The camera's focus shifted from Li Fan'er and Zhao Xizhou to He Jinyuan and Chu Xiyue.
Chu Xiyue's attention never left Li Fan'er and Zhao Xizhou. She nodded perfunctorily. "I already ate."
He Jinyuan's gaze fell on Chu Xiyue's cool, delicate profile, and his heart stirred slightly. He asked again, "Then what does Junior Sister like to eat?"
"Eating melons." Chu Xiyue replied without thinking.
He Jinyuan:?
Chu Xiyue came back to herself, coughed twice, and hastily amended, "I mean watermelon. It's so hot—I want some chilled watermelon."
He Jinyuan gave a low laugh and said to Chu Xiyue in his magnetic voice, "Since Junior Sister wants chilled watermelon, no matter what, I'll get one for you."
It was as if Chu Xiyue had been eating when a mouthful of lard suddenly clogged her throat—greasy and nauseating. She shuddered hard, turned to look at He Jinyuan, and wore an expression beyond words. She said to the system, "You really can't tell that He Jinyuan is one of those guys with an affected voice."
And it didn't even sound good.
The system nodded in agreement. It connected to the internet and scanned the comments, hoping to find more like-minded people.
But perhaps beauty was in the eye of the beholder. He Jinyuan's fans clearly didn't think so.
[Ahhh, Yuanbao's bubble voice is so swoon-worthy!]
[Who gets it, family?! I heard Yuanbao's voice through my headphones just now, and my mom asked why my ears were red!]
[Chu Xiyue must have accumulated blessings for eight lifetimes to be treated so gently by Yuanbao in this life! I want to transmigrate into Chu Xiyue so badly!]
Chu Xiyue couldn't see the comments. Otherwise, she would definitely have retorted that she had committed sins for eight lifetimes to meet such a greasy man in this one.
He Jinyuan didn't notice Chu Xiyue's subtle expression. He turned and gave the camera a wink, then looked toward the Director hidden among the staff and continued in that affected voice, "Director, Junior Sister wants watermelon. Could you give me a chilled one?"
It had to be said that He Jinyuan did have some variety-show flair. The Director glanced at the comments, which had already been taken over by He Jinyuan's fans.
[Ahhh, Yuanbao's wink is so gorgeous!]
[So swoon-worthy! My ears are going to get pregnant!]
He Jinyuan was full of confidence. He didn't think the Director would refuse such a small request.
Until—
"I originally planned to announce this later, but now works too." The Director opened the folder in his hands, glanced down at it, and said, "Guests, welcome to The One She Loves Most. Next, I'll announce the show's rules."
"First, before filming begins, all guests must hand their phones over to the production team for temporary storage."
"Second, all supplies needed during filming must be exchanged by completing tasks. Remember, all supplies."
"Third, ordering takeout is not allowed during filming. We'll treat you to this meal today."
"Fourth, the production team of The One She Loves Most reserves final interpretation rights."
The Director closed the folder as the assistant director wheeled over a blackboard. Pointing to one section of it, the Director said, "For every basic task completed, you may exchange it for one type of fruit."
The show's tasks were divided into basic tasks, advanced tasks, difficult tasks, and hell tasks. Aside from the basic tasks, all the others required two people to complete them together.
Chu Xiyue also glanced over the basic tasks on the board, then looked at He Jinyuan. At the same time as the system, she let out, "[Well, damn...]"
Written on the blackboard were: 100 frog jumps, 200 standing jump-rope jumps, 200 high knees, 200 squats... A quick glance showed nothing but exercise-related tasks.
Chu Xiyue hesitated. "Is the production team trying to kill He Jinyuan?"
These tasks didn't seem very friendly to someone with an injured ass. If He Jinyuan did them, wouldn't he bleed heavily and end up in the hospital?
#Explosive Gossip About the Model Couple#
He Jinyuan looked at the tasks on the blackboard, his expression somewhat solemn. The doctor had said that before his wound healed, he should rest for half a month. He shouldn't sit or stand for too long, nor could he engage in strenuous exercise.
But they were livestreaming right now. He had just said on camera that he would get Chu Xiyue a watermelon. If he backed out of these seemingly simple tasks in front of the cameras, failing to do what he had said, it would be like handing ammunition to his rivals.
But compared with the risk of his persona collapsing and losing popularity, what did the pain of a reopened wound matter?
He Jinyuan made his decision instantly. He warmed up where he stood and said to the production team, "I work out every day. Get that watermelon ready!"
Chu Xiyue sucked in a breath and looked at He Jinyuan with a trace of admiration. As expected of such a ruthless man—no, a total beast! He was going into battle while injured!
Afraid something might happen, Chu Xiyue hurriedly tried to stop him. "Forget it. I'm not really in the mood for fruit right now."
He Jinyuan had finally made up his mind. Besides, he knew that if he completed the task and got a watermelon from the Director, the first standout moment of the show would belong to him!
The One She Loves Most was a variety show with S-tier investment. It had yet to officially air, but its livestream had already surpassed one million live viewers. It was a hit before even airing.
If he could get more screen time on this variety show and gain some fans, his future resources would improve as well.
With that in mind, He Jinyuan said to Chu Xiyue, "Don't worry, Junior Sister. I'll definitely do what I promised you!"
He Jinyuan's fans felt rather proud.
[Yuanbao is extremely strict about managing his physique. He runs three kilometers every day and does an hour of cardio. His image management is always on point. Sisters, you won't regret investing in Yuanbao~]
[There aren't many male celebrities in the domestic entertainment industry as strict with themselves as our Yuanbao. Everyone is welcome to join the River Fans family!]
The camera focused on He Jinyuan as he warmed up. He lowered his eyes and revealed a satisfied smile. No one noticed Chu Xiyue's surprised yet hesitant expression in the corner.
In the end, she said earnestly, "Be careful."