[This is hilarious, it's not a still image.]
[Shen Ke is supposed to be a popular celebrity, but she's really letting herself down!]
"Hello." Shen Ke, who is 185 cm tall, immediately stood up and hurriedly went over to greet Ling Shuangjiang. "Is it heavy? Do you need me to help you carry it?"
Ling Shuangjiang nodded: "Thank you, it's not heavy. I can do it myself." He only exchanged a glance with Shen Ke before looking away and pushing his suitcase to the sofa.
Shen Ke was the classmate who had pursued him for two years.
I never expected that Shen Ke would become a celebrity after four years.
Wen Nuan looked at Ling Shuangjiang and whispered, "Shuangjiang? Were you born on the day of Frost's Descent?"
Ling Shuangjiang smiled faintly: "Yes."
Shen Ke sat opposite Ling Shuangjiang, looking lost and dejected, staring at him intently.
At this point, the director teased, "The last two guests have arrived, and I need to tell you about them in advance. Both are men, one of whom is a business elite with a net worth of one billion."
Wow, the production team is amazing! Such high-quality ordinary people?!
[Domineering CEO vs. rising star? I'm in love!]
[I'm getting carried away; I've started fantasizing about meeting a domineering CEO!]
The three female guests present exchanged subtle glances, remained seated with composure, and continued to maintain their polite smiles.
Seeing that the expected effect was maximized, the director continued, "The other male guest is worth hundreds of billions."
"A net worth of hundreds of billions?" Almost everyone exclaimed in unison, with Wen Ai showing a look of astonishment, covering her mouth with her slender, beautiful fingers: "A net worth of several hundred billion?"
Bai Xinyu frowned slightly, his expression questioning: "A net worth of hundreds of billions? That should make you a well-known tycoon in China, right?"
The director smiled and said, "Yes. But according to the program's rules, it will not be revealed which of these two is worth hundreds of billions for the time being, and they will use pseudonyms when interacting with everyone in the early stages."
[That's really something!]
[I'd like to ask, why would someone with a net worth of hundreds of billions participate in a variety show?]
[One billion, one hundred billion, I can have either one.]
[What a domineering CEO! If I could successfully marry him, it would be like marrying into a wealthy family.]
[There are only a handful of people in China with a net worth of over 100 billion yuan; I reckon everyone will be able to find them out soon.]
Ling Shuangjiang wasn't impressed by this bombshell news; she was just a little curious about which of the people present were gay.
For same-sex guests, the choices in this kind of dating reality show are very limited, since it's impossible for all male guests to like men.
As he was giving Bai Xinyu a quick glance, his gaze met Shen Ke's in mid-air.
He calmly looked away, which made Shen Ke nervous.
In the video, two tall men slowly walk towards us from fifty meters away. The slightly taller man on the left is answering a phone call.
"I'll leave the company's affairs to the vice president for now. You just focus on your defense and don't cause any trouble. That arranged marriage between our children is yours."
The speaker had a deep, cool voice and impeccably handsome features. When he looked up, he exuded an indescribable domineering aura, and his long, slightly upturned eyes were extremely aggressive.
Even on camera, his 189cm height still exudes an overwhelming sense of power.
[Wow, that tall guy on the left is so cool!]
[His V-line and abs are so defined they can't be hidden even in a black shirt, and his arm muscles, long legs, and eyes are incredible! I can't believe it, this season's non-celebrity guests are all amazing!]
[The one on the right is also nice; she has a gentle and refined demeanor.]
[Ahhh, which one has a net worth of hundreds of billions? I'm guessing the one on the right; she looks like she's decked out in designer brands from head to toe.]
[The outfit on the left is a simple shirt and black pants, but isn't it true that the wealthier you are, the more understated you tend to be?]
Looking at the camera not far away, Xie Wang put down his phone, put one hand in his pocket, and prepared to record the program.
He should have been on his way to Europe to negotiate a contract today, but his younger brother, Xie Lin, had recently gotten drunk and made a boastful bet, signing a contract for a dating reality show. He regretted it after sobering up. Xie Lin initially wanted to settle things with money, but one of the show's sponsors was his good friend, and it wouldn't be fair to skip it at the last minute, so he had no choice but to participate despite his disappointment.
Xie Lin is a senior in college and will be graduating soon. He's so busy with his graduation thesis defense that he has no time to prepare, so he reluctantly asked Xie Wang to fill in for him, as required by the show's guests.
In the past, Xie Wang would have kicked Xie Lin twice upon hearing about this, but this time Xie Lin made a very tempting offer in exchange.
Xie Lin arranged for him to meet with his childhood sweetheart.
It's quite ridiculous to think about this arranged marriage between children.
Back then, Xie Wang's grandfather and the other grandfather were sworn brothers. In order to strengthen their kinship, they agreed to become in-laws.
