Lin Dang, a journalism and communication student dedicated to social news. Chu Zhen, a program producer dedicated to social issues and people's livelihoods. Two like-minded individuals who deve...
Chapter 107 Shameless
"It's not like only City A receives our station's broadcasts. I've also inquired, and the production team collaborates with surrounding cities. If they feel a match is suitable for each other, they'll recommend them. Maybe we'll even do one or two episodes on city-based matchmaking."
"Then I'm definitely not going. It'll be so embarrassing in public. I'm not going!"
I thought that saying it this way would be more persuasive to Song Ji-hyo, but to my surprise, she shook her head like a rattle-drum and kept refusing.
"Chen Weiqi is the male guest for the first episode. Huang Yanyan, are you sure you don't want to go?" Chu Zhen suddenly sat down next to me. It turned out he hadn't left. He had been sitting in the car watching the situation here and felt it wasn't very optimistic, so he came in to help. But his sudden words left me a little confused. Was he trying to persuade Huang Yanyan to participate, or was Chen Weiqi really going to go?
"What does his going have to do with me?" Huang Yanyan retorted stubbornly, but her flushed face betrayed her.
“Chen Weiqi is only two years younger than me. The whole family is focused on him now. If he's going on a dating show, it's either because he genuinely wants to get married, or he's just looking for someone he likes and will marry them. Are you sure you don't want to go?” Chu Zhen's words were quite clear. Actually, Huang Yanyan and Chen Weiqi's relationship hadn't progressed much. Perhaps a dating show could help them confront their true feelings.
"Alright, I'm only going because of Lin Dang."
"I know, it's because of my face, it definitely has nothing to do with Chen Weiqi. What about you, Miss Song?"
"No, no, I said I'm not going and I mean it~" Song Ji-hyo still refused.
"Go ahead, maybe you'll find someone you like. And I'll keep an eye on things for you on the field, how about it?" Huang Yanyan actually became my advocate. When it comes to tactics, Chu Zhen is second to none.
"You two can discuss it, I'm taking my wife with me first~" Before they could answer, I was dragged out the door.
"I haven't paid the bill yet~" I only remembered when I went out that it was my treat today.
"Someone will foot the bill. Let's go, let's get down to business."
"What important matter is it?"
"Find Chen Weiqi and have him participate in a dating show."
My God, Chu Zhen's move is brilliant! It turns out he didn't actually win over Chen Weiqi, but he used Chen Weiqi's name to win over Huang Yanyan, and now he's using Huang Yanyan to win over Song Zhixiao.
"I admire you, I admire you so much! I am utterly impressed today!"
"Don't you think your husband is amazing? I'll take you back right away, and I'll go find Chen Weiqi myself."
"Okay~ then I'll go home and cook~"
Although Chu Zhen and I are married, he always avoids me appearing in the same places as Chen Weiqi. Perhaps he knows Chen Weiqi's personality too well. I am also quite sensible and try to avoid spending time with Chen Weiqi.
It's unclear how Chu Zhen persuaded Chen Weiqi, but on the day of the show's recording, Chen Weiqi, Huang Yanyan, and Song Ji-hyo were all present. Song Ji-hyo only reluctantly agreed because of Huang Yanyan's year-long coffee vouchers.
Chu Zhen and I are really free right now. We don't have any big columns lately, and the people in the department can handle the weekly program perfectly well, so we went to the recording site to watch it.
This large-scale production is truly exceptional; the lighting and sound effects are outstanding, and the sponsors are all major brands. Compared to these, from the station's perspective, dating shows are definitely a guarantee of high viewership.
When introducing Huang Yanyan, the host's tone became noticeably excited, "Next up is our seventh female guest, Ms. Huang Yanyan, President of the Huang Group!"
Thunderous applause erupted from the audience. Perhaps due to prior publicity, many single men, mostly social elites, had attended the event. Huang Yanyan's appearance caused a stir among the audience.
"So even elites can't stay calm when it comes to love~" I whispered in Chu Zhen's ear, afraid that someone would hear me.
"Of course. In the face of love, whoever remains calm will miss out. Look at me, if I hadn't been so persistent back then, would I have been able to marry you now?"
Well, that's true. Nobody can predict fate. I never imagined that the person I bumped into that day would be my husband.
Just as I was lost in memories of Chu Zhen, a scream erupted from the audience. Looking up at the stage, I saw Chen Weiqi coming on stage. To show respect for the occasion, he was dressed in a black suit. He was tall and handsome. If I were single, I probably would have gone crazy with the women in the audience too!
"I look even more handsome in a suit!"
Oh dear, they're still comparing at this point? Did Chu Zhen notice my infatuated gaze?
"My husband is always the most handsome." I smiled and looked at Chu Zhen next to me, but was attacked by the girl next to me, "Go home and show off your love. Why are you here when you have a husband?"
Feeling guilty, all I could do was smile and apologize to her.
When Huang Yanyan saw Chen Weiqi appear, she was expectant, but there was also some panic in her expression. This kind of occasion was not unfamiliar to Huang Yanyan. The reason she could behave like this was definitely because the person standing in front of her was the one she deeply loved.
"Did any of the male guests have their eye on any of the female guests?" Chen Weiqi's appearance actually made the host a little nervous; he really was a man with a commanding presence.
The ten female guests on stage had eyes full of anticipation, while the girls in the audience clenched their fists, afraid that such an amazing man would lead the men on stage off before they even got on stage.
"Let's learn more about it~" Chen Weiqi was as taciturn as ever, and the host didn't ask any more questions, letting Chen Weiqi return to his seat. I saw that Yan Yan's eyes showed surprise mixed with disappointment.
The first episode had a great impact in City A and even the surrounding cities because of the addition of Chen Weiqi and Huang Yanyan. There was a constant stream of people signing up. However, there was one person who I never expected.
During the recording of the second episode, the new male guest turned out to be Zhao Zhengyu, the chief physician in City B. When he stood on the stage wearing a khaki trench coat, he truly captivated everyone. The screams from the girls in the audience were no less than those when Chen Weiqi appeared.
"Please introduce yourselves~" The host probably didn't expect that two high-profile guests would appear in the second episode. Isn't this going to be a gathering of hidden talents in the future?
"My name is Zhao Zhengyu, and I'm here for someone~" The brief introduction was very purposeful. The female guests on stage couldn't contain their excitement, and their expressions completely betrayed them. They all felt that they were the lucky ones.
"So, who are you here for? Which female guest will be the lucky one?"
"Song Ji-hyo~" Zhao Zhengyu stared directly at Song Ji-hyo on the stage, while Song Ji-hyo looked flustered and glanced at me in the audience. To be honest, I only found out that Zhao Zhengyu was here as a guest. No wonder Chu Zhen dragged me here today and told me there was a surprise. I always thought Chen Weiqi would take Huang Yanyan away on stage, but I didn't expect Zhao Zhengyu to come and confess to Song Ji-hyo.