Chapter 21: The Sweetest Couple on the Entire Internet
The audience was shocked when they heard Lu Xubai say that he had kissed Chu Ruofu and even asked Chu Ruofu to take responsibility.
【Huh? Did I miss something?】
Did the female lead and the third male lead kiss? When?
[You production team are really something else! You wouldn't let us watch the live broadcast, I was so anxious I was rolling around on my bed.]
[We strongly demand that the production team release the video of the kissing scene.]
[Hahaha, this is the first time I've seen a male guest chasing after a female guest and wanting to take responsibility. It's so interesting!]
[I'm totally smitten! The FuBai couple is the sweetest on the entire internet.]
The staff backstage were shocked. Someone was watching the camera and recording 24 hours a day. Last night, after the two guests chatted in the pool, the live broadcast was turned off. Lu Xubai and Chu Ruofu went back to their suite to take a shower and prepare for bed.
After taking a shower, Lu Xubai helped Chu Ruofu apply medicine. That ambiguous scene made viewers blush and their hearts race. The production team was preparing to edit it into the VIP special as a bonus for the audience to watch and boost the show's popularity.
When did Chu Ruofu and Lu Xubai kiss? How could the production team not have noticed? The two guests are moving too fast!
Hearing Lu Xubai say that she hadn't refused, Chu Ruofu thought to herself, "She wanted to refuse at the time, but he didn't give her the chance. While she was in a daze thinking, he tacitly agreed to let him kiss her."
Lu Xubai was handsome and had a great physique. In the ambiguous atmosphere, she was bewitched by Lu Xubai and kissed him, and her hands and feet went weak from his kiss.
Chu Ruofu didn't understand what "physiological attraction" meant, but she didn't dislike Lu Xubai. She just didn't want to get involved in the love triangle drama because he was one of the male leads in the original story.
Hormones were raging in the bathroom, and a kiss in a moment of passion shouldn't be considered a declaration of love, right?
She can't use getting drunk to escape; that would make her seem like a scumbag.
Chu Ruofu thought for a moment and said, "I feel that we are not familiar enough with each other yet, and we need to spend more time together."
Lu Xubai's deep blue eyes held a strong sense of pressure as he said, "So you're not planning to take responsibility?"
Chu Ruofu weakly retorted, "If I kiss someone, I have to take responsibility. What if I accidentally kiss someone else? Wouldn't that create chaos?"
Lu Xubai's voice was cold and hard as he pressed, "Who else do you want to kiss?"
Chu Ruofu quickly shook her head, "I didn't want to kiss anyone."
How could she dare to kiss anyone else? She was out of her mind and confused when she kissed Lu Xubai yesterday.
Chu Ruofu reached out and pushed him gently away from his chest, saying, "Don't do this. The program is still being broadcast live. It won't be good if the audience sees this."
Lu Xubai said calmly, "We're here to participate in this dating reality show to broadcast our relationships to the audience. What's wrong with that?"
Enveloped by his intense aura, Chu Ruofu felt there was nowhere to escape. She pushed him again and said, "My clothes are washed. If I don't go get them soon, they'll take up the washing machine."
Seeing her resistant expression, Lu Xubai felt helpless. He knew he couldn't force her to respond, so he grabbed her arm and pulled her up, saying, "Let's go."
Chu Ruofu quickly got up and walked outside, with Lu Xubai following behind her at a leisurely pace. The two went downstairs together.
Seeing that Lu Xubai was about to follow her to the laundry room, Chu Ruofu stopped and asked, "Are you going to do laundry?"
Lu Xubai said, "I don't need to wash. I ordered room service at the hotel last night, and the hotel staff washed and ironed my clothes and brought them back this morning."
Chu Ruofu was so flustered by his kisses last night that she forgot she could ask room service to help clean her clothes.
When they got to the laundry room, they found Song Yi inside, taking bed sheets out of the washing machine. When she saw the two of them, she smiled and asked, "Are you here to do laundry?"
