Surprise! The Supposed Talent Show Was Actually–?!Ch73 - Casting A Net

translator: xiin
editors: apricot & juurensha

On the second floor of the north Tower, Wu Jin waved his paw and said goodbye to Red. WmCzJr

The door to the dormitory bedroom slammed shut.

 

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In order to encourage sleep, the twin towers were heated after 9PM. The window blinds opened and closed slightly with the late-summer early-autumn breeze, bringing with it the light fragrance of lilies as it swirled through the room and was caught in damp moisture of the air.

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The small curls hadn’t dried yet and were wet and scattered while Wu Jin chattered on. They grew even more chaotic with the breeze.

The youth’s small round face was flushed from his shower, and he followed behind Wei Shi wherever he went, his two feet pitter pattering and skillfully stepping into slippers, like an electric rabbit toy that was set to follow a predetermined program.

 

Wei Shi bowed his head, his gaze sweeping from top to bottom, illusory, faint flames seeming to flicker within.

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“!!” Wu Jin shrunk back instinctively, his head becoming even more of a mess.

 

He’d already washed himself clean before coming… and purposely put on a pair of autumn pants! Because the big boss had once told him that he had to have pants on… Brother Rabbit was still young, and he couldn’t lead the rabbit astray!

The electric rabbit toy Wu Jin was very nervous, secretly checking over his mechanical springs and clutching nervously at his autumn pants. His heart pounded and thumped chaotically. dVjQDm

 

Calm down! Tonight he’d come over to build up goodwill––he couldn’t let the big boss hate him because of the CP hype!

 

When he’d been in front of the door, Wu Jin had made it a point to look at the votes for the team activity and gained a little peace of mind. 0W1YqU

White Moonlight double assault had been making rapid progress with 6 million new votes, pushing past the Scarf CP. This helped show that he wasn’t a calculating little follower who had tied himself to big brother just for the sake of traffic!

 

Although he didn’t know why he felt lost for some reason––Wu Jin shook his head quickly, countless rabbit balls in his heart clutching at the cuffs of his autumn pants and trying to pull Wu Jin back on track.

He was here to build goodwill! He was here to build goodwill!! PGWQwu

 

Wu Jin took a look around.

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The big boss’s bedroom wasn’t the same as usual. The training equipment in the cabinets had been emptied out and packed into cartons on the ground, stacked up in twos or threes. There was a note stuck on them––‘South Tower 303’.

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Wu Jin’s expression suddenly became happier.

Big boss had been promoted to B rank and was going to move to South Tower!

 

Crosson trainees did as they liked and would usually enjoy some ‘social time’ after curfew and lights out, chatting and whiling time away in the dark. The twin towers weren’t connected after the curfew, but once the big boss moved into the South Tower––he could build up goodwill every day! During the day! At night! Using snacks from the canteen! By bringing the rabbit! Building up goodwill until the meter filled up and overflowed! NyIngp

 

Wu Jin didn’t hesitate to roll up his sleeves, happy and delighted as he went over to help carry a box, “Big brother, let me do it!”

The box wasn’t heavy, and Wu Jin’s movements were as fast as lightning. His eyes shone as though he’d seen task items in a strategy game. Very soon, his entire person was plopped down on top of the box.

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The soft small curls that still carried a trace of dampness were very close to Wei Shi, Wu Jin’s elbows were white and tender in this non-combative state, and he hugged the box and was unwilling to let go. He was wearing trousers that were pulled out from who knew where, showing a small waist beneath the elastic. Above it was a shallow curve, eye-catching as it moved.

 

Wei Shi looked down from above and rubbed his fingers against the handle of the gun in his hand, the cold metal elements a far cry from the feeling in his mind.

He narrowed his eyes slightly. sh9C3x

 

––“Intimacy, comfort, and possessiveness are some of the emotions that must be experienced over the course of treatment.”

––“It will disappear normally after touching your therapy companion, so please don’t worry too much…”

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“Come here.”

Wu Jin tried to hold onto the box and obey at the same time, standing up and raising up his head in surprise.

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Oh, to hell with disappearing normally after touching.

