Chapter 28 Blind Box Date.
The guests arrived at the restaurant one after another and took their seats.
Chu Ruofu glanced at the seats of the other guests in the restaurant, then walked over and sat down next to Song Yi, where there was an empty seat.
Gu Junsheng, who was tidying up in the kitchen, didn't come over yet, and everyone hadn't started eating.
Looking at the dishes on the table, Xia Yuqing sincerely praised, "They smell so good, Sister Song, you made so many dishes tonight."
Song Yi had some basic cooking skills. She learned several new dishes by watching instructional videos. She and Gu Junsheng divided the work and prepared seven or eight dishes in a very short time, all of which were delicious and visually appealing.
Seeing Gu Junsheng take off his apron and come over, Song Yi said, "I'm just helping out; Mr. Gu basically made all the dishes."
She didn't forget to show Chu Ruofu on camera, saying, "Ruofu helped squeeze the juice."
The live stream camera switched back and forth, trying to focus on the guests who showed expression and reaction. When he heard that it was Chu Ruofu who squeezed the juice, Shen Wuyang poured a full glass, took a sip, and praised, "Delicious."
"Is it really that good?" Li Yichen poured half a glass, took a small sip, and said, "It is indeed quite good."
Freshly squeezed mixed fruit juice has a sweet and sour taste, and its refreshing fruity flavor satisfies the taste buds.
Gu Junsheng sat down next to Chu Ruofu and said, "Everyone, you don't need to wait for me."
Xia Yuqing smiled and said, "You're the head chef today, how could we not wait for you?"
The guests chatted and laughed, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere at the dinner table.
Chu Ruofu ate quietly, which was her personal dining habit. Except in front of her best friends, she rarely talked to anyone while eating.
Seeing that her juice glass was empty, Gu Junsheng reached out and poured her a glass. After a pause, he poured a glass for Xia Yuqing, who was standing next to him.
Xia Yuqing sweetly said thank you.
Gu Junsheng's thoughtfulness towards the two ladies beside him was well-received by the audience, increasing his popularity.
I just realized that the usually taciturn CEO Gu is actually very meticulous and considerate.
If he only pours juice for one female guest, it means he cares about her; if he pours it for two, it means...
[In the last episode, Gu Junsheng seemed to pay more attention to Qiao Yimo, sending her his "heart-fluttering" text message; however, in this episode, the two didn't even make eye contact.]
Did the male lead realize that Qiao Yimo didn't have feelings for him, so he changed his target?
[That's how dating reality shows work, right? If this one isn't right, quickly move on to the next one.]
The live stream chat was abuzz with discussion about the guests' personal lives.
until--
Xia Yuqing looked at Li Yichen across from her in surprise and exclaimed, "Li Yichen, what happened to your mouth?"
Li Yichen felt a little itchy in his mouth. Since he was live streaming, he endured the itch without scratching it, as that would be too rude and damage his image.
All eyes immediately turned to Li Yichen.
On the man's handsome face, there was a ring of red bumps around his lips, slightly swollen, making him look somewhat comical, pitiful, and laughable.
"What's wrong?" Song Yi asked immediately. "Is it an allergic reaction?"
Li Yichen's expression was a bit unpleasant. He picked up the glass, stared at the orange drink inside, and asked, "What kind of fruit is in this?"
Chu Ruofu was startled and immediately replied, "Mango and orange."
Li Yichen suddenly got up and ran to the kitchen, turned on the tap, and drank water to rinse his mouth.
The guests all looked tense.
Qiao Yimo's expression changed slightly, and she rebuked Chu Ruofu: "Why didn't you say you put mango in there? Didn't you know he's allergic to mangoes?"
Chu Ruofu was scolded, her face turning red and white in turns, her eyes showing some grievance. How was she supposed to know that Li Yichen was allergic to mangoes? He hadn't asked him himself, so who was to blame for not being able to smell it?
Song Yi defended Chu Ruofu, saying, "I asked Ruofu to squeeze the juice just now, so the responsibility lies with me."
Xia Yuqing asked anxiously, "What should we do? Will he die?"
"You really ruined him." Qiao Yimo glared at Chu Ruofu, then ran to Li Yichen's side to ask about his condition: "Are you alright?"
The live stream chat instantly erupted into noise.
[Is the fourth female lead crazy? What does this have to do with the first female lead?]
The second male lead poured the juice himself. Since he's allergic to mangoes, why did he drink it?
[You're not allowed to point out your mistakes? Is it wrong for Sister Momo to care about Li Yichen?]
[This time I'm on Qiao Yimo's side. The whole internet knows her brother is allergic to mangoes, and the female lead even makes mango juice. Could it be intentional?]
