Chapter 3. A puppy who likes to be straightforward.
The third male guest was tall, nearly 1.9 meters, with his chin-length, slightly wavy hair meticulously styled behind his head, revealing a handsome and cool face that reminded people of an ancient English aristocrat.
Clearly, his appearance aroused more curiosity among the audience than the previous two male guests.
The professions of the guests have not yet been revealed. Only the second male guest, Li Yichen, is a mystery. The professions of the other guests have piqued the audience's curiosity.
[Great personality, so handsome!]
It's rare to see a man with long, slightly wavy hair like this in real life.
[Only pretentious guys who do artistic creations would grow their hair long and get fancy hairstyles. He's probably not in an art-related profession, is he?]
I feel like he could kill a master craftsman with three punches; he has absolutely no artistic flair.
[My heart is pounding! I love the third male lead; he's devastatingly handsome.]
The show has invited only high-quality guests; the first two are no less impressive than him. I like the aloof CEO type.
I still prefer the actor; he seems really good at flirting.
While the viewers in the live stream were discussing, the third male guest came in front of everyone. He glanced around and saw that Li Yichen was surrounded by three female guests, so it would be too crowded for him to sit down next to them.
The third man nodded slightly to everyone, walked to the seat opposite them, and sat down.
After sitting down, he greeted everyone: "Hello everyone, my name is Lu Xubai."
Chu Ruofu remained silent. In this situation, she was just a peripheral figure and there was no need for her to steal the spotlight.
The third girl, Xia Yuqing, was the most lively and adorable, with an innocent nature. She gave him a sweet smile and stared straight at him: "My name is Xia Yuqing, but my friends call me Qingtian. You can call me that too."
The second female lead, Song Yi, smiled faintly: "My name is Song Yi."
Li Yichen was wearing sunglasses, so his eyes were unreadable, but a casual smile played on his lips: "Li Yichen."
Gu Junsheng, who stood to the side with a cold and indifferent demeanor, remained silent. He never liked to waste words. There were more guests coming up later, and they would introduce themselves to each other once everyone was present.
The area where the group sat had no air conditioning and was open on three sides, with the sea breeze blowing in waves of heat.
Xia Yuqing muttered, "It's so hot," and looked at the two male guests opposite her, asking with a smile, "Aren't you hot wearing long sleeves and pants?"
Gu Junsheng looked at her upon hearing this and said calmly, "The plane just landed this morning, and I didn't have time to change my clothes."
Song Yi chimed in, "It seems Mr. Gu is a very busy man."
Gu Junsheng hummed in agreement.
Xia Yuqing turned her gaze to Gu Junsheng, her eyes filled with curiosity about what industry he was in.
Live stream chat:
Wow, what a busy man! He must be a successful male guest.
[I only arrived at the production crew this morning, and I was the first male guest to appear. Surprisingly, I wasn't late; I have a good sense of time!]
I thought the male lead was going to maintain his aloof and cold demeanor, but it turns out he can communicate with people.
[He won over the female guest with just two sentences; the male lead appears aloof, but is actually quite cunning.]
Chu Ruofu already knew Gu Junsheng's identity from the system, so she wasn't curious at all. She just hoped that the final guest would appear soon so they could sail to the island, otherwise she would die of heat on the boat.
Xia Yuqing got up and went to sit opposite Gu Junsheng and Lu Xubai. She looked at Gu Junsheng with a naive and innocent expression and asked, "Can I guess what you do?"
Asking guests directly about their professions can be offensive and make them feel uncomfortable as their privacy is being invaded.
Xia Yuqing's question made her seem adorable, sparked a conversation, and allowed people to learn about the other person's background.
Gu Junsheng kept his distance from her. He wasn't a good person and didn't have a good impression of girls who clung to him like this. However, because he was on a live broadcast, he nodded slightly.
His background will eventually be known to the audience and guests, so letting people know his identity in advance is an advantageous competitive advantage for him.
