Cheng Qing: "...This?"
She turned around and saw Losie holding a small black leather bag, gritting her teeth as she asked, "What are you looking at!"
Cheng Qing: "..." She silently turned back and said to Lin Jiali, "Shall we go have lunch first?"
Lin Jiali had no objection: "Okay! Teacher Cheng, let's go!"
Luo Xi stood behind them, her eyes wide, her hand trembling as she pointed at the two of them. Then she said fiercely to Tang Qianyu beside her, "Let's go, let's go have lunch too."
Tang Qianyu: "...I'm not interested!"
Losi was so shocked she almost fainted from anger: "You, with your personality, actually want to date on this show? Has your manager been kicked in the head by a donkey?"
This time, Tang Qianyu was so angry with Luo Xi that she almost fainted. She gritted her teeth and said, "I answered it myself."
Everyone was stunned when these words were spoken.
Losi was also stunned, somewhat incredulous: "Huh? Then why didn't you perform well?"
Tang Qianyu had a headache, so she rubbed it and said, "Let's go! I'll have dinner with you."
After saying that, Tang Qianyu looked at Gu Beiqin and asked, "Do you want to come along?"
Gu Beiqin and Zhou Tianzhen exchanged a glance and nodded. Then, Gu Beiqin simply asked the last couple, Li Yunlong and his wife, "Do you want to come along?"
Li Yunlong glanced at Tao Mu, and seeing that Tao Mu did not refuse, he followed along.
So what was supposed to be a simple date for two turned into a dinner party for everyone.
Watching everyone leave from behind the camera, Qu Minghui had a strange feeling that the romantic reality show had gone awry. He sneered and turned to ask the planner, "Whose bad idea was it to break the promise of eternity?"
The planner said, "The main thing is that the princess's reaction was unexpected."
Qu Minghui: "Isn't this what we expected?" Look at Teacher Cheng's unhurried manner, how could the princess not be anxious?
Planner: "?" As expected? Seriously?
Author's Note:
The main text wouldn't normally reveal clues this early; it's more interesting to let everyone investigate. However, as a side story, it's better to release them sooner. ^_^
I suddenly twisted my back yesterday, so I can't move at all, and I'll probably have to stay in bed. I can only type on my phone, which I never do, so it'll probably be very slow. (OvO)
Thank you for your concern, muah!
Chapter 167 Extra 6
[Aaaaaaaah, the princess is jealous!]
Who would have thought this would happen!
[Waaaaah, I want to see how Teacher Cheng saves this fragile sense of trust.]
[Hahaha, the first pairings have finally started!]
I never expected that Teacher Cheng and the princess would be separated.
So, are you still enjoying the CP (couple) benefits? Then why break up our CP?
[This production crew is inhumane!!!]
The barrage of comments started non-stop from the morning, and after seeing the initial pairing results, the comments section exploded with messages.
Some people gloated, while others wept bitterly. Some just wanted to ship the couples, while others saw their couples broken up.
This fully demonstrates that human grief is diverse.
Back at the Love Hut, everyone and the newly paired fake lovers took a short break.
Then they all left the Love House and drove to the mall.
As the first place for the date, and given that they were unfamiliar with each other, everyone chose the most traditional dating style.
Eating and watching movies.
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Although the arrangement was for two people per group, and the contract also stipulated that.
But when Cheng Qing arrived at the mall, she realized that no one seemed to be planning to go on dates. Perhaps they weren't familiar with each other yet; in any case, after getting off the bus, everyone followed her.
Looking back, he saw Losi behind him looking at him with an unfriendly gaze.
Suddenly, Cheng Qing felt a prickling sensation as she walked through the mall.
Cheng Qing: "..."
Lin Jiali didn't notice Luo Xi's unhappiness behind her; she looked around. Perhaps because it was a holiday, the mall was quite crowded, and many people noticed them secretly taking pictures with their phones.
Lin Jiali turned her gaze away and asked Cheng Qing, "What do you want to eat?"
Cheng Qing, feeling physically and mentally exhausted from Luo Xi's stare, had no appetite: "...Whatever!"
Lin Jiali smiled happily: "Then let's have hot pot!"
Cheng Qing had no objections, so Lin Jiali took her to a seafood hot pot restaurant.
The three "couples" following behind them all rushed to the store entrance with Cheng Qing and Lin Jiali.
Cheng Qing: "..." Suddenly, I had the illusion of recording a best partner video.
