I'll Thank Your Ancestors for Eight Generations!

When Fu Zhouchi returned to the set after putting down his bowl of water, the guests' expressions had already turned extremely subtle. Clearly, they'd had their fill of some juicy gossip.

He sat down in his chair with a cold expression, but inwardly, he regretted it deeply. He couldn't even endure a few scoldings? As the person in charge of Fuji Entertainment, he didn't even have that much patience.

Now he felt like he'd missed out on a hundred million. After cursing himself twice, Fu Zhouchi saw Yu Jiajia suddenly rise to her feet, tears of gratitude welling in her eyes for some unknown reason. When she spoke, her tone was especially bold. "Song Yichuan, you're a brother I'm determined to have! This toast is for you. I'll drain my cup; you drink as you please."

"No, don't. It's really not necessary!"

Seeing this scene, Song Yichuan's Northeast China soul possessed him. He raised his glass. "Buddy, I'll drain mine too!"

The atmosphere on set abruptly changed, leaving the livestream viewers utterly confused. "What's going on? Aren't they here to fall in love? How did this turn into brotherhood?"

"Pfft, siblinghood. Isn't she just helping him drink a cup and get him out of an awkward spot? Is there any need to get so worked up?"

"Too fake. This feels a little staged."

"Am I the only one who thinks there's a secret between them?"

"This smells like some huge gossip. Song Yichuan must know something to have everyone wrapped around his finger like this!"

"I really want to uncover the truth!"

For the time being, his good sister's gossip had been preserved. Chen Qiwei looked at Song Yichuan with a few more traces of gratitude in his gaze.

Everyone knew that the upper-class circle was full of dirty, sordid messes, especially stories of Cinderellas who would stop at nothing to climb the ladder for money. There were simply too many to count.

So the group's old chairman being a womanizer was already common knowledge in their circle. His young, beautiful girlfriends changed batch after batch, never stopping.

His biological granddaughter, Yu Jiajia, had long since gone numb. She turned a blind eye and couldn't be bothered to interfere.

But this time was different. Yu Jiajia treated you as her best friend, yet you wanted to become her grandmother? That was downright insane, worse than a beast, completely devoid of decency or shame!

Song Yichuan's words struck right at Chen Qiwei's heart. He even wanted to raise a hand and give him a huge thumbs-up.

In contrast, Lu Chen's behavior was extremely unpleasant.

Though not knowing could serve as an excuse, deliberately using words to pressure someone was going too far.

After all, Fu Zhouchi was the one who embarrassed you. Why take it out on our Jiajia?

Chen Qiwei's gaze landed on Lu Chen's face, his expression visibly displeased. Just as he was about to stir things up, a staff member's voice suddenly rang out. "Tonight, we won't be voting for the most popular male guest. The mutual choice of heart-fluttering text messages is tomorrow's special arrangement. Only mutual selections can form a pair!"

Guests whose choices didn't match could only complete tasks alone. The director had changed tactics—were they afraid Song Yichuan would get picked again?

Heart-fluttering texts were good too. Surely not everyone wanted to date Song Yichuan, right?

I love this matchmaking segment in dating shows. Who would end up paired with whom?

Suddenly, I really want to see Meng Qiongqi and Huo Renjie date. An old cadre paired with a little demon—just imagining it was exciting!

This time, Zhouchi would still choose Lu Chen, right?

He couldn't keep acting like a scumbag, playing both sides and trying to please everyone, could he?

While the comments were still discussing the texts, the mutual selection segment had already begun.

Yan Jinyu, who had remained silent the entire time, suddenly shot Song Yichuan a look. Upon receiving the signal, Song Yichuan hurriedly averted his eyes.

What did he want?

He gave me a look and expected me to figure it out myself.

Relax. In our gossip circle, we value trust and promises. I said I'd choose you, so I'll definitely choose you!

Besides, what if choosing that Fuji dog actually made us a pair?

I'd be bored to death on that date!

After receiving that affirmative answer, Yan Jinyu looked toward Fu Zhouchi again, the corners of his lips lifting silently.

That obvious look of showing off made Fu Zhouchi's teeth itch with anger.

Unfortunately, there was no way to cheat in this segment. Otherwise, he definitely wouldn't let that guy get what he wanted.

Fu Zhouchi took a deep breath to calm himself. His fingertips fell onto the keyboard, and he typed the two words: Lu Chen.

When he had gone to the restroom earlier, his manager had called to report on the direction of online public opinion. Somehow, he had been portrayed as an indecisive scumbag who swayed from side to side.

He had originally joined the variety show to promote his company, yet he'd been endlessly mocked and cursed, and had even lost the audience's favor.

Fu Zhouchi couldn't accept this trend. He decided to reverse the tide and shift his attention back to Lu Chen.

Although Lu Chen was an amateur, he had great potential and broad audience appeal. If nurtured properly, he might even rise into the top tier. His company truly needed such promising talent.

As for Song Yichuan, it was probably just interest born from unwillingness to accept defeat.

Yes, that was right. Exactly.

Fu Zhouchi affirmed his answer, then pressed send.

The first two names to appear on the program's large screen finally put Lu Chen's heart at ease.

"First, congratulations to this successfully matched pair!"

The staff member announced in a routine manner, "Fu Zhouchi and Lu Chen! We look forward to your sweet performance tomorrow!"

"Next, let's see..." His tone suddenly became excited. "It's Huo Renjie and Meng Qiongqi! What kind of love-hate drama will unfold between the two tomorrow?"

"Hahaha, I'm dying. For the others, it's 'sweet and loving,' but for these two it's 'love and hate.' There's definitely a story here! I'm rubbing my hands together in anticipation!"

"Then we have sweet Jiajia and Sister Weiwei. Congratulations to the gossip-loving duo for getting together again! There's one more successful pair, and I don't even need to say it—you can all guess who it is!"

The staff member grinned. "Let's congratulate Song Yichuan and Yan Jinyu!"

At this point in the livestream, the director finally let out a long breath. The dating show had finally gotten on track. By the end of the first season, at least one couple would form, right?

Just as he thought that, Yu Jiajia suddenly stood up on the set and shouted uncontrollably, "What?"

"Marriage?"

"Are you insane?!"

She was extremely agitated, but remembered that she was in front of the cameras. She glanced at them, then headed toward a corner.

But as soon as she took a step, Yu Jiajia stopped, because Song Yichuan's inner voice sounded at just the right moment. Getting married just to climb the ranks so urgently?

She wants to marry that old man and become his wife?

Oh, so she's pregnant. No, wait. He's almost eighty—how is that possible?!

There's definitely something fishy here. Don't panic, let me take a look!

So that's how it is. He really is outrageously bold. Isn't he afraid of being found out?

Yu Jiajia clutched her phone and didn't dare move, anxiety burning through her like an ant on a hot pan.

Buddy, what the hell is going on?

Hurry up and say it! If you can stop Grandpa's absurdity, I'll thank your ancestors for eight generations!