He chewed the food but couldn't taste it, yet he still praised, "They're such good cooks, it's delicious."
The food was delicious, that's his problem; we shouldn't waste the effort someone put into cooking it.
"I've come over for a drink of water," Xu Baichang said. "Are there enough skewers? If not, I can help you put more on."
You Ziang also started eating: "That's enough, there's still plenty left. I'll try grilling some myself later, but my skills aren't great, so I'll eat my fill first before I try."
Xu Baichang was about to smile when he caught a glimpse of Luo Tian walking over, and his smile immediately faded.
The audience wouldn't miss such obvious changes in expression.
Why does Bai Chang seem a little unhappy?
[What's wrong, brother? Could it be because you heard that Xiao Shulang and Luo Tian are exes?]
Does that mean Xu Baichang still cares about Luo Tian?
"Bai Chang," Luo Tian said cautiously, also carrying a plate of skewers, "I grilled some myself, shall we try some together?"
Xu Baichang was silent for a moment, but still reached out and took a skewer, putting it in his mouth, under Luo Tian's delighted gaze.
A skewer of meat and vegetables, but the vegetables were burnt and the meat was still raw. Xu Baichang only took one bite, and this time he really couldn't swallow it.
Luo Tian hadn't tried it yet. Seeing that Xu Baichang was willing to share with him, he happily picked up the skewer, took a bite, and his expression froze.
Vomiting is not an option, nor is not vomiting.
Luo Tian gritted his teeth and forced himself to swallow the food he had baked himself. He looked at Xu Baichang expectantly, hoping he would say something.
But Xu Baichang didn't give in to him this time. She took a tissue, turned her head and spat out the half-cooked meat, wrapped it up and threw it into the trash can. She put down the skewers in her hand, lowered her eyes and said, "The meat isn't cooked yet, let's grill it some more."
Luo Tian chuckled dryly, "Indeed, wait a moment, I'll go grill it some more."
Luo Tian carried the things away again. In the long shot, his shoulders slumped. The music that was supposed to be soothing at this moment was actually quite somber, but Luo Tian's figure looked lonely in the overall environment.
Online trolls and fans rushed to flood the live chat with messages of sympathy, but their comments were no longer enough to completely drown out the sarcastic remarks.
Knowing you can't cook, don't you think to eat a bite yourself before giving it to others?
[Yeah, trying to play the victim, tsk tsk]
[A forum thread has been started to discuss Xiao Shulang and Luo Tian's relationship! Come join us!]
Luo Tian did it on purpose, and he even made his expressions very convincing, but little did he know that more and more people in the comments section were not buying it, so it was all for nothing.
That's how live streaming is. If they can't see the comments, they won't know how to respond. Sometimes they make mistakes without even realizing it, and they still feel great about themselves. Luo Tian is currently convinced that his performance is excellent and is completely absorbed in it.
A clown without realizing it.
In a courtyard with several areas, a meal was enjoyed amidst a mix of different atmospheres. After everyone had packed up and returned inside, the staff informed them that the upcoming entertainment activities had been temporarily changed.
The director, being the entertainer he is, really wants to strike while the iron is hot and hopefully Xiao Shulang and Luo Tian can create even more surprises.
The staff asked everyone to sit in the living room and then took out two large boxes.
One box had "Truth or Dare" written on it, and the other had "Truth or Dare" written on it.
The staff member chuckled: "Everyone, let's play Truth or Dare!"
Chapter 11 "I remembered something happy."
The production team had clearly stated in the program's script that today's party would include karaoke and games after dinner, so the director definitely made a last-minute change; he was really impulsive.
After Xiao Shulang exposed his ex-girlfriend's affairs, Truth or Dare might really be the opportunity.
In a typical truth or dare game, those who are caught usually have to choose one of two options. However, considering that some people might try to avoid it, the staff will make the choice on their behalf.
The staff selected six playing cards, the 1-6 of hearts, shuffled them, and dealt them to the six guests.
After everyone confirmed the number in their hand, the staff randomly called out a name: "Number 2".
You Ziang put down the playing cards in his hand: "It's me."
"Hmm, you're the first one chosen this round, so it's—Truth or Dare!"
"Wow, you guys don't have anything particularly outrageous, do you?"
Under the smiling eyes of the staff, You Ziang pulled out a slip of paper from the adventure box, unfolded it and read: "Please choose one of the guests present and say a cheesy pickup line to him."
Everyone laughed after he finished reading it. This kind of funny and silly talk is acceptable, but the key point is actually "choosing a person".
Who do you want to interact with? Who do you prefer? Whether it's a friend or someone you're attracted to, you would never choose someone you don't get along with.
Judging from the relationships between everyone and the exchange of "heart-fluttering" text messages over the past two days, You Ziang will likely choose between Xu Baichang and Xiao Shulang.
The production team was creating opportunities for the guests to interact and highlight their performances, so... You Ziang said, "Teacher Xu, could you please listen to how my cheesy pickup lines went?"
Xu Baichang was actually a little surprised, because it seemed that You Ziang and Xiao Shulang were already on the verge of becoming friends, and choosing Xiao Shulang at this time would be a safe choice for You Ziang.
But he chose himself.
Xu Baichang curled his fingers slightly: "Okay."
"Corny pickup lines... Excuse me, could you give me a teleprompter? I can't think of any right now."
The staff member immediately gave him a piece of advice, which You Ziang noted down. He then looked up at Xu Baichang and said in a serious tone, "Do you know the difference between you and a star?"
Xu Baichang was in a bad mood today, but he couldn't help but suppress a laugh and asked, "What's the difference?"
