Chapter 17: 1990: A Family by the Spring Chapter 17 Accepting the Interview (II)

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Protagonist:

Lin Xiyu

"Well said, follow your heart."

Li Yan, an experienced reporter, caught the key point: "Without a second thought at the critical moment, she jumped into the water to save someone. Our Xiyu is truly a kind, warm-hearted good child."

"Mm-hmm......."

Lin Xiyu nodded shyly, tacitly agreeing with her words.

"Hehe."

Everyone present was amused by her adorably blank expression, and even Du Wei, the program group leader and director, couldn't help but smile.

"Uh."

Lin Xiyu realized it late, hearing the laughter and feeling a bit awkward.

"Xiyu dared to jump into the water to save someone; her swimming skills must be excellent."

Li Yan spoke to her like a friendly older sister from next door, chatting casually to ease her embarrassment: "Much better than me, a land duck. Can you tell Sister Yan where you learned to swim and what your tricks are?"

"There are no tricks; you'll learn after swimming a few more times."

Under her deliberate guidance, Lin Xiyu's nervous expression gradually relaxed: "Most of the children in our alley know how to swim; they've all grown up soaking in Wangfu Pool since childhood."

"Wangfu Pool?!"

Li Yan raised an eyebrow, showing some interest: "The Wangfu Pool you're talking about—is it the large pool next to Furong Street?"

"Yes."

Lin Xiyu nodded: "Wangfu Pool is a colloquial term used by old Jinan locals; its real name is Zhuoying Spring. According to the older generation, it was inside the De Wang Fu during the Ming Dynasty, so it's called Wangfu Pool."

"Xiyu knows the history of Wangfu Pool so well."

Li Yan's eyes lit up, improvising: "How about this: you be our guide and take us to Wangfu Pool for a look?"

"Sure."

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

"Bring swimsuits."

Li Yan was very excited: "When we get to Wangfu Pool, our little hero who saved someone can show off her impressive swimming skills to everyone."

"No!"

Before Lin Xiyu could answer, Gu Binjun's face darkened, interrupting her.

"Stop, stop, stop......."

Director Du stopped smiling, looking darkly at the boy who dared to challenge his authority.

He raised his eyebrows, about to scold, but a staff member was quick on the uptake, pulling him aside and whispering a few words in his ear.

Director Du's momentum clearly weakened, and the reprimand about to escape his lips was forcibly swallowed back.

There was a moment of silence in the broadcasting hall. Those working at the television station were all shrewd people; seeing the atmosphere was off, they all lowered their heads, staring at their toes without making a sound.

Lin Xiyu's reaction arc was relatively slow, but she also sensed something was off. She lifted her eyelids and sneakily glanced at Guben, only to unfortunately meet his teasing gaze.

Caught peeking, her ear root turned red, and she quickly averted her gaze.

"Little Bin, why not?"

Li Yan rubbed her brow with a headache, feeling helpless.

"Swimsuits are too revealing; it's not suitable for filming a documentary."

Guben paid no attention to her complaint. His teasing gaze circled around someone who was stealing glances, and the corner of his mouth curled slightly.

"Didn't she wear one when swimming before?"

Li Yan couldn't understand: "Why can't she for a documentary?"

"She has never worn a swimsuit."

Guben was very certain, giving an unexpected answer: "You can ask her if you don't believe me."

"Mm-hmm."

Lin Xiyu nodded in cooperation.

"Never worn a swimsuit?"

Li Yan's eyes showed shock: "Then what do you wear when swimming?"

"Just the clothes we wear in summer."

Lin Xiyu thought it was only natural. After thinking, she added: "As long as it's not a skirt."