In any male courtship process, one must first demonstrate his strength in order to attract a mate.
Upon hearing Xia Yuqing's words, all the guests looked at the two of them.
Live stream chat:
The third female lead is really good at talking; no wonder she got to be on the show.
I get the feeling that the third female lead has a bit of a manipulative, scheming vibe.
[Don't be snobbish. Just because a girl has a cute personality doesn't mean she's snobbish.]
[Quickly guess, I also want to know what the male lead does.]
Seeing that he didn't refuse, Xia Yuqing's smile became even sweeter: "You're always flying around on business trips, aren't you?"
Gu Junsheng responded indifferently.
Xia Yuqing: "I understand. You must be a senior executive at a well-known company or work in the financial industry."
Gu Junsheng admitted, "I used to work in finance."
Xia Yuqing praised her enthusiastically: "You're really amazing!"
She turned to look at Lu Xubai, the third male lead, and asked, "Let me guess what your profession is, okay?"
A sweet and innocent girl can be irresistible when she acts coquettishly, especially if she has a pretty face and a hot body.
The atmosphere on the boat was harmonious. Chu Ruofu was getting sleepy. Before Lu Xubai could speak, the last female guest appeared.
The woman wore a sexy bohemian-style long dress with a silk cardigan over it. Her chestnut-brown, wavy hair cascaded down her back. She wore a sun hat and sunglasses. Her skin was fair, her figure curvaceous, and she walked with a charming and alluring gait.
The live stream chat exploded with excitement.
Holy crap!!!
[Am I seeing things? It's actually actress Qiao Yimo?!]
[Absolutely stunning, like a fairy!]
No wonder they were the grand finale; the four beauties finally made their appearance.
Why would she participate in a dating reality show?
[Didn't you know that she and Li Yichen dated before?]
The system whispered in Chu Ruofu's ear: "Wake up! Wake up! Your number one rival in love is here."
Chu Nufu:......
System Introduction: [In the original text, the fourth female lead, Qiao Yimo, is a film queen with tens of millions of followers across various social media platforms. She has acted in numerous dramas and is a top-tier female celebrity in the entertainment industry, as well as the most popular and hottest female guest.]
She originally came to the dating reality show hoping to win back her ex-boyfriend, Li Yichen, but her personal charm was too overwhelming, attracting all the male guests to her side, leading to fierce competition for her affections.
Chu Ruofu asked a heart-wrenching question: "Then why don't you bind yourself to her?"
system:【……】
Chu Ruofu's mind kept flashing through her thoughts.
The system is heartbroken.
The system was so angry it nearly collapsed.
The system whimpered for a few seconds and then returned.
System: [Because I am the "Ordinary Person's Rise to Success System," I want to tell everyone that with enough effort, an ordinary person can also rise to become a heartthrob.]
Chu Ruofu felt somewhat helpless. She really couldn't be bothered to mess around in a fanfiction. It was better to just follow the plot and not invite trouble.
After Qiao Yimo boarded the ship, she took off her sunglasses, revealing a pair of charming and beautiful eyes, which she fixed on Li Yichen for a few seconds.
After seeing Qiao Yimo, Li Yichen looked away and turned to Song Yi beside him, starting a conversation with her while completely ignoring Qiao Yimo.
Seeing this, Qiao Yimo bit her lip, feeling a little unwilling, but still wearing a warm smile, and walked to Lu Xubai's side, asking softly, "May I sit here?"
Lu Xubai nodded, his expression cold.
Qiao Yimo sat down.
Live stream chat.
There's definitely something fishy going on.
[Could the rumors be true? Did Qiao Yimo participate in the dating reality show because of Li Yichen?]
If ex-boyfriends/girlfriends can get back together on dating reality shows, then those shows are truly amazing.
Don't you know why Li Yichen and Qiao Yimo broke up back then?
With Qiao Yimo's looks and qualifications, the male guests on the show could choose any of them; why does she insist on being with Li Yichen?
