Chapter 92

This live stream generated a lot of buzz online, trending on several social media platforms that very night.

"Girls' friendship" ranked in the top five, followed a few lines by "fishing," then the show's title "Meeting Your Heartbeat," and finally, a subtle "Starry Couple" tag at the bottom of the trending topics.

There was also a trending topic that was neither here nor there, but rather unexpected: "Happiness is a power." Clicking on it revealed a roughly edited video by an entertainment blogger with a million followers.

The video is entirely about Xue Jianxing, from her first self-introduction on the show, to her gentle smile, her rarely direct eye contact, to her profile when she said she was a "sticky note girl" on the eaves of the old house this afternoon, to her expression when she took Qin Su's outstretched hand, to the jubilation in Qingliu Village, to her loud declaration with a blush on the way back, and to that hug where her face couldn't be seen.

This blogger says: "Many people overlook the role of emotions. Happiness is truly a tremendous power, just as important as love. If you can be surrounded by happiness and love, you will definitely become a confident, courageous, and determined person. Therefore, spend time with people who make you happy; only in this way can you continuously grow into a better version of yourself."

Many viewers of the program also left comments:

[I never expected to see the guests' transformation and growth in a dating reality show.]

Today I learned a technique to boost my confidence: start by saying "I want to" aloud.

I don't know why, but after reading today's content, I suddenly feel like I have more courage.

[I'm suddenly getting curious. Yesterday Gu Chiyan was like an idol drama, today Xue Jianxing is like an inspirational drama, what kind of guest will it be tomorrow, and what style will they be?]

[This is supposed to be an inspirational drama... It's clearly a youth drama, but the scene where Su Su and Xing Xing play in the water is so youthful and girly, who wouldn't smile like a doting aunt?]

[Anything that can encourage others is an inspirational drama!]

It can only be said that some netizens are really idle, actually arguing a little about whether this episode's style is more youthful or more inspirational.

Of course, this also shows that the variety show is very popular, has a high level of popularity, and generates a lot of discussion.

The production team was all smiles, and they specifically praised the team that filmed today in the work group. After work in the evening, the team leader thanked Qin Su: "We also want to thank you for the changes you made today. This episode went very well, and the director said that he would give our team a bonus after the show ends."

Qin Su said, "You work hard, you deserve it."

The team leader hesitated for a moment, then said, "Ahem, well, I have a question, but I'm not sure if I should ask it?"

Without pausing for a moment, Qin Su said, "The moment you said those words, it was inappropriate."

Team leader: "......"

He gritted his teeth: "But I want to ask! I want to!"

Qin Su said disdainfully, "Since you insist on asking, why did you say that unnecessary sentence earlier?"

Team leader: I was just being polite, but who knew you wouldn't be polite at all.

He coughed twice, looked around, and said furtively, "Well, it's nothing serious, I just wanted to ask if you and Ye Yan knew each other before?"

Qin Su didn't expect him to say that; she had thought the team leader was going to talk about the guest for tomorrow's date.

She thought for a moment, then cut to the chase: "What did Ye Yan do today?"

The team leader rubbed his nose: "He didn't do anything special, he just used his position as an investor to make a small request..."

Qin Su smiled and said, "I didn't expect him to cheat?"

The team leader said, "It's not exactly cheating. He just said that no matter what the other guests' dating order was, he had to be the last one."

Qin Su said with interest, "The last one? That's interesting."

“Yes.” The team leader glanced at Qin Su furtively, finding Ye Yan’s request strange and certain it was related to Qin Su. “Did you two…?”

As he finished speaking, he extended one index finger from each hand, pressed them together, and gestured as if they were a pair.

Qin Su said, "You're a grown man, but you're quite perceptive."

The team leader chuckled: "After all, this is our line of work."

Qin Su waved her hand: "Then you do your job well. I'm sleepy, I'm going back to sleep."

"Huh?" The team leader was dumbfounded. "I told you everything you asked me, but why didn't you tell me what I asked you?"

Qin Su said, "I told you from the beginning that you shouldn't speak."

Team leader: "......" Damn, we got ripped off for free.

***

Before going to bed that night, Qin Su received a new date invitation at the door.

The person who invited us this time was very easy to guess, because in addition to indicating the time and place, the invitation also had a flame stamp on it.

This style is undoubtedly Chu Ge's.

The cat system climbed onto Qin Su's lap, flicked its fluffy tail, and meowed, "Su Su, you're so tired. You have to go on a date every day."

Qin Su said lazily, "It's alright, it's not like we're meeting seven people a day."

The cat asked, "Who's it tomorrow?"

Qin Su said, "Guess?"

"If it's a coffee shop, I originally thought it was Xue Jianxing," Cat said, troubled. "But if it's Xue Jianxing today, then could it be Cheng Fubai?"

Qin Su touched its head in surprise: "I didn't expect the cat to be so smart."

The cat was delighted by the praise and wagged its tail, saying, "It really is him? But can a coffee shop really be a place for that? To talk about life ideals, poetry, and songs?"

"That's not necessarily true." Qin Su turned the envelope around.

Cat thought Qin Su didn't necessarily mean that you can only talk in a coffee shop, but she didn't expect Qin Su to mean that a date doesn't necessarily have to be in a coffee shop.

The next afternoon, Qin Su arrived at the coffee shop five minutes early and was greeted by Cheng Fubai carrying two cups of coffee.

He said with slight surprise, "It doesn't seem like it's time yet?"

Qin Su said, "Because I knew you would arrive early."

Cheng Fubai didn't ask Qin Su how she guessed it was his. He handed the coffee to Qin Su and said, "Latte."

"Thank you." Qin Su took the drink and sipped it, then asked, "Where to next?"

Cheng Fubai smiled: "It's so easy to talk to smart people."

He said, "Come with me."

Then, he led Qin Su and the film crew around the side street next to the coffee shop and turned into an ordinary-looking residential area.

Judging from the infrastructure and the condition of the walls and roads, this community must be quite old. There is a tall and lush willow tree at the entrance, and several elderly men and women are chatting on small chairs in the shade of the tree, while two old men are playing chess nearby.

They seemed to know Cheng Fubai very well, greeting him warmly as soon as they saw him: "Little Cheng is back?"

"Oh, is this the girl?" An old lady stood up and stared at Qin Su. "She's really beautiful. No wonder Xiao Cheng has been drawing her every day. She's as beautiful as a fairy in person."

Qin Su glanced at Cheng Fubai and asked frankly, "Does he often paint me?"

“That’s right,” another old lady said. “All the young people go out dancing and clubbing at night, but Xiao Cheng carries his easel and sits here every day to paint.”

Qin Su asked curiously, "You draw me every day?"

"Yes and no." An old man playing chess looked up and laughed. "Sometimes he paints you, sometimes he paints clouds, sometimes he paints the sunset, sometimes he paints the moon on the willow branches, the reflection in the rain puddles, and sometimes he paints us old men too."

The person filming nearby chimed in, "So you're just painting different pictures, it shouldn't count as painting Su Su every day, right?"

“You young people talk about love all the time, but you don’t really understand,” the old man said, shaking his head. “In our time, this would have been a love letter, like ‘I think of you whether I’m walking or sitting.’”

The person following behind exclaimed "Ah!" and subconsciously looked at Cheng Fubai.

Cheng Fubai didn't say anything, but greeted the elderly people, then adjusted his glasses and smiled at Qin Su, "Although it seems like I've been spoiled, I still want to take you to see my studio in person."