After a short break, the guests began to engage in activities again.
Throughout the afternoon, Su Wan did not dare to talk much.
It was mainly because what happened in the afternoon was too awkward. When she returned to her room, her manager called to make sure she paid attention to her demeanor. She absolutely could not make another mistake in front of the live cameras.
After all, this was a live broadcast. There was no way to remedy the situation.
The footage of Su Wan's cooking had been made into a funny face-slapping[1] video by some video editors,[2] which was not favourable for Su Wan, who had always had a good image.
The good thing was that there was no mission and they could do whatever they wanted in the afternoon.
Xia An loved free time to death.
She wandered around the garden and sat comfortably on the wicker chair swing, swaying as she basked in the sun.
It was very comfortable.
She didn't care about the cameras, but others did.
In order to redeem her image, Su Wan took the initiative to pick up the watering can and went in the garden to tend the flowers and plants.
She watered the flowers next to Xia An as Xia An was sunbathing on a chair with her eyes closed.
Su Wan looked at Xia An's behaviour. The corners of her mouth rose. She approached Xia An, making the contrast even more stark.
Xia An raised her eyelids and snorted. She turned to the other side to sunbathe herself.
What's the point in watering? The garden is specially taken care of. Where is the need for them to water?
While Xia An was feeling uncomfortable, a sharp shrill voice sounded, "Ah! Sister Su Wan, you're watering!"
Xia An didn't even open her eyes. She knew it was Zhao Lu from the sound.
Su Wan's hand movements stopped. Based on her intuition, Zhao Lu didn't have anything pleasant to say. As expected, Zhao Lu said, "Sister Su Wan is so amazing even in the afternoon to prepare so many dishes."
To mention something that shouldn't be mentioned.
Su Wan's face stiffened, but she still tried to appear gentle and calm. "No, I'm just casually doing something. I can't stand being idle."
As she said that, her eyes purposely wandered to Xia An.
Su Wan knew that Zhao Lu and Xia An disliked each other.
Sure enough, when Zhao Lu saw Xia An, she immediately spoke louder, "Sister Su Wan works so hard. Not like someone else who only knows how to laze around."
Xia An scratched her ears and hugged the big orange cat that just climbed up. She wasn't affected at all.
This time, Zhao Lu was mad.
I don't know what's wrong with this Xia An. Every time I see her, she isn't willing to pay attention to me.
Previously, Xia An's appearance surpassed hers. She was so angry that she created several articles to defame her, causing both of them to have a huge fight.
The more Xia An acted in this manner, the more she wanted Xia An to be in a frenzy and become angry.
Zhao Lu said with sarcasm, "Sister Su Wan has worked hard for so long. Let me help you. I can't lie around waiting for others to work."
Su Wan watched as Zhao Lu shifted her target. Her lips curved in satisfaction.
The audience in the bullet-screen also focused their attention on Xia An.
[Xia An is so thick-skinned. Others are working, yet she can still lie around?
[I feel that Zhao Lu is weirder. There were all kinds of sarcasm in her words. ]
[Su Wan is so pitiful. She was working so sincerely and then came Zhao Lu mocking her and Xia An, who was not working and was a sore eye beside her. ]
[It can't be, right? Do all of your heads have some issues? What did Xia An do in the entire process? If Su Wan wants to work, then she can do so herself. To be honest, I watch a variety show to be happy. I don't want to watch someone working hard. I feel comfortable watching Xia An lying down! ]
[Heh. Xia An even has brain-dead fans. What a joke.]
With half-squinted eyes, Xia An slept lazily. She had no energy to argue with Zhao Lu. After much thought, she felt that she didn't suffer much losses so she ignored it.
But the more Xia An ignored them, the more Zhao Lu felt that Xia An couldn't and didn't know how to refute.
This time, Zhao Lu was even more confident. She spoke even louder, "Xia An, you're here to sleep?"
Xia An covered the big orange cat's head and pretended to not hear.
Zhao Lu raised her voice, "Xia An! Xia An!"
This time, Xia An couldn't stand it anymore.
Isn't this making it purposefully noisy to disturb her sleep?
