After Getting Involved In A Love Triangle With My Mortal Enemy From A Past Life, All I Want To Do Is Lie Down And Relax - Chapter 21

That evening, the MOM official account released several photos of Sang Luo to announce the endorsement. The final products would not be ready for another two days, so these were meant to build anticipation. However, the release still caused a massive stir because one of the photos was simply breathtaking.

It featured the traditional set. The photo taken at the end of the shoot was deliberately blurred before being posted. The editing was handled perfectly; even with the slight haze, the red mole Shi Fu had drawn on the right side of Sang Luo’s nose bridge was visible. Shadows loomed around the edges of the image, and in the dim space, a torn collar was visible.

The reason for this treatment was to create suspense, making everyone look forward to the full image. Yet, no one expected such a photo to trend instantly.

[God, the patterns on Luoluo’s right face look so bewitching!] [Ahhh, I really want to see his eyes! Who edited this? I cannot see his eyes clearly!] [Actually, this vibe is great. It makes you wonder what kind of expression Sang Luo has right now.] [So beautiful! Especially that red color that complements him; this color must have Sang Luo’s name written on it.] [Exquisite. Followed immediately. But looking at it now, he seems to be a newcomer.] [He is a newcomer; I cannot find any other info on him, and it is driving me crazy.] [I am here to recommend him! Dating show 9403, everyone is welcome to watch!] [Wait, is the comment section this wholesome? Am I the only one with a dirty mind? In this state, Sang Luo looks like he is being quietly bullied!] [I wanted to say that too. It is a bit sultry and unexpectedly suggestive! Imagining that look of wanting to speak but stopping, being bullied until he can only cry.] [There are also a few faint wounds on his face, plus the clothes being torn like that. Mm, I have a mental image now.] [So who tore it?!]

The trending topic brought Sang Luo even more popularity, and his followers surged. However, such a high-profile result did not just bring attention from fans; it also made him a target. In a small company far from the city center, a somewhat obese man angrily threw things off his desk while cursing under his breath.

“Well done! I wondered why he insisted on terminating the contract. It turns out he found a sugar daddy!” The man was furious, his face distorted as he panted heavily. “It seems he is not that concerned about his dignity after all. When I asked you to accompany those men back then, why didn’t you go? Now that you are using Huo Xun to get ahead, don’t even think about it!”

A new day marked the second week of the dating show. The group was to gather before 9:30 AM. Since the news of Sang Luo signing with Star Media had already been announced, it was justifiable for the two to arrive together. By the time they arrived, everyone else was already there.

“CEO Huo!” Chen Jing suddenly acted very familiar. “Have you had breakfast? I brought some, and there is a portion for both of you.”

“Thank you, we have eaten.” As Huo Xun spoke, he instinctively glanced at Sang Luo behind him, a smile touching his lips.

Sang Luo’s body stiffened rareley. He avoided the gaze and walked straight past. The reason the two were so late was entirely due to Sang Luo’s breakfast. Not wanting to trouble others, Sang Luo had borrowed Huo Xun’s kitchen to try his hand at cooking. The result was that Huo Xun ended up making the meal because Sang Luo had failed after adding far too much salt. Sang Luo clearly did not want to mention it, and Huo Xun was not about to say anything more.

“Good morning, everyone! Let us look forward to the next segment together.” The host smiled sweetly. Her looks were not particularly striking, but her cheerful and generous personality gave her a unique charm. “The once-a-week Heartbeat Note begins now! Please write down the name of the person you feel for on the paper in front of you.”

Sang Luo stared at the paper for a long time, eventually writing nothing. Huo Xun wanted to write something, but considering Sang Luo’s career had just started, he did not want the youth to be burdened with a scandalous reputation. He let out a soft sigh and handed a blank slip to the host.

“Wow.” The host looked up in surprise, her gaze sweeping over the group. “This is quite exciting.” She cleared her throat. “I will project the notes onto the screen for everyone to see.”

Each note had a name on it but no signature. “Why don’t you guess who wrote your name on their note?”

The large screen showed: two for Sang Luo, two for Huo Xun, one for Bai Chen, one for Qin Yibing, and one for Chu Yuqing. The last two ladies did not need guessing; it was obvious they wrote each other’s names. The camera gave them a close-up; these two were likely to be the first couple of this season.

“You can choose to self-reveal and directly say who you wrote for,” the host changed the subject, “if you are confident the other person feels the same way.”

These last words more or less dampened the spirits of certain people. Sang Luo looked around; he did not know who wrote his name, nor did he think anyone would like him. He had self-awareness; his constant cold demeanor made many people dislike him, and with a personality to match, almost no one would approach him.

But so what? He did not need people to like him. Thinking back to his previous life where he sat on the throne with the power over life and death, who dared to defy him? He did not want people to love him; he wanted absolute obedience. Of course, that was the past; in this life, he was just an ordinary person.

While everyone guessed internally, they also watched the others. No one was the first to reveal themselves, and for a moment, the scene was at a deadlock. The production team, of course, would not let the guests off that easily. The host lightheartedly waved the notes in her hand. “The first guest to self-reveal gets to go on a date with their person of interest!”

At these words, everyone froze. Chen Jing was the first to react. “I wrote Movie King Huo.”

The others were a beat slow, and when they realized what was said, they were stunned. Almost everyone knew Chen Jing was interested in Sang Luo. Yet now he claimed to have feelings for Huo Xun. However, there was not too much shock; after all, Chen Jing and Sang Luo had no formal relationship. Even if he changed his mind, it did not matter.

But the viewers in the livestream were quite repulsed, accusing Chen Jing of having a foot in two camps. The man being cursed did not care at all. After a week, he had realized that Sang Luo had no power or influence. It was better to try for Huo Xun; if he hooked up with him, everything he had would be a qualitative leap.

“Congratulations to Mr. Chen and Mr. Huo! After today’s tasks are over, you may go on a date anywhere you like.”

Huo Xun’s sharp eyes flashed with anger, dark emotions surging within. He suppressed his rage, his hands clenched tightly together. Given the show’s attitude, this was mandatory. He glanced covertly at Sang Luo and let out a bitter smile; the youth had no reaction at all. Huo Xun’s eyes were filled with sadness, but he was helpless.

The host, enjoying the drama, added, “I have secured something extra for you all: the next guest to self-reveal gets the same treatment!”

“It was me! I wrote Sang Luo!” An Yushu mustered a great deal of courage, his face turning red as he looked at the striking youth.

[THE END]