chapter 7
Chapter 7: The Campus Belle Chose Him! (1/2)
The incident with the spilled orange juice quickly passed, and no one paid much attention to it.
Soon, the production team arranged the next segment: self-introductions.
Everyone sat in a circle for a simple round of introductions.
Leading the way was Sun Haotian, who suffered from ‘social awesomeness syndrome.’ He laughed heartily, making light of the dozens of restaurants he owned.
This prompted a wave of envy to sweep across the live comments.
“Vocal, he’s living my dream, a true winner in life!”
“Woah, so wealthy, his money could even make up for his looks.”
Next were the race car driver and the fashion magazine CEO, whose introductions, as expected, also drew sighs of admiration.
The guests present gave face, showing appropriate surprise.
The identities of the following female guests were also briefly mentioned.
The last to introduce himself was Fang Zhou.
All eyes were on him, especially those of his four ex-girlfriends, making him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.
Fang Zhou decided to keep it brief with just two sentences.
“My name is Fang Zhou, I’m a game streamer. If you like playing games, feel free to call on me.”
The live comments immediately began discussing the guests’ professions.
“Hey, it seems like these female guests all have impressive backgrounds, but Fang Zhou doesn’t seem very famous?”
“Did he get on the show through backdoor connections? I’ve never heard of him.”
“Psh, the previous commenter, don’t talk nonsense if you don’t play games. Fang Zhou was really popular a year ago, all of us who play shooting games know him.”
Aside from the discussions about whether Fang Zhou was a has-been streamer, the most attention was still on Qiao Sisi.
Even the production team’s cameras focused on her the most.
After all, she was in the entertainment industry; giving her more screen time would boost the show’s popularity, taking advantage of any opportunity to ‘shear the sheep.’
After the simple introductions, it was time for the next ice-breaking segment.
Qiao Sisi picked up the task card laid out on the table and began to read.
“Dear guests, welcome to ‘Love Percentage.’ The production team has prepared an ice-breaking game, and we hope everyone will actively participate and complete the task.”
“The pair that finishes the ‘Grab the Apple’ task first can choose their room for tonight.”
“Please form teams on your own, and the remaining two will act as hosts.”
As soon as the ice-breaking game was introduced, everyone started discussing it.
Seeing that everyone’s attention was finally diverted, Fang Zhou’s heart relaxed slightly.
His gaze landed on a rack not far away.
There hung eight apple pieces, not at a very high height.
The task required the male and female guests to tie one leg each together and cooperate in a three-legged race, overcoming obstacles along the way to reach the endpoint and be the first to bite into an apple.
“Hey, there’s also a color print photo of tonight’s living quarters attached to this.”
Qiao Sisi lifted the card in her hand, revealing several houses of distinct styles to everyone.
One was a beautifully decorated European-style villa, another was an old-style residential building from the seventies or eighties of the last century, one was a huge tent, and there was also a small sleeping bag.
This meant that the losing pair would have to choose their dwelling for the night along with the remaining host.
If there’s only one sleeping bag, it’s very likely that someone will have to sleep in a cave tonight.
“Ah? I don’t want to sleep in a cave.”
Tang Wan frowned in protest.
Beside her, the voice actor and male guest Liu Hao comforted her: “Don’t worry, if we win the game later, there’s nothing to fear.”
Initially indifferent to the outcome of the game, everyone finally showed their competitive spirit when faced with the choice of sleeping in a cave or a villa tonight.
“Let’s start choosing our teammates then.”
Chapter 7: The Campus Belle Chose Him! (2/2)
“Um, I’m not very interested in this game, I’ll apply to be the host.”
Qin Yun flicked her long hair and smiled gently at everyone.
“If there are only four apples, someone will be left out anyway, it’s okay if it’s me.”
With these words, Qin Yun earned the grateful looks of the guests present.
This was perfect, avoiding the awkwardness of having to choose between two, and ensuring no female guest was left without a partner.
Everyone agreed without objections.
As the guests were forming their teams, the live comments started rolling in.
“Wow, physical contact right off the bat? The show’s really going all out.”
“This ice-breaking game isn’t bad, looks quite interesting. As long as the female guests team up with the male guests they had a good first impression of, and play the game for a while, the good feelings will come, right?”
“Wow, I want to play games with the goddess too!”
Qi Le, who had just realized he had annoyed Qiao Sisi, had already approached her to make an invitation.
“Sisi, do you want to team up with me?”
Due to the needs of the competition, Qi Le often worked out and was a muscular man, which would give him an advantage in this kind of physical contest.
Seeing her silent, Qi Le played his trump card.
“I guarantee you’ll sleep in a grand villa tonight!”
Qiao Sisi’s gaze inadvertently swept over Fang Zhou, who was still sitting in his original spot, not having risen to team up with any of the female guests.
A flicker of annoyance crossed her eyes, and she hummed softly, then nodded her head.
“Fine.”
Standing in front of Han Xi was a man, the imposing CEO Dong Donghui.
“Ah, is it that troublesome? Then I might as well team up with you. At least we’re acquainted, and if we accidentally touch where we shouldn’t, it’s easier to explain.”
Dong Donghui appeared indifferent on the outside, but he was actually quite eloquent.
He and Han Xi were already acquainted, having met in the business world, so naturally, they followed the principle of proximity when forming teams.
Han Xi didn’t speak, but seeing that several others around her had already formed teams, she didn’t refuse either.
She just nodded slightly, indicating agreement.
Liu Hao had already teamed up with Tang Wan.
The last ones without a team were Chu Xinran, Sun Haotian, and Fang Zhou.
“Aren’t you three teaming up yet?”
Qin Yun smiled warmly, her gaze passing over Chu Xinran and Sun Haotian before finally settling on Fang Zhou’s face.
Fang Zhou’s heart tightened. He didn’t want to sleep in a cave, but the problem was, Chu Xinran, his ex-girlfriend, probably wouldn’t want to team up with him.
He remembered her saying before: A good ex should be like they’re dead.
Sun Haotian had already extended an invitation to Chu Xinran.
“Xinran, you look quite slender, playing together with you should be no problem.”
Then everyone’s gaze turned to Fang Zhou and Chu Xinran, seemingly eager for him to make a move as well.
Forget it, a sleeping bag will do. Compared to teaming up with an ex-girlfriend, a cave didn’t seem so scary anymore.
Fang Zhou stood up, about to speak, but Chu Xinran beat him to it.
“Fang Zhou, can I team up with you?”
The girl’s long hair fluttered in the air, dense and silky like seaweed, her doe-like eyes clear, reflecting the sunlight.
As soon as she spoke, the entire island fell silent.
Everyone turned their gaze towards them.
And just then, a comment appeared on the screen: “Wow, thrilling! The campus belle didn’t choose the restaurant owner but the washed-up broadcaster!”
————————————————–