Lu Zhanting watched Xie Linyu's departing figure without chasing after him, but he couldn't help but feel envious of Xie Linyu and Lu Yao's relationship.

Xie Linyu dashed dozens of meters in one breath, only slowing down slightly and catching his breath after confirming that Lu Zhanting was not chasing him.

That was too dangerous.

If he hadn't reacted quickly, and Lu Zhanting had really held him back, he would have been done for today if Lin Shen and the others had caught up.

Xie Linyu wiped the sweat from his forehead and continued running towards the Rose Pavilion.

After passing the last flowerbed, the Rose Pavilion finally came into view.

Inside the pavilion, several ladies were sitting together, drinking tea and chatting. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the vines, falling on them, creating a warm and beautiful scene.

Xie Linyu spotted Lu Yao at a glance.

She sat on the side, holding a cup of floral tea, listening to Ye Nuannuan say something with her head slightly turned, a faint smile on her lips.

The sunlight fell on her, giving her a soft glow.

Xie Linyu slowed his pace and looked at this scene. He felt that his previous running, jumping off the building, fighting, and scheming had all become insignificant at this moment.

Xie Linyu's lips unconsciously curved into a smile as he strode toward the Rose Pavilion.

His pace was slow, even leisurely, as if the person who had been running frantically just moments before was not him at all.

Because he knew that no one could stop him anymore.

The ladies in the Rose Pavilion quickly noticed him.

Ye Nuannuan was the first to exclaim, "Ah! It's Actor Xie! Actor Xie is here!"

Shen Qingyun looked up, her eyes filled with understanding.

Zhou Hui clapped her hands with a smile: "Oh my, it really is Actor Xie who's the first one here! Congratulations!"

Chu Feng leaned back in her chair, a hint of unease flashing across her face, but she didn't say anything sarcastic.

Lu Yao looked up at the man walking towards her. Fine beads of sweat still clung to his forehead, and his clothes were somewhat disheveled, clearly indicating that the journey had not been easy. However, his eyes were firm, filled with a gentle smile, and even the slightly upturned corners of his lips revealed a hint of pride.

Xie Linyu walked up to her, knelt down on one knee without hesitation, and looked up at her slightly.

In that pose, it was as if, for a fleeting moment, he had truly become her triumphant knight.

"Your Highness, I've come to fetch you." Xie Linyu took Lu Yao's hand and placed it on his lips to kiss her.

Lu Yao's eyes curved into a smile as she reached out and cupped Xie Linyu's face, placing a kiss on his forehead: "You've worked hard, my knight."

Ye Nuannuan immediately covered her face and screamed, "Ahhh! This is too sweet!"

Zhou Hui's eyes were filled with a smile, but also with envy.

Shen Qingyun watched the scene with a gentle smile on her lips.

Chu Feng turned her face away, pretending to look at the scenery, but her clasped hands showed that she cared.

Xie Linyu was stunned for a moment by Lu Yao's kiss, then a smile spread across his eyes.

He stood up, and pulled Lu Yao up from the chair, pulling her into his arms.

"Now," he looked down at her, a hint of mockery in his voice, "shouldn't the princess go home with the knight?"

Lu Yao smiled and reached out to straighten his slightly disheveled collar, replying softly, "Okay."

Just then, a staff member's voice came through the loudspeaker: "Congratulations to Mr. Xie Linyu for successfully rescuing the princess and winning this round of the game! A complete set of diamond jewelry from Gris Jewelry will be awarded to Ms. Lu Yao as a prize!"

A round of applause and cheers erupted from the Rose Pavilion.

Ye Nuannuan jumped up and down with excitement: "Teacher Lu Yao! Congratulations!"

Zhou Hui also offered her congratulations with a smile: "Congratulations, Ms. Lu Yao! Thank you for your hard work, Best Actor!"

Lu Yao was held in Xie Linyu's arms, her cheeks slightly flushed, as she smiled and accepted everyone's congratulations.

Looking at the scene before him, Chu Feng felt a mix of emotions.

She turned her face away, her gaze falling on the sea of ​​flowers in the distance, and left her seat.

Lu Yao and Xie Linyu's segment had already ended, but the production team still interviewed the two of them as behind-the-scenes footage after the show aired.

Xie Linyu and Lu Yao were asked by the staff to sit down under a rose-covered flower stand.

Zhang Hai walked over with a big smile: "Ms. Lu Yao, Congratulations, Mr. Xie! That scene of jumping out of the window was the highlight of this episode!"

Zhang Hai couldn't help but exclaim, "Our cameramen were stunned. They said your movements were so swift and graceful, even more impressive than professional action actors."

Xie Linyu was a little embarrassed by the praise and coughed lightly: "No, please don't say that, I just got angry."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yao's eyes showed a hint of surprise. She looked at Xie Linyu beside her with a questioning gaze, "Why did you jump out of the window?"

Seeing this, Zhang Hai smiled and said, "Actor Xie, shouldn't you explain?"

It's clear that there's a hint of someone enjoying watching the drama unfold.

Xie Linyu felt a little guilty when he met Lu Yao's questioning gaze.

"Ahem," Xie Linyu cleared his throat, trying to explain, "It's nothing, I just jumped from the second floor, not very high."

Lu Yao didn't speak, she just looked at him quietly.

His gaze was calm and indifferent; he didn't say anything, yet it made Xie Linyu feel extremely pressured.

But Zhang Hai, as if that wasn't enough, continued, "Ms. Lu Yao, you have no idea how dangerous that situation was! Actor Xie jumped from the second floor, landed with a thud, and ran away without looking back. Zhao Dashan was completely dumbfounded, and our production team was also taken aback!"

Lu Yao's eyes became more serious, and her smile faded.

Xie Linyu quickly grabbed Lu Yao's hand, while giving Zhang Hai a look that told him to stop: "It's not as serious as he makes it out to be. I assessed the height before I jumped, and there was grass below. With my height, it wasn't a problem at all, so I jumped. How could I have injured myself?"

Lu Yao didn't reply, but simply reached out and gently pressed his calf: "Are you really alright?"

"I'm really fine, I'm perfectly alright, otherwise how could I have come all this way?" Seeing that Lu Yao had finally relaxed, Xie Linyu quietly breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Zhang Hai, "Director Zhang, do you have any other questions?"

Hearing the veiled threat in the tone, Zhang Hai smiled and nodded: "Yes, of course. Has Teacher Lu Yao considered that the first person to collect all five badges might not be him?"

Before answering the question, Lu Yao glanced at the nervous Xie Linyu, then smiled and said, "No, I've always trusted him. He said he would be the first to pick me up, and he always will be. I've never doubted him."

Xie Linyu's smile instantly became incredibly bright.

Zhang Hai nodded: "Thank you, Best Actor. It wasn't easy to collect all five badges this time. Aren't you worried that after the show airs, your fans will stop supporting you after seeing your performance?"

This is a very bold question.

Xie Linyu chuckled lightly: "This is who I am. It's normal for fans to lose interest because of my true self. After all, I can't make everyone like me. Let's be understanding. At least I'm happy now, and I'm happy being myself."

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