Why does he always seem to encounter such bad luck?!
When Luo Tianyi couldn't continue his story, the audience immediately understood.
[Haha, this is hilarious! I'm dying of laughter at being proven wrong like this. So embarrassing! I suggest we move to another planet.]
[Everyone, is this solid proof that he's a scumbag?]
[That's not enough, but they definitely didn't break up amicably. As for Luo Tian's behavior, well... this is just my personal opinion, but I think it was a good thing they broke up.]
Luo Tian's fans quieted down, and the team's public relations quickly had online trolls speak out, even if they couldn't change the situation, they still wanted to muddy the waters.
Brother Luo Tian must have been angry just now, that's why he said the wrong thing.
Giving gifts while dating is a mutual exchange; expecting them back after a breakup is petty.
But now more and more people are speaking up for Xiao Shulang, and if the online trolls don't have any skill in speaking, they will be shut down on the spot.
[What nonsense! He was just lying, thinking he could fool people, but he didn't expect there were knowledgeable people there. He deserved it.]
If Luo Tian is truly a scumbag, what's wrong with Xiao Shulang taking his things back? If it were me, I would not only take them back, but I might even make him compensate me.
Xiao Shulang couldn't stop smiling as he thought about the more than five million he was about to receive. He picked up his tea and sipped it with pleasure, planning to have some snacks after finishing his tea. Just then, a plate of small cakes was placed in front of him.
Xiao Shulang followed the hand with its distinct knuckles and met Qin Shuang's gaze.
Xiao Shulang blinked: "Thank you."
Qin Shuang slowly spoke: "You...you had a good appetite on the show, was it because you ate instant noodles for several days in a row before?"
“Yes, today it’s braised beef, tomorrow it’s chicken stew with mushrooms, I’ll get tired of eating all sorts of things.” Xiao Shulang picked up the cake. “But my living expenses have arrived, so I don’t have to eat instant noodles anymore.”
"And—" he drawled, his gaze sweeping over Luo Tian, who was slumped on the sofa, a look of contentment on his face, "I'll be able to have an extra meal soon, won't I?"
Qin Shuang moved her lips, but in the end she didn't say anything. Instead, she silently brought over some more snacks and piled them in front of Xiao Shulang.
This detail was not overlooked by the audience.
[Silent feeding is worth a thousand words, Qin Shuang, you truly live up to your reputation.]
I'm starting to think they're such a perfect match!
The most frustrated person in the room, besides Luo Tian, was Zhou Tong. He had meant well by speaking up for Luo Tian, but things didn't go as planned, and he ended up putting Luo Tian in a very difficult position.
Although it was obvious that Luo Tian was acting strangely after what had just happened, he had been friends with Luo Tian for several years, and their friendship wouldn't just disappear like that. He racked his brains trying to salvage the situation, but as soon as he uttered a sound, he attracted Xiao Shulang's attention.
Xiao Shulang seemed to only then remember him, and the first thing he said to him was to thank him again.
"Zhou Tong, thank you so much. I really wouldn't have remembered that I had such a large hidden fortune if it weren't for you. I'll treat you to a meal sometime to express my sincere gratitude."
Zhou Tong: "..."
Get out of my way! Who wants to eat your food?!
A note from the author:
Xiao Shulang: Listen to me, thank you—
Zhou Tong: Don't come any closer!
Chapter 18: They were drawn together—what kind of mischievous group is this?
It was just a matter of letting these people rest and chat for a while, but the atmosphere was explosive. Its ability to stir up the audience's emotions was no less than that of showering them with sweetness. The director didn't even need to buy trending searches for promotion; netizens came to the site on their own following the trending topics.
The director was all smiles, but some of the guests weren't so comfortable. Luo Tian had already gotten up and stood aside, and Zhou Tong scratched his head and followed him.
Tian Xiaole didn't stop them, thinking it was better than letting Zhou Tong and Xiao Shulang bicker.
It was obvious that Zhou Tong was no match for Xiao Shulang; Xiao Shulang could easily outmaneuver him with just a few words.
The two stood far away by the floor-to-ceiling window, and the cameraman gave them a separate camera position.
