At lunch, Shen Xuanrun still felt very awkward, and even eating felt uncomfortable.
Gu Weichen had clearly noticed this too. Was I pushing too hard? he wondered. He set down his bowl and chopsticks and said to Shen Xuanrun,
"I hope you won't feel uncomfortable because I like you. My liking you is my own business. Don't worry too much about it."
Shen Xuanrun looked up at Gu Weichen. At that instant, he felt as though he was the only person in Gu Weichen's world.
His heart suddenly started racing, and he could barely control it.
Waaah, stop beating so fast! I feel like I'm about to have a heart attack.
Gu Weichen froze for a moment too. Looking at the young man sitting there in a daze, he suddenly really wanted to pat his head.
So cute. I really want to pinch him.
18 Idle Guest: Oh my god, Gu Weichen is such a good flirt! And he doesn't come across as pushy or make anyone uncomfortable.
Go Home at Nightfall: I think my hopeless romantic side is acting up. What do I do? Someone save me!
I'll Wait for You Right Here: Girl above me, it's not just you. Me too! Quick! Someone send me some fuckboy lines to snap me out of it.
Stranded: Person above me, here you go!
Have you eaten? Sleep early. I spent all day in meetings.
Dress warmly, drink hot water. That girl is my sister.
This is a little expensive. I'm tired after working all day.
I really do like you, but I don't want a relationship right now.
Don't make a fuss. There's really nothing going on. Whatever you say.
I was drunk and talking nonsense. We're honestly just friends.
The netizens' verdict: We asked you to post them, and you actually dared to!
After lunch, they still had the whole afternoon for their date.
"We can listen to opera this afternoon. Would you like to?"
Gu Weichen was the first to suggest it.
Shen Xuanrun didn't know what else to do anyway, so he agreed.
"Sure."
Soon, the staff led them into the main hall, and the opera performers were just about to start singing.
Today's performance happened to be "The Injustice to Dou E," and Shen Xuanrun listened very attentively.
The afternoon passed peacefully. For Shen Xuanrun, though, it was also a very enjoyable day.
Ding Zeyang had chosen a ship on the lake for their date. The autumn breeze blew gently, the sunshine was bright, and the mountain across the lake was a sea of gold.
The timing and setting were perfect, but the people weren't in harmony.
Because Deng Yingying's mind wasn't on any of it.
Leave Me Alone, Let Me Ship: Aaaah! My ship is real! What could possibly make me happier than this?
Leave Me Alone, Let Me Ship: Please get married right where you are. I'll even bring the marriage registry office to you!
Then some sharp-eyed netizens spotted Deng Yingying's username.
One Big Firefly: Why do I feel like this looks so much like Yingying's alternate Weibo account? Leave Me Alone, Let Me Ship! I think I've uncovered a secret.
Immediately, some sharp-eyed, quick-fingered netizens took a screenshot of the moment when the camera had accidentally caught Deng Yingying's phone and posted it online.
After the netizens made a careful comparison, they found that, although it was very blurry, those six characters and the comma in the middle looked extremely similar.
Firefly Twinkle Twinkle: ...My darling daughter, listen to your mommy. Stop shipping and focus on your date!
Black Monday: Hahahaha-hic! Has she forgotten she's on a date too? She's actually watching other people's date, and she's so into it!
Sunlight Shines Across the Land: Have you seen our Yangyang's expression? I feel like he's already starting to question the world. What a poor guy. Hahahahaha-hic! Sorry, Yangyang, I can't hold it in.
Bright Sunshine: Yangyang makes his first move, only to meet his Waterloo? What is the reason behind this? Is it society's decline or the distortion of morality? Let us slowly delve into everything behind it...
I Don't Want to Go to School: Hahahaha, the person above is too good at this. It has that mystery-novel feel. Here's the pen. You write it!
At noon, Ding Zeyang refused to give up and asked Deng Yingying,
"What would you like to eat for lunch today?"
Then he saw Deng Yingying lift her head, revealing her flushed face.
Ding Zeyang was very excited.
Does she have feelings for me too? Could she have been keeping her head down and playing on her phone because she was embarrassed?
"Mm, lunch? Anything's fine. You decide!"
Deng Yingying lowered her head again and continued swimming through the ocean of knowledge.
Ding Zeyang: I can tell. She's definitely fallen for me!
Camellias Hold Autumn's Essence: Looking at Yangyang's expression, why do I feel like he's misunderstood something?
Gentle as Water: Person above me, no need to guess. Yangyang definitely misunderstood. Look how happy he is.
Seventeenth-Day Taillights: Hahahaha-hic! So Yangyang thought Yingying was blushing because of him. Yangyang, you're reading too much into it! Hahaha-hic!
But Yangyang still knew nothing about any of this.
He gentlemanly handed Deng Yingying the menu so she could choose the dishes she liked.
Deng Yingying politely handed the menu back to Ding Zeyang, saying that she really was fine with anything and wasn't picky, so he should choose.
Ding Zeyang was inexplicably confident. Heh, she's definitely embarrassed. She's definitely fallen for my charms! How can a girl be so cute?
I Love Yangyang: Yangyang, could you stop looking so smug? Could you show a little restraint? What are you so pleased about? What exactly are you fantasizing about?
Getting Drunk Late at Night: I bet fifty cents that Ding Zeyang is reading too much into things again. Hahahahaha-hic! I have to say, Deng Yingying is absolutely hilarious. Ding Zeyang has met his match.
Why Do All TVs Require VIP?: When Ding Zeyang finds out everything tonight, will he hide under his covers and cry? Director, can you livestream that? I want to watch.
After lunch, to show off his masculine charms, Ding Zeyang even went and changed into beach shorts and a floral shirt, showing off his muscles.
Mm-hmm, I feel even more charming today. Yingying will definitely be utterly dazzled by me. She's still not looking at me. She must be shy. Hehe.
Soul Ferryman: Why do I feel like Ding Zeyang is giving out smiles for free? Why did he change into...? Ah! Oh my god.
The Wind Keeps Blowing: Why does he look like a male peacock spreading its tail? Yangyang, aren't you being a little too easy? The girl doesn't even want to look at you. What are you doing? What are you showing off for?
Sunlight Shines Across the Land: I don't know him. I really don't know him. He's not the celebrity I'm a fan of. The Yangyang I was a fan of before wasn't like this.
Ding Zeyang: Hehe, today really was a lovely day! I feel like I've met the person destined for me in my dreams. After waiting for several episodes, love is finally coming my way!
Deng Yingying: Waaah, they're so shippable. This fanfic is so good. The author is so daring. Hehe.
After tonight's livestream ended and he returned to the reality-show house, Ding Zeyang received a call from his manager and learned what had happened.
There was one more brokenhearted person in the world.
And one more person riding high on all that shipping sweetness.