His text message to Xu Baichang read: "Thank you for taking care of me after I had heatstroke. I only want to team up with you in the future."
He looked at Xu Baichang silently, but Xu Baichang turned his head away, avoiding his gaze.
Luo Tian gave a bitter smile, then, as if to comfort himself, stood up: "It's okay, I said I would try my best. I am indeed a little tired today. I'll go back to my tent first. You should get some rest too."
He got up and walked away dejectedly. Only then did Xu Baichang look up at him, a hint of pity flashing in her eyes. She opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end, she didn't utter a word and closed it again.
Luo Tian's fans are extremely unhappy.
[It's obvious Xu Baichang has fallen for someone else, so why is he giving me this pitiful look? You're the one who let him go!]
[Xu Baichang isn't any good either, brother, let's stop pursuing him. There are plenty of fish in the sea, let's find someone else!]
While Luo Tian's fans were feeling sorry for him, they finally turned their anger towards Xu Baichang. But Xu Baichang also has a large number of fans, so they can't just let them talk nonsense.
[What do you mean by "falling out of love"? Did they even start anything? They only interacted a lot when they first joined the show, right? Wasn't that because they knew each other beforehand? You've already said everything.]
I actually feel sorry for Xu Baichang, who's being harassed by Luo Tian. He hasn't even sorted out his own ex's affairs yet, and he's already clinging to Xu Baichang. I also agree that Luo Tian should quickly find someone else and be left alone.
The two sides started arguing again in the live chat, tearing each other apart, but some people just had a different style.
[Hey, what do you guys think would be a good name for Qin Shuang and Xiao Shulang's couple?]
[Yes, I think we could come up with one too. Romance variety shows are for supporting couples and romance, otherwise what's the point of watching them?]
It's truly a mixed bag of joy and sorrow; some people haven't even decided on their romantic partners yet, while others have already come up with new pairing names.
After enjoying the night view outside, everyone got up to say goodnight and went into their tents. The campsite was very spacious, with many tents set up, and the guests all had single tents.
Xiao Shulang slept very well, but tonight, unusually, he couldn't fall asleep immediately after lying down. He was thinking about Qin Shuang, but he didn't dare to draw any conclusions. In the end, he drifted off to sleep.
The mountain nights are cool, and the low chirping of insects not far from the campsite is very distant and not noisy, but rather like a nocturne that lulls people to sleep.
Therefore, when Xiao Shulang vaguely heard arguing in the middle of the night, he almost thought he was dreaming.
Xiao Shulang was startled awake when the sound gradually became more intense and clearer, confirming that it was not a hallucination.
He wasn't the only one woken up. When he lifted the tent flap to come out, people were either coming out of the surrounding tents or making rustling noises as they got up.
Qin Shuang's tent was right next to his, and the two came out at about the same time.
The lights around the camp were still on, so everyone could see the furious Luo Tian and the red-eyed Xu Baichang a few steps away.
They were the ones who started the argument.
Chapter 30 "I choose guest number 2".
"What happened?"
Xiao Shulang stood next to Xu Baichang.
Luo Tian was like an enraged bull, breathing heavily through his nostrils. Seeing Xiao Shulang approach, he furiously raised his hand, ready to strike—
His arm was forced to stop in mid-air as a force pulled him, rendering him unable to move.
Qin Shuang gripped Luo Tian's wrist tightly, her face darkening: "What do you want to do?"
Xiao Shulang stepped aside to shield Xu Baichang behind him, and said coldly, "Still want to hit someone?"
Luo Tian strained and struggled, but found he couldn't break free. His breathing became heavier, and he shouted angrily, "Let go!"
The rest of the people came out at this moment, some still sleepy and confused, while others had already rushed up.
Seeing that things were getting out of hand, the director quickly asked, "What's going on?"
Qin Shuang grabbed Luo Tian's hand, her tone already icy: "Ask him."
Seeing that Luo Tian's face was flushed red, whether from anger or from holding back his anger, the director put his hands on the shoulders of the two of them and said, "Let's separate for now. Let's talk this out. No one is allowed to lay a hand on each other."
He stood in the middle, which was the first position that could separate the two should they really start fighting.
"Let go of him, Qin Shuang, don't hurt your hand," Xiao Shulang said. "Luo Tian, were you trying to take that shot at me? I'm standing right here, in front of so many people, go ahead and do it if you dare."
