Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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Guo Bing led him toward the lake, asking as they walked, “I feel like you’ve been preoccupied these past few days. You’re noticeably less active than before. What’s on your mind? Tell me about it.”
Guo Bing definitely knew everything. So Zhai Xingchen put on his hat and said, “I’m under a lot of pressure.”
Guo Bing turned to look at him, then smiled, put his arm around his shoulder, patted him, and said, “It’s my fault too. Actually, we noticed something was up a while ago. We should have told you back in Nancheng, but we were afraid you’d be too nervous, and we wanted you to find out for yourself, so we didn’t say anything. Have you ever considered dating on our show?”
Zhai Xingchen hummed in agreement and said, “I never thought about it. The gap between us is so big. I always thought I was just here to make up the numbers.”
He still found it incredible.
“Then you can think about it carefully now,” Guo Bing said. “They are all very good. Based on my personal experience, they are not just playing around; they genuinely like you. I think sincerity is very precious, whether on a show or in daily life. Like I told you before, you can try to open your heart, give them a chance, and give yourself a chance too…”
“If they all like me, should I give each of them a chance…” Zhai Xingchen said.
“Yes, how will you know who you like if you don’t interact with them… I understand your worries. You’re afraid of being called a player by the audience, but you need to understand that this is a dating reality show. You’re currently on a dating reality show, and everyone is here to find love. All our arrangements and settings are designed to help you find love. They all have the right to pursue you, and you have the right to compare and choose. Believe me, the more guests like you, the more obvious your protagonist qualities will be, and the more the audience will like you. For the audience, watching a dating reality show is like having a dream, watching an idol drama, or reading a romance novel. Having the feeling of this one loves me, and that one loves me— it’s a very enjoyable experience for the audience. So they’ll only be happy for you. If you don’t believe me, look at the comments online now. Seeing that so many guests like you, see how excited they are. Just follow your heart and accept the love of your suitors. No one will criticize you; in fact more people will like you and genuinely worry about you, ‘Ah, so many handsome guys, which one should Xingchen choose?'”
Zhai Xingchen laughed.
Guo Bing also laughed and said, “Really? Haven’t you ever watched a dating reality show before? If you have, you should understand how the audience feels.”
Yes, he actually knew what the audience wanted to see.
A chaotic love triangle, a single heartthrob – these were all timeless classic tropes.
“And think about it,” Guo Bing said. “For example, Pei Xu likes you a lot. Do you think it’s more regrettable for him to have pursued you, tried hard, and failed in the end, or not to have even had the chance to pursue you at all?” Guo Bing continued, “Give them a chance. It’s too late to back out now. They’ve already fallen for you. All you can do is sincerely accept their pursuit, listen to your heart, and choose someone you truly like in the end… They are all very good people, Zhai Xingchen.”
Such talent is hard to find even with a lantern.
Yes, they are all very good people.
Guo Bing then said, “Hey, just talking won’t help. The embarrassment and pressure you feel can’t be completely resolved by me talking to you. Open your heart and feel their sincerity. I believe that when sincerity connects with sincerity, your feelings will definitely change.”
Zhai Xingchen said with a smile, “I can only try my best.”
Guo Bing turned his head and looked at him for a while: “Actually, I really want to know what you’re like when you fall in love.”
“I’m also very curious, I don’t know if it’s possible,” Zhai Xingchen said, “but I think the chances are greater for me and the guests from the red team.”
Guo Bing looked at him.
Zhai Xingchen said, “I never thought about being a zero.”
Guo Bing: “…Then it’s up to you. We won’t interfere with who you like.”
The conversation with Guo Bing was helpful. Although he was still embarrassed, he felt much less pressured and didn’t have to worry about public opinion from netizens anymore.
The eight guests, dressed in down jackets of different colors and styles, thus filmed an advertisement outdoors until sunset.
During a break, Zhai Xingchen changed his mindset for the first time, looking at the other seven guests from a different perspective.
He used to view them as cannon fodder supporting characters, physically present but mentally detached. But from this moment on, he tried to truly see their good qualities from the perspective of a guest on both the red and blue teams.
They were no longer a group of main characters, but a group of men, a group of men with whom he could have a romantic relationship.
Duan Yihua was handsome and had a steady and mature demeanor.
Hu Ying was beautiful and flamboyant; his smile was radiant.
Wen Nuo was cute, soft, sweet, and charming.
Lin Qingning had a very elegant demeanor.
All of them were good.
He then went to look at the other three guests from the blue team.
Forget it, they were all male leads, pure tops, they would never be bottoms for him. I can’t even imagine them being bottoms under me, it’s too weird.
If I were to be a 0…
Their size… never mind.
As he was lost in thought, he saw Lin Qingning walking towards him.
Lin Qingning stopped beside him and said, “I’d like to have a word with you, are you free now?”
Zhai Xingchen nodded.
“I don’t know what you’re thinking, but when I first found out that Pei Xu also liked you, I did have some complicated feelings towards you, so I deliberately targeted you during the truth-or-dare conversation,” Lin Qingning said. “But I want to tell you that whether I like Pei Xu or Pei Xu likes you, it’s all natural, and there’s no right or wrong. I don’t blame him, and I don’t blame you either.”
Zhai Xingchen looked at Lin Qingning.
Lin Qingning smiled and said, “So if you need my help with anything, or if you’re being pushed to the limit and want to catch your breath at any time, feel free to come to me.”
Zhai Xingchen suddenly understood what Guo Bing had said.
Regarding sincerity, everyone here was a very good person.
He was very touched, nodded, and said, “Okay.”
Lin Qingning said, “It’s a good thing I don’t like you, otherwise what would you do? You wouldn’t have any room to breathe.”
At this moment, Zhai Xingchen thought of Hu Ying from the past.
He had a very thorough heart-to-heart talk with Hu Ying back then. Hu Ying also said that she only considered him a good sister, that they could help each other, and that he could come to her if he needed anything.
And what was the result?
He felt like this was a flag!
Zhai Xingchen was wearing a brightly colored down jacket. As the youngest and with the best figure, he looked youthful and sunny in this vibrant down jacket. Paired with his broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs, he was a sight to behold.
Lin Qingning thought to himself that he was not jealous of Zhai Xingchen at all.
He felt it was reasonable for everyone to like Zhai Xingchen.
He was the youngest, the best-looking, and had the best personality, giving people the most surprises. Even from Pei Xu’s perspective, he felt that the youthful and sunny Zhai Xingchen was a good match for the aloof and eccentric Pei Xu.
Like a ray of light just for him.
Just then, Lin Qingning suddenly saw Pei Xu looking over at him and Zhai Xingchen.
He glanced at them, looked down and then looked back at them.
That once cold and aloof person had completely changed; his eyes were now so soft and silent.
He wasn’t jealous. He was just envious.
In fact, everyone in this group remained the same throughout, except for Pei Xu, who had truly changed significantly.
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