Xia An sat up angrily. Her face was indeed pure and innocent. As she looked at Zhao Lu, she batted her eyelashes.
"Zhao Lu, do you know how this kind of plant you two are watering usually die?"
Zhao Lu didn't expect her to ask this question. She subconsciously asked, "How do they die?"
"Overwatering!" Xia An explained word by word, "This plant you are watering is not lacking in water. If you water like this, it will die."
She said in a serious manner, as if she was merely explaining a normal topic.
Zhao Lu stopped moving.
Suddenly, she felt Su Wan was trying to harm her!
By watering in such a manner, she would definitely be cursed to death!
Zhao Lu abruptly turned to Su Wan. She tossed the watering can in her hand with a "clang" sound. She said sarcastically, "So that's how it is. I just listened to what Sister Su Wan said and thought that watering was good."
The focus was once again gathered on Su Wan.
Zhao Lu couldn't help but mock Su Wan, "It's better to just lie around."
It meant that it was better to not meddle into others' business.
Su Wan awkwardly squeezed her fingers tightly.
How would she know that?
She just wanted to look good in front of the cameras.
It was just that.
The comments in the bullet-screen also immediately changed the subject of discussion.
[Ah? It can't be watered, ah? Then, why is Su Wan watering the water on her own accord? It's not necessary. ]
[To be honest, I feel like Su Wan was trying to make herself look good, but she kept messing up. ]
[The person before me is too much. Wan Wan didn't know that it can't be watered. She was just doing a good deed!]
The netizens were in an uproar.
After all, Su Wan's image had always been great. When such matters suddenly surfaced, it was as if suddenly, there was a trace of a crack on a flawless white jade.
The people were clamoring around, trying to prove whether the crack was real or not.
Xia An didn't bother too much about it. She turned around, closed her eyes and continued to bask in the sun.
Her ears are undisturbed.
As evening approached, the guests gathered to begin a new round of 24-Hour Love guest selection.
This time, it was the male guests choosing the female guests.
A few people were gathered around. Xia An looked over at Sheng Zhi Yan and desperately winked at him.
That meant: NPC, are you going to choose me or not!
Sheng Zhi Yan sat on the sofa and looked at Xia An. His gaze was unmoved.
""
It was a silent response.
Xia An understood.
Her little NPC was rebellious.
He even doesn't want to form a couple with her!
How could she allow that? Without these shackles as a couple, it wouldn't be easy for her to do many things.
Xia An was a bit infuriated. She felt that the system was not doing its job. Her NPC had an excessive sense of self-awareness.
Hmph!
Xia An turned her head around angrily and happened to meet Li Jing Qing's inquisitive gaze.
He saw her winking at Sheng Zhi Yan just now.
Ugh. So annoying. Why is Li Jing Qing always staring at her?
Xia An's face immediately changed. She looked straight at Li Jing Qing.
It was as if her gaze was saying: Brother Jing Qing, choose me, okay? I hope you can choose me.
""
Xia An's appearance was really stunning, her eyes were extremely beautiful.
Coupled with this expression, it made Li Jing Qing's heart race faster for a moment.
He suddenly thought of the past. Xia An was still a little girl then, she would follow him and call him "Elder brother, elder brother."
She would say in her childish voice, "Brother Jing Qing, I will definitely marry you when I grow up!"
However, now that they were grown up, he met Su Wan. At that moment, he felt that his future wife should be someone like Su Wan.
Gentle, magnanimous, thoughtful and considerate.
Xia An was nothing more than playing house.
As he thought of this, Li Jing Qing averted his gaze and their eyes did not meet anymore.
Xia An rolled her eyes inwardly.
Heh, when she doesn't look at him, he keeps staring at her. When she looks over, he will avert his gaze.
Is this person mental?
The production team announced the start of the 24-Hour Love guest selection. The first was Sheng Zhi Yan.
Xia An stared intently at Sheng Zhi Yan, who also looked at her.
One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Xia An couldn't continue putting things at stake anymore.
[Beep—Little cutie An An sent you the command of "Taking Initiative to Form a Couple With Her and Enthusiastically Praise Her Beauty". This command cannot be refused. Please execute it as requested. If you don't execute it within 5 seconds, it will be forced against you. ]
The corners of Sheng Zhi Yan's mouth raised slightly.
