NOVEL WEB chapter 4
Chapter 4: Encountering Two Ex-Girlfriends on the Romance Show! (1/2)
About half a month later, Fang Zhou accepted the arrangements of the show’s producers and arrived at the location for the live broadcast of the first episode of the romance show.
It was an island, with waves lapping against the shore, bringing pleasant sounds.
The scenery was delightful, endlessly charming.
With the prop team’s meticulous setup, the atmosphere was fully charged, even the salty sea breeze seemed sweet.
The program team, having chosen to premiere on the weekend, got their wish, attracting countless fans of the romance show as soon as it aired.
Rows of comments floated across the live broadcast room, and the fans were incredibly excited.
“I’ve waited so long, finally, the third season is here, wuuu.”
“Grandpa, your favorite romance show has finally updated!”
“Wow, is it actually live this time? Thrilling, I love it!”
This time, the romance show was different from the usual pre-recorded format. In pursuit of authenticity and interactivity, it adopted a live broadcast approach.
Each episode, the guests would spend three to seven days together, and their time would be broadcast live.
Stepping onto the soft sand, passing by several cameras, Fang Zhou’s gaze locked onto a set of tables and chairs.
That was where the guests would meet for the first time.
The table was already set with fruits and snacks, surrounded by decorative items to enhance the atmosphere.
Even someone had arrived earlier than him, a girl with long, straight black hair, whose slender figure was apparent even from behind.
The order of appearance for the love variety show guests was random.
Fang Zhou didn’t pay much attention, only feeling a slight sense of familiarity.
“Hi!”
Out of politeness, Fang Zhou decided to greet her.
The girl, who had her back to Fang Zhou, heard the noise and turned around to respond to him.
“Hello.”
Her face was adorned with a bright smile, pure and radiant like the pristine snow in winter.
Fang Zhou’s smile instantly froze on his face, a million shocks fluttering through his heart.
He felt as if his shoes were filled with a thousand pounds of sand, making it impossible to lift his feet.
Seeing a beautiful woman was certainly delightful, but what if this beauty was his ex-ex-ex-girlfriend?
He was on the same variety show as his ex-girlfriend, and it was a romance variety show at that!
How explosive!
Chu Xinran’s reaction wasn’t as stiff as Fang Zhou’s; she even reached out to pour herself a glass of orange juice, placing it beside her, and naturally asked him.
“Would you like some orange juice?”
Fang Zhou was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized they were live, surrounded by cameras, and every move he made was magnified.
He quickly managed his expression, pulling out a smile again.
“I won’t have any, thank you.”
He had intended to sit down, but now he just stood to the side.
Fang Zhou feared that if he went over, Chu Xinran might splash the juice in his face, embarrassing him in front of the entire national online community.
What was the reason he had given when he broke up with Chu Xinran?
Oh, right, he said Chu Xinran was too pure, and he liked them bold.
As the belle of the music academy, Chu Xinran had already made a name for herself with her pure image during an interview upon her freshman year entrance.
Her clear, innocent eyes and sweet, adorable appearance had directly toppled the hearts of countless men.
At that time, her photo hung on the trending searches for three days, becoming the dream goddess of otakus all over the internet.
And such a girl, who had become famous for her purity, was dumped by her boyfriend for not being bold enough.
One could imagine Chu Xinran must have harbored thoughts of killing Fang Zhou.
Even though they hadn’t seen each other for two years, Fang Zhou still felt it was crucial to save his own skin.
Fang Zhou looked at the sky, looked at the ground, but just wouldn’t look at Chu Xinran.
He had already begun to think about how to avoid any further contact with her.
Chapter 4: Encountering Two Ex-Girlfriends on the Love Variety Show! (2/2)
After all, if you’re not embarrassed, it’s someone else who will be.
But it’s his ex-girlfriend whom he had wronged, so it’s no wonder Fang Zhou felt uneasy.
“Aren’t you tired of standing?”
Chu Xinran finally spoke.
Fang Zhou paused in his tracks and glanced back at her.
Her doe eyes were still clear, untouched by the passage of time, leaving no trace of muddiness.
Chu Xinran stood upright like a pine, making Fang Zhou feel ashamed of himself.
He inwardly cursed his past behavior.
Damn it, Fang Zhou, such a wonderful girl, and you broke up with her over such a trashy excuse.
“Standing helps to exercise the body, haha.”
Fang Zhou forced a laugh but still didn’t sit down.
Chu Xinran used to be gentle and easy to handle.
Now, she seemed more decisive, and Fang Zhou really didn’t dare to sit next to her.
Who knows if she would suddenly bring up the past?
But since she’s here for the love variety show, it must mean she’s after something.
Whether it’s wealth or fame, Chu Xinran must have her own desires.
She probably wouldn’t bring up those things during a live broadcast.
At this moment, the live chat was already buzzing with their interaction.
“Wow, this female lead is so beautiful and pure, just like a deer!”
“Chu Xinran is the belle of the Central Conservatory of Music, not just any ordinary belle.”
“Wow, such a big background, what about this male guest number one?”
“Fang Zhou? Haven’t heard much about him, seems like a low-key game streamer.”
“Hahaha, Fang Zhou’s acting out my social anxiety, help! How can someone with social anxiety find love on a variety show?”
“Help, the beautiful woman initiates conversation, and Fang Zhou remains indifferent!”
If Fang Zhou could see the chat, he would definitely clarify for himself: I’m not socially anxious, I’m just embarrassed by my ex-girlfriend.
Even without turning back to meet Chu Xinran’s gaze, Fang Zhou could feel her eyes on him.
Her presence was just too strong.
He silently prayed in his heart for the other guests to arrive soon; if not, he was really going to die of embarrassment.
In a place hidden from his view, Chu Xinran was indeed gazing at his retreating figure.
Lifting the orange juice to her lips, she took a sip. The sweet citrus flavor spread in her mouth, seizing her sense of taste.
She smiled like a warm sun, “Someone is coming.”
Just as Fang Zhou had hoped, a small boat was now steadily docked at the shore. A man and a woman disembarked one after the other.
Fang Zhou was overjoyed and hurriedly stepped forward to greet them.
“You’re here.”
It didn’t matter who it was, as long as they could alleviate his embarrassment, they were good people.
That’s what Fang Zhou had initially thought.
However, as the distance between them closed and he saw the faces of the two people, his smile once again froze on his face.
The man was dressed in a suit and leather shoes, sporting a slicked-back hairstyle, seemingly someone like a CEO.
The woman by his side was wearing a light blue blouse and a white skirt, looking very professional and competent.
Fang Zhou didn’t recognize the man, but he did recognize the woman.
Coincidentally, she was also his ex-girlfriend!
The ice queen CEO, Han Xi!
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