Romance variety show starts filming
The official start date for the program's recording is set for early May, when the weather warms up and it's the most comfortable time of the year.
After the pre-interview, the production crew drove Ding Xuefei to the villa where the show was being filmed.
Ding Xuefei was in a great mood, bidding farewell to the past and embarking on a new life, starting with this program.
The best way to move on from a previous relationship is to start a new one. Even if you don't find love, it's good to make more friends and change your mood!
The staff reminded him that he would have to hand in his phone soon, so Ding Xuefei quickly called Ding Xueji. He couldn't tell his sister yet that he was filming a dating reality show; he planned to surprise her later.
"Bro! The gift is amazing! Gojo-sensei is super handsome!"
Hearing his sister's excited cheers, Ding Xuefei couldn't suppress his smile: "I'm glad you like it. Just so you know, I'm going into seclusion for a while. I'm letting you know in advance, so leave me a message if you need anything."
"Huh? Another period of seclusion?" Ding Xueji's voice was a little weak, but she quickly replied understandingly, "Okay, work is important! Keep it up, bro!"
Ding Xuefei told his younger sister to study hard, feeling a warm glow in his heart. Just as he was about to hang up, his sister's voice rang out again: "Brother, how's the autograph you promised to get for me?"
"..." Ding Xuefei couldn't bear to scold her sister, so she could only curse the other person in her heart, "Uh, not so fast, you have to wait a little longer. He, he's elusive, how easy is it to run into him! Besides, I just brought you so many gifts from Japan, why are you still thinking about autographs? You little greedy devil!"
"Oh, I didn't want to either, it's just that Rin-nii is too charming!"
Ding Xuefei almost threw her phone away—
Brother Lin?! Ding Xuefei's temple throbbed; it was such a familiar yet strange title!
It's only been a few days, how did that guy become "Brother Rin" in his sister's heart? Is this scumbag really that charming?
Although Yu Songlin is a year younger than him, he's almost a full twelve years older than Ding Xueji! How can that not be considered an old cow eating young grass!
Ding Xuefei's previously cheerful mood instantly turned cloudy, and she simply brushed it off.
"Oh, right, bro, I heard some big news! It seems like Rin-gege is going to be on a variety show. Although it hasn't been officially announced yet, we're all super excited!"
Ding Xuefei was taken aback. Yu Songlin had always been focused on filming, and she had never heard of him doing variety shows. What was going on? Had this blockhead suddenly blossomed?
"Oh, really?" Ding Xuefei thought she couldn't possibly care, but she couldn't suppress her curiosity, and in the end, the latter won out over the former.
"Uh, what variety show is it?"
"I heard it's a dating reality show."
Ding Xuefei had no idea how she hung up the phone; she couldn't even manage a smile.
No way, no way, it can't always be him who's unlucky, can it?
The show he's on isn't "Swap Love" or "Re-loving," so he might run into his ex-boyfriend, right?
Seriously, what was Yu Songlin thinking? Didn't he never appear on a variety show since his debut? Wasn't he supposed to be a "sex-averse" abstinent persona? What got into him to come on a dating reality show?
With such a bad temper and no ability to date, who would be interested in him except for the young Ding Xuefei?
Although Ding Xuefei rationally understood that if he could come, Yu Songlin could certainly come too, the thought of being in the same room with that guy, and possibly watching him being all lovey-dovey with someone else... made him feel an inexplicable anger mixed with irritability creep all over his body.
The van finally stopped in front of a villa. The pure white modern style was dreamy, with green trees providing shade and a quiet environment. There was also a shimmering swimming pool that sparkled in the sunlight.
Ding Xuefei took a deep breath, picked up her suitcase, and got off the bus.
Upon receiving the director's signal, he immediately put on a professional smile and exclaimed exaggeratedly, "Wow! This swimming pool looks great. I'll try it out when it gets warmer! This lawn is perfect for walking the dog..."
As Ding Xuefei reached the door, his heart began to race again, fearing that he would see the person he least wanted to see as soon as he opened the door.
Gritting her teeth, Ding Xuefei pushed open the door, and this time she genuinely exclaimed "Wow!" The warm white color scheme and exquisite soft furnishings created a cozy and comfortable atmosphere.
"Am I the first one?" Ding Xuefei muttered to herself, putting her suitcase in the corner.
She wanted to look around, but was afraid of seeming unsophisticated, so Ding Xuefei sat down on the sofa, only occasionally looking up.
The ensuing wait was agonizing.
Every slight noise from the doorway made his heart leap into his throat, only to fall back down heavily after confirming it wasn't his "target".
Half an hour later, he felt like a rubber band that had been repeatedly stretched and loosened, and was almost out of elasticity.
God, please stop torturing me and just give me a quick death!
Finally, the sound of the door being pushed open was heard.
The person who came in was a vibrant young man, who looked a little taller than Ding Xuefei. He was dressed very lightly and fashionably, and at first glance, he looked like a male college student, or even a sports student, exuding youthful hormones.
Upon seeing Ding Xuefei, he widened his eyes in shock, grabbed her hand, and shook it repeatedly: "Teacher Ding! I've heard so much about you! I never expected you to be on this show!"
The greeting "Teacher Ding" startled Ding Xuefei. He tried to maintain a smile, saying, "Hello, hello!" His mind, however, was frantically searching: Who is this handsome guy? A newcomer in the industry? I have absolutely no recollection of him…
"Ke Ran! My name is Ke Ran!" The boy didn't mind at all, his smile was still bright, even a little shy, "Teacher Ding, I'm your fan! Really! I watched every episode of the variety show 'Starry Night,' which your group debuted on, and I even voted for you!"
