After Participating In A Love Show, Everyone Was Addicted To Cp Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Zhouzhou, is this another place where you work part-time? Just how many jobs have you had? Can you cook too? Did you teach yourself? Is there anything in this world you can’t do…

Answering the questions one by one with patience, Xia Zhou returned to his usual demeanor. Under the soft glow of the lights, the distance between the two of them seemed to shrink considerably.

As they chatted about various things, the topic eventually turned to the variety show.

Have you looked at the itinerary for the show? Or the other guests? Do you want me to introduce them to you? Speaking of the variety show, Ling Le happily shared the information he had gathered.

Is there a specific itinerary? I only know that the gathering point for the first episode is a coastal city. As for the guests, I haven’t really looked into them yet… After finishing his last bite of noodles, Xia Zhou wiped his mouth and replied.

Then let me introduce them! There are four pairs of guests in total. We were the last group to be officially announced. They even posted our publicity stills on Xingwei! If you’re interested, you can go take a look! While projecting the show’s Xingwei page onto a virtual light screen, Ling Le introduced them enthusiastically.

As for the guests, the first pair is Brother Duan and his partner Ji Chenshi. Both started as idols and are incredibly popular online. Next is the actor Chu Yue and his lawyer partner, and then there’s the great director Shen Xuan and his partner!

So we’re the group with the least seniority, Xia Zhou concluded after looking at the information on the virtual screen.

Mm-hmm, they all have more experience than us, so… we can’t lose either! Ling Le pumped his fist in the air, looking quite serious.

Huh? Shouldn’t the next line be so we should respect our seniors? Looking at Ling Le, Xia Zhou shook his head with a smile.

We have to work hard too… Having seemingly realized that Xia Zhou responded better to softness than force, Ling Le’s habit of acting spoiled came out naturally. Although he looked at the other man with a pitiful expression, the corners of his mouth were hard to keep down whenever he thought about the upcoming schedule on the show.

I get it. I’ll work hard too!

Hehe, then when the time comes… I mean, once we’re on the show, what should we do? Finally steering the conversation toward the key point, Ling Le felt a bit shy, his voice becoming airy and uncertain.

Hmm? What do you mean, what should we do? Not catching the underlying meaning in Ling Le’s words, Xia Zhou looked at him and answered blankly.

Didn’t you say you’d work hard!?

I… I will, Xia Zhou stammered, confused by Ling Le’s sudden change in attitude. He tried to answer, I’ll just… I’ll just cooperate with whatever the production team says.

After saying this, Xia Zhou even gave a friendly smile.

Hmph—

I hate that you’re such a blockhead!

Meeting Xia Zhou’s smiling face, Ling Le felt incredibly frustrated. But after thinking for two seconds, he steeled himself and asked directly.

Then, what if the production team asks us to hold hands? Or do missions, or hug… what are you going to do?

I’ll cooperate. We’ll do whatever the production team tells us to do, Xia Zhou said, carefully observing Ling Le’s expression. He paused and then asked cautiously, Or is it that you don’t really want to do those things…

I—

Faced with Xia Zhou’s denseness, Ling Le found his frustration hard to put into words, so he simply gave up.

It’s not that, I didn’t say that. I’ll cooperate properly too. Let’s just look forward to our first journey! Ling Le finished the sentence listlessly, like a voice recording. Then, he slumped onto the table in a huff, staring straight at the other man.

Seeing Ling Le look frustrated and a bit angry before finally resigning himself, the bewildered Xia Zhou could only silently complain in his heart that young people were truly difficult to understand.

He stood up to gather the bowls and chopsticks. Xia Zhou originally didn’t intend to pay him any mind, but seeing Ling Le lying there motionless, his eyes following his every move, Xia Zhou was inexplicably reminded of the boy’s spirit animal.

Alright, I’ll cooperate properly, so don’t worry. Xia Zhou gently smoothed the other’s slightly messy hair, speaking softly as if he were tending to a puppy, before taking the dishes into the kitchen.

Come to think of it, he still didn’t know that Samoyed’s name.

While washing the dishes, Xia Zhou’s thoughts were still on Ling Le’s spirit animal. Behind him, Ling Le, who had been inexplicably comforted, stopped dwelling on his frustration. He touched his head and grinned foolishly.

*

Sky Sea Planet, Capital Time 9:30 AM.

In the blink of an eye, the day of the program recording arrived.

Pushing open the small gate of the courtyard, a beautiful seaside villa came into view.

The tall palm canopies cast mottled shadows under the sunlight. The lush greenery in the small courtyard effectively blocked the view from the outside. The shimmering infinity pool, the linen curtains fluttering before the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the wicker hanging chair swaying on the terrace were all captured and recorded by the cameras.

Hello everyone! Welcome to the popular rising star variety show sponsored by the Xingning platform, Love Journey. Witness love through time, and explore the heart along the way! I am your romance observer, Xiao Luo. In this episode, I will be providing on-site reports as we explore the romantic journeys of our four pairs of partners.

