Chapter 21: Please invite your first crush...
In just half a day, Chen Qiyang hardly gave Jiang Wenxi a kind look, and naturally Jiang Wenxi didn't like Chen Qiyang's rudeness.
Because his behavior was so different from his previous gentleness, even his fan Zhao Xiaoyuan noticed something was wrong, and his commentary became slow and hesitant.
At first, they tried to make amends for Chen Qiyang, thinking that he was unhappy because he saw a love rival. But the atmosphere between Yu Shuling and Chen Qiyang seemed off. They didn't seem like ambiguous partners who were about to enter the relationship stage. Instead, they seemed like they were just hanging out and would break up soon. The three of them chatted awkwardly all the way back, without any of the tense atmosphere on the other side.
The "heart-pounding test guests" that the program team found for them are all handsome men and beautiful women, considerate and gentle. In fact, they play the roles of "male best friends" or "female confidantes" in real life.
Without a cameraman present, the recording was done by drone, which reduced the pressure of having someone on site and provided more opportunities to express oneself.
However, some people answer questions quickly, which can lead to situations like Chen Qiyang's. Also, tonight, everyone's answering performance will be shown to their teammates, and the final decision will be made on whether they can successfully pair up.
As Yu Shuling's attitude became more and more calm, Chen Qiyang couldn't help but become a little impatient. He thought that what Yu Shuling said last night was probably not a lie. The scheduling conflict was obviously just an excuse. She was just telling him frankly that she didn't like him.
Upon returning home, Yu Shuling learned that no meals were served that day, so she readily rolled up her sleeves and went to cook.
Seeing this, Chen Qiyang also went into the kitchen. His cooking knowledge was pitifully little. He racked his brains and could only come up with a few simple things. Helping to wash vegetables and cook rice was already the limit.
However, the boy kept his mouth shut and busied himself with a wronged expression, no longer as optimistic and lively as he was at the beginning of the show. His appearance, which looked like he was about to cry, broke the hearts of the "mommy fans" in the audience.
Just as the guests returned one after another and Yu Shuling brought a plate of preserved egg and tofu to the table, Chen Qiyang, whose eyes were brimming with tears, finally couldn't hold back anymore.
He blinked rapidly, but the weariness and helplessness remained in his eyes. As Yu Shuling ran into the yard to get the big watermelon that was in the well, Chen Qiyang strode after her.
"Sister Shuling."
This time, the boy's voice when he called her name wasn't as gentle as before; it was tinged with grievance and a hint of confusion. Yu Shuling was about to lift the watermelon from the bottom of the well when Chen Qiyang took over the heavy work first, his voice ringing in her ear:
"Since you didn't mean it that way, let's just say I was presumptuous before." The large, round, bright green watermelon rind was still wet, but Chen Qiyang seemed oblivious, clinging to his clothes. He finished speaking in a muffled voice and left. Yu Shuling was left standing there stunned for two seconds before she realized what he meant.
Goodness.
So you've actually put on this innocent act right in front of her?
Yu Shuling was almost amused by this guy.
In reality, Yu Shuling's attitude towards him had been lukewarm these past few days, remaining completely within the social sphere of ordinary friends, without the slightest hint of ambiguity.
However, the "she" in this book used to routinely pull people into publicity stunts under the direction of her agency, and the established impression she has formed cannot be changed overnight. In addition, Chen Qiyang does indeed act very enthusiastically, so it's not impossible for the audience to feel that she is wrong.
When they returned, Tan Xiu and Lin Mucai were busy tidying up the table and serving dishes, while Du Xuan and Lu Lingling were in the kitchen figuring out how to add a dish, since they couldn't let Yu Shuling do everything.
Watching Tan Xiu and Lin Mucai exchange glances as they tidied the house, Yu Shuling smiled knowingly. She felt that the couple had been sweet from beginning to end. They shared similar interests, Tan Xiu was not spoiled, and Lin Mucai was very respectful and considerate; their way of getting along was very comfortable.