At that time, the Xie family had two young masters: the elder, Xie Wang, was 6 years old, and the younger, Xie Lin, was 1 year old.
The other party's daughter-in-law became pregnant at that time, and all signs indicated that it was a girl.
Based on their experience, the two elderly people arranged this marriage between their children.
But three months later, a boy was born.
When Xie Wang and Xie Lin heard about this incident after they grew up, they thought it was over and done with. However, Xie Lao recently brought it up again and even chose Xie Wang to pay a visit.
Although Xie Wang was homophobic, he did not discriminate against homosexuals, but he simply could not accept going on a blind date with a boy. Especially after his childhood friend had been cheated on by several gay partners.
So he agreed to Xie Lin's tempting offer.
As Chyi Yu walked into the villa's living room, everyone's eyes turned to him.
Xie Wang strode forward, nodded slightly to the crowd, and sat silently on the sofa, crossing his legs.
For a moment, the atmosphere was quiet.
After receiving Qi Yu's signal that he should introduce himself first, he said in a cool voice, "28 years old, straight, likes girls."
The powerful aura calmed the atmosphere at the scene.
Xie Wang slowly looked at the person opposite him, finally fixing his gaze on Ling Shuangjiang's face.
This guy is quite good-looking.
At the same time, Ling Shuangjiang gave Xie Wang a lazy smile.
This guy is his type, but unfortunately he's straight.
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Chapter 2 Are You Willing?
The scene was calm for a moment, but the comments section started to get restless.
[The fourth male character has a rather endearing personality.]
[Hilarious! Who would come up and introduce themselves as straight?]
[I've got a meme coming up: fear that thing is...]
[I'm totally drawn to the mature charm that guy number four exudes.]
At this point, Chyi Yu introduced herself.
Chyi Yu has an impressive resume. She graduated from a prestigious foreign university and won numerous science awards for young people during her time there. She speaks gently and makes people feel like they are bathed in a spring breeze.
Wen Ai smiled sweetly, intending to greet Xie Wang first, but upon seeing his icy expression, she turned to chat with Qi Yu instead.
The others, who were listening in, were wondering who this billionaire was.
[I think my straight male brother must be worth hundreds of billions.]
[I bet on that guy with glasses; he has the air of someone who can dabble in women without getting entangled.]
[Top billionaires all have extravagant lifestyles; who would sit down and immediately declare themselves straight? I'm betting on the fifth male lead.]
[The fifth male lead does seem like he knows how to have fun; I'm betting on him too.]
At the same time, the special guests who were all sitting in the TV station's recording studio also began to take their seats.
To generate buzz for the show, the producers spared no expense. They not only invited award-winning actors Lu Shaoheng and Lin Xueer to be audience members, but also invited numerous well-known stand-up comedians, such as Jia Yuean and Qi Shining.
Their only task is to chat, complain, and discuss based on the guests' performance during the live stream.
At that moment, the director's voice came from the set: "Welcome everyone to 'Love Signals.' I will now announce the rules of this season's games."
Ling Shuangjiang calmly withdrew her gaze from Xie Wang and listened intently with her eyes lowered.
Director: "The guests for the first episode are already in place, and more guests will be joining us later. In the following recordings, everyone can freely choose their own partner, regardless of gender."
In recent years, same-sex relationships have been legalized, and more and more same-sex couples have appeared in the public eye. Variety shows featuring couples with both sexual orientations are also becoming increasingly common.
So when the director said those words, no one showed any unusual expression.
Bai Xinyu then teased Shen Ke, "Your recent drama is a hit, and fans are all shipping you with the lead singer of the girl group. If you suddenly participate in this variety show, won't the shipping fans be jealous?"
[666, Bai Xinyu is really bold to say that variety shows will become a battleground in the future.]
[Report: There is currently no possibility of Bai Xinyu and Shen Ke being a couple.]
[This indirectly suggests that Shen Ke likes girls.]
Shen Ke was clearly offended, but still smiled and said, "The media is just making things up; it's just a joke."
The director continued, "Among the eight people present, there is one guest with a special identity; we'll call this person 'FOX'."
"Little fox?" The guests immediately focused their attention and watched the director intently.
Unbeknownst to anyone, Ling Shuangjiang's slender fingers tightened almost imperceptibly, suppressing the emotions in her eyes.
"He's called FOX because he's cunning, smart, and handsome. His special mission is to successfully pair up with the guests in the finale. If he succeeds, he'll get the show's only grand prize."
[666, the production team really knows how to play this game.]
So, guess who the little fox is!
"And what about the person paired with him?" Wen Ai asked cautiously, her brows furrowed with worry. "Will they also win the grand prize?"
The director smiled and said, "Nothing at all."