Chapter 70. I've fallen for someone. ...

Lu Xubai said, "I want to go on a date with you."

Chu Ruofu hesitated before accepting the invitation card; she couldn't refuse this invitation to a date with a designated guest.

Seeing her somewhat reluctant expression, Lu Xubai reached out and grabbed her wrist, saying, "Let's go talk."

Chu Ruofu initially wanted to struggle, but then thought it would be alright to explain things to him. He led her to the pavilion in the water in the backyard. In the quiet backyard, a pond of koi carp swam happily to and fro.

"I..." Chu Ruofu was about to speak.

Lu Xubai interrupted her: "Don't say anything yet."

He was afraid that she would reject him outright. He was used to being rejected by her, and every time he heard her words of resistance, he felt uncomfortable.

"It's your right to have feelings for someone. I won't give up. It's not over yet. I have the right and freedom to pursue you."

Chu Ruofu was startled by his words, and her pupils dilated slightly.

She didn't understand why he was so insistent.

Lu Xubai stared at her with his deep blue eyes, his gaze intense and burning, his voice firm: "Even if you're in a relationship, I still have the right to pursue you. It may be immoral, but it's not illegal."

The words he once scoffed at actually came out of his mouth.

It's just immoral, not illegal. He can be a shameless lover who forcibly takes advantage of her until she's willing to be with him.

Chu Ruofu wondered if she was hallucinating. How could she hear such words from a lawyer? Was he crazy? Was he not afraid of being overheard by the audience and having their legal training questioned for its impartiality?

Seeing her shocked and disbelieving expression, Lu Xubai took two steps closer to her and said in a low voice, "Can you feel my determination?"

Chu Ruofu took a half step back, leaning against the bamboo of the pavilion, her heart pounding.

"My feelings for you are more than just a little bit. I will no longer wait silently until I receive your response."

By simply waiting and watching, he could only watch others approach her, receive her smiles, and be drawn to her.

Chu Ruofu looked away, not daring to meet his piercing gaze: "Even if you say that, I have no way to respond to you. I have someone I like."

Lu Xubai's voice was as cold as ice as he guessed the name of each guest: "Li Yichen? Gu Junsheng? Or Shen Wuyang?"

Chu Ruofu pursed her lips, thought for a moment, and then told the truth: "I like Gu Junsheng."

Lu Xubai said sharply: "I remember at the beginning, he sent the text message he was interested in to Qiao Yimo."

"Gu Junsheng came to the show to promote his new technology project. His purpose is obvious: he wants to partner with a female guest who is popular. He is probably approaching you because of your popularity."

The system had also told her that in the original storyline, Gu Junsheng chose Qiao Yimo for this very purpose.

Lu Xubai pressed his advantage, his voice cold and deep: "If you give your heart to him, you will definitely be wasting it."

Chu Ruofu hadn't thought about this question. Gu Junsheng was warm and mature, making her feel very safe and reliable. Everything he did for her didn't seem like an act.

“I believe him,” she whispered.

Lu Xubai felt a pang of sadness and extreme frustration. He said in a deep voice, "I hope he has some genuine feelings for you."

The two remained silent.

Chu Ruofu looked up at him and said, "I'm going back to my room first."

On her way back, she ran into Li Yichen. He walked towards her, handed her a date invitation card, and said in a clear and pleasant voice, "We didn't get to have a proper date last time, but I'll make sure you have a great time this time."

Chu Ruofu accepted his date invitation card with extremely complicated feelings. If Shen Wuyang gave her the date invitation card, she would have to go on dates with all the male guests this time.

It's exhausting just thinking about it, but I can't refuse; it's the show's rules.

Li Yichen noticed another date invitation card in her hand and asked, "Who else gave you a date invitation card?"

“Lu Xubai,” Chu Ruofu said.

Li Yichen gritted his teeth secretly, maintaining a nonchalant smile on his face, and said sarcastically, "So it was him. Luckily, this was a date for one, otherwise that guy would have ruined it again."

Chu Ruofu glanced at him and said, "If there's nothing else, I'm going back to my room."

"Get some rest." Li Yichen watched her leave, thinking to himself that he would make a good plan when he got back and arrange a perfect date to make sure Chu Ruofu would fall for him.

The next day.

The guests received a notification from the production team.

This is the invitation card for the designated date.

The female guests voted for Gu Junsheng: Chu Ruofu, Song Yi, Xia Yuqing, and Qiao Yimo.

All the male guests voted for Chu Ruofu.

Therefore, the lineup for the first day's dates is: Chu Ruofu and Li Yichen, Song Yi and Gu Junsheng, Xia Yuqing and Lu Xubai, and Qiao Yimo and Shen Wuyang.

The remaining days will have the dating schedule arranged by the production team.

When viewers and fans learned that Chu Ruofu would be going on dates with four male guests, fans of each pairing started preparing to ship them.

[The female lead was probably the most exhausted female guest on the entire show.]

[As expected of the most popular contestant in the third season of the dating reality show, she received date invitations from four male guests simultaneously—an unprecedented event.]

[Fu Mei is truly a heartthrob; all the male guests are completely smitten with her.]

[The male guests, having finally secured a date, need to work hard to win Fu Mei's heart.]