Chu Ruofu noticed that her dress had been taken out and placed in a clean laundry basket. A little embarrassed, she said, "Sister Song, these are my clothes. Did you help me take them out?"
Song Yi said, "I saw that the clothes were washed and took them out. I was just about to hang them up to dry."
Chu Ruofu said, "Then let's go upstairs together to hang the clothes to dry."
Most of the rooms where the guests stayed did not have balconies, so they had to go upstairs to hang their clothes to dry.
Song Yi glanced at Lu Xubai and said, "Okay, let's go together."
Lu Xubai originally wanted to go with Chu Ruofu to hang up the clothes, but considering that the two ladies might feel uncomfortable, he stayed in the living room.
On the rooftop of the island villa, the production crew set up a clothes rack.
"Sister Song, you actually washed the sheets! You're so diligent!" Chu Ruofu said. "I'll help you hang them out to dry."
"Thank you." Song Yi and Chu Ruofu unfolded the white bed sheet together and hung it on the rack. She explained, "I killed a few mosquitoes last night, which soiled the sheet."
Chu Ruofu exclaimed in surprise, "There are mosquitoes in the room!"
Song Yi said, "There are so many mosquitoes that I couldn't sleep well because of them. I'll go out and buy some mosquito repellent spray later, and you can borrow it tonight."
Chu Ruofu thanked her and said, "Then I'll come and pick it up tonight."
After hanging up the clothes, the two went downstairs. Song Yi went back to her room, while Chu Ruofu took the laundry basket back to the laundry room.
On the living room sofa, Lu Xubai called her over and said, "Do you have time to go grocery shopping with me?"
Unlike the other guests who have jobs to do, Chu Ruofu is an unknown actress in the entertainment industry. Her agent managed to get her a spot on a dating reality show, and apart from the dating reality show she is currently filming, she has no acting roles to play.
With nothing else to do, Chu Ruofu agreed to Lu Xubai's request and accompanied him to buy groceries.
The two were going out to buy groceries, and the production team sent a car sponsored by a major sponsor to take them to a nearby shopping mall.
Before setting off, Chu Ruofu was asked by the production team to put on makeup and change into an exquisite dress.
While dating reality shows claim to have no requirements for guests, they still remind them to put on makeup and dress appropriately in order to create a good show and content.
The car was equipped with a camera, and Lu Xubai turned on the navigation to search for his destination.
Live stream chat:
Where are the female lead and the third male lead going? Are they going on a date?
They're going to buy groceries.
Going out together doesn't count as a date.
The third male lead can cook, so the first female lead is in for a treat.
Lu Xubai searched for the destination and glanced at Chu Ruofu in the passenger seat, who was pulling on her seatbelt.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"The seatbelt won't come out."
Chu Ruofu's forehead was covered in a fine sweat. She used all her strength, but the seatbelt seemed to be stuck, and she couldn't pull it out no matter how hard she tried.
"Let me see." Lu Xubai leaned down towards her, his tall figure enveloping her beneath him.
Chu Ruofu smelled the refreshing fragrance emanating from him, a unique woody scent with the fresh aroma of cedar, exuding a steady and mature masculine charm.
Lu Xubai reached out and grabbed her seatbelt, gently tugging at it to easily pull it out. He looked down at her and said, "All done."
"Thank you." Chu Ruofu's cheeks flushed slightly as she reached out to take the seatbelt and fasten it.
"Don't move, I'll do it." Lu Xubai pulled on the seatbelt, fastened it for her, and adjusted the tightness. "Is this okay?"
Chu Ruofu nodded quickly: "Okay."
Live stream chat:
The third male lead is really good at flirting.
The third male lead helping the first female lead adjust her seatbelt really gave off a romantic vibe, like a couple deeply in love.
[The Fu Bai couple is so sweet, it made me smile like a proud aunt.]
