Chapter 22 Fu Mei: I really want to escape.
Viewers in the live stream went wild when they saw this.
Haha, this is going to be interesting.
It looks like the third and fourth male leads are about to fight.
【Oh no, is a chaotic scene about to unfold?】
[The third male lead comes back and sees the first female lead and the fourth male lead watching a movie together, and he gets jealous.]
[It's like a husband catching his wife secretly dating a younger man—so exciting!]
When Chu Ruofu noticed Lu Xubai approaching, a strange emotion flashed through her mind for some reason.
Lu Xubai's handsome face was expressionless, revealing neither joy nor anger, but exuding a sense of oppression as he asked, "When did you get up?"
Chu Ruofu replied, "I just got up a short while ago."
Lu Xubai sat down next to Chu Ruofu in a very open manner, his body very close to hers. The distance between them exceeded the social distance between strangers, and anyone could see that the two were very intimate.
Lu Xubai placed his hand on the back of the sofa behind her. After they kissed, he unreservedly declared her his person.
Chu Ruofu couldn't help but sit up straight.
Live stream chat:
[Tsk tsk tsk, the third male lead is asserting his dominance through his actions.]
[Hahaha, so domineering, I love it.]
The female lead was sandwiched between two men, looking rather uncomfortable.
[Fu Mei: I really want to escape.]
Poor little girl, it seems she can't handle two male guests.
Shen Wuyang turned his head and saw that Lu Xubai was sitting in the same position as if he were holding Chu Ruofu in his arms. A gloomy look flashed in his eyes. Seeing that Chu Ruofu did not feel uncomfortable, he suppressed his jealousy.
He was so focused on Chu Ruofu and Lu Xubai that he couldn't concentrate on the suspense movie he was originally interested in for even a second.
Chu Ruofu was also unable to concentrate on the movie, mainly because Lu Xubai's aura was too strong. Sitting next to her was like a furnace, ready to burn her at any moment.
They were so close that she could smell a faint fragrance emanating from him, a crisp, cedar-like scent that lingered subtly, stirring her heart.
Lu Xubai glanced at the TV screen and asked, "A suspense movie? You're interested in that?"
Chu Ruofu said, "I really enjoy watching suspense and science fiction movies."
Shen Wuyang's eyes flickered slightly, and he looked at her with a pleased expression, asking, "What do you think of this movie?"
When Chu Ruofu came to see the movie, the plot was already halfway through. Shen Wuyang originally wanted to switch back to the beginning of the movie so they could watch it together again, but she said there was no need to switch back and that they could just continue watching together.
Shen Wuyang briefly explained the previous plot to her, which didn't affect the viewing experience. The plot was quite interesting; the murderer's identity hadn't been exposed yet, and currently, everyone seemed a bit like the culprit to her.
Chu Ruofu sincerely praised, "It's very good-looking, and the actors acted very well too."
Shen Wuyang's dark eyes sparkled as she said, "This is the second movie adapted from my work. Fufu, I'm so happy to have your approval."
Chu Ruofu exclaimed in surprise, "Is this a movie adapted from your work?"
Shen Wuyang nodded and smiled, "It was released in theaters last year and grossed 3 billion."
For a suspense film to gross 3 billion yuan in this era is an excellent and successful work. Moreover, this film is not a commercial film and should have won many awards.
As the original author of the film, Shen Wuyang receives a share of the box office revenue, which has increased his net worth and made him financially independent.
Chu Ruofu was secretly extremely envious.
Live stream chat:
[The fourth male lead has finally made his move.]
[Shen Wuyang is implying to Fumei that he's outstanding, handsome, rich, and young. Hahaha, what a scheming little dog!]
If I were the female lead, I'd choose a cute, obedient young man.
The two were chatting so enthusiastically; the third male lead must be furious.
"Suspense films add too much dramatic effect," Lu Xubai said in a cold voice. "Murder cases in reality are more complex than those in movies."
He looked at Chu Ruofu and said, "If you like suspenseful cases, I can tell you about them later."
Shen Wuyang's smile froze slightly.
Chu Ruofu looked at Lu Xubai and said, "Aren't those cases terrifying?"
Chu Ruofu often comes across suspenseful cases pushed to her while scrolling through short videos. She is both scared and interested in watching them, and is very curious about how these terrifying and suspenseful cases actually happen.
