Romance Allergy [Book Transmigration] - Chapter 4

Although she said she was just treating the dating show as a vacation, she couldn’t go into battle completely unprepared.

After eating, Dou Anyao began searching online for past information regarding the show Heartbeat Above All. She also took a brief look at various major dating shows, both domestic and international, available on this world’s internet.

This world was based on a Girl’s Love novel where same-sex marriage was legal, so some dating shows only invited women. However, Heartbeat Above All played things a bit more loosely. The show never explicitly stated whether it was a female-female dating show or a male-female one.

In the first season, the cast had started as all-female, but near the end of the show, they surprisingly invited male guest stars. They claimed it was to “test if everyone’s feelings were true love,” which successfully ignited a final peak in viewership.

She had no idea what kind of guest lineup to expect this time. The production team was incredibly sneaky. Filming was set to start tomorrow, yet they had only announced the live-stream start time for tomorrow afternoon. Not a single word about the guest list had been leaked.

The audience seemed to love this tactic. The more mysterious the show remained, the more they anticipated it.

“Filming starts tomorrow at 3:00 PM. I heard the location is in Hong Kong, so won’t we know who’s on it just by seeing who travels to Hong Kong in the next two days?”

“Damn it, I hate production teams like this the most. Just announce the guest list already! Don’t make me get down on my knees and beg, okay?”

“I wonder if there will be any non-celebrities this season. I’m so curious.”

“Can I dream of Fufu joining? Fufu has been single for so long, and as her ‘old mother’ fan, I can’t stand it anymore. I feel like she really needs an opportunity like this! Production team dads, please look at her!”

“Fufu +1.”

“Our Sister needs it too! She’s so beautiful; I have to see her fall in love with my own eyes, or I won’t be at peace!”

“Naixi! Don’t forget Naixi! Naixi is so cute; how can she not visit a battlefield like a dating show?”

“The person above me, hahaha, that’s so cruel. I love it.”

Everyone knew Heartbeat Above All was a hit. Some fans truly wanted to find a partner for their idols, while others wanted to use the show to boost their favorites’ careers. As soon as Dou Anyao opened the show’s official Weibo, she saw the comments flooded with various recommendations.

During the first season, since it was the premiere, not many people in the industry had high expectations for it, so the guests included some non-celebrities. However, they weren’t exactly ordinary people; they were the type who didn’t work in entertainment but possessed great talent or wealth.

“Fufu?”

Dou Anyao saw this name appearing most frequently in the comments. It felt strangely familiar, so she curiously flipped through the original owner’s memories in her mind.

Fufu, or Jiang Yafu, was a currently sought-after songwriter whose lyrics were hard to come by. she had made a name for herself in the music industry since her teens. Many songs she wrote were household names, famous across the country.

In the past, the songs were famous while the songwriter remained obscure. In the last two years, she had started participating in variety shows, which made her known to the public. People were surprised to discover that even if they didn’t know her face, they had already heard the songs she composed. Coupled with her beauty and her gentle, delicate personality, her popularity skyrocketed.

As she recalled this, Dou Anyao discovered that the original owner had a bit of a “history” with her.

The original owner was a very career-oriented person. Seeing how popular Jiang Yafu was, she wanted her to write a song for her, so she approached her. However, Jiang Yafu did not respond to the original owner’s advances and simply ignored her. Fearing that pushing too hard would backfire, the original owner hadn’t contacted her much since.

In short, the original owner wanted to get close to her, but the other woman paid her no mind.

Thinking of this, Dou Anyao hesitated. Did the original owner “know” practically everyone in the industry?

The System detected Dou Anyao’s thoughts and explained: “Although the original owner was a bit of a scumbag, she was indeed very motivated. She even had the dream of becoming a Diva-level singer.”

Upon hearing this, Dou Anyao felt a sense of respect mixed with contemplation.

On the second day of being single, at 6:30 AM, before Dou Anyao’s alarm could go off, the doorbell rang.

