1990s: Spring Water Family

Chapter 17 Interview (Part 2)

"Well said, follow your heart."

Li Yan, being an experienced reporter, immediately grasped the key point: "To jump into the water to save someone without hesitation in a moment of crisis shows that Xi Yu is a very kind and warm-hearted girl."

"Uh-huh."

Lin Xiyu nodded shyly, which was a way of acknowledging her words.

"hehe."

Those present were amused by his adorable little expression, and even the program's team leader and director, Du Wei, couldn't help but smile.

"Uh."

Lin Xiyu belatedly realized what was happening and felt a little embarrassed upon hearing the laughter.

"Xi Yu dared to jump into the water to save someone, so she must be a very good swimmer."

Li Yan chatted with her like a friendly older sister next door, easing her embarrassment: "You're much better than me, a complete landlubber. Can you tell me where you learned to swim and what your secrets are?"

"There's no secret to it, you'll get the hang of it after swimming a few times."

Under her deliberate guidance, Lin Xiyu's tense expression gradually relaxed: "Most of the children in our alley can swim; they all grew up swimming in Wangfu Pond."

"The Prince's Palace Pond?!"

Li Yan raised an eyebrow, showing some interest: "The Wangfu Pond you're talking about, is it the big pond next to Furong Street?"

"Yes."

Lin Xiyu nodded: "Wangfu Pond is the common name used by the old people of Jinan. Its real name is Zhuoying Spring. I heard from the older generation that it was called Wangfu Pond because it was located in the Prince De's Mansion during the Ming Dynasty."

"Xi Yu knows a lot about the history of Wangfu Pond."

Li Yan's eyes lit up, and she improvised: "How about this, you be our guide and take us for a stroll around the Prince's Palace Pond?"

"Okay."

Lin Xiyu readily agreed: "I can take you there right now."

"Bring your swimsuit."

Li Yan was very excited: "When we get to Wangfu Pond, our little hero who saved people can show everyone his amazing swimming skills again."

"no!"

Before Lin Xiyu could answer, Gu Binjun's face darkened, and he interrupted her. "Stop, stop, stop."

Director Du stopped laughing and stared at the boy who dared to challenge his authority with a dark expression.

He raised his eyebrows, about to reprimand him, when a staff member quickly pulled him aside and whispered a few words in his ear.

Director Du's momentum noticeably weakened, and he swallowed back the reprimand that was about to escape his lips.

There was a moment of silence in the studio. People who work at the TV station are all shrewd. Sensing that something was wrong, they all lowered their heads, staring at their toes and remaining silent.

Lin Xiyu was a bit slow to react, but she also noticed something was wrong. She secretly glanced at Gu Bin, and coincidentally, she met his mocking gaze.

When she was caught peeking, her ears turned red, and she quickly looked away.

"Xiao Bin, what's wrong with you again?"

Li Yan rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on and utterly helpless.

"The swimsuits are too revealing and not suitable for filming a documentary."

Gu Bin ignored her complaints, his playful gaze sweeping over the person who was secretly glancing at him, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Didn't she wear it when she went swimming before?"

Li Yan couldn't understand: "Why can't we make documentaries?"

"She has never worn a swimsuit."

Gu Bin was very confident and gave an unexpected answer: "You can ask her if you don't believe me."

"Uh-huh."

Lin Xiyu nodded in agreement.

"Never worn a swimsuit before?"

Li Yan looked shocked: "Then what do you wear to swim?"

"It's just clothes for summer."

Lin Xiyu took it for granted, and after thinking for a moment, added, "As long as it's not a skirt."

(End of this chapter)