Zhou Tong said those things because, in his mind, Luo Tian was a good person who treated his friends well. Moreover, Luo Tian's clothes were usually expensive, and he often treated people to meals at high-end restaurants. He genuinely believed that Luo Tian came from a wealthy family.
If she can charm the people around her, then her fans must be even more easily swayed.
Zhou Tong didn't know what to say for the moment, and after thinking for a while, he could only say, "Sorry, I think I said something wrong."
Luo Tian crossed his arms so hard his nails were digging into his flesh. He turned his head to look out the window and said, "It's okay, it's not your fault. I was so angry with Xiao Shulang that I blurted out something I shouldn't have. I was the one who said the wrong thing."
Zhou Tong was speechless now and could only stand with his good brother, as if he were being punished.
Tian Xiaole peeked out, then got up and went to the director's side, smiling sweetly, "Director, what are the plans for today? Nobody has told us yet."
Let's hurry up and get some serious tasks done so we can save her silly boyfriend.
Director: "It's time to explain the process to you. The reason we let everyone relax and rest during the day is because—our main filming task is at night!"
As soon as the director spoke, he successfully attracted everyone's attention. Xiao Shulang also looked up from the pile of snacks, with a cookie still in his mouth.
While he was distracted by what the director was saying, he stopped Qin Shuang from piling more snacks on him: "That's enough, really. Even though I have a good appetite, my stomach has its limits."
Qin Shuang stopped eating when she saw that he wasn't just being polite and was genuinely unable to eat anymore. But the handsome Qin's expression seemed to suggest that he still wanted more.
Could it be that they found something interesting while feeding them?
When the director was explaining things to the guests, the post-production team temporarily switched the camera to show the audience text and images on the screen.
The guests will participate in a special event from 8 to 9 pm tonight, and the time for sending "heart-fluttering" text messages will be postponed accordingly.
A resort that will soon open is located a ten-minute drive from the mountain villas. Guests will get a sneak peek at the resort’s attractions, and tonight’s attraction is called “Escape from the Forest”.
It's called a secluded forest, but it's actually just that there are more trees planted in that area. Combined with the road design and the effect of night, it gives people the feeling of a dense forest. In reality, it has nothing to do with a forest and is very safe.
Guests will be divided into pairs and will start from three different directions. Each pair will have a map and will have to interpret the map to find the correct route to reach the finish line. If they collect badges along the way, they will receive bonus points. The team with the most points will receive a surprise reward.
If you really can't find your way, don't worry. When the time comes, use the intercom to contact the staff, and they will come to guide you.
Zhou Tong and Tian Xiaole, as advisors, will observe the battle through the screen without participating. By watching their performance, they can offer better suggestions.
The show's photo presentation suddenly changed its style: "Of course, the most exciting part this time is that unexpected ghosts will appear in the forest at night, so let's have a screaming feast!"
Everyone suddenly realized that it was an outdoor horror and puzzle adventure!
Moreover, it seems that horror is the main attraction. The resort has ample funds and a large number of employees. The so-called ghosts and monsters will not only include prop mannequins, but also real people dressed as terrifying objects.
After the explanation, the production team was quite considerate, considering that some guests might not be able to play horror games, and asked, "Is there anyone who can't play horror games? You can say so in advance, it's not mandatory."
If we can't gather six people, we'll change the grouping method.
Yin Xingzhi is actually very timid, but quitting is out of the question. In order to have a chance to contact other people, he has to bite the bullet and go for it.
Luo Tian was confident that he had no problem. He remembered that Xiao Shulang had said that he was afraid, so he never chose horror movies, never went into haunted houses at amusement parks, and wouldn't even listen to other people's ghost stories.
But after the staff asked, Xiao Shulang showed no intention of abstaining. Luo Tian scoffed inwardly: Ha, he's not abstaining so he can get more screen time, huh? Well, he'd better get more embarrassing shots so he can vent his anger.
"A mystery combined with horror?" Xiao Shulang stroked his chin. "And it's outdoors, which sounds quite interesting."
Luo Tian scoffed: "Keep pretending."
Qin Shuang: "You like playing this kind of game?"
Xiao Shulang shook his head: "I've never done outdoor activities before. I only learned about them after I tried them."
