Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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Because of this little incident, Pei Xu and Zhai Xingchen barely spoke to each other on their way back, just like when they came.
Pei Xu drove intently, the veins on the back of his hands faintly visible, and on the black dial of his watch on his wrist were barely perceptible gray star patterns.
Pei Xu didn’t find the silence awkward at all; on the contrary, his heart was pounding as he sensed the subtle atmosphere in the car.
He had no experience in romance, but the ability to sense this subtle aura seemed to be an innate human instinct. Even someone as indifferent as him became sensitive and perceptive when in love.
His heart was like a roller coaster, going up and down, fast and slow. He was nervous and careful, but also inexplicably excited. He wanted to say something, but didn’t know what to say, and was inexplicably happy.
He pursed his lips and gripped the steering wheel tightly.
He thought that before leaving, he should give Zhai Xingchen a bouquet of real roses.
While Pei Xu and Zhai Xingchen went to the market, the four guests from the Red Team were filming an advertisement by Baiyu Lake.
Meanwhile, the screenwriting and directing teams were having a meeting.
“So far, only Hu Ying, Pei Xu, Huo Cheng and Zhai Xingchen have gone on dates; no one else has.”
“Only Pei Xu, Yan Zhi, and Zhai Xingchen have lived together; no one else has.”
“I think we can give Yan Zhi a date.”
“Pei Xu’s dates are already this romantic, Yan Zhi will probably have a hard time surpassing them.”
“Yan Zhi has a lot of stars in his name, so it can’t be bad. It might not be more romantic than fireworks, but it will definitely have Yan Zhi’s distinctive personal style. I’m really looking forward to his date.”
“Actually, regarding accommodation, I think we could arrange for Huo Cheng and Zhai Xingchen to stay together. There should be some sparks between them.”
“Then Brother Huo’s mouth must be stretched to the sky, hahaha.”
“Giving Yan Zhi a date and Huo Cheng a roommate opportunity is the most exciting thing I can do. At this crucial moment, the battleground of love and hate is about to begin!”
“Actually, there are quite a few fans who ship the red and blue couples, after all, we have the red and blue couples from the first three seasons as a foundation. Duan Yihua and Wen Nuo haven’t had any highlight moments yet.”
“What should we do? We wish we could make everyone have a relationship with Zhai Xingchen.”
Everyone burst into laughter.
Guo Bing said, “The problem now is that we can’t artificially designate who goes on dates with whom or who lives together with whom. If we set the rules of the game, things may not develop as we expect. For example, this time we wanted to stop Pei Xu from going shopping, but by some twist of fate, he ended up getting the bargain.”
“How about we simplify things and follow the typical dating reality show format? For example, today is a date day, so each guest can invite the guest they like to go out on a date. That way, everyone will have a chance to go on a date.”
“But unlike the previous three seasons, this season doesn’t have at least two couples. If we do this, the end result will definitely be that everyone invites Zhai Xingchen. Can he run six or seven dates by himself? He can’t do that in one day, can he?”
After much discussion, everyone agreed on one thing.
These next few days were crucial, and the schedule needed to be rushed.
“How about we have a three-day date?” screenwriter Liu suddenly suggested.
Everyone looked at her.
Screenwriter Liu adjusted her glasses. She had an ordinary appearance and looked a bit like a bookworm, but her eyes were bright and intelligent: “Three consecutive days of dates, three days in total, countless times, to completely stir up a chaotic scene! And to let Xingchen see the intentions of all the guests before making her own choice.”
Her last sentence inexplicably touched a young screenwriter’s heartstrings. Holding her water glass, she said sadly, “Ah, the thought that most of them ended up disappointed makes me sad.”
But what can be done? There’s only one Zhai Xingchen.
Actually, past dating reality shows had always been like this: someone always won the heart of their sweetheart, and someone always ended up with a regretful ending. It was just that everyone in this season was so outstanding, which made the regret all the more pronounced.
Everyone fell silent for a moment. And Screenwriter Liu said, “You can’t think of it that way. I don’t know if you’ve heard this saying, but I saw it online and I think it’s perfect for a dating reality show. It roughly means, ‘I know he’s like the moon in the sky, destined not to belong to me. But for a brief moment, the moonlight shone on me. I thought about it carefully, and realized that was enough.’ When I saw it, I thought, ‘Isn’t that exactly what our dating reality show guests feel all year?'”
Although it didn’t end well, I accompanied him through this part of his life’s journey, leaving behind a memory, which is also quite nice.
“What you’re saying…” Guo Bing smiled and said, “It sounds even more heartbreaking. It’s just a pity there’s only one Zhai Xingchen; he can’t give all the guests a home!”
Everyone laughed when they heard this.