 

The youth who was stroked was visibly delighted and wished that he could hold up all the boxes, “When will big brother move into South Tower? I live on the top floor in 702…” q lZBm

 

Wei Shi: “Wei Yan is your roommate.” It was a statement.

Wu Jin made an ‘ah’ sound, his eyes blank as he didn’t understand why Wei Yan was brought up.

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Wei Shi: “The other Scarf?”

Wu Jin was shocked, and the box almost fell to the ground. The tips of his ears quickly turned red, “Wh-what Scarf…”

 

In the next second, a hand full of gun calluses wrapped around the youth’s elbow, the cardboard box plopping to the ground. The man pushed him expressionlessly into the corner of the wall, like a rabbit who’d been scared into dropping his carrots. poGywi

“Team activity.” Wei Shi was next to his ear and spoke in a low voice, “CP partner.”

 

Wu Jin’s flush spread from his ears to his cheeks, and he reflexively nodded in agreement.

Wei Shi’s eyes flashed cold. Beneath the ambiguous lighting, there were clear shadows on his facial features that made people feel inexplicably afraid. His voice was indifferent as he spoke, but carried an aura that almost held a warning, “Variety show program, audience vote. There is physical contact, cud-dling-and-hug-ging.” oS3bxD

 

Wu Jin finally came back to his senses, his heart clenching. Even before his logical thinking kicked in, the thing he’d been most worried about resurfaced.

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Big brother really knew about the Scarf thing. Big brother didn’t like Scarf… Big brother was, was angry! Things clicked in his mind.

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Big brother indeed disliked forming CPs.

 

The rabbit ball pile in his heart once again yingyingyinged and curled up into a ball. Wu Jin had no choice but to pick them up one by one. It had clearly been within his expectations, but he still felt a hidden sense of loss.

It was like a small animal that was used to being close to its companion, but was suddenly told that cuddling was not allowed. It was obviously eager to get closer, but was dragged back by its tail. 4hxBVy

 

Wu Jin reacted and was flustered as he said, “Big brother, don’t worry, I, I, I…”

Wei Shi’s deterrence was complete, “Who do you want to CP with?”

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Wu Jin’s response was quick, “Caesar!”

“……” The man didn’t say a single word, but he looked at Wu Jin until he almost broke out in a sweat.

 

Wu Jin’s sense of crisis suddenly kicked in. He tried to save himself and offered up the second option, “Wei, Wei Yan…” sYXToa

The corner of Wei Shi’s lips turned down slightly, making the rabbit spirit who didn’t dare to look up fall into the ice cellar.

 

“You know him well?”

Wu Jin shook his head tremblingly, “No! We’ve only spoken a few words!” 4x56ce

Wei Shi was indifferent, “You want to cuddle and hug him?”

 

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Wu Jin was shocked, his head shaking at full speed, and he even started to feel aggrieved.

If he had a choice, of course he wouldn’t hesitate to form a team with big brother. He had the best big brother in the world… d1Tfrt

 

Wei Shi stared at him for a long time. The rabbit hadn’t jumped into other people’s fields, he was just silly. He was helpless and spoke in a low-pitched tone, “You don’t want to partner with me that much, hm?”

Wu Jin was stunned.

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Big brother was too close, and his voice in his ear made his back go soft. From his perspective, he could see the man’s Adam’s apple as it moved up and down, and his voice was like a blade that had been scalded in wine. It could clearly be deadly, but it instead scraped gently, releasing the slim thread of hidden gentleness inside the stone crack, sliding across from his back, to his shoulders, arms, and waist and turning him into soft mush.

 

After that, he reacted quickly.

Elder brother’s meaning was, it unexpectedly was––Wu Jin raised his chin reflexively. His eyes were still dazed, and his breathing came in short pants. FcAKeo

 

The man looked down, “Last time. Who do you want to partner with.”

Wu Jin’s eyes instantly lit up. He was both excited and embarrassed, “… Big brother!”

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Wei Shi nodded in satisfaction.

Wu Jin once again acted like a wet blanket, “But White Moonlight double assault’s votes are higher…”

 

Wei Shi: “Voting isn’t a problem. As long as you want it.” ocIU1B

 

In the next second, the man pressed Wu Jin into the corner of the wall, his body posture extremely arrogant as he squeezed against him. The curtains were blown over by the breeze, tickling Wu Jin’s cheek. The young man couldn’t control his actions and lifted up his head, like delicious and addictive prey that wouldn’t resist no matter how they were toyed with.