Dou Anyao had spent the previous night looking at dating shows and Weibo. The more she watched, the more interesting she found it, and she hadn’t noticed the time until it was 1:00 AM. Now, being woken up, she was completely dazed.

She lifted her head and looked at the somewhat unfamiliar surroundings. It took a few seconds for her to realize she had transmigrated into a book and was now another Dou Anyao.

She struggled out of bed and saw through the video doorbell that the visitor was the original owner’s lifestyle manager, Gao Xiaoshu. Only then did Dou Anyao open the door.

Because Qiu Shili was usually busy with work, she couldn’t always look after the original owner, so she had arranged a lifestyle manager for her. As the name suggested, the lifestyle manager handled everything in the original owner’s life except for career resources. Calling her a manager was less accurate than calling her an assistant.

Based on her memory, Dou Anyao greeted her by calling her “Sister Xiaoshu.”

Gao Xiaoshu was dressed casually and low-key in a T-shirt and sweatpants with a bucket hat. she entered carrying several bags. Seeing Dou Anyao looking sleepy, she was surprised. “You’re not up yet?”

Dou Anyao remained silent. Hadn’t they agreed to leave at eight? She figured waking up at seven or seven-thirty would have been just right. However, afraid the other woman would notice something wrong, Dou Anyao hummed vaguely and didn’t say much.

Gao Xiaoshu’s shock was only momentary. She didn’t say anything else, placed a low-fat sandwich on the table for Dou Anyao, and went to brew coffee while giving instructions.

“Go wash up quickly. Put on a face mask to reduce puffiness before doing your makeup. Sister Shili said you should go for a fresh look today. It doesn’t need to be too grand.”

Dou Anyao, who didn’t yet feel like a female celebrity and just wanted to go back to sleep for another half hour, replied, “Okay.”

By the time Dou Anyao had been dressed and made up like a Barbie doll by Gao Xiaoshu, it was exactly 8:00 AM. The car and bodyguards were already downstairs.

Dou Anyao followed Gao Xiaoshu into the car in a daze. She instinctively took a sip of the coffee handed to her. The next moment, the bitterness gave her whole spirit a jolt, nearly bringing tears to her eyes. Not only was there no milk, there wasn’t even any sugar.

Gao Xiaoshu professionally opened her phone to check the schedule. “Our flight is at 10:30 AM. You need to repost the production team’s Weibo at 10:00 AM. For the caption, just say ‘See you at three’.”

“Yesterday, we leaked the news of your travel to your fans. There might be fans at the airport to meet you when we arrive. Remember to be prepared.”

Dou Anyao replied, “Um, okay.”

On the surface, Dou Anyao looked calm, but internally, she was frantically calling for the Uphold Purity System.

“System! Little System, say something! I’m really nervous by myself!”

Between posting on Weibo and meeting fans, especially with an account of nearly thirty million followers, she felt like a student who had been dozing in class only to be called to the blackboard to answer a question. Just thinking about it made her heart race.

System: “I’m very busy, Host.”

Dou Anyao was shocked. “Busy? Busy with what? Don’t you guys have to work a 9-9-6 schedule?”

System: “Busy maintaining world peace.”

Dou Anyao was speechless. “You make me feel like a troublesome, bad woman.”

The System wasn’t entirely heartless. Realizing its host was a novice who used to be a homebody artist with a romantic heart and poor social skills, it offered a sincere suggestion.

“Host, our mall has Fast-Acting Heart Relief Pills, Peace of Mind Pills, Aloof Facial Paralysis Pills, Cold and Ruthless Pills, and various other items. You can take a look if you need them.”

As it spoke, a glittering, transparent panel visible only to Dou Anyao appeared before her. To her surprise, she couldn’t help but look closely. Each item mentioned by the system flashed against a misty background, revealing a small figure like a message in a bottle.

“Do these pills really work?” Dou Anyao asked hesitantly.

The first two types sounded somewhat normal, but what on earth were the last two?

