiction King of Glory ADC; people around the world have dreamed of being the ultimate marksman.
Li Guangmin held the die tightly: “Experts are among the common people. No…”
Although idols are also ordinary people, describing a top idol group member who lives under the spotlight 24/7 in this way feels somewhat incongruous, especially since he’s impossibly handsome.
Ultimately, those involved in competitive sports often admire strength.
So Li Guangmin changed his words: “Experts are among us!”
Berlin hesitated: “…”
Forget it, who said that those who walk among us must be human.
Huayan acted casually. He lowered his arm, skillfully ignoring the excited atmosphere, disregarded the numerous eager gazes, slightly bending to step into the shadow in front of Berlin, and under his parasol.
Some people move like living posters, Huayan being one of them.
His cold fingertips brushed against Berlin’s, taking the parasol handle, stepping closer, tilting the parasol to cover Berlin as well.
Standing under the same parasol, Berlin looked up at Huayan, softly reminding him: “I don’t need an umbrella.”
Huayan lifted his cold hand and poked Berlin’s face. Berlin’s skin was warm, slightly hot after being in the sun for a while.
Huayan, on the other hand, felt a searing heat when exposed to the sun, but his skin was always cold, like an unwarmable block of ice.
He tilted his head, looking at Berlin: “But I want to share it with you.”
It’s still soft. Huayan thought. Unlike his skin, which looks smooth and delicate but feels as hard as marble. Berlin’s face is soft, like freshly steamed custard buns, leaving an imprint with a single poke.
He calmly withdrew his hand, changing the subject, lowering his voice: “You can rest assured.”
Berlin’s attention was diverted, nodding in relief: “Mm-hmm.”
Relaxing, Berlin’s curiosity returned, covering his microphone, asking: “To achieve that effect, did you only use a small fraction of your strength?”
Huayan, a two-year veteran, had learned humility. He calmly replied: “Not bad, just about one hundred and eight Pacific Oceans.”
Berlin: “…”
…When it comes to being subtly boastful, you’re still the best.
The staff couldn’t hear the conversation, nor could the director, but the waiting members could.
Jiang Shu’ran raised an eyebrow slightly; Han Yuze, hands in his pockets, tilted his head lazily, his eyes deep.
Only Wu Hengyao couldn’t contain himself.
Wu Hengyao’s face darkened; he snatched the parasol from Huayan –
He feigned a smile, revealing sharp canines, saying roughly in front of the camera: “Wow, success on the first try, congratulations.”
Suddenly interrupted, Huayan frowned, before he could speak, Wu Hengyao added: “The arrow’s done, you can go under the awning.”
Wu Hengyao shielded Berlin with the parasol, turning his face away, sniffing: “Berlin, I’m next, hold the umbrella for me too.”
Realizing he had lost his reason to stay, Huayan’s face fell, speaking vaguely: “…What umbrella do you need?”
Wu Hengyao said matter-of-factly: “I’m about to go back, I can’t tan.”
Berlin blinked blankly: “…?”
Huayan didn’t understand how this big bad wolf could be so shameless: “…………?”
Do you even hear what nonsense you’re spouting?
Huayan stared at Wu Hengyao in disbelief.
From their first meeting, Wu Hengyao’s dark skin had impressed him. And after two years, there was no sign of it lightening.
Berlin, maintaining his idol’s professionalism, would habitually apply sunscreen before going out, but Wu Hengyao had never used such things – he knew they were useless to him.
Wu Hengyao had natural UV protection. Because he was already so dark, even if he went to a tanning salon, the staff would suspect him of sabotaging the business.
In other words, being dark enough made him immune to UV rays.
Huayan heard a common human saying, “Shamelessness is invincible.”
It seemed Wu Hengyao, while not human, had mastered this perfectly.
Li Guangmin was still excited about discovering an archery genius, lamenting the wasted talent, hinting subtly, suggesting that after Huayan’s entertainment career was over, he could try the World Archery Championships; he could be Huayan’s guide and help him.
Huayan listened with one ear and out the other, superficially replying that he would consider it, but his eyes were dark, licking his slightly elongated fangs due to his mood.
Countless cameras were pointed here; Huayan couldn’t do anything, only secretly noting this down to settle accounts with Wu Hengyao later.
However, what immediately improved Huayan’s mood was Berlin’s rejection of Wu Hengyao’s request.
Berlin thought Wu Hengyao was joking, and seeing him again, he couldn’t help but remember their previous conversation.
Berlin: So he was indeed teasing me.
So, he shook his head resolutely at Wu Hengyao, smiling brightly: “I’ll go get some water with Ge Jiang and rest. You add oil!”
Wu Hengyao, left holding the parasol: “…”
Jiang Shu’ran, who hadn’t participated but had unexpectedly won a round, paused before showing a gentle, captivating smile, stunningly beautiful.
He calmly picked up a large water bottle from the plastic chair, handing it to Berlin, and giving Wu Hengyao a gentle smile: “Add oil.”
Wu Hengyao: “…”
Abandoned little wolf: Is today Thursday? I need to know where the nearest KFC is.
The staff, however, focused their attention on Wu Hengyao.
After Huayan’s amazing performance, the production team and Li Guangmin had low expectations for Skye’s performance, but now they couldn’t help but anticipate another miracle.
Wu Hengyao held the bow, not feeling down, but slightly upset that he couldn’t show himself in front of Berlin.
Skye had an unspoken rule: not to do anything beyond human limits or understanding in public. They loved to cause trouble for the management bureau, but didn’t want to limit their own living space.
Therefore, they tacitly followed the bottom line.
To translate, only one person could be excessively showy.
Otherwise, four people being incredibly skilled would be too eye-catching, easily causing unnecessary trouble.
Wu Hengyao didn’t mind Huayan going first, but now he felt a little annoyed.
Little wolf: It’s all because today isn’t Thursday.
Wu Hengyao prepared on stage, Berlin drank water off stage.
The large opaque thermos Jiang Shu’ran gave Berlin was familiar to all fans.
The same went for Huayan’s, which he had carried for over two years, drinking from it many times a day.
Li Guangmin was also thirsty; he took a water bottle from the staff, removing the label, looking at Berlin’s large cup, respectfully stating: “Do all idols drink like this?”
Berlin was taken aback, scratching his head: “Ah, I don’t.”
Li Guangmin: “Then this is…?”
Berlin explained: “This is Ge Jiang’s. He…uh, drinks a lot of water for better skin.”
Li Guangmin looked at Berlin’s smooth skin: “Don’t you drink a lot of water?”
Berlin thought: “I usually don’t drink much water during recordings; otherwise, I’d keep going to the bathroom and delay the recording. Ge Jiang and Huayan often drink during recordings, so they bring their own water bottles.”
Li Guangmin laughed: “…Don’t they worry about needing to use the restroom?”
Berlin wrinkled his nose in distress, thinking he couldn’t tell Li Guangmin that they had long since transcended human digestive systems and become mythical creatures that never excrete.
So Berlin remained silent for a moment, honestly replying: “They’re more resilient.”
Li Guangmin: “…”
Suddenly, when he looked at these handsome men, he couldn’t help but think of other things.
Li Guangmin: So professional.
Looking at Jiang Shu’ran, he couldn’t help but say: “You’ve worked hard.”
Jiang Shu’ran: “…?”
Author’s Note:
Skye, a boy group whose reputation is repeatedly damaged (.)
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