Chapter 15 Tonight is destined to be a difficult night...
Chu Ruofu stood there, wondering how she could have run into Qiao Yimo coming to pick up the text message that made her heart flutter.
The two met for the first time today, and barely exchanged a word, leaving an awkward atmosphere in the room.
Qiao Yimo stood in front of the mailbox cabinet, about to open the mailbox to take a look, but she hesitated, afraid of getting an unwanted result.
She was superior to the other female guests in terms of figure and appearance, and should have been the most popular guest this time. However, among the male guests, only Gu Junsheng had a good impression of her.
She came to participate in the dating reality show with only one purpose: to win Li Yichen's love. After learning about the superior backgrounds of the male guests, her vanity began to take hold, and she especially wanted to gain the favor of each male guest.
Gu Junsheng is a rising star in the tech industry. His family background is unknown, but he is a business tycoon with an exceptional business mind and substantial personal assets that add countless accolades to his resume.
Lu Xubai is a top-notch lawyer, but she doesn't know enough about what kind of lawyer he is. All the men on the dating show are high-quality, so he can't be that bad.
Shen Wuyang is a genius suspense writer who became famous at a young age. One work is enough for him to live on for a lifetime. If he could win Shen Wuyang's affection, he would personally tailor a work for her, and no one in the industry would dare to mock her for having an undeserved Best Actress award.
As for Li Yichen, his father is an internationally renowned director, and his mother was once a prominent figure in the film industry. Twenty years ago, she moved behind the scenes, and the couple are now capitalists who hold the fate of countless artists in their hands.
Li Yichen is a top-tier actor in the entertainment industry, with a prestigious family background and exceptional looks. If you could win his heart, you would have access to countless resources in the entertainment and fashion industries.
She initially gained Li Yichen's sympathy by squeezing out the actors who were competing with her for roles, and became an overnight sensation by acting alongside him and creating a romantic on-screen couple.
The fame she gained was only temporary. In the entertainment industry, trends come and go. Once the show ended, she would lose her exposure. She was too hasty. One wrong step led to another. If she hadn't made that choice, she might have become the girlfriend of a movie star long ago.
Qiao Yimo snapped out of her thoughts. There was no use in regretting it now. What she needed to do was seize the moment. The opportunity was right in front of her; it was up to her to see how she would use it.
Upon opening the mailbox, Qiao Yimo saw an envelope inside, her eyes flickering slightly.
With a slight sense of relief, Qiao Yimo took out the envelope and held it in her hand in front of Chu Ruofu.
Qiao Yimo had expected to receive two or three heart-fluttering text messages, but to her surprise, only one arrived in her inbox.
Chu Ruofu was secretly surprised to see that Qiao Yimo was only holding a letter. In the original plot, the female lead Qiao Yimo was the most popular and was favored by the male guests. In the first episode, she received four heart-fluttering text messages from the male guests.
The plot has changed at some point...
Chu Ruofu recalled the afternoon's game segment, during which Li Yichen ignored Qiao Yimo, who had sprained her ankle, and a strange feeling flickered in her heart.
Qiao Yimo stayed in the room after receiving the letter.
Chu Ruofu had no choice but to open her mailbox in front of Qiao Yimo. Inside were two text messages expressing her feelings. Shen Wuyang had already told her that he would send her the text message, but she didn't know whose the other one was.
Seeing that she had taken out two letters, Qiao Yimo's eyes flashed with surprise, and her expression changed.
The viewers were discussing it amongst themselves.
I thought the fourth female lead would be the most popular, but it turns out the ordinary female lead is the most popular.
The female lead is clearly quite pretty; she deserves the male guest's affection.
[Actress Qiao is so outstanding that the male guests felt inferior and unworthy of her.]
[Solo fans, please stop making a fool of yourselves. The male guests are all high-quality men; who is unworthy of whom?]
[The washed-up movie star's dream girl can go to sleep; I'm beautiful on my own and don't need a man.]