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This pose was extremely ambiguous. vFjPd3

Perhaps because the man’s aura was too powerful, the youth had no time to think. His brain couldn’t quite function, but he was secretly happy because of their closeness.

 

The breaths of these two people intertwined in the narrow space.

Wei Shi, who’d been just about to open the curtains, suddenly changed his mind. HGXLyf

 

The beast in his mind that couldn’t be reined in was released at will.

Wei Shi looked down at him deeply, his expression indifferent, but the blood in his body churned and boiled with the desire to bite off his prey’s neck, to conquer him and dominate until he cried and begged for mercy, using the most brutal and primitive method to invade his vulnerability, polluting him, and marking him as his.

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The man’s voice was hoarse when he spoke, “Lift your head, look at me.”

Wu Jin was soft and malleable as he looked up, his cheeks burning hot, “Big brother––”

 

The intense oppression from his hormones was almost violent. Wei Shi followed his own desires and leaned close, until he was only one step away from pressing the soft rabbit into a rabbit pie. hxd174

The man reached out, his fingertips rubbing against Wu Jin’s neck as he commanded, “Call my name.”

 

Wu Jin was blocked, “I, I…”

Wei Shi’s brows pulled together. M1LCvX

 

Wu Jin’s heart was beating in his throat, “Wei, Weiweiwei…”

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Then, his subconscious jumped up, intuitively full of reliance and trust, “Brother Wei!”

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Wei Shi froze.

The youth that was trapped in the corner had crystal bright eyes. He was obviously so silly that he would cook himself well and deliver himself to Wei Shi’s door, yet he somehow had tugged on that last line of Wei Shi’s reason.

 

Wu Jin’s pupils were clear, his eyebrows curved, and he even rubbed against the right hand that was holding his carotid artery. f5VXcD

The fierce beast that was one step away from being released fully was suddenly strangled back.

 

The reins were finally stuffed into the youth’s hands.

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Not now.

Wei Shi stared fixedly at him for a long time before retrieving his gaze.

 

He’d used a thin, thin line to hook a rabbit, and reeled it in for two months just to see a few bunches of soft curls. p9xXAt

The rabbit he’d hooked only knew to call him big brother.

 

It was time to take in the line and change the bait, cast a net and catch the rabbit.

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On the other side, Wu Jin finally noticed the positioning between the two of them. He vaguely sensed that something was wrong, but his memories flashed back to the time in the narrow coffin of the ‘Judgement’ card where he’d also been shoved against the big boss.

It was just that they were now in the dimly lit bedroom.

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The youth raised up his small round face and asked foolishly, “Big brother?” VlEGtR

Wei Shi entered a message on his terminal. He reached out, adjusted Wu Jin’s posture, then drew back beyond the warning line.

 

“Stand properly.” The man said.

There was a swish, and Wei Shi suddenly pulled open the curtains. BU95dn

 

The night and starlight stole in through the window, the scent of lilies carried in by the night breeze. In the South Tower on the opposite side, there were the loud sound of voices.

Many trainees hung around in the corridor before curfew, looking for the fourth player in a game of mahjong, or simply chatting about anything and everything as they enjoyed the cool air. On the fourth floor, a group of trainees were gathered together for karaoke. On the fifth floor, Qin Jinbao lay on a mat and listened to ‘General Meng Tian, the 28th General of Qin establishing the throne’. On the seventh floor, Thin Fire was dancing with the window open.

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On the sixth floor, Red raised up his terminal and clicked to take a selfie.

He then quickly sent a message to Wei Shi, “Done!”

 

Wu Jin was still confused. Zo2n0

Wei Shi: “I said before, votes aren’t a problem.”

 

Star Blog.

ID Crosson Trainee-Mao Qiukui. 14DJud

Mao Qiukui – Red, it’s red red red red red~

“––Today’s selfie, heheh. [Photo]”

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The team activity channels were currently at the peak of the Crosson Show’s traffic, and fans soon swarmed in. LDVknI

“Sofa!!”

“I’m announcing that the two fools of Crosson belong to this darling from today on!”