[Fans are so anxious they've gone crazy, turning a dating reality show into a conspiracy theory.]
[Your fruit allergy is severe; please go to the hospital immediately.]
Li Yichen pushed Qiao Yimo away irritably and said, "I didn't smell any mango myself, it's none of anyone else's business."
Gu Junsheng stood up and said, "I'll drive him to the hospital. You guys continue eating."
Chu Ruofu said, "I'll go too."
Seeing Li Yichen's disheveled appearance, she felt a little guilty, after all, she was the one who mixed oranges and mangoes to make juice, so she bore some responsibility.
Gu Junsheng said to her, "You don't need to. I can take him there by myself."
"Fufu, stay for dinner." Shen Wuyang offered, "I'll take Li Yichen to the hospital with Brother Gu."
Xia Yuqing looked at Li Yichen with sympathy. Although she disliked him, she didn't want him to die. However, her allergy was quite severe and could really be fatal.
Qiao Yimo has feelings for Li Yichen. Even though he doesn't want to be involved with her, she still can't bear to see him get hurt.
Back then, when Li Yichen was filming a scene where the main character loved eating mangoes, the director and his agent advised him to perform without any props and have them added in later using technology. Li Yichen disagreed and insisted on performing with real props, which caused him to have an allergic reaction and end up in the hospital.
Qiao Yimo looked at him with heartache: "Li Yichen used to be allergic to mangoes, and I took care of him. I'll accompany him to the hospital."
Li Yichen leaned against the sink, his body itchy and sore, and his head a little dizzy. Hearing the guests talking, he pressed his temples and said, "President Gu, please drive. Let Chu Ruofu come with me."
Feeling a pang of guilt, Chu Ruofu quickly got up and went to ask him how he was doing: "Can you hold on? Should we call an ambulance?"
Li Yichen gave what he thought was a charming smile: "He shouldn't die."
Chu Ruofu couldn't bear to look at him and wanted to remind him that his lips were swollen and covered in red bumps, making his smile not charming at all, but rather funny.
Gu Junsheng went to get the car keys, and the three of them left the villa together.
The production crew's car was parked outside. Gu Junsheng sat in the driver's seat, and Li Yichen opened the car door and got in. Chu Ruofu wanted to go to the passenger seat, but then she heard Li Yichen's slightly weak voice from behind.
"How can you take care of me if you sit in the front?"
Chu Ruofu paused, got into the back seat, and fastened her seatbelt.
The villa was quite far from the hospital, about a 20-minute drive away. Chu Ruofu glanced at Li Yichen with concern, fearing he might die in the car.
She wondered how much responsibility she, as the person who made the juice, would bear if Li Yichen died from an allergic reaction. She decided to ask Lu Xubai, who was more professional, about this.
Li Yichen: "Are you worried I'll die?"
Chu Ruofu turned her head to look.
The car was dimly lit, and Li Yichen's brows furrowed with a hint of forbearance, revealing a fragile, sickly beauty.
Li Yichen's handsomeness leans towards feminine softness, with an alluring charm, like a cunning and beautiful fox.
“You don’t look too badly hurt; you shouldn’t die,” Chu Ruofu said hesitantly.
Li Yichen leaned in with a languid and casual expression, resting his head on her shoulder, his voice pleasant: "That's not necessarily true."
Just as Chu Ruofu was about to push his head away, she tensed up upon hearing these words.
Li Yichen gently closed his eyes and said, "I feel terrible, my head is spinning, let me lean on something..."
Gu Junsheng saw through the rearview mirror that Li Yichen had his head resting affectionately on Chu Ruofu's shoulder, his brows slightly furrowed, and his grip on the steering wheel tighter.
Chu Ruofu was terrified that something terrible had happened to Li Yichen, so she froze, afraid to move, hoping to get to the hospital as soon as possible.
About twenty minutes later, they arrived at the local hospital. There were no parking spaces on either side of the road, so Gu Junsheng parked the car on the side of the road and said, "Take him to register first, I'll come over as soon as I park the car."
Chu Ruofu responded with an "okay".
The two got out of the car. Li Yichen swayed slightly and leaned towards Chu Ruofu. She subconsciously reached out to support him.
Li Yichen leaned against her and said, "The orange and mango juice is quite delicious."
Chu Ruofu suspected that he was setting a trap for her. Meeting her suspicious gaze, Li Yichen said, "I have no reason to risk my life to harm you."
“However…” Li Yichen whispered in her ear, “If allergies can earn me your care, I’m willing to go allergic.”
Chu Nufu: "..."
She looked at him with a complicated expression and said, "You're really quite ill."
“I am indeed sick.” Li Yichen looked at her with deep, fox-like eyes, his voice low and gentle: “You are my medicine.”