Looking forward to future dates for the Fu Bai couple.
Lu Xubai sat back down, took control of the steering wheel, started the engine, and set off.
Chu Ruofu let out a soft breath and glanced at Lu Xubai. His features were deep and sharp, exuding a very unruly aura.
She shifted her gaze to Lu Xubai's hand gripping the steering wheel; his fingers were long and thick, and she remembered how he had applied the ointment to her with his fingers last night.
He was clearly an elite lawyer, but his fingers were slightly rough, like those of a mafia boss who exercised regularly.
The car was very quiet.
Chu Ruofu was idly scrolling through Weibo on her phone.
Lu Xubai reached out and turned on the car's music player. Soothing and pleasant English songs filled the car, creating a warm atmosphere.
The island is quite large, and the grocery store is about a 20-minute walk from the villa. The car was parked in an open-air parking lot, and the two of them got out of the car together to go to the supermarket to buy groceries.
The production crew quickly followed behind the two to film.
At first, Lu Xubai walked very fast, but later he found that Chu Ruofu was not keeping up, so he slowed down.
Lu Xubai asked, "You don't like Western food, so I'll make Chinese food for lunch today. Is there anything you'd like to eat?"
Chu Ruofu looked at him: "Can you cook everything?"
Lu Xubai said, "I can cook some simple home-style dishes, but I haven't cooked any time-consuming famous dishes."
"Oh." Chu Ruofu understood. After thinking for a moment, she said, "I like braised fish. Do you know how to make it?"
Lu Xubai said, "This is simple, I can make it. Are there any other dishes?"
Chu Ruofu said shyly, "One dish is enough for me." Lu Xubai knew that Chu Ruofu was well-behaved and quiet, and did not like to trouble others. She seemed to be easy to bully, and she would only talk back when pushed to the limit.
“I’ll see what I can do,” he said.
The floor in the fresh meat and seafood section was dirty, and the air reeked of a strong fishy smell. Lu Xubai asked Chu Ruofu to go to the vegetable section to get some side dishes he needed.
After buying groceries, Lu Xubai picked out some fruit, paid the bill, and carried two large bags.
Chu Ruofu felt bad and wanted to help him carry his things, but Lu Xubai wouldn't let her. He put the groceries in the trunk and prepared to drive back.
...
Xia Yuqing dressed up exquisitely early in the morning for her first date. When she arrived at the agreed location, Li Yichen did not show up. She waited for a while before Li Yichen arrived right on time.
Li Yichen was wearing a printed shirt and dark trousers, casual shoes, and designer sunglasses and a mask.
Seeing him fully disguised, Xia Yuqing asked, "Why are you wearing a mask? Are you afraid your fans will recognize you?"
There were paparazzi following the two, and Li Yichen said in a gentle tone: "If we are recognized by fans, it will affect our date."
Xia Yuqing hesitated, wanting to say that his current state was affecting their date.
She wore a pink dress with a pure and alluring style today, and carefully curled her hair. She looked innocent and cute, with a sexy figure. In comparison, Li Yichen seemed a little careless.
He casually wore a set of clothes for a job interview. If it weren't for the fact that he's a natural clothes hanger and looks handsome in anything, like a male model on a high-fashion runway, she would have thought he was some country bumpkin from the outskirts of the city.
After greeting the cameraman and the two guests, the live stream began.
Viewers eager to see the third female lead and the second male lead on a date flocked to the live stream.
Bullet comments:
[The third female lead looks stunning today, like a goddess has descended.]
[Among the female guests, the third one was the most daring in her outfits; she had a sexy and hot figure, and was stunningly beautiful.]
[I want the link to the dress worn by the third female lead; it's so pretty!]
[There's definitely a gap between internet celebrities and big stars; what kind of trashy fabric is that? Their butts are practically showing.]
[Is the person upstairs crazy? The third female lead did nothing inappropriate.]