[Sister Momo has no shortage of men chasing after her; those male fans, get lost.]
Next up is the last male guest.
The fourth man was tall and thin, dressed in a clean short-sleeved shirt and trousers. He had gray-blue hair, wore a black T-shirt and dark cargo pants, dressed like a young man, but exuded a gloomy aura.
The live stream chat was filled with astonishment.
Wow, he looks like a recent college graduate.
He should be the youngest of all the guests.
[This guy's eyes are glaring and he avoids eye contact. Is he socially awkward? Haha, that's hilarious.]
The puppy looks very shy.
[So cute! My heart is melting!]
Next to Chu Ruofu was Song Yi, and next to her was Li Yichen. On the curved sofa opposite, from the doorway, sat Qiao Yimo, Lu Xubai, Xia Yuqing, and Gu Junsheng.
The sofa is long enough to seat five people.
Let's see who the fourth man chooses to sit with.
The fourth male guest was the last to enter. All the guests were present when he came in. He quickly glanced around, then lowered his eyes and walked briskly to Chu Ruofu's side, speaking in a low voice.
May I sit here?
Chu Ruofu slowly formed a question mark. There was only a tiny space next to her, just enough for half a person to sit down.
After asking his question, the fourth man looked down at Chu Ruofu, his heart pounding and his ears burning slightly.
Everyone was watching this scene.
It was obvious that the boy wanted to sit next to Chu Ruofu.
The viewers in the live stream were very excited.
Why does this feel so good?
The female lead and the fourth male lead look like characters from a comic book; they're so adorable!
[Aww, I love cute, straightforward guys.]
[The fourth boy is so cute! He's socially awkward and shy, which makes him so lovable.]
If it weren't for the fourth male lead, I would have completely forgotten about the female lead.
Everyone watched this scene unfold.
Li Yichen generously moved to the side, and Song Yi followed suit, making room for one person to sit down.
Chu Ruofu looked up and met a pair of dark eyes. The boy showed no intention of sitting down, so she hesitated for a moment and moved a little closer to Song Yi.
The boy sat down contentedly next to Chu Ruofu.
The two sat very close together, and he could smell the girl's faint, fresh fragrance—a blend of fruity and floral scents with a subtle sweetness, gentle and delicate like that of a beautiful young girl.
A boy's voice came from beside Chu Ruofu, "My name is Shen Wuyang."
Chu Ruofu was taken aback for a moment, then replied, "My name is Chu Ruofu."
Seeing that the fourth male lead had actually taken the initiative to approach her, the system quickly introduced him to Chu Ruofu.
[The fourth male lead, Shen Wuyang, is a world-renowned suspense writer. He was a prodigy at a young age, publishing "Murder Notes" at the age of fourteen. It tells the story of a mysterious murder case from many years ago from the perspective of the killer. After its publication, the rights to it were quickly sold for various adaptations, including comics and films.]
Chu Ruofu shivered involuntarily.
-The Murder Note?
It's a suspense novel written from the killer's perspective.
Chu Ruofu once read a novel in which a murderer published his autobiography, taking advantage of his young age to commit crimes without facing legal consequences and escaping justice.
So-called geniuses are nothing more than murderers.
There are also many authors in the world who, under the guise of writing, describe the sins they have committed and even glorify their crimes in their books.
Chu Ruofu felt a strange sense of fear.
The system continued: "He recently graduated from university. Because he enjoys writing and being alone, he's never been in a relationship before. He's a naive virgin, so he should be the easiest to win over. Why don't you try to woo him?"
[Host, are you alright? Are you alright? Are you alright?]
Chu Ruofu refused: "I don't want to."
Sitting next to Chu Ruofu, Shen Wuyang said in a low voice, "We met this morning."
Chu Ruofu hummed in agreement.
Shen Wuyang had never pursued a girl before. Upon hearing her voice, he clenched his hands slightly on his knees and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
He was happy that she didn't ignore him, so he quietly moved a little closer to her.
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