After Participating In A Love Show, Everyone Was Addicted To Cp Chapter 1

Chapter 1 (Revised)

Capital Planet, Guide Academy First Affiliated Medical Hospital.

Inside the treatment consultation room, soothing white noise played on a loop. A doctor in a white coat lit up the light tablet in his hand.

“The test results are out. Your mental indicators are normal, but as for your physical condition…”

Knock, knock.

Before the person opposite could finish, a knock suddenly sounded at the door.

“Excuse me, are you Mr. Xia Zhou? I’m from the Special Control Center office. I’d like to have a word with Mr. Xia.” At the doorway, a young man who looked like an adjutant held up his credentials.

“I am.”

After clearly seeing the ID in the young man’s hand, Xia Zhou rose from his seat and gave a brief farewell to his attending physician.

Five minutes later, following the young man’s lead, Xia Zhou arrived at a meeting room in the southwest corner of the hospital.

A lawyer in a suit and tie had already been waiting there for some time.

Once both parties were seated, the man opposite got straight to the point. “Hello, Mr. Xia. I am Tang Qing from the legal department of the Ling Group. I’m here primarily to discuss a collaboration with you.”

“Alright, please go ahead.”

“As an A-grade Guide, you must have heard of the Special Control Center. It’s the specialized agency used to supervise Sentinels and Guides. They have a project called Grade Risk Control. Simply put, it involves the daily monitoring of risks caused by Sentinels and Guides whose grades increase too rapidly…”

While explaining the background, Tang Qing secretly observed the person across from him.

When it came to Guides, Tang Qing didn’t have much contact with them in his daily work. Unlike the gentle and easygoing image he had in mind, the young man before him possessed exceptionally striking looks. His eyes were clean and clear, and his manner of speaking was polite yet slightly guarded.

He felt a bit like a cat.

“The project we want to discuss concerns this Sentinel,” Tang Qing regained his focus and handed over the relevant documents. “Ling Le, 19 years old, A-grade Sentinel, the young master of the Ling Group… Due to his rapid promotion speed, external intervention is required for regulation. However, S-grade Guide resources in the Tower are scarce, making it impossible to assign a one-on-one mental combing control. Therefore, the Special Control Center suggested we look for someone among the A-grade Guides…”

“So you found me?” Looking at the information in his hand, Xia Zhou frowned slightly.

“Promoting to S-grade before even turning twenty… does the project provide insurance?” Seeing that there was still some time before the birthday listed in the file, Xia Zhou followed up with a question.

It was common knowledge that the risk of grade promotion gradually decreased with age. The younger one was, the poorer the controllability. Furthermore, S-grades were inherently destructive. If their state was unstable during promotion… it would likely become a major project for the Special Control Center.

As a Guide, Xia Zhou had encountered similar recruitments before, but this case—

Rich, willful, young, and a safety risk.

It was basically a collection of every negative tag possible.

Just as Xia Zhou was brainstorming how to refuse, Tang Qing pulled out another light tablet without changing his expression and unlocked a new document. His practiced posture and technique made it seem like he had experienced rejection many times before; Xia Zhou even detected a hint of flair in his movements.

Another office worker driven mad by the job, Xia Zhou complained inwardly.

Adhering to the basic ethics of one worker not making things difficult for another, Xia Zhou politely took the tablet and began skimming through it. However, as he scrolled through the screen, his expression gradually became serious.

…

Twenty minutes later, Xia Zhou looked up, his fingertip tapping the tablet. His tone was skeptical. “Are you serious? This contract.”

“Of course it’s real! As real as ‘what you see is what you get’!” Seeing that Xia Zhou was interested, Tang Qing switched into work mode in a second and began introducing it enthusiastically.

Of course, Xia Zhou couldn’t be blamed for his lack of resolve. It was simply because the other party was offering far! too! much!

Generous salary and benefits, top-tier medical coverage, and various comprehensive risk protection systems. Most thoughtfully, a trial period was set before the relationship was officially confirmed. If the two parties failed to reach an agreement in the end, the aforementioned subsidies would still be settled as usual.

As for the clauses regarding the sacrifice of personal freedom and space, they became acceptable in the face of such treatment.

It wasn’t impossible to give it a try. After all, he wouldn’t lose anything even if it didn’t work out.

His money-grubbing nature was activated by the long string of zeros on the contract. With the backing of the Ling Group and the Special Control Center, it was doable! What was the slogan again? There are no difficult jobs, only brave workers!

While Xia Zhou looked at the contract with a satisfied expression, Tang Qing secretly pumped his fist. Success!

Yes, this discussion that seemed like casting a wide net actually had a designated target from the start.

“…That’s the general content. As a safeguard, we have also contacted your guardian in the system and prepared a risk contingency plan.” Seeing the contract finalized, the staff member from the Special Control Center added an explanation of the relevant measures.

Speaking of the guardian, a steady set of footsteps happened to be approaching the meeting room.

“How is it? Has the contract been signed?” As the door was pushed open, a familiar voice rang out from the doorway. Xia Zhou was stunned for a moment.