The two girls inside soon came out with a pot of braised pork ribs and roasted chicken wings. With all the dishes served, it was time to officially start eating.
It's a foregone conclusion that Lin Mucai and Tan Xiu will successfully become a couple, and the others are also interacting frequently. Yu Shuling noticed that Zhao Cheng sometimes puts food on Du Xuan's plate, and Du Xuan politely refuses. If this had happened a few days ago, she probably would have been overjoyed. Indeed, people change a lot after spending time together.
The meal was fraught with tension. After the meal, several male guests volunteered to clean up, but were stopped by the director just as they were about to enter the kitchen.
"Wait, a staff member will help you with the swiping today."
Upon hearing this, Lin Mucai warily withdrew her steps from the kitchen.
Huang Dingyu pushed up his glasses: "Is the production team being so kind today?"
director:"……"
No, what kind of ghost and monster image does the production team usually present to you?
The director cleared his throat, trying to make his smile look more genuine:
"Well, after the testing phase, our first phase is coming to an end. I believe everyone is quite familiar with each other after spending so much time together. Today, let's play a little activity to help us digest after dinner."
"Princess carry challenge".
To attract viewers, the show selects handsome men and beautiful women. Regardless of their inner qualities, the male guests are generally good-looking, and their physiques are naturally not thin.
Hearing the director say that, Lin Mucai thought that the female guest would cross-dress and hug the male guest, and looked at her flat stomach with distress.
He's not fat, just relatively small, but he still weighs 130 pounds. How could Tan Xiu, a 160cm tall girl, possibly lift him up?
and……
Lin Mucai, with a strong will to survive, immediately shouted "Report!"
"Director, the meals for the past two days have all been cooked by Shuling. Shuling's cooking is so delicious, we've all definitely gained weight."
Lu Lingling was also worried about the awkward situation of the male guest not being able to carry her, and immediately chimed in when Lin Mucai spoke up:
"Exactly! Lingling is practically a royal chef whose talent was wasted on her idol!"
Lu Lingling thought to herself, she was telling the truth without any embellishment.
When she first appeared on the show, she met Yu Shuling. Although she didn't follow celebrities, she had vaguely heard that this girl liked to use comparisons and hype, had a bad temper, actively sought out and used her for marketing, and didn't like other women.
Lu Lingling did not have a very good impression of Yu Shuling from the beginning.
Over the past few days, Yu Shuling has been very tolerant of female guests who have a normal attitude towards her. Yesterday, Tan Xiu had some menstrual cramps and tried to hide it on camera, but Yu Shuling massaged her for a while, which relieved Tan Xiu a lot. Tan Xiu almost became a fan of Yu Shuling.
Not to mention that Yu Shuling is a really good cook. Some of her dishes are ones that none of them have ever seen before. Not only are they beautifully presented, but they also taste exceptionally good. Most people praised them highly.
The director, both amused and exasperated, interrupted their back-and-forth banter:
"Alright, alright, why so many excuses? Of course, the teammates this time weren't chosen randomly either." At this point, the director deliberately paused, until the guests' attention was drawn over, and then leisurely poured himself a glass of water and took a couple of sips.
Lin Mucai, the most outgoing of them all, couldn't hold back any longer and asked:
"So what exactly are the rules? Tell me already!"
"The production team must have been trying to trick us." Zhang Deqi chuckled. "Maybe it's a cross-dressing act. I'm a bit heavy, so I'll apologize in advance."
Knowing that the viewers at home were getting impatient, and were probably even cursing him online right now, the director slowly revealed the next line when he felt the time was right:
"For today's after-dinner activity, please invite each other's first day's crush!"
A note from the author:
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The dating reality show is nearing its end, and soon we'll be seeing our teammates and their managers!
There will be a larger update tomorrow, probably around four or five thousand words?
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