After the meeting, Guo Bing received another call from the TV station.
Yesterday’s ratings had come out, and they were almost matching last season’s highest ratings record. The third episode would air tonight, and the popularity was unprecedented. Breaking the record was a sure thing. The advertising department’s phones had been ringing off the hook. After a year of decline, Xinghai TV had finally made a brilliant comeback at the end of the year!
“Xiao Guo, do a good job! You need to stay calm from here on out. I don’t need anything more exciting to come, I just need you to stay calm!”
Guo Bing said smugly, “Don’t worry, Director, the best is yet to come!”
“Good, good, good,” the old director grinned from ear to ear, “Oh dear, I’d like to ask, who does Zhai Xingchen actually like?”
Guo Bing asked, “You watch our show too?”
“My granddaughter keeps following me around asking questions, saying she’s afraid of shipping the wrong couple and wants me to find out. If you tell me, I promise I won’t give away any spoilers.”
Guo Bing laughed.
Guo Bing came out of the inn and went to the lakeside to watch Hu Ying and the others film the advertisement. He was standing not far away, glancing behind him every now and then. He was wearing a hat and gloves, and his clothes were not fancy. If it weren’t for his height, he would look like a member of the production crew at first glance.
They were shooting a menswear advertisement, mainly coats and suits. In the freezing cold, Hu Ying and the others were shivering. As soon as the shoot was over, the staff quickly brought them hot water and down jackets.
They gathered together to watch the film, and even in the glamorous entertainment industry, such a pleasing scene might not be seen.
Screenwriter Liu stopped behind him, looked at Duan Yihua and the others, and said with emotion, “Look at these handsome guys, isn’t it a pity they’re not in a relationship?”
Guo Bing smiled, then suddenly saw a car driving towards them from a distance and said, “They’re back.”
When screenwriter Liu turned his head, he saw Pei Xu and Zhai Xingchen’s car.
She was a little surprised: “They’re back so early.”
Not only was she surprised, but Hu Ying and the others were also very surprised.
Huo Cheng was watching the Red Team guests filming the advertisement by the lake when he saw Pei Xu and Zhai Xingchen’s car and immediately ran towards them.
Pei Xu and Zhai Xingchen lived together and went shopping together; only heaven knew how anxious Huo Cheng was.
Guo Bing complained, “He must have been watching that road the whole time, otherwise how could he have noticed it so quickly?”
Huo Cheng ran to the entrance of Little Arctic, just as Pei Xu stopped their car. He glanced into the car and saw Zhai Xingchen sitting in the passenger seat through the glass. It was as if sunlight had suddenly shone on him. Huo Cheng smiled and said, “You’re back so soon.”
Pei Xu glanced towards the lake and asked, “Why are there so many people? What are they doing?”
“Hu Ying and the others are filming an advertisement,” Huo Cheng said.
Zhai Xingchen then pushed open the car door and got out.
Pei Xu parked the car by the roadside, got out, and followed them to the lakeside. Many locals had gathered around to watch. Duan Yihua and the others, who had been huddled up with hot water bottles, straightened up when they saw Zhai Xingchen and the others return.
Hu Ying, in particular, had been in a really bad mood lately. He had been freezing for so long in the morning and was about to lose his temper, but as soon as he saw Zhai Xingchen, he immediately took off his ugly, bulky black down jacket.
He wore a long, coffee-colored wool coat that perfectly complemented his chestnut hair. Standing in the snow, bathed in sunlight, he radiated a dazzling glow. Wen Nuo smoothed his hair; he was probably too cold, even his heart felt chilled. He glanced at the radiant Hu Ying, then at Pei Xu beside Zhai Xingchen, and couldn’t even be bothered to smile anymore.
Pei Xu and Huo Cheng stood behind Zhai Xingchen, one on the left and one on the right. One was fair-skinned and handsome with a noble air, while the other was tall and dashing with a cold and aloof air. Zhai Xingchen stood between them, his beauty pure and radiant, his face glowing white, so captivating.
In the shivering cold, Wen Nuo suddenly felt a courage he never would normally possess.
Pei Xu and Huo Cheng, the two guests on the blue team, were able to take the initiative after they fell in love, so how much more so would he?
He would definitely seize the opportunity next time.
He really wanted to catch it.
Zhai Xingchen stood behind the photographer, looking at the four handsome men in the lens, and couldn’t help but sigh again.
Their lineup this season was truly the best in dating reality shows.
Four handsome men, each with a distinct style, stood by the lake, their reflections shimmering against the backdrop of snow-covered trees. Dressed in long coats and scarves, every frame of their photos looked like a beautiful magazine cover.
Guo Bing watched quietly from a distance for a while, then suddenly called out: “Pei Xu”.
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