[If you don't like watching, get out. Stop pointing fingers at the female guests.]
Xia Yuqing looked at Li Yichen with her bright eyes and asked, "What do you think of my outfit today?"
Li Yichen's expression was obscured by his mask, but he said, "It's pretty, and it suits you."
"You look very handsome today," Xia Yuqing complimented him, then asked, "Where are we going today?"
Li Yichen said, "You decide. Go wherever you want."
Xia Yuqing looked slightly annoyed. Li Yichen knew they were going on a date today, but he hadn't mentioned making plans or giving her a surprise.
The two of them couldn't possibly stand here sunbathing.
Xia Yuqing hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "How about we go visit some nearby attractions first, and then find a restaurant we like for lunch?"
Li Yichen had no objection: "It's your decision."
Xia Yuqing was furious. If he didn't want to go on a date with her, he shouldn't have sent her the love text message, making her happy for nothing.
After crying last night, she went back to her room and thought about it carefully. She thought that Li Yichen might still like Qiao Yimo, just like the rumors on the internet. He couldn't bring himself to ask her to get back together, so he just randomly picked a female guest to complete the program task.
She's such an unlucky person.
Xia Yuqing came to the dating reality show with high expectations. The show invited only high-quality male guests, and she thought that dating one of them would generate a lot of buzz and attention.
Originally there for the purpose of finding love, the guests all wanted to showcase their charm on camera while filming the show.
If Li Yichen doesn't like her, so be it. It doesn't matter. He's not the only male guest. So what if he's a movie star? She'll be more famous than him sooner or later.
Xia Yuqing grew angrier the more she thought about it, and walked faster and faster, leaving Li Yichen behind.
The two arrived at the scenic spot and stood on the European-style circular building, looking out at the blue sea and sky. The sea breeze was blowing, and the sea was sparkling under the sunlight. It was extremely beautiful.
Xia Yuqing was angry for a while, but the beautiful scenery calmed her down, so she took out her phone to take pictures.
"So beautiful," she exclaimed.
Li Yichen stood beside her, looking at the blue sea, feeling anxious. What was there to see in the sea? It was unbearably hot.
After taking photos of the scenery, Xia Yuqing wanted to take a few more photos, edit them, and then post them on social media.
She looked at Li Yichen and said, "Could you take a few photos for me?"
When dating reality show guests go on dates, they should prioritize the female guests' feelings and demonstrate gentlemanly manners in order to win the praise and affection of the audience.
Li Yichen, suppressing his impatience, took Xia Yuqing's phone and snapped a few pictures of her.
Xia Yuqing is a professional cosplayer. She can pose exceptionally well for photoshoots. As long as her expression and pose are on point, most of the photos she takes can be used directly from the camera. When she saw the photos that Li Yichen took of her, she felt like the sky had fallen.
"Why did you take such an ugly picture of me?" Xia Yuqing's face was grim.
Li Yichen said, "Where is it ugly? Isn't it quite good-looking?"
Xia Yuqing glared at him, her eyes blazing, and said, "It's hideous! You have absolutely no sense of aesthetics."
The photographer brought the lens close to Xia Yuqing's phone. The photos Li Yichen took were poorly lit and taken from bad angles, making her look ten pounds heavier. They were simply unbearable to look at.
The viewers in the live stream chat were stunned:
【Oh my god, this looks awful.】
[Hahaha, the brother's photo angles are as typical of a straight man.]
[I can't stand it! I couldn't stand it either. How could they take such an ugly picture?]
[It's obvious the third female lead is very angry; the second male lead should quickly try to appease her.]
Why should you comfort her? She's always looked like her photos; she's not pretty to begin with.
[Hatemakers, begone! Sunny Girl looks beautiful in the video. It's clearly Li Yichen's fault for not filming well. Quickly reshoot it for her.]
[Internet celebrities really do look terrible without filters and real-life photos.]
