Chapter 42 The First Date



If he hates you so much, why would he send her a love text? Is he out of his mind?

An Xinrong wondered if Zhuang Yan had deliberately sent her the message to drive a wedge between her and Xia Wan.

If that's the case, then Zhuang Yan is too wicked, and being hated by the entire internet doesn't deserve any sympathy.

Zhuang Yan glanced at their expressions and finally focused on An Xinrong. Meeting her wary gaze, Zhuang Yan was quite satisfied.

This is exactly the effect he wants: to be wary of him, to distance themselves from him, to dislike him, and to never choose him... From now on, he will only choose option E, plan B, and become the backdrop for a love triangle.

Lingxuan got up early this morning to make breakfast. He made a simple vegetable and lean meat porridge and then fried a few eggs.

Ling Xuan wasn't good at anything else, but he could fry eggs beautifully, making them golden brown. He somehow produced a bag of ketchup and used it to draw a smiley face on Jiang Ning's plate.

These are the details; though few, they make a difference at a glance. What girl doesn't like to be treated specially? It means you are the most special one in his heart.

After sending out their signals of attraction, everyone undergoes some changes. Some secretly compete, while others fall into confusion. Compared to the initial probing, they become bolder in pursuing each other, which is when they officially enter the "battle royale" phase.

In his previous life, he didn't know how many couples had become guests on this variety show. In this life, because of his unexpected addition, the guests changed, and everything became chaotic.

Jiang Ning looked at the fried egg in front of her, and her first instinct was to look at Zhuang Yan to see his reaction.

Disappointingly, Zhuang Yan remained unmoved by this, focusing solely on drinking his porridge, seemingly unaffected by anything.

She had only suspected it before, but now she was certain that the person who sent the text message last night was not Zhuang Yan.

Zhuang Yan eventually sent the text message to An Xinrong, who looked up at An Xinrong while drinking her porridge.

An Xinrong seemed a little absent-minded this morning. She had been acting strangely since yesterday afternoon, quieter than usual, and it was obvious that she was hiding something.

Jiang Ning wasn't interested in what An Xinrong was thinking; she only cared about why Zhuang Yan had sent the text message to An Xinrong.

An Xinrong either ignored him or mocked him whenever she saw him, and yesterday she completely disregarded him.

Does Zhuang Yan like this style, or is it just something he posted casually as a compromise?

She and Zhuang Yan had been separated for too long; five years is enough time to change a person's habits and preferences.

Jiang Ning lowered her eyes and gripped the chopsticks tightly in her hand. She didn't dare to look up, afraid that if she did, she would expose her aggrieved and red eyes.

She was jealous of An Xinrong, who could get what she longed for without doing anything... She was also jealous of Lu Yan's unbridled boldness.

Lu Yan looked at the fried eggs on Jiang Ning's plate and said with a smile, "Jiang Ning, the fried eggs on your plate are so different. There's a heart on the bottom. It's obviously made especially for you."

Ling Xuan scratched the back of his head, looking a little embarrassed, and said, "I just did it casually, it's not very good."

"The thought is what counts, those who understand will understand." Lu Yan fanned the flames. Since Ling Xuan was pursuing Jiang Ning, she didn't mind giving him a hand. The more the two connected, the more opportunities she would have.

Jiang Ning knew exactly what Lu Yan, that cunning fox, was thinking. She used her chopsticks to wipe off the ketchup from the fried egg and said coldly, "I don't like ketchup."

Ling Xuan paused, his eyes showing embarrassment: "Then I won't add ketchup next time."

I could smell the smell of war early in the morning.

The director issued a dating assignment. They've been in the village for four days. During these four days, everyone has been harvesting rice, doing housework, buying groceries, cooking, feeding pigs, and cutting grass. It's supposed to be a dating reality show, but the daily routines have nothing to do with romance. It's just using the guise of farm work.

Apart from Zhuang Yan, who enjoys this kind of life, no one else does.

"The female guest will secretly prepare a gift today and hand it to her staff. The male guest will be responsible for choosing a date location."

Finally, it's time for the dating segment. As is typical for the show, the male guests will draw gifts, and whoever they draw will get to go on a date with them.

This is the first date, and every date in a dating reality show is crucial. The first date can almost determine the future of the relationship. If sparks fly on the first date, then it's a sure thing.

Everyone was eagerly anticipating who would be paired up on this first date.

Viewers also posted comments in the live stream chat to discuss the topic.

[The date has finally arrived! I've been so excited!]

The atmosphere this morning felt a bit strange, especially with An Xinrong; her dog was acting suspiciously.

[Ling Xuan finally straightened up today, making breakfast for Jiang Ning and even garnishing it with ketchup. And I must say, his fried eggs were pretty good; how did he manage to fry a heart shape without any tools? It's just that Jiang Ning is so oblivious to romance. Actress, can't you take a look at Ling Xuan? He's so much better than Zhuang Yan.]

[Last night's "Heart Signal" live stream didn't reveal who voted for whom; it wasn't broadcast live, but will be included in next week's main episode.]

No one would choose Zhuang Yan; who would like a jerk?

[Zhuang Yan received 0 votes. Hopefully, he'll have the self-awareness to quit the show and stop embarrassing himself.]

[I want to see beautiful women. Seeing Zhuang Yan first thing in the morning is really annoying. Could you please blur his face?]

[Hopefully, the Morning Couple will go on a date.]

The tasks Zhuang Yan and the others did were very simple: helping their neighbors dry rice and pick beans.

Zhuang Yan was very good at these things, and even though he was already letting the opponent win, he still managed to get first place.

The director asked him to choose a date location, and the three places were: an aquarium, an escape room, and an arcade.

Zhuang Yan was open to either choice. He reached for the arcade, but Fang Chen coughed and said, "Zhuang Yan, can I have the arcade?"

Is that even possible? Then what's the point of doing tasks?

Zhuang Yan looked at Fang Chen's pleading gaze, then turned to Ling Xuan: "And you, which place do you like?"

"A secret room."

Zhuang Yan took the aquarium from the middle: "Then I'll go here."

Ling Xuan looked at Zhuang Yan in surprise. He was actually quite nice, so generously giving up the date location.

Doesn't he know that the first date is crucial? Or has he become fearless and can do whatever he wants now that he's won over by winning the favor of two female guests at once?

Jealousy.

"Thank you then." Ling Xuan took the secret room card.

Back at the hotel, the female guests' gifts were prepared, and the male guests were notified to go to the cabin to choose their gifts.

The man and woman sat on opposite sides, with the gifts placed on the coffee table in the middle.

Zhuang Yan asked, "Shall we start the selection now?"

"Probably." Fang Chen stared at the cartoon drawings on the table, including a flower wreath and a red rope bracelet.

It's impossible to guess who each of these three gifts represents.

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