Chapter 35 Invitation: Do you accept?
There are necessary reasons.
Jiang Xinglan remained calm and silent, leaning against the wall.
She couldn't help but start to think about why she came to this show.
Initially, it allows you to observe how others date up close, understand what liking someone means, and what it feels like to like someone.
Now? Jiang Xinglan suddenly felt that instead of observing others, why not try it herself?
"Come out for dinner." Jiang Yunye's voice suddenly rang out from outside the door, interrupting Jiang Xinglan's thoughts.
She turned her head at the sound. Jiang Yunye had come here because his mother wanted him to find a girlfriend.
What about Shen Yuheng?
These days, there's probably nothing that could force him to appear on a show, and even if there were, it wouldn't be a dating reality show.
Therefore, there is only one possibility for his appearance—
Dating reality shows: Reasons why you must participate in dating reality shows.
What else could it be but wanting to start a relationship?
For no apparent reason, Jiang Xinglan's heart ached.
Would you really take such a big risk to appear on a TV show?
Jiang Xinglan didn't want to think about it too much. She got up, composed herself, and opened the door.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Yunye immediately noticed the change in Jiang Xinglan's emotions.
"It's nothing." Jiang Xinglan shook her head, said nothing, and went downstairs with Jiang Yunye.
Only after Jiang Xinglan's figure disappeared from the camera's view did the comments section erupt in a frenzy of discussion.
[Looking at it this way, it doesn't seem like it was just the older brother's wishful thinking?]
[Even a pro like me can be absent-minded; I forgot to turn off my mic!]
[The recording team: Their achievements remain hidden.]
[Aaaaaah! Brother, charge!]
[You're all too optimistic. It's not that simple, in my opinion!]
[Those in front clearly didn't look towards the kitchen; Shen Yuheng has already left.]
[What?! Why?!]
"Director Zheng's 'Against the Current' will be released on October 31st, please give it your support!" Shen Yuheng was sitting in the car, with a hint of regret, explaining to the camera why he was leaving, "Because the first stop of the promotional tour is in Haishi, I have to catch my flight tonight, so I have to say goodbye to the cabin for now, but I should be able to get back tomorrow night!"
[Shen Yuheng had just stepped out when Teacher Jiang came downstairs; even TV dramas wouldn't dare depict something like this!]
[Brother, why didn't you tell Teacher Jiang?! You're so forgetful!]
"Ahem, Teacher Shen, some netizens asked you if you said goodbye to everyone?" the cameraman sitting to the side with the camera said.
"Didn't everyone watch the live stream?" Shen Yuheng joked before answering, "Of course, but a few of you didn't get to watch it."
"However, it's okay, there's still time."
The audience and fans were momentarily confused as to whether he was speaking to them or to himself.
This scene was temporarily turned off as Shen Yuheng arrived at the airport.
Over at the cabin, everyone had already taken their seats.
The table was set with the collaborative creations of several men; although it didn't look particularly refined, it was still quite a feast.
Jiang Xinglan sat next to Jiang Yunye and, apart from raising a glass to celebrate with everyone at the beginning, did not say a word.
She simply lowered her eyes and ate her dinner quietly, her expression distant, ignoring the subtle glances she received.
"Teacher Jiang, you can try the steak," Gu Qinghe said, sitting opposite Jiang Xinglan.
Jiang Xinglan looked up and was about to refuse.
Unexpectedly, Gu Qinghe added, "It was Mr. Jiang who made it."
Jiang Yunye looked up when he heard his name called. "Yes, I made it."
“Just call me Yunye,” Jiang Yunye said again.
“Okay,” Gu Qinghe’s gaze returned to Jiang Xinglan, filled with expectation, “Then how should I address Teacher Jiang?”
[Something's off about you!]
The reactions on the live stream were exactly the same as Zhou Cuo's inner thoughts in the observation room.
Zhou Cuo clenched his fists and looked at Gu Qinghe with a hint of hostility.
Shen Yuheng just left, and now Gu Qinghe has arrived?
"Xinglan".
Gu Qinghe noticed the distance in Jiang Xinglan's tone, but still smiled and said, "Then I'll call you Sister Lan! Sister Lan can just call me Qinghe."