Lu Xubai said, "I'm by your side, so don't be afraid."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ruofu's face flushed, and she was speechless.
Live stream chat:
The two male guests were really entertaining, exchanging barbs back and forth.
[Hahaha, the third male lead is definitely not to be underestimated; he's subtly and overtly putting down the fourth male lead.]
I love watching the two male guests compete head-to-head; it's so exciting!
[Male Character 3: If you're scared, Fufu, come into my arms. I'll hold you while I explain the case.]
Shen Wuyang, annoyed that Lu Xubai was drawing her attention, reminded her, "Fufu, the murderer is about to appear."
Chu Ruofu quickly turned her gaze to the television, staring intently at the screen.
Lu Xubai scoffed inwardly, reached out and picked up the fruit plate on the coffee table, took a washed red grape, and placed it in front of Chu Ruofu's lips: "Open your mouth."
Chu Ruofu subconsciously opened her mouth, and a red grape was fed into her mouth. Rough fingers touched her soft lips, bringing a tingling sensation.
So engrossed in the movie plot that she couldn't concentrate, she bit into the red grape and chewed on its sweet flesh.
Shen Wuyang was watching her closely. When she saw this scene, she was so angry that she almost wanted to twist Lu Xubai's hand and tell him to get away and not touch Fufu with his dirty hands.
Chu Ruofu had just finished eating a red grape when another one was offered to her lips. Just as she was about to speak, the grape blocked her lips, and she made a soft "mmm" sound. She had no choice but to bite into the grape and eat it.
At that moment, the movie was showing the main duo chasing the murderer who had committed another crime. The plot was exciting and thrilling, and she couldn't care less about anything else, letting Lu Xubai feed her from the side.
Suddenly, a finger hooked onto the fingers of her right hand.
Chu Ruofu's body stiffened.
Lu Xubai was sitting on her left, feeding her fruit, while Shen Wuyang was watching a movie with her on her right. What was he doing?
Shen Wuyang quietly hooked his finger around Chu Ruofu's finger. He lowered his long eyelashes, looked a little shy, his ears were slightly hot, and his heart was beating faster than usual.
Fufu did not break free from his fingers.
In the presence of another male guest, he secretly approached her, his heart pounding, and he had to work very hard to control his body from trembling.
Chu Ruofu's body stiffened, and she dared not move at all, afraid that Lu Xubai would find out. Her hand, which was placed on the right side of the sofa, was intimately hooked by Shen Wuyang, and they were entangled.
That's way too much.
She had never been in this situation before.
The left and right sides represent men.
In the movie, the murderer is finally caught by the main characters, and it turns out to be an unexpected person who seems quiet and honest but is actually incredibly audacious.
When Lu Xubai saw the glistening juice on her lips, his eyes darkened slightly. If they weren't in the living room with other people around, he would have wanted to lower his head and suck on her lips, swallowing the juice that carried her scent.
That's what physiological attraction is like; when you see someone, you want to get close to them, hug them, or kiss them.
Lu Xubai's Adam's apple bobbed, and he stared intently at Chu Ruofu's lips for a few seconds before reaching out to wipe them with a tissue.
No, she couldn't stand the eerie atmosphere any longer.
"Thank you, I can do it myself." Chu Ruofu took the opportunity to break free from Shen Wuyang's grasp, grabbed a tissue and slowly wiped her lips, her heart pounding wildly in her chest.
Xia Yuqing and Li Yichen saw this scene when they returned.
The girl sat on the sofa, flanked by two handsome male guests with contrasting styles: one a dashing young man, the other a wild and unrestrained mature man.
Seeing this, Xia Yuqing felt a pang of envy; her date had been a complete disaster all day.
Li Yichen didn't care about her or the date at all. She was the one who started the conversation and livened up the atmosphere. Except when they were eating, he couldn't even see his face.
Xia Yuqing felt unlucky just thinking about it, but forced a smile and greeted everyone.
"We're back."
Chu Ruofu politely replied, "Welcome back."
Li Yichen's gaze swept around the room before slowly landing on Chu Ruofu.
The obedient and delicate Chu Ruofu was quite attractive to the male guests. They surrounded her all the time, like dogs that had found the smell of food in the wild, which was disgusting.
Xia Yuqing walked to the sofa and sat down, sighing, "So tiring. I never thought dating would be this exhausting."
