Chapter 21 Chapter 21 The popularity soars The waiting of the charming heroine...

Ruan Xiaoyu had originally developed some feelings for him because of this date and wanted to see if they could continue the contact. But when she heard him say this, she knew there was no chance for them.

After a brief moment of disappointment, she quickly smiled and said deliberately, "Who did you pick so many roses for?"

You Zhi shook his head and did not answer.

Even if he didn't say it, Ruan Xiaoyu knew who he was going to give it to, but she didn't expose him. Instead, she asked, "Are you sure of your feelings now? Will you never change?"

You Zhiyi still didn't answer. "It's getting late. We should go back."

Seeing how he was polite but not enthusiastic enough towards her, Ruan Xiaoyu felt a little regretful that she hadn't realized before that he was actually a very good guy. If they had met him in advance, their date would have been more than that.

But it was too late to say anything now. Although she really wanted to find a partner, she was not the kind of person who didn't know how to behave. She immediately said, "Let's go, let's go. You look so nervous."

"Have the others returned?" Xu Qinghu's voice interrupted her thoughts. Ruan Xiaoyu shook her head. "Only Ruoxi and the others are back. The other two couples are still out on dates."

The ones who are still dating are naturally Qiao Wanshu and Zhong Zining.

Xu Qinghu nodded and walked into the cabin. He Shengnian was not in the living room. He probably went upstairs to change clothes. You Zhi and Gu Jingchen were preparing dinner in the kitchen. When they heard the sound, they stuck their heads out and were stunned when they saw Xu Qinghu.

Her makeup today was beautiful, and as soon as she walked into the room there was a magical, sparkling atmosphere.

"You're back," You Zhi's eyes lit up and he asked softly, "Did you have fun today?"

"Not bad." Xu Qinghu said the same thing. "What are you having for dinner?"

"Stir-fry," Gu Jingchen replied: "If you want a fat-reducing meal, we can arrange it for you separately."

Xu Qinghu shook his head. "I just had dinner. I won't eat tonight."

Gu Jingchen frowned slightly, "Why are you eating so late?"

Xu Qinghu explained with a smile: "I was so engrossed in the exhibition that I realized it was already late for dinner."

As soon as these words came out, the two men immediately realized that she had a good time with He Shengnian today, otherwise she would not have missed lunch.

You Zhi lowered his eyelashes, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

Gu Jingchen's eyes flashed, but he didn't ask any more questions. Instead, he said, "Then go upstairs and have a rest first."

"Okay." Xu Qinghu changed his shoes at the entrance and walked upstairs.

Gu Jingchen looked at her slender and graceful back, and didn't expect that she would choose He Shengnian's gift.

The date location he chose was a water park, where he could not only enjoy the scenery but also try out various interesting activities.

While waiting by the lake, the first person that came to his mind was Qiao Wanshu's figure. He hoped that she would choose his gift.

However, when he saw Wen Ruoxi wearing a white embroidered long dress and her hair braided into a fishbone braid, he felt disappointed.

But still maintain basic courtesy and continue the date.

Wen Ruoxi obviously had a good impression of him, and when they were alone together, she always tried to find ways to get to know him better.

Facing the camera following her, Gu Jingchen did not explicitly reject her, but cooperated and chatted about some trivial things in life.

"So, what are your plans for a future relationship?" Wen Ruoxi placed her hands on the railing and turned to look at him. "Do you have any special requirements for your partner?"

Gu Jingchen shook his head and looked at the yachts splashing in the water not far away. "I don't have any requirements for my partner. As long as they are compatible, I want to be with them for a long time and live a comfortable and relaxed life."

"Me too," Wen Ruoxi looked into his eyes, her gaze soft and focused. "As long as I meet the right partner, I will give it my all. I believe that as time goes by, our relationship will become more and more harmonious."

She talked about her longing for the future, but in fact she was telling Gu Jingchen that her love for him was not impulsive. Time would prove her sincerity, and she would always persevere.

Gu Jingchen is a smart man, so he understands the implication of her words.

I can only say euphemistically: "If both parties are in love, then of course this idea is good."

Wen Ruoxi smiled at him and said, "You make sense."

After that, she did not continue the topic.

After receiving the gift, Qiao Wanshu did not have high hopes for this date, but when she saw Du Yanting waiting for her at the door of the shooting range, her eyes suddenly changed.