"And what about us?" Su Wanqing suddenly asked, her tone unmistakably sarcastic.
Gu Qinghe was taken aback. "Of course everyone is the same!"
"Really?" Su Wanqing's gaze swept over Gu Qinghe and Jiang Xinglan, then over the others, as if she only then noticed that Shen Yuheng was not there. She asked, "But where is Teacher Shen? I haven't seen him."
"Oh, you didn't come down just now. Teacher Shen had to leave first because of work," Lu Jingchen explained.
Jiang Xinglan paused, chopsticks in motion.
Her plans were disrupted again; she had originally intended to find time to talk to Shen Yuheng.
The repeated disturbances were making her very irritable, and she needed to do something to distract herself.
So after dinner, she volunteered to take charge of washing the dishes for the day.
Jiang Xinglan also directly refused Gu Qinghe's offer of help.
She turned on the tap, and the sound of the running water calmed her down somewhat.
At this moment, Su Wanqing came to the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, and planned to wash some fruit.
"Hey, there's almond tofu here, exactly eight servings!" Su Wanqing tore off the sticker. "Teacher Shen left it, saying it's to help everyone cut through the richness."
She took out one and looked at Jiang Xinglan, "Xinglan, do you want some?"
Jiang Xinglan's gaze shifted slightly as she looked at the familiar porcelain bowl in her hand.
Indeed, Shen Yuheng has always been very considerate and thoughtful.
She shook her head, took a tissue to dry her hands, crumpled it into a ball, and threw it into the trash can. "No need, you guys eat!"
Jiang Xinglan returned to the living room with subtle feelings that she herself was unaware of, and chatted with everyone for a few minutes.
Then came the first text message sent.
Everyone returned to their rooms and began composing text messages.
Jiang Xinglan didn't hesitate at all. She just tapped the phone screen a few times, put the phone aside, and took her clothes to take a shower.
[Shen Yuheng must have sent it to Jiang Xinglan without a doubt. But where is Jiang Xinglan?]
[I don't know, but I think Gu Qinghe might also send it to Teacher Jiang.]
Do you think Su Wanqing will send it to Shen Yuheng...?
[Well...it's hard to say!]
[It's only the first night, it doesn't matter.]
However, it didn't keep the audience guessing for too long.
The program team announced the answer only after everyone had sent their messages.
Shen Yuheng → Jiang Xinglan: See you tomorrow, good night.
Jiang Xinglan → Jiang Yunye: Get some rest.
Jiang Yunye → Jiang Xinglan: Get some rest.
[Putting everything else aside, the chemistry between these siblings is truly unmatched!!!]
[Teacher Jiang didn't send it to my brother! Is my ship going to break up?!]
Wen Jingshu → Jiang Yunye: It's a pleasure to meet you.
Gu Qinghe → Jiang Xinglan: Goodnight, senior.
Su Wanqing → Shen Yuheng: Almond tofu is delicious~ Goodnight~
Lu Jingchen and Qin Mo were the only couple to exchange text messages on the first night.
These two look like a perfect match!
[Su Wanqing actually sent it to Shen Yuheng, but will Shen Yuheng think it was sent by Teacher Jiang?]
At this moment, Shen Yuheng frowned as he looked at the information forwarded from the program.
Although his almond tofu was indeed specially prepared for Jiang Xinglan, the "~" symbol didn't seem like her style.
His eyebrows and eyes drooped visibly, and he lay on the table, looking listless.
[What are you standing there for! Take a screenshot!]
[Thanks to the production team, my aloof superstar is gone forever!]
[So cute!]
About half an hour later, all the cameras in the cabins were turned off.
Everyone was automatically switched to the observation room interface.
Zhou Cuo had completely regained his calm and collected demeanor. Jiang Xinglan did not show any particular interest in Shen Yuheng, nor did she send him any messages.
Zhou Cuo's gaze swept over Shen Yuheng's avatar on the screen again.
An actor who doesn't even say goodbye and can be called away for work at any time, ha.
Xinglan will eventually realize who is the right person to stand by her side.
The first day of recording sparked a huge discussion online.
Several topics made it onto the list, with the most popular being #ShenYuhengJiangXinglan#.