Seeing Xia Yuqing's exhausted appearance, Chu Ruofu thought to herself, "It's good that she doesn't have to go on a date. It's so comfortable to lie down in the villa." She comforted her, "Get some rest now that you're back and recharge your energy."
Live stream chat:
[The third female lead is truly desperate, having encountered the incredibly clueless and insensitive Li Yichen.]
[There's no way around it; my brother always takes pictures of himself from awful angles, but he's still handsome because of his face.]
The third female lead and the second male lead's date felt like they were strangers forced into a blind date; the atmosphere was incredibly awkward and stiff.
I absolutely can't ship Li Yichen and Xia Yuqing; let's not go on a date next time.
It's almost dinner time.
Tonight's dinner was again helmed by Lu Xubai, with Song Yi and Gu Junsheng assisting. After the guests got to know each other, they divided the tasks and worked together, creating a pleasant atmosphere.
Qiao Yimo did not come back for dinner. Everyone sat down in the restaurant. Lu Xubai and Shen Wuyang sat down on either side of Chu Ruofu. One poured her a drink, and the other placed her favorite dishes in front of her.
Xia Yuqing said, "Lu Xubai, you're so biased. You put the food in front of Chu Ruofu, so I can't even pick it up."
Chu Ruofu looked embarrassed.
Lu Xubai said coldly, "I made this dish for her."
Xia Yuqing asked with a complicated expression, "You two are so close now?"
Chu Ruofu ate her meal silently, trying to minimize her presence.
In front of all the guests, Lu Xubai declared directly: "I have a very good impression of her. In my opinion, she is the best choice."
Upon hearing this, the guests displayed varying expressions.
Lu Xubai's statement was a declaration that no female guest other than Chu Ruofu should approach him, while simultaneously challenging the male guests who were interested in Chu Ruofu.
Live stream chat:
Wow, third male lead, you're my one and only god!
[Look at the male guests' expressions; they all seem quite unhappy.]
[Fu is so charming; it seems the third male lead is completely captivated by her.]
[The Fu Bai couple is so sweet, I can't stop shipping them.]
Just then, a gentle voice came from behind, "You've already decided how you feel?"
Qiao Yimo had just returned from outside. Her makeup was exquisite, and she was wearing a beautiful long dress, looking radiant as if she were attending a star-studded celebration.
The makeup added to her beauty; she had a gentle temperament, a warm and attractive smile.
Qiao Yimo arrived at the restaurant and appeared in the camera's view. She looked at Lu Xubai with gentle eyes and said, "You've only known each other for two days, and you've already fallen for her?"
Her tone was gentle, and her words, though slightly questioning, were not offensive; they sounded more like a joke.
Lu Xubai glanced at her indifferently and said, "I do like her very much."
He has a wild and unruly personality, is born arrogant and aloof, and rarely pays attention to others. Therefore, he acts decisively and efficiently. Once he sets a goal, no matter how difficult it is, he will definitely achieve it.
Facing the scrutinizing gazes of everyone, Chu Ruofu couldn't help but secretly tug at Lu Xubai's clothes, signaling him to stop talking. If he continued, she wanted to immediately go back to her bedroom and hide.
Lu Xubai took her hand under the table, his large, hot hand completely enveloping her small hand and gently caressing it.
Chu Ruofu was surprised by his boldness. She lowered her eyes nervously, her eyelashes trembling, afraid that everyone would discover that Lu Xubai was holding her hand.
Qiao Yimo glanced at Li Yichen with a meaningful look in her eyes, and sighed, "I really envy Chu Ruofu."
Li Yichen watched Qiao Yimo's performance with a half-smile, his fox-like eyes filled with icy coldness.
"Take your time eating," Qiao Yimo said with a smile. "I'm going back to my room now."
After dinner, the guests left, and Xia Yuqing stayed behind to help Gu Junsheng clear the table and clean the kitchen.
After returning to her room, Qiao Yimo rested for a while. Thinking about Li Yichen's date with Xia Yuqing today, she bit her lip, feeling somewhat unwilling, and picked up her phone to send a message to Li Yichen.
Each message went unanswered, like a stone sinking into the sea.
Qiao Yimo's feelings for Li Yichen are complicated.
The entertainment industry is a place where people step on the weak and flatter the strong. She was fed up with being criticized to her face, and the only way she could become famous was by taking shortcuts.