“Of course,” the System answered decisively. “Produced by the Uphold Purity System, the quality is reliable and guaranteed. Use them with confidence and peace of mind.”

Since it was a mall, she obviously had to buy them. Dou Anyao asked hesitatingly, “How much are the Peace of Mind Pills?”

System: “Vulgar. Why would we need money?”

Dou Anyao’s eyes lit up. Before she could ask if these were free employee benefits, the System continued, “We only accept Points for exchange.”

“How many points?”

“Cold and Ruthless Pills: 30 points. Aloof Facial Paralysis Pills: 50 points. Peace of Mind Pills: 80 points. Fast-Acting Heart Relief Pills: 100 points.”

Dou Anyao replied, “You should just go back to saving the world.”

She had barely earned fifty points after hovering on the edge of life and death for two tasks, and she couldn’t even afford a single Peace of Mind Pill. How did this system have the nerve to call her vulgar?

Just then, Gao Xiaoshu, having finished confirming the itinerary, handed several documents to Dou Anyao. Dou Anyao stopped bothering with the system and began to read.

“These are the precautions and filming arrangements from the production team. You need to note that the filming period is twenty days in total with full live streaming. If you need to change clothes or attend to private matters, remember to turn off or cover the camera,” Gao Xiaoshu reminded her.

Dou Anyao nodded, indicating she understood.

At the airport, when she was surrounded so tightly that she couldn’t move and her ears were filled with piercing screams, Dou Anyao finally realized she was trapped in a swarm of fans.

Gao Xiaoshu’s estimate that there “might” be fans was conservative. This wasn’t a send-off; it was more like an ambush.

“Yaoyao! Yaoyao, you’re so beautiful!”

“Yaoyao, thank you for your hard work! Yaoyao, remember to eat well and don’t go hungry!”

“Yaoyao! Look here, look here!”

“Can I get an autograph, Yaoyao? Yaoyao!”

Looking at the crowds surging toward her, Dou Anyao was stunned. She instinctively lowered her head, trying her best to minimize her presence, but where could she hide?

When the fans saw her lower her head, they shouted even more fervently: “Yaoyao! I love you! Look up and look at me!”

Love? Thinking of her main mission, Dou Anyao shuddered. She reflexively looked up and said to the female fan, “No, don’t love me. I’m sorry, but there’s no future for us.”

“Ahhh! I don’t care! I’m going to love you anyway!”

Seeing Dou Anyao respond, the fans became incredibly excited. Their faces turned red as they followed closely behind her. Not only were their phones clicking away with photos, but they also reached out wanting to hug her.

It was hard on Gao Xiaoshu and the two bodyguards. They were like two bean sprouts swaying in a storm, trying their best to block the people crowding in.

Gao Xiaoshu had previously assumed the fan meeting would be in Hong Kong. Additionally, it was difficult for artists these days; having too many assistants or bodyguards would lead to accusations of “acting like a big shot.” Thinking the airport had security, she hadn’t arranged extra help. She never expected so many fans to show up in Xiangdu early in the morning. The four of them were nearly submerged.

Experiencing such intense passion for the first time, Dou Anyao was completely at a loss. Wedged between Gao Xiaoshu and the bodyguards like the filling in a sandwich, she only wished she had wings so she could flutter away.

Just as Dou Anyao was being squeezed by the increasingly frantic crowd and began to find it hard to breathe, a tall woman suddenly appeared like a deity.

She wore a well-tailored smoke-gray suit with sleeves rolled up, revealing a delicate wrist adorned with a white diamond watch. She wore three-centimeter low-heeled peep-toe sandals, looking mature and capable yet gentle.

The woman arrived with a group of a dozen security personnel. They pushed through the crowd, pulling Dou Anyao who looked like a little grasshopper in a flock of chickens, halfway into her embrace.

The surrounding crowd was held back, and fresh air instantly rushed in. Dou Anyao, still shaken from nearly being trampled, leaned half-supported against the woman beside her, feeling a total sense of security.

Ah, was this the legendary “hero saves the beauty” scenario?

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