Zhai Qinghe's smile froze instantly.
Just as surprised as she was were the viewers watching the live stream:
[What a piece of trash Xu Qiuyuan! That bitch has such a vicious mouth! Does she really think the internet has no memory? She stole someone else's husband and then disappeared perfectly, and after all these years she actually has the nerve to come out and appear on a dating show? I want to see which male guest is blind enough to fall for her!]
However, I admit that I was completely manipulated by the show's goading tactics. I'm only contributing to the show's viewership to criticize her! Criticizing Jian Zhizhen is just a side effect!
Even though our little lotus flower is at the bottom of the rankings in the task, she still has so many fans! Ahhh, her pitiful little expression is so cute, it melts my heart!
[I love the lazy, Zen-like vibe of Little Lotus Flower, like a little lazy cat, waaaah, let Mommy pet her! Xu Qiuyuan, you stinky homewrecker, get lost and don't come near me!]
Jian Zhizhen looked at Xu Qiuyuan and was also quite surprised.
Xu Qiuyuan started out as a host, having hosted a music program in his early years.
Because they couldn't stand some newcomers arrogantly criticizing their seniors, they bravely fought back.
She voiced the sentiments of many netizens, which is why she is well-liked.
However, at the peak of her career, she was exposed for being someone's mistress, and her former fans turned against her, with the internet filled with insults.
She remained out of the public eye for many years as a result.
She came to participate in this program this year, returning to the public eye.
As if knowing he wasn't popular, he always kept a low profile and avoided speaking whenever possible.
Currently, the guests haven't started separating men and women into rooms yet; they're all staying in rooms like men and women.
On the first day Jian Zhizhen called, she moved in with Xu Qiuyuan.
But after spending several days together, Jian Zhizhen barely spoke a few words to her.
She felt that Xu Qiuyuan was the kind of person who had experienced great ups and downs and had seen through the illusions of the world. He had no interest in anything and was just there to earn a basic salary.
Unexpectedly, now that she's no longer live streaming, her true personality has been revealed.
Jian Zhizhen had no liking for mistresses, but she also had no liking for Zhai Qinghe, that fake lotus flower.
She leisurely watched the play, and even wanted to eat a bag of sunflower seeds.
Zhai Qinghe's almond-shaped eyes were filled with grievance, as if she didn't understand why Xu Qiuyuan said that.
In the awkward atmosphere, Li Nanyan couldn't stand it anymore. He slammed his hand on the stool, stood up, and glared angrily at Xu Qiuyuan, making a gesture as if he were about to speak up for Zhai Qinglian.
Jian Zhizhen sighed and shook his head.
It's pointless.
The moment this person opened their mouth, the otherwise excellent drama of palace intrigue suddenly dropped a level and became incredibly noisy.
She simply asked Lin Yi, "Director, the main storyline starts tomorrow. If there's nothing else, I'll go back to sleep now?"
Lin Yi nodded: "Go ahead, don't be late tomorrow morning."
Jian Zhizhen got up and left.
Qin Yubai also got up and left.
Li Nanyan had all his words stuck in his throat, staring at Jian Zhizhen as he watched her leave.
He was so angry that he ground his molars to powder, and he wanted to vent his fury on Jian Zhizhen:
How dare you not listen to me while I was speaking and just walk away?!
I used to think you were good-looking and was planning to give you a chance.
But from now on, I will absolutely not give you even the slightest chance!
Regret it, Jian Zhizhen!
...
After the director told them to go to bed early, the guests gradually returned to their rooms.
The minor conflict was quickly extinguished without causing much of a commotion.
But the guests all knew in their hearts that now that the live broadcast was over, there was no need for anyone to hide anymore, and such conflicts would only increase.
Zhai Qinghe was still sitting on the sofa, her head down, her eyelids shadowed by the light.
But she quickly figured it out.
From another perspective, Xu Qiuyuan is also right.
Without live streaming, she certainly doesn't need to maintain a persona all the time.
She can use this to prepare for the future.
Xu Qiuyuan is almost thirty years old and has made a fundamental mistake by being a mistress. There is no chance for her to clear her name. She may only make money from this one episode of the show and then retire from the entertainment industry forever.
She shouldn't let herself be affected by such a minor character.
Remember who your real enemy is.
Zhai Qinghe narrowed her eyes, a cold glint in them.
Back in school, she was always overshadowed by Jian Zhizhen. If it weren't for that incident, she would never have been able to get better resources than her now.
Now, on this show, she's determined to win back her title!
Just as I was thinking this, I suddenly heard Li Nanyan's voice: "Are you alright?"
Zhai Qinghe's eyes flickered slightly, and when she raised her face again, her originally cold eyes were filled with tears.
She shook her head resolutely: "I'm fine... Everyone else has left, why aren't you leaving yet?"
Li Nanyan frowned, his face displeased, and said, "I just wanted to tell you that I can't stand a group of women ganging up on women who are better than them. Don't be sad."
Zhai Qinghe forced a smile and explained with a wronged expression, "The director just said that this timeline is extremely competitive. If we want to earn income in the short term, we can only do manual labor. But I can't lift heavy things with my hands or shoulders. I'm really worried that I will be a burden to everyone. I don't know why she said that to me."
Seeing her bright red nose, Li Nanyan couldn't help but feel sorry for her: "That kind of person is vicious! Don't pay any attention to her!"
He paused, then added, "I'll choose you tomorrow. You can just follow me."
Upon hearing this, Zhai Qinghe felt that she had achieved 90% of her goal.
In this show, male guests choose female guests when forming teams.
If two or more male guests choose the same female guest, the final choice rests with the female guest.
In one of the warm-up games, all three male guests except Qin Yubai chose her, but she chose Li Ze.
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