Chapter 3: Dating Show Filming 2

At this moment, the door opened again as another female guest arrived: Zhuo Han, 28 years old. A C-list celebrity, she had appeared in numerous urban dramas and enjoyed a fairly positive reputation among fans. Fang You glanced at Zhuo Han and offered a polite nod with a smile.

[Zhuo Han, nice figure, but her face isn't really my type. I still prefer the pure and cute ones.]

Upon entering, Zhuo Han scanned the living room.

[Only one male guest has arrived so far.]

[Nan Chu, that scandal-ridden woman. No need to pay her any mind.]

[Li Wenya is so famous, I wonder why she even bothered to come on a dating show. She's deliberately dressing so purely, though who knows how many people she’s slept with behind closed doors.]

"Hello, everyone." Zhuo Han looked at Fang You. "Brother Fang, would you mind helping me with my suitcase? It’s a bit heavy."

"Of course." Fang You immediately went to help her with her luggage.

[He’s so gentlemanly; the audience will definitely praise him for this.]

【Fang You’s gym sessions weren't for nothing; they’re coming in handy now.】

【This male guest is quite the gentleman.】

【Reporting for duty, fellow fans!】

【Stars are stars for a reason—so handsome and beautiful.】

【Hanhan looks so beautiful today.】

【My wife Hanhan is here!】

Once Fang You finished moving Zhuo Han’s suitcase, he looked at Li Wenya and asked, "Wenya, where is your luggage? Do you need me to help you carry it?"

[I don't want to. I really don't.]

"My luggage isn't heavy; I can manage it myself. I wouldn't want to trouble you, Senior Fang." Li Wenya wanted to avoid any association with Fang You.

[My agent warned me strictly: if I get involved with Fang You, my reputation will plummet.]

[I still need to make more money; I don't want my popularity dragged down.]

Nan Chu stepped in to ease the tension. "Let me help you with it. Senior Fang has already moved a few; he should take a break."

Li Wenya linked her arm with Nan Chu’s. "Thank you, Nan Chu."

[Nan Chu is a lifesaver, a true angel. I’m so grateful she’s here.]

[Damn it, this Nan Chu is such an eyesore.]

Nan Chu helped carry Li Wenya’s suitcase inside.

Nan Chu thought to herself: *With this performance, Sister Zhuang should be satisfied, right? Helping out a fellow guest.*

A short while later, another male guest arrived. Meng Yuan, 28, CEO of the Meng Group. The Meng Group ranked third in wealth across the nation and was among the top fifty in the world.

【Is there something wrong with my eyes? Why am I seeing my idol here?】

【Isn't that my daddy! Daddy actually came to a dating show.】

【To the one above: don't go around calling him daddy randomly, he's *my* daddy.】

【Pfft, shameless! He’s clearly my daddy, don't even think about stealing him from me.】

【With Meng Yuan being so wealthy, there must be countless women throwing themselves at him. Why is he even on a dating show?】

Because of Meng Yuan’s arrival, the comment section exploded. Seeing him, Zhuo Han’s pupils dilated with excitement.

[Oh my god, it’s Meng Yuan!]

[I never expected Meng Yuan to participate in this show. If I can hook him, I’ll never have to worry about resources again.]

[Ideally, I could become his mistress, get pregnant, and then I’d have a chance to sit in the position of Mrs. Meng!]

Hearing Zhuo Han’s inner thoughts, Nan Chu’s mouth twitched.

Seeing Meng Yuan, Fang You was also startled and quickly greeted him. "Hello, President Meng. I’m Fang You."

[A man as rich as Meng Yuan is actually participating in a dating show? This is insane.]

Meng Yuan gave a cold, aloof nod, then strode over to the sofa and sat down.

Before the comments could finish their exclamations, another male guest arrived: Nangong Hengmo!

Nangong Hengmo, 29, an A-list movie star who had won countless international awards. Two years ago, he had temporarily retired from acting due to illness. No one expected to see him on a dating show. The comment section was practically blowing up.

