Edge of A Burning Kiss - Chapter 36

The next day, the variety show Almost Lovers finally premiered.

The entire show was broadcast live, presenting an unscripted dating reality format that emphasized authenticity.

Each guest had their own live broadcast room.

In a luxurious villa, within a spacious living room, four stunning men and women sat upright in anticipation.

From left to right were Chen Suihe, Ke Yun, Jiang Qingli, and Xu Lingqing.

Director Zhang held a small megaphone: “Now, let’s have our four guests greet the audience in their respective live streams!”

Chen Suihe, dressed in simple sportswear, smiled, her dimples faintly visible.

“Good morning, little wheat ears! I hope this dating show will show you a more detailed side of me.”

[Ahhh Chen Suihe, mommy loves you! Even if you don’t end up with Jiang Qingli, it’s okay! mommy will support you forever!]

[What nonsense are you spouting upstairs? Our Suihe and Jiang Qingli are just promoting their drama, no romantic feelings here, thank you!]

[Adorable puppy! This outfit is perfect for her today!!!]

Ke Yun wore a color-blocked hoodie and turned to Xu Lingqing: “This is the fourth time we’ve been on a variety show together, right, Teacher Xu?”

Xu Lingqing hadn’t expected Ke Yun to start referencing her so soon and could only offer a polite smile to the camera.

She was currently in the midst of a career upswing, just reaching the threshold of A-list status.

Originally, she hadn’t wanted to participate in a dating show, but Xia Jin had personally secured this opportunity for her. Out of respect for Xia Jin, she had agreed.

While the buzz from shipping couples could bring high traffic, it wasn’t easy to explain to some of her career-focused fans.

Yet, Ke Yun had immediately started tying himself to her.

Xu Lingqing had no choice but to deflect skillfully.

“Hello, everyone! I’m Xu Lingqing. My new drama Remembering You with Xiao Ke will air on Yunqi TV in half a month. Remember to tune in, dear fans!”

[Lingqing is truly Stellar Cube’s favorite daughter even for a dating show, she’s wearing Chanel haute couture.]

[Props to the styling team! Lingqing’s blue mermaid dress is absolutely stunning!]

[LOL, Ke Yun tried to ride on Lingqing’s coattails, but she just turned it into drama promo. I’m dying.]

[Are you insane? Our Ke Ke was just mentioning that he’s been on shows with Xu Lingqing there’s no ulterior meaning. Can some fans stop being so delusional?]

[Ke fans, go back to your doghouse. You’re the ones shamelessly clinging to Lingqing’s popularity. Our Lingqing is the lead in a major drama, yet Ke Yun’s name is listed first, wonder whose butt hurts knowing the truth?]

Jiang Qingli stood up and waved in greeting.

“Good morning, everyone! I’m Jiang Qingli, equally skilled at pretending to be an intellectual in libraries and performing the stunt of opening beer bottle caps barehanded at barbecue stalls.”

[I’m seeing stars my dear, who taught you to introduce yourself like this?]

[Xiao Li, if you perform bottle-cap tricks on Almost Lovers, I swear I’ll lose it!]

Director Ma announced: “Now that everyone’s introduced themselves, let’s welcome the mysterious guest’s phone call.”

Jiang Qingli clasped her hands together excitedly. “Ahhh, I’m so nervous! I really want to know who the mysterious guest is!”

Xu Lingqing smiled. “Director Zhang said they’re truly stunning, rare even in the entertainment industry.”

“Maybe it’s a top-tier celebrity! Just thinking about it gets me excited!”

Chen Suihe also rubbed her hands together eagerly, her face full of anticipation.

On the screen, the production team displayed the words: “Mystery Guest Call.”

“Hello everyone, I’m today’s mystery guest.”

A deep, magnetic male voice came through the phone, instantly electrifying the entire room.

Jiang Qingli exclaimed, “Wow! That voice is amazing! But I don’t think I’ve heard it in the industry before!”

“Hello everyone, I’m the other mystery guest~ In this segment, this gentleman and I will each give three clues about the other.”

Xia Jin, sitting in the backstage lounge, followed up after Qin Yu’s introduction.

“Hmm?” Jiang Qingli rubbed her chin. “Why does this voice sound a bit familiar?”

Xia Jin said, “Clue one: This person has financial transactions with two of the people present.”

The atmosphere in the room instantly froze.

Huh?

Financial transactions!

The four guests exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock.

No way, is the scandal this big? Is the show going to get banned after just one day of airing?

Xia Jin quickly realized the ambiguity of her words. “I mean legitimate financial transactions, don’t overthink it!”

[You scared me! I thought someone was about to get exposed!]
[Damn! Don’t leave us hanging like that! I thought some anti-fan had crashed the show!]

“Clue two: This gentleman is very wealthy, richer than all four of you combined.”

“Clue three: This gentleman has zero scandals.”

Chen Suihe paused for a few seconds. “Financial ties with us, wealthy, zero scandals, this perfect profile can only fit our boss, right?”

Jiang Qingli protested, “Our boss fits that description too!”

“But they specified it’s a male guest!”

Chen Suihe helplessly spread her hands.

Xia Jin giggled. “Correct! The answer is… Qin Yu, the CEO of Lelai.”

“Wait, what?” Chen Suihe froze. “Qin Yu? Our boss? Huh?”

Jiang Qingli burst into laughter. “Some people thought joining a dating show meant they wouldn’t have to see their boss, but who knew the boss would join the dating show too?”

Then she suddenly froze. “Wait… a dating show?”

She exchanged a glance with Xu Lingqing.

Why would Qin Yu join a dating show?

It couldn’t be because of them, right?

Sure, they wanted fame, but they’d never accept shady deals!

Xu Lingqing subtly shook her head at her, signaling it had nothing to do with them.

Unaware netizens were already losing their minds.

[No way Qin Yu joined a dating show just to supervise! So why is he really here?!]
[Jiang Qingli and Xu Lingqing are both Stellar Cube artists! Qin Yu doesn’t usually interact with them!]
[Exactly because they’re Stellar Cube artists, he might want to get closer through the show.]
[You’re telling me Qin Yu, with zero scandals all these years, might actually be…]
[Don’t scare me like that! Our Suihe is straight!]
[Ahhhh! Our Keke is too!]

Qin Yu chuckled softly. “Didn’t expect to be guessed so quickly by accident.”

Director Zhang announced, “Let’s give a round of applause and welcome our CEO, Qin Yu!”

Qin Yu descended slowly from the second floor of the villa, and the production team, ever perceptive, zoomed in for a close-up of his long legs.

[Damn! Those proportions are unreal! If he debuted in the entertainment industry, he’d be a superstar!]
[This devotee is willing to feast on lavish meals every day just to marry a man like Qin Yu.]
[Sis, you’re taking and eating at the same time?]

All the guests stood up as Qin Yu approached, shaking hands with each of them.

Xia Jin gazed at Qin Yu’s handsome and charming face on the screen and couldn’t help but sigh.

This guy was always the center of attention, no matter where he went.