This guy seemed capable of recounting his entire "dark history" from beginning to end. Ding Xuefei felt a little embarrassed, and his expression became awkward as well. He quickly changed the subject: "Uh, don't call me Teacher Ding anymore, just call me Brother Fei."
Ke Ran was very perceptive and noticed Ding Xuefei's slight discomfort. She immediately stopped her incessant admiration, warmly poured water for Ding Xuefei and herself, and the two sat down on the sofa again, starting to chat casually.
Ding Xuefei was clearly distracted, her gaze frequently drifting towards the door.
Another ten minutes or so passed before the doorbell finally rang. Ke Ran jumped up and went to open the door.
Ding Xuefei was a step too slow. When she reached the vicinity of the entrance, she heard a gentle female voice:
"It's okay, I can do it myself... Thank you then."
Just as Ding Xuefei was about to go over, the female guest arrived in the living room. She was wearing a pure white dress, with long hair draped over her shoulders, and only light makeup on her face. Her skin seemed to have a soft-focus filter under the lights.
A slightly shy smile played on her lips. Her skin was flawless and fair, and her large eyes sparkled softly. She exuded a clean and gentle aura.
"Ah, Teacher Shang Rou!" Ding Xuefei called out the name correctly this time.
Shang Rou was the female lead in last year's hit drama, and her acting skills and looks are widely recognized. It's quite surprising that an artist of her caliber would participate.
Shang Rou was a little embarrassed. She covered her mouth and nodded in acknowledgment. She sat down on the single sofa next to her and said in a soft voice, "Hello, Ding Xuefei. I've seen your work. You played the young policeman in 'Chasing the Light in the Dark Night,' he was very handsome."
She gracefully sat down on the single sofa next to the two of them, then turned to Ke Ran and exchanged another round of polite and gentle pleasantries. Ding Xuefei then suddenly realized that she had completely forgotten to ask Ke Ran about her profession.
Oh no, what a bad start. It looks like the "aloof" and "rude" accusations are about to be added to the list...
Bullet comments:
"I'm here to watch the live stream! I love watching the awkwardness of first encounters in dating reality shows~"
"Is this awkward? DXF is so rude, he won't even respond when the second male lead talks to him."
"Ding Xuebeng is putting on an act again. No wonder he became famous by bullying younger generations and playing favorites."
"Putting everything else aside, this show has a great eye for talent when it comes to casting..."
Before the three of them could exchange more than a few words, a soft "click" came from the doorway.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a small head with exaggerated pigtails peeking in through the crack in the door. Its bright eyes looked the three of them over and then it suddenly jumped out.
"Wow, everyone here is so handsome and beautiful! Hello, I'm Xu Yimeng!"
Ding Xuefei recognized her; she was a girl group idol who had just debuted, and she was indeed energetic and cute.
Before she could finish speaking, a man dressed in a beige linen casual suit, with a refined and composed demeanor, walked in and stood behind Xu Yimeng with a smile.
"I just ran into Teacher Bai at the door!" Xu Yimeng explained with a smile, then waved enthusiastically, "Teacher Bai, please come in and sit down!"
"Bai Mu?!" Ding Xuefei and Ke Ran recognized him almost simultaneously, their tone filled with obvious surprise and respect.
Bai Mu is a talented singer-songwriter with several hit songs that are widely sung. He also has a good image and is the oldest and longest-established artist present.
Everyone stood up.
Bai Mu smiled gently and shook hands with everyone one by one: "Hello, I am Bai Mu. Don't call me teacher, just call me by my name or Brother Bai."
With five guests now seated, the atmosphere became noticeably more lively.
Ke Ran once again transformed into a fanboy, his eyes shining as he looked at Bai Mu: "Wow, Brother Bai! I played your songs in my dorm every day during college! I listened to 'River of Time' on repeat for a whole semester! This trip was definitely worth it! I got to chase my idol on my own, hehe!"
Ding Xuefei smiled and nodded in agreement, but couldn't help but think to herself: How many more times does this kid have to bring up the "publicly funded idol chasing" joke?
However, Bai Mu's appearance did relax his tense nerves a little—at least it wasn't that person.
"Brother Fei? What are you thinking about? You seem to talk so little." Ke Ran leaned closer, lowered her voice, and teased him in a friendly manner.
"Huh? Really?" Ding Xuefei snapped back to reality, instinctively denying it. "I was just wondering... who the next guest will be?"
It sounds like a perfunctory remark, but it's the truth.
“Yes,” Xu Yimeng, sitting on the other side, blinked her big eyes and chimed in, “Teacher Ding seems so quiet, is she more nervous than me, haha!”
"Haha, maybe... I'm just a little shy today?" Ding Xuefei forced a smile, trying to get away with it. "I'll be fine in a bit."
Just then, a noise came from the doorway, drawing everyone's attention.
"Tap tap," is the sound of high heels clicking on the floor.
Ding Xuefei couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!" when she heard Ke Ran, and even Shang Rou whispered, "So beautiful."
She wore a fitted silk dress with a short jacket over it; the hem of the dress swayed slightly with her steps, revealing her exquisite curves.
"Hello everyone, I'm Stella, and I'm a model."
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