By the pool, Luo Yan, wearing a clip-on microphone, delivered the opening remarks with ease.

Oh! The wind chimes at the courtyard gate have rung. Let’s see who the first pair of guests to appear is! Following Luo Yan’s guidance, the camera turned. Walking slowly into the courtyard were Shen Xuan and his partner, Pei Yifan.

A long trench coat outlined a tall and upright figure. A pair of inviting peach blossom eyes seemed to overflow with sentiment, but in reality, the depths of his eyes held a calm that was completely unruffled. As a rising director with two well-known feature films under his belt, Shen Xuan not only possessed the sharp edge of a young director but also had sufficient project experience. He was truly a combination of strength and talent.

While everyone’s attention was focused on Director Shen’s good looks, Pei Yifan, who had years of criminal investigation experience, had already silently taken in the entire environment of the courtyard.

Director Shen, welcome, welcome. You can leave your luggage to the side for now… In the gap while Luo Yan was greeting them, more people arrived outside the courtyard gate.

Um, how about you two go in first? We can be arranged for last…

Glancing at the recording site in the garden from a distance, Xia Zhou, who was on standby, looked at Chu Yue, who was also pulling a suitcase, and spoke with a smile.

It’s fine. The staff didn’t specify who goes first or last anyway. Just do whatever, Chu Yue waved his hand dismissively at Xia Zhou’s modesty.

Zhouzhou, it seems their rules aren’t like that. It’s more like, the more powerful someone is, the more they’re supposed to be the grand finale! Tugging at the corner of Xia Zhou’s clothes, Ling Le leaned in to remind him.

Oh! In that case… then we’ll go second. I’m sorry… Not knowing that such a custom existed in the entertainment industry, Xia Zhou’s hand tightened on his suitcase handle as he apologized in a bit of a panic.

Pfft… Hearing Ling Le’s reminder, which hadn’t been whispered quietly enough, Ji Chenshi, who was sitting and gliding on his suitcase, burst out laughing.

According to your logic, among us guests, Director Shen, who has the highest status, is already inside. So if you two go in second… hehe~ With a playful tone that was light and rising, Ji Chenshi arched an eyebrow.

Stop teasing the kids. Can’t you try being a good person for once? Seeing the dilemma on Xia Zhou’s face, Chu Yue grumbled at Ji Chenshi.

Hey, it’s nothing. It’s not like I don’t have a sense of propriety! As Ji Chenshi spoke, he glided right in front of Xia Zhou with a wide, happy grin.

Hello, let’s get to know each other. My name is Ji Chenshi. You can call me Xiao Ji, Chenshi, or whatever, as long as I know you’re calling me! This guy here is Chu Yue, an actor with decent acting skills. And this is his partner. Sir, please introduce yourself…

As Ji Chenshi spoke, he held his hand up like a microphone and held it in front of Han Wenxuan.

Hello, my name is Han Wenxuan. I’m a lawyer by profession.

Watching the two of them bicker, Xia Zhou could see that Ji Chenshi and Chu Yue seemed to have a good relationship.

And you? How should I address you?

The microphone was suddenly thrust in front of him, and Xia Zhou immediately straightened his posture. Hello, Brother Ji. My name is Xia Zhou… you can call me whatever you like.

Brother Ji? That’s a bit of an unusual way to address me, but it’s fine. Zhouzhou, Brother Ji’s got your back! Ji Chenshi responded quickly to Xia Zhou’s form of address.

Thank you. Although he didn’t understand what Ji Chenshi was going to back him up on, Xia Zhou politely thanked him first.

Meanwhile, Ling Le was like: ?!!

I’m the one who calls him Zhouzhou!

Hearing their conversation, Ling Le glared, unwilling to back down as he asserted his territory.

Fine, fine, fine. Xiaxia, then. Is Xiaxia okay, you big baby? Ji Chenshi curled his lip, his face practically screaming that he was doing them a favor.

You have the nerve to call me a baby? Where’s Brother Duan? Why isn’t Brother Duan here? Ling Le quickly looked around, looking like he was about to find someone to complain to.

Heh, looking for backup because you can’t win the argument. Who’s the baby now… Ji Chenshi waved a hand in front of Ling Le’s eyes to break his gaze. Stop looking. That guy is the real big star. His schedule is packed, he’s not answering his comms, and who knows where he is right now. He’s left me here all alone to handle the coordination. So heartless, making me go on a love variety show by myself!

As Ji Chenshi’s tone became more sincere and indignant, everyone immediately began to offer him kind words of comfort.

Please prepare the second pair of partners to enter! Just as the atmosphere here was getting lively, the staff on the other side began to push the process forward. Thus, a still somewhat confused Xia Zhou was invited through the courtyard gate, along with a dazed Ling Le.

The new youngsters look like they need the host to look after them. Seeing the two of them standing blankly on the garden path, Shen Xuan gave a kind suggestion.

It’s fine, it’s fine! This garden really is beautiful; it’s normal to get lost! I’ll go get them! Skillfully guiding the two into the recording area, the experienced host Xiao Luo continued to move the program along.