Chu Ruofu felt a jolt of numbness, almost unable to bear it: "How many people have you said that to?"
Li Yichen: "I've never told anyone else that you're the only one."
Li Yichen became the most popular male star in the entertainment industry because of his stunningly handsome appearance and gentle, alluring personality, which is why Chu Ruofu didn't believe his sweet talk.
After registering and seeing a doctor, the doctor listened to my symptoms and prescribed medication: "It's a mild allergy, no need to be hospitalized. Just go home and apply this medication, and you'll be fine soon."
When Gu Junsheng found the two of them, the doctor had already finished seeing them, and he went to get the medicine for Li Yichen.
The three returned to the island villa.
The guests were all in the living room. When they returned, Qiao Yimo was the first to come over and ask, "What did the doctor say?"
Li Yichen wore a medical mask, covering half of his reddened face. Allergies were indeed uncomfortable. He didn't say anything and prepared to go back to his room.
Gu Junsheng said, "It's not serious, it will get better in two or three days."
The guests and audience breathed a sigh of relief.
Live stream chat:
[Waaaaah, I'm so glad my brother's okay. I was so worried!]
[Hopefully, next time the guests will be more mindful and let us know in advance if anyone is allergic to any particular medication.]
[That scared me to death, thankfully you're alright.]
Last week, the director teased that this episode would feature a blind box date, and asked when the blind boxes would be drawn.
The official Weibo post said it would start at 8 PM, but it's 8:30 now, it should start soon.
Chu Ruofu silently went to the kitchen and disposed of the remaining mangoes. The doctor had said that Li Yichen should avoid contact with mangoes for the time being, as repeated hyperreactions could be life-threatening.
After tidying up, she received a message from the production team on her phone, reminding her to go to the Heartbeat House.
The show's so-called game reward: the guest who gets first place can go to the Heartbeat House first and choose one of four blind boxes, and the subsequent guests will enter in order of their ranking.
Chu Ruofu arrived at the Heartbeat House, where four blind boxes of different colors were placed on the table. She didn't know what was inside.
She picked one up, shook it, and leaned closer to listen.
Live stream chat:
The female lead and I usually choose blind boxes exactly the same way.
[Quickly pick one, open it up, and see what it is.]
The show's rules have changed; blind boxes now determine date partners, meaning every guest will be matched with a partner randomly.
What about my Fu Bai pairing?
[Blind box dating is great, this way every guest has a chance.]
Chu Ruofu couldn't tell what was inside, so she randomly picked a blind box, opened the packaging, and took out a small mask.
The rabbit doll mask was cute; she held it in her hand and left the Heartbeat House.
Shortly after she left, Song Yi entered the Heartbeat House, chose a blind box, and opened it. The audience saw that her small mask was a tiger.
Qiao Yimo was the third to enter the Heartbeat House. There were only two blind boxes left. She carefully selected one and opened it. It was a proud peacock. She was very satisfied.
When Xia Yuqing appeared in the Heartbeat House, there was only one blind box left, which she opened rather unhappily.
"A kitten mask?" Xia Yuqing smiled and said, "It's quite cute."
The male guests took turns choosing. Gu Junsheng got a white lion mask, Li Yichen got a fiery red fox mask, Lu Xubai got a wolf mask, and Shen Wuyang got a dog mask.
The guests all selected blind boxes and received a notification from the production team that they would be going on a date with the items in their blind boxes the next day. The production team required all guests to prepare carefully in advance, dress elegantly and appropriately, and give their partners a wonderful date experience.
The audience was discussing:
I suspect the production team was scared off by the actor who played the Best Actor.
[The last time the third female lead and the second male lead went on a date, there was absolutely nothing interesting about it, and the live stream had very low viewership.]
I'm so curious, which guests will be paired up tomorrow.
[Hurry up and get to tomorrow, I can't wait to start shipping these couples!]
The next day.
Chu Ruofu got up early, and since they were going on a date, all the guests were busy getting ready.
The production team advertised that the guests had 100% freedom, but in reality, when there was no live broadcast, they arranged for makeup artists and stylists, and even provided date outfits, which were ironed in advance for the guests.
Everything was ready, and the production team sent a car to take her to the meeting place.
Today, she's going on a date at a garden restaurant, which is decorated with flowers and exudes a fragrant aroma.
Wearing a rabbit mask and high heels, Chu Ruofu walked step by step into the garden restaurant.
A man dressed in a light-colored suit and wearing a white lion mask sat in a chair, like a king of the animal kingdom, with a noble and elegant demeanor.
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Author's note: It's past midnight.
Thank you for your messages and nutritional supplements, everyone! Goodnight, see you tomorrow.
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