Tian Xiaole patted her chest and said, "I'm a scaredy-cat, so it's good that I don't have to play. Good luck to you guys!"
Zhou Tongren was a bit simple-minded, but he was good to Tian Xiaole: "It's okay, even if you have to go down in the game, I'll be there for you. With me here, you don't have to be afraid."
Tian Xiaole blushed and gently reached out to hook her finger with Zhou Tong's. Zhou Tong immediately grasped her hand back. As the only real couple present, they could openly hold hands.
[I'm full from the dog food, thank you.]
When Zhou Tong isn't acting foolishly, he's quite the boyfriend material.
It's normal for him to speak up for Luo Tian as a friend, although I think he might have done more harm than good, haha.
Believe it or not, the atmosphere really did change after a real couple joined the show. The atmosphere among the six people, which had been tense due to their verbal sparring, eased up a bit. Qin Shuang silently observed the interaction between the couple, lost in thought.
Although there were couples around him in the past, Qin Shuang never paid attention to them because he had never considered dating. Some people teased him, saying that was because he hadn't met the right person yet.
What kind of people can come together? What is the right person? Once that person appears, will one's thoughts really change?
He participated in the dating reality show partly for work and partly to experience new ways of interacting with people. As for the chance of finding true love on a show, he felt it was unlikely.
But Xiao Shulang gave him a different feeling.
When he met Xiao Shulang's gaze, he felt that if Xiao were an actor, he would really like to have a great scene with him.
Among the young actors, Xu Baichang's acting skills are among the best. Qin Shuang admires him, but when she met him in person, she didn't feel the same eagerness to compete.
If Xiao Shulang really becomes an actor in the future, and Qin Shuang works with him once, she might be able to figure out exactly what makes him so special.
Seeing Zhou Tong and Tian Xiaole being all lovey-dovey, Luo Tian took the opportunity to walk up to Xu Baichang and hurriedly explained to him.
"I'm so angry today. I didn't expect him to be so persistent. We've already broken up. Don't worry, I'll return everything to him, including the shop and the ring. I'll cut all ties with him completely."
Luo Tian has completely fallen out with Xiao Shulang. He explained to Xu Baichang that he not only wanted to appease Xu Baichang but also wanted to salvage his public image. He was also saying these things to the audience because he absolutely could not afford to fail again.
Xu Baichang felt upset when he thought about the message records he saw last night. He turned his head away and said, "You don't need to tell me these things."
"Of course I need to make things clear to you." Luo Tian frowned slightly, looking aggrieved and upset. "Others can misunderstand me however they want, but I just don't want you to misunderstand me. You should know how I treat you."
His voice trembled with sadness, and the fans who had been wavering were immediately pulled back when they saw him like this.
[Waaaaah, brother, we believe in you!]
Luo Tian looks so upset. Here's a hug. What's past is past. Treat the people in front of you better from now on.
But Xu Baichang's fans weren't so happy. Luo Tian's fans were completely focused on Luo Tian, and they wouldn't agree to that.
[Let's deal with this first. What's the point of coming to Bai Chang and acting all aggrieved now?]
[That's right. After his idiotic remarks and actions today, I really want Bai Chang to stay away from him. I think You Ziang is not bad either. Bai Chang has many other options.]
In the past, Xu Baichang might have softened at Luo Tian's appearance, but today his expression remained unchanged. He didn't plan to ask Luo Tian about the chat history on the show, but he would definitely find an opportunity to talk about it privately.
Xu Baichang only said to him, "Then I wish you a speedy resolution."
Luo Tian was stunned. He stared at Xu Baichang's face, unwilling to miss any detail, and finally had to admit that Xu Baichang showed no pity or heartache whatsoever.
No, his efforts over the past few months can't go to waste! Otherwise, wouldn't he have come to this show only to end up with nothing, like drawing water from a bamboo basket?
Since he had plenty of free time during the day, Luo Tian would try to stick close to Xu Baichang whenever he had the chance, and his obvious behavior gave Yin Xingzhi an opportunity.
Yin Xingzhi pretended to look at Luo Tian's actions with a forlorn expression, then walked away silently. The camera even gave him a special shot, and his lonely figure drew sympathy from many people.