【Oh my god, it’s Movie Star Nangong!】

【He’s recovered from his illness!】

【Is he making a comeback?】

【The production team is amazing to have landed both President Meng and Movie Star Nangong.】

【A living legend! My goodness, what kind of show is this to be able to invite an A-list star?】

【The production team is incredible!】

【Director, what kind of connections do you have?】

【It’s really my idol! Wuwuwu, I want to cry.】

【The sponsors must be raking it in.】

【My idol! The Emperor Mo fan club has arrived!】

More and more fans were drawn to the stream. The news of Meng Yuan and Nangong Hengmo joining the show immediately hit the top of every major trending list.

Nangong Hengmo walked straight over to Meng Yuan. "Couldn't you have waited for me?"

Meng Yuan’s cold, crisp voice replied, "You're a grown man. Can you really get lost?"

"I’m your cousin, what’s wrong with waiting?"

With those words, the comment section exploded once more.

【What the—Movie Star Nangong is actually cousins with President Meng? They hid that so well.】

【Oh my, no wonder Nangong’s resources were always so good. His family background is extraordinary.】

【Did President Meng only come to the show because he was dragged here by Nangong?】

【To the one above: you’ve hit the nail on the head.】

Fang You: [Damn it, first Meng Yuan, and now Nangong Hengmo. How am I supposed to shine and attract fans on this show?]

Zhuo Han: [Movie Star Nangong is here too! My agent finally did something right. I have to grab this attention and get famous!]

Li Wenya: [Wuwuwu, it’s Movie Star Nangong! He’s recovered, this is so wonderful.]

As a devoted fan of Nangong Hengmo, Li Wenya was so excited she felt like she might faint.

Nangong Hengmo greeted Meng Yuan and then turned to the others. "Hello everyone, I am Nangong Hengmo. Please take care of me over the next twenty-one days."

Zhuo Han quickly chimed in, "Hello, Movie Star Nangong. I’m Zhuo Han. I look forward to your guidance."

Fang You, Li Wenya, and Nan Chu followed with their own introductions. Nan Chu looked at Nangong Hengmo, feeling that he looked very familiar and quite approachable.

After a while, one more man and one more woman arrived. The man was Jiang Han, 26, a famous psychologist who had treated many celebrities. The woman was Sha Mengyuan, 25, a well-known dancer.

As Jiang Han walked in, his eyes stayed fixed on Nan Chu, as she perfectly matched his aesthetic. When it came time to choose a seat, he deliberately sat next to her.

Soon after, a final female guest arrived: Xu Fei, 26, a fashion designer. She designed clothing exclusively for celebrities and came from a prominent, noble family. Her ancestors included many top scholars, giving her a deep, prestigious heritage.

All nine guests had officially arrived. The director announced the first task: "Today's first task is to make dinner. No ordering takeout—you must make it yourselves. You have a budget of one thousand."

Zhuo Han asked, "Is that one thousand for the whole day's food?"

"Of course not, that's just for this meal. The production team isn't short on cash," the director announced loudly.

Director: [Hahaha, with several major investors on board, money is no object.]

【You can tell the director is feeling pretty bold.】

【The director is probably grinning from ear to ear. "Love in Twenty-One Days" is sweeping every trending list.】

【Since the broadcast started, it’s held the #1 spot in viewership. The live concurrent viewers have already surpassed twenty million and are heading toward thirty million.】

【The director has hit the jackpot this time.】

Fang You suggested, "Should we all head out to buy groceries together?"

Upon hearing this, both Nangong Hengmo and Meng Yuan furrowed their brows slightly.

Meng Yuan: [Going out means being gawked at. I don't want to be treated like a monkey in a zoo.]

Nangong Hengmo: [If we go out, fans will definitely swarm us once they see the live stream. It will cause a riot. If security isn't tight, it’s too easy for an accident to happen.]