Finally, he could be sure.
This young girl could indeed control him.
He slowly spoke, "Xia An."
Xia An nodded in satisfaction and pre-empted him, "Why did you choose me?"
Hmph! You still need to praise me! Don't try to hide from that!
Sheng Zhi Yan saw Xia An's smug expression and smiled. One of his fingers slowly tapped the table. He spoke as she wished, "Because you are very beautiful."
Xia An's eyes squinted slightly.
I'm satisfied.
The other people in the room were stunned.
What? Sheng Zhi Yan actually chose Xia An!
What the heck! He voluntarily chose Xia An!
What the frick! He even complimented that she is beautiful!
Meanwhile, exclamation marks filled the bullet-screen.
[!!! Hold on, is that the Sheng Zhi Yan? Isn't it rumoured that he doesn't get close to women? He just fancies Xia An when it just begun? ]
[F*ck! I suddenly imagined a domineering president with a young and beautiful wife liking another person. The plot about the president's forced love!]
[Sheng Zhi Yan definitely fancies Xia An. (Crying noises) It's a heart-wrenching romance. Who doesn't know that Xia An loves Li Jing Qing to death. ]
[The person before me is saying incorrectly. Sheng Zhi Yan obviously fancies Xia An's face. Well, rich people just like to play around. How could they be sincere? ]
[Ahhhhhhh. My heart suddenly aches for Sheng Zhi Yan. The woman he loves, loves someone else. Ahhhhh. Exciting! ]
This choice directly caused the few people to be on the hot search.
＃Sheng Zhi Yan, Xia An and Li Jing Qing love triangle#
Some netizens picked out details from the first Love Couple all the way to this couple selection.
They were very sure that Sheng Zhi Yan participated in this variety show for Xia An.
And Xia An was participating in this variety show for Li Jing Qing!
Gosh. It's really too heart-wrenching.
With Sheng Zhi Yan's face and identity, netizens immediately made up more than 100,000 novel plots in their heads.
When they watched the live broadcast again, all of the guests' eyes were gathered on Xia An, trying to see what her reaction was.
Xia An endured the gaze of everyone. Of course, her persona could not collapse.
In a very troubled manner, she looked at Sheng Zhi Yan and then at Li Jing Qing. Her eyes seemed to be still asking for help.
My god. Isn't she threatened by Big Boss Sheng's position, thus causing her to not be able to go against it!
Netizens continuously ate their melons[3] and their eyes focused on Xia An.
Xia An fiddled with her fingers in an agonising manner. She lowered her head, pursed her lips and approached Sheng Zhi Yan in small steps.
Then, she turned her head and looked at Li Jing Qing in a manner where she was reluctant to part.
Sss! As expected, she loves Li Jing Qing to death!
When they looked at Li Jing Qing, he was frowning, seemingly very unhappy.
Ay. As expected, Li Jing Qing doesn't even love Xia An at all. Xia An just glanced at him a few times and his brows would furrow that much.
Tsk, tsk tsk. What a messy love triangle.
Through the lens, Xia An appeared to have given up and averted her gaze from Li Jing Qing. She lowered her head and looked towards Sheng Zhi Yan with an appearance of suffering in silence.
Her voice was sweet and clear, coupled with a hint of resignation, "Alright."
The netizens were happier and watched the drama.
Tsk, tsk tsk. Sure enough, Big Boss Sheng's position is high and powerful. The petite beauty can't go against it.
Sheng Zhi Yan raised his eyelids and silently watched Xia An perform.
It was until Xia An sat beside him did he inch closer to her and softly said, "You aren't willing?"
Let's see how she will act.
Xia An avoided the camera and glared at him.
With an angry voice, she fiercely said, "You are too much!"
Sheng Zhi Yan said, "Hm?"
Xia An's little claws were about to scratch him.
And he even "hm"?
He is clearly her NPC. Why is he so disobedient and wanting her to force it against him?!
Xia An said indignantly, "Am I not good to you?"
She glared at him and gritted her teeth, "Naughty!"
Sheng Zhi Yan: ???