Xia Yuqing took a few selfies with her phone and suggested that she go find a restaurant for lunch. She needed to eat something to soothe her soul; this date had been a complete disaster.
...
Lu Xubai and Chu Ruofu returned to the villa at exactly 11 o'clock, which was about time to cook.
"You went grocery shopping?" Song Yi, who was sitting in the living room, came over and asked, "Let me see what you bought?"
Lu Xubai placed the vegetables on the kitchen counter and said, "I'll cook lunch."
Song Yi glanced at Chu Ruofu and asked, "Do you need any help?"
She could tell that Lu Xubai only had feelings for Chu Ruofu, and the two got along well. She was still interested in Gu Junsheng and didn't want to interfere and cause trouble for Chu Ruofu and Lu Xubai's relationship.
It's troublesome and time-consuming for one person to cook for several people. She would help if she could, but it's fine if Lu Xubai doesn't need it.
Lu Xubai looked at Chu Ruofu and said, "Can you help me out?"
Chu Ruofu hesitated: "I can't cook."
Lu Xubai gave her instructions: "I'll chop and stir-fry the vegetables. You help wash the greens and get me the ingredients."
Chu Ruofu nodded and said, "Okay."
Washing vegetables and getting ingredients are minor tasks; she can handle them.
Song Yi left the kitchen on her own initiative. Before leaving, she said, "Qiao Yimo has work to do and won't be back for lunch."
Qiao Yimo had a bad experience at the restaurant in the morning. She didn't like the simple breakfast the guests had made, so she asked her assistant to pick her up and take her to a high-end restaurant for breakfast before leisurely heading to her schedule.
Appearing on a dating reality show brought her huge profits. As soon as the show aired its first episode, advertisements started coming her way. She picked and chose one that paid well to film.
In the kitchen, Lu Xubai started working, while Chu Ruofu stood by the sink, washing vegetables and fruits.
Before she knew it, Lu Xubai appeared behind her, his arms half-embracing her, his hot breath close to hers: "The broccoli needs to be soaked in salt water."
Chu Ruofu stiffened, lowered her head and responded, her soft black hair falling down to cover her face.
Seeing her shyly shrinking her neck, Lu Xubai stood beside her and asked, "What spiciness level do you want for the braised fish?"
Chu Ruofu said, "I don't know if the other guests can handle spicy food, could you add some chili?"
Lu Xubai rolled up his sleeves and said, "This dish is for you, don't worry about anyone else."
When Chu Ruofu heard him say that, her cheeks flushed, and she said, "Then make it a little spicier, I like spicy food."
After hearing her words, Lu Xubai's eyes flashed with a faint smile, and he began to bustle about quickly. Chu Ruofu stood in the kitchen, watching his skillful cooking movements.
"Isn't being a lawyer busy?" Chu Ruofu asked.
Lu Xubai glanced at her and said, "Why do you ask that?"
Chu Ruofu said, "I can tell you cook often. People who are busy with work usually don't have the energy to cook."
He usually looks like an old-fashioned British aristocrat, like an elite person who frequents high-end restaurants and banquets. He doesn't look like someone who would cook himself at all.
Lu Xubai said, "I will go out climbing and hiking. When I hike, there are no restaurants nearby, so I can only cook my own meals in the open air."
"Oh, I see." Chu Ruofu said in confusion, "You're a lawyer, shouldn't you be very busy? Why did you go hiking?"
Lu Xubai made decorative cuts on the fish with graceful movements: "Lawyers also need rest. The big cases I handle are very profitable, so I'll choose a time to go on vacation."
A successful lawsuit brings great rewards. Taking on a case keeps him busy for a while, after which he takes a vacation to travel abroad and engage in outdoor activities.
"Oh." Chu Ruofu said enviously.
A highly capable, top-tier lawyer like Lu Xubai must earn a lot.