Whenever Qiao Yimo or Li Yichen appears on screen, their respective fans start arguing and fighting fiercely.
Chu Ruofu felt a little nervous when she saw Qiao Yimo staring at the two letters in her hand. She hoped the female lead wouldn't treat her as a rival. She just wanted to finish recording the show and complete the plot mission.
Inciting hatred is not something a lazy person can do.
Qiao Yimo suppressed a hint of displeasure, smiled gently, and said softly, "Congratulations on receiving two heart-fluttering text messages."
Chu Ruofu smiled politely: "Thank you, I was surprised too, maybe they put it in the wrong place."
Qiao Yimo asked, "Aren't you going to open it and take a look?"
Chu Ruofu stopped in her tracks and generously opened the two letters to share with Qiao Yimo.
“Lu Xubai, Shen Wuyang.” Qiao Yimo didn’t see Li Yichen’s name, and looked up with a smile: “It really is the two of them.”
Chu Ruofu wasn't surprised. After all, these two had paid too much attention to her today. Apart from them, the other two male guests were either only interested in Qiao Yimo or had their plans to use her as a shield dispelled by her, so they definitely wouldn't give her their letters.
"I have something to do, I'll be going now." Chu Ruofu hurriedly left the room with the letter in her hand.
Alone in her room, Qiao Yimo opened the letter and saw the three words "Gu Junsheng" written in neat, sharp handwriting. Her face immediately showed a sad and distressed expression.
Soon, tears welled up in Qiao Yimo's eyes. She deliberately chose a stunning angle to face the camera, looking as if she was about to break.
Qiao Yimo knew that Li Yichen wouldn't fall for her at the moment. She needed to work hard to slowly break through his frozen heart. She couldn't do it alone; she needed to rely on external forces to create a carefully crafted image of a deeply affectionate persona.
Regardless of whether she can successfully win back Li Yichen, as long as she establishes her persona, she won't have to worry about future popularity and media attention.
Sure enough, the fans in the live stream were heartbroken to see Qiao Yimo crying.
[Since Momo is so upset, the text message she received that expressed her affection for someone probably wasn't from Li Yichen.]
[The fourth female lead is so devoted; she's steadfast in her love for one person, and I'm sticking with her.]
[She begged to get back together after breaking up; how much must Qiao Yimo have loved Li Yichen?]
Why are those who are deeply affectionate always betrayed? Li Yichen, you have no heart.
[The fourth female lead is so pitiful. I'm casting my popularity vote for her this week. I feel sorry for every girl who has ever truly loved.]
Chu Ruofu took the letter back to her bedroom and casually put it in a drawer. Receiving the heart-fluttering text messages from Lu Xubai and Shen Wuyang did not make her happy; instead, it felt like a hassle.
She was going to the presidential suite at the hotel with Lu Xubai to spend the night together.
I wonder what Lu Xubai was feeling when he sent her the message that made him fall in love. Will he be angry if he doesn't receive a message from her?
Thinking of this, Chu Ruofu began to have a headache.
The system commented: [You ignored the two male leads who have feelings for you, and instead sent your affections message to Gu Junsheng, who firmly chose the female lead. Host, you really are…]
The system sighed heavily.
The production crew was urging her to come downstairs; the car that was supposed to take her and Lu Xubai to the hotel had arrived.
Chu Ruofu carried her luggage downstairs. The restaurant on the first floor was empty. She pushed open the door, and the melodious sound of wind chimes rang out.
The villa was brightly lit, and a figure stood in the front yard, his back to her.
Chu Ruofu walked over silently and asked, "Were you waiting for me?"
Lu Xubai's handsome face remained indifferent, his deep blue eyes fixed on her. "Hmm."
Chu Ruofu felt as if she were being stared at by a dangerous beast in the forest; her whole body tensed up, and she lowered her eyes to avoid his deep gaze.
She felt inexplicably guilty and had a strong sense of foreboding.
Tonight is destined to be a difficult night.
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