Upon seeing so many people enter, the waiter standing at the door immediately went up to greet them: "Welcome!"
Cheng Qing looked back at everyone behind her, then relented and said to the waiter, "Eight people."
The waiter responded excitedly, then turned around and led the way with great enthusiasm.
The restaurant had a very nice ambiance. As we entered, all the waiters shouted, "Welcome!"
They didn't gather around just because the guests were celebrities. However, their excitement was evident, and they weren't indifferent to the guests' arrival.
The waiter led them to a long table and kindly explained, "Our restaurant doesn't have private rooms, but this spot has a great view and good privacy."
Cheng Qing glanced at the table; it was made of natural wood and was spotlessly clean. Two potted plants surrounded the table, effectively blocking the view of other guests in the hall.
One side features floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a relatively open view. Because these windows face outwards, customers in the mall's corridors don't easily see this side.
It was indeed a place with good privacy and beautiful scenery, so Cheng Qing thanked her, saying, "Thank you."
Everyone took their seats, and they looked at each other in an awkward atmosphere.
Lin Jiali turned her head and asked Cheng Qing, "Teacher Chen, do you have any favorite seafood?" This can be considered a friendly start between the fake couple. They understand each other and test each other further. If they are suitable, they may become the permanent couple of this episode!
Besides, Lin Jiali's bright, dark eyes did indeed resemble Luo Xi's somewhat. Cheng Qing couldn't help but glance at her again, while Luo Xi across from her sneered and asked, "Is she pretty?"
Cheng Qing: "...It's alright."
Losi immediately scoffed.
Who can know the depth of the princess's jealousy! Hahahaha!
Teacher Cheng, how dare you say it's alright?
Is your washboard not plump enough? Should you replace it with a durian?
For a moment, not only netizens, but all the guests at the scene also kept glancing back and forth between Cheng Qing and Luo Xi.
This conversation, clearly rife with jealousy, is hard not to overthink.
Cheng Qing rubbed her forehead helplessly, and under Luo Xi's sharp gaze, she smiled and asked, "Why don't you sit over here with me, and we can have a good discussion about whose eyes are more beautiful?"
This time, it was Losi's turn to be stunned for a moment, then she said with a hint of embarrassment and indignation, "Who wants to discuss this with you? Humph."
Clearly, Losi was well distracted and forgot why she was unhappy in the first place.
Ahhhhh, Teacher Cheng is pretty good.
You can always trust Teacher Cheng's flirting skills.
[Damn it, no wonder she's not afraid of the washboard at home. There's nothing that teasing the princess can't solve; if that doesn't work, here comes the next one!]
【Then let's take advantage of them completely!!!】
Tang Qianyu, standing next to Luo Xi, casually remarked, "Since it's a dating reality show, why not choose someone you like instead of having them randomly paired up?"
Li Yunlong chuckled: "If you choose what you like, someone will always be left out! Like this old man like me."
The atmosphere immediately relaxed, and everyone laughed. They all said he was being modest!
Looking at the lively and harmonious scene, Cheng Qing complained, "There's no romance variety show atmosphere at all."
Everyone: "..."
Is it a date? It seems somewhat related.
Is it really a date? According to the contract, it is indeed four "couples".
Tang Qianyu laughed: "It is indeed a bit of a hodgepodge."
Cheng Qing fiddled with the soup spoon on the table: "It's already a mess, why don't we just order something casual?"
Everyone was taken aback for a moment, then realized it made sense, and then laughed: "Whatever, whatever! After all, the first date last season wasn't a dinner with eight people!"
[...]
Who goes on a date with eight people for a meal? Netizens are speechless.
Therefore, everyone was more relaxed and treated it as just a regular dinner party.
At this moment, Lin Jiali, who was next to Cheng Qing, suddenly asked in a sweet and soft voice, "Teacher Cheng, don't you think it's a pity that our date has fallen through like this?"
Cheng Qing chuckled and asked her in return, "Who did you text yesterday?"
Lin Jiali was taken aback, then laughed: "Teacher Cheng, are you trying to trick me? I'll text you tonight then."
Cheng Qing glanced at Luo Xi, who was already annoyed, and whispered to Lin Jiali, "You knew Luo Xi would send it to me, right?"
Lin Jiali smiled confidently and said, "Don't you think I'm a good choice, Teacher Cheng?"
Cheng Qing: "You mean cooperation?"
Lin Jiali: "Hmm!"
Cheng Qing sighed: "Do you know why I took this variety show?"