The two men finished selling the melons and went home.

An Xinrong was in a good mood and was unusually kind to Zhuang Yan. Even after getting into the car, she didn't forget to ask about his health.

"Zhuang Yan, are you still dizzy? Is anything bothering you? Don't be reckless driving. It would be better if you killed yourself, but I'm afraid you might injure someone else..."

An Xinrong is not good at showing concern for people. Often, words of concern will sound unpleasant after they come out of her mouth, and she also likes to say the opposite of what she means.

However, what An Xinrong said was the truth. Zhuang Yan said, "My physical condition is very good. My heart rate is normal, my breathing is normal, I am not dizzy or have blurred vision, I have strength all over my body, and my mind is clear. If you are really worried, you can drive."

"I can't drive."

On the way back, An Xinrong couldn't help but stare at him, but she had to pretend to be gazing into the distance to avoid being discovered.

Being with Zhuang Yan wasn't as unpleasant as I had imagined; on the contrary, it made me feel quite at ease.

She couldn't help but observe Zhuang Yan's every move, looking at every detail of him. She discovered that Zhuang Yan had a face that rivaled that of a celebrity. His eyelashes were so long that they looked like they could hold toothpicks, even longer than hers. She was envious.

Upon closer inspection, his skin was very fair, seemingly without pores, and his nose was clean. He didn't smoke, so there was no smell of smoke on him, only a faint scent of laundry detergent. Even when he was sweaty, he didn't smell bad.

His hair was cut by Lu Yan, who is quite skilled, but she could definitely do a better job if she were to do it herself.

Zhuang Yan looks thin and tall, but he is actually very heavy. When he suffered from heatstroke, she supported him to rest, and almost twisted her waist.

Zhuang Yan's hands are also beautiful, especially when he holds the steering wheel with one hand.

She had previously seen online that one of the most charming aspects of a man was reversing a car with one hand... She thought it was greasy at the time, but now, after seeing Zhuang Yan, she realized it was about the person, not the action. Good-looking people are charming no matter what they do.

Zhuang Yan could clearly feel An Xinrong glancing at him, a look that was different from her usual disdainful gaze.

Why are you looking at me like that?

“I didn’t…” An Xinrong instinctively wanted to retort, but then she thought, if she retorted after being caught red-handed, wouldn’t it make her seem guilty? She immediately said fiercely, “So what if I saw it? Who says I can’t see it?”

If you ignore her flushed cheeks and ears, it sounds quite convincing.

"You can watch it, watch whatever you want."

An Xinrong looked away uncomfortably, glancing at the car's rearview mirror: "Are you with Lu Yan to get revenge on Wanwan?"

"Putting aside whether I'm seeking revenge on Xia Wan, let me ask you this: when did I get together with Lu Yan?"

"I saw you two together with my own eyes. You went on dates, you even sent her flirty texts, and today, she even came to see you." She didn't believe there wasn't something going on between them.

"Dating is a rule set by the production team. Besides, I drew you in the lottery at the beginning. Does going on a date with you mean I like you and you like me? Also, don't forget, this is a dating reality show. Do you even know what a dating reality show is?" Zhuang Yan patiently explained to a child.

An Xinrong is not a bad person at heart; she can distinguish right from wrong. She just tends to judge people rather than things. When a friend makes a mistake, she will firmly stand by her side, even if it means hitting a brick wall repeatedly.

"You say I'm taking revenge on Xia Wan, but there must be a reason for it, right? Am I taking revenge for her running away from the wedding in public, or am I taking revenge for the Xia family's recent deliberate smear campaign against me, spreading rumors online that I cheated on her?"

An Xinrong was taken aback, staring at him in astonishment: "You know about what happened online?"

It seems that An Xinrong also knew, or even knew earlier than him, and perhaps others had heard about it as well.

Thinking of this, Zhuang Yan revealed a sarcastic expression.

"Actually, you also feel that Xia Wan's family was in the wrong from the beginning, right? Otherwise, why would you have thought that I would retaliate against Xia Wan? Am I right?"

An Xinrong wanted to retort, but when she opened her mouth, she found her throat was blocked and she couldn't say a word. She could only look at him awkwardly.

"I won't drag another innocent woman down with me just to get revenge on one woman. They are not anyone's possessions or spoils of war in my eyes. If I wanted to get revenge on Xia Wan, I would never use such despicable methods."

After a moment of silence, An Xinrong asked, "Do you still like Xia Wan?"

"dislike."

"But you clearly liked her for so long and treated her so well."

"You said it yourself, back then. People change. If you were in his shoes, going to great lengths to please someone, and you were about to get married, only to have him abandon you halfway through, leaving you alone at the wedding banquet to suffer all sorts of scorn and humiliation, how would you feel?"

Without a doubt, she would be furious and slap that scumbag and scumbag woman across the face.

Some events can reveal the true nature of certain people, but only when they happen to you can you truly empathize.

Xia Wan was the one who changed her mind in the first place, so why should she blame Zhuang Yan for leaving suddenly? If she hadn't let go, how could Zhuang Yan have left?

Why did it take her so long to understand such a simple truth?

Xia Wan blamed Zhuang Yan for breaking off the engagement, for participating in the dating show, and for being so undignified. But it was clearly her who was being undignified. If it had been Zhuang Yan who ran away from the engagement, would Xia Wan have remained rational and calmly left? The answer is no.

Even if she was wrong, she didn't think she was wrong. Reality proved that Xia Wan would use the suppression of Zhuang Yan to show her sense of superiority.

They walked in silence. An Xinrong's already wavering heart began to crumble at this moment. She carefully recalled how Xia Wan had treated her all these years. Wasn't that another form of exploitation?

They returned safely to the cabin, where all the guests had arrived.

The director announced that the mission was successfully completed. This challenge was not easy for the guests, so they would not be punished even if they did not sell all the goods.

There is no penalty, but there is a reward: the person who completes the task first will receive a date card.

You can invite your crush to your next date, and they can't refuse.

Jiang Ning was stunned after hearing this, overwhelmed by the sudden surprise. She began to doubt her life and couldn't believe it. After she came to her senses, she immediately looked at Zhuang Yan.

Fang Chen, who was in the same group as her, also got a free advantage and looked at An Xinrong with burning eyes.

Unable to accept this, Lu Yan objected: "Why didn't you tell me about something so important beforehand? I object to the reward being mentioned now!"

An Xinrong pursed her lips, and although she didn't say anything, her eyes were full of protest.

The director, undeterred, stated: "Because we need to prevent certain individuals from breaking the rules and using unfair means to force or coerce sales."

Who is this "certain person"? I don't think I need to explain, right? Lu Yan knows better than anyone how Zhuang Yan sold out his entire truckload of melons.

If looks could kill, directors would have died a thousand times over.

"Director Wang, you're really something!" Lu Yan forced a smile through gritted teeth. No matter how beautiful the smile was, her eyes were sinister, making people feel uneasy.

The director felt like he was sitting on pins and needles and took two steps toward Zhuang Yan: "Anyway, that's how it is. The rules I set can't be changed. Everyone worked hard today. The next round of dates is scheduled for next Thursday, which is six days away. Two new people will be joining then, so get ready."