Chapter 1353

The pre-heat livestream effect was very good; when the second episode arrived as scheduled, it topped the hot search as soon as it went online. This time, most viewers still came for Jin Chen and Shen Shi, but they were no longer just swearing.

The regular guests were now only the Sincere Heart Towards Rain duo and the Auspicious Day pair, while Bai Qing and An Yun also withdrew from recording.

Lin Cheng sighed: 'A hall with only four people standing feels so empty.'

Xiang Xiaoyu felt a bit excited: 'This episode looks like a horror theme? Is Shen Shi okay?'

After the previous episode, Shen Shi became much more familiar with them and could joke around.

Shen Shi sighed: 'Not really okay.'

He glanced at the camera with Youyou, his eyes full of doubt as to how they dared to dissatisfy the biggest investor.

Jin Chen seriously suggested: 'What if you treat those ghosts as your subordinates? Wouldn't they seem less scary?'

Shen Shi gave him a look that you would have to experience yourself to understand.

The off-screen voice said: 'Welcome to the second episode of *Heart to Heart*! This episode we've invited two new guest pairs, one of which is returning guests from last season—let's give them a greeting!'

Cheng Xi and Mu Sen are a same-sex couple that's been hot topic lately; Mu Sen was voted by viewers as the most worthwhile singer on the show, able to sing a song and still steal the mentor as a boyfriend.

They weren't very familiar with each other, politely smiling and greeting the regular guests.

But when Yang Ji and Moli walked out in couple outfits, smiling and greeting the camera, the barrage instantly exploded.

〖Si Zhuang Ge duo is here!! My fun is back again hahahaha! 〗

〖Still can't forget last season's Si Zhuang Ge's famous line, looking forward to this episode's more wonderful performance) dog head〗

〖Ahhhh seeing Yang Ji makes me think of all kinds of oil tycoons and deadpan remarks; the program team knows how to get hype. 〗

"Hey there, everyone off-screen, long time no see."

Yang Ji slipped one hand into his pocket, waving as if a leader inspecting, "It's been so long—have you missed us? Ah, I'm really happy to be back this time."

Moli kept holding his arm; even without speaking, you could see she was very happy.

When the guests were getting to know each other, Yang Ji finally took off his sunglasses, naturally walked to the center, and showed off his biceps to everyone.

"I heard this time it's a horror escape room; don't be scared, in the escape room I'm an ironclad tank—I can absolutely protect everyone!"

Xiang Xiaoyu silently pulled Lin Cheng over to switch seats, then looked helplessly at Jin Chen and Shen Shi beside her, whispering very softly, "I've worked with him before, it's... hard to put into words."

After Yang Ji finished his self-introduction, he took another step forward, reached out to Shen Shi, and his smile became much more sincere.

"Director Shen, it's really been a long time."

Shen Shi frowned slightly: "Who are you?"

Yang Ji: "Director Shen, you important folks forget things; we're both family businesses—didn't we used to attend banquets together?"

He laughed familiarly, as if speaking offhand: "We can cooperate more in the future."

Shen Shi's face didn't look good; he still didn't extend his hand: "Shen Clan doesn't collaborate with small workshops."

Yang Ji was choked up, but still wanted to keep climbing the social ladder.

Jin Chen slapped away Yang Ji's hand that was almost reaching his wife's face: "Did you never learn about social distance?"

"Ah!"

Suddenly a scream came; Jin Chen glanced sideways in surprise, Moli clutched Yang Ji's hand and exclaimed, "Brother! Is your hand okay? Let me blow on it—don't leave a scar!"

Yang Ji gave Jin Chen a puzzled look: "It's fine, what are the old masters afraid of?"

Shen Shi: "……"

His vision went black; he shifted behind Jin Chen, as if left speechless by biodiversity.

Jin Chen understood: "So that's what 'hard to put into words' means."

Yang Ji seemed unfazed by embarrassment; in the ice-breaking segment he again showed off his muscles, frankly saying his body was strong and he wouldn't be scared by the ghosts in the escape room.

"You can try; mine isn't the weak chicken you get from gym training—it's real, solid muscle."

Yang Ji randomly picked Xiang Xiaoyu: "Xiaoyu, you can give it a try."

Xiang Xiaoyu: "…Ah?!"

"No way, big brother!"

Feeling Moli's hostile gaze, Xiang Xiaoyu was about to roll her eyes, but the camera gave her the last bit of sanity.

"It's fine, give it a try—we haven't seen each other in ages, we also need to break the ice."