What she received was actually Du Yanting's gift? That ink painting worth over 600,000 yuan.

[It’s Du Yanting, I guessed it was him before.]

[They are such a perfect match. Both come from wealthy families and are so good-looking. It would be completely unreasonable for them not to hold hands.]

[As expected, he is a young master from a wealthy family, and he is very generous. I agree to this marriage!]

[Qiao Wanshu shouldn't feel disappointed now, right?]

"It's you," Qiao Wanshu blinked, showing just the right amount of surprise, "I've been wondering who sent that painting."

"Of course it's me," Du Yanting raised his lips and took the bag from her. "Come on, I'll take you inside to play."

His tone was natural, as if he often came to the shooting range.

"I'm not very good at it," Qiao Wanshu couldn't help but say, "Maybe I'll ask you to be my coach later."

"That's not difficult at all," Du Yanting smiled at her, his whole person free and unrestrained. "With me here, I guarantee you'll have fun."

Qiao Wanshu's heart moved slightly. Her intention was originally Du Yanting. Seeing that he chose such an activity that could easily lead to physical contact, she immediately realized that this was a good opportunity to get closer to her, so she naturally had to seize the opportunity.

"Why is there an ink painting in the gift box?" Qiao Wanshu couldn't help asking him when he came out after changing his clothes.

"I think it's very memorable," Du Yanting picked up a rifle and said to Qiao Wanshu, "When you see it in the future, it will remind you of the time we spent in the cabin."

"Is that so?" Qiao Wanshu raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said, "The gift you gave me is very good. I like it very much."

Du Yanting raised his eyebrows, but of course did not tell her the truth.

The reason why he chose that painting was just to increase the popularity of the show through its price. After all, it is almost impossible to give gifts worth hundreds of thousands of dollars at one time in a dating variety show.

As expected, after he and Qiao Wanshu reunited, the popularity of the live broadcast room soared, and many passers-by flocked in to see who was so generous.

Seeing that Du Yanting was handsome and cool, she said she wanted to marry him.

[This male guest is not only rich but also handsome. If we don't hold hands on the show, could you consider meeting him offline? I'm willing to offer myself to him.]

[He's so handsome, and has a great body. Such an outstanding man actually wants to participate in a dating variety show.]

[Look at the stingy guy next to you, then look at this male guest. There is no harm without comparison.]

[There’s a reason why dating shows are so popular.]

Of course, there are also many viewers who like Qiao Wanshu very much after learning about her educational background.

[Sure enough, being well-matched is the standard in this world.]

[Even though I've only been in the live studio for five minutes, I'm already hooked on this look and condition.]

[It would be unacceptable if you didn't hold hands at the end of the show.]

"There's noise in the shooting room," Du Yanting handed the unpacked new earplugs to Qiao Wanshu, "First, choose a weapon, then bring the goggles."

"Okay." Qiao Wanshu chose the same rifle as him. Du Yanting walked to the target and pulled the trigger with a neat movement. Several bullets were fired in an instant, almost all of which hit the center of the target.

He had broad shoulders and long legs, and was wearing a black shooting suit. The sight of his slender fingers pulling the trigger was simply dizzying.

So cool!

Not only the audience in the live broadcast room, but also Qiao Wanshu could feel the strong hormonal scent emanating from him.

"Come here," Du Yanting said softly, seeing Qiao Wanshu looking at him coldly. He gently waved his hand and said with his thin lips, "I'll teach you how to shoot."

He has a high nose bridge and beautifully shaped lips, and the words he speaks are elegant and pleasant.

Although Qiao Wanshu has many suitors, men like Du Yanting who exude charm all the time are almost extinct.

He is so handsome and perfect, and his personality is not aloof. He is absolutely the ceiling level.

She walked to Du Yanting's side. The man glanced at the rifle in her hand and whispered, "Raise your arm, hold the handle with your right hand, hold it with your left hand, move the gun back, and press it against your shoulder..."

He stood behind Qiao Wanshu, his slender hands gently and unquestionably correcting her movements, and said with a smile: "This movement is very beautiful, very suitable for taking pictures."

Qiao Wanshu was stunned for a moment, then heard him say, "Don't be distracted. Aim with your right eye. It's time to shoot."