“Silly Red, when did you dye your hair from wine red to watermelon red?? It’s a good selfie––”

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The fan who was currently typing was suddenly shocked.

“My god?!” She didn’t hesitate to draw a circle around a spot and upload the screenshot:

 

“Ahhhhh in the background behind him, f*ck me, it’s Little Witch and… Wei Shi? Covering my heart––Ahhhhh! What are. These. Two. Doing!!!” 0CuNq3


Juurensha: Wahahahha, sneaky sneaky Wei Shi.
xiin: hurry up and realize your feelings, Little Witch! This UST…

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44 comments

  1. There’s only one word to describe Wei Shi and that is the word “intense” but like, in the extremely good and irresistible way. Nglilovehimsomuch AND THAT THING HE JUST PULLED WITH RED SKSKDJ XD

    Thanks for the chapter! 🙂

  2. Wei Shi is really enjoying his rabbit time. Also, votes really won’t be a problem after that pic. I can already see the edits, ah.

    Thank you for the chapter!!

  3. Wei shi that’s so cunning.I like it!😍 When will smart Little witch realize his feelings?

    Thank you so much for the chapter!😍😊😍

  4. Little rabbit uses “innocent call”

    It’s super effective!

    Big Bad Wolf’s “beserk” effect has been lifted.

  5. Ohmygoddd the tension made me weak! Thank you so much translating team for this high quality of work. The tension was maintained and it was very palpable.

  6. When the Bunny was first held against the wall I had to stop reading, take a few deep breaths and remained the butterflys in my stomach that they are in fact butterflys and not jumping beans so they need to calm down, before I take some digestive medicine, I also remaineded the cat that my heart is not a scratching bost so quit it.

    I then took another deep breath before I could finally read again but then I got to him saying “Caesar” and I just facepalmed. And then back to trying to remember how breathing works……… The God damn bunny is going to be the death of me, on my grave it’s going to say “died because of complet frustration” and brother Wei would be In the grave next to me his tome stone saying “died because of blue balls”

  7. O-ohhhhh i didn’t get it at first… But after reading the comments it turned out the message wei shi sent to read was not for buying votes but for uploading the picture????😲

    Im turning stupid from all the thinking in the tarot instances… Little witch imma join you…. But not for long cuz were gonna realize ur feelings!!!!!!!!

  8. Even I get excited from this chapter!! Brother Wei is so sneaky sneaky. Wu Jin!!! Hurry up and realize your feelings ah!

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  9. oO microscope fans to the rescue???

    Awww loved all the rabbit imagery and mentions in this chapter. WuJin is so cute and innocent; you could just feel the tension nearly snap.

    Thank you for the chapter!

  10. I’ve read countless BL novels where the MLs are described as intense but I never really got overwhelmed by that intensiveness and tension. But Wei Shi gives a whole meaning to intense. I could feel all that tension and how much he was restraining his inner beast through the screen 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤😭😭😭😭😍😍😍😍😍

    Thank u so much for the chapter!!

  11. omg rabbit balls are so fluffy and cute! And Wei Shi/Red know how the shippers’ minds work! 😀 Even more amazing than bought votes!

  12. AHHHHHH GOOD MOVE BROTHER

    I’m binge-reading and it’s 4am. But I gotta say, this is a HUGE payoff.

  13. OMG this chapter.. OMG so close.. o(≧▽≦)o

    “Oh, to hell with disappearing normally after touching” – ah~ WS so kakkoii & so sneaky

  14. can i just say that i love wei shi a lot… (and zoe but let’s not bring him up rn) I FIND HIM SO FRICKING HILARIOUS like he’s so inexpressive BUT SO FUNNY idk whyyyy everytime he speaks i just laugh! also yes to person somewhere upstairs… wei shi’s intense is a different type of intense… good intense tho. what i like about this pairing is that they don’t have to do anything but they fit so well. their interactions normal yet makes them feel like a pair… UGH IDK HOW TO EXPLAIN BUT YES

  15. wei shi es un viejo mañoso⁓ resultó ser de ese tipo 😉 Dejando de lado eso… ¡¡el kabedon!! ¡¡como lo amooooo, aaaaaaaaa tanta tención!!