"The stars are in the sky, and you are in my heart—Pfft, haha, sorry, it sounds like I'm reciting lines!"
Xu Baichang was also amused. Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang acted as the atmosphere team, clapping and laughing out loud in coordination. Only Luo Tian was reluctant. The interaction between Xu Baichang and You Ziang increased noticeably!
He's fine with these kinds of adventures; let him and Xu Baichang do it!
As if hearing his thoughts, coincidentally, he was indeed chosen in the next round.
Unfortunately, the staff said, "Truth or Dare, please draw a number."
Well, maybe there will be another chance later. Luo Tian casually pulled out a card from the "Truth or Dare" box, which read: Have you ever spent an unforgettable day with someone?
“Yes,” Luo Tian said, “the days I spent with my family and friends, and also with my brothers from the talent show, are unforgettable.”
His answer was fairly standard, but some fans in the comments section were reminded of his early days in the industry and started cheering him on.
[Fly freely, Luo Tian! We'll always be with you!]
[There were photos on Weibo of him having dinner with Zhou Tong. Everyone in their year of the talent show was amazing, and Luo Tian is incredibly sentimental!]
After Luo Tian finished speaking, he secretly glanced at Xiao Shulang out of the corner of his eye. He deliberately did not mention his lover, but found that Xiao Shulang's expression did not change.
Luo Tian was exasperated: Wasn't he just trying to get my attention by bringing up his ex to my face? What's with the pretense now?
Unexpectedly, Luo Tianzhong won again next. The staff smiled sheepishly and said, "Truth or dare, please draw a number."
Luo Tian, who was waiting for a dare to improve his relationship with Xu Baichang, was speechless.
This time, the question he drew was: Based on your own experience, talk about your understanding of relationships.
Luo Tian suspected that the last-minute changes were aimed at him. What kind of problems were these!
Actually, the director really wanted to directly include questions about "exes," but if the production team of a dating reality show openly included such questions, they would likely be criticized. So he had to be more reserved and instead included some relationship-related questions in different ways.
But anyone can give a plausible answer, so Luo Tian rigidly replied, "I think you must be sincere when it comes to feelings."
Xiao Shulang: "Pfft."
Luo Tian: "What are you laughing at?"
Xiao Shulang: "I remembered something happy."
"Really." Seeing everyone looking at him, Xiao Shulang shrugged. "Someone's been pretending with me for years, and now they're talking about sincerity with others. Isn't that ridiculous?"
The camera quickly framed Xiao Shulang and Luo Tian, which was very clever.
“I was absolutely sincere in my last relationship, and there’s nothing I can do if you insist on misunderstanding.” Luo Tian’s gaze swept over Xu Baichang. “Now I genuinely want a new relationship and a new life, and you should let it go.”
Since things had already fallen apart, Xiao Shulang didn't give him any more chances to act: "Don't keep thinking that misleading the audience is something I can't let go of. I have no interest in you at all now. It's just that you remember what you said today, and the audience remembers it too. We'll see what happens in the future."
Luo Qi is at a loss. What's the point of looking at it later? Anyway, you have no evidence, so what can you possibly find out?
The audience enjoyed the show and were very supportive.
[I've got it, I've got it, there's a screen recording.]
I can't wait! I want to see whose face gets swollen in the end!
The director is satisfied. Even if someone draws the truth slip but refuses to tell the truth, the show's viewership is definitely guaranteed today!
The game continued, and after several rounds, everyone except Qin Shuang was selected, including Xiao Shulang. However, Qin Shuang seemed to be immune to the choice, and the staff almost wanted him to reveal his hand.
Qin Shuang used to focus on acting, and only recently started appearing on variety shows. Many viewers tuned in specifically for him this time. It's not that the production team didn't give him screen time, so why couldn't they choose him?
Fortunately, after more than ten attempts, the staff announced the number, and Qin Shuang finally turned the playing card around: "It's me."
The staff breathed a sigh of relief; it hadn't been easy!
[Holy crap, it's finally Qin Shuang's turn! I don't know whether to call his luck good or bad.]
[A grand adventure! I want to see a grand adventure!]
The staff lived up to expectations: "Truth or Dare."
After playing for so long, everyone has noticed that the notes in the "Truth or Dare" game are basically for choosing a guest to interact with. The production team doesn't dare to go too far, as going too far could easily lead to trouble. The most intimate moment was probably when Yin Xingzhi fed fruit to Luo Tian.
Qin Shuang unfolded the note, read it, and then held it up to the camera so everyone could see it. It read: "Please choose a guest, make eye contact with them for fifteen seconds without laughing. If you laugh, you will have to eat a lemon."
Qin Shuang interacted a lot with Xiao Shulang yesterday, but he also got along well with You Ziang and Xu Baichang while shopping today. Is it possible that something might spark between them?
Many people in front of the screen were hoping that Qin Shuang would choose someone other than Xiao Shulang. Xiao Shulang had just dropped a bombshell, and it was still unknown how deep the water was. Xiao Shulang took the initiative to say that Luo Tianren was no good, but words are not enough. What if the bad person was Xiao Shulang?
After all, some people still firmly believe in the previous negative rumors and dislike Xiao Shulang, and his words today offended Luo Tian's fans. As a result, although his reputation among the general public has improved a bit, there are now more comments criticizing him than before.
It's all Luo Tian's fans and paid trolls actively promoting it.
But Qin Shuang didn't make any novel choice. He looked at Xiao Shulang and asked, "Is that alright?"
He was seeking Xiao Shulang's opinion.
Xiao Shulang readily agreed: "Sure, come on."
Some people in the live chat were unhappy.
What's wrong with Qin Shuang's taste? She's so fixated on Xiao Shulang!