After saying that, he took the earplugs and put them into Qiao Wanshu's ears. Qiao Wanshu subconsciously pulled the trigger and fired several bullets, all of which hit the target accurately, but were still a little far from the center of the target.

"Not bad," Du Yanting let go of her arm, walked to her side, and said casually: "Keep this state and keep shooting."

Qiao Wanshu looked at him through the transparent protective goggles. The man curled his lips slightly and started the next round of shooting.

He has a high nose bridge and a distinct jawline, looking like a comic book guy who walked out of a painting, making it impossible to look away.

Qiao Wanshu subconsciously touched the earplugs, which seemed to still have the warmth of his hands.

[Is this Du Yanting? He's so handsome I'm dying! It would be a waste of his face if he didn't act in a movie!]

[Looking at Qiao Wanshu's eyes, I know she has a crush on Du Yanting. Who wouldn't like a man like that?]

[I suddenly stopped supporting Qiao Qiao and Gu Jingchen. She and Du Yanting are obviously a better match.]

[As expected, Qiao Wanshu looks good with anyone he stands with.]

[I'm already thinking of their couple names.]

"Love Diary" has also seen a significant increase in popularity since today. After seeing Du Yanting and Qiao Wanshu's date, many viewers seemed to have returned to the scene of following the live broadcast many years ago, and they all clamored to give "Love Diary" a chance to see if it can make a comeback.

Qiao Wanshu had a lot of fun at the shooting range. Many times when she looked at Du Yanting, she couldn't help but laugh.

The coldness and aloofness on her body gradually faded away, and everyone realized that she did not have the arrogance of a rich lady at all, and was a girl who was very easy to be happy.

[I like Qiao Qiao so much, she looks so beautiful when she smiles.]

[I used to think she was a bit reserved, but now I realize she's actually very approachable and not a pushover.]

[This is the girl who was raised in a wealthy family. She is so radiant.]

Qiao Wanshu was on several hot searches that afternoon and became the most popular female guest on "Love Diary".

As soon as you open the comment section, you will see praise and envy for her.

The people in the cabin naturally saw the hot search. Seeing that she and Du Yanting got along well, Gu Jingchen felt very uncomfortable, but there was no way to stop the two from contacting each other, so he could only continue to work in the kitchen.

After Xu Qinghu came out of the shower, he looked at the entries that were constantly ranking high on the trending searches, and realized that the families behind Du Yanting and Qiao Wanshu had contributed to it.

The more popular Qiao Wanshu becomes, the more benefits they will get. Buying trending searches is just the norm. In the future, she, the control group, will also be a frequent visitor to trending searches. However, compared with Qiao Wanshu's glory, she is despised by everyone and they wish they could trample her into the mud.

Xu Qinghu didn't pay too much attention to the hot searches, because this was just the beginning. As the plot developed, the fanatical pursuit of her by the four men, Gu Jingchen, Du Yanting, He Shengnian, and Qi Song, would bring this dating show back to its peak.

At that time, traffic is truly king.

Xu Qinghu dried her hair and sat in front of the mirror, applying skincare. She scrutinized her face and wondered, if the author had planned such an ending for her, why would he have given her such a face? Did he think beauty wasn't everything? Even if she racked her brains, she couldn't compare to Qiao Wanshu in the slightest? Wasn't that contradictory?

There was a gentle knock on the door.

Xu Qinghu stood up and opened the door. The boy standing at the door was holding a bouquet of colorful roses and looked at her nervously. "Did I disturb you?"

Xu Qinghu shook his head.

You Zhi took a deep breath, handed the bouquet to her, and mustered up the courage to say, "This is for you."

Xu Qinghu was stunned for a moment, and You Zhi whispered, "I didn't know what color flowers you like, so I picked a few of them."

"Thank you," Xu Qinghu said with a clear smile in her eyes. She took the flowers from You Zhi's hand and said, "They are very beautiful. I like them very much."

Seeing her eyebrows curved, You Zhi's mouth corners also lifted up, "That's good."

Xu Qinghu looked around and said with a bit of regret: "I don't seem to have any vases in my room."

"There's some downstairs," You Zhi said with bright eyes, "I'll get it up for you."

"Okay," Xu Qinghu said softly, "Thank you for your hard work."

Not long after, You Zhi came back with a vase. Xu Qinghu filled it with water and put the roses in it.

She looked at You Zhi, who was still standing at the door, and asked, "Have the gourds sprouted?"