Chang Yunshan, an old acquaintance of the hospital director, was among the group of people who had watched Xia Zhou grow up. From the welfare institution to his current social life, he had always given Xia Zhou a great deal of help.

“It’s already signed. I didn’t expect this matter to trouble you. Thank you for your hard work, Uncle Chang.” Seeing a familiar face, Xia Zhou felt a sense of warmth, but also a bit of embarrassment.

“What’s there to be polite about! I definitely have to keep an eye on this kind of thing! If you hadn’t signed the contract, I would have been happy, but since you did, I have to watch over you. Even an S-grade can’t bully our family’s kid!” With a grand wave of his hand, Chang Yunshan expressed his stance immediately. The firm muscles on his arms gave weight to his statement.

Xia Zhou scratched his head helplessly. Even though he was already an adult, in front of these elders, he was still someone to be cared for and looked after.

“Then that’s about it for today. I’ll follow up with you two once the subsequent matters are confirmed.” Feeling the guardian’s scrutiny, Tang Qing politely exchanged contact information and made a quick retreat.

*

Three days later, Flower Garden.

The warm afternoon sunlight harmonized with a lyrical melody. Inside the wood-decorated garden shop, various flowers were in full, vibrant bloom.

Cleaning up the trimmed branches and fallen leaves on the ground, Xia Zhou was clearly a bit distracted.

If Tang Qing’s contact number hadn’t remained in his terminal, Xia Zhou would have suspected he had fallen into some new type of scam. After all, there hadn’t been a single peep from the other side.

Just as Xia Zhou was hesitating over whether to send a message, the terminal on his wrist suddenly rang.

Seeing the name on the screen, Xia Zhou tapped to answer.

“Zhou, I remember you’re not on shift this afternoon, right?” After the connection went through, a familiar voice came from the terminal. It was Uncle Chang.

“I’m not on shift. Is there an arrangement?” Hearing Uncle Chang’s question, Xia Zhou asked immediately.

“It’s like this. Tang Qing contacted me, and I’ve got everything coordinated for you! Let me check the time… there are fifteen minutes left. Get ready and wait at the shop entrance. I’ll pick you up to take publicity stills!” Glancing at the time, Chang Yunshan replied.

“Oh, okay. Uncle, drive safely, no rush!”

Until he hung up the call, Xia Zhou was still a bit slow to react.

Wait, hold on!

What did Uncle Chang just say? Publicity stills?! Shouldn’t they have arranged an interview or something first? Could it be that an interview required publicity stills beforehand? Was this how rich people did things nowadays?

Xia Zhou: I don’t understand.jpg

With two parts anxiety, three parts doubt, and five parts hesitation, Xia Zhou finished his shift handover and stood by the small path outside the shop entrance, waiting for Uncle Chang’s arrival.

Just as Xia Zhou was debating whether to open the Star Net to search for high-end social etiquette, a crisp, quick honk brought him back to his senses.

Oh, Uncle Chang was here.

Seeing the familiar hovercar, Xia Zhou took a few quick steps and hopped inside.

Buckling his seatbelt and filled with confusion, Xia Zhou spoke up hesitantly.

“Uncle Chang, what’s the deal with the publicity stills you mentioned on the call? Is it necessary to go that far just for an introductory meeting? Or has there been some new development and plot twist in these short three days?”

“Hmm? Didn’t I tell you? The publicity stills are because you’re going on a show, so you have to take them first!” Hearing Xia Zhou’s question, Uncle Chang was clearly stunned for a moment before explaining.

Xia Zhou: ??

Xia Zhou: !!

“No, Uncle, how did it turn into a show? What kind of show? Is it too late for me to get out of the car?” Seeing Chang Yunshan still studying the navigation system, Xia Zhou pressed a hand against his seatbelt, feeling as if the sky was falling.

“Relax! This was a lenient condition the other side worked hard to get. After all, given the level of danger he poses, he technically shouldn’t even be allowed out the door. So, this is the best result they and the Special Control Center could agree on. Using a show as a way to manage him is essentially a disguised form of monitoring your time together and the treatment process.”

“Compared to other methods, this should be considered a relatively comfortable mode…” Having confirmed the destination, Chang Yunshan answered while starting the hovercar.

It was true. When it came to a Sentinel’s mental riot, the Tower’s countermeasures were mostly efficient, harsh, and impersonal… Recalling cases he had seen before and comparing them to the current situation, Xia Zhou seemed able to accept it a bit more.

“Then what about my part-time job at the flower shop?” After a moment of silence, Xia Zhou suddenly remembered his job.

“Hmm? I already spoke to Old Zhou. Didn’t he tell you?”

“…”

“You really are my dear uncle.”

Xia Zhou complained helplessly about Uncle Chang’s all-encompassing arrangements.

“Ha, it’s all small stuff. Oh, right, there’s a tablet in the back. The show’s information and everything are inside. You can take a look on the way!” Waving his hand dismissively, Chang Yunshan replied generously.

Grabbing the tablet from the back seat, Xia Zhou unlocked the screen.

[Love Journey, an immersive travel and romance observation variety show…]

Xia Zhou: ?

Banxia Novel, lots of happiness.