Ding Zeyang returned to the dorm in a wonderful mood that day. Soon, his manager called him.
"This variety show of yours is actually... actually pretty popular."
"Really? I think I've found my true love! She seems to get shy so easily. She's so cute!"
His manager was speechless.
"As your manager, I suggest you take a look at the comments online yourself," his manager said with difficulty.
After all, I really can't bear to shatter your fantasy and make you face this cruel world right now.
"What could the viewers possibly be saying? They must all be congratulating me. Tell them not to worry. I'll definitely be happy! She seems so wonderful! This is true love!"
Blinded by love, Ding Zeyang's intelligence was a little offline at the moment.
"Just take a look first. I'm hanging up!"
His manager: Sorry, I really can't take this anymore. This is the first time I've realized how narcissistic Ding Zeyang is. How blind was I back then to choose to be his manager?
How mortifying. Let this lovesick fool take a good hard beating from society!
The camera recorded this scene too.
Sunny Boy: Yangyang's manager is already starting to find him annoying. Just listen to his tone. He sounds so speechless. Hahahaha!
Sunlight Shines Across the Land: I have to say, Yangyang really does seem to like Teacher Deng. This also seems to be the first time since joining this show that he's been so clear about liking a girl. Hahahahaha! Defeated on his very first try!
I Love Yangyang: However happy Yangyang is now, that's how miserable he'll be in a moment. Hahahahaha, I really want to see his expression change.
Surrounded by pink bubbles of love, Ding Zeyang opened the replay of that day's livestream.
Before watching: ~(￣▽￣~)~
After watching: (ノ=Д=)ノ┻━┻
The camera captured it all accurately, too.
An expression could change in the space of a single replay.
The internet was already laughing itself silly.
Soon, evening arrived, and the livestream ended.
But because of Ding Zeyang's outstanding performance that day (though Ding Zeyang himself didn't see it that way).
Once the production team learned that he knew the truth, they decided to hold another private interview just for him, even though the livestream had ended.
These private interviews had originally been scheduled only for the beginning and end of each episode's filming, with occasional exceptions when something could drive traffic.
Although this was utterly mortifying, it really could bring in another wave of traffic, and Ding Zeyang himself agreed.
Just as everyone had washed up and was about to go to bed, planning to scroll through a few more videos before sleeping, a livestream shot onto the trending searches.
#Ding Zeyang's "Let's Fall in Love!" private interview is now live#
Interviewer: "Teacher Ding, how did your date feel today?"
Ding Zeyang was speechless. Do you people have any manners? Did you really have to drag me out here and flog me all over again?
Ding Zeyang: "Look at my expression. What do you think it's telling you?"
Interviewer: "I get the feeling you don't really want to talk to me."
Ding Zeyang: "So you do know."
The interviewer was momentarily speechless.
Spring Breeze Is Amused: Hahahaha, Yangyang looks so speechless! It feels like he just wants the world to end, or for himself to end.
Destroy the Lover: The production team really knows what it's doing. Yangyang was already embarrassed enough, but they just had to drag him out and put him on display again.
Climb the Rankings with You: I can't take it. I'm seriously going to die laughing. Yangyang's zombie face looks so hopeless!
Scattered Drifting Blossoms: Yangyang says, "Turns out I was the clown all along." He even thought love had come knocking! Hahahahaha, honk, honk, honk, honk, honk.
Interviewer: "You'll still be going on a date with Teacher Deng tomorrow. Do you have any thoughts about that?"
Ding Zeyang: "What thoughts do you think I should have?"
Dead-fish eyes.
Interviewer: "Are you looking forward to tomorrow's date?"
Ding Zeyang: "I don't dare think about anything right now. I just hope you can finish this interview soon."
The interviewer was at a loss for words again.
Wind in the Skirt Hem: Please, just let Yangyang go. He's so pitiful. But I love watching this! Hahahahaha!
Sunlight Shines Across the Land: Why are you making Yangyang remember his embarrassing moments? How could you treat my boy like this? He's already so pitiful! Go even harder, please! Hahahahahaha!
Surf with You: Looks like the internet is full of talent. By the way, the person above me, are you really a devoted Ding Zeyang fan? Aren't you a hater in disguise? Is it really appropriate to laugh that freely? Hahahahaha.
Interviewer: "Then is there anyone who makes your heart flutter now? Or do you still have feelings for Teacher Deng?"
Ding Zeyang: "My heart is already dead, thank you."
The face of someone with nothing left to live for...
Quotes from the Other Shore: Has Ding Zeyang sealed off his heart and sworn off love? Hahahahahaha, what exactly did Deng Yingying do? Hahahahaha.
Bright Sunshine: Yangyang, Mommy told you during the livestream that she wasn't interested in you, but you just had to show off, had to keep showing off, like a peacock spreading its tail. Even Mommy couldn't bear to watch.
Comings and Goings in the Martial World: Don't you think Ding Zeyang and Deng Yingying are kind of shippable? A sunny boy with a secretly passionate side, and his sweet, innocent, clueless partner.
White Long Robe: Another strange ship joins the fleet...
Interviewer: "Then, Teacher Ding, how do you feel about Teacher Deng now?"
Ding Zeyang: "And just like that, my love was gone T_T. Is shipping really that much fun?"
Interviewer: "Then, Teacher Ding, could you tell us a little more about what you think of Teacher Deng?"
Ding Zeyang: "Although... but... she really is a very cute girl. She doesn't put on celebrity airs, and she's very straightforward. Her smile is lovely too... (ten thousand words omitted)."
Interviewer: Enough, stop talking. Shut your mouth! We know you really like her now. All that talk earlier about sealing off your heart and swearing off love-you made that up, didn't you!
Gentle Breeze in the Flowering Season: It's over, it's over. Ding Zeyang has fallen in love, and with someone who won't catch on, no less! Hahaha, he's so miserable! But this is so funny!
Yangyang Is the Best: This is the first time our Yangyang has praised a girl like this. He's fallen for her! But that girl only likes watching two boys fall in love! Hahahahaha!
Lasting Freshness: This is clearly a dating show. It's supposed to be about sweet romance, so why did it end up becoming a comedy show? Hahahahaha (laughing like a honking goose).
Pink Cherry Blossoms: Why do I get the feeling Ding Zeyang has the makings of a simp? Is this really what my sunny, cheerful boy is like in private?
After explaining things on the livestream, Ding Zeyang really did gain another wave of fans.
The next day, Deng Yingying's face looked dull after spending the whole night upset because Shen Xuanrun and Gu Weichen hadn't been paired together.
Ding Zeyang's eyes filled with stars: Wow! She's so cute when she's sad, too! How can she be so cute?
Watching Ding Zeyang give away those expressions for free, the viewers confirmed it: Ding Zeyang was undoubtedly a simp.