You Zhi was about to say no, but when the words came to his lips, he couldn't help but ask her: "Do you want to go and have a look?"

"Okay." Xu Qinghu followed him downstairs, walked through the entrance hall and into the garden.

It was already dark by this time, and the cottage was bathed in a brilliant light.

Gu Jingchen sat on the swing, seemingly waiting for Qiao Wanshu.

He turned around after hearing footsteps and was stunned for a few seconds when he saw Xu Qinghu and You Zhi. "What are you going to do?"

"Don't you know?" Xu Qinghu looked at him with a smile, "Xiao You guessed the school I graduated from, and I gave him a gift that can be planted."

Gu Jingchen had heard Zhong Zining mention this before, but he didn't take it to heart. Now seeing the two of them coming out so late to see if the seeds had sprouted, and thinking of the joy he had when he had a date with Xu Qinghu before, he felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

"Where is it planted?" He stood up from the swing and said with a smile: "I'll go and take a look too."

You Zhi paused, his eyes fixed on his face, "Aren't you waiting for someone?"

He spoke softly, but the innuendo in his words made people think more.

"Are you waiting for Qiao Qiao?" Xu Qinghu suddenly realized.

When Gu Jingchen thought of the trending searches, the smile on his face faded.

"Let's go over there." You Zhi said to Xu Qinghu.

Xu Qinghu nodded and looked at Gu Jingchen again. When their eyes met, her eyes seemed a little dim.

Gu Jingchen's heart moved, and just as he was about to say something else, Xu Qinghu had already walked to the fence.

Seeing this, Gu Jingchen didn't follow them anymore. He could only hear them communicating from time to time, and they seemed to be very familiar with each other.

He remembered that Xu Qinghu had never dated You Zhi. It was just a bag of gourd seeds. Did that make their relationship so close?

"It hasn't sprouted yet," You Zhi said, a little annoyed. "I wonder if it's because I haven't taken good care of it."

"It shouldn't be," Xu Qinghu said after careful observation. "It takes four days for the gourd seeds to germinate, sometimes even later. Don't worry."

Seeing her lowering her eyes to look at the flowerpot, as if she was also concerned about its growth, You Zhi said softly: "I hope it will grow leaves soon and bear more fruits in the fall."

Xu Qinghu stood up and said, "Then you have to take good care of her."

"Hmm," You Zhi's gaze rested on her face, the corners of his mouth twitching as he said, "Actually, I also like to record things that interest me in my diary."

As soon as these words came out, Xu Qinghu knew that he had understood the process of his date with He Shengnian.

She had also seen herself in the state she was in when facing He Shengnian, but she didn't panic. She just looked at You Zhi and said slowly: "When choosing a gift, I just went by my feelings and didn't think too much about it. Dating someone is also based on fate, but the dating process is a very important experience for me."

You Zhi looked into her eyes and listened to her carefully.

"As for developing feelings for someone, it also depends on how we get along during the date. Maybe even if we exchange ten words in the cabin every day, it still wouldn't be as good as a single date..."

Her answer was straightforward and even pointed. "It can easily bring people closer together, and it's also easy to detect the other person's state. Do you understand?"

She looked into You Zhi's eyes, her gaze was like the clear surface of a lake, or like a deep well without ripples.

"I understand." You Zhi lowered his eyelashes and didn't ask any more questions.

Looking at his somewhat pitiful appearance, Xu Qinghu smiled slightly and deliberately asked, "What do you understand?"

You Zhi raised his head and looked at her again. After taking a shower, she changed into a pink nightgown. All the makeup on her face was removed, but her skin was in very good condition, her eyes were moist and clear, and when she smiled, she looked like a cunning little fox.

You Zhi hesitated and turned his head away, saying, "I understand very well. Just be happy on your date."

Xu Qinghu didn't say anything else, but just looked at him with a smile.

You Zhi's ears burned when she looked at him, but he didn't leave her side.

[Although, don’t you think this couple is pretty sweet? Xu Qinghu is already dating someone else, and You Zhi is still so in love with her. It’s unbelievable!]

[He went on a date with Ruan Xiaoyu and brought flowers back for Xu Qinghu. He has set his sights on Xu Qinghu.]

[I suddenly feel that Xu Qinghu is a bit of a scumbag. He knows that Xiao You is very innocent, but he still keeps her hanging.]

