Tomb raiding: A mere 20 is nothing!

As the saying goes, people are least afraid of trouble when they're up to something.

Shen Mingchao knew exactly what was going on.

Given their cautious and suspicious nature, they would never easily believe a single post on social media.

Most people will likely think that this is a fabrication she made up.

It's a fabrication, an act, a tactic to make them back down.

and so……

She decided to go all out and make the performance more elaborate.

What can boyfriends and girlfriends do? Go on dates, of course.

She thought this plan should be called "seeing is believing".

Before carrying out this plan, Shen Mingchao considered Wang Can's feelings and asked him about his plans.

"If you don't want to go into the space, you can stay in the room upstairs. It's fully equipped and convenient for you to practice martial arts."

"No!"

Wang Can refused without even thinking, and even said something harsh.

"Don't even think about leaving me behind to go have some alone time!"

Shen Mingchao felt somewhat helpless.

The main problem is that this situation is strange—bringing your "boyfriend" on a date with another "boyfriend"?

She shrugged: "Then don't blame me if you get fed dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection) later."

"Feeding the dog?"

Zhang Haixia, standing to the side, frowned slightly.

This elderly man surnamed Zhang, who lived during the Republic of China era, was clearly unaware of these internet memes.

Shen Mingchao then patiently explained it to him.

"Online these days, single people jokingly refer to themselves as 'single dogs.' Being 'fed dog food' (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection) is the bittersweet feeling that single people have when they see couples showing affection."

After saying that, she turned to look at Wang Can and said one last thing seriously:

"Partner, I won't hold back just because you're here. After all, if you're watching, they're definitely watching too. If we're going to put on an act, we have to go all the way."

"So, you're going with me too?"

"certainly!"

Wang Can agreed almost immediately, and the next second he took the initiative to enter the space.

Immediately afterwards, his muffled, somewhat stubborn voice came from inside the space:

"Consider it... getting used to it in advance." His voice hardened. "Anyway, don't even think about leaving me behind!"

Now that things have come to this, the three of us are an unavoidable situation, so we might as well get used to it sooner and become less sensitive to it.

Shen Mingchao ultimately couldn't overcome Wang Can's stubbornness.

This was the first time she had ever seen someone so eager to be a third wheel.

"Sigh—" she said helplessly, "Fine, whatever you want then."

As several days passed, Shen Mingchao clearly felt that the faint gazes around him were becoming more and more intense and sharper.

Countless eyes are lurking in the shadows.

A few months ago, she had a big argument with them in Yuchun, and after returning to her hometown, she found herself in the same situation.

But this time, her mindset was completely different.

She no longer avoided those prying eyes.

Instead, they might inadvertently walk straight up to the person in the shadows and make eye contact.

Looking at their varied expressions—surprise, bewilderment, resentment, frustration, disbelief…

She was actually quite excited.

She wished even more people would come.

The stage has been set up, and the play has officially begun.

The more spectators, the more lively the event.

See it.

See it more clearly.

Then tell her your final decision.

-

In the bustling supermarket, Shen Mingchao strolled leisurely when a voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

[My wife has two little tagalongs following her.]

Shen Mingchao: [Yes, I saw it.]

She had actually seen it a long time ago.

The two men followed him the whole way, keeping a distance that was neither too close nor too far, neither daring to approach nor willing to leave.

"Should we get rid of them?" Zhang Haixia asked her in a low voice as she pushed the shopping cart.

"No need," Shen Mingchao said, squatting down as he picked out snacks. "Let them follow if they want."

She stood up with a bag of potato chips in her hand, leaned down, and whispered, "You can only believe it if you see it with your own eyes."

Zhang Haixia nodded.

In response to Shen Mingchao's approach, he naturally stepped forward, picked up another bag of potato chips, and asked in a normal voice, "Want a bag of this flavor? I remember you said you wanted some before."

Hmm...you're pretty savvy, little shrimp.

Shen Mingchao smiled with satisfaction: "Okay."

The two then acted affectionately throughout, demonstrating what it means to be a "dog food" (a term for public displays of affection).

Apart from those two increasingly intense gazes.

What Shen Mingchao couldn't ignore was the constant "creaking" sound echoing in his mind.

She almost laughed.

When you feel stressed, just think about Wang Can's teeth.

When it was time to pay the bill, she still kindly offered a "comfort": "[I told you not to come out, but you insisted. Now look at you, you're as angry as a hamster!]"

[Crunch crunch]

[Okay, okay] Shen Mingchao finally softened: [I bought the ingredients, I'll make you a cake when we get back]

[real?]

[Fake]

[Crunch crunch crunch]

Shen Mingchao couldn't help but laugh this time.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Haixia, who was putting the items from the shopping cart onto the checkout counter, heard the laughter and asked instinctively.

Shen Mingchao smiled and made a joke.

"Someone must have eaten too much dog food."

Zhang Haixia immediately understood Shen Mingchao's implication and jokingly added, "Then he's really hungry."

To launch a sneak attack with a straight face.

Okay, now it's not the sound of gritting teeth anymore, it's turned into profanity.

Shen Mingchao left with the words, "[Stop biting, I'll really make you a cake tonight]", and then manually turned off Wang Can's microphone.

Because she has more important things to do.

Those two tagalongs finally couldn't resist showing themselves.

"Ming... tomorrow morning."

The voice came from behind.

The familiar stumbles and falls.

With a mix of hesitation and trepidation.

Shen Mingchao paused slightly, quickly exchanged a glance with Zhang Haixia, and the two turned around together.

Standing in front of them were Wang Meng and the White Snake.

Unexpected, yet perfectly logical.

Those who are older are probably more composed and are still observing; they won't be easily convinced.

Those who were younger, like Li Cu, had been warned by Shen Mingchao to study hard and not to skip class.

What's left are just some idle and impatient people from Zhongdeng.

Thinking of this, Shen Mingchao maintained his professionalism as an actor, smiled, and spoke in a familiar tone.

"Long time no see, Brother Meng, Brother White Snake."

This is a name I haven't heard in a long time.

Wang Meng and the White Snake stared blankly at each other.

The girl smiled warmly, her eyes clear and gentle, without a trace of coldness or sharpness.

It's exactly the same as they remember it.

If you can ignore that annoying figure next to you, everything seems unchanged.

Shen Mingchao noticed the look in their eyes and chuckled inwardly.

Since someone has come to us, we can't let this opportunity pass us by.

She naturally took Zhang Haixia's arm, pulled her forward, and said confidently:

"Oh, by the way, let me introduce you. This is my boyfriend, Shen Xia, Xia as in Xiamen."