Chapter 26 Tell the Director, If Jian Li Acts, I Act Too

Chapter 26 Tell the Director, If Jian Li Acts, I Act Too

Hearing Huo Xiao's ambiguous voice, Jian Li was clearly taken aback.

He had doubts but didn't let go.

After all, on the battlefield, one must never underestimate the enemy at any time.

What if the other party was intentionally tricking him? That would leave him with no place to hide.

So not only did he not let go, but he also deliberately squeezed as a test.

Huo Xiao, "Mmm—"

This time, the groan was even more obvious. Jian Li finally realized something was wrong and quickly withdrew his arm, looking over somewhat embarrassedly, "Are you okay?"

Huo Xiao lifted an eyelid, "What do you think?"

Jian Li retracted his attack, "I really didn't mean to. It was just a quick grab."

"A good grab," Huo Xiao's expression was peculiar, "But don't do it again next time."

At this moment, the live stream was in hysterics,

"Guys, I can't stop laughing! Brother Li actually went for a low blow?! Brother Xiao clearly couldn't handle it!"

"Hahaha, a good grab? Brother Xiao has a sense of humor!"

"Is this flirting? Brother Xiao's ears are so red!"

"How could it not be? I declare that this couple is one step closer to getting into bed together!"

"..."

"You two stop there, next group," Feng Dayuan interrupted the awkward atmosphere, pointing to the team, "Shi Huayi, Zhou Nan, it's your turn."

Seeing Huo Xiao heading towards the dormitory, Jian Li hesitated for a moment, then turned to Feng Dayuan, "Instructor, I'll go check on him."

Sensitive areas are very fragile,

If there's a problem, wouldn't it ruin a lifetime of happiness?!

"Go ahead." Feng Dayuan waved his hand, focusing on the next pair of guests.

He originally thought it would be lucky to encounter one or two celebrities as agile as Jian Li and Huo Xiao, but he didn't expect the next pair to be equally skilled, almost like they were professionally trained.

If everyone is at this level, winning another round of field combat isn't impossible!

So many defeats against the Red Team's commander,

Could they finally even the score in this variety show?!

Feng Dayuan grew increasingly excited, imagining victory beckoning to him...

—

Huo Xiao didn't expect Jian Li to follow him, and his pace quickened.

"Hey, wait up," Jian Li felt a bit guilty, "Does it hurt that much?"

Huo Xiao, "I'm going to the restroom."

Jian Li was stunned, "Don't you need medical attention?"

Huo Xiao, "The medic can't help." I have to take care of it myself.

Jian Li, "...” It seems serious.

Entering the public restroom, Huo Xiao paused, turning to glance at Jian Li, "Are you sure you want to come in with me?"

"Not entirely sure." Jian Li grinned awkwardly, about to turn and leave, but was blocked by the cameraman behind him.

He stumbled backward, instinctively grabbing onto anything for support.

Then, his whole body stiffened...

No wonder he needed to go to the restroom; if this reaction were caught on camera, it would surely trend immediately.

The headline might read,

#Emperor Actor Huo Xiao Flustered After Close Combat#

#How Many Years Single to React Like This#

"Can you let go now?"

A deep, strained voice sounded in Jian Li's ear, accompanied by hot breath, making him feel a tingling sensation.

"Sorry, accidental contact."

Jian Li withdrew his hand and walked away, not daring to look back at the person's reaction.

Back when he executed missions with teammates who often ran around naked, he had never experienced such an embarrassing situation,

It was simply too... mortifying!

He ran far down the hallway, stopping at a corner, leaning against the wall to calm himself down,

Curiously lifting his arm, he stared at his palm, lost in thought.

Don't get me wrong, the scale is impressive,

truly befitting a tragic yet powerful antagonist...

When Huo Xiao came out of the bathroom, he went back to the dorm and changed into a new outfit.

Just as he was about to head back to training, his phone rang.

He glanced down at the screen and saw it was his agent, so he swiped to answer, "What's up?"

"Brother Xiao, there's a web series adaptation of a novel that wants you to star in it. I've vetted it, and the role is good with a fan base. Although the production budget isn't high, the director has potential..."

"My schedule is too packed lately; help me turn it down."

Huo Xiao casually interrupted his agent, his gaze drifting to the window outside the dorm.

On the training field, someone's shirt had ridden up due to an exaggerated movement, revealing a pale, slender waist.

"I see, then I'll let them know," the agent nodded in understanding and continued, "It's fine not to take it anyway. They're all newcomers, especially Jian Li. His recent popularity might not be a good thing."

Huo Xiao's expression faltered slightly, "Who did you say?"

"Jian Li," the agent repeated, "He's playing the other male lead, but they haven't finalized the deal yet. It's probably Lu Siqi meddling again behind the scenes."

Initially, he had quite a bias against Jian Li, but as the adventure show continued filming, his deeply ingrained opinion began to shift.

Mainly because Lu Yuanhang was too much of a drama queen, while Jian Li was too impressive.

In such a contrast, it was impossible not to become a fan!

"Tell the director, if Jian Li is in, I'm in," Huo Xiao said succinctly before hanging up.

The agent was left staring at the screen, bewildered. When did Brother Xiao become so close to Jian Li?

---

Huo Xiao put his phone back on the upper bunk and started to walk out.

Suddenly, Lu Yuanhang, who had been lying around pretending to be dead, rushed down and blocked his path, "Brother Xiao, didn't expect you'd like leftovers from my brother."

Huo Xiao's face darkened, "What does it have to do with you?"

"Nothing," Lu Yuanhang's smile looked rather cheap, "I just wanted to give you a friendly warning. Jian Li, that poor guy, is very vain and can't be trusted."

"He's trying to cling to you just to pay off his debt."

"After all, three million isn't a small amount!"

Huo Xiao glanced around at the hidden cameras and smirked, "Three million? You seem pretty sure. Are you making this up?"

"Of course not!" Lu Yuanhang puffed out his chest proudly, "I'm a shareholder in the company he owes money to. I've seen the promissory note. How could I make it up?!"

"Oh, no wonder," Huo Xiao feigned realization, "But I want to ask, is that kind of company legal? Isn't it involved in high-interest loans and violent collection practices?"

Lu Yuanhang laughed dismissively, "Small loans are everywhere now, and none of them have low interest rates or non-violent methods."

"Even though they can't expose contact lists anymore, there are always ways around it."

"Just don't mention the company name or platform when calling, right?!"

Huo Xiao curled his lips, "You guys are pretty smart. I hope the regulatory authorities don't see this live stream."

Lu Yuanhang froze, "Live stream? There are no cameras in the dorm, how could it be live streamed?"

After saying that, he suddenly felt uneasy and started looking around frantically.

The director behind the monitor facepalmed,

"Call Lu Siqi and have him take this idiot away!"