[+1, Xu Qinghu had told You Zhi clearly that she liked He Shengnian. You Zhi would definitely have changed sides, but she didn't say it directly. Damn it.]

[The person above must have been kicked in the head by a donkey. You Zhi is no fool. He asked the question because he knew Xu Qinghu had feelings for He Shengnian. He knew what was going on.]

[I'm worried about Xiao You getting hurt. Xu Qinghu is too scheming. Can you please stay away from him?]

Little did they know that when the two were chatting in the garden, He Shengnian came to the kitchen to get dishes and happened to see them huddled together in a rather ambiguous scene.

He looked for a few seconds, then slowly looked away and took the dishes into the dining room.

"Why haven't they come back yet?" Ruan Xiaoyu sat at the dining table and said with a bitter face: "If they don't come back soon, it will be time to send a text message."

"Leave some food out," He Shengnian opened the door, looked at Gu Jingchen on the swing, and said, "Let's eat first."

Gu Jingchen turned around to look at him and was about to ask to wait a little longer when He Shengnian said, "Everyone is hungry."

Gu Jingchen stood up and raised his hand to greet You Zhi and Xu Qinghu.

The two of them turned around at the same time and met He Shengnian's gaze.

He glanced at Xu Qinghu, turned and walked into the house.

"You guys go ahead," Xu Qinghu said to You Zhi, "I'm going back upstairs to rest."

"You really don't want to eat?" You Zhi couldn't help but say, "I can make you a yogurt bowl and a vegetable salad."

"I'm not hungry now." Xu Qinghu couldn't help but smile, "Go ahead."

Gu Jingchen looked at Xu Qinghu's smiling face and said softly, "Then go upstairs first and have a midnight snack when you're hungry."

"Okay." Xu Qinghu waved to them, turned and left the garden.

Gu Jingchen then looked at You Zhi, "When did your relationship become so good?"

"Okay?" You Zhi looked at Xu Qinghu's back, "Maybe I received her gift."

Speaking of gifts, Gu Jingchen was not in a good mood. He just wanted Qiao Wanshu to come back soon.

After dinner, Qiao Wanshu and Zhong Zining came back one after another.

Looking at the scene of Qiao Wanshu and Du Yanting walking side by side, Wen Ruoxi and Ruan Xiaoyu looked at each other and felt that the small house was about to become lively.

Gu Jingchen immediately stepped forward and wanted to help Qiao Wanshu with her bag. Qiao Wanshu glanced at Du Yanting and subconsciously wanted to avoid his hand, but her upbringing made her maintain a polite appearance and said lightly, "Thank you."

"You're welcome," Gu Jingchen asked her with concern: "Are you hungry? Xiao You and I made dinner today and left some food for you."

"Boss Du and I just had it." Qiao Wanshu smiled slightly and looked towards Du Yanting unconsciously.

The latter glanced at Gu Jingchen and asked, "Did you come back early?"

Facing this powerful rival, Gu Jingchen didn't even blink, "Ruoxi and I will be back at three in the afternoon."

"That's quite early," Du Yanting said with a smile, hinting, "Qiao Qiao and I not only went to the shooting range, but also watched a movie and had hot pot. It was a very fulfilling day."

As soon as these words were spoken, no matter how good-tempered Gu Jingchen was, he couldn't help but show a little coldness.

[Damn, this is a provocation. He deliberately said these words to anger Gu Jingchen. Du Yanting knows how to hurt people's hearts.]

[What kind of provocation? It's clearly a Shura field. The drama of two men fighting for one woman has finally appeared.]

[Tsk tsk, Qiao Qiao is just too popular.]

[He Shengnian is also in the room. Seeing Qiao Wanshu's date live broadcast, he must be jealous too.]

[Not only that, but where did you put the motorcycle boy Qi Song? He fell in love with Qiao Qiao at first sight!]

[When everyone gathers together, that’s when the fun begins.]

When Qiao Wanshu walked into the house, it was like a drop of water splashing into a frying pan, instantly exploding the quiet villa.

Not only did Gu Jingchen ask her about her well-being, but He Shengnian, who was sitting by the window processing documents, also stood up and asked her how her day was.

The treatment given to the charming heroine made the audience in the live broadcast room exclaim in delight.

This is the kind of romance show they want to watch.