Desire! This Romance Is Overflowing with Ambiguous Atmosphere! So Sweet! - Chapter 24

The live stream audience once again erupted in laughter.

To be fair, Shi Ke wasn’t that old, just over thirty, not even married yet, but it was true that many directors his age had already started losing their hair…

Anyway, it wasn’t exactly a compliment.

Shi Ke’s face darkened even further. “You’d better watch yourself, Wen Shiwu! Next time, I’ll arrange a bungee jump and scare you to death!”

Wen Shiwu immediately shrank back like a little quail.

Although Shi Ke was clearly joking, Yu Zheng lazily lifted his gaze. “She’s afraid of heights.”

“Don’t scare her,” he said arrogantly. “Director Shi.”

“Ahhh! I’m crying, he’s really the best!”

“This guy genuinely adores his fans! Or rather, he’s protective of his idol! He always remembers she’s scared of heights, sob…”

“Let me just say it: Yu Zheng is totally smitten!”

Xu Kening glanced intentionally at Yu Zheng.

She had heard about the rumors between Wen Shiwu and Yu Zheng before arriving, including that live stream incident with Luo Xuan. Although she knew they would be here, she hadn’t expected their interactions to be like this…

She thought Yu Zheng would avoid Wen Shiwu at all costs, just like Ji Yanchuan, who seemed eager to clarify any dating rumors to his fans.

Thinking this, Xu Kening felt even more unbalanced.

So she deliberately leaned closer to Ji Yanchuan, softening her posture as if trying to press against him.

Unexpectedly, Ji Yanchuan instantly “flashed” away.

Xu Kening nearly lost her balance, lurching sideways and almost falling, drawing attention from many around her.

Her face flushed with embarrassment and resentment.

In the observation room, Luo Xuan frowned with displeasure. “Ji Yanchuan’s behavior is so ungentlemanly! Typical of a rich young master who thinks he can do whatever he wants and manipulate women with PUA tactics!”

Lin Xingyu: “…”

She muttered under her breath, “But I don’t see any romantic spark between these two? Isn’t Teacher Ji just avoiding misunderstanding?”

However, Luo Xuan was friends with Xu Kening.

Naturally, she didn’t see it that way. Besides, Xu Kening had told her they were dating. “I believe what Kening told me. They are together, this is Ji Yanchuan’s problem.”

The live chat was shocked by Luo Xuan’s bombshell revelation!

They were friends!

Xu Kening had privately told Luo Xuan they were dating! But Ji Yanchuan refused to make it public! He was a scumbag!

And so, the rumors began to spiral out of control.

Jiang Ran frowned. “A man’s intuition: Ji Yanchuan has no interest in Xu Kening. Isn’t this just Xu Kening forcing herself on him?”

Then Jiang Ran started getting criticized too.

People said all men were the same, scumbags, birds of a feather.

Many began jumping to conclusions and unsubscribing.

Still, Xu Kening’s near-fall was just a minor incident, and the guests on set didn’t pay it much mind.

Shi Ke cleared his throat and continued, “In the coming days, the three pairs of guests will face various challenge tasks arranged by the program during the live stream.”

“These include, but are not limited to, creative dates, intimate games, and the extreme scenario tests you experienced during the day.”

“Guests who wish to clarify dating rumors must complete all challenges as required, without letting the audience or observation panel detect even a hint of romantic spark or attraction.”

“Alternatively, if at any stage you no longer wish to continue the challenges, you may choose to publicly confirm your relationship.”

The live stream audience rubbed their hands in anticipation,

“Hehe! So exciting! I wonder which rumored couple will make it to the end this time~”

“Betting is all about seizing the moment! Those two cleared things up halfway through the recording, cleaner than spring onions tossed with tofu.”

“I don’t think Yu Zheng is that innocent at all…”

“Might as well bet on the Fu-Xia pairing, haha! The vibe between Xia Zhuozhuo and Fu Yuji clearly shows there’s no chance.”

“I don’t think Ji Yanchuan and Xu Kening look likely either. Ji Yanchuan obviously keeps his distance from her…”

“Ugh! It’s only the first episode! Who knows? Don’t forget, four out of the six guests here are actors! Putting on an act to debunk rumors isn’t exactly hard.”

Everyone found this reasoning sound.

Based on the first two seasons, it was clear that no matter how things started, the outcome was never predictable,

There could always be a major twist later on.

The most unlikely pair might just end up being the sweetest couple by the end!

Shi Ke finished explaining all the basic rules.

Next, the production crew brought out six props.

Xia Zhuozhuo asked, “What’s this thing?”

“Heart rate monitoring bracelets,” Shi Ke said with a sly grin. “They track your heartbeats anytime, anywhere. So, pretending won’t work, folks.”

The audience: !!!

Wow! High-tech and ruthless! Next level!

The first two seasons relied purely on observing chemistry with the naked eye, but this season brought in the hardcore gear!

Ji Yanchuan joked with a cheeky smile, “What if I’m just born with a faster heartbeat, Director?”

Shi Ke shot him a look. “No excuses! No matter how fast your resting heart rate is, it’ll still spike when you’re genuinely attracted!”

“Oh…” Ji Yanchuan pouted.

He took the heart rate bracelet and put it on his wrist, muttering under his breath, “Whatever. Seeing Xu Kening might just give me a heart attack anyway. Who knows if I’ll even have a pulse left.”

Live stream viewers:

“HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!”

Xu Kening’s expression darkened beside him.

She coquettishly nudged his arm, “Brother Yanchuan, don’t be so stubborn~~~”

The cameraman knew exactly what the audience wanted to see.

He immediately zoomed in on Ji Yanchuan’s bracelet, sure enough, his heartbeat had skipped a beat.

He really might be on the verge of a coronary.

Live stream viewers: “HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Ji Yanchuan truly lives up to his title as the ultimate ‘green tea’ detector!”

Xu Kening’s face turned an even deeper shade of purple.

She couldn’t figure this man out. She had the looks and the figure, so why couldn’t she get through to him?

Even forcing a scandal didn’t make him budge.

Meanwhile, Wen Shiwu and Yu Zheng also received their heart rate bracelets. Yu Zheng quickly fastened his around his wrist and glanced over to see Wen Shiwu struggling a bit with hers.

The bracelet strap wasn’t cooperating.

Wen Shiwu fiddled with it one-handed, trying to thread the end through, but the bracelet kept slipping off her wrist. After several failed attempts, she grew a little frustrated.

She sighed softly and was about to try again when a warm breath suddenly brushed close to her ear.

Yu Zheng had leaned in, bending toward her.

Wen Shiwu lifted her gaze and met his intense, deep-set peach-blossom eyes as he looked up at her. He raised an eyebrow. “Need help, Teacher Wen?”

Yu Zheng was far too close.

Wen Shiwu hadn’t expected it when she looked up. Their faces were tilted toward each other, one looking up, the other down, so close it felt like they might kiss if they moved any nearer.

She instantly held her breath.

Resisting the overwhelming impact of her idol’s flawless face at such close range, she took a slight step back. “Then I’ll have to trouble you, Yu Zheng.”

She truly couldn’t handle it herself.

So she extended both her hand and the wristband together. Yu Zheng’s warm palm pressed against her wrist bone.