Chapter 36 Boy~Friend~
Seeing that He Ziyan was unwilling to reveal too much, Ji Bei shifted his body and sat down next to him, speaking earnestly: "Pursuing a girl is like planting a tree; you have to adapt to the local conditions. If you don't tell me what type of girl you like, how can I help you?"
He Ziyan glanced at him indifferently and said quietly, "You haven't even won Lin Shuang's heart yet."
That hurts.
Turning his face away, Ji Bei pretended not to hear and went to watch the live stream.
Lin Shuang's voice came through the phone: "Thank you so much for your support, it's so important to Still Love..."
The living room was too noisy, so He Ziyan got up, took a cup, and carried a book to the study.
Before entering, he glanced at the sofa.
Ji Bei still had that infatuated expression, his eyes full of doting affection, like a husky that couldn't wait to pounce on its owner.
It's hopeless.
He Ziyan sighed and shook his head.
Is this love?
That's a bit scary.
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An hour later.
After watching the live stream, Ji Bei knocked on the door of the study and entered, pulling out the chair opposite He Ziyan and sitting down.
We're finally getting down to business.
"Actually, I came here today to give you a detailed explanation of the rules of this dating reality show."
He Ziyan didn't look up, and said coolly, "Oh, I thought you came here to freeload on the Wi-Fi to watch the live stream."
Unfazed by the retort, Ji Bei replied in a profound tone, "You don't understand. Love makes people forget time and space, immersing themselves in it anytime, anywhere."
He Ziyan twitched the corner of his mouth.
It's too sour.
I don't want to hear it.
"Let me explain the details," he urged.
“First of all,” Ji Bei raised a finger, took a deep breath, and said solemnly, “this is a dating reality show.”
He Ziyan: "..."
"Dating reality shows, as the name suggests, involve participants who are there to find love. However, you and Jiang Luo are in a special situation. You two are the couple that Lily planned for you. The other people on this show don't have a script."
Jiang Luo was just a publicity stunt for the show, and He Ziyan was there to show his face; they both only signed contracts for two episodes.
"Hmm," He Ziyan replied indifferently.
For him, it was just a job, and he just had to cooperate.
"Next, let me introduce the format of this variety show. 'Springtime Romance' will feature three men and three women as the initial guests, who will move into a love house. The show abandons the previous format of ordinary people dating with studio observers, and has removed the role of the observers."
He Ziyan calmly replied, "That's why they pre-determine a couple, in order to create hype."
“Yes!” Ji Bei placed his hands on the table and continued, “In the early stages, your every move in the cabin will be broadcast live without replay. On the first day, there will be six cameras, one for each of you, and a voting channel will be opened at the same time. Starting from the third day, only the cameras with the highest audience support will be broadcast live.”
As a pre-show promotion, live streaming is indeed a lower-cost and more easily accepted format by the public.
The interaction and participation of netizens can undoubtedly boost the show's popularity.
He Ziyan nodded slightly, which was taken as his approval of the idea.
"After the first five days of recording, we'll give you a reason to leave..." Ji Bei glanced at He Ziyan and chuckled, "However, Sister Lily still asked me to ask you again, in case... you become very popular on the show, could you consider extending your contract?"
He looked up, and his gaze was sharp and cold.
Ji Bei raised his hands in surrender, "Okay, okay, I understand." He coaxed her like a child, "No renewal, we absolutely will not renew! I will keep up with ACAI's publicity, so that your sacrifice will be worthwhile."
After saying that, he tapped his fingertips on the table, as if he wanted to say something more but then stopped.
He Ziyan scrutinized her, "Speak your mind."
Ji Bei tilted his head, looking worried, "Won't the girl you like mind if you go on a dating reality show?"
Looking down at the book in his hand, He Ziyan said in a muffled voice, "She still doesn't know my identity."
"Huh?" Ji Bei exclaimed in surprise, his eyes widening, making him look even more like a husky. "You two... are you in an online relationship?"
Want to date online?
He Ziyan's fingers, which were turning the pages of the book, paused slightly: "More or less."
"You actually have an online relationship? I thought that was only for kids... Okay, okay, I won't say anymore." Under He Ziyan's murderous glare, Ji Bei shut up.
He held his breath for three seconds, then couldn't help but hum, "Is it one of those message in a bottle?"
He Ziyan: "..."
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It's 10 p.m.
He Ziyan lay on the bed, preparing to fall asleep.
After Ji Bei left, he sat alone in the living room for a long time.
Ji Bei's words echoed in his mind again and again—
"When pursuing a girl, you have to make it a grand and spectacular affair!"
"Won't the girl you like mind if you go on a dating reality show?"
...
It's so annoying.
Since the beginning of the new year, Luo Luo has become incredibly busy.
From a rational perspective, this indicates that her real life is more fulfilling.
Moreover, from our daily conversations, we can sense that being busy brings her more satisfaction and happiness.
We should be happy for her.
But... why am I so inexplicably irritable?
-【ginger】-
It's game time again.
Jiang Luo lay comfortably on the bed, wearing a face mask, and clicked on "Love in the Apocalypse".
[Favorability +1]
As usual, logging in at 10 PM will earn you 1 point of favorability.
She had tried logging in at other times.
If it is after 10 o'clock, the favorability will neither increase nor decrease.
If it's done ahead of time, the favorability rating will be reduced.
She didn't understand why, so she asked online, but no one could answer her question.
Later, she stopped worrying about it. Since her Yan Zihe was different from others, this was probably part of what made him different.
Upon entering the small house, one would see Yan Zihe sitting on the sofa, motionless and seemingly frozen.
To be precise, Yan Zihe has been like this for the past few days: indifferent, listless, and lacking his previous enthusiasm.
Could it be that... game characters also experience a period of burnout?
No way...
"Yan Zihe?" Jiang Luo called out.
Yan Zihe smiled, but his expression was somewhat weak. "I'm here."
At this moment, Jiang Luo even wanted to ask: Are you unhappy?
She thought about it and guessed that the feeling of alienation was because she was online for less time.
Ultimately, this is a dating game that requires players to interact and spend time with the game characters.
But she's been too busy lately.
We'll be moving into the Love House soon.
Brother Lin had repeatedly told her not to play games while recording the show.
Any piece of information about her could become a point of attack for others. Don't create unnecessary trouble.
"I will be extremely, extremely, extremely, extremely busy for the next few days..."
Yan Zihe remained expressionless.
[Favorability-1]
Hey hey hey... no...
Jiang Luo quickly added, "But after these busy days, I should have several days off. I promise I'll continue to save the world with you, just like before!"
Yan Zihe's expression remained unchanged.
"Boyfriend?" Jiang Luo asked tentatively.
No response.
"Boyfriend~friend~"
The walls of my heart have been attacked.
"Boy friend!"
The city wall is showing signs of weakening.
"Boy friend--"
Boom. The wall collapsed.
[Favorability +1]
Seeing the goodwill points return, Jiang Luo chuckled.
She knew that Yan Zihe still loved her.
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