LIGHTNOVELONLINE chapter 5
Chapter 5: The Yandere Older Sister Has Arrived! (1 / 2)
They say that one’s zodiac year brings bad luck, Fang Zhou pondered. He had long passed his zodiac year, yet at 25, why was his luck still so rotten?
First, it was his ex-ex-ex-girlfriend Chu Xinran, and now his ex-ex-girlfriend Han Xi.
Could it be that this variety show was jinxed for him?
Earning that half a million seemed not so easy after all.
As the two approached, the cameraman had already turned the lens, aiming it at the faces of the three, ready to capture the scene of the handsome man and beautiful woman meeting.
Fang Zhou quickly squeezed out a smile, controlling his expression, but he stopped in his tracks.
The man and woman coming towards him were Dong Donghui, the CEO of the global fashion magazine DG for Asia, and Han Xi, the CEO of the country’s largest beauty company.
“Hello, I’m Dong Donghui.”
The man in the suit extended his hand and shook hands with Fang Zhou.
Han Xi, standing beside him, didn’t speak, but she also extended her hand.
Her exquisite face was devoid of any expression, her slender phoenix eyes lightly swept over Fang Zhou’s face, devoid of any emotional color.
There was no small talk, no pleasantries, not even a word, as if she had never seen him before.
Her innate icy aura seemed to lower the temperature around her by several degrees.
Fang Zhou managed to control the awkwardness in his heart, mustering a smile as he took her hand.
Those slender, slightly cool hands reminded him of a dream from over a year ago.
Han Xi, often unwell and always busy with work, would have hands that felt just like this—cool to the touch—especially after falling ill. Back then, Fang Zhou would hold her hands often, trying to warm them.
But in just a year and a half, everything had changed.
They greeted each other as if they were strangers, a polite handshake that was quickly broken.
Fang Zhou withdrew his hand, stepping aside to inform them.
“There’s a place to rest over there.”
Dong Donghui and Han Xi nodded slightly and headed towards Chu Xinran.
Both were leading figures in the company, the kind that commanded respect in the business world, walking side by side with an air of authority.
The live comments started rolling in furiously.
“Ah! Sister’s cool, indifferent face is so awesome, I love it!”
“OMG, these two standing together are just perfect, I’ve already imagined a whole domineering CEO novel!”
“I bet a pack of spicy sticks that these two will end up together!”
“Hey, wait a minute, the guests haven’t even all appeared yet and you’re already betting? That’s too hasty, I think there’s a better match coming up!”
Fang Zhou kicked at the sand beneath his feet, his heart already roaring.
Who could tell him why Han Xi, a female CEO like her, would participate in a romance reality show?
With her wealth, a mere wave of her hand would have fresh young talents scurrying over, wouldn’t it?
Or was it that her beauty products weren’t selling well, and the CEO herself needed to step in to boost sales?
It would be one thing if it were anyone else, but the problem was, Han Xi was someone he had dumped!
Just three months into their relationship, he had initiated the breakup.
He told Han Xi, “You’re too aloof, I prefer someone gentle.”
That very night, Han Xi’s girlfriends gathered a bunch of bodyguards and cornered Fang Zhou in an alley to give him a beating.
While hitting him, they cursed, “Scumbag! You like gentleness, huh? May you be impotent for life, gentle forever!”
In the end, it was Han Xi who appeared in time, driving away the group and taking Fang Zhou to the hospital.
Recalling that past, Fang Zhou’s head began to throb with pain.
What kind of situation was this, running into two ex-girlfriends in a row.
Is this your way of testing me? If you’re so capable, make all the female guests my ex-girlfriends!
Chapter 5: The Sickly Domineering Lady Also Arrives! (2/2)
He rolled his eyes skyward at the clear blue above, in his mind.
“This is delicious.”
Chu Xinran had already started sharing the snacks and fruits on the table with those two.
Han Xi nodded gently, took the orange from her hand, and said thank you.
“Han Xi, your voice is so pleasant, like jade striking each other.”
Chu Xinran smiled radiantly, sincerely complimenting Han Xi.
“Your makeup today looks great too.”
Han Xi politely returned the compliment.
Standing in front of them, Fang Zhou was already sweating profusely.
His two ex-girlfriends had met, and it seemed like they were getting along?
If they knew that the man in front of them was their mutual ex-boyfriend, would they join forces to criticize him and then find a way to deal with him?
If either of these women said anything negative, once broadcasted through the show, Fang Zhou’s reputation would be essentially ruined.
Not that reputation mattered much to him.
Fang Zhou shook his head, trying to rid himself of those messy thoughts.
Stay calm, stay calm, they don’t know, as long as I don’t say anything, they won’t find out.
While they were exchanging pleasantries, three more guests arrived on the island.
Two men and one woman.
Fang Zhou glanced at the woman’s face subconsciously and, seeing a stranger, he immediately felt relieved.
He told himself, one couldn’t be that unlucky.
In a show with only a few female guests, having two ex-girlfriends appear was already rare, let alone five?
The three newcomers were Tang Wan, a lawyer with short hair and a sweet smile.
The two male guests were Qi Le, a well-known racing driver, and Sun Haotian, a boss with dozens of chain restaurants.
So far, seven people had arrived, with three more soon to follow.
As the most sociable in the group, Sun Haotian poured a glass of juice and took the initiative to greet everyone, warming up to them.
Even Fang Zhou, standing on the outskirts, was infected by his enthusiasm, temporarily forgetting the awkwardness and relaxing a bit.
Let it be, he thought, I’ll deal with whatever comes my way.
That’s what Fang Zhou told himself.
However, minutes later, when the remaining three guests arrived on the island, Fang Zhou could no longer smile.
The two women who came down from the boat, one was a mature woman with long brown curly hair and rimless glasses, exuding an academic aura.
The other wore blue sunglasses, her hair dyed a dazzling pink, her fashion sense accentuated by luxurious brands.
Someone recognized the latter and let out a gasp of surprise.
“Are you the superstar Qiao Sisi?”
“Thud!”
It was the sound of a cup falling onto the sand. Because the sand was soft, the cup didn’t shatter, but the orange juice inside spilled out.
Fang Zhou quickly squatted down, using the fallen cup as an excuse to avoid making eye contact with those two people.
Help!
Why are there two ex-girlfriends here again!
Out of the five female guests on the love reality show, four of his ex-girlfriends had shown up!
And crucially, the scheming and capricious Qin Yun was also here!
She’s going to tear him apart, isn’t she!
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