As soon as Xiao Shulang spoke, Qin Shuang withdrew her hand. Luo Tian pulled his arm back and covered his wrist. Qin Shuang's strength was too great, and his wrist was already red from being pinched.
The director noticed that Luo Tian was the most upset, so he immediately squeezed between the two of them, facing Luo Tian directly, and pulled him away by pressing his shoulder: "Hey, okay, okay, calm down, it's the middle of the night."
Luo Tian's eyes were also red, but they were bloodshot from anger. He grinned at Xiao Shulang through the director and said, "Did you say something to Bai Chang?"
Xu Baichang wiped his eyes, stepped out from behind Xiao Shulang, and said to Luo Tian in a choked voice, "If you dare to do it, why are you afraid of what others will say?"
Xiao Shulang was unaware of the reason for their argument in the middle of the night. He observed them without making a sound immediately.
Luo was furious and yelled, "Do you believe him or me?! What kind of person did you just describe me as?! Honestly, have I ever been bad to you?!"
His shout startled many of the staff. Tian Xiaole, who was still sleepy, was jolted awake. Zhou Tong quickly put his arm around her and said, "It's okay, it's okay, I'm here."
Even You Ziang, who has trouble getting up in the morning, was awake. He stood with Qin Shuang on Xiao Shulang and Xu Baichang's side. You Ziang frowned and asked, "Does it mean whoever has the loudest voice is more powerful?"
Young Master You also has morning grumpiness, you know!
He softened his voice and asked Xu Baichang, "What happened?"
Xu Baichang swallowed, trying to restore his voice to normal: "I got up to get some water in the middle of the night and ran into Luo Tian, so... we chatted for a bit."
As for what they talked about, there were too many people around, so Xu Baichang didn't plan to tell everyone.
"I'm too tired at night, and I'm prone to saying things that aren't clear in my head," the director said hurriedly. "We can talk properly another time. Now, everyone go and rest, okay?"
As he spoke, he led Luo Tian toward the tent. Out of consideration for the director, Luo Tian remained silent.
Zhou Tong wanted to ask Luo Tian what had happened, but he couldn't leave his girlfriend, who had just been startled, alone. However, Tian Xiaole patted his hand and said, "It's nothing. He was just startled because he wasn't fully awake. He seems to be fine now. I'm going back to my tent to continue sleeping. You go and ask him."
Zhou Tong was still a little hesitant, while Tian Xiaole was both amused and exasperated: "You don't actually want to come into the tent and coax me to sleep, do you?"
They hadn't reached the point of living together yet. The young man, Zhou Tong, blushed instantly and stammered, "Then you, you go to sleep, I, I'll go check on him."
Zhou Tong ran off with his face flushed red. Tian Xiaole chuckled, tugged at her coat, and before going back, she went to Xu Baichang and the others: "Teacher Xu, are you alright?"
Xu Baichang shook his head: "I'm sorry for causing everyone trouble."
Everyone shook their heads. It was too late, and the middle of the night was definitely not a good time for idle chatter. Seeing that everything was alright, everyone went back to their own tents.
As Xiao Shulang turned around, Xu Baichang suddenly tugged at him and whispered, "I want to talk to you tomorrow."
Xiao Shulang vaguely guessed what was going on: "Okay."
Inside Luo Tian's tent, Zhou Tong lifted the curtain and went in, only to see Luo Tian sitting there with the light on and a gloomy expression on his face.
Zhou Tong sighed and sat down casually: "Why did you two start arguing?"
"He questioned my sincerity," Luo Tian said in a low voice, "He must have overheard someone gossiping again."
"You mean Xiao Shulang?" Zhou Tong stroked his chin. "To be honest, at first I thought he still had feelings for you and couldn't stand you finding someone else, but it seems that's not the case now. So why did you two break up and end up like this?"
Luo Tian's eyes flickered: "If we feel we're not compatible after spending time together, we'll break up."
Xiao Shulang is a good boyfriend—handsome and rich—but for someone like Luo Tian with a scumbag mentality, what he can't have is always the best.
He started out as a nobody, and when he saw Xu Baichang from afar at the TV station, he thought that someone like him was the kind of person he should pursue. Later, he won over Xiao Shulang and became complacent, thinking that he was indeed capable and that he could win over a young master like Xiao Shulang with sweet words.