"My hands are dirty, could you help me put on an apron?" Lu Xubai asked for her help.
Chu Ruofu took an apron out of the drawer.
The man was nearly 1.9 meters tall, while she only reached his shoulder. She was petite and he had to bend down while she stood on tiptoe to put an apron on him.
"Lower your head a little," Chu Ruofu said.
Lu Xubai lowered his head. He had a cold demeanor in front of others. His friends complained that he was a cold-blooded and ruthless devil, and that probably no one in the world could make him bow his head.
Now, he has met someone who can make him bow his head.
Chu Ruofu reached out and put an apron on him. The plain-colored apron looked a little small on Lu Xubai's tall frame, giving it an absurd and strange feel.
He was indeed unsuitable to be a husband; he was wild and unruly, lacking any refined temperament.
Chu Ruofu sinfully imagined Lu Xubai without clothes, wearing only pants, showing off his abs, and cooking with a pot in his hand.
Very sexy.
It's very astringent.
Chu Ruofu quickly dismissed the scene in her mind, made Lu Xubai turn around, and tied the apron straps for him.
The fans in the live stream went crazy.
So sweet, so incredibly sweet!
I'm a huge fan of Brother Lu! He and Fufu are such a perfect match!
[Actually, the third male lead could have washed his hands and put on his own apron, but he deliberately made the first female lead do it for him. Tsk tsk.]
[The show will announce this episode's most popular guest tonight. Fu Bai CP, hurry up and vote for Lu Ge and Fu Mei!]
[The Fu Bai couple must have a happy ending! Let's go!]
For lunch, Lu Xubai prepared six dishes: braised fish (which Chu Ruofu liked), pork rib and corn soup, boiled shrimp, stir-fried lotus root, cold beef salad, and spicy stir-fried clams.
Once the dishes were served, Chu Ruofu tagged the guests at the villa in the group chat, inviting them to come down for dinner.
After taking his medicine and resting, Shen Wuyang's stomach pain subsided by noon, and he took the initiative to wash the dishes and pots.
After lunch, everyone went back to their rooms for a nap.
Chu Ruofu slept until after 3 p.m., opened her eyes, got out of bed, and went downstairs to get a glass of water.
Shen Wuyang was watching TV in the living room when he heard footsteps, turned around and saw her, his eyes lighting up.
"Did you just wake up?" he asked.
Chu Ruofu hummed in agreement and asked him, "What are you looking at?"
Shen Wuyang said, "Want to watch a suspense movie together?"
"I'll go get a glass of water."
Chu Ruofu poured herself some water and sat down on the sofa.
The two watched the movie quietly for a while. Lu Xubai came in from outside, saw them sitting together, his gaze sharpened, and he walked towards her.
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[Introduction]:
Chu Qianyin is the fake heiress in the novel about real and fake heiresses in a wealthy family.
The real heiress is back, and she is naturally expelled, becoming a laughing stock in high society, where everyone can step on her.
Suddenly one day, Chu Qianyin was bound to a sign-in-and-earn-money system.
System: The host can sign in daily to receive a certain amount of money. If the money is spent within the specified time, there will be a high cashback.
Chu Qianyin was smug. So what if it's spending money? She's the best at spending money!
System: There are conditions too.
Chu Qianyin took a closer look and realized that the system stipulated that money should not be squandered at will, but should be spent reasonably.
From then on, Chu Qianyin began spending money like crazy.
They throw money at unknown, washed-up stars, make bad movies, and invest in companies and projects that are about to go bankrupt.
Suddenly, she became a famous benefactor, and countless people in dire straits relied on her for food.
Chu Qianyin originally intended to lose money and get a cashback.
result……
All the unknown celebrities and idols have become incredibly famous.
Movies that were thought to be bad have seen their global box office soar.
The invested projects have won patent awards.
Chu Qianyin: "...?"
#What to do when you're spending more and more money#
How can I discreetly spend all my money today?
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