"Sisters, I don't think this will work. He's been pursuing me for nine years and still hasn't won me over, it's just..."
"It's a long story. (You're welcome, I'll fill in the blanks for you.)"
"I feel I need to recommend my brother to Teacher Jiang!"
"Let's get right to it! Tonight I'll write a paper titled: A Survey Analysis of the Compatibility Between Shen Yuheng and Jiang Xinglan. Remember to fill out the questionnaire when I send it out!"
"no problem!"
"Have you all forgotten about Zhou Cuo and Gu Qinghe?!"
"Gu Qinghe's situation is unclear, but Zhou Cuo is almost certainly involved. Please see this link: @Zhou's Group: Our CEO and Miss Jiang are indeed childhood sweethearts! (A photo of the two of them)"
"No problem, as everyone knows, childhood sweethearts can't beat newcomers! Let's raise the banner for our Xingyu CP!"
"...Have you already chosen a couple name?"
"Hands on hips, doesn't that sound nice?"
"Hmm, it sounds nice."
"Then come join us! Topic group: Xingyu Group."
"No, don't you guys really think it's a little weird?"
"No, Starfield, doesn't that sound nice?"
"Ahem, excuse my bluntness, but judging from their professions alone, both of them need to work late into the night and stay awake for long periods of time, so their physical strength must be quite good."
"Hey upstairs, this is the comments section! Not some no-man's land!"
The next day, Jiang Xinglan got up early. After her run, she went back to her room to tidy up. When she came out, Jiang Yunye was making breakfast in the kitchen.
Jiang Xinglan rolled up her sleeves and joined him.
"Didn't you sleep well last night?" Jiang Yunye glanced up at Jiang Xinglan while frying eggs, the dark circles under her eyes clearly visible.
Jiang Xinglan sighed, "Just now I realized I might have trouble sleeping in unfamiliar beds?"
"Forget it," Jiang Yunye said, placing the fried egg on a plate. "The mattresses here are the same brand as the ones we use at home."
Jiang Xinglan put down the toast in her hand, took the plate of fried eggs, and placed it on the dining table. "Really? I didn't notice."
“You must have something on your mind!” Jiang Yunye said bluntly.
Jiang Xinglan remained silent, returned to the island platform, and continued her battle with the toast.
Jiang Yunye couldn't stand it any longer and took the knife from her hand. "I just don't understand. You can complete complex experiments with ease, so how come you make such a mess of things in the kitchen?"
“I was just wondering how thick to cut it,” Jiang Xinglan retorted.
"Fine, you're right." Jiang Yunye was too lazy to argue with her.
"Back to the lab in a bit?" The brother and sister sat at the dining table eating.
“Well, if it gets too late, we won’t go this way,” Jiang Xinglan said. “The research institute is still a bit far from here.”
"If you had told me you wanted to participate earlier, I would have chosen an address closer to your place."
"In that case, wouldn't it be much farther away from us?" Qin Mo said with a smile as he walked into the kitchen with Lu Jingchen.
“Actually, that side is closer,” Jiang Yunye said, pointing to the island counter. “Breakfast is over there.”
"Thank you, Mr. Jiang," Lu Jingchen said politely.
"I told you there's no need to be so polite," Jiang Yunye said, waving his hand.
"They said we can't disclose our profession for the time being, but the industry is so small, it feels like everyone already knows." Lu Jingchen brought over two breakfasts and sat down facing Qin Mo.
For a moment, the atmosphere was very harmonious.
Qin Mo and Lu Jingchen were particularly impressed with Jiang Xinglan when they discovered her knowledge of finance.
"As expected of a master." Qin Mo gave Jiang Xinglan a thumbs up.
Jiang Xinglan lowered her head and smiled modestly, saying, "That's too much of an exaggeration. In any field, I don't deserve such praise at the moment."
"That day will come eventually!" Qin Mo shifted his chair. "I believe in you!"
"From now on, when I ask President Qin for financial analysis, you can't refuse me," Jiang Xinglan joked.
Qin Mo's eyes lit up, and he hugged Jiang Xinglan, "Of course I won't refuse!"
Jiang Xinglan immediately tensed up, slightly raising the knife and fork in her hand.
