Can You Believe It? I Ran into My Ex on a Dating Variety Show - Chapter 5

[Sister Kelly]: Do you bite them or lick them?

[Assistant Xiao Zhang]: He bites them.

[Sister Kelly]: Terrible. Give him a few more candies. Once he gets out of the car, keep a close eye on him. Do not let him cause trouble in front of the cameras. I will head over as soon as I finish what I am doing here.

Xiao Zhang looked up and saw that He Xingzhi was already biting down on a candy stick. He quickly pulled a large handful of lollipops from his pocket and handed them to He Xingzhi one by one. They were all strawberry milk flavored. He did not understand why Brother He was so single-mindedly devoted to this flavor; it seemed as though he could never get tired of it.

The more Sister Kelly thought about it, the more uneasy she became. She sent a rapid-fire string of messages to He Xingzhi.

[Sister Kelly]: My living ancestor, I will be there as soon as I settle this urgent matter. Before I arrive, I beg you, please do not be impulsive. Do not cause trouble.

[Sister Kelly]: You two have been broken up for three years. Do not do anything reckless.

[Sister Kelly]: You can no longer use your near-insane possessiveness to restrict him. He is not your boyfriend anymore; he is your ex-boyfriend. Do you understand?

[Sister Kelly]: Especially in front of the cameras, you must not act out.

[He Xingzhi]: He actually came to participate in a BL dating show! He did not even want me anymore, so who else could he possibly be interested in?

[He Xingzhi]: Why did he have to join a BL dating show? Is there a better man in this world than me?

Sister Kelly did not expect He Xingzhi to reply so quickly, but the messages she received made her head throb. The first sentence showcased his “love-brain” nature. The second sentence reflected his narcissistic traits. Whenever something involved that person, He Xingzhi was guaranteed to lose control. There was no telling what he might do, but it definitely would not be anything good.

Managing a BL dating show was already enough of a headache for the PR department, but running into an ex-boyfriend from three years ago made it almost impossible to cope. If He Xingzhi’s eldest sister had not done her a great favor in the past, she truly would have quit by now. Sister Kelly skillfully pulled out her medicated oil, poured some onto her fingertips, and applied it to her temples.

[Sister Kelly]: My ancestor, you are on a dating show too. You cannot be the official who sets fires while forbidding the common people from even lighting a lamp.

[He Xingzhi]: It is different. I did not join this show to find a partner, but he might have.

[Sister Kelly]: He is single now. Even if he actually ends up with someone, it would be normal.

She was truly worried about such a scenario, so she wanted to give He Xingzhi a warning in advance.

[He Xingzhi]: He dares?

Sister Kelly thought he would release some vicious trash talk against the person, but instead:

[He Xingzhi]: If he dares to find someone, I will break that person’s legs. I will ruin their face, too.

[Sister Kelly]: I really should not have expected anything from a “love-brain.”

Sister Kelly rubbed her temples, her slender fingers quickly typing out a line of text.

[Sister Kelly]: If you still cannot let go, why not just try to win him back?

[He Xingzhi]: If I ever get back together with Shi Yu, I am a dog!

Sister Kelly: “I have a feeling he was going to be slapped hard in the face by his own words.”

[He Xingzhi]: I let go of him a long time ago. I am just unhappy with his behavior in joining a dating show.

Sister Kelly thought to herself, “That stubborn man!”

After He Xingzhi finished replying to the messages, he crunched down on another candy. The cameramen and assistants nearby did not even dare to breathe loudly. They had never seen someone bite candy like that. It felt as if he were using the act of biting the candy to control something, as if there were a beast inside him that needed to be restrained. It was truly terrifying.

Shi Yu walked toward the destination of the first stop alone, pushing his suitcase. 100 Days of Love Contract was the first BL dating show in the country. Eight guests were invited, and the recording would last for 100 days. They would record for about ten days at several different locations, with a half-month interval before moving to the next site.

During those ten days, they would return to their respective jobs, but they would not lose contact. In fact, they would continue their “love contract.” The production team would continue to film them and would issue tasks unexpectedly. Among the eight people, their sexual orientations were not announced in advance; the goal was to keep things exciting.

The first recording location was on a famous tourist island in the south. The production team had rented an extremely luxurious seaside villa. It was two stories tall, designed in a European style, and was both extravagant and beautiful. There was a large open-air swimming pool and a row of lounge chairs for sunbathing.

Supposedly, it was the private property of the financial tycoon among the guests. He usually used it to entertain friends. It was spacious and fully equipped with recreational facilities, so eight people living there would not feel crowded at all.

By the time the cameraman caught up with Shi Yu, he had already reached the entrance of the villa. Upon entering, he saw a row of luxury cars parked in the garage: Maybach, Ferrari, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and others. They were all very rare models. Shi Yu pushed his suitcase and paused at the door. The main gate had not opened yet.

The production assistant rushed up, dripping with sweat, and handed Shi Yu a note. As she handed it over, the cameraman skillfully switched the camera angle so this scene was not recorded. Actually, the guests should have been informed about this in the car. However, because Anna was an intern who had just entered the industry and was overwhelmed with the joy of meeting her idol, she forgot to mention the most important thing. Now, she could only use a note to convey it.

Shi Yu looked down. Several lines were written on the note.

Teacher Shi Yu: I am so sorry! It was a mistake in my work. I should have explained it clearly to you in the car. To promote the show, the director has set up live broadcasts from the entrance to the first-floor lobby. Once the door is pushed open, you will enter the live broadcast frame. I am sorry, I am sorry, I am sorry.

Shi Yu quickly scanned the words on the note, crumpled it into a ball, and stuffed it into his pocket. He gave the cameraman an “OK” gesture and then pressed the doorbell.

The moment the doorbell rang, the noble European-style doors slowly opened to both sides. A long path appeared before him, and Shi Yu pushed his suitcase inside naturally. Before this, Shi Yu had not appeared in public for nearly three years. Except for his fans, few people could recognize his face immediately. Consequently, many people in the live broadcast room did not know who he was.

[Who is this? He is so handsome. Is he a non-celebrity?]

[A non-celebrity looking like that? Have all the talent scouts gone out of business?]

[I want all of this person’s information within three minutes.]

[Wait, this looks like my best friend’s favorite celebrity. His name is Shi Yu! The Shi Yu who once dominated the hot search lists because of his beauty!]

[Holy crap, was he not the box office champion three years ago? I heard he was supposed to win the Best Actor award, but he supposedly could not be bothered to attend and rejected the award.]

[Is that real? Someone actually rejected a Best Actor trophy?]

[He is not an ordinary person. I would believe it if you told me he is a fairy who does not need to eat and only drinks dew.]

[Is that not an exaggeration?]

[You do not know how popular he was back then. If he had been more career-oriented, he would be the king of the entertainment industry by now.]

[Yes, he is the most capable yet the least career-driven person I have ever seen.]

[Then why would he come to a dating show?]

[Who knows? Maybe the director saved his life. Other than that, I really cannot think of another reason.]

[This is too much. Is the director a lucky star this year? He actually managed to get Shi Yu. It would be against the laws of nature if this show does not become a hit.]

[Taking a seat here; this show is definitely going to be a hit!]