Because I have a date.

The production team notified the guests to get up early and carefully prepared their outfits and makeup to create a strong dating atmosphere.

Today, Chu Ruofu wore a nude pink long dress, her hair was slightly curled behind her, and a beautiful silk flower was clipped to her left ear. She was pretty and delicate, and a thin pearl necklace adorned her neck, making her look radiant and beautiful.

The production crew took her to the meeting place and waited for the male guest to appear.

When Li Yichen appeared in his orange convertible supercar, her calm gaze revealed a look of surprise. Inside the flashy sports car, Li Yichen wore a white suit with his shirt open and an elaborate silver pendant necklace, looking every bit the carefree and unrestrained young nobleman.

Li Yichen took off his sunglasses, opened the car door and got out. He came up to her and gave her a charming smile: "Let's go, I'll take you for a drive."

The glamorous supercar attracted the attention of many passersby, and with a cameraman filming, they thought it was some kind of idol drama being filmed, and they secretly took out their phones to record videos.

Li Yichen opened the car door for her, and Chu Ruofu quickly got in.

The sports car roared arrogantly.

Photographer: ?

Live stream chat:

[Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter! The photographer was left behind.]

[What a beautiful supercar! Was it rented by the production team or does it belong to the second male lead?]

This supercar is a limited edition worldwide; the rental company doesn't have it. It's Brother Li's personal car.

[Brother Li is showing off his wealth; he even had a sports car flown in, all for a date.]

The production team quickly arranged for a car to take the cameramen to catch up.

Since they were driving in the city, Li Yichen slowed down and drove Chu Ruofu slowly around the lake sightseeing route.

Today the sun shines brightly, golden sunlight falls, the temperature is just right, neither too hot nor too cold, the wind blows and the lake ripples, the scenery is delightful.

Li Yichen turned to her and asked, "How's the scenery? Is it beautiful?"

Chu Ruofu gazed at the beautiful lake: "It's beautiful."

Li Yichen said, "Let me take you on a tour first, and then we'll go to the nearby church. Have you ever been to a Western church?"

Chu Ruofu shook her head and said, "I haven't been there."

"If you've been there before, then I'll take you to other places to play." Li Yichen was determined to have a great time with her today and give her an unforgettable date.

After driving around the lake for about half an hour, Li Yichen drove to a nearby church. It wasn't a holiday, so there weren't many people around the church.

The two slowly walked towards the church, only to find that a wedding was being held inside. Fortunately, the wedding had not yet started, and guests were gradually going in.

Chu Ruofu hesitated and looked at Li Yichen: "Should we leave?"

Li Yichen took her hand and said, "Why are you leaving? Let's stay and share in the joy."

He pulled her to the back row and sat down, becoming two passersby as onlookers.

The Gothic church is magnificent, with colorful, mottled stained glass windows. Sunlight streams in and falls on the benches. Flowers are arranged on both sides of the aisle, and a priest is communicating with people.

Chu Ruofu had never attended a wedding before, let alone a Western-style church wedding, so she was filled with curiosity and looked around.

Li Yichen stared at her fair face, mesmerized. If she wore a pure white and sacred wedding dress, she would be so beautiful that no one could look away.

Soon, the wedding was about to begin. To the sound of music, the bride slowly walked into the church and down the flower-strewn carpet.

The pastor in the chapel declared, "Whether in life or in sickness or in health, do you take this vow..."

Chu Ruofu looked at the newlyweds with a blessing in her eyes.

After the wedding, Li Yichen and she left the church and walked along the lake, chatting as they went. Li Yichen did most of the talking, making her laugh and say things.

We ate at a French restaurant chosen by Li Yichen that evening.

The dining table by the window offers a view of the lake at night, with delicious food laid out on the table and elegant music playing in the air, creating a wonderful and atmospheric date.

Throughout the day, Chu Ruofu did not feel impatient. Li Yichen put in a lot of effort to keep her in a cheerful mood.

He's so romantic; if she hadn't already made up her mind, she probably would have been completely captivated by him.

After the date, returning to the Love House felt like a magical, unexpected return to reality.

Of all the guests, they were the last to return to the Heartbeat House. In the living room, Gu Junsheng and Lu Xubai sat on either side of the sofa, their expressions indifferent. As they looked at each other, Li Yichen's smile grew even brighter.

"Are you two done with your date?"

Lu Xubai ignored Li Yichen and looked at Chu Ruofu.

Gu Junsheng got up and walked towards Chu Ruofu, asking, "Are you tired?"

For some reason, Chu Ruofu felt inexplicably guilty, as if she had secretly gone on a date behind her husband's back: "Uh... I'm not very tired."

Li Yichen smiled and said, "How could Fu-mei be tired from a date with me? How did you feel today? Did you have a lot of fun?"

Gu Junsheng pursed his thin lips.

Chu Ruofu felt a little regretful. She should have said she was tired. "It's alright."

"Is it alright?" Li Yichen frowned slightly and said, "I'll prepare more thoroughly next time."

Chu Ruofu really wanted to escape this hellish situation immediately.

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Author's note: I'm still feeling a bit unwell, so I'll still be updating at 9 pm tonight (26th).