When he broke up with Xiao Shulang, he claimed that he only loved Xu Baichang. But did he really love Xu Baichang? No, he loved himself.
Even if he does manage to win over Xu Baichang, after a while he'll feel that his former crush is nothing special, he'll get tired of her, and he'll want to find a new target.
His inflated ego made him feel he deserved anyone outstanding, and this arrogance determined that he would never be content to stay with just one person.
He didn't dare to act recklessly before because he was afraid Xiao Shulang would find out. After all, he still needed Xiao Shulang's money and resources to support him. Now that he's grown up and has lost his usefulness, who can restrain him?
After seeing the chat logs Xiao Shulang provided, Xu Baichang's opinion of Luo Tian changed completely. Tonight, when they bumped into each other by chance, Xu Baichang was indeed out of it and his emotions were amplified. He wanted to test Luo Tian.
I only found out after trying him out that he was hopeless. He was a complete liar. Regardless of how well he acted in the show, he was incredibly dramatic in real life.
Xu Baichang had given up on his romantic expectations, but during those two months of ambiguity, he had genuine feelings for her. He treated her with respect, and he had even experienced moments of attraction.
Luo Tian is not only unworthy in love, but also in every other aspect.
Zhou Tong couldn't understand: "Then why is he so resentful? Is that just his personality? He's such a hassle. It's a wonder you can date him."
Luo Tian snorted: "That's right."
“It’s normal to have minor arguments in a relationship. You should talk to Xu Baichang about it. Xiao Le and I bicker occasionally, but it’s nothing serious. I have some experience with this. See if you can use it,” Zhou Tong said. “As long as it’s not a matter of principle, I always take the initiative to make up. It’s not shameful to show weakness in front of someone you like.”
The reason why Ke Luotian and Xu Baichang could argue was mostly because Xu Baichang felt that he had a matter of principle.
Luo Tian didn't answer, but pulled his sleeping bag up a bit: "Okay. You go to sleep too, I'm much better, thanks."
Zhou Tong bumped fists with him: "We're brothers, no need for formalities. I'm going back to sleep too. Goodnight."
After the commotion in the middle of the night, many people woke up the next morning feeling listless and exhausted.
Luo Tian and Yin Xingzhi looked too dejected, so the staff put on their usual makeup so they would look better in front of the camera.
The camping experience was really great overall, it would have been even better if it weren't for a few troublemakers.
The director wanted the morning shoot to be as fresh and vibrant as the mountains and fields, so he suggested that everyone hike down the mountain and film the scenery along the way for the audience to see.
In the morning, some people were watching videos to refresh themselves on their way to work. When they opened the Heartbeat Encounter live stream, they were greeted by distant mountains and lush greenery nearby. The scenery was truly eye-catching, and it felt as if they could smell the fresh mountain air through the screen.
Good morning! Wow, the scenery on the mountain looks really nice and refreshing.
Good morning! Wait, it can't be my imagination, right? Why do I feel like their positioning is more obvious now?
[That's right, you've spotted the key point. The road is so wide, yet Luo Tian isn't walking next to Xu Baichang anymore!]
Before the live stream started, Luo Tian did try to get closer to Xu Baichang, but as soon as he approached, Xu Baichang immediately avoided him, which was very obvious.
Luo Tian's temper flared up as well. He hadn't slept well last night, and now he was being given the cold shoulder. Luo Tian thought he was spoiling Xu Baichang too much, so he deliberately slowed down and walked over to Yin Xingzhi.
Yin Xingzhi's eyes darted around, but his expression remained unchanged. He neither moved closer to Luo Tian nor distanced himself from him.
Didn't someone righteously declare last night that they would keep trying and never give up? And now they're backing down the moment they wake up?
[You guys are so annoying! The live stream has only just started, we'll find out soon enough.]
[Exactly! Also, if Brother Luo Tian gives up on Xu Baichang, I'll support him too. We can't let this blockhead see our devotion, right?]
With a limited number of audience members in the morning, there was little argument, and none of the guests mentioned the previous night's events on camera, allowing them to stroll down the mountain.
They thought they would take a car back to the villa after descending the mountain, but the director took them to a resort. After having breakfast at the resort, the staff led them to a facility.
"Ta-da! Welcome to the game arena, Trust OR Crisis!"
In front of us is an open space with many props arranged in an orderly manner, forming a fun running track.