Every cell of Xiang Xiaoyu's body screamed resistance; she hid behind Lin Cheng and shook her head.

Lin Cheng's mouth twitched as he glanced at Jin Chen.

Brother, lend a hand?

Jin Chen lifted his chin, indicating agreement.

Lin Cheng shoved Yang Ji's muscles aside, thumb pointing at Jin Chen, and said, "If I may say, buddy, your training still isn't up to par; otherwise, why not test strength against Jin Chen?"

Yang Ji hates being goaded; he immediately burst out laughing at Jin Chen, "Sure! But I'll say it first—my strength is something ordinary people can't withstand."

Jin Chen snorted, "Lay off the glycerin, you're speaking so tightly."

The Program Team was pleased to see the variety effect, merely advising symbolically not to get hurt.

Jin Chen dodged Yang Ji's several punches, waited till he grew flustered, then suddenly shifted his body and kicked back.

Smack!

Yang Ji was kicked airborne and hit the ground hard.

Lin Cheng gaped, "I… my goodness."

Cheng Xi and Mu Sen exchanged a glance, their looks at Jin Chen also filled with shock.

This person… is amazing!

He swore! He really just saw such a burly Yang Ji kicked airborne!

Jin Chen smoothly lowered his leg and threw a 'yeah' gesture at the camera.

Shen Shi chuckled, poked his cheek, and said, "Awesome—I didn't know you could fight too."

Brother!!

Moli let out another sharp scream, quickly helping the ashen-faced Yang Ji to her feet, glaring at Jin Chen, "How can you be so heartless? My brother still relies on his looks to make a living!"

Jin Chen was shocked, "He hasn't even starved to death yet?"

This must be the horror story!

Moli stomped her foot in anger, "You! You did it on purpose, you're just afraid my brother will steal the spotlight!"

Jin Chen raised an eyebrow, scanning Yang Ji up and down, then glanced at Moli, "Together you only have two faces—try not to lose any."

"Pfft..." Cheng Xi couldn't hold back, quickly coughing to cover it up, "Sorry, I just heard a joke."

Yang Ji: "......"

Yang Ji's face alternated between green and white, his gaze at Jin Chen like seeing a ghost—this guy looks scrawny, yet his strength is like a bull's!

Noticing Yang Ji's hostile expression toward Jin Chen, Shen Shi gave him a cold look, silently exerting pressure.

Yang Ji quickly looked away, shouting, "Aren't we supposed to be filming? Hurry into the secret chamber, we're wasting time!"

〖Hahaha, it's rare to see the pretentious guy get humiliated! 〗

〖Evil meets its match, Jin Chen is awesome! 〗

〖I can't even imagine how painful it would be for the pretentious guy to stop showing off, hahaha, even the muscle strength they pride themselves on can't compare. 〗

The Program Team quickly handed over the background brief for the secret chamber.

Lin Cheng: "An ominous wedding night, paper effigies returning to life, resentment spreading, the bell tolls to warn."

"This episode, all guests will go to the eerie village's wedding feast to help them find the missing alarm bell."

〖Wow! This really is a horror secret chamber! And it's Chinese-style horror! 〗

〖I'm looking forward to it! Hope the guests give it their all to trigger more scenes! 〗

〖Shen Shi's wife's face went white, hahahaha! 〗

Jin Chen put an arm around Shen Shi's shoulders and whispered, "I'm really scared; let's not film this episode."

Shen Shi looked up at him, "I can overcome the psychological barrier."

"Having said that, he lowered his head slightly, 'We have to give it a try.'

"Besides, everything inside is fake."

Jin Chen lightly flicked Shen Shi's nose with his finger, "Exactly, it's all fake—just treat it like watching an immersive stage play."

Shen Shi nodded, leaning into Jin Chen's embrace.

Actually, after spending this time together day and night, Shen Shi really isn't that afraid anymore; it's more that when she sees overly frightening scenes, they overlap with unpleasant memories.

Eight people entered the secret chamber at once, the Main Gate shut tight.

This episode's secret chamber is even darker, only able to see about half a meter ahead.

Ding-ling-ling!

A bell rang, echoing in the empty hallway, followed immediately by the sound of dragging footsteps, steps unsteady.

Everyone's attention was drawn to the footsteps ahead; suddenly, a figure rushed out from a corner behind.

"Ah!" Moli screamed, "Don't come over!"

"Ah!!"

"The guest crew all shouted at once; besides their own partners, they couldn't tell who else was an NPC or a guest."

Shen Shi wasn't afraid originally, but Moli's shout made her face turn even whiter, her heart pounding.