The show wasn't even over yet, and the villagers were already looking forward to Zhuang Yan and Lu Yan's wedding banquet.

The two of them standing together looked like a perfect match to anyone. Lu Yan, who usually seemed cold and aloof, would only let her guard down in front of Zhuang Yan, and her gaze towards him would be full of tenderness.

The show hasn't even ended yet, but the audience has already guessed the ending. There's no suspense. The only couple that will make it work in this dating show is Zhuang Yan and Lu Yan. If anyone else makes it work, it must be scripted. Among the male guests, Ling Xuan seems to be there just to show off. Fang Chen initially came to find a partner, but his various questionable actions have led netizens to dig up his past.

For the last time, the director didn't give out cell phones. Instead, he prepared a phone booth so that everyone could go in and send voice messages to their loved ones. It was the last day, so everyone could say everything they wanted to say and leave no regrets.

Each person went in to record their voice at different times, and you could see their emotions on their faces—nervousness, anticipation, and bitterness.

Lu Yan was the last one to finish recording and come out; it was already 7 p.m.

After dinner, the director had them sit in a row and discuss among themselves who would go first to listen.

There was nothing to discuss. Ling Xuan could easily guess that Zhuang Yan was the one who received the most voice messages. If Zhuang Yan went up first, then the people after him would have to watch him listen to every single one of them. This was like stabbing those of them who hadn't received the messages with a knife. It was like killing them and destroying their spirits. The director's ending was too cruel.

So he decided to be the first to go, hoping to die sooner rather than later and avoid further trouble.

So he raised his hand: "Director, I'll go first."

"Okay, go ahead."

Ling Xuan glanced furtively at Zhuang Yan and the others, then walked toward the phone booth. Although he knew the outcome, he was still nervous when he got there. He took a deep breath and stepped inside.

As expected, he came out less than five seconds after going in. Since he had already guessed the outcome, he didn't look embarrassed and was still smiling easily.

"I've heard everything. Who's going?"

Fang Chen was the second to step forward. Compared to Ling Xuan, his expression was not as relaxed. After all, according to his original plan, An Xinrong should be with him.

When they first started recording the show, An Xinrong was quite nice to him, but her attitude got worse and worse as the show progressed. In the last few days, she hasn't even given him a chance to get close. He couldn't help but wonder if Zhuang Yan had said something to An Xinrong that made her wary of him? Or was she still holding a grudge about that night?

When he arrived at the phone booth, Fang Chen went inside. He took the receiver, put it to his ear, and pressed start. There was no sound on the phone. He waited for more than ten seconds, but it remained silent. He listened carefully and could only hear faint static. His last hope was gone. Fang Chen couldn't suppress his frustration. No matter how hard he listened, he couldn't deceive himself into thinking there was a voice message. He put down the receiver and pretended to be relaxed as he went back.

Zhuang Yan was the only male guest left. Just as Zhuang Yan was about to get up, An Xinrong suddenly stood up and said, "I'll go third."

An Xinrong jogged inside, took out the receiver, and two seconds later Fang Chen's voice came through.

After learning what kind of person Fang Chen was, An Xinrong avoided him like the plague. Now, hearing his voice, her first feeling was not happiness but annoyance, and she didn't want to listen at all.

But out of respect for the program, she had no choice but to hold the receiver tightly and patiently listen to the entire recording.

"Hello Xinrong, were you surprised or disappointed to hear my voice? I remember the first time we met, I was captivated by your smile. You were so innocent, and I wanted to protect you. What I miss most is when we first met. You would smile at me, comfort me, and speak up for me. We were so compatible back then. But why did things change later? I think it must be because I didn't do enough. Xinrong, I know you don't like me, but I still want to try. Whether you like me or not is different from whether I like you. Life is so long, and it's not easy to meet someone you truly like. I want to try, and I hope you..." Give me a chance. As for my family situation, it's not as bad as Zhuang Yan described. I come from a poor family, and my parents were strict with me. I've always obeyed them since I was little, and there are many things I can't control. When I was very young, I envied others who had happy families. Until I met you, you gave me the confidence to change myself. These past few dozen days have been too short for us. I know you're a very sensitive person and don't like things to move too fast, so I'll take it slow, follow your pace, and give you a sense of security. After the show, I hope you can give me another chance to get closer to you. If we can't be lovers, let's start as ordinary friends..."

It was a very clichéd short essay, filled with "I hope" and "I want" throughout. An Xinrong was getting impatient, and her anger was starting to show on her face.

The last paragraph: "If you agree to be with me, I'll wait for you to get up and have breakfast at nine o'clock tomorrow, and we'll go home together. If you refuse, then we'll start as friends and you can spin around in one go."

An Xinrong listened to the voice message for almost ten minutes. Her legs were stiff from standing. It was windy and cold outside. An Xinrong put down the receiver with a sullen face. When she turned around, she first glanced in Zhuang Yan's direction, and then caught a glimpse of Fang Chen's expectant expression out of the corner of her eye.

An Xinrong showed no expression and made no extra movements, simply returning to her original position, too lazy to even respond to him.

After discussion, it was Jiang Ning's turn next. Jiang Ning took a deep breath and got up to go over. As expected, the person who sent her the voice message was Ling Xuan, and the content was as fan-oriented as ever.

"Thank you for spending these days with me, which allowed me to get up close and personal with my idol. I know you don't like me, so I won't put you in a difficult position. I wish you a bright future and a dazzling career. I look forward to your next movie, and I'll rent out the whole theater to support you."

Jiang Ning was comforted again. She looked into Ling Xuan's bright eyes and said, "Thank you for your support. I will definitely live up to your expectations. If you have time after the new movie comes out, I would like to invite you to my movie premiere."

To maintain suspense for the variety show, Jiang Ning didn't reveal the name directly, and Ling Xuan also refrained from making any comment. However, if you look closely, you can see that he was trying hard to suppress the upward curve of his lips.

After Jiang Ning returned to her seat, Lu Yan stood up, and everyone's eyes were on her, wanting to know what Zhuang Yan had said to her.

Zhuang Yan's voice came through the receiver, gentle and mature, with a smile on his face, as if he was in a good mood. Hearing Zhuang Yan's voice, Lu Yan couldn't help but smile as well.

"Hello Yanyan, I'm Zhuang Yan. You made me realize that being loved can make you grow flesh and blood. You once asked me what my love for you was like. I think it's like a rose in a barren land, a temple, a starry sky. My feelings for you are not just liking, but love and possession. Before falling in love with you, I had no thoughts about marriage and love. You changed me. I can't say anything to make you depend on me, because you are not an accessory. All I can do is add to your happiness. Life is long, let's start with a confession. Lu Yan, I love you. Are you willing to have a love affair with me that lasts forever?"