"Cough cough, I'm so excited! I've only ever seen you on TV before!" Qin Mo sensed Jiang Xinglan's nervousness and immediately let go of her hand to explain.
[Lilies from my hometown~]
[I thought Qin Mo was the strong, career-woman type, but she's so adorable in private!]
The four of them seem to get along so well!
[Why is it that all I know about Teacher Jiang is her profession?]
[Watch the financial channels more often and you'll find out.]
The brother and sister chatted with Qin Mo and Lu Jingchen for a while longer before picking up their plates and leaving.
When the remaining three got up, all four had already left.
Because of Jiang Xinglan's special status, her camera was turned off when she arrived at the research institute.
I wonder if I'll even get to see my goddess today.
[Aren't we going back to the cabin tonight?]
[Teacher Jiang said it's not certain; they might need to do an experiment!]
[As expected, even geniuses can't escape the fate of working on weekends~]
Without Shen Yuheng and Jiang Xinglan's little house, the popularity dropped somewhat, but fortunately it was the weekend, so the number of views was still considerable.
The day passed quickly, and fortunately, Jiang Xinglan returned to the cabin.
Because of the message "See you tomorrow" in the text message.
However, the sudden typhoon warning in Haishi forced Shen Yuheng to stay in Haishi.
When Zhou Cuo arrived at the observation room that evening and saw this situation, his confidence increased even more.
Cheng Rui's wedding is next Saturday, so he can find an opportunity to have a good talk with Jiang Xinglan.
Moreover, Jiang Xinglan wasn't in the observation room, so his presence here was a waste of his time.
Therefore, he approached the production team, discussed the matter with them, and gave up his recording spot without any additional conditions.
So tonight will be his last recording.
Because a routine meeting was scheduled for Monday, Zhou Cuo, who had taken over the group, didn't stay long and left.
So later that evening, while he was at home organizing the documents he would need for tomorrow's meeting...
I completely missed the evening's texting session.
The general situation is not much different from yesterday.
The only change was that Jiang Xinglan chose to send a text message to Shen Yuheng.
Shen Yuheng: Sorry, things happened suddenly and I had to break our appointment. I'll get back as soon as possible. Good night.
Jiang Xinglan: Be careful on the road.
Although there was no signature, Shen Yuheng still recognized the message sent by Jiang Xinglan among the two messages he received.
Shen Yuheng's lips curled up; those six short words were enough to soothe all his panic.
[My brother's smile looks so cheap.]
[My brother doesn't even act anymore. I even suspect that if it weren't for the show's restrictions, he would want to tell the whole world that the person he likes is Teacher Jiang.]
But it seems Teacher Jiang doesn't know how my brother feels!
[The answer is that my brother isn't good enough.]
When Shen Yuheng returned to the cabin, it was the fourth day of the romance.
The show's producers sent out invitations for the first date.
The rule is that the two people who receive the most text messages during the first three days will have the right to choose their date.
[I know the answer to this question! Teacher Jiang has received 8 text messages, ranking first! General Manager Jiang is second!]
[As expected of my goddess!]
[These brother and sister are terrifying!]
[These two siblings are a bit hard to guess! For the past three days, President Jiang has consistently sent messages to Teacher Jiang, and Teacher Jiang, aside from sending one to Shen Yuheng on the second day, also sent the rest to President Jiang.]
[So that's how they got their text message counts!]
Just as everyone was having a heated discussion, two multiple-choice questions suddenly popped up on the screen;
Please predict Jiang Xinglan's date:
Please predict Jiang Yunye's date:
[We will select 10 viewers who answer correctly and send them a super gift provided by Hoshino Resorts!]
[To be honest, I'm afraid these two will choose each other!]
[+1!]
[Teacher Jiang will probably choose Shen Yuheng!]
Not only the audience, but Shen Yuheng was also a little uneasy when he received this notification.
Even today, he still can't be sure that Jiang Xinglan will choose him, especially since they haven't spoken for many days.
Shen Yuheng gripped his phone tightly, even making a praying gesture.
Perhaps heaven heard his prayer, for his phone beeped.
[Guest Jiang Xinglan has extended a date invitation to you. Would you accept?]
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Author's note: I got stuck while writing today, so I can only write 4k words!!!
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