However, the shortcut was also crowded with people. She didn't want to sleep with the director and producer. Those disgusting and greasy men made her want to vomit. So, Li Yichen, with his powerful background, became the only option.
She had ulterior motives and took advantage of Li Yichen's kindness to successfully obtain resources. Having tasted the benefits, she had no intention of letting him go.
Admittedly, her love was tinged with ulterior motives, but she genuinely liked Li Yichen.
Qiao Yimo was disappointed after sending several messages, thinking that Li Yichen would not respond. However, he asked her to meet him on the top floor.
Qiao Yimo's face lit up with joy. She quickly went to the makeup mirror, carefully checked her makeup, straightened her dress, and went to the top floor.
There were no security cameras on the top floor of the villa. A tall, slender figure stood in front of the railing, one hand in his pocket, exuding a lazy and carefree air of indifference.
Qiao Yimo saw the familiar figure, a gentle smile on her face, and quickly walked towards him, "I came as soon as I received your message."
Li Yichen turned to look at her, his handsome face showing impatience, his voice ruthless: "I'll only say this once, don't send me any more messages."
Qiao Yimo's smile froze on her face, and she said with a wronged expression, "I just wanted to talk to you."
“I have nothing to talk to you about.” Li Yichen looked at her coldly with his fox-like eyes. “The audience may not know who you are, but I do. If you keep acting like this, it will only disgust people.”
"How could you say that to me?" Qiao Yimo looked hurt and moved closer to him. "You know perfectly well that I wasn't acting."
Li Yichen sneered.
Qiao Yimo's eyes instantly reddened, and her voice choked slightly as she said, "I came for you, Yichen. All these years, I've always loved you."
Li Yichen remained unmoved and said, "I came to the dating reality show to experience what it's like to be in love, but you are definitely not one of my romantic partners."
"No matter what I do, will you never forgive me?" Qiao Yimo asked through gritted teeth.
Li Yichen said, "I would never date anyone but you."
Seeing how heartless he was, Qiao Yimo said angrily, "Don't even think about getting rid of me."
"You like Xia Yuqing? Did you have a good date with her today?" Qiao Yimo said with jealousy in her eyes, "She's just a nobody internet celebrity, everything about her is fake. It's really beneath you to like her."
Li Yichen said with a cold and arrogant expression: "It doesn't lower my status to like anyone. Whoever I like is worthy of my liking."
Qiao Yimo clenched her hands, her nails digging into her flesh, causing her pain.
"Why can't it be me! Can't we just let bygones be bygones?"
Li Yichen looked at her coldly: "Are you really ignorant or just pretending? I have nothing to do with you. No matter what you've done, I don't care. If you want to maintain your dignity as a movie queen, don't do anything outrageous again."
"Are you threatening me?" Qiao Yimo asked incredulously.
He used to never care if she tried to ride on his coattails or create rumors of a romance between them; he never responded to them.
The fact that she wants to completely sever ties with her now clearly indicates that she has someone else she cares about, which is why she wants to cut ties with her completely.
"Don't look for me again." Li Yichen said this and left indifferently.
Qiao Yimo covered her face and wept, heartbroken alone.
She was unwilling to accept that she, a renowned actress in the entertainment industry, would lose to a minor internet celebrity.
Qiao Yimo thought fiercely to herself that Li Yichen hurt her like this simply because she loved him. With so many high-quality male guests on the dating show, she didn't need him.
...
The first episode of the third season of Romantic Encounters aired, and an online voting channel was opened for the guests. The most popular guest of the episode will be determined by the number of votes.
The most popular contestant gets the chance to record commercial breaks for the show, which means more money, exposure, and viewership.
Nine o'clock in the evening.
The show's official Weibo account announced this episode's popular guests: Qiao Yimo is the female guest, and Lu Xubai is the male guest.
The official comment section is buzzing with discussion.
[Why is Qiao Yimo the popular guest? Where's my Fu Mei?]
Shouldn't the Fu Bai couple be the most popular pairing?
[Could it be that the CP fans only voted for the third male lead and not for Fu Mei?]
[Nonsense! Both of them voted!]
[The Best Actress cried, so the audience will definitely vote for her.]
[I'm so angry! Next time, everyone work harder on the data to boost Fu Mei's popularity and make her the most popular girl, okay?]
After dinner, Chu Ruofu went back to her room to rest for a while. She then received a text message from Shen Wuyang, inviting her to go for a walk on the beach and look at the stars.
It was hot outside during the day, and after staying in the villa with the air conditioning on all day, Chu Ruofu felt unwell. She thought it would be good to go out for a walk, so she accepted Shen Wuyang's invitation.
The two met at the back door.
"Fufu, you're here."
Shen Wuyang's face lit up with joy. When he sent the message, he was worried that Chu Ruofu would not accept his invitation, but he did not expect her to agree.
Chu Ruofu nodded, "Let's go."
The two walked together toward the sea.
As the temperature drops at night, the island quiets down, and the only sound in the stillness is the gentle lapping of the waves.
Chu Ruofu took off her shoes and walked on the beach with Shen Wuyang. The two walked quietly without saying a word.
A sea breeze swept by, bringing a refreshing coolness.
The sand was soft and comfortable to walk on. Chu Ruofu looked up at the sky, where countless stars twinkled and a cold moon hung high in the sky.
Shen Wuyang spoke up: "Fufu."
"Hmm?" Chu Ruofu turned around.
Shen Wuyang pulled out a box of sparklers from somewhere and said, "Girls seem to really like setting off fireworks at the beach. These are the prettiest. Do you want to set them off?"
Chu Ruofu's eyes widened: "When did you buy it?"
"I bought these at a nearby convenience store after dinner." Shen Wuyang opened the box, took out two, and handed them to Chu Ruofu. "Here, take these."
Chu Ruofu was pleasantly surprised and took the fairy wand in her hand.
Shen Wuyang took out a lighter from his pocket. "Let me light it for you."
Chu Ruofu looked down.
Shen Wuyang pressed the lighter, but the flame was blown out as soon as it appeared. He raised his hand to shield himself from the wind and lit the sparkler.
A soft crackling sound rang out, and the sparkler burst into beautiful sparkling fireworks—it was absolutely gorgeous.
Chu Ruofu couldn't help but exclaim, "So beautiful!"
Fireworks are banned in the city, and she hasn't set off fireworks in a long time. She really liked the little gift that Shen Wuyang prepared for her.
In the cold light and fireworks, Chu Ruofu's fair face was delicate and beautiful, captivating the heart.
Shen Wuyang stared at her in a daze, his heart pounding wildly, wishing he could give her everything.
Chu Ruofu looked at him and said, "Do you want to put two in too?"
Shen Wuyang murmured "okay," took out a thin sparkler, lit it, and the two of them twirled around with the sparkler, relaxed and happy.
After playing around for a while, Chu Ruofu sat down on the beach to rest, with Shen Wuyang sitting close to her, gazing at the romantic starry sky together.
“Fufu.” Shen Wuyang looked at her and said, “You will always be my best choice.”
Chu Ruofu paused for a moment, lowered her eyes slightly, and said, "Thank you."
In the original story, she didn't receive a single text message expressing her feelings, and no one was available for her on every date. Now, however, two male guests have feelings for her.
However, she has no intention of dating anyone...
Shen Wuyang's tone carried a hint of pleading: "Fufu, I don't expect to get your response immediately. Could you please not choose someone else too soon?"
"Give me a chance to spend time with you, okay?"
Under the moonlight, the handsome young man gazed at her softly with his dark eyes.
A strange feeling welled up in Chu Ruofu's heart, and she spoke before she could think: "Okay."
Shen Wuyang smiled and said, "Fufu, you're so nice. I like you so much."
Chu Ruofu avoided his burning gaze. "It's getting late, let's go back."
"good."
Shen Wuyang stood up first and handed over his hand. Chu Ruofu took his hand and stood up. The two returned to the villa together.
After saying goodbye and goodnight on the second floor, Chu Ruofu turned the corner of the corridor to go back to her room when her arm was grabbed and pulled to the side, pressed against a tall, hot body.
The man hugged her from behind, leaned down and rested his head on her shoulder, his two strong arms holding her slender waist.
Chu Ruofu was startled and struggled to turn around to look, but her lips were kissed.
She stared wide-eyed at Lu Xubai's deep blue eyes, which held a strong sense of aggression.
"Did you have fun?" he asked in a hoarse voice.
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Author's Note: This is a 1vN story. The male guests must strive to become the male protagonist chosen by the female lead.
[Shy] Kneel down gently. The lewd male protagonists will 'bully' the female protagonist